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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
COperations Available in Playback Mode
See “More on Playback” (A69) or “Editing Pictures” (A93) for more information.
CDisplaying Shooting Information
Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the 
histogram and shooting information (A70). Press the k button 
again to return to full-frame playback mode.
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 (A47) are displayed in full-frame 
playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the recognized face, the pictures may be 
automatically rotated for playback display except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, Multi-
shot 16, and Sport continuous setting (A42).
•When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the c button to 
reactivate it (A133).
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 (A87) in the playback menu (A82), the 
auto sort menu (A78), or the list by date menu (A81).
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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 0.5-4.9 m (1 ft. 8 in.-
16 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.1-3.6 m (3 ft. 
7 in.-11 ft.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. The following flash modes 
are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector 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 (A127).
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 Dim
•Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration 
reduction (A129) to Off in setup menu (A120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
•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 (A54–60)
•F (smart portrait): U (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; fixed at W (off) when On is 
selected for Blink proof (A65)
•s (subject tracking): W (off)
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. Set Vibration reduction (A129) to Off in the setup menu 
(A120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
1Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 
2s and press the k button.
10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as 
weddings.
2s (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
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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 3 cm (1.2 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 rotary multi selector p (macro 
mode).
The macro mode menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector 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 on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) 
to the lens when the zoom indicator is positioned to the 
left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green.
When the zoom indicator is aligned with G, the camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm 
(1.6 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 rotary multi selector o (exposure 
compensation).
The exposure compensation guide and histogram are 
displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector 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 ValueThe 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 CompensationThe 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.
DUsing the HistogramA histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using 
exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.
•The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to 
the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
•Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts 
tone distribution to the left.
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Exposure compensation
0.00.0
Histogram
Exposure compensation 
guide
Exposure 
compensation value
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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), and s 
(subject tracking) modes.
1Press the A button in shooting 
mode.
The shooting-mode selection menu is 
displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to select a 
shooting mode and press the k button.
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.
When selecting a different scene mode (the second 
icon from the top), press K and use the rotary multi 
selector 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 modeA51
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 portraitA63
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 trackingA66
Suited to focus and take pictures of moving subjects.
Auto mode1
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More on Shooting
Shooting Options: 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 (A35).
Press the d button to display the shooting menu.
•Use the rotary 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.
BWhite balanceA39
Match white balance to the light source.
GMeteringA41
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
CContinuousA42
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).
EISO sensitivityA43
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
FColor optionsA44
Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
GAF area modeA45
Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
IAutofocus modeA48
Choose how the camera focuses.
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Shooting menu
Exit Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
More on Shooting
A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
Image mode refers to the combination 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 higher 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.
•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
Q 4320 × 3240P4320 × 3240Higher quality than R, suitable for enlargements 
or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is 
approximately 1:4.
R 4320 × 3240 
(default setting)4320 × 3240
Best choice in most situations. The compression 
ratio is approximately 1:8.
R 3264 × 2448 3264 × 2448
L 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1944
M 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more 
pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is 
approximately 1:8.
N 1024 × 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 4224 × 2376 4224 × 2376Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. 
The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
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Shooting Options: 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 the 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. 32 MB)Memory card1 
(4GB)Print size2 (cm/in.)
Q 4320 × 3240P4 535 36 × 27/14 × 10.5
R 4320 × 32408 955 36 × 27/14 × 10.5
R 3264 × 244814 1650 28 × 21/11 × 8
L 2592 × 194422 2565 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5
M 2048 × 153634 4020 17 × 13/7 × 5
N 1024 × 768107 12000 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5
O 640 × 480292 29000 5 × 4/2 × 1.5
P 4224 × 237611 1325 36 × 20/14 × 8
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