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Specifying the Recording Mode

Your camera has a number of different modes. Before recording an image, select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.

1.In a REC mode, press [SET].

2.Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the operation panel (Recording mode).

3.Use [W] and [X] to select the recording mode and then press [SET].

• (Snapshot)

Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you should normally use for image recording.

• (BEST SHOT)

Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful snapshots every time (page 108).

•A (Aperture AE)

In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 88).

•S (Shutter Speed AE)

In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 90).

•M (Manual Exposure)

This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings (page 91).

• (Movie)

Use this mode to record movies (page 102).

• (MOVIE BEST SHOT)

Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample movie scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful movies every time (page 108).

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