27Step 2 Select a Shooting ModeBasic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesC Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode• You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposurecompensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.• When using shooting mode, tap the d tab (A11) to display the menu options for the selectedmode. See “Shooting Features” (A37) for information about the menu options available for thecurrent shooting mode.A Auto mode A38Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39) tosuit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.C Scene A41When a shooting scene is selected, the camera settings are optimized to take picturesof that type of scene.• To select a scene mode, tap the icon of the desired scene mode in the shootingmode selection menu.R Special effects A50Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Six different effects are available.• To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then tap the desiredeffect icon.F Smart portrait A51When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically withoutpressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). The skin softening option can beused to make skin tones of human faces appear smoother.
