Simply follow the guidance that appears on the monitor screen to select the BEST SHOT scene that resembles the type of image you want to record, and the required camera settings are configured automatically. You can even save your own BEST SHOT Mode setups for instant recall whenever you need them. The EX button is a shortcut key for configuring recording parameters. A press of the EX button displays an EX Menu, which provides instant access to settings that are most commonly used for recording images, arranged in four groups: white balance, ISO sensitivity, metering, and AF area. Manual Assist makes it easy to achieve the proper balance between aperture and shutter speed when adjusting exposure manually. Displaying the Manual Assist screen shows the relationship between aperture and shutter speed relationship, how much exposure is off, and other information to help you obtain correct exposure of your images. A turn of the mode dial selects either aperture priority (A), shutter speed priority (S), or manual exposure. When recording, you can select from among three different Auto Focus area settings: spot (single focus area in the center of the monitor screen), multi (seven focus areas), or free (focus area can be located anywhere on the monitor screen). The AF area can be selected quickly and easily using the EX button. The macro mode lets you move in close to capture every nuance of people, food, pets, flowers and other subjects. This opens up a whole new world of expression to the creative photographer. The camera automatically switches to the appropriate focus mode when the shutter button is pressed. If the camera detects that the subject is in the range of 1 cm to 50 cm while the normal Auto Focus Mode is selected, it will automatically switch to the Macro Mode. This helps to ensure that images are always in focus, even if you forget to select the proper focus mode. Previous model normal mode produces an out of focus image when the subject is too close. Recording with Auto Macro automatically switches to the Macro Mode to keep the image in focus. After recording an image, you can add audio up to 30 seconds long. You can even re-record the audio when required. The slideshow feature automatically scrolls through images stored in camera memory at a fixed interval. You can specify snapshots only or movies only, if you want. When the slideshow gets to a movie or audio snapshot image, it automatically plays the audio included with the image. The built-in ND filter of this camera reduces light by 2.0 Exposure Values (EV). Using the ND filter in the A (aperture priority AE) mode while shooting under bright lighting will cause the aperture to open wider and blur the background of the image. This CASIO original image processing function makes it possible for the camera to correct brightness automatically when recording subjects that are too far for the flash to reach. * Screen and printed images shown in this web page are simulations for explanatory purposes only. Actual images may appear different from those shown here.