BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1.Press Power to turn the camera on.
2.Switch the Mode dial into Auto mode ( 
).
3.Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4.The LCD screen will show green focus frame after the subject is in focus.
5.Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
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Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is built with two zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. When shooting photo, you can zoom in or zoom out the shot subject by using Zoom button/zoom lever on the camera.
Zoom button | Zoom Wheel | |
| W | T |
A Series | J Series |
Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 51)
When the Optical Zoom is at the critical point, release the Zoom button/zoom lever and then adjust it again, and the camera will switch between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom automatically. After adjustment, the zoom display shaft will be
hidden, and it displays 
only to show it is in zoom status currently.