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•Note that the resolution of images recorded with the high-
speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter 
mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital 
noise than images recorded with the normal-speed 
continuous shutter mode.
•“Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for the flash continuous 
shutter mode, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
•With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash range is 
narrower than normal.You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use 
this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the 
mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in 
the snapshot.
•You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single 
snapshot.
•Audio is monaural.
■Turning on Audio Snapshot
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press 
[SET].
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
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■Recording Audio for a Snapshot
1.Press the shutter 
button to shoot.
This monitor screen will 
show the image you just 
shot, along with the “ ” 
icon.
•If you do not want to 
record audio at this time, 
press [MENU]. This will 
display the monitor screen 
for shooting the next image.
2.Press the shutter button to start audio 
recording.
3.Press the shutter button again to stop audio 
recording.
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if 
you do not press the shutter button.
•To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select “Off” in step 
3 of the procedure under “Turning on Audio Snapshot”.
Playing Back Snapshot Audio
Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ” 
icon.
Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back 
its audio.
•For information about the playback operation, see page 157.Remaining Recording Time
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IMPORTANT!
•Take care that you do not 
block the camera’s 
microphone with your fingers 
while recording.
•Good recording results are 
not possible when the 
camera is too far away from 
what you are trying to record.NOTE•After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s 
hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime 7 
(pages 243, 259).
•The following shows the formats used for storing audio 
snapshot data.
– Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension)
– Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
– Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second 
recording at 5.5KB per second)
•You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [S] 
(DISP) while audio recording is in progress.
•Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting 
with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode. 
You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you 
record it (page 191).
Microphone
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The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in 
an image for focus and brightness settings. The following 
describes to two available face recognition modes.
Performing a face recognition recording 
operation (Normal Mode)
1.
In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, 
select “Face 
Recognition” and then 
press [X].
3.Use [W] and [X] to select “  Face Detection: 
Normal” and then press [SET].
4.Point the camera at the 
subjects.
The camera will detect the 
faces of any people in the 
image. The detected faces all 
will be bounded by frames 
after detection is complete.
Face Recognition
Face 
Recognition 
Mode
Description
Normal modeDetects human faces and adjusts focus and 
brightness accordingly.
•When multiple faces are detected, image is 
given to any relatively large face located in 
the center of the image.
Family First 
modeDetects human faces. When multiple faces are 
detected, this mode gives setting priority to the 
faces of family members whose faces have 
been registered using Record Family.
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5.Half-press the shutter button.
The focus frame of the face that is focused becomes green.
6.When you are ready to shoot, press the 
shutter button the rest of the way.
The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are 
of proper brightness.
NOTE•The “  (Tracking)” is selected for the AF area whenever 
“Family First” is selected as the face recognition mode 
(page 127). 
Using the Family First Mode to Give 
Priority to Particular Faces
■Using Record Family to Pre-record Face 
Data
To use the Family First mode, you need to pre-record facial data 
for the friends and family members to which you want to give 
priority.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition” 
and then press [X].
3.Use [W] and [X] to select “  Record Family” 
and then press [SET].
4.Point the straight at 
the person whose face 
you want to record, 
adjust as required to 
the face fits within the 
frame on the monitor 
screen, and then press 
the shutter button.
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5.When the message “Face recognition 
successful!” appears, use [S] and [T] to 
select “Save” and then press [SET].
This will record the face data and return to the recording 
screen.
•To re-record the face data, select “Cancel”.
NOTE•You can have up to six sets of face data recorded in the 
camera.
•Face data is stored in the camera’s built-in memory, in a 
folder named “FAMILY” (page 262). Any manipulation of 
the data in the “FAMILY” folder can cause the camera to 
stop operating properly. Never delete or edit any data in the 
“FAMILY” folder.
■Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level 
to Recorded Face Data
After recording face data, you can assign a name and a priority 
level that controls how the data is applied when shooting a 
snapshot.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition” 
and then press [X].
3.Use [W] and [X] to 
select “  Edit 
Family” and then press 
[SET].
This display the face data 
editing screen.
4.Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the face 
data you want to edit, and then press [SET].
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5.Use [W] and [X] to select a name, and then 
press [T].
•You can select any one of 12 preset names to face data.
6.Use [W] and [X] to select the priority level you 
want and then press [SET].
•You can select any one of four levels, from “ ” 
(Lowest) to “ ” (Highest). Selecting “ ” 
(Disabled) will disable face recognition.
Deleting recorded face data
Perform the following steps when you want to delete recorded 
face data.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition” 
and then press [X].
3.Use [W] and [X] to select “  Edit Family” 
and then press [SET].
4.Press [MENU].
5.Use the procedures under “Deleting a Specific 
File” (page 204) and “Deleting All Files” (page 
205) to delete the face data you want.
•You can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
NOTE•Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 218) 
deletes all the recorded face data.
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■Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and 
Edited Face Data
After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot 
photographs. The camera will record images in accordance with 
the priority levels you configured for each set of face data.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition” 
and then press [X].
3.Use [W] and [X] to select “  Face 
Recognition: Family First” and then press 
[SET].
4.Point the camera at the 
subjects.
The camera will detect the 
faces of the people whose 
face data has been saved in 
camera memory. The 
detected faces all will be 
bounded by frames after 
detection is complete.
•The frames will be colored according to the priority level 
of the face: White (lowest), yellow, or green (highest). A 
green frame indicates the highest priority face when the 
image is recorded.
5.Half-press the shutter button.
This will focus on the face with the highest priority (the one 
with the green frame) and adjust its brightness. When 
focusing is complete, a green focus frame will appears at 
the faces that were indicated by green frames in step 4 
above.
6.When you are ready to shoot, press the 
shutter button the rest of the way.
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NOTE•Be sure to select “  (Tracking)” for the AF area 
whenever “Family First” is selected as the face recognition 
mode (page 127).
Selecting the Face Detection Method (Priority)
Use the following procedure to specify whether you want to give 
priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces during face 
detection.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition” 
and then press [X].
3.Use [W] and [X] to select “  Priority” and 
then press [SET].
4.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want, 
and then press [SET].
To do this:Select this 
setting:
Minimize face detection time. Up to five 
faces can be detected.Speed
Allow detection of a maximum of five to 
ten faces.Quantity
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NOTE•Selecting “Quantity” while using the Normal mode will 
make it possible to detected smaller faces at a greater 
distance than when “Speed” is selected.
Face Recognition Precautions
•The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one 
time is five when “Speed” is selected for the “Priority” setting, 
and ten when “Quantity” is selected.
•Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– A face that is partially obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, 
etc
– A face that is shaded from the light
– A profile of a face that is not shot straight on
– A face that is tilted left or right
– A face that is very far away or very small
– A face that is very close or very large
– A face in an area that is very dark
•Face detection is not supported for animals or other non-
human subjects.
•Even if you have the face of a family member recorded, the 
person’s facial expression, shooting conditions, or other 
factors can make proper recognition (highest priority 
assignment) impossible.
•Face recognition can be improved by recording multiple 
versions of the same person’s face indoors and outdoors, with 
different expressions, and at different angles.
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