Setting The Mode Dial - Olympus UltraZoom C-2100U Instructions Manual

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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.
(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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