Epson Optio 430 - Manual (Page 11)

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Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.
When the image seen through the lens is displayed on the
LCD monitor, you can take the next picture.
While recording the image on the CF card, the status lamp
and the flash lamp will light alternately.
Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
● Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway),
the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. You can
find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status
lamp and the flash lamp.
q Focusing area
If the subject is in focus, the frame
will light green. If the subject is not
in focus, the frame will light red.
w Flash symbol
The flash symbol indicates the sta-
tus of the flash when the shutter
release button is pressed.
e Aperture and shutter speed settings
The aperture and shutter speed settings are usually dis-
played in white. If the image is under- or over-exposed, they
are displayed in orange.
Status lamp & Flash lamp (on the right of the viewfinder)
status Status lamp Flash lamp
lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged
blink Subject is not in focus Flash is charging
● Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this
time you can delete the image by pressing the
button (The
[Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete].
Changing the Instant Review Time p.50
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Quick Start
Taking Still Pictures
For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.
z
Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
x
Set the mode dial to .
c
Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
The focus frame in the middle of
the viewfinder indicates the zone
of the automatic focusing.
You can change the size of the
subject by pressing the Zoom
button.
makes the subject bigger.
makes the subject smaller.
● To take pictures using the LCD
monitor
When the LCD monitor is turned
on, you can take pictures while
viewing the image on the LCD
monitor.
Changing the focus range and position p.41, 48
Preventing the flash firing automatically p.43
Displaying shooting information p.30
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Focus frame
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1/1600
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LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Power switch
Zoom button
Mode dial
Shutter release button
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