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BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to
the other sections in the manual.
Auto-recording mode display
When the mode dial is turned to the auto-
recording mode position, the following display
White-balance indicator (p. 30)
Digital-zoom display (p. 20)
Flash-mode
indicator (p.
26)
Zoom scale
(p. 20)
Battery-condition
indicator (p. 12)
Exposure-compensation display (p. 28)
Frame counter
The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of recordable
images exceeds this, 999 will be displayed. The frame counter will
continue to count down when the number of recordable images falls
below one thousand.
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will appear in the LCD
monitor. Indicators are
displayed when camera
settings are changed.
Memory-type indicator (p. 45)
Frame counter
(p. 18)
Image-quality
display (p. 41)
Focus frame (p. 21)
Date/time (p. 14)
Date/time appears
briefly when the mode is
changed.
Viewfinder
Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are
slightly separated, the image seen through one
is not exactly the same as the other; this is
called parallax. Parallax can cause errors in
framing at close distances and is more
pronounced at longer focal lengths. When the
subject is closer than 0.4m (1.3ft) in the macro
mode, the use of the LCD monitor is
recommended because it does not suffer from
parallax. If the viewfinder is used, point the
camera slightly upwards so that the top of the
image is aligned with the close-framing guide.
Handling the camera
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the
camera firmly with your right hand while supporting
the body with your left. Keep your elbows at your
side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the
camera steadily.
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so
that the flash is above the lens with the grip to the
top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or
the strap.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp glows green when the camera
is turned on. When the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down, it shows the focus and
flash status. See page 22 for the details.
Close-framing guide
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