20How to use the Auto mode ( ) If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shut-ter button down half way, it means that the camera cannotfocus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera isunable to capture an image clearly. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture animage.1. Insert the batteries (p.14). Insert thebatteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the memory card (p.14).As this camera has a 31MB internalmemory, you do not need to insertthe memory card. If the memorycard is not inserted, an image will bestored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted,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.5. Select the Auto mode by using the mode dial.6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the imageby using the LCD monitor.7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimaluser interaction.Starting the recording modeEach scene is recognized in the following conditions;[Landscape] ( ) : When shooting outdoor scenes[White] ( ) : When shooting in a very bright environment[Nights] ( ) : When shooting the nighttime scenes[Night Portrait] ( ) : When shooting people in a dark out-door place[Backlight] ( ) : When shooting a backlit scenerywithout a portrait[Backlight Portrait] ( ) : When shooting a backlit portrait[Portrait] ( ) : When shooting a portrait[Macro] ( ) : When shooting close-ups[Macro Text] ( ) : When shooting texts in a close focus[Tripod] ( ) : When shooting a subject without anymovement on the tripod[Action] ( ) : When shooting a subject makingfrequent movements