Photography and PlaybackThis section describes how to take photographs in A_ (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in responseto shooting conditions.1 Turn the camera on.1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The monitor will turn on and the viewfinder display will light.1.2 If the monitor isoff, pressthe _ button to display shootinginformation. Checktile battery level as described below.Monitor Viewfinder Description iBattery fully charged.i Battery partially discharged.Low battery. Prepare to charge battery.Shutter release disabled. Charge battery.(blinks)If shooting information is not displayed when the _ button is pressed, the batteryis exhausted. Charge tile battery.1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on thememory card is shown in the shooting information displayand viewfinder. Check the number of exposures remaining.If there is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, the display will flash as shownat right. No further pictures can be taken until the mereory card has been replaced or photographs have beendeleted (5_ 20, 65).2 Rotate the mode dial to _o (auto mode).s; /I AUTOTutorial: Point-and-Shoot Photography(n Mode) 15