36Shooting FeaturesWhen the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automaticallywithout pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A106)). You can usethe skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.1 Frame the picture.• Point the camera at a human face.2 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for thesubject to smile.• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling,the shutter is automatically released.• Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically releases theshutter.3 End automatic shooting.• Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting.- Set Smile timer to Off.- Tap the shooting mode icon and select a different shooting mode.B Notes About Smart Portrait ModeUnder some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces orsmiles (A50). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.C When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesWhen using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a faceand flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode• Flash mode (A43)• Self-timer (A45)• Exposure compensation (A47)• Smart portrait menu (A105)Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images ofSmiling Faces)Enter shooting mode M tap the shooting mode icon M F Smart portraitmode
