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Setup mode
The factory default settings for digital cameras can be changed via the Setup Mode. Here are some the most basic and common settings:
Compression/Quality - Sets the compression for recording images typically Fine (best image quality for the file size selected), Normal (very suitable image quality) and Basic (least quality though images may be perfectly suitable for email or posting on a web page.
Compression settings may have other designations such as Best, Better, Good; Standard, High, Super High (See also, digital camera file formats).
File size - Sets the number of pixels recorded for images.
Frame number - Select the file name sequence for images. With Continuous setting, images are stored beginning with the highest file number used of the previous memory card. It prevents duplicate file names when images are transferred.
Erase/Protect - delete individual photos from the memory card; protect images that you don't want to be removed during the erasure process
Format - deletes all images from a card, even protected ones. Format occasionally for better card performance. It's best to format the card in the camera, not via the computer.
Sounds - set the volume of the beep heard during camera operations. Select OFF if you wish to hear no sound.
Date/Time - set date and time.
Montior - select LCD display options such as brightness and contrast.
Power save - To conserve battery power, choose the length of time before the LCD automatically goes off or the camera goes into standby mode.
Other - select a focus mode, set the self-timer, turn the digital zoom on and off.
