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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Using flash

Press [ ] to open the flash (→55).
●When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically
depending on conditions. (→58)
●When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.
●When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
The icon of scene detected
Recognizes people
Recognizes landscapes
Recognizes night scenes and people in them
(Only when is selected)*
Recognizes night scenes*
Recognizes close-ups
Recognizes sunsets
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene
does not correspond to any of the above.
* We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
●Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the
same subject.
●If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the
appropriate scene mode.
●When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure
are adjusted to the recognized faces.

■About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Intelligent Auto] mode.
Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a
backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to
correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.