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.

1 Press 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.

Mode Auto Playback: and Photography Basic

• Proceed to step 4 if Ais displayed.

2 Press the Abutton to display the shooting-mode selection menu.

3 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose A and press the kbutton.

•The camera enters A(auto) mode.

Auto mode

4Check the battery level and the number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level

MonitorDescription

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

BBattery low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

NCannot take pictures. Recharge or

Battery

replace with a fully charged

exhausted.

battery.

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

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 (A 95).

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