67The Shooting MenuImage Mode Image modePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded asimage files. The size of the files, and with it the num-ber of images that can be recorded in the memory oron the memory card, depends on the size and qualityof the images. Before shooting, choose image qualityand size according to how you plan to use the picture.* To reduce the amount of memory each shot occupies, pictures are compressed as they are savedto the memory or memory card. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the image. Themore a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. The figuresshow the appropriate compression ratio for each setting.† All figures are approximate. Dimensions in "Description" column assume a printer resolution ofapproximately 200 dpi, dimensions in "Print size" column a resolution of approximately 300 dpi.If in doubt, choose H Normal (2592) or F Normal (2288). Pictures can be re-duced or cropped when played back in the monitor after shooting (Q 44, 83).Option Size(pixels) Quality* Description Print size(cm)†G (2592*)(E5600 only)2,592 ×1,944 1 : 4 High quality, suitable for enlarge-ments or high-quality prints.22 × 16.5(8.6” × 6.5”)E (2288*)(E4600 only)2,288 ×1,71219 × 14(7.5” × 5.5”)H (2592)(E5600 only)2,592 ×1,944 1 : 8 Best choice in most situations.22 × 16.5(8.6” × 6.5”)F (2288)(E4600 only)2,288 ×1,71219 × 14(7.5” × 5.5”)b (2048)(E5600 only)2,048 ×1,536 1 : 8 Smaller size allows more pictures tobe stored on memory card.17 × 13(7” × 5”)c (1600)(E4600 only)1,600 ×1,20013 × 10(5” × 4”)S PC screen(1024)1,024 ×768 1 : 8 Suited to display on computer moni-tors 17” or larger.9 × 7(3.5” ×2.5”)R TV screen(640)640 ×480 1 : 8Can be displayed full-screen on atelevision or 13” monitor. Suited todistribution by e-mail or the web.5 × 4(2” ×1.5”)High(2592 )Normal(2592)Normal(2048)PC screen(1024)TV screen(640)IMAGE MODEIMAGE MODE:Set:Set:Exit:Exit