VQT3E45 41How to select a scene. (→39)Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37)Scene Uses, Tips Notes[PanoramaAssist]Use the supplied software to join multiplepictures into a single panorama picture.Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, andpress [MENU/SET] to set.Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.Take the picture.Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.• Alternatively, press the shutter button.• You can take pictures again by selecting[Retake].Change the composition and take the pictureso that a part of the picture overlaps with theprevious picture.• To take more pictures,select [Next] andrepeat steps and .Section of picture that was taken last timeAfter you finish taking pictures, select [Exit],and press [MENU/SET] to set.Tips• Keep your recording location.• Use a tripod.• The focus, zoom, ExposureCompensation, White Balance,shutter speed, and ISOSensitivity are all fixed at thesetting for the first picture.• When the camera is set to[Stabilizer] and there is very littlejitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to[OFF], shutter speed may slowdown up to 8 seconds.• Shutter may remain closed for upto 8 seconds after taking picture.• Panorama picture stitchingcannot be performed by thiscamera. Use the softwareon the supplied CD-ROM“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to makethe pictures you record into apanorama still picture with yourcomputer.[Sports]Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement,e.g. sports.Tips• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.• When the camera is set to[Stabilizer] and there is very littlejitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to[OFF], shutter speed may slowdown up to 1 second.