Basic

Taking Pictures Easily ( Intelligent Mode)

The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily.

1�Set the camera to intelligent mode [ ].

1Set the recording/playback switch to rec mode and press [MODE].

DAF area

•AF area is displayed on suitable focus

points. (Max. 5 points)

EAperture value

•The camera beeps twice when the subject is focused.

•The focus range is 5 cm to Z. However, the available distance between the camera and the subject becomes further as you set high magnification (up to 30 cm to Z).

2Select [ INTELLIGENT] and press [MENU/SET].

4�Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture.

2�Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

AFlash

BAF assist lamp

3�Aim the composition and press the shutter button half way.

D C

E

CThe focus indication lights green.

•When the focus indication blinks, the subject is out of focus.

The following functions are automatically activated.

INTELLIGENT ISO

The camera automatically sets the adequate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the action and brightness of the subject.

QUICK AF

Focusing will be faster when the shutter button is pressed as the camera automatically adjusts the focus when there is not much jittering.

STABILIZER

The camera automatically detects and compensates for jittering.

MACRO

[ i-MACRO] is automatically set when the subject is close to the camera.

• i-MACRO may not work according to the recording condition. In that case, the setting is fixed to initial setting of Intelligent mode [ ].

•You can automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically (P30, 81).

•When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for

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