Casio EX-ZR62 User's Guide

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Digital Camera

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.

• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.

• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.

• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/

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Accessories

To attach the strap to the camera

Attach strap here.

As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessories shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.

Rechargeable lithium ion

battery (NP-160)

Strap

13-language

Basic Reference

(Excluding Japanese)

USB-AC adaptor *

(AD-C54UJ)

Micro USB cable

Japanese

Quick Start Guide

* Supplied adaptor comes with a plug for a Japanese standard power outlet.

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Read this first!

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc.

• Any copying of the contents of this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any 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 lost profits 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, lost profits, or claims by third parties arising out of the use of the EXILIM Connect application software.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost profits caused by loss of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason.

• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

LCD Panel

The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%. This means that some very small number of 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.

Take test shots

Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly.

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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General Guide 10

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Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them 11

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Quick Start Basics 15

What you can do with your CASIO camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tilting the Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

First, charge the battery prior to use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

 To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

 Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera. . . . . . . . 25

Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

 Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

 To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

 To format (initialize) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To shoot a snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

 Selecting an Auto Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

 To shoot a snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Deleting Snapshots and Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Snapshot Tutorial 39

Selecting the Recording Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Self-timer) . . 41

Adjusting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White Balance) . . 42

Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . . 44

Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 46

Recording Beautiful Portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Make-up) . . 47

Correcting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Exposure) . . 48

Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash) . . 49

Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Metering) . . 51

Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

 Monitor Screen Information when Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

 Zooming with Super Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Zoom (SR)) . . . 55

 Expanding the Zoom Range to Shoot Clearer Snapshots . (Multi SR Zoom). . . 56

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Shooting a Burst of Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (CS) . . 56

 Shooting with High Speed CS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

 Shooting with Prerecord CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

 Using Continuous Shutter with Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AF CS) . . . 60

Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion . . . . . . . . .(Motion Shutter) . . 61

 Configuring Motion Shutter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Motion Shutter). . . 63

Shooting with Artistic Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Art Shot) . . 64

 Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting

With HDR Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Double (HDR Art)). . . 66

Shooting with Selfie Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Selfie Art) . . 67

Using the Timer to Shoot a Selfie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Selfie Timer) . . 67

 To assign the Selfie Timer to the front shutter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

 To use the Selfie Timer to shoot a selfie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Recording Movies 69

To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

 Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Recording a High-definition Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Recording a High Speed Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Using Prerecord Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Prerecord (Movie)) . . 74

Recording a Time Lapse Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Time Lapse) . . 76

Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie . . . . . (Snapshot In Movie) . . 79

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Using BEST SHOT 80

To shoot with BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Recording Beautiful Portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Make-up) . . 82

Shooting Three Versions of an Image

with Different Skin Tone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Make-up BKT) . . 82

Shooting with Triple Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (HS Anti Shake) . . 84

Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash . . . . . . (HS Night Shot) . . 85

Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure . . . . . . (HDR) . . 86

Shooting with a Blurred Background . . . . . . . . . . . (Blurred Background) . . 87

Shooting with Full Focus Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (All-In-Focus Macro) . . 88

Shooting a Panorama Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Slide Panorama) . . 89

Shooting with a Super Wide Angle of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Wide Shot) . . 91

Using a TV Screen to Shoot Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . (HDMI TV Output) . . 94

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Advanced Settings (REC MENU) 96

Configuring Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Shooting a Burst of Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (CS) . . 97

Connecting the Camera with a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . (Wireless Mode) . . 97

Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion . . . . . . . . .(Motion Shutter) . . 98

Assigning a Recording Function

to the Front Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Front Shutter) . . 98

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Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (L/R Key) . . 99

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Self-timer) . 100

Correcting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Exposure) . 100

Adjusting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White Balance) . 100

Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . 100

Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO High Limit) . 101

Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . 102

Specifying the Auto Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AF Area) . 102

Shooting with Face Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Face Detection) . 104

Recording Beautiful Portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Make-up) . 105

Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Continuous AF) . 105

Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Metering) . 105

Reducing the Effects of Camera

and Subject Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Anti-shake Functions) . 106

To select the snapshot image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Image Size) . 107

Specifying Snapshot Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Image Quality) . 109

Movie Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Movie Quality) . 109

Optimizing Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Lighting) . .111

Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sharpness) . .111

Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Saturation) . .111

Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Contrast) . 112

Specifying Flash Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Intensity) . 112

Zooming with Super Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Zoom (SR)) . 112

Turning Digital Zoom On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Digital Zoom) . 112

Using the Auto Focus Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AF Assist Light) . 113

Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting

With HDR Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Double (HDR Art)) . 113

Reducing Wind Noise during Movie Recording . . . . . . . (Wind Noise Cut) . 113

Turning on Image Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Review) . 114

Using Icon Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Icon Help) . 114

Changing the Monitor Screen when Recording . . . . . . . . . (Shooting Info) . 115

Configuring Power On Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Memory) . 117

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Viewing Snapshots and Movies 118

Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Viewing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Viewing a Panorama Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Viewing Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

 Deleting Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

 Dividing Up a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

 Copying a Group Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Zooming an On-screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Displaying the Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) 128

Connecting the Camera with a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . (Wireless Mode) . 128

Assigning a Function to the Front Shutter Button . . . . . . . . (Front Shutter) . 128

Creating a Collage Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Quick Collage) . 129

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Slideshow) . 130

 Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Movie Editing) . 133

To merge two movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Movie Merge) . 135

Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MOTION PRINT) . 135

Optimizing Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Lighting) . 136

Adjusting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White Balance) . 136

Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot . . . . . . . . . (Brightness) . 137

Selecting Images for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DPOF Printing) . 137

Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Protect) . 138

Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date/Time) . 139

Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Rotation) . 140

Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Resize) . 140

Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Trimming) . 141

Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . 141

Combining CS Images into a Single Still Image . . . . . . . . (CS Multi Print) . 142

Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Divide Group) . 142

Editing a CS Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Edit Group) . 142

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Connecting the Camera with a Smartphone (Wireless Connection) 143

Controlling Your Camera with a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Using a Wireless Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Getting Ready to Establish a Connection between a Smartphone and Your

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

 Installing the EXILIM Connect App on Your Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

 Establishing a Wireless Connection for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Using a Smartphone as a Camera Remote Controller (Shoot with phone) . 150 Sending a Snapshot or Movie File from Camera Memory

to a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Send Selected Image) . 150

Configuring the Front Shutter Button to Send Images . . . . . (Quick Send) . 151

Viewing Snapshots and Movies in Camera Memory

on a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (View on phone) . 152

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Configuring Wireless Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

 Entering the Camera’s Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Airplane Mode). . 153

 Sending Images from the Camera to a Smartphone

as They are Recorded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Auto Send) . . 154

 Specifying Images to be Sent by Auto Send . . . . (Auto Send File Settings). . 155

 Resizing Snapshots before Sending Them

to a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Resize before send). . 155

 Changing the Camera Password

for Wireless LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (WLAN password). . 156

 Unpairing the Camera from a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Unpairing). . 157

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Printing 158

Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed

and the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DPOF Printing) . 158

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Using the Camera with a Computer 163

Things you can do using a computer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

 Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

 Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

 Playing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

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Other Settings (SETTING) 174

Enabling Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ECO Mode) . 174

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Screen) . 174

Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sounds) . 175

Creating an Image Storage Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Create Folder) . 175

Time Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Timestamp) . 176

Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . (Auto Rotate) . 176

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule . . . . . (File No.) . 177

Configuring Sleep State Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sleep) . 177

Configuring Auto Power Off Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Auto Power Off) . 178

Specifying the Operation when the Monitor Screen is Tilted . (Screen Tilt) . 178

Configuring [p] Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PLAY) . 178

Disabling File Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Delete Key) . 179

Configuring World Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (World Time) . 179

Setting the Camera’s Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Adjust) . 180

Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 180

Specifying the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Language) . 181

Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method . . . . . . . . . . . (HDMI Output) . 181

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Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Format) . 182

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Reset) . 182

Checking the Current Camera Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . (Version) . 182

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Appendix 183

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Precautions During Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

 Battery Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

 Using the Camera Outside of Japan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

 Display Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Contents

Page 10

General Guide



[0] (Movie) button (page 69)



Zoom controller (pages 32, 52, 125)



Shutter button (pages 29, 31)



[ON/OFF] (Power) (pages 25, 29)



Flash (page 49)



Front lamp (pages 41, 113)



Speaker



Lens



Microphone (page 70)



Front shutter button (pages 98, 128, 151)



[MODE] button (pages 31, 39, 69)



Back lamp (pages 21, 23, 29, 32,

49)



Strap hole (page 2)



Terminal cover



[HDMI OUT] HDMI output (micro) (pages 94, 126)



[USB] port (pages 20, 22)



[MENU] button (pages 69, 96)



[p] (PLAY) button (pages 29, 35)



[SET] button (pages 40, 69, 96)



Control button ([8][2][4][6]) (pages 40, 69, 80, 96)



Monitor screen (pages 11, 31)

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Front Back

Bottom



Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.



Battery cover



Battery/memory card slots (pages 19, 27)

The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.

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Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them

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The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.

• The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.

. Snapshot Recording (1 Shot)

Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)



(pages 69, 72)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 72) Focal distance



(Converted to 35 mm film format.) (page 53) Image stabilization (page 106)



Timestamp indicator (page 176)



Histogram (page 115)



Front shutter button function (page 98)



Bluetooth communication status (page 146)/



Airplane mode (page 153) Date/Time (pages 25, 180)



Auto Send (page 154)



Wireless LAN communication status

Self-timer mode (page 41)



Face Detection (page 104)



Recording mode (page 31)



Digital zoom/Zoom (SR)



indicator (page 54) Remaining movie memory



capacity (page 69) Remaining snapshot memory



capacity (page 218) Snapshot image size/Quality



(pages 107, 109)



(page 146) Focus frame (pages 32, 103)



AF Area (page 102)



Battery level indicator (page 24)



Metering mode (page 51)



Flash (page 49)



Exposure compensation (page 48)



Make-up (page 47)



ISO sensitivity (page 46)



Focus mode (page 44)



White balance (page 42)



• Depending on recording settings, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity values may not appear on the monitor screen. These values will be red if the Auto Exposure (AE) is not correct for some reason.

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. Snapshot Recording (Burst Shooting)

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Continuous Shutter (CS) speed (page 56)



Recording mode (page 31)



Remaining snapshot memory capacity



(page 218) Allowable CS time*/number of CS images



(page 56)

* It is not displayed while shooting with

Prerecord CS.

Remaining movie memory capacity (page 219)



Continuous Shutter mode (page 56)



Prerecord CS shots (page 58)



Maximum CS shots (page 56)



. Movie Recording

Snapshot recording mode (Snapshot In Movie)



(page 79) Audio recording disabled (page 72)



Recording mode (page 69)



Movie recording time (page 69)



Remaining movie memory capacity (page 69)



Movie recording in progress (page 69)



Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)



(pages 69, 72)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 72) Remaining snapshot memory capacity



(page 218)

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. Snapshot Viewing

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File type



Protect indicator (page 138)



Snapshot image size



(page 107) Folder name/file name



(page 171) Snapshot image quality



(page 109)

. Movie Playback

Recording mode (page 31)



Histogram (page 115)



Front shutter button function (page 128)



Bluetooth communication status (page 146)/



Airplane mode (page 153) Date/time (page 180)



Auto Send (page 154)



Wireless LAN communication status



(page 146) Metering mode (page 51)



White balance (page 136)



Battery level indicator (page 24)



Flash (page 49)



Exposure compensation (page 48)



Shutter speed



Aperture value



ISO sensitivity (page 46)



Focal distance



(Converted to 35 mm film format.)

No audio data available



Movie recording time (page 118)



Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)



(pages 69, 72)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 72) Interval (page 76)



Displayed for movie recorded with Time Lapse.

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. Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

[8] (DISP)

Each press of [8] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-screen information. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.

REC mode

Information on Displays setting information.

Information off Hides setting information.

PLAY mode

Information on

Displays settings when shooting, current date and time, histogram (page 115), and other information.

Information off No information displayed when shooting.

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Quick Start Basics

*See page 143 for more information.

180 degrees

*See page 17 for more information.

*See page 61 for more information.

*See page 67 for more information.

*See page 76 for more information.

What you can do with your CASIO camera

Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following main functions.

Wireless Connection

Turns your smartphone into a camera remote controller and allows you to send images recorded with your camera to your smartphone.

Tiltable Monitor Screen

The camera’s monitor screen can be tiled upwards up to 180 degrees. This makes it easy to compose self-portraits and to shoot from low angles.

Motion Shutter

You can control operation of the self-timer from a distance by waving your hand, which makes it easier to shoot self-portraits from a distance.

Selfie Art

This function lets you select a scene and shoot selfies with various art effects applied.

Time Lapse Movie

You can use this function to record movies of natural events that occur over time, to speed up the flow of traffic in a city scene, or to record other similar types of movies.

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Make-up Bracketing (Make-up BKT)

*See page 82 for more information.

*See page 64 for more information.

*See page 31 for more information.

*See page 129 for more information.

Make-up Bracketing (Make-up BKT) lets you shoot three versions of the same image with the press of the shutter button, each with a different Skin Tone setting.

Art Shot

A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting.

Premium Auto Pro

Select Premium Auto Pro recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto Pro delivers higher image quality than standard Auto.

Quick Collage

This function can be used to combine multiple snapshots into a single collage image.

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NOTE

Tilting the Monitor Screen

180 degrees

The monitor screen can be tilted upwards up to 180 degrees.

. Tilting the Monitor Screen

As shown in the illustration, you can tilt the monitor screen by opening it from the bottom.

. Returning the Monitor Screen to Its

Normal Position

You can return the monitor screen to its normal position by holding the bottom of the monitor screen and rotate it.

IMPORTANT!

• Under factory default settings, the camera will turn on automatically whenever the monitor screen is tilted. See page 178 for information about configuring the camera so it does not turn on when the monitor screen is tilted upwards.

• When returning the monitor screen to the back of the camera, take care so you do not catch your fingers between the bottom of the monitor screen and the camera.

• Do not subject the monitor screen to strong impact. Doing so can damage it.

• Be sure to return the monitor screen to its normal position to the back of the camera when you are not using it.

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. What you can do with the camera...

Shoot self-portraits

You can position the monitor screen so it faces in the same direction as the lens, for easy composition of self-portraits. You can also use a stand on the back of the camera to keep the camera upright when placed on a tabletop or other surface.

Low-angle shots High-angle shots

The tilt angle of the monitor screen can be adjusted for each composition of images from various low angles.

By holding the camera upside down, you can angle the monitor screen in a way that allows you to shoot from high angles. In this case, the camera will automatically rotate on-screen information and the displayed image 180 degrees.

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First, charge the battery prior to use.

Battery cover

CASIO logo

Stopper

Battery

Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it.

• Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-160) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

To load the battery

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Load the battery.

With the CASIO logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the lens), hold the stopper next to the battery 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.

3. Close the battery cover.

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To replace the battery

IMPORTANT!

Stopper

USB-AC adaptor

(AD-C54UJ)

u mark of the small (micro USB) connector facing the monitor screen side of the camera.

[USB] port

Micro USB cable (included with camera)

1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to

turn off the camera and then open the battery cover.

2. Remove the current battery

and load a new one.

3. Close the battery cover.

• The back lamp (page 10) will flash green for some time after you press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. Never remove the battery while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory.

Charge the Battery

You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.

• USB-AC adaptor

• USB connection to a computer (Using the included micro USB cable.)

. To charge with the USB-AC adaptor

The adaptor lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera. While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below. Charging time: Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes

• When disconnecting the USB-AC adaptor from the camera, be sure to disconnect from the camera first.

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IMPORTANT!

Back lamp

• A battery that has not been used for a long time and/or ambient temperature can cause charging to take longer than normal. These conditions may also cause the back lamp to flash red. If this happens, refer to page 204.

• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the [USB] port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction.

• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.

• Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) while the USB-AC adaptor is connected to the camera will turn on the camera with power being supplied by the battery. Because of this, charging will stop.

• The USB-AC adaptor will become warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

Back Lamp Operation

Lamp Status Description

Lit Red Charging

Abnormal ambient temperature,

Flashing Red

USB-AC adaptor problem, or battery problem (page 204)

Off Charging complete

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. To charge using a USB connection to a computer

IMPORTANT!

Micro USB cable

(included with camera)

u mark of the small (micro USB) connector facing the monitor screen side of the camera.

[USB] port

USB port

Computer

(power turned on)

USB connection lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera. While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (

, 

USB

• If the camera is on, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn it off before connecting it to your computer.

• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable.

• A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and connection conditions can cause charging to take longer than normal. These conditions may also cause the back lamp to flash red. If this happens, refer to page

204.

• For faster charging, use of the supplied USB-AC adaptor is recommended.

• You cannot use the camera to shoot images while it is being charged over a computer USB connection. If you want to shoot with the camera, disconnect the USB cable.

• If the battery has not been used for a very long time, charging may terminate automatically and the back lamp may start flashing red or go out after only about 60 minutes. In either case, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera is recommended.

• If you turn on the camera while charging over a USB connection to a computer is in progress, the camera will establish a USB connection with the computer. Though charging normally should continue at this time, certain types of computers or connection environments may stop charging if supply power is low. This will be indicated by the camera’s back lamp lighting green.

• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.

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Back Lamp Operation

Back lamp

Lamp Status Description

Lit Red, (Lit/Flashing Amber)

Charging

Abnormal ambient temperature,

Flashing Red

charging taking abnormally long, or battery problem (page 204)

Off, (Lit Green) Charging complete

• The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while the camera is turned on during charging.

Other Charging Precautions

• With the two charging methods described above, you can charge the camera’s battery (NP-160) without removing it from the camera. You also can charge the battery using an optionally available charger unit (BC-110L). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident.

• This model can be charged only via from USB 2.0 specification USB port only.

• USB charging devices and power supply devices are subject to fixed standards. Use of an inferior device or a device that is not up to standard can cause malfunction and/or failure of your camera.

• Operation is not guaranteed in the case of a computer built or modified by you. Even in the case of a commercially available computer, certain USB port specifications may make it impossible to charge via the USB cable.

• A battery that is still warm immediately after normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.

• A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it.

• Charging the camera’s battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the USB-AC adaptor into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio.

• Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

• Do not use the USB-AC adaptor with any other device.

• Use only the USB-AC adaptor and USB cable specified in this manual for charging. Use of any other type of devices may result in improper charging.

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Checking Remaining Battery Power

As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.

Remaining Power High Low

Battery Indicator ***

Indicator Color White * White * Red * Red

indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.

Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.

• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.

• Leaving the camera for about 20 days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page

180).

• See page 223 for information about battery life and number of shots.

Battery Power Conservation Tips

• Entering the “ECO Mode” (page 174) enables low-power operation. Note that lowpower operation decreases monitor screen brightness.

• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting (page 49).

• Enable the Auto Power Off (page 178) and the Sleep (page 177) features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

• Select “Off” for “Continuous AF” (page 105).

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IMPORTANT!

NOTE

Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the

[ON/OFF] (Power)

Camera

The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.

• Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection.

1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the

camera.

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the language

you want and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].

Example: July 10, 2016 YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY

* 16/7/10 * 10/7/16 * 7/10/16

4. Set the date and the time.

Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to change and then use [8] and [2] to change it. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, select “24h” and then use [8] and [2] to change the setting.

5. After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6]

to select “Apply” and then press [SET].

If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings.

– Display language: page 181 – Date and time: page 180

• Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change.

• Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults. Do not remove the battery for at least 24 hours after configuring settings.

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Preparing a Memory Card

Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory.

• For information about memory card capacities, see page 218.

Supported Memory Cards

– SD Memory Card – SDHC Memory Card – SDXC Memory Card

Use one of the above types of memory card.

• The above are supported memory card types as of October 2015.

• This camera supports use of SD memory cards of the following types and capacities: SD memory cards up to 2GB; SDHC memory cards greater than 2GB, up to 32GB; SDXC memory cards greater than 32GB, up to 2TB. Note that the ability to use any particular card with this camera, even if it satisfies the above capacity and type requirements, is not guaranteed.

. Memory Card Handling Precautions

Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, highquality movies may not be able to be stored correctly. A slow memory card can take too much time to record data and result in breaks in the image and/or audio during playback. When this happens a yellow “Y” indicator will appear on the monitor screen.

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To load a memory card

Front Back

Front

1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off

the camera and then open the battery cover.

2. Load a memory card.

Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the lens side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place.

3. Close the battery cover.

IMPORTANT!

• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 26) 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.

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To replace the memory card

Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one.

IMPORTANT!

• Turn off the camera before replacing the memory card.

• The back lamp (page 10) will flash green for some time after you press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. Never remove the memory card while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card.

To format (initialize) a new memory card

Format a memory card on the camera before using it for the first time.

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 use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a card on a computer will result in a non-SD standard format, which can greatly slow down processing time and cause compatibility, performance, and other problems.

1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].

2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

SETTING” tab, and then

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].

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NOTE

Turning the Camera On and Off

[p] (PLAY)

Back lamp

[ON/OFF] (Power)

Shutter button

. To turn power on

Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 35,

118).

• You also can turn on the camera by pressing [p] (PLAY).

• Pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode.

• Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extends. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction.

• About 10 seconds after you press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode, the lens will retract into the camera.

• The Sleep function (page 177) or Auto Power Off (page 178) will turn off power automatically if you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time.

• The camera will not turn on when you press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [p] (PLAY) while it is being charged over a computer USB connection (page 22).

. To turn off the camera

Press [ON/OFF] (Power).

• The camera can be configured so power turns off when [p] (PLAY) is pressed (page 178).

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NOTE

IMPORTANT!

Holding the Camera Correctly

Horizontal Vertical

Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens.

Front lamp

Lens

Flash

Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.

• 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.

• Never swing the camera around by its strap.

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Never use it for any other purpose.

• Shooting an image while the camera’s “Auto Rotate” setting is “On” will cause the playback image to be rotated automatically to the orientation the camera was in when the image was recorded (page 176).

• Take care to ensure that your fingers are not blocking or are not too close to the flash. Fingers can cause unwanted shadows when using the flash.

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To shoot a snapshot

Auto recording mode icon

Shutter button

[ON/OFF] (Power)

Remaining Snapshot Memory

Capacity (page 218)

Monitor screen

[MODE] [SET]

Selecting an Auto Recording Mode

You can select one of two auto recording modes (Program Auto or Premium Auto Pro) according to your digital imaging needs.

Setting

Program

Auto

Premium

Auto Pro

REC Screen Icon Display

Description

This is the standard Auto recording mode.

With Premium Auto Pro recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto Pro recording delivers higher image quality than Program Auto recording.

• Some of the settings configured automatically by Premium Auto Pro cannot be changed by you.

• It also requires more power (and runs down the battery quicker) than Program Auto.

1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.

The camera will enter the REC mode.

• If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press the shutter button.

2. Press [MODE].

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “P” (Program Auto) or

“Ÿ” (Premium Auto Pro), and then press [SET].

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To shoot a snapshot

Appears when the camera detects it is stationary on a tripod.

w Wide Angle z Telephoto

Zoom controller

If the camera judges that CS shooting is required when shooting with Premium Auto Pro, it will automatically switch to an HS scene, and “Š” will appear on the monitor screen. With the HS scene, the camera will shoot a burst of images and combine them to form the final image. To avoid image blur, make sure that the camera and subject remain still until all of the images are shot.

Focus frame

Back lamp

Half-press

Press lightly until the button stops.

Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)

1. Point the camera at the subject.

• If you are shooting with Premium Auto Pro, text will appear at the bottom of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected.

• You can zoom the image, if you want.

2. Half-press the shutter button to

focus the image.

When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.

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.

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3. Continuing to keep the camera still,

Full-press

Snap (Image is recorded.)

[0] (Movie)

press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

This records the snapshot.

Recording a Movie

Press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the following pages for details. Standard movie (STD movie): page 69 High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 72 High speed movie (HS movie): page 72

. If the image does not focus...

If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.

. Shooting with Auto

If the subject is not in the center of the frame...

“Focus lock” (page 45) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.

To track the movement of a moving subject

Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject. See “O Tracking” (page 102) for more information.

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. Shooting with Premium Auto Pro

• Some menu items are not available while Premium Auto Pro is in use (page 96). Only the menu items whose settings can be configured will be displayed on the menus while Premium Auto Pro is in use.

• In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with Premium Auto Pro. – Continuous AF (page 105) – Face Detection (page 104) – HS Scene Shooting (page 34)

• Shooting with Premium Auto Pro can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction.

• When Shooting with Premium Auto Pro, the message “Processing Premium Auto.” may appear on the monitor screen. If you feel the camera is taking too long to process data, try shooting with standard Auto instead.

• In some cases, Premium Auto Pro may not be able to interpret the shooting environment correctly. If this happens, shoot with standard Auto.

• If “Š” is displayed, the camera will shoot a series of CS images and merge them into a final image. If you do not want to shoot CS images, select “Off” for the Control Panel (page 40) “HS Scene Shooting” item.

• Certain flash settings (page 49) can limit environmental factors detectable by Premium Auto Pro.

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NOTE

Viewing Snapshots

[p] (PLAY)

[6]

[4]

Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.

• For information about how to play back movies, see page 118.

• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page

120.

1. Turn on the camera and press

[p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.

• This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

• Information about the displayed snapshot also is included (page 13).

• You also can clear the information to view only the snapshot (page 14).

• You can zoom in on the image by rotating the zoom controller towards z (page 125). If you are recording a snapshot that is very important to you, it is recommended that you zoom the image and check its details after recording it.

2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll between images.

• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.

• Half-pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode or while a menu screen is displayed will switch directly to the REC mode.

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Deleting Snapshots and Movies

If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images.

IMPORTANT!

• Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone.

• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page

121.

• If you select “Disabled” for the “Delete Key” setting on the “¥ SETTING” menu (page 179), the delete menu will not appear when you press [2] ( ) (Delete). You can delete files only while “Enabled” is selected for “Delete Key”.

. To delete a single file

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then

press [2] ( ).

2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one

you want to delete is displayed.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].

• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].

• If a CS group (page 120) is displayed when you perform the above procedure, all of the images in the currently displayed group will be deleted.

. To delete specific files

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( ).

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET].

• This displays a file selection screen.

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file

you want to delete, and then press [SET].

• This will select the check box in the lower left corner of the selected file’s image and move the blue boundary to the next image.

• To clear (deselect) a check box, move the blue boundary to the applicable file and then press [SET].

• You can enlarge the selected image before deleting it by rotating the zoom controller towards z ([).

4. Repeat step 3 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished

selecting files, press [MENU].

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5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].

• This deletes the files you selected.

• To cancel the delete operation, select “No” in step 5 and then press [SET].

. To delete all files

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( ).

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files.

This will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear.

Snapshot Shooting Precautions

Operation

• Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.

• If unwanted light is shining onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when shooting an image.

Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots

• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.

• 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 (page 109).

Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting

• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an image.

Other Precautions

• The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noticeable noise will be generated in an image. Because of this, the camera automatically performs a noise reduction at slow shutter speeds. The noise reduction process causes it to take longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. The shutter speeds for which noise reduction is performed depend on the camera setup and shooting conditions.

• A noise reduction process is performed when ISO sensitivity is set to a high value. This can cause the camera to take relatively longer to be ready to shoot again after you press the shutter button. Do not perform any key operation while the image recording operation is in progress.

• Due to the characteristics of the imaging element used by the camera, very fast moving objects in an image may appear distorted.

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. Auto Focus Restrictions

• Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. – 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 light to reach – Camera movement while shooting – Fast-moving subject – Subjects outside the focus range of the camera

• If you cannot focus properly with Program Auto, try using focus lock (page 45) or Manual Focus (page 44).

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Snapshot Tutorial

[MODE]

bCN

Selecting the Recording Mode

Your camera has a variety of different recording modes. Before recording an image, select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the

recording mode you want to use, and then press [SET].

Ÿ Premium Auto Pro

PProgram Auto

Standard Auto recording mode. This is the mode you normally should use (page 31).

BEST SHOT

Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up automatically for beautiful images every time (page 80).

Art Shot

A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting (page 64).

Selfie Art

This function lets you select a scene and shoot selfies with various art effects applied (page 67).

Time Lapse

You can use this function to record a movie that speeds up a sequence of changes in natural phenomena or the flow of traffic in a city scene (page 76).

IMPORTANT!

• The displayed ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or aperture value will turn red when you half-press the shutter button if the image is overexposed or underexposed.

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Using the Control Panel

[SET]

[8] [2] [4] [6]

3 4

7 8

Control Panel

The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

• You can also display the Control Panel by

pressing [2].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting item you want to change, and use

[4] and [6] to select the setting you want.

This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.*

Self-timer (page 41)



White balance (page 42)



Focus (page 44)



ISO sensitivity (page 46)



Make-up (page 47)



Exposure (page 48)



Flash (page 49)



Metering (page 51)



* Items displayed in the Control Panel depend on the recording mode.

3. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET].

This will apply the setting and return to the REC mode.

• You also can use on-screen menus to configure settings other than those listed above (page 96).

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Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

„‚”

•

Front lamp

With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Self-timer) Control Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Setting

10 sec 10-second Self-timer

2 sec

×3 (Triple Selftimer)

Off None Turns off the Self-timer.

REC Screen Icon Display

Description

2-second Self-timer

• When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter speed, you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to camera movement.

Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, and the next two images as soon as the camera is ready after shooting the previous image. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition.

• The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is in progress.

• You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by pressing [SET].

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NOTE

• The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, Prerecord (Movie), Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, Triple Shot

• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. Movie, Time Lapse, High Speed CS, Multi SR Zoom, HS Night Shot, Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro

Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)

You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the (White Balance) Control Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the shooting condition you want and then

press [SET].

Setting

Auto WB None

Daylight For shooting outdoors on a clear day

REC Screen Icon Display

Description

Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically.

Overcast

Shade

Day White

Fluor

Daylight

Fluor

Tungsten For shooting under light bulb lighting

For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc.

For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees or buildings

For shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting

For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting

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Setting

Blank white paper

Manual

• When “‡ Auto WB” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.).

REC Screen Icon Display

Description

For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source

Select “Manual WB”.



Under the lighting



conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button. Press [SET].



The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the camera.

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Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)

Yellow boundary

• Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while Make-up (page 47) or Face Detection (page 104) is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off Makeup and Face Detection.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Focus) Control Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Settings

AF (Auto Focus)

Macro

MF (Manual Focus)

The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.

REC Screen Icon Display

None

Type of Shot

General recording

Close ups

When you want to focus manually

*2 The focus range depends on the current optical zoom position. *3 During High Speed Movie recording, focus is fixed at the position where it was

when recording started. To focus an image, half-press the shutter button for Auto

Focus or focus manually before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.

To focus with manual focus

Focus Mode Approximate Focus Range

Snapshot Movies Snapshot Movies

5 cm to 9 (infinity)

) (Wide Angle)

Automatic Automatic

Manual

(2.0" to

5 cm to 50 cm (2.0" to 19.7") (Wide Angle)

5 cm to 9 (infinity) (2.0" to

1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so

the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary.

2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use

[4] (nearer) and [6] (further) to adjust focus.

• At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed, the screen in step 1 will re-appear.

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NOTE

• An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and

NOTE

Focus frame

Subject to be focused on

automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.

• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focus range, as shown below. Note that the focus range is displayed including the Auto Macro range only when shooting with Auto Focus. Example: oo

* cm - 9

* oo is the actual focusing range value.

• The operations assigned to the [4] and [6] keys with the “L/R Key” setting (page

99) are disabled while Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode.

Using Focus Lock

“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.

• To use focus lock, select “U Spot” or “O Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 102).

1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with

the subject you want to focus on and then halfpress the shutter button.

2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed

(which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image.

• When “O Tracking” is selected as the Auto Focus

area, the focus frame will move automatically and follow the subject.

3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the

rest of the way down.

• Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).

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Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the (ISO Sensitivity) Control Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Setting

Auto None

ISO80 Lower

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

ISO3200

• While “Auto” is selected, Anti Shake corrects for subject movement only (page

106).

• Since higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images, the camera performs a noise filtering process. Because of this, it may take relatively longer for the camera to finish recording an image after it is shot. You will not be able to perform any key operation while image recording is in progress.

REC Screen Icon Display

Description

Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions.

sensitivity

Higher

sensitivity

Slow shutter speed

Fast shutter speed

(Set for shooting in

dimly lit areas.)

Less noise

Some coarseness

(increased digital

noise)

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Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up)

Make-up enables adjustment of human skin tone hues and texture, and softening of facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. Make-up can be used with the recording modes listed below.

• Program Auto

• Premium Auto Pro

• Some BEST SHOT scenes

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Make-up Settings) Control Panel

option, and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Skin Tone” or “Smooth Skin”, and then use

[4] and [6] to change the setting value.

Skin Tone “Tan +6” to “0 (Off)” to “Light +6”

Smooth Skin “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”

4. Press [SET].

5. Shoot the image.

• The settings below become configured automatically whenever the “Skin Tone” or “Smooth Skin” level setting is something other than “0 (Off)”. – Face Detection: On – Focus Mode: AF (Auto Focus)

• Make-up cannot be used with the following functions. Some BEST SHOT scenes, Art Shot, High Speed CS, Time Lapse

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Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure)

You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV) before shooting it.

• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV

• Unit: 1/3EV

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Exposure) Control Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.

[6]: Increases the exposure value. A higher

exposure value is best for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects.

[4]: Decreases the exposure value. A lower

exposure value is best for dark-colored subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

To cancel exposure compensation, change the exposure value to 0.0.

Exposure compensation value

4. Press [SET].

This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which causes it to revert to “0.0”).

• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

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Using Flash (Flash)

[2] ( )

Flash

Back lamp

Flashes amber while the flash is charging to indicate that image recording is disabled.

• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the lamp stops flashing amber, which indicates that charging is complete.

< indicates the flash will fire.

1. In the REC mode, press [2]

( ) once.

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the

flash setting you want and then press [SET].

Setting

Auto Flash None

Flash Off Flash does not fire.

Flash On

Red Eye

Reduction

REC Screen Icon Display

Description

Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions.

Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro flash).

Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.

3. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• For information about Flash Range, see page 222.

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IMPORTANT!

NOTE

• Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later. Because of this, you should make it a regular habit to wipe the window clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth.

• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.

• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close.

• Flash charging time (page 222) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).

• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, secure the camera with a tripod, etc.

• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.

• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source can cause abnormal image colors.

• Select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash photography is prohibited.

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 reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye. 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 (flash).

• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.

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Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)

The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Metering) Control Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Setting

Multi None

Center

Weighted

Spot

REC Screen Icon Display

Description

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.

Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want some level of control over contrast.

Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by surrounding conditions.

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Shooting with Zoom

w Wide Angle z Telephoto

Zoom controller

Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size setting and the digital zoom on/off settings.

Optical zoom

HD Zoom

Single SR Zoom

Multi SR Zoom

Digital zoom

Zooming is performed by changing the lens focal distance, so there is no deterioration of image quality.

Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the original image and enlarging it, without deterioration of image quality.

Applies super resolution technology to suppress image deterioration (page 55).

Shoots a burst of high-speed images, which are then combined into a final image in a way that lessens deterioration of image quality. Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR Zoom” BEST SHOT scene is selected (page 56).

A digital process is used to enlarge the center of the image, so there is deterioration of image quality.

1. In the REC mode, rotate the zoom controller to zoom.

w (Wide Angle): Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range. z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.

2. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.

• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.

• Zoom operations are supported during movie recording. Zoom operations are disabled during high speed movie recording. To use zoom, perform the zoom operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.

• Zoom operations are not supported while shooting with the following feature. The zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle. Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, All-In-Focus Macro

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Monitor Screen Information when Zooming

Focusing Range (Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual Focus.)

Focal distance (Converted to 35 mm film format.)

Image quality limit (Deterioration starts from here.)

Zoom bar

Zoom mode

A variety of information is shown on the monitor screen while a zoom operation is in progress.

. Zoom Mode Icons

The table below shows what appears on the monitor screen based on the zoom mode.

Zoom mode REC Screen Icon Display

Optical zoom None

HD Zoom None

Single SR Zoom ¨ (White)

Multi SR Zoom ¸ (Black)

Digital zoom ê

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. Interpreting the Zoom Bar

Range where image deterioration is

suppressed.

Wide Angle Telephoto

Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.)

Point from which image deteriorates

• The location of this point depends on the image size, the “Zoom (SR)” setting, and whether Multi SR Zoom is enabled.

Optical zoom limit point

Deteriorated image range

During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting.

. Zoom Factor

The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 107), the super resolution zoom setting, and on whether or not “Multi SR Zoom” is selected (page 56).

• Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR Zoom” BEST SHOT scene is selected.

Maximum zoom factor where image

Image size

Optical

zoom

deterioration can be suppressed

Zoom (SR): Off

(HD Zoom)

Multi SR Zoom

Zoom (SR): Single

16M 10.0X 10.0X 20.0X 40.0X

3:2 10.0X 10.0X 20.0X 40.0X

16:9 10.0X 10.0X 20.0X 40.0X

10M 10.0X 12.6X 25.3X 50.5X

3M 10.0X 22.5X 45.0X 89.8X

Total maximum

zoom factor

(In combination

with digital zoom)

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Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR))

There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom. Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image quality deterioration is minimized. Multi SR Zoom shoots a series of High Speed CS images, which are then combined into an image that enables shooting at higher zoom ratios without loss of image quality. For information about the effective zoom factor ranges in which Super Resolution Zoom is effective, see page 54. The procedure below shows how to configure Single SR Zoom settings. For information about Multi SR Zoom, see page 56.

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

REC MENU” tab, and then

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Zoom (SR)” and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Single” and then press [SET].

• Single SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.

• Single SR Zoom does not work during movie recording.

• Single SR Zoom is disabled when shooting with the following functions. Triple Self-timer, Art Shot, Selfie Art, Multi SR Zoom, Time Lapse, Triple Shot, some BEST SHOT scenes

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Expanding the Zoom Range to Shoot Clearer Snapshots

Maximum CS shots

CS speed

(Multi SR Zoom)

This feature uses super resolution technology and multiple Continuous Shutter (CS) images to expand the zoom range for overall images of higher quality and clarity (page 55).

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Multi SR Zoom” (page 80).

2. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• Multi SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.

• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Multi SR Zoom. Single SR Zoom, Triple Self-time, Sharpness, Contrast

• With Multi SR Zoom, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).

• Shooting with this function automatically sets Anti-shake Functions to “Standard” (page 106), but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the desired shot.

• Depending on shooting conditions and image composition, Multi SR Zoom may not be able to produce the desired result.

• When shooting with this feature, “ISO 3200” cannot be selected for “ISO Sensitivity” (page 46).

Shooting a Burst of Images (CS)

Shooting with High Speed CS

With High Speed CS, recording continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. The table below shows the settings that can be specified for the CS speed and the number of images per High Speed CS operation.

CS Speed (High Speed CS fps)

Maximum CS Shots

3 fps, 5 fps, 10 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps fps = frames per second

5, 10, 20, 30

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1. Select Program Auto as the recording mode (page 39).

2. Press [MENU].

3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

REC MENU” tab, and then

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “CS”, and then press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “High Speed CS” and then press [SET].

This will cause the recording mode icon on the screen to become Ú.

6. Press [SET].

7. Use [8] and [2] to select the (High Speed CS fps) Control Panel

option.

8. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want.

• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.

9. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel

option.

10.

Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots and then press [SET].

11.

Press the shutter button the rest of the way and hold it down.

Shooting of images will continue as long as you depress the shutter button or until the maximum number of images specified by “High Speed CS fps” is reached.

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Shooting with Prerecord CS

Shutter button half-press

Recorded images (up to 30 images)

Pre-recorded images

Shutter button full-press

Shutter button

release

Continuous recording of images until shutter

button released

Half-pressing and holding the shutter button causes a pre-record buffer to be continually updated with images. When the shutter button is fully pressed, buffer contents are recorded along with a series of real-time images. Use Prerecord CS when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action.

1. Select Program Auto as the recording mode (page 39).

2. Press [MENU].

3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

REC MENU” tab, and then

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “CS”, and then press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “High Speed CS” and then press [SET].

This will cause the recording mode icon on the screen to become Ú.

6. Press [SET].

7. Use [8] and [2] to select the (High Speed CS fps) Control Panel

option.

8. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want.

• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.

9. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel

option.

10.

Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots.

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11.

NOTE

Use [8] and [2] to select the (Pre-record CS Shots) Control Panel option.

12.

Use [4] and [6] to select the number of Prerecord (Still) images and then press [SET].

• Settings: 0 shots, 3 shots, 5 shots, 10 shots, 15 shots, 20 shots, 25 shots

• If you select “0 shots”, no pre-record images will be stored when you half-press the shutter button.

13.

Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording.

A pre-record buffer is continually updated with images as long as the shutter button is pressed.

• The camera will not emit shutter sounds as it pre-records images.

• Releasing the half-pressed shutter button will cause the contents of the prerecord buffer to be deleted.

14.

Full press and hold down the shutter button.

This will record the images in the pre-record buffer followed by real-time recorded images. Shooting of images will continue as long as you depress the shutter or until the maximum number of images specified by “High Speed CS fps” is reached.

• The greater the number of shots, the longer it takes to save them after shooting is complete.

• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until shooting is finished.

• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.

• When shooting with this function, the snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”.

• When shooting with this function, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well.

• When shooting with this function, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).

• The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with this function: 3:2, 16:9. Entering the High Speed CS mode while any one of these image sizes is selected will cause the image size setting to change to “16M” automatically.

• The following functions cannot be used when shooting with this function. Motion Shutter, Triple Self-timer, Multi SR Zoom

• During CS recording some setting items are dimmed on the display and cannot be selected.

• The Self-timer cannot be used in the Prerecord CS mode.

• If you assign “CS” to the “Front Shutter” setting (page 98), you can change the CS mode by pressing the front shutter button.

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NOTE

Using Continuous Shutter with Auto Focus (AF CS)

AF CS shoots up to 30 CS images while keeping the subject in focus. This feature comes in handy when shooting children and other fast-moving subjects. The CS speed is automatically adjusted in accordance with shooting conditions within the range of three to six frames per second.

1. Select Program Auto as the recording mode (page 39).

2. Press [MENU].

3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

REC MENU” tab, and then

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “CS”, and then press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “AF CS” and then press [SET].

This will cause the recording mode icon on the screen to become Ú.

6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

Hold down the shutter button to shoot up to 30 images at high speed.

• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.

• The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with Auto Focus CS: 3:2, 16:9. If select AF CS while either of these image sizes is selected, the camera will automatically switch the images size setting to 16M.

• The following camera features cannot be used while shooting with Auto Focus CS: Motion Shutter, Triple Self-timer, Single SR Zoom.

• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with AF CS.

Image Quality Normal

Flash Flash Off

Focus Mode AF

AF Area Spot

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Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion (Motion Shutter)

With Motion Shutter, the camera automatically triggers a self-timer countdown whenever it detects movement in the vicinity of an icon on the monitor screen. This means you can control operation of the self-timer from a distance by waving your hand, so you can include yourself in the image being shot.

1. Select one of the following as the recording

mode: Program Auto, Premium Auto Pro, or Make-up (BEST SHOT scene).

2. Press [MENU].

3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select “r REC MENU” tab, and then

press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Motion Shutter”, and then press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Motion Settings”, and then press [SET].

6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Always” or “180°only”, and then press

[SET].

• If you select “180°only”, go to step 7. Selecting “Always” activates Motion Shutter. Advance to step 8.

7. If you selected “180°only” in step 6 above, tilt the camera’s monitor

screen 180 degrees (page 17).

This activates Motion Shutter.

8. Press the shutter button (if you want to shoot a snapshot) or

[0] (Movie) (if you want to shoot a movie).

• About three seconds after you press the shutter button or [0] (Movie) button, the camera will go into standby. This will cause the self-timer icon “ ” to change from flashing to blue.

9. Facing the camera, move your hand or perform some other movement

in the vicinity of the (start self-timer) icon on the monitor screen.

When the camera detects movement near the icon, it will automatically shoot an image.

• To stop movie recording, press [0] (Movie) again.

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NOTE

• After shooting a snapshot, the camera will return to standby. Any one of the following will cancel a Motion Shutter operation. – Shooting 30 Motion Shutter snapshots – Pressing the shutter button during standby – Tilting the monitor screen – Rotating the camera

• The Motion Shutter may not operate properly when there is little difference between the subject and the background of the icon, or when the subject is located far away from the camera.

• (preview icon) will appear on the monitor screen when a snapshot is shot. When the camera detects movement in the vicinity of the preview icon, it will display the image that was shot for three seconds.

•“O Tracking” cannot be selected for the AF area setting while shooting with the Motion Shutter. If “O Tracking” is selected in another mode, selecting the Motion Shutter will cause the AF area setting to change to “U Spot”.

• You cannot shoot a snapshot by pressing the shutter button while movie recording is in progress (Snapshot In Movie).

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Configuring Motion Shutter Settings (Motion Shutter)

Use the procedure below to configure Motion Shutter settings.

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

REC MENU” tab, and then

press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Motion Shutter” and then press [6].

4. Configure Motion Shutter settings.

Setting Description

Specifies the Motion Shutter activation operation. Always:

Motion Settings

Timer

Motion Position

Motion Shutter remains activated, regardless of whether or not the monitor screen is tilted.

180°only:

Motion Shutter is activated when the monitor screen is tilted 180 degrees.

Off: Motion Shutter disabled.

Specifies the amount of time that should elapse until shooting starts after the camera detects movement. Settings: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 10 sec

Changes the positions of the self-timer icon “ ” and preview icon “ ”. [8] [2] [4] [6]: Moves the currently selected icon. [MODE]: Selects the icon to be moved.

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Shooting with Artistic Effects (Art Shot)

A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting.

Scene Description

HDR Art

Toy Camera

Soft Focus Overall blurring for a soft and romantic effect.

Light Tone Weakened contrast for a feeling of airy refinement.

Pop

Sepia Sepia tones create a decidedly retro look.

Monochrome

Miniature

Fisheye

Sparkling Shot

Crystal Ball

Art Shot Bracketing

Uses HDR (High Dynamic Range, page 86) to turn normal images into works of art.

Dark edges and altered hues make images look like they were shot by a toy camera.

Enhanced saturation makes colors stand out in with rich clarity.

All of the strong contrast and graininess of a black and white print.

Partial blurring makes scenes look like they are from of a miniature world.

A fisheye lens effect can be used to create a variety of humorous images.

Softens the overall image and adds points of light for a sparkle effect.

Creates a mysterious effect by placing the image in a bubble floating in midair.

Shoots a series of photos with HDR Art, Toy Camera, Monochrome, and Crystal Ball. A copy of the image (shot with Program Auto) without any effect applied is also saved at the beginning of the series of bracketed images.

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “C ” (Art Shot), and then press

[SET].

This will display a menu of Art Shot scenes.

3. Select the Art Shot scene you want to use and then press [SET].

• To select a different scene, perform either of the operations below. – Repeat the above procedure from step 1. – Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the (Art Shot) Control Panel

option, press [SET], and then select the scene you want.

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4. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option

from the top.

The intensity of the selected effect can be adjusted as described below.

Scene Adjustment

HDR Art Effect level

Toy Camera Hue

Soft Focus Effect level

Light Tone Hue

Pop Effect level

Sepia Effect level

Monochrome Effect level

Miniature Focus area

Fisheye Effect level

Sparkling Shot Effect type

Crystal Ball Effect type

• When shooting with Art Shot Bracketing, effects are applied at the levels currently set for each applicable scene (HDR Art, Toy Camera, Monochrome, Crystal Ball). To change the level of one of these effects, select the applicable Art Shot scene and then perform step 4, above.

5. Use [4] and [6] to change the setting, and then press [SET].

6. Press the shutter button to shoot.

. Using the Scene Information Screen

To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in either direction.

• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller again.

• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].

• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene, press [SET].

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NOTE

• Depending on the “Art Shot” scenes, some of the items on the menu that appears

NOTE

may not be usable.

• With this “Art Shot” scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ?(Flash Off).

• Movie recording is disabled while “Sparkling Shot” or “Art Shot Bracketing” is selected.

• After shooting an image with “Art Shot Bracketing”, you will not be able to shoot another image until save of the previous image is complete.

• With HDR Art Movie, the “Movie Quality” setting can be either “HD” or “STD” only (page 109). When any “Movie Quality” setting other than “STD” is selected in another mode, the “HD” setting is used when shooting with HDR Art Movie.

• When using “HDR Art” for movie recording, the intensity of the art effect is fixed in accordance with movie settings.

• An image shot with an Art Shot scene cannot be converted to a normal image without the Art Shot effect.

Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art (Double (HDR Art))

You can configure the camera to save two images when shooting with HDR Art: one image with HDR Art effects applied in accordance with the scene you selected plus another normal (Program Auto) image without any effects applied.

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “C ” (Art Shot), and then press

[SET].

3. Press [MENU].

4. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

REC MENU” tab, and then

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Double (HDR Art)” and then press [6].

6. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

While “Off” is selected for the above step, only a single HDR Art image is saved (normal image not saved).

7. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• Except for HDR Art, shooting with an Art Shot scene saves only an Art Shot image. No companion normal (non Art Shot) image is saved.

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Shooting with Selfie Art (Selfie Art)

This function lets you select a scene and shoot selfies with various art effects applied.

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “N” (Selfie Art) and then press

[SET].

3. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the “N” (Selfie Art) Control

Panel option, and then press [SET].

This displays a menu of Selfie Art scenes.

4. Select the scene you want to use and then press [SET].

5. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• The settings below are fixed while shooting with Selfie Art.

ISO Sensitivity Auto

Focus Mode AF

AF Area Spot

Face Detection On

SR Zoom Off

Using the Timer to Shoot a Selfie (Selfie Timer)

You can use the Selfie Timer to shoot self-portraits. You can set a Selfie Timer countdown duration within the range of two to five seconds.

• To use the Selfie Timer, you need to assign the Selfie Timer function to the front shutter button.

To assign the Selfie Timer to the front shutter button

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “r REC MENU” tab, and then

press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Front Shutter” and then press [6].

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4. Use [8] and [2] to select the Selfie Timer setting you want and then

NOTE

press [SET].

Setting

Selfie Timer

×3 Selfie Timer

REC Screen Icon Display

Pressing the front shutter button does this:

Shoots a single snapshot when the end of the countdown is reached.

Shoots a total of three images at two-second intervals when the end of the countdown is reached.

To use the Selfie Timer to shoot a selfie

1. Tilt the camera’s monitor screen 180 degrees (page 17).

2. Hold down the front shutter button to specify the

Selfie Timer countdown duration.

• You can set a Selfie Timer countdown within the range of two to five seconds. The longer you hold down the front shutter button, the longer the Selfie Timer countdown duration indicated on the monitor screen.

3. Release the front shutter button.

The camera will shoot an image when the countdown reaches zero.

• This function cannot be used in combination with some BEST SHOT scenes.

• Selfie Timer cannot be used for movie recording.

• Selfie-timer cannot be used while a Motion Shutter is activated. In this case, pressing the front shutter button records with Motion Shutter.

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Recording Movies

[0] (Movie)

[MENU]

[SET]

[8][2][4][6]

Recording time

Remaining recording time

(page 219)

To record a movie

The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie. This camera supports Premium Auto Pro movie recording (page 70). See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 72 High speed movie (HS movie): page 72

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select

“P” (Program Auto) or “Ÿ”(Premium Auto Pro), and then press [SET].

3. Press [MENU].

4. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the

“r REC MENU” tab, and then press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie

Quality” and then press [6].

6. Use [8] and [2] to select “STD” (Standard), and then press [SET].

• Recording is performed with an aspect ratio of 4:3, an image size of 640x480 pixels, and a frame rate of 30 frames per second (STD Movie). Image size setting cannot be changed.

• The shooting range for movies is smaller than that for snapshots. You can display the movie shooting range with “Shooting Info” (page 115).

7. Press [0] (Movie).

This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. Movie recording includes monaural audio.

• Pressing [SET] will re-start a Continuous AF operation (page 105).

8. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording.

• Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 29 minutes of recording. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you stop movie recording by pressing [0] (Movie) again.

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Recording Movies with Premium Auto Pro

Microphone

When Premium Auto Pro is enabled (page 31), the camera automatically make judgments about the subject, shooting conditions, and other parameters. The result is higher quality images than those produced by Program Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is displayed at the bottom of the REC mode screen.

• Premium Auto Pro is enabled for FHD movies and STD movies only.

• Using Premium Auto Pro uses up the battery charge more quickly than using Program Auto recording.

Shooting with BEST SHOT

With BEST SHOT (page 80), you can select the sample scene that matches the type of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for beautiful movies every time.

Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording

You can use Anti-shake Functions (page 106) to configure the camera to minimize the effects of camera movement during FHD and STD movie recording. Note that Anti-shake Functions cannot be used with HDR Art Movie and that Anti-shake Functions does not prevent image blur due to subject movement.

Audio

Your camera has the built-in microphone that can be used to record audio (monaural) during movie recording.

• Your camera has a function to reduce wind noise (Wind Noise Cut) when recording movies (page 113).

. Recording Precautions

• 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 audio recording results are not possible when the

camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.

– Performing a zoom operation while shooting can cause zoom and/or auto focus

noise to be in the audio recording.

– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked

up in the audio.

• When shooting with the “HS” movie quality at a frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps”, audio is recorded only while the camera is shooting at 30 fps. Audio is not recorded at any other frame rates.

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IMPORTANT!

NOTE

• Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. The camera may automatically adjust its monitor screen brightness in order to reduce heat generation.

• Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature is relatively high can cause digital noise (dots of light) to appear in the movie image. A rise in the camera’s internal temperature also may force movie recording to stop automatically. If this happens, stop recording and allow the camera to cool down, which should cause normal operation to resume.

• Use of the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, high-quality movies may not be able to be stored correctly. A slow memory card can take too much time to record data and result in breaks in the image and/or audio during playback. When this happens a yellow “Y” indicator will appear on the monitor screen.

• Zoom operations are supported during movie recording (page 52). Zoom is disabled during high speed movie recording. To use zoom for high speed movie recording, perform the zoom operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.

• Both Single SR Zoom (page 55) and Multi SR Zoom (page 56) are disabled during movie recording.

• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions.

• Except for High Speed Movie, Continuous AF (page 105) is performed during movie recording while “AF” (Auto Focus) or “Macro” is selected for the “Focus” setting.

• Face Detection is disabled during normal FHD and STD, and high speed movie recording. Face Detection is enabled when shooting movies with Premium Auto Pro (FHD and STD).

• The following functions do not support movie recording. Triple Shot, Multi SR Zoom, some BEST SHOT scenes

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Recording a High-definition Movie

This camera supports recording of high-definition (FHD) movies. The aspect ratio of an FHD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1920 30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed.

1080 pixels, and the frame rate is

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “P” (Program Auto) or

“Ÿ” (Premium Auto Pro), and then press [SET].

3. Press [MENU].

4. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

REC MENU” tab, and then

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].

6. Use [8] and [2] to select “FHD”, and then press [SET].

7. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page

69).

Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording.

Recording a High Speed Movie

This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of 1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame rate (recording speed).

• When recording with the frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps” frame rate setting, audio recording is supported during 30 fps recording only. Audio is not recorded at any other frame rates.

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “P” (Program Auto), and then press

[SET].

3. Press [MENU].

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4. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

REC MENU” tab, and then

press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].

6. Use [8] and [2] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want

and then press [SET].

A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps) will result in a smaller image size.

Movie

Quality

HS1000 1000 fps 224

HS480 480 fps 224x160

REC Screen Icon Display

Frame Rate

Image Size

(Pixels)

HS240 240 fps 512

HS120 120 fps 640

HS30-240 30-240 fps 512

HS30-120 30-120 fps 640

384

480

384

480

• fps (frames per second) is a unit of measurement indicating the number of images recorded or played back per second.

7. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page

69).

Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording.

• During High Speed Movie recording (HS120, HS240, HS480, HS1000), focus is fixed at the position where it was when recording started. To focus an image, half-press the shutter button for Auto Focus or focus manually before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.

• Continuous AF is operational when recording at 30 fps with “HS30-120” or “HS30-240”. However, focus becomes fixed whenever you switch to 120 fps or 240 fps.

• When “HS30-120” or “HS30-240” is selected as the frame rate, recording always starts with a frame rate of 30 fps. You can switch the frame rate between 30 fps and 120 fps or between 30 fps and 240 fps only while recording is in progress. Press [4], [6], or [SET] to switch speeds. Audio is recorded only while shooting at a 30 fps.

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NOTE

• The higher the frame rate (speed), the more lighting is required when shooting.

[0] (Movie)[0] (Movie)

Movie

Real-time recording start

Approximately 5-second prerecorded part (from the buffer)

• Approximately two seconds for high speed movie

Real-time recording end

When shooting a high speed movie, shoot in a well-lit environment.

• When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor screen may be smaller than normal. When recording a high speed movie, there are black bands along the top, bottom, left, and right of the screen.

• When recording a high speed movie, light source flicker can cause horizontal bands to appear in the image. This does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

• Monitor screen content switching is disabled during high speed movie recording.

Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie))

Prerecord (Movie) maintains a pre-recording of approximately five seconds of action (approximately two seconds for High Speed Movie). When you start real-time recording, the pre-recorded content is stored followed by the real-time recording, to help make sure you do not miss anything by being late pressing the record button.

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. To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie

1. Select “b” (BEST SHOT) as the recording mode (page 80).

2. Press [MENU].

3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “

press [6].

REC MENU” tab, and then

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select the movie quality you want to use for

shooting and then press [SET].

6. Press [SET].

7. Use [8] and [2] to select the (BEST SHOT) Control Panel option,

and then press [SET].

8. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Prerecord (Movie)” scene and

then press [SET].

This causes ‰ (Prerecord (Movie)) to appear on the monitor screen, indicating that the camera is prerecording to its buffer.

. To shoot a Prerecord Movie

1. After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord

Movie, point the camera at the subject.

2. When you are ready to record, press [0] (Movie).

This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded in the buffer before you pressed [0] (Movie) (two seconds if you are using high speed movie) and start real-time recording.

3. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording.

• To turn off Prerecord Movie recording, press [MODE] and then select

“P” (Program Auto) or “Ÿ” (Premium Auto Pro).

• When shooting with the high speed movie “HS30-120” and “HS30-240” setting, you cannot change the speed (fps) setting while the camera is pre-recording to the buffer in step 1 of the above procedure. You can change the speed (fps) setting after you press [0] (Movie) to start real-time recording.

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NOTE

• While the camera is set up for shooting with Prerecord Movie, pressing the shutter button will not shoot a snapshot unless movie recording is in progress. With highdefinition (FHD) and standard (STD) movie, you can shoot still images while realtime movie recording is in progress.

Recording a Time Lapse Movie (Time Lapse)

You can use this function to record movies of natural events that occur over time, to speed up the flow of traffic in a city scene, or to record other similar types of movies.

• When using this function, shooting with a tripod is recommended.

• To prevent loss of power while shooting, use a fully charged battery.

• Make sure the memory card you are using has sufficient unused space before shooting with this function.

• Focus is fixed at what they are when shooting is started.

• For some scenes, brightness and white balance settings are fixed at what they are when shooting is started.

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “F” (Time Lapse), and then press

[SET].

This will display a menu of Time Lapse scenes.

3. Select the scene you want to use and then press [SET].

• To select a different scene, perform either of the operations below. – Repeat the above procedure from step 1. – Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the (Time Lapse) Control Panel

option, press [SET], and then select the scene you want.

4. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the (Time Lapse Settings)

Control Panel option, and then press [SET].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “ Interval” or “ Total Time”, press [6],

and then use [8] and [2] to change the setting.

Each scene is initially configured with unique “ Interval” and “ Total Time” default settings suitable for that scene. You can change these settings, if you want.

Interval Specifies the number of seconds between shots.

Total Time

Specifies the recording time. Selecting “Off” causes recording to continue until the shutter button is pressed again.

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6. Press [SET].

NOTE

Interval

Total Time

Scene

Remaining recording time

Recording time

• Time Lapse settings are shown at the bottom of the screen.

7. Press the shutter button to start recording.

• Shooting is repeated at the interval specified in step 5.

• Recording stops when the recording time specified in step 5 elapses or when the shutter button is pressed again.

• Remaining recording time is not displayed when the “ Total Time” setting is “Off”.

• During Time Lapse recording, the monitor screen will turn off in accordance with the “Sleep” setting (page 177). Change the “Sleep” setting to “Off” if you want the monitor screen to stay on. Note, however, that this setting will use up battery power more quickly.

• If sleep is enabled (page 177), the monitor screen will turn off after the preset sleep period if no camera operation is performed, but the time lapse recording operation will continue. The camera’s back lamp will flash at this time. Performing any operation while the monitor screen is blank will turn it back on. However, the following operations will not turn the monitor screen back on. – Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) – Pressing the shutter button all the way

• The Auto Power Off is disabled while time lapse recording is in progress (page

178).

• The following functions cannot be used with this function. Single SR Zoom, Anti-shake Functions, Lighting, Continuous AF, Triple Self-timer, Motion Shutter, Face Detection, Metering, ISO, ISO High Limit, Make-up

• The frame rate of playback of movies shot with this function is 20 fps. Movie quality depends on the scene you are using. Scene 1 to 6: FHD Scene 7 to 11: HD

• Note that audio is not recorded when recording with this function.

• The camera can be configured to play only Time Lapse movies during a slideshow (page 130).

• When using “» HDR Art” for movie recording, the intensity of the art effect is fixed in accordance with movie settings.

• You cannot shoot a snapshot by pressing the shutter button while time lapse recording is in progress (Snapshot In Movie).

• The reset operation (page 182) returns “Interval” and “Total Time” to their initial default settings. Each Time Lapse scene has its own unique “Interval” and “Total Time” settings.

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• To adjust brightness when shooting with the Time Lapse “» Night Scene”, use

” (Shutter Speed) on the Control Panel (page 40) to adjust the shutter speed.

“



. Using the Scene Information Screen

To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in either direction.

• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller again.

• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].

• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene, press [SET].

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NOTE

Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie

Number of recordable snapshots

Snapshot recording mode

(Snapshot In Movie)

You can shoot snapshots while movie recording is in progress. When the camera is in the Single Shot mode, you can shoot snapshots one-by-one. In the CS mode, holding down the shutter button will record up to seven consecutive images at a speed of approximately 10 images per second (fps). You can shoot a maximum total of 28 images during a single movie recording operation.

1. While a movie is being recorded, press the

shutter button.

• Select FHD movie or STD movie as the movie quality setting (page 109).

• While movie recording is in progress, you can toggle between the Single Shot Mode and the CS mode by pressing [4], [6], or [SET]. Note that this method for mode switching is possible only during movie recording. The CS mode is indicated when is white (on the monitor screen), and the Single Shot mode is selected when t is white.

• In the CS mode, images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.

• Note that the flash cannot be used when shooting a Snapshot In Movie.

• Note that shooting a snapshot while shooting a movie is supported during FHD movie and STD movie recording only. It is not supported during other types of movie recording.

• Snapshots shot with Snapshot In Movie cannot be focused individually. The focus will be the same as the movie being recorded.

• The field of view of a snapshot shot while FHD movie recording is in progress will be wider than the field of view of the FHD movie.

• The snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”.

• The “Program Auto” recording mode is used when you shoot a snapshot during movie recording.

• You cannot shoot with Snapshot In Movie while Motion Shutter or Time Lapse movie recording is in progress.

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Using BEST SHOT

[MODE]

Currently selected scene (with boundary)

Scene number

Scene name

BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.

To shoot with BEST SHOT

1. In the REC mode, press [MODE].

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select

“b” (BEST SHOT), and then press [SET].

This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes.

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the

boundary to the scene you want to select.

• You can scroll to another page of scenes by

pressing [8] or [2].

• To return to normal snapshot recording, press [MODE] and then select “P” (Program Auto) or “Ÿ” (Premium Auto Pro).

4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the

settings for the currently selected scene.

This returns to the REC mode.

• To select a different scene, perform either of the operations below. – Repeat the above procedure from step 1. – Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the (BEST SHOT) Control Panel

option, press [SET], and then select the scene you want.

5. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie)

(if you are shooting a movie).

• With some BEST SHOT scenes, the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen after you press the shutter button. The camera is in the process of recording an image until the message appears. Keep the camera still. The image processing operation takes some time to complete after the message appears. You will not be able to record another image while the message is displayed.

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. Using the Scene Information Screen

To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in either direction.

• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller again.

• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].

• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene, press [SET].

. BEST SHOT Precautions

• Sample images shown on BEST SHOT scene screens were not shot with this camera. There are provided to illustrate the effects and merits of each scene.

• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.

• You can modify the camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.

• Snapshot shooting is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being used. Prerecord (Movie)

• Movie recording is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being used. Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro, Make-up BKT, HS Anti Shake, Wide Shot, HS Night Shot, Slide Panorama, HDMI TV Output

• When the movie recording mode is FHD/STD, movies are recorded using the settings of the selected BEST SHOT scene. For high speed movie recording, BEST SHOT scene settings are ignored and movie recording is performed as it normally is.

• BEST SHOT scenes that use High Speed CS ignore the “Zoom (SR)” setting.

• With the BEST SHOT scenes below, certain shooting conditions can cause the image area to become narrower than normal. HS Night Scene and Portrait, HS Night Shot

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Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up)

Make-up enables adjustment of human skin tone hues and texture, and softening of facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits.

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Make-up” (page 80).

2. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the (Make-up Settings)

Control Panel option, and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Skin Tone” or “Smooth Skin”, and then use

[4] and [6] to change the setting value.

Skin Tone “Tan +6” to “0 (Off)” to “Light +6”

Smooth Skin “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”

4. Press [SET].

5. Press the shutter button to shoot.

Shooting Three Versions of an Image with Different Skin Tone Settings (Make-up BKT)

Make-up Bracketing (Make-up BKT) lets you shoot three versions of the same image with the press of the shutter button, each with a different Skin Tone setting. One of the images is shot using the camera’s current Skin Tone setting, while the other two images are shot using variations of the Skin Tone setting.

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Make-up BKT” (page 80).

2. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the (Make-up Settings)

Control Panel option, and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Skin Tone” or “Smooth Skin”, and then use

[4] and [6] to change the setting value.

Skin Tone “Tan +6” to “0 (Off)” to “Light +6”

Smooth Skin “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”

4. Press [SET].

5. Press the shutter button to shoot.

This will shoot and store three versions of the same image with various “Skin Tone” settings, based on the setting you selected in step 3, above.

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NOTE

• After shooting an image with Make-up BKT, you will not be able to shoot another

NOTE

image until save of the previous image is complete.

• Only two versions of the image will be shot and stored if you shoot with Make-up BKT while “Tan +6” or “Light +6” is selected for “Skin Tone”.

• Movie recording is disabled while Make-up BKT is selected.

Shooting with Triple Shot

Triple Shot shoots a burst of three images and stores them in memory. This feature is great for making sure you don’t miss those special moments when kids are around.

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Triple Shot” (page 80).

2. Point the camera at the subject and then half-press the shutter button.

The camera will start pre-recording images at this time.

• If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all of the images currently in the pre-record buffer will be deleted.

3. Press the shutter button all the way down to record.

This will record three images: one of the action before the shutter button is fully pressed plus two real-time images.

• Pressing the shutter button all the way without first half-pressing it will result in only two images being recorded.

• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function.

Self-timer Off

Flash Flash Off

Image Quality Normal

Single SR Zoom Off

Face Detection On

Focus Mode AF

•“O Tracking” cannot be selected for the AF area setting while shooting with this function. If “O Tracking” is selected in another mode, images will be recording using “U Spot”.

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NOTE

Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake (HS Anti Shake)

In addition to optical Anti Shake, a single press of the shutter button while HS Anti Shake is enabled causes the camera to record multiple images and automatically combine them. Use this feature to minimize image blur due to camera movement under conditions where optical anti shake is not possible for some reason.

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “HS Anti Shake” (page 80).

2. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.

• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).

• HS Anti Shake may not operate properly resulting in blurred images if the camera is moved more than the allowable range or if the subject moves during shooting.

• When shooting with these BEST SHOT scenes, the “ISO Sensitivity” (page 46) and “ISO High Limit” (page 101) are fixed at “Auto”.

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NOTE

Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash (HS Night Shot)

The camera shoots a series of images and then merges them into a final image. The result is a bright image, even if shot in the dark without a flash.

Shot with “Program Auto”, without flash Shot with “HS Night Shot”

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “HS Night Shot” (page 80).

2. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• Take care to avoid camera movement and subject movement as you shoot.

• You should be able to see the subject(s) on the monitor screen when composing the image.

• When shooting with this function, the “ISO Sensitivity” (page 46) becomes “Auto” (fixed).

• If camera movement occurs when shooting with this function, the anti-shake process will result in an image range that is narrower than normal.

• When shooting with this function, the 16M, 3:2, and 16:9 image size settings cannot be selected. If one of these sizes is selected in another mode, the image size will change to 10M when this function is selected.

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Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure (HDR)

With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to correct for overexposure or underexposure of subjects of different brightness levels.

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “HDR” (page 80).

2. Press [SET], and use [8] and [2] to select the (HDR Level) Control

Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the HDR Level setting you want, and then

press [SET].

• The HDR Level can be set to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

4. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• HDR works best when shooting with the camera mounted on a tripod.

• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to

(Flash Off).

• Anti Shake correction performed to compensate for camera movement while shooting with this function results in an image area that is narrower than normal.

• The desired HDR effect may not be attained if the camera or subject moves during shooting.

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NOTE

Shooting with a Blurred Background (Blurred Background)

This function analyzes a burst of consecutive images and then blurs the background behind the main subject. This creates an effect that really makes the subject stand out, just like photographs taken with a single-lens reflex camera. The blur effect can be set to one of three levels.

Shot with “Program Auto”. Shot with “Blurred Background”.

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Blurred Background” (page 80).

2. Press [SET], and use [8] and [2] to select the (Blur Effect) Control

Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the Image Blur level you want, and then press

[SET].

• The Image Blur level can be set to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

4. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• Get as close as possible to the subject. Also, the background should be as far away as possible from the subject. The required distances depend on the zoom factor being used. Example: When zoom is set to full wide (W), the distance between the camera

and subject should be 30cm, while the distance between the subject and background should be at least 1 meter.

• With this function, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).

• Shooting with this function automatically sets Anti-shake Functions to “Standard” (page 106), but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the desired shot.

• If the camera determines that it is unable to blur the background of an image for some reason, it will display the message “Blurring failed. Normal background recorded.”. Note, however, that the image will be saved, even if background blurring is not possible.

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NOTE

Shooting with Full Focus Macro (All-In-Focus Macro)

All-In-Focus Macro shoots and analyzes a burst of multiple images and combines them in a way that produces an image in which everything is in focus: from nearby objects to distant objects.

“Program Auto” image All-In-Focus Macro

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “All-In-Focus Macro” (page 80).

2. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• Move the camera as close to the subject as possible, and take care to avoid camera movement and subject movement as you shoot.

• When shooting with this function, you can use digital zoom (page 52) with the optical zoom fixed at full wide angle.

• When shooting with this function, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).

• Shooting with this function automatically sets Anti-shake Functions to “Standard” (page 106), but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the desired shot.

• The message “Could not merge. Will record as normal images.” will appear if the All-In-Focus Macro process cannot be performed for some reason. The images shot by the camera will be saved even if they cannot be merged.

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Shooting a Panorama Image (Slide Panorama)

With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images, which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panorama of up to 360 degrees, which is dramatically greater than the physical capabilities of the lens.

• The final panorama image can be one of the two sizes shown below. Slide Direction is Right or Left: Maximum 11520 Slide Direction is Up or Down: Maximum 1920

• Zoom operations are not supporting during Slide Panorama shooting. The zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle.

• You can use Slide Panorama to shoot a horizontal image up to approximately 360 degrees and a vertical image up to approximately 180 degrees. If you shoot a horizontal Slide Panorama image that is less than 360 degrees, the image size will become 60, 120, 180, 240, or 300 degrees.

1080 pixels

7296 pixels

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Slide Panorama” (page 80).

2. Press [SET], and use [8] and [2] to select the (Slide Direction)

Control Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the direction you are planning to move the

camera while shooting, and then press [SET].

You can select one of four directions: Right, Left, Up, or Down.

4. Point the camera at the start of the panorama and half-press the

shutter button to allow the camera to focus automatically.

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5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down

NOTE

Slide cursor

and a slide cursor will appear on the monitor screen. Slowly move the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow on the screen until the slide cursor reaches the other end of its movement range (i.e. all the way to the right when moving the camera to the right).

• The camera will start composing the panorama image internally when the slide cursor reached the other end of the movement range.

• Image composing also will start automatically if you stop moving the camera during panorama shooting.

• The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting. – Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to

artificial light, sunlight, etc. – Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other subject with constantly changing patterns – Sky, beach, or other subject with continuous patterns – Camera too close to the main subject – Moving subject – Dark surroundings

• Slide Panorama may stop part way through in the following cases. – Subject or camera movement – Camera movement that is too fast or too slow

• Shooting a Slide Panorama image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform Auto Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable differences in the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this happens, try changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.

• Since a Slide Panorama image is created by joining multiple images together, there may be some roughness at the point where two images are joined.

• Shooting under a flickering light source (such as fluorescent lighting) may result in uneven brightness and/or coloring in the final Slide Panorama image.

• The exposure and white balance when shooting Slide Panorama images are fixed at the levels measured when you half-press the shutter button at the beginning of the operation.

• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to ? (Flash Off).

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Shooting with a Super Wide Angle of View (Wide Shot)

Shutter button

Control button

With this feature, a number of images are shot and then combined to produce an image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angle of view possible with the lens. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this feature enable shooting with approximate angles of view of 15 mm and 19 mm.

25 mm (lens widest angle) 19 mm 15 mm

1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Wide Shot” (page 80).

2. Press [SET], and use [8] and [2] to select the (Wide Level) Control

Panel option.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the width setting (angle of view) you want and

then press [SET].

There are two settings available: “19 mm” and “15 mm”. “15 mm” shoots a wider area than “19 mm”.

4. Hold the camera so it is

upright, with the shutter button and other controls at the bottom.

• Do not point the camera straight down at the ground at this time. If you do, the camera’s built-in vertical/ horizontal position sensor will not operate properly and may make it impossible to start shooting.

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5. Point the camera at the

Desired image

Center part at the start of the

shooting operation

Blue boundary

Arrow

Instructions

subject you want in the center of the image and then half-press the shutter button to focus.

• The outer blue boundary on the screen indicates the recordable range of the image.

6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way

down and slowly move the camera in accordance with the instructions and arrow that appear on the monitor screen.

• Holding the camera firmly with both hands, follow the instructions that appear on the monitor screen to slowly slide the camera horizontally or vertically at a constant speed in an arc centered on your body. – When sliding the camera horizontally, do not allow

your body to move left or right. A vertical line running through your body should serve as the axis.

– When sliding the camera vertically, do not allow your body to move upwards

or downwards. A horizontal line between your shoulders should serve as the axis.

– Take care not to slide the camera diagonally and be sure to maintain a firm

grip on it.

• The camera will start composing the super-wide image internally when the slide cursor reached the other end of the movement range.

• Image composing also will start automatically if you stop moving the camera during super-wide shooting.

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NOTE

• The “15 mm” and “19 mm” angle of view values are approximate and are provided for reference only. Actual angle of view values are not guaranteed.

• Zoom operations are not supported during Wide Shot shooting. The zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle.

• This function makes it possible to shoot images with a maximum angle of view of 15 mm or 19 mm. Note, however, that shooting conditions can result in a smaller angle of view.

• The following conditions are not compatible with Wide Shot shooting. – Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to

• Any of the following can cause Wide Shot operation to stop part way through. – Subject or camera movement – Camera movement that is too fast or too slow – Camera movement outside of the required route – Camera movement in the wrong direction

• Shooting a Wide Shot image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform Auto Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable differences in the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this happens, try changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.

• Since a Wide Shot image is created by joining multiple images together, there may be some roughness at the point where two images are joined.

• Shooting under a flickering light source (such as fluorescent lighting) may result in uneven brightness and/or coloring in the final Wide Shot image.

• The exposure and white balance when shooting Wide Shot images are fixed at the levels measured when you half-press the shutter button at the beginning of the operation.

• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).

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Using a TV Screen to Shoot Snapshots (HDMI TV Output)

HDMI connector

HDMI cable (commercially available)

HDMI micro connector

HDMI input

HDMI output (micro)

Use the procedure below to configure the camera for shooting snapshots with an aspect ratio of 16:9, as you compose them on a TV screen.

1. Turn off the camera and use a commercially available HDMI cable to

connect the camera to a TV.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “HDMI TV Output” (page 80).

This will turn off the camera’s monitor screen and display an image composition screen on the connected TV.

4. Compose the image on the TV screen and press the shutter button to

shoot.

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NOTE

• For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 126.

• If you want to change the digital video signal format, first unplug the HDMI cable from the camera (page 127).

• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function.

Image Size 16:9

AF Area Spot

Continuous AF Off

Face Detection Off

Make-up 0

White Balance Auto WB

Metering Multi

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Advanced Settings (REC MENU)

NOTE

[MENU]

[SET]

[8] [2] [4] [6]

Items

Example: When “Self-timer” is selected on the “r REC MENU” tab

Tabs

The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.

• You also can use the Control Panel (page 40) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.

Configuring Recording Settings

. Example Menu Screen Operation

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

This will display the menu screen (r REC MENU).

• Menu contents are different in the REC mode

(r REC MENU) and PLAY mode (p PLAY MENU).

2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the tab

where the menu item you want to configure is located, and then press [6] or [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item

you want, and then press [6] or [SET].

• Operating the zoom controller displays the next or previous page of menu items.

4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting of

the selected menu item.

5. After the setting is the way you want, press

[SET] to apply the setting and return to the viewfinder screen.

• Depending on the recording mode, some of the items on the menu that appears may not be usable. While Premium Auto Pro is in use, only the menu items whose settings can be configured will be displayed on the menus.

• Pressing [4] registers the selected setting and

returns to the menu.

• Pressing [MENU] cancels the current selections and returns to the menu screen.

• To display a different tab, press [MENU] to move the blue boundary to the menu item and then press [4]. Next use [8] and [2] to select the tab you want, and then press [6].

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. Menu Operations in This Manual

Procedure

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “r REC MENU” Tab *

Self-timer

Press [4] and then use [8] and [2] to select the “r REC MENU” tab, and then press [6].

Use [8] and [2] to select “Self-timer” and then press [6].

Press [MENU].

Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same as the one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation” on page 96.

Shooting a Burst of Images (CS)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “rREC MENU” Tab * CS

See page 56 for details.

Connecting the Camera with a Smartphone (Wireless Mode)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “rREC MENU” Tab * Wireless Mode

See page 145 for details.

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Procedure

Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion (Motion Shutter)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “rREC MENU” Tab * Motion Shutter

See page 61 for details.

Assigning a Recording Function to the Front Shutter Button (Front Shutter)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “rREC MENU” Tab * Front Shutter

This setting can be used to assign the recording function to be performed when the front shutter button is pressed while the camera is in the REC mode.

Setting

Standard Normal recording using the current camera setup.

AF less

Selfie Timer

×3 Selfie Timer

REC Screen Icon Display

Description (When front shutter button is pressed)

Half-pressing the front shutter button immediately shoots a snapshot without adjusting focus, so there is less time lag between shutter button operation and shooting than there is when using the top shutter button. If you want to focus (with AF) before shooting, half-press the top shutter button to focus. Next, press the front shutter button to shoot. This front shutter operation can be used for shooting single snapshots only.

Shoots one selfie (Selfie Timer) or a series of three (Selfie Timer countdown. Countdown length depends on how long the front shutter button is depressed (page

67).

Recording of a series of up to 10 images at 10 fps. This function can be used only when the recording mode is Program Auto and the “CS” menu item setting (page 56) is “Off”.

3) selfies at the end of a

Off No recording.

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NOTE

• Front shutter button operation will become disabled while shooting with some

Procedure

recording modes.

• For front shutter button operations in the PLAY mode, see page 128.

• When the “Front Shutter” setting is something other than “Off”, the front shutter button can be used to shoot a snapshot while movie recording is in progress (Snapshot In Movie), In this case, however, only a single snapshot can be recorded. You cannot shoot a Continuous Shutter (CS) image during movie recording.

Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “r REC MENU” Tab * L/R Key

You can select from among the functions described below and assign one to the [4] and [6] keys. After you do, you can select either of the functions by pressing the [4] or [6] key.

Setting [4]/[6] key operation

CS Enters the CS Mode (page 56)

Exposure Exposure compensation (page 48)

White Balance Hue Adjustment (page 42)

ISO Changes the ISO Sensitivity setting (page 46)

Metering Changes the Metering Mode (page 51)

Self-timer Selects the self-timer time (page 41)

Motion Shutter Specifies the Motion Shutter activation operation (page 61)

Off Cancels [4] and [6] key assignments

Advanced Settings (REC MENU)

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Procedure

Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “r REC MENU” Tab * Self-timer

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 41.

Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “r REC MENU” Tab * Exposure

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 48.

Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “r REC MENU” Tab * White Balance

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 42.

Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “r REC MENU” Tab * ISO

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 46.

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