Digital Camera Operating Instructions

Basic
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VQT1X05
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode:
4
The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and
recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily.
MODE
• The following functions are activated
automatically.
– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/
Face detection/Backlight
Compensation
• The status indicator
A
lights when
you turn this unit on
B
. (It turns off
after about 1 second.)
C
Shutter button
D
Recording/playback switch
1
Slide the recording/playback switch to [
1
] and
press [MODE].
2
Press
e
/
r
to select [INTELLIGENT AUTO] and
then press [MENU/SET].
This mode is for Intelligent Auto Mode.
• You can also select this mode using [
4
] button.
• Press this button again to return to the previous mode.
3
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your
side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
E
Flash
F
AF assist lamp
4
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• Refer to “Focusing” (P29) for details.
• The focus indication
G
lights green when the subject is focused.
H
G
•
The AF area
H
is displayed around the subject’s face
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet)(Wide)/50 cm
(1.64 feet)(Tele) to
7
.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest
distance at which the subject can be taken) differs
depending on the zoom magnifi cation.
5
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.
• The access indication (P15) lights red when pictures are being
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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