Casio QV-5700 User Guide

Digital Camera
QV-5700
User’s Guide
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Congratulations upon your selection of the new CASIO Digital Camera. To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you read this manual carefully and keep it on hand for future reference.
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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference .......................................................... 6
Getting Ready 6 Recording an Image 7 Viewing (Playing Back) an Image 8 Deleting an Image 9
Features ......................................................................11
Recording Features 13
Precautions ................................................................ 14
General Precautions 14 Operating conditions 15 Condensation 15 Lens Precautions 16 About the camera’s backlight… 16
17 GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide ............................................................ 17
Front 17 Back 18 Side 19 Bottom 19 Open Terminal Panel Cover 19
Mode Dials ................................................................. 20
Using the Control Button............................................ 21
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................... 22
REC mode 22 PLAY mode 23 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 24
Indicator display ......................................................... 24
Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................... 25
Operation/card access lamp 25 Flash Charge lamp 26 AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp 26
Using the Bundled Accessories ................................. 27
Attaching the Neck Strap 27 Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap 27 Using the Lens Cap 28
Power Requirements ................................................. 29
Loading Batteries 29 Battery Handling Precautions 32 Low Battery Indicator 33 Using AC Power 33 Turning the Camera On and Off 35 Power Save Settings 35
Memory Cards............................................................ 37
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera 37 Removing a Memory Card from the Camera 38 Formatting a Memory Card 39 Memory Card Precautions 40 IBM Microdrive Precautions 41
Menu Screens ............................................................ 42
Setting the Current Date and Time............................ 43
Setting the Date and Time 43 Selecting the Date Format 44
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45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Using the Full Auto Mode........................................... 45
Recording Precautions 47 Focusing 47 About Auto Focus 48 Image Recording when the Batteries are Low 48 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 49
Using Optical Zoom ................................................... 49
Using the Viewfinder for Recording ........................... 51
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 52
Camera Orientation Detection ................................... 53
54 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Recording a Single Image (1-Image) ........................ 54
Previewing the Last Image Recorded 54 Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode 55
Using the Flash .......................................................... 55
Selecting the Flash Mode 55 Flash Status Indicators 56 Adjusting the Flash Intensity 57 Changing the Sync Speed 57 Selecting a Flash Sync Setting 58 Precautions when Using Flash 60
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 61
Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus) 62 Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode 63 Using the Manual Focus Mode 64
Using the Infinity Mode 65 Using the Macro Mode 65 Using Focus Lock 66 Expanding the Focus Area 67 Camera Shake Indicator 67
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................... 68
Selecting White Balance ............................................ 69
Adjusting White Balance Manually 70
Using AE Lock ............................................................ 71
Exposure Compensation............................................ 72
Using the Histogram .................................................. 74
Using Digital Zoom..................................................... 75
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode .................. 76
Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library 77 Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes 80 Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes 81
Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 82
Full Auto 82 Program AE 83 Aperture Priority AE 84 Shutter Speed Priority AE 85 Manual Exposure 87
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode.......................... 88
Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode ...
To configure AEB Mode settings 89 To record an image using AEB 90
89
Creating a Panorama ................................................. 91
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Recording a Movie ..................................................... 93
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 94
Specifying Image Size and Quality 94 Specifying Sensitivity 96 Enhancing Certain Colors 96 Using the Filter Function 97 Specifying Color Saturation 98 Specifying Contrast 98 Specifying Outline Sharpness 99 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 99 Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image 100 Specifying Power On Default Settings 101 Resetting the Camera 102
Using the Remote Shutter Release ......................... 103
Using an External Flash........................................... 104
External Flash Unit Requirements 104 Attaching an External Flash Unit 104
Attaching a Conversion Lens,
Close-up Lens, or Filter ........................................... 106
Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens 106 Using a Filter 108
109 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation........................................ 109
Playing a Movie.........................................................110
Playing a Panorama.................................................. 111
Enlarging the Playback Image ..................................112
Displaying the 9-image View ....................................113
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 114
Displaying the Histogram and
Other Image Information ...........................................115
Using the Slide Show Feature ..................................117
Resizing an Image ....................................................118
119 DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image...................................119
Deleting Selected Images ........................................ 120
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders.................. 121
Deleting All Unprotected Images ............................. 122
123 MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files...................................................... 123
Folders 123 Files 124
Protecting Images Against Deletion......................... 125
Protecting Selected Images 125 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected
Folders 126
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images 127
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DPOF........................................................................ 127
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images 128 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders 129 Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the
Memory Card 129
PRINT Image Matching II .......................................... 130
Exif Print ................................................................... 131
132 OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Menu Language ................................ 132
Installing a Different Language Set 132
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off............. 136
137 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television....................................... 137
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode 138
Connecting to a Computer ....................................... 139
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM 139 About the bundled CD-ROM 139 Computer System Requirements 140 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows 141 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 143 Installing Software 143 Transferring Files to a Computer 147
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....... 149
Memory Card Data 150 DCF Protocol 150 Memory Card File Structure 151 Image Files Supported by the Camera 152 Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on a Computer 153
Using the HTML Card Browser ................................ 154
Specifying the Card Browser Type 154 Viewing Card Browser File Contents 156 Saving Card Browser Files 158
159 REFERENCE
Camera Menus......................................................... 159
REC mode 159 PLAY mode 160
Mode Settings .......................................................... 161
Settings in Each Mode 161 Drive Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations 162
Full Auto Mode Settings........................................... 163
Menu Settings 163 Non-Menu Settings 163
Troubleshooting........................................................ 164
Messages 167
Specifications ........................................................... 169
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Quick Reference

Getting Ready

1
Load batteries.
12 3
Set the current time and date.
(page 29)
Insert the memory card.
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3
6
2
(page 37)
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Recording an Image (page 45)
1
Remove the lens cap from the lens.
2
Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto Mode).
3
Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).
Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight. (page 51)
5
Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and press the shutter re­lease button half way to focus the image.
4
Align the power/func­tion switch with .
6
After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.
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Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page 109)
1
Align the power/function switch with .
2
Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.
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Deleting an Image (page 119)
4
Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected.
You can exit the image delete operation by pressing AE-L .
3
Press AE-L .
1
Align the power/function switch with .
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2
Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete.
5
Rock the control button down to select “Yes” and then click the control button.
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The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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-5700.
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader, Photohands and/or Pan­orama Editor.
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.
• CompactFlashTM and the logo are registered trade­marks of SanDisk Corporation.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Sys­tems Incorporated.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technolo­gies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
• Photo Loader, Photohands and Panorama Editor are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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Features

• High-resolution 5.0 megapixel CCD (5.36 million total pixels) Record images that capture everything from delicate skin tone nuances to all the fine detail of natural scenery.
• Canon F2.0 wide-aperture lens Provides high contrast and captures the most delicate of nuances.
• World’s first digital soft focus Creates stunning effects for portraits and floral shots.
• Real-time histogram Quickly and easily obtains exactly the exposure you want, even under difficult lighting conditions.
• Easy-to-understand control panel Aperture, shutter speed, focus and other settings can be seen at a glance, even when the monitor screen is turned off.
• Dual dial operation A pair of dials helps to make drive mode and exposure mode settings quick and easy.
• AF assist light Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim lighting.
• Multi-area AF Helps to prevent out-of-focus areas in an image.
• Focus area expansion Makes it easier achieve the focus you want.
• Image preview Provides instant preview of an image you just recorded.
• 1.8-inch TFT low-glare color LCD (HAST) monitor screen
• 9.6X seamless digital zoom 3X digital zoom, 3.2X digital zoom
• External flash connectability
• Memory card image storage Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM Microdrive.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by pro­fessional print services.
• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode set­ting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and ad­justs the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.
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• DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility with printers and other digital cameras.
• VIDEO OUT terminal Connects to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.
• USB compatibility Connects to your computer for quick and easy image ex­change.
• Image management and manipulation software The QV-5700 comes bundled with a CD-ROM that’s packed with useful software: Photo Loader for transferring images to your computer, Photohands* for editing and printing images, and Panorama Editor* for stitching images into panoramas. Other bundled... * Windows version only.
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Recording Features

Best Shot Mode
page 76
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
Automatically records multiple images at different expo­sure settings.
page 89
Panorama Mode
Stitches multiple images into a sweeping panorama.
page 91
Movie Mode
page 93
Five focus modes
Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macro
page 62 to 65
Three metering modes
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
page 68
Five exposure modes
Full auto, Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure
page 82 to 87
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Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-5700.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam­era” refer to the CASIO QV-5700 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre­ates the danger of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main­tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service providers.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vi­sion and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil­dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec­trical shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO ser­vice provider for repair. Never attempt your own mainte­nance.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro­vider.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer­ring them to personal computer memory.
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• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory.

Operating conditions

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration

Condensation

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other­wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, conden­sation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internal components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location.
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Lens Precautions

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter­fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.
• The lens of this camera extends from its body when you turn on power and retracts when you turn off power. Take care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact, and never set the camera face down so the lens is in contact with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera.
• If you align the power/function switch with while the lens cap is on the lens, the message “LENS CAP” appears on the display and camera power turns off automatically. If this happens, remove the lens cap and try again.
• Never remove the camera’s batteries or unplug its AC adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves the lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.

About the camera’s backlight…

• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to provide the back lighting for its LCD.
• The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.
• Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro­vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will be charged for this replacement.
• Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal­function, and normal operation should return at higher tem­peratures.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.

General Guide

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

Front

Selector dial
Shutter release button
(page 45)
Power/function switch
(pages 35, 45)
Flash
(page 55)
Exposure sensor
(page 60)
Indicator display
(page 24)
Lens
(page 16)
Viewfinder
(page 51)
AF assist light/ Self-timer lamp
(page 26)
Terminal panel cover
(page 19)
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Back

Flash charge lamp
(page 26)
Operation/card access lamp
(page 25)
(Metering Mode)
button
(page 68)
WB (White balance) button
(page 69)
FOCUS (Focus Mode) button
(page 61)
AE-L (AE Lock/Delete) button
(pages 55, 71, 119)
MENU button
(page 42)
Monitor screen
(page 22)
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(Self-Timer) button
(page 52)
(Flash) button
(page 55)
Zoom controller (Enlarge/Nine Images)
(pages 49, 75, 112, 113)
Control button
PREVIEW button
(page 54)
DISP button
(page 24)
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Side Bottom

DIGITAL terminal
(page 103)
VIDEO OUT terminal
(page 137)
USB port
(page 139)
Diopter dial
(page 51)
Tripod screw hole
Battery compartment cover lock
(page 29)
DC IN 6V terminal
(page 33)
External flash sync terminal
(page 104)
Memory card slot cover
(pages 37, 38)
Card slot cover lock
(pages 37, 38)
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Battery compartment cover
(page 29)

Open Terminal Panel Cover

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Mode Dials

Drive mode dial
Exposure mode dial
Drive mode dial
AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) page 89
Continuous Shutter recording page 88 1-Image recording page 54 Movie recording page 93 Panorama recording page 91
Exposure mode dial
M M Mode (Manual Exposure) page 87 S S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE) page 85 A A Mode (Aperture Priority AE) page 84 P P Mode (Program AE) page 83
Full Auto Mode page 82 Best Shot Mode page 76
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Using the Control Button

Control button
The control button is used to select menu items and execute function. The following are the terms used in this manual to describe control button operations.
Term Rock
Click
Use your thumb to move the control button up,
Meaning
down, left, or right. Press the control button straight down until it clicks, something like a computer mouse.
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Monitor Screen Indicators

The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the cameras monitor screen.

REC mode

Aperture value Shutter speed value
An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.
Focus Mode indicator
Multi-area Auto Focus Spot Auto Focus Manual Focus Infinity Macro
Metering Mode indicator
Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted Metering Spot Metering
Camera shake indicator
AE lock indicator
Battery capacity
Focus frame
Focusing complete: Green
Focusing failed: Red
No memory card alert
Self-timer
10 SEC, 2 SEC
EV value
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Drive Mode indicator
1-Image CONTINUOUS AEB MOVIE PANORAMA
Image size
2560x 1920 pixels 2544 x 1696 pixels 1600x 1200 pixels 1280x 960 pixels
640x 480 pixels
Date and time
Todays date appears for about two seconds.
Exposure Mode indicator
M Mode: Manual Exposure S Mode: Shutter Priority AE A Mode: Aperture Priority AE P Mode: Program AE Full Auto Mode
Best Shot Mode
Memory capacity (Remaining number of storable images)
Quality
FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF
Image information
Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)
Panorama: number of images (P1 to P10)
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Flash Mode indicator
None Auto
Flash On Flash Off Red-eye reduction
Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire (when auto flash is selected).
White balance indicator
Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluorescent Manual
Zoom bar
Lower half indicates optical zoom. Upper half indicates digital zoom.

PLAY mode

Image protection indicator
File name/ File number
Battery capacity
Folder number
File number
Image size
Quality
Date and time
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Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Use DISP to cycle through monitor screen information set­tings as shown below.
Histogram display on (pages 74, 115)
DISP
Information display on
DISP
IMPORTANT!
The histogram is not displayed in the movie REC or PLAY mode (pages 93,110).
(pages 22, 23)
DISP
Information display off
DISP
Monitor screen off

Indicator display

The indicator display located on the top of the camera also shows various camera status indicators during image re­cording. The indicator display comes in handy especially when the monitor screen is turned off.
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
Multi-area AF indicator
Spot AF indicator
MF Manual focus indicator
Infinity indicator Macro mode indicator Flash off indicator Flash on indicator Red eye reduction
indicator Remaining number of
Line 1
images/File number
Multi-pattern Metering indicator
Center-weighted Metering indicator
Spot Metering indicator
Battery capacity
Line 2 Aperture value
Self-timer time settings Exposure compensation
Shutter speed value/EV
Line 3
value
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Operation Indicator Lamp

Operation/card access lamp

The operation/card access lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below.
Operation/card access lamp
REC mode
Lamp
Color
Green
One of the following operations is in progress: start up, save (multiple), movie recording standby
The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.
Partial press of the shutter release button
Lamp
Color
Green
Red
Auto Focus complete Auto Focus operation failed
Flashing
On
PLAY mode
Lamp Color
One of the following operations is in progress:
Green
Red
delete, format, battery alert, card browser generation.
Memory card is defective.
The operation/card access lamp remains lit (green) while the monitor screen is turned off in the PLAY mode.
IMPORTANT!
Never open the memory card cover while the opera­tion/card access lamp is flashing.
Flashing
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Flash Charge lamp

The flash charge lamp also lights and flashes during a record op­eration as described below.
REC mode
Lamp Color
Amber
Flash is charging.
Partial press of the shutter release button
Lamp Color
Amber
IMPORTANT!
When batteries go low, the operation/card access lamp and flash charge lamp flash amber for about one second. After that, the camera powers down automati­cally. If this happens, replace batteries as soon as possible.
Ready to fire.
Flash charge lamp
Flashing
On

AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp

The AF assist light operates automatically to assist the Auto Focus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting is dim. This lamp also flashes to indicate the countdown until the shutter releases during a self-timer operation.
AF assist light/self-timer lamp
IMPORTANT!
Auto Focus using the AF assist light/ self-timer lamp is possible when the distance from the camera to the subject is less than about 2.5 meters (8.2´).
When the AF assist light operates while Multi-area AF or Spot AF is specified as the focus mode, the camera automatically assumes that focus area is the center area for Spot AF. See pages 62 and 63 for more infor­mation.
Do not look directly at the AF assist light/self-timer lamp or point it directly at the subjects eyes.
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Using the Bundled Accessories

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attach the neck strap to the strap ring as shown in the illus­tration below.
Strap ring Strap ring

Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap

Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap.
Buckle
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when using the camera to protect against accidentally drop­ping it.
The supplied neck strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other application.
Never swing the camera around by the neck strap.
Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck
can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping against other objects. It also creates the danger of the camera becoming caught in a door or on other ob­jects, resulting in personal injury.
Keep the camera out of the reach of small children, especially when the neck strap is attached. The neck strap can accidentally wind around the neck of a child and create the risk of strangulation.
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Using the Lens Cap

Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted.
Cap holder
Large loop
Small loop
Attach the lens cap holder to the neck strap or the strap ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.
IMPORTANT!
Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens.
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Power Requirements

Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current.
Batteries
Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6
Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6
Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batter-
ies: NP-H3
Household Current
AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)
AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)

Loading Batteries

Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries.
1.
On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compart­ment cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.
2.
Load the batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the il­lustration.
3.
Close and press down on the battery compartment cover as you slide the battery compartment cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow to lock it.
IMPORTANT!
Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery types specifically mentioned in this Users Guide.
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Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of ser­vice indicated. Low temperatures reduce battery life.
Type of Operation
AA-size Alkaline Batteries LR6
AA-size Lithium Batteries FR6
AA-size Ni-MH Batteries NP-H3
Continuous
Playback*
180 minutes
320 minutes
180 minutes
2
Continuous
Recording*
75 minutes (460 shots)
180 minutes (1130 shots)
90 minutes (540 shots)
1
*1 Continuous Recording Conditions
Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Flash: Off
Monitor screen: On
Image recorded about every 10 seconds using the fol-
lowing operations: Zoom to full wide angle Auto Fo­cus Zoom to full close-up Auto Focus Image recording Recording one image per minute under the above
conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above.
*2 Continuous Playback Conditions
Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
The above values are approximations only.
The above guidelines are based on the following battery
types: Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA Lithium: Energizer
* Battery life varies with brand.
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.
Tips for Prolonging Battery Life
Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (page
55).
You can also use the power save settings (page 35) to pro­tect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.
You can also conserve battery power by using DISP to turn off the monitor screen.
Alkaline Battery Life
The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic con­ditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteries or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline bat­teries.
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The following examples show how alkaline battery life changes under different shooting conditions.
Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery
life.
Conditions
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback, and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens ex­tension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, im­age recording, power off)
Flash on
Approximate Battery Life: 35 minutes (32 shots)
Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Conditions
Temperature: 0°C (32°F)
Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback, and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens ex­tension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, im­age recording, power off)
Flash on
Approximate Battery Life: 8 minutes (8 shots)
About rechargeable batteries
Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are specifically recommended for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batter­ies are used.
AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Set : BC-1HB4 Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all times, for both charging and powering the camera. Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall battery life and cause malfunction of the camera.
Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera.
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Battery Handling Precautions

Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.
Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell batteries with this camera. Never mix old bat­teries with new ones. Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
CAUTION
danger of fire or personal injury.
Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus (–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as noted by the markings on the camera itself. Improper loading of batteries can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the danger of personal injury or soiling of objects nearby.
Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks.
Never recharge non-rechargeable type batteries, never al­low direct connection between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart.
Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
Never mix batteries of different types.
Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can
cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.
The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as they discharge.
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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 , camera power will automati­cally turn off.
Battery Capacity
Monitor Screen
Indicator Display
High
Low

Using AC Power

Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet.
DC IN 6V (AC power terminal)
AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)
AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)
The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a charger unit for AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries. It comes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hy­dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V AC.
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CAUTION
AC Adaptor precautions
Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec­tric shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera.
Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to be­come cut or damaged, do not place heavy ob­jects on it, and keep it away from heat. A dam­aged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pull­ing. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec­tric shock.
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Do not overload extension cords or wall out­lets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from an authorized CASIO ser­vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock.
Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect­ing the adaptor.
Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you dont, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis­connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with­out first turning power off.
The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.
After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet.
The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera.
Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever it is connected to a computer.
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Turning the Camera On and Off

Rotate the power/function switch to turn camera power on and off.
:Turns on power and enters the REC mode. :Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode.
OFF :Turns off power.
IMPORTANT!
Never align the power/function switch with while the lens cap is on the lens.
Never align the power/function switch with while the lens is facing downwards towards the ground.
To restore camera power after it has been turned off by auto power off, rotate the power/function switch to OFF and then back to or .

Power Save Settings

The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power.
AUTO POWER OFF
Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of two or five minutes.
SLEEP
The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and restores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or you can turn off this setting entirely.
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To configure power save settings
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Rock the control button up or down to select Power Save and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Rock the control button up or down to select the item whose settings you want to change, and then rock the control button to the right.
To make auto power off settings, select Auto Power Off”.
To make sleep settings, select Sleep”.
5.
On the screen that appears, rock the control button up or down to make the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
Auto power off settings: 2 min” “5 min Sleep settings: Off” “30 sec” “1 min” “2 min
6.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes.
Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.
Performing any button operation while the monitor is
asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal operation.
The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have2 min set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. This
means that the camera turns off if you do not perform any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode.
Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions.
While a slideshow is playingWhen you are performing operations on a com-
puter connected to the cameras USB port
While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera
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Memory Cards

This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card (CF TYPE I/II) or IBM Microdrive for image storage. Note that all mentions of memory card in this manual refer both to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM Microdrive, unless specifically noted otherwise.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card.
When inserting a memory card into the camera, make sure its correct side is facing up and that you insert its terminal end into the camera. Trying to force a card into the camera can damage the card and the camera.

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera

1.
Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the memory card slot cover.
2.
With the side of the memory card that has an arrow marked facing towards the memory card slot cover, slide the card into the camera as far as it will go.
If the eject button is extended, press it in before sliding the memory card into the slot.
Eject button
Side marked with arrow should face the memory card slot cover.
Side marked with arrow
3.
Close the memory card slot cover.
Card slot cover lock
Memory card slot cover
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Removing a Memory Card from the Camera

1.
Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the memory card slot cover.
2.
Press the eject button so it extends from the camera.
Eject button
3.
Press the eject button once again to eject the card.
4.
Remove the memory card.
5.
Close the memory card slot cover.
IMPORTANT!
Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot. Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc­tion.
Should water or any other foreign matter get into the memory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplug the AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider.
Never eject the memory card while the card slot is fac­ing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the memory card falling, which can corrupt data or dam­age the memory card.
Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Do­ing so can cause loss of recorded images or corrup­tion of memory card data.
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Formatting a Memory Card

You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it.
IMPORTANT!
Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page 125).
Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode scene files you have imported from the CD-ROM and stored on the card. After formatting the card, you have to import the Best Shot scene files you want to the memory card (page 77).
Data deleted by a memory card format operation can­not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con­firm that you no longer need the data stored in a memory card before formatting it.
1.
Align the power/function switch with or .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Format and then rock the control but­ton to the right (page 42).
4.
In response to the confirmation message that appears, rock the control button up or down to select Yes to format or No to exit and then click the control button.
Yes : Formats the memory card. No :Does not format the memory 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 or SanDisk CompactFlash cards, or an IBM Microdrive. Proper operation is not guar­anteed with other memory cards.
Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe­nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of data stored on a memory card. Because of this, you should al­ways make backup copies of important images on other media.
Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting the memory card. Reformatting a memory card deletes all images stored on the card, but you can use a computer to copy the images you want to keep to the 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.
Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a RECORD ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or for newly purchased memory cards.
Before starting a format operation, switch to AC adaptor power or load a new set of recommended batteries into the camera.
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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 turn off camera power or subject the camera to im­pact while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Do­ing so can cause malfunction of the Microdrive.
The Microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping the camera can result in malfunction of the Microdrive, even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra care when handling the camera while the Microdrive is installed.
The Microdrive has very large storage capacity. Because of this, certain operations can take a relatively long time to perform.
The Microdrive may not operate properly in areas where barometric pressure is low. Because of this, you should avoid using it at high altitudes.
A Microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a CompactFlash card. Depending on how a Microdrive is used, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkaline batteries, certain operating conditions and certain battery brands can result in batteries going dead right after you install new ones. Whenever using a Microdrive, we recom­mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat­teries or lithium batteries to power the camera.
When battery power is low, the amount of time required between shots may become longer. This longer interval is designed to protect the Microdrive.
In case of Microdrive malfunction....
Contact your original Microdrive retailer or the contact point noted in the Microdrive documentation.
CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance support for the Microdrive.
Note that CASIO assumes no responsibility for any data loss you may suffer while using the Microdrive.
This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card and the Microdrive. Note, however, that ejecting a Microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than ejecting a CompactFlash card.
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Menu Screens

Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY mode or REC mode. The following procedure shows opera­tion in the REC mode as an example.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
If you want to do this: Select a menu item Display details of the selected
menu item Execute the selected item Back step to the previous screen
3.
Rock the control button up or down to select
Rock the control button up or down.
Rock the control button to the right.
Click the control button. Press MENU.
the menu item you want, and then rock the control button to the right.
See the Camera Menus on page 159 for more information about menu contents.
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Setting the Current Date and Time

Use the following procedures to set the current date and time, and to select the date format. When you record an image, the time and date the image was shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’s built-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to stamp the date and time inside the image (page 100).
IMPORTANT!
The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power being supplied. If this happens, restore power and make new time and date settings before using the camera again.
A flashing time display indicates that the time and date (clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedure on this page to make the correct time and date set­tings.
If you do not set the 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.

Setting the Date and Time

1.
Align the power/function switch with or .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Date and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select Adjust and then rock the control but­ton to the right.
5.
Select and change the digits on the screen to set the current date and time.
Purple selection boundary
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If you want to do this: Move the selection boundary Increase or decrease the value
where the selection boundary is located
6.
Click the control button to apply your settings.
7.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Do this:
Rock the control button to the left or right.
Rock the control button up or down.

Selecting the Date Format

You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats.
1.
Align the power/function switch with or .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Date and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select Date Style and then rock the control button to the right.
5.
Rock the control button up or down to select the setting you want to use, and then click the control button to apply it.
Example: October 23, 2002
Year/Month/Day: 02/10/23 Day/Month/Year: 23/10/02 Month/Day/Year: 10/23/02
6.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image using the Full Auto Mode. It also explains about basic camera settings.

Using the Full Auto Mode

The Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novices to record good-looking digital images every time. The cam­era makes focus, shutter speed, aperture, flash and other settings automatically in accordance with subject brightness.
IMPORTANT!
In the Full Auto Mode, all keys except for the shutter release button, DISP, the zoom controller, and are disabled. See Program AE vs Full Auto on page 83 for more information.
1.
Before turning on the camera, remove its lens cap.
2.
Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto Mode).
3.
Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).
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4.
Align the power/function switch with .
:Turns on power and
enters the REC mode.
:Turns on power and
enters the PLAY mode.
OFF :Turns off power.
5.
Compose the image as you view it on the moni­tor screen.
If you prefer to use the optical viewfinder to compose the image, press DISP to turn off the monitor screen.
6.
Press the shutter release button about half way and hold it there to perform auto focus.
Shutter release button
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Pressing the shutter release button causes the focus frame to appear on the monitor screen (page 62).
Multi-area Auto Focus (page 62) automatically fo­cuses the image and displays shutter speed and aper­ture values.
You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp.
Operation/card access lamp
If you see this: Focus frame: Green Operation/card access lamp:
Green Focus frame: Red Operation/card access lamp:
Red
Take care that you do not block the lens or the sensors with your fingers as you hold the camera.
It means this:
The image is in focus.
The image is not in focus.
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7.
After confirming that the image is in focus, press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.
Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer from which they are stored to the memory card. You can continue to shoot consecutive images as long as there is space available in the buffer.
The number of images you can store in the camera depends on the storage medium and the image quality setting (pages 95, 169) you are using.
To avoid hand movement, press the shutter release button gently.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
IMPORTANT!
In any of the following cases, the message One mo­ment please... appears on the display after you record each image as it is saved to the memory card. When you are recording TIFF (uncompressed) im-
ages (page 95)
When you are recording a movie or panorama
(pages 91, 93)
When you are recording using certain Best Shot
scene setups (page 76)
When the low battery indicator is on the dis-
play while you are using a CompactFlash card (page 33)
When the low battery indicator is on the dis-
play while you are using an IBM Microdrive (page
33).
Recording images in the Full Auto Mode causes a number of camera settings to be made automatically in accordance with shooting conditions. See Full Auto Mode Settings on page 163 for more information.

Recording Precautions

Never remove the cameras batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor, or remove the memory card from the camera while it is saving images to its memory card. Doing so not only causes a loss of the image being saved, it can also corrupt images already stored on the memory card.
Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

Focusing

The Full Auto Mode uses Multi-area AF, which measures three distances and automatically focuses on the subject nearest to the camera. Note that the focusing range is ap­proximately 30 cm to (11.8˝ to ).
IMPORTANT!
You cannot select a different focusing method when using the Full Auto Mode (Page 61).
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About Auto Focus

Auto Focus tends not to work well with the types of subjects listed below.
Solid color walls or objects with little contrast
Strongly backlit objects
Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects
Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns
Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera
Subjects in poorly lit areas
Moving subjects
Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera is unsteady or shaking.
Fixed Focusing Distances
Depending on actual conditions, a green operation/card access lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the image is in focus.

Image Recording when the Batteries are Low

To protect against unexpected loss of image data, each im­age is recorded directly to the memory card (without going into the buffer) whenever battery level is indicated as or lower. The message Press to cancel save appears on the monitor screen during the save operation under this condition. As long as you do not press DISP, the save opera­tion continues and takes a few seconds to complete. Pressing DISP while the Press to cancel save is on the monitor screen cancels the image save operation.
If you have a Microdrive loaded in the camera, the above message appears whenever the battery level is indicated as or lower.
The message Press to cancel save also appears momentarily during save operations in the Panorama Mode, Movie Mode, and when you are using certain Best Shot scene setups. In this case, this message does not in­dicate that battery power is low.
The message described above does not appear while the monitor screen is turned off.
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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

The actual image is recorded and saved in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image recorded on the memory card has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re­sponse of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen im­age.

Using Optical Zoom

Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal dis­tance of the lens. You can zoom an image by a zoom factor ranging from 1 (normal size) to 3 (three times normal size).
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Push the zoom controller upwards towards (telephoto) to zoom in on the subject, or down­wards towards (wide­angle) to zoom out.
(telephoto) (wide-angle)
Zoom controller
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NOTES
Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture value.
The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the aperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher opti­cal zoom setting results in a higher aperture value (smaller aperture).
Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.
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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.
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 change to the Manual Focus Mode (MF) or Macro Mode ( ) whenever the distance between the cam­era and the subject is 30cm (11.8˝) or less (pages 64, 65).
The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever the camera is in the Manual Focus Mode or Macro Mode. Use the monitor screen to compose images in the Manual Fo­cus Mode or Macro Mode.
You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image in viewfinder screen to your eyesight.
Diopter Dial
IMPORTANT!
Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while the camera is turned off or in the PLAY mode.
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Using the Self-timer

You can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press to select the self­timer time you want.
Self timer
Time
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Self-timer Time Settings:
Each press of cycles through the available self­timer settings described below.
To do this: Turn the self-timer off Record 10 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed Record two seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed
3.
Press the shutter release button to start the
Select this setting:
No display
10SEC
2SEC
self-timer countdown.
The AF assist light/self-timer lamp flashes as the sec­onds are counted down. If you have the monitor screen turned on, the seconds are counted down on the screen.
To stop a countdown part way through, press the shut­ter release button.
NOTES
The hand-shake limiter is enabled when you use a slow shutter speed and the two-second self-timer at the same time.
You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode.
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Camera Orientation Detection

The camera automatically detects whether it is oriented vertically or horizontally when you record an image, and stores the orientation along with the image data. When you display the images on the cameras monitor screen, they are automatically oriented correctly as you recorded them. You can also configure the bundled Photo Loader application (page 139) so it automatically positions each image using the orientation data stored with it.
IMPORTANT!
Note that all images are displayed on the cameras monitor screen using standard horizontal orientation during fast scrolling of images, on the 9-image screen, and on all im­age selection menu screens.
Note the following precautions to ensure that the sensor built into the camera can correctly detect the orientation of the camera.
Make sure you are holding the camera still when re-
cording images. Camera movement can cause sensor errors.
When recording portrait orientation images, position
the camera so it is standing up as straight as possible, as shown in the illustration below. Holding the camera at an angle can cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do not allow the camera to be more than about 20 degrees off of vertical.
Tilting the camera too far upwards or downwards can
also cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do not allow the camera to point more than about 60 degrees up or down.
The camera orientation sensor does not work with
movie images.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording a Single Image (1-Image)

With the 1-Image Mode, a single snapshot is recorded when you press the shutter release button.
1.
Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• In any of the following cases, the message “One mo­ment please...” appears on the display after you record each image as it is saved to the memory card. — When you are recording TIFF (uncompressed) im-
ages (page 95)
— When you are recording a movie or panorama
(pages 91, 93)
— When you are recording using certain Best Shot
scene setups (page 76)
— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-
play while you are using a CompactFlash card (page 33)
— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-
play while you are using an IBM Microdrive (page
33).

Previewing the Last Image Recorded

Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page 109) to display an image on the camera’s monitor screen. The fol­lowing procedure lets you view the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode.
Press PREVIEW to display the last image re­corded.
• You can also use PREVIEW in the Movie Mode to view the last frame you recorded.
• Pressing PREVIEW again returns to the REC mode screen.
• Turning off the camera or switching to the PLAY mode causes the preview image memory to be cleared. This means nothing appears on the monitor screen if you press PREVIEW immediately after you turn the camera on or re­enter the REC mode.
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Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode

Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page 109) to delete an image. The following procedure lets you delete the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that the image delete operation cannot be un­done. Make sure you really do not need an image be­fore you delete it.
1.
In the REC mode, press PREVIEW to display the last image you recorded.
2.
Press AE-L .
3.
In response to the confirmation message that appears, select “Yes”.
• Select “No” to cancel the delete operation without de­leting anything.
4.
Click the control button.
• This deletes the image and returns to the REC mode screen.

Using the Flash

The following describes the flash settings you can make to suit a variety of lighting needs.

Selecting the Flash Mode

Use the following procedure to select the flash mode.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press to cycle through the available flash modes until the indicator for the one you want is on the monitor screen.
Flash mode
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• Each press of cycles through the available flash mode indicators on the monitor screen.
To do this:
Have the flash fire automatically in accordance with subject brightness (Auto Flash).
Always fire the flash, regardless of subject brightness (Flash On).
Turn off the flash so it never fires, regardless of subject brightness (Flash Off).
Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red­eye Reduction). With this setting, flash fires automatically in accor­dance with subject brightness.
Select this setting:
No display
IMPORTANT!
• The flash always fires automatically in accordance with subject brightness when Full Auto is selected as the exposure mode (page 82).
• When Best Shot is selected as the exposure mode (page 76), the flash mode setting is determined by the flash setting of the currently selected Best Shot scene. You can change the flash mode setting in this case, but the Best Shot scene flash mode setting is restored when you change to another Best Shot scene or turn camera power off and then back on again.

Flash Status Indicators

You can find out the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen indicator and the flash charge lamp while the shutter release button is pressed about half way down.
Flash charge lamp (amber)
Flashing : Charging Lit :Ready
Monitor screen
indicates flash will fire.
Flash charge lamp
When you press the shutter release button half way, the flash icon appears on the monitor screen and the flash charge lamp indicates the status of the flash as shown above.
Monitor screen
When you have Auto Flash or Red-Eye Reduction selected as the flash mode, the indicator appears on the display when you press the shutter release button about half way down to indicate that available light is insufficient and the flash will be fired.
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Adjusting the Flash Intensity

Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the flash when it fires.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Flash Intensity” and then rock the con­trol button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To do this: Fire the flash with strong intensity Fire the flash with normal intensity Fire the flash with weak intensity
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this setting:
Strong
Normal
Weak

Changing the Sync Speed

You can use the following procedure to select a shutter speed when using the flash.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Sync Speed” and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To do this:
Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/125 second, which reduces blurring due to subject or hand movement. Use this setting when you want to record indoor images of children playing, etc. (High­speed sync)
Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/60 second. Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/30 second,
which makes the background lighter but increases the chance of blurring due to hand movement. (Slow sync)
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
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Select this:
Fast
Normal
Slow
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IMPORTANT!
• In the Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode (S Mode) or Manual Exposure Mode (M Mode), the manually set shutter speed takes priority over the above setting.

Selecting a Flash Sync Setting

You can use the following procedure to change the timing of the flash. By using the flash sync setting, you can control blur produced by movement.
Front-curtain and Rear-curtain Sync
Front-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately after the shutter opens. Because of this, the blur created by move­ment appears in front of the moving object (creating the im­pression that the object is moving backwards). Rear-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately before the shutter closes. In this case, the blur created by move­ment appears behind the moving object (creating the im­pression that the object is moving forward).
Flash fires (Front-curtain sync)
Flash fires
(Rear-curtain sync)
Shutter
opens
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Shutter
closes
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Example 1 :To use front-curtain sync to record the image
of cars running along a road at night
The images of the cars are recorded first when the flash fires, followed by the headlights, so the blur of movement extends from the front of the cars.
Example 2 :To use rear-curtain sync to record the image of
cars running along a road at night
The headlights are recorded first, followed by the images of the cars when the flash fires, so the blur of movement ex­tends from the back of the cars.
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1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Flash Setting” and then rock the con­trol button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
If you want to do this:
Fire the flash immediately after the shutter opens
Fire the flash immediately before the shutter closes
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this setting:
Front-curtain Flashsync
Rear-curtain Flashsync
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Precautions when Using Flash

• Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with correct flash operation.
Flash
Exposure sensor
• Flash is best used for distances within the range of about
0.5 meters to 3 meters (1.6´ to 9.8´) (fully open aperture). Flash does not work well outside this range.
• Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being used, temperature, etc. ), it may take up to 40 seconds for the flash unit to charge.
• Flash is disabled in the Continuous Mode, AEB Mode, and Movie Mode. Disabled flash is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen (pages 88, 89, 93).
• The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator ap­pears in order to warn you that the flash will not fire cor­rectly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible when this happens.
• Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera.
• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sun­light, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image.
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Selecting the Focus Mode

You can use the following procedure to select from among five different focus modes: Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, and Macro.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Hold down FOCUS.
FOCUS button
3.
Rotate the selector dial to select the focus mode, and then release FOCUS.
Multi-area AF page 62 Spot AF page 63
MF Manual Focus page 64
Infinity page 65 Macro page 65
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Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)

As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus automatically. When you press the shutter release about half way, the camera measures three distances and automati­cally focuses on the nearest subject. The following is the fo­cusing range for Auto Focus.
Focusing Range: 30 cm to (11.8˝ to ).
1.
Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode.
2.
Point the camera at the subject you want to record, and then press the shutter release but­ton about half way.
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• The camera automatically selects and displays the fo­cus frame that is best suited to the subject that is clos­est to the camera.
Focus frame
• You can find out the status of the Multi-area Auto Fo­cus operation by checking the color of the displayed focus frame and the status of the operation/card ac­cess lamp.
If you see this: Focus frame: Green Operation/card access lamp:
Green Focus frame: Red Operation/card access lamp:
Red
3.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
It means this:
The image is in focus.
The image is not in focus.
way down to record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode

With Spot Auto Focus, you can select one of nine focus frames to suit the object on which you want Auto Focus to be performed.
4.
After selecting the focus frame you want, re­lease FOCUS.
• This makes the focus frame you selected the active focus frame.
1.
Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode.
2.
Compose the image you want to record.
3.
While holding down FOCUS to display all of the available focus frame positions, rock the con­trol button left, right, up, or down to move the [+] mark to the focus frame location you want to use.
• The currently selected focus frame is the one where the [+] mark is located.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that you cannot change the focus frame position while a Best Shot Mode composition outline is on the display.
• The focus frame position you specify with the above procedure is also used as the area for focus area ex­pansion (page 67), and center-weighted and spot me­tering (page 68).
• You can find out the status of the focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Fo­cus (Multi-area Auto Focus)” on page 62 for more in­formation.
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Using the Manual Focus Mode

With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by hand. The following shows the relationship between the opti­cal zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X 3X
1.
Use the selector dial to select “MF” as the fo­cus mode.
Focusing Distance
6cm to (2.4˝ to ∞)
20cm to (7.9˝ to ∞)
2.
While watching the image on the monitor screen, rock the control button up or down to focus.
If you want to do this:
Move focus away from the subject
Move focus towards the subject
3.
Press the shutter release button to record the
Rock the control button up.
Rock the control button down.
Do this:
image.
• As with Spot AF (page 63), you can change the posi­tion of the focus frame for manual focus.
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Using the Infinity Mode

The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjust­ment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down.
1.
Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode.
2.
Compose the image and record it.
• See “Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode” on page 63 for information about how to focus and record an image.
• You can find out the status of the focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Fo­cus (Multi-area Auto Focus)” on page 62 for more in­formation.

Using the Macro Mode

The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X 2X 3X
• The above approximate focusing distances indicate the distance from surface of the lens protector to the subject.
1.
Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus
Approximate Focusing Distance
6cm to 50cm 9cm to 50cm
20cm to 50cm
(2.4˝ to 19.7˝) (3.5˝ to 19.7˝)
(7.9˝ to 19.7˝)
mode.
2.
Compose the image and record it.
• Focusing and image recording procedures are the same as that for Spot AF (page 63).
• You can find out the status of the focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Fo­cus (Multi-area Auto Focus)” on page 62 for more in­formation.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Focus Lock

Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on whatever is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you can use in the Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), and Macro ( ) modes to lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the focus frame is pointed at another subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in focus, even though a different subject is within the focus frame.
1.
While watching the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter release button about half way.
• The focus frame turns green when the image is in fo­cus.
Focus frame
2.
While keeping the shutter release button de­pressed half way, move the camera and com­pose the image as you want.
3.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the image.
NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Expanding the Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to expand the focus area used in all focus modes.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Focus Expansion” and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
If you want to do this: Expand the focus area Leave the focus area at its normal
(unexpanded) size
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this setting:
On Off
NOTES
• Pressing the shutter release button half way while the expanded focus area is turned on in the Multi-area AF ( ), Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), or Macro ( ) mode, displays the enlarged focus area.
• In the Manual Focus (MF) mode, the expanded focus area is always displayed if it is turned on.

Camera Shake Indicator

The (camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor screen when all of the following conditions exist.
• Monitor screen is turned on.
• Flash is turned off.
• Shutter speed is too slow.
IMPORTANT!
• When the camera shake indicator ( ) appears, mount the camera a tripod to steady it or change ex­posure settings.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Metering Mode

Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern meter­ing, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the me­tering mode.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Hold down .
button
3.
Rotate the selector dial to select the setting you want, and then release .
Multi-pattern:
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.
Center-weighted:
Center-weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera.
Spot:
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particu­lar subject, without it being affected by surrounding conditions.
You can specify the position of the focus area used for cen­ter-weighted and spot metering. See page 63 for more in­formation.
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Selecting White Balance

Different types of light sources (sunlight, light bulbs, etc.) emit light at various wavelengths, which can affect the color of the recorded image. White balance lets you make adjust­ments to help ensure that the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Hold down WB.
WB button
3.
Use the selector dial to select the setting you want, and then release WB.
To do this:
Let the camera adjust white balance automatically
Shoot outdoors Shoot in shady conditions Shoot under incandescent (light bulb)
lighting Shoot under fluorescent lighting Adjust white balance normally for a
particular light source
Select this:
(Auto) (Daylight)
(Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual)
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the Auto setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is lim­ited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform manual white balance.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
While holding down WB, align the selector dial with MWB (Manual White Balance).
This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same manual white balance setting, release WB at this time. If you want to change the manual white balance setting, proceed with the next step 3.
3.
Point the camera at a piece of white paper or other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen, and then click the control but­ton.
4.
Release WB to return to the REC mode screen.
Dark lighting or pointing the camera at a dark object can cause manual white balance to take a very long time to complete.
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Using AE Lock

When using any exposure modes besides the M (Manual) Mode, pressing the shutter release button half way focuses the image and fixes exposure settings. With AE lock, you can fix exposure settings and then compose and focus the image, which comes in handy in the following situations.
When the subject you want to use for exposure settings is different from the subject on which you want to Auto Focus
When you are using a flash but want to record using the pre-flash exposure (flash sync)
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Point the camera at the subject whose expo­sure you want to use.
3.
Hold down AE-L .
This fixes the exposure (shutter speed and aperture).
Releasing AE-L cancels AE lock.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
AE-L button
NOTE
AE lock is not canceled if you release AE-L while holding the shutter release button half way.
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Exposure Compensation

Whenever the P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the expo­sure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. As a rule of thumb, you should use a positive value to com­pensate for a bright colored subject and a negative value for a dark colored subject.
EV (no EV value displayed) represents optimal camera setting for best balance of highlight and shadow detail.
EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV Steps: 1/3EV
1.
Select P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode as the exposure mode. See pages 76, 82.
2.
Rock the control button to the left or right to change the exposure compensation value (EV shift).
The current EV value is shown on the monitor screen and indicator display.
EV value
Rocking the control button to the right increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best for white and brightly colored subjects.
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Rocking the control button to the left decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for black and dark col­ored subjects.
An EV value setting you make remains in effect until you change it. To cancel exposure compensation, use the control button to change the EV value to zero so the indicator disappears.
The camera uses the exposure compensation value in effect when the first image of a panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama (page 91) .
3.
After the EV value is the way you want, press the shutter release button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
You may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation when shooting under very dark or very bright conditions.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Histogram

Using DISP to display the histogram on the monitor screen makes it possible for you to check exposure conditions as you record images (page 24).
The histogram is a graph of pixel brightness levels in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis represents the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis represents bright­ness. The information on the histogram can be used when recording, correcting or editing an image to determine whether image details include enough shadows (left side), midtones (center), or highlights (right side). If the histogram appears too lopsided in either direction, you should use exposure compensation (page 72) to adjust the EV value before recording the image.
IMPORTANT!
Exposure conditions indicated by the histogram may not be accurate when using the flash, when using multi-pattern metering, or under certain other condi­tions.
When using the Continuous Shutter Mode or AEB, the histogram appears for the first image only (pages 88,
89).
This histogram does not appear in the Movie Mode (page 93).
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Using Digital Zoom

You can use digital zoom to enlarge the center portion of the screen. Note that digital zoom becomes available only after optical zoom reaches its maximum setting. The following shows the range that is available with digital zoom.
Zoom Factor Range: 3x to 9.6x
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Digital Zoom and then rock the con­trol button to the right.
4.
Select On to enable digital zoom, and then click the control button.
Selecting Off disable digital zoom.
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
(combination with optical zoom)
6.
Push the zoom contoller upwards towards (telephoto) to zoom in.
The current zoom setting is indicated on the monitor screen by a zoom bar. The current zoom setting marker appears within the optical zoom bar when you are using optical zoom only, and within the digital zoom bar when you are using optical and digital zoom in combination.
When the zoom setting marker reaches the top of the optical zoom bar (maximum optical zoom), it stops. Release zoom controller and then push it upwards to­wards (telephoto) again to move the zoom set­ting marker into the digital zoom bar.
Digital zoom bar
Optical zoom bar
Current zoom Setting marker
7.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
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Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode

The camera has five built-in Best Shot Mode scenes that you can use for automatic set up the camera with the configura­tion required to record the selected scene.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Align the exposure mode dial with (Best Shot).
3.
Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to select the scene you want to use.
4.
Press the shutter release button or click the control button to select the currently displayed scene.
5.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
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NOTES
Best Shot Mode scenes are not images recorded us­ing this camera. They are intended for reference pur­poses only.
The actual conditions that are present when you record your image may make it impossible to correctly obtain all of the effects of the Best Shot scene you select.
After setting up the camera by selecting a Best Shot scene, you can change the settings if you want. How­ever, changing to another Best Shot scene or turning the camera power off and then back on again restores the Best Shot scene settings.
Selecting Best Shot Mode in the Movie Mode enters the Full Auto Movie Mode (page 93). Selecting Best Shot Mode in the Panorama Mode enters the Full Auto Panorama Mode (page 91).

Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library

The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera has 100 Best Shot scene files that you can copy to a memory card and use in the cameras Best Shot Mode.
See the catalog of Best Shot library scenes on the CD­ROM (page 78) for information about the types of scenes that are available.
1.
Set up to access the memory card contents from your computer. You can use either of the following two methods to setup for memory card access.
Connect the camera to the USB port of your com-
puter (page 147)
Read the images directly from the memory card
(page 149)
Best Shot scene files are stored in a memory card folder named Scene, so make sure that there is a folder named Scene on the memory card.
To create a Scene folder on a new memory card, load the card into the camera, and then select or
with the power/function switch.
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2.
Place the bundled CD-ROM into your computers CD-ROM drive.
If you are running Windows, this causes a CD-ROM menu to start up automatically.
3.
If you are running Windows, perform the fol­lowing steps.
(1) Click the “BESTSHOT” button on the left side of
the CD-ROM menu, select View list, and then click OK.
This starts up your Web browser and displays a cata­log of Best Shot library scenes.
(2) Select Open Folder on the right side of the CD-
ROM menu and then click OK.
This opens the folder that contains the Best Shot Li­brary files.
(3) Select “Open camera” on the right side of the CD-
ROM menu and then click OK.
This opens the Scene folder that is on the memory card loaded in the camera.
(4) Copy the Best Shot scene file you want to save to
the memory cards Scene folder.
Best Shot scene files are registered in file name se­quence.
4.
If you are running a Macintosh, perform the fol­lowing steps.
(1) Open CASIO” “BestShot Library
QV5700, and then double-click the file namedindex_english.htm”.
This starts up your Web browser and displays a cata­log of Best Shot library scenes.
(2) Double-click the English folder, which is lo-
cated inside of the QV5700 folder.
This opens the folder that contains the Best Shot Li­brary files.
(3) Double click untitled Scene.
This opens the “Scene folder that is on the memory card loaded in the camera.
(4) Copy the Best Shot scene file you want to save to
the memory cards Scene folder.
Best Shot scene files are registered in file name se­quence.
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5.
Load the memory card into the camera.
6.
Specify either Built-in + CF or CF as the lo­cation of the Best Shot scenes on page 81.
7.
Use the same procedure as that on page 76 to select a copied Best Shot scene and use it to record an image.
IMPORTANT!
When viewing Best Shot scenes on the camera, the cameras built-in scenes appear first, followed by scenes copied from the CD-ROM, and then Best Shot scenes registered by you.
Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot scene files stored on it. After formatting the card, you have to re-copy the Best Shot scene files you want to the memory card (page 39).
NOTE
To delete a Best Shot scene copied to a memory card from the CD-ROM, simply delete the scene file from the memory cards Scene folder (page 151).
Composition Outline
With certain Best Shot Mode images, a composition outline appears on the monitor screen to aid you when composing your image. The focus frame is also adjusted on the monitor screen, so it is in the appropriate location to suit the composition outline.
IMPORTANT!
Focus area expansion is disabled while a composition outline for a Best Shot portrait (one person or more) scene is on the monitor screen (page 67).
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Focus frame
Example: Face and Chest
Composition outline
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Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes

You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-5700 camera as a user setup for the Best Shot Mode. After you register a user Best Shot scene, you can recall it and use its setup just as you do with other Best Shot scenes.
IMPORTANT!
You must have either Built-in + CF or CF specified as the Best Shot scene location in order to record an image using a user Best Shot scene (page 81).
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Align the exposure mode dial with (Best Shot).
3.
Press .
4.
Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to display the scene you want to import.
5.
Click the control button.
This completes scene registration.
6.
Click the control button.
This returns to the normal REC mode. Now you can use the procedure on page 76 to select the user Best Shot scene you registered and use it for recording an­other image.
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NOTES
Registering a user Best Shot scene stores the follow­ing settings: focus mode, EV shift, filter, metering mode, white balance, color enhancement, flash inten­sity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, ISO sensitivity, flash mode, flash setting, sync speed, digital zoom.
You can use only images recorded with the CASIO QV-5700 to register a user setup.
You can register up to 250 Best Shot scenes, includ­ing those copied from the bundled CD-ROM.
You can check the settings of a particular Best Shot scene by using the menu to view the applicable setting screens.
User Best Shot scenes are automatically assigned file names using the format: U5700nnn.jpe. nnn repre­sents a sequential number in the range of 001 to 999.
To delete a user Best Shot scene, simply delete the scene file from the memory cards Scene folder (page 151).

Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes

Use the following procedure to specify the location you want to use when selecting scenes in the Best Shot Mode.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Bestshot Setting and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To have this appear when you scroll through scenes:
Built-in scenes and memory card scenes Built-in scenes only Memory card scenes only
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this: Built-in+CF
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Built-in
CF
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
NOTES
See page 77 for information about copying Best Shot scenes to a memory card.
If there are no Best Shot scene files or user Best Shot scenes on the memory card, you will be able to select from among the built-in scenes only, even when the Built-in+CF or CF option is selected.

Specifying the Exposure Mode

You can use the exposure mode dial to select from among the exposure modes listed below. The exposure mode deter­mines the aperture and shutter speed used when you record images.
Mode :Full Auto P Mode :Program AE A Mode :Aperture priority AE S Mode :Shutter speed priority AE M Mode :Manual Exposure

Full Auto

In the (Full Auto) Mode, the camera automatically ad­justs shutter speed, aperture, flash intensity, and other set­tings in accordance with the brightness of the image and other shooting conditions.
1.
Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
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NOTE
Recording images in the Full Auto Mode causes a number of camera settings to be made automatically in accordance with shooting conditions. See Full Auto Mode Settings on page 163 for more information.

Program AE

In the P (Program AE) Mode, the camera automatically ad­justs shutter speed and aperture in accordance with the brightness of the image and other shooting conditions.
1.
Align the exposure mode dial with P (Pro­gram).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Make other settings if you want (page 94).
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
Program AE vs Full Auto
With both Program AE and Full Auto, the camera automati­cally adjusts shutter speed and aperture settings. The table below shows which other settings can be made for each mode.
Setting
Flash mode (on, off, red eye reduction) selection with
Exposure compensation setting with the control button
Metering mode with White balance setting with
WB Focus mode setting with
FOCUS AE lock setting with AE-L
Menu screen switching with MENU
Monitor screen switching with DISP
Program AE
Mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4 patterns
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Full Auto
Mode
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
2 patterns
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Aperture Priority AE

The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger ap­erture decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp focus in a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of field.
Large Aperture Small Aperture
Note that a smaller number indicates a larger aperture, and a larger number indicates a smaller aperture.
Aperture Settings
1.
Align the exposure mode dial with A (Aperture Priority).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Rotate the selector dial to select the aperture value you want.
Aperture
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
Aperture Brightness
Focus
Larger Smaller
F2.0 F2.3 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0
Brighter Darker
Shallower Deeper
IMPORTANT!
It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different aperture settings to find the one that produces the best results.
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Shutter Speed Priority AE

The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a shutter speed setting and the camera automatically adjusts aperture accordingly.
Fast (1/1000)Slow (1/30)
Shutter Speed Settings
1.
Align the exposure mode dial with S (Shutter Speed Priority).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Rotate the selector dial to select the shutter speed you want.
Shutter speed
Shutter Speed Brightness
Movement
Slow Fast
BULB, 60 seconds to 1/1000 second
Brighter Darker
Blur Stop
85
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find the one that produces the best results.
When shutter speed is set to BULB, exposure con­tinues as long as you depress the shutter button. Be­cause of this, use of the optional remote shutter re­lease is recommended whenever using the BULB setting (page 103).
The slowest shutter speed when BULB is selected is 60 seconds.
Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the chance of static being present in your image, and the amount of static visible in an image is inversely pro­portional to the shutter speed.
At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the cam­era automatically performs internal data processing intended to limit image static, so the image record op­eration takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an image to be recorded. For example, image recording with a shutter speed of one second takes about two seconds.
A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is re­corded.
Note that the shutter speed used when actually re­cording an image is slightly off from the shutter speed value you specify.
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Manual Exposure

The M Mode (Manual Exposure) lets you make the shutter speed and aperture settings you want.
The shutter speed settings you can make are the same as those for shutter speed priority AE (page 85).
The aperture settings you can make are the same as those for aperture priority AE (page 84).
1.
Align the exposure mode dial with M (Manual).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Rock the control button to the left or right to specify the shutter speed, and rotate the selec­tor dial to select the aperture you want.
Aperture Shutter
Speed
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
Shutter speed and aperture values appear on the monitor screen in amber if the image is overexposed or underexposed.
It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find the one that produces the best results.
When shutter speed is set to BULB, exposure con­tinues as long as you depress the shutter button. Be­cause of this, use of the optional remote shutter re­lease is recommended whenever using the BULB setting (page 103).
The slowest shutter speed when BULB is selected is 60 seconds.
Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the chance of static being present in your image, and the amount of static visible in an image is inversely pro­portional to the shutter speed.
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At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the cam­era automatically performs internal data processing intended to limit image static, so the image record op­eration takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an image to be recorded. For example, image recording with a shutter speed of one second takes about two seconds.
A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is re­corded.

Using the Continuous Shutter Mode

Holding down the shutter release button continuously records images.
1.
Align the drive mode dial with (Continuous Recording).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
Continuous shutter recording is not possible in the fol­lowing cases.
When the shutter speed setting is 1 second or
slower
When BULB is selected for the shutter speed
(page 85)
When the battery capacity indicator shows
(page 33)
When the camera is set up using a Best Shot Mode
soft focus scene
When recording TIFF (uncompressed) format im-
ages (page 95)
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Note that the flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording.
You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode.

Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode

The AEB Mode automatically records three or five images when you press the shutter button. You can select from among four different exposure value bracketing steps: ±1/3EV, ±1/2EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV.

To configure AEB Mode settings

1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
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3.
Select AEB Setting and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select EV Shift or Number of Exposures and then rock the control button to the right.
5.
Make the setting you want, and click the con­trol button.
EV Shift : 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.
Number of Exposures : 3 or 5.
6.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
IMPORTANT!
Specifying three exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence:
Optimum Exposure Minus Shift Exposure Plus Shift Exposure.
Specifying five exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence:
Optimum Exposure Minus Shift x 1 Exposure Plus Shift x 1 Exposure Minus Shift x 2 Exposure
Plus Shift x 2 Exposure.

To record an image using AEB

1.
Align the drive mode dial with AEB (Auto Expo­sure Bracketing).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
This causes the AEB indicator to appear on the monitor screen.
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3.
Compose the image and then press the shutter release button to record it.
Keep the shutter release button depressed to record the specified number of images.
Releasing the shutter release button before all the im­ages are recorded stops recording at that point.
IMPORTANT!
You cannot use AEB in the following cases.When the shutter speed setting is 1 second or
slower
When BULB is selected for the shutter speed
(page 85)
When the battery capacity indicator shows
(page 33)
When the camera is set up using a Best Shot Mode
soft focus scene
When recording TIFF (uncompressed) format im-
ages (page 95)
Note that the flash does not fire while you are using AEB.
You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the AEB Mode.
The length of the interval between shots depends on the Image Size and Quality settings. Certain set­tings can cause the camera to require a very long in­terval or variable interval lengths between shots.

Creating a Panorama

The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together mul­tiple images to create a sweeping panorama.
1.
Align the drive mode dial with (Panorama).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
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3.
Press the shutter release button to record the first image.
The right edge of the first image remains on the left side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama.
Right edge of previous image
4.
Shoot the other images that will make up the panorama, each time using the right edge of the previous image to compose the next image correctly.
5.
After recording the images you want, press MENU.
You can group up to 10 images into a panorama.
NOTE
The camera uses the same exposure and white bal­ance settings in effect when the first image of the pan­orama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama.
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Recording a Movie

You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long.
File Format: AVI
AVI format is the Motion JPEG format standard advocated by the Open DML Consortium. Note, however, that this camera does not record audio.
Size: 320 x 240 pixels
Movie File Size
File Size : Approximately 300KB/second
Maximum Movie Length
30 seconds
1.
Align the drive mode dial with (Movie).
2.
Align the power/function switch with .
3.
Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button about half way down.
4.
Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording.
Recording continues for 30 seconds.
To record a movie that is shorter than 30 seconds,
press the shutter release button again when you want to stop recording.
IMPORTANT!
Flash is disabled during movie recording.
You cannot change the focus mode while in the Movie
Mode (page 61).
Digital zoom is disabled in the Movie Mode (page 75).
To view an AVI file on a computer running Windows
2000 or 98, install QuickTime from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
Windows Me users can play back AVI files using MediaPlayer.
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REC Mode Camera Settings

The following are the settings you can make in the REC mode when recording an image.
Image size and quality
ISO sensitivity
Color enhancement
Color filter
Saturation
Contrast
Sharpness
Screen grid on/off
Time and date stamping
Setup memory

Specifying Image Size and Quality

You can specify the image quality and image size to suit the type of image you are recording.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Sizeor Quality and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the size or quality setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
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Size/Quality Setting and Image Capacity
Image
size
(pixels)
2560
X
1920
2544
X 1696 (3:2) 1600
X 1200
1280
X
960
640
X
480
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
TIFF FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
TIFF FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
TIFF FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
TIFF FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
TIFF
File size
2.3MB
1.8MB
1.3MB
14.4MB
2.0MB
1.6MB
1.1MB
12.64MB
1.02MB
0.68MB
0.34MB
5.625MB
0.65MB
0.43MB
0.22MB
3.6MB
0.16MB
0.11MB
0.06MB
0.9MB
*1 Maximum value displayed by the camera. Actual image capacity
is greater than this value.
16MB
memory
card 6 images 7 images
10 images
6 images 8 images
12 images
1 image 12 images 18 images 35 images
2 images 19 images 28 images 53 images
3 images 73 images
103 images 154 images
15 images
Number of images
64MB
memory
card 24 images 30 images 40 images
3 images 27 images 33 images 50 images
4 images 50 images 75 images
144 images
10 images 77 images
113 images 214 images
15 images
296 images 415 images 622 images
62 images
1GB
Microdrive
410 images 513 images 684 images
65 images 466 images 570 images 855 images
75 images 855 images
1266 images 2445 images
173 images
1314 images 1911 images 3625 images
270 images
5006 images 7009 images 9999 images* 1049 images
IMPORTANT!
The values in the table are all approximate, and are affected by the types of images you record and other factors.
To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value.
The maximum number of stored images that can be indicated on the cameras display is 999. Depending on the memory card capacity, more images can be stored, but only up to 999 are indicated on the display.
The number of images that can be recorded may differ from the values shown above when you use Card Browser (page 154).
It takes longer to store a TIFF (uncompressed) image than a JPEG (compressed) image.
When you record a TIFF image, a JPEG format ECONOMY version of the same image is also stored. The ECONOMY version is the one that appears on the cameras monitor screen when you display the image in the PLAY mode.
1
You cannot transfer a TIFF image to a computer using the bundled Photo Loader application (page 147).
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Specifying Sensitivity

Use the following procedure to select the sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Sensitivity and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
Auto : Automatic sensitivity selection
0 : Conforms with ISO50 +1 : Conforms with ISO100 +2 : Conforms with ISO200 +3 : Conforms with ISO400 +4 : Conforms with ISO800
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
IMPORTANT!
Increasing sensitivity can cause static to appear in­side an image. Select the sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs.

Enhancing Certain Colors

Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Enhancement and then rock the con­trol button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To do this: Turn off color enhancement Enhance reds Enhance greens Enhance blues Enhance flesh tones
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this:
Off
Red
Green
Blue
Flesh Tones
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NOTES
Enhancing a color produces the same effect as at­taching a color enhancer lens filter to the lens.
If color enhancement and the filter function (this page) are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).

Using the Filter Function

The cameras filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Filter and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
NOTES
Using the cameras filter feature produces the same effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.
If color enhancement (page 96) and the filter function are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).
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Specifying Color Saturation

Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Saturation and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To get this: Maximum color saturation (intensity) High color saturation (intensity) Normal color saturation (intensity) Low color saturation (intensity) Minimum color saturation (intensity)
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this:
+2 +1
0
12

Specifying Contrast

Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are record­ing.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Contrast and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To get this: Maximum contrast Relatively high contrast Normal contrast Relatively low contrast Minimum contrast
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this:
+2 +1
0
12
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Specifying Outline Sharpness

Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of im­age outlines.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Sharpness and then rock the control button to the right.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To get this: Maximum sharpness Relatively high sharpness Normal sharpness Relatively low sharpness Minimum sharpness
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this:
+2 +1
0
12

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off

You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Grid and then rock the control button to the right.
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4.
Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
To do this: Turn the grid off Turn the grid on
5.
Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
Select this:
Off On

Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image

When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped, the date and time cannot be deleted.
1.
Align the power/function switch with .
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select Time Stamp and then rock the control button to the right.
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