BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image using the Full Auto Mode. It also explains about basic camera settings.

Using the Full Auto Mode

The Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novices to record good-looking digital images every time. The camera makes focus, shutter speed, aperture, flash and other settings automatically in accordance with subject brightness.

IMPORTANT!

•In the Full Auto Mode, all keys except for the shutter

release button, DISP, the zoom controller, and are disabled. See “Program AE vs Full Auto” on page 83 for more information.

1.Before turning on the camera, remove its lens cap.

2.Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto Mode).

3.Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).

4.Align the power/function

switch with .

: Turns on power and enters the REC mode.

: Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode.

OFF : Turns off power.

5.Compose the image as you view it on the moni- tor screen.

•If you prefer to use the optical viewfinder to compose the image, press DISP to turn off the monitor screen.

6.Press the shutter release button about half way and

hold it there to perform auto focus.

Shutter release button

45