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4Doing more with your camera
Changing the flash settings
For flash settings in each mode, see page 53.
Flash modesFlash fires
Auto 
FlashWhen the lighting conditions require it.
FillEvery time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use 
when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when light is behind the 
subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Red EyeThe flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then 
fires again when the picture is taken. 
OffNever
 
Open the flash.
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Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is depicted in the LCD/EVF status area.
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Using the self-timer
To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Self-timer button. (The 
Self-timer setting remains active.)
Use the same procedure to take a video, but:
■Turn the Mode dial to Video .
■Press the Shutter button completely down.
NOTE:  The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in 
video mode.
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Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.
Compose the scene.
Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The picture is taken after the delay. • Once for a 10-sec. delay (so you have time to get into the scene) 
• Again for a 2-sec. delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod) 
• Again for 2 pictures (after a 10- and 18-second delay) In any Still mode, press 
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Capture modes
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and 
ease of use.
SportSubjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera pre-settings 
are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus.
PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and the 
background to be indistinct. For best results, position your subject at least 
6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head-and-shoulder pose. Use 
Telephoto to exaggerate background blur. The camera pre-settings are 
Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 64.
NightUse at night to capture subject and background.
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 14 special 
conditions. (See 
Scene modes, page 28.)
VideoVideo with sound. (See page 7.)
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ASM
PASMMore creative control. (See page 38.)
Choose the mode that best suits your 
subjects and surroundings.
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Scene modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene .
2Press  to display Scene mode descriptions.
NOTE:  If the Scene mode description turns off, press the OK button.
3Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
Use this 
SCN mode ForCamera pre-settings
ChildrenAction pictures of children in 
bright light.Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone 
Focus
PartyPeople indoors. Minimizes 
red eye.Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone 
Focus, Red Eye Flash
BeachBright beach scenes.+1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight 
Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO 64
FlowerClose-ups of flowers or other 
small subjects in bright light.Macro Focus, Daylight White Balance, 
Center-Zone Focus, Center-Weight Metering
FireworksFlash does not fire. Place the 
camera on a flat, steady 
surface or use a tripod.f/5.6, 2 second exposure, Infinity Focus, 
Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White 
Balance, ISO 64
SnowBright snow scenes.+1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight 
Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 64
BacklightSubjects that are in shadow 
or “backlit” (when light is 
behind the subject).Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone 
Focus, Fill-Flash, ISO 64
Close-upSubjects closer than  
28 in. (70 cm). 
Macro Focus, Center-Weight Metering, 
Center-Zone Focus, ISO 64
Night 
Portrait Reduces red eye of people in 
night scenes or low-light 
conditions. Place the camera 
on a flat, steady surface or 
use a tripod. Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone 
Focus
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For information on PASM modes, see page 38.
LandscapeDistant scenery. Flash does 
not fire. Auto-focus framing 
marks (
page 6) are not 
available in Landscape.
Infinity Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, 
Daylight White Balance
Night 
Landscape Distant scenery at night. 
Flash does not fire. Place the 
camera on a flat, steady 
surface or use a tripod.f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Daylight White 
Balance, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight 
White Balance, ISO 64
Manner/ 
Museum 
Quiet occasions, like a 
wedding or lecture. Flash and 
sound are disabled. Place the 
camera on a flat, steady 
surface or use a tripod.No sounds, no flash, Multi-Pattern Exposure 
Metering, Multi-Zone Focus
TextDocuments. Place the 
camera on a flat, steady 
surface or use a tripod.Macro Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation, 
Center-Weight Metering
Self- 
Portrait
Close-ups of yourself. 
Assures proper focus and 
minimizes red eye.Macro Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, 
Multi-Zone Focus, Red Eye Flash, 
 
ISO 64
Use this 
SCN mode ForCamera pre-settings
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Taking close-up and landscape pictures
Use the Close-up/Landscape button  to take pictures of scenes that are very 
close or very far away.
1Set the Mode dial to Auto or a PASM mode. (For 
PASM mode, see 
page 38.)
2Press the Close-up/Landscape button  
repeatedly until the  or  icon appears in the 
status bar.
3Take a picture.
NOTE:  After you take the picture, the camera stays in the Close-up 
or Landscape setting. To exit, press the Close-up/Landscape 
button until the icon turns off (or turn off the camera).
Close-up pictures
Use the Close-up setting  to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. 
Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus 
distance depending on the zoom position:
Landscape pictures
Use the Landscape setting  to gain sharpness of far away scenes. With this 
setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not 
available in Landscape.
Close-up/ 
Landscape
Zoom positionClose-up focus distance
Wide angle4.7–27.6 in. (12–70 cm)
Telephoto3.9–6.9 ft (1.2–2.1 m)
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Using burst
1In most Still modes, press the Burst button repeatedly to choose an option.
2Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the 
pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
NOTE:  During Quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in 
Review (see 
page 13).
OptionDescriptionPurpose
First 
Burst
Camera takes up to 3 pictures while the Shutter 
button is pressed.Capture an expected event.  
 
Example:  
A person swinging a golf club.
Last 
Burst
Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter 
button is pressed. When the Shutter button is 
released, only the last 3 pictures are saved.Capture an event when the 
precise timing is uncertain. 
 
 
Example:  
A child blowing out birthday 
candles.
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Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:
1Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)
2Press  to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
3Choose an option, then press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit.
NOTE:  Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you turn the mode dial or turn off the 
camera. Some modes offer limited settings.
SettingOptions
Picture Size
Choose a picture resolution. 
For recommended print sizes, 
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7.1 MP—pictures are the highest resolution, largest file size. 
6.3 MP (3:2)— ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints 
without cropping.
5.0 MP
3.1 MP
1.9 MP—for emailing, Internet, or to conserve space.
Video Size
Choose a video resolution. 
Available only in Video mode.
640 x 480—higher resolution and file size; video plays in a 
640 x 480 pixel window (VGA). 
320 x 240—lower resolution and file size; video plays in a 
320 x 240 pixel window (QVGA).
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White Balance
Choose your lighting condition.
Available only in PASM mode.
Auto (default)—automatically corrects white balance. 
Ideal for general picture taking.
Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.
Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household light 
bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen 
lighting without flash.
Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent 
lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting 
without flash.
Open Shade—for pictures in the shade in natural lighting.
Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at specific 
areas of a scene.
Available only in PASM mode.
Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions 
throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. 
Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the 
subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Center-spot—similar to Center-weight, except the 
metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject 
centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when you need an exact 
exposure of a specific area in the picture.
Focus Zone
Select a large or concentrated 
area of focus.
Available only in PASM mode.
Multi-zone (default)—evaluates 3 zones to give an even 
picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the 
viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the 
picture is needed.
AF Control
Choose an auto-focus setting.
Continuous AF—uses TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens). Because 
the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the 
Shutter button halfway down to focus.
Single AF (default)—uses TTL-AF when the Shutter button 
is pressed halfway down.
SettingOptions
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Color Mode
Choose color tones.
Unavailable in Video mode.
High Color
Natural Color (default)
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look.
EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to 
black-and-white or sepia.
Sharpness
Control picture sharpness.
Available only in PASM mode.
High
Normal (default) 
Low
Reset to Default
Reset P, A, S, or M mode to its 
default setting.
Available only in PASM mode.
Set Album
Choose Album names.
You can apply different Set Album 
choices to videos and to pictures.
On or Off.
Pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. 
Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those 
album names. (See 
page 17.)
Video Length
Choose a video length. 
Available only in Video mode.
Continuous (default)
5, 15, 30 seconds
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for 
pictures and videos.
Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the 
camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal 
memory, even if a card is installed.
Setup Menu
Choose additional settings.
See Customizing your camera, page 35.
SettingOptions
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