GE A830, G1, E1240, E1030, E1040 manual Basic Operation, Shooting in Auto mode

BASIC OPERATION

Shooting in Auto mode Using the zoom function

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Auto mode is the easiest mode to take pho- tos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results.

To start shooting, do the following:

1.Set the mode dial to Auto mode ( ).

2.Press Power to turn the camera on.

3.Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

4.When the subject is in focus, the green colored focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen.

5.Press Shutter fully to capture the image.

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Use the Zoom scroll wheel on the top of the camera to zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures.

Zoom Scroll Wheel

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Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 58).

When the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum value, it stops momentarily. Keep the (Tele) zoom button depressed and zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically.