Canon IXUS 310 HS User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera.• Reading this guide will

10• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• T

100While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects witho

101You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.Choose the metering method.z Touch ø, then drag

102You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.Lock the exposure.z Point the

103You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same

104You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash.Choose [Flash Settings].z Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and

105When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen.Choose [Blink Detection].z Touch ø, then n to cho

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107Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter explains how to shoot in M and B modes.6

108You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set.M

Setting the Aperture Value109You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the

Safety Precautions11• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with

Setting the Aperture Value110What if the shutter speed appears in orange?If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed hal

111Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in

112Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies.Choose a Shoo

113You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the

Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies114Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips)You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them ba

Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies115Shoot.z Touch .X The bar showing the shooting time will appear. Maximum clip length is approx. 30 sec.z To stop sh

116You can choose among 4 different image quality settings.Choose the image quality setting.z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to ch

117The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Some functions, however, may not be available or may not have an effect de

Editing118Choose a portion to delete.z Touch [Cut Beginning] or [Cut End].z [Cut Beginning] will delete from the beginning of the movie to the current

119Using Various Playback andEditing FunctionsThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.• Press the 1 button to enter Playback m

Safety Precautions12• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakag

120Searching Images Using Index DisplayDisplaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want.Display images in an index

Quickly Searching Images121Searching Images by ScrollingDragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You

Quickly Searching Images122Viewing Movies Made with Movie DigestYou can select movies made in mode (p. 67) by date for viewing.Choose .z After touch

123When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 137) or delete (p. 1

Viewing Slideshows124You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Choose ..z Afte

Viewing Slideshows125Changing SettingsYou can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed

126You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus.Touch l to switch the focus check display (p. 44).X A

127Magnify an image.z When you touch the screen, the image will magnify and and will appear.z If you keep your finger on the screen, the display w

128Grouped images taken in mode (p. 80) can also be viewed individually.Choose an image group.z Drag left or right across the screen to choose an im

Viewing Each Image in a Group129Ungrouping ImagesGrouped images taken in mode can be ungrouped and viewed individually.Choose [Group Images].z Touch

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The l

130The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image.If you choose one of those images, the camera will select four more imagesletting y

131You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback.Choose [Transition].z Touch ø and then n to choose

Easy Operations with Touch Actions132Changing Touch Actions Registered FunctionsYou can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the d

133You can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Viewing Images on a Standard TVUsing the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can c

Viewing Images on a TV134Turn on the camera.z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.X The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the s

Viewing Images on a TV135Using a TV Remote to Control the CameraWhen you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote

Viewing Images on a TV136Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TVReturn Closes the menu.Group playbackDisplays groups of High-speed Bur

137You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 30, 139).Protect the image.z Touch ø, then drag up

Protecting Images138Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose [Select].z Follow Step 2 on p. 137 to touch [Select].Choose images.z Drag on the screen to choo

Erasing All Images139Choose All ImagesChoose [All Images].z Follow Step 2 on p. 137 to touch [All Images].Protect images.z Touch [Protect].You can cho

14This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger.TouchBriefly touch the screen with your fin

Erasing All Images140Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose [Select].z Follow Step 2 on p. 139, touch [Select].Choose an image.z Drag across the screen to

141When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or

Tagging Images as Favorites142Complete the setting.z If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear.z Touch [OK].If you switch to Shooting mode or

143You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 123) and process all images at once by u

Rotating Images144Complete the setting.z If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear.z Touch [OK].You can change the orientation of an image and

145You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].z Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab,

146You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Choose [Trimming].z Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [T

Trimming147• Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 61), or images resized to (p. 145) cannot be edited.• Images that can be trimmed will have

148You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 92 for details on each menu item.Choose [My Colors].z Touch ø, th

149The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. A

15Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.Remove the cover.Insert t

150You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].z Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and

151PrintingThis chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).Canon

152Easy PrintYou can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplie

Printing Images153Print images.z Touch [Print].X Printing will start.z If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has

Printing Images154Making Print SettingsConnect the camera to the printer.z Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 152 to display the screen on the left.Choose a men

Printing Images155Trimming and Printing (Trimming)You can cut out a portion of an image for printing.Choose [Trimming].z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154

Printing Images156Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for PrintingChoose [Paper Settings].z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154 to choose [Paper Settings].Cho

Printing Images157Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID PhotosChoose [ID Photo].z Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 156 to choose [ID Photo], then touch [Next].C

Printing Images158Printing MoviesConnect the camera to the printer.z Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 152 to choose a movie and display the screen on the left

159You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed togethe

Charging the Battery16Number of Possible Shots• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA)

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)160Print SettingsYou can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for pr

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)161Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose [Select Images & Qty.].z Touch ø, then n to choose the 2 tab, and touch

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)162Set All Images to Print OnceChoose [Select All Images].z Follow Step 1 on p. 161 to touch [Select All Images].Ma

163Customizing Camera SettingsYou can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences.The first part of this chapter explains convenient

164You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47).Changing SoundsYou can change each of the camera’s operation sounds

Changing Camera Settings165Low Level Memory Card FormattingPerform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate

Changing Camera Settings166Changing the Start-up ScreenYou can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera.z Touch [Start-up I

Changing Camera Settings167Changing the Screen Colorz Choose [Color Option], then touch qr to choose an option.Changing the File Number AssignmentImag

Changing Camera Settings168Creating Folders by Shooting DateImages are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by

Changing Camera Settings169Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeYou can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works

17The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.• SD memory cards*• SDHC memory cards*• SDXC memory cards *• MultiMediaCards• M

Changing Camera Settings170Choose the world time zone.z Touch [ World], then touch Ú.X will appear in the [Time Zone] or shooting screen (p. 187).Cal

171If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47).Turning Off the AF Assist BeamThe lamp will au

Changing Shooting Function Settings172Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingYou can change the length of time the images display right a

Changing Shooting Function Settings173Changing the IS-Mode Settingsz Choose [IS Mode], then touch qr to choose an option.Grid lines will not be record

Changing Shooting Function Settings174Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout)You can add icons to the shooting screen, or change their arrangement.Adding Ic

Changing Shooting Function Settings175Rearranging Iconsz Drag the desired icon that appears in the layout screen in Step 1 on p. 174 to the position y

176You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47).Turning Off Active DisplayYou can turn off Active Display (pp. 29, 127) s

177Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains

178If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Turn off

179Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 17).When you put a prepa

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card18Insert the battery.z Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown unt

Using an Eye-Fi Card180Checking Connection InformationYou can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status.Choose [Connection info]

181If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting182Image is blurred.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24).• Shoot the subject w

Troubleshooting183Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen184ComputerCannot transfer images to a computer.It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is c

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen185Change the battery pack. (p. 17)No Image.• There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be di

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen186Lens Error• This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a locatio

187Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjus

Information Displayed on the Screen188Scene IconsIn A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses

Information Displayed on the Screen189Playback (Detailed Information Display)Index Display (p. 120)My Category (p. 143)Movies (p. 33), High- speed Bur

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card19Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the battery.z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direc

Information Displayed on the Screen190Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 33)* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after th

191• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magnets, moto

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Menus1983 Set up MenuItem Content Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 49Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49Sound Options Set the sounds for each ca

Menus1991 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Content Ref. PageSlideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 124Erase Erases images (Select, All Images). p.

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package.If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.Using th

20The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

200Item Content Ref. PageRotate Rotates displayed image. p. 144Print List Selects or clears settings for printing displayed image ([Print] appears whe

201Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels ...Approx. 12.1 million pixelsLensFocal Length ...4.4x zoom: 4.3

Specifications202Shooting Modes ...Auto*1, P, Av, Tv, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter*2, High-spee

Specifications203Movies...Super Slow Motion Movie:640 x 480 (120 fps*1 when shooting, 30 fps*2 during playba

Specifications204Battery Pack NB-6LFormat...Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery PackNominal Voltage...

205AAC Adapter Kit... 39, 178Accessories ... 39Active Display...

Index206AF Lock ... 99AF-Point Zoom ... 97Servo AF...

Index207RRecording Pixels (Image Size) ... 60Red-Eye Correction... 104, 150Resizing (Making Images Smaller)...

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Setting the Date and Time21Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menu.z After touching ø, touch n.Ch

22You can change the language that displays on the screen.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.z Touch and hold n.X Th

23Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializ

Pressing the Shutter Button24Complete formatting.X When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.z Touch [OK].To t

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)25Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best setting

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)26Compose the shot.z Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Mov

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)27• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject?A white frame appears on the face or s

Viewing Images28You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Ch

Active Display29z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power.When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the came

3Test Shots and DisclaimerTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.

30You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

31The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo.If you co

Shooting Movies32z Do not touch the microphones while shooting.z Do not operate the camera other than touching while shooting. Operation sounds will

33You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X appears on movies.Choose a movie.z Drag across the s

34You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software incl

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing35PreparationsWindows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.Install the Software.Win

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing36Connect the camera to the computer.z Turn off the camera.z Open the cover and insert the included inter

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing37Transfer and View Imagesz Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Image

38AccessoriesSupplied with CameraWrist Strap WS-DC10Battery Pack NB-6L with Terminal Cover*Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk

39The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power SuppliesBat

4What Do You Want to Do?4z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...25O tTake good people shotsShoot various other sc

Separately Sold Accessories40Other AccessoriesHDMI Cable HTC-100z Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV s

41Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2

42Mode SwitchUse the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.Components GuideLensMicrophones (p. 32)Zoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle)

Components Guide43Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 187, 189)Strap Mount (p. 13)HDMI Terminal (p. 134)A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp.

44Switching the DisplayYou can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 187 for details on information that appears on the screen.Shooting

Indicator45Screen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the c

46Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu.The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 192 – 195) or Playback

47Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ

MENU – Basic Operations48Choose an option.z For items that display qr to the left and right, touch qr to change settings.z For items that display a ba

49You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.z Touch ø, then touch n.Choose [Mute].z Touch the 3 tab.z Drag u

What Do You Want to Do?51z Look at my pictures ...28z Automatically play back pictu

50You can adjust the brightness of the screen.Display the menu.z Touch ø, then touch n.Choose [LCD Brightness].z Touch the 3 tab.z Drag up or down the

51When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.z Touch ø, then touch n.Choose [Reset

52To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during

53Shooting with CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and how to turn off the flash.• This

54You can shoot with the flash turned off.Touch .Choose !.z Touch !.z Touch ! again to make the setting.X Once set, ! will appear on the screen.z To t

55You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 18x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge.How

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)56Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or appro

57You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

58The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter b

Using the Self-Timer59Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera ShakeThe camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, p

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

60You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings.Choose the recording pixel setting.z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose .C

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)61Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)• The values in t

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63Adding Effects and Shootingin Various ConditionsThis chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.4

64The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Set the camera to 4 mo

Shooting in Various Conditions65V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets)z Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets,

Shooting in Various Conditions66P Take shots of people in snow (Snow)z Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds

67You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images.Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorde

68You can add various effects to images when shooting.Choose a Shooting mode.z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose a Shooting mode.Shoot.Shoot image

Adding Effects and Shooting69Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.C

Table of Contents7Shooting in Program AE ... 84Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 85Turning the Flash On ...

Adding Effects and Shooting70Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to

Adding Effects and Shooting71Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect)Light displays and other points of light in the night backgr

Adding Effects and Shooting72Changing the Color and ShootingYou can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditio

Adding Effects and Shooting73Color SwapYou can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.Choose Y.z Follow

Adding Effects and Shooting74Shooting in MonochromeYou can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white.Choose .z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p.

Adding Effects and Shooting75Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect)This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and cha

76Detecting a Smile and ShootingThe camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile.Choose .z Choose in Steps 1

Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)77Using the Wink Self-TimerPoint the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera wi

Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)78Using the Face Self-TimerThe shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a

Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)79Join the subjects and look at the camera.X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer

Table of Contents8Adding Effects with the My Colors Function...148Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)...

80You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.2 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.Choose .z Follow

81The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the

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83Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

84You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0

85You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2.Enter Exposure Compensation mode.z Touch #.Ad

86The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.Choose the white balance

Adjusting the White Balance87Custom White BalanceYou can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that y

88Choose the ISO speed.z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose .Choose an option.z Touch an item you want to set.z If you drag

89The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum bri

9• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets)

90You can change the width to height ratio of an image.Choose .z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose .Choose an option.z Tou

91You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.4 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.Choose a Drive m

92You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting.Choose My Colors.z Touch ø, then drag up or down the men

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)93Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be

94You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.)

95You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].z Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [A

Changing the AF Frame Mode96Fixed FrameA single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.Changing the Composition wit

97If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].z Touch ø, then n to choose th

98You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot.Choose the subject, face or location to

99The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.Lock