Xcv z, Selecting the Quality Levels

xcv z

You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume.

The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume.

		BEST	Lowest compression ratio. Suited for photo prints.
Taking
Taking		BETTER	Standard compression ratio. Suited for viewing the
			image on a computer screen.
Pictures		GOOD	Highest compression ratio. Suited for attaching to
Pictures			emails or creating webpages.
			emails or creating webpages.
	z Select [Quality Level] on the
	[	Rec.Mode] menu.

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

	Auto	The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
	Daylight	Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

	Shade	Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
	Tungsten	Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or
	Light	other tungsten light.

	Fluorescent	Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent
	Light	Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent
	Light	light.
		light.

	Manual	Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the
		white balance manually.

x Use the four-way controller (	)	Rec. Mode
to select the size.		Recorded Pixels	2048 1556
to select the size.		Quality Level
c Press the OK button.		White Balance	AWB
c Press the OK button.		Focusing Area	Multiple
The camera is ready to take the		AE Metering
The camera is ready to take the		Sensitivity	Auto
picture.		Sensitivity	Auto
picture.		1/3 MENU Exit	OK Ok
		1/3 MENU Exit	OK Ok

zSelect [White Balance] on the

xPress the four-way controller ( ). The white balance screen will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the setting.

vPress the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the White Balance ☞ p.74

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