Casio K823PCM1DMX User Manual

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Digital Camera

EX-P600

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/.

K823PCM1DMX

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Rechargeable lithium ion

Camera Strap

(CASIO Digital Camera Software)

CD-ROM

battery (NP-40)

Card Remote Controller

USB Cable

Lithium battery (CR2025)

For card remote controller.

AV Cable

• Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

○○○○○○○○

* The shape of the AC power

cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Rapid Charger Unit (BC-30L)

(Inlet Type)

AC power cord

Rapid Charger Unit (BC-30L)

(Plug-in Type)

Basic Reference

INTRODUCTION

2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Features ..................................................................... 10

Precautions ................................................................ 13

General Precautions 13 Test for proper operation before using the camera! 15 Data Error Precautions 15 Operating conditions 15 Condensation 16 Lens and Phase Differential Sensor 16 Other 16

17 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 17

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19

To record an image .................................................... 20

To view a recorded image .......................................... 20

To delete an image ..................................................... 21

22 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 22

General Guide ............................................................ 23

Camera 23

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26

REC mode 26 PLAY mode 30 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 31

Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 33

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 34

Power Requirements ................................................. 34

Using the Rapid Charger Unit 34 To load the battery 38 To remove the battery 39 Power Supply Precautions 42 Using AC Power 45 Turning the Camera On and Off 47 Configuring Power Saving Settings 47

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 48

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 51

To configure display language and clock settings 52

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54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 54

Aiming the Camera 54 Recording an Image 55 Recording Precautions 57 About Auto Focus 58 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 58

Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 59

Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen 59

Orientation Sensor ..................................................... 60

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 61

Using Zoom ................................................................ 62

Optical Zoom 62 Digital Zoom 63

Using the Flash .......................................................... 64

Flash Unit Status 66 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 66 Flash Precautions 67

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 68

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 70

To specify the image size 70 To specify image quality 71

73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 73

Using Auto Focus 74 Using the Macro Mode 76 Using the Infinity Mode 77 Using Manual Focus 77 Using Pan Focus 78 Using Focus Lock 79

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 80

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 81

Adjusting White Balance Manually 83

Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 84

Using Aperture Priority AE 84 Using Shutter Speed Priority AE 85 Setting Exposure Settings Manually 87 Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance 88 Exposure Mode Recording Precautions 89

Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock) ....................... 89

Using a Continuous Shutter Mode ............................. 91

Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 91 Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 92 25-shot Stop Action Images

(Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode) 93

Continuous Shutter Precautions 94

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Using Auto Bracketing ................................................ 95

Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected

as the Variable (AE Bracketing) 96

Using Auto Bracketing with White Balance

as the Variable (WB Bracketing) 97

Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance

as the Variable (Focus Bracketing) 98

Using Auto Bracketing with Non-configurable

Variables (Multi Bracketing) 99

Auto Bracketing Precautions 100

Previewing Images Recorded with

High Speed

Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing ................... 100

Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen 102

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ................................... 103

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 104

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image

(Coupling Shot) ........................................................ 107

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

Image (Pre-shot) ...................................................... 109

Using the Movie Mode .............................................. 111

Recording Audio ........................................................113

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 113 Recording Your Voice 114

REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 116

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 117 Selecting the Auto Focus (AF) Mode 118 Selecting the Metering Mode 119 Using the Filter Function 120 Specifying Outline Sharpness 121 Specifying Color Saturation 121 Specifying Contrast 122 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 122 Turning Image Review On and Off 123 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 123 Specifying Power On Default Settings 124 Resetting the Camera 126

Using the Shortcut Menu ......................................... 127

Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording ... 128

Loading the Battery 128 Before Using the Card Remote Controller

for Recording 129

Using the Card Remote Controller 130

Using an External Flash ........................................... 132

External Flash Unit Requirements 132 Attaching an External Flash Unit 133

Using a Conversion Lens or Filter ........................... 135

Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens 136 Installing a Filter 137

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138 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 138

Playing an Audio Snapshot 139

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 140

Resizing an Image ................................................... 141

Cropping an Image................................................... 142

Checking the Focus of a Recorded Image .............. 144

Playing a Movie ........................................................ 145

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 146

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 147

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 147

Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 148

To specify the slideshow images 150 To specify the slideshow time 151 To set the slideshow interval 151

Rotating the Display Image...................................... 152

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 153

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 154

To re-record audio 155

Playing Back a Voice Recording File....................... 156

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 157

Selecting the Video Input System 158

159 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 159

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 160

161 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 161

Memory Folders and Files 161

Protecting Files ........................................................ 162

To protect a single file 162 To protect all files in memory 163

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 163

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 163 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 165 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 166 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 167

168 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 168

To configure sound settings 168 To set the volume level 169

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 169

INTRODUCTION

Configuring Power Down Image Settings................ 170

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 172

Using the Alarm........................................................ 173

To set an alarm 173 Stopping the Alarm 174

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 174

To select your Home Time zone 174 To set the current time and date 175 Changing the Date Format 176

Using World Time..................................................... 176

To display the World Time screen 176 To configure World Time settings 177 To configure summer time (DST) settings 178

Changing the Display Language ............................. 179

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 179

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 180

182 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 183

To insert a memory card into the camera 183 To remove a memory card from the camera 184 Formatting a Memory Card 184 Memory Card Precautions 185

Copying Files ........................................................... 186

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 186 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 187

188 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 189

To configure print settings for a single image 190 To configure print settings for all images 191

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 192

To print a single image 192 To print a group of images 194 Printing Precautions 196

PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 196

Exif Print ................................................................... 197

198 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 198

USB Connection Precautions 203

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 204

USB Connection Precautions 207

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .... 207

INTRODUCTION

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 208

Memory Data ............................................................ 209

DCF Protocol 209 Memory Directory Structure 209 Image Files Supported by the Camera 211 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 212

213 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 213

Creating an album 213 Selecting an Album Layout 215 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 215 Viewing Album Files 218 Saving an Album 220 To delete an album 221

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 221

About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera

Software) 221

Computer System Requirements 223

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

in Windows ............................................................... 224

Getting Started 225 Selecting a Language 225

Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 225 Installing an Application 226 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 226 User Registration 227 Exiting the Menu Application 227

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

on a Macintosh .......................................................... 227

Installing Software 227 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 228

230 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 230

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 233

REC mode 233 PLAY mode 234 Rapid Charger Unit 235

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 236

Display Messages 241

Specifications ........................................................... 242

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT!

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

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

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-P600.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

•

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

■ Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.

INTRODUCTION

Features

• 6 million effective pixels CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels of very highresolution that produces crisp, clear, prints and display images.

• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• Long battery life

The camera’s low-power design combines with a largecapacity battery to provide more recording and playback between charges.

• 16X seamless zoom (page 62) 4X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• 9.2MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• High-speed, high-precision Auto Focus A phase differentical sensor combines with contrast Auto Focus for faster focusing.

• Three continuous shutter modes (page 91) In addition to normal continuous shutter operation that can continually record shots as long as memory is available, you can also use high-speed continuous shutter and stop-action continuous shutter, which records a series of shots in a single image.

• Four auto bracketing modes (page 95) Configurable variables can be set up to record multiple versions of an image altering the exposure, white balance, or focus distance setting. Non-configurable variables create multiple versions of the same image using various filters and other settings.

• Ex Finder view (page 29) The Ex Finder view provides you with a wealth of information on the monitor screen as you compose your images.

• Ex Menu (page 127) Short-cut menu access to four frequently-used settings.

• Multi Auto Focus (page 75) When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one. This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of image types.

• Movable Auto Focus (AF) Area (page 75) You can move the focus area to the location you want.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 182)

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• Manual Assist (page 88) Follow the on-screen guidance when configuring manual exposure settings.

• AE Lock (page 89) A simple operation locks exposure on a particular subject, helping to ensure that the image is focused the way you want.

• BESTSHOT (page 103) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time.

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 107, 109) Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image. This means you can create images that include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around.

• Triple Self-timer mode (page 68) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

• Real-time RGB histogram (page 32) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.

• World Time (page 176) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

• Alarm (page 173) A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.

• Album Function (page 213) HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

• Calendar screen (page 147) A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier.

• Snapshot + Audio Mode (page 113) Adds audio to a snapshot.

• Movie + Audio Mode (page 111)

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• Voice Recording (page 114) Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• After Recording (page 154) Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

• Selectable Sound Settings (page 168) You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation.

• Card remote controller (page 128)

• External flash connectability (page 132)

• Conversion lens/close-up lens support (page 135)

Conversion lens enhances telephoto and wide angle shots, while the close-up lens enhances macro shots.

• DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 189) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.

• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible (page 196) Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

• USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 192) Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to print and start the print operation directly from the camera.

• PictBridge support (page 192) Your camera supports the PictBridge standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

• Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable (page 198).

• Connect the camera to a TV with the AV cable and use the TV screen for image recording and viewing (page

157).

INTRODUCTION

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 222) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.

Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-P600.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-P600 Digital Camera.

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center.

• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the danger of accident.

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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera.

• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire.

• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.

• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.

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Test for proper operation before using the camera!

• Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly (page 20).

Data Error Precautions

• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.

— Removing the battery or memory card while the

camera is performing a record or memory access operation

— Removing the battery or memory card while the

operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera

— Disconnecting the USB cable while a data

communication operation is being performed

— Low battery power — Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 241). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

Operating conditions

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

— In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject

to temperature extremes

— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

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Condensation

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours.

Lens and Phase Differential Sensor

• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens and phase differential sensor. Doing so can scratch the lens and phase differential sensor surface and cause malfunction.

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens and phase differential sensor can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens and phase differential sensor with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens and phase differential sensor surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens and phase differential sensor with a soft lens cloth.

• When aiming the camera, make sure that your finger does not block the phase differential sensor.

Other

• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.

• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-40) that comes with the camera (page 35).

• Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

Inlet Type

[CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete.

Plug-in Type

QUICK START GUIDE

Load the battery (page 38).

Stopper

QUICK START GUIDE

To configure display language and clock settings

• Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. (See page 51 for details.)

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Press [] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].

Set the date and the time.

Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen.

QUICK START GUIDE

1200N

1600

04/1212

ISO100 F2.8

1/1000

To record an image

Green operation lamp

(See page 54 for details.)

1600

1200N

ISO100 F2.8

1/1000

04/

/24 :

Focus frame

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).

Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way.

• When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button.

To view a recorded image

(See page 138 for details.)

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode dial with (PLAY Mode).

Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.

QUICK START GUIDE

To delete an image

(See page 159 for details.)

4, 5, 6

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode dial with (PLAY Mode).

Press [EX ].

Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete.

Use [] and [] to select “Delete”.

• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.

Press [SET] to delete the image.

GETTING READY

This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

About This Manual

This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

■ Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

This term as used in this manual:

“this camera” or “the camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“charger unit”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-P600 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 55)

The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The CASIO BC-30L rapid Charger Unit

■ Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

■ On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).

■ File Memory

The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.

• The camera’s built-in Flash memory

• An SD memory card loaded in the camera

• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 161.

GETTING READY

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Camera

■ Front

1 A

1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Remote control signal receiver 6 Speaker 7 External flash sync terminal 8 Lens 9 Phase differential sensor 0 Microphone A Flash B [DC IN](AC adaptor connector) C [USB/AV](USB/AV port) D Terminal panel cover

Open Terminal Panel Cover

GETTING READY

■ Back

E T

S R

I J

K L

E Viewfinder F Operation lamp G [ ](Focus) button H [ ] (Flash / Calendar) button I Mode dial

: PLAY Mode : Snapshot Mode

: BESTSHOT Mode A : Aperture Priority AE Mode S : Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode M : Manual Exposure Mode

: Movie Mode

: Voice Recording Mode

J [MENU] button K Strap ring L [ ](Self-timer / Remote Controller)

button

M [PREVIEW] button N [SET] button O [왖][왔][왗][왘] P [DISP] button Q Monitor Screen

R [EX ] (EX/Delete) button S [AE-L](AE Lock) button T [ BKT] (Continuous Shutter/Auto

Bracketing) button

REC Mode

GETTING READY

■ Bottom

U Battery compartment cover V Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

W Stopper X Battery compartment Y Memory card slot

GETTING READY

Monitor Screen Contents

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

• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen

contents actually produced on the camera.

REC mode

1 Flash mode indicator

3421

None (Auto)

(Flash Off) (Flash On) (Red Eye Reduction)

• If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter button is pressed half way.

2 Focus mode indicator

None (Auto Focus)

(Macro) (Pan Focus) (Infinity) (Manual Focus)

• (Pan Focus) appears in the Movie Mode only.

3 White balance indicator

None (Auto)

(Daylight) (Cloudy) (Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent 1)

(Fluorescent 2)

(Flash) (Manual)

4 Continuous shutter/auto

bracketing mode

(Single Shot) (High Speed Continuous) (Normal Speed

Continuous) (Multi Continuous) (AE Bracketing)

AEB

(WB Bracketing)

WBB

(Focus Bracketing)

AFB

(Multi Bracketing)

5 Self-timer/Remote

controller mode

None (1 Shot)

(10-second Self-timer)

(2-second Self-timer)

(Triple Self-timer)

(Remote controller)

(Remote controller and 2-second Self-timer)

6 Recording mode

(Snapshot) (BESTSHOT) (Aperture Priority AE) (

Shutter Speed Priority

) (Manual Exposure) (Movie) (Voice Record)

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7 Metering mode indicator

(Multi) (Center Weighted) (Spot)

8 Image size

2816҂ 2112 pixels 2816 ҂ 1872 (3:2) pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

Movie Recording: recording time

9 Memory Capacity

(Remaining number of storable images) Movie Recording: Remaining recording time

0 Image quality

F : FINE N : NORMAL E : ECONOMY T : TIFF

A Memory indicator

(Built-in memory in use) (Memory card in use)

B Date/time C Battery level indicator D Focus frame

• Focused: Green

• Unfocused: Red

Digital zoom indicator

F ISO sensitivity G Aperture value H Shutter speed value

• An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.

I Zoom indicator

• Left side indicates optical zoom.

• Right side indicates digital zoom.

GETTING READY

■ Exposure Panel

The exposure panel is an area in the lower right corner of the REC mode monitor screen that shows various adjustable parameters. You can also use the exposure panel to adjust exposure settings.

Exposure Panel

• The following explains the items that appear on the

exposure panel. Note that the current recording mode determines which items appear.

1 Aperture value

Use this item to adjust the aperture.

• Applicable Modes: A Mode (aperture priority AE), M Mode (manual exposure)

Aperture value

2 Shutter speed

Use this item to adjust the shutter speed.

• Applicable Modes: S Mode (shutter priority AE), M Mode (manual exposure)

3 EV shift (exposure compensation value)

Use this item to adjust the exposure compensation (EV shift) value.

• Applicable Mode: Snapshot Mode, BESTSHOT Mode, A Mode (aperture priority AE), S Mode (shutter speed priority AE)

4 Manual Focus (MF) setting

Use this item for adjust focus manually.

• Applicable Mode: Manual Mode

Shutter speed

EV shift

MF setting

GETTING READY

■ Ex Finder View

3 2

7 8

1 Focus distance scale

• This scale indicates the focus distance range. Note that this scale is not intended for precision measurement. It is provided as a general guide only.

• The focus distance scale may not appear when any one of the following conditions exists.

— When “Contrast” is selected as the Auto Focus (AF)

mode (page 118)

— When “Hybrid” is selected as the Auto Focus (AF)

mode (page 118) and Macro “ ” is selected as the focus mode (page 73)

— Conditions that are so dark or so bright that distance

measurement is impossible

— When “Free” is selected as the Auto Focus Area (AF

Area) mode (page 75)

2 Focal distance 3 White balance indicator 4 Flash mode indicator 5 Focus mode indicator 6 ISO sensitivity 7 Manual focus icon

• This icon is displayed only when “MF (Manual Focus)” is selected as the focus mode.

• If you use [왖] and [왔] to move the cursor to “ ” and then press [왗] or [왘], the Ex Finder view will disappear and the manual focus indicator (page 77) will appear.

8 Color change icon

• You can use [왖] and [왔] to move the cursor to “ ” and then press [왗] or [왘] to change the color of the Ex Finder view.

9 Aperture value 0 Shutter speed

• The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

A EV shift (exposure compensation value) B Histogram (page 32)

GETTING READY

PLAY mode

5 6

1 PLAY mode file type

Snapshot Movie Audio Snapshot Voice Recording

2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 4 Quality

F : FINE N : NORMAL E : ECONOMY T : TIFF

5 Built-in memory selected for data

storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

6 Image size

2816 ҂ 2112 pixels 2816 ҂ 1872 (3:2) pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

Movie Playback: Elapsed play time

7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity

IMPORTANT!

• Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.

GETTING READY

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Each press of the [DISP] button cycles the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.

Indicators on (page 26)

Ex Finder view on (page 29)

Indicators off

Monitor screen off

IMPORTANT!

• The Ex Finder view cannot be displayed in the Movie mode. In this case, a histogram is displayed in addition to normal display indicators.

• The Ex Finder view cannot be displayed in the following modes: PLAY, Coupling Shot, Pre-shot.

• You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following modes: PLAY, BESTSHOT, Movie (standby).

• Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during movie recording or during standby or recording of an audio snapshot.

• The only display options that appear when you press [DISP] in the Coupling Shot or Voice Recording mode are “Indicators on” and “Monitor screen off”.

GETTING READY

■ Histogram

The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images. You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.

• A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to the center as possible.

• When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image.

• When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out” of the light areas of an image.

• A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness.

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

• Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.

• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.

• You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.

• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was recorded.

Indicator Lamps

You can find out the operational status of the camera at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 233.

Self-timer lamp

Green operation lamp

Red operation lamp

GETTING READY

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.

IMPORTANT!

• To avoid dropping the camera while operating it, be sure to wear the strap around your wrist. Use the buckle to ensure that the strap is fastened snugly your wrist.

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

Power Requirements

Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC power.

• Battery One NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery

The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time (page 35).

• Household AC Power AC Adaptor: AD-C40 (Option)

Using the Rapid Charger Unit

■ Rapid Charger Unit General Guide

Contacts

[CHARGE] lamp

GETTING READY

■

Attaching the Battery to the Rapid Charger Unit

Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly, affix the battery to the charger unit. Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly on the charger unit.

■ To charge the battery

Correctly positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery, attach the battery to the charger unit.

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Plug-in TypeInlet Type

GETTING READY

Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.

• This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.

• Charging will take about two hours.

• Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on

the area where you purchased the camera.

[CHARGE] lamp

Charger unit

AC power cord

NOTE

• The bundled charger unit is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the charger unit in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Plug

[CHARGE] lamp

Charger unit

GETTING READY

NOTE

•

The bundled charger unit is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power plug varies according to country or geographic area. When traveling abroad, it is up to you to find out if the shape of the charger unit power plug is compatible with local power outlets and to purchase any required adapters.

The [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete.

After charging is complete, unplug the charger unit from the power outlet, and remove the battery from it.

• Always unplug the charger unit from the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not using it for charging.

IMPORTANT!

•

If the battery or charger unit is very hot or cold when you start charging or if it becomes hot during charging, the charger unit will enter a standby state, which is indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp is lit amber. Charging will resume when the temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range, which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red.

• Charging battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give battery time to cool before charging it.

• Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge battery immediately before you need to use it.

• The rechargeable battery used with this camera is specifically designed for use with digital cameras. If you want to try to use it to power another type of device, you should first check the user documentation that comes with the device to see if it is compatible.

• Though the actual service life of the rechargeable battery depends on the environment under which it is used, you can expect to be able to recharge it about 500 times before it needs replacement.

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

• Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth to keep them clean.

GETTING READY

To load the battery

While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.

While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the (–) mark on the battery with the (–) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera.

Stopper

(–) marks

• Push the bottom of

the battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place.

NP-40

GETTING READY

Swing the battery compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

To remove the battery

Open the battery compartment cover.

Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.

• This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot.

Stopper

Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.

• Take care so you do not drop the battery.

GETTING READY

■ If the camera works normally

Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.

■ If the camera does not work normally

This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded.

Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

■ Battery Life Guidelines

The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.

Operation Number of Shots (CIPA)*

(Operating Time) Number of Shots, Continuous

Recording*2 (Operating Time) Continuous Playback*

(Continuous Snapshot Recording) Continuous Voice Recording*

Apporoximate Battery Life

260 shots (130 minutes)

600 shots (150 minutes)

300 minutes

260 minutes

GETTING READY

Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card

*1 Number of Shots (CIPA)

• CIPA Standard

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Monitor Screen: On

• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto

every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*2 Continuous Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Monitor screen: On

• Flash: Off

• Image recorded approximately every 15 seconds

*3 Continuous Playback Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous

recording.

• The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.

• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.

■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer

• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 64 for more information.

• You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen.

GETTING READY

■ Low Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The

indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

Power Supply Precautions

Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the charger unit.

■ Battery Handling Precautions

● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instructions on hand for future reference.

NOTES

• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

• Use only the rapid charger unit (BC-30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

GETTING READY

• Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never try to use the battery to power any other

device other than this camera.

— Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw

it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.

— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you

load it into the camera or attach it to the charger unit.

— Never carry or store the battery together with items

that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)

— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any

way, or expose it to strong impact.

— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt

water.

— Do not use or leave the battery under direct

sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame.

• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.

• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.

• If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions and make sure that they handle the battery correctly.

• Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.

GETTING READY

● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

• Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.

• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags. Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead to malfunction.

• This charger unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use.

• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or lower).

● USING THE BATTERY

• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in the camera or stored in its case.

GETTING READY

■ Charger Unit Precautions

• Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from that marked on the charger unit. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

• Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

• Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

• The charger unit becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

• Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet whenever you are not using it.

Using AC Power

You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C40) in order to be able to power the camera using AC power.

Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.

Open the camera’s terminal panel cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN].

GETTING READY

Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.

[DC IN]

Terminal panel cover

AC adaptor

Plug

AC power cord

NOTE

• The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable AC power cord that matches the configuration of power receptacles in that country.

■ AC Adaptor Precautions

• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. If you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.

• The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.

• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera.

• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever it is connected to a computer.

• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

GETTING READY

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the green operation lamp to flash. Press the power button again to turn off the camera.

Green operation lampPower button

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button to turn it back on again.

• Turning on camera power while the mode dial is set to REC mode causes the lens to extend from the camera. Make sure there is nothing in front of the camera that can be hit by the lens when you turn on the camera.

Configuring Power Saving Settings

You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power.

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen

Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any

Turn on the camera.

Press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “Set Up” tab.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose

if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.

operation for a specified amount of time.

setting you want to configure, and then press [].

GETTING READY

● See page 48 for information about how to use menus.

To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET].

• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”, and “Off”.

• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and “5 min”.

• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the

PLAY mode.

• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.

• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases.

— While the camera is connected to computer or TV

via its USB/AV port

— While a slideshow is in progress — While playing back a voice recording file — While playing back a movie

Using the On-screen Menus

Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.

Turn on the camera, and then align the mode dial with .

• If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, you would align the mode dial with .

Mode dial

GETTING READY

Press [MENU].

[][

][][

[MENU]

[SET]



]

Tab

Settings

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

● Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the

settings Move from the settings to

the tab Move between the settings Display the options

available for a setting Select an option Register an option

selection and exit the menu screen

Exit the menu screen

Do this: Press [] and [].

Press [].

Press [].

Press [] and [].

Press [] or press [SET].

Press [] and [].

Press [SET].

Press [].

Press [MENU].

GETTING READY

Press [] or [] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

• Instead of pressing [], you could also press [SET].

Use [] and [] to change the currently

Example: To select the

“Size” item.

selected setting.

Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.

To do this: Apply the setting and exit

the menu screen. Apply the setting and

return to feature selection in step 4.

Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3.

• See “Menu Reference” on page 230 for more information about menus.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [].

1. Press [].

2. Use [] to move back up to tab selection.

GETTING READY

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.

• Display language

• Home city

• Date Style

• Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image data, etc.

IMPORTANT!

• Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.

• The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by AC adaptor. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.

• The current date and time settings will be cleared if the battery remains dead without being charged for about two days.

GETTING READY

To configure display language and clock settings

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want, and then press [SET].

: Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian Português : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

When you want to do this: Keep time using summer time

(Daylight Saving Time) Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

Off

GETTING READY

Use [] and [] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET].

Set the current date and the time.

Example: December 24, 2004

To display the date like this: 04/12/24 24/12/04 12/24/04

Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY

To do this: Change the setting at the current

cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24-

hour timekeeping

Press [SET] to register the settings and exit

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [] and [].

Press [DISP].

the setting screen.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera

Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.

• Horizontal

• Vertical

Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.

When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.

Phase differential sensor

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash, microphone or lens.

• When aiming the camera, take particular care to ensure that your finger is not blocking the phase differential sensor.

Flash

Microphone

Lens

NOTE

• Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter button. Press the shutter button carefully, taking care that there is no camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

1200N

1600

04/1212

ISO100 F2.8

1/1000

Recording an Image

Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture values in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s builtin memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.

• When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 182).

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

Power button

Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).

• This enters the Snapshot mode for image recording.

Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.

• The focusing range of the camera in the Auto Focus mode is approximately 40cm (1.3 feet) to infinity (∞) (page 74).

• You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 61).

• When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can use the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power.

Focus frame

Mode dial

1200N

1600

ISO100 F2.8

1/1000

04/

/24 :

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Press the shutter button half way to focus the image.

• When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values. The ISO sensitivity value also appears on the display at this time.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.

Shutter button

Green operation lamp

BKT

● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

When you see this: Green focus frame

Green operation lamp Red focus frame

Flashing green operation lamp

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

• Make sure you are not blocking the lens, phase differential sensor, the flash, or the microphone with your fingers while recording an image.

Phase differential sensor

Flash

Microphone

Lens

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to record.

• The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the image size and image quality setting you are using (page 70).

• Press the shutter button gently to avoid camera movement.

Shutter button

Recording Precautions

• Never open the battery compartment cover while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.

• Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 117), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.

• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 117), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 64).

• If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens with your hand when recording the image.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

About Auto Focus

• Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below. — Solid color walls or objects with little contrast — Strongly backlit objects — Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects — Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns — Multiple images that are varying distances from the

camera — Subjects in poorly lit areas — Moving subjects

• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that an image is in focus.

• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 79) or manual focus (page 77).

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.

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Previewing the Last Image Recorded

Use the following procedure to preview the last image recorded, without leaving the current REC mode.

Press [PREVIEW] to display the last image recorded.

• Pressing [PREVIEW] again returns to the REC mode screen.

• No preview image will appear if you press [PREVIEW] after changing the mode dial setting, or immediately after you turn on the camera.

• Image preview cannot be used in the Movie Mode. The preview image is cleared automatically whenever the REC mode is changed.

[PREVIEW]

Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen

You can use the preview screen to delete the last image you recorded.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need an image before you delete it.

In the REC mode, press [PREVIEW] to display the last image you recorded.

Press [EX ].

In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

• Select “Cancel” to cancel the delete operation without deleting anything.

Press [SET].

• This deletes the image and returns to the REC mode screen.

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Orientation Sensor

The camera has an orientation sensor that detects whether the camera is being held horizontally (its normal orientation) or vertically when you record an image. Information about camera orientation is recorded along with the image data so the image can be displayed properly. When you transfer images to a computer using the bundled Photo Loader application (page 222), Photo Loader also detects the orientation of each image and displays it accordingly.

IMPORTANT!

• To ensure proper operation of the orientation sensor, note the following points. — Keep the camera still during recording. Moving

the camera while recording can cause missoperation of the orientation sensor.

— When recording an image using portrait (vertical)

orientation, make sure the camera is standing straight up, 90 degrees from horizontal. A sensor error may occur if the camera is angled more than about 20 degrees from vertical.

— When positioning the camera vertically, keep the

flash above the lens.

20°

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— Miss-operation of the orientation sensor can also

occur if the camera is angled towards the front or back. A sensor error may occur if the camera is angled more than about 60 degrees towards the front or back.

60°

— Note that the orientation sensor does not operate

in the Movie mode.

Using the Optical Viewfinder

You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera’s monitor screen (page 31) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images.

IMPORTANT!

• The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3´). When the subject is closer than one meter, the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame.

Viewfinder frameShort distance

to subject

• Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be recorded, always use it for composing your images in the Macro and Manual Focus modes.

Viewfinder

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Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom.

Optical Zoom

The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below.

Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 4X

In the REC mode, shift the zoom controller to change the zoom factor.

Zoom controller

To do this: Zoom out Zoom in

Shift this side of the zoom controller:

(Wide Angle) (Telephoto)

Zoom out Zoom in

Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

NOTES

• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

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Digital Zoom

Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (4X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below.

Digital Zoom Factor Range: 4X to 16X

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “On”, and then press [SET].

• Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.

(in combination with optical zoom)

Slide the zoom

Digital zoom indicator

controller towards (Telephoto)/ to change the zoom factor.

• When zoom reaches maximum optical zoom, it stops momentarily. Keep the zoom controller pressed to the

(Telephoto)/ side and zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically.

• Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator to appear on the monitor screen. The zoom indicator shows the current approximate zoom factor.

Optical Zoom

1X 4X 16X

Compose the image, and then press the

Current zoom factor

Zoom indicator

Digital

Zoom

shutter button.

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IMPORTANT!

• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 31).

• Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image.

Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Press [ ] to select the flash mode.

• Each press of [ ] cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.

Flash mode indicator

[ ]

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To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when

required (Auto Flash)

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required

Record the image.

Select this setting:

None

IMPORTANT!

• Image recording may not be performed if you press the shutter button while the red operation lamp is flashing.

■ About Red-eye Reduction

Using the flash to record 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 performs two preflash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash operation for actual recording of the image.

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using redeye reduction.

• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

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

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Flash Unit Status

You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp.

The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.

* Red operation lamp

When the red operation lamp is this:

Flashing Lit

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Red operation lamp

It means this:

Flash unit is charging Flash unit is ready to fire

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Flash Intensity”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To do this: Fire the flash with strong intensity Fire the flash with normal intensity Fire the flash with weak intensity

NOTE

• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera.

Select this setting: Strong Normal Weak

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Flash Precautions

Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.

• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.

• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.

• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.

• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.

Flash

• Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors.

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Using the Self-timer

The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.

In the REC mode, use [ ] to cycle through the available self-timer modes.

• Each press of [ ] cycles through the timer settings on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below.

Self-timer setting

To do this:

Disable the self-timer

Specify a 10-second self-timer

Specify a 2-second self-timer

Specify Triple Self-timer

Self-timer off for remote controller operation (page 129)

2-second self-timer for remote controller operation (page 129)

Select this setting:

No icon displayed

• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.

1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown

and then records the first image.

2. The camera prepares to record the next image.

The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera’s current “Size” and “Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging.

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3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later.

4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record the third image.

Record the image.

• When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown.

• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter button while the self-timer lamp is flashing.

Self-timer lamp

NOTES

• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement.

• The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. BULB (pages 85, 87), Continuous Shutter (page 91), Auto Bracketing (page 95), Coupling Shot (page

107), Pre-shot (page 109)

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Specifying Image Size and Quality

You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording.

To specify the image size

“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size of to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Size”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

2816 x 2112 : 2816 x 2112 pixels 2816 x 1872 (3:2) : 2816 x 1872 (3:2) pixels 2048 x 1536 : 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

NOTES

•

The following are guidelines for selecting the image size.

When you want to do this:* Print the image on paper up to 358

x 268mm (14.1 x 10.6 inches) Print the image on paper up to 358

x 238mm (14.1 x 9.4 inches) Print the image on paper up to 260

x 195mm (10.2 x 7.7 inches) Print the image on paper up to 203

x 152mm (8 x 6 inches) Print the image on paper up to 163

x 122mm (6.4 x 4.8 inches) Print the image on paper up

to 81 x 61mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches), or attach the image to e-mail

* The sizes indicated by the settings are rough

approximates only.

Use this setting:*

2816 x 2112

2816 x 1872 (3:2)

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Larger

Smaller

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• The above paper sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.

• Selecting the “2816 x 1872 (3:2)” image size records images with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

To specify image quality

Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Quality”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To get this: Very high quality, but large file size Normal quality Small file size, but low quality Image recording without compression

Select this setting: Fine Normal Economy TIFF

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NOTE

• The following are guidelines for selecting image quality.

To get this: Image recording without

compression High image quality and

memory capacity Normal image quality and

memory capacity Low image quality and

memory capacity

Select this setting:

TIFF

Fine

Normal

Economy

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

IMPORTANT!

• Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 26, 243).

• It takes longer to store a TIFF (uncompressed) image than a JPEG (compressed) image.

• When you record a TIFF image, a JPEG format FINE version of the same image is also stored. The FINE version is the one that appears on the camera’s monitor screen when you display the image in the PLAY mode.

• A TIFF image cannot be resized (page 141), cropped (page 142), or copied (page 186). All of these operations must be performed on JPEG images.

• You cannot transfer a TIFF image to a computer using the bundled Photo Loader application (page 222). Use the procedure under “Viewing Images on a Computer” (page 198) instead.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording.

Selecting the Focus Mode

You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, Manual, and Pan Focus.

IMPORTANT!

• Pan Focus can be used in the Movie Mode only. You cannot use Pan Focus in any other REC mode.

In the REC mode, press [ ].

• Each press of [ ] cycles thorough the focus mode settings in the sequence shown below.

Focus mode indicator

[ ]

To set up the camera to do this: Focus automatically (Auto Focus) Perform close-up focus (Macro) Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus) Perform infinity focus (Infinity) Focus manually (Manual Focus)

* The PF (Pan Focus) setting is available in the Movie

Mode only.

Select this setting: None

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Using Auto Focus

As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range.

Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)

Keep pressing [ ] until there is no focus mode indicator on the display.

Compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.

Focus frame

Green operation lamp

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When you see this: Green focus frame

Green operation lamp Red focus frame

Flashing green operation lamp

Press the shutter button the rest of the way to

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not in focus.

record the image.

NOTES

• When “Hybrid” is selected as the Auto Focus mode (page 118), pressing the shutter button all the way without pausing at the half-way point will perform high-speed Auto Focus using the phase differential sensor only. Note, however, that high-speed Auto

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Focus is somewhat less reliable than the Auto Focus operation performed when you press the shutter button half way and pause.

• Except when you specifically need very fast focusing and response, it is recommended that you normally press the shutter button half way and wait for the Auto Focus operation to complete before pressing the shutter button the rest of the way down to record.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].

For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center of the

screen

• This setting works well with focus lock (page 79).

Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located

• With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains seven focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter button half way, the camera automatically selects the focus point where the subject closest to the camera is located, and a focus frame appears at that point.

• This setting works well for group photos.

Select of the focus point using the [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] keys. Then press [SET] to display the focus frame at that point.

Select this:

Spot

Multi

Free

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• Spot • Multi

• Free

[SET]

Focus point

Focus frame

Using the Macro Mode

The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode.

Range: Approximately 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝) at

wide angle

Focus frameFocus frame

Approximately 40cm to 50cm (15.6˝ to 19.7˝) at

telephoto

Keep pressing [ ] until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”.

Record the image.

• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp. The indications of the focus frame and green operation lamp are the same as those in the Auto Focus mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Infinity Mode

The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images.

Keep pressing [ ] until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”.

Record the image.

Using Manual Focus

With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.

Optical Zoom Factor

1X 4X

Keep pressing [ ]

Approximate Focus Range 10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞) 40cm (15.7˝) to infinity (∞)

until the focus mode indicator shows “MF”.

• At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus.

Boundary

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus.

Manual focus position

To do this: Focus in on the subject Focus out on the subject

• Pressing [왗] or [왘] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later.

Do this: Press [왗]. Press [왘].

Using Pan Focus

You can use Pan Focus in the Movie Mode (page 111) to fix focus at a preset distance, so Auto Focus is not performed during movie recording.

Enter the Movie Mode (page 111).

• This automatically selects Pan Focus as the focus mode, which is indicated by “PF” appearing on the monitor screen.

• If another focus mode is selected in the Movie Mode, use [ ] to display the “PF” (Pan Focus) indicator.

Press the shutter button to record a movie.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Manual Focus mode, the [왗] and [왘] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 123).

IMPORTANT!

• Pan Focus can be used in the Movie Mode only. You cannot use Pan Focus in any other REC mode.

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Using Focus Lock

Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ).

Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way.

Keeping the shutter button half way down, re-compose the image as you like.

• This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.

Focus frame

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When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it.

NOTE

• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.

EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “EV Shift”, and then press [왘].

Exposure compensation value

Use [왖] and [왔] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET].

• Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value.

EV value

Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best

used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

Down : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best

for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes

0.0.

Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

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

NOTES

• Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to

0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering (page 119).

• You can use key customization (page 123) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode.

Adjusting White Balance

The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [왘].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Outdoor daylight on a clear day Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy

day, in the shade of a tree, etc. In the shade of a building or any other

area where the color temperature is high Under incandescent lighting Under white fluorescent light

(suppresses color fogging) Under daylight white or daylight fluorescent

light (suppresses color fogging) Flash Difficult lighting that requires manual control

(See “Adjusting White Balance Manually”.)

Select this setting:

Auto

Manual

NOTES

• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera reads the color of the subject and automatically corrects the color balance. Certain subject colors and lighting conditions can cause problems for the camera as it tries to read the color. If this happens, use one of the other fixed white balance settings in accordance with your current lighting conditions.

• Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance operation was performed.

• You can use key customization (page 123) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you configure the camera for a particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform manual white balance.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Manual”.

• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen.

Point the camera at a white paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button.

White paper

• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete.

• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored object while performing manual white balance adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long time to complete.

Press [SET].

• This registers the white balance settings and returns to the REC mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying the Exposure Mode

You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode, which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings used during image recording.

A Mode : Aperture Priority AE S Mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE M Mode : Manual Exposure

Using Aperture Priority AE

When A Mode (aperture priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically in accordance with a fixed aperture value specified by you. A wider aperture (a lower aperture value) provides a shallow depth of field, while a small aperture (a higher aperture value) provides a greater depth of field.

Wide Aperture

Small Aperture

• Available Aperture Settings

Aperture value

Depth of Field

* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.

Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings.

Align the mode dial

F2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0

Wide Small

Shallow Deep

with “A” (Aperture Priority).

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “F *.*”, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the aperture value setting.

• You could also use [왖] and [왔] to select “EV Shift” here, and then use [왗] and [왘] to specify an exposure compensation value (page 80).

•

If you are using manual focus, you can also use [왖] and [왔] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [왗] and [왘] to focus manually.

EV shiftAperture value

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Press the shutter button half way.

• This causes the camera to configure shutter speed automatically in accordance with the aperture value you selected. Then it focuses the image.

• The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

Using Shutter Speed Priority AE

When S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the aperture automatically in accordance with a fixed shutter speed specified by you. You should specify a shutter speed in accordance with how much your subject is moving.

Slow

• Shutter Speed Setting Range

Shutter speed

Movement

BULB, 60 seconds 1/2000 second

Slow Fast

Blurred

Fast

Stopped

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Align the mode dial with “S” (Shutter Speed Priority).

Shutter speed EV shift

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “1/**”, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the shutter speed setting.

• You could also use [왖] and [왔] to select “EV Shift” here, and then use [왗] and [왘] to specify an exposure compensation value (page 80).

•

If you are using manual focus, you can also use [왖] and [왔] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [왗] and [왘] to focus manually.

Press the shutter button half way.

• This causes the camera to configure the aperture value automatically in accordance with the shutter speed you selected. Then it focuses the image.

• The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Setting Exposure Settings Manually

In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter speed and aperture manually.

• Available Aperture Settings

Aperture value*

Depth of Field

* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.

Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings.

• Shutter Speed Setting Range

Shutter speed

Movement

F2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0

BULB, 60 seconds 1/2000 second

Wide Small

Shallow Deep

Slow Fast

Stopped

Blurred

Align the mode dial with “M” (Manual).

Aperture value

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “F *.*”, and then use

Shutter speed

[왗] and [왘] to change the aperture value setting.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “1/**”, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the shutter speed setting.

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If you are using manual focus, you can also use [왖] and [왔] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [왗] and [왘] to focus manually.

Press the shutter button half way.

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This causes the camera to adjust focus automatically.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance

Pressing [SET] while in the A mode (aperture priority AE), S mode (shutter speed priority AE), or M mode (manual exposure) causes on-screen guidance and exposure indicators (aperture and shutter speed) to appear on the display.

Guidance

Aperture indicator Shutter speed indicator

• In the A mode, you can use [왗] and [왘] to change the aperture value setting. Pressing a button causes the onscreen guidance to disappear from the display.

• In the S mode, you can use [왗] and [왘] to change the shutter speed setting. Pressing a button causes the onscreen guidance to disappear from the display.

• In the M mode, you can use [왖] and [왔] to switch onscreen guidance between the aperture value and shutter speed settings. After displaying the screen you want, you can use [왗] and [왘] to change the setting.

• If on-screen guidance disappears from the monitor screen, you can display it again by pressing [DISP].

IMPORTANT!

• The shutter speed displayed in the A mode and the aperture value displayed in the S mode are rough approximations only. Because of this, these settings may be slightly different from the settings that appear when you press the shutter button half way (which are more precise).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Mode Recording Precautions

• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually.

• You can select the “BULB” setting in the S mode (shutter speed priority AE) or M mode (manual exposure).

• With the “BULB” setting, exposure continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed, for up to 60 seconds.

• Note that when you are using the “BULB” setting, the record operation with the card remote controller is different from the record operation on the camera.

• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise to appear in the image. Because of this, the camera automatically performs a noise reduction process whenever the shutter speed is one second or slower. The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noise will be generated in an image. If you notice digital noise in your images at very slow shutter speeds, try using a shutter speed setting that is faster than four seconds. Also note that the noise reduction process can cause it to take longer (about double the shutter speed setting or more) to record each image.

• At shutter speeds slower than 1/8 second, the brightness of recorded image may not be the same as the brightness of the image that appears on the monitor screen.

Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock)

The AE Lock feature lets you lock auto exposure at a particular setting. This feature is separate from the AE lock effect you can achieve by pressing the shutter button half way in any exposure mode besides the M mode (manual exposure). You can use AE Lock in the following instances.

— To set up exposure on a subject that is different from

the subject selected by Auto Focus

— To setup exposure prior to using the flash for recording

In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject on which you want exposure to be performed.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Press [AE-L].

• This fixes the exposure settings (aperture and shutter speed), and displays “AE-L” on the monitor screen.

• The AE Lock is released by pressing [AE-L] again or by changing to another mode.

Record the image.

• AE Lock is released automatically when the image is recorded.

BKT

AE-L

[AE-L]

AE-L

IMPORTANT!

• If AE Lock is already in effect, you can re-execute it by pressing [AE-L] once to release AE Lock, and then pressing [AE-L] again to perform a new AE Lock operation.

• Continuous shutter recording is always performed with AE Lock.

• AE Lock can be used before starting movie recording or while movie recording is in progress (page 111).

• Proper Auto Focus may not be possible if you try to use AE Lock to record an image in which there is a very large variation in brightness.

• You can also perform AE Lock by holding down [AE-L], instead to performing the procedure described above.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using a Continuous Shutter Mode

You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed. You can select from among three different continuous shutter modes.

• Normal speed continuous shutter mode This mode records images as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.

• High speed continuous shutter mode This mode records up to 6 consecutive images, at a speed of about three images per second, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. This mode records faster than the normal speed continuous shutter mode.

• Multi continuous shutter mode Pressing the shutter button once records 25 consecutive stop-action frames at high speed and combines them into a single image.

Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode

The normal speed continuous shutter mode records images as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.

• Recording Speed: Depends on image size and image quality settings.

• Number of Shots: Maximum number of shots possible (based on remaining memory capacity)

In the REC mode, press [ BKT].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ ”, and then press [SET].

• This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Release the shutter button to stop recording.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

NOTE

• You can also select a continuous shutter mode by holding down [ BKT], selecting the mode you want with [왖] and [왔], and then releasing [ BKT].

Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode

The high speed continuous shutter mode provides higher speed recording than the normal speed coutinuous shutter mode.

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Recording Speed: Three images per second ( between shots is longer when shooting at slow shutter speeds

• Maximum Number of Shots: 6

)

In the REC mode, press [ BKT].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “H”, and then press

The interval

[SET].

• This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

•

Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Release the shutter button to stop recording.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• Nothing is displayed on the monitor screen while recording is in progress.

25-shot Stop Action Images (Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode)

The multi continuous shutter mode records 25 stop-action shots at high speed and combines them into a single image.

In the REC mode, press [ BKT].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ ”, and then press [SET].

• This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button once to record.

• After 25 shots are recorded, they are combined into a single image, which is stored in memory.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• Note with the above procedure, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed.

• The size of the 25-shot images is 1600 x 1200 pixels.

Continuous Shutter Precautions

Continuous shutter cannot be used when any one of the following conditions exists.

— When TIFF is selected for the image resolution (page 71) — When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed (pages

85, 87)

— When recording with the BESTSHOT night scene or

fireworks scene (page 103) (multi continuous shutter mode only)

— When using Coupling Shot or Pre-shot (pages 107, 109)

• The flash is disabled while a continuous shutter mode is being used.

• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with a normal speed continuous shutter mode. Also, you cannot use the high speed continuous shutter mode or multi continuous shutter mode in combination with the Triple Self-timer (page 68).

• The slowest possible shutter speed setting when using the multi continuous shutter mode is 1/15 second.

• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image. The same settings are applied to all subsequent images.

• A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if memory capacity runs low.

• Using a slow shutter speed setting causes a longer interval between images.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Auto Bracketing

Auto bracketing lets you select a single particular setting as a variable, and then record a series of images, each of which uses a different setting for the variable you selected. You can then select the image(s) you want to keep. There are two types of auto bracketing variables: configurable and non-configurable.

■ Configurable Auto Bracketing Variables

There are three configurable auto bracketing variables.

• Exposure

• White Balance

• Focus distance

With these configurable variables, you can specify how the setting of the variable changes, and whether three or five images should be recorded when the shutter button is pressed.

Three images using exposure as a variable

■ Non-configurable Auto Bracketing Variables

There are six non-configurable auto bracketing variables.

• Filter 1

• Filter 2

• Portrait

• Sharpness

• Saturation

• Contrast

The shift range of a non-configurable variable and the number of images recorded are fixed, and cannot be changed by you.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected as the Variable (AE Bracketing)

With AE bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images each of which is recorded with a different Auto Exposure setting. You can also specify the range of change for the exposure value (shift range).

• You can specify the shift range you want for AE bracketing.

In the REC mode, press [ BKT].

Use [] and [] to select “AEB”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to specify the number of images you want to record.

• You can specify either three images or five images.

Use [] and [] to specify the shift range.

When the settings are the way you want, press [SET].

• This causes the “AEB” indicator to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Pressing the shutter button once records the number of images you specified.

NOTE

• You can also select an auto bracketing mode by holding down [ BKT], selecting the mode you want with [] and [], and then releasing [ BKT].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Auto Bracketing with White Balance as the Variable (WB Bracketing)

With WB bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images, each of which is recorded with a different white balance setting. As the white balance setting changes, the image takes on a more reddish or bluish tinge. You can also specify the range of change for the white balance setting (shift range).

• You can specify the shift range you want for WB bracketing.

In the REC mode, press [ BKT].

Use [] and [] to select “WBB”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to specify the number of images you want to record.

• You can specify either three images or five images.

Use [] and [] to specify the shift range.

When the settings are the way you want, press [SET].

• This causes the “WBB” indicator to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Pressing the shutter button once records the number of images you specified.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance as the Variable (Focus Bracketing)

With Focus bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images, each of which is recorded using a different focus distance setting. You can also specify the range of change for the focus distance (shift range).

• You can specify the shift range you want for focus bracketing

In the REC mode, press [ BKT].

Use [] and [] to select “AFB”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to specify the number of images you want to record.

• You can specify either three images or five images.

Use [] and [] to specify the shift range.

When the settings are the way you want, press [SET].

• This causes the “AFB” indicator to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Pressing the shutter button once records the number of images you specified.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Auto Bracketing with Nonconfigurable Variables (Multi Bracketing)

There are six non-configurable auto bracketing variables.

• Filter 1 (five images)

• Filter 2 (five images)

• Portrait (three images)

• Sharpness (three images)

• Saturation (three images)

• Contrast (three images)

The shift range of a non-configurable variable and the number of images recorded are fixed, and cannot be changed by you.

Use [] and [] to select the nonconfigurable variable you want, and then press [SET].

• This causes the “MB” indicator to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Pressing the shutter button once records the image. After that, the image data is processed internally to create other versions of the same image in accordance with the selected auto bracketing function.

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To use auto bracketing with a non-configurable variable

In the REC mode, press [ BKT].

Use [] and [] to select “Multi”, and then press [].

NOTES

• Selecting “Filter 1” records images with the monochrome, sepia, red, and purple filters.

• Selecting “Filter 2” records images with the green, blue, yellow, and pink filters.

• Selecting “Portrait” records a normal image, followed by an image with soft focus and enhanced flesh tones.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that you can use only one non-configurable variable at a time. You cannot use them in combination with each other.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Auto Bracketing Precautions

• Auto bracketing cannot be used when any one of the following conditions exists.

— When TIFF is selected for the image resolution (page 71) — When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed (pages

85, 87)

— During Coupling Shot or Pre-shot recording (pages 107,

109)

• The flash is disabled while auto bracketing is being used.

• The Triple Self-timer (page 68) cannot be used together

with auto bracketing.

• An auto bracketing operation may stop part way through if memory capacity or battery power runs low.

• Certain menu settings may be ignored when you use Auto Bracketing for recording.

Previewing Images Recorded with High Speed Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing

You can use the following procedure to preview images after you record them with high speed continuous shutter or auto bracketing, without switching to the PLAY mode (page

138).

After recording the images, press [PREVIEW].

• This displays a preview screen of the images you just recorded with high speed continuous shutter or auto bracketing.

• Press [PREVIEW] again to clear the preview screen.

Images recorded using the high-speed continuous shutter mode

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[PREVIEW]

Casio K823PCM1DMX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Contents

Features

Precautions

General Precautions

Test for proper operation before using the camera!

Data Error Precautions

Operating conditions

Condensation

Lens and Phase Differential Sensor

Other

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

To configure display language and clock settings

To record an image

To view a recorded image

To delete an image

GETTING READY

About This Manual

General Guide

Camera

Monitor Screen Contents

REC mode

PLAY mode

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Indicator Lamps

Attaching the Strap

Power Requirements

Using the Rapid Charger Unit

To load the battery

To remove the battery

Power Supply Precautions

Using AC Power

Turning the Camera On and Off

Configuring Power Saving Settings

Using the On-screen Menus

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

To configure display language and clock settings

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera

Recording an Image

Recording Precautions

About Auto Focus

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

Previewing the Last Image Recorded

Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen

Orientation Sensor

Using the Optical Viewfinder

Using Zoom

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Flash Unit Status

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Flash Precautions

Using the Self-timer

Specifying Image Size and Quality

To specify the image size

To specify image quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

Using Auto Focus

Using the Macro Mode

Using the Infinity Mode

Using Manual Focus

Using Pan Focus

Using Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Adjusting White Balance

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Specifying the Exposure Mode

Using Aperture Priority AE

Using Shutter Speed Priority AE

Setting Exposure Settings Manually