"Intelligent Auto" is the basic point and shoot mode that allows anyone to pick up the camera and start shooting. The camera makes all of the adjustments, including ISO, white balance and will even automatically put the camera into the correct scene mode or macro mode if needed. This mode also automatically enables the MEGA O.I.S. and face detection, making sure you have clear photos every time.

Program or Normal Picture mode can also be fully automatic, where the camera will select the aperture, shutter speed, flash, etc. However, now you also have access to more advacned settings, like ISO, Exposure compensation, White balance, AF mode, and so on.

When the shutter is half-pressed and the auto focus is achieved, the AF target brackets in the center turn green (red if AF fails) and a focus confirmation "green dot" is displayed. The shutter speed and aperture values chosen will also be displayed.

Program Quick Menu options:

Stabilizer - Off, Auto, Mode 1, Mode 2
Burst - Off, Burst, Unlimited
AF Mode - 1 Area, 1-Area High Speed, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Multi (11-point)
White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Intelligent Exposure - Off or On
Picture Size - 4:3= 12M, 8M EZ, 5M EZ, 3M EZ, 2M EZ, 0.3M EZ (varies depending on aspect ratio used)
LCD - Off, Auto Power LCD, Power LCD

Normal menu options:

Picture Size - 4:3= 12M, 8M EZ, 5M EZ, 3M EZ, 2M EZ, 0.3M EZ (varies depending on aspect ratio used)
Quality - JPEG Fine or Standard
Aspect Ratio - 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Intelligent ISO - Off, Max 400, Max 800, Max 1600
ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
AF Mode - 1 Area, 1-Area High Speed, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Multi (11-point)
Quick AF - On or Off
Face Recognition - On, Off or Set (register faces of specific subjects)
Burst - Off, Burst, Unlimited
Digital Zoom - On or Off
Color Mode - Standard, Natural, Vivid, B/W, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Stabilizer - Off, Auto, Mode 1, Mode 2
MIN. SHTR Speed - Set the camera's min shutter speed (1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 sec.)
Audio Rec. - Record audio with simultaneously with an image (5 seconds)
AF Assist Lamp - On or Off
Clock Set - Set the time and Date

Selecting the two Scene position on the Mode Dial gives access to 20 scene specific modes that are optimized for a variety of shooting environments. You can choose from Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, and Aerial Photo.

Pressing the 4-way controller "Up" gives you access to the exposure compensation, "Right" brings up your flash options, pressing "Down" enables macro mode (focus as close as 1.9-inches/5cm), and "Left" will give you the self timer options.

Movie mode captures video at either 4:3 (640x480 or 320 x 240) or 16:9 (1280x720 or 848x480) aspect ratios at either 30, both of which record audio. The length of capture is limited only by the amount of available memory (Max. 2GB). The Zoom can be preset before recording starts, but can not be used while recording is in progress.

Movie Quick Menu:

White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set
REC Quality - VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240), WVGA (848x480), HD (1280x720)
LCD Mode - Off, Auto Power LCD, Power LCD

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