76Playback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexP ModeTv, Av, M, C1, and C2 ModeBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode /Hybrid Auto ModeOther Shooting ModesUsing the AttenuatorThe attenuator can reduce audio distortion in noisy environments.However, in quiet environments, it lowers the sound-recording level.z Access the [Sound rec.] screen asdescribed in step 1 of “Adjusting theRecording Volume” (= 76).z Choose [Wind filter/Attenuator], and thenpress the [ ] button.z Choose [Attenuator], and then choose[Auto] or [On] (= 31).Recording Short ClipsStill Images MoviesApply playback effects to brief clips of a few seconds, such as fast motion,slow motion, or replay. Clips recorded in this mode may be included inStory Highlights albums (= 130).1 Enter [ ] mode.z Set the mode dial to [ ].z Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in themenu, and then choose [ ] (= 30).z Black bars displayed on the top andbottom edges of the screen indicateimage areas not recorded.2 Specify the shooting time andplayback effect.z Press the [ ] button.z Turn the [ ] dial to set the shooting time(4 – 6 sec.), and turn the [ ] dial to setthe playback effect (= 77).3 Shoot (= 74).z A bar showing the elapsed time isdisplayed.Sound SettingsStill Images MoviesAdjusting the Recording VolumeAlthough the recording level (volume) is automatically adjusted to reducedistortion, you can set the level manually to suit the shooting scene.1 Access the [Sound rec.] screen.z Press the [ ] button, choose[Sound rec.] on the [ 8] tab, and thenpress the [ ] button (= 31).2 Configure the setting.z Choose [Sound rec.], and then choose[Manual] (= 31).z Choose [Level] and set the desiredrecording level.z To restore the original setting, repeat thisprocess but choose [Auto].Deactivating the Wind FilterNoise caused by strong wind can be reduced. However, the recordingmay sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. Inthis case, you can deactivate the wind filter.z Access the [Sound rec.] screen asdescribed in step 1 of “Adjusting theRecording Volume” (= 76).z Choose [Wind filter/Attenuator], and thenpress the [ ] button.z Choose [Wind Filter], and then choose[Off] (= 31).
