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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
How to Use the Mode Dial
Set the mode dial to the desired mode 
before shooting still images or movies.
Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions
Symbol Function Description Refer to
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 Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal 
aperture value and shutter speed 
depending on the subject.
P.25
MY1, MY2
 My Settings Mode You can shoot using the settings 
registered in [Reg. My Settings]. 
P.97
3
 Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies. P.61
S-AUTO
 Scene Auto Mode The camera automatically selects 
the optimal scene mode for simple 
point-and-shoot photography.
P.31
SCENE
 Scene Mode Allows you to shoot with settings 
optimized for the shooting scene.
P.50
R
 Continuous Mode You can shoot with various 
continuous shooting functions.
P.58
Q
 Dynamic  Range 
Double-shot Mode
Allows you to shoot images that 
look natural even in the dark areas 
and bright areas of scenes with high 
contrast.
P.56