《14》Starting the recording mode■ 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 value andshutter speed.1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the modedial.2. Press the menu button to configure advancedfunctions such as image size (p.36), quality (p.36),metering (p.37), auto focus type (p.37), continuousshooting (p.38), sharpness(p.39) and OSDinformation(p.39).■ How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( )1. Select the APERTURE PRIORITY Mode byrotating the mode dial.2. Set the aperture value by using the +/-, up/downbutton.3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.* Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background.Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.■ How to use the AUTO mode ( )Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal userinteraction.[ AUTO mode ][APERTURE PRIORITY 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 camera hasa 20MB internal memory, you do not need to insertthe memory card. If the memory card is notinserted, an image will be stored in the internalmemory. If the memory card is inserted, an imagewill 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 LCDmonitor is incorrect, reset the date / time beforetaking 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.● 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