020Starting the Recording modeHow to use the Auto modeSelect this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal userinteraction.1. Insert the battery (p.15) taking note ofthe correct polarity (+/-).2. Insert the memory card (p.15). Asthis camera has a 21MB internalmemory, it is not essential to insert thememory card. If the memory card is notinserted, an image will be stored in theinternal memory. If the memory card isinserted, an image will 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 thatis displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time beforetaking a picture.)5. Select the Auto mode by using the mode dial.6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image.7. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.z If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the Shutterbutton down half way, it means that the camera cannot focuson the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is lesslikely to capture an image clearly.z Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture animage.Selecting modesYou can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on theupper of your camera. How to use the mode dialSelect the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point.Movie Clip modeBeauty Shot modeScene modeSmart Auto modeDUAL IS(Dual ImageStabilization) modeAuto modeProgram modeManual modeSelect point11
