Preparation
The Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.
: Playback (P53)
Playback recorded images.
: Simple mode (P28)
Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many features.
: Normal Picture (P26)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.
: Macro mode (P39)
When you take pictures from a distance closer than 1.64 feet (50 cm), set the camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 1.64 feet (50 cm) (Tele), 0.33 feet (10 cm)(Wide).
: Portrait mode (P40)
This mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background.
: Landscape mode (P41)
You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape farther than 32.8 feet (10 m) away and in daylight.
: Night portrait mode (P42)
When you take pictures of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode allows you to get the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter.
: Motion images mode (P30)
Use this mode when recording motion images.
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