Getting Started  13

Taking your First Photo

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Getting Started

Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and 

movies.

Taking your First Photo

Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.

1. Turn the camera on and turn the 

Mode Dial

 to 

Auto 

 mode.

2. Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the 

Shutter

 button halfway. The camera 

automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. The focus bracket turns green when ready.

3. Press fully and hold the 

Shutter

 button to capture the image.

When a camera steady warning icon 

 appears, hold the camera as still as possible, as a longer 

exposure time (more than 1/40 second) is required.

Anti-Shake Function

This function is only available in 

Auto

 capture mode. Press the 

/  button to enable the Anti-Shake function, and press again to 

disable it. An 

Anti-Shake

 icon 

 displays on the LCD screen when the 

function is activated.

Using Quick Review

To delete a photo when using Quick Review:

1. Press the 

Left/Quick Review

navigation 

button.

2. Press the  /  button, a confirmation screen is displayed. 

Select 

THIS IMAGE

 to delete the photo or 

CANCEL

 to keep it.

3. Press 

OK

 to confirm your selection.

You can also delete photos from the Playback menu. See “Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios” on page 32 

for more detailed information.