25Starting the recording modeHow to use the SCENE mode ( )Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations includingportrait, children, landscape, text recognition, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks,beach scenes, and snowscape.Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.5. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial.6. Press the ASM(Manual & Scene mode) button and use theLeft/Right buttons to select the sub menu.7. After selecting a desired sub menu, press the ASM(Manual &Scene mode) button or OK button.8. The current scene icon is displayed at the top left of the LCD.9. Point the camera towards the subject and compose theimage by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.10. Press the shutter button to capture an image.[ SCENE mode ]NIGHT SCENE mode( )This mode is used at night or against a dark background.It is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is thecase, use a tripod to eliminate this.Use the ASM, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to selectAperture Value and Shutter speed. Please see page 39 fordetails on Aperture and Shutter speed setting.[NIGHT SCENE mode]