Using shooting modes

Capture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

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, touch .

2 Align your subject in the frame.

•The camera automatically selects a scene and adjusts its settings. An appropriate scene icon appears at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon		Description
		Portraits at night

		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
		Close-up photos of colorful subjects

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

		Fireworks (when using a tripod)

		Actively moving subjects

Icon

Description

Landscapes

Scenes with bright white backgrounds

Landscapes at night (when the ﬂash is off)

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