Starting the recording mode

How to use the Program mode ( )

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.

1. Select the Program mode by pressing the MENU button (p.19).

2. Press the Menu button to configure advanced functions.

How to use the DIS mode ( )

Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode.

This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions.

1. Select the DIS mode by pressing the MENU button. (p.19)

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

 

 

 

 

Things to watch out for using the DIS mode

The submenus for the functions are as follows:

 

1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DIS mode.

 

 

 

 

2.

If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting

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conditions, the DIS will not activate.

EV

p.34

Metering

p.39

3.

If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting

White Balance

p.35

Drive

p.40

 

conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( Ã) will display.

ISO

p.36

Focus Area

p.40

 

For best results only take pictures in situations where the

Face Detection

p.36

Photo Style Selector

p.41

 

camera shake warning indicator ( Ã) is not displayed.

 

 

 

 

4.

If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.

Photo Size / Movie Size

p.38

Image Adjust

p.42

5. As the DIS uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may

Quality / Frame Rate

p.39

Voice

p.43

 

take a little longer for the camera to process and save the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

images.

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