Operation Manual

Taking Pictures 2-9
Setting the Image Compression
You can set the image compression to low compression for
higher quality JPEG images, or standard compression to save
space on your memory card.
1
Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP
menu.
2
Press the button next to
Shot SETUP
. You see the
Shot SETUP menu with the
current setting.
3
Press the button next to the
compression setting to
change it to one of the following:
◗
Std.
(standard)
Compression
: images have a
smaller file size, but some information is lost.
◗
Low Compression
: images retain information
and look better, but the file size is larger.
4
Press the button under
BACK
to return to the SETUP
menu.
Using the Flash
Your camera has a built-in flash or you can use the hot shoe
to attach an optional external flash. See Appendix B for more
information on purchasing and attaching an external flash.
After you take a picture with the flash, the flash icon blinks
until it is fully recharged. Your flash setting remains in effect
even after you turn off the camera.
Turn the camera dial to , , or , then press the flash
button to cycle through the five flash settings.
NOTE
You can’t use the flash in continuous shooting or video clip
capture mode.
flash
button
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