[. . . ] Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the software CD's instructions on CD-ROM. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. [. . . ] For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in the mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps appearing. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the street can be captured. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. When the mode dial is set to A/S/M, the following items can be set with the menus: You set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture. Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP (in the menu's SETUP). Customized settings are activated when the power is turned on in the mode. The shortcut menu can also include different items than the shortcut menus in the P or A/S/M mode. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject changes, correct focusing and exposure are maintained continuously. When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is called the top menu. On the top menu, two types of menus are available: MODE MENU and the other menus (shortcut menus). shortcut menu ß The shortcut menu consists of the items other than MODE MENU on the Top menu. These can be replaced with your favorite items, but only when the mode dial is set to P, A/S/M or . Just pressing the arrow pad buttons according to the marks shown next to each item will lead you directly to their screens. MODE MENU (displayed on the top menu) contains all the functions that are available and is divided into four tabs: CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, and SETUP. These can be selected with the tabs on the left of the screen by using Ññ. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the reference manual that is included with the software CD-ROM instructions on CD-ROM. Factory default settings of some functions vary depending on the mode. When the mode dial is set to A/S/M: Exposure mode can be selected from A (Aperture priority auto), S (Shutter priority auto), or M (Manual mode). When the mode dial is set to : Exposure mode can be selected from P, A, S or M. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. [. . . ] When setting is complete, press Press É to select ORDER screen perform Print Reserve for more pictures, repeat steps 3 ­ 6. Make sure that the Print 8 Press numberexit prints and date/time are displayed on the Reserve mark, of selected images. All-frame print reserve Allows you to store print data for all the pictures on the card, as well as allowing you to choose how many prints you want. trimming print reserve You can print an enlarged part of a recorded picture. [. . . ]