Cyber-shot User Guide
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## Shooting still images

1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto).

1. Hold the camera steady as illustrated.

- Do not cover the flash with your fingers.

1. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( or ) lights.
Focus indicator
lights: Image is in the focus.
lights: Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject.
lights: The camera is in the progress of focusing.
flashes: The focusing is failed.

- The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 55 cm (1.8 ft) (T) (from the lens).

1. Press the shutter button fully down.

- Do not cover part (A), shown in the illustration.

- When using the flash, the flash (B) pops up automatically. If not using the flash, press it down manually.

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

- When the camera cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details]

- Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

- It is dark and the subject is distant.

- The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.

- The subject is seen through glass.

- The subject is moving quickly.

- There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.

- The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.

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