Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame.

1. Push the monitor down slightly and swing it downward.

   Read “Rotating the Monitor: Cautions” before moving the monitor.

   gRotating the Monitor: Cautions

   

   

   

   

   

   • If a power zoom lens is attached, the camera automatically switches to wide angle.

   • The self portrait menu is displayed in the monitor.

     

   • Different icons may be displayed depending on the shooting mode.

     C Shutter Touch	When the icon is touched, the shutter is released about 1 second later.
     R Movie	When you touch this icon, movie recording will start. To stop recording, press the (Q) icon. While recording a clip, touch (R) again to extend the recording time (up to a maximum of 16 seconds).
     5 Playback	Tap to switch to playback mode. gViewing pictures in self-portrait mode
     A One-Touch e-Portrait	Turning this on makes skin look smooth and translucent.
     D One-Touch Custom Self Timer	Shoot 3 frames using the self timer. You can set the number of times the shutter is released and the interval between each release using Custom Self Timer. gPerforming sequential / self-timer shooting (drive modes)
     E Brightness adjustment (Exposure compensation)	Touch [+] or [-] icon to adjust the brightness.

2. Frame the shot.

   • Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.

3. Touch C and shoot.

   • You can also shoot by touching the subject displayed in the monitor, or by pressing the shutter button.
   • The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.

• Be careful not to drop the camera when using the touch screen with the camera held in one hand.