24Basic 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 A button.3 Tap A in the monitor.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 109 ) .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 81 8Battery level indicatorNumber of exposuresremaining
