31Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeMacro ModeMacro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Notethat the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm(2 ft.).1 Press p (macro mode).The macro menu is displayed.2 Use the multi selector to choose ON and pressthe k button.The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.If a setting is not applied by pressing the k buttonwithin a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (4 in.) at thezoom position at which F glows green (the zoomindicator is positioned before K).C Macro ModeIn macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfwayto lock focus and exposure.C The Macro Mode SettingThe macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after thecamera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.Macro mode