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3 Choose the face info to overwrite.
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose the face info to 
overwrite, and then press the [] button.
4 Register face information.
 z Follow step 2 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 48) to shoot, and then 
register the new face information.
 z Registered faces are more easily 
recognized if you add a variety of face 
information. In addition to a head-on 
angle, add a slight side angle, a shot 
when smiling, and shots inside and 
outside.
 ● You cannot add face information if all 5 information slots are filled. 
Follow the steps above to overwrite face information.
 ●You can follow the above steps to register new face info when 
there is at least one slot open; however, you cannot overwrite 
any face information. Instead of overwriting face info, first erase 
unwanted existing info ( =
 50), and then register new face 
information ( = 48) as needed.
 ●
Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in 
previously shot images will remain the same.
Overwriting and Adding Face Information
You can overwrite existing face information with new face info. You should 
update face information regularly, especially with babies and children, as 
their faces change quickly as they grow.
You can also add face information when all 5 face info slots have not been 
filled.
1 Access the [Add Face Info] screen.
 zFollowing step 1 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 48), choose [Add Face 
Info] and press the [] button.
2 Choose a person to overwrite their 
face info.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
the name of the person whose face info 
you want to overwrite, and then press the 
[
] button.
 z If five items of face info have already 
been registered, a message will be 
displayed. Choose [OK] (either press the 
[
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button.
 z If less than five items of face info are 
registered, go to step 4 to add face 
information.
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Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
 Still Images  Movies
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 30).
 z
Once the setting is complete, the screen 
aspect ratio will be updated.
 zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen. Same aspect ratio as 
35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes.
Used for display on standard-definition televisions or similar display 
devices. Also used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series 
sizes.
Square aspect ratio.
 ● Not available in [] mode. ●You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 31) 
► [1] tab ► [Still Image Aspect Ratio].
Erasing Registered Information
You can erase information (face info, names, and birthdays) registered to 
Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be 
erased.
1 Access the [Erase Info] screen.
 z Follow step 1 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 48) and choose [Erase 
Info].
2 Choose a person to erase their 
information.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
the name of the person to erase, and 
then press the [
] button.
 z After [Erase?] is displayed, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [OK], and then press the [] 
button.
 ● If you erase a registered person’s info, you will not be able to 
display their name ( = 110), overwrite their info ( = 114), or 
search images for them ( = 111 ) .
 ●
You can also erase names in image information ( = 114).
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Correcting Greenish Image Areas from 
Mercury Lamps
 Still Images  Movies
In [] mode, subjects or background in shots of evening scenes 
illuminated by mercury lamps may appear to have a greenish tinge.  This 
greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-
area White Balance.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Hg 
Lamp Corr.] on the [6] tab, and then 
choose [On] ( = 31).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 z To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
 ● After you are finished shooting under mercury lamps, you should 
set [Hg Lamp Corr.] back to [Off]. Otherwise, green hues not 
caused by mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake.
 ●Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
 ●In continuous shooting ( = 47), this setting is set to [Off] and 
cannot be changed.
Changing Image Quality
 Still Images  Movies
Choose from 4 levels of image quality. For guidelines on how many of 
each kind of image can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per 
Memory Card” ( =
 212).
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Guidelines for Choosing Recording Pixel Setting Based on Paper Size 
(for 3:2 Images)
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 – A5 (11.7 x 16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard
For e-mailing and similar purposes
 ● Not available in [] mode. ●You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 31) 
► [1] tab ► [Image quality].
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For PAL Video
Image 
Quality Number of Recording 
Pixels Frame Rate
Details
1920 x 1080 50.00 fps
For shooting in Full 
HD.
1920 x 1080 25.00 fps
1280 x 72025.00 fps For shooting in HD
640 x 48025.00 fpsFor shooting in 
standard definition
 ●
Black bars (displayed on the left and right in [] and 
[] modes and on the top and bottom in [], 
[], [], [], [], [], and 
[] modes) indicate image areas not recorded. ● You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 31) 
► [8] tab ► [Movie Quality].
Changing Movie Image Quality
 Still Images  Movies
Adjust movie image quality (image size and frame rate). The frame rate 
indicates how many frames are recorded per second, which is determined 
automatically based on the NTSC or PAL setting ( =
 160). For guidelines 
on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on 
a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” ( =
 213).
 z
Press the [] button, choose the movie 
quality menu item, and then choose the 
desired option ( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
For NTSC Video
Image 
Quality Number of Recording 
Pixels Frame Rate
Details
1920 x 1080 59.94 fps
For shooting in Full 
HD. [
] enables 
movies with smoother 
motion1920 x 1080 29.97 fps
1920 x 1080 23.98 fps
1280 x 720 29.97 fps For shooting in HD
640 x 48029.97 fpsFor shooting in 
standard definition
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Magnifying the Area in Focus
 Still Images  Movies
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will 
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
1 Configure the settings.
 zPress the [] button, choose [AF-
Point Zoom] on the [2] tab, and then 
choose [On] ( = 31).
2 Check the focus.
 z
Press the shutter button halfway. The 
face detected as the main subject is now 
magnified.
 zTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
 ● The area in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
 -If a face was not detected, if the person is too close to the 
camera and their face is too large for the screen, or if the 
camera detects subject movement
 -When digital zoom is used ( = 41) -
When a TV is used as a display ( = 169) ●
Not available in [] mode.
Helpful Shooting Features
Using the Electronic Level
 Still Images  Movies
An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a 
guideline to determine if the camera is level.
1 Display the electronic level.
 zPress the [] button to display the 
electronic level.
2 Level the camera as needed.
 z Level the camera so that the center of the 
electronic level is green.
 ● If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the 
[] button and check the setting in [1] tab ► [Shooting 
information display].
 ● Tilting the camera too far forward or backward will prevent you 
from using the electronic level, which will turn gray.
 ●The electronic level is not displayed during movie recording. ●If you hold the camera vertically, the orientation of the electronic 
level will be updated automatically to match the camera 
orientation.
 ●Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you 
level the camera ( = 161). ●
Not available in [] mode.
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Changing the IS Mode Settings
Deactivating Image Stabilization
 Still Images  Movies
When the camera is held still (as when shooting from a tripod), you should 
set image stabilization to [Off] to deactivate it.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [IS 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial to choose [IS Mode], press the 
[] button, and then press the [][] 
buttons or turn the [] dial to choose the 
desired option ( = 31).
ContinuousOptimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is 
automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (
= 40).
Off Deactivates image stabilization.
Checking for Closed Eyes
 Still Images  Movies
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed 
their eyes.
1 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Blink 
Detection] on the [7] tab, and then 
choose [On] ( = 31).
2 Shoot.
 z
[] flashes when the camera detects a 
person whose eyes are closed.
 z To restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
 ● When you have specified multiple shots in [] mode, this 
function is only available for the final shot.
 ● A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when 
you have selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display 
Time] ( =
 58). ●
This feature is not available during continuous shooting in [] 
mode ( = 40). ●
This feature is not available in continuous shooting mode 
(= 47).
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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [] tab of the menu screen as 
follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” ( =
 31).
Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing
 Still Images  Movies
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus 
when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [AF-
assist Beam] on the [3] tab, and then 
choose [Off] ( = 31).
 z
To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from 
Lighting Up
 Still Images  Movies
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce 
red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.
1 Access the [Flash Control] screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Flash 
Control] on the [5] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then 
choose [Off] ( = 31).
 z
To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown 
before Recording
 Still Images  Movies
Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes 
and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera 
shake.
To record movies with subjects at the same size shown before shooting, 
you can reduce image stabilization.
 zFollow step 1 in “Deactivating Image 
Stabilization” ( = 56) to access the [IS 
Settings] screen.
 z Choose [Dynamic IS], and then choose 
[Low] ( = 31).
 ●
You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded 
at the same size shown before shooting.
 ●[Dynamic IS] is not available when [IS Mode] is set to [Off] 
(= 56). ●
Only [Standard] is available when the movie quality is [] 
(NTSC) or [] (PAL).
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Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], 
[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] ( = 58).
2 Configure the setting.
 zChoose [Display Info], and then choose 
the desired option ( = 31).
 z
To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
Off Displays only the image.
Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
 194).
 ●
When [Display Time] ( = 58) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display 
Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.
 ● By pressing the [] button while an image is displayed after 
shooting, you can switch the display information. Note that the 
settings of [Display Info] are not changed. You can also erase 
images by pressing the [
] button.
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots
 Still Images  Movies
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is 
displayed immediately after shooting.
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots
1 Access the [Review image after 
shooting] screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose 
[Review image after shooting] on the 
[
2] tab, and then press the [] button 
( = 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose [Display Time], and then choose 
the desired option ( = 31).
 z
To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2
 sec., 4 sec., 
8 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while 
the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by 
pressing the shutter button halfway again.
Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button 
halfway.
Off No image display after shots.
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Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each 
Shot (Creative Shot)
 Still Images  Movies
The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically 
applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the 
subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture 
multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Shoot.
 zPress the shutter button all the way 
down. As you shoot, the shutter sound is 
played three times.
 zAfter the six images are displayed 
in succession, they are displayed 
simultaneously for about two seconds.
 zTo keep the images displayed until you 
press the shutter button halfway, press 
the [
] button. For full-screen display in 
this state, choose an image by pressing 
the [
][][][] buttons or turning the 
[] dial, and then press the [] button.
 z To return to the original display, press the 
[] button.
 ● Shooting will take some time when the flash fires, but hold the 
camera steady until the shutter sound is played three times.
 ●The six images are managed together as a group ( = 113). ●
Simultaneous display of the six images as shown in step 2 is only 
available immediately after you shoot.
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and 
take shots enhanced with unique image effects or 
captured using special functions
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Moving Subjects (Sports)
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Focus.
 zWhile you are pressing the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will continue to 
adjust focus and image brightness where 
the blue frame is displayed.
3 Shoot.
 zHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
 ● In [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed 
( = 80) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. ●
For details on the shooting range in [] mode, see “Shooting 
Range” ( = 213). ●
There may be a delay after continuous shooting before you can 
shoot again. Note that some types of memory cards may delay 
your next shot even longer.
 ●Shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, 
camera settings, and the zoom position.
Choosing Effects
 Still Images  Movies
You can choose effects for images captured in [] mode.
 zAfter choosing [] mode, turn the [] 
dial to choose the effect.
 Auto All effects
 Retro Images resemble old photos
 MonochromeImages are generated in one color
 Special Bold, distinctive-looking images
 NaturalSubdued, natural-looking images
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