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Auto Mode
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Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1cm (0.4 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
50cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
When using A(auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also
be used with some scene modes (A39, 40, 41).
1Press p(macro mode) on the multi selector.
The macro menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,
and press the k button.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.
3Turn the zoom control or the side zoom
control until the zoom position reaches the
position where F and the zoom indicator
glow green.
The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm
(0.4in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is
positioned near G).
Macro mode
CAutofocus
When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
CThe Macro Mode Setting
•G(easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro mode
button on the multi selector cannot be used.
•Scene mode: Varies with the selected scene mode (A35). Macro mode is turned on when
kClose-up or u Food are selected in scene mode.
•F(smart portrait) mode, d(sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.
•The macro mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.