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Basic Shooting Functions
Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode
BNote on Printing Pictures
When printing pictures taken at an Image mode setting of p 3968×2232 (default setting), the 
edges of pictures may be cropped, preventing printing of complete pictures.
It may be possible to print complete pictures if settings on the printer are applied so that borders are 
printed around pictures (borderless printing not enabled).
Refer to the documentation supplied with the printer or consult the digital photo lab for further 
details to make sure that the printer supports printing at an aspect ratio of 16:9.
CImage Mode
•The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than G (easy auto) mode (except 
movie recording).
•Changes made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie recording). 
•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That cannot 
be Applied Simultaneously” (A76) for more information.
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 upon the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same 
specified capacity.
* Print 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. 
•The number of exposures remaining is displayed on the shooting display when 50 or fewer remain 
(A24).
•If there are 10,000 or more pictures saved in the camera, “9999” is displayed on the playback screen 
as the current frame number or total number of frames.
SettingInternal memory 
(approx. 79 MB)Memory card 
(4GB)Print size* (cm/in.)
Q
4320×3240P11 550 Approx. 36 × 27/14 × 10.5
R4320×324023 1100 Approx. 36 × 27/14 × 10.5
R3264×244840 1910 Approx.
 28 × 21/11 × 8
L2592×194462 2940 Approx.
 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5
M
2048×153697 4640 Approx.
 17 × 13/7 × 5
N
1024×768316 15000 Approx.
 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5
O
640×480563 24100 Approx.
 5×4/2×1.5
p
3968×223236 1720 Approx.
 34 × 19/13 × 7
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CImage Mode Setting and Monitor Display
Monitor display in shooting and playback modes varies as indicated below according to the image 
mode setting.
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q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)
Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.
•Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 3.
1Tap the bottom tab to display the 
setting controls (A12), and tap the 
touch shooting icon.
2Tap q (touch shutter).
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the 
setting, tap the tab again.
3Tap the desired subject to take a 
picture.
When a face is detected in G (easy auto) 
mode, it is framed by a border. Tap a detected 
face to set the focus and exposure on that 
face. 
When no face is detected, the camera focuses 
on the area that is tapped.
Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may cause slight movement of the 
camera, resulting in blurred pictures.
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame.
The shutter-release button can also be used when the touch shutter option is selected.
If X is displayed when the monitor is 
tapped, the shutter cannot be released. Tap 
an area within X or a border displayed 
when the camera detects a face.
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BNotes on Touch Shutter
•When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A58) enabled, or in 
Sports or Museum scene mode (A61), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only 
one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.
•Prevent shooting with accidental tapping of the monitor in G (easy auto) mode, A (auto) mode, 
and some scene modes by changing the touch shooting setting to Touch AF/AE (A44). At this 
setting, the shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.
•When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not 
be in focus (A29).
•When a subject displayed in the monitor is tapped with the self-timer (A36) enabled, the 
camera locks focus and releases the shutter after ten or two seconds.
•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That cannot 
be Applied Simultaneously” (A76) for more information.
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CShooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter
The touch shutter can be used in G (easy auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter 
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.
CTouch Shutter Function When Recording Movies
Touch shutter is also available when recording movies. Movie recording can be initiated or stopped 
by tapping the monitor (A124). 
CTouch Shooting Setting
The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after 
the camera is turned off.
Shooting modeTouch shutter operation
G (easy auto) mode (A24)•When a face is detected by the camera, it is framed by 
a border. Tap a detected face to set the focus and 
exposure on that face.
•When no face is detected, focus is set for the area 
tapped.
A (auto) mode (A51), Sports, 
Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, 
Close-up, Food, Museum, Copy, 
and Backlighting scene modes 
(A61)Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for 
the area tapped. When the camera detects more than 
one face, tap a face framed by a single border to set 
focus and exposure for that face.
Portrait and Night portrait scene 
modes (A61)Only a border displayed by the face detection function 
can be selected. When the camera detects more than 
one face, tap a face framed by a single border to set 
focus and exposure for that face.
Landscape, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, 
Night landscape, Fireworks show, 
and Panorama assist scene modes 
(A61)Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used 
when pictures are taken by pressing the shutter-release 
button. See “Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures 
(Features)” (A64) for more information.
Smart portrait mode (A72)Touch shutter cannot be enabled.
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r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)
The touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) 
to Touch AF/AE.
Tap a subject in the monitor to select the area at which the camera focuses. Press 
the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure for the area tapped, 
and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
1Tap the bottom tab to display the 
setting controls (A12) and tap the 
touch shooting icon.
The menu of the touch shooting setting is 
displayed in the monitor.
2Tap r (touch AF/AE).
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the 
setting, tap the tab again.
3Tap the subject at which the camera 
focuses.
When faces are detected in G (easy auto) 
mode, only those faces surrounded by the 
frame can be tapped to change the focus 
subject. When multiple faces are detected, tap 
a face framed by a single border to move the 
focus area to that face. 
When no face is detected, the camera focuses on the area that is tapped.
u or a double border will be displayed at the area tapped.
When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area cannot be selected.
To cancel the focus area selection, tap 
a displayed at the left side of the monitor.
If a position at which focus cannot be 
acquired is tapped, X will be displayed in 
the monitor. Tap another position inside X.
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4Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire focus and exposure 
and press it all the way down to release the shutter.
BNote on Touch AF/AE
When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not 
be in focus (A29).
CShooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function
The touch AF/AE can be used in G (easy auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch AF/AE 
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.
Shooting modeTouch AF/AE operation
G (easy auto) (A24)•When the camera detects a face, only a face framed by 
a border can be selected. When the camera detects 
more than one face, tap a face framed by a single 
border to set focus and exposure for that face. The 
single border changes to a double border.
•When no face is detected, focus is set for the area 
tapped.
A (auto) mode (A51), Sports, 
Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, 
Close-up, Food, Museum, Copy, 
and Backlighting scene modes 
(A61) Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.
Portrait and Night portrait scene 
modes (A61), smart portrait mode 
(A72)Only a border displayed by the face detection function 
can be selected. When the camera detects more than 
one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move 
the focus area to that face.
Landscape, Sunset, 
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, 
Fireworks show, and Panorama 
assist scene modes (A61)Touch AF/AE cannot be enabled.
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CTouch Shooting Setting
The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after 
the camera is turned off.
DTaking Pictures of Subjects with Which Autofocus may not Perform as 
Expected
When taking pictures of subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A29), try 
pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.
1Switch to A (auto) mode (A51) and select Touch AF/
AE for the touch shooting setting.
2Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the 
desired subject.
3Press the shutter-release button halfway.
•The camera focuses on the subject and the 
focus area glows green.
•Exposure is locked for the subject on which 
focus is acquired when the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway.
4Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway 
and recompose the picture.
•Be sure to maintain the same distance between the 
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button 
is pressed halfway.
5Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down 
to take the picture.
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o Changing Brightness Using Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the 
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Tap the bottom tab to display the 
setting controls (A12), and tap the 
exposure compensation icon.
2Drag the slider to change the 
exposure compensation value.
To make the picture brighter, apply positive 
(+) exposure compensation.
To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) 
exposure compensation.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
3Tap I.
To hide the setting controls after applying the 
setting, tap the tab again.
To cancel the exposure compensation, return 
to step 1, revert the value to [0], and tap I.
CExposure Compensation Value
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode (A51) is stored in the camera’s 
memory even after the camera is turned off.
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More on Shooting
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Selecting a Shooting Mode
The following shooting modes can be selected.
1Tap the shooting mode icon in 
shooting mode.
The shooting mode selection menu is 
displayed.
2Tap the desired shooting mode icon.
The camera enters the selected shooting 
mode.
To select a scene mode, first tap C (scene), 
and then tap the icon of the desired scene 
mode (A61).
To return to the current shooting mode, tap 
the shooting mode icon at the upper left of the screen or press the shutter-release 
button.
GEasy auto modeA24
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting 
mode.
AAuto modeA51
Pictures can be taken with the flash mode or macro mode setting. Other settings can 
be made, such as the continuous shooting setting or the “subject tracking” option, 
which moves the active focus area to track the selected subject.
CScene modeA61
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
FSmart portraitA72
The camera uses face detection to detect 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.
DMovieA124
Shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone.
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