Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting  Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 26 Still Images/Movies Still  Images Movies •  If the camera makes no operating sounds, it may have been turned  on while holding down the [ ] button. To activate sounds, press the  [ ] button, choose [Mute] on the [ ] tab, and then press the  ][ ] buttons to choose [Off]. •  A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred  by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take  other measures to keep it still. •  If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the  subject. For details on the flash range, see “Camera” ( =  135). •  The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when  you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the range of  focus (shooting range), see “Shooting Range” ( =  137). •  To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be lit  when shooting in low-light conditions. •  A blinking [ ] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates  that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging.  Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press  the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press  it again. •  Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is  displayed, your previous shot may determine the focus, brightness,  and colors used. •  You can change how long images are displayed after shots ( =  53). •  Audio recording is monaural. •  Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and  subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera  shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting,  adjust the image stabilization setting ( =  54). •  Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when  recording movies, because sounds made by the camera will be  recorded. •  Keep  your fingers away from the  microphone while recording movies.  Blocking the microphone may prevent  audio from being recorded or may  cause the recording to sound muffled. Microphone