(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture. � The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P36 for the available flash range to take pictures.) � The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. � Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. � When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is selected and the flash is activated every time. � The white balance cannot be set. � The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
[FOOD]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P41) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. � The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶] � The white balance cannot be set.
MENU /SET
[PARTY]
Press [
MENU /SET
] to display the [SCENE MODE]
[NIGHT SCENERY]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P41) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. � Technique for Night scenery mode � Since the shutter speed becomes slower (up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also recommend using the self-timer for taking pictures. � The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. � The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. � Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. � The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. � ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. � The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. � You cannot set the slow shutter. � The white balance cannot be set.
MENU /SET
menu and select a scene mode. (P41) Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. � Technique for Party mode � Use the flash. � We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. � We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures. � The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ]. � The white balance cannot be set. � The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
[CANDLE LIGHT]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P41) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
MENU /SET
