Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A(Auto) Mode

Indicators Displayed in A(Auto) Mode

Shooting mode

 

 

Vibration reduction icon

Ais displayed in

 

 

Reduces the effects of

A(auto) mode.

 

 

camera shake.

Shutter speed

1/250

F5.6

32

(A61)

 

 

 

Aperture value (A61)

 

 

 

 

 

Image quality/image size

Internal memory indicator

 

 

The current image quality

 

 

(compression) and image size

Pictures are recorded to internal memory

 

 

are displayed. The default

(approx. 79 MB). When a memory card is

 

 

settings are W(Normal) for

inserted, Cis not displayed and pictures are

image quality and J(3648 ×

recorded to the memory card.

 

 

 

 

2736) for image size.

 

 

 

To turn on the monitor in the power save standby mode, press the power switch or shutter-release button (A181).

CNote on the Flash

When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed to off and Wappears at the top of the monitor. In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the built-in flash (A33).

CFunctions Available in A(Auto) Mode

•Focus mode (A40) and exposure compensation (A43) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A32) and self-timer (A35).

•The image quality/image size can be changed by rotating the quick menu dial to aand pressing the quick menu button (A68).

DVibration Reduction

•See Vibration reduction (A175) in the setup menu (A167) for more information.

•Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Mode (Auto) APlayback: and Photography Basic

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