Basic Operation; Shooting In Auto Mode; Using The Zoom Function - GE G5 User Manual

BASIC OPERATION

Shooting in Auto mode

Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Press Power to turn the camera on.
2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode (
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. When the subject is in focus, the green colored focus frame
appears on the center of the LCD screen.
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
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Using the zoom function

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom
and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button on either the Wide
or Tele position of the camera to zoom Wide or Tele on your
subject while taking pictures.
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When the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum value,
it stops momentarily. Keep pressing down the Tele position
( ) and the zoom will switch over to digital zoom
automatically.
Zoom button
Zoom indicator (See
"Digital Zoom" on
page 49)