Operation Manual

Basic

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[REC] Mode:

Using Snapshot Mode

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording

conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the

settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

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The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/[STABILIZER]/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/Quick AF/

[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-Eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.RESOLUTION]/

Intelligent Zoom

Set the mode dial to [ ].

∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P69)

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Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P69)

• [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital Red-Eye Correction is turned on.

• Shutter speed will be slow when using [ ] or [ ].

∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P57)

∫ When recording motion pictures (P107)

∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of

frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P121)

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights up when the

subject is focused.

• The AF frame 2 is placed over the subject’s face by

the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is placed

at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.

• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance

at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on

the zoom magnification.

Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

• The access indication

(P23)

lights up in red when

pictures are being recorded on the internal memory (or

the card).