Sony DSLR-A290 - Manual (Page 48)

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/ Shooting with the automatic
setting
The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any
conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the
situation to adjust the settings.
Select
when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted.
When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and
methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). You
can clear the Help Guide (page 114).
1
Set the mode dial to or
(Flash Off).
2
Hold the camera and look into the
viewfinder.
The subject inside the focus area comes
into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF,
page 71).
Focus area
3
Place the desired subject within
the focus area.
• If the (Camera shake warning)
indicator flashes, carefully shoot the
subject, holding the camera steady, or
by using a tripod.
(Camera shake warning) indicator
or