GE X5 User Manual (English (14.7 MB)) - Page 19

Using the Mode Dial - camera manual

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Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Auto Icon Take still pictures in automatic mode. Description Auto Scene Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures. Program Auto Exposure P This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and aperture automatically. Shutter Priority S This setting allows you to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera will adjust the aperture automatically to ensure correct exposure. A Aperture Priority This allows you to choose a specific aperture and the camera will automatically the adjust the shutter speed to match it. Manual Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured. M (Recommended for advanced users only) Portrait Mode Take portrait pictures under normal condition. Panorama Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. Movie Record videos. Scene Take still pictures in 12 different scene types by your choice. 16

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Using the Mode Dial
The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the available
modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name
Icon
Description
Auto
Take still pictures in automatic mode.
Auto Scene
Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Program Auto
Exposure
P
This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and
aperture automatically
±
Shutter Priority
S
This setting allows you to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera will adjust the aperture
automatically to ensure correct exposure.
Aperture Priority
A
This allows you to choose a specific aperture and the camera will automatically the adjust the shutter
speed to match it.
Manual
M
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured.
(Recommended for advanced users only)
Portrait Mode
Take portrait pictures under normal condition.
Panorama
Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Movie
Record videos.
Scene
Take still pictures in 12 different scene types by your choice.