EX-Z4U User Documentation Files
•The EX-Z4U user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate downloading. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need.
File 1 (File name : exz4u_e_1.pdf) |
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ |
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To specify the image size |
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To specify image quality |
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INTRODUCTION |
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Unpacking .................................................................... |
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Features ....................................................................... |
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Precautions ................................................................. |
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General Precautions |
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Data Error Precautions |
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Operating conditions |
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Condensation |
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Lens |
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Other |
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QUICK START GUIDE |
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First, charge the battery! ............................................ |
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To configure display language and clock settings ..... |
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To record an image .................................................... |
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To view a recorded image .......................................... |
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To delete an image ..................................................... |
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GETTING READY |
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About This Manual ..................................................... |
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General Guide ............................................................ |
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Camera |
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USB Cradle |
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Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... |
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REC mode |
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PLAY mode |
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Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen |
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Indicator Lamps .......................................................... |
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Attaching the Strap .................................................... |
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Power Requirements ................................................. |
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To load the battery |
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To remove the battery |
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To charge the battery |
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Power Supply Precautions |
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Turning the Camera On and Off |
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Configuring Power Saving Settings |
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Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... |
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Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... |
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To configure display language and clock settings |
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING |
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Recording an Image ................................................... |
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Aiming the Camera |
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Recording an Image |
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Recording Precautions |
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About Auto Focus |
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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen |
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Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... |
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Using Zoom ................................................................ |
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Optical Zoom |
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Digital Zoom |
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Using the Flash .......................................................... |
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Flash Unit Status |
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Flash Precautions |
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Using the Self-timer ................................................... |
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File 2 (File name : exz4u_e_2.pdf) |
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS |
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Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... |
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Using Auto Focus |
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Using the Macro Mode |
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Using the Pan Focus Mode |
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Using the Infinity Mode |
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Using Manual Focus |
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Using Focus Lock |
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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... |
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Adjusting White Balance ............................................ |
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Adjusting White Balance Manually |
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Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... |
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Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup |
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Combining Shots of Two People into a Single |
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Image (Coupling Shot) ............................................... |
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Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background |
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Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ |
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Recording Audio ......................................................... |
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Adding Audio to a Snapshot |
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Recording Your Voice |
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Using the Histogram .................................................. |
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REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... |
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Specifying ISO Sensitivity |
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Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off |
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Turning Image Review On and Off |
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Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys |
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Specifying Power On Default Settings |
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Resetting the Camera |
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File 3 (File name : exz4u_e_3.pdf) |
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PLAYBACK |
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Basic Playback Operation .......................................... |
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Playing an Audio Snapshot |
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Flipping the Display .................................................... |
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Zooming the Display Image ....................................... |
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Resizing an Image ..................................................... |
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Cropping an Image ..................................................... |
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Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... |
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Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View |
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Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ |
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Playing a Slide Show ................................................. |
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To specify the slideshow images |
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To specify the slideshow time |
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To set the slideshow interval |
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Using the Photo Stand Feature |
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Rotating the Display Image ........................................ |
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Using Image Roulette ................................................ |
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Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... |
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To re-record audio |
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Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... |
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File 4 (File name : exz4u_e_4.pdf)
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DELETING FILES |
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Deleting a Single File ............................................... |
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Deleting All Files ...................................................... |
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FILE MANAGEMENT |
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Folders ..................................................................... |
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Memory Folders and Files |
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Protecting Files ........................................................ |
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To protect a single file |
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To protect all files in memory |
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DPOF ........................................................................ |
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To configure print settings for a single image |
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To configure print settings for all images |
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PRINT Image Matching II .............................................. |
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Exif Print .................................................................... |
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Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ...................................... |
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Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... |
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To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder |
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To display a file in the FAVORITE folder |
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To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder |
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To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder |
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File 5 (File name : exz4u_e_5.pdf) |
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OTHER SETTINGS |
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Configuring Sound Settings ...................................... |
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To configure sound settings |
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To set the volume level |
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Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............ |
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Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................. |
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Specifying the File Name Serial Number |
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Generation Method .................................................. |
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Using the Alarm ........................................................ |
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To set an alarm |
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Stopping the Alarm |
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Setting the Clock ...................................................... |
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To select your Home Time zone |
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To set the current time and date |
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Changing the Date Format |
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Using World Time ..................................................... |
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To display the World Time screen |
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To configure World Time settings |
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To configure summer time (DST) settings |
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Changing the Display Language ............................. |
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Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... |
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130 USING A MEMORY CARD |
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Using a Memory Card .............................................. |
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To insert a memory card into the camera |
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To remove a memory card from the camera |
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Formatting a Memory Card |
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Memory Card Precautions |
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Copying Files ........................................................... |
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To copy all the files in built-in memory to |
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a memory card |
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To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory |
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136 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER |
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Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ |
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USB Connection Precautions |
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... |
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USB Connection Precautions |
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Operations You Can Perform from Your |
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Computer .................................................................. |
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Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Com- |
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puter ......................................................................... |
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Memory Data ............................................................ |
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DCF Protocol |
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Memory Directory Structure |
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Image Files Supported by the Camera |
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Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions |
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150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER |
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Using the Album Feature ......................................... |
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Creating an album |
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Selecting an Album Layout |
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Configuring Detailed Album Settings |
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Viewing Album Files |
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Saving an Album |
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Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... |
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About the bundled CD-ROM |
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Computer System Requirements |
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Installing Software from the CD-ROM |
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in Windows ............................................................... |
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Getting Started |
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Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File |
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Installing an Application |
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) |
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User Registration |
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Exiting the Menu Application |
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Installing Software from the CD-ROM on |
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a Macintosh .............................................................. |
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Installing Software |
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) |
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164 APPENDIX |
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Menu Reference ....................................................... |
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Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... |
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REC mode |
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PLAY mode |
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USB Cradle Indicator Lamps |
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Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. |
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Display Messages |
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Specifications ........................................................... |
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Main Specifications |
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