To shoot a snapshot

Selecting an Auto Recording Mode

You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs.

R Auto

This is the standard Auto recording mode.

• It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording.

 

With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording.

ŸPremium Auto • Premium Auto recording takes longer to process image data after it is shot than Auto recording.

It also requires more power (and runs down the battery quicker) than Auto.

1.Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode.

2.Press [BS].

This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes (page 52).

3.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Auto” or “Premium Auto”

BEST SHOT scene and then press [SET]. This will set the Auto Recording Mode.

Auto recording mode icon

Monitor screen

Shutter button

[r] (REC)

[BS]

Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 179)

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