User Manual

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Starting the recording mode
How to use the AUTO mode ( )
Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
interaction.
1. Insert the battery (p.13) taking note of the correct
polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.13). 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.
(If the date / time that is displayed on the LCD
[AUTO mode]
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.
INFORMATION
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.
How to use the PROGRAM mode ( )
Selecting the program 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 menu button to configure advanced
functions such as image size (p.26), quality
(p.28), metering (p.27), continuous shooting
(p.26) and special effects (p.28).
Refer to page 24-35 for more information about
the menus.
How to use the Manual mode ( )
You can manually configure all functions with the
aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the Manual mode by rotating the mode
dial.
2. Set the aperture value and shutter speed by using
the smart button.
Refer to page 35 for more information about the
menus.
[PROGRAM mode]
[MANUAL mode]