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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→26)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→26)
ItemSettings, Notes
 [Language]
Change display 
language. Set the language displayed on the screen.
 [Demo Mode]
View demonstration of 
functions. [Stabilizer Demo.]
Indicates the extent of jitter detected by the camera 
(Estimate)
Extent of jitter
Extent of jitter after stabilization
 • When the demo screen is...

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Taking pictures with your own settings 
[Normal Picture] Mode
Recording Mode: 
 
Aligning the focus
 
●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a 
tripod, or [Selftimer]. 
 
●If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, 
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or 
change [Sensitivity] settings.
Aperture value  Shutter speed  Jitter alert 
display
Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording en\
vironment.
Useful...

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Taking pictures with your own settings 
[Normal Picture] Mode
Recording Mode: 
 
Aligning the focus
 
●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a 
tripod, or [Selftimer]. 
 
●If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, 
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or 
change [Sensitivity] settings.
Aperture value  Shutter speed  Jitter alert 
display
Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording en\
vironment.
Useful...

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Changing recording information display
 
T
aking pictures with the self-timer
Recording Mode:      
You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide 
lines and recording information. 
 
■Guide lines
 • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.
 
●For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance info\
rmation is 
either displayed or not displayed on the LCD monitor.
 
●In Recording Mode
Recording information No...

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Changing recording information display
 
T
aking pictures with the self-timer
Recording Mode:      
You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide 
lines and recording information. 
 
■Guide lines
 • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.
 
●For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance info\
rmation is 
either displayed or not displayed on the LCD monitor.
 
●In Recording Mode
Recording information No...

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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:      
Display [Flash]
Select the desired type
(Can also be selected with 
►.)
Type, operations Uses[Auto]
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]∗1, ∗2 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce 
red-eye) Taking pictures of subjects in 
dark places
[Forced Flash On]
 • Always flash Taking pictures with backlight 
or under bright lighting (e.g. 
fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]∗1, ∗2 •...

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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:      
Display [Flash]
Select the desired type
(Can also be selected with 
►.)
Type, operations Uses[Auto]
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]∗1, ∗2 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce 
red-eye) Taking pictures of subjects in 
dark places
[Forced Flash On]
 • Always flash Taking pictures with backlight 
or under bright lighting (e.g. 
fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]∗1, ∗2 •...

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Recording Mode:     
 
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode]
Recording Mode: 
Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is \
difference 
between brightness of object and background). Depending on the brightne\
ss, this may be 
impossible in some cases.
Under-exposedOptimum exposure Over-exposed
Plus directionMinus direction
 
●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value (  for example) is...

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Recording Mode:     
 
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode]
Recording Mode: 
Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is \
difference 
between brightness of object and background). Depending on the brightne\
ss, this may be 
impossible in some cases.
Under-exposedOptimum exposure Over-exposed
Plus directionMinus direction
 
●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value (  for example) is...

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How to select a scene. (→39)
Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode: 
SceneUses, Tips Notes
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance in bright daylight 
conditions.
Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject.
 • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) −
 
[Soft Skin]
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from chest 
upwards).
Tips • Stand...
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