《15》Starting the recording mode■ How to use the PROGRAM mode ( )Selecting the program mode will configure thecamera with optimal settings. You can stillmanually configure all functions except theaperture value and shutter speed.1. Select the Program mode by pressing theMode button.2. Press the menu button to configure advancedfunctions such as image size (p.29), quality(p.30), effects (p.31), sharpness (p.32), metering (p.33) and continuousshooting (p.32)※ Refer to page 28-34 for more information about the menus.■ How to use the AUTO mode ( )Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal userinteraction.[AUTO mode][PROGRAM mode]1. Insert the battery (p.11) taking note of thecorrect polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the memory card (p.11). As this camerahas a 22MB internal memory, it is not essentialto insert the memory card. If the memory cardis not inserted, an image will be stored in theinternal memory. If the memory card isinserted, an image will be stored on thememory 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 LCDmonitor is incorrect, reset the date / time beforetaking a picture.)5. Select the Auto mode by pressing the Mode button (p.21).6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using theLCD monitor.7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.● 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.INFORMATION