Olympus C-2100 - Manual (Page 44)

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SETTING THE MODE DIAL
You can change modes by turning the mode dial on the top righthand side of
the camera.
P (Program mode):
In program mode, you can take a properly exposed photograph by simply
aiming the camera and pressing the shutter button. Aperture and shutter
speed are set automatically by the camera.
A (Aperture priority mode):
Aperture can be set manually in the aperture priority mode. This is useful
when you want to have more control over image exposure. Shutter speed is
set automatically by the camera.
S (Shutter priority mode):
Shutter speed can be set manually in the shutter priority mode. Set it to a
high speed for a still picture of a moving object. Set it to a low speed to show
motion. Aperture is set automatically by the camera.
M (Manual mode):
You can set both aperture and shutter speed independently in the manual
mode.
S-Prg (Scene program mode):
The camera will automatically optimize the combination of aperture and
shutter speed according to the type of subject. You can select from Portrait,
Sports, Landscape and Night Scene. Selections are displayed in the menu.
Also read “SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS” (P.81 - 86).
(Movie mode):
You can shoot motion pictures in the movie mode. Aperture and shutter
speed are set automatically by the camera.
(Display mode):
Allows you to view a display of your photographs.
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