[. . . ] Camera User Guide ENGLISH · Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. · Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk. DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk · Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. [. . . ] After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway The focus locks and % is displayed on the screen. and press the q button. If you release your finger from the shutter button, and press the q button once more, % will disappear and the focus will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Shooting with Servo AF Since focus will be maintained on a subject while you press the shutter button halfway, you can shoot moving subjects without missing photo opportunities. Select [Servo AF]. Press the n button and select [Servo AF] on the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [On]. Focus. While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will continue to adjust on the spot where the blue frame appears. · The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. · You cannot set the Servo AF mode if you have set the [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab to [On]. 64). 82 Changing the Metering Mode You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Select the metering mode. Press the m button and select press the m button. , then Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button. The setting will display on the screen. Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives Weighted Avg. Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that appears at Spot the center of the screen. Evaluative & Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, & will disappear and the AE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. The flash will fire and when ( appears, the flash output will be retained. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, ( will disappear and the FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. . . . Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Select . . . . After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select . . . , then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Shoot. Even if the flash fires, ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 133). 84 @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, select [i-Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto]. @ will appear on the screen. Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure setting may not be suitable. 118). 85 OE Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Select [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Red-Eye Corr. ] and press the qr buttons to select [On]. OE will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. 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