Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

Using different modes

1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

2Press the Display button .

3Turn the Jog dial to choose a setting, then press it to

edit the setting. Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it.

ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.

Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.

Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase it.

Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.

■Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.

■Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

Kodak Z990 manual Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings