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Still Taking Pictures

MENU

Rec. Mode

 

 

Recorded Pixels

2048

2, 3

Quality Level

 

White Balance

AWB

1

Focusing Area

 

AE Metering

 

4

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU Exit

OK OK

 

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose the number of recorded pixels of still pictures from [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].

The more pixels, the bigger the picture and the larger the filesize. The quality level setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.71).

Recorded Pixels

2048

(2048×1536)

Suitable for printing on A4 paper

1600

(1600×1200)

Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard

1024

(1024×768 )

Suitable for printing on postcards

640

( 640×480 )

Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [ARec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels].

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the recorded pixels.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2048

Quality Level

 

White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

 

AE Metering

 

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU Exit

OK OK

•The larger your recorded pixels, the finer the details will appear when you print your picture.

•The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Recorded Pixels and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.19

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