Olympus C-2040ZOOM - Manual (Page 41)

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Getting Started
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Using the Mode dial
The Mode dial settings are "P" (Program mode), "A/S/M" (Still shooting mode),
Still picture shooting mode is composed of these two modes, "
" (Movie
record mode), "OFF" (camera off) and " " (Playback mode).
The Mode dial provides an easy way to switch the camera on and off or select
the mode.
Camera Modes
"P" and "A/S/M" (Still picture shooting mode)
Setting the Mode dial to "P" or "A/S/M" switches the camera on in Still pic-
ture shooting mode.
In "P" (Program mode), the camera automatically selects the optimal
aperture and shutter speed, allowing you to take properly exposed pho-
tographs simply by pressing the shutter button.
"A/S/M" (Still Shooting mode) allows you select "Aperture Priority mode",
"Shutter Priority mode" or "Manual mode" from the Still picture shooting
menu. (P.90-93) You can then select your own photography settings to
achieve the desired effect.
" " (Movie record mode)
Setting the Mode dial to " " switches the camera on in Movie record
mode. This mode allows you to shoot movies.
"OFF" (Camera off)
Setting the Mode dial to "OFF" switches the camera off.
" " (Playback mode)
Setting the Mode dial to " " switches the camera on in Playback mode
and allows you to view pictures recorded on a card.
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