Contents

Basic functions

10

Unpacking

11

Camera layout

12

Icons

14

Turning your camera on or off

15

Selecting options

16

Setting the display and sound

18

Changing the display type

18

Setting the sound

18

Taking photos

19

Zooming

20

Reducing camera shake (OIS)

21

Using the Photo Help Guide mode

22

Tips for getting a clearer photo

23

Extended functions

25

Shooting modes

26

Using the Smart Auto mode

26

Using the Scene mode

27

Using the frame guide

27

Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode

28

Using the Beauty Shot mode

29

Using the DUAL IS mode

30

Using the Program mode

30

Recording a video

31

Recording voice memos

33

Recording a voice memo

33

Adding a voice memo to a photo

33

Shooting options

34

Selecting a resolution and quality

35

Selecting a resolution

35

Selecting image quality

35

Using the timer

36

Shooting in the dark

38

Preventing red-eye

38

Using the flash

38

Adjusting the ISO speed

39

Changing the camera’s focus

40

Using macro

40

Using auto focus

40

Adjusting the focus area

41

Using face detection

42

Detecting faces

42

Taking a self-portrait shot

43

Taking a smile shot

43

Detecting eye blinking

44

Adjusting brightness and color

45

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

45

Compensating for backlighting (ACB)

45

Changing the metering option

46

Selecting a light source (White balance)

46

Using burst modes

48

Improving your photos

49

Applying photo styles

49

Defining your own RGB tone

49

Adjusting your photos

50

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