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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

A

(Auto) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend.
Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.
2Press the A button.
3Press the multi selector H or I to choose A
and press the k button.
The camera enters A (auto) mode.
4Check the battery level and the number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A94).
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
BBattery low. Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
N
Battery
exhausted.
Cannot take pictures. Recharge or
replace with a fully charged
battery.
Auto mode
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Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining