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6 Settings

Perform Pixel Mapping

Pixel Mapping is the function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the image sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place.

• Pixel Mapping is only accessible from A mode. Pixel Mapping cannot be selected even if the [W Setting] menu is displayed by pressing the 3 button in Q mode.

•When executing Pixel Mapping from Q mode, press the Q button once to enter Amode. Then press the 3button and the four-way controller (5) to display the [W Setting] menu and select Pixel Mapping.

1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel Mapping] in the [W Setting] menu.

2Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (2) to

Pixel Mapping

select [Pixel Mapping].Checks the image sensor

and corrects defective

pixels

Pixel Mapping

Cancel

OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.

Defective pixels are mapped out and corrected.

When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping] appears on the display. Use the AC adapter kit K- AC117 (optional) or use a battery with ample capacity remaining.

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