Canon PowerShot IXS 980 IS User manual

Camera User Guide
DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
CDI-E384-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
•You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera and
take some test shots.
•Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
Checking the Package Contents
Camera Battery Pack NB-5L
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Battery Charger
CB-2LX/CB-2LXE
Direct Print User Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold
separately) and print.
Software Starter Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer.
Detailed user guides (PDF format) for using the included
ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on
the Canon website (English only):
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html
Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Memory Card
(32 MB)
Warranty
Card
Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
“Canon Customer
Support” leaflet
“Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended” Leaflet.
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Test Shots
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it back to the country of
sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support
Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. The
camera is not damaged. This also has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. The camera is not damaged.
Memory Cards
This camera can use various types of memory cards. These are collectively
referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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What Do You Want to Do?
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●Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
●Shoot various scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 56
- Take good shots of people
- Take good landscapes
- Shoot various other scenes
●Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 62, 82, 86
●Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash
(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
●Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 61, 62
●Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
●Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 63
●Take close up pictures of subjects using the zoom
(digital macro shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
●Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
●Change the size of picture I want to take
(recording pixels). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
●Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
●Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization) . . . . . . . . . . 145
●Shoot without camera shake even in low light conditions
(High ISO speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 70
IF wP
With nightscapes
(p. 54)
At the beach
(p. 55)
With snowscapes
(p. 55)
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Kids and pets
(p. 54)
Portraits
(p. 54)
OU
Foliage
(p. 55)
Sunsets
(p. 55)
Sy
Aquarium
(p. 56) Z
Low light
(p. 56)
Ht
Indoors
(p. 55)
Fireworks
(p. 56)
Under water
(p. 56)
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●Take pictures using the viewfinder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
●Take pictures of moving subjects using the viewfinder. . . . . . . . 79
●Continuously focus on subjects that move (Servo AF) . . . . . . . . 84
●Adjust dark subjects and shoot (i-Contrast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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●Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
●Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
●Look at pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
●Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 105
●Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 113
●Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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●Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
●View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Shoot/View Movies
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●Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
●Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 128
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●Turn off sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
●Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
,
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Other
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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 and on explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn further as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
LCD Monitor Precautions...................8
Safety Precautions.............................9
Charging the Battery........................12
Inserting the Battery and Memory
Card .................................................14
Setting the Date and Time ...............17
Setting the Display Language..........19
Pressing the Shutter Button.............20
Taking Pictures ................................21
Viewing Images ...............................24
Erasing Images................................25
Printing Images................................26
Shooting Movies ..............................28
Viewing Movies................................30
Downloading Images to a
Computer .........................................31
Accessories .....................................36
Separately Sold Accessories ...........38
Components Guide..........................40
Information Displayed on the
Screen .............................................42
Indicators .........................................44
mFUNC. Menu – Basic
Operations .......................................45
nMENU – Basic Operations ..46
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47
Changing the Screen Brightness .... 48
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ........................................... 49
Formatting Memory Cards .............. 50
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down) ......................... 51
Changing the Image Display Time .. 52
Clock Functions............................... 52
KShooting Various Scenes ...... 54
!Turning the Flash Off.................. 57
iZooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)................... 58
Inserting the Date and Time............ 60
ÒUsing the Self-Timer................... 61
"Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 62
eShooting Close-ups (Macro)....... 63
RZooming In on Close Subjects
(Digital Macro)................................. 64
GShooting in Program AE ............. 66
hTurning the Flash On................... 67
uShooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity) ........................................... 67
Changing the Recording Pixels
(Image Size).................................... 68
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ....................11
2 Learning More......................39
3 Shooting Special
Scenes and Using
Common Functions ............ 53
4 Making Settings for the
Images You Want................ 65
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Changing the Image Quality
(Compression Ratio) ....................... 68
-Changing the ISO Speed......... 70
Adjusting the Tone
(White Balance) .............................. 71
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) .............. 72
WContinuous Shooting ................. 72
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ..................................... 73
ÎShooting Using the Two Second
Self-Timer ....................................... 74
$Customizing the Self-Timer........ 75
Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 76
Shooting Using a TV ....................... 76
Shoot While Checking
the Histogram.................................. 77
Changing the Composition to Shoot
(Focus Lock) ................................... 78
Shooting with 8(Quick Shot)..... 79
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82
Shooting With Magnified Focus
Display ............................................ 83
%Shooting with AF Lock .............. 84
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 84
fManual Focus........................... 85
0Selecting the Person to Focus On
(Face Select)................................... 86
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 87
&Shooting with AE Lock .............. 87
(Shooting with FE Lock .............. 88
~Flash Exposure Compensation .. 88
DSetting the Shutter Speed and
Aperture Value ................................ 89
Setting the Flash Output.................. 90
@Adjusting Dark Subjects and
Shooting (i-Contrast) .......................91
ŒRed-Eye Correction ................... 92
Changing the Color and Shooting ... 93
LShooting Stitch Assist
Images............................................. 96
Changing the Movie Mode .............. 98
Changing the Image Quality............98
AE Lock/Exposure Shift................... 99
Other Shooting Functions.............. 100
Playback Functions ....................... 100
*Editing ....................................... 101
gSearch Images by Sets of 9
(Index Display) .............................. 104
dSearching for Images Using the
Jump Display................................. 105
.Viewing Slideshows .................. 107
Checking the Focus or People’s
Expressions (Focus Check) .......... 110
kMagnifying Images ................... 111
+Changing Image Transitions.....111
Viewing Images on a TV ............... 112
/Erasing All Images.................... 113
:Protecting Images ................... 117
;Organizing Images by Category
(My Category)................................119
\Rotating Images........................ 120
=Resizing Images ....................... 121
[Trimming ................................... 122
5 Using Advanced Shooting
Functions ............................ 81
6 Using Various
Functions for Shooting
Movies.................................. 97
7 Using Various Playback and
Other Functions ................ 103
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?Adding Effects With the
My Colors Function........................123
@Adjusting Dark Subjects
(i-Contrast).....................................124
]Correcting Red-Eye Effect.........125
^Attaching Sound Memos...........127
Transferring Images to a
Computer .......................................128
{Designating Images for Transfer
(DPOF) ..........................................129
Print List (DPOF) ...........................131
Designating Images for Printing
(DPOF) ..........................................132
_Sound-Only Recording
(Sound Recorder) ..........................135
Changing Functions.......................138
Changing Shooting Functions....... 142
Changing Playback Functions....... 146
5Changing the Start-up Image or
Sound (My Camera Settings)........ 147
Using Household Power................ 150
Using a Supplementary Flash ....... 150
You Think There is a Problem....... 151
List of Messages That Appear
on the Screen................................ 154
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode .............................. 156
Menus ........................................... 158
Handling Precautions .................... 162
Specifications ................................ 163
Index ............................................. 166
•Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
•When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects
do not come into contact with the LCD monitor.
If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
•Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
8 Customizing the Camera ..137
9 Useful Information for Using
the Camera ........................ 149
LCD Monitor Precautions
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• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below
and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
Camera
Battery, Battery Charger
Warnings Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Cautions Denotes the possibility of injury or damage to the equipment.
Warnings
•Do not look through the camera viewfinder at bright light sources (the sun,
etc.).
This may damage eyesight.
•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs,
contact a doctor immediately.
•Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide.
•To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
•Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the battery.
•Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
•Use only recommended power sources.
•Use only recommended batteries.
•Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
•Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
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•Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,
or when you are not using it.
•Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire.
•Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
•Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
•Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
•Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
Cautions
•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor (CCD).
•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
•Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or if not fully plugged into the outlet.
•Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
-Places subject to strong sunlight.
-Places subject to temperatures above 40° C (104° F).
-Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other
injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
•Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger
terminals or plug.
This could result in fire, electrical shock or other damage.
•Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or when
covering the flash with your fingers or clothing.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
Amode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you
take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view
movies, and how to download images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
•Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping
the camera during use.
•Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.
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Use the included charger to charge the battery.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
●Align the Smarks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in and down .
Charge the battery.
●Flip out the plug and plug it into a
power outlet (for CB-2LX).
●Plug the power cord into the charger, then
plug the other end into a power outlet (for
CB-2LXE).
XThe charge lamp lights red, and charging
starts.
●The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Remove the battery.
●Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in and up .
Charging the Battery
CB-2LX
CB-2LXE
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
•Depending on the shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be
less.
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen (p. 42) indicating the battery’s
charge state.
•Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
•How to store the battery for long periods.
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery without depleting it for long periods of time
(about one year) may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC
power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug
adapter. Do not use devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel
because they will cause malfunctions.
•If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its
life span.
Purchase a new battery.
Number of
shots
LCD monitor on.* 280
LCD monitor off. 700
Playback Time (Hours) 6
Display Summary
Good.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
Attach the cover to a charged battery
so that the Smark is visible.
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Insert the included battery and memory card into the camera.
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
●If the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to take images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
●Slide the cover , and open it .
Insert the battery.
●Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with a click.
●Be sure to insert the battery in the correct
direction or it will not properly lock into
place.
Insert the memory card.
●Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
●Inserting the card in the wrong direction
could damage the camera. Be sure the
card is oriented correctly.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Terminals
Label
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Close the cover.
●Close the cover , and slide it until it
locks into place with a click.
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
●Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
●Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
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Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
•Values are based on a camera at default settings.
•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting Mode (p. 21).
Compatible Memory Cards
•SD memory cards
•SDHC memory cards
•MultiMediaCards
•MMCplus memory cards
•HC MMCplus memory cards
SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked
position, [Card Locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take
or erase images.
Memory Card 32 MB (Supplied) 2 GB 8 GB
Number of shots 7 516 2063
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
What is the write-protect tab?
Number of shots that can be taken
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The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to make them.
Turn on the camera.
●Press the power button.
XThe Date/Time settings menu will appear.
Set the date and time.
●Press the qr buttons to select an option.
●Press the op buttons or turn the Âdial
to set a value.
Make the setting.
●Press the mbutton.
XOnce the date and time have been set,
the Date/Time settings menu will close.
●Pressing the power button will turn off the
camera.
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/
Time settings menu will appear each time you turn on the camera.
In Step 2, if you select and press the op buttons, or turn the Âdial, and
set , daylight saving time (plus 1 hour) will be set.
Setting the Date and Time
Reappearing Date/Time settings menu
Daylight saving time settings
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Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
●Press the nbutton.
Select [Date/Time] in the 3tab.
●Press the qr buttons to select the 3tab.
●Press the op buttons or turn the Âdial
to select [Date/Time], then press the m
button.
Change the date and time.
●Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to make the
setting.
●Pressing the nbutton will close the
menu.
•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the battery pack has
been removed.
•By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately)
(p. 38), the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the
camera is not turned on.
•If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you
turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to set the date and time.
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You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and
messages.
Display the language setting
menu.
●Press the 1button.
●Press and hold the mbutton , then
immediately press the nbutton .
Set the display language.
●Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â
dial to select a language, then press the
mbutton.
XThe displayed language will change.
The clock (p. 52) will display if the time from when you press the mbutton to
when you press the nbutton in Step 1 is too long. If the clock appears,
press the mbutton to remove the clock and perform Step 1 again.
Setting the Display Language
What if the clock appears when the mbutton is pressed?
You can also change the display language by pressing the nbutton,
selecting the 3tab, then selecting the [Language] menu item.
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The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure
to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.
Press halfway (lightly to the first
stop).
XThe camera focuses and automatically
makes necessary settings for shooting,
such as adjusting brightness and color.
XWhen the camera focuses, it will beep
twice and the indicator will light green.
Press fully (to the second stop).
XThe camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
●Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to
move the camera.
•Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to
shoot, the length of the shutter sound may change.
•If the camera or subject move while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
Pressing the Shutter Button
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the
images you take may not be in focus.
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