FujiFilm F45fd, F47fd, F40fd User Manual

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FujiFilm F45fd, F47fd, F40fd User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd correctly.

Please follow the instructions carefully.

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

Advanced Features • Photography

• Playback

• Movie

Settings

Camera Connection

Software

Installation

Appendices

Troubleshooting

BL00599-201(1)

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notes on the Grant:

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Please read the Safety Notes ( p.171) and make sure you understand them before using the camera.

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.

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7.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

We

 

Name:

FUJIFILM Europe GmbH

Address:

Heesenstrasse 31

 

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

declare that the product

 

Product Name:

FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd

Manufacturer’s Name:

FUJIFILM Corporation

Manufacturer’s Address:

7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN

conforms to the following Standards: Safety: EN60065

EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B

EN55024: 1998

EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1: 1998 + A2: 1998

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

Dusseldorf, Germany

April 1, 2007

 

Place

Date

Signature/Managing Director

This product comes with batteries. When these are empty, you shouldn’t throw them away but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse.

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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

product.

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements.

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

In Countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

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Contents

Warning.................................................................

2

IMPORTANT.........................................................

3

EC Declaration of Conformity................................

4

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

 

in Private Households......................................

5

Contents................................................................

6

Preface..................................................................

9

About this Manual ...............................................

11

Accessories Included ..........................................

12

Camera Parts and Features................................

13

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................

14

Getting Ready

 

Charging the Battery ...........................................

15

Loading the Battery .............................................

17

Loading the Memory Card...................................

19

Turning On and Off .............................................

22

Setting the language, date, and time ..........

23

Correcting the Date and Time .............................

26

Selecting the Language ......................................

27

Using the Camera

 

Taking Pictures (BAUTO Mode).................

28

Using Intelligent Face Detection

 

when taking pictures ................................

32

Taking pictures with the focus and

 

exposure locked .......................................

33

AF-assist illuminator....................................

35

Adjusting the shot composition ...................

36

Viewing the Images.............................................

37

Erasing the Images/Movies............................

43

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Advanced Features — Photography

 

Using the Photography Functions —

 

Procedure of Setting .....................................

46

Setting the Shooting Mode .................................

49

B AUTO ..............................................

49

Picture Stabilization..............................

49

NATURAL LIGHT ................................

50

NATURAL & d.....................................

50

/

SCENE POSITION......................

51

HPORTRAIT ......................................

52

,LANDSCAPE...................................

52

.SPORT............................................

52

/NIGHT .............................................

52

 

FIREWORKS...................................

53

 

SUNSET ..........................................

53

 

SNOW.............................................

53

 

BEACH............................................

54

 

UNDERWATER...............................

54

 

MUSEUM.........................................

54

 

PARTY .............................................

54

 

FLOWER..........................................

55

 

TEXT...............................................

55

s MANUAL..............................................

56

eMacro (Close-up)...........................................

57

dSetting the Flash (Intelligent Flash) ................

58

*Self-Timer ......................................................

61

jIncreasing Monitor Brightness ......................

65

Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/

 

 

p-MODE MENU (Playback) ..............................

82

SHOOTING MENU........................................

66

 

Sending and receiving images

 

Setting the p-MODE MENU

 

(

IR COMMUNICATION) .....................

82

(Photography) ..........................................

66

 

Setting automatic playback

 

Setting the SHOOTING MENU ...................

66

(

SLIDE SHOW) ..................................

85

p-MODE MENU (Photography).........................

69

 

DPOF set frame

 

Setting the camera performance

 

(

PRINT ORDER (DPOF))...................

85

(

POWER MANAGEMENT) .................

69

 

PLAYBACK MENU.............................................

90

Changing the sensitivity setting

 

 

Rotating the images

 

(SISO) ...................................................

70

(

IMAGE ROTATE)..............................

90

Changing the quality setting

 

 

Protecting the images

 

(

QUALITY) ..........................................

71

(

PROTECT)........................................

91

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

 

 

Copying the images

 

(

FinePix COLOR)................................

72

 

(VCOPY) ..............................................

93

SHOOTING MENU .............................................

73

 

Adding voice memos to the images

 

Adjusting exposure compensation

 

(

VOICE MEMO)..................................

94

(SEXP. COMPENSATION) ..................

73

 

Trimming the images

 

Selecting light metering method

 

(

TRIMMING).......................................

97

(

PHOTOMETRY) ................................

74

 

 

 

 

Adjusting color balance

 

 

Advanced Features — Movie

 

(T WHITE BALANCE) ...........................

75

 

rRecording Movies .......................................

100

Taking pictures continuously

 

 

Changing movie size...............................

102

(

CONTINUOUS)..................................

76

 

wPlaying Back Movies...................................

103

Specifying focusing mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings

 

 

(HAF MODE).........................................

79

 

 

 

 

USET-UP

106

 

 

 

 

Advanced Features — Playback

 

 

Using the SET-UP menu..........................

106

Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/

 

 

...............................SET-UP menu option

107

PLAYBACK MENU ........................................

81

 

 

 

 

Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) ....

81

 

 

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Setting the PLAYBACK MENU ...................

81

 

 

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Contents

Camera Connection

 

Using the AC power adapter

 

(sold separately) ..........................................

116

Connecting to a TV ...........................................

117

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

 

PictBridge Function .....................................

118

Software Installation

 

Installation on a Windows PC ...........................

122

Installation on a Mac OS X ...............................

125

Connecting to a PC ...........................................

128

Using FinePixViewer.................................

131

Appendices

 

System Expansion Option.................................

134

Accessories Guide ............................................

135

Using Your Camera Correctly ...........................

137

Power Supply and Battery ................................

138

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™, the SD

 

Memory Card and the Internal Memory.......

142

Warning Displays ..............................................

143

Troubleshooting

 

Troubleshooting ................................................

148

Specifications.................................................

156

Explanation of Terms .....................................

163

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

 

Network ....................................................

164

Safety Notes ..................................................

171

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Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

Preface

ZTest Shots Prior to Photography

For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally.

FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.

ZNotes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of Memory Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

ZHandling Your Digital Camera

This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.

ZLiquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.

If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water.

If liquid crystal gets into your eye

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

If liquid crystal is swallowed

Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance.

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Preface

ZTrademark Information

and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.

IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.

Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

*The “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP” logo refers to the camera and the driver only.

IrSimple™ Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association®.

IrSS™ Trademark or IrSimpleShot™ Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association®.

SD logo is a trademark.

Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

ZNotes on Electrical Interference

If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations.

ZExplanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL:

Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

 

system adopted mainly by European countries

 

and China.

ZExif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.

*See “Using Your Camera Correctly” ( p.137) for more information.

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About this Manual

eMacro (Close-up)

Use this mode to take close-up shots.

Available Photography modes: B, , , , / ( , , , ), s(p.49)

Press e(p) to select Macro mode. Press e(p) again to cancel Macro mode.

eappears on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots.

1 / 24 / 2007

10:00 AM

CHECK

When setting or mode, the camera sets to Macro mode automatically.

Focal range (except for and ) Wide angle:

Approx. 7 cm to 80 cm (2.8 in. to 2.6 ft.) Telephoto:

Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

Focal range (, ) Wide angle:

Approx. 7 cm to 2 m (2.8 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto:

Approx. 30 cm to 2 m (1.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.)

Effective flash range

Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

When taking a picture using the flash for a wide angle shot, the camera lens might cast a shadow in the frame. In such case, increase the distance from the subject a little and zoom in.

MEMO

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode. Any of the following cancels Macro mode:

- Changing the Shooting mode setting

Icons indicate the modes that are available.

CAUTION

This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.

CHECK

This mark denotes points to notice in the camera’s operation.

MEMO

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

ZUsable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

ZAbout illustration

Illustrations in the Owner’s manual show the FinePix F40fd as an example.

Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as nor o, and left or right is shown as por q.

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

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Accessories Included

• Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1)

CD-ROM (1)

 

 

Software for FinePix CX

 

• Strap (1)

 

 

• Battery Charger BC-70 (1 set)

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

 

 

 

Attaching the strap

 

Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.

 

When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the

 

length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as

 

shown in figure 1.

 

A/V cable (1)

1

2

• USB cable (1)

 

 

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Camera Parts and Features

• Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features.

AShutter button BZoom switch

CIllumination lamp (p.111) DFlash (p.58)

ELens (lens cover) FPOWER button

GAF-assist illuminator (p.35, 101)/Self-timer lamp (p.62)

HInfrared port (p.82) ITerminal cover

JMicrophone

KA/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.117) LUSB socket

MDC IN 5V socket (p.116) NIndicator lamp (p.31)

O4-direction (nopq) button PLCD monitor

QSpeaker

RTripod mount SMode dial

Tw(Playback) button

UPhoto mode (p) button (p.66, 81) VStrap mount

WMENU/OK button

X Intelligent Face Detection button (p.32) YDISP (Display)/BACK button (p.36, 37)

ZBattery cover (p.17)

!Memory Card slot (p.19) _Battery compartment (p.17)

#Battery release catch (p.17)

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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

*FinePix F40fd

ZPhotography mode

M

AeMacro (close-up) (p.57) BCFlash (p.58)

C Intelligent Face Detection (p.32, 69)

DsPhotography mode (p.49) E Battery level indicator

(p.25)

F9White balance (p.75)

GfContinuous shooting (p.76) H Quick AF (p.69)

IAF frame (p.29) JDate/Time (p.23) K(Self-timer (p.61)

L)Photometry (p.74) MiN Quality mode (p.71)

NNumber of available frames (p.160)

O FinePix COLOR (p.72) P{AF warning (p.29)

Q|Camera shake warning (p.30)

R Increasing monitor brightness (p.65)

SYInternal memory (p.21) TISO 100 Sensitivity (p.70) USExposure compensation

(p.73)

ZPlayback mode

AwPlayback mode (p.37)

B Intelligent Face Detection (p.42)

CuDPOF (p.85)

DFProtection (p.91) EFrame number (p.110) F Present (p.37)

G#Voice memo (p.94)

FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Yappears on the

LCD monitor when the internal memory is active.

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Charging the Battery

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

ZCompatible battery

Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1)

Terminals

Indicator

 

CAUTION

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the battery to become jammed inside the camera.

Any contact between the battery terminals could cause the battery to short circuit and overheat.

See p.138-140 for information on the battery.

Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (included). The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera.

Do not split or peel outer labels of the battery.

1 Load the battery into the battery charger BC-70.

Set the battery correctly as indicated by the polarity icon.

Rechargeable Battery

NP-70

Battery Charger

BC-70

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Charging the Battery

2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.

The charging indicator lights green and charging begins. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. Charging ends after about 2 hours.

 

To power outlet

Z<Charging Indicator and Statuses>

Charging

Status

Action

Indicator

 

 

 

Battery not loaded

Load the battery to be

 

 

charged.

Off

Fully charged

Remove the battery

 

 

(charging complete)

from the battery

 

 

charger.

Lit green

Charging

 

Battery fault during

Unplug the battery

Blinking

charging

charger and remove

green

 

the battery from the

 

 

battery charger.

CAUTION

Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use.

The battery cannot be charged even when connecting the camera directly to the AC power adapter.

If the terminals of battery are solid, it may not be possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

Charging times increase at low temperatures.

The NP-70 gradually loses its charge even when not used. Charge a NP-70 just before taking pictures (in the last day or two).

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Loading the Battery

Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera.

1 Open the battery cover.

CHECK

Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover.

CAUTION

Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on. This could damage the Memory Card or ruin the image files on the Memory Card.

Do not apply force to the battery cover.

2 Load the battery.

Make sure that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place.

Battery release catch

Indicators

CAUTION

Load the battery in the correct direction.

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17

Loading the Battery

3 Close the battery cover.

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Loading the Memory Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the Memory Card (sold separately). You can use the xDPicture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

SD Memory Cards

Use of the SD Memory Cards listed below is recommended. They are operation-checked at FUJIFILM Corporation.

Maker: SanDisk

Model: Extremew-1GB/Ultrau-512MB, 1GB, 2GB

MEMO

Compatible models will be updated in our website: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital/

Depending on the SD Memory Card, recording of movies may be interrupted.

Use of above mentioned SD Memory Cards are recommended.

The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area, then insert an xD-Picture Card completely.

(SD Memory Card)

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area, then insert an SD Memory Card completely.

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Loading the Memory Card

CAUTION

Be sure to unlock the protection of the SD Memory Card before inserting it. If it is locked, recording/deleting images, as well as formatting are not available. To unlock the protection, slide the switch back, and the SD Memory Card will work normally.

Protection switch

CAUTION

A new SD Memory Card or a card previously used on a PC or any device other than the camera should be formatted ( p.113) on the camera before use.

Do not use a miniSD adaptor or a microSD adaptor which have exposed contact areas on the back. Use of these adaptors may cause a malfunction or damage due to the improper contacts.

3 Close the battery cover.

How to replace the Memory Card

Push the Memory Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the Memory Card is pushed out.

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CAUTION

When storing Memory Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. A Memory Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows a Memory Card, seek medical attention or call emergency number right away.

If the Memory Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting a Memory Card.

Note that the Memory Card may spring out if you release your finger quickly from the card immediately after the lock is released.

Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card and operationchecked SD Memory Card ( p.19).

See p.142 for information on the xD-Picture Card, SD Memory Card and the internal memory.

MEMO

The size of an image file varies depending on the subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not represent the actual number of frames.

See p.160 for information on the standard number of available frames.

ZAbout internal memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 / 24 / 2007

 

10:00 AM

FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Yappears on the LCD monitor when internal memory is active.

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When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted

[Record images]: Record images to a Memory Card. [Playback images]: Playback images in a Memory Card.

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted

[Record images]: Record images to internal memory. [Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory.

ZAbout images in the internal memory

Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e., DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).

It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal memory to a Memory Card ( p.93).

CAUTION

Erase the unnecessary images in the internal memory. ( p.43)

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Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in

 

Turning the camera on in

Photography mode

 

Playback mode

 

Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off.

Press wfor about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode.

Press POWER to turn the camera off.

MEMO

Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode

Press wduring shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode.

MEMO

To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button down halfway.

CAUTION

The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning the camera on in Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens.

Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots.

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Setting the language, date, and time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time.

1 screen appears when turning the camera on.

START MENU

/ LANG.

SET NO

APress n, o, p, or q to select the language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

2 Set the date and time.

DATE /TIME NOT SET

Getting

 

 

Ready

YY.MM.DD

1. 1

12:00

 

 

AM

SET

NO

 

APress por qto select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress nor oto correct the setting.

MEMO

Holding down nor ochanges the numbers continuously.

When the time displayed passes “12”, the AM/PM setting changes.

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Turning On and Off

3 Change the date format.

DATE /TIME NOT SET

DD . MM .YY

 

MM/DD/YY

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00

YY . MM . DD

AM

SET

NO

APress por qto select the date format.

BPress nor oto set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings are completed.

Date format

ex. January 24, 2007 YY.MM.DD: 2007.1.24 MM/DD/YY: 1/24/2007 DD.MM.YY: 24.1.2007

4 Set the POWER MANAGEMENT options.

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE

QUICK AF

CLEAR DISPLAY

Power saving for longer battery life

SET NO

ASelect an option from the menu.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

MEMO

The confirmation screen appears when the battery is removed and the camera has been left unused for a long period. Keep the charged battery inside of the camera to retain the camera settings. Once a charged battery is installed for 4 days, the settings will be retained for roughly 7 days, even if the battery is removed.

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Auto power off function

When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the camera off ( p.113). To turn the camera back on, press POWER. To play back images, hold down wfor about 1 second.

MEMO

When POWER MANAGEMENT is set to QUICK AF or CLEAR DISPLAY, AUTO POWER OFF cannot be cancelled.

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Lit white)

BThe battery is almost half charged. (Lit white)

CThere is insufficient charge left in the battery. The battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery ready. (Lit red)

DThe battery is depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace the battery. (Blinking red)

CAUTION

Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level

indicator ( ,, or V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use.

Battery with no remaining charge (Vblinking red) may cause camera faults such as the camera turning itself off without retracting the lens. Always load a fully charged battery.

Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to Vmay occur more quickly.

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Correcting the Date and Time

1 Open the SET-UP menu.

 

SHOOTING MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTINUOUS

OFF

 

SET-UP

 

 

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress nor oto select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

2 Display the DATE/TIME screen.

SET - UP

DATE /TIME

BEEPVOLUME

SHUTTERVOLUME

SHUTTER SOUND

PLAYBACKVOLUME

LCD BRIGHTNESS

APress por qto select .

BPress oto move to menu item.

CPress nor oto select DATE/TIME.

DPress q.

See “2 Set the date and time.” ( p.23).

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Selecting the Language

1 Open the SET-UP menu.

 

SHOOTING MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTINUOUS

OFF

 

SET-UP

 

 

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress nor oto select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

2 Display the

screen.

SET - UP

 

FORMAT

ENGLISH

AUTO POWER OFF

2 MIN

TIME DIFFERENCE

 

BACKGROUND COLOR

NTSC

VIDEO SYSTEM

APress por qto select .

BPress oto move to menu item.

CPress nor oto select .

DPress q.

See “1 screen appears when turning the camera on.” ( p.23).

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Taking Pictures (BAUTO Mode)

This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.

APress POWER to turn the camera on.

BSet the Mode dial to B.

Holding the camera correctly

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.

CAUTION

Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with both hands.

If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

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2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch:

]wide zoom switch

[tele zoom switch

(Zoom out)

(Zoom in)

AUTO

N 25

AUTO

N 25

Zoom bar

Focal range

Wide-angle: approx. 45 cm (1.5 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm

Max. zoom scale

MEMO

Select eMacro mode to take close-up shots ( p.57).

Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject closer ( p.111).

3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway.

AF frame

 

AF frame

 

Halfway

becomes smaller

 

and camera

 

pressed

 

focuses on the

 

 

 

 

subject.

CHECK

Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard Indicator lamp lit green

Not focus on the subject

No sound

{indicated

Indicator lamp blinking green

Continued Q

Camera the Using

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Taking Pictures (BAUTO Mode)

MEMO

The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus and exposure are automatically optimized before taking the picture by pressing fully down.

When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens operation sound may be heard.

4 Press the shutter button fully.

Halfway pressed

Fully pressed

CAUTION

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.

MEMO

When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture ( p.34).

When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing.

When a picture is taken, the illumination lamp on the front of the camera lights to indicate that shooting is complete.

Flash

When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires.

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F 5.6

Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without flash. See p.58 for information on flash.

CAUTION

The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it ( p.37).

When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake, |appears on the LCD monitor. Use flash or a tripod.

See p.143-147 for information on warning displays. See “Troubleshooting” ( p.148-155) for more information.

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