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Using the LCD Monitor

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Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor helps you confirm images while taking pictures, to replaying recorded images/video or adjusting menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers clips displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Compose your shot in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is processing a captured image. In Capture mode, pressing OK button will turn the LCD ON/OFF. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can take. To conserve battery power and increase the number of shots you can take, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. Always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots. In Movie mode [ ] ,the LCD monitor cannot be turned off. 29

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Using the LCD Monitor
Using the LCD monitor helps you confirm images while taking pictures, to replaying recorded
images/video or adjusting menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers
clips displayed
on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the
POWER
switch.
2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual,
Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports).
3. Compose your shot in the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button.
The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is
processing a captured image.
In Capture mode, pressing
OK
button will turn the LCD
ON/OFF
.
The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can take. To conserve
battery power and increase the number of shots you can take, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use
the viewfinder instead.
Always use the LCD monitor for
MACRO
shots.
In Movie mode [
] ,the LCD monitor cannot be turned off.