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    Before Use
    Common Camera 
    Operations
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways
    •	 To prepare the camera for these operations, press the < 1> button to enter Playback mode.
    •	 It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or \
    already edited on a computer, or images from 
    other cameras.
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    Viewing ............................................................ 102Switching Display Modes ....................................103
    Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting 
    Still Images (Digest Movies)
     ................................ 104
    Checking People Detected in Face ID ................ 105Browsing and Filtering Images ..................... 105Navigating through Images in an Index............... 105
    Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions .. 106
    Using the Front Dial to Filter by [] or [] or 
    Jump by [] or [] ........................................... 107
    Viewing Individual Images in a Group ................. 108Editing Face ID Information .......................... 108
    Image Viewing Options
     .................................. 109Magnifying Images .............................................. 109Viewing Slideshows
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    11 0
    Auto Playback of Related Images  
    (Smart Shuffle)
     .................................................... 11 0Protecting Images ...........................................111Choosing a Selection Method ..............................111
    Choosing Images Individually ............................. 11 2
    Selecting a Range ............................................... 11 2
    Specifying All Images at Once ............................ 11 3Erasing Images ............................................... 11 4Erasing Multiple Images at Once ........................11 4Rotating Images ............................................. 11 6Deactivating Auto  Rotation ..................................11 6Tagging Images as Favorites ........................11 7Convenient Control Using the <
    > 
    Button ............................................................ 11 8
    Editing Still Images
     ........................................ 11 8Resizing Images .................................................. 11 8
    Cropping .............................................................. 11 9
    Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) .......... 120
    Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ............ 120
    Correcting Red-Eye ............................................. 121Editing Movies ................................................ 122Reducing File Sizes ............................................123
    Editing Digest Movies .......................................... 123  
    						
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    Advanced Guide
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Viewing
    After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as 
    follows.
    1 Enter Playback mode.
    zzPress the  button.
    zzYour last shot is displayed.
    2 Browse through your images.
    zzTo view the previous image, press 
    the  button or turn the  dial 
    counterclockwise. To view the next 
    image, press the  button or turn the 
     dial clockwise.
    zzPress and hold the < q> buttons to 
    browse	through	images	quickly.
    zzTo access Scroll Display mode, turn the 
     dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the 
     dial to browse through images.
    zzTo return to single-image display, press 
    the  button.
    zzTo browse images grouped by shooting 
    date, press the  buttons in 
    Scroll Display mode.
    zzMovies	are	identified	by	a	[] icon. To 
    play movies, go to step 3.
    3 Play movies.
    zzTo start playback, press the  button 
    to access the movie control panel, 
    choose [
    ] (either press the  
    buttons or turn the  dial), and then 
    press the  button again.
    4 Adjust the volume.
    zzPress the  buttons to adjust the 
    volume.
    zzTo adjust the volume when the volume 
    indicator is no longer displayed, press the 
     buttons.
    5 Pause playback.
    zzTo pause or resume playback, press the 
     button.
    zzAfter	the	movie	is	finished,	[] is 
    displayed.
    Volume Indicator    
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Basic Guide
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    •	 To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button 
    halfway.
    •	 To deactivate Scroll Display, press the  button, choose [Scroll 
    Display] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off].
    •	 If you prefer to have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Play\
    back 
    mode, press the  button, and on the [1] tab, choose [Resume] and 
    then [Last shot].
    •	 To change the transition shown between images, press the < n> button, 
    choose [Transition Effect] on the [1] tab, and then choose the desired effect.
    Still ImagesMovies
    Switching Display Modes
    Press the  button to view other information on the screen, or to hide 
    the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playb\
    ack 
    (Detailed Information Display)” ( =
      192).
    No Information 
    Display Simple 
    Information  Display Detailed 
    Information  DisplayRGB Histogram, 
    GPS Information  Display
    Still ImagesMovies
    Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)Washed-out	highlights	in	the	image	flash	on	the	screen	in	detailed	information display ( =  103).
    Still ImagesMovies
    Histogram
    zzThe graph in detailed information display 
    (=  103) is a histogram showing the 
    distribution of brightness in the image. 
    The horizontal axis represents the degree 
    of brightness, and the vertical axis, how 
    much of the image is at each level of 
    brightness. Viewing the histogram is a 
    way to check exposure.
    zzThe histogram can also be accessed 
    while shooting ( =  95, 191).
    High
    Dark Low
    Bright  
    						
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    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    RGB Histogram, GPS Information Display
    zzThe RGB histogram shows the 
    distribution of shades of red, green, and 
    blue in an image. The horizontal axis 
    represents R, G, or B brightness, and the 
    vertical axis, how much of the image is 
    at that level of brightness. Viewing this 
    histogram enables you to check image 
    color characteristics.
    zzUsing a smartphone connected to the 
    camera via Wi-Fi, you can geotag images 
    on the camera, adding information such 
    as latitude, longitude, and elevation 
    (=
      146). You can review this information 
    in the GPS information display.
    zzLatitude, longitude, elevation, and UTC 
    (shooting date and time) are listed from 
    top to bottom.
    •	 [---] is shown instead of numerical values for items not available on 
    your smartphone or items not recorded correctly.
    •	 UTC: Coordinated Universal Time, essentially the same as Greenwich Mean 
    Time
    •	 GPS information display is not available for images that lack this infor\
    mation.
    Movies
    Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting 
    Still Images (Digest Movies)
    View digest movies recorded automatically in [] mode (=  31) on a day 
    of still image shooting as follows.
    1 Choose an image.
    zzChoose a still image labeled with [] 
    and press the  button.
    2 Play the movie.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose [OK].
    zzThe movie recorded automatically on the 
    day of still image shooting is played back, 
    from the beginning.
    •	 After a moment, [] will no longer be displayed when you are using the 
    camera with information display deactivated ( =  103).  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Browsing and Filtering Images
    Still ImagesMovies
    Navigating through Images in an Index
    By	displaying	multiple	images	in	an	index,	you	can	quickly	find	the	images	you are looking for.
    1 Display images in an index.
    zzMove the zoom lever toward < g> to 
    display images in an index. Moving the 
    lever again will increase the number of 
    images shown.
    zzTo display fewer images, move the zoom 
    lever toward < k>. Fewer images are 
    shown each time you move the lever.
    2 Choose an image.
    zzTurn the  dial to scroll through the 
    images.
    zzPress the  buttons to 
    choose an image.
    zzAn orange frame is displayed around the 
    selected image.
    zzPress the  button to view the 
    selected image in single-image display.
    •	 To deactivate the 3D display effect (shown if you hold down the < o> 
    buttons or turn the  dial rapidly), press the < n> button, and on the 
    [1] tab, set [Index Effect] to [Off].
    Viewing by DateDigest movies can be viewed by date.
    1 Choose a movie.
    zzPress the  button, choose [List/
    Play Digest Movies] on the [1] tab, and 
    then choose a date ( =
      25).
    2 Play the movie.
    zzPress the  button to start playback.
    Still Images
    Checking People Detected in Face ID
    If you switch the camera to simple information display mode ( =  103), the 
    names	of	up	to	five	detected	people	registered	in	Face	ID	( =  39) will be 
    displayed.
    zzPress the  button several times until 
    simple information display is activated, 
    and then press the  buttons or 
    turn the  dial to choose an image.
    zzNames will be displayed on detected 
    people.
    •	 If you do not want names to display on images shot using Face ID, press \
    the 
     button, choose [Face ID Info] on the [ 1] tab, and then set [Name 
    Display] to [Off].  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Finding Images Matching Specified 
    Conditions
    Find	desired	images	quickly	on	a	memory	card	full	of	images	by	filtering	image	display	according	to	your	specified	conditions.	You	can	also	protect	(=  111 ) or delete (=  11 4 ) these images all at once.
    Favorites
    Displays images tagged as favorites ( =  11 7).
    Shot Date Displays	the	images	shot	on	a	specific	date.
    PeopleDisplays images with detected faces.
    Still image/MovieDisplays still images, movies, or movies shot in 
    [] mode (=  31).
    Name
    Displays images of a registered person ( =  39).
    Still ImagesMovies
    Filtering Display by [], [], [], or []
    1	 Choose	the	first	condition	for	image display or navigation.
    zzIn single-image display, press the  
    button, and then press the  
    buttons
    	to	choose	a	display	filter.
    zzWhen [] or [] is selected, you can 
    view only images matching this condition 
    by pressing the < q> buttons or 
    turning the  dial. To perform an 
    action for all of these images together, 
    press the  button and go to step 3.
    2 Choose the second condition 
    and check the images found.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    another condition. Once you turn the 
     dial, you can view the images 
    narrowed down by your conditions.
    zzTo cancel this mode, press the < n> 
    button.
    zzTo	switch	to	filtered	image	display,	press	the  button and go to step 3.
    3	 View	the	filtered	images.
    zzImages matching your conditions are 
    displayed in yellow frames. To view 
    only these images, press the < q> 
    buttons, or turn the  dial.
    zzTo	cancel	filtered	display,	press	the	 
    button.
    •	 When the camera has found no corresponding images for some 
    conditions, those conditions will not be available.
    •	 To show or hide information, press the < p> button in step 3.
    •	 Options for viewing the images found (in step 3) include “Navigatin\
    g through 
    Images in an Index” (=
      105), “Magnifying Images” ( =  109), and “Viewing 
    Slideshows” ( =  11 0). You can protect, erase, or print all images found or add 
    them to a photobook by choosing [Select All Images in Search] in “Protecting 
    Images” (=
      111 ), “Erasing Multiple Images at Once” ( =  11 4), “Adding 
    Images to the Print List (DPOF)” (=  180), or “Adding Images to a Photobook” 
    (=  182).
    •	 If you edit images and save them as new images ( =  11 8 – 121), a message 
    is displayed, and the images that were found are no longer shown.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    P Mode
    Still Images
    Filtering Display by []
    1 Choose [].
    zzFollowing step 1 in “Filtering Display by 
    [], [], [], or []” (=  106), choose 
    [] and press the  button.
    2 Choose a person.
    zzPress the  buttons 
    to choose a person, and then press the 
     button.
    3	 View	the	filtered	images.
    zzFollow step 3 in “Filtering Display by [], 
    [], [], or []” (=  106) to view the 
    images.
    •	 [
    ] is not available unless people are registered (=  39).
    Using the Front Dial to Filter by [] or [] or 
    Jump by [
    ] or []
    Jump to Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites ( =  11 7).
    Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image in each group of images that 
    were shot on the same date.
    Jump 10 Images Jumps by 10 images at a time.
    Jump 100 Images Jumps by 100 images at a time.
    1 Choose a condition.
    zzChoose a condition (or jump method) in 
    single-image display by turning the <
    z> 
    dial and then pressing the < o> 
    buttons.
    2 View images matching your 
    specified	condition,	or	jump	by	the	specified	amount.
    zzTurn the  dial to view only images 
    matching the condition or jump by the 
    specified number of images forward or 
    back.
    •	 Turning the  dial when browsing images in index display will jump to the 
    previous or next image according to the jump method chosen in single-ima\
    ge 
    display. However, if you have chosen [
    ] or [], the jump method will be 
    switched to [].  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    P Mode
    Still Images
    Viewing Individual Images in a Group
    Grouped images (either from continuous shooting ( =  76) in [G], [M], 
    [B], or [D] mode (=  67, 92, or 93) or individual still images saved 
    as source data in [] mode (=  63)) are generally displayed together, 
    but they can also be viewed individually.
    1 Choose a grouped image.zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose an image labeled 
    with [
    ], and then press the  
    button.
    2 View images in the group 
    individually.
    zzPressing the  buttons or turning 
    the  dial will display only images in 
    the group.
    zzPressing the  button will display 
    [Display all images]. Press < m> to 
    cancel group playback.
    •	 During	group	playback	(step	2),	you	can	browse	through	images	quickly	“Navigating through Images in an Index” ( =  105) and magnify them 
    “Magnifying Images” ( =  109). By choosing [All Images in Group] for 
    “Protecting Images” (=  111 ), “Erasing Multiple Images at Once” ( =  11 4), 
    “Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)” (=  180), or “Adding Images to a 
    Photobook” ( =  182), all images in the group can be manipulated at once.
    •	 To ungroup images so that they are displayed only as single still images,\
     
    press the  button, choose [Group Images] on the [1] tab, and then 
    choose [Off] ( =
      25). However, grouped images cannot be ungrouped during 
    individual playback.
    Editing Face ID Information
    If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change i\
    t or 
    erase it.
    However, you cannot add names for people who are not detected by Face 
    ID (names are not displayed), and for people whose names have been 
    erased.
    Changing Names
    1 Access the setting screen.
    zzPress the  button and choose 
    [Face ID Info] on the [ 1] tab (=  25).
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose [Edit ID Info], and 
    then press the  button.
    2 Choose an image.
    zzFollowing the procedure in “Checking 
    People Detected in Face ID” ( =  105), 
    choose an image and press the < m> 
    button.
    zzAn orange frame is displayed around the 
    selected face. When multiple names are 
    displayed in an image, press the  
    buttons or turn the  dial to choose 
    the name to change, and then press the 
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    3 Choose the editing option.
    zzPress the  buttons or 
    turn the  dial to choose [Overwrite], 
    and then press the  button.
    4 Choose the name of the person 
    to overwrite with.
    zzFollow step 2 in “Overwriting and Adding 
    Face Information” (=  43) to choose 
    the name of the person you want to 
    overwrite with.
    Erasing NameszzFollowing step 3 in “Changing Names” 
    (=  109), choose [Erase] and press the 
     button.
    zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the 
     buttons or turn the  dial to 
    choose [OK], and then press the  
    button.
    Image Viewing Options
    Still Images
    Magnifying Images
    1 Magnify an image.
    zzMoving the zoom lever toward < k> will 
    zoom in and magnify the image. You 
    can magnify images up to about 10x by 
    continuing to hold the zoom lever.
    zzTo zoom out, move the zoom lever 
    toward . You can return to single-
    image display by continuing to hold it.
    2 Move the display position and 
    switch images as needed.
    zzTo move the display position, press the 
     buttons.
    zzTo switch to other images while zoomed, 
    turn the  dial.
    •	 You	can	return	to	single-image	display	from	magnified	display	by	pressing	the	 button.
    •	 You can check the focus when [] is displayed by pressing the < m> 
    button to enlarge the AF frame position (Focus Check). Press the  button 
    repeatedly to enlarge any other AF frames displayed.
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    Auto Mode / 
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    Modes
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    and C2 Mode
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    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
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    Still ImagesMovies
    Viewing Slideshows
    Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows.
    1 Access the setting screen.
    zzPress the  button, and then 
    choose [Slideshow] on the [ 1] tab 
    (=
      25).
    2	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzChoose	a	menu	item	to	configure,	and	then choose the desired option ( =  25).
    3 Start automatic playback.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose [Start], and then 
    press the  button.
    zzThe slideshow will start after [Loading 
    image] is displayed for a few seconds.
    zzPress the  button to stop the 
    slideshow.
    •	 The camera’s power-saving functions ( =
      21) are deactivated 
    during slideshows.
    •	 To pause or resume slideshows, press the < m> button.
    •	 You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the < q> 
    buttons or turning the  dial. For fast-forward or fast-rewind, hold the 
     buttons down.
    Still Images
    Auto Playback of  Related Images  
    (Smart Shuffle)
    Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may 
    wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera 
    offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in 
    an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have taken many shots, in 
    many kinds of scenes.
    1	 Choose	Smart	Shuffle.
    zzPress the  button, choose 
    [Smart	Shuffle]	on	the	[1] tab, and then 
    press the  button (=  25).
    zzFour candidate images are displayed.
    2 Choose an image.
    zzPress the  buttons to 
    choose the image you want to view next.
    zzYour chosen image is displayed in the 
    center, surrounded by the next four 
    candidate images.
    zzFor full-screen display of the center 
    image, press the  button. To restore 
    the original display, press the  
    button again.
    zzPress the  button to restore 
    single-image display.  
    						
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