BASIC RECORDING

This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual.

Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.

Handling the camera

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

Recording images automatically

Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.

While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic, some of the functions can be changed. The following list shows changes that can be made in auto-recording.

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Functions which can be changed with buttons:

•Flash mode (p. 26)

•Macro mode (p. 35)

•Display mode (i+) (p. 28)

Using the zoom lens

Zoom scale

The zoom lever controls the lens (1). Sliding the lever to the right (T) will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. Sliding the lever to the left (W) will zoom out to the wide-angle position.

1The zoom scale indicates the approxi- mate zoom position. If the digital zoom is active, the yellow section of the scale indicates the digital-zoom range.

Functions which can be changed with the auto-recording menu:

•Drive mode (p. 46)

•Image size (p. 54)

•Image quality (p. 54)

•Automatic Digital Subject Program (DSP) Selection (p. 23)

•Anti-Shake (p. 56)

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