Setting the image resolution and quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to better understand the effects that these settings will have on your images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes. Therefore, fewer images will take up more memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less
Ememory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via
the 
button on top of the camera repeatedly to select the settings that you prefer. As you press this button watch the Status LCD.
Resolution & Quality:
The camera provides 2 resolution modes and 3 quality modes, which can be
changed cyclically by pressing the 
button. The cyclical order is 
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➔ repeat.
Resolution & quality indicators on the status LCD
In the 
mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the image to be recorded
In the 
mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the recorded image.
The table below shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on 8MB internal memory or a 8MB SD memory card.
Resolution | Quality | Compression | 8 MB internal | 128 MB SD |
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| ratio | memory | memory card |
1600x1200 | Fine | 8:1 | 10 | 175 |
pixels | Normal | 12:1 | 15 | 260 |
| Basic | 20:1 | 20 | 350 |
800x600 | Fine | 4:1 | 40 | 700 |
pixels | Normal | 8:1 | 60 | 1050 |
| Basic | 16:1 | 80 | 1400 |
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*The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies accord- ing to the shooting conditions and settings.
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