18 ENShooting, Playback, andShooting, Playback, andErasingErasing]Shooting with the optimum aperturevalue and shutter speed (Pmode)In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activatedwhile also allowing changes to a wide range ofother shooting menu functions, such as exposurecompensation, white balance, etc. as needed.1 Set the mode dial to P.2 Press the n button to turn on thecamera.P mode indicatorPP0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO44 N ORM16 MNumber of storable still pictures (p. 71)The fl ash will automatically pop up and fire asrequired. Select [Flash Off] (p. 21) to prevent the flashfiring.To lower flash, press it down with a finger.3 Hold the camera and compose the shot.Horizontal gripVertical gripMonitorWhen holding the camera, be careful that your fingersor other objects do not obstruct the flash.4 Press the shutter button halfway down tofocus on the subject.● When the camera focuses on the subject, theexposure is locked (shutter speed and aperturevalue are displayed), and the AF target markchanges to green.● The camera was unable to focus if the AF targetmark fl ashes red. Try focusing again.PP1/400 F3.01/400 F3.0AF target markPress halfwayShutter speed Aperture value