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## Shooting still images

1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.

1. Hold the camera steady as illustrated and compose the shot.

- Do not put your fingers on the flash or lens when shooting.

1. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator lights.

- The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W), 50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens).

1. Press the shutter button fully down.

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

- When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing 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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