P Program AE Mode - PowerShot A610 & A620 & A700
Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. P mode is very similar to 
mode, but there are some differences.
Setting the camera to shoot in Program AE mode:
1. Turn on the camera, and set the mode switch to 
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2. Turn the shooting mode dial to "P".
3. Shoot the image.
- When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.
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- Using the flash
- Changing the ISO speed
- Changing the metering method
Differences and Similarities between the P and Modes.
- modes automatically select the shutter speed and aperture value.
- The following settings can be adjusted in P mode, but not in mode:
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Exposure Compensation
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White Balance
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ISO Speed
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Flash (Flash on)
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AF frame selection
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Photo Effects
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Continuous Shooting
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Metering Mode
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Manual Focus
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