Starting the recording mode
How to use the Program mode ( )
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the Program mode by pressing the MENU button (p.20).
2. Press the Menu button to configure advanced functions.How to use the DIS mode ( )
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode.This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a
1. Select the DIS mode by pressing the MENU button. (p.20)
2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
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EV | p.35 | Metering | p.40 | 3. | If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting con- | |
White Balance | p.36 | Drive | p.41 |
| ditions, camera shake warning indicator ( Ã) will display. For | |
ISO | p.37 | Focus Area | p.41 |
| best results only take pictures in situations where the camera | |
Face Detection | p.37 | Photo Style Selector | p.42 |
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Photo Size / Movie Size | p.39 | Image Adjust | p.43 | |||
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Quality / Frame Rate | p.40 | Voice | p.44 | |||
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