Recording
Manual recording functions
Scene mode
This is for recording in various situations.
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
2Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]
# desired item and press the cursor button.
[5] Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions
[
] Portrait
To make people stand out against the background
[ 
] Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
[
] Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive
[
] Surf & snow
To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [OFF].
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
Sports mode
≥For
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely
dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.
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