72Program AELike 〈 〉 (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purposepicture-taking mode. The camera automatically setsthe shutter speed and aperture value to suit thescene’s brightness. This is called Program AE.* stands for Program*AE stands for Auto Exposure1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉.2 Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button down halfway.When the camera has focused, thefocusing point indicator and the in-focusindicator in the viewfinder light at the sametime.3 Check the display.The shutter speed and aperture value aredetermined automatically, and displayed inthe viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the shutter speed and aperture valuesare not blinking, the exposure is correct. If either is blinking, see “ExposureWarnings” (134).4 Take the picture. Compose the picture, then press theshutter button down fully.