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3 Customizing
Your Pictures
Chapters 1 and 2 explained the basics for taking great digital pictures. In
this chapter, you will learn about some of the custom features available
on your camera. Because your camera is so versatile, you have the ability
to set the camera for almost any picture taking situation you may
encounter. With the camera, you can:
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Adjust the exposure for pictures that are too light or too dark.
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Frame your pictures with interesting borders supplied on the
camera memory card and software CD.
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Capture pictures in color, black and white, sepia tone, or highlight
text in documents.
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Adjust the ISO sensitivity for low light photography without flash
(DC280 only).
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Select specific picture quality and resolution settings to meet your
demanding picture-taking needs.
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Set white balancing options, so you get great color reproduction in
your pictures.
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Adjust the metering system to control how light affects
your pictures.
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Sharpen and soften pictures so editing in software can be
done easier.
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Lock the exposure for a consistent look in all your pictures.