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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
COperations Available in Playback Mode
See “Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode” (A68) and “Editing Pictures” (A98) for more 
information.
CPressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The 
lens will not extend.
CViewing Pictures
•When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A46) are displayed in full-frame 
playback, depending upon the orientation of the recognized face, the pictures may be 
automatically rotated for playback display except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, and 
Multi-shot 16 setting (A41).
•When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the following button to 
reactivate it (A137).
- Power switch, the shutter-release button, or c button
CDeleting the Last Picture Taken While in 
Shooting Mode
In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture 
taken.
DDeleting Multiple Pictures
Multiple pictures can be deleted from the Delete option (A92) in the playback menu (A86), the 
list by date menu (A85), the auto sort menu (A82), or the favorite pictures menu (A77). 
Ye s
No Erase 1 image?
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Using the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-
14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.4 m (1 ft. 
8 in.-7 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Press the multi selector m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose the 
desired flash mode and press the k button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the 
top of the monitor.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a 
few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A132).
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button 
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
UAuto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
VAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A31).
WOff
Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
XFill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and 
backlit subjects.
YSlow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture 
background at night or under dim lighting.
Flash mode
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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
BShooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Poor
•Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of 
camera shake.
•The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken 
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
•The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim 
lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
BNote on the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. 
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).
CThe Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the 
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
•On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
•Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try 
again.
•Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, 
and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.
CThe Flash Mode Setting
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.
•A (auto): U (auto)
•Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A53–59)
•F (smart portrait): fixed at U (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; W (off) when On is 
selected for Blink proof (A64)
•s (subject tracking): U (auto)
There may be functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot 
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A49) for more information.
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the 
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
CRed-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).
If the camera detects “red eye” while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will be processed 
to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note the followings when shooting.
•More time than usual is required to record pictures.
•Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.
•In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction 
processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. 
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when 
pressing the shutter-release button.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
1Press the multi selector n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose 10 
s or 2 s and press the k button.
10 s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as 
weddings
2 s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection 
will be canceled.
3Frame the picture and press the 
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4Press the shutter-release button the 
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts, and the number of 
seconds remaining before the shutter is 
released is displayed in the monitor. The self-
timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting 
down. About one second before the shutter is 
released, the lamp stops blinking and glows 
steadily.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will 
be set to OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press 
the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
F3.2F3.21/2501/250
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F3.2F3.21/2501/250
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.). Note 
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1Press the multi selector p (macro mode).
The macro menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON 
and press the k button.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button 
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
•The closest distance at which the camera can focus 
varies depending on the zoom position. The camera 
can focus at the shortest distances when F and the 
zoom indicator glow green with the zoom indicator 
positioned to the left (wider angle) of K.
•At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto) 
of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the 
camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum 
wide-angle zoom position and K zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance 
of 20 cm (8 in.).
CAutofocus
When using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A48) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses 
continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Therefore, the 
sound of lens drive movement can be heard.
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is 
turned on.
CThe Macro Mode Setting
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the 
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
Macro mode
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the 
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press the multi selector o (exposure 
compensation).
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to adjust 
exposure and press the k button.
To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure 
compensation.
To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure 
compensation.
Exposure compensation can be set to values between 
-2.0 and +2.0 EV.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection 
will be canceled.
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed 
with the H indicator in the monitor.
3Press the shutter-release button to take a 
picture.
To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, change 
the value to 0.0 and press the k button.
CExposure Compensation Value
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even 
after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
DUsing Exposure Compensation
•The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to 
increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive (+) compensation may therefore be 
required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit 
expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main 
subject. 
•Negative (–) compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark 
objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than 
the main subject.
+0.3
Exposure compensation0.00.0
1111+0.3+0.3
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More on Shooting
More on Shooting
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), s (subject 
tracking), and D (movie) modes.
1Press the A button in shooting 
mode.
The shooting-mode selection menu is 
displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to select a 
shooting mode and press the k button.
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.
To select a different scene mode (the second icon 
from the top), press K, press the multi selector H, 
I, J, or K to select a scene and then press the k 
button.
To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press the 
A button or the shutter-release button.
1A Auto modeA22
Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for 
first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can 
be applied from the shooting menu (A36).
2x Scene modeA50
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto 
selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for 
simpler shooting.
3F Smart PortraitA62
The camera uses face priority to recognize human faces, and then automatically 
releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used 
to make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly. 
4s Subject TrackingA65
Suited to focus and take pictures of moving subjects.
5D MovieA106
Movie (with sound) can be taken.
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More on Shooting
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A22).
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Enter A (auto) mode (A22). 
Press the d button to display the shooting menu.
•Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A9).
•To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.
BCamera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A49). 
AImage modeA37
Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which 
pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from other 
shooting modes (except the movie mode).
BWhite balanceA39
Match white balance to the light source.
CContinuousA41
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).
EISO sensitivityA42
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
FColor optionsA43
Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
GAF area modeA44
Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
IAutofocus modeA48
Choose how the camera focuses.
1111Exit Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
AF area mode
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
More on Shooting
A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
Image mode refers to the combinatio n of image size and image quality 
(compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best 
suited to the manner in which pictures  will be used and the capacity of the 
internal memory or memory card. The high er the image mode setting, the larger 
the size at which it can be printed or  displayed without appearing noticeably 
“grainy,” but limiting the number of  pictures that can be recorded.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and 
playback modes ( A6, 7).
CImage Mode
•Change made to this setting applies to  all shooting modes (except the movie mode).
• There may be functions with which this setting  cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that 
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” ( A49) for more information.
A (auto)  M d  (Shooting menu)  M A  Image mode
OptionSize (pixels)Description
H 4000×3000 P4000 × 3000 Higher quality than 
I, suitable for enlargements or 
high-quality prints. The  compression ratio is 
approximately 1:4.
I 4000×3000
(default setting) 4000 × 3000
Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio 
is approximately 1:8.
R3264×2448 3264 × 2448
L2592×1944 2592 × 1944
M2048×1536 2048 × 1536Smaller size than 
I, R , or  L allows more pictures to 
be stored. The compression  ratio is approximately 1:8.
N1024×768 1024 × 768Suited to display on a computer monitor. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
O
640×480 640 × 480Suited to full-screen display on a television with an 
aspect ratio of 4:3, or 
distribution by e-mail. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
P 3968×2232 3968 × 2232Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
More on Shooting
CNumber of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory 
and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ 
depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number 
may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same 
specified capacity.
1If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures 
remaining display shows “9999”.
2Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the 
number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at 
the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size 
indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.
SettingInternal memory 
(approx. 47 MB)Memory card1 
(4GB)Print size2 (cm/in.)
H4000×3000P5 505 34 × 25/13 × 10
I4000×300011 1010 34 × 25/13 × 10
R3264×244818 1575 28 × 21/11 × 8
L2592×194429 2565 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5
M2048×153648 4235 17 × 13/7 × 5
N1024×768142 13500 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5
O640×480275 23000 5 × 4/2 × 1.5
P3968×223215 1370 34 × 19/13 × 7.5
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