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1 Change the mode to  .
2 Open the LCD monitor or extend 
the viewfinder.
3 Press the   button halfway. 
(For Auto Focus only)
4 Press the   button fully.
≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 46) to   ([MODE1]), then the Image 
Stabilizer function will be more effective. (  (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be 
displayed when the   button is pressed halfway.)
≥ The AF assist lamp lights in dark places.
≥ Using a flash or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the 
shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter: l 62)
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ The focus indication and the focus area may not be displayed depending on the recording 
conditions or the menu settings.
Basic
Recording still pictures
Focus indication:
A Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)