51LSQT1449When you record images in different situations,this mode automatically sets optimum shutterspeeds and apertures.1 Select the manual mode. ( 50)2 Select the menu. ( 26)To cancel the scene mode functionSet [SCENE MODE] to [OFF]. You can also cancel the scene mode functionby pressing the iA button.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 the colorand brightness of the playback image maychange. If you record a subject illuminated with brightlight or a highly reflective subject, vertical linesof light may appear. If the brightness is insufficient, the sports modedoes not function. The [ ] 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, thesubject may become washed out and theperiphery extremely darkened.Surf & snow mode If the subject is extremely bright, the recordedimage may become washed out.If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,then use manual focus.1 Select the manual focus mode.( 50)2 Bring the subject into focus withthe joystick.To restore to the automatic adjustmentPress the MANUAL AF/MF button again. You can also restore the auto focusing bypressing the iA button.Scene mode[BASIC] [SCENE MODE] desiredsettingIcon Mode/Recording conditionsSportsTo record sports scenes or sceneswhere there are quick motionsPortraitTo make people stand out against thebackgroundLow lightTo make the scene brighter in darkconditionsSpotlightTo make the subject under a spotlightlook more attractiveSurf & snowTo record images in bright placessuch as ski slopes and beachesManual focus adjustmentMNL5/55/5 NEXTNEXT5/5 NEXT