Nikon COOLPIX S70 S70 User's Manual - Page 76

Adjusting the Camera Settings in Shooting Mode A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably "grainy," but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. More on Shooting 9 Tap Q in shooting mode to adjust the setting. The following image modes are available. Option a High (4000P) Size (pixels) 4,000 × 3,000 Description Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4. b Normal (4000) c Normal (3264) d Normal (2592) e Normal (2048) g PC screen (1024) 4,000 × 3,000 3,264 × 2,448 2,592 × 1,944 2,048 × 1,536 1,024 × 768 Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. h TV screen (640) f 16:9 (3968) (default setting) 640 × 480 3,968 × 2,232 Suited to full-screen display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. B Note on Image Mode Setting There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See "Camera Settings That cannot be Applied Simultaneously" (A 75) for more information. B Note on Printing Pictures When printing pictures taken at anA Image mode setting of f 16:9 (3968) (default setting), the edges of pictures may be cropped, preventing printing of complete pictures. It may be possible to print complete pictures if settings on the printer are applied so that borders are printed around pictures (borderless printing not enabled). Refer to the documentation supplied with the printer or consult the digital photo lab for further 64 details to make sure that the printer supports printing at an aspect ratio of 16:9.