Samsung A503 User Manual - Page 17

Starting the recording mode ● Normal( ) focus mode The focus range is 1.0m~infinity. No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode. ※To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 1.0m ~ infinity. ● Macro ( ) focus mode The focus range is 0.2m. A Macro icon( ) will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode. ※To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.2m. Things to watch out for when taking pictures ■ When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode. ■ Backlight compensated shots : When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight. In backlight conditions, please use Fill-in flash(p.18), Spot metering(p.31) or Exposure compensation(p.27). ■ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera ■ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Power button ● Used for turning the camera's power on/ off. ● If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 50 for more information about the auto power off function. SHUTTER button ● Used for taking an image or recording voice in the recording mode. ● In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. ● In STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the shutter down fully takes the picture and stores the relevant data regarding the shot. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data. 《16》