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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 rotating the
mode dial.
2. Press the + / - button to configure advanced
functions such as Image Size (p.46), Quality
(p.46), Metering (p.47), Continuous shooting
(p.47), ISO (p.48), White Balance (p.48), and
Exposure Compensation (p.49).
■How to use the AUTO mode ( )
Please select this mode for quick and easy picture
taking with minimal user interaction.
[ AUTO mode ] [ PROGRAM mode ]
1. Insert the batteries (p.10). Insert the batteries
taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.10). As this camera
has a 48MB internal memory, you do not need 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.
(If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the
date/ time before taking a picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor.
7. 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 unable to capture an image clearly.
INFORMATION
■How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( )
1. Select the APERTURE PRIORITY Mode by
rotating the mode dial.
2. Set the aperture value by using the +/-, up/down
button.
3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.
* Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but
blur the background.
Larger Aperture values make both the object and
background sharp.
[APERTURE PRIORITY mode]