Sony DSCP31 Operating Instructions - Page 27

Shooting still images 2048 4 , Press the shutter fully down. A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the "Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 20). * When POWER SAVE is set to ON: approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes About Auto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, release the shutter, then try to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its background is poor • The subject is seen through glass, such as a window • A fast-moving subject • The subject has a reflection, such as that from a mirror, or there is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject. Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) REVIEW 2048 6/8 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter lightly or press b (7) on the control button again. To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press B on the control button to select "DELETE", then press the center z. 3 Press v on the control button to select "OK", then press the center z. The image will be deleted. 27