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 In Shooting mode, press [M].

2 Select S.

3 Align your subject in the frame.

•The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon will appear at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon Description

Landscapes

Scenes with bright white backgrounds

Landscapes at night (when the flash is off)

Portraits at night

Icon Description

Landscapes with backlighting

Portraits with backlighting

Portraits

Close-up photos of objects

Close-up photos of text

Sunsets

Clear skies

Forested areas

Close-up photos of colorful subjects

Camera is stabilized or on a tripod (when shooting in the dark)

Actively moving subjects

Fireworks (when using a tripod)

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