Basic
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Basic
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene Detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face Detection/Quick AF/
[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.RESOLUTION]/
Intelligent Zoom
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P51)
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When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject 
and brightness.
• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫ When taking pictures using the Zoom (P41)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P77)
∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of 
frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P84)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the Mode dial to [ñ].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance 
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on 
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
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The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).