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B
BB
B Various recording
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Recording text
documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in GIF format to
provide a clear image.
The number of images that you
canrecordonafloppydiskor
“Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TEXT
mode
∗ The maximum number of recordable
images depends on the document
condition, such as the amount of text
portions.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Notes
•If the subject isnotevenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
•Writing and reading data take more time
than normalrecording.
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
andthen[TEXT]fromthe
menu.
3
Record the image.
Image size Number of images*
Floppy disk
“Memory Stick”
1472×1104 Minimum
5
Minimum
29
1280×960 Minimum
7
Minimum
40
1280 (3:2) Minimum
8
Minimum
44
1024×768 Minimum
11
Minimum
61
640×480
Minimum
28
Minimum
160
1
2
3
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Recording still
images as
uncompressed files
(TIFF)
This modesimultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed) when using a“Memory
Stick.”
The number of images that you
can record on a “Memory Stick”
(8 MB) in TIFF mode
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step2.
Notes
•JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE]menu
(page 46).TIFF images arerecorded in
[1280×960] size other than when [1280
(3:2)F] isselected.
•Writing data takes more timethan in
normal recording.
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Set the MS/FD selector to MS.
3
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
4
Record the image.
Image size Number of images
1280×960 1
1280 (3:2) 1
1
3
4
2
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BB
B Various recording
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Recording images in
macro
To return to normal
recording mode
Press FOCUSrepeatedly untilboth the
and
9
indicators disappear.
Notes
•You cannot record images in macro with
the following PROGRAM AE modes:
—Landscape mode
—Panfocus mode
•You cannot record images in macro if the
indicator appears.
Setting the distance
to the subject
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. This function is useful when
the auto focus does not work well such
as in dark places.
To reactivate auto focusing
Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the
and
9
indicators disappear.
Notes
•Focal point information may not
completely show the correct distance. Use
the information as a guide.
•Focal point information does not show the
correct distance when attaching the
conversion lens.
•If you shoot a subject within 0.9 m
(35 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set
to T side, you cannotget a clear focus. In
such cases, the focal point information
flashes. Movethe zoom lever to theW side
until the indicator stops flashing.
•You cannot use this function if you have
selected the Panfocusmode in the
PROGRAM AE function.
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press FOCUS repeatedly
until the (macro) indicator
appears on the LCD screen.
With the zoom lever set to the W
side,you can shoot asubject that is
about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away
from the lens surface in macro
mode.
1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press FOCUS repeatedly
untilasharpfocusis
achieved.
The
9
(manualfocus) indicator
appears on the LCD screen. You
can select from six focus settings:
(macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m,
7.0 m, and ∞ (infinity)
1
2
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Using the PROGRAM
AE function
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
Notes
•You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
•In Panfocus mode, thezoom position is set
to the W side and focus is fixed.
•When you record in Twilight plus mode,
we recommend thatyou use a tripodto
prevent shaking.
•Set the forced flash when you use the
flash in the following modes:
– Twilight mode
– Twilight plus mode
– Landscape mode
•You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press PROGRAM AE
repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Twilight mode
Suppresses the blurring of colors
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you canrecord the subject
withoutlosingthe dark atmosphere
of the surroundings.
Twilight plus mode
Increases the effectiveness of the
twilight mode function.
Landscape mode
Focusesonlyon adistantsubjectto
record landscapes, etc.
Panfocus mode
Changes the focus quicklyand
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.
1
2
Spot light-metering mode
Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and
the background, etc. Position the
point you want torecord atthespot
light-metering cross hair.
LCD screen
Spot light-metering
cross hair