Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera — User's guide
Table of Contents > Doing more with your camera > P, A, S, and M modes
4 Doing more with your camera
P, A, S, and M modes
Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes.
For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, you still retain the default setting of Color for Auto and Scene modes.
| NOTE: | The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset to Default (see ) to reset P, A, S, or M, mode to its default setting. |
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Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/2.8, refers to a bigger lens opening. Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refers to a smaller lens opening. Larger f-numbers keep the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller f-numbers are good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture numbers may be affected by optical zoom. |
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Shutter speed—controls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon  warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) |
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Exposure Compensation—use to manually adjust the exposure; good for controlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. |
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Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
PASM modes control the f-number, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. Use the Menu button to control all other settings.
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Turn the Mode dial to PASM.
The mode options are displayed. |
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Move the joystick
 to choose P, A, S, or M. |
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3.
Press
 to:
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5.
Take a picture.
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