62VQT1D38RecordingTo cancel the scene mode functionPress the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #[SCENE MODE] # [OFF].≥You can also cancel the scene mode functionby setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switchto AUTO.Sports mode≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause ofrecorded pictures, this mode helps diminishcamera shake.≥During normal playback, the image movementmay not look smooth.≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,mercury light or sodium light because thecolour and brightness of the playback imagemay change.≥If you record a subject illuminated with stronglight or a highly reflective subject, vertical linesof light may appear.≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports modedoes not function. The [5] display flashes.≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen mayflicker.Portrait mode≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen mayflicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to[OFF].Low light mode≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to berecorded finely.Spotlight mode≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, therecorded image may become whitish and theperiphery of the recorded image extremelydark.Surf & snow mode≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recordedimage may become whitish.If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,then manual focusing is available.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .1 (When MF assist function is used)Press the MENU button, thenselect [ADVANCED] #[MF ASSIST] # [ON] and pressthe cursor button.≥The default setting is [ON].2 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUSswitch to MANUAL.3 Move the switch down and set itto FOCUS position.The manual focus indication [MF] and theicon shown in the illustration appear.Manual focus adjustmentAUTOMANUALFOCUSAUTOMANUALFOCUS