Sony DSCF717 Operating Instructions - Page 20

Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 60min 640 101 96 0EV F5.6 30 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. Remove the lens cap. , and • When the mode dial is set to , the focus, exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically to allow easy shooting. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to . When the mode dial is set to or , the shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/2000 and 1/30 second. • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 64). • Still images are recorded in JPEG format. 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame. Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers. • The picture quality is set to [FINE]. • The frame appearing on the screen shows the focus adjustment range. Flashes green 3 t Lights up , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting. The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. • If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. • The minimum focal distance to the subject is approximately more than 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) at the W side or 90 cm (35 1/2 inches) at the T side. To shoot even closer subjects, use macro recording mode (page 24). 20