Olympus SP 310 SP-310 Advanced Manual (English) - Page 60

Focusing applications TIPS To save the locked focus position after AF memory mark taking a picture (AF memory) j Hold down the [ button for more 1/200 F4.0 0.0 than 1 second to display the AF memory mark. The focus is locked while the AF AF MEMORY memory mark is displayed. Press the [ button again to cancel the AF memory. When the AF lock was canceled even SQ1 1600×1200 4 though it was engaged 4 j Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing the AF lock. Doing so will cancel the AF lock. j When the camera reactivates after sleep mode, or the power or monitor is turned off, the AF lock is canceled. Note • If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of focus. Engage the AF lock after operating the zoom. Advanced shooting functions AF illuminator This function enables you to focus on dark subjects with the auto focus. ON OFF When you press the shutter button halfway, the AF illuminator lights automatically to illuminate the subject. The AF illuminator does not light. AF illuminator Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [AF ILLUMINATOR] [ON] / [OFF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note • When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, or when taking pictures of a subject 50 cm (1.6 ft.) or closer, the AF illuminator lights but the subject may not be in focus. 60