HP 318 - Manual (Page 21)

Taking pictures 13
(about 8 inches) to infinity and focuses on the object in the
center of the frame.
• If the light on your subject is low, wait for better natural light
or use the flash. For more information, see “Using the flash”
on page 21.
• If the light on your subject is low and you are using the
FLASH OFF setting, the exposure could be longer than
1/30 second. To steady the camera, mount it on a tripod.
• Set the camera’s automatic focus and automatic exposure
on a different subject by using focus lock.
Avoid taking flash photos in front of reflective objects like
mirrors or glass to prevent bright spots in your photos.
Although the camera has an electronic automatic focus
system, some conditions might cause the camera to focus
improperly. Some examples are in the following table.
Conditions Examples of subjects
Black or very dark objects Dark clothing
Objects that have no distinct or
consistent form Fountains, waterfalls, waves, smoke,
flame, fireworks, a subject in mist or
fog
Glossy and reflective surfaces Glass, mirrors, automobiles
Multiple or flickering light sources Neon signs, fluorescent lamps,
television images, sun rays through
trees
Rapidly moving objects Baseballs, hummingbirds, race cars
Non-solid objects Wire netting or fencing, latticework
Insufficient light Sunsets, candlelight