BasicsTaking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] ModeVQT4T08- 35 -Automatic Scene DetectionCamera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.The icon ofscene detectedRecognizes peopleRecognizes babies*1Recognizes landscapesRecognizes night scenes and people in them*2(Only when is selected)Recognizes night scenes*2Recognizes night scenes without a tripod.*3Recognizes close-upsRecognizes sunsetsReads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene doesnot correspond to any of the above.*1 When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old arerecognized.*2 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.*3 When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON].● Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for thesame subject.● If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting theappropriate scene mode.● When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus andexposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.■About Backlight CompensationBacklight compensation is automatically activated in [Intelligent Auto] mode. Backlightis a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight,the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it byincreasing the brightness of the picture. When the camera detects backlight, isdisplayed on the LCD monitor. (Depending on the backlighting conditions, backlightingmay not be detected correctly.)About the Happy color settingWhen [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid coloring.■ SettingsPress [MENU/SET]Use cursor button to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]Use cursor button to select [Color Mode] and press [MENU/SET]Use cursor button to select [Happy] and press [MENU/SET]
