Operating Instructions

Basics
Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
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This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the
camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment.
Set to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
Take a picture
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus)
Press fully
(press the button all the
way to record)
Focus display
( When focus is aligned: illuminated
When focus is not aligned: flashing)
AF area
• The AF area 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.
• You can set the AF tracking by pressing [FOCUS]. For details, refer to (→42).
The following functions are activated automatically.
• Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/
Auto White Balance/Face Detection/[AFS]/[Quick AF]/[i.Dynamic]/[i.Resolution]/
[i.ZOOM]/[Stabilizer]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[Continuous AF]
Image quality is fixed to [ ].