as far as i know, every point and shoot has an AUTO mode. you can just leave the mode dial on this setting and the camera will figure out what is needed to get the picture. sometimes it might not end up as you wanted it, but overall the AUTO modes on new cameras are pretty good. you can just set it to AUTO and leave it there forever if you wanted.

i haven't used many point and shoot cameras, but i work at a place that sells a lot of cameras and i've heard good things about the canon SD series (SD1200, SD790, etc.)
but whatever your price range is, the camera you get will have an AUTO mode. and most point and shoot cameras in a similar price range are more-or-less comparable. just stick to well known brands (canon, sony, nikon, panasonic, fuji, etc.)

i can't really suggest a specific camera because there are just too many options. and like i said above, if all you're REALLY looking for is a camera with minimal settings then any camera will do because all you'd be looking for would be an AUTO mode, which they all have.

somebody else here might have more experience with different point-and-shoots and might be able to give you some specific suggestions.