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     Using the zoom
    Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.
    Turn the zoom lever as far as it will go to speed up 
    the zoom operation, and turn it partway for a slow 
    zoom operation (not applicable when shooting a 
    movie).W side
    T side
    Image size Zoom bar
    16M Super-resolution zoom*1
    Optical zoom
    Other *2
    *1  For Super-resolution zoom, see [Super-Res Zoom] (p. 37).
    *2  Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, the image quality will not degrade. The 
    magni fi cation ratio changes depending on the 
    image size setting.
     Using the  fl ash
    The fl  ash functions can be selected to best match the 
    shooting conditions.
    1 Slide the  fl ash switch to raise the 
    fl  ash.
    To turn off the fl  ashTo turn off the fl ashPress the fl  ash down back into the camera.
    2 Press I.
    MENUMENU
    Flash Auto0.00.0
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    2 Use HI to select the setting 
    option, and press the  A button 
    to set.
    Option Description
    Y OffThe self-timer is deactivated.
    Y 12 sec The self-timer lamp turns on for 
    approx. 10 seconds, then blinks 
    for approx. 2 seconds, and then 
    the picture is taken.
    Y 2 sec The self-timer lamp blinks for 
    approx. 2 seconds, then the 
    picture is taken.
     
    Auto 
    Release*1
    When your pet (cat or dog) turns 
    its head towards the camera, its 
    face is recognized and the picture 
    is taken automatically.
    *1  [Auto Release] is displayed only when the   
    mode is [U] or [ t]. 
    To cancel the self-timer after it startsTo cancel the self-timer after it startsPress the  button.
    3 Use HI to select the setting 
    option, and press the  A button 
    to set.
    Option Description
    Flash AutoThe fl
     ash fi res automatically in 
    low-light or backlight conditions.
    Redeye Pre-fl
     ashes are emitted to reduce 
    the occurrence of red eye in your 
    photos.
    Fill In The fl
     ash fi res regardless of the 
    available light.
    Flash Off The fl  ash does not fi re.
    Using the self-timer
    After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, 
    the picture is taken after a short delay.
    1 Press G.
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    MENUMENU
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    22Y Off
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    Shooting screen displays
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    When the shutter button is pressed halfway down
     Reading a histogram Reading a histogram
    If the peak fi lls too much of the frame, 
    the image will appear mostly white.
    If the peak fi  lls too much 
    of the frame, the image 
    will appear mostly black.
    The green section shows 
    luminance distribution 
    within the screen’s center.
    Switching the displaysSwitching the displaysThe displays change in the order of Normal  → Detailed 
    → No info. each time F (INFO) is pressed.
    No.NameNormal Detailed No info.1 Shooting mode RR–
    2 Flash RR–
    3 Self-timer RRR
    4
    Exposure compensationRR –
    5 White balance RR–
    6 ISO sensitivity RR–
    7 Drive RR–
    8
    Image size (still images)RR –
    9 Aspect RR–
    10 Recording with sound/
    wind noise reduction RR
    –
    11 Image size (movies) RR–
    12 Movie recording length RR–
    13 Movie recording icon RR–
    14 World time –R –
    15 Image stabilization
    –R –
    16 Metering –R –
    17 Date stamp RR–
    18 Compression RR–
    19 Number of storable still 
    pictures RR
    –
    20 Current memory RR–
    21 Battery check RR–
    22 Histogram –R –
    23 Touch screen mode RRR
    24 Grid Guide –R –
    25 AF target mark RRR
    26 Aperture value RRR
    27 Shutter speed RRR
    28 Camera shake warning RRR 
    						
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     Selecting the shooting mode
      The default settings of the function are highlighted in .
    Shooting modeSubmode
     
    P (P mode) –
    M (M mode) –
     
    r (Advanced Movie mode)
    s Photo in Movie/: 60i Movie/; High-Speed Movie
      (Photo with A Clip mode)
    /
    /
    /
    /
    /
    p (Panorama mode)
    Auto/Manual
    i (Hand-Held Starlight mode) –
     ( mode)
    B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/G Night  Scene/ M
     Night+Portrait/
    C Sport/N Indoor/ R
     Self  Portrait/ S
     Sunset/X Fireworks/V Cuisine/
    d Documents/q Beach & Snow/U Pet Mode - Cat/t Pet Mode - Dog/
    a Super Macro/h Backlight HDR
    P (P mode)
    Pop Art/Pin Hole/Fish Eye/Soft Focus/Punk/Sparkle/Watercolor/
    Refl  ection/Miniature/Fragmented/Dramatic
      M (Manual mode) –
     
    ● “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 69), “\
    List of  
     settings” (p. 70)
     
    ● In certain shooting modes, the camera may take a few moments for image p\
    rocessing after taking a picture. 
    						
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    1 Use the mode dial to select the 
    shooting mode.
     In r,  
    , p, , or P, press H of the 
    arrow pad for the function menu, then press  HI 
    of the arrow pad for the sub menu, and press the 
    A button.
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    PP
    To select a submodeTo select a submode
    MENUMENU
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    Portrait
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    Icon indicating the submode that is set
    Learning about the shooting  modes
     P (P mode)
    The camera will select the appropriate 
    aperture value and shutter speed for 
    the subject. Changes can also be made 
    to various shooting settings, such as 
    exposure compensation, as needed.
    M (M mode)
    The camera will automatically select the 
    optimal shooting mode for the scene. 
    The shooting condition is decided by 
    the camera and settings cannot be 
    changed, excepting some functions.
     Using the live guide Using the live guideThe live guide can be used to change settings in 
    M mode.
    Guide items
    •  Change Color Saturation
    •  Change Color Image
    • Change Brightness
    1  Press A to display the live guide. 
    						
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    2 Use FG to highlight an item and press  A.
    Change Color SaturationGuide item
    3 Use FG to choose a level and check the effect 
    or description.
     
    ● Press the shutter button halfway to select.
    Clear & Vivid
    Flat & Muted
    Level bar
    4  Press the shutter button to take a picture.
     
    ● To clear the live guide from the display, press 
    the  button.  
    ● Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide 
    setting levels.
     
    ● Changes to the live guide setting levels may not be 
    visible on the screen.
     
    ● The fl  ash can not be used with the live guide.
     
    ● Changes to the live guide options cancel previous 
    changes.
     
    ● Choosing the live guide settings that exceed the 
    limits of the camera exposure meters may result in 
    pictures that are over- or under-exposed. 
    						
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    r (Advanced Movie mode)
    You can shoot the movie by using the 
    evolving movie function.
    SubmenuDescription
    s Captures still images as you shoot 
    a movie. During a single movie, 
    you can capture a maximum of 12 
    still images.
    : Shoots a smooth movie at 60 
    frames/second. Image size is 
    fi
     xed at full HD (1920×1080).
    ; Shoots a fast-moving subject 
    and play back in slow motion. 
    HS120fps (1280×720), HS240fps 
    (432×324)
     
    ● Except in Photo in Movie, you cannot take still 
    images by pressing the shutter button. The Photo 
    in Movie function is also enabled when shooting in 
    P mode or M mode.
     
    ● The fl  ash is not available when capturing still 
    images using Photo in Movie.
     
    
     (Photo with A Clip mode)
    When shooting a still image, a 
    movie clip that includes before and 
    after the shutter release is recorded 
    simultaneously.
    Submenu Description
     7 sec / 3 sec
     5 sec / 3 sec
     3 sec / 3 sec
     7 sec / 0 sec
    5 sec / 0 sec
     3 sec / 0 sec
     
    ● Shooting may not be available in the following 
    conditions; right after entering the shooting mode 
    (such as right after turning power on) or right after 
    a picture is shot. 
     
    ● The image size of the movie is set to VGA.  
    						
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     p (Panorama mode)
    You can shoot and combine multiple 
    images to create an image with a wide 
    angle of view (panoramic image).
    SubmenuApplication
    AutoPanorama images are 
    automatically combined just 
    by swinging the camera in the 
    shooting direction.
    Manual Three frames are taken and 
    combined by the camera. The 
    user composes the shots using 
    the guide frame and manually 
    releases the shutter.
     
    ● Move the camera as if rotating it around a vertical 
    axis through the center of the lens to take better 
    panorama images.
    Taking pictures with [Auto]Taking pictures with [Auto]1  Select [Auto] in the submenu, and use  HI to 
    select the angle of view (STD:180°,  FULL:360°) 
    and then press the A button.
    2  Point the camera to the start position.
    3  Press the shutter button to begin shooting.
    MENUCancelOKSave
    AUTOFULL
    Guide
    4 Start panning. When the arrow reaches the end of 
    the guide, recording ends automatically.
     
    ● The camera automatically processes the 
    images and the combined panorama image is 
    displayed.
     
    ● To stop shooting in the middle, press the 
    shutter button or A button. If the camera 
    pauses for a while, shooting automatically 
    fi nishes.
     
    ● If the message [Image was not created.] is 
    displayed, shoot again.
     
    ● To cancel the panorama function, press the   
    button.
    Taking pictures with [Manual]Taking pictures with [Manual]1  Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next 
    picture is to be connected.
    Direction for 
    combining frames
    MANUALMANUAL
    2  Press the shutter button to take the fi  rst frame.
    3  Compose the next shot so that the edge of the 
    fi rst frame displayed faintly on the screen overlaps 
    the subject of the second frame, and press the 
    shutter button. 
    						
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    ● To combine only two frames, press the  A button.
    4  Repeat step 3 to take a third frame. The camera 
    automatically combines the frames into a single 
    panorama image.
    i (Hand-Held Starlight mode)
    Night scene pictures with less camera 
    shake can be taken without using a 
    tripod. The  fl ash function can also be 
    used.
      (
     mode )
    You can shoot with the best mode 
    for the subject and shooting scene. 
    The best shooting settings for various 
    scenes are pre-programmed as 
    submodes. Note that functions may be 
    limited in some modes.
    Refer to the descriptions displayed on 
    the submode selection screen, and 
    select the desired submode.
      To take photos with the To take photos with the VV (Beauty) setting (Beauty) setting1 
    Select [V Beauty].
    2  Press G to go to the submenu.
    3M
    Recommended
    MENUMENU
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    3 Use HI to select the retouching setting, and 
    press the Q button to set.
    Retouching setting
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    4 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the 
    frame appearing around the face detected by the 
    camera, and then press the shutter button to take 
    the picture.
    5  To save the image, select [OK] on the review 
    screen and press the  Q button. To retouch the 
    image additionally, select [Beauty Fix].
    OKBeauty FixMENUBack 
    						
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    Beauty FixBeauty Fix1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and 
    press the Q button.
    MENU
    Off
    Eye Color Back
    2 Check the retouched effects on the review screen, 
    then press the Q button to start the retouch 
    process and save.
     
    ● Settings for Beauty Fix can be registered.
     
    ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be 
    effective.
    P (P mode)
    You can shoot with special effects.
    Refer to the sample images displayed 
    on the submode selection screen, and 
    select the desired submode.
    The best shooting settings for each 
    effect are pre-programmed, so some 
    function settings cannot be changed.
     
    ● Note that some effects may not be applied to 
    movies.
    M (Manual mode)
    In this mode, the camera automatically 
    sets an appropriate aperture value, 
    shutter speed and ISO sensitivity.
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    ISO
    After pressing H, you can select 
    aperture value, shutter speed or ISO 
    sensitivity using 
    HI, and change the 
    value using  FG.
    MM
    F3.0F3.0 +2.0+2.0
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    ISO12800ISO12800ISO sensitivity
    Shutter speed Aperture 
    value
     
    ● While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may 
    appear on-screen. 
    						
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