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This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording.
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual.
1.
Enter a recording mode.
2.
Press MF .
• Each press of MF
cycles thorough the focus
mode settings in the sequence shown below.
No indicator
(Auto Focus)
(Macro)
(Infinity)
MF (Manual Focus)
Focus mode indicator
MF
MF
DPOF
PREVIEW
Using Auto Focus
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you
press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range.
Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
1.
Keep pressing MF until there is no focus mode indicator on the display.
2.
Compose the image
so the main subject is
within the focus
frame, and then press
the shutter release
button half way.
• You can tell whether the
image is focused by
observing the focus
frame and the green
operation lamp.
Focus frame
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When you see this:
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
Green flashing focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
3.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
It means this:
The image is focused.
The image is not in
focus.
way to record the image.
Using the Macro Mode
The Macro Mode lets you focus automatically on close up
subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you
press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro Mode.
Approximately 14cm to 50cm (5.5˝ to 19.7˝)
1.
Keep pressing MF until the is on the
display.
2.
Record the image.
• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus Mode.
• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp. The
indications of the focus frame and green operation
lamp are the same as those in the Auto Focus Mode.
IMPORTANT!
• Optical zoom is disabled in the Macro Mode. Zoom is
fixed at maximum wide angle.
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Using the Infinity Mode
The Infinity Mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode
when recording scenery and other faraway images.
1.
Keep pressing MF until the is on the
display.
2.
Record the image.
Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus Mode, you can adjust the focus of an
image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the
Macro Mode for two optical zoom factors.
Optical Zoom Factor
1.
Keep pressing
1X
3X
Approximate Focus Range
14cm (0.5´) to infinity (∞)
40cm (1.3´) to infinity (∞)
MF until MF
is on the display.
• At this point, a boundary also appears on the
display, indicating the
part of the image that
will be used for manual
focus.
Boundary
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2.
While watching the
image on the monitor
screen, use [ ] and
[ ] to focus.
Manual focus position
To do this:
Focus out on the subject
Focus in on the subject
• Pressing [ ] or [ ] causes the area inside of the
boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen
momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later.
3.
Press the shutter release button to record the
Do this:
Press [ ].
Press [
].
image.
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Using Focus Lock
Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject
that is not located within the focus frame when you record an
image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus Mode and
the Macro Mode ( ).
1.
Using the monitor
screen, compose the
image so the main
subject is within the
focus frame, and then
press the shutter
release button half
way.
• The focus and image
recording operations
are identical to those in
the Auto Focus Mode.
• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp. The
indications of the focus frame and green operation
lamp are the same as those in the Auto Focus Mode.
Focus frame
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Keeping the shutter
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NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.
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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, and a
subject that is against a dark background.
Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1.
In a recording mode,
press [ ] and [ ].
• This causes the
exposure compensation
value to appear on the
monitor screen.
EV value
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Press [ ] to increase the EV value. A higher EV value is
best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
Press [ ] to decrease the EV value. A lower EV value is
best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on
a clear day.
• To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the value
until it becomes zero.
2.
Compose the image and then press the shutter
relese button.
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
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Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode)
The Continuous Shutter Mode records images as long as
you keep the shutter release button depressed. Note that the
length of the interval between images depends on the image
quality setting.
1.
Press / DPOF to
select the Continuous
Shutter Mode (page
49).
• The Continuous Shutter
Mode is selected when
the indicator is on
the monitor screen.
2.
Hold down the shutter release button to record
the images you want.
IMPORTANT!
• The flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the
continuous shutter mode.
• Never remove the battery or memory card from the
camera or unplug the AC adaptor while images are
being saved to memory.
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Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)
The Coupling Shot Mode lets you record images of two
people and combine them into a single image. This makes it
possible for you to include yourself in group images, even
when there is no one else around to record the image for
you.
• Combined
Images
• First Image This is the part
• Second
Image
of the image that
does not include
the person who
is recording the
first image.
Making sure that
the background
of the image is
aligned correctly,
record the image
of the person
who recorded
the first image.
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1.
Align the mode dial with (Coupling Shot
Mode).
2.
First, align the focus
frame on the monitor
screen with the
subject you want on
the left side of the
image, and then
press the shutter
release button to
Focus frame
record the image.
• The following settings
are fixed for this image:
focus, exposure, white
balance, zoom, flash.
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3.
Next, align the focus
frame with the subject you want in the
right side of the
image, taking care to
align the actual
background with the
semi-transparent
image of the back-
Semi-transparent
image
ground of the first
image, which is
shown on the monitor
screen. When everything is aligned
correctly, record the
image.
• Pressing MENU any time after step 2 of the above
procedure cancels the first image and returns to step
2.
NOTE
• The Best Shot Mode (page 64) includes three sample
scenes that use Coupling Shot. One of the scenes
uses two shots on the left half and the right half of the
image, as described in the procedure above. The first
shot of the other two Coupling Shot sample scenes
uses the left 1/3 of the image, while that of the remaining sample scene uses the right 1/3 of the image.
Note, however, that the Coupling Shot sample scenes
in the Best Shot Mode cannot be used in the Coupling
Shot Mode.
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Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)
Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you
need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.
1. You compose the background you want and press the
shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent
image of the background to remain on the monitor screen.
2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your
original background, telling them to compose the image by
using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a
guide.
• The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.
• Depending on how the image is actually composed in
step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as
the one you composed in step 1.
Note that Pre-shot is available in the Best Shot Mode only
(page 64).
• Freeze the background on
the monitor screen.
• Record the image, using
the background on the
monitor screen as a guide.
• This records the image.
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1.
Align the mode dial with .
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
select “Pre-shot,” and
then press SET.
3.
Freeze the background on the monitor screen.
• Though a semi-transparent image of the background
appears on the monitor screen in step 4, the background image is not saved in memory at this time.
• The following settings are fixed for this image: focus,
exposure, white balance, zoom, flash.
4.
Next, align the focus
frame with the subject, composing the
subject with the semitransparent background shown on the
monitor screen. When
everything is aligned
Semi-transparent image
correctly, record the
image.
• This records the image composed on the monitor
screen in step 4. The reference background image is
not recorded.
• Pressing MENU any time after step 3 of the above
procedure cancels the background image and returns
to step 3.
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Using the Best Shot Mode
Selecting one of the 33 Best Shot scenes automatically sets
up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
■ Example Sample Scene
■ Composition Outline
Selecting certain Best Shot scenes
causes a composition outline to
appear on the monitor screen. Use
the composition outline to compose
your image and achieve proper
balance. The location of the
composition outline depends on the
sample scene you select.
Focus frame
Composition
outline
1.
Align the mode dial
with .
• This enters the Best
Shot Mode and displays
a sample scene.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the sample scene you
want, and then press SET.
3.
Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Sample scenes numbered 5 through 7 are Coupling
Shot scenes (page 60). Sample scene number 8 is a
Pre-shot scene (page 62).
• Best Shot scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Images recorded using a Best Shot scene may not
produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can change to a different sample scene by using
[ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want and pressing
SET.
Example: Recording a
portrait.
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Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an
image you recorded for later recall when you need it again.
Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera
accordingly.
1.
Align the mode dial with .
• This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample
scene.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
display “Register
Favorites.”
3.
Press SET.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
display the image
whose setup you
want to register as a
Best Shot scene.
5.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
select “Save,” and
then press SET.
• This registers the setup.
• Now you can use the
procedure on page 64
to select your user
setup for recording.
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IMPORTANT!
• Setups that you register as Best Shot Mode sample
scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes.
• Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 103)
deletes all Best Shot Mode user setups.
NOTES
• Best Shot Mode user setups are located in memory
after the built-in sample scenes.
• The following are the settings that are included in a
Best Shot Mode user setup: focus mode, EV shift
value, filter, metering mode, white balance mode,
color enhancement, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, and aperture and shutter speed.
• Note that images recorded with this camera only can
be used for registration of Best Shot Mode user setups.
• You can register up to 999 Best Shot Mode user setups.
• You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus.
• User setups are assigned file names using the format
“UQVR3nnn.jpe” (where n = 0 to 9) or “UQVR4nnn.jpe”
(where n = 0 to 9).
■ To delete a Best Shot Mode user setup
1.
Align the mode dial with .
• This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample
scene.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to display the user setup you
want to delete.
3.
Press to delete the user setup.
• You can also delete a user setup by using your computer to delete its file in the “SCENE” folder in camera
memory (page 122).
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Using the Night Scene Mode
The night scene mode extends the exposure time to produce
beautiful night images.
1.
Align the mode dial with .
2.
Record the image.
NOTE
• When recording a portrait of a subject against a twilight
or nighttime background, you can use the Night Scene
Mode in combination with the flash to achieve a slow
sync effect that causes the subject to stand out better.
IMPORTANT!
• Always mount the camera on a tripod when using the
Night Scene Mode. This protects against blurred images caused by slow shutter speeds.
• Auto Focus may not be able to work properly when
lighting is low. If this happens, focus the image manually (page 55). Trying to record a fast moving object
can cause blurring of the image.
• The slower the shutter speed, the more likely it is that
the recorded image will not match the image that is on
the monitor screen when you press the shutter release
button.
Shooting with Manual Exposure
In the Manual Exposure Mode, you can manually adjust
shutter speed and aperture.
• Shutter Speed Setting Range
Shutter Speed
Brightness
Movement
Slower Faster
2 seconds 1/1000 second (F2.6)
2 seconds 1/2000 second (F5.0)
Brighter Darker
Flowing
Stopped
• Aperture Setting Range
Aperture
Brightness
Focus
Wider Smaller
F2.6, F5.0 (Wide angle zoom)*
Brighter Darker
Shallow
Deep
* The following shows how the optical zoom setting affects
aperture.
Zoom
Wide Aperture
Small Aperture
(Wide Angle) (Telephoto)
F2.6/3.0/3.4/3.8/4.2/4.6/4.8
F5.0/5.8/6.5/7.3/8.0/8.7/9.2
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1.
Align the mode dial with M (Manual Exposure).
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
Shutter speed value
specify the shutter
speed, and then use
[ ] and [ ] to specify
the aperture value.
Aperture value
3.
Compose the image and then press the shutter
release button.
IMPORTANT!
• The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor
screen will turn orange when you press the shutter release button half way if the image is over-exposed or
under-exposed.
• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you
want when recording an image that is very dark or
very bright. If this happens, adjust the shutter speed.
• Using slow shutter speeds can cause static noise to
appear in the image.
• At shutter speeds slower than 1/8 second, the brightness of recorded image may not be the same as the
brightness of the image that appears on the monitor
screen.
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Using the Movie Mode
You can record movies up to 30 seconds long.
• File Format: AVI
AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted
by the Open DML Group.
• Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels
• Movie File Size: Approximately 200KB/second.
• Maximum Movie Length
— One Movie: 30 seconds
— Total Movie Time:
60 seconds with built-in memory; 330 seconds with
64MB SD memory card
2.
Point the camera at the subject and then press
the shutter release button.
• Movie recording continues for 30 seconds, or until you
stop it by pressing the shutter release button again.
• The remaining recording time value counts down on
the monitor screen as you record.
• If you want to stop recording sooner than 30 seconds,
press the shutter release button again.
3.
After recording stops, the camera starts the
movie file store operation.
• To cancel storage of the movie file while it is being
performed, press , use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete,” and then press SET.
1.
Align the mode dial
with .
•“Remaining capacity”
shows how many 30second movies can still
be recorded to memory.
Remaining capacity
Remaining recording time
IMPORTANT!
• The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode.
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Shooting at Fixed Intervals
You can set up the camera to record at fixed intervals, specifying the number of images to be recorded, the interval between recordings, and a start time. The following describes
the types of recording variations you can configure.
• Interval Recording
Records images at a fixed interval, starting immediately.
• Timer Recording
Records a single image at a specified time.
• Interval Timer Recording
Records images at a fixed interval, starting from a specified
time.
1.
Align the mode dial with .
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the “Shots” setting,
and then press [ ].
• Specify the number of shots you want to record. Skip
this step by pressing SET without changing the default
setting (1) if you want to record a single image.
• Select the “MAX” option if you want recording to continue until memory becomes full.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the “Interval” setting, and then press [ ].
• Specify the interval between shots. You can specify a
value from one minute to 60 minutes, in one-minute
increments.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to set the start time, and then
press SET.
• The initial default setting for the start time is “Start.”
• You can set the start time to a value in the range of 1
minute to 240 minutes. When you press the shutter
release button in step 6, recording starts after the
number of minutes you specify here passes.
• If you want recording to start immediately when you
press the shutter release button, select “Start” for this
setting, and then press SET to advance to the next
step.
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5.
Configure image recording settings.
• At this point, you should make white balance and any
other settings you want.
6.
Align the focus frame with the subject, and
then press the shutter release button all the
way down.
• This causes camera power to turn off. Camera power
will turn back on and image recording will be performed in accordance with the interval timer recording
settings you configured with the above steps.
■ Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation
Turning on the camera while it is standing by for an Interval
Mode record operation causes the message “Interval recording was canceled.” to appear, and cancels the interval recording operation. An Interval Mode record operation is also
cancelled by changing the mode dial setting to something
other than .
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Adjusting the White Balance
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light
sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, to
make the colors of an image appear more natural.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab,
select “White Balance,” and then press
[ ].
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the current setting,
and then press SET.
When shooting under these conditions:
Normal conditions
Outdoor daylight
Shade
Incandescent light bulb (reddish tinge)
Fluorescent light (greenish tinge)
Difficult lighting that requires manual
control (See below.)
NOTE
• Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance
operation was performed.
Select this setting:
Auto
Manual
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Adjusting White Balance Manually
Under some light sources, automatic white balance under
the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the
auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are
recorded correctly for a particular light source.
Note that you must perform manual white balance under the
same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also
have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in
order to perform manual white balance.
1.
In step 3 of the
procedure under
“Adjusting the White
Balance,” select
“Manual” (page 72).
• This causes the object
you last used to adjust
manual white balance
to appear on the
monitor screen.
2.
Point the camera at a white piece of paper or
similar object under the lighting conditions for
which you want to set the white balance, and
then press the shutter release button.
• This adjusts the white balance.
3.
Press SET.
• This registers the white balance settings and exits the
setting screen.
• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored
object can cause white balance to take a long time to
complete.
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Selecting the Metering Mode
Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Metering,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
Multi-pattern:
Multi-pattern metering divides the image
into sections and measures the light in
each section for a balanced exposure
reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to
the measured lighting pattern, and
makes exposure settings accordingly.
This type of metering provides error-free
exposure settings for a wide range of
shooting conditions.
Center-weighted:
Center-weighted metering measures
light concentrating on the center of the
focus area. Use this metering method
when you want to exert some control over
exposure, without leaving settings totally
up to the camera.
Spot:
Spot metering takes readings at a very
small area. Use this metering method
when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular
subject, without it being affected by surrounding conditions.
IMPORTANT!
• When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, certain procedures cause the metering mode setting to
change automatically as described below.
• Changing the exposure compensation setting (page
58) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering
mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering
mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
• Selecting manual exposure (page 67) changes the
metering mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering mode changes back to “Multi” when you select
an exposure mode other than manual.
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Using the Histogram
Using the DISP button to display the histogram on the monitor screen makes it possible for you to check exposure conditions as you record images (page 20). You can also display
the histogram of a recorded image in the Play Mode.
Histogram
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an
image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to determine
whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid
tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to bring out
sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided
for some reason, you can use exposure compensation (EV
shift) to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to the center as possible.
• When the histogram is too far
to the left, it means that there
are too many dark pixels.
This type of histogram results
when the overall image is
dark. A histogram that is too
far to the left may result in
“black out” of the dark areas
of an image.
• When the histogram is too far
to the right, it means that
there are too many light
pixels.
This type of histogram results
when the overall image is
light. A histogram that is too
far to the right may result in
“white out” of the light areas of
an image.
• A centered histogram
indicates that there is good
distribution of light pixels and
dark pixels. This type of
histogram results when the
overall image is at optimal
lightness.
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IMPORTANT!
• Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve
exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.
• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee
optimum exposure. The recorded image may be overexposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram
is centered.
• You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram
configuration due to the limitations of exposure compensation.
• Use of the flash or multi-metering, as well as certain
shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was recorded.
• When using the Continuous Shutter Mode, the histogram appears for the first image only (page 59).
• This histogram does not appear when you are using
Coupling Shot (page 60).
Recording Mode Settings
The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a recording mode.
• ISO sensitivity
• Enhancement
• Color filtering
• Saturation
• Contrast
• Sharpness
• Grid on/off
• Power on default settings
NOTE
• You can also configure the settings listed below. See
the referenced pages for more information.
— Size and Quality (page 51)
— White Balance (page 72)
— Metering (page 74)
— Flash Intensity (page 48)
— Digital Zoom (page 45)
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Specifying Sensitivity
Use the following procedure to select the sensitivity setting
that suits the type of image you are recording.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO,” and then
press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
QV-R3
Auto : Automatic sensitivity selection
ISO125: Conforms with ISO125
ISO250: Conforms with ISO250
QV-R4
Auto : Automatic sensitivity selection
ISO100: Conforms with ISO100
ISO200: Conforms with ISO200
IMPORTANT!
• Increasing sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the sensitivity setting that suits
your shooting needs.
Enhancing Specific Colors
Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a
particular color in your recorded image.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Enhance,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
To do this:
Turn off color enhancement
Enhance reds
Enhance greens
Enhance blues
Enhance flesh tones
NOTES
• Enhancing a color produces the same effect as attaching a color enhancer lens filter to the lens.
• If color enhancement and the filter function (page 78)
are both turned on at the same time, the filter function
is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).
Select this setting:
Off
Red
Green
Blue
Flesh Tones
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Using the Filter Function
The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image
when you record it.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter,” and then
press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
IMPORTANT!
• Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same
effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.
• If color enhancement (page 77) and the filter function
are both turned on at the same time, the filter function
is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).
Specifying Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the
image you are recording.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
To get this:
High color saturation (intensity)
Normal color saturation (intensity)
Low color saturation (intensity)
Select this setting:
Normal
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High
Low
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying Contrast
Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between
the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
To get this:
High contrast
Normal contrast
Low contrast
Select this setting:
High
Normal
Low
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
To get this:
High sharpness
Normal sharpness
Low sharpness
Select this setting:
Hard
Normal
Soft
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you
compose images and ensure that the camera is straight
when recording.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid,” and then
press [ ].
3.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
To do this:
Display the grid
Hide the grid
Select this setting:
On
Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
You can configure the camera to save certain settings in
“mode memory” when it is turned off, and restore them the
next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from
having to configure the camera each time you turn it on.
● Mode Memory Settings
The following are the settings that can be saved in mode
memory and restored the next time you turn on the camera.
Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, ISO sensitivity, metering mode, flash intensity, digital zoom, manual focus position
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “Memory” tab, and then press [ ].
3.
Select the item whose setting you want to
change, and then press SET.
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4.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
To do this:
Save the current status of the setting
and restore it the next time the
camera is turned on.
Restore the factory default setting
whenever the camera is turned on.
5.
After you are finished configuring settings,
Select this setting:
On
Off
press the MENU button to exit the setting
screen.
Function
Flash
Focus
White Balance
ISO
Metering
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
MF Position
On
Setting when
camera is
turned off
Off
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Multi
Normal
On
Last Auto Focus
position that was in
effect before you
switched to manual
focus
Resetting the Camera
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 131.
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Select “Reset,” and then press SET.
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel” and press SET.
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PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play
back files
Basic Playback Operation
Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in
the camera’s memory.
1.
Press the power
button to turn on the
camera.
• This causes an image
or a message to appear
on the monitor screen.
2.
Align the mode dial
with (Play Mode).
• This enters the Play
Mode.
ON/OFF
Power button
MF
DPOF
PREVIEW
Mode dial
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3.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll through images on the monitor screen.
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
To do this:
Scroll forward
Scroll back
Display the first image
Display the last image
NOTES
• Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed.
• Note that the images produced on the monitor screen
of this camera are simplified versions of the actual image stored in memory.
[ ]
[ ]
Do this:
Press [ ].
Press [ ].
Press [ ].
Press [
[ ]
].
PLAYBACK
Zooming the Displayed Image
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently
on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size.
1.
In the Play Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the
image you want.
2.
Shift the zoom
controller towards
to enlarge the image.
• This displays an
indicator that shows the
current zoom factor.
Current zoom factor
3.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and
[ ] to shift the image
up, down, left, or
right.
4.
Press any button besides DISP to return the
image to its original size.
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot enlarge a movie image.
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Resizing an Image
You can use the following procedure to change an image to
one of the two sizes: SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA
size (640 x 480 pixels).
1.
In the Play Mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Resize,”
and then press [ ].
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images and
display the one you want to resize.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the size you want,
and then press SET.
To do this:
Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels (SXGA)
Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Cancel the resizing operation
Select this setting:
1280X 960
640X480
Cancel
IMPORTANT!
• Resizing an image causes a new (resized) version to
be stored as a separate file.
• Images smaller than 640 X 480 pixels cannot be
resized.
• Resizing is supported for images recorded by this
model camera only.
• If the message “The function is not supported for this
file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot
be resized.
• The resize operation cannot be performed if there is
not enough memory to store the resized image.
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Cropping an Image
Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion
of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc.
1.
In the Play Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll
through images and display the one you want
to crop.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Trimming,” and then
press [ ].
4.
Shift the zoom controller towards to expand
the size of the boundary on the monitor
screen.
• The size of the cropping boundary depends on the
size of the image on the display.
5.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cropping
boundary up, down, left, or right until the area
of the image you want to extract is within the
boundary.
6.
Press SET to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary.
• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point, press
MENU.
IMPORTANT!
• The cropped version of the image is saved as a new
file.
• The original, pre-cropped image is also retained in
memory.
• A Movie Mode image cannot be cropped.
• If the message “The function is not supported for this
file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot
be cropped.
• The cropping operation cannot be performed if there is
not enough memory to store the cropped image.
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Playing a Movie
Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded
in the Movie Mode.
1.
In the Play Mode, use
[ ] and [ ] to display
the movie you want
play.
2.
Press SET to start playback of the movie.
• You can perform the following operations while a
movie is playing.
Movie icon
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To do this:
Play at fast forward
Play at fast reverse
Pause or unpause playback
Skip forward or back while
playback is paused
Stop playback
IMPORTANT!
• A movie plays until the end and then stops. You cannot repeat-play a movie.
Do this:
Press [ ].
Press [ ].
Press SET.
] or [ ].
Press [
Press MENU.
PLAYBACK
Displaying the 9-image View
The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor
screen at the same time.
1.
Enter the Play Mode.
2.
Shift the zoom controller towards .
• This displays the 9-image screen with the image that
was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with
a selection boundary around it.
3.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection
boundary to the image you want. Pressing [ ]
while the selection boundary is in the right column or [ ] while it is in the left column scrolls
to the next full screen of nine images.
Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and
Image 1 is displayed first
4.
Pressing any button except [ ], [ ], [ ], and
[ ] displays the full-size version of the image
where the selection boundary is located.
17 18 19
20 1 2
345
• When there are nine or fewer images, they are displayed in order with Image 1 in the upper left corner,
with the selection boundary around it.
678
91011
12 13 14
15 16 17
18 19 20
2 3
1
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Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
1.
Display the 9-image view.
2.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and
[ ] to move the
selection boundary
up, down, left, or right
until it is located at
the image you want to
view.
3.
Pressing any button
except [ ], [ ], [ ],
or [ ] displays the
selected image.
• This displays the fullsize version of the
image you selected.
Selection boundary
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DELETING FILES
DELETING FILES
You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you
delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not
need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially
when deleting all files, make sure you check all the
files you have stored before proceeding.
• Delete cannot be performed when all the files in
memory are protected (page 92).
• A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a protected file, unprotect it first (page 92).
Deleting a Single File
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single
file.
1.
In the Play Mode,
press .
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want
to delete.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete.”
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel.”
4.
Press SET to delete the image.
• Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you
want.
5.
Press MENU to exit the delete operation.
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IMPORTANT!
• If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “The function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it.
Deleting All Files
The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory.
1.
In the Play Mode, press .
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete,” and
then press SET.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes.”
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No.”
4.
Press SET to delete all the images.
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FILE MANAGEMENT
FILE MANAGEMENT
The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy
to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for
printing.
Folders
Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders in
its built-in flash memory or on the memory card to store images.
Memory Folders and Files
An image you record is automatically stored in a folder,
whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900
folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are generated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 100th folder.
100CASIO
Serial number (3 digits)
Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999.
Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next
serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are
generated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 26th file
CIMG0026.JPG
Extension
Serial number (4 digits)
• The actual number of files you will be able to store on a
memory card depends on the image quality settings, capacity of the card, etc.
• For details about the directory structure, see “Memory Directory Structure” on page 122.
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Protecting Files
Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted. You can protect
files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a
single operation.
To protect and unprotect a single file
1.
In the Play Mode, press MF .
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want
to protect.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select either “On” (protected) or “Off” (unprotected).
4.
Press SET to apply
the setting.
• Protecting an image
causes to appear on
it.
5.
Press MENU to exit the image protect screen.
To protect all files in memory
1.
In the Play Mode, press MF .
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files: On,” and
then press SET.
• To unprotect all images, select “All Files: Off,” and
then press SET.
• Selecting “All Files: On” protects all images and
causes to appear on them.
3.
Press MENU to exit the image protect screen.
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DPOF
The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format,” which is a format for recording on
a memory card or other medium which digital
camera images should be printed and how
many copies of the image should be printed.
Then when you print on a DPOF-compatible
printer or at a professional print service that
supports DPOF, only the files you selected on
the card are printed, in the quantities you
specified.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the monitor screen. Do not specify images by file
name without viewing the file contents.
■ DPOF Settings
File Name,
number of copies,
date
To configure print settings for a single image
1.
In the Play Mode,
press / DPOF.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Select images,” and
then press SET.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you
want.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies.
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image
printed.
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12
12
12
12
5.
To turn on date stamping for the prints, press
DISP so
• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press DISP so
12
1
is displayed.
12
1
is not displayed.
• Repeat steps 3 through 5 if you want to configure
other images for printing.
6.
After all the settings are the way you want,
press SET to apply them.
To configure print settings for all images
1.
In the Play Mode, press / DPOF.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
select “All images,”
and then press SET.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies.
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image
printed.
4.
To turn on date stamping for the prints, press
DISP so
• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press DISP so
5.
After all the settings are the way you want,
press SET to apply them.
12
1
is displayed.
12
1
is not displayed.
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PRINT Image Matching II
Images include PRINT Image Matching
II data (mode setting and other camera
setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads
this data and adjusts the printed image
accordingly, so your images come out
just the way you intended when you recorded them.
* PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Im-
age Matching II are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON Corporation.
Exif Print
Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it
possible to capture and display vibrant digital images
with accurate colors. With
Exif 2.2, files include a wide
range of shooting condition
information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print
printer to produce betterlooking prints.
IMPORTANT!
• Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer
manufacturer.
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OTHER SETTINGS
OTHER SETTINGS
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method
Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 91).
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and then
press SET.
To do this for a newly saved file:
Store the last file number used and
increment it, regardless of whether
files are deleted or whether the
memory card is replaced with a new
one
Find the highest file number in the
current folder and increment it
Select this setting:
Continue
Reset
Turning the Key Tone On and Off
Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds
when you press a key on and off.
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and then
press SET.
To do this:
Turn on the key tone
Turn off the key tone
Select this setting:
On
Off
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Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
You can specify an image you recorded as the startup
screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor
screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on the
camera.
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want
to use as the startup image.
• You can specify a snapshot image or a movie image
that is two seconds (200KB) or less in length.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and then
press SET.
To do this:
Use the currently displayed image as
the startup screen image
Disable the startup screen
Select this setting:
On
Off
IMPORTANT!
• The snapshot image or movie that you select as the
startup image is stored in a special memory location
called “startup image memory.” Only one image can
be stored in startup image memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is
already stored in startup image memory. Because of
this, if you want to return to a previous startup image,
you need to have a separate copy of that image in the
camera’s standard image storage memory. Note that
you cannot delete an image from startup image
memory. You can only replace it with another image.
Using the Alarm
You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera
to beep and display a specified image at the time you
specify.
To set an alarm
1.
In the Play Mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Alarm,” and
then press [ ].
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3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the alarm whose setting you want to configure, and then press
SET.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want
to change, and then use [ ] and [ ] to change
the selected setting.
• You set an alarm time, and setup an alarm to sound
either once or daily. You can also turn the alarm on
and off.
5.
Press DISP.
• You could press SET in place of DISP if you want to
configure the alarm without an image.
6.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want to
appear at the alarm time, and then press SET.
7.
After all the settings are the way you want,
press SET.
• You can configure up to three alarms, named 1, 2, and
3.
Stopping the Alarm
When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned
off, the alarm sounds for about one minute (or until you stop
it), even if the camera is turned off. The camera turns on
automatically after the alarm sounds. To stop the alarm after
it starts to sound, press any button.
IMPORTANT!
• The alarm does not sound when either of the following
conditions exists.
— When the camera is turned on
— While you are using the Interval Mode
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OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Date and Time Setting
Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. The settings you make here affect your home time
zone.
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust,” and
then press [ ].
3.
Set the current date and the time.
To do this:
Move the cursor between settings
Change the setting at the current
cursor location
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-
hour timekeeping
4.
When all the settings are the way you want,
press SET to register them and exit the setting
screen.
Do this:
Press [ ] or [ ].
Press [
Press DISP.
] or [ ].
Changing the Date Format
You can select from among three different formats for display of the date.
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style,”
and then press [ ].
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and then
press SET.
Example: October 23, 2002
To display the date like this:
02/10/23
23/10/02
10/23/02
Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
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Using World Time
You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that
is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip,
etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32
time zones.
To switch between the home time and World Time screens
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,”
and then press [ ].
• This displays the current World Time zone.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select either home time or
World Time.
To do this:
Display the time in your home time zone
Display the time in a different time zone
4.
Press SET again to exit the setting screen.
Select this:
Home
World
To configure World Time settings
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,”
and then press [ ].
• This displays the current World Time zone.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World,” and then
press [ ].
• If you want to configure Home Time settings, select
“Home” instead.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City,” and then
press [ ].
5.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and
[ ] to select the
geographical area
you want, and then
press SET.
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6.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
select the city you
want, and then press
SET.
• This displays the
current time in the city
you select.
7.
When the setting is the way you want, press
SET to apply it and exit the setting screen.
To configure summer time (DST) settings
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,”
and then press [ ].
• This displays the current World Time Settings.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World,” and then
press [ ].
• If you want to configure Home Time settings, select
“Home” instead.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and press [ ].
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To do this:
Advance the current time setting by
one hour
Display the current time as-is
Select this:
On
Off
OTHER SETTINGS
5.
After the setting is the way you want, press
SET.
• This displays the current time in accordance with your
setting.
6.
Press SET again to exit the setting screen.
Changing the Display Language
You can use the following procedure to select one of six languages as the display language.
1.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language,”
and then press [ ].
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and then
press SET.
: Japanese
English : English
Français : French
Deutsch : German
Español : Spanish
Italiano : Italian
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Formatting Built-in Memory
Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot
be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need
any of the data in memory before you format it.
• Formatting memory deletes all files in memory, including protected files (page 92), and Best Shot Mode
user setups (page 65).
• The startup screen image is not deleted by formatting
memory.
1.
Check to make sure there is no memory card
loaded in the camera.
• If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 105).
2.
In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press
MENU.
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format,” and
then press [ ].
4.
Select “Format,” and then press SET.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel.”
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