Auto Correctionof Brightness and Contrast_ _if the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness andcontrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called AutoLighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEGimages, the correction is done when the image is captured.In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer]._ Under the [1_2] tab, select [AutoLighting Optimizer], then press<(_>.Select the setting._ Select the desired setting, then press<(_>.,3Take the picture._ The image will be recorded with thebrightness and contrast corrected ifnecessary.U Under [_'4: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] isset to [1: Enable], the Auto Lighting Optimizer wii! be set automatically to[Disable] and the setting cannot be changed.If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposurecompensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure.the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, setthis function to [Disable].Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase._] In step 2, if you press the <]NF0.> button and uncheck < _/> the [Disableduring man expo] setting, the Auto Lighting Optimizer can be set in the mode.125