HP 720 Series - Manual (Page 21)

2-Taking pictures 21
Taking pictures
Taking still pictures
You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on,
regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. To
take a picture:
1 Frame the subject that you want
to photograph in the viewfinder.
2 Hold the camera steady, and
press the Shutter button. The
camera automatically adjusts
focus and exposure, and then takes the picture.
When you press down the Shutter button, you may notice that
the viewfinder light is red, yellow, or green, and may or may
not be blinking. See the description for Viewfinder light on
page 11.
NOTE To achieve best focus in low light conditions, secure the
camera to a tripod and make sure the focus area has
sufficient contrast.
Using focus lock
Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the
center of the image. It is also useful to verify that your image is
in focus before taking the picture. To use Focus Lock :
1 Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the exposure
and focus. When exposure and focus are locked, the green
Viewfinder light comes on solid.
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