21Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode• The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turnoff after a few seconds (A 110).• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power-on lamp is blinking) (A 116), press the following buttons to turn it back on.➝ Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or b (e movie-record) button3 03 0Shooting modeIn easy auto mode, the cameraautomatically selects U, e, f, g,h, i, or j mode according to thecurrent subject and framing.Internal memory indicatorImages will be saved tointernal memory(approximately 102 MB).When a memory card isinserted, C is not displayedand images will be saved tomemory card. Image modeDisplay image size and quality (compression) set inthe image mode menu. The default setting isk 4320×3240.Motion detection iconReduce the blurring caused by subjectmovement or camera shake.Vibration reduction iconReduce the effects ofcamera shake.Movie optionsDisplays the movie settingused when recordingmovies (A 79, 84).C Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode• When the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera automatically detects the face andfocuses on it (A 24, 34).• The self-timer (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) are available.• The macro mode button (A 11, 51) on the multi selector is not available. Changes to macromode when the camera selects close-up scene mode.• Press the d button to change the combination of image quality (compression) and image sizein Image mode (A 53).C Note on the FlashWhen the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W is displayed at the top of themonitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit,be sure to raise the flash by hand (A 7, 28).D Notes on Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection• See Vibration reduction (A 113) or Motion detection (A 114) in the setup menu (A 103)for more information.• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod.
