Basic
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Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(4: Intelligent Auto Mode)
[Rec] Mode: 4
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the
subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this
mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to
the camera and take pictures easily.
AShutter button
• The following functions are activated automatically:
–Scene Detection / [Stabilizer] / [Intelligent ISO] / Face
Detection / [i.Exposure] / Digital Red-Eye Correction /
Backlight Compensation / [i.Resolution] / Intelligent Zoom
Touch [w1] in Recording Mode.
• When operating from Playback Mode,
touch [1] rst to switch to Recording
Mode, and then touch [w1].
Touch [4].
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Press the shutter button halfway
(push lightly) to focus.
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when
the subject is focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the
subject’s face by the Face Detection
function. In other cases, it is displayed at
the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet)
(Wide) /50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 7.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at which the subject can
be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnication.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.
• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P29).