22Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeThis section describes how to take 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 e button.3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A andpress the k button.The camera enters A (auto) mode.4 Check the battery level and number ofexposures remaining in the monitor.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 84).Monitor DescriptionNO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.B Battery low; prepare to charge orreplace the battery.NBatteryexhausted.Cannot shoot. Recharge orreplace with a fully chargedbattery.Shooting161616Battery level indicatorNumber of exposuresremaining
