Setting the dual displays and sound

Learn how to change the basic settings for the front display and touch screen according to your preferences.

Setting the front display

Set the front display to display shooting options, such as macro or ﬂash options. You can also inform your subject to pose for a photo.

1 In Shooting mode, select Front Display. 2 Select an option.

Front Main

Display Display

Option	Description
	Off: Deactivate the display of the shutter or function
	Off: Deactivate the display of the shutter or function
	information.

	On: Activate the front display

	Function Info: Display the ﬂash and macro options.

	Shutter Info: Display graphics for your subject to
	inform your subject to pose for a photo when you
	half-press [Shutter].

t Your camera will not remember your option setting once you turn off the camera. Set options for the front display when you turn on your camera.

t If the camera is subjected to a strong impact, the front display may turn on or off.

t The front display will not be available in the v and modes or when you connect the camera to a TV.

t When you set front display or timer options, the front display will remain active.

t After tapping the front display or setting front display or timer options, the date and time will not be shown.

t The front display will help you to take photos conveniently when:

-you take a self-portrait shot (p. 37)

-you use the timer options (p. 43)

-you take photos of children (p. 34)

t When using camera buttons or touch icons, the front display will not be active.

t When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not be able to see the front display clearly.

t If you take photos using the front display, the actual photo may appear slightly different than what you compose.

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