GE J1470S User Manual (English) - Page 21

Basic Operation

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BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. Press the Mode button to select Automatic mode ( ). 3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. 4. The LCD screen will show green focus frame after the subject is in focus. 5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image. Using the Zoom Function There are two built-in zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or out on an object using the zoom wheel. Zoom Wheel Zoom indicator (See "Digital Zoom" on page 47) Optical zoom is initially used until it reaches the maximal threshold. Thereafter, it will switch over from optical to digital zoom. After adjusting, the zoom axis display will be hidden, only will be displayed to indicate the current zoom status. 18

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There are two built-in zoom functions: optical zoom and digital
zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or out on an
object using the zoom wheel.
Zoom Wheel
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 47)
Optical zoom is initially used until it reaches the maximal
threshold.
Thereafter, it will switch over from optical to digital
zoom. After adjusting, the zoom axis display will be hidden,
only
will be displayed to indicate the current zoom
status.
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto
mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1.
Press
Power
to turn the camera on.
2.
Press the Mode button to select Automatic mode (
).
3.
Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4.
The LCD screen will show green focus frame after the
subject is in focus.
5.
Press
Shutter
fully to capture the image.
Using the Zoom Function
BASIC OPERATION