Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

TIMAGE QUALITY

Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored.

DWHITE BALANCE

For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 120).

OptionDescription

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

hMeasure a value for white balance. i For subjects in direct sunlight. j For subjects in the shade.

k Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. l Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. m Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. n Use under incandescent lighting.

If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.

1Notes

•At settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the flash. Lower the flash (pg. 36) to take pic- tures at other settings.

•Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the monitor.

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