• It takes about 150 minutes to
achieve a full charge.
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Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings
Lens Cover
1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the
camera.
• Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the
lens cover.
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the
language you want and then press [SET].
3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area
[]
[]
[]
[]
[SET]
where you will use the camera and then press
[SET].
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the city where you
will use the camera and then press [SET].
5. Use [S] and [T] to select the summer time
Zoom Controller
The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on
the camera after purchasing it.
• If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date,
and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 210,
214).
(DST) setting you want and then press [SET].
(pages 210, 214)
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6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET].
Example: December 19, 2007
To display the date like this:Select this option:
07/12/19YY/MM/DD
19/12/07DD/MM/YY
12/19/07MM/DD/YY
7. Set the date and the time.
Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [S] and [T] to change the setting.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, slide the Zoom Controller.
8. When settings are completed, press [SET].
9. Close the lens cover to turn off the camera.
• After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page.
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Using a Memory Card
■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you
shoot on the card.
(page 46)
2. Load a memory card into the camera.
NOT
• Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory
card provides additional capacity you can use to store more
images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer
movies.
• The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there
is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in
memory, skip this procedure and go to “Shooting a
Snapshot” on page 15.
• For information about memory card capacity, see page
282.
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing lightly on the
cover, slide it in the direction
1
indicated by the arrow to open.
2
With the front of the memory card facing upwards (towards
the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card
slot and press until it clicks securely into place.
3. Close the battery cover.
1
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Front
2
MEMORY
CARD
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■ Formatting a Memory Card
Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must
format it.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or
other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not
need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to
a card has slowed down or if you notice any other
abnormality, re-format the card.
• Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera
to format the memory card.
1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the
camera.
• Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the
lens cover.
5. Press [S] to select “Format” and then press
[SET].
• To cancel formatting, select “Cancel” and then press
[SET].
• Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears
from the monitor screen before doing anything else.
“Set Up” Tab
Lens Cover
2. Press [MENU].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4. Use [T] to select “Format” and then press [X].
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[]
[]
[]
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[SET]
[]
Shooting a Snapshot
Snapshot icon
Shutter Button
Lens Cover
(page 56)
1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the
camera.
• Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the
lens cover.
2. Align the mode dial with “” (Snapshot).
This causes “” to appear on the monitor screen.
• If “” (PLAY Mode) is on the monitor screen, make
sure that the lens cover is open and then press the
shutter button or [] (PLAY). This will switch to the
currently selected REC Mode.
Focus Frame
Monitor Screen
Operation Lamp
Mode dial
3. Point the camera at the subject.
4. While taking care to keep the camera still, half-
press the shutter button.
When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the
operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn
green.
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5. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the
shutter button all the way down.
The recorded image will remain on the display for about one
second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the
camera will be ready to shoot the next image.
Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among various image size
and quality settings. Note that image size and quality
settings affect how many images can be stored in memory.
• You can change the image size and quality settings as
required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for
attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a
website, etc. You can also select an image size that suits
the size of paper you plan to use for printing your images.
For details, see pages 62, 63, and 282.
How do I half-press the shutter button?
The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down
when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a
“half-press”. When you half-press the shutter button, the
camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the
subject it is currently pointed at.
Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press
and a full-press of the shutter button is an important
technique for good-looking images.
Half-press
Press lightly
until the
button stops.
Full-press
All the way
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Beep-beep!
Click!
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■ Fully pressing the shutter button without
waiting for Auto Focus
Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto
Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 129).
Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want.
• With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto
Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action
more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out
of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
• Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press
the shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.
Viewing Snapshots
(page 156)
[] (PLAY)
[W][X]
1. Press [] to enter the PLAY mode.
If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to
scroll through them.
■ To return to a REC mode
You can enter a REC Mode by performing any one of the
following operations.
– Press the shutter button.
– Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode.
– Press [] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open).
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Shooting a Movie
Movie Icon
Remaining Recording Time
(page 97)
1. Align the mode dial with “” (Movie).
This causes “” (Movie) to appear on the monitor screen.
• If “” (PLAY Mode) is on the monitor screen, make
sure that the lens cover is open and then press the
shutter button or [] (PLAY). This will switch to the
currently selected REC Mode.
Recording Time
Movie Recording Screen
Shutter Button
Mode dial
2. Press the shutter button to start shooting the
movie.
• Audio is also recorded during movie recording.
3. Press the shutter button again to stop
recording.
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Movie Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among six image quality
settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for
movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of
your camera, use a quality setting of “HQ” (High Quality) or
“HQ Wide” or better.
Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail,
smoothness, and clarity of the image during playback.
Reducing image quality let’s you shoot longer, so you can
switch to “Normal”, or “LP” conserve remaining memory
capacity if you start to run low.
For details, see pages 97 and 283.
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Viewing a Movie
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates
that this is an image from a movie.
“” Movie icon
[] (PLAY)
[SET]
[W] [X]
1. Press [] to enter the PLAY mode.
(page 158)
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want
to play.
When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the
monitor screen by showing its first frame.
3. Press [SET] to start playback.
The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen
in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.
• During movie playback, you can adjust volume, skip
forward and back, and perform other operations (page
159).
■ To return to a REC mode
You can enter a REC Mode by performing any one of the
following operations.
– Press the shutter button.
– Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode.
– Press [] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open).
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Deleting a File
You can use the following procedure to delete files you have
transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have
printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up
memory for recording more images.
[] (PLAY)
(page 204)
1. Press [].
2. Press [T] ().
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot or
movie you want to delete.
4. Press [S] to select “Delete”.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “Cancel”.
[]
[]
[]
( )
[]
[SET]
5. Press [SET].
This deletes the selected snapshot or movie.
• If you want to delete more, repeat the above procedure
from step 3.
• To quit the delete operation, press [MENU].
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Features
■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by
selecting a sample image built into the
camera
Simply select the scene that is
similar to what you want to
shoot (Night Scene Portrait,
Flower, etc.), for instant camera
setups.
Example: Select for beautiful
portraits.
■ A powerful collection of useful recording
features
• Face recognition during image recording (page 84)
• Reduction of the effects of hand and subject movement using
high shutter speeds and an anti-shake feature (page 133)
• High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the
flash is not being used (page 110)
• Quick Shutter, which helps you capture exactly the moment
you want (page 129)
• High quality (H.264) movie recording (page 97)
■ Powerful Print Features
• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the
number of copies (page 224)
• Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data
(page 147)
• Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy athome printing on a printer that supports one of these
standards, without a computer (page 220)
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Read this first!
■ LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of
99.99%.
This means that some pixels may not light or may remain lit at all
times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid crystal
panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
■ Copyrights
Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of
snapshots or movies of images recorded with this camera
without the permission of the applicable right holder is forbidden
by copyright laws. In some cases, shooting of public
performances, shows, exhibitions, etc. may be restricted
entirely, even if it is for your own personal enjoyment.
Regardless of whether such files are purchased by you or
obtained for free, posting them on a website, a file sharing site,
or any other Internet site, or otherwise distributing them to third
parties without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly
prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties.
Uploading or distributing on the Internet images of TV programs,
live concerts, music videos, etc. that were photographed or
recorded by you may infringe upon the rights of others. Note that
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any
use of this product that infringes on the copyrights of others or
that violates copyright laws.
The trademarks and registered trademarks shown below are
used in an editorial fashion in the explanatory text of this manual
without trademark ™ or registered trademark ® symbols. No
infringement on trademarks is intended.
• The SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, QuickTime logo, and iPhoto
are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG
of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association
(MMCA).
• MMCplus is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association.
• Ulead, Ulead VideoStudio, and Movie Wizard are trademarks
of Ulead Systems, Inc.
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
• HOTALBUM and the HOT ALBUM logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging,
Inc., and licensed to HOTALBUMcom, Inc.
• YouTube, the YouTube logo and “Broadcast Yourself” are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of YouTube, LLC.
• EXILIM, Photo Loader, Photo Transport, and YouTube
Uploader for CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks
of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on
HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc.,
and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD. All copyrights and other rights revert
to original copyright holders.
• All other company or product names mentioned herein are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies.
Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and
copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.
This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under
license from YouTube, LLC. The presence of YouTube upload
functionality in this product is not an endorsement or
recommendation of the product by YouTube, LLC.
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• The contents of this manual are subject to change without
notice.
• The content of this manual has been checked at each step
of the production process. Please contact us if you notice
anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this manual, either in part or
its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use,
and other use of the contents of this manual without the
permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden
under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use or malfunction of this product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use of Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM, Photo
Transport, and/or YouTube Uploader for CASIO.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss caused by deletion of memory contents
due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations
shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens
and configuration of the actual camera.
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Precautions during Use
■ Take test shots before shooting the final
shot.
• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure
that the camera is recording correctly.
■ Avoid Use While In Motion
• Never use the camera to record or play back images while
operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking.
Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of
serious accident.
■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
■ Flash
• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or
explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk
of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision
and creates the risk of accident.
• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing
so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
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■ Display Panel
• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or
subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display
panel glass to crack.
• Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch
any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of
skin inflammation.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth,
immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto
your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15
minutes and contact your physician.
■ Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this
camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device
creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
■ Transport
• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere
else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper
use creates the risk of serious accident.
■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and
other abnormalities
• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or
strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire
and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera,
unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery
power, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to
protect yourself against burn injury.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
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■ Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal)
getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is
required when using the camera where it is raining or
snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a
bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera,
unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery
power, remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
■ Dropping and Rough Treatment
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping
or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera,
unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery
power, remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
■ Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to
explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
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■ Disassembly and Modification
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and
other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection,
maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
■ Locations To Be Avoided
• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of
locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust
– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke
is present
– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to
direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or
other areas subject to very high temperatures
• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high
shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the
risk of personal injury.
■ Backing Up Important Data
• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera
memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage
device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera
malfunction, repair, etc.
■ Memory Protection
• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as described in the documentation that comes with
the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in
corruption or loss of data in camera memory.
■ Rechargeable Battery
• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to
charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an
unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating,
fire, and explosion.
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• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause
deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera
only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery
damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service
life.
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates
the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
– Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.
– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is
connected to the charger unit.
– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can
– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or
expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it,
etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery
into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating
device, etc.
• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal
condition while using, charging, or storing a battery,
immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and
keep it away from open flame.
• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an
automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to
high temperatures. Doing so can damage the battery, and
cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• If the battery charging does not end normally within the
specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact
your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued
charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and
explosion.
• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get
into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean
tap water and then consult a physician.
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• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the
camera and special charger unit before using or charging the
battery.
• If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a
responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and
proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle
battery correctly.
• Should fluid from a battery accidentally get onto clothing or
your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water.
Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
■ AC Adaptor
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions
when using the AC adaptor.
– Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera.
– Use the AC adaptor to supply power only to devices that
are specified for use with it.
– Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power
source.
– Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared
by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged,
creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you
observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
– Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it
to direct heat.
– Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending.
– Do not twist or pull on the power cord.
– Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged,
contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
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• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing
so creates the risk of electric shock.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions
when using the AC adaptor.
– Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating
device.
– When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on
the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord.
– Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving
the camera unattended for long periods, such as when
leaving on a trip, etc.
– At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs.
■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand
operation can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is
normal and does not indicate malfunction.
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■ Battery Life
• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual
represent the approximate amount of time before the camera
turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the
special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They
do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated
level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by
ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount
of time spent in storage, etc.
• Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the
low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever
you are not using it.
• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to
turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon
as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can
lead to battery leakage and data corruption.
■ Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital
components. Any of the following creates the risk of
corruption of data in camera memory.
– While the camera is performing an operation, removing the
battery or memory card from the camera, or placing the
camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle
– While the operation lamp is flashing green after turning off
the camera, removing the memory card from the camera or
placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle
– Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from
the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the
USB cradle while a data communication operation is being
performed
– Using a battery that is low
– Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 280). Perform the action
indicated by the message that appears.
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■ Operating Environment
• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of
moisture or dust
– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to
extreme temperature or humidity
– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area
subjected to strong vibration
■ Condensation
• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the
camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into
a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation”
to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note
that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To
avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag
before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until
the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated
to the new temperature before removing the camera. After
that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.
■ Power Supply
• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50)
to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not
supported.
• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock.
The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about
12 hours after power is totally cut off (from both the battery
and USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these
settings after power is restored (page 210).
■ Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the
lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of
images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not
indicate malfunction of the camera.
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■ Caring for your camera
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface
can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid
touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a
blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can
interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching
the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
■ Monitor Screen Images
• The images that normally appear on the monitor screen
during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you
cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera
has an image zoom feature (page 169) which you can use to
enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature
for on-the-spot checks of important images.
■ Other Precautions
• The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal
and does not indicate malfunction.
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GETTING READY
o
Charging the Battery
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-50).
IMPORTANT!
• Use of any type of battery other than NP-50 is not
supported.
To load the battery
Open the battery cover.
1.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Monitor Screen
1
2
2. Load the battery into the camera.
With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing downwards (in
the direction of the lens), hold the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the
camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in
place.
Back
Battery contacts
Back
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3. Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
2
1
The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera
for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following
procedure to charge it.
To charge the battery
Plug the USB cradle into a household power
1.
outlet.
USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
[DC IN 5.3V]
AC power cord
2. Make sure the camera is turned off.
If the camera is on, turn it off by closing the lens cover.
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3. With the camera positioned so the monitor
screen is facing towards you as shown in the
illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.
The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts.
• It takes about 150 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual
charging time depends on current battery capacity,
remaining power, and charging conditions.
Cradle contact
Carefully insert the camera
as far as it will go.
[CHARGE] lamp
Camera contact
When charging is complete
The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging,
changes to green.
Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC
power cord from the power outlet.
If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes green
This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you
have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature
in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until
the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera
returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the
[CHARGE] lamp will light red.
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If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red
This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the
battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly.
Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts
are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then
reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC
adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set
the camera on the cradle again.
If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above
steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your
nearest CASIO authorized service center.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately
available special charger unit (BC-40L) to charge the
special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50). The
battery cannot be charged using any other type of charger
device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in
unexpected accident.
• This camera is designed for use only with the USB cradle
that comes with it. Never try to use any other type of cradle.
• Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the
camera. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Use of
the separately available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620, or
AD-C630 is not supported.
■ Battery Life and Number of Images between
Charges
See page 286 for details.
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■ Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select “” (flash off)
for the flash setting (page 72).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect
against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the
camera (page 45).
■ Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor
screen indicates remaining power as shown below.
IMPORTANT!
• Due to differences in the power requirements of each
mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the
PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is
normal, and does not indicate malfunction.
• Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power
supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and
time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure
the settings after power is restored.
Remaining
Power
Battery
Indicator
Indicator
Color
“” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as
soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when “” is indicated. Charge the
battery immediately.
HighLow
Light
blue
OrangeRedRed
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Replacing the Battery
Open the battery cover.
1.
2. With the camera oriented with its monitor
screen facing upwards as shown in the
illustration, slide the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow and hold it there.
• This will cause the battery to come out part way.
Stopper
3. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery
out the rest of the way.
4. Load a new battery.
Battery Precautions
■ Precautions during Use
• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is
always less than operation under normal temperatures. This
is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.
• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within
the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside
this temperature range can cause charging to take longer
than normal or even cause charging to fail.
• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full
charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the
end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.
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■ Storage Precautions
• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high
capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while
charged can cause it to deteriorate.
– If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use
up its charge before storing it.
– Always remove the battery from the camera when you are
not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to
discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging
when you need to use the camera.
– Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
Using the Camera in another Country
Note the following precautions.
• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any
power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz.
Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug
depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking
the camera and AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel
agent about the power supply requirements in your
destination(s).
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a power supply through a
voltage converter or similar device. Doing so can lead to
malfunction.
■ Extra Batteries
Taking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-50) is
recommended while on a trip in order to avoid not being able to
shoot images due to the battery going dead.
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Turning Power On and Off
■ Turning Power On
To turn power on and enter a REC mode
Open the lens cover.
• If the camera is already turned and in the PLAY mode with the
lens cover open, you can enter a REC mode by performing
any one of the following operations.
– Press the shutter button.
– Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode.
– Press [] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open).
To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode
Press [] (PLAY).
• If power is already on and the camera is in a REC mode,
press [] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY Mode.
• Pressing [] (PLAY) again with the lens cover closed will
turn off the camera.
The operation lamp will be lit green while the camera is turned
on.
Mode dial
Operation Lamp
Lens Cover
[] (PLAY)
NOT
• Auto Power Off (page 45) will turn off power automatically if
you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of
time. If this happens, turn power back on.
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■ Turning Power Off
E
Close the lens cover.
• To turn off the camera while the lens cover is closed, press
[] (PLAY).
NOT
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on
when you press [] (PLAY), or to require that [] be
held down for some time before the camera turns on (page
217).
Turning On Power for the First Time
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen
appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time
settings. Use the procedure under “Configuring Display
Language, Date, and Time Settings” (page 11) to configure
the settings correctly.
IMPORTANT!
• Failure to set the date and time will cause the wrong
date and time data to be recorded with images.
• If you make a mistake when configuring the language,
date, and time settings, you can change the settings
(pages 210, 214).
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■ Battery Power Conservation Features
E
This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power
off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these
settings in the REC mode as described below.
Feature
Name
Sleep
Auto Power
Off
• Sleep and Auto Power Off always operate as described below
in the PLAY mode, regardless of their current PLAY mode
settings.
– Sleep does not function in the PLAY mode.
– The Auto Power Off trigger time is always five minutes.
DescriptionSettings
The monitor screen turns off (goes
into a sleep state) if no operation is
performed for a preset amount of
time. Press any button to turn the
monitor screen back on.
Power truns off if no operation is
performed for a preset amount of
time.
30 sec
1 min
2 min
Off
1 min
2 min
5 min
1. Press [MENU].
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the “Set Up” tab.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the item you want to
configure (“Sleep” or “Auto Power Off”) and
then press [X].
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the sleep or Auto
Power Off trigger time and then press [SET].
Selecting “Off” for the sleep setting disables the sleep
feature.
NOT
• When both sleep and Auto Power Off have the same time
settings, Auto Power Off takes priority.
• Sleep and Auto Power Off are disabled under the following
conditions.
– When there is a connection between the camera and
computer or other device via the USB cradle
– During a slideshow
– During Voice Recording playback or recording
– During movie recording and playback
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Using a Memory Card
You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory
card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available
memory card. In addition to memory card storage, the camera
also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few
snapshots or a short movie. Use built-in memory for test
purposes, emergency use, etc.
NOT
• Images can be copied between the camera’s built-in
memory and a memory card (page 201).
• The following data is stored in built-in memory. It cannot be
copied to a memory card.
– Face Recognition data saved with Record Family
– BEST SHOT mode user image information
– FAVORITE folder
– Mode memory settings
– Start-up screen image
Supported Memory Cards
Your camera supports use of the
following types of memory cards.
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
MMC (MultiMediaCard)
MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus)
• For information about memory card
capacity, see page 282.
Memory Used for Storage
Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to
the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are
saved in built-in memory.
• Note that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a
memory card is loaded in the camera.
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IMPORTANT!
• See the instructions that come with the memory card for
information about how to use it.
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If
you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to
record a movie using the “UHQ”, “UHQ Wide”, “HQ”, or
“HQ Wide” image quality setting. Because of this, use of a
memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least
10MB per second is recommended.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “” and
“” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let
you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a
memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least
10MB per second is recommended.
• SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards have a write
protect switch. Use it when you need to guard against
accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write
protect a memory card you must then turn write protection
off whenever you want to record to the card, format it, or
delete any of its images.
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other
phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even
lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on
other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.).
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Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or
removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never
try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel
resistance.
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
1
2
2. Load a memory card into the camera.
Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards
(towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into
the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into
place.
MEMORY
CARD
Front
FrontBack
3. Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
2
1
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Replacing the Memory Card
Remove the memory card from the camera.
1.
Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part
way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand.
MEMORY
CARD
2. Load the other memory card.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card
(page 46) into the memory card slot.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card
slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery,
and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the operation
lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save
operation to fail and even damage the memory card.
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Formatting a Memory Card
Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to
format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to
format it each time you use it.
Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete
its contents.
1. Load the memory card you want to format into
the camera.
2. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
3. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then
press [X].
IMPORTANT!
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation
cannot be recovered. Double-check to make sure that you
really want to delete all the contents of the memory card
before proceeding with the format operation.
• Even if the file data on a memory card is protected (page
197), formatting the card will delete all its data.
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it
in the camera can slow down data processing by the
camera. In the case of an SD memory card or SDHC
memory card, formatting on a computer can result in nonconformity with the SD format, causing problems with
compatibility, operation, etc.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Format” and then
press [SET] to start formatting.
After formatting is complete, enter the PLAY mode and
check to make sure the “There are no files.” message
appears on the monitor screen.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel”.
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■ Memory Card Precautions
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore
normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is
recommended that you always take along more than one
memory card whenever using the camera far away from the
home or office.
• If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded
images, try re-formatting the memory card.
• As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a
number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of
this, periodic re-formatting of a memory card is
recommended.
• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a
formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed
correctly and the memory card may be damaged if the
camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress.
Doing so can damage the memory card.
Using On-screen Menus
The following are menu operations you will need to use to
configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become
familiar with them.
• See “Menu Reference” on page 269 for information about
menu contents.
Example Menu Screen
Press [MENU] to display the
menu screen.
• Menu contents are different in
a REC mode and PLAY
mode. This screen shows a
REC mode menu.
Tabs
Settings
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Menu Screen Operation Buttons
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want.
[W] [X] Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting.
[S] [T] Select a setting option.
[SET]Applies the selected settings.
[MENU] Exits the menu screen.
The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC
mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
This displays the menu screen.
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the tab where the
item you want to configure is located.
Here, we will select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [S] and [T] to
select the item you
want to configure and
then press [X].
Example: Select “Focus” and
then press [X].
5. Apply the setting.
• Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the
menu screen.
• Pressing [W] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting
and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue
configuring other settings, if you want.
• To select another tab, press [W], use [S] to return to the
tab and then use [W] and [X] to switch to another tab.
IMPORTANT!
• Entering the easy mode (page 65) changes display
contents to four menu items each, using larger size
characters. The easy mode also displays simple onscreen
help.
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Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of [S] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor
screen as shown below.
■ REC Modes
Indicators onHistogram on
Indicators off
■ PLAY mode
Indicators onHistogram/Details on
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
• Pressing [S] (DISP) will not change monitor screen
contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot.
• You can use [S] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only
when voice recording in a REC mode. You cannot turn off
the monitor screen for any other recording function.
• Pressing [S] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC mode
toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off.
While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY
mode, pressing [S] (DISP) toggles between “indicators on”
and “indicators off”.
• When playing back the content of a Voice Recording file
while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording file icon
only on the monitor screen), the monitor screen will go
black about two seconds after you press [SET] to start
playback. The Voice Recording file icon (indicators off) will
reappear after playback is complete.
If you lose your way...
Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have
gotten lost while performing button operations during recording
or playback.
REC mode
Current Screen
Menu screenPress [MENU].
“There are no files.”
screen
PLAY mode screen
To return to the normal snapshot or
movie recording screen, press:
Perform one of the following operations.
– Press the shutter button.
– Align the mode dial with the desired
REC mode.
– Press [] (PLAY) (with the lens
cover open).
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PLAY mode
Current Screen
Menu screen[MENU] or []
REC mode screenPress [].
Delete screen
To return to the normal playback
screen
Press []. You could also select
“Cancel” and then press [SET].
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Specifying the Recording Mode
Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of
which is described below. Before recording an image, use the
mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of
image you are trying to record.
Snapshot
BEST SHOT
AAperture Priority AE
SShutter Speed Priority AE
MManual Exposure
Mode dial
• (Snapshot)
Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you
should normally use for image recording.
• (BEST SHOT)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and
the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful
snapshots every time (page 104).
easy mode
MOVIE BEST SHOT
Movie
• A (Aperture Priority AE)
In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are
adjusted accordingly (page 92).
• S (Shutter Speed Priority AE)
In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings
are adjusted accordingly (page 93).
• M (Manual Exposure)
This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter
speed settings (page 95).
• (MOVIE BEST SHOT)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample movie
scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for
beautiful movies every time (page 104).
• (Movie)
Use this mode to record movies (page 97).
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• The icon of the currently
selected recording mode
(like “” for the Snapshot
mode) is displayed on the
monitor screen.
Snapshot mode icon
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Holding the Camera Correctly
Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand
movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when
shooting snapshots.
• To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach
the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist
while you are operating the camera.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only.
Never use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
HorizontalVertical
Hold the camera as shown in the
illustration, with your arms firmly
Hold the camera so the
flash is above the lens.
against your sides.
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IMPORTANT!
E
• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any
of the areas indicated in the illustration.
Flash
Lens
NOT
• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the
camera when you press the shutter button or while the
Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the
camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and
take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter
releases. This is especially important when available
lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
Microphone
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
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Shooting a Snapshot
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1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the
camera.
2. Align the mode dial
with (Snapshot).
Confirm that the subject
(people, scenery, etc.) and
the Snapshot icon “” are
displayed on the monitor
screen.
Remaining Snapshot
Memory Capacity
Snapshot Icon
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2
3. Focus the image.
While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press
the shutter button.
Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus
frame and operation lamp will turn green. The shutter
speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity also will be set
automatically.
Operation Lamp
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Shutter Button
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4. Shoot the image.
E
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest
of the way.
Shutter Button
This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card
or the camera’s built-in memory.
IMPORTANT!
• While the “Anti Shake” setting is “ Auto” or “
Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the
camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is
normal and does not indicate malfunction (page 134).
NOT
• The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that
lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates
a smaller opening.
• Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is
allowed into the camera. A slower shutter speed means
that light is allowed in for a longer time. Shutter speed is
indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000
second, etc.)
If the image does not focus...
If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing
green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the
subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try
to focus again.
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.
Checking a Snapshot
A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while
after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets
ready for the next image.
Perform the following operation to view a snapshot after you
shoot it.
■ Fully pressing the shutter button without
waiting for Auto Focus
• You can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button all
the way without waiting for Auto Focus. What the camera
does in this case depends on whether Quick Shutter (page
129) is on or off.
Press [].
This will display the snapshot you just shot.
Use [W] and [X] to scroll through other images in memory.
To return to a REC mode
You can enter a REC Mode by performing any one of the
following operations.
– Press the shutter button.
– Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode.
– Press [] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open).
When Quick Shutter is turned on
High-speed Auto Focus is enabled, which helps you capture
exactly the moment you want. Quick Shutter comes in handy
when shooting a fast-moving subject.
• Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is
used.
• Quick Shutter is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
When Quick Shutter is turned off
Normal Auto Focus is performed and then the image is
recorded.
• If you keep the shutter button depressed, images will continue
to be shot without focus.
• Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the
shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.
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Specifying Image Size
E
A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels).
The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and
is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial
factory default image size setting is 8M (3264 × 2448 pixels).
Note that a larger image takes up more memory.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number
of images that can be stored, see page 282.
This setting applies to snapshots only.
• For information about movie image size, see page 98.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Size” and then
press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select an image size and
then press [SET].
NOT
• The following information changes on the display during
the image size selection operation.
– Image size in megabytes (M) (2M, etc.)
– Image size in pixels (1600 × 1200, etc.)
– Optimum print paper size
Image Size (Pixels)Print Paper Size
Larger
Smaller
8M3264 × 2448 A3 Print
3:23264 × 2176 A3 Print
6M2816 × 2112 A3 Print
4M2304 × 1728 A4 Print
2M1600 × 1200 3.5" × 5" Print
VGA640 × 480E-Mail
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• Selecting 3:2 (3264 × 2176 pixels) records images with an
aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio
(3:2) of print paper.
• VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching
images to e-mail.
• Print paper sizes should be thought of as rough estimates
only (200 dpi print resolution).
Specifying Image Quality
Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality),
“Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the
image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”. Select “Fine”
if you want to give priority to image quality, or “Economy” to give
priority to the number of images you can store in memory.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number
of images that can be stored, see page 282.
This setting applies to snapshots only.
• For information about movie image quality, see page 97.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “ Quality” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the image quality
setting you want and then press [SET].
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• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting
a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree
branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp
The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when
you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions.
The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright.
The initial factory default setting is
AF assist lamp on.
Turning off the AF assist lamp
using the following procedure is
recommended when shooting the
image of a nearby person.
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
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1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Assist Light”
and then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to turn on the AF assist lamp, select “On”
here.
IMPORTANT!
• Do not look directly into the AF assist/REC light/self-timer
lamp or point it directly at a person’s eyes.
Using the easy Mode
The easy Mode eliminates troublesome setups and simplifies
image recording. This mode is recommended for those who are
new to digital imaging.
1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the
camera.
2. Set the mode dial to “” (easy Mode).
3. Focus the image.
While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press
the shutter button.
Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus
frame and operation lamp will turn green. The shutter
speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity also will be set
automatically.
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4. Shoot the image.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest
of the way.
This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card
or the camera’s built-in memory.
■ Using the easy Mode Menu
In the easy mode, menu display is limited to flash, self-timer, and
image size settings. While the camera is in the easy mode, all
the other settings on the REC tab menu (page 269) and Quality
tab menu (page 270) are fixed at preset optimum values. Any
settings you configured on these tabs are not used in the easy
mode.
1. Press [MENU].
The easy menu displays
larger text than other mode
menus.
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the menu item you
want, and then press [SET].
On-screen pop-up help text provides a brief explanation of
each setting.
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3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
Menu Item:Available Settings:
Flash
Self-timer (10-second self-timer) / *
Image Size* / /
• An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings.
(Auto Flash)* / (Flash On) /
(Flash Off)
4. After making the menu settings you want,
select “Exit Menu” and then press [SET].
• See the following sections for full details about each setting.
– Using the Flash (page 72)
– Using the Self-timer (page 77)
– Specifying Image Size (page 62)
Snapshot Shooting Precautions
■ Operation
• While the operation lamp is flashing green, never open the
battery cover or place the camera onto or remove it from the
USB cradle. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the
image you just shot, damage to other images stored in
memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.
• If unneeded light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the
lens with your hand when shooting an image.
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■ Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image
composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality
set for the image quality setting.
• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen
response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor
screen image.
■ Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent
Lighting
• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the
brightness or color of an image.
Auto Focus Restrictions
• Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following
types of subjects.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp
to reach
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
• Proper focus may not be possible if the camera is moved
while shooting.
• An image may be out of focus even though the operation
lamp is lit green and the focus frame is green.
If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 128)
or manual focus (page 131).
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Shooting with Zoom
Your camera provides you with 7X optical zoom (which changes
the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with
digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the
image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 28 - 105.4X.
IMPORTANT!
• Generally speaking, the higher the digital zoom factor, the
coarser the image that is recorded. However, digital zoom
can be used up to a certain point without causing
deterioration of the image.
• Digital zoom is not supported while “Timestamp” (page
147) is turned on.
2. Slide the zoom controller to change the zoom
factor.
Slide the zoom
To do this:
Enlarge the subject and narrow
the range
Reduce the size of the subject
and broaden the range
– For more information, see “Optical Zoom and Digital
Zoom Switch Point” on page 70.
controller in this
direction:
[] (telephoto)
[] (wide angle)
1. Enter a REC mode.
[][] Zoom
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• The zoom controller has two speeds. Sliding the zoom
E
controller further upwards or downwards zooms at high
speed.
Wide AngleTelephoto
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand
movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
■ Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point
If you hold the zoom controller towards [] in step 2 of the
above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical
zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the
zoom controller and then holding it again towards [] will
switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher
zoom factor.
• When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of
optical zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates the approximate
zoom factor.
Digital Zoom Indicator
Focus Range
(Displayed when shooting
with Auto Focus, macro, or
manual focus.)
Zoom Bar
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Undeteriorated Image Quality
Range
1X28X to 105.4X*
Optical/Digital Switch Point
Image Deterioration Point
Image starts to deteriorate from here.
*Point factor depends on image size.
• The image deterioration point depends on the image size
(page 62). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom
factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration
point.
• Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of
image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration
is possible with image sizes of “6M (2816 × 2112 pixels)” and
smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without
image deterioration is indicated on the display. The
deterioration point depends on the image size.
• When shooting with “Auto Framing”, the image size is fixed at
3M (2048 × 1536 pixels) and the Undeteriorated Image
Quality Range is 7X.
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■ Turning Off Digital Zoom
You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom
only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to
accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom
when shooting snapshots.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On a “REC” tab, select “Digital Zoom” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
• If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select
“On” here.
Using Flash
Perform the following steps to
select the flash mode you want to
use.
Flash SettingDescription
Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with
exposure (amount of light and brightness)
conditions.
• Initial factory default setting.
Flash OffFlash does not fire.
Flash OnFlash always fires.
• This setting can be used to brighten a
subject that normally comes out dark due
to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro
flash).
Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of
exposure conditions.
• Use this setting when you want to
suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc.
Flash
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Flash SettingDescription
Red EyeFlash fires automatically in accordance with
exposure (amount of light and brightness)
conditions. A flash operation is performed in
the following sequence in order to reduce
red eye in subjects: REC light lights.
Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Wide Angle : 0.1 m to 2.6 m (0.3' to 8.5')
Telephoto : 1.0 m to 1.7 m (3.3' to 5.6')
• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.
1. In a REC mode, press [T] ().
• Each press of [T] () cycles through the flash mode
settings described below on the monitor screen.
Flash Mode
[T] ()
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• When using flash, take care that the flash window is not
blocked by your fingers or the camera strap.
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Red-eye reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause
red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is
caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of
the eye. When “” (Red Eye) is selected on the flash mode,
the REC light will fire, which causes the irises in the eyes of any
people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red
eye.
IMPORTANT!
• Note the following important points when using red-eye
reduction.
– Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in
the image are looking directly at the camera during the
pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to
the subjects so they all look at the camera while the preflash operation is performed.
– Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects
are located far away from the camera.
■ Checking the Flash Mode
The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and
by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button.
Operation Lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging.
“” indicates flash will fire.
• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the
operating lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that
charging is complete.
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■ Changing the Flash Intensity
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity”
and then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity
setting you want and then press [SET].
You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2
(strongest).
■ Using Flash Assist
The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not
enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this
happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness
of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far
away or too close.
Flash assist not used
Flash assist is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
Use the following procedure to turn off flash assist when you do
not want to use it.
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1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some
types of subjects.
• Any of the following can result in the flash assist effect
being canceled out.
– Changing the flash intensity (page 75)
– Correcting brightness (EV shift) (page 136)
– Changing ISO sensitivity (page 141)
– Changing the contrast setting (page 146)
■ Flash Precautions
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is
too far away or too close.
• Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery
condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged
battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds.
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a
slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand
movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or
some other light source can cause abnormal image colors.
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Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer,
and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed
amount of time.
Self-Timer TypeDescription
10 sec10-second self-timer
10
s
2-second self-timer
• When shooting under conditions that
2 sec
2
s
X3
x3
(Triple Self-timer)
OffSelf-timer is disabled.
slow down the shutter speed, you can
use this setting to prevent blur due to
hand movement.
This option shoots three images: one
image 10 seconds after the shutter button
is pressed, the next image one second
after the camera gets ready to shoot after
the first image, and the final image one
second after the camera gets ready to
shoot after the second image.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Self-timer” and then
press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to
select the self-timer
type and then press
[SET].
This causes an indicator
identifying the selected selftimer type to appear on the
monitor screen.
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image
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• The image is not shot right
away after you press the
shutter button. Instead,
shooting starts after the
preset time elapses. The
AF assist/REC light/selftimer lamp flashes while
the countdown is being
performed.
• You can interrupt an
ongoing self-timer
countdown by fully
pressing the shutter button
while the self-timer lamp is
flashing.
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
NOT
• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen
between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the
camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image
depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or
not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash
charge condition.
• No self-timer operation can be performed when recording
with the any of the following settings.
– Normal-speed continuous shutter mode or high-speed
continuous shutter mode
– Recording with certain BEST SHOT scene (Layout, Auto
Framing)
– Recording with certain MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes
(Short Movie, Past Movie, Voice Recording)
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the
following recording operations.
– Recording with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business
Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID
Photo)
– Flash continuous shutter
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes
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Using Continuous Shutter
Your camera has three continuous shutter modes.
Continuous
Shutter Mode
Normal Speed
(Normal-speed
Continuous
Shutter)
High Speed
(High-speed
Continuous
Shutter)
Flash Cont.
(Flash Continuous
Shutter)
Description
Continually records images until memory
becomes full.
Continually records images at a speed
that is faster than Normal-speed
Continuous Shutter, until memory
becomes full. Image size is fixed at 2M
(1600 × 1200 pixels).
Use this mode to record up to three
consecutive images, firing the flash for
each one.
Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode
In a REC mode, press [MENU].
1.
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the mode you want
and then press [SET].
This enables the continuous shutter mode you selected and
displays its icon on the monitor screen.
To turn off continuous shutter, select “Off”.
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Recording with Normal-speed
Continuous Shutter, High-speed
Continuous Shutter, and Flash
Continuous Shutter
Press the shutter button to shoot.
1.
• With Normal-speed continuous shutter and High-speed
continuous shutter, images continue to be shot as long as
you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the
shutter button stops shooting.
• Flash continuous shutter can shoot up to three images.
Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before
three images are recorded.
IMPORTANT!
• The speed of normal speed continuous shutter and highspeed continuous shutter depend on the type of memory
card being used and the amount free space available in
memory. When shooting to built-in memory, continuous
shutter shooting is relatively slow.
Continuous Shutter Precautions
• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure
and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image.
The same settings are applied to all subsequent images.
• Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of
the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes (Business Cards and
Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo, Layout,
Auto Framing)
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still
until all recording is finished.
• A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if
memory capacity runs low.
• The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image
size and image quality settings.
• You can select the flash mode you want with normal-speed
continuous shutter mode.
• With high-speed continuous shutter, the flash mode
automatically becomes “” (flash off).
• With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash mode
automatically becomes “” (flash on).
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the normalspeed continuous shutter mode or high-speed continuous
shutter mode.
• You cannot use the triple self-timer in combination with the
flash continuous shutter mode.
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• Note that the resolution of images recorded with the highspeed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter
mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital
noise than images recorded with the normal-speed
continuous shutter mode.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for the flash continuous
shutter mode, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
• With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash range is
narrower than normal.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use
this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the
mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in
the snapshot.
• You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single
snapshot.
• Audio is monaural.
■ Turning on Audio Snapshot
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press
[SET].
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■ Recording Audio for a Snapshot
1. Press the shutter
button to shoot.
This monitor screen will
show the image you just
shot, along with the “”
icon.
• If you do not want to
record audio at this time,
press [MENU]. This will
display the monitor screen
for shooting the next image.
Remaining Recording Time
2. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording.
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if
you do not press the shutter button.
• To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select “Off” in step
3 of the procedure under “Turning on Audio Snapshot”.
Playing Back Snapshot Audio
Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “”
icon.
Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back
its audio.
• For information about the playback operation, see page 157.
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IMPORTANT!
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• Take care that you do not
block the camera’s
microphone with your fingers
while recording.
• Good recording results are
not possible when the
camera is too far away from
what you are trying to record.
Microphone
NOT
• After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s
hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime 7
(pages 243, 259).
• The following shows the formats used for storing audio
snapshot data.
– Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension)
– Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
– Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second
recording at 5.5KB per second)
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [S]
(DISP) while audio recording is in progress.
• Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting
with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode.
You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you
record it (page 191).
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Face Recognition
The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in
an image for focus and brightness settings. The following
describes to two available face recognition modes.
Face
Recognition
Mode
Normal mode
Family First
mode
Description
Detects human faces and adjusts focus and
brightness accordingly.
• When multiple faces are detected, image is
given to any relatively large face located in
the center of the image.
Detects human faces. When multiple faces are
detected, this mode gives setting priority to the
faces of family members whose faces have
been registered using Record Family.
Performing a face recognition recording
operation (Normal Mode)
1.
In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab,
select “Face
Recognition” and then
press [X].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Face Detection:
Normal” and then press [SET].
4. Point the camera at the
subjects.
The camera will detect the
faces of any people in the
image. The detected faces all
will be bounded by frames
after detection is complete.
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5. Half-press the shutter button.
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The focus frame of the face that is focused becomes green.
6. When you are ready to shoot, press the
shutter button the rest of the way.
The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are
of proper brightness.
NOT
• The “ (Tracking)” is selected for the AF area whenever
“Family First” is selected as the face recognition mode
(page 127).
Using the Family First Mode to Give
Priority to Particular Faces
■ Using Record Family to Pre-record Face
Data
To use the Family First mode, you need to pre-record facial data
for the friends and family members to which you want to give
priority.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition”
and then press [X].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Record Family”
and then press [SET].
4. Point the straight at
the person whose face
you want to record,
adjust as required to
the face fits within the
frame on the monitor
screen, and then press
the shutter button.
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5. When the message “Face recognition
E
successful!” appears, use [S] and [T] to
select “Save” and then press [SET].
This will record the face data and return to the recording
screen.
• To re-record the face data, select “Cancel”.
NOT
• You can have up to six sets of face data recorded in the
camera.
• Face data is stored in the camera’s built-in memory, in a
folder named “FAMILY” (page 262). Any manipulation of
the data in the “FAMILY” folder can cause the camera to
stop operating properly. Never delete or edit any data in the
“FAMILY” folder.
■ Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level
to Recorded Face Data
After recording face data, you can assign a name and a priority
level that controls how the data is applied when shooting a
snapshot.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition”
and then press [X].
3. Use [W] and [X] to
select “ Edit
Family” and then press
[SET].
This display the face data
editing screen.
4. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the face
data you want to edit, and then press [SET].
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5. Use [W] and [X] to select a name, and then
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press [T].
• You can select any one of 12 preset names to face data.
Deleting recorded face data
Perform the following steps when you want to delete recorded
face data.
6. Use [W] and [X] to select the priority level you
want and then press [SET].
• You can select any one of four levels, from “”
(Lowest) to “” (Highest). Selecting “”
(Disabled) will disable face recognition.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition”
and then press [X].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Edit Family”
and then press [SET].
4. Press [MENU].
5. Use the procedures under “Deleting a Specific
File” (page 204) and “Deleting All Files” (page
205) to delete the face data you want.
• You can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
NOT
• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 218)
deletes all the recorded face data.
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■ Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and
Edited Face Data
After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot
photographs. The camera will record images in accordance with
the priority levels you configured for each set of face data.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition”
and then press [X].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Face
Recognition: Family First” and then press
[SET].
4. Point the camera at the
subjects.
The camera will detect the
faces of the people whose
face data has been saved in
camera memory. The
detected faces all will be
bounded by frames after
detection is complete.
• The frames will be colored according to the priority level
of the face: White (lowest), yellow, or green (highest). A
green frame indicates the highest priority face when the
image is recorded.
5. Half-press the shutter button.
This will focus on the face with the highest priority (the one
with the green frame) and adjust its brightness. When
focusing is complete, a green focus frame will appears at
the faces that were indicated by green frames in step 4
above.
6. When you are ready to shoot, press the
shutter button the rest of the way.
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NOT
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• Be sure to select “ (Tracking)” for the AF area
whenever “Family First” is selected as the face recognition
mode (page 127).
Selecting the Face Detection Method (Priority)
Use the following procedure to specify whether you want to give
priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces during face
detection.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Face Recognition”
and then press [X].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Priority” and
then press [SET].
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
To do this:
Minimize face detection time. Up to five
faces can be detected.
Allow detection of a maximum of five to
ten faces.
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Select this
setting:
Speed
Quantity
NOT
E
• Selecting “Quantity” while using the Normal mode will
make it possible to detected smaller faces at a greater
distance than when “Speed” is selected.
Face Recognition Precautions
• The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one
time is five when “Speed” is selected for the “Priority” setting,
and ten when “Quantity” is selected.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– A face that is partially obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat,
etc
– A face that is shaded from the light
– A profile of a face that is not shot straight on
– A face that is tilted left or right
– A face that is very far away or very small
– A face that is very close or very large
– A face in an area that is very dark
• Face detection is not supported for animals or other nonhuman subjects.
• Even if you have the face of a family member recorded, the
person’s facial expression, shooting conditions, or other
factors can make proper recognition (highest priority
assignment) impossible.
• Face recognition can be improved by recording multiple
versions of the same person’s face indoors and outdoors, with
different expressions, and at different angles.
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• Face recognition in the Family First mode may be slower than
in the Normal mode because the camera needs time to
determine whether the faces in the image are the same as the
recorded faces. Also, compared with the Normal mode, the
Family First mode will not be able to recognize faces that are
far away and small.
• If the camera is unable to find a face when you press the
shutter button, it will focus on the center of the screen.
• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the
focus mode when shooting with face recognition. Use of no
other focus mode is supported.
• When shooting with the camera held sideways (for a portrait
orientation shot), face recognition may take more time when
shooting with the camera held normally (landscape
orientation).
• Face recognition cannot be used in combination with any of
the following features.
– Images recorded with certain BEST SHOT scenes
(Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Old
Photo, ID Photo, Layout, Auto Framing)
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with face
recognition.
– Multi AF
Manually Configuring Shutter Speed
and Aperture Settings
You can select an exposure mode to control how the camera
configures its aperture and shutter speed settings when
recording an image.
A Mode (Aperture
Priority AE)
S Mode (Shutter
Speed Priority
AE)
M Mode (Manual
Exposure)
• In the S mode and A mode, you can also change the
exposure compensation (EV shift) setting.
You set the aperture manually, and the
camera sets the applicable shutter speed
automatically.
You set the shutter speed manually, and
the camera sets the applicable aperture
value automatically.
You can set the shutter speed and
aperture manually.
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■ Shooting with Aperture Priority AE (A Mode)
With aperture priority AE, you set the aperture and the camera
sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically. A wider
aperture (a lower aperture value) provides a shallow depth of
field, while a narrow aperture (a higher aperture value) provides
a greater depth of field. The difference between a wide and
narrow aperture becomes apparent when shooting with optical
zoom telephoto (page 69).
The following shows the ranges for the aperture setting you can
configure in the A mode.
WiderNarrower
Aperture
(Zoom at
full wide
angle)
F3.4F4.6/F9.2*
Focus
Range
* The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F9.2 is
the aperture when the ND filter is being used.
NarrowWide
1. Set the mode dial to “A”.
2. Press [SET] as many
times as required to
select the aperture
setting and then use
[W] and [X] to set the
aperture value you
want.
• You can also use [SET] to
select the EV shift setting
and then specify an
exposure value (EV shift),
if you want.
A Mode
Aperture
EV shift
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3. Half-press the shutter button.
E
The camera will focus the image in accordance with your
setting.
• The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor
screen will turn orange when you half-press shutter
button if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.
4. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
■ Shooting with Shutter Speed Priority AE
(S mode)
With shutter speed priority AE, you set the shutter speed and the
camera sets the appropriate exposure value automatically. You
can set the shutter speed that best matches how much your
subject is moving.
The following shows the ranges for the shutter speed setting you
can configure in the S mode.
SlowerFaster
Shutter
Speed
60 seconds1/800 second
MovementBlurredFrozen
NOT
• Shutter speed priority AE is performed as if the “ISO”
setting (page 141) is “Auto”, regardless of the current “ISO”
setting.
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1. Set the mode dial to “S”.
2. Press [SET] as many
times as required to
select the shutter
speed setting and
then use [W] and [X]
to set the speed you
want.
• You can also use [SET] to
select the EV shift setting
and then specify an
exposure value (EV shift),
if you want.
S Mode
Shutter Speed
3. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus the image in accordance with your
setting.
• The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor
screen will turn orange when you half-press the shutter
button if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.
4. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
EV shift
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■ Shooting with Manual Exposure Settings
E
(M mode)
The following shows the ranges for the shutter speed and
aperture settings you can configure in the M mode.
Shutter Speed
MovementBlurredFrozen
Aperture (Zoom
at full wide
angle)
Focus rangeNarrowWide
* The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F9.2 is
the aperture when the ND filter is being used.
NOT
• Sensitivity is fixed at “ISO 50” when shooting with manual
exposure (M mode) while “Auto” is selected for the “ISO”
setting (page 141). For other “ISO” settings, the allowable
shutter speed range changes in accordance with the
sensitivity setting.
SlowerFaster
60 seconds1/800 second
WiderNarrower
F3.4F4.6/F9.2*
1. Set the mode dial to “M”.
2. Press [SET] as many
times as required to
select the shutter
speed setting and
then use [W] and [X]
to set the speed you
want.
M Mode
Aperture
Shutter Speed
3. Press [SET] as many times as required to
select the aperture setting and then use [W]
and [X] to set the aperture value you want.
• When using manual focus, you can also use [SET] to
select “FOCUS” and then use [W] and [X] to focus
manually.
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4. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus the image in accordance with your
settings.
• The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor
screen will turn orange when you press the shutter button
half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.
5. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want
when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If
this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust
the aperture or shutter speed manually.
• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise to
appear in the image. Because of this, the camera performs
a noise reduction process automatically whenever the
shutter speed is 1/8 second or slower. The slower the
shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noise will be
generated in an image. Because of the time required for
noise reduction, it takes longer to record images shot at
slower shutter speeds. Do not perform any key operation
while an image recording operation is in progress.
• At shutter speeds slower than 1/2 second, the brightness of
the recorded image may not be the same as the brightness
of the image that appears on the monitor screen.
• Image Blur (page 133) is disabled during in the shutter
speed priority AE mode and manual exposure mode. You
can, however, turn on Camera Shake, if you like.
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SHOOTING A MOVIE
Movie Image Quality
Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image
quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that
determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during
playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result
in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time
you can shoot.
• Audio is stereo, except when “LP” image quality is selected,
when it is monaural.
• Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording
stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording.
Image Quality
(pixels)
UHQ640 × 480
UHQ
Wide
HQ640 × 480
HQ
Wide
Normal 640 × 480
848 × 480
848 × 480
Approximate
Data Rate
6.0 Megabits/
second
7.2 Megabits/
second
3.0 Megabits/
second
3.6 Megabits/
second
1.5 Megabits/
second
Frame
Rate
30 frames/
second
30 frames/
second
30 frames/
second
30 frames/
second
30 frames/
second
Audio
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Image Quality
(pixels)
LP320 × 240
Approximate
Data Rate
545 Kilobits/
second
Frame
Rate
15 frames/
second
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “ Quality” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the quality setting
you want and then press [SET].
• The “” indicator is on the monitor screen while “UHQ
Wide” or “HQ Wide” is selected for the quality setting.
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Audio
Monaural
Movie File Formats
e
Movies are recorded using H.264/AVC MOV format.
Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a
computer using QuickTime 7.
Movie Size
The following shows the approximate movie file size for a oneminute movie.
Image QualityApproximate Size
UHQ43.6 MB
UHQ Wide52.4 MB
HQ21.7 MB
HQ Wide26.0 MB
Normal10.8 MB
LP4.1 MB
Shooting a Movie
Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “”.
2. Press the shutter
button to start
shooting the movie.
• “” is displayed while
movie recording is in
progress.
Remaining Recording Time
Recording Tim
3. Press the shutter button again to stop
shooting.
Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording
stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording. Movie
recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes
full before you stop movie recording by pressing the shutter
button.
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Shooting with MOVIE BEST SHOT
With MOVIE BEST SHOT (page 104), you select the preset
scene that is closest to the one you want to shoot, and the
camera sets up for it automatically. Selecting the “Night Scene”
MOVIE BEST SHOT scene, for example, sets the camera to
shoot bright, clear images at night.
Anti Shake Movie Recording
Turning on Anti Shake for movie recording causes the view
angle to become smaller. Anti Shake reduces the effects of hand
movement only. It does not limit the effects of subject movement
(page 133).
Movie Recording Precautions
• You cannot use flash while shooting a movie.
• The camera also records audio. Note the following points
when shooting a movie.
– Take care that the
microphone is not blocked
by your fingers, etc.
– Good results are not
possible when the camera is
too far away from what you
are trying to record.
– Operating camera buttons
while shooting can cause
button noise to be picked up in the audio.
• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to
appear in the monitor screen image. This does not indicate
malfunction. The band will not be recorded in a snapshot, but
will be recorded in the case of a movie.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “” and
“” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you
know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a memory card
with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second
is recommended.
Microphone (stereo)
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• The effects of camera movement in an image become more
pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor.
Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these
conditions.
• When the subject is outside the camera’s focus range,
focusing is not possible and the image will be out of focus.
Using Short Movie
Short Movie shoots a movie that starts four seconds before the
shutter button is pressed and ends four seconds after it is
pressed.
• Since four seconds of action before the shutter button is
pressed are recorded, Short Movie is a good way to make
sure you don’t miss the action of kids or other active subjects.
• You can also use MOTION PRINT (page 189) to extract still
images of Short Movie scenes.
Shutter button pressed.
Short Movie
Recording Start
Four secondsFour seconds
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