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Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, 
coloring, etc) for given scenes. 
  PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN SCENERY
 SPORTS NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY
 SELF PORTRAIT
 FOOD
 PARTY CANDLE LIGHT
 FIREWORKS STARRY SKY
 BEACH SNOW AERIAL PHOTO
 HIGH SENS.
 BABY
 UNDERWATER
  SUNSET
 PET
 Functions, tips for each scene (P.42-45) 

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Taking pictures according to the 
scene
 (Continued)
Scene Uses, functions
PORTRAITImproves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright 
daylight conditions.
SOFT SKINSmooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from 
chest upwards).
 Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.
SELF PORTRAIT
Take pictures of yourself. Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates 
→ press shutter button fully →...

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Using flash in scene modes (P.37)
Tips, notes Main fixed settings
 Stand as close as possible to object. Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)SENSITIVITY: ISO100
 Stand as close as possible to object. Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)SENSITIVITY: ISO100
 Focus: 30-70 cm (0.98-2.30 feet) (Max. W) Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
  (Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
 2-second self-timer (P.35) recommended.STABILIZER: MODE2
AF MODE: 
 9 areas
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFTIMER:...

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Taking pictures according to 
the scene
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Scene Uses, functions
BABY Date of birth will be displayed as ‘0 month 0 day’. To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu (P.22).
PETRecord pet’s age when taking pictures.
Settings method same as for ‘BABY’ (P.42-45).
SUNSETTake clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
HIGH SENS.Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity.
STARRY SKY
Take clear...

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Using flash in scene modes (P.37)
Tips, notes Main fixed settings
 Age cannot be added after recording. Age may be printed from a computer using the 
supplied software (P.11).
 Age can be stamped onto picture using ‘DATE 
STAMP’ (P.66).(P.43)
 AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is ‘OFF’. Others same as ‘BABY’ (P.42-45)Same as for ‘BABY’ (P.43)
—FLASH:  FORCED OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
 Focus:   Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and aboveFLASH:  FORCED...

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Avoiding subject 
blurring
(Intelligent ISO)
Taking close-up 
pictures
(MACRO mode)
Avoiding subject blurring in darker conditions or with fast-
moving subjects
Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed 
according to the brightness.
Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etc
Set to Take a picture (P.24)
 We recommend using a tripod, the self-timer (P.35), and flash ‘FORCED OFF’ (P.36). Moving the camera after...

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Applications
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9Taking motion pictures
Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound).
Set to 
Start recording
Finish
Press halfway 
(align focus)
Press fully
Elapsed time (approx.) Available recording time 
(approx.)
 Ends automatically if memory 
is full.
Press fully
 Aspect and picture quality
  Set ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.51) before ‘PICT.MODE’ 
(P.52).
ASPECT PICT.MODE Picture size Frames/sec
4:330fps VGA 640×48030/sec
10fps VGA 10/sec
30fps...

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Useful features for travel
(TRAVEL DATE, WORLD TIME)
Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE)
Select ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from 
SETUP menu (P.18, 20)
Select ‘SET’
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WORLD TIME
MONITOR± 0
CLOCK SETSETUP
GUIDE LINE
SELECTSETTRAVEL DATEOFF
SET
Set departure date
TRAVEL DATE
PLEASE SET THE 
DEPARTURE DATE
2007MAR15..
SELECTSET
Set return date
TRAVEL DATE
EXIT
PLEASE SET THE 
RETURN DATE
---------..
SELECT
Exit...

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CANCELSETSELECT WORLD TIME
HOME DESTINATION
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CANCELSETSELECT WORLD TIME
DESTINATIONHOME
10:00 MAR.15.2007
10:00
Toronto
New York
Miami
Lima
GMT -5:00SETSELECTCANCEL
10:00  0:30
Adelaide
+14:30
SETSELECTCANCEL
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Record holiday day number or local time at overseas destination. Can be displayed 
during playback or stamped onto picture. (P.66)
 Clock must be set in advance (P.16).
Registering local time at your overseas destination 
(WORLD TIME)
City/area name
Difference with GMT...

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1/3REC
SENSITIVITY
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY W.BALANCEAUTO
SELECTEXIT
AWB
10000K
9000K
8000K
7000K
6000K
5000K
4000K
3000K
2000K
1000K
SETMENU
WHITE SET
CANCEL
WB ADJUST.
REDBLUE
SELECTEXIT
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11 Using REC menu
 REC menu settings (P.18) Default setting outlined:  ‘Quick setting’ (P.57) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.
 ‘AWB’ may not function normally in certain 
conditions, such as under red (e.g. candlelight), 
blue (e.g. TV screen), or a mixture of...
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