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g Quick Control for Shooting Functions 
You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the 
LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. 
Basic Zone modes 
Press the <2> button. 
► The Quick Control screen will appear 
(610). 
2 Set the desired function. 
• Press the <.:.> key to select the 
function to be set. 
► The selected function and Feature 
guide (p.48) will appear. 
• Turn the <!-/—",> dial to change the 
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• Press the shutter button completely to 
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► The captured image will be displayed. 
..Tij For the functions settabte in Basic Zone modes and the setting procedure. 
see page 64. 
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Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen 
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• Select the desired function and press 
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• Press the < a.> key or turn the 
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There are also functions to be set 
with the <INFO.> button. 
• Press <8> to finalize the setting and 
to return to the Quick Control screen. 
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CM Menu Operations 
With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording 
quality, date/time. etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the 
<MENU> button, < • > cross keys, and co> button on the camera 
back to operate the menus. 
Menu Screen 
In the Basic Zone. Movie shooting mode. and Creative Zone. the tabs 
and menu options displayed will be different. 
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Display the menu screen. 
• Press the <MENU> button to display 
the menu screen. 
2 Select a tab. 
• Press the co> key to select a 
menu tab. 
3 Select the desired item. 
• Press the <0> key to salad the 
Item, then press <e>. 
4 Select the setting. 
• Press the <AV> or <••• > key to 
select the desired setting. (Some 
settings require you to press either 
the <AT> or <0> key to select it.) 
• The current setting is indicated in 
blue. 
5 Set the desired setting. 
• Press <C), to set it. 
6 Exit the setting. 
• Press the <MENU> button to return 
to the shooting settings display. 
• In step 2. you can also turn the <nt,  dial to select a menu tab. 
• The explanation at menu (unctions hereinafter assumes that you have 
pressed the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. 
• For details about each menu item. see page 270. 
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MB Formatting the Card 
If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or 
computer. format the card with the camera. 
When the card Is formatted, all Images and data in the card will 
be erased. Even protected Images will be erased, so make 
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer 
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• Select [OK]. then press <0>. 
► The card will be formatted. 
► When the formatting is completed. 
the menu will reappear. 
• For low-level formatting, press the 
cb> button to checkmark [Low level 
format] with <V>, then select [OK]. 
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E Fcanstbng the Card 
4 Execute (Format] in the following cases: 
• The card is new. 
• The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. 
• The card is full with images or data. 
• A card-related error is displayed (p.287). 
About Low-level Formatting 
• Do low-level formatbng if the card's recording or reading speed seems slow 
or if you want to totally erase all data in the card. 
• Since low-level formatting will erase all recordatee sectors in the card, the 
formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting. 
• You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting (Cancel). Even in this 
case, normal formatting we have been completed and you can use the 
card as usual. 
• When the card is formatted or data is erased. only the file management 
nformatiort is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be 
aware of this when seang or discardng the card. When discarding the 
card. execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physicaly to 
prevent the data from being leaked. 
• Before using a new Eye-Fl card. the software in the card must be 
Installed In your computer. Then format the card with the camera 
[I] • The card capacity drsplayed on the card format screen might be smaller 
than the capacity indicated on the card. 
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. 
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Switching the LCD Monitor Display 
The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu 
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• When you turn on the power switch. 
the shooting settings will be displayed. 
• When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the display will turn off. 
And when you let go of the shutter 
button, the display will turn on. 
• You can also turn off the display by 
pressing the <0IW.> button. Press 
the button again to turn on the display. 
• Pressing the <INFO.> button toggles 
between the shooting settings screen 
(p.20) and camera settings screen 
(p.175). 
• Appears when you press the 
<MENU> button. Press the 
button again to return to the 
shooting settings screen. 
Captured Image 
• Appears when you press the 
<0> button. Press the button 
again to return to the shooting 
settings screen. 
• You can set (9. LCD offion btn) so that the shooting settings display 
does not keep turning off and on (p.179). 
• Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressing 
the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately. 
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Feature Guide 
The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or 
option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the 
Quick Control screen to set a shooting function. Live View shooting, 
movie shooting, or playback. When you select a function or option on 
the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed. 
The Feature guide turns off when you further proceed with any 
operation. 
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Basic Shooting and 
Image Playback 
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes 
on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback 
images. 
With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the 
camera sets everything automatically (p.64, 268). Also, to 
prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major 
shooting settings cannot be changed in fully-automatic modes. 
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About the Auto Lighting Optimizer 
In Basic Zone modes. the Auto ughung Optimizer (p.109) will 
adjust the image automatically to obtain the optimum brightness 
and contrast. It m also enabled by default in Creative Zone modes. 
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The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings 
automatically. It Is a fully-automatic mode. Even with moving 
subjects, the camera will automatically continue to focus the subject 
(P-53). 
AF point 
Focus conkmation light 
 1i Set the Mode Dial to cat>. 
2 Aim any AF point over the 
subject. 
• All the AF points will be used to focus, 
and generally the closest object will 
be focused. 
• Aiming the center AF point over the 
subject will make focusing easier. 
3 Focus the subject. 
• Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the lens focusing ring will rotate to 
focus. 
Ito The dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus flashes briefly in red. At the 
same time, the beeper will sound and 
the focus confirmation light <•> in 
the viewfinder will light. 
Ito If necessary, the built in flash will pop-
up automatically. 
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W Filly Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 
4 Take the picture. 
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• Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture. 
IP. The captured image will be displayed 
for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD 
monitor. 
• If the built-in flash has popped up, 
you can push it back down with your 
fingers. 
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and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use a Creative 
Zone mode and select a suitable Picture Style (p.81). 
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c. The focus confirmation light <•> blinks and focus is not 
achieved. 
Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the 
shutter* button halfway (p.40). If you are too close to the subject, 
move away and try again. 
• Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously. 
This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. 
When the AF point covering the desired subject flashes. take the 
picture. 
• The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation 
light <e> does not light.) 
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving 
subject. (The focus confirmation light <0> does not light) You can 
take sham pictures of a moving subject. 
• Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the subject. 
If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to <MF> (Manual Focus). 
set it to <AF> (Auto Focus). 
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W Fully Au%Caulk Moil/ling (Scene Intelligent Auto) 
• Although It is daylight, the flash popped up. 
For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help lighten the 
subject's dark areas. 
• In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes. 
Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to 
fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called AF-assist 
beam. Its effective range is about 4 meters/13.1 feet. 
• Although flash was used, the picture came out dark. 
The subject was too far away. The subject should be within 5 
meters 16.4 feet from the camera. 
• When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out 
unnaturally dark. 
The subject was too close to the camera, and a shadow was created 
by the lens barrel. The subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet 
away from the camera. If a hood has been attached to the lens, 
remove it before taking the flash picture. 
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at Full Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto) Techniques 
Recomposing the Shot 
Depending on the scene. position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective. 
In the cat > (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode, while you press the shutter 
button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can 
then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture. This is called "focus lock". Focus lock is also possible 
in other Basic Zone modes (except <ilk > Sports). 
Shooting a Moving Subject 
In the <13j> (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode. if the subject moves 
(distance to camera changes) during or after you focus, Al Servo AF will 
take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep 
aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter button 
halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to take the 
picture, press the shutter button completely. 
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j Full Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto) Techniques 
IS Live View Shooting 
Live View shooting allows you to shoot while looking at the Image on 
the LCD monitor. For details. see page 123. 
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1 The Live View image will appear on 
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2 Focus the subject. 
• Aim the center AF point <E> on the 
subject. 
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 
1 When focus is achieved. the AF point 
will turn green and the beeper will 
sound. 
Take the picture. 
• Press the shutter button completely. 
1 The picture will be taken and the 
captured image is displayed on the 
LCD monitor. 
1 After the Image review ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically. 
• Press the <0> button to exit Live 
View shooting. 
You can also rotate the LCD monitor in different directions (p.31). 
Low angle 
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IS Disabling Flash 
In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <ID> (Flash 
Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular 
ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. 
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• Prevent camera shake if the numeric display In the viewfinder 
blinks. 
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the 
viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady 
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to 
reduce blur caused by camera shake. 
• Taking portraits without flash. 
In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is 
taken. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she might look 
blurred in the picture. 
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0 Creative Auto Shooting 
Unlike the <I3 > Scene Intelligent Auto mode where the camera sets 
everything. the <Th),  Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change 
the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. 
You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. 
The default settings are the same as the <at mode. 
' CA stands for Creative Auto. 
Set the Mode Dial to <El>. 
2 Press the <O> button. (NO) 
► The Quick Control screen will appear. 
Set the desired function. 
• Press the c kV > key to select a 
function. 
► The selectee function and Feature 
guide (p.48) will be displayed. 
• For details on setting each function. 
see pages 57-58. 
4 Take the picture. 
• Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture. 
I.5] If you change the shooting mode or turn the power switch to <OFF>. the 
functions you have set on this screen will revert to their default setting. 
However, the self-Omer and remote control settings will be retained. 
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g GreatOve Auto Sheeting 
Shutter speed 
Aperture 
ISO speed 
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Image-recording quality 
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Pressing the c(
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(1) Shoot by ambience selection 
You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press 
the < •ele. > key or turn the <5> dial to select the desired 
ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing ce>. For 
details, see page 65. 
(2) Blurring/sharpening the background 
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If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look 
more blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background will 
look more in focus. If you want to blur the background, see "Shooting 
Portraits" on page 59. Press the < Ai> > key or turn the <S> dial to 
adjust it as desired. 
Depending on the lens and shooting conditions. the background 
might not look so blurred. This function cannot be set (grayed out) 
while the built-in flash is raised in the <Y> or <S> mode. If flash is 
used, this setting will not be applied. 
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Set as desired. then press <8> to 
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Quick Control screen. 
Drive mode: Press the <40. > key or turn the cem > dial to set it as 
desired. 
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Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time. 
Continuous shooting: 
While you hold down the shutter button 
completely, shots will be taken continuously. 
You can shoot up to about 3.7 shots per sec. 
<1J> $elf-timer:lOseclRemote control : 
The picture is taken 10 seconds after you 
press the shutter button. A remote control 
can also be used. 
<dk > Self-timer:Continuous : 
Press the <O> key to set the number of 
multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the 
self-timer. 10 seconds after you press the 
shutter button, the set number of multiple 
shots will be taken. 
Flash firing: Press the <-4lie-> key or turn the <n> dial to set it as 
desired. 
<SA> 
Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when necessary. 
<S> 
Flash on : The flash fires at all times. 
< OS > Flash off : The flash is disabled. 
• When using ce> or < (c)c >. see the EV notes on page 89. 
• When using <CO,. see 'Disabling Flash' on page 55. 
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• Shooting Portraits 
The <0> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human 
subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer. 
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• The further the distance between the subject and background, 
the better. 
The further the distance between the subject and background. the 
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand 
out better in front of a plain. dark background. 
• Use a telephoto lens. 
If you have a zoom lens. use the telephoto end to fill the frame with 
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary. 
• Focus the face. 
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red. 
• If you hold down the shutter button. you can shoot continuously to obtain 
different poses and facial expressions. (max. approx. 3.7 shots/sec.) 
• If necessary. the built-in flash will pop up automatically. 
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ZA Shooting Landscapes 
Use the ea> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, of to 
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• With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. 
When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens. objects near and far 
will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth 
to landscapes. 
• Shooting night scenes. 
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this 
mode <U> is also good for night scenes. 
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 
If you want to photograph a person against 
a night scene, set the Mode Dial to <IN> 
(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.63). 
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