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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Press the multi selector

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When the shooting mode is set to scene mode, smart portrait mode or special effects mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (-) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button. Exposure compensation + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.0 Histogram C Exposure Compensation Value • When the shooting mode is Fireworks show (A37) in scene mode, the exposure compensation cannot be used. • When the exposure compensation is set while using the flash, the compensation is applied to both the background exposure and to the flash output. Shooting Features 53

Section	Page
Introduction	4
Read This First	4
About This Manual	5
Information and Precautions	6
For Your Safety	9
WARNINGS	9
Notices	12
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)	14
Parts of the Camera	23
The Camera Body	23
Attaching the Camera Strap	25
Using Menus (the MENU Button)	26
The Monitor	28
Shooting Mode	28
Playback Mode	30
The Basics of Shooting and Playback	32
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery	32
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery	34
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card	36
Internal Memory and Memory Cards	37
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time	38
Step 1 Turn the Camera On	42
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode	44
Available Shooting Modes	45
Step 3 Frame a Picture	46
Using the Zoom	47
Step 4 Focus and Shoot	48
The Shutter-release Button	49
Step 5 Play Back Images	50
Step 6 Delete Images	51
Shooting Features	53
Auto Mode	53
Using Quick Effects	54
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)	55
Tips and Notes	56
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)	62
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)	64
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector	66
Using the Flash	67
Using the Self-timer	70
Using Macro Mode	71
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider)	72
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)	75
Default Settings	76
Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Shooting Menu)	78
Options Available in the Shooting Menu	79
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously	81
Focusing	85
Using Target Finding AF	85
Using Face Detection	86
Using Skin Softening	87
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus	87
Focus Lock	88
Playback Features	89
Playback Zoom	89
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display	90
Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Playback Menu)	91
Recording and Playing Back Movies	93
Recording Movies	93
Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Movie Menu)	97
Playing Back Movies	98
General Camera Setup	100
Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Setup Menu)	100
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function	102
Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi	102
Take Photos	102
View Photos	102
Installing the Software on the Smart Device	102
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera	103
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer	105
Connection Methods	105
Using ViewNX 2	107
Installing ViewNX 2	107
Transferring Images to the Computer	108
Viewing Images	110
Reference Section	111
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)	112
Shooting with Easy Panorama	112
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama	114
Favorite Pictures Mode	115
Adding Images to Albums	115
Playing Back Images in Albums	116
Removing Images from Albums	117
Changing the Favorites Album Icon	118
Auto Sort Mode	119
List by Date Mode	120
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)	121
Viewing Images in a Sequence	121
Deleting Images in a Sequence	122
Editing Still Images	123
Before Editing Images	123
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood	124
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation	125
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast	125
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash	126
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces	127
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image	128
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy	129
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)	130
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)	131
Connecting the Camera to a Printer	132
Printing Individual Images	133
Printing Multiple Images	135
Editing Movies	137
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie	137
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image	138
The Shooting Menu (for Auto Mode)	139
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)	139
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)	141
Metering	143
Continuous Shooting	144
ISO Sensitivity	147
AF Area Mode	148
Autofocus Mode	151
Quick Effects	151
The Smart Portrait Menu	152
Skin Softening	152
Smile Timer	153
Blink Proof	154
The Playback Menu	155
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)	155
Slide Show	158
Protect	159
Rotate Image	160
Voice Memo	161
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)	162
Sequence Display Options	163
Choose Key Picture	163
The Movie Menu	164
Movie Options	164
Open with HS Footage	168
AF Area Mode	168
Autofocus Mode	169
Movie VR	170
Wind Noise Reduction	171
Frame Rate	171
The Setup Menu	172
Welcome Screen	172
Time Zone and Date	173
Monitor Settings	175
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)	177
Photo VR	178
Motion Detection	179
AF Assist	179
Digital Zoom	180
Sound Settings	181
Auto Off	181
Format Memory/Format Card	182
Language	183
TV Settings	183
Charge by Computer	184
Blink Warning	185
Eye-Fi Upload	186
Reset All	187
Firmware Version	187
The Wi-Fi Options Menu	188
Error Messages	190
File Names	194
Optional Accessories	195
Technical Notes and Index	197
Caring for the Product	198
The Camera	198
The Battery	199
Charging AC Adapter	200
Memory Cards	201
Cleaning and Storage	202
Cleaning	202
Storage	203
Troubleshooting	204
Specifications	213
Approved Memory Cards	217