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How to select a scene. (→39)
Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37)
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode: 
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 
[Night 
Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes 
with close to actual brightness.
Tips
 • Use flash.
 • Subject should keep still.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 • When the camera is set to 
[Stabilizer] and there is very little 
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to 
[OFF], shutter speed may slow 
down up to 1 second (or up to 
8 seconds if flash is set to 
 
(Forced Flash Off)).
 • Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
 • Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
 
[Night 
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 • When the camera is set to 
[Stabilizer] and there is very little 
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to 
[OFF], shutter speed may slow 
down up to 8 seconds.
 • Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
 • Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
 
[Food]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
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[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in 
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
 • Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
 • Zoom: Wide (W side)
 • Use flash.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
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Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 [Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
 • To record age
 Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET].
 Select [Set] with ▲▼, and press [MENU/
SET].
 Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press 
[MENU/SET].
 Select [Exit] with ▼, and press [MENU/
SET].
Tips
 • Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a 
picture.
 • Age will be displayed for approx. 
5 seconds after setting this mode.
 • When the camera is set to 
[Stabilizer] and there is very little 
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to 
[OFF], shutter speed may slow 
down up to 1 second.
 
[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as 
sunsets.
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 [High 
Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with 
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].
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