Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
Turn on the camera.
zPress the ON/OFF button.
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Enter A mode.
z Set the mode dial to A.
z When you point the camera toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene.
X The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen.
XThe camera will focus on detected subjects and display frames on them.
Compose the shot.
z Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. (The zoom bar showing the zoom position appears on the screen.)
Focus.
z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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