Basic
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[REC] Mode: ·
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] 
menu.
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures when the image appears too dark (P59)
∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures when the image appears too red (P99)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P77)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [!].
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Set the Mode dial to [·].
• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to 
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P95).
Aim the AF area at the point you want to 
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is 
focused.
• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m 
(6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, 
refer to 
“Taking Close-up Pictures” (P56).
Press the halfway pressed shutter button 
fully to take a picture.
• The access indication lights (P16) red when pictures 
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the 
card).