Ś15śStarting the recording modeƅ How to use the PROGRAM mode ( )Selecting the automatic mode will configure thecamera with optimal settings. You can still manuallyconfigure all functions except the aperture valueand shutter speed.1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating themode dial.2. Press the + / - button to configure advancedfunctions such as Image Size (p.44), Quality(p.45), Metering (p.45), Continuous shooting(p.46), ISO (p.46), White Balance (p.47), andExposure Compensation (p.48).ƅ How to use the AUTO mode ( )Please select this mode for quick and easy picturetaking with minimal user interaction.[ AUTO mode ] [ PROGRAM mode ]1. Insert the batteries (p.10). Insert the batteriestaking note of the polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the memory card (p.10). As this camerahas a 16MB internal memory, you do not need toinsert the memory card. If the memory card is notinserted, an image will be stored in the internalmemory. If the memory card is inserted, animage will be stored on the memory card.3. Close the battery chamber cover.4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.(If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset thedate/ time before taking a picture.)5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using theLCD monitor.7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.ƀ If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button downhalf way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should thisbe the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly.INFORMATIONƅ How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction)mode ( )Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode.This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake andhelp you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions.Press the ASR button.[ ASR mode ]