Operating instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
Setting the white balance manually
1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
3 After setting, select [Ò].
Note
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The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
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[AF MODE]
[š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter
what portion of the picture it is in.
[•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective
when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
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