63VQT1A24RecordingManual recording functionsWhen you record images in different situations,this mode automatically sets optimum shutterspeeds and apertures.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUSswitch to MANUAL.2 Press the MENU button, thenselect [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]# desired item and press thecursor button.[5] SportsTo record sports scenes or scenes where thereare quick motions[ ] PortraitTo make people stand out against thebackground[ ] Low lightTo make the scene brighter in dark conditions[ ] SpotlightTo make the subject under a spotlight look moreattractive[ ] Surf & snowTo record images in bright places such as skislopes and beachesTo 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 the colorand brightness of the playback image maychange.≥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.Scene modeThis is for recording in varioussituations.AUTOMANUALFOCUS
