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d White Balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light 
source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light 
source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the 
shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can 
mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the 
light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, 
choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before 
shooting. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types 
of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular 
light source to achieve more accurate results.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At 
settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the 
monitor (c6).
jFlash Mode
At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c28).
GAuto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in 
most situations.
fPreset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual 
lighting conditions (c90).
gDaylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
hIncandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
iFluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
jCloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
lFlash
Use with the flash.
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Preset Manual
Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources 
with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp 
with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
1Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that 
will be used during shooting.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
[fPreset manual] in the white balance 
menu, and press d.
The camera zooms in.
3Choose [Measure].
To apply the most recently measured value for preset 
manual, choose [Cancel] and press d.
4Frame the reference object.
5Press d.
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set.
No pictures are recorded.
kNote on Preset Manual
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when d is pressed in step 5. 
Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.
White balance
ExitAutoAuto
DaylightDaylight
Auto
Daylight
Incandescent
IncandescentFluorescentFluorescent
Preset manual
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Preset manual
ExitMeasureCancel
ExitMeasureCancel Preset manual
Reference object frame
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q Continuous
Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject 
that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus, 
exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in 
each series.
At settings other than [Single], the indicator for the current setting is 
displayed in the monitor (c6).
kNote on Continuous Shooting
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current 
image mode setting and the memory card used.
rSingle (default setting)
One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
qContinuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of 
about 0.8 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to [c Normal 
(3264)].
wMulti-shot 16
Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 
16 shots at about 0.8 frames per second and arrange 
them in a single picture (E 3,200 × 2,400 pixels, the 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8) as shown at 
right.
Digital zoom cannot be applied.
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A Best Shot Selector (BSS)
The “best shot selector” is convenient for shooting in situations where 
inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures.
At [On] setting, the flash automatically turns off and focus, exposure, and 
white balance for all pictures are determined by the first picture in each 
series.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c6).
jNote on Best Shot Selector
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes 
while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
AOn
Recommended for taking pictures in poorly lit places, or in other situations 
where camera shake may occur. Camera takes shots while shutter-release 
button is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and 
the sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved.
HOff (default setting)
Only one picture is taken.
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W ISO Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher 
the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high 
ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, 
high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly 
colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
[Auto] (default setting) is ISO 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is 
poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a 
maximum of ISO 800. Choose from values between ISO 100 and 1600.
At settings other than [Auto], the current setting is displayed in the monitor 
(c6). If [Auto] is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 100, the 
W icon will be displayed (c29).
d Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At 
settings other than [Standard color], the icon for the current setting is 
displayed in the monitor (c6).
eStandard color (default setting)
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.
CVivid color
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.
DBlack-and-white
Record pictures in black-and-white.
BSepia
Record pictures in sepia tones.
ACyanotype
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
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k AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.
lAuto
Camera automatically selects the focus area (one 
of five) containing the subject closest to the 
camera. The selected focus area is displayed when 
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
mManual
Press the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or J to select from 99 focus areas 
in the frame. Pictures can be taken while focus area selection screen is 
displayed.
To end focus area selection and adjust the flash mode, macro mode, self-
timer, and exposure compensation settings, press d. To return to the focus 
area selection screen, press d.
nCenter (default setting)
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Center focus area is used.
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Focus areas
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Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L (auto) mode.
Flash mode
Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16], or 
when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected, or [BSS] 
is turned off.
Self-timer
If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, 
regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS]. Applied [Continuous] 
and [BSS] settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned 
off.
Continuous
Selecting [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] turns [BSS] off. Selecting [Multi-shot 
16] changes image-mode setting to E. 
Applied [BSS] setting is not restored when [Single] is selected.
BSS
[Continuous] is automatically set to [Single] when [On] is selected for [BSS].
Applied setting is not restored when [BSS] is turned off.
White balance
White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when 
[Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color options].
Applied white balance setting is restored when [Standard color] or [Vivid color] 
is selected.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options.
Displaying the Playback Menu
Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m.
• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (c9)
• To exit the playback menu, press m.
wPrint setc83
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
zSlide showc98
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in 
an automatic slide show.
ADeletec99
Delete all or selected pictures.
Protectc99
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
GRotate imagec100
Change the orientation of an existing picture.
HSmall pic.c50
Create a small copy of the current picture.
LCopyc100
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.
Playback menu
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Rotate image
GExit
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Selecting Multiple Pictures
When following the steps below to select multiple 
pictures for a print set (c83), deletion (c99), 
protection from deletion (c99), rotate (c100), 
copying between internal memory and the memory 
card (c100), or for the welcome screen (c104), 
the screen shown at right is displayed. Follow the 
procedure described below to select multiple 
pictures.
1Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
the desired picture.
Only one picture can be selected for [Rotate image] 
and [Welcome screen]. Proceed to step 3.
Press v (k) to switch to full-frame playback.
Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display.
2Press G or H to select [ON] or [OFF] (or 
the number of copies).
When [ON] is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed 
in the top left corner of the current picture. Repeat 
steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.
3Press d.
The setting is enabled.
ON/OFF
Protect
Back
ON/OFF
Protect
Back
ON/OFF
Protect
Back
K
Done
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z Slide Show
Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an 
automated “slide show”.
1Display the slide show menu; use the 
rotary multi selector to choose [Start] 
and press d.
To change the interval between pictures, choose 
[Frame intvl], select the desired interval time, and 
press d before choosing [Start].
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable [Loop] 
and press d before choosing [Start]. The check mark (y) will be added to the 
loop option when enabled.
2The slide show begins. 
While the slide show is in progress, the following 
operations can be performed:
• Use the rotary multi selector to switch pictures. 
Continue rotating in either direction to fast forward 
(clockwise) or rewind (counterclockwise).
• Press d to pause the slide show.
The menu shown at right is displayed when the slide 
show ends or is paused. Choose [Restart] and press 
d to play the slide show again, or choose [End] to 
stop the slide show and return to the playback menu.
jNotes on Slide Show
• Only the first frame of movies (c66) included in slide shows is displayed.
• Even if [Loop] is selected, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are 
performed for 30 minutes. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are 
performed for another three minutes.
Slide show
ExitLoop Frame intvlStart Pause:
Frame intvlRestart
End Pause
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