Gateway dc-m42 User Guide
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Selecting Macro Mode
Use the macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The
effective range is between 0.2m and 0.7m.
effective range is between 0.2m and 0.7m.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch.
2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ].
3. Press the Menu button.
4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color,
2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ].
3. Press the Menu button.
4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color,
Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or
press / button to enter the submenu and choose the
setting with your preference. When the settings are set,
press the OK button to confirm.
press / button to enter the submenu and choose the
setting with your preference. When the settings are set,
press the OK button to confirm.
5. Compose the picture.
6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down.
6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down.
When shooting a close-up in Macro mode [
], use the image LCD monitor to compose your shot, avoiding the off-
center parallax phenomenon.
After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal status.
In Macro mode [
After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal status.
In Macro mode [
], the internal flash cannot be used.
In Macro mode [
], ISO speed settings cannot be set.