24 EnEnSHOOTING BASICSJ SHOOTING MODESThis camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on theshooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.1 Open the lens barrier fully.• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.2 Press ( ).• The screen for selecting the shootingmode (virtual dial) is displayed.3 Select the mode best suited to yourpurpose from the following.• Press to select the mode.4 Press .• The virtual dial screen will disappear. It will disappear after a whileeven if the button is not pressed.PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting)Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes the settingsfor natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode andmetering, can be adjusted manually.PORTRAITSuitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. Importance is placed onreproducing skin texture. The camera automatically sets the optimal shootingconditions.LANDSCAPE + PORTRAITSuitable for taking photos of both your subject and the landscape. Thecamera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.PROGRAM AUtOSELECt GOVirtual dial screenbasic_e_opx_6.fm Page 24 Thursday, December 12, 2002 10:44 AM
