Casio QV3X User Manual

QUICK REFERENCE
The section provides a general outline of operational procedures.
Loading Batteries (page E-41)
* Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to charge the battery before using it.
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On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the front of the camera ( cover.
Grasping both sides of the battery com­partment cover, swing it open (
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Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration.
Close the battery compartment cover ( compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the cover in place (
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QUICK REFERENCE
Loading a Memory Card (page E-36)
* Loaded in the camera when you purchase.
Eject button
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Surface marked with arrow should face up!
Open the memory card slot cover.
Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow on the front of the card is pointed up.
If the memory card eject button is extended, press it back down before inserting the memory card.
Close the memory card slot cover.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-48)
Be sure to use the procedure on page E-48 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time.
Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong names to be assigned to data files and improper operation of the cameras date and time stamp feature. Be sure that you set the correct date and time before using the camera.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Recording Images (page E-50)
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After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button.
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Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
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After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter but­ton about half way and hold it there.
• The monitor screen image may become dim when you press the shutter button half way.
• The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Playing Back Images (page E-83)
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Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory.
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Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
This turns on power and displays recorded
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QUICK REFERENCE
Deleting Images (page E-96)
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-3EX LCD Digital Camera.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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QUICK REFERENCE
E-11
FEATURES
E-16
PRECAUTIONS
E-21
UNPACKING
Attaching the Strap ..................................................E-23
Using the Soft Case.................................................E-24
E-25
GENERAL GUIDE
Lens .........................................................................E-25
Top and Display .......................................................E-26
Side .........................................................................E-27
Bottom .....................................................................E-27
Dial ..........................................................................E-28
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MONITOR SCREEN
REC Mode ...............................................................E-31
Indicator display.......................................................E-33
PLAY Mode .............................................................. E-34
Menu Screens .........................................................E-34
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MEMORY CARDS
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera...............E-36
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera...........E-37
Formatting a Memory Card......................................E-38
To get the most out of the QV-3EX, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it.
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POWER SUPPLY
Loading the Battery .................................................E-41
Using AC Power ......................................................E-45
Power Save Settings ............................................... E-46
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SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
Setting the Date and Time .......................................E-48
Selecting the Date Format .......................................E-49
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RECORDING
Turning Camera Power On and Off ......................... E-50
Using the Shutter Button .........................................E-50
Recording a Single Snapshot Image .......................E-51
Recording Images under Low Battery Power ..........E-54
Using the Viewfinder for Recording .........................E-54
Using Focus Lock ....................................................E-55
Using the Flash........................................................ E-56
Quality Settings .......................................................E-58
Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-59
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode........................ E-61
Using the AEB
(Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode ..............E-62
Using Digital Zoom .................................................. E-63
Manual Focus ..........................................................E-64
Infinity Mode Recording ...........................................E-65
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CONTENTS
Using the Macro Mode ............................................E-65
Movie Recording......................................................E-66
Panorama Recording...............................................E-68
Night Scene Mode ...................................................E-69
Landscape Mode Recording....................................E-70
Aperture Priority Image Recording ..........................E-71
Manual Exposure Recording ...................................E-72
Monochrome and Sepia Recording .........................E-73
Using the Self-timer .................................................E-74
Performing Manual White Balance ..........................E-75
Specifying Power On Defaults ................................. E-76
Using the REC Menus .............................................E-79
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PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ....................................... E-83
Playing Back a Movie ..............................................E-84
Panorama Playback ................................................E-85
Zoom the Playback Image ....................................... E-86
Displaying Other Image Information ........................E-87
Displaying Nine Images ........................................... E-88
Slide Show...............................................................E-89
Using the PLAY Menus ............................................ E-90
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FOLDER TYPES
Memory Card Folder Precautions............................E-92
Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................... E-93
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IMAGE PROTECTION
Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image ...........E-94
Protecting Folders ...................................................E-95
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images on a Memory Card ...
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DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Currently Selected Image ....................E-96
Deleting a Single Image ..........................................E-97
Deleting All the Images in a Folder.......................... E-98
Deleting All Unprotected Images ............................. E-99
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DPOF
Printing Specific Images ........................................E-100
Printing All the Images in a Folder......................... E-101
Printing All Images .................................................E-102
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CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television ..................................... E-104
Connecting to a Computer..................................... E-105
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USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER
Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card Contents From
Your Computer ....................................................... E-108
Memory Card Data ................................................ E-109
Card Browser......................................................... E-111
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CONTENTS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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MESSAGES
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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-3EX.
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.
CompactFlash and logo are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
IBM is a registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
FEATURES
FEATURES
Continuous recording (page E-61)
Continuous recording of high-quality images at 1-second in­tervals (when the monitor screen is turned off) is just like have a motor drive on the camera.
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-100)
Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used by pro­fessional print services when specifying images to produce prints.
DCF Data Storage (page E-109)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto­col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers.
Simple image management (page E-111)
Images are stored on a large-capacity CompactFlash memory card. A new Card Browser feature produces thumbnails of all images on a card quickly and easily.
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FEATURES
Movie and panorama images (pages E-84, 85)
A buffer lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter button. A built-in function lets you combine up to nine images into breathtaking panoramas.
Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-31)
All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in­teractive menu screens. A CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever be­fore.
CASIO original metering system
Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering.
3.34-Megapixel CCD
Images are recorded by a 3.34-megapixel CCD for amazing resolution and clarity. Some slight image noise may be caused when using slow shutter speeds.
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Easy connection to other devices (page E-103)
USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy con­nection to other devices.
TV
Desktop Computer
Notebook Computer
FEATURES
12-step Digital Zoom Recording
page E-63
Landscape Mode with built-in color filter
page E-70
Manual Mode
Manually set the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of image you are recording.
Aperture Priority Auto Mode
Night Scene AEB Mode
page E-69
page E-72
page E-71
page E-62
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FEATURES
Macro Feature
page E-65
Self-timer
page E-74
Histogram
Display Zoom
Date and Time Stamping 9-image Screen
00/2/1
page E-48
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page E-32,87
page E-86
page E-88
FEATURES
Slide Show
Image Protection
page E-89
page E-94
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-3EX.
All references in this manual to this camera and the cam­era refer to the CASIO QV-3EX 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 drivers vi­sion and create the danger of accident.
Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects 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.
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Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adapter 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 adapter 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 adapter 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 cameras case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adapter 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.
PRECAUTIONS
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.
Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adapter 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 sunlightIn areas subject to high humidity or dustNear air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
In areas subject to strong vibration
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PRECAUTIONS
Condensation
When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other­wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc­tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con­ditions that might cause condensation.
To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If con­densation does form, remove the batteries from the cam­era and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours.
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About the cameras 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.
PRECAUTIONS
Monitor Screen
Recording
The image shown on the monitor screen during recording is intended for composition purposes only, so its quality does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The image is recorded in accordance with the quality setting made with the procedure under Quality Settings on page E-58.
A dimly lit subject can slow down monitor screen refresh or cause static in the displayed image.
Playback
This camera is designed for high-speed scrolling of images during playback. Because of this, the playback image that initially appears on the monitor screen does not show the full resolution of the image as recorded. When you stop at the image you want, the monitor screen refreshes and shows the image in its full resolution.
Lens
Camera performance can be adversely affected by finger­prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur­face with your fingers.
Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens.
This camera uses a telescoping type lens, which moves whenever the camera is turned on or off. Make sure noth­ing is blocking lens movement and never turn power on or off while the camera is laying lens down.
Never remove batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the lens is extended. Doing so can cause the lens to be­come stuck in the extended position, resulting in camera malfunction.
Date Setting
No date setting is made before the camera is shipped from the factory. Be sure to use the procedure on page E-48 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. File name assignment and date and time stamping will not be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong.
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PRECAUTIONS
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in­terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon­sible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
THE SPECIAL VIDEO CABLE THAT COMES WITH THE CAMERA
----- THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO IN TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
THE SPECIAL CONNECTION CABLE THAT COMES WITH QV-Link SOFTWARE
----- THE CAMERA TO A PROPER TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
FCC WARNING
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: QV-3EX Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. Responsible party: CASIO INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,
DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801
Telephone number: 973-361-5400
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
QV-3EX
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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
UNPACKING
Strap
Data Transfer Cable
CD-ROM
Special USB cable
Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card)
Loaded in the camera when you purchase it.
Video cable
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UNPACKING
AC Adapter/Charger (BC-7LA)
AC power cord DC cord
The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
Manual
Users Guide
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Users Guide
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AC Adapter/Charger Users Guide
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (NP-L7)
Bundled Software Users Manual
UNPACKING
Attaching the Strap
Pass the strap through the ring on the side of the camera as shown in the illustration.
Adjusting the Length of the Strap
Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap. This way you can make it a short hand strap, or a longer shoulder or neck strap.
Using the Strap
Around your neck
Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap.
Around your wrist
Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap.
On your belt
Use your hook to attach the strap to your belt, etc. Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap.
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UNPACKING
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenever using the camera to protect against accidentally drop­ping it.
The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use for any other application.
Never swing the camera around by the strap.
Carrying the camera so it is swinging freely from the
strap can cause it to become damaged by 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.
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Using the Soft Case
Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.
The pocket of the soft case can be used to store memory cards.
NOTE
You can attach the loop on the soft case to the hook on the strap while using the camera. This protects against misplac­ing the soft case.
GENERAL GUIDE
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera.
Lens
Dial
(page E-51)
Viewfinder
(page E-54)
GENERAL GUIDE
Shutter button
(page E-51)
Self-timer lamp
(page E-30)
Lens
(page E-19)
Indicator display
(page E-33)
Flash
(page E-56)
Terminal Panel Cover
(page E-27)
Exposure sensor
(page E-57)
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GENERAL GUIDE
Top and Display
(Flash/Information)
button
(pages E-56)
MENU button
(page E-35)
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button
DISP button
(pages E-31, 35)
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(pages E-64, 65)
(Focus Folder) button
(Self-Timer/Delete) button
(pages E-74, 96)
PLAY
OFF
REC
Operation lamp
(page E-29)
Flash lamp
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Power/Function Lamp
(pages E-50)
(page E-29)
Power/Function switch
(pages E-50)
GENERAL GUIDE
Side
DIGITAL terminal
(page E-103)
VIDEO OUT terminal
(page E-103)
USB port
(page E-103)
AC power terminal
(page E-45)
Memory card cover release
(page E-36)
Memory card slot cover
(page E-36)
Bottom
Battery compartment
Tripod screw hole
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(page E-41)
Opening the Terminal Panel Cover
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are not using the terminals. When the cover is removed, keep it out of the reach of small children (who may accidentally swallow it), and take care that you do not lose it.
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GENERAL GUIDE
Dial
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Manual Mode Aperture Priority Auto Mode Program AE Mode Night Scene Mode Landscape Mode Movie Mode Panorama Mode
(page E-72) (page E-71) (page E-50) (page E-69) (page E-70) (page E-66) (page E-68)
Power/Function lamp
This lamp lights or flashes to indi­cate the status of the operation you are performing, as described below.
REC Mode
Lamp Color
Green
Red
PLAY Mode
Lamp Color
Green
Red
Power is on.
Power is on.
On
On
OFF
PLAY
REC
Power/Function lamp
Flashing
Camera is starting up / A memory card write op­eration is being per­formed
Camera is powering down.
Flashing
Camera is starting up. Camera is powering
down.
GENERAL GUIDE
Operation lamp
This lamp lights or flashes to indi­cate the status of the operation you are performing, as described below.
REC Mode
Lamp Color
Green
Camera is standing by for movie recording (Past) / Self-timer is counting down / Low bat­tery warning / Card browser is being created
Shutter Button Pressed Half Way
Lamp Color
Green
Red
Auto focus operation is complete. Auto focus operation failed.
Flashing
On
Operation lamp
PLAY Mode
Lamp Color
Green
Red
Delete operation is in progress / Format opera­tion is in progress / Low battery warning / Card browser is being created
Memory card abnormality
IMPORTANT!
Never open the memory card cover while the Power/ Function lamp or Operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will result in loss of the images you have just recorded.
Flashing
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GENERAL GUIDE
Flash lamp
This lamp lights or flashes to indi­cate the status of the operation you are performing, as described below.
Flash lamp
REC Mode
Lamp Color
Amber
Flash is charging / Low battery warning
Flashing
Partial Shutter 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.
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Self-timer lamp
This lamp flashes when the self-timer is performing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter.
Self-timer lamp
MONITORBILDSCHIRM
MONITORBILDSCHIRM
Die Funktion der DISP-Taste hängt von dem Modus ab, in dem Sie sich gerade befinden.
SET/
DISP
DISP-Taste
REC-Modus: Mit jedem Drücken der DISP-Taste wird zyklisch durch die Displayfunktionen geschaltet, wie es nachfolgend dargestellt ist.
Anzeigen eingeschaltet
Anzeigen ausgeschaltet
Monitorbildschirm ausgeschaltet
Anzeigen und Histogramm eingeschaltet (Seite G-32)
PLAY-Modus: Mit jedem Drük­ken der DISP-Taste werden die Anzeigeindikatoren (Seite G-34) ein- oder ausgeschaltet.
REC-Modus (Aufnahmemodus)
Fokus-Modus-Anzeige
Automatische Scharfeinstellung Keine Manuelle Scharfeinstellung Unendlich Makro
Blitzlicht-Modus
Automatisch Keine Blitzlicht ausgeschaltet Blitzlicht eingeschaltet Reduzierung von Blendung
Punktbelichtungs­messungsanzeige
Kamerawackelanzeige
Blendenwert
Verschlusszeitenwert
Batteriekapazität
EV-Umschaltung
Datum und Zeit
Diese Informationen erscheinen für eine oder zwei Sekunden, und verschwinden danach.
Selbstauslöser
10 SEC, 2 SEC
Rahmen für automatische Scharfeinstellung (Auto Focus) Warnung bei nicht eingesetzter Speicherkarte
Aufnahmemodus
Balken für Digitalzoom
Restliche Anzahl von Seiten
Bildgröße
2016 x 1536 1008 x 768
Qualität
FINE (Fein) NORMAL (Normal) ECONOMY (Sparsam)
Bildinformationen
Bewegtbildaufnahme:
Aufnahmezeit ..........Sekunden
Panorama:
Anzahl der Bilder.....P1 bis P9
Kontinuierlicher Modus
Modusanzeige .........
AEB-Modus
Modusanzeige ......... AEB
Zoomfaktor
X1 X1,2 X1,4 X1,6 X1,8 X2 X2,2 X2,4 X2,6 X2,8, X3 X3,2
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MONITORBILDSCHIRM
Histogrammanzeige
Bei der Aufnahme von Standbildern können Sie ein Histogramm am Monitorbildschirm anzeigen, um die Belichtungspegel zu überwachen.
Das Histogramm ist eine Grafik der Helligkeitspegel der Pixel in Abhängigkeit von der Anzahl der Pixel. Die vertikale Achse stellt die Anzahl der Pixel dar, wogegen die horizontale Achse der Helligkeit entspricht. Die Informationen des Histogramms können für die Berichtigung oder das Editieren eines Bildes verwendet werden, um zu bestimmen, ob die Bilddetails genug Schatten (linke Seite), mittlere Helligkeitspegel (Mitte) oder hohe Helligkeitspegel (rechte Seite) enthalten. Falls ein Histogramm ein Muster zeigt, das zu sehr nach einer Seite neigt, dann können Sie die Belichtungskompensation ein­stellen (Seite G-59) oder den Modus mit automatischer Blendenpriorität (A-Modus) verwenden und die Blende einstel­len (Seite G-71), oder den manuellen Modus (M-Modus) ver­wenden, um die Verschlusszeit und die Priorität einzustellen.
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WICHTIG!
Die von dem Histogramm angezeigten Belichtungs­bedingungen sind vielleicht nicht genau, wenn Sie das Blitzlicht oder die Multi-Belichtungsmessung verwen­den bzw. unter bestimmten anderen Bedingungen.
Im Falle der kontinuierlichen Aufnahme (Seite G-61) wird das Histogramm nur für das erste Bild angezeigt.
Das Histogramm wird während einer Bewegtbild­aufnahme (Seite G-66) nicht angezeigt.
MONITORBILDSCHIRM
Anzeige bei halb gedrücktem Verschlussauslöseknopf
Blitzlichtmodus ( )
Blendenwert
Verschlusszeitenwert
Auto Fokus-Rahmen
Fokussierung beendet: Grün
Fokussierung fehlerhaft: Rot
Die Blitzlichtanzeige zeigt an, dass das Blitzlicht gezündet wird (wenn die Blitzlichtautomatik gewählt ist).
WICHTIG!
Ein falsche eingestellter Wert für Blende oder Verschlusszeit führt dazu, dass der entsprechende Wert am Monitorbildschirm Orange erscheint.
Anzeigedisplay
Das an der Oberseite der Kamera angeordnete Anzeige­display zeigt während der Aufnahme von Bildern die ver­schiedenen Statusanzeigen der Kamera an. Das Anzeigen­display ist besonders dann nützlich, wenn der Monitor­bildschirm ausgeschaltet ist.
Indikator für manuellen Scharfeinstellmodus
Indikator für unendlich Indikator für ausge-
schaltetes Blitzlicht Indikator für
Blendungsreduzierung (Vermeidung von roten Augen)
Batteriekapazität Indikator für Makro-
Modus Selsbtauslöser-
Zeiteinstellung Verbleibende Anzahl
Nummer
der Bilder/Bildnummer
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MONITORBILDSCHIRM
PLAY-Modus (Wiedergabemodus)
Schutzanzeige
Batteriekapazität
Die obigen Anzeigen erscheinen nur dann, wenn das An­zeigendisplay mit der DISP-Taste eingeschaltet wurde.
Ordnername
Ordnername – Dateinummer
Bildnummer
Bildgröße
2016 x 1536 1008 x 768
Qualität
FINE (Fein) NORMAL (Normal) ECONOMY (Sparsam)
Datum und Zeit
(Datum und Zeit der Aufnahme)
Änderung der Anzeigesprache
Verwenden Sie den folgenden Vorgang, um die Anzeige­sprache zwischen Englisch und Japanisch umzuschalten.
1.
Die MENU-Taste drücken.
2.
Wählen Sie SET UP Language.
3.
Wählen Sie die gewünschte Sprache.
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Menübildschirme
Drücken Sie die MENU-Taste, um die Menüanzeige zu er­halten. Der Inhalt der Menüanzeige hängt davon ab, ob Sie den PLAY- oder REC-Modus aktiviert haben. Während die Menüanzeige in dem REC-Modus am Display angezeigt wird, drücken Sie die DISP-Taste, um zwischen dem grund­legenden Menü und dem weiterführenden Menü umzuschal­ten. In dieser Bedienungsanleitung wird immer das grundle­gende Menü für Posten verwendet, die sowohl im grundle­genden Menü als auch im weiterführenden Menü erschei­nen. In dem REC-Modus zeigt das grundlegende Menü die für die grundlegenden Funktionen erforderlichen Einstellungen an, wogegen das weiterführende Menü die Einstellungen für alle Funktionen einschließt.
Für weitere Informationen zum Inhalt der Menüs sich auf die Abschnitte Verwendung der REC-Menüs” auf Seite G­79 und Verwendung der PLAY-Menüs” auf Seite G-90 be­ziehen.
MONITORBILDSCHIRM
Anzeige im REC-Modus
Grundlegendes Menü
Kategorie
Kategorie
On-Screen-Benutzerführung
Weiterführendes Menü
DISP
Funktionen
Ausführung von Menüeinstellungen
1.
Die MENU-Taste drücken.
2.
Falls Sie sich in dem REC-Modus befinden, drücken Sie die DISP-Taste, um zwischen dem grundlegenden Menü und dem weiterführen­den Menü umzuschalten.
3.
Die []-, []-, []- und []-Tasten verwenden, um die gewünschte Kategorie bzw. Funktion zu wählen, dann die -Taste drücken.
[] [] [] []:Wahl eines Postens
:Führt eine Wahl aus.
MENU :Kehrt an die vorhergehende
Nehmen Sie die Einstellungen in Übereinstimmung mit den Anweisungen vor, die am Monitorbildschirm angezeigt werden.
4.
Nachdem die gewünschten Einstellungen ein­gegeben wurden, wählen Sie Exit; drücken Sie dann die -Taste.
Bildschirmanzeige zurück oder bricht die Einstellungen ab.
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MEMORY CARDS
MEMORY CARDS
This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash card or microdrive) for image storage.
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 cover release
2.
As shown in the illustra­tion, slide the memory card 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
Surface marked with arrow should face up!
Surface marked with arrow
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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.
3.
Press the eject button once again to eject the card.
Memory card cover release
Eject button
MEMORY CARDS
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 adapter, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider.
Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the CompactFlash card falling, which can corrupt im­age data on the card.
Never remove the memory card from the camera while Power/Function lamp or Operation lamp is flash­ing. Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or corruption of memory card data.
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MEMORY CARDS
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-94).
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.
Press MENU.
2.
Select SET UP” “Format”.
3.
In response to the confirmation message that appears, select Yes to start formatting the card.
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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 (page E-119). 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 computers 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.
MEMORY CARDS
Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DE­CODE ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or newly purchased memory cards.
Before starting a format operation, connect the AC adapter 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.
Never remove the battery, unplug the AC adapter, or sub-
ject the camera to impact while the Power/Function lamp or Operation 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.
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 assume no responsibility for any data loss you may suffer while using the microdrive.
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MEMORY CARDS
Memory Card Folder Precautions
The camera automatically creates folders (directories) on the memory card and assigns them names based on dates (month and day). Any image you record is automatically stored into the folder that corresponds to the date it is re­corded.
Up to 900 folders can be created on a single card. The following shows a typical folder name.
100_0719
Serial number
Up to 250 image files can be stored in each folder. The following shows a typical file name.
11070026.JPG
Month Day
Serial number
Day
Month
Extension (JPG or AVI)
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When you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the cam­era automatically creates a new folder and store the image there.
The above maximum numbers of files and folders are ab­solute maximums. The actual numbers of folders and files may be less due to memory card capacity and the size of each image.
Panorama images are divided into multiple images and stored on the memory card.
See USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COM­PUTER on page E-108 for information about how files and folders are organized.
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
This camera can be powered by a special lithium ion battery (NP-L7) or by household AC power.
Do not use other types of AA-size batteries.
Loading the Battery
Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing the battery.
1.
On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock in the direction indicated by arrow ( tration. Next, slide the cover in the direction in­dicated by arrows ( and open the cover.
2.
Orient the battery as shown in the illustration and load it into the camera.
11
1) in the illus-
11
22
2)
22
1
LOCK
2
3.
While pushing the battery compartment cover in the direction indicated by arrow ( shut and then slide the lock in the direction in­dicated by arrow (
The camera is designed so the battery can be loaded only when it is oriented as described above. If the battery does not enter the compartment smoothly, never try to force it. Doing so can damage the camera.
22
2).
22
2
LOCK
11
1), slide it
11
1
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POWER SUPPLY
Battery Operation Time Guidelines
The table below shows the approximate amount of continu­ous operation you can expect under normal temperature (25°C) when the special lithium ion battery is fully charged. Note that these values are approximations only, and do not guarantee that you will be able to obtain such performance from your battery.
IMPORTANT!
Use only the BC-7LA AC Adapter/Charger to charge the battery.
Be sure to charge the lithium ion Rechargeable bat­tery (NP-L7) before using it for the first time.
The battery cannot be charged while it is installed in the camera.
The battery discharges naturally even when it is not loaded in the camera. Be sure to charge a battery be­fore using it to power the camera.
Battery Type
NP-L7 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Approximate Continuous Play Time
100 minutes
Approximate Continuous Record Time
65 minutes (390 shots) with the monitor screen turned on
270 minutes (1,620 shots) with the monitor screen turned off
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Continuous Play/Record Times
The times noted are for reference purposes only, and do not guarantee operation for the times noted.
The times noted indicate the time it takes until loss of power from a new fully-charged lithium ion rechargeable battery being used for continuous operation under stan­dard temperature (25°C). Times are made shorter by cold temperatures and the number of times batteries have been charged.
Continuous Record Time
The time indicated is for continuous recording without flash. Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. The number of shots that can be recorded is greatly affected by use of the flash and by how often power is turned on and off.
Tips for Prolonging Battery Life
When using the viewfinder to compose images, press the DISP button a number of time until the monitor screen turns off. Turning off the monitor screen uses less battery power.
Use the button to turn off the flash when you are not using it.
You can also use the power save settings (E-46) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.
POWER SUPPLY
Low Temperature Precautions
Your digital camera requires large amounts of current for proper operation. The amount of operation provided by its lithium ion rechargeable batteries is greatly reduced by use at temperatures that are colder than 25°C. The following steps are recommended when using the camera under low temperatures (below 10°C).
Keep the battery, with its cap in place, inside your pocket
and load it in the camera until just before you plan to use it. Keep the battery away from direct contact with pocket heaters or other sources of heat.
Turn off the monitor screen and use the optical viewfinder
to compose images.
Prepare extra sets of charged lithium batteries for re-
placement.
Use the AC adapter to power the camera.
Use a CompactFlash card to store images instead of a
microdrive.
Intermittent Operation
Intermittent operation dramatically reduces battery ca­pacity. You can expect about one hour of operation (about 55 images) under room temperature (25°C) when repeating a cycle during which you spend 10 minutes recording one image per minute (with flash), followed by one minute of playback, and then nine minutes of power off.
The same sequence as described above results in about 12 minutes of operation (about 11 images) when performed at 0°C.
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
The low battery indicator is intended as a general refer­ence only. Battery characteristics, operating conditions, temperature, and other factors can also affect battery ca­pacity.
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POWER SUPPLY
AC Adapter/Charger
The AC Adapter/Charger is used for recharging the lithium ion battery and for directly powering the camera using AC power.
It takes approximately 150 minutes to bring a battery to a full charge.
Actual charging time depends on the battery capacity, the batterys current charge level, the temperature of the loca­tion where you are charging, etc.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you carefully read the documentation that comes with the lithium-ion battery and the AC adapter/ charger before using them.
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Auto Power Off (Battery Powered Operation Only)
Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform any camera operation for a specific period. See page E-46 for details about how you can specify the Auto Power Off time.
To restore power, hold down the Power/Function switch and slide it to OFF and then back to REC or PLAY.
IMPORTANT!
The Auto Power Off function does not operate under the following conditions.
During Slide Show (page E-89)
While the camera is being operated from a computer
(pages E-105 to 107).
Whenever the AC adapter is connected to the cam-
era.
POWER SUPPLY
Using AC Power
Use the optional AC adapter (AD-C620) or the special AC adapter/charger (BC-7LA) to power the camera on standard AC power.
Note that the BC-7LA AC adapter/charger comes with power cords that are compatible with local wall outlet con­figurations. Be sure to use the power cord that is compat­ible with the wall outlets in the area where you are using the adapter/charger.
AC power terminal
CAUTION
AC Adapter precautions
Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adapter. Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec­trical shock. Use only the optional AC adapter specified for this camera.
Should the cord of the AC adapter become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from an authorized CASIO ser­vice provider. A damaged AC adapter cord cre­ates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Use only the BC-7LA AC adapter/charger or the AD-C620 AC adapter only to power the camera. Using any other type of AC adapter can cause damage to the camera not covered by the warranty.
When unplugging the AD-C620 AC adapter from the wall outlet, be sure to grasp the adapter, not the cord.
Avoid any undue bending, pulling, and twisting of the AC adapters cord, and never try to lengthen the cord by splicing it with other wire.
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POWER SUPPLY
Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect­ing the adapter.
Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adapter, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you dont, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis­connect the AC adapter. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adapter with­out first turning power off.
The AC adapter 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 adapter from the AC outlet.
The camera automatically switches over to AC adapter powered operation whenever the AC adapter is plugged into the camera.
Always use the AC adapter to power the camera whenever it is connected to a computer.
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Power Save Settings
The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power.
SLEEP .................. The monitor screen enters a sleep state
if no operation is performed for a speci­fied amount of time in the Record Mode. Pressing any button restores full power. You can specify 30 seconds, one minute, or two minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or you can turn off this setting entirely.
AUTO
POWER OFF ........Auto Power Off turns off camera power if
no operation is performed for five min­utes in the PLAY mode, or for two or five minutes in the REC mode.
AUTO POWER OFF takes priority when both SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF are set for a 2-minute trigger time. This means camera power turns off if no operation is per­formed after two minutes.
POWER SUPPLY
Setting SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF Trigger Times
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Options Power Save Power Save”.
•“Options” appears on the advanced menu only.
4.
Use [왔] and [] to select Sleep or Auto Power Off”.
5.
Select the trigger time you want to set.
6.
When the settings are the way you want them, press .
7.
Select Exit”.
Initializing Power Save Trigger Times
Use the following procedure to return SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF trigger time settings to their initial factory de­faults (SLEEP: 1 minute, AUTO POWER OFF: 2 minutes).
IMPORTANT!
Note that performing the following procedure to initial­ize the power save trigger time settings also initializes mode memory (page E-78).
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Options Power Save Power Save”.
•“Options” appears on the advanced menu only.
4.
Use [왔] or [] to select Sleep or Auto Power Off”.
5.
Select Restore”.
6.
Select Exit”.
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SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
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 cameras 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 48 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.
Even when charging the battery, the AC Adapter/ Charger still will provide memory backup power to the camera. We recommend that you leave the camera connected to the AC Adapter/Charger with the DC cord while charging the battery.
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 cameras 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.
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Setting the Date and Time
1.
Press MENU.
2.
Select SET UP” “Date” “Adjust”.
Marker
3.
Set the current date and time.
Press [왔] and [] to change the value or setting at the location of the green marker.
On the menus, the currently selected item is indicated by the color green. Either the menu item is highlighted in green, or a green marker appears to the left of the menu item to indicate that it is selected.
Use [왘] and [왗] to move the green marker to the set- ting you want to change.
Time Date
4.
After making all the settings on the monitor screen, press to register them.
SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
Selecting the Date Format
Example: May 1, 2000
You can select any one of the following formats for the above date: 00/5/1, 1/5/00, 5/1/00.
1.
Press MENU.
2.
Select SET UP” “Date” “Style”.
3.
Use [왔] and [] to select the date format you want, and then press .
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RECORDING
RECORDING
Turning Camera Power On and Off
Use the Power/Function switch to turn camera power on and off.
OFF
PLAY
REC :Turns on power and enters the REC mode. PLAY :Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode. OFF :Turns off power.
IMPORTANT!
Slide the Power/Function switch while pressing down on it.
Never turn on power while the lens is facing down­wards.
To restore camera power after it has been turned off by auto power off, hold down the Power/Function switch and slide it to OFF and then back to REC or PLAY.
REC
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Using the Shutter Button
The following steps describe how to operate the shutter but­ton so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image.
1.
Press the shutter button about half way.
The Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the im­age.
The Operation lamp lights green and the Auto Focus Frame in the monitor screen turns green when the Auto Focus operation is complete.
2.
Press the shutter button as far as it will go to record the image.
Recording a Single Snapshot Image
The following is the basic procedure for recording a single snapshot image. It uses the Program AE Mode (P Mode), which makes automatic aperture and shutter settings when you press the shutter button.
If you keep the shutter button depressed, the camera con­tinually records up to five images at an interval of about 2.5 seconds. The interval required to record images becomes longer after the first five images.
1.
Set the Record Mode Dial to (Program AE Mode).
2.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
PLAY
OFF
REC
RECORDING
3.
After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there.
The monitor screen image may become dim when you press the shutter button half way.
The cameras Auto Focus feature automatically fo­cuses the image.
The Operation lamp lights green and the Auto Focus Frame in the monitor screen turns green when the Auto Focus operation is complete.
If you plan to use the viewfinder to compose the im­age, press DISP several times until the monitor screen turns off.
Take care to avoid blocking the lens, distance sensor or light sensor with your fingers.
Press the shutter button carefully, taking care not to move the camera as you do.
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RECORDING
4.
After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button all the way down to record the image.
Images you record are temporarily stored in the cameras buffer memory, from which they are subse­quently transferred to the memory card installed in the camera. You can continue to shoot consecutive im­ages until buffer memory becomes full.
Pressing the shutter button releases the shutter, even if Auto Focus was unsuccessful and the image is out of focus.
Use of a tripod is recommended for slow shutter speeds and digital zoom recording in order to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.
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IMPORTANT!
Never remove the memory card from the camera while images are being saved to the memory card, which is indicated when the Power/Function lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause the images you just re­corded to be lost.
The record mode does not change immediately if you change the Record Mode Dial setting while images are being saved to the memory card.
Turning off power before images are saved to the memory card causes the images to be lost.
The message Insert memory card! appears on the monitor screen if you press the shutter button while there is no memory card loaded in the camera.
Continuous recording at an interval of 2.5 seconds is not possible in the following cases: while the flash is charging, at slow shutter speeds in the Night Scene Mode, or when Auto Focus requires more time to fo­cus.
RECORDING
IMPORTANT!
Auto Focus tends not to work well with the following types of subjects.
Solid color walls or objects with little contrast
Strongly backlit objects
Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects
Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating pat-
terns
Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera
Subjects in poorly lit areas
Auto Focus also may not work properly when the cam-
era is unsteady or shaking.
These cases may make it impossible for Auto Focus to focus properly, which is indicated by the Operation lamp and the Auto Focus Frame inside the monitor screen remaining red. When this happens switch to the Manual Mode for focusing (page E-64). The following are the fixed focusing distances when Auto Focus is unable to focus.
Well-lit Location: 1.5 meters (4.9´) minimum With Flash: Approximately 2 meters (6.6´)
Depending on actual conditions, a green Operation lamp and Auto Focus Frame do not necessarily guarantee that the image is in focus. Also, dim lighting can cause Auto Focus to take a long time.
CAUTION
Never open the battery compartment cover, discon­nect the AC adapter from the camera, or unplug the adapter from the wall socket while the Power/Function lamp or Operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory.
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, or with auto focus distance mea­surements.
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RECORDING
Recording Images under Low Battery Power
To protect against unexpected loss of image data, images are recorded one-by-one whenever the battery level is indi­cated as or lower. During the save operation, the mes­sage Press DISP to cancel save. is on the monitor screen. As long as you do not press DISP, the save opera­tion continues for a few seconds. Be sure to replace the bat­tery as soon as possible after this message starts to appear. Pressing DISP while the Press DISP to cancel save.” is on the monitor screen causes the image save operation to be cancelled.
IMPORTANT!
The message described above does not appear while the monitor screen is turned off.
The message appears for each image recorded when the battery level is while using a microdrive.
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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 (9.8´) away. A different focus range is used for subjects that are closer or farther away. Because of this, you should use to change to the Manual Focus Mode ( ) or Macro Mode( ) whenever the distance between the camera and the subject is 50cm 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.
Using Focus Lock
Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object that is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a tech­nique that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the Auto 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 Auto Focus Frame.
Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.
1.
Align the Auto Focus Frame with the subject you want to lock on and press the shutter but­ton half way down.
The monitor screen image may become dim when you press the shutter button half way.
The Auto Focus frame turns green when the image is in focus.
RECORDING
2.
While keeping the shutter button depressed half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want.
3.
Press the shutter button all the way down to record the image.
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RECORDING
Using the Flash
You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination dur­ing recording.
1.
Press .
Each press of cycles through the flash mode in the following sequence: Auto (None) Off ( ) On ( ) Red-eye Reduction ( ).
Flash lamp
button
MF/
INFO
/
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Indicator
None
Flash Mode
Auto Flash
Flash Off
Flash On
Red-eye
Reduction
Flash is automatically enabled and disabled in accordance with expo­sure conditions.
Flash is never fired, regardless of exposure conditions.
Flash is always fired, regardless of exposure conditions.
Fires a pre-flash followed by re­cording with flash, which reduces the chance of red-eye.
Description
The monitor screen goes blank and the Flash lamp flashes amber while the flash unit is charging.
Camera Shake Indicator
The (camera shake) indicator appears on the monitor screen when a slow shutter speed is being used.
RECORDING
Flash Indicator
When you press the shutter 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 button is pressed the rest of the way down.
IMPORTANT!
Never use the flash in areas where combustible or ex­plosive gas is present. Doing so creates the danger of fire and explosion.
Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operat­ing a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and create the danger of accident.
Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects 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.
Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with correct flash op­eration.
Flash
Exposure sensor
Flash should be used for distances within the range of about 0.7 meters (2.3´) to 3 meters (9.8´) (values with fully open aperture). Flash does not work well outside these 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 and continuous re­cording, which is indicated by the flash icon appearing on the monitor screen.
The flash unit does not charge when battery power is low. The indicator appears 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 in a well-lit area.
In the Manual Mode (M Mode), the flash does not fire if Auto Mode or Red-eye Reduction Mode is currently selected as the flash mode.
White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so the coloring of the recorded image may be affected by sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illu­mination in the immediate area.
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RECORDING
About Sync Speeds
You can use the procedure under Using the REC Menus on page E-79 to specify the shutter speed you want when using the flash. You can select one of the following three sync speed settings.
When you want to do this: Select this setting:
Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/125
...............Fast
second, which reduces blurring due to subject or hand movement. Use this setting when you want to record indoor images of children playing in­doors, etc.
Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/60 sec-
...............Normal
ond. Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/30 sec-
...............Slow
ond, which makes the background lighter (but increases the chance of blurring due to hand movement).
IMPORTANT!
In the Manual Mode (M Mode), the manually set shut­ter speed takes priority over the above setting.
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Quality Settings
The camera has three quality modes: FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY.
To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card (CompactFlash card or microdrive) of a dif­ferent capacity, multiply the capacities in the table below, by the appropriate value.
The actual number of images that can be stored in memory cannot be specified precisely because the amount of memory required for storage of each image differs accord­ing to image contents.
Image
size
(pixels)
2016
x
1536
1008
x
768
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
File size
(per image)
1.4
MB/image
1
MB/image
600
KB/image
350
KB/image
250
KB/image
150
KB/image
8MB
CompactFlash
card
5
images
6
images
11
images
19
images
27
images
43
images
Number of images
64MB
CompactFlash
card
43
images
60
images
99
images
167
images
229
images
365
images
340MB
Microdrive
245
images
342
images
562
images
943
images
1292
images
2054
images
RECORDING
Numbers in parentheses are compressed image file sizes.
Use the REC menus (page E-79) to select the quality set-
ting you want.
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 cameras monitor screen will show capacity for up to 250 images only. You can store additional images by changing to another folder.
The number of images that can be recorded may differ when you use Card Browser (page E-111).
Exposure Compensation
This camera features an program AE function that automati­cally changes shutter speed and aperture in accordance with available light. In addition, you can also manually adjust the exposure to compensate for backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and other special conditions.
Press DISP to turn on the monitor screen (page E-31).
Exposure compensation is disabled in the Manual Mode (M
Mode).
1.
Use [왘] and [왗] to perform exposure compen­sation.
Pressing [왘] or [왗] displays an EV indicator that shows the current exposure compensation setting.
Pressing [왘] makes the image on the monitor screen brighter. Use it to adjust for dim indoor lighting and backlighting.
Pressing [왗] makes the image on the monitor screen darker. Use it to adjust for bright sunlight.
The EV indicator turns red whenever the compensa­tion value is at its limit.
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RECORDING
2.
After adjusting the exposure, press the shutter button to record the image.
NOTES
Exposure compensation is generally expressed in terms of an exposure compensation (EV) value. The exposure compensation value is always set to zero whenever you turn on the camera.
Each press of [왘] or [왗] changes the exposure com- pensation value by 1/3EV. A change in either direction is indicated on the monitor screen by arrows pointing left (negative correction) or right (positive correction).
The normal maximum range for exposure compensa­tion is –2EV to +2EV. Under certain conditions, how­ever, the camera may impose lower maximum values when exposure compensation would result in an im­age that is too dark or too light.
The exposure compensation value automatically re­verts to zero whenever the shutter button is pressed. You can manually reset the exposure compensation value by using [왘] and [왗] to change the value back to zero, which is indicated when the EV indicator disap­pears from the monitor. EV value is fixed during pan­orama recording.
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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 for digital zoom, manual focus, macro, movie, panorama, and multiple exposure.
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode
The Continuous Shutter Mode lets you record five*1 images at 1-second intervals. It can be used for normal recording, as well as in the Program AE (P Mode), Aperture Priority Auto (A Mode), Manual (M Mode), Night Scene and Landscape modes.
*1When recording is performed with the monitor screen
turned off. More than five images may be possible under certain conditions.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Functions 1” “Drive Mode” “Con­tinuous”.
•“Functions 1” appears on the advanced menu only.
The indicator is on the monitor screen while the
Continuous Shutter Mode is selected.
4.
Compose the image and then record it.
Focus is locked when you record the first image, and this setting is applied to all subsequent images.
The flash does not fire in the Continuous Shutter Mode.
You may be able to record four*2 images in the Con- tinuous Shutter Mode when using the Night Scene Mode, a fixed shutter speed, or a slow shutter speed.
*2More than four images may be possible under cer-
tain conditions.
Do not start a Continuous Shutter Mode operation when the low battery indicator is on the monitor screen.
Never remove camera batteries, unplug the AC adapter from the camera, or remove the memory card while images are being saved.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode
The AEB Mode automatically records three images when you press the shutter button: one at ±0EV, one at –0.5EV, and one at +0.5EV.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [] to select DRIVE MODE and then press
On the advanced menu, select Functions 1 Drive Mode.
4.
Use [왔] and [] to select AEB, and then press .
This causes the recording mode indicator on the moni­tor screen to change to AEB, indicating you are in the AEB Mode.
.
5.
Compose the image and then record it.
Since three images are recorded, it may take some time for them all to be saved to the memory card.
IMPORTANT!
Note that the flash does not fire in the AEB Mode.
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Using Digital Zoom
The center of the display screen can be enlarged to one of 12 steps to record a 1008 x 768-pixel image.
Zoom Factors (Steps): 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6,
Images recorded using digital zoom may be somewhat grainy.
The image in the optical viewfinder does not reflect the re­sults of zoom operations. Use the monitor screen to com­pose your image when using digital zoom.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press or [] to display the current digital zoom factor on the right side of the monitor screen.
If you are in the Aperture Priority Auto Mode (A Mode), Manual Mode (M Mode) or Landscape Mode, press
to display the digital zoom factor. Be sure you
make aperture and color filter settings before pressing
to make digital zoom settings (page E-70 to
72).
2.8, 3, 3.2
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.
While the digital zoom factor is on the monitor screen, press [] to decrease it or [] to in­crease it.
Digital zoom bar
Zoom factor
4.
Compose the image and then record it.
After you are finished recording the image, press to clear the digital zoom factor from the monitor
screen.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Manual Focus
Manual Focus lets you manually adjust the focus of an image.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press a number of times until the MF indicator appears on the monitor screen.
Each press of cycles the focus mode in the following sequence: Auto Focus Manual Focus ( ) Infinity ( ) Macro ( ).
3
. While is flashing on the monitor screen,
use [왗], [] or [왘], [] to focus the image.
[왗], [] ............ Narrows the focus range.
[왘], [] ............ Widens the focus range.
If you do not perform any focus operation for about two seconds, the indicator stops flashing.
After stops flashing, you can use [왘] and [왗] to adjust exposure compensation (EV).
If stops flashing before you have a chance to focus, press to make flash again.
Pressing while is flashing changes the focus mode to Infinity.
4.
Compose the image and then record it.
The Operation lamp and the Auto Focus frame do not appear while manual focus is in use.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Infinity Mode Recording
Use the Infinity Mode when recording images of scenery or objects that are far away. This mode performs Auto Focus in the vicinity of infinity ( ).
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press a number of times until the
indicator appears on the monitor screen.
Each press of cycles the focus mode in the following sequence: Auto Focus Manual Focus ( ) Infinity ( ) Macro ( ).
3.
Compose the image and then record it.
Using the Macro Mode
Use the Macro Mode for close up shots in the focusing ranges shown below.
Approximate Focusing Range : 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝)
The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface to the subject.
With the macro mode, use the monitor screen to compose the image. Do not use the viewfinder.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press a number of times until the
indicator appears on the monitor screen.
Each press of cycles the focus mode in the following sequence: Auto Focus Manual Focus ( ) Infinity ( ) Macro ( ).
3.
Compose the image and then record it.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Movie Recording
You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long. Movies are recorded in 320 x 240-pixel AVI format. For details, see Using the REC Menus on page E-79. There are two types of movie recording: PAST and NOR­MAL. PAST lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter button while NORMAL records what happens after you press the shutter button. See Using the REC Menus on page E-79 for details on how to select the movie length.
AVI files can be displayed and saved on a computer that is set up to support use of CompactFlash cards. For such a computer, install QuickTime, which comes bundled with the camera.
NORMAL
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Align the dial with .
3.
Compose the image and then press the shutter button to start recording.
See Playing Back a Movie on page E-84 for details on playing back a movie.
Movie recording stops automatically 30 seconds after you start the record operation.
To stop recording before the 30-second period is up, press the shutter button again.
PAST
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Functions 2 Movie Mode Past.
•“Functions 2” appears on the advanced menu only.
4.
Align the dial with .
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
5.
Compose the image on the monitor screen and then press the shutter button about half way.
The message STAND BY appears on the monitor screen to indicate that the cameras buffer memory is accumulating image data. This message remains dis­played for about 10 seconds.
After STAND BY disappears from the monitor screen, the contents of the buffer memory continues to be updated as long as you keep the shutter button depressed about half way.
6.
Keep the camera pointed at the action you want to record, and press the shutter button all the way down when you want to end recording.
Pressing the shutter button after STAND BY disap­pears from the monitor screen records everything that went on in front of the lens during the 10-second pe­riod before you pressed the shutter button.
Pressing the shutter button while STAND BY is still on the monitor screen records everything that went on in front of the lens during the period from when you pressed the shutter button half way down and when you pressed it all the way down. In this case, the re­cording will be less than 10 seconds long.
NOTE
Movie Storage Capacity
Storage Capacity Approximately 220 KB/
second
Recording Time 30 seconds per movie
(NORMAL) 10 seconds per movie (PAST)
IMPORTANT!
Flash is disabled during movie recording.
In the Movie Mode, the auto focus and white balance
settings at the start of the recording operation are used throughout.
If the distance between the camera and the subject changing while recording is in progress, you should use focus lock (page E-55) to lock focus at the dis­tance you want, or manually adjust the focus (page E-
64) as required.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Panorama Recording
With panorama recording you record a series of images and then link them to create a single panoramic effect.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Align the dial with .
3.
Compose the image and then record it.
The left edge of the previous image you recorded re­mains on the monitor screen, so you can align it cor­rectly with the next image.
From the second image onwards, aim the camera fur­ther to the left and overlap the next image with the pre­vious one on the monitor screen.
Up to nine images can be grouped into a panorama. Press MENU when you want to stop a panorama re­cording operation.
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Aperture setting and white balance settings are locked when you record the first image of a panorama, and these settings are applied to all subsequent images in that panorama.
If you want to link more than 9 images into a pan­orama, upload the images to a computer and use a commercially available computer application to link them.
See Panorama Playback on page E-85 for details on playing back panoramas.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Night Scene Mode
The Night Scene Mode is for recording images in dark areas. When recording images of people on a twilight or night time background, you can use the flash in combination with the Night Scene Mode for slow synchro recording.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Align the dial with .
3.
Compose the image and then record it.
IMPORTANT!
The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene Mode, so be sure to use a tripod to hold the camera steady.
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 button.
Auto Focus is difficult in the dark. If you experience problems, use manual focusing (page E-64). There may be some blurring of the image if the subject is fast moving.
The contrast of Night Scene Mode images is not af­fected by changes made using the REC Menu's Con­trast settings (page E-80).
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Landscape Mode Recording
The Landscape Mode increases the depth of field to bring everything from nearby objects to faraway objects into focus. It also lets you choose from among five color filters (blue, green, red, yellow, pink) to create exactly the scene you want.
You may not be able to use the Landscape Mode in combi­nation with the Program AE Mode (P Mode) indoors, out­doors on a cloudy day, etc.
The effects of the color filters are cancelled out when you are using monochrome or sepia recording, or manual white balance (page E-73, 75).
Use the monitor screen to compose your images when us­ing the Landscape Mode.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Align the dial with .
3.
Use [] and [] to select the color filter you want.
Pressing [왔] and [] cycles through the color filters in the following sequence: NORMAL BLUE GREEN RED YELLOW PINK.
Color filer
4.
Compose the image and then record it.
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Aperture Priority Image Recording
You can select an aperture of F2.6, F4.2, or F6.6. A larger aperture (indicated by a smaller aperture value) narrows the focus range, while a smaller aperture widens the focus range.
Wide aperture Decreased aperture
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.
Use [왔] and [] to select the aperture setting you want to use.
Apeture value
4.
Compose the image and then record it.
Aperture value
Adjust the aperture setting to compensate for the relative brightness or darkness of the subject you are recording.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch,
Wide Decreased
F2.6, F4.2, F6.6
slide it to REC.
2.
Align the dial with .
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Manual Exposure Recording
Use the Manual Mode (M Mode) when you want to make your own aperture and shutter speed settings.
Use the monitor screen to compose your images when us­ing the Manual Mode.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Align the dial with (Manual Mode).
3.
Use [왔] and [] to select the aperture setting you want to use.
4.
Use [왘] and [왗] to change the shutter speed setting you want to use.
5.
Compose the image and then record it.
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IMPORTANT!
You can check your settings by pressing the shutter button about half way down. If the image is either un­derexposed or overexposed, the aperture and shutter speed settings on the monitor screen turn orange. Though you will be able to record, the resulting image probably will not be the desired brightness. If this hap­pens, you should change your settings before record­ing the image.
In the Manual Mode (M Mode), the flash does not fire if Auto Mode or Red-eye Reduction Mode is currently selected as the flash mode.
Monochrome and Sepia Recording
Use the following procedure to record an image in mono­chrome (black and white) or sepia. Note that you cannot con­vert an image to color after recording it in monochrome or sepia.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [] to select COLOR and then press .
On the advanced menu, select Functions 2” “Color.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
4.
Use [왔] and [] to select B/W or Sepia and then press .
5.
Compose the image and then record it.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Self-timer
You can use the self-timer for either of the two following re­cording operations.
10-second recording .... Records about 10 seconds after
2-second recording ...... Records about two seconds after
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press .
Each press of cycles the self-timer in the se- quence: 10SEC (
the shutter button is pressed. Use this method when you want to be included in the image that is re­corded.
the shutter button is pressed. Use this method to avoid camera movement caused when the shut­ter button is pressed.
) 2SEC (
10SEC
2SEC
) Off.
3.
Compose the image and then record it.
The Self-timer lamp flashes with the passage of each second.
You can cancel a self-timer operation by pressing the shutter button at any time while the Self-timer lamp is flashing.
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Performing Manual White Balance
Certain lighting conditions can cause auto white balance to take a very long time or can result in a limitation of the ad­justable range (color temperature). If you suspect your cur­rent lighting conditions are causing problems, try performing manual white balance. This sets white balance to a level that can be used under any lighting conditions. The following procedure describes how to perform manual white balance using a white piece of paper. For optimum re­sults, you should use a special reflective plate that should be commercially available from a local camera equipment shop.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Functions 1 White Balance Manual.
•“Functions 1” appears on the advanced menu only.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
4.
While the camera is pointed at a white sheet of paper or other white surface that fills the entire monitor screen, press DISP to start the manual white balance adjustment operation.
Advancing to step 5 without pressing DISP in the above step returns the camera to the white balance setting that was obtained the last time you performed the manual white balance procedure.
The last manual white balance setting obtained is re­tained in memory, even when you turn off the camera, regardless of the current power on default settings (page E-77). If you change the white balance setting to Auto and then back to Manual, the last manual white balance setting obtained is restored.
Manual white balance can take a long time to com­plete where lighting is dim or when you use a dark color. To interrupt an ongoing manual white balance operation and restore the previously set manual white balance setting, press .
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
5.
After the manual white balance operation is complete, press .
6.
Select Exit”.
NOTES
White balance is automatically set to Daylight when­ever you enter the Night Scene Mode. You can leave this as it is or change it using the above procedure.
The effects of the Landscape Mode color filters (page E-70) are cancelled out by a manual white balance op­eration.
Specifying Power On Defaults
A power on default is one that is automatically used by the camera when you turn it on. You can specify power on de­faults for focus, flash, metering, white balance, flash inten­sity, syncro speed and sensitivity. The following tables show the items for which you can specify power on defaults. Note the following rules concern­ing power on defaults.
There are two sets of power on defaults, named Mode 1 and Mode 2.
When On is specified for an item, the camera remembers the current setting for that item when you turn off power, and uses the same setting when you turn power back on again.
When Off is specified for an item, the camera always uses its standard power on default, as shown in the Off columns in the tables below.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Mode 1 (Mode Memory 1)
Setting
Focus
Flash
Mode 2 (Mode Memory 2)
Setting
Metering
White Balance
Flash Intensity
Sync Speed
Sensitivity
Available
AF, MF,
Auto, , ,
Available
Multi, Average, Spot Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual Strong, Normal, Weak Fast, Normal, Slow High, Normal
Options
,
Options
Mode Memory
Status
On Off
Setting at power off
Mode Memory
Status
On Off
Setting at power off
AF
Auto
Multi
Auto
Normal Normal
Normal
Turning power on default settings on and off
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Options”.
•“Options” appears on the advanced menu only.
4.
Select Mode 1 or Mode 2”.
5.
Select Mode 1 or Mode 2”.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
6.
Select the item whose setting you want to change.
7.
Select On or Off”.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other items if you want.
8.
Select Exit”.
Initializing Power On Defaults and Power Save
Use the following procedure to initialize power on defaults and the power save settings.
IMPORTANT!
Note that performing the following procedure to initial­ize power on defaults also initializes power save trig­ger time settings (page E-47).
1.
Perform steps 1 through 3 under Turning power on defaults on and off”.
2.
Select Power Save, Mode 1 or Mode 2”.
3.
Select Power Save, Mode 1 or Mode 2”.
4.
Select Restore”.
The following table shows the power on defaults sta­tus of each item following the above procedure.
5.
Select Exit”.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Item Initialized Setting
Power Save
Sleep 1 min
Auto Power Off 2 min
Mode 1 (Mode Memory 1)
Focus Off (AF) Flash On (Last mode select)
Mode 2 (Mode Memory 2)
Metering Off (Multi) White Balance Off (Auto) Flash Intensity Off (Normal)
Sync Speed Off (Normal)
Sensitivity Off (Normal)
Using the REC Menus
The REC menus make it easy to control image quality, white balance, and other settings to suit specific conditions and preferences. Each REC menu has two formats: a basic menu and an advanced menu. Press DISP to toggle be­tween the basic menu and advanced menu.
NOTE
Focus, Flash, Metering, White Balance, Flash Inten­sity, Sync Speed and Sensitivity settings are retained when camera power is turned off by only if you specify them as power on defaults (page E-76). All other set­tings are retained when you turn off camera power.
REC Menus
See Menu Screens on page E-34 for information about how to use menus. Basic menu items are indicated by
BASIC
.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Quality
BASIC
Size
BASIC
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
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Picture
Use this setting to control the quality of the image. Fine / Normal / Economy
You can specify either of two image sizes in pixels. 2016 x 1536 / 1008 x 768
This setting specifies the sharpness of image out­lines.
Hard :Sharp outlines Normal Soft : Soft outlines
This setting controls the intensity of colors.
High : Colors appear deeper. Normal Low : Colors appear lighter.
This setting controls the difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image. Contrast is not applied in the Night Scene Mode.
High : Larger difference between light and dark. Normal Low : Less difference between light and dark.
Drive Mode
BASIC
Metering
Functions 1
This setting specifies how the shutter operates.
Single : Allows recording of five images at an
interval of about 2.5 seconds.
Continuous : Allows recording of sequential images
at an interval of about 1 second while the shutter button is held down (when the monitor screen is turned off).
AEB : Records three versions of the same
image with different EV settings.
With any of the above settings, the interval may be longer at slow shutter speeds.
The interval may also be longer when battery power is low and when you are using a microdrive for stor­age.
This setting sets the metering method.
Multi :Takes readings across the
entire image, and provides balanced exposure settings.
Average : Takes an average reading of
the entire screen.
Spot : Takes reading at a very lim-
ited spot at the center of the image. Peripheral lighting does not affect this reading, so exposure is based on the subject alone.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
White Balance
Flash Intensity
Sync Speed
Sensitivity
Use this setting to select the white balance setting that makes the colors of the subject appear most natural. (Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten /Fluorescent/ Manual)
Daylight : Outdoors Shade :Blue tinted sunlight Tungsten :Red tinted incandescent light Fluorescent : Green tinted fluorescent light Manual : Sets up the camera for recording of a
white sheet of paper under currently available light (page E-75).
Select the setting for the flash intensity you want to use. Strong / Normal / Weak
Select the sync speed you want to use. Fast / Normal / Slow
Select the sensitivity level. High / Normal
This setting is disabled and standard settings are used in the case of flash and manual recording.
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.
Use of the flash automatically employs the "Nor­mal" sensitivity setting.
Movie Mode
Color
BASIC
Grid
Time Stamp
BASIC
Functions 2
Select the movie mode you want to use. Normal / Past
Use this setting to select the color mode you want. Color / B/W / Sepia
This item turns an on-screen grid on or off. The grid can be used to help align image components verti­cally and horizontally. Off / On
Use this item to turn time stamping on and off, and to control the format of the stamp. Off / YMD (Year-Month-Day) / D H:M (Day-Hour-Min­utes) / YMD H:M (Year-Month-Day-Hour-Minutes) Note that the time stamp cannot be deleted from an image.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Set UpOptions
Power Save
Mode 1
Mode 2
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This item can be used to make power save settings to preserve battery power. Sleep (Off / 30sec / 1min / 2min) / Auto Power Off (2min / 5min)
Use this item to specify which of the following settings are retained when camera power is turned off. Focus / Flash
Use this item to specify which of the following settings are retained when camera power is turned off. Metering / White Balance / Flash Intensity / Sync Speed / Sensitivity
Card Browser
BASIC
Format
BASIC
Date
BASIC
Video Out
BASIC
Language
BASIC
Beep
BASIC
Use this item to select the Card Browser file type. Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4
Select this item to format a memory card. No / Yes
Use this item to specify the format of the date that appears in the monitor screen, and to adjust the date setting. Style (Year/Month/Day / Day/Month/Year / Month/ Day/Year) / Adjust
This item can be used to specify the format of the video output signal.
NTSC: Video format in the United States and
Japan
PAL: Video format in Europe and other areas
This setting lets you select either English or Japa­nese as the display language.
Use this item to turn the key input confirmation tone off and on.
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
The following describes the different techniques that you can use to playback recorded images.
Basic Playback Operation
The built-in monitor screen of the camera lets you play back recorded images without connecting an external monitor.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Use [왘] and [왗] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory.
Press [왘] to scroll forward and [왗] to scroll back. Hold- ing down either button scrolls at high speed.
PLAY
OFF
REC
NOTES
If you hold down the Power/Function switch and slide it to PLAY immediately after you record an image, the image is immediately stored in memory.
The image that initially appears on the monitor screen in the PLAY mode is a preview image. The full of im­age appears after four seconds. Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear.
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PLAYBACK
Playing Back a Movie
Use the following operation to play back a movie that was recorded using the operation under Movie Recording on page E-66.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the movie you want to play back.
3.
Press to start playing back the movie.
You can use [왘] (forward) and [] (reverse) while playing back a movie to change the playback direc­tion.
To enlarge the movie image so it fills the entire moni­tor screen, press DISP. Pressing the DISP again re­turns the image to its original small size.
Pressing during movie play pauses playback. Press again to resume playback.
While movie playback is paused, you can use [왘] (for- ward) and [왗] (reverse) to move frame-by-frame through the movie.
4.
After the movie is complete, press MENU.
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Panorama Playback
Use the following operation to playback panoramas re­corded using the operation under Panorama Recording on page E-68.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the panorama you want to play back.
PLAYBACK
3.
Press to start panorama playback.
You can change the direction of a panorama that is playing back by pressing [왘] or [왗].
Pressing DISP changes to a small-image display. Press DISP again to return to the full-screen size.
Pressing during panorama play pauses play- back. Press again to resume playback.
While panorama playback is paused, you can use [왘] (forward) and [왗] (reverse) to move frame-by-frame through the panorama.
4.
Press MENU to stop panorama playback.
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PLAYBACK
Zoom the Playback Image
You can enlarge the playback image to one of six steps.
Zoom Factors (Steps): 1.2, 1.6, 2, 2.4, 2.8, 3.2
IMPORTANT!
You cannot enlarge a movie or panorama playback image.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Use [왘] and [왗] to display the image you want to enlarge.
3.
Press to enter the Digital Zoom Mode.
This causes a view frame and the current factor to ap­pear on the monitor screen.
You can exit the Digital Zoom Mode by pressing MENU.
4.
Press to cycle through the zoom factors.
5.
Use [왘], [왗], [왔], and [] to shift the view frame to different parts of the image.
6.
When the view frame is located at the part of the image you want to enlarge, press DISP to enlarge it.
7.
Press to return the image to its normal size.
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Displaying Other Image Information
The camera saves other information in addition to the image itself. Use the following procedure to view this other informa­tion.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press INFO.
This displays the image information shown below on the monitor screen.
1
5
REC Mode
Flash
2
Light Metering
4
Shutter Speed
6
Data Size
3
Aperture
7
Histogram
11
1
11
Flash
22
2
22
Light Metering
33
3
33
Aperture
44
4
44
Shutter Speed
55
5
55
REC Mode
66
6
66
Data Size
77
7
77
Histogram
PLAYBACK
: Flash on : Flash off : Red eye reduction
MULTI : Multi-metering AVG : Average metering SPOT : Spot metering
M-MODE : Manual Mode A-MODE : Aperture Priority Auto Mode P-MODE : Program AE Mode
: Night Scene Mode : Landscape Mode : Movie Mode : Panorama Mode
Use the histogram to check exposure when recording.
Exposure conditions indicated by the his­togram may not be accurate when using the flash, when using multi-metering, or under certain other conditions.
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PLAYBACK
Except for the Histogram, ------ is shown in place of any item for which information is uncertain or otherwise un­available.
3.
Use [왘] and [왗] to scroll through the images.
It may take some time for the image data to appear after you select an image.
Pressing INFO again returns to the PLAY mode.
NOTE
In the case of a movie or panorama, image informa­tion is displayed on the first image only.
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Displaying Nine Images
The following operation lets you simultaneously view nine images on the same screen. This capability is especially useful when playing back to the screen of a connected TV, and can be used to display a catalog of products, etc.
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select 9 MULTI”.
The first image of the set is the image that was on the screen when you performed step 2 of this operation. The other images are those that sequentially follow the first one.
4.
Use [왘] and [왗] to scroll through images stored in memory.
To view a particular image in normal size, press DISP. This causes the mark to appear in the upper left corner of the monitor screen. To produce an enlarged view of an image, use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [왖] to move the
mark to the image you want and then press .
PLAYBACK
Slide Show
Slide Show automatically scrolls through the images stored in memory. You can also specify how much time should be allowed between each image.
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After you are finished, press any button be-
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IMPORTANT!
Auto Power Off (page E-44) is disabled whenever Slide Show is being used. This means you should not leave Slide Show running when using batteries to power the camera. Doing so can rundown batteries. Be sure to stop Slide Show and turn off the camera after you are finished.
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PLAYBACK
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select SLIDE SHOW”.
4.
To stop Slide Show, press any button besides MENU.
Pressing MENU while a Slide Show is in progress dis­plays a screen that lets you change the interval within the range of 5 to 30 seconds.
Images copied from another digital camera or a com­puter may take longer time to appear.
Using the PLAY Menus
The PLAY menus provide you with control over the display format and DPOF settings, image delete and save opera­tions, and other settings. The PLAY mode has only one menu format (basic). It does not have an advanced menu like the REC mode.
PLAY Menus
See Menu Screens on page E-34 for information about how to use menus.
9 MULTI
Display nine images on the monitor screen.
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SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
Automatically scrolls through the images one­by-one.
Use this item to protect images against deletion.
Select : Protects a single specific image. Folder : Protects all images in a specific
folder.
All : Protects all images.
PLAYBACK
DPOF
DELETE
SET UP
Use this item to specify images for printing on a DPOF printer.
Select : Prints a single specific image. Folder : Prints a specific number of copies
of all images in a specific folder.
All : Prints a specific number of copies
of all images.
Use this item to delete images.
Select : Deletes a single specific Image. Folder : Deletes all unprotected images in a
specific folder.
All : Deletes all unprotected images.
Card Browser
Use this item to select the Card Browser file type. Off/ Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4
Format
Select this item to format a memory card.
Date
Use this item to specify the format of the date that appears in the monitor screen, and to adjust the date setting. Style(Year/Month/Day / Day/Month/Year / Month/Day/Year) / Adjust
SET UP
Video Out
This item can be used to specify the format of the video output signal.
NTSC : Video format in the United States
and Japan
PAL : Video format in Europe and other
areas
Language
This setting lets you select either English or Japanese as the display language.
Beep
Use this item to turn the key input confirma­tion tone off and on.
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FOLDER TYPES
FOLDER TYPES
Memory Card Folder Precautions
The camera automatically creates folders (directories) on the memory card and assigns them names based on dates (month and day). Any image you record is automatically stored into the folder that corresponds to the date it is re­corded.
Up to 900 folders can be created on a single card. The fol­lowing shows a typical folder name.
100_0719
Serial number
Up to 250 image files can be stored in each folder. The following shows a typical file name.
11070026.JPG
Month Day
Serial number
Day
Month
Extension (JPG or AVI)
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When you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the cam­era automatically creates a new folder and store the image there.
The above maximum numbers of files and folders are ab­solute maximums. The actual numbers of folders and files may be less due to memory card capacity and the size of each image.
Panorama images are divided into multiple images and stored on the memory card.
See USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COM­PUTER on page E-108 for information about how files and folders are organized.
If there are more than 250 image files in a folder (due to copying from another digital camera or a computer), only the first 250 (in name sequence) can be played back.
Selecting a Folder for Playback
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press .
3.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the folder you want to select for playback.
4.
Press to playback the first image in the folder.
FOLDER TYPES
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IMAGE PROTECTION
IMAGE PROTECTION
Use the following operations when you want to protect im­ages against accidental deletion. A protected image cannot be deleted until it is unprotected. You can protect and unprotect a single specific image, all the images in a particu­lar folder, or all images currently on the memory card.
IMPORTANT!
Formatting a memory card (page E-38) deletes all im­ages on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected.
Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select PROTECT” “Select”.
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4.
Select the image you want to protect.
5.
Press [왔] or [왖] to toggle the mark of the selected image on and off.
Selected images are indicated by .
Repeat step 4 to select other images if you want.
6.
After all the images you want to protect are selected, press to protect them.
IMAGE PROTECTION
Protecting Folders
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select PROTECT” “Folder”.
4.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the folder you want to protect.
5.
Press [왔] or [왖] to toggle the mark of the selected folder on and off.
6.
Press .
The mark in the upper left corner of an image when image information is turned on indicates it is protected.
IMPORTANT!
The above procedure batch protects each of the im­ages in the folder. There is no procedure for batch unprotecting the contents of a folder. Each image must be unprotected one-by-one.
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images on a Memory Card
1.
Perform steps 1 through 2 under Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image”.
2.
Select PROTECT” “All”.
3.
Select Protect or Unprotect”.
The mark in the upper left corner of an image when image information is turned on indicates it is pro­tected.
The mark does not appear when an image is not protected.
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DELETING IMAGES
DELETING IMAGES
Use the following operations when you want to delete im­ages. You can delete the currently selected image, specifi­cally selected image, all the images in a particular folder or all images currently on the memory card.
IMPORTANT!
Image deletion cannot be undone. Before deleting an image, make sure you no longer need it or you have a back-up copy saved on you computer, on diskette, or on some other medium.
Be especially careful with Deleting All Unprotected Images (page E-99) operation, which deletes all un­protected images in memory.
A protected image cannot be deleted. See Image Protection on page E-94 for details on protecting and unprotecting images.
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Deleting the Currently Selected Image
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete.
3.
Press .
You can still use [왘] and []to change to another im- age as this point, if you want.
4.
Use [] to select Yes”.
To cancel the delete operation, select No and then press , or press any other button besides [], [], [], [], or .
5.
Press .
Deleting a panorama deletes all of the images that make it up as well.
DELETING IMAGES
NOTE
The camera does not maintain open spaces in its memory. Deleting an image causes all images follow­ing the deleted image to be shifted up.
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Deleting a Single Image
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select DELETE” “Select”.
4.
Select the image you want to delete.
Protected images are not displayed.
Note that the first time you display an image its
mark is turned on.
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DELETING IMAGES
5.
Press [왔] or [] to toggle the mark of the selected image on and off.
If you want to delete more than one image, repeat steps 4 and 5.
6.
After all the images you want to delete are se­lected, select Yes to delete them or No to abort the delete operation without deleting anyting.
Deleting a panorama deletes all of the images that make it up as well.
Deleting All the Images in a Folder
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select DELETE” “Folder”.
4.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the folder you want to delete.
5.
Press [왔] or [] to toggle the mark of the selected folder on and off.
6.
Select Yes to delete the contents of the folder, or No to abort the delete operation without deleting anyting.
When the above procedure is performed while there are protected images in memory, the first of the pro­tected images appears on the monitor screen after the unprotected images are deleted.
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Deleting All Unprotected Images
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select DELETE” “All”.
4.
Select Yes to delete all unprotected images, or No to abort the delete operation without deleting anything.
When the above procedure is performed while there are protected images in memory, the first of the pro­tected images appears on the monitor screen after the unprotected images are deleted.
DELETING IMAGES
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DPOF
DPOF
The letters DPOF stand for Digital Print Order Format, which is a format for record­ing on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. DPOF makes it possible for a DPOF compatible printer or professional print ser­vice to print images from a memory card with­out having to specify individual file names.
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Printing Specific Images
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select DPOF” “Select”.
4.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the image you want to print.
5.
Press [왔] or [] to toggle the mark on (print) or off (do not print).
With this procedure, you can turn the mark on and off for each individual image.
6.
Use [왔] and [] to specify the number of cop­ies you want to print.
If you want to specify more images for printing, repeat steps 4 through 6.
If you change your mind about printing an image, press [왔] to clear its mark.
7.
After you are finished, press to exit the image specification procedure.
Printing All the Images in a Folder
1.
Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select DPOF” “Folder”.
4.
Use [왘] and [왗] to select the folder you want to print.
5.
Press [왔] or [] to toggle the mark on (print) or off (do not print).
6.
Use [왔] and [] to specify the number of cop­ies of each image you want to print.
7.
Press .
IMPORTANT!
If the folder you select for printing already contains im­ages whose mark is turned on (print), selecting the folder using the above proceudure can cause the mark to turn off (do not print) for those images. After performing the above procedure, it is a good idea to check the images in the folder to make sure none of their marks were turned off.
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