User`s manual
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BASIC OPERATION 
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE 
The features and the operation methods of the four different 
exposure modes of the camera are explained below.
WARNING !! 
• In this section, the instruction is written on the assumption that 
[ Key arrangement] of [ Shooting Menu] (P.26) is in the 
initial setting. If the actual proceeding is different with the 
instruction manual, see P.74 for instruction of [EXP. KEY 
ARRANGEMENT]. 
P
PROGRAM AE 
To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select 
an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, 
according to the brightness of the subject. 
1 
Set the Mode Dial to the 
P
 position. 
(The exposure indicator is illuminated 
in green.) 
2 
Press the shutter button “half-way” to 
verify the focus and take the picture. 










