22Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeThis section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment andthe monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend.Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.2 Press the A button to display theshooting menu.3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose Aand press the k button.The camera enters A (auto) mode.4 Check the battery level indicator and thenumber of exposures remaining.Number of Exposures RemainingThe number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internalmemory or memory card and image mode setting (A 38).Battery levelindicator Descriptionb Battery level high.B Battery level low. Prepare tocharge or replace the battery.NBatteryexhausted.Cannot take pictures.Charge or replace the battery.Auto mode44Battery level indicatorNumber of exposuresremaining
