JVC GC-S1 User Manual

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

GC-S1

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STILL CAMERA

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0143-001A

EN

2 EN

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the Digital Still Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 6, 7).

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to “CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS” (

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 63 – 65 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Z pgs. 54 – 59) and

IMPORTANT (For Customers in U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for

the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Power

Adapter for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

●

The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.

●

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter is on its bottom.

This camera is designed to be used with PAL­type colour television signals. It cannot be used
for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, shooting and LCD monitor
playback are possible anywhere.

EN 3

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit,
first firmly insert the small end of the power
cord into the AC Power Adapter until it is no
longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of
the power cord into an AC outlet.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.

read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc­tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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1

Four LR6 (AA)-size
alkaline batteries

2

BATTERY cover

Load batteries. (Z pg. 8)

Slide the BATTERY cover slightly to open.

1

Insert four LR6 (AA)-size batteries as indicated

2

by the orientation marking inside the cover.

Zoom Button

2

QUICK START

Power Dial

Lock button

OFF

Y

A

P

L

Turn the power on. (Z pg. 14)

Turn the Power Dial to “A”.

1

•Turn while holding the Lock Button de­pressed.

1

Power Dial

OFF

Y

A

L

P

Lock button

Play an image. (Z pg. 31)

Turn the Power Dial to “

1

•Turn while holding the Lock Button de­pressed.

•A still image stored in memory appears.

Select an image with the Zoom Button.

PLAY

”.

2

Shutter Release Button

190°

2

1

Shoot an image. (Z pg. 16)

Tilt the lens and point it at the subject.

1

Press the Shutter Release Button.

2

•A still image is stored in the camera's
memory.

MAJOR FEATURES

10X Zooming for Magnifying Faraway Subjects

When a subject is located too far away to be approached, its image
can be enlarged using 10X zooming.
An image shot by zooming has much higher quality than a non­zoomed image enlarged using image processing software on a PC.

Cordless Image Transfer Using Infrared Communication (IrTran-P Compatible)

IrTran-P is the most advanced infrared communication protocol
available today.
Images can be transferred to another piece of equipment without
using a cable, provided that it is compatible with the IrTran-P
standard.

EN 5

Compact Flash Card for Shooting More Images

The Compact Flash card makes it possible to shoot and store
images in addition to those that can be stored in the built-in
memory.
The extra available images mean you don’t have to worry about
missing great shots. Also, by using several Compact Flash cards,
you can make a library of images archived by category, or you can
create personal archives for each person when a single camera is
shared by several users.
COMPACTFLASH and are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation,
registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
QUICK START
MAJOR FEATURES
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED

Loading Batterirs ............................................................................... 8

Unloading Batteries ............................................................................ 8

Hand Strap Attachment ........................................................................ 8

Houehold Power Supply ....................................................................... 9

Date/Time Setting ........................................................................... 10

BASIC OPERATION

Lens Adjustment .............................................................................. 12

Shutter Release Button ...................................................................... 12

Brightness Control............................................................................ 13

Shooting Mode Selection .................................................................... 14

Picture Mode Selection ...................................................................... 15

Simple Shooting (Full Auto Shooting) ...................................................... 16

Camera Setup Check ......................................................................... 17

Zoom Shooting................................................................................ 18

Self-Timer Shooting .......................................................................... 19

Flash Shooting ................................................................................ 20

MANUAL SHOOTING

Exposure Control ............................................................................. 21

White Balance Control ....................................................................... 22

Adjusting the White Balance ............................................................. 22

Adjusting the White Balance Manually (M.W.B.) ..................................... 23

Shutter Speed Selection ..................................................................... 24

Selecting the Shutter Speed.............................................................. 24

Shutter Speeds and Effects .............................................................. 25

Manual Focusing .............................................................................. 26

View Mode Selection ........................................................................ 27

Power Save Mode............................................................................ 28

Flash Adjustment ............................................................................. 29

PLAYBACK

Playback Through a TV Monitor or VCR................................................... 30

Normal Playback ............................................................................. 31

Auto Playback ................................................................................ 31

INDEX Screen ................................................................................. 32

Index Playback ............................................................................... 33

Protecting Images ............................................................................ 34

Deleting Images .............................................................................. 36

2

4

5

6

8

12

21

30

Applying Sepia/Black-and-White Effects ................................................. 38

Magnifying the Playback Image (Zoom) .................................................. 39

Types of Frames .............................................................................. 40

Framing an Image ............................................................................ 41

Multi-Image Screen .......................................................................... 42

APPLIED OPERATIONS

Compact Flash Card Operation.............................................................. 44

Installing a Compact Flash Card ......................................................... 44

Removing a Compact Flash Card ........................................................ 44

Initializing the Storage Media .............................................................. 45

Storing Images in a Compact Flash Card .................................................. 46

Playing Back Images Stored in a Compact Flash Card ................................... 46

Copying Images Between the Built-in Memory and a Compact Flash Card ........... 47

Image Copy Using Infrared Communication [IrTran-P] .................................. 50

Printing on a Digital Printer [IrDA Transfer] .............................................. 52

PC Connection Operation .................................................................... 53

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
TROUBLESHOOTING
DISPLAY AND MESSAGES
CAUTIONS
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

EN 7

44

54

60

62

63

66

67

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

x 1 for Windows

LR6 (AA)-size
alkaline battery x 4

x 1 for Macintosh

PC connection cable

Soft case

®

PC

®

Video cable Hand strap

CD-ROM

• Picture Navigator

• MGI PhotoSuite SE

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Loading Batteries

Use LR6 (AA)-size dry cell batteries.

1

GETTING STARTED

Unloading Batteries

2

BATTERY
Cover

3

Slide the battery cover (BATTERY) slightly to

1

open.

•The battery cover opens.

Insert batteries as indicated by the orientation

2

marking inside the battery cover.

Close the battery cover and slide it back.

3

•The battery cover is locked in the closed
position.

•Make sure the battery cover is closed
securely.

Open the battery cover by performing step 1

1

of “Loading Batteries” to the left.

Take out batteries by tilting the camera

2

slightly.

NOTES:

●

Do not use manganese batteries as they do not

have sufficient energy to power this camera.

●

If the batteries are not used for an extended

period, remove them from the camera to avoid
battery leakage, which can cause malfunctions to
occur.

●

Since batteries become very hot after they are

exhausted, be careful when replacing them with
new ones.

●

Replace the batteries when the battery power

remaining indicator displays the red mark.

green

red

Hand Strap Attachment

2

Loop

NOTES:

●

Commercially-available LR6 (AA)-size nickel-

cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel-metal hydride (Ni­MH) batteries can also be used. Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
batteries are more economical because they can
be recharged and used repeatedly. Be sure to read
their instructions.

●

Inserting batteries in the incorrect direction may

cause them to leak.

1

3

Open the jack cover.

1

Thread the end of the hand strap through the

2

camera's eyelet, then thread the loop of the
hand strap through the end.

Close the cover.

3

EN 9

Household Power Supply

When using the camera indoors, it is more convenient and economical to power it from a household AC
power outlet using an AC power adapter (optional).

To AC outlet

3

AA-V33 AC power
adapter (optional)

1

Core filter Core filter

Connect the Power Cord to the AC Power

1

Adapter.

•Make sure connections are secure.

Connect the DC Cord to the DC Input

2

Connector of the Digital Still Camera.

Connect the Power Cord to an AC outlet.

3

•After use, unplug the Power Cord from the
AC outlet.

2

VIDEO OUT

DC-IN

NOTES:

●

The optional AA-V33 AC Power Adapter features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.

●

Make sure the Power Cord is securely connected
to the AC Power Adapter.

●

When using the AC Power Adapter, use only the
Power Cord provided with the AC Power Adapter.
Use of any other cord may result in shock or fire.

●

Connect the Power Cord to the AC Power Adapter
before connecting it to an AC outlet. If you plug it
into an outlet first, and the Adapter’s terminals
come in contact with a metal surface or object,
short circuit or fire may result.

●

Vibration noise can sometimes be heard coming
from the inside of the AC Power Adapter. This is
normal.

●

The AC Power Adapter processes electricity
internally, and will become warm during use. This
is normal. Make sure to use the AC Power
Adapter in well-ventilated areas only.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make
sure that the camera’s power is turned off.
Failure to do so may cause the camera’s
built-in memory to be corrupted.

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GETTING STARTED

Date/Time Setting

By setting the date and time, date/time data can be viewed along with your pictures.
Date/time data is also convenient for categorizing pictures later.

Power Dial

Lock Buton

P

L

A

Y

OFF

(cont.)

MENU Jog Dial

LCD monitor

CA MERA MENU
CA MERA
PICTURE MODE
SYSTEM
EXI T

SYSTEM
POWER SAVE
FLASH ADJ .
DATE / T IME
EXI T

DATE / T IME
DATE

27 . 12 .1998
TIME

9:30

EXI T

CAMERA MENU
Screen

SYSTEM Setup Screen

DATE/TIME Setup
Screen

24-hour indication

Turn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock

1

Button, to “M” and push the MENU Jog Dial.

•The CAMERA MENU Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “SYSTEM”

2

and push it.

•The SYSTEM Setup Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “DATE/

3

TIME” and push it.

•The DATE/TIME Setup Screen appears.

•If you wish to set only the time without

changing the date, go to step 5.

LCD monitor

DATE / T IME
DATE

27 . 12 .1998
TIME

9:30

EXI T

DATE / T IME
DATE

27 . 12 . 1998
TIME

9:30

EXI T

DATE / T IME
DATE

27 . 12 .1998
TIME

14 :20

EXI T

DATE / T IME
DATE

27 . 12 .1998
TIME

14 :20

EXI T

DATE/TIME Setup
Screen

14 :20:00

EN 11

Set the values for the date.

4

1. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the item

in the “DATE” section you wish to set and
push it.

•The item colour changes to indicate that
setting is possible.

2. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct

setting appears and push it.

•Repeat this procedure until you are
satisfied with the date settings.

• If you wish to set only the date without
changing the time, go to step 6.

Set the values for the time.

5

1. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the item

in the “TIME” section you wish to set and
push it.

•The item colour changes to indicate that
setting is possible.

2. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct

setting appears and push it.

•When the MENU Jog Dial is pushed after
the minutes are set, “EXIT” is selected and
clock operation starts from 0 seconds.

•Repeat this procedure until you are
satisfied with the time settings.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “EXIT”

6

and push it 3 times.

•The shooting screen reappears and the clock
starts functioning.

NOTES:

●

The date/time setting is backed up by a built-in

rechargeable clock battery. Connect the camera
to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter for
over 24 hours to charge the clock battery.

●

The clock will continue to advance except while

the minutes are being set. When the minutes are
set and the MENU Jog Dial is pushed, the seconds
are reset to “0” and clock operation starts.

●

Although the date/time which you have set is

stored in the camera’s built-in memory, the date/
time display will not be combined with the
pictures you shoot.

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Lens Adjustment

To obtain the most stable position for shooting
while viewing the LCD monitor, hold the lens so
that it forms an angle of 45 degrees in relation to
the camera body.
The lens tilts up to 100 degrees forward and 90°
backward. You can photograph yourself, while
viewing your own image on the LCD monitor (Self­Recording), by tilting the lens 90 degrees backward
and taking your picture. This can be used for things
such as keeping a photo diary.

100° 90°

BASIC OPERATION

Shutter Release Button

The Shutter Release Button of the camera has two
steps. At the first step, when the button is pressed
halfway, “ ” is displayed and the camera
automatically focuses on the subject. “ ”
disappears once the subject has been brought into
focus.
The operation of pressing the Shutter Release Button
to the first step is called a “half-press”. From the
“half-pressed” position, press the button all the way
to the second step.

Unpressed
position

Half-pressed
position

Fully-pressed
position

NOTES:

●

Do not press the Shutter Release Button with your

finger raised over the button or do not press it
with too strong a force, as this may disrupt the
horizontal positioning of the image or cause
blurring. When shooting, always half-press the
button before pressing it fully to the second step.

●

If focusing is performed by pressing the Shutter

Release Button frequently during auto focus, the
period between when the Shutter Release Button
is pressed and when the shutter is released will be
shortened.

●

While the camera is performing auto focusing

with the button half-pressed, the displayed image
may freeze temporarily. This is not a malfunction.

●

When the Shutter Release Button is released from

the half-pressed position and half-pressed again,
the camera performs auto focusing again.

EN 13

BRIGHT Dial (MENU Jog Dial)

To darken the image

To brighten the image

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by rotating the BRIGHT dial, except during manual
focusing or menu adjustment.

To darken the image . . .

Rotate the BRIGHT dial upward.

To brighten the image . . .

Rotate the BRIGHT dial downward.

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BASIC OPERATION

Shooting Mode Selection

Turning the Power Dial allows you to select the appropriate shooting mode from among the following:
Full Auto mode ( A ), Manual mode ( M ) and Self-Timer mode ( ).

Power Dial

Lock Button

OFF

Y

A

P

L

“

A

” : Full Auto mode

The camera will automatically control all items including exposure, shutter speed, focusing and
white balance.

“

M

” : Manual mode

Exposure, shutter speed, focusing and white balance can be controlled manually according to the
shooting conditions.

“

” : Self-Timer mode

A 15-second self-timer can be used.

(cont.)

EN 15

Pictrue Mode Selection

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Three Picture Quality modes are
available: FINE, STD (standard) and ECONOMY (in order of quality).

MENU Jog Dial

Power Dial

Lock Button

LCD monitor

P

L

A

Y

OFF

Turn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock

1

Button, to “M” and push the MENU Jog Dial.

•The CAMERA MENU Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “PICTURE

2

MODE” and push it.

•The PICTURE MODE Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the

3

“FINE”, “STD” or “ECONOMY” Picture
Quality mode and push it.

•The Picture Quality mode is set, and the
CAMERA MENU Screen appears.

Push the MENU Jog Dial.

4

•The shooting screen reappears.

PICTURE QUALITY
MODE

FINE
STANDARD (STD)
ECONOMY

Number of Storable Images
(in Built-in Memory)

Approx. 30
Approx. 50
Approx. 100

CAMERA MENU
CAMERA
P ICTURE MODE
SYSTEM
EX I T

CAMERA MENU Screen PICTURE MODE Screen

P ICTURE MODE

F I NE
STD
ECON OMY
EX I T

NOTES:

●

The number of storable images depends on the

selected Picture Quality mode, the conditions
under which the camera is used, the temperature
during use of the camera and the batteries being
used.

●

The selected Picture Quality mode is used even

when the Power Dial is turned to positions other
than “M”.

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BASIC OPERATION

(cont.)

Simple Shooting (Full Auto Shooting)

In the Full Auto mode, the camera controls focusing, shutter speed, exposure and white balance automati­cally to make your shooting simple and easy.

Shutter Release Button

Turn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock

1

Button, to “A”.

•The camera turns on in the Full Auto mode.

Train the lens on the subject to be photo-

2

graphed.

•If the low light “ ” icon appears on the LCD
monitor, use the flash (Z pg. 20).

Press the Shutter Release Button.

3

•The image will be stored in the built-in
memory or Compact Flash card.

Power Dial

Lock Button

OFF

Y

A

P

L

NOTES:

●

When the Shutter Release Button is half-pressed,

auto focusing is performed.

●

After storing images in the built-in memory, it is

recommended that you transfer them to a
Compact Flash card or PC.

EN 17

Camera Setup Check

Camera setup items that can be checked include the image storage location (only when stored in a Compact
Flash card), Picture Quality mode, number of shots taken, remaining battery power, date and time. For
details, see “On-Screen Display During Shooting” (Z pg. 57, 58).

LCD monitor

CF

FINE

+2

DISPLAY Button

Standard View mode
(colour display)

● Each press of the DISPLAY Button switches the View mode. The camera setup can be

checked in the Information Display Screen.

Standard View with
Information Display
mode (colour display)

Standard View with Information Display mode

021/ 030
0001/1

12. 1998

27.
4:05:23

1

Quick View mode
(monochrome display)

18 EN

BASIC OPERATION

(cont.)

Zoom Shooting

The camera incorporates a 10X zooming function that corresponds to a 43 mm to 430 mm lens of a 35 mm
camera. Zooming allows you to shoot wide areas, as well as close-ups of subjects located far away, without
changing the shooting position.

W T

W (Wide-angle) zooming

A relatively wide area can be
photographed.

T (Telescopic) zooming

A faraway subject can be
magnified and photographed.

EN 19

Self-Timer Shooting

When the Self-Timer is activated, the camera shutter is automatically released 15 seconds later. Once the
camera is set, the camera operator can become part of the scene. This function can also be used to prevent
blurring caused by subtle hand movements when the Shutter Release Button is pressed.

Self-Timer Lamp

Blinks.

Turn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock

1

Button, to “ ”.

•“

” appears.

•If the low light “ ” icon appears on the LCD
monitor, use the flash (Z pg. 20).

Press the Shutter Release Button.

2

•The Self-Timer Lamp and the on-screen “ ”
icon start blinking, then the shutter is
released 15 seconds later.

Lock Button

A

Y

OFF

Power Dial

Shutter Release Button

P

L

NOTES:

●

The Self-Timer Lamp starts blinking faster when

there are 5 seconds or less remaining before the
shutter is released.

●

If you wish to cancel the Self-Timer half-way, turn

the Power Dial to any position except “ ”.

●

Focusing is performed when the Shutter Release

Button is pressed.

20 EN

BASIC OPERATION

(cont.)

Flash Shooting

Use the flash when the low light “ ” icon appears on-screen during indoor shooting or under low light.

Flash

MENU Jog Dial

Power Dial

Lock Button

OFF

Y

A

P

L

FLASH/TRANSFER Button Flash Lamp

Make sure that the Power Dial is set to “A”,

1

“M” or “ ”, then press the FLASH/TRANSFER
Button.

•The Flash Lamp starts blinking and the flash
begins charging.
When charging is complete, the Flash Lamp
stops blinking but stays lit, and the flash “
icon appears on the LCD monitor.

•If no operation is performed while the flash
icon is displayed, the flash icon disappears.
When this occurs, press the FLASH/
TRANSFER Button again.

•To abort flash shooting before taking a
picture, press the FLASH/TRANSFER Button
again.

Aim the flash at the subject and press the

2

Shutter Release Button.

•The flash emits light and the Flash Lamp
turns off.

To take another shot with a flash . . .

.... repeat the above steps.

Flash Adjustment

The flash intensity can be increased or decreased by
2 steps. For details, see “Flash Adjustment”
(Z pg. 29).

”

NOTES:

●

While the flash is charging, the LCD monitor turns

off to save power. This is not a malfunction. Once
the flash is charged after a few seconds, the LCD
monitor turns on again.

●

When the batteries are nearly exhausted during

flash shooting, the power may turn off.

●

During Self-Recording, the flash is not charged

and does not emit light.

●

Since flash shooting consumes a large amount of

battery power, it is recommended to keep a spare
set of batteries nearby when you are planning to
take many photographs with the flash.

●

When battery power weakens, the time it takes for

the Flash Lamp to light steadily increases, and
flash charging may be aborted. Before pressing
the Shutter Release Button, make sure the Flash
Lamp stays lit.

MANUAL SHOOTING

EN 21

Exposure Control

When the subject appears too dark or too bright on the LCD monitor, it may be necessary to compensate for
the ambient brightness. This will make it possible to capture the contours of the dark and bright regions of
the image more clearly.

NOTE:

Use the flash when the low light “ ” icon appears.

Power Dial

Lock button

P

L

A

Y

OFF

LCD monitor

CAMERA MENU
CAMERA
P ICTURE MODE
SYSTEM
EX I T

CAMERA MENU Screen

Turn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock

1

Button, to “M” or “ ” and push the MENU
Jog Dial.

•The CAMERA MENU Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select

2

“CAMERA” and push it.

•The CAMERA Setup Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select

3

“EXPOSURE” and push it.

•The EXPOSURE Setup Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the

4

current value and push it.

•The item colour changes to indicate that
setting is possible.

CAMERA
EXPOSURE 0
M.W. B . AUTO
SHUTTER
SPEED UTOA
EX I T

CAMERA Setup Screen

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to adjust the

5

exposure.

•The exposure value can be selected from –6
and +6.

To brighten the image:

Increase the exposure value. (maximum +6)

To darken the image:

Decrease the exposure value. (maximum –6)

Push the MENU Jog Dial twice.

6

•The EXPOSURE Setup Screen disappears.

•The exposure value is set and the shooting
screen reappears.

To adjust a previously set exposure value . . .

.... repeat the above procedure from step 1.

NOTE:

To set the exposure value to the standard level, set
the exposure value to “0” or turn the Power Dial to
“ A”.

MENU Jog Dial

To darken the image

To brighten the image

EXPOSURE

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EX I T

EXPOSURE Setup Screen