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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A31) and exposure compensation (A32) can be applied and
pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A30). Pressing d in A (auto)
mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image mode (A82), white
balance setting (A84), and to apply continuous shooting (A86), ISO sensitivity (A88), color
options (A88) and AF area (A89), to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.
D Vibration Reduction
[Vibration reduction] (A107), when [On] (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively
reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when
shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes.
Turn vibration reduction [Off] when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
D Auto Power-Off in A (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode)
The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five
seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor
will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and
playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three
minutes (A109).
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Shooting mode
A displayed in A (auto) mode.
Image mode
Display image size and quality set in the
image mode menu. The default setting is
y Normal (3264 × 2448).
Internal memory indicator
Pictures will be recorded to internal memory.
When memory card is inserted, C is not
displayed and pictures will be recorded to
memory card.
Vibration reduction icon
Vibration reduction will be adjusted.