[REC] mode: ñ

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

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.

The following functions are activated automatically.

Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction

• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)

(1: Shutter button)

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], and then press [MENU/SET].

You can quickly switch to Intelligent auto mode by pressing [¦] A when the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch is set to record. Pressing [¦] again takes you back to the previous mode.

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

BFlash

CAF assist lamp

Press the shutter button halfway 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 5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶.

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2

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

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Panasonic DMC-FS12 Taking pictures using the automatic function, Press the shutter button halfway to focus, REC mode ñ