Starting the recording mode
How to usethe Auto mode
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
interaction.
1. Insert the batteries (p.12). Insert the
batteries taking note of the polarity (+ /-).
2. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this
camera has a 11MB 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
Howto usethe Pro_
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal
settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aper-
ture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating
the mode dia!.
2. Press the Fn button to configure advanced
functions such as Image Size (p.34),
Quality (p.34), Metering (p.35), Sharpness (
(p.35), ISO (p.36), White Balance (p.36)
and Exposure Value(p.37).
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 redwhen you press the shutter button
down half way, itmeans that the camera cannot focus on the subject.
Should this bethe case, the camera isunable to capture an image
clearly.
{16} RECORDING