Here we have the Auto record mode screen. Icons indicate the amount of space left on the SD card (783 images), Auto flash mode, EV compensation 0.0 EV, and the time/date. Across the bottom are shortcuts icons for exposure mode, Album and self-timer. Using the stylus access these options, allowing you to quickly make changes.

When you half-press the shutter to achieve the focus and exposure lock, the AF target marks will turn green and show what area it is focusing on. If the focus does not lock, the AF marks will turn red like shown above.

The Scene option under the Capture menu, lets you select from 16 different pre-programmed modes (Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Close-up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Snow, Beach, Text, Fireworks, Flower, Museum/Polite, Self-portrait, Party, Children, Backlight), each optimized for unique subjects and shooting conditions. As you navigate the scene mode menu, a helpful description of each mode is displayed.

Close-up (Macro) mode allows you to focus on subjects as close as 4 inches (10 cm) at wide angle.

Pressing the menu button bring up this screen of options. Here you can choose Auto record mode, Video (Movie) mode, Scene mode or enter the Record Menu. You choose a setting you simply touch the screen. Because the icons are large, the stylus is not needed. You may also use the 4-way controller and the Ok button to navigate the Menu system an select options.

MENU options for record mode:

Picture Size - 4.0 MP, 3.5 MP (3:2 aspect ratio), 2.1 MP, 1.1 MP

White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Tungsten or Fluorescent

ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200 or 400

Date Stamp - On/Off

Red-eye Pre-flash - On/Off

Color Mode - Color, B&W or Sepia

Focus Zone - Multi-zone, Center-zone

Exposure Metering - Multi-Pattern, Center-weighted, Center Spot

Sharpness - High, Normal or Low

Continuous AF - On/Off

Video AF - On/Off

Video Zoom - On/Off

You can record movies at 640x480 (24fps) with audio, for up to 80 minutes, depending on the available space on your memory card. Unlike most digicams that record audio, the optical zoom may be used during recording once the option is enabled via the Record menu.