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16
Taking Pictures in
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(AUTO) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in AUTO mode. AUTO mode is automatically selected the
fi rst time the camera is turned on; for information on restoring AUTO mode after shooting in other
modes, see page 31.
1
Turn the camera on.
Fully open the lens cover.
Camera On
2
Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the monitor.
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Indicator
Indicator
Description
Description
q
(white)
Battery partially discharged.
w
(white)
Battery more than half discharged.
e
(red)
Low battery. Charge as soon as
possible.
r
(blinks red)
Battery exhausted. Turn camera off
and charge battery.