Contents

Basic functions

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Unpacking

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Camera layout

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Inserting the battery and memory card

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Charging the battery and turning your camera on

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Charging the battery

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Turning on your camera

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Performing the initial setup

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Learning icons

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Selecting options

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Setting the display and sound

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Changing the display type

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Setting the sound

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Taking photos

22

Zooming

23

Tips for getting a clearer photo

24

Extended functions

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Shooting modes

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Using the Smart Auto mode

27

Using the Scene mode

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Using the Beauty Shot mode

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Using the frame guide

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Using the Night mode

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Using the DIS mode

31

Using the Program mode

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Recording a video

32

Recording voice memos

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Recording a voice memo

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Adding a voice memo to a photo

34

Shooting options

35

Selecting a resolution and quality

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Selecting a resolution

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Selecting image quality

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Using the timer

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Shooting in the dark

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Preventing red-eye

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Using the flash

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Adjusting the ISO speed

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Changing the camera’s focus

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Using macro

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Using auto focus

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Adjusting the focus area

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Using face detection

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Detecting faces

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Taking a self-portrait shot

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Taking a smile shot

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Detecting eye blinking

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Adjusting brightness and color

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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

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Compensating for backlighting (ACB)

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Changing the metering option

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Selecting a light source (White balance)

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Using burst modes

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Improving your photos

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