Extended functions 32Using the Smart Auto modeIn Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects.The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.Icon DescriptionPortraitsClose-up photos of objectsClose-up photos of textSunsetsClear skiesForested areasClose-up photos of colorful subjectsCamera is stabilized or on a tripod (when shooting inthe dark)Actively moving subjectsFireworks (when using a tripod)3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.• In several scenes, the camera automatically captures a photowhen you half-press [Shutter].4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.1 Rotate the mode dial to S.2 Align your subject in the frame.• The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriatescene icon appears at the bottom left of the screen.The icons are listed below.Icon DescriptionLandscapesScenes with bright white backgroundsLandscapes at night (when the flash is off)Portraits at nightLandscapes with backlightingPortraits with backlighting