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The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you
want to record.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the portrait, spotlight and low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame
when detected. In the portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 44)
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
Basic
Intelligent auto mode
Mode Scene Effect
Portrait When the object is a
person
Faces are detected and focused
automatically, and the brightness is
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery Recording outdoors The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the
background sky, which may be very
bright.
Spotlight Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.
Low light Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for
clear image.
Intelligent auto/Manual
button
Press this button to switch
intelligent auto mode/manual
mode.
≥ Please refer to page 48 about
manual mode.