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Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording 
Mode
¬ Set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 15)
Press the   button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. 
(Simultaneous recording)
≥ While still pictures are being recorded,   turns red and the remaining number 
of recordable pictures is displayed.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.
≥ Self-timer (l 58) does not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is different from 
ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is performed during motion picture recording, the remaining recordable 
time will be shortened. If this unit is turned off or the recording/playback button is pressed, the 
remaining recordable time may be lengthened.
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of 
recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The number will not change when the 
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less.
≥ The recording time may be long depending on the recording condition.