[. . . ] Camera User Guide · Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. · Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH 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 AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the 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. [. . . ] Lock the flash exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the b 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 b button again, will disappear and FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. 87 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. Raise the flash. Choose . . . . After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose . . . , 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. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 149). 88 Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. Make the setting. Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500 · 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0. 3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. · The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/2000 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second if a faster shutter speed is chosen. · Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available. · When shutter speeds of 1. 3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. · You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed and shoot with a tripod (p. 149). What if the aperture value appears in orange? If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. 90). 89 Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for "Aperture value", which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. [. . . ] 60 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 50 FUNC. 44 M M (Shooting Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Macro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Magnified Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Manual Focus (Focus Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Manual White Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Available Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 71 Formatting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 50 Shooting Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 102 Menu Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Metering Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Miniature Effect (Shooting Mode) . . . . . . [. . . ]