To Shoot a Snapshot

Your camera has a variety of different recording modes to suit various shooting conditions and objectives (page 36). This section explains general shooting procedures using the auto recording mode.

Selecting an Auto Recording Mode

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

Auto

This is the standard Auto recording mode.

With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery,

Ÿ Premium Auto and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording.

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

1.Press [p] (Power) to turn on the camera.

2.Touch the second icon from the top (second icon from the right in the case of landscape display orientation) (Recording mode).

If the icon is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it.

Recording mode icon

3.Touch “Auto” or “Premium Auto” to select the auto recording mode you want.

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