FIRST-TIME USER?  READ THIS.
17
Taking Photographs
After setting up the camera as de-
scribed in “First Steps” (pages 10–
16), you are ready to take your first 
photos.  Press the POWER button to 
turn the camera on and rotate the 
mode dial to 
5.
Holding the Camera
Hold the camera as shown below.
 1
 Hold the camera in both hands.
Hold the camera in both 
hands with your elbows light-
ly pressed against your body.
 Caution
Be sure your fingers or hair or the 
camera strap do not obstruct the 
lens or flash.
 2
 Get ready to shoot.
Put your finger on the shut-
ter-release button.