Reference SectionE42Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustOption DescriptionQuick adjust 1Adjusts the sharpness, contrast and saturation levelsautomatically.Setting to the – side reduces the effect of the selectedCOOLPIX Picture Control, and setting to the + sideemphasizes its effect.• Default setting: 0Image sharpeningControls how much outlines are sharpened during shooting.The higher the number, the sharper the image, and the lowerthe number, the softer the image.Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.• Default setting: 3 for Standard or Monochrome, 2 forNeutral and 4 for VividContrastControls the contrast.Setting to the – side gives the image a softer appearance,and setting to the + side gives it a harder appearance. Selectlower values to prevent highlights in portrait subjects frombeing “washed out” in direct sunlight, higher values topreserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrastsubjects.Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.• Default setting: 0Saturation 2Controls the vividness of colors.Setting to the – side reduces the vividness, and setting to the+ side increases the vividness.Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.• Default setting: 0Filter effects 3Simulates the effect of color filters on monochromephotographs.• OFF: Filter effects are not used.• Y (yellow), O (orange), R (red):Enhance contrast. Can be used to tone down thebrightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Thecontrast is strengthened in the order Y ➝ O ➝ R.• G (green):Softens skin tones. Suitable for portraits.• Default setting: OFF
