Mode (Auto) APlayback: and Photography Basic

Basic Photography and Playback: A(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.

Proceed to step 4 when Ais displayed.

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

3 Tap Ain the monitor.

Auto mode

The camera enters A(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 49).

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