Press [Menu-SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and set your settings

Tip:

In Video mode, you cannot select the Aspect Ratio of 3:2

The ends of the recorded picture may be cut at printing

“ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light”

The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is required to take a picture.

Learning Point:

In AUTO, the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO 100] to [ISO 200] in accordance to the brightness.

The following diagram shall elaborate further:

ADVICE:

1) In Manual Exposure, the ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO]

2) ISO Sensitivity is fixed to [ISO 3200] in [HIGH SENS] in Scene Mode.

3) Picture noises can be avoided by : setting the [NOISE REDUCTION] in [Pict. ADJ.] to [HIGH] or set the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW].

4) In INTELLIGENT ISO sensitivity mode, the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO Limit]

HOWEVER,

the ISO sensitivity cannot be set when in:

1) SIMPLE MODE 2) MOTION PICTURE MODE 3) SCENE MODE

Press the [MENU-SET] button to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set.

In order to create realistic photos under any kind of exposure, the table below shall assist you :

Auto White balance

If you take a picture beyond the available white balance range,th picture may be reddish/bluish.

Even within the confines of the range, the AWB may not operate properly if there are many light sources.

The table below shall illustrate the following…

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE MANUALLY

1) Select [WHITE-SET] and then press [Menu-Set]

2) Select [WHITE-SET 1] or [WHITE-SET 2] and press [Menu-Set]

*Use the joystick to select or set.*

Manual exposure

Point: You can determine the amount of exposure you want, by manually setting the aperture value and shutter speed.

-From the diagram, the manual exposure assistance (A) will appear for 10 seconds to indicate the exposure.

-If the exposure is insufficient, adjust the aperture value and shutter speed accordingly.

Do note: The manual exposure assistance is an approximation.

Tips:

The brightness of the screen may be different from the actual pictures.

The exposure is not enough whenever the shutter speed and aperture value turn RED.

In Manual Exposure, you cannot:

1) Set Slow/ Red-eye reduction

2) [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity

3) Exposure compensation

If you want to snap sharp pictures of F1 cars racing along Singapore, set it with a faster shutter speed!

BUT if you want to see a trail on the F1 cars, set it with a slower shutter speed.

Tip:

1) You cannot see the following items in Shutter-Priority AE:

2) The brightness of the screen may differ from the brightness of the actual picture.

3) It is recommended that you use a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

4) The aperture value and the shutter speed will be red whenever there is inadequate exposure.

For a sharper focus background, set the aperture value to a higher number.

For a softer focus background, set the aperture value to a lower number.

*To adjust APERTURE VALUE*

TIPS:

1) If the object is too bright, set the Aperture Value to a higher value.

2) If the object is too dim, set the Aperture Value to a lower value.

3) Beware of the Aperture Value and the shutter speed going red, as it means the EXPOSURE is not adequate.

You can still check recorded pictures while in [REC] mode.

Firstly as illustrated below,

- The very last picture that you took will appear for 10 seconds.

- You can cancel review when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Point:

Press the right button to view the next picture

Press the left button to view the previous picture.

Enlarging the picture?

Solution: Simply turn the zoom lever to the left for a 4X magnification. Then, turn it once more for a 8X magnification.

Tip: A small window (A) will appear as you change the magnification or the position to be displayed.

For a quick deletion, please refer to pages 36-37 for reference.

Note:

By using the 12x Optical Zoom, landscapes can be recorded in WIDE ZOOM.

*To make the subject appear closer, rotate the zoom lever to the right*

*To make the subject appear far away, rotate the zoom lever to the left.*

Changing the zoom speed

1) Your camera is able to operate at 2-speeds; depending on the rotation angle of the zoom lever.

E.g.

[Small Rotation Angle= Slower Zoom Speed]

[Larger Rotation Angle= Faster Zoom Speed]

As illustrated from the diagram below:

Tip:

A unique feature of your camera will be the ZOOM RESUME. Basically, it means that if the feature is activated , the zoom position is stored when the camera is turned off.

Advice:

1) Focus on the subject again after using the ZOOM FUNCTION.

2) The indicated zoom magnification value is only an estimate!

3) The lens barrel extends/retract according to the zoom position. NEVER DISRUPT THE MOTION OF THE LENS BARREL.

4) In video mode, the zoom magnification is fixed at the start.

5) Do not worry about the sounds being emitted, it merely the camera’s mechanisms at work.

This mode is the most basic & simple function for your camera.

Hence operating your camera would be a breeze, especially for beginners.

STEPS TO TAKE:

- Press the up/down buttons to navigate through the menu, then press the right button to enter.

-Press the up/down buttons again to select the desired setting and press MENU/SET to close the Menu.

-These are the settings in SIMPLE MODE-

-These are the settings in SIMPLE MODE-

To change the time of your camera is as shown:

Other settings included as follows:

Diagram 1: SHUTTER BUTTON

* The Status Indicator in Diagram 3 will lit for a second upon sliding the switch in Diagram 2*

Learning Point [i]:

Good camera handling would involve the camera being held by BOTH HANDS, arms tucked at the side and stand with good balance!

Learning Point [ii]:

Aim the AF area at the point you want to take your photo.

FOCUS IS KEY TO ANY PHOTO!

In order to focus, simply press the SHUTTER BUTTON to focus.

Note:

The Focus Indication Lights in Diagram 2 will light up in green.

The AF area in Diagram 1 will first turn white then to green.

Diagrams 3 & 4 represents the APERTURE VALUE and SHUTTER SPEED respectively!

TROUBLESHOOTING 101 : Unfocused Subject?

It may be due to

-the green focus indication lights is still blinking.

-the AF area changes from white to red ; or worse, no change at all.

- the focus sound beeps FOUR times.

IMPORTANT!

* If the distance is beyond the FOCUS RANGE, the picture may not be properly focused even if there are focus indication lights!

To take a picture, simply press the shutter button fully as shown in the diagram below.

POINT TAKEN :

1) Upon fully pressing the shutter button, the screen may become either dark or bright for a moment. This is a simple function which allows an adjustment of focus, thus not affecting your picture.

2) Please ensure that you keep your camera STILL when you take a photo.

3) NEVER TOUCH THE LENS OF YOUR CAMERA WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OBJECTS!

4) Likewise, never touch the microphone or AF lamp of your camera.

5) Always maintain a stable footing before you take a photo.