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Taking Pictures Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose from nine recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. h is adequate for making postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to expected usage. 3 Recorded Pixels Expected Usage E 4000×3000 3:2 4000×2672 For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or larger, or editing images on a computer. 16:9 4000×2256 6 3072×2304 For a natural feeling of expansiveness with the same aspect ratio as HDTV. Clearer f 2592×1944 h 2048×1536 For making postcard-size prints. V 1280×960 l 1024×768 m 640×480 For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. • The default setting is E. • V (1280×960) can only be set for recorded pixels when (Report) mode is set. • If you select 16:9 , the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display for 38 recording and playback is as shown on the right. • If you select 3:2 , the aspect ratio of the image is 3:2 and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right. 07/07/2009 14:25 38 07/07/2009 14:25 113