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3 Shooting basics
Shooting mode
This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. This camera
has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions
and the effect you want to achieve.
The factory default setting of the shooting mode is PROGRAM AUTO. For
normal shooting which does not require any special setting or effect, you do
not need to follow this procedure.
1
Slide the power switch to
,
pressing and holding the lock
button.
• The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns
on.
2
Press (
).
• The screen for selecting the shooting
mode (virtual dial) is displayed.
Power switch
Lock button
Shooting mode button
(
)
Virtual dial screen