23(ENG) VQT2U80BasicRecording/Playback3 Intelligent auto modeThe following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what youwant to record.*1 In motion picture recording mode only*2 In still picture recording mode only≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, one that is bigger and close to centre of thescreen will be surrounded by an orange frame.≥ It is recommended using a tripod in night portrait and night scenery mode.≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 29) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes.≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces areof certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.≥ The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode.Intelligent auto/ManualbuttonPress this button to switchintelligent auto mode/manualmode./MANUALMode Scene EffectPortrait When the object is apersonFaces are detected and focusedautomatically, and the brightness isadjusted so it is recorded clearly.Scenery Recording outdoors The whole landscape will be recordedvividly without whiting out the backgroundsky, which may be very bright.Spotlight*1 Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.Low light*1 Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a darkroom or twilight.Night portrait *2 Recording night portrait A person and the background arerecorded with near real-life brightness.Night scenery *2 Recording nightsceneryYou can record night scenery vividly byslowing the shutter speed.Macro *2 Recording zooming inon a flower etc.This allows recording while going near tothe object of recording./ Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically forclear image.