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Taking Photos in Manual Mode - digital camera

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Taking Photos in Manual Mode If you are an advanced photographer, you may want to use manual mode. This allows you to select the quality (resolution), white balance, light sensitivity (ISO Speed), and exposure compensation. You can also select special scene modes for portraits, landscapes, or night photos. Before you start, make sure the batteries are installed and the camera is turned on, as described on page 12. 1 Turn the Mode dial to manual. 2 If you want to adjust the resolution or other settings, press the MENU button. See page 22 for a list of available settings or see the Reference Guide. 3 Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. Note: To turn on digital zoom, see the Reference Guide. ◗ To zoom in on your subject, press the T (telephoto) button. To zoom in more, release the button and press it again. ◗ To zoom out, press the W (wide-angle) button. To zoom out more, release the button and press it again. 20

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Taking Photos in Manual Mode
If you are an advanced photographer, you may want to
use manual mode. This allows you to select the quality
(resolution), white balance, light sensitivity (ISO Speed),
and exposure compensation. You can also select special
scene modes for portraits, landscapes, or night photos.
Before you start, make sure the batteries are installed and
the camera is turned on, as described on page 12.
1
Turn the Mode dial to
manual.
2
If you want to adjust the resolution or other settings,
press the
MENU
button. See page 22 for a list of
available settings or see the
Reference Guide
.
3
Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away
from your subject.
Note:
To turn on digital zoom, see the
Reference Guide
.
To zoom in on your subject, press the
T
(telephoto) button. To zoom in more, release the
button and press it again.
To zoom out, press the
W
(wide-angle)
button. To zoom out more, release the button
and press it again.