Cyber-shot User Guide
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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.

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 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) (W), 60 cm (1 ft 11 5/8 inches) (T) (from the lens).

1. Press the shutter button fully down.

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

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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