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 and the number ofexposures remaining.Battery LevelNumber of Exposures RemainingThe number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internalmemory or memory card and image mode setting (A 38) .Monitor DescriptionNO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.B Battery low. Prepare to charge orreplace the battery.NBatteryexhausted.Cannot take pictures. Recharge orreplace with a fully chargedbattery.Auto mode1 11 1Battery level indicatorNumber of exposuresremaining
