73). • Colors that were selected in Color Accent (p. 88) or Color Swap (p. 89). 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card completely erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. Display the menu. . Press the n button. Select [Format]. . Press the qrbuttons to select the 3 tab. . Press the op buttons or turn the A dial to select [Format], then press the m button. Perform the low level format. . Press the op buttons or turn the A dial to select [Low Level Format], then use the qr buttons to display . . Press the opqr buttons or turn the A dial to select [OK], then press the m button. • Low level formatting starts. About low level formatting When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting. • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 22), since all recorded data are erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by selecting [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the monitor and shooting can continue. Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated. • You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 126). • You can adjust the time before the monitor turns off (p. 126). Clock Functions You can check the current time. . Hold the m button pressed. • A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. . You can change the display color by changing the camera’s orientation, pressing the qr buttons or turning the A dial. . Press the m button to cancel the clock display. Press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the clock. 53 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the mode switch is set to 4or A. 55 Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Select the desired shooting mode. . After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the Adial to select G, then press the m button. . Press the op buttons or turn the A dial to select the desired mode, then press the m button. Shoot. ITake portraits (Portrait) . Produces a soft effect when photographing people. F Take snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) . Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. . If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) . Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Shooting in Various Conditions H Take indoor shots (Indoor) . Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. UShoot sunsets (Sunset) . Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) . Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) . Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) . Lets you shoot underwater with Waterproof Case WP-DC32 (sold separately). yTake shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) . Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life in indoor aquariums. O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) . Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. 57 Shooting in Various Conditions PTake shots of people in snow (Snow) . Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO3200) . Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light con...