Mode Dial
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Mode Dial This is the mode dial on the Gateway DC-M42 digital camera.

Note: Please see your user's manual for more information.

Label Mode Description
1 Manual mode Select this mode to set the aperture value and shutter speed values separately.
2 Auto Mode Select this mode to adjust "point-and-shoot" action.
3 Macro mode Select this mode to shoot a close-up of the subject.
4 Portrait mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.
5 Landscape mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 0.4 meters and infinity.
6 Night scene mode Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dark or nighttime background.
7 Sports mode Select this mode to capture fast-moving subjects.
8 Setup mode Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.
9 Movie mode Select this mode to record video (movie) clips.