3 CommonOperations

Mode Palette List

Capture Mode Palette

Auto Picture

MENU Cancel

OK OK

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Available functions for each Capture mode” (1p.196).

•When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. You can set whether or not the description appears with the “Guide Display” on the “u Set-up” menu. (1p.191)

•For z/ / and /i, press the OK button to switch to the selected icon. Only the icon of the selected mode is displayed on the Mode Palette. If you change the selection, the newly selected icons replace the previous ones.

There are 18 available shooting modes.

1bAuto Picture

Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically. (p.64)

2R Program

The basic shooting mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.66)

3A Night Scene

Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including people in your picture. (p.77)

4C Movie

Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. (p.79)

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