Still Images | Movies |
Trying the Camera Out
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1Turn the camera on.
zzPress the power button.
zzThe startup screen is displayed.
2 Enter [
] mode.
zzSet the mode switch to [4].
zzPress the <m> button, press the
<o><p> buttons to choose [
], and then press the <m> button again.
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose
[
], and then press the <m> button.
zzAim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.
zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen.
zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3Compose the shot.
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle).
4Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.
zzIf [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, move the <h> switch to raise the flash. It will fire when shooting. If you prefer not to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
PMode Playback Mode
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