Intelligent Auto - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Handbook

Intelligent Auto

Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
1 Set the mode switch to
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t
button
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Note
• Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off].
z On Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera
automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
The camera recognizes
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),
displays the corresponding icon and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.
For details, see page 55.
z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult
to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T)
(from the lens).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting
(page 52).
• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
(Still Image).
Scene Recognition icon and guide
(Twilight), (Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Intelligent Auto) t z on the control
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Macro) or (Portrait), and
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