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Other Playback Functions
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• Example 2) 
To correct an overexposed or 
underexposed image: 
If the image in overexposed, move the left 
point to the right so that it is aligned with 
the left end of the histogram peaks. 
If the image in underexposed, move the 
right point to the left so that it is aligned with 
the right end of the histogram peaks. 
You can then adjust the overall image 
brightness by moving the middle point left 
or right.
• Example 3) 
To boost the contrast in an image: 
If an image is lacking in contrast, the 
histogram peaks are concentrated toward 
to the center. By aligning the left and right 
points with the respective ends of the 
histogram peaks, you can create an image 
with clearly defined bright and dark areas. 
You can then adjust the overall image 
brightness by moving the middle point left 
or right.
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Press the ADJ./OK button.
• Messages appear during the correction process, and then the 
corrected image is recorded. The original image remains unchanged.
Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You can only use level compensation for still images shot using this camera.
• You cannot use level compensation for images shot in Movie, S-Cont or M-Cont 
mode.
• This function may not have any effect for images shot using [Text Mode] in scene 
mode, or images shot when [Image Settings] is set to [B&W] or [Sepia].
• You cannot use level compensation for subfiles with [Sub File Size] set to lower than 
[N640[VGA]], when shooting a still image with a subfile with [Record Dual Size] set to 
[On]. (GP.101, 165)
• While you can use level compensation repeatedly, the image is recompressed each 
time and there will be some decline in image quality.
Overexposed image