Changing The Image Quality - HP 318 User Manual

Changing the image quality

The camera has three image quality settings: Good, Better, and
Best. The current image quality setting is indicated by one, two, or
three stars on the status LCD. In addition, if the image display is
on, GOOD, BETTER
The image quality setting determines the quality of your images
and how many images can be stored in internal memory or on the
CF memory card. Pictures taken with higher image quality take up
more space in memory; pictures taken with lower image quality
take up less space.
Image quality
GOOD
BETTER
BEST
Adjusting the camera settings
flash button
or BEST appears in the status line.
Description
This is the most memory-efficient
image quality setting. Use this
setting for taking pictures that you
will only send in e-mail or place on
the Internet.
This setting produces high-quality
images and requires less memory
than BEST mode. Use this setting
for taking pictures that you plan to
print 13 cm by 18 cm (5 by 7 inches)
or smaller. This is the default setting.
Produces the highest-quality images
and uses the most memory. Use this
setting for taking pictures that you
plan to crop and enlarge using image
editing software, or print 20 cm by
25 cm (8 by 10 inches) or larger.
Resolution
592 by 400
(with medium
compression)
1792 by 1200
(with medium
compression)
1792 by 1200
(with low
compression)
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