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3. Taking Photos
This camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode feature 
will optimise the internal settings so that in most situations, it can take photos with ease. This camera also 
has additional modes and features that extend the capabilities for the more experienced user.
Power on the camera by pressing the Power button 1. 
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Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode [ 2.   ].
Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor.3. 
Lightly pressing the 4.  Shutter button   down to the halfway position will start the automatic 
focus and adjustments to the exposure level. When the camera has successfully completed this 
automatic routine, the focus bracket will turn green. If the automatic focus and exposure routine 
is not successful, the bracket will turn red. If this occurs, simply release the shutter and repeat this 
step until the bracket turns green. In some situations, lighting and contrast may be insufficient for 
the camera to successfully complete the auto focus and exposure level routine. If this occurs, try 
better lighting.
Pressing the 5.  Shutter button 
 down fully will take the photo. If you take the photo when the 
bracket is red, the focus and exposure may not be correct. 
If the shake warning icon 
 appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a 
tripod to stabilize the camera to reduce the risk of blurred photos.