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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Available Shooting Modes
G Easy auto mode (A 36)
The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when
you frame a picture.
b Scene (A 37)
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you
select.
• To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection
menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired
scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
D Special effects (A 47)
Effects can be applied to images when shooting. Six different
effects are available.
• To select an effect, first display the shooting-mode selection
menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired
effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
F Smart portrait (A 49)
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture
automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile
timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the
skin tones in people’s faces.
A Auto mode (A 52)
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting
menu (A 64) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of
picture you want to take.
C Changing Settings When Shooting
• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 53
-Using the flash ➝ A 54
-Using the self-timer ➝ A 57
- Using macro mode ➝ A 59
- Adjusting brightness (exposure compensation) ➝ A 61
• Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) ➝ A 64
• Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu) ➝ A 96