Extended functions
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Using Basic modes
Capture photos or record videos using basic modes. You can also use the Scene mode and the Live Panorama mode.
Icon Description
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Sunsets
Indoors, dark
Partially lit
Close-up with spot lighting
Portraits with spot lighting
Blue skies
Forested areas
Close-up photos of colorful subjects
Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for
a certain period of time. (when shooting in the dark)
Actively moving subjects
Fireworks (when using a tripod)

Using the Smart Auto mode

In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera
settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you
are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
1 On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.
2 Select .
3 Align your subject in the frame.
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The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears
at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night