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How to Change Function Settings
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Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control panel or menus.
This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.
Using the Direct Keys
In Capture mode, you can set Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balance
and Sensitivity by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.86)
Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example.
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select a flash mode.
Flash Mode
Auto Flash Discharge
3
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
MENU Cancel
0.0
OK OK
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When direct key operation is enabled, the guide indicators for the direct keys are displayed in the status screen. Direct key operation is not available when the AF point is being changed while the focusing area is set to S (Select). In
such cases, press and hold the 4 button. (p.130)
Using the Control Panel
While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen.
You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings.
Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example.
1
Check the status screen and then
press the M button.
The control panel appears.
1
Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.
AUTO
PICT
1/ 20
ISO
AUTO
800
-3 2 1 1 2 +3
AWB
AF.A
F
5.6
ISO
JPEG 12
M
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2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select an item you want to change the setting for.
You cannot select items that cannot be changed.
Custom Image
Bright
JPEG
AF.A
12
M
HDR
OFF
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3
Press the 4 button.
The setup screen of the selected item appears.
1
JPEG Quality
JPEG
AF.A
12
M
4
Use the four-way controller
(45) or e-dial to select a setting value.
JPEG Quality
HDR
OFF
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128
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture.
• You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2. Detailed settings such as parameters can be changed after pressing the 4 button.
• The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View
(p.159) is displayed. Make or change necessary settings in the [A Rec.
Mode] menu in advance.
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Using the Menus
This section explains how to use the menus: [A Rec. Mode],
[Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting] menus.
Below, how to set [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu is explained as an example.
1
Press the 3 button in
Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on the monitor.
If the 3 button is pressed in
Playback mode, the [Q Playback 1] menu appears. When the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H Scene] menu appears instead.
2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
Each time the four-way controller (5) is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2],
[A Rec. Mode 3], [A Rec. Mode 4],
[Q Playback 1] ··· [A Rec. Mode 1].
You can also use the e-dial to switch the menus.
3
Use the four-way controller
(23) to choose an item.
1 2 3 4
Custom Image
File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality
AF Mode
AE Metering
Select AF Point
MENU Exit
JPEG
12
M
AF.A
1 2 3 4
Cross Processing
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
MENU Exit
ISO
NR AUTO
NR
AUTO
1
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1
4
Press the four-way controller
(5).
Available settings are displayed.
The frame moves to the pop-up menu if there is one. When there is a submenu, it is displayed.
1 2 3 4
Cross Processing
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
MENU Exit
ISO
NR
AUTO
NR AUTO
5
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select a setting.
1 2 3 4
Cross Processing
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Multi-exposure
Interval Shooting
High-ISO NR
Slow Shutter Speed NR
MENU Cancel
NR
AUTO
ISO
NR
ON
NR
OFF
OK OK
6
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
Press the 3 button if a submenu is displayed.
Next, set other items.
7
Press the 3 button.
The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on).
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• You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time first, or
to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.275)
• Refer to the following pages for details on each menu.
• [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.87
• [Q Playback] menu 1 p.221
• [R Set-up] menu 1 p.266
• [A Custom Setting] menu 1 p.89
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Memo
2
Getting Started
This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
Attaching the Strap .............................................. 42
Inserting the Battery ............................................43
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ..........52
Attaching a Lens ..................................................56
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter .......................58
Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................59
Initial Settings ....................................................... 60
