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This section builds on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.

More on Photography (All Modes): 22

P, S, A, and M Modes: 39

See the Menu Guide for information on other operations that can only be performed in P, S, A, and M
modes, including customizing sharpening, contrast, color saturation, and hue (“Optimize Image”;
68, 69).

More on Playback: 50

See the Menu Guide for other playback options ( 65–67).

Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV: 55

Use the shooting information display

The Shooting Information Display:

22

Shoot a moving subject or focus manually

Focus:

23

Adjust image quality and size

Image Quality and Size:

29

Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or
using the self-timer or a remote control

Shooting Mode:

32

Use the built-in flash

Using the Built-in Flash:

34

Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor

ISO Sensitivity:

37

Restore default settings

Two-Button Reset:

38

Let the camera choose shutter speed and aper-
ture

Mode P (Programmed Auto):

40

Freeze or blur motion

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto):

41

Choose whether to blur background objects

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto):

42

Choose shutter speed and aperture manually

Mode M (Manual):

43

Choose how the camera meters exposure, lock
exposure, adjust exposure and flash level

Exposure:

45

Make colors look natural
Take photos under unusual lighting

White Balance:

49

View photographs on the camera

Viewing Photographs on the Camera:

50

Copy photographs to a computer

Connecting to a Computer: 55

Print photographs

Printing Photographs:

57

View photographs on TV

Viewing Photographs on TV:

62