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RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO MODE)
When you use the SMART AUTO function, the camera detects the kind of scene you want to record, and then adjusts most of its settings automatically. This function frees you from making detailed adjustments.
PRECHECK!
Select the Video ( ) or Photo (
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2.Adjust the subject on the LCD screen.
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Sunset, etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly. | <Video mode> |
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• The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen. |
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| Outdoor portrait shot at night |
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| Night landscape shot |
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| Backlight landscape shot without people |
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| Outdoor landscape shot |
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| Sunset shot |
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| Under strong light shot, such as theatrical performances | X |
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| Very bright background shot | X |
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| Character shot | X |
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| Dawn shot | X |
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| shot under the condition that the subject does not |
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| Nature shot such as forest and leaves | X |
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| Blue sky shot | X |
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3. Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO button. pages 41, 44
• To record videos, press the Recording start/stop button. To record photos, press the PHOTO button.
4. To cancel SMART AUTO mode, press the SMART AUTO button again.
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