GE X500 - Manual (Page 19)

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Using the Mode Dial
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modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode Take still pictures in automatic mode.
ASCN mode Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Program AE
P This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and
aperture automatically
Shutter priority
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automatically to ensure correct exposure.
Aperture priority
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Portrait Take portrait pictures under normal conditions.
Panorama mode Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Movie mode Record videos.
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