Samsung EC-SL310BBA-US - Manual (Page 28)

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Using the camera buttons
to set the camera
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera
buttons.
POWER button
Used for turning the camera’s power on/off.
If there is no operation during the specifi ed
time, the camera’s power will be turned off
automatically to save battery life.
Refer to page 79 for more information about
the auto power off function.
To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use
the focus lock function.
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Using the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the Shutter button halfway. When the green auto focus frame
lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful
not to press the Shutter button all the way down to avoid taking an
unwanted picture.
3. With the Shutter button still pressed down only halfway, move the
camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the
Shutter button completely to take the picture. If you release your fi nger
from the Shutter button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.
Focus lock
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1. The image to be
captured.
2. Press the Shutter
button halfway and
focus on the subject.
3. Recompose the
picture and fully
depress the Shutter
button.