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Taking Still Pictures
This camera has various functions and shooting modes that support a wide array 
of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting with the default settings 
when shipped.
1
Press the power button.
The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is 
called Still Picture Capture Mode.
2
Check the subject and shooting 
information on the display.
The focus frame in the middle of the display 
indicates the automatic focusing area.
When the camera detects a person’s face, 
the Face Detection function is activated and 
the face detection frame appears.
You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.34).
Right (T) Enlarges the subject.
Left (W) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.
3
Press the shutter release button 
halfway.
The camera emits focus assist light in dark 
shooting situations.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) 
on the display turns green when the camera 
focuses on the subject.
Taking Pictures