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Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode Functions

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[ ] Setting Image Quality (File Compression)

Two compression ratios can be selected for the image quality: high compression [NORMAL] and low compression [FINE]. Although a lower compression ratio results in better picture quality, it also increases the size of files, thus reducing the number of images which can be recorded.

Select the image quality according to what the image will be used for.

[FINE]

Fine

Low compression ratio is applied when shooting.

[NORMAL]

Normal (default)

High compression ratio is applied when shooting.

The setting is available only for still images. You cannot select a compression ratio for mov- ies.

Operation — setting to [FINE]

1Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

QUALITY

select [QUALITY], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

 

 

 

FINE

select [FINE], then press the e button.

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

5When [F] appears, the setting is completed.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display for shooting.

Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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Kyocera Finecam L3 Setting Image Quality File Compression, Operation setting to Fine, Select FINE, then press the e button

L4, Finecam L4, L3, Finecam L3 specifications

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