Recording pictures (basic)
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VQT0S19
n Program AE
 
The camera automatically sets the shutter 
speed and the aperture value according to 
the brightness of the subject.
1
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Turn the camera on.
3 Set the mode dial to program 
AE mode [L]. 
4 Slide the focus switch to [AF].
2
Aim the AF area 1 to the point 
you want to focus and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
• A : Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
• The focus indication 
2 is lit and then 
the aperture value 
3 and the shutter 
speed 
4 are displayed.
• You can change the shutter speed and 
aperture value with program shift (P34).
3
Take a picture.
• B : Press the shutter button fully to 
take the picture.
3
2
4
When the 
subject is not 
focused
When the 
subject is 
focused
Focus 
indication
Blink (green) On (green)
AF area Turns from 
white to red
Turns from 
white to green
Sound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times
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