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3 Formatting the Card
 The card is new.
  The card was formatted by a diff erent camera or a computer.
  The card is full with images or data.
  A card-related error is displayed (p.209).
Execute [Format] in the following cases:
About Low-level Formatting Do low-level forma tting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems 
slow.
  Since low-level formatting  will erase all recordable sectors in the card, the 
formatting will take slightly  longer than normal formatting.
  You can stop the low-level  formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this 
case, normal formatting  will have been completed and you can use the 
card as usual.
When the card is formatted or data  is erased, only the file management 
information is changed. Th e actual data is not completely erased. Be aware 
of this when selling or discarding  the card. When discarding the card, 
execute low-level formatting  or destroy the card physically to prevent the 
data from being leaked.
The card capacity displayed on the ca rd format screen might be smaller 
than the capacity indicated on the card.
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The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc.
 Displayed when the camera is turned on. When your eye near s the viewfinder 
eyepiece, the display-off sensor 
(p.17, 138) turns off the LCD monitor 
automatically. This prevents the bright 
LCD monitor from interfering with 
your view. The LCD monitor turns on 
again when your eye leaves the 
viewfinder eyepiece.
  While the menu screen or image is displayed as shown below, you 
can instantly return to the s hooting settings screen (shown on the 
left) by pressing the shutter button halfway.
  Pressing the < B> button turns the display on or off.
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen
Shooting Settings
 If you look at the viewfinder whil e wearing sunglasses, the LCD monitor 
might not turn off automatically.  In such a case, press the  button 
to turn off the monitor.
  If a fluorescent light is nearby, th e LCD monitor might turn off. If this 
happens, take the camera away  from the fluorescent light.
 Appears when you press the 
 button. Press the 
button again to return to the 
previous screen.  
Appears when you press the 
 button. Press the button 
again to return to the previous 
screen.
MenusCaptured Image
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Basic Shooting andImage Playback
This chapter explains how to  use the Basic Zone modes 
on the Mode Dial for best re sults and how to playback 
images.
With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and 
the camera sets everything automatically
 (p.198). Also, to 
prevent botched pictures due  to mistaken operations, major 
shooting settings cannot be ch anged in the Basic Zone modes. 
The settings (functions set automatically) which cannot be set 
by the user are grayed out.
Basic Zone
About the Auto Lighting OptimizerIn the Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will adjust the 
image automatically  to obtain the optimum  brightness and contrast. 
It is also enabled by default in the Creative Zone modes (p.186).
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1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
 All the AF points will be used to focus, 
and generally the closest object will 
be focused.
  Aiming the center AF point over the 
subject will make focusing easier.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the lens will adjust the focus.
X The dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus flashes briefly in red. At the 
same time, the beeper will sound and 
the focus confirmation light < o> in 
the viewfinder will light.
X If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
4Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  If the built-in flash has popped up, 
you can push it back down with your 
fingers.
1  Fully Automatic Shooting
AF point
Focus confirmation light
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1 Fully Automatic Shooting
 The focus confirmation light  blinks and focus is not achieved.Aim the AF point over an area ha ving good contrast, then press the 
shutter button halfway (p.192). If you are too close to the subject, 
move away and try again.
  Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously.
This indicates that focus  has been achieved at all t hose AF points. As long as 
the AF point covering the desired subj ect flashes, you can take the picture.
 The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation 
light < o> also does not light.)
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving 
subject. (The focus confirmation light < o> does not light.) While the 
beeper is beeping, you can press the shutter button completely to 
shoot a moving subject in focus.
  Pressing the shutter button halfw ay does not focus the subject.
When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to  (Manual Focus), the 
camera does not focus. Set th e focus mode switch to  (Auto Focus).
 Although it is daylight, the flash popped up.
For a backlit subject, the flash  may pop up to help reduce harsh 
shadows on the subject.
  In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.
To assist the autofocusing, pressi ng the shutter button halfway may 
trigger the built-in flash to fire a se ries of flashes. This is called AF-
assist beam. It is effective up to approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet away.
  Although flash was used, the picture came out dark.
The subject was too far away. The subject should be within 5 
meters/16.4 feet from the camera.
  When flash was used, the bottom  part of the picture came out 
unnaturally dark.
The subject was too close to the camera, and a shadow was created 
by the lens. The subject should be  at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away 
from the camera. If a hood has been attached to the lens, remove it 
before taking the flash picture.
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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button 
halfway to focus a still subject, t he focus will be locked. You can then 
recompose the shot and press the shu tter button completely to take the 
picture. This is called “focus lock”.  Focus lock is also possible in other 
Basic Zone modes (except < 5> Sports).
In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera 
changes) during or after you focus, AI  Servo AF will take effect to focus 
the subject continuously. As long as y ou keep aiming the AF point at the 
subject while pressing the shutter  button halfway, the focusing will be 
continuous. When you want to take t he picture, press the shutter button 
completely.
1  Full Auto Techniques
Recomposing the Shot
Shooting a Moving Subject
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The  (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human 
subject stand out. It also makes flesh  tones and the hair look softer than 
with the  (Full Auto) mode.
  The farther the distance between the subject and background, 
the better.
The further the distance between t he subject and background, the 
more blurred the background will l ook. The subject will also stand 
out better in front of a plain, dark background.
  Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with 
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.
  Focus the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.
2 Shooting Portraits
Shooting Tips
  If you hold down the shu tter button, you can shoot  continuously to obtain 
different poses and facial expressi ons. (max. approx. 3.4 shots/sec.)
  If necessary, the built-in flash will pop up automatically.
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Use the  (Landscape) mode for wide sce nery, night scenes, or to 
have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also 
become more vivid and sharper than with < 1> (Full Auto).
  With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
When using the wide-angle end of a  zoom lens, objects near and far 
will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth 
to landscapes.
  Shooting night scenes.
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this 
mode is also good for night scenes. Use a 
tripod to prevent camera shake. If you 
want to photograph a person against a 
night scene, set the Mode Dial to < 6> 
(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.51).
3  Shooting Landscapes
Shooting Tips
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When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the 
< 4 > (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a 
macro lens (sold separately).
  Use a simple background.
A simple background makes the  flower, etc., stand out better.
  Move to the subject  as close as possible.
Check the lens for its minimum  focusing distance. Some lenses 
have indications such as < 40.25m/0.8ft>. The lens minimum 
focusing distance is measured from the  (focal plane) mark on 
the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the 
focus confirmation light < o> will blink.
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to t\
he 
subject and the bottom of the pict ure looks dark, move away from 
the subject.
  With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger.
4 Shooting Close-ups
Shooting Tips
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To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a 
moving vehicle, use the  (Sports) mode.
  Use a telephoto lens.
Using a telephoto lens is recomm ended so you can shoot from afar.
  Use the center AF point to focus.
Aim the center AF point over th e subject, then press the shutter 
button halfway to auto focus. Du ring autofocusing, the beeper will 
continue beeping softly. If focu s cannot be achieved, the focus 
confirmation light < o> will blink.
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button 
completely. If you hold down the sh utter button, continuous shooting 
(max. approx. 3.4 shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect.
5  Shooting Moving Subjects
Shooting Tips
Under low light when camera shake is prone to oc cur, the viewfinder’s 
shutter speed display on th e bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady 
and shoot.
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