20Starting the recording modeHow to use the AUTO mode ( )Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimaluser interaction.1. Insert the batteries (p.15). Insert the batteriestaking note of the polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the memory card (p.15). As this camerahas a 10MB internal memory, you do not needto insert the memory card. If the memory card isnot inserted, an image will be stored inthe internal memory. If the memory cardis inserted, an image will be stored on thememory card.3. Close the battery chamber cover.4. Press the power button to turn on thecamera. (If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD monitor isincorrect, reset the date/ 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 byusing the LCD monitor.7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutterbutton down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on thesubject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capturean image clearly.Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.xxHow to use the PROGRAM mode ( )Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimalsettings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperturevalue and shutter speed.1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the modedial.2. Press the Fn button to configure advancedfunctions such as Image Size (p.39),Quality (p.40), Metering (p.40), Drive mode(p.41), ISO (p.41), White Balance (p.42),Exposure Compensation(p.43).