LITE TOUCH ZOOM 100W-QD
Instruction Manuals
Instruction Manual (Pages 2-43)
Bedienungsanleitung (Seiten 44-85)
Manuel d’utilisation (Pages 86-127)
Manual de instrucciones (Páginas 128-169)
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For your safety
(Caring for the Camera and Battery)
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to
others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before
using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those
who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the
precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be
read before using your Nikon product to prevent
possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the
viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from
the equipment, remove the battery immediately, taking care to
avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After
removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable
gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the
event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a
qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result
of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and then take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
2 Getting Started
Observe proper precautions when handling lithium batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe
the following precautions when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery.
• Use only a 3 V CR123A or DL123A lithium battery.
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside
down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces
or hairpins.
• Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery
power for an extended period, the battery may become hot.
Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow
the battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes
in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.
Keep out of the reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting
the battery or other small parts into their mouths.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause
temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no
less than one meter from the subject.
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3Getting Started
Caring for the Camera and Battery
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in
water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal
mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Keep free of salt, sand, and dust
After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any
sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your
camera thoroughly.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers
Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the lens. To
remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens’ surface, use a
soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol
(alcohol) or lens cleaner.
Handle the slide cover and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens or flash unit, or to the battery
chamber cover or slide cover. These parts are especially
susceptible to damage.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or
vibration.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced
by equipment such as radio transmitters could affect the
product’s internal circuitry.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering
or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause
condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place
the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it
to sudden changes in temperature.
4 Getting Started
Batteries
• When you turn the device on, check the battery-level
displayed on the LCD panel to determine whether the battery
needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced the
low battery power indicator appears on the LCD panel.
• Ready a spare battery when taking pictures on important
occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it
difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Use
a fresh battery at low temperatures. Keep a spare battery in a
warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once
warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with
a clean, dry cloth before use.
Storage
•To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. If you will not be using the product for a long
period of time, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store
the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not,
however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may
cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually
loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at
regular intervals.
• Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls,
close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in
areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a
space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
•To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at
least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the
shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
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5Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 100W/Lite
Touch Zoom 100W QUARTZ DATE (QD) camera.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it
handy until you feel confident using the camera.
Some of the illustrations show the model with the date function
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD).
Accessory
(The following item is supplied with this camera.)
Hand strap
Original accessories
• Camera case CS-L30
(Remote control unit can be stored in the pocket inside.)
• Remote control unit ML-L3 ( p. 37)
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Symbols used in this manual
:Indicates items to be checked, such as requirements
and restrictions.
:Indicates notes and cautions you are requested to follow.
:Indicates supplementary descriptions.
:Indicates pages for reference.
6 Getting Started
Table of Contents
For your safety ----------------------------------------- 2
Caring for the Camera and Battery ------------------ 4
To take a picture right away
Camera parts ------------------------------------------10
Body ----------------------------------------------- 10
LCD panel ----------------------------------------- 12
Viewfinder ---------------------------------------- 13
Installing a battery ------------------------------------14
Turning the camera on -------------------------------15
Preparations
Basic
Operations
Advanced
Operations
Additional
Information
Checking the battery power ------------------------- 15
Loading the film -------------------------------------- 16
Imprinting the date/time on pictures
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only) ------------------ 18
Holding the camera properly ------------------------ 19
Operating the shutter release button --------------- 19
Shooting ----------------------------------------------- 20
Zooming ----------------------------------------------- 22
Rewinding the film ----------------------------------- 23
Removing the film ------------------------------------ 23
When the main subject is not in the center of
the picture --------------------------------------------- 24
Difficult-to-focus subjects --------------------------- 25
Flash photography ------------------------------------26
To use the flash automatically ------------------28
To cancel flash operation ------------------------29
To use the flash always -------------------------- 30
To photograph a person in a night view ------- 31
button ----------------------------------------32
To reduce the "Red-eye" effect ------------------ 33
Close-up photography ------------------------------- 34
Shooting a distant view or landscape through
a window ---------------------------------------------- 35
Using the self-timer ----------------------------------36
Using the remote control (optional) ---------------- 37
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Replacing the remote control battery -------------- 38
Correcting the date and time
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only) ------------------ 39
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------- 40
Specifications ----------------------------------------- 42
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7Getting Started
To take a picture right away
(Quick operation guide)
Insert a battery.
1
( p. 14)
Open the slide cover to
2
turn the camera on.
( p. 15)
Make sure that the sufficient Battery
Power indicator (
the LCD panel. (
Load the film.
3
( p. 16)
Pull the film leader across to the green
index mark inside the film compartment.
When loading the film, take care not to
touch the lens inside of the camera.
) appears on
p. 15)
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Press the Zoom buttons
For
wide-angle
For
telephoto
4
and compose your
picture.
Press the shutter release
5
button halfway.
When you press the button halfway,
focus and exposure are automatically
achieved, and the green LED lights up.
Check the green LED is
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on, then press the shutter
( p. 22)
( p. 19)
release button all the way
to release the shutter.
( p. 20)
The film starts to rewind
automatically, when film
reaches the end of the roll.
( p. 23)
Remove the film cartridge.
( p. 23)
Take trial shots
Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings
or graduations.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use
of this product.
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9Getting Started
Camera parts
Body
Red-eye Reduction lamp
pp. 32, 33)
(
Self-timer lamp (
p. 36)
Lens
Auto Exposure
metering window
Viewfinder window
Flash
pp. 26, 27)
(
Autofocus
window
LCD panel ( p. 12)
MODE/SEL button*
Date/time select
mode (
Date/time setting
mode (
ADJ button*
(
Flash mode (
Infinity Focus mode (
p. 18)
p. 39)
p. 39)
button
pp. 26-31)
p. 35)
* Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only
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Remote-control sensor*
p. 37)
(
Slide cover
(power switch)
(
Strap eyelet
p. 11)
(
Shutter release button
(
p. 19)
Mid-roll rewind button
p. 23)
(
button
Red-eye Reduction
pp. 32, 33)
(
Self-timer (
Remote control* (
p. 36)
p. 15)
Battery
chamber
cover
( p. 14)
p. 37)
Green LED
pp. 13, 20)
(
Orange LED
pp. 13, 27)
(
Viewfinder
eyepiece
(
p. 13)
Zoom buttons ( p. 22)
Film confirmation
window
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Camera back lock
release lever
( p. 16)
Attaching the hand strap
Tripod socket
( pp. 29, 31, 36, 37)
Attach the hand strap as
shown in the illustration.
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Camera parts (continued)
LCD panel
<Lite Touch Zoom 100W>
Battery power indicator ( p. 15)
Red-eye Reduction indicator
( p. 33)
Flash Mode indicator
( pp. 26-31)
Self-timer indicator
( p. 36)
<Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD>
Remote Control indicator ( p. 37)
Infinity Focus Mode indicator
( p. 35)
Red-eye Reduction indicator
( p. 33)
Flash Mode indicator ( pp. 26-31)
Infinity Focus Mode indicator ( p. 35)
Frame counter ( p. 17)
Battery power indicator ( p. 15)
Self-timer indicator ( p. 36)
Frame counter ( p. 17)
Date/time indicator ( pp. 18, 39)
The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.
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Viewfinder
1
3
4
2
1Parallax compensation marks ( p. 34)
Use for close-up shooting distance less than 1m.
2Autofocus frame mark ( p. 20)
Center the autofocus frame mark on the subject.
3Orange LED ( p. 27)
With the shutter release button pressed halfway, the orange
LED lights up when the flash is ready to fire, and it blinks when
the flash charging is not completed.
4Green LED ( p. 20)
Lights when focus is achieved.
In close-up photography, the LED blinks as a warning if the subject
is closer than approx. 0.65m.
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Installing a battery
Battery type
Use one CR123A or DL123A type 3V lithium battery in this camera.
Open the battery chamber
1
cover.
Battery
chamber
cover
While releasing the lock as indicated by
the arrow in the left illustration, open
the battery chamber cover.
Install a new battery.
2
Insert the battery with the + and – ends
positioned as marked inside the battery
chamber.
Close the battery chamber
3
cover until it clicks.
The built-in clock may be reset automatically when the battery is
removed. Check the time and date. (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
(
p. 39)
14 Preparations
Turning the camera on
Open the slide cover until it
clicks.
Once you open the slide cover in the
direction of the arrow, the camera is
turned on, the built-in flash automatically
pops up, and the lens extends out.
The camera is set in Auto flash mode.
(
p. 28)
When closing the cover, first slide it slightly in to start lens retraction.
When the lens is completely retracted, slowly close the cover.
Checking the battery power
Make sure that the sufficient Battery Power
indicator ( ) is showing on the LCD panel.
Lite Touch Zoom 100W
showing
blinking
(no indicators)
Always check the battery condition before shooting.
We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when
travelling.
When only the power indicator is not displayed, (and all other
indicators are displayed), the shutter cannot be released. The rewinding
can only be performed.
The battery power is sufficient.
The battery is nearing exhaustion.
Have a fresh one ready.
Replace the battery with a new one.
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15Preparations
Loading the film
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Recommended film
Use DX-coded 35mm film with this camera. It is recommended to use
DX-coded ISO 400 film, which provides good results when using the
flash, and helps avoid blurred images, should camera shake occur.
Close the slide cover, then open
1
the camera back.
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Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack.
Slide the camera back lock release lever
(1), and open the camera back (2).
When loading/unloading film, be sure
not to open the camera back cover into
direct sunlight.
Insert a film cartridge.
2
When loading the film, take care not to
touch the lens inside of the camera.
Pull the film leader
3
across to the green index
mark inside the film
compartment.
Make sure to align the film leader to the
green index mark; if the film leader is
not properly aligned to the index mark
(short of or beyond the mark), film
may not be loaded properly.
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Close the camera back, and
4
check that “ ” appears on
the film counter.
Once the camera back is closed, and
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If “ ” blinks on the LCD panel, film is not properly loaded. Open the
camera back again and reload film.
Tips on DX-coded 35mm film
Number of frames
the film has been properly set, “
appears on the LCD panel.
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DX mark
ISO (film speed)
With DX-coded film, film speed is set automatically.
Film speeds valid for automatic setting are ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, and 3200.
With a non-DX-coded film, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100.
DX code
Film cartridge
17Preparations
Imprinting the date/time on pictures
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Select the date/time indicator
by pressing the MODE/SEL
button.
The year is indicated by the last two
digits, and the time is displayed by 24hour clock. The example in the
illustration shows Apr. 1, 2003.
Each time you press the MODE/SEL button, the indicator
changes as follows:
Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year
No imprint Day/Hour/Minute
Select “ ” (No imprint) to cancel data imprint.
Imprint position of date/time
Imprint position
The imprint positions on picture are shown in the illustration.
It may be difficult to read against bright colors such as white or
reddish hues.
If you take a picture exceeding the number of frames on the film, the
date/time may not be imprinted correctly on the picture.
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Holding the camera properly
When holding the
camera horizontally
Prop your elbows against your body and hold the camera with both hands.
When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is on top as
shown.
Do not block the lens, autofocus window, or flash with your fingers or
hair, or the strap.
Be careful not to press down on the flash unit when it is in the
popped-up position.
When holding the
camera vertically
Operating the shutter release button
Before pressing
Press the shutter release button halfway to
1
focus.
When you press the button halfway, focus and exposure are
automatically achieved, and the green LED lights up.
The focus is locked (Focus lock p. 24) while the shutter release
button is depressed halfway.
Press halfway
Press all the way
down
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Press the shutter release button all the way
2
down to take a picture.
Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur.
Make sure to press the shutter release button slowly.
19Basic Operations
Shooting
Center the autofocus
1
frame mark “ ” on the
main subject.
If the main subject is outside the autofocus frame mark:
Use focus lock. ( p. 24)
Press the shutter release
2
button halfway to focus.
Lighting/blinking of the green LED
When correct focus has been achieved, the green LED lights up.
aBlinking indicates the subject is too close.
For correct focus to be achieved, keep
the camera away from the subject for
more than
approx. 0.65m.
Note that you may take a picture even
if the camera-to-subject distance is
extremely short (approx. 0.3m).
However, the focus may not be sharp.
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Confirm that the green
3
LED lights up and slowly
press the shutter release
button all the way down.
If the subject is dark in Auto Flash
mode, the flash fires automatically.
Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur.
When not in use, close the slide cover to protect the lens, finder, etc.
and to save battery power.
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21Basic Operations
Zooming
For
wide-angle
When the camera is not operated for more than 3 minutes, the lens
automatically retracts to the
For
telephoto
Example of a wideangle photograph
Press the Zoom button to
compose the picture.
Press the zoom button for telephoto
(100mm) photography or the
button for wide-angle (28mm)
photography.
Remove your finger from the zoom
button when the desired image size has
been achieved.
Example of a telephoto
photograph
(wide-angle) position.
zoom
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Rewinding the film
Film starts to rewind automatically when film
reaches the end of the roll.
While the film is rewinding, the number on the frame counter decreases
one by one. When the film is completely rewound, “
If rewinding stops midway through the roll because of a dead battery, it
resumes automatically as soon as the battery is replaced with a new one.
Do not open the camera back until “ ” starts lighting and the rewinding
motor stops.
If the camera back is opened before “
• The film is exposed.
• Shortly after a new film is loaded, it is rewound and “
” lights, the followings may occur:
” appears.
” is displayed.
To rewind the film in mid-roll.
Press the mid-roll rewind ( )
button using a ball-point pen.
Once rewinding starts, there is no need
to keep the button pressed.
Removing the film
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Confirm that film is
1
completely rewound.
Film is completely rewound when “ ”
is displayed.
Open the camera back
2
and remove the film.
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23Basic Operations
When the main subject is not in the center of the picture
(Focus lock photography)
Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to
capture a subject that’s framed outside of the autofocus frame
mark, and in situations where subjects may be difficult to focus
( p. 25).
Depending on the effect you want to achieve, your
subject may not be at the center of the final
composition in the left example. If your subject
is not at the center of the frame mark when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway, the
camera will focus on the background and the
main subject may not be in focus. Focus lock
allows you to adjust the composition after
focusing on your subject.
Center the autofocus
1
frame mark on the main
subject, then press the
shutter release button
halfway.
The green LED lights up when the
subject is in focus, and the focus is
locked as long as the shutter release
button is pressed halfway.
Do not change the camera-to-subject distance
While the green LED lights up, the focus is locked. Do not change the
camera-to-subject distance.
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Compose the picture,
2
while pressing the shutter
release button halfway
and press the shutter
release button all the way
down.
Example
Difficult-to-focus subjects
The following subjects may be difficult to focus.
Use the focus lock ( p. 24) to focus on another subject
equidistant from the camera, then compose the picture to shoot.
Subjects too small to
fully cover the
autofocus frame mark.
Dark subjects with no
reflection.
Subjects without solid content (i.e., candle flame, fireworks, etc.).
Secondary subjects are closer to the camera than the main
subject.
Glossy, light-reflecting
surfaces, such as shiny
cars or water.
Subjects behind glass.
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25Advanced Operations
Flash photography
Selecting flash mode
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You can select any of five flash modes by pressing the button.
No
indicator
Indicator Explanation
No
indicator
Select flash mode by
pressing the button.
Auto Flash ( p. 28)
The flash automatically fires when lighting is
poor.
Infinity Focus ( p. 35)
For shooting a distant scene or landscape more
sharply. The flash is canceled in this mode.
Flash Cancel ( p. 29)
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Anytime Flash ( p. 30)
Flash fires whenever photo is taken.
Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash)
( p. 31)
Use to capture both subject and background at
night or under dim light. Flash fires whenever
photo is taken.
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Lighting/blinking of the orange LED when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway
a The orange LED lights up:
Flash charging is completed. The flash is ready to fire.
a The orange LED blinks slowly:
The flash charging is not completed. Take your finger off the shutter
release button once, waits for a while, and then press the button
halfway again. If the orange LED lights up, the shutter can be released.
If you press down the popped-up flash unit, the flash will not fire.
Orange LED
Flash shooting range
The reference distance ranges between the camera and subject are
shown below.
With ISO 100 film speed
(wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.65 to 3.0m
(telephoto) setting: approx. 0.65 to 1.8m
With ISO 400 film speed
(wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.65 to 6.0m
(telephoto) setting: approx. 0.65 to 3.6m
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27Advanced Operations
To use the flash automatically
(Auto Flash mode)
Use this mode for automatic flash operation when lighting is poor.
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If there is enough light, “ ” appears on the LCD panel, and the flash
does not fire.
Open the slide cover.
1
When you open the slide cover, the
power is turned on and the built-in
flash automatically pops up.
Compose the picture, then
2
press the shutter release
button halfway.
Check that the orange and
3
green LEDs light up, then
shoot.
Example
28 Advanced Operations
To cancel flash operation
(Flash Cancel mode)
Use this mode in places, where use of a flash is prohibited, or to
achieve a natural lighting effect at dusk or for night scenes.
Use a tripod for the Flash Cancel mode
Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a
tripod to prevent camera shake.
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Press the button until
1
“ ” appears on the LCD
panel.
Compose the picture, then
2
press the shutter release
button halfway.
Check that the green LED
3
lights up, then shoot.
Example
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29Advanced Operations
To use the flash always
(Anytime Flash mode)
Use this mode to intentionally fire the flash regardless of light
conditions.
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Press the button until
1
“ ” appears on the LCD
panel.
Compose the picture, then
2
press the shutter release
button halfway.
Check that the orange and
3
green LEDs light up, then
shoot.
Example
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