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 will light and the monitor will turnon.Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.2 Press e.3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A andpress k.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.NWarning!Batteryexhausted.Cannot shoot. Recharge orreplace with a fully chargedbattery.Shooting151515Battery level indicatorNumber of exposuresremaining
