Owner’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM A160, A170, A180, A220, A230 or A235 digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.
For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html
BL00883-200 EN
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Camera Q & A
Find items by task.
Camera Setup
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Key phrase |
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How do I set the camera clock? |
Date and time |
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Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? |
Time difference |
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How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically? |
Auto power off |
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How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? |
Silent mode |
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Operation and shutter volume |
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What are the parts of the camera called? |
Parts of the camera |
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What do the icons in the monitor mean? |
Monitor |
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How do I use the menus? |
Menus |
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What’s behind that flashing icon or error message in the monitor? |
Messages and displays |
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How much charge is left in the battery? |
Battery level |
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Can I increase the capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries? |
Discharge |
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Taking Pictures
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Key phrase |
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How many pictures can I take? |
Memory capacity |
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Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? |
k mode |
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How can I make good portraits? |
Intelligent Face Detection |
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Can the camera automatically select the most suitable mode? |
G mode |
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Is there a simple way to adjust settings for different scenes? |
Shooting mode |
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How do I shoot a panorama? |
W mode |
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How do I shoot close-ups? |
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Choosing a display format |
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Table of Contents
Camera Q & A..................................................................................... |
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Camera Setup ............................................................................... |
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Taking Pictures............................................................................. |
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Viewing Pictures......................................................................... |
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Sharing Pictures.......................................................................... |
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About This Manual......................................................................... |
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Before You Begin |
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Introduction....................................................................................... |
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Symbols and Conventions.......................................................... |
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Supplied Accessories.................................................................... |
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Parts of the Camera....................................................................... |
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The Monitor................................................................................... |
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First Steps |
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Inserting the Batteries .................................................................. |
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Inserting a Memory Card............................................................. |
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Turning the Camera on and Off ................................................ |
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Shooting Mode ............................................................................... |
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Playback Mode................................................................................ |
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Basic Setup ....................................................................................... |
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Basic Photography and Playback |
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Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode........................................ |
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Viewing Pictures ............................................................................ |
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More on Photography |
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Intelligent Face Detection......................................................... |
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Focus Lock ........................................................................................ |
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L Macro mode (Close-ups) ...................................................... |
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K Using the Flash........................................................................... |
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J Using the Self-Timer............................................................... |
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a Shooting Mode......................................................................... |
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Selecting a Shooting Mode...................................................... |
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Shooting Modes ........................................................................... |
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G SCENE RECOGNITION........................................................ |
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Single-Frame Playback ............................................................... |
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Playback Zoom.............................................................................. |
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Multi-Frame Playback ................................................................. |
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Sort by Date ..................................................................................... |
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A Deleting Pictures..................................................................... |
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A Recording Movies................................................................... |
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D Viewing Movies ....................................................................... |
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Connections |
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Viewing Pictures on TV............................................................... |
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Printing Pictures via USB ........................................................... |
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Connecting the Camera ............................................................ |
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Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................ |
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Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................ |
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Creating a DPOF Print Order.................................................... |
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer............................................ |
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Installing FinePixViewer............................................................ |
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Installing FinePixViewer S: Windows................................. |
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Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh.................................. |
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Connecting the Camera ............................................................ |
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The Shooting Menu...................................................................... |
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Using the Shooting Menu......................................................... |
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Shooting Menu Options............................................................ |
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g ISO............................................................................................. |
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k QUALITY.................................................................................. |
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d EXP. COMPENSATION......................................................... |
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e WHITE BALANCE.................................................................. |
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c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting)......................... |
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The Playback Menu....................................................................... |
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Using the Playback Menu ......................................................... |
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Playback Menu Options............................................................. |
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B SLIDE SHOW .......................................................................... |
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E PROTECT................................................................................. |
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F COPY......................................................................................... |
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D IMAGE ROTATE...................................................................... |
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H TRIMMING.............................................................................. |
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The Setup Menu............................................................................. |
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Using the Setup Menu ............................................................... |
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Setup Menu Options................................................................... |
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a IMAGE DISP. .......................................................................... |
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b FRAME NO............................................................................. |
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c DIGITAL ZOOM.................................................................... |
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a LCD POWER SAVE ............................................................... |
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f PLAYBACK VOLUME........................................................... |
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g LCD BRIGHTNESS................................................................ |
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m FORMAT ................................................................................. |
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o AUTO POWER OFF.............................................................. |
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p TIME DIFFERENCE............................................................... |
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kBATTERY TYPE...................................................................... |
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lDISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ............................ |
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Technical Notes |
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Optional Accessories ................................................................... |
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Accessories from Fujifilm.......................................................... |
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Troubleshooting |
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................ |
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Warning Messages and Displays............................................ |
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Appendix |
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Glossary ............................................................................................. |
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Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity.......................... |
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Specifications.................................................................................. |
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Caring for the Camera ................................................................. |
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About This Manual
This manual is for use with the following cameras: the DIGITAL CAMERA A160, A170, A180, A220, A230 and A235. All operations are identical; save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the A230.
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DIGITAL CAMERA A220 / A230 / A235 * |
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* DIGITAL CAMERA A235 has a 3.0-inch monitor and the others each have a 2.7-inch monitor.
Before using the camera, read this Owner’s Manual and the other supplied documents. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below.
Camera Q & A .................................................... pg. ii
Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”
Table of Contents ............................................. pg. iv
The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here.
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Having a specific problem with the camera? |
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Glossary ......................................................... |
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The meanings of some technical terms may be found here.
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Find out what’s behind that flashing icon or error message in the monitor.
Restrictions on Camera Settings
See another supplied document for restrictions on the options available in each shooting mode.
Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 5.
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Introduction
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
CCaution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. ANote: Points to note when using the camera.
B Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
Supplied Accessories
The following items are included with the camera:
FinePix software CD
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Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap as shown.
Owner’s Manual (may be distributed on CD in some countries or regions)
Strap
Begin You Before
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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.
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B Tip: Monitor Brightness
Pressing the o button briefly increases monitor brightness, making the display easier to see in bright light. Normal brightness is restored when a photograph is taken.
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback:
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*Indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 5).
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*This icon appears when playing back an image with red-eye removed using another Fujifilm camera, although the camera does not have the function.
Begin You Before
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Inserting the Batteries
Steps First
The camera takes two AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (supplied) or two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (sold separately). Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.
1 Open the battery-chamber cover.
ANote
Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover.
C Cautions
•Do not open the batterychamber cover when
the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards.
•Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover.
2 Insert the batteries.
Insert the batteries in the orientation shown by the “E” and “F” marks inside the battery chamber.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
C Cautions
• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
• Never use batteries with
peeling or damaged casing or mix old and new batteries, batteries with different charge
levels, or batteries of different
types. Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking or overheating.
•Never use manganese or Ni-Cd. Replace AA alkaline batteries with batteries of the same make and grade as those supplied with the camera.
•If the battery-chamber cover can not be latched easily, confirm the battery orientation first. Do not use excessive force to latch it.
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Inserting a Memory Card
Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures.
When no memory card is inserted, d appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in internal memory can also be copied to a memory card (see page 65). To prevent internal memory from becoming full, be sure to delete pictures when they are no longer needed.
When a memory card is inserted as described below, the card will be used for recording and playback.
■ Compatible Memory Cards
SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC) or xD-Picture cards.
C Caution
Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.
Steps First
Write-protect switch
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Inserting a Memory Card
■ Inserting a Memory Card
1 Open the battery-chamber cover.
2Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in.
CLICK
Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
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Inserting a Memory Card
Removing Memory Cards
Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.
Steps First
C Cautions
•The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in.
•Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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Inserting a Memory Card
C Cautions
•Format memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 73.
•Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory
card, seek medical assistance immediately.
• Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage or malfunction. Adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.
•Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
•Do not affix labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.
•Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card.
•The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory.
•Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files. Always use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards and internal memory; before editing or renaming files, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.
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Turning the Camera on and Off
Shooting Mode
Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.
Press n again to turn the camera off.
B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode
Press the D button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
C Cautions
•Pictures can be affected by fingerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.
•The n button does not completely disconnect the camera from its power supply.
Playback Mode
To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the D button for about a second.
Steps First
Press the D button again to turn the camera off.
B Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode
To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the D button to return to playback.
B Tip: Auto Power Off
The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 73).
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Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 69).
1 Choose a language.
START MENU
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SET NO
1.1Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a language.
1.2Press MENU/OK.
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2.2 Press MENU/OK.
3Check the battery type.
A confirmation message for the battery type to be used appears.
Alkaline batteries are selected by default.
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Basic Setup
ANote
Go to the setup menu if you try to set the language, date or battery type again (pg. 69).
B Tip: The Camera Clock
If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock and battery type will be reset when the camera is turned on. If the batteries have been left in the camera for about 2 hours or more, the batteries can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock.
Steps First
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Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode
Playback and Photography Basic
This section describes how to take pictures in k mode.
1Turn the camera on.
Press the n button to turn the camera on.
B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection
The first time the camera is turned on, Intelligent Face Detection is automatically activated and the camera is optimized for taking portrait photographs. For more information on using Intelligent Face Detection, see page 17.
2Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the monitor.
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Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible.
r (blinks red) Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera off and replace batteries.
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Taking Pictures in k(Auto) Mode
3Frame the picture.
Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the monitor.
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Zoom in using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (pg. 72) to zoom in closer.
Holding the Camera
Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.
To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash.
B Tip: Focus Lock
Use focus lock (pg. 19) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame.
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Taking Pictures in k(Auto) Mode
Framing Guideline
The images change as shown below if you press the
DISP/BACK button.
Indicators |
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displayed |
hidden |
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To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use focus lock (pg. 19) to focus on subjects that will not be in the center of the frame in the final photograph.
4Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the main subject in the focus frame.
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Focus frame |
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Camera selects small |
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focus frame and |
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focuses on subject |
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halfway |
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If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, a R indicator will appear
in the monitor, and the indicator lamp will blink green. Change the composition or use focus lock (pg. 19).
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The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses. This is normal.
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Taking Pictures in k(Auto) Mode
5Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
B Tip: The Shutter Button
The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway (q) sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down (w).
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If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. To take pictures without the flash, choose another flash mode (pg. 22).
The Indicator Lamp
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows:
Indicator lamp |
Camera status |
Glows green |
Focus locked. |
Blinks green |
Camera shake warning, AF warning, |
or AE warning (ready to shoot) |
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Blinks green |
Recording pictures. Additional |
and orange |
pictures can be taken. |
Glows |
Recording pictures. No additional |
orange |
pictures can be taken at this time. |
Blinks orange |
Flash charging; flash will not fire |
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when picture is taken. |
Blinks red |
Recording or lens error. |
B Tip: Warnings
Detailed warnings appear in the monitor. See pages 85–88 for more information.
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Viewing Pictures
Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results.
1 Press the D button.
The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.
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2 View additional pictures.
Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
Press the shutter button to exit to shooting mode.
Deleting Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (A). The following dialog will be displayed.
ERASE OK?
OK CANCEL
SET
To delete the picture, press the selector left to highlight OK and press MENU/OK. To exit without deleting the picture, highlight CANCEL and press MENU/OK.
B Tip: The Playback Menu
Pictures can also be deleted from the playback menu (pg. 35).
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Intelligent Face Detection
Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background.
1Turn Intelligent Face Detection on.
1.1Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu.
SHOOTING MENU |
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FACE DETECTION |
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AUTO |
QUALITY |
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CONTINUOUS |
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1.2Press the selector up or down to highlight c FACE DETECTION.
1.3Press the selector right to display Intelligent Face Detection options.
1.4Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option.
1.5 Press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option and return to shooting mode.
B icon appears in monitor when Intelligent Face
Detection is on.
2 Frame the picture.
If a face is detected, it will
be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the
frame, the camera will select the face closest
to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders.
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Intelligent Face Detection
3 Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border.
C Cautions
•If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 80), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the monitor.
•In each shooting mode, the camera will detect and focus on faces but exposure will be optimized for the entire scene rather than the selected portrait subject.
4 Shoot.
Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
C Caution
If the subject moves as the shutter
button is pressed, their face may not be in the area indicated by the green border when the picture is taken.
Intelligent Face Detection
Intelligent Face Detection is
7 recommended when using the
self-timer for groupor selfportraits (pp. 24–25).
The camera can zoom in on pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection during slide shows (pg. 63).
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Focus Lock
To compose photographs with off-center subjects:
1 Position the subject in the focus frame.
2Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
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halfway
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired to refocus before taking the picture.
3Recompose the picture.
Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture.
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4Shoot.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Press the rest of the way down
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Focus Lock
Autofocus
Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 19) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
• Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies.
• Fast-moving subjects.
•Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.
•Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur.
•Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame.
•Subjects that show little contrast with the background (for example, subjects in clothing that is the same color as the background).
•Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high-contrast object that is also in the focus frame (for example, a subject photographed against a backdrop of highly contrasting elements).
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L Macro mode (Close-ups)
To select macro mode, press the selector left (L).
Licon appears in monitor when camera is in macro mode
When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom buttons to frame pictures.
To exit macro mode, press the selector left (L). Macro mode can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting another shooting mode.
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Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake.
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K Using the Flash
Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (K). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the following options (some options are not available in all shooting modes; see the restrictions in another supplied document):
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The flash fires when required. Recommended in most situations. |
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Recommended to take a portrait shot in the dark. Red-eye can be reduced. |
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reduction) |
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The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration |
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The flash does not fire even when the subject is poorly lit. 0 will appear in the monitor at |
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flash) |
slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended. |
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Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that |
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brightly lit scenes may be overexposed). If U is selected for a SHOOTING MODE, shutter |
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slow sync) |
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If the flash will fire, X will be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
C Caution
The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
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(Silent Mode
In situations in which camera sounds or light from the flash may be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until ( is displayed in the monitor.
The camera speaker, shooting indicator, flash, and indicator and self-timer lamps turn off. Flash and volume settings (pg. 72) can not be adjusted while silent mode is in effect. To restore normal operation, press the DISP/BACK button until the ( icon is no longer displayed.
KUsing the Flash
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J Using the Self-Timer
The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed.
1Set the timer.
The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor. To choose a different setting, press the selector down (J). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed.
The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor.
c : The picture is taken after 10 seconds.
b : The picture is taken after 2 seconds.
2 Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
C Caution
Stand behind the camera when using the shutter button. Standing in front of the lens can interfere with focus and exposure.
3 Start the timer.
Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer.
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The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.
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