Delta EX-P505 User Manual

Digital Camera

EX-P505

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

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

ON/OFF

Camera

Strap

Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery (NP-40)

CD-ROMs (2) USB Cable

Lens cap/cap holder Lens hood

AV Cable

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

○○○○○○○○

* The shape of the AC power

cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Rapid Charger (BC-30L)

(Power Cord Type)

AC Power Cord

Rapid Charger (BC-30L)

Basic Reference

(Plug-in Type)

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2 INTRODUCTION

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

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions ................................................................ 12

General Precautions 12

16 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 18

To record an image .................................................... 19

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

To delete an image ..................................................... 20

To turn off the camera ................................................ 21

22 GETTING READY

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

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

Using the Monitor Screen .......................................... 26

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28

REC Modes 28 PLAY Mode 33 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 34

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 36

Using the Lens Cap ................................................... 37

Power Requirements ................................................. 37

Using the Rapid Charger 37 To load the battery 42 To replace the battery 46 Power Supply Precautions 46 Using AC Power 49 Turning the Camera On and Off 51 Configuring Power Saving Settings 52

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 53

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 56

To configure display language and clock settings 57

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59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 59

Specifying the Recording Mode 59 Aiming the Camera 61 Recording an Image 62

Using Zoom ................................................................ 66

Optical Zoom 66 Digital Zoom 67

Using the Flash .......................................................... 69

Flash Unit Status 72 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 72 Using Flash Assist 73

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 75

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 77

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 79

80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 80

Using Auto Focus 81 Using the Macro Mode 84 Using Pan Focus 85 Using the Infinity Mode 85 Using Manual Focus 86 Using Focus Lock 87

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 88

Using the Built-in ND Filter ........................................ 90

To turn the ND filter on and off 90

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 91

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 92

Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 94

Using Aperture Priority AE 94 Using Shutter Speed Priority AE 96 Setting Exposure Settings Manually 97 Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance 99 Exposure Mode Recording Precautions 100

Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................. 100

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 102 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 104

Recording a Movie ................................................... 104

Specifying Movie Image Quality 105 Recording a Standard Movie (Movie Mode) 106 Recording Past Action (Past Movie Mode) 107 Recording a Short Movie (Short Movie Mode) 108

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Instant Movie Setups

(MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode) ..................................... 111

Creating Your Own MOVIE BEST SHOT Setup 112

Recording Audio ........................................................114

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 114

Using the Histogram ................................................. 116

REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 118

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 119 Selecting the Metering Mode 120 Using the Filter Function 121 Specifying Outline Sharpness 121 Specifying Color Saturation 122 Specifying Contrast 122 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 123 Turning Image Review On and Off 123 Using Icon Help 124 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 125 Specifying Power On Default Settings 125 Resetting the Camera 127

Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu) ....................... 128

Installing the Lens Hood and a Lens Filter .............. 129

130 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 130

Playing an Audio Snapshot 131

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 132

Resizing an Image ................................................... 133

Cropping an Image ................................................... 135

Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 136

Playing a Movie 136 Editing a Movie 138 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie

(MOTION PRINT) 141

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 143

Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 144

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 146

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 147

To re-record audio 148

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 149

Selecting the Video Input System 151

152 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 152

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 153

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154 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 154

Memory Folders and Files 154

Protecting Files ........................................................ 155

To protect a single file 155 To protect all files in memory 156

157 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 157

To configure sound settings 157 To set the confirmation tone volume level 158 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio

snapshot playback 158

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 159

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 159

To select your Home Time zone 160 To set the current time and date 161 Changing the Date Format 161

Using World Time ..................................................... 162

To display the World Time screen 162 To configure World Time settings 162

Changing the Display Language ............................. 163

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 164

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 165

166 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 167

To insert a memory card into the camera 167 To replace the memory card 168 Formatting a Memory Card 169

Copying Files ........................................................... 170

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a

memory card 171

To copy a specific file from a memory card to

built-in memory 171

173 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 174

To configure print settings for a single image 175 To configure print settings for all images 176

Using PictBridge ....................................................... 177

Date Printing 181

PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 182

Exif Print ................................................................... 182

183 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 183

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 191

INTRODUCTION

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 196

Memory Data ............................................................ 197

DCF Protocol 197 Memory Folder Structure 197 Image Files Supported by the Camera 199

200 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 200

About the bundled CD-ROM 200 Computer System Requirements 202 Managing Images on a PC 204 Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 207 Playing a Movie 209 Editing a Movie 212 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 213 User Registration 214 Exiting the Menu Application 214

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 215

About the bundled CD-ROM 215 Computer System Requirements 216 Managing Images on a Macintosh 217 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 218 To register as a camera user 218

219 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 219

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 221

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 224

If you have problems installing the USB driver... 228 Display Messages 229

Specifications ........................................................... 231

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT!

• 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 EX-P505.

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

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

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

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

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

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

•

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

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Ulead is a trademark of Ulead Systems, Inc.

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

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

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■ LCD Panel

The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of

99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).

■ Copyright Restrictions

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

Features

• 5.0 million effective pixels The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels of very highresolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.

• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD swivel monitor screen

• 40X zoom (page 66)

5X optical zoom, 8X digital zoom

• High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 104) VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 AVI format

• A choice of movie modes (page 104) Movie modes include a standard Movie mode, a Past Movie mode (movie starts from five seconds before the shutter button was pressed), and Short Movie mode (movie is a preset length that starts before the shutter button was pressed and ends after it is pressed), and a MOVIE BEST SHOT mode (instant camera setup based on MOVIE BEST SHOT sample scenes).

• MOTION PRINT (page 141) Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing.

• 7.5MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

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• Ex Finder view (page 32) The Ex Finder view provides you with a wealth of information on the monitor screen as you compose your images.

• Ex Menu (page 128) Ex Menu gives you short-cut menu access to four frequently-used settings.

• Multi Auto Focus (page 83) When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one.

• Movable Auto Focus (AF) Area (page 82) You can move the focus area to the location you want.

• Manual Assist (page 99) Follow the on-screen guidance when configuring manual exposure settings.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 166)

• BEST SHOT (page 100) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time.

• Triple Self-timer (page 75) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

• Real-time RGB histogram (page 116) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.

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

• Audio Snapshot Mode (page 114) Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.

• After Recording (page 147) Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record them.

• Selectable Sound Settings (page 157) You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation.

• DCF Data Storage (page 197) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

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• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 174) 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 Images include PRINT Image Matching setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

• PictBridge support (page 177) Connect directly to a PictBridge compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer.

• Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable (pages 183, 200)

• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed protocol support (pages 184, 192) This camera supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed protocol. Though it can be used with a computer that supports only USB 1.1 protocol, higher speed data transfer becomes possible when USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is supported.

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

149)

III

Compatible (page 182)

III

data (mode

III

reads this data and

• Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD (page 212) Bundled Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD software lets you edit movie files on your computer and create Video CDs. Software can be upgraded to convert files so they can be played by a DVD player.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 204, 207, 216) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.

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Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-P505.

All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-P505 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 risk of serious accident.

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

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

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the risk 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. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.

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

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

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■ Test for proper operation before using the camera!

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

■ Data Error Precautions

• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision

digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.

— Removing the battery or memory card while the

camera is performing a record or memory access operation

— Removing the battery or memory card while the

operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera

— Disconnecting the USB cable while a data

communication operation is being performed

— Low battery power — Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 229). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

■ Operating conditions

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

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

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

to temperature extremes

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

sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

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■ Condensation

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

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

■ Power Supply

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

• This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 56).

■ Lens

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

• 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.

• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

■ Other

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

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

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Charge the rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) that comes with the camera (page 37).

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

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

Power Cord Type

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

Plug-in Type

QUICK START GUIDE

Load the battery into the camera (page 42).

Stopper

QUICK START GUIDE

To configure display language and clock settings

• Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 56 for details.

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

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Press [왖] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

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

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

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

Set the date and the time.

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

QUICK START GUIDE

1920N

2560

05/1212

0.0

To record an image

Snapshot mode icon

Operation lamp

1920N

2560

–

0.0

05/

/24 :

Focus frame

See page 59 for details.

4,5

Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 169.

Remove the lens cap from the lens.

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode).

• This causes “ ” (Snapshot mode) to appear on the monitor screen.

Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the

shutter button half way.

• When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp will light green.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down.

QUICK START GUIDE

To view a recorded image

See page 130 or details.

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Align the mode dial with “ ” (PLAY mode).

Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the images.

To delete an image

See page 152 or details.

3, 4, 5, 6

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Align the mode dial with “ ” (PLAY mode).

Press [왔] ( ).

Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to delete.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

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

Press [SET] to delete the image.

QUICK START GUIDE

To turn off the camera

See page 51 or details.

Position the monitor screen inwards to turn off the camera.

• You can also turn off the camera by pressing the power button.

GETTING READY

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

About This Manual

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

■ Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

This term as used in this manual:

“camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“rapid charger”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-P505 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 62)

The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The CASIO BC-30L Rapid Charger

This term as used in this manual:

“a REC mode”

“digital noise”

Means this:

The currently selected recording mode (Snapshot, BEST SHOT, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure, Movie, Short Movie, Past Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT)

Tiny flecks or “snow” in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy.

■ Button Operations

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

■ On-screen Text

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

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■ Supplementary Information

• IMPORTANT! indicates very important

information you need to know in order to use the camera correctly.

• NOTE indicates information that is useful when

operating the camera.

■ File Memory

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

• The camera’s built-in flash memory

• An SD memory card loaded in the camera

• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 197.

General Guide

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

■ Front

623 54

ON/OFF

1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Speaker 6 Stereo microphones 7 Lens

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■ Back

8 Operation lamp 9 Mode dial

: PLAY mode

: Snapshot mode : BEST SHOT mode : Aperture Priority AE mode

0 A

SET

B C

: Shutter Speed Priority AE mode : Manual Exposure mode

: Past Movie mode

: Short Movie mode : MOVIE BEST SHOT mode : Movie mode

0 Strap ring

REC modes

A [MENU] button B [SET] button C [DISP] button D [][][][] E Monitor Screen

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P Q

■ Side

F G

J K

N/OFF

F [ ](Focus) button G [EX] button H [ ](Flash) button

I Flash J [DC IN 4.5V]

(AC adaptor connector)

K [USB/AV]

(USB/AV port)

L Terminal panel cover

Open Terminal Panel Cover

■ Bottom

M Battery cover N Tripod screw hole

• Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

O Stopper P Battery compartment Q Memory card slot

GETTING READY

Using the Monitor Screen

You can position the monitor screen to suit your shooting or viewing conditions. Opening the monitor screen automatically turns on the camera.

IMPORTANT!

• When changing the position of the monitor screen, grasp the screen on its top and bottom edges. Take care you do not touch the liquid crystal panel. Also make sure you never try to force the monitor screen to move past its normal range of movement. Doing so can damage the monitor screen.

1 180 degrees left and right

3 90 degrees back

90˚

180˚

2 180 degrees forward

180˚

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• Positioning the monitor screen so it is facing the same direction as the lens causes the recorded image to be flipped into a mirror image automatically. This makes it possible to compose a self-portrait with the monitor screen.

• Position the monitor screen outwards to use it for composing images.

• Position the monitor screen inwards to turn off the camera.

NOTE

• You can also turn the camera on and off with the power button (page 51).

IMPORTANT!

• After you are finished using the monitor screen, always close the LCD panel. Leaving the monitor screen facing open exposes the LCD panel to accidental impact, which creates the risk of breaking, cracking, etc.

GETTING READY

Monitor Screen Contents

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

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

contents actually produced on the camera.

REC Modes

123 465

Flash mode indicator

(page 69)

None Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Red Eye Reduction

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

2 Focus mode indicator

(page 80)

None Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

• appears only during movie recording.

3 White balance indicator

(page 91)

None Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Fluorescent 1

Fluorescent 2

Tungsten

Flash

Manual

4 Self-timer mode

(page 75)

None 1 Shot

10-second Self-timer

2-second Self-timer

Triple Self-timer

5 Recording mode

(page 59)

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

Aperture Priority AE

Shutter Speed Priority AE

Manual Exposure

Movie

Past Movie

Short Movie

MOVIE BEST SHOT

6 Metering mode indicator

(page 120)

Multi

Center Weighted

Spot

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7 • Snapshots: Image size

(page 77) 2560×1920 pixels 2560×1712 (3:2) pixels 2048×1536 pixels 1600×1200 pixels 1280×960 pixels

640×480 pixels

• Movies: Recording time (page 106)

8 • Snapshots: Memory Capacity

(pages 63, 231) (Remaining number of storable images)

• Movies: Remaining recording time (page 106)

9 Image quality

• Snapshots (page 79) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy

• Movies (page 105) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play

0 Date and time (page 159)

A Battery capacity

(page 45)

B Histogram (page 116)

C Focus frame (page 81)

• Focused: Green

• Unfocused: Red

NOTE

• Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want (page 124). Recording mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, metering mode

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Digital zoom indicator (page 67)

E ISO sensitivity (page 119)

F ND filter (page 90)

G Aperture value (pages 63, 94)

H Shutter speed value (pages 63, 96)

I Zoom indicator (page 67)

• Left side indicates optical zoom.

• Right side indicates digital zoom.

NOTE

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

F G H

■ Exposure Panel

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

• The following explains the items that appear on the exposure panel. Note that the current REC mode determines which items appear.

1 ND filter (page 90)

Turns the ND filter on and off.

• The exposure panel appears on the monitor screen when “A” (Aperture Priority AE) or “M” (Manual Exposure) is selected with the mode dial.

Exposure Panel

ND filter

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