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Changing the recording mode
You can select the desired working mode by the M (mode) button located on the
back of the camera. Auto, Program, movie clip, EPS, scene (night, portrait,
children, landscape, close-up, text, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach &
snow) camera modes are available.
Selecting the camera mode
1. Insert the battery (p.12).
2. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this camera has a 20MB internal memory, it
is not essential to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted,
an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted,
an image will be stored on the memory card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
5. Press the M button and a menu for selecting
recording menu will display.
6. You can select a menu by pressing the 5 function
button.
Up / Down button: moves the cursor between
SHOOTING MENU and
SCENE MENU mode.
Left / Right button: moves the cursor between each menus.
7. Press the OK button and a recording mode is set.
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Auto mode
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking
with minimal user interaction.
1. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode)
button (p.26).
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.
If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down
half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this
be the case, the camera is less likely to capture an image clearly.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
INFORMATION
AUTO
SCENE
[AUTO mode]
[AUTO mode]