open the lens cover to turn the camera on. the camera will automatically be set to flash auto with red-eye Reduction. when shooting be at least 1.5m(4.9ft.) away from the subject.1.Aim the camera at what you want to shoot, and compose the picture by looking through the viewfinder.2.press the shutter buuton lightly. The green lamp lights up steadily when the caera is ready to shoot.-if green lamp blink for about 1 second before lighting steadily, the flash will when the picture is taken.3.without taking your finger off the shutter button, gently press it all the way down to take the picture.-make sure the green lamp is steadily lit before pressing the shutter button all the way.-when you have finished shooting pictures, close the lens cover to protect the lens from dirt and dust. this also prevents pictures from being taken by accidentally pressing the shutter button.