Quote Originally Posted by catnapper

Oh, and always try using natural light whenever possible. The more light, the faster the camera will take pictures.
Yup, I noticed that as well.

I think the pet setting has to do with moving subjects.

You can read the manual and you can also find helps here:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/a520.html

Scroll down and look at Features and Controls. Maybe you will find something in there.

Craftlady gave me that link when I bought my camera. It has stuff which does not appear anywhere in the Owner Manual! Good luck.