- 43 -Basic[REC] Mode: ñTaking pictures using the automatic function(Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recordingconditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave thesettings to the camera and take pictures easily.• The following functions are activated automatically.– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/ [QUICK AF]/[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight CompensationSlide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].Set the mode dial to [ñ].∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P64)• Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P64)• [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.• When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital red-eye correction is turned on.• Shutter speed will be slow when using [ ] or [ ].∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P52)∫ When recording motion pictures (P108)∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces offrequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P117)Press the shutter button halfway to focus.• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subjectis focused.• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s faceby the Face Detection function. In other cases, it isdisplayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.• The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distanceat which the subject can be taken) differs depending onthe zoom magnification.Press the shutter button fully (push it infurther), and take the picture.• The access indication (P22) lights red when pictures arebeing recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).12
