Record mode35VQT0T16Recording in various situations(Scene mode)When you record images in different situations,this mode automatically sets optimum shutterspeeds and apertures.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to[MANUAL].2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select thedesired mode.1) [5] Sports mode≥To record sports scenes or scenes wherethere are quick motions2) [ ] Portrait mode≥To make persons stand out against thebackground3) [ ] Low light mode≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter4) [ ] Spotlight mode≥To record subjects spotlit in a party ortheatre5) [ ] Surf & snow mode≥To record images at dazzling places suchas ski slopes and beachesª To cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or setthe [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].Sports mode≥For slow-motion playback or playback pauseof recorded pictures, this mode presents freeof camera shakes.≥During normal playback, the imagemovement may 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, verticallines of light may appear.≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sportsmode does not function. The [5] indicationflashes.≥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 settingto [OFF].Low light mode≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to berecorded finely.Spotlight mode≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,the recorded image may become whitish andthe periphery of the recorded imageextremely dark.Surf & snow mode≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,the recorded image may become whitish.AUTOMANUALFOCUS3)1)5)2)4)