Basic32VQT0X92BasicTaking PicturesThe camera automatically sets the shutterspeed and the aperture value according tothe brightness of the subject.• Remove the lens cap.1 Turn the camera on. Select program AE mode [ ].• The power indicator (green) lights.When it blinks, the remaining batterypower is low. Insert a fully chargedbattery.2 Aim the AF area to the pointyou want to focus on and thenpress the shutter button halfway.• : Press the shutter button halfway tofocus.• : Program shift• The focus indication lights and thenthe aperture value and the shutterspeed are displayed.• When the ISO sensitivity is set to[ ], the shutter speed will not bedisplayed. (P85)• If [ ] or [ ] is used in AF mode,the AF area does not appear until thesubject is brought into focus. (P90)• The AF area displayed is bigger thanusual when using the digital zoom orwhen taking pictures in dark places.(P90)• Refer to P33 for information aboutProgram shift.3 Take a picture.• : Press the shutter button fully to takethe picture.• We recommend checking that the clock isset properly before taking pictures. (P26)• When you press the shutter button, thescreen may become bright or dark for amoment. This function allows easyadjustment of focus and the recordedpicture will not be affected.• When a time is set for power save (P29),the camera automatically turns off if youdo not operate it within the set time. Tooperate the camera again, press theshutter button halfway or turn the cameraoff and on.AMCUSTOMSCNSPOFF ON1/25F2.8PROGRAM SHIFTWhen thesubject is notfocusedWhen thesubject isfocusedFocusindicationBlinks (green) On (green)AF area Turns white tored or no AFareaTurns white togreenSound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times