23Starting the recording modeSelecting the automatic mode will congure the camera withoptimal settings. You can still manually congure all functionsexcept the aperture value and shutter speed.1. Select the Program mode by using theMODE button. (p.21)2. Press the Menu button to congureadvanced functions.How to use the Program mode ( )See p.38 for further details.This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you geta well-exposed image in dim conditions.1. Select the DUAL IS mode by using theMODE button. (p.21)2. Point the camera towards the subjectand compose the image by using theLCD monitor.3. Press the Shutter button to capture animage.How to use the DUAL IS (Dual Image Stabilization) mode ( ) Things to watch out for using the DUAL IS mode1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DUAL IS mode.2. If the lighting conditions are brighter than uorescent lightingconditions, the DUAL IS will not activate.3. If the lighting condition is darker than in uorescent lightingconditions, camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) will display.For best results only take pictures in situations where thecamera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) is not displayed.4. If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.5. As the DUAL IS uses the camera’s digital signal processor, itmay take a little longer for the camera to process and save theimages.