[. . . ] Align the film leader with the guide line (A), and place the film between the positioning guides (B). This camera uses a wide multi-autofocus system that makes it easier for the camera to focus on subjects even if they are not in the center of the viewfinder. Although the shutter will release when a subject is extremely close to the subject, the subject will be out of focus. Make sure that the green lamp lights; then press the shutter release button all the way to take the picture. [. . . ] When taking portrait photos in backlight or underneath a tree or roof, the subject's face may look too dark. The Fill-In Flash provides just the right amount of additional light to compensate for the shadow (see figure 5 on page 126) and for fluorescent light. Backlight portraits), the main subject may come out too dark or too bright. To make sure that the subject is exposed correctly use Spot Metering (see figure 1 on page 2). Position the spot marks (A) on the area where you want to measure the light. Press the shutter release button halfway; the green lamp lights and the focus and exposure are locked on that area. Reframe your subject and press the shutter release button all the way. The flash does not fire except in the Fill-In Flash mode (see figure 2 page 2). When taking a walk in the city at night, you may want to take photos of your subject in the foreground with the city lights in the background. The main flash lights the subject in the foreground while the shutter stays open up to 4 seconds to capture the city lights. You'll need to secure the camera on a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake (see figure 6 on page 126). Press the shutter release button halfway (the focus and exposure are locked at this time). The selftimer indicator lights for about 10 seconds and then blinks for about 2 seconds. To take a picture, point the remote control at the camera and press the button on the remote control. The selftimer/remote control indicator starts blinking, and the shutter will release about 3 seconds later (see figure 8 on page 127). Each time you press it, the mode will switch in the order shown on the left. If the date/time is superimposed on a bright color like white, orange, yellow, etc. (Quartzdate model only) Be sure to correct the date and time after the battery has been inserted or replaced. Keep the MODE button pressed until the "year" indicator starts blinking. If you press the button once, the number on the display will advance by 1. [. . . ] Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator or other appliance with a magnetic field. Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40 °C/104 °F) or to extreme cold (below ­10 °C/14 °F). Low temperatures, even within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera. [. . . ]