19Starting the recording modeDigital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode.This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you geta well-exposed image in dim conditions.1. Select the DIS mode by rotating the mode dial.2. Point the camera towards the subject andcompose the image by using the LCDmonitor.3. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.How to use the DIS mode ( )You can manually configure all functionsaperture value and shutter speed.How to use the Manual mode ( ¸ )1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating themode dial.2. Press the Fn button and menu for theshutter speed and aperture value willdisplay.Up / Down button : changes aperturevalueLeft / Right button : changes shutterspeed.3. Press the Fn button twice and take animage. Things to watch out for using the DIS mode1. The digital zoom will not operate in theDIS mode.2. If the lighting condition is brighter thanfluorescent lighting conditions, the DISwill not activate.3. If the lighting condition is darker than influorescent lighting conditions, camerashake warning indicator ( Ã ) will display. For best results onlytake pictures in situations where the camera shake warningindicator ( Ã ) is not displayed.4. If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.5. Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message isdisplayed to achieve a better result.6. As the DIS uses the camera's digital signal processor, it maytake a little longer for the camera to process and save theimages.7. If the image size is (;) or (.), the DIS mode can’t be selected. Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur thebackground. Larger Aperture values make both the object andbackground sharp. High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still imageas if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture amoving object with an ‘active’ effect.