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Preparation
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Changing the mode
About the Mode Dial
When the power is on and you turn the mode dial, you can switch between shooting and
playback modes, and also select modes suited to the subject such as the macro mode
and scene modes.
Basic
Normal picture mode
(P25)
Use this mode for normal recording.
Adjust part
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to the desired mode.
The mode dial can be rotated 360°.
Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to
each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts
where there is no mode.)
This screen appears when you turn the mode dial to show which mode is selected (P23).
The current mode appears on the LCD when you turn the camera on.
Simple mode
(P28)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
Playback mode
(P34)
This mode allows you to play back recorded
pictures.
Advanced
NORMAL PICTURE
Print mode
(P87)
This mode allows you to print pictures from
a PictBridge-compliant printer connected
directly to the camera.
Motion picture mode
(P53)
This mode allows you to record motion
pictures.
Intelligent ISO mode
(P45)
This feature detects the subject’s
movement and brightness, choosing the
optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed
for shooting.
Scene mode
(P47)
This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
Macro mode
(P46)
This mode allows you to take a close-up
picture of a subject.
