Starting The Recording Mode - Samsung S1060 User Manual

Starting the recording mode

How to use the Auto mode (
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
interaction.
1. Insert the batteries (p.12). Insert the
batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this
camera has a 17MB internal memory,
you do not need to insert the memory
card. If the memory card is not inserted,
an image will be stored in the internal
memory. If the memory card is inserted,
an image will be stored on the memory
card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the
camera. (If the date/time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is
incorrect, reset the date/time before taking a picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by
using the LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button
down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject.
Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image
clearly.
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) How to use the Program mode ( )
Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with optimal
settings. You can still manually confi gure all functions except the aper-
ture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating
the mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button to confi gure advanced
functions such as Image Size (p.34),
Quality (p.34), Metering (p.35), Drive
mode (p.35), ISO (p.36), White Balance
(p.36) and Exposure Value(p.37).