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 103).

OptionDescription

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

iFor subjects in direct sunlight.

jFor subjects in the shade.

kUse under “daylight” fl uorescent lights.

lUse under “warm white” fl uorescent lights.

mUse under “cool white” fl uorescent lights.

nUse under incandescent lighting.

gFor underwater subjects in an aquarium.

If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking close-ups), choose the option that matches the light source.

1Notes

• Auto white balance is used with the fl ash. Turn the lashf off (pg. 23) to take pictures at other settings.

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

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