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Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
1	 Enter	[4]	mode.
zzSet the mode switch to [4].
2	 Choose	a	shooting	mode.
zzPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and then choose a shooting 
mode (=
  20).
3	 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
	I	 Shoot	portraits	(Portrait)
zzTake shots of people with a softening 
effect.
Still Images
	 Shoot	evening	scenes	without	using	a	tripod	(Handheld	NightScene)
zzBeautiful shots of evening scenes or 
portraits with evening scenery in the 
background, without the need to hold the 
camera very still (as with a tripod).
zzA single image is created by combining 
consecutive shots, reducing camera 
shake and image noise.
Still Images
	 Shoot	under	low	light		
(Low	Light)
zzShoot with minimal camera and subject 
shake even in low-light conditions.
Still ImagesMovies
	P	Shoot	with	snowy	backgrounds	(Snow)
zzBright, natural-colored shots of people 
against snowy backgrounds.
 
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Still ImagesMovies
	t	Shoot	fireworks	(Fireworks)
zzVivid shots of fireworks.
•	 Subjects appear larger in [
] mode compared to other modes.
•	 In [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed 
(=  54) is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
•	 Because the camera will shoot continuously in [] mode, hold it 
steady while shooting.
•	 In [
] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions 
may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
•	 In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures 
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should 
set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure 
the camera (=
  63).
•	 When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [] mode instead of 
[] mode will give better results (=  25).
•	 [] mode resolution is [] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
•	 In [t] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1	 Choose	a	shooting	mode.
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) to choose a shooting mode.
2	 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
	 Shoot	in	vivid	colors		
(Super	Vivid)
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.
Still ImagesMovies
	 Posterized	shots	(Poster	Effect)
zzShots that resemble an old poster or 
illustration.
•	 In [
] and [] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure 
you obtain the desired results.
 
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Still Images
Enjoying a Variety of  Images from Each Shot 
(Creative Shot)
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.
zzSet the mode switch to [].
2	 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way 
down. As you shoot, the shutter sound is 
played three times.
zzAfter the six images are displayed 
in succession, they are displayed 
simultaneously for about two seconds.
zzTo 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, 
and then press the  button.
zzTo 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.
Image	Display	during	PlaybackThe six images from each shot are managed together as a group, and only \
the first image in the series is displayed during playback. To indicate that the 
image is part of a group, [
] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
•	 If you erase a grouped image ( =
  76), all images in the group are 
also erased. Be careful when erasing images.
•	 Grouped images can be played back individually ( =  70) and ungrouped 
(=  70).
•	 Protecting (=  73) a grouped image will protect all images in the group.
•	 Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image 
Search (=
  69) or Smart Shuffle (=  72). In this case, images are 
temporarily ungrouped.
•	
The following actions are not available for grouped images: magnifying (\
=  71), 
rotating (=  78), tagging as favorites (=  79), editing (=  80 – 83), 
printing (=  129), adding to the print list (=  133), or adding to a photobook 
( =  135). To do these things, either view grouped images individually (=  70) 
or cancel grouping (=  70) first.•	 Simultaneous display as shown in step 2 is only available immediately af\
ter 
you shoot.
 
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Still Images
Choosing	EffectsYou can choose effects for images captured in [] mode.
zzAfter choosing [] mode, press the  
button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose the 
effect, and then press the  button.
Auto All effects
Retro Images resemble old photos
Monochrome Images are generated in one color
Special Bold, distinctive-looking images
Natural Subdued, natural-looking images
Still Images
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect 
(Fish-Eye Effect)
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [].
2	 Choose	an	effect	level.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose an effect 
level, and then press the < m> button.
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3	 Shoot.
•	Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired 
results.
 
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Still ImagesMovies
Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
(Miniature Effect)
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and 
below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by 
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and obj\
ects 
in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [].
zzA white frame is displayed, indicating the 
image area that will not be blurred.
2	 Choose	the	area	to	keep	in	focus.
zzPress the  button.
zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, 
and press the  buttons to 
move
 it. 
3	 For	movies,	choose	the	movie	playback	speed.
zzPress the  button, and then press 
the  buttons to choose the speed.
4	 Return	to	the	shooting	screen	and	shoot.
zzPress the  button to return to the 
shooting screen, and then shoot.
Playback	Speed	and	Estimated	Playback	Time	
(for	One-Minute	Clips)
Speed Playback	Time
Approx. 12 sec.
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
•	The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the 
zoom before shooting.
•	 Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired 
results.
•	 To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the < q> buttons 
in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the < o> 
buttons.
•	 To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation, press the < o> 
buttons, and to move the frame when it is in vertical orientation, press\
 the 
 buttons.
•	 Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
•	 Movie image quality is [
] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at an aspect 
ratio of [] (=  34). These quality settings cannot be changed.
 
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Still Images
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect 
(Toy Camera Effect)
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting 
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [].
2	 Choose	a	color	tone.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the  button.
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3	 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.
Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
•	Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired 
results.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Monochrome
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [].
2	 Choose	a	color	tone.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the  button.
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3	 Shoot.
B/W Black and white shots.
Sepia Sepia tone shots.
Blue Blue and white shots.
 
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Auto Shooting after Face Detection 
(Smart Shutter)
Auto	Shooting	after	Smile	DetectionThe camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without yo\
u 
pressing the shutter button.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Smile Detection on] is 
displayed.
2	 Aim	the	camera	at	a	person.
zzEach time the camera detects a smile, 
it will shoot after the lamp lights up.
zzTo pause smile detection, press the < q> 
button. Press the  button again to 
resume detection.
•	 Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will 
continue shooting each time a smile is detected.
•	 You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button.
•	 The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera a\
nd 
open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  37) is only available for the final shot.
Still Images
Using	the	Wink	Self-TimerAim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down\
. 
The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
2	 Compose	the	shot	and	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face of the person who will 
wink.
3	 Press	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is 
displayed.
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
 
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4	 Face	the	camera	and	wink.
zzThe camera will shoot about two seconds 
after detecting a wink by the person 
whose face is inside the frame.
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•	If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately.
•	 Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses.
•	 Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink.
•	 If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later\
.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  37) is only available for the final shot.
•	 If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all\
 the way 
down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and \
winks.
Still Images
Using	the	Face	Self-TimerThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
 
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a 
(=
  58). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar 
shots.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
2	 Compose	the	shot	and	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face you focus on and white 
frames around other faces.
3	 Press	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Look straight at camera to 
start count down] is displayed.
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
 
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4	 Join	the	subjects	in	the	shooting	area	and	look	at	the	camera.
zzAfter the camera detects a new face, the 
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will 
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp 
will remain lit.) About two seconds later, 
the camera will shoot.
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•	Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shoot\
ing area, 
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  37) is only available for the final shot.
Still Images
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\
 this 
case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent 
camera shake.
1	 Choose	[N].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [N].
2	 Choose	the	shutter	speed.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose the shutter 
speed, and then press the < m> button.
3	 Check	the	exposure.
zzPress the shutter button halfway to view 
the exposure for your selected shutter 
speed.
4	 Shoot.
•	On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the 
shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots.
•	 With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay 
before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to 
reduce noise.
•	 Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure 
the camera (=
  63).
 
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•	If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to 
[!] and shoot again ( =  61).
Still Images
High-Speed Continuous Shooting 
(High-Speed Burst)
You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutte\
r 
button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, s\
ee 
“Continuous Shooting Speed” ( =
  156).
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  41) and choose [].
2	 Shoot.
zzHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
zzEach set of images shot continuously is 
managed as a single group, and only the 
first image in that group will be displayed 
(=
  43).
•	The resolution is [] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
•	 Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.
•	 Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down 
depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position\
.
•	 As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
 
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