Sony ILCA-99M2 - Manual (Page 107)

For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the
settings on your own.
[82] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode
Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value).
You can set shooting functions such as [ISO].
Program Shift
When you are not using a flash, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value)
combination without changing the appropriate exposure set by the camera.
Turn the front/rear dial to select the aperture value and shutter speed combination with the
shutter button pressed halfway down, to adjust exposure.
“P” on the screen changes to “P*” when you turn the front/rear dial.
To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off the
camera.
Note
According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used.
Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made.
When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while
maintaining the shift amount.
Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto). 1
Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 2
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 3