Starting the recording modeHow to use the Portrait modePlease select this mode for quick and easyportraits.Select Portrait mode using mode dial.How to use the Scene modesUse the menu to easily configure optimal set-tings for a variety of shooting situations.1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the Modedial. (p.40)2. Point the camera towards the subject andcompose the image by using the LCDmonitor.3. Press the shutter button to capture animage.The scene modes are listed below.[Nightscene] ( _ ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or[Children] ( _ ) :[Landscape] ( _ ) :[Close Up] ( _]_ ) :[Text] ( D[Sunset] ( Q[Dawn] ( D[Backlight] ([Firework] ( U ) :[Beach&Snow] ( _] ) :in other dark conditions.To take a picture of fast moving objects,for example, children.To take pictures of distant scenery.Close-up shooting for small objects such asplants and insects.Use this mode to shoot a document.For taking pictures of sunsets.Daybreak scenes.Portrait without shadows caused by back-light.Firework scenes.For ocean, lake, beach and snowscapescenes.RECORDING ,_19}