73VQT1G66RecordingManual recording functionsWhen you record images in different situations,this mode automatically sets optimum shutterspeeds and apertures.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or.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] and press the cursorbutton.≥ 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.Scene modeThis is for recording in varioussituations.VIDEO PHOTO
