A and P modes are nice half steps toward using full manual mode. Definitely get used to remembering exactly what ISO you're shooting and adjust as needed - it is NOT set and forget. Toy with fill flash. Definitely get used to using the center-focus setting and a half-trigger push to hold the focus on what you want as you re-compose the shot.
For "point and shoot"-ish pix, I'd recommend the P mode instead of auto.
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