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Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P110.
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party Mode
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
[PET]
[PARTY]
[SUNSET] 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)
You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor 
or viewfinder (Live View) and setting the desired effect.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
Touch [SET].
Note
•To change the Creative Control Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [CREATIVE CONTROL] from 
the menu, and return to above step 2.•Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] in the recording screen.  (P42)•Creative Control settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO], and White Balance will be fixed to [AWB].
ItemEffect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the color.
[RETRO] This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished 
photograph.
[HIGH KEY] Overall, the image effect will become bright ambiance.
[SEPIA] A sepia color image effect.
[HIGH DYNAMIC] This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas and bright 
areas to appropriate brightness, together with enhancements on 
colors.
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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures in Custom Mode
You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the 
picture-taking conditions.
Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
•When set to [ ].
>You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the [ ]. ([ ] is 
displayed on the screen)
•When set to [ ].
>To steps 2, 3 and 4.
Press [MENU/SET] and then touch [CUSTOM MODE].
Select and touch the custom settings.
•Settings for the selected custom set are displayed.•Only some of the menu items are displayed. (Refer to the following for the menu items 
that are displayed.)
¢ This is displayed only when [DISP./Fn1] is set to [Fn1] or when the custom set with 
[Q.MENU/Fn2] set to [Fn2] is selected.
Touch [SET].
A Display custom settings
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen. [QUICK AF]
[AF+MF]
[ISO LIMIT SET] [SHOOT W/O LENS]
[LONG SHTR NR] [DISP./Fn1]
o[AUTO REVIEW] Setting of the Fn1 button¢
[FOCUS PRIORITY] [Q.MENU/Fn2]
F[AF ASSIST LAMP]Setting of the Fn2 button¢ 
						

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∫Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)
It is possible to register up to  4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.
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Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu settings on 
the camera.
1Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM] menu.  (P56)2Press 3/4  to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET].
•The custom settings registered in [ ] can be used with the [ ] of the mode dial. It will 
be convenient if the custom setting used often is registered, since it can be used by just 
setting the mode dial.
•The custom settings registered in [ ], [ ], or [ ] can be selected in the [ ] 
of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings can be registered, so select the one matching 
the needs.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
∫ When changing the menu settings
Registered contents will not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with 
one of the custom settings selected.
To change what has been regist ered, overwrite the registered data using [CUST. SET 
MEM.] on the [CUSTOM] menu.
Note
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The following menu settings are not registered in the custom set since they are reflected to 
other Recording modes.
[REC] menu/Recording functions[SETUP] menu[CUSTOM] menu
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[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and 
name settings in Scene Mode
•Data registered with [FACE RECOG.]
•The menus other than 
[AUTO REVIEW]•[ ¦ BUTTON SWITCH]•[TOUCH GUIDE]•[TOUCH SCROLL] 
						

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Recording Mode: 
RecordingRecording still pictures while recording motion 
pictures
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous 
recording)
∫Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
Applicable modes: 
Recording method for the still pictures taken while recording a motion picture can be set 
with [PICTURE MODE] in the [MOTION PICTURE] menu.
Note
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The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [ W].•Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:–When [MOTION JPEG] is set to [VGA] or [QVGA]–When the Extended Tele Conversion is used [only when [ ] (still picture priorities) is set]
During motion picture recording, press the shutter 
button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator  A is displayed while recording still 
pictures.
•You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function  (P36).
ItemSettings
(Motion picture 
priorities) •
Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M). The picture 
quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard pictures.
•Only JPEG images are recorded when [QUALITY] is set to [ ], 
[ ] or [ ]. (When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded 
in [QUALITY] of [
A].)
•Up to 30 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the 
motion picture.
(Still picture 
priorities) •
Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and quality.•The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still picture will 
be recorded in the motion picture during that period, and audio is 
not recorded.
•Up to 8 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion 
picture.
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Recording Mode: 
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically.  Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)–The camera will remember the face that has been photographed 
many times and display the registration screen automatically 
(if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
 Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY]  (P150))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•[FACE RECOG.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [ š].•During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•You cannot use [FACE RECOG.] in the following scene modes.–[PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]/[FOOD]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[ILLUMINATIONS]•Auto face registration is disabled when the [FOCUS MODE] is set to manual [MF].•Similarity in facial features can result in one person being recognized as another.•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular Face Detection.
•This function is fixed to [OFF] while motion pictures are taken.•Even when face recognition information has been  registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set to 
[OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed (P120) , Face Recognition 
information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in 
[FACE REC EDIT]  (P163).
[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with 
hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When face is not recognized during recording
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Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P120)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting.  (P120)•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.•Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for 
registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment. 
						

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∫Registering face image of new person
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 
[MENU/SET].  (P56)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the face recognition 
frame that is not registered, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be 
registered.
•An information for taking face images is displayed when  1 is 
pressed.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is 
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Select item with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can register up to 3 face images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P122.
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press  3/4  to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[ADD IMAGES]
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Perform step 4 in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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This feature requires that at least one facial image remain, once 
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∫Change or delete the information for a registered person
You can modify the pictures or information  of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press [MENU/SET]. 
(P56)
2Press  4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press [MENU/SET]. 
(P56)
2Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[INFO EDIT]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 5 in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
[PRIORITY]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[DELETE]Deleting information of a registered person.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
ItemDescription of settings
[AUTO REGISTRATION]
[OFF]/[ON]
•When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], 
[FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.
•For details, see “Auto Registration” on  P121 .
[SENSITIVITY]
[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]
•Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The 
likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood 
of mistaken recognition.
•Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens frequently.•To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL].