For focusing, the H2 features a 3 area multi-point auto focus, center auto focus, flexible Spot AF, and manual focus. You can focus on subjects as close as 19.7 inches in Normal mode and 0.72 inches in Macro mode. Macro mode was pretty impressive. It almost seems impossible to get a lens that big that close to your subject.
While shooting, you can enable or disable macro mode with a single button push (on the directional pad). If you want more options for focusing, you can change the focus type (between Multi, Center, Flexible Spot and Manual). These options don't show up in full automatic mode, but in Program Auto and other modes, you'll see all of the above options when using the dedicated Focus button near the shutter release. You can't change the focus type with the menu system.
A focus assist light helps out during low light conditions to illuminate your subject.
As a more advanced camera, the H2 gets a full complement of shooting modes. The Auto mode does everything for you. If you want more control over white balance, ISO, etc., you can use the P (or Program Auto mode). Continue turning the mode dial, and you get S (shutter priority), A (aperture priority), and M (manual mode). Next is a high sensitivity mode that boosts the sensitivity to allow for faster shutter speeds.
Sony has done a good job of not inundating this camera with scene modes, but has provided a nice Program Auto mode that lets the photographer tweak a lot of aspects of the shot. Here's the full list of modes: Auto, Program Auto, High Sensitivity (boosted ISO and disabled flash), Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Snow, Beach, Landscape, Soft Snap, and Movie mode. There are no manual modes where you can set the shutter speed or aperture.
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