32 LSQT1438 33LSQT1438 33LSQT1438Recording 5 Intelligent auto mode When the camera is pointed at a subject, the optimum settings areestablished automatically based on “brightness”, “contrast”, “face”, “distance”and other information.1 Set to [ ] or [ ].2 Press .3 Start recording.[ ] displayedTo cancel intelligent auto modeThe mode is set to [AUTO] whenthe [iA] button is pressed to cancelintelligent auto mode.Default setting at the time ofpurchase is [ON].••Before recording, open the lens cover.When the camera is pointed at a subject, the mode is determined automatically,and adjustment is made automatically to the optimum settings.PortraitThe subject’s face is recorded clearly with adequatebrightness.SpotlightA bright subject, such as a person illuminated by aspotlight, is recorded clearly.SceneryThe entire scene from nearby to distant objects isrecorded clearly.Low lightEven evening, twilight or other dark scenes arerecorded with adequate brightness.NormalIf none of the modes is applicable to the subject, brightness and colourbalance are adjusted automatically for clear image.Depending on the recording conditions, the mode may differ even when thesubject is the same.Since the unit identifies the mode automatically, the mode desired by the usermay not be established under certain recording conditions.When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the brightness may change suddenlyor the image may flicker.When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the following functions are set to[ON] in all of the modes.Image stabilizer function (P.31)Face detection function (P.42)Wind noise reduction function (P.51)When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the following functions cannot beused in any of the modes.Auto slow shutter (P.31)Guide lines (P.51)Intelligent auto mode cannot be set to ON while the colour night view function(P.39) setting is on.●●●●•••●••●