LCD Digital Camera
QV-3500EX
English
INTRODUCTION
To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you read this manual carefully and keep it on hand for future
reference.
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.
Camera Soft case Lens cap/cap holder
The lens cap should be affixed
to the lens of the camera when
you unpack it.
Memory card (8 MB
CompactFlash card )
Loaded in the camera when
you purchase it.
Special video cable
Alkaline batteries
(4 AA-size batteries)
Basic Reference
Neck strap
Bundled Software
User’s Manual
CD-ROM
E-2
Special USB cable
Data transfer cable
INTRODUCTION
Contents
E-2
INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................E-2
Contents ....................................................................E-3
Quick Reference........................................................E-7
Getting Ready E-7
Recording an Image E-8
Playback E-9
Deleting Images E-10
Features .................................................................. E-12
Recording Features E-13
Precautions ............................................................. E-15
General Precautions E-15
Operating conditions E-16
Condensation E-16
About the camera’s backlight… E-17
E-18
GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide .........................................................E-18
Front E-18
Back E-19
Side E-20
Bottom E-20
Lens ......................................................................... E-21
Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens E-21
Using a Filter E-23
Lens Precautions E-24
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-25
REC mode E-25
PLAY mode E-26
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-27
Indicator display ......................................................E-28
Operation Indicator Lamp ....................................... E-28
Operation lamp E-28
Flash lamp E-29
Self-timer lamp E-29
Using the Bundled Accessories..............................E-30
Using the Lens Cap E-30
Attaching the Neck Strap E-30
Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap E-31
Using the Soft Case E-31
Power Requirements...............................................E-32
Loading Batteries E-32
Battery Handling Precautions E-35
Low Battery Indicator E-35
Using AC Power E-36
Turning the Camera On and Off E-37
Power Save Settings E-37
Memory Cards.........................................................E-39
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-39
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-40
Formatting a Memory Card E-41
Memory Card Precautions E-42
IBM Microdrive Precautions E-42
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Menu Screens .........................................................E-44
Setting the Current Date and Time.........................E-45
Setting the Date and Time E-45
Selecting the Date Format E-46
Time Stamp E-47
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................E-48
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-50
About Auto Focus E-50
Recording Precautions E-50
Image Recording when the Battery is Low E-51
Camera Orientation Detection ................................E-51
Previewing the Last Image Recorded.....................E-52
Deleting the an Image in the REC Mode E-53
Using the Viewfinder for Recording ........................E-53
Using Zoom .............................................................E-54
Using Optical Zoom E-54
Using Digital Zoom E-55
Using the Flash .......................................................E-56
Flash Status Indicators E-57
Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-57
Precautions when Using Flash E-58
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-59
Using the Auto Focus Mode E-59
Using the Macro Mode E-60
Using the Infinity Mode E-61
Using the Manual Focus Mode E-61
Using Focus Lock E-62
Specifying the Focus Frame Location E-63
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Specifying Image Size and Quality.........................E-64
Using the Self-timer ................................................E-65
Exposure Compensation.........................................E-66
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode.......................E-68
Shooting Portraits....................................................E-69
Shooting Landscapes .............................................E-69
Shooting Night Scenes ...........................................E-70
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ............... E-71
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scene
Images E-73
Registering Your Own Scene Setups E-73
Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library
on the CD-ROM E-74
Recording a Movie ..................................................E-76
To record a movie using the normal mode E-77
To record a movie using the past mode E-77
Shooting Panoramas...............................................E-78
Specifying the Exposure Mode ............................... E-79
Program AE E-79
Aperture Priority AE E-80
Shutter Speed Priority AE E-81
Manual Exposure E-83
Quick Exposure Mode Selection E-84
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................E-85
Quick Metering Mode Selection E-86
INTRODUCTION
Setting the Sensitivity Level ....................................E-86
Using the Filter Function.........................................E-87
Selecting White Balance .........................................E-88
Adjusting White Balance Manually E-88
Quick White Balance Selection E-89
Enhancing Certain Colors.......................................E-90
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off .................E-91
Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................ E-92
Specifying Color Saturation ....................................E-92
Specifying Contrast .................................................E-93
Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) .........E-93
Specifying Power On Default Settings....................E-94
Resetting the Camera E-95
Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features .................. E-96
Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings
Using the Shortcut Buttons E-96
To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items
to shortcut buttons E-97
Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E-99
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PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.....................................E-100
Playing a Movie .....................................................E-101
Playing a Panorama ..............................................E-102
Enlarging the Playback Image ..............................E-103
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Displaying the 9-image View.................................E-104
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-105
Displaying the Histogram ......................................E-106
Using the Slide Show Feature ..............................E-107
Resizing an Image ................................................E-108
Cropping an Image................................................E-109
E-110
DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image ...............................E-110
Deleting Selected Images .....................................E-111
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ............... E-112
Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-113
E-114
MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files...................................................E-114
Folders E-114
Files E-115
Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................E-116
Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-116
Protecting Selected Images E-116
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected
Folders E-117
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-118
DPOF.....................................................................E-119
INTRODUCTION
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-119
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-120
Making DPOF Settings of All Images
on the Memory Card E-121
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OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Display Language...........................E-122
Turning the Confirmination Beep On and Off.......E-122
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CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television ....................................E-124
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-125
Connecting the Wired Remote Controller
to the Camera .......................................................E-126
Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-126
USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) E-127
Using a Serial Port Connection E-128
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data.....E-129
Memory Card Data E-130
DCF Protocol E-130
Memory Card File Structure E-131
Image Files Supported by the Camera E-132
Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on a Computer E-133
Using the HTML Card Browser.............................E-134
Specifying the Card Browser Type E-134
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Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-136
Saving Card Browser Files E-139
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REFERENCE
Camera Menus......................................................E-140
REC mode E-140
PLAY mode E-141
Mode Settings .......................................................E-142
Settings in Each Mode E-142
Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-143
Troubleshooting.....................................................E-144
Messages E-147
Specifications ........................................................E-149
INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference
Getting Ready
12
Load batteries.
1
Set the current time and date.
2
(page E-32)
3123
Insert the memory card.
(page E-39)
3
(page E-45)
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Recording an Image (page E-48)
4
After confirming that the Auto
Focus operation is complete (the
operation lamp lights green),
press the shutter release button
all the way down to record the image.
Use the Diopter Dial to
adjust the view through
the viewfinder to suit
your particular eyesight.
(page E-54)
MENU
SET/ DISP
SHIFT
P
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3
Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on
the monitor screen, and press
the shutter release button half
way to focus the image.
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RESIZE
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Remove the lens
cap from the lens.
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Align the
POWER/Function
Switch with REC.
INTRODUCTION
Playback (page E-100)
2
Use [ ] (forward) and [ ]
(back) to scroll through
stored images on the
monitor screen.
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SET/ DISP
1
Align the
POWER/Function
Switch with PLAY.
REC
OFF
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Deleting Images (page E-110)
2
Use [ ] (forward) and [ ] (back) to
scroll through stored images and
display the one you want to delete.
5
Press [ ] to
select “Yes”
and then press
SET/DISP
button.
왔
1
Align the
POWER/Function
Switch with PLAY.
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MENU
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SHIFT
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3
Press .
4
Double check to make
sure that you really
want to delete the
image you selected.
• You can exit the image delete
operation by pressing MENU.
INTRODUCTION
• 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 QV-3500EX.
• 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.
• Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
• CompactFlashTM and logo are registered trademarks of
SanDisk Corporation.
• The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.,
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• Other company, product and service names used herein
may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
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INTRODUCTION
Features
• High-resolution 3.34-megapixel CCD
• 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST)
• 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
• Memory card image storage
Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM
microdrive.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
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.
• DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image inter-compatibility with printers
and other digital cameras.
• VIDEO OUT terminal
Connect to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.
• USB compatibility
Connect to your computer for quick and easy image exchange.
• HTML File Card Browser
Images are displayed on your computer screen in a convenient format.
You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your computer screen.
• Image management and manipulation software
The QV-3500EX comes bundled with a CD-ROM that’s
packed with useful software. Photo Loader automates uploading of images to your computer, and Panorama Editor
lets you stitch images together into panorama scenes.
Other bundled applications include Internet Explorer (Web
browser), Outlook Express (e-mail software), and
QuickTime (movie viewer). You also get a copy of the
Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF file reader for reading the user
documentation on the CD-ROM.
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Recording Features
Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode
page E-69
Landscape Mode Movie Mode
page E-69
Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode
page E-70
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page E-71
page E-76
page E-78
INTRODUCTION
Histogram
page E-106
Four exposure modes
Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority
AE, manual exposure
pages E-79 to E-84
Three metering modes
Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot
pages E-85 to E-86
Four focus modes
Auto focus, macro, infinity, manual
pages E-59 to E-62
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INTRODUCTION
Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-3500EX.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO QV-3500EX 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 electrical shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service
providers.
• 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.
• 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, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
one meter 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
electrical 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 power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
service provider. Using the camera under these conditions
creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out
of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the
AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under
these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming
from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor 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 power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service provider.
• Never use the camera inside of an air craft 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 image data stored in its memory to be deleted.
Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.
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• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the
AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it 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 camera memory.
Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C.
• 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
Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, condensation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internal
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 batteries from the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a
few hours.
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INTRODUCTION
About the camera’s backlight…
• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to
provide the back lighting for its LCD.
• The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six
years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.
• Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the
camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will
be charged for this replacement.
•
Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more
time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in
the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate malfunction, and normal operation should return at higher temperatures.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Front
POWER/Function
switch (
Shutter release
button
(page E-48)
Self-timer lamp
(page E-29)
page E-37, 48)
Exposure sensor
(page E-58)
Indicator display
(page E-28)
Viewfinder
(page E-53)
Flash
(page E-56)
Terminal panel cover
(page E-20)
Lens
(page E-21)
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Back
/ /MF RESIZE (Focus/Resize)
button
Flash lamp
(page E-29)
Operation lamp
(page E-28)
(pages E-59, 108)
MENU
GETTING ACQUAINTED
/
RESIZE
(Flash/Folder) button
(pages E-56, 116)
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F
F
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M
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F
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B
EST SHO
BEST SHOT button
(page E-71)
A
Y
T
(Self-Timer/Delete)
button
(pages E-65, 110)
MENU button
(page E-44)
[왘] [왗] [왖] [왔]
SET/DISP button
(page E-27, 44)
SET/ DISP
Monitor screen
(page E-25)
SHIFT
PREVIEW
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T
W
PREVIEW button
(pages E-52)
Zoom slider
(Enlarge/Nine Images)
(page E-54, 103, 104)
SHIFT button
(pages E-26, 96)
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Side Bottom
Diopter dial
(page E-54)
DIGITAL terminal
(page E-123)
Tripod screw hole
Battery compartment
lock
(page E-32)
USB port
(page E-123)
DC IN 6V terminal
(page E-36)
VIDEO OUT terminal
(page E-123)
Memory card
slot cover
(page E-39)
LOCK
OPEN
Battery compartment cover
(page E-32)
Open Terminal Panel Cover
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Lens
Threads are provided in the camera’s lens to allow connection of an optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU35A). After installing the adapter, you can use one of the recommended converter lenses, the recommended close-up
lens, or an optionally available filter.
Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens
Installing a converter lens lengthens the focal distance for
improved telephoto capabilities or shortens the focal distance for wider angle shots. Installing the close-up lens provides macro imaging.
IMPORTANT!
• The Canon Inc. converter and close-up lenses listed
following are recommended for use with this camera.
• These lenses may not be available in some geographic areas.
Canon Inc. Tele-Converter TC-DC58
•
Focal Distance: Digital camera focal distance x 1.5
Tele-Converter
(TC-DC58)
Conversion Lens
Adaptor
(LU-35A)
Canon Inc. Wide Converter WC-DC58
•
Focal Distance: Digital camera focal distance x 0.8
Wide Converter
(WC-DC58)
Conversion Lens
Adaptor
(LU-35A)
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Canon Inc. 58mm Close-up Lens 250D
•
Focal Distance:
In the Macro Mode, 5 cm to 14 cm from the surface of the close up lens to the subject (when
zoom is set to maximum wide angle); 7 cm to
14 cm in other modes
Close-up Lens
(250D)
Conversion Lens
Adaptor
(LU-35A)
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A)
whenever you install a conversion lens or 58mm
close-up lens. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the conversion lens or 58mm close-up lens
when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction.
• Be sure to use the monitor screen to compose images
while conversion lens or close-up lens is installed on
the camera. Do not use the viewfinder, because its
image is not changed by the lens you are using.
• Flash is disabled while a conversion lens or 58mm
close-up lens is being used.
• Setting the camera to wide-angle while the tele-converter lens is installed causes shadows around the
periphery of the image due to light being block by the
frame of the attached lens. Because of this, you
should always set the camera to telephoto whenever
you are using the tele-converter lens.
• The effects of camera movement are always magnified while the tele-converter lens is being used.
Whenever you are using a conversion lens, install the
cushion that comes with it and mount the camera on a
tripod so it is secure.
• Due to certain characteristics of the wide converter
lens, you may notice some slight distortion in images
you record with it.
• You should keep the zoom setting at its W limit whenever you are using the wide converter lens.
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• When using the close-up lens, make sure to set the
focus mode to (Macro Mode) (page E-59). Proper
focus of a close-up image is not possible with any
other focus mode.
Using a Filter
This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm
filters.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A)
whenever you install a filter. If you don’t, the lens will
come into contact with the filter when it extends from
the camera, resulting in malfunction.
• The designs of some filters can cause shadows
around the periphery of the image.
• Auto focus and flash may not produce desired results
while a filter is on the lens.
• Filters do not produce exactly the same results as
those obtained with a film-based camera.
• Do not use multiple filters in combination.
• Use of the flash while a commercially available lens
hood is installed may not produce desired results.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Lens Precautions
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with
your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens
surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe
the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.
• The lens of this camera extends from its body when you
turn on power and retracts when you turn off power. Take
care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact, and
never set the camera face down so the lens is in contact
with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap before
turning on the camera.
• If you align the POWER/Function switch with REC while
the lens cap is on the lens, the message “LENS CAP!” appears on the display and camera power turns off automatically. If this happens, remove the lens cap and try again.
• Never remove the camera’s batteries or unplug its AC
adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves the
lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Monitor Screen Indicators
The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.
REC mode
Flash Mode indicator
None Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Red-eye reduction
• Flash indicator indicates
that the flash will fire
(when auto flash is
selected).
Aperture value
Shutter speed value
• An out of range
aperture or shutter
speed causes the
corresponding monitor
screen value to turn
yellow.
Focus Mode indicator
None Auto Focus
Macro
Infinity
Manual Focus
Spot metering
indicator
Camera shake
indicator
Battery capacity
Auto Focus frame
• Focusing complete: Green
• Focusing failed: Red
No memory card loaded
warning
Self-timer
10 SEC, 2 SEC
EV value
Zoom factor
Memory capacity
(Remaining number
of storable images)
Image size
2048 x 1536 pixels
1024 x 768 pixels
Quality
FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF
Image information
Movie Recording: recording time
Panorama: number of images
Continuous Mode: mode indicator (
Date and time
This information appears for one or
two seconds, and then disappears.
Recording Mode indicator
NORMAL
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
NIGHT SCENE
BEST SHOT
MOVIE
MOVIE (PAST)
PANORAMA
(seconds)
(P1 to P10)
)
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■ Screen when SHIFT is held down
Metering Mode indicator
(multi)
(center)
(spot)
Exposure Mode indicator
(program AE)
(aperture priority AE)
(shutter speed priority AE)
(manual)
SHIFT
PREVIEW
SHIFT button
White balance
(Auto)
(Daylight)
(Shade)
(Tungsten)
(Fluorescent)
(Manual)
PLAY mode
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Image protection indicator
Battery
capacity
Folder name
File number
Image size
Quality
Date and time
GETTING ACQUAINTED
■ Screen when SET/DISP is pressed
SET/DISP button
Flash Mode indicatorWhite balance
Folder name
File number
Metering Mode
indicator
Exposure Mode
indicator
Recording Mode
indicator
IMPORTANT!
• The above indicators may not appear when viewing
images recorded using a different digital camera
model.
SET/DISP
Aperture
value
Shutter
speed
value
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Each press of the SET/DISP button changes the contents of
the monitor screen as shown below.
REC mode
Display indicators on (page E-25)
SET/DISP
SET/DISP
Display indicators off
SET/DISP
Monitor screen off
PLAY mode
Display indicators on (page E-26)
SET/DISP
PLAY Mode details on (page E-27)
SET/DISP
IMPORTANT!
• The histogram does not appear for movie images
(page E-101).
SET/DISP
Histogram display on (page E-106)
SET/DISP
Display indicators off
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Indicator display
The indicator display located on the top of the camera also
shows various camera status indicators during image recording. The indicator display comes in handy especially
when the monitor screen is turned off.
Manual mode indicator
Infinity indicator
Flash off indicator
Flash on indicator
Red eye reduction indicator
Battery capacity
Macro mode indicator
Self-timer time settings
Remaining number of
number
images/Image number
Operation Indicator Lamp
Operation lamp
The Operation lamp shows the
operational status of the camera
as described below.
REC mode
Lamp
Color
One of the following operations is in progress: start
Green
up, save (multiple), movie recording (PAST)
standby
• The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.
Flashing
Partial Shutter Release Button
Lamp
Color
Green
Auto focus operation
complete.
On
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MENU
Operation lamp
Flashing
Auto focus operation
failed.
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Flash lamp
Flash lamp
The Flash lamp also lights and
flashes during a record operation
as described below.
MENU
REC mode
Lamp Color
Amber
Flashing
Flash is charging.
Partial Shutter Release Button
Lamp Color
Amber
• When the Operation lamp and Flash lamp are both flashing, an error message appears on the monitor screen, regardless of whether the monitor screen is turned on or off.
On
Ready to fire.
Self-timer lamp
The Self-timer lamp flashes when the self-timer is performing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter.
Self-timer lamp
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Using the Bundled Accessories
Using the Lens Cap
Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not
using the camera.
Large loop
Small loop
Triangular ring
Lens cap holder
Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against
accidental loss of the lens cap.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract into the camera before attaching the lens cap.
• Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed
to the lens.
Attaching the Neck Strap
Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below.
Neck Strap ring
Triangular ring
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Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap
Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap.
Buckle
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when
using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
• The supplied neck strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Do not use it for any other application.
• Never swing the camera around by the neck strap.
• Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck
can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping
against other objects. It also creates the danger of the
camera becoming caught in a door or on other objects, resulting in personal injury.
• Keep the camera out of the reach of small children,
especially when the neck strap is attached. The neck
strap can accidentally wind around the neck of a child
and create the risk of strangulation.
Using the Soft Case
Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.
Monitor screen
facing down.
NOTE
• You can leave the soft case
hanging from the neck strap
when using the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• Never put any other object besides the camera into the soft
case.
Neck strap
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Power Requirements
Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you
use either AA-size batteries or household AC current.
A set of AA-size alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately.
■ Batteries
• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6
• Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6
• Four AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries:
NP-H3
■ Household Current
• AC Adaptor: AD-C620
• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA
Loading Batteries
Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading
or replacing batteries.
1.
On the bottom of the
camera, slide the battery
compartment cover lock
towards the back of the
camera (
11
1) to unlock the
11
cover.
2
1
2.
Pressing down on the battery compartment
cover, slide it towards the side of the camera to
release it, and then swing the cover up to open
22
it (
2).
22
3.
Load the batteries so
their plus (+) and minus
(–) ends are facing as
shown in the illustration.
4.
Swing the battery compartment cover closed
and then slide it towards
the center of the camera
to secure it in place (
5.
Slide the battery com-
11
1).
11
1
partment cover lock towards the front of the
camera to lock the cover
22
(
2).
22
IMPORTANT!
• Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery
types specifically mentioned in this User’s Guide.
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● Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power
automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not
guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service
indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.
Type of
Operation
Continuous
Playback
Continuous
Recording
AA-size Alkaline
Batteries LR6
145 minutes
35 minutes
(210 shots)
AA-size Lithium
Batteries FR6
270 minutes
150 minutes
(900 shots)
AA-size Ni-MH
Batteries NP-H3
170 minutes
110 minutes
(660 shots)
• The above figures are approximations only.
• The above guidelines are based on the following battery
types:
Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA
Lithium: Energizer
* Battery life varies with brand.
• Figures are based on continuous recording under the following conditions.
Flash turned off
One zoom slider switching between T (Telephoto) and W
(Wide-angle)
Recording one image per minute under the above conditions
reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above.
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.
● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life
• Use the button to turn off the flash when you are not
using it.
• You can also use the power save settings (page E-37) to
protect against wasting battery power when you forget to
turn off the camera.
● Alkaline Battery Life
The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of
factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of
time the batteries spend in storage before you use them,
temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteries
or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline batteries.
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The following examples show how alkaline battery life
changes under different shooting conditions.
Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery
life.
Conditions
• Temperature: 25°C
• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,
and a nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens
extention, half lens contraction, full lens extension,
image recording, power off)
• Flash on
Approximate Battery Life: 35 minutes (32 shots)
Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Conditions
• Temperature: 0°C
• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,
and a nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens
extention, half lens contraction, full lens extension,
image recording, power off)
• Flash on
Approximate Battery Life: 8 minutes (8 shots)
● About rechargeable batteries
Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are
available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper
camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used.
AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA
Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick
Charger Set : BC-1HB4
Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at
all times, for both charging and powering the camera.
Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall
battery life and cause malfunction of the camera.
• Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while they
are loaded in the camera.
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Battery Handling Precautions
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak
or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your
camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions
to avoid problems with batteries.
• Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type
lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell
batteries with this camera. Never mix old batteries with new ones. Doing so can result in
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
CAUTION
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use
it for more than two weeks.
• Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection
between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them
by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
danger of fire or personal injury.
• Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus
(–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as
noted by the markings on the camera itself.
Improper loading of batteries can result in
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
danger of personal injury or soiling of objects
nearby.
• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can
cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries
from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.
• The batteries that power the camera normally become
warm as they discharge.
Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as battery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as possible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera
while the battery level is or , camera power will automatically turn off.
Battery
Capacity
Monitor
Screen
Indicator
Display
High Low
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Using AC Power
Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a
household power outlet.
AC Adaptor
DC IN 6V
(AC power terminal)
• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)
• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)
The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a
charger unit for AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries. It
comes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used
with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V
AC.
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CAUTION
AC Adaptor precautions
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is
outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.
Doing so can create the danger of fire or electrical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor
specified for this camera.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and
electrical shock.
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord,
or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electrical shock.
• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electrical
shock.
• Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a
replacement from an authorized CASIO service provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord
creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
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• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the adaptor.
• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC
adaptor, even if the camera has batteries 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 the 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 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.
Turning the Camera On and Off
Rotate the POWER/Function Switch to turn camera power
on and off.
REC
PLAY
OFF
REC :Turns on power and enters the REC mode.
PLAY :Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode.
OFF : Turns off power.
IMPORTANT!
• Never turn on power while the lens cap is attached to
the lens or while the lens is facing downwards.
• To restore camera power after it has been turned off
by auto power off, rotate the POWER/Function switch
to OFF and then back to REC or PLAY.
Power Save Settings
The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto
power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery
power.
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AUTO POWER OFF
Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is
performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC
mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of
two or five minutes.
SLEEP
The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is
performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.
Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and
restores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1
minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or
you can turn off this setting entirely.
To power save settings
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [왘],[왗],[왔] and [왖] to select “FUNCTION”,
and then press SET/DISP.
4.
Use [왔] and [왖] to select the item whose settings you want to change, and then press SET/
DISP.
•
To make auto power off settings, select “Auto Power Off”.
• To make sleep settings, select: “Sleep”.
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5.
On the screen that appears, use [왔] and [왖] to
make the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
Auto power off settings: “2 min” “5 min”
Sleep settings: “Off” “30 sec” “1 min” “2 min”
• In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time is
fixed at five minutes.
• Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.
• Performing any button operation while the monitor is
asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal
operation.
• The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have
“2 min” set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. This
means that the camera turns off if you do not perform
any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode.
• Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under any
one of the following conditions.
— While a slideshow is playing
— When you are performing operations on a com-
puter, printer, or other external device connected
to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal or USB port.
— While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera
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Memory Cards
This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card
(CF TYPE I/II) or IBM microdrive for image storage. Note
that all mentions of “memory” card in this manual refer both
to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM microdrive, unless
specifically noted otherwise.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off
before you insert or remove a memory card.
• When inserting a memory card into the camera, make
sure that the card is oriented correctly. Make sure that
the correct side of the card is facing up, and that you
insert the correct end of the card into the camera.
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera
1.
Open the memory card
slot cover.
Memory card slot cover
2.
With the side of the
memory card marked
with an arrow facing
the same direction as
the camera’s monitor
screen, slide it into the
slot and push it in as
far as it will go.
• If the eject button is
extended, press it in
before sliding the
memory card into the
slot.
3.
Close the memory card
slot cover.
Eject button
Side marked with
arrow should face
the same direction
as the monitor
screen!
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Removing a Memory Card from the Camera
1.
Open the memory card
slot cover.
2.
Press the eject button
so it extends from the
camera.
Eject button
3.
Press the eject button
once again to eject the
card.
4.
Remove the memory
card.
5.
Close the memory card
slot cover.
IMPORTANT!
• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.
Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunction.
• Should water or any other foreign matter get into the
memory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplug
the AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or
nearest CASIO Service Provider.
• Never eject the memory card while the card slot is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the
memory card falling, which can corrupt data or damage the memory card.
• Never remove the memory card from the camera
while the operation lamp or card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or
corruption of memory card data.
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Formatting a Memory Card
You can format a memory card to delete all of the data
stored on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the
card, even if some or all of the images are protected
(page E-116).
• Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode
scene sample images stored on it. After deleting the
card, you have to import the scenes you want to the
memory card (page E-74).
• Data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and confirm that you no longer need the data stored in a
memory card before formatting it.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC
or PLAY.
2.
Select “Format” using one of the following two
key operations, and then press SET/DISP.
If you are here
REC mode
PLAY mode
Select this on the menu screen
“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Format”
“SET UP”
“Format”
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• Use [왔] and [왖] to select each menu item, and press
SET/DISP to advance to the next menu.
3.
In response to the confirmation message that
appears, use [왔] and [왖] to select “Yes” to format or “No” to exit, and then press SET/DISP.
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Memory Card Precautions
• Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a
memory card is installed in it.
• Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards.
Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaranteed.
• Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phenomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the data
stored on a memory card. Because of this, you should always make backup copies of important images on other
media (magnetic optical disk, floppy diskette, computer
hard disk, etc.).
• Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting
the memory card. Reformatting a memory card deletes all
images stored on the card, but you can use a computer to
copy the images you want to keep to the computer’s hard
disk before reformatting your card. If you plan to be recording images where you do not have access to a computer, it
is a good idea to take along an extra memory card or two
just in case you experience an unexpected memory card
problem.
• Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you
suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a RECORD
ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or for
newly purchased memory cards.
• Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new
batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect
the AC adaptor to power the camera. Interruption of camera power during the format operation results in improper
formatting, making it impossible to use the memory card.
IBM Microdrive Precautions
Compatibility of the camera with the IBM microdrive has
been confirmed by CASIO. However, you should note the
following important points whenever using the IBM
microdrive.
• Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation that
comes with the microdrive before using it.
• Note that the microdrive becomes hot during normal use.
Take care when removing it from the camera.
• Take care to avoid strong pressure on the label side of the
microdrive when it is removed from the camera. Strong
pressure can damage internal components and cause malfunction.
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• Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to impact while the card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can
cause malfunction of the microdrive.
• The microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping
the camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive,
even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra care
when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed.
• The microdrive has very large storage capacity. Because
of this, certain operations can take a relatively long time to
perform.
• The microdrive may not operate properly in areas where
barometric pressure is low. Because of this, you should
avoid using it at high altitudes.
• A microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a
CompactFlash card. Depending on how a microdrive is
used, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkaline
batteries, certain operating conditions and certain battery
brands can result in batteries going dead right after you
install new ones. Whenever using a microdrive, we recommend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries or lithium batteries to power the camera.
• When battery power is low, the amount of time required
between shots may become longer. This longer interval is
designed to protect the microdrive.
In case of microdrive malfunction....
• Contact your original microdrive retailer or the contact
point noted in the microdrive documentation.
• CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance
support for the microdrive.
• Note that CASIO assumes no responsibility for any data
loss you may suffer while using the microdrive.
• This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card
and the microdrive. Note, however, that ejecting a
microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than
ejecting a CompactFlash card.
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Menu Screens
Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of
the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY
mode or REC mode. The following procedure shows operation in the REC mode as an example.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
• To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, align
the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [왘],[왗],[왔] and [왖] to select the item you
want, and then press SET/DISP.
• Make settings in accordance with the guidance messages that appear on the monitor screen.
[왘] [왗] [왔] [왖]: Item selection, page scrolling
SET/DISP: Applies displayed setting
MENU: Returns to previous screen
Example Displays
REC mode, page 1
Items
On-screen guidance
REC mode FUNCTION menu, page 2
Items
On-screen guidance
• Pressing the button is sometimes required to exit
certain setting screens.
• See the “Camera Menus” on page E-140 for more information about menu contents.
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Setting the Current Date and Time
Use the following procedures to set the current date and
time, and to select the date format.
When you record an image, the time and date the image was
shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’s
built-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to
“stamp” the date and time inside the image.
IMPORTANT!
• The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is
left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power
being supplied. If this happens, restore power and
make new time and date settings before using the
camera again.
• A flashing time display indicates that the time and date
(clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedure
on this page to make the correct time and date settings.
• If you do not set the camera’s built-in clock to the current date and time, all images are recorded with the
default date and time, which probably is not your correct current date and time. Be sure to correctly set the
clock before you use the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or
PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Date/Time” using one of the following
two key operations, and then press SET/DISP.
If you are here
REC mode
PLAY mode
• Use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [왖] to select each menu item,
and press SET/DISP to advance to the next menu.
“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Date/Time”
“SET UP” “Date/Time”
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Select this on the menu screen
4.
Select and change the digits on the screen to
set the current date and time.
Green
marker
[왗] / [왘]: Moves the green marker.
[왔] / [왖]: Increases and decreases the currently se-
5.
Press SET/DISP to apply your settings.
6.
Press to exit this setting screen.
lected digit.
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Selecting the Date Format
You can use the following procedure to select one of the
three different date formats.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or
PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Date Style” using one of the following
two key operations, and then press SET/DISP.
If you are here
PLAY mode
• Use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [왖] to select each menu item,
and press SET/DISP to advance to the next menu.
4.
Use [왔] and [왖] to select the setting you want
to use, and then press SET/DISP to apply it.
Example: October 18, 2001
Year/Month/Day: 01/10/18
Day/Month/Year: 18/10/01
Month/Day/Year: 10/18/01
REC mode
Select this on the menu screen
“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Date Style”
“SET UP” “Date Style”
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5.
Press to exit this setting screen.
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Time Stamp
When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps
the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each
image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped,
the date and time cannot be deleted.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Time Stamp”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Use [왔] and [왖] to select the setting you want,
and then press SET/DISP to apply it.
Example:
Date: October 18, 2001
Time: 1:25pm
Off : No time stamping
2001/10/18 : Year/Month/Day
18 1:25pm : Day Hour:Minutes
2001/10/18 1:25pm : Year/Month/Day Hour:Minutes
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image.
Recording a Simple Snapshot
The camera’s Program AE Mode (P Mode) is for simple
snapshots. In this mode, the camera automatically sets the
shutter speed and aperture for you in accordance with subject brightness.
1.
Before turning on the camera, remove its lens
cap.
2.
Align the POWER/
Function Switch with
REC.
REC : Turns on power and
enters the REC mode.
PLAY :Turns on power and
enters the PLAY mode.
OFF :Turns off power.
REC
PLAY
OFF
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3.
Compose the image on the monitor screen so
the point on which you want to focus is inside
the Focus frame.
Focus
frame
• If you are using the viewfinder to compose the image,
align the viewfinder’s auto focus frame with the subject you want to focus.
• If you are using the viewfinder to compose the subject,
press SET/DISP twice to turn off the monitor screen.
4.
Press the shutter
release button about
half way and hold it
there to perform auto
focus.
Shutter release button
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
• The monitor screen momentarily goes blank when
you press the shutter release button half way.
• The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image.
• You can find out the
status of the Auto Focus
operation by checking the
color of the focus frame
MENU
and the status of the
operation lamp.
If you see this
Green focus frame and green
operation lamp
Red focus frame and green
operation lamp
The image is in focus.
The image is not in focus.
Operation lamp
It means this
• Take care that you do not
block the lens or the
sensors with your fingers
as you hold the camera.
• See “Using the Macro Mode” on page E-60 for information about shooting close-ups.
5.
After confirming that
the image is in focus,
press the shutter
release button all the
way down to record the
image.
• Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer
from which they are stored to the memory card. You
can continue to shoot consecutive images as long as
there is space available in the buffer.
• The number of images you can store in the camera
depends on the storage medium and the image quality
setting (page E-64) you are using.
• To avoid hand movement, press the shutter release
button gently.
• Use of a tripod is recommended for slow shutter
speeds and telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the
image due to camera movement.
■ Camera Shake Indicator
The (camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor
screen when the zoom slider is set to T (telephoto) or when a
slow shutter speed is being used.
• If the camera shake indicator appears, use a tripod to
avoid camera movement.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
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 recorded on the memory card 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.
About Auto Focus
Auto Focus tends not to work well with the following types of
subjects. If you experience problems with obtaining good
results with Auto Focus, try using manual focus (page E-61).
• 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
• Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera is
unsteady or shaking.
■ Fixed Focusing Distances
• The following are the fixed focusing distances when Auto
Focus is unable to focus properly.
Well-lit Location:1.5 meters minimum
With Flash :Approximately 2 meters
• Depending on actual conditions, a green operation indicator and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the
image is in focus.
Recording Precautions
• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the
AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor
from the wall socket while the operation lamp and the card
access lamp are flashing green. Doing so will not only
make storage of the current image impossible, it can also
corrupt other image data already stored on the camera’s
memory card.
• Never remove batteries, unplug the AC adapter, or remove
the memory card while the camera is saving images.
• 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.
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Image Recording when the Battery is Low
To protect against unexpected loss of image data, each image is recorded directly to the memory card (without going
into the buffer) whenever battery level is indicated as or
lower. The message “Press to cancel save.” appears
on the monitor screen during the save operation under this
condition. As long as you do not press , the save operation continues and takes a few seconds to complete. Be
sure to replace all four batteries as soon as possible after
this message starts to appear.
Pressing while the “Press to cancel save.” is on
the monitor screen cancels the image save operation.
• If you have a microdrive loaded in the camera, the above
message appears whenever the battery level is indicated
as or lower.
• The message “Press to cancel save.” also appears
momentarily during save operations in the Panorama
Mode and Movie Mode. In this case, this message does not
indicate that battery power is low.
• The message described above does not appear while the
monitor screen is turned off.
Camera Orientation Detection
The camera automatically
detects whether it is
oriented vertically or
horizontally when you
record an image, and
stores the orientation
along with the image data.
Then when you play back images using the bundled Photo
Loader application, they are all automatically oriented
correctly on the display.
IMPORTANT!
• Note the following precautions to ensure that the sensor
built into the camera can correctly detect the orientation of
the camera.
— Make sure you are holding the camera still when re-
cording images. Camera movement can cause sensor
errors.
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— When recording portrait orientation images, position
the camera to it is standing up as straight as possible,
as shown in the illustration below. Holding the camera
at an angle can cause sensor errors. As a general
rule, do not allow the camera to be more than about 20
degrees off of vertical.
— Tilting the camera too far upwards or downwards can
also cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do not
allow the camera to point more than about 60 degrees
up or down.
CARD
— The camera orientation sensor does not work with
movie images.
Previewing the Last Image Recorded
Use the following procedure to preview the last image recorded, without leaving the REC mode.
1.
Press the PREVIEW button to display the last
image recorded.
• You can use the PREVIEW button in the Movie Mode,
too.
• The PREVIEW button does not perform any operation
if you press it immediately after turning on camera
power or immediately after entering to the REC mode
from the PLAY mode.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Deleting the an Image in the REC Mode
You can use following procedure to delete the last image you
recorded without leaving the REC mode.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need an image before you delete it.
1.
In the REC mode, press the PREVIEW button to
display the last image you recorded.
2.
Press .
3.
In response to the confirmation message that
appears, select “Yes”.
• Select “No” to cancel the delete operation without deleting anything.
4.
Press SET/DISP.
• This deletes the image and returns to the REC mode.
Using the Viewfinder for Recording
The illustrations below show what you see when you look
through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording.
Auto Focus Frame
Focus Range
Frame
Short distance to subject
Note that the focus range frame is valid for subjects that are
about three meters away. A different focus range is used for
subjects that are closer or farther away. Because of this, you
should use / /MF RESIZE to change to the Macro
Mode( ) or Manual Mode (MF) whenever the distance between the camera and the subject is 30cm or less.
• The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever the
camera is in the Macro Mode. Use the monitor screen to
compose images in the Macro Mode.
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• You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image in
viewfinder screen to your eyesight.
• Rotate the diopter dial to adjust the image in the viewfinder
to match your eyesight.
*
Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while the camera is
turned off or in the PLAY mode.
Diopter Dial
Using Zoom
Your camera is equipped with both optical zoom and digital
zoom capabilities.
Using Optical Zoom
Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal distance of the lens. You can zoom an image by a zoom factor
ranging from 1 (normal size) to 3 (three times normal size).
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Move the zoom slider towards T (telephoto) to zoom
in on the subject, or W (wideangle) to zoom out.
T (TELE): Telephoto
W (WIDE): Wide-angle
W (WIDE) T (TELE)
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Zoom slider
T
W
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NOTES
• Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens
aperture value.
• The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the
aperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher optical zoom setting results in a higher aperture value
(smaller aperture).
• Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots to
avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.
Using Digital Zoom
With digital zoom, you can enlarge the image on the monitor
screen by zoom factors of 2X or 4X before recording it.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Digital Zoom”, and
then press SET/DISP.
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4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP to apply it.
To do this
Turn off digital zoom
Toggle between 2X and 4X digital zoom
whenever the zoom slider is slid to the
maximum T (telephoto) setting.
Always use 2X digital zoom
Always use 4X digital zoom
• A frame appears on the monitor screen whenever 4X
digital zoom is in use. Only the area of the image
within the frame is recorded, with the resulting image
measuring 1024 x 768 pixels.
• 4X digital zoom is not available in the Movie Mode and
Panorama Mode.
• 2X and 4X digital zoom are disabled while the composition outline is displayed in the Best Shot Mode.
Select this
Off
Auto
X2
X4
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Using the Flash
The following describes various flash settings you can make
to suit the type of image you are trying to record.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press to cycle
through the available
flash modes until the
indicator for the one
you want is on the
monitor screen.
Flash
mode
RESIZE
BEST SHOT
MF//
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• Each press of cycles through the available flash
modes described below.
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)
Select this setting
No display
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Flash Status Indicators
You can check the current flash unit status by checking the
monitor screen indicator and flash lamp while the shutter release button is pressed about half way down.
Flash lamp
MENU
■ Flash lamp
When you press the shutter release button half way, the
flash icon appears on the monitor screen and the Flash lamp
light (amber) to indicate that the flash will fire when the shutter release button is pressed the rest of the way down.
■ Monitor screen
When you have Auto Flash or Red-Eye Reduction selected
as the flash mode, the indicator appears on the display
when you press the shutter release button about half way
down to indicate that available light is insufficient and the
flash will be fired.
Adjusting the Flash Intensity
Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the
flash when it fires.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Flash Intensity”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP to apply it.
To do this
Fire the flash with strong intensity
Fire the flash with normal intensity
Fire the flash with weak intensity
Select this setting
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Strong
Normal
Weak
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Precautions when Using Flash
• Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the
exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with correct flash operation.
Flash
Exposure sensor
• Flash is best be used for distances within the range of
about 0.5 meters to 4 meters (fully open aperture). Flash
does not work well outside this ranges.
• Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being
used, temperature, etc. ), it may take up to 40 seconds for
the flash unit to charge.
• The flash is disabled during movie recording, which is indicated by the (Flash Off) icon on the monitor screen.
• The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too
low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator appears in order to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace
batteries as soon as possible when this happens.
• Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera
is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is
far from the camera.
• In the Red-eye Reduction Mode , the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. Because of this,
the flash does not fire if the subject is well-lit.
• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in
the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded
image.
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Selecting the Focus Mode
You can use the following procedure to select from among
four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and
Manual Focus.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press / /MF RESIZE
to cycle through the
available focus mode
RESIZE
settings.
/ /MF RESIZE
Focus
Mode
Each press of / /MF RESIZE cycles through the
focus modes in the following sequence.
Auto Focus (no indicator) Macro ( ) Infinity
( ) Manual Focus ( )
BEST SHOT
MF//
Using the Auto Focus Mode
As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus
automatically whenever you press the shutter release button
about half way down. The following shows the relationship
between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance
for Auto Focus.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
3X
1.
Press / /MF RESIZE to cycle through the fo-
Focusing Distance
30cm to ∞
32cm to ∞
cus mode settings until there is no focus mode
indicator on the display. This indicates the
Auto Focus Mode.
2.
Compose the image to the object you want
within the focus frame, and then press and
hold the shutter release button about half way
down.
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Using the Macro Mode
The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up
shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever
Focus
frame
you press the shutter release button about half way down.
The following shows the relationship between the optical
zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode.
• You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the
status of the operation lamp.
If you see this
Green focus frame and green
operation lamp
Red focus frame and green
operation lamp
3.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
It means this
The image is in focus.
Auto Focus is not possible
for some reason.
way down to record the image.
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Optical Zoom Factor
1X
2X
1.
Press / /MF RESIZE to cycle through the focus
Focusing Distance
6cm to 30cm
9cm to 30cm
mode settings until the indicator appears
on the display. This indicates the Macro Mode.
2.
Compose the image and record it.
• See “Using the Auto Focus Mode” on page E-59 for
information about how the camera focuses an image
automatically.
• You can check the current status by looking at the operation lamp and focus frame. See “Using the Auto
Focus Mode” on page E-59 for more information.
IMPORTANT!
• The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface to the subject.
• Note that you can use 1X and 2X zoom only with
Macro Mode recording.
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Using the Infinity Mode
The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good
choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter
release button about half way down.
1.
Press / /MF RESIZE to cycle through the focus mode settings until the indicator appears on the display. This indicates the Infinity
Mode.
2.
Compose the image and record it.
• See “Using the Auto Focus Mode” on page E-59 for
information about how the camera focuses an image
automatically.
• You can check the current status by looking at the operation lamp and focus frame. See “Using the Auto
Focus Mode” on page E-59 for more information.
Using the Manual Focus Mode
With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by
hand. The following shows the relationship between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual
Focus Mode.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
3X
1.
Press / /MF RESIZE to cycle through the fo-
Focusing Distance
6cm to ∞
18cm to ∞
cus mode settings until the indicator appears flashing on the display. This indicates
the Manual Focus Mode.
2.
While the indicator is flashing, use [왔] and
[왖] to focus the image.
• If you do not perform any focus operation for about
three seconds, the indicator stops flashing.
• You can press / /MF RESIZE while the indicator is on the monitor screen to change to another focus
mode, if you want.
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3.
Press SET/DISP to stop the indicator flashing and fix the image focus at its current level.
• After stops flashing, you can use [왗] and [왘] to
adjust exposure compensation (EV).
• If stops flashing before you have a chance to focus, press / /MF RESIZE to make it flash again.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
• The focus frame does not appear when you press the
shutter release button half way down while in the
Manual Focus Mode.
Using Focus Lock
Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object
that is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you
can use in the Auto Focus, Macro( ), and Infinity ( )
modes that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then
move the camera so the focus frame is pointed at another
subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in
focus, even though a different object is within the focus
frame.
NOTE
• Instead of using focus lock, you could also use the
procedure under “Specifying the Focus Frame Location” on page E-63 to move the focus frame to a different location.
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1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Align the focus frame with the subject you
want to lock on and press the shutter release
button half way down.
• The focus frame turns green when the image is in focus.
Focus frame
3.
While keeping the shutter release button depressed half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want.
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4.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
way down to record the image.
NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.
Specifying the Focus Frame Location
Normally, the Auto Focus frame is located in the center of
the screen. Use the following procedure when you need to
change the location of the focus frame.
NOTE
• Instead of moving the focus frame, you could also use
the procedure under “Using Focus Lock” on page E62 to lock the focus on one subject and then move the
camera so the focus frame is pointed at another subject.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Compose the image you want to record.
3.
Holding down SHIFT to display all of the available Auto Focus frame positions, use [왘], [왗],
[왔], and [왖] to move the [+] mark to the focus
frame location you want to use.
• The currently selected Auto Focus frame is the one
where the [+] mark is located.
4.
After selecting the focus frame you want to
use, release SHIFT and then press the shutter
release button about half way to perform auto
focus.
• This causes the focus frame you selected to change
green when proper focus is achieved (or red if there is
a problem with the focus).
5.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
way to record the image.
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Specifying Image Size and Quality
You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the
type of image you are recording.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Size/Quality”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the size and quality setting you want,
and then press SET/DISP.
■
Size/Quality Setting and Image Capacity (JPEG images only)
Image
size
(pixels)
2048
x
1536
1024
x
768
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
File size
1.4MB
1MB
600KB
350KB
250KB
150KB
8MB
memory card
5
6
11
19
27
43
Number of images
64MB
memory card
43
60
99
167
229
365
340MB
Microdrive
245
342
562
943
1292
2054
IMPORTANT!
• The values in the table are all approximate, and are
affected by the types of images you record and other
factors.
• Saving two versions of an image in JPEG and TIFF
formats creates a file that is very large, and greatly
reduces storage capacity (page E-93).
• To determine the number of images that can be stored
on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the
capacities in the table, by the appropriate value.
• Note that the maximum number of images that can be
stored in a single folder is 250. Because of this, even
if you are using a card that allows storage of more
than 250 images, the camera’s monitor screen will
show its capacity for up to 250 images only.
• The number of images that can be recorded may differ
from the values shown above when you use Card
Browser (page E-134).
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Using the Self-timer
You can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press to select the self-timer time you
want.
BEST SHOT
MF//
RESIZE
Self timer
Time
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Self-timer Time Settings:
Each press of cycles through the available selftimer settings described below.
To do this
Turn the self-timer off
Record 10 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed
Record two seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed
3.
Press the shutter release button to start the
Select this setting
No display
10SEC
2SEC
self-timer countdown.
• The seconds are counted down on the monitor
screen.
• To stop a countdown part way through, press the shutter release button.
NOTES
• The hand-shake limiter is enabled when you use a
slow shutter speed and the two-second self-timer at
the same time.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the
Continuous Shutter Mode.
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Exposure Compensation
Whenever program AE, shutter speed priority AE, or aperture priority AE is selected as the exposure mode, you can
adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within
the range shown below in order to compensate for current
lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better
results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.
EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1.
Select program AE, shutter speed priority AE,
or aperture priority AE as the exposure mode.
See page E-79.
2.
Use [왘] and [왗] to change the exposure compensation value (EV shift).
• The current EV value is shown on the monitor screen.
EV value
[왘]:Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
for light colored subjects and backlit subjects.
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[왗]:Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
3.
After the EV value is the way you want, press
the shutter release button to 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.
• An EV value setting you make remains in effect until
you change it. To reset the EV value to zero, use [왘]
and [왗] to return the display value to zero, which is
indicated when is not on the monitor screen. Note
that turning off the camera also resets the EV value to
zero.
• In the Panorama Mode, the exposure compensation
setting you make for the first image of the panorama is
fixed for all the other images.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
This section describes more advanced recording operations
that are also provided by this camera.
• Use the monitor screen to compose images for shooting in
the Best Shot Mode, Movie Mode, Panorama Mode, A
Mode (aperture priority AE), S Mode (shutter priority AE),
and M Mode (manual exposure).
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode
The Continuous Shutter Mode lets you record up to three
images at intervals of about 0.5 second.
• You can perform continuous shutter recording in the Portrait Mode, Landscape Mode, Night Scene Mode, Best
Shot Mode, P Mode (program AE), A Mode (aperture priority AE), and S Mode (shutter priority AE) only.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Continuous”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
On: Continuous shutter enabled.
Off: Single-shot enabled
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5.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
• The flash does not fire in the Continuous Shutter
Mode.
• You may be able to record only two images in the
Continuous Shutter Mode when using the Night Scene
Mode, a fixed shutter speed, or a slow shutter speed.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the
Continuous Shutter Mode.
• The Continuous Shutter Mode is disabled while the
TIFF Mode is turned on (page E-93).
• Certain Best Shot Mode sample images also do not
support the Continuous Shutter Mode.
• Do not start a Continuous Shutter Mode operation
when the low battery indicator is on the monitor
screen.
• Storage of images recorded in the Continuous Shutter
Mode to a memory card can take about 14 seconds
(for three images).
• Never remove camera batteries, unplug the AC adaptor from the camera, or remove the memory card while
images are being saved.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Shooting Portraits
The Portrait Mode blurs the background slightly, which
makes the foreground subject stand out better.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “PORTRAIT” (Portrait Mode), and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
NOTE
• You can blur the background even more by using the
zoom slider adjust to maximum telephoto.
Shooting Landscapes
The Landscape Mode brings everything from distant scenery
to close foreground objects into focus.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “LANDSCAPE” (Landscape Mode), and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
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NOTES
• You can add more depth from the foreground to background, and also create a greater feeling of horizontal
expanse by using the zoom slider to adjust to maximum wide-angle.
• Using the Landscape Mode indoors, in a shaded location, or in any other areas where lighting is dim can
result in distant objects being out of focus.
Shooting Night Scenes
The Night Scene Mode uses longer exposure to produce
beautiful night scene images.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “NIGHT SCENE” (Night Scene Mode),
and then press SET/DISP.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
NOTE
• You can use the Night Scene Mode in combination
with flash for slow sync shooting of people against a
twilight or night scene background.
IMPORTANT!
• The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene
Mode, so be sure to use a tripod to hold the camera
steady.
• Auto Focus is difficult in the dark. If you experience
problems, use manual focusing (page E-61). There
may be some blurring of the image in cases where the
subject is moving quickly.
• Slow shutter speed also causes slow monitor screen
refresh. Because of this, the image recorded may be
slightly different from the image that was on the monitor screen when you pressed the shutter release button.
• The contrast of Night Scene Mode images is not affected by changes made in contrast settings (page E-
93).
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode
The Best Shot Mode comes with a library of 28 different images. Simply select the image whose effects are the one you
want, and the settings of the camera automatically change to
the same setup that was used to record the selected image.
■ Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode
Sunset
See the "Best Shot scene List" that comes with the camera
for a list of scenes.
Night Scene
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
■ Composition Outline
With certain Best Shot Mode
images, a composition outline
appears on the monitor screen
to aid you when composing
your image. The Auto Focus
Frame is also adjusted on the
monitor screen, so it is in the
appropriate location to suit the
composition outline.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press BEST SHOT.
• You can also display sample scenes by pressing
MENU, selecting “BEST SHOT”, and then pressing
SET/DISP.
Auto Focus
Frame
Example: Face and Chest
Composition
Outline
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3.
Use [왘] and [왗] to display the sample scene
you want, and then press SET/DISP.
• You can also store your own setups. (page E-73)
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
NOTES
• Best Shot Mode images are not images recorded using this camera. They are intended for reference purposes only.
• The actual conditions that are present when you
record your image may make it impossible to correctly
obtain all of the effects of the Best Shot Mode image
you select.
• After selecting an image in the Best Shot Mode, you
can adjust camera settings manually as you normally
do.
• Press BEST SHOT to display the last sample scene
you selected.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scene Images
You can use the following procedure to specify the location
of the Best Shot Mode scene images.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Best Shot setting” and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
Registering Your Own Scene Setups
You can register the settings of any image recorded with a
CASIO QV-3500EX camera as a “user setup” for the Best
Shot Mode. After you register a user setup, you can recall it
just as you do with other scenes in the Best Shot Mode.
■ User Setup Parameters
Focus mode, aperture (A and M only), shutter speed (S
and M only), exposure compensation, sensitivity, filter setting, exposure mode, metering mode, white balance, enhancement, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash mode
SET/DISP.
To have this appear when you scroll
through sample scenes
28 built-in sample scenes, followed by
sample scenes on the memory card
28 built-in sample scenes only
Sample scenes on the memory card only
NOTES
• If there are no Best Shot Mode sample images on the
memory card, you will be able to select from among
the 28 built-in sample images only, even when the
Built-in+CF or CF option is selected.
• See page E-74 for information about storing sample
images on a memory card.
Select this
Built-in+CF
Built-in
CF
■ Supported Camera Models
You can use only images recorded with the CASIO QV3500EX to register a user setup.
■ Number of User Setups
You can register up to 250 user setups (including images
imported form the bundled CD-ROM to the memory card).
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press BEST SHOT.
• You can also display sample scenes by pressing
MENU, selecting “BEST SHOT”, and then pressing
SET/DISP.
3.
Press .
4.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the image you want to
import, and then press SET/DISP.
5.
The camera returns to the REC mode after registration is complete. Now you can use the procedure on page E-72 to select a scene and
record an image.
NOTES
• Press BEST SHOT to display the last sample scene
you selected.
• After you select a Best Shot Mode image, you can see
the camera setup by displaying the various menus you
normally use when setting up the camera manually.
• To delete a user setup, use your computer to navigate
to the memory card's “SCENE” folder, and then delete
the user setup file (page E-75, E-131).
Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library on the CD-ROM
You can import sample scene images from the CD-ROM that
comes bundled with the camera to the camera's memory card,
and then use the imported scenes in the Best Shot Mode.
There is a total of 64 scenes.
• See the “Best Shot Scene List” that comes with the camera
for a list of scenes.
1.
Set up to access the memory card contents from
your computer.You can use either of the following
two methods to setup for memory card access.
(1) Connect the camera to the USB port of your com-
puter (page E-127)
(2) Read the images directly from the memory card
(page E-129)
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
• Sample images are stored in memory card folder
named “SCENE”, so make sure that there is a folder
named “SCENE” on the memory card.
• To create a “SCENE” folder on a new memory card,
load the card into the camera, and then select REC or
PLAY with the POWER/Function Switch.
2.
Set the bundled CD-ROM into your computer's
CD-ROM drive.
3.
If you are running Windows, Click “My Computer” and then open the CD-ROM drive's window.
• This step is not required if you are using a Macintosh.
4.
Click “CASIO” “BestShot Library” “QV
3500EX” “English”, and then copy the
sample image files you want to import into the
“SCENE” folder of the memory card.
•
If your camera is set up for German-language screen text,
select “German” in place of “English” in the above step.
•
The sample image data is registered in file name sequence.
5.
Load the memory card into the camera.
6.
Specify either “Built-in + CF” or “CF” as the storage
location of Best Shot Mode scene images on page E-73.
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7.
Use the same procedure as that on page E-72 to select an
imported sample image file and record the image you want.
IMPORTANT!
• Sample images are arranged in the following sequence on the memory card: camera sample images,
images imported from the CD-ROM, user images.
•
Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode scene
sample images stored on it. After deleting the card, you have
to import the scenes you want to the memory card (page E-41).
NOTE
• To delete a sample scene imported to the memory
card from the CD-ROM, use your computer to navigate to the memory card's “SCENE” folder, and then
delete the sample scene file (page E-131).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Recording a Movie
You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds
long. There are two movie recording modes: past and normal. The past mode lets you capture images of events that
occurred before you pressed the shutter release button
while the normal mode records what happens after you
press the shutter release button.
■ File Format: AVI
AVI format is the Motion JPEG format standard advocated
by the Open DML Consortium.
■ Size: 320 x 240 pixels
■ Movie Memory Requirements
Approximately 300KB/second
■ Maximum Movie Length
30 seconds
To record a movie using the normal mode
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “MOVIE” (Movie Mode), and then press
SET/DISP.
4.
Point the camera at the subject, and then press
the shutter release button about half way
down.
• Auto Focus continues to adjust the focus as the subject moves.
5.
Press the shutter release button all the way
down to start recording.
• Recording continues for 30 seconds.
• To record a movie that is shorter than 30 seconds,
press the shutter release button again when you want
to stop recording.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
To record a movie using the past mode
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “MOVIE (PAST)” (Movie Past Mode),
and then press SET/DISP.
4.
When you are ready to record, press the shutter release button all the way down.
• Auto Focus continues to adjust the focus as the subject moves.
5.
Follow the subject with the camera, and press
the shutter release button all the way down
when you want to record.
• Pressing the shutter release button the second time
records everything that went on in front of the lens
during the 30-second period before you pressed the
shutter release button the first time in step 4.
• Pressing the shutter button before 30 seconds have
passed after you pressed the shutter release button
the first time in step 4 records everything that went on
in front of the lens during the period from when you
pressed the shutter release button the first time, up to
the point when you pressed it the second time.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash is disabled during movie recording.
• To view an AVI file on your computer, install
QuickTime from the CD-ROM that comes bundled
with the camera.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Shooting Panoramas
The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together multiple images to create a sweeping panorama.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the
first image.
• The right edge of the first image remains on the left
side of the monitor screen to help you compose the
second image of the panorama.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “PANORAMA” (Panorama Mode), and
then press SET/DISP.
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Right edge
of previous
image
5.
Shoot the other images that will make up the
panorama, each time using the right edge of
the previous image to compose the next image
correctly.
6.
After recording the images you want, press
MENU.
• You can group up to 10 images into a panorama.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
NOTE
• The camera uses the same exposure and white balance settings in effect when the first image of the panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images
of the panorama.
Specifying the Exposure Mode
You can select from among the four exposure modes listed
below. You can change the shutter mode setting while in any
of the record modes.
P Mode : Program AE
A Mode : Aperture priority AE
S Mode : Shutter speed priority AE
M Mode: Manual
Program AE
In the P Mode (program AE), shutter speed and aperture
settings are made automatically in accordance with the
brightness of the subject.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select “P” (Program), and then press SET/
DISP.
5.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Aperture Priority AE
The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S
Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and automatically adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger aperture
decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp focus in
a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of
field.
Large Aperture Small Aperture
• Note that a smaller number indicates a larger aperture, and
a larger number indicates a smaller aperture.
■ Aperture Settings
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select “A” (aperture priority), and then press
SET/DISP.
5.
Use [왔] and [왖] to select the aperture value you
want.
Aperture
Aperture
Larger Smaller
F2 • F2.3 • F2.8 • F4 • F5.6 • F8
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To do this
Decrease aperture
Increase aperture
Press this button
[왖]
[왔]
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
6.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
IMPORTANT!
• It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when
shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In
such a case, try different aperture settings to find the
one that produces the best results.
Shutter Speed Priority AE
The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a
shutter speed and automatically adjusts aperture accordingly.
Slow (1/30)
■ Shutter Speed Settings
Fast (1/1000)
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Shutter
Speed
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
BULB, 60 seconds to 1/1000 second
Slow Fast
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select “S” (shutter speed priority), and then
press SET/DISP.
5.
Use [왔] and [왖] to specify the shutter speed.
Shutter
speed
To do this
Increase shutter speed
Decrease shutter speed
6.
Press the shutter release button to record the
Press this button
[왖]
[왔]
image.
IMPORTANT!
• It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when
shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In
such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find
the one that produces the best results.
• When shutter speed is set to “BULB”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button. Because of this, use of the wired remote controller (option) is recommended whenever using the “BULB” setting.
• The self-timer is disabled while shutter speed is set to
“BULB”.
• The slowest shutter speed when “BULB” is selected is
60 seconds.
• Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the
chance of static being present in your image, and the
amount of static visible in an image is inversely proportional to the shutter speed.
• At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the camera automatically performs internal data processing
intended to limit image static, so the image record operation takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter
speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter
speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an
image to be recorded. For example, image recording
with a shutter speed of one second takes about two
seconds.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
• A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the
brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be
different from the brightness of the image that is recorded. Slower speeds can also cause exposure of
the image to be outside the AE range, making it impossible to achieve a proper aperture setting.
Manual Exposure
The M Mode (manual) lets you make the shutter speed and
aperture settings you want.
• The shutter speed settings you can make are the same as
those for shutter speed priority AE (page E-81).
• The aperture settings you can make are the same as those
for aperture priority AE (page E-80).
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and
then press SET/DISP.
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4.
Select “M” (manual), and then press SET/DISP.
5.
Use [왗] and [왘] to specify the shutter speed,
and use [왔] and [왖] to select the aperture value
you want.
Aperture
Shutter
Speed
To do this
Increase shutter speed
Decrease shutter speed
Decrease aperture
Increase aperture
Press this button
[왘]
[왗]
[왖]
[왔]
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
6.
Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
IMPORTANT!
• A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the
brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be
different from the brightness of the image that is recorded.
Quick Exposure Mode Selection
You can also use the following procedure to change the exposure mode, without going through the menu.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
While holding down SHIFT, press to cycle
through the exposure mode icons on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below.
• (program AE) (aperture priority AE)
(shutter speed priority AE) (manual)
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Metering Mode
Use the following procedure to specify multi metering, spot
metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering
mode.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Metering”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the metering mode you want and then
press the SET/DISP.
Multi:
This mode takes readings across the
entire image, and provides balanced
exposure settings.
Center:
This mode takes readings at the center
of the image.
Spot:
This mode takes readings of a very
small part of the focus area. It is not affected by light around the outer periphery of the image, which means that exposure can be set according to the illumination of a particular subject.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Quick Metering Mode Selection
You can also use the following procedure to change the metering mode, without going through the menu.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
While holding down SHIFT, press / /MF
RESIZE to cycle through the metering mode
icons on the monitor screen in the sequence
shown below.
• (multi) (center) (spot)
Setting the Sensitivity Level
Use the following procedure to specify the sensitivity level.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Sensitivity”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
If you want to set sensitivity at this level
ISO 100 equivalent
ISO 180 equivalent
ISO 300 equivalent
ISO 500 equivalent
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Select this
ISO 100
ISO 180
ISO 300
ISO 500
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
• Higher sensitivity can increase the chance of noise in
the image.
• Higher sensitivity can make it difficult to obtain proper
focus using Auto Focus. It does not change the minimum brightness required for Auto Focus.
• Regardless of the setting you make here, a sensitivity
setting of ISO 100 is used automatically whenever you
shoot with flash and whenever the S Mode (shutter
speed priority AE) is selected.
Using the Filter Function
The camera’s filter function lets you filter the image with one
of a selection of different colors.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Filter”, and then press
SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
NOTES
• The filter function produces the same effect as if a
piece of colored cellophane paper were held in front of
the lens of the camera. Color enhancement (page E-
90), on the other hand, alters the characteristics of the
image to enhance specific color components.
• If color enhancement (page E-90) and the filter function are both turned on at the same time, the filter
function is given priority (color enhancement is not
performed).
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting White Balance
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make
the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of
lighting that is available.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “White Balance”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the type of white balance you want, and
then press SET/DISP.
To do this
Let the camera adjust white balance
automatically
Shoot outdoors
Shoot in shady conditions
Shoot under incandescent (light bulb)
lighting
Shoot under fluorescent lighting
Adjust white balance normally for a
particular light source
Select this
Auto
Daylight
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Manual
NOTE
• Use “Daylight” for shooting in the Night Scene Mode.
You can also use manual white balance if the “Daylight” setting does not produce the desired results.
Adjusting White Balance Manually
Under some light sources, automatic white balance under
the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the
auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are
recorded correctly for a particular light source.
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.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “White Balance”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select “Manual”, and then press SET/DISP.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
5.
Point the camera at a piece of white paper or
other similar object so it completely fills the
monitor screen, and then press SET/DISP.
• This performs white balance adjustment and returns
to the REC mode screen.
• Pressing without pressing SET/DISP first re-
stores the setting obtained the last time you performed manual white balance.
• Dark lighting or pointing the camera at a dark object
can cause manual white balance to take a very long
time to complete. Avoid such conditions when performing manual white balance adjustment.
NOTE
• Even if you turn off the camera or change its white
balance back to “Auto” or another white balance setting, the last value obtained by manual white balance
is retained in memory and restored the next time you
select “Manual” for the white balance. The last value
obtained by manual white balance is retained, regardless of the mode memory setting (page E-94).
Quick White Balance Selection
You can also use the following procedure to change the
white balance, without going through the menu.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
While holding down SHIFT, press to cycle
through the white balance icons on the monitor screen in the sequence noted below.
• (Auto) (Daylight) (Shade)
(Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual)
• For manual white balance, display the icon,
point the camera at a white piece of paper, hold down
SHIFT, and press the shutter release button.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Enhancing Certain Colors
Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a
particular color in your recorded image.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Enhancement”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
To do this
Turn off color enhancement
Enhance reds
Enhance greens
Enhance blues
Enhance flesh tones
Select this
Off
Red
Green
Blue
Flesh Tones
NOTES
• The filter function (page E-87) produces the same effect as if a piece of colored cellophane paper were
held in front of the lens of the camera. Color enhancement, on the other hand, alters the characteristics of
the image to enhance specific color components.
• If color enhancement and the filter function (page E-
87) are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you
compose your images before recording them.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Grid”, and then press
SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
To do this
Turn the grid off
Turn the grid on
Select this
Off
On
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Sharpness”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
To do this
Make outlines sharp
Leave outlines as they are
Make outlines soft
Select this
Hard
Normal
Soft
Specifying Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to control the saturation of image colors.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Saturation”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
To do this
Make colors more intense
Leave colors as they are
Make colors less intense
Select this
Normal
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High
Low
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying Contrast
Use the following procedure to control the difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Contrast”, and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
To do this
Increase contrast
Leave contrast as it is
Decrease contrast
NOTE
• The contrast setting you make is not used in the Night
Scene Mode.
Select this
High
Normal
Low
Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode)
Normally, the camera stores images in JPEG format only.
The TIFF Mode stores two versions of the same image: a
JPEG (compressed) version and a TIFF (uncompressed)
version. Compressing an image causes a slight loss of image quality, while saving an image in TIFF format retains all
the quality of the image you record.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select "FUNCTION" "TIFF mode", and then
press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
To do this
Store images in JPEG (compressed) format only
Save both JPEG (compressed)
and TIFF (uncompressed) versions of images
Select this
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Off
On
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
• The TIFF format image save operation takes more
time than the JPEG format save operation.
• Turning on the TIFF Mode causes both JPEG and
TIFF versions of the image to be saved. This causes
image files to be very large, and greatly reduces storage capacity (page E-64).
● TIFF Format File Sizes
Format
TIFF
• Deleting the JPEG version of an image saved using
the TIFF Mode also causes the TIFF version to be deleted.
• You cannot delete the TIFF version of an image alone.
To delete the TIFF version, you must also delete the
JPEG version.
• TIFF images cannot be transferred to a computer using the Photo Loader application (page E-129) that
comes bundled with the camera.
• The Continuous Shutter Mode is disabled while the
TIFF Mode is turned on (page E-68).
Image size (pixels)
2048 x 1536
1024 x 768
File size
9MB
2.3MB
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Configuring the camera’s “mode memory” controls power on
default settings. Turning a mode memory item on specifies
that the setting of the item when the camera is turned off
should be restored when the camera is turned back on
again. Turning a mode memory item off specifies that its factory default setting should be used whenever the camera is
turned on.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Mode Memory”, and
then press SET/DISP.
4.
Select the item whose mode memory status
you want to change, and then press SET/DISP.
5.
Select the setting you want, and then press
SET/DISP.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
To do this when the camera is turned on
Restore the item’s last setting when
power was turned off
Restore the item’s factory default setting
■ Mode Memory Items and Settings
Memory Mode Status
On
Setting at power off.
Recording Mode
Continuous
TIFF Mode
Sensitivity
Exposure Mode
Metering
White Balance
Flash
Focus
Digital Zoom
Flash Intensity
6.
Press .
Item
Select this
On
Off (default)
Off
Normal
Normal
Normal
ISO 100
P (Program AE)
Multi
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Normal
Resetting the Camera
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Camera Menus”
on page E-140.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or
PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Restore” using one of the following
two key operations, and then press SET/DISP.
If you are here
REC mode
PLAY mode
4.
In response to the confirmation message that
Select this on the menu screen
“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Restore”
“SET UP” “Restore”
appears, use [왔] and [왖] to select “Yes” to reset or “No” to exit, and then press SET/DISP.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features
The shortcut features of the
camera help to make it quicker
and easier to obtain the REC
mode setup you want. There
are three shortcut procedures
that you can use.
■ Changing specific REC mode FUNCTION menu set-
tings using the shortcut buttons
The shortcut buttons are the three buttons to the right of
the viewfinder. You can cycle through REC mode FUNCTION menu settings by holding down SHIFT and pressing
the shortcut buttons. See page E-97.
■ Direct access to the FUNCTION menu
This shortcut lets you display the FUNCTION menu with
the press of a button. See page E-99.
■ Cycling through settings on the FUNCTION menu
This shortcut lets you cycle through the settings of the currently selected FUNCTION menu item, without advancing
to the item’s setting screen.
RESIZE
Shortcut buttons
BEST SHOT
MF//
Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons
Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu settings is normally
a multi-step process: Press MENU, use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [왖]
to select “FUNCTION”, press SET/DISP, use [왔] and [왖] to
select the item, and then use [왘] and [왗] to change the setting. The shortcut buttons let you change the settings of specific REC mode FUNCTION menu items without displaying
the FUNCTION menu.
To change settings using the shortcut buttons
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Hold down SHIFT.
• This causes icons that identify the FUNCTION menu
items assigned to the shortcut buttons to appear on
the monitor screen above each button.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.
While holding down SHIFT, press one of the
shortcut buttons to cycle through the settings
of the item assigned to the button. The current
setting of each button is indicated by an icon
above the button.
Button
/ /MF
RESIZE
REC mode
FUNCTION
Menu Item
Exposure
Mode
(page E-79)
Metering
(page E-85)
White
Balance
(page E-88)
Icon Setting
Program AE
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Speed
Priority AE
Manual
Multi
Center
Spot
Auto
Daylight
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Manual
To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [왘], [왗 ], [왔] and [왖] to select “FUNCTION”, and then press SET/DISP.
4.
Use [왔] and [왖] to select the item you want to
assign to a shortcut button and then press
SET/DISP to display its setting screen.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
• The following example shows the filter setting screen.
• You can assign any of the items marked with “쑗” in
the table under “Camera Menus” on page E-140 to a
shortcut button.
5.
While holding down SHIFT, press the shortcut
button to which you want to assign the item
you selected in step 4.
• This assigns the item and returns to the REC mode
screen.
• You can assign only one menu item to each of the
three shortcut buttons.
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• Assigning a menu item to a shortcut button changes
the icon that appears above the button when SHIFT is
pressed in the REC mode as shown below.
Button
/ /MF
RESIZE
Default Setting
Icon
Icon After
Assignment
SET 1
SET 2
SET 3
• Repeat the above procedure when you want to restore
the default shortcut button assignments. You need to
assign the following items to the shortcut buttons indicated to restore the default assignments.
Button
/ /MF
RESIZE
Assigned Item (Default)
Exposure Mode
Metering
White Balance
• Default shortcut button assignments are also restored
automatically by a Camera Reset (page E-95).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.
Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu
When in the REC mode, you can hold down SHIFT and
press MENU to display the FUNCTION menu.
Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu
Use [왘] and [왗] to cycle through the settings of
the currently selected item.
4.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other items.
5.
When everything is the way you want, press
Settings
You can use this shortcut to cycle through the settings of
REC mode FUNCTION menu items without displaying the
setting screen for the item.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
2.
Display the FUNCTION menu and then use [왖]
and [왔] to select the item whose setting you
want to change.
to exit the FUNCTION menu.
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PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play
back recorded images.
Basic Playback Operation
Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded images stored in the camera’s memory.
1.
Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.
PLAY: PLAY mode for playing back images
2.
Use [] and [] to scroll through the images
on the monitor screen.
[]
[]
To do this
Scroll forward
Scroll backward
[]
[]
Press this button
[]
[]
NOTES
• Holding down [ ] or [] scrolls images at high speed.
• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling,
the image that initially appears on the monitor screen
is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality
than the actual display image. The actual display image appears about three seconds after the preview
image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.
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