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Changing settings: To change the settings at the bottom of the
display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi
selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.
1 Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio.
2 Image size Choose a size for new photos.
3 Auto bracketing Choose the bracketing increment (exposure and white balance
bracketing) or turn ADL bracketing on or off.
4 HDR (High Dynamic Range) The camera combines two photographs taken at different exposures to
enhance details in highlights and shadows.
5 Active D-Lighting Improves the level of detail in highlights and shadows under high-
contrast conditions.
6 White balance Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
7 ISO sensitivity Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
8 Exposure compensation Adjust exposure from the value metered by the camera, making the
entire frame brighter or darker.
9 Flash compensation Adjust flash level.
10 Flash mode Choose the flash mode.
11 Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
12 AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.
13 Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses.
14 Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures.
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