User Guide
Table Of Contents
- UNPACKING
- CONTENTS
- QUICK START BASICS
- INTRODUCTION
- GETTING READY
- SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT
- SHOOTING A MOVIE
- USING BEST SHOT
- ADVANCED SETTINGS
- Changing the Focus Mode
- Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
- Controlling White Balance
- Specifying ISO Sensitivity
- Specifying the Metering Mode
- Using the Camera’s Filter Effects
- Controlling Image Sharpness
- Controlling Color Saturation
- Adjusting Image Contrast
- Date Stamping Snapshots
- Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure
- Other Useful Recording Functions
- VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES
- EDITING IMAGES
- USING AUDIO
- MANAGING YOUR FILES
- DELETING FILES
- OTHER SETTINGS
- Configuring Camera Sound Settings
- Turning the Startup Screen On or Off
- Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule
- Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting
- Using World Time
- Changing the Display Language
- Changing the USB Port Protocol
- [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Button Settings
- Formatting Built-in Memory
- PRINTING
- USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
- APPENDIX
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ADVANCED SETTINGS
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is
metered for exposure.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Multi (Multi Metering)
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into
sections and measures the light in each
section for a balanced exposure reading. The
camera automatically determines shooting
conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and
makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering
provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of
shooting conditions.
Center Weighted
Center weighted metering concentrates on the
center of the focus area to measure light. Use
this metering method when you want to exert
some control over exposure, without leaving
settings totally up to the camera.
Spot
Spot metering takes readings at a very small
area. Use this metering method when you
want exposure to be set according to the
brightness of a particular subject, without
being affected by surrounding conditions.
Specifying the Metering Mode