JVC GC X 3 User Manual

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

GC-X3

ENGLISH

STILL CAMERA

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0670-001A

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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. 8, 9).

•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” (Z pg. 10 – 17) and

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 91, 92 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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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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QUICK START

DC input connector

Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. (Z pg. 20)

Open the connector cover on the rear of the

camera.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector on the AC adapter.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

•The power lamp on the charger lights.

Power outlet

Power lamp

DC cord

Power cord

AC adapter (AA-V37)

Knob

Memory card cover

Insert the Memory card. (Z pg. 22)

Open the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob to the open position.

Insert the Memory card.

•Insert the card so that the contact surface is facing up and the notch on the card is on the right.

•Turn power dial to “OFF” before inserting or removing a Memory Card.

Close the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob to the close position.

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Memory card (3.3V type)

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OFF

SET

QUICK START (cont.)

Shutter button

Lock button

Power dial

SET

OFF

Shoot a Picture. (Z pg. 30)

Turn the Power dial to “A” (full auto mode).

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•Look through the finder.

•The focus is attained when the shoot standby lamp (green) changes from flashing to steadily on.

Press the Shutter button all of the way to take

the picture.

•The picture image is stored in the Memory card.

MODE switch

w e button

Lock button

Play back a Picture. (Z pg. 31)

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch.

Press the w e button to select the picture that

you wish to view.

Power dial

MAJOR FEATURES

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Four high-quality still image shooting modes

1. 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (Z pg. 46)

This mode collects twice as much image data by using two exposures (with the CCD shifted one pixel for the second exposure), resulting in an image consisting of 6 million pixels, or twice as many in normal mode.

2. DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) (Z pg. 47)

This mode uses two exposures, one with the exposure adjusted for the dark portions of the image, and one with the exposure adjusted for the bright portions of the image. By using the image data from both exposures, it is possible to achieve a wide dynamic range that was previously impossible. This mode avoids pictures where part of the image is blacked out or whited out, which occurs easily with conventional digital cameras.

3. NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) (Z pg. 48)

This mode uses several exposures to collect a large amount of image information, then extracts the signal components and eliminates the noise components. This mode eliminates electronic noise, which occurs easily with conventional digital cameras.

4. Shooting Film (Film Copy Mode) (Z pg. 50)

This mode allows you to copy photos of images from developed 35 mm film with the provided film copying adapter. You can print them with special effects or a calendar with the optional printer.

Video Shooting

This feature is useful, if you want to send a short video by e-mail.

Using the SmartMedia™ card* increases photo capacity

This unit is compatible with SmartMedia™ cards*, which can be used to increase the number of pictures that can be taken. * “SmartMedia™ card” (which is described as

“Memory card” in this instruction manual) is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Before taking important photos

● When you need to take an important photo, always take a test photo first and confirm that the camera is operating normally.

● Memory card is not installed when this unit is purchased. Be sure to install a Memory card before taking photos.

● Before shooting, always confirm how much memory is remaining from the memory card.

● We cannot bear any responsibility for an inability to shoot, record, or playback material normally in the event of a problem with a digital video camera, Memory card, etc.

● Store backups of important photos on a personal computer, etc. We cannot bear any responsibility for pictures stored in memory that are lost or altered.

Copyrights

You may only use material that you photograph or record with this digital camera for your own personal use, and not in any way that infringes on the copyrights of a third party. (Note that some performances and exhibits have restrictions against photography, even if only for your personal use.)

Collage shooting

This feature allows you to combine a subject with a previously photographed background with a simple operation.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2

QUICK START 4

MAJOR FEATURES 7

CONTENTS 8

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS 10

GETTING STARTED 18

Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 18

Installing a Charged Battery .......................................................................................... 19

Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet .................................................................... 20

Attaching the Hand strap .............................................................................................. 21

Attaching the Lens Cover .............................................................................................. 21

Inserting the Memory Card ........................................................................................... 22

Formatting a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 23

BASIC OPERATION 24

Viewfinder .................................................................................................................... 24

Shutter Button ............................................................................................................... 24

Good Photography Posture ........................................................................................... 25

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod ................................................................................ 25

Selecting the Shooting Mode ........................................................................................ 26

Zoom Shooting ............................................................................................................. 27

Selecting the Picture Size .............................................................................................. 28

Selecting the Picture Quality ......................................................................................... 29

Full Auto Shooting ........................................................................................................ 30

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................................................. 31

Self Timer ..................................................................................................................... 32

Flash Shooting .............................................................................................................. 33

MANUAL SHOOTING 34

Manual Focus ............................................................................................................... 34

Iris Setting ..................................................................................................................... 35

Macro Shooting ............................................................................................................ 36

Exposure Control .......................................................................................................... 37

White Balance Adjustment............................................................................................ 38

Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................................................................... 39

Sensitivity Setting .......................................................................................................... 40

Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting .................................................................. 41

Shooting Continuous Photos ......................................................................................... 42

Changing the AF/AE Area .............................................................................................. 43

Restoring the Default Settings ....................................................................................... 44

Collage Mode ............................................................................................................... 45

6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) ...................................................................................... 46

DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) ................................................................................... 47

NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) ............................................................................ 48

Installing the Film Copying Adapter .............................................................................. 49

Shooting Film (Film Copy Mode) .................................................................................. 50

Video Shooting ............................................................................................................. 52

PLAYBACK 53

Video Playback ............................................................................................................. 53

Display Mode during Playback ..................................................................................... 54

Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen ........................................................................... 54

Protecting Pictures ........................................................................................................ 55

Deleting Pictures .......................................................................................................... 56

Adding Special Effects ................................................................................................... 57

Inputting the Date ......................................................................................................... 59

Inputting the Calendar .................................................................................................. 60

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Connecting the Camera to a TV .................................................................................... 61

PRINT 62

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .............................................................................. 62

Printing a Picture .......................................................................................................... 63

Printing by DPOF Setting .............................................................................................. 65

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 67

Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu ......................................................................... 67

Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................. 69

SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows

SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh

TROUBLE SHOOTING 85

SPECIFICATIONS 89

CAUTIONS 91

INDEX 93

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Battery BN-V37

AC power adapter/ charger (AA-V37)

DC OUT

CD-ROM

DC cable USB cable Video cable

Memory card (3.3V type, 8MB)

Film holder/Film copying adapter

Hand strap Lens cover

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Front View

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

142 3

Top View

1 2 4 5

6 7 9 ! @ #

8 0

Front View

1 Flash ............................................ Z pg. 33

Use the flash when shooting in dark conditions.

2 Flash sensor

This sensor is needed for adjusting the brightness when using the flash.

3 Self timer lamp ............................ Z pg. 32

Blinks when the self timer is running.

4 Zoom lens ................................... Z pg. 27

Point the lens towards the subject when taking a picture. Because the lens is extremely vulnerable to damage from physical impacts, handle it very carefully. Striking or dropping the lens can damage the lens.

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Top View

1 Exposure control button (+/–) .....Z pg. 37

Press this button to check the brightness setting and to change the brightness setting for shooting photos.

2 FOCUS button ............................ Z pg. 34

Press this button to check the current focus mode or to change the focus mode.

3 IRIS button .................................. Z pg. 35

Press this button to check the current iris mode or to change the iris mode.

4 LCD panel ................................... Z pg. 14

Indicates the current mode through text and symbols.

5 Shutter button ............................. Z pg. 24

This button has two modes: press it half way to focus on the subject; press it all of the way to shoot a photo.

6 Flash button ................................ Z pg. 33

Press this button to change the flash mode.

7 Self timer button ......................... Z pg. 32

Press this button to change the time setting for the self timer.

8 DISPLAY button .................... Z pg. 31, 38

Press this button to turn the LCD screen on and off, and to select the menu display in camera mode and the index display in playback mode.

9 Macro button .............................. Z pg. 36

Press this button to set macro mode.

0 EXE (execute) button ............. Z pg. 23, 53

This button is used to finalize selections on each menu, and also serves as a video playback button.

! Directional button (r t w e) ..... Z pg. 23

Press this button to make various settings and selections.

@ ZOOM lever ......................... Z pg. 27, 54

Use this for zoom shooting and to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

# MODE switch .............................. Z pg. 17

Use this switch to change shooting and playback modes.

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Rear View

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)

1 4

8 97 0

Bottom View

1 2

Rear View

1 2

3 4

1 Viewfinder

Look through here when framing and focusing your shot.

2 DISPLAY button .................... Z pg. 31, 38

Press this button to turn the LCD screen on and off, and to select the menu display in camera mode and the index display in playback mode.

3 EXE (execute) button ............. Z pg. 23, 53

This button is used to finalize selections on each menu, and also serves as a video playback button.

4 Lock button ................................. Z pg. 23

Hold down this button in order to turn the Power dial.

5 Power dial ................................... Z pg. 23

Hold down the Lock button and turn this dial to turn the power on and off and to change the mode of the camera.

6 Shoot standby lamp (green) ........ Z pg. 30

The camera is ready to shoot a photo when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on.

7 Connectors cover

Refer to the “Connectors” on the right.

8 Flash standby lamp (red) ............. Z pg. 33

The flash is ready when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on.

9 LCD screen ................................. Z pg. 15

The photo subject/playback picture is displayed on this screen.

0 Hand strap/lens cover mount ...... Z pg. 21

This is used to attach the hand strap or a lens cover.

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Bottom View

1 Battery cover .............................. Z pg. 19

Open this cover to replace the battery.

2 Tripod mount hole ...................... Z pg. 25

Use this hole to mount the camera on a tripod. Use a tripod that does not have a rotation stopper.

3 Memory card cover ..................... Z pg. 22

Open this cover to install/remove a Memory card.

Connectors

VIDEO

PRINTER

DIGITAL

Pull the cover to open.

1 VIDEO output connector ............Z pg. 61

This is to connect to view picture on a TV.

2 PRINTER output connector ......... Z pg. 62

This is to connect an optional printer (GVSP2) to the camera via an optional cable.

3 DIGITAL output connector ... Z pg. 71, 78

This is to connect the camera to a personal computer.

4 DC input connector .................... Z pg. 20

Power from the provided AC adapter (AAV37) is input here through a DC cord.

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LCD Panel

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)

1 2

3 4 5 6 7

1 Indicator of initial settings having been

changed

This indicator is displayed if the initial settings have been changed.

2 Mode display

Displays the current mode.

3 Remaining battery power

indicator

This bar graph gives a rough indication of how much battery power is remaining.

4 Flash indicator ............................ Z pg. 33

This indicator is displayed if the flash button has been pressed and a mode that generates a flash (auto, forced on, or redeye prevention) has been set.

5 Timer mode indicator ................. Z pg. 32

This indicator is displayed if the Self timer button has been pressed and the timer mode has been set to either “1 second” or “8 seconds”.

6 Macro mode indicator ................ Z pg. 36

This indicator is displayed if the macro button has been pressed and the macro mode has been turned on.

7 Remaining photos counter

This indicates how many photos can still be taken.

Power Dial and Mode Display

The mode display appears on the LCD panel and screen, when the Power dial is set to certain position. Refer to the chart below for each mode. Press the DISPLAY button to display the image, when the Power dial is set to “A”, “M” or “V”. Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Power dial position LCD panel On-screen display Page

SET SET UP Displays the SET UP menu 16

B STILL PB Displays the playback image 31

OFF — — —

A CAM AUTO Displays the image 30 M MANUAL Displays the image 34 V VIDEO Displays the image 52

On-screen Display

During Shooting During Playback

112323

2000. 12. 24

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During Shooting

1 Flash indicator ....................... Z pg. 33

Appears when the flash button has been pressed and a mode that generates a flash (auto, forced on, or red-eye prevention) has been set.

2 Macro mode indicator

Appears when the macro button has been pressed and the macro mode has been turned on.

3 Indicator of initial settings having been

changed

Appears when the initial settings have been changed. When the EXE button is pressed, the changed settings are displayed.

4 Timer mode indicator

Appears when the Self timer button has been pressed and the timer mode has been set to either “1 second” or “8 seconds”.

5 Date display ................................ Z pg. 69

Depending on the setting, there are three different types of date displays: Year/ Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and Day/ Month/Year.

............ Z pg. 36

............. Z pg. 32

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During Playback

1 Picture size indicator .................. Z pg. 28

: 640 x 480 : 1024 x 768 : 2032 x 1536

2 Picture quality indicator ............. Z pg. 29

: standard quality : fine quality : uncompressed quality

3 Image position indicator

Indicates the current position of the displayed image in the memory.

indicator ................................. Z pg. 65

Appears for a picture for which DPOF was set.

indicator ..................................Z pg. 56

Appears for a picture selected for deletion.

indicator ................................. Z pg. 55

Appears for a protected picture.

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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)

Menu Screens

SET UP Menu Screen

Turn the Power dial to “SET” to display the SET UP screen.

Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of

SET UP

POWER SAVE

BEEP No. RESET FORMAT DATE/TIME

1min.

HIGH

EXE EXE EXE

CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen

Turn the Power dial to “M”, then press the DISPLAY button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears. To turn off the menu screen, press the DISPLAY button.

operation.

Z pg. 67 Z pg. 67 Z pg. 67

Z pg. 23 Z pg. 69

CAMERA SETTING

FRAME

QUALITY Q. REVIEW W.BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR

1024X768

FINE

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of operation.

Z pg. 28 Z pg. 29

Z pg. 29 Z pg. 38 Z pg. 40 Z pg. 41 Z pg. 42 Z pg. 43 Z pg. 44

CAMERA SETTING Confirmaton Screen

Turn the Power dial to “M”, then press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD screen (with on-screen display) and hold down the EXE button. The CAMERA SETTING confirmation screen is displayed while the EXE button is held down. The confirmation screen will not appear when the LCD screen is turned on without on-screen display.

AUTO

160

OFF

MULTI

1/750

+0.5

Shutter speed (automatic setting)

Exposure (Z pg. 37)

Indicator of initial settings having been changed (Z pg.15)

Iris (Z pg. 35)

Focus (Z pg. 34)

F2.8/3.8

2.4m/8ft

W. BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AE/AF

Playback Menu Screens

Turn the Power dial to “B” (playback), and then select each mode with the MODE switch. The selected mode appears on the LCD screen.

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STILL PLAYBACK

100-0003

(Z pg. 31)

VIDEO DELETE

THIS PICT.

ALL

SELECT

(Z pg. 56)

DPOF SET UP

NEW/RESET

REVISE

FOR ALL

2000. 12. 24

EXE EXE EXE

STILL DELETE

THIS PICT.

ALL

SELECT

EXE EXE EXE

THIS PICT.

ALL

SELECT

(Z pg. 56) (Z pg. 55)

VIDEO PLAY

VIDEO PROTECT

THIS PICT.

ALL

SELECT

(Z pg. 53) (Z pg. 55)

EDIT

EFFECT

DATE

RETURN

OFF OFF

EXE EXE

STILL PROTECT

EXE EXE EXE

VIDEO PROTECT

EXE EXE EXE

USB MODEEDITDPOF SET

No displays

(Z pg. 65)

NOTE:

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It is not possible to change the settings on the menu screen when the item's letters appear gray.

(Z pg. 57) (Z pg. 74, 81)

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery with the AC adapter (provided).

Battery BN-V37

Power outlet

Power lamp

Power cord

GETTING STARTED

Remove the battery.

Charging lamp

Connect the AC adapter's power cord to a

power outlet.

•The “Power” lamp lights.

Install the battery.

•The “Charging” lamp lights.

•Charging is complete when the “Charging” lamp turns off and the “Finish” lamp lights.

Remove the battery.

Finish lamp

Approximate number of pictures that can be taken with a fully charged battery (BN-V37)

Maximum number:

50 pictures

(when shooting every 30 seconds at normal temperature, with the flash, zooming, auto focus and the LCD screen turned on)

NOTE:

●

Depending on the settings of the flash, zooming, etc., the number of pictures that can be taken may decrease.

AC adapter (AA-V37)

NOTES:

●

Approximate charging time is 90 minutes for one battery (BN-V37). (at a temperature from 10°C to 35°C)

●

Charging is not possible if the DC cord is

connected to the AC adapter.

●

The battery is no longer usable, if the shooting

time is short with the battery fully charged. Replace the battery with a new one.

●

The Power dial can be turned to “ON” acciden-

tally, when you put the camera in a bag, etc. If the camera is left turned on, the battery will be used up and you will not be able to shoot a photo. It is recommended to remove the battery

from the camera when you carry the camera.

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Installing a Charged Battery

The battery (provided) is not charged when the camera is purchased. Be sure to charge the battery with the AC adapter before using the camera.

Slide the battery cover slightly to open.

Insert a charged battery, making sure that it is

oriented correctly.

Close the battery cover and slide it back.

Removing the Battery

Slide the battery cover slightly to open.

Remove the battery.

Battery cover

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet

The AC adapter (provided) is useful when shooting photos indoors for an extended period of time. The adapter can also be used overseas if you use a conversion plug.

DC input connector

Open the connector cover on the rear of the

camera.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector on the AC adapter.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

•The power lamp lights.

Power outlet

Power lamp

DC cord

NOTES:

●

Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AAV37).

●

Do not attempt to use an AC adapter for a video camera or other electronic device with this camera. Differences in voltage levels can damage the camera.

●

Use the AC adapter in order to safely format Memory cards, delete pictures or send pictures to a connected personal computer.

Power cord

AC adapter (AA-V37)

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Attaching the Hand strap

Attaching the Lens Cover

Pass one end of the hand strap through the

mounting hole.

Pass the other end through the loop.

Pass one end of the strap through the

mounting hole on the lens cover.

Pass the other end through the loop.

Attach the strap of the lens cover to the hand

strap.

NOTES:

●

Do not turn on the camera when the lens cover is attached. Doing so could result in the damage to the lens part.

●

Make sure to attache the lens cover when the camera is not in use.

●

Make sure to use the optional lens cleaning paper to clean fingerprints from the lens surface, and to clean the lens after shooting with the camera in warm, humid locations (by the seaside, in the mountains, etc.). Store the camera in a wellventilated location with little dust or debris.

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Inserting the Memory Card

Make sure to turn the Power dial to “OFF”, when inserting a Memory card. Memory card is not loaded in the camera, when purchasing the camera.

Open the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob towards “OPEN”.

Insert the Memory card.

•Insert the card so that the contact surface is facing up and the notch on the card is on the right.

•Do not touch the contact surface on the card.

Close the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob to lock the cover.

NOTES:

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There are two types of Memory cards (the 3.3V type which is indicated by a notch on the right side, and the 5V type which is indicated by a notch on the left side). This camera uses only Memory cards (3.3V) with a notch on the right side.

●

The maximum memory card capacity that can be used with this camera is 64MB.

●

To avoid damage to the Memory card, do not drop or strike the Memory card against hard objects.

●

To protect the entire content of the Memory card after shooting, peel and stick a write protect sticker as shown in the right.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Contact surface

Where the write protect sticker is placed

5V3.3V

Removing the Memory Card

Open the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob towards “OPEN”.

Remove the Memory card.

•Push on the card to remove it.

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OFF

SET

Formatting a Memory Card

If your Memory card has not been formatted, it must be formatted before it can be used. When a Memory card is formatted, all pictures in the card will be lost.

EXE button

POWER SAVE BEEP No. RESET

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AAV37) to power the camera, when formatting a Memory card. (Z pg. 20)

When the message “FORMAT MEMORY

CARD” appears, turn the Power dial to “SET”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•The SET UP screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “FORMAT“.

SET UP

1min. HIGH

EXE EXE EXE

Press the EXE button.

•The FORMAT screen appears.

r t button

Press the r t button to select “YES“.

Press the EXE button.

•“NOW FORMATTING“ appears.

•Do not turn off the power or perform any

•The formatting starts, and the contents of

•Make sure to save pictures that you need by

Lock button

Power dial

FORMAT

YES

other operations while formatting is in progress.

memory are erased. When formatting is completed, the SET UP screen appears.

transferring them to the PC, etc.

EXE EXE

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BASIC OPERATION

Viewfinder

This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder.

Normal Shooting

To focus, point the camera so that the subject appears within the finder, and then press the shutter button.

Macro Shooting

When shooting close-up, make sure the subject being photographed is within the frame inside the finder (indicated with diagonal lines).

NOTES:

●

In close-up (macro) shooting, the area that is actually photographed will be slightly below the area that can be seen in the viewfinder. The closer the camera is the subject, the greater that this displacement is.

●

It is recommended that you view the subject with the LCD screen for an important shot.

Shutter Button

Not pressed

Half-press

Full-press

The camera’s Shutter button is a two-step button. Pressing it halfway (to the first step) causes the photo standby lamp (green) to flash while the camera focuses automatically. Once the camera is focused, the photo standby lamp (green) lights steadily. Pressing the Shutter button halfway (to the first step) is called a “halfpress.“ Pressing the button from the half-press position to the full-press position causes the camera to take a picture.

NOTES:

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Suddenly pressing the Shutter button with your finger or pressing too strongly can result in a picture that is at an angle or which is blurry. Press the button smoothly from the half-press position to the full-press position when taking pictures.

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If you have pressed the Shutter button halfway and then release it, the camera will perform the autofocus operation again the next time that you press the Shutter button halfway.

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If you press the Shutter button all the way instead of halfway, a picture can be taken after focusing automatically.

Good Photography Posture

With your left hand firmly supporting the camera to the left of and below the lens, support the camera body with your right hand. Next, look for your subject and determine the camera position. You can change the angle of the subject and the background by changing the direction in which you point the camera. You then frame the shot by using the zoom function, etc., to enlarge or reduce the subject to the desired size within the shot.

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod

Align the screw hole on the bottom of the

camera with the screw on the tripod.

Turn the screw on the tripod to secure the

camera in place.

•Adjust the screw and the length of the legs so that the camera does not wobble at all.

NOTE:

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Use only tripods not equipped with a stud that prevents the camera from rotating.

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Use your left hand to hold the camera also.

Hold your arms firmly against your body.

Spread your legs apart slightly and adopt a firm stance.

Stud

Using a Tripod

We recommend use of a tripod in the circumstances described below in order to avoid problems caused by shaky hands. We especially recommend the use of a tripod when using pixel shift mode, wide range mode, or noise reduction mode.

• Low shots

Because it is difficult to assume a steady posture for a low shot, the shot will frequently be on a slant or blurred by shaky hands.

• Dark locations

When shooting in a location that prohibits the use of a flash (such as in a museum), the shutter speed is reduced, which increases the likelihood of problems caused by shaky hands.

• Shooting a distant object through the telephoto feature

Because the telephoto feature makes a small, distant space appear larger, even the slightest movement of the camera can cause blurring.

• Shooting an extreme closeup

Because a nearby object appears very large when shot in a closeup, the slightest movement in your body or hand can result in a blurred image.

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BASIC OPERATION (cont.)

Selecting the Shooting Mode

The Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes: “A”, “M” and “V”.

LCD panel

CAM AUTO

Mode display

A: CAM AUTO M: MANUAL V: VIDEO

Select the shooting mode with the Power dial.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Lock button

Power dial

SET

OFF

Turn the Power dial to one of the following modes, depending on your needs:

“A”: To shoot photos in full auto mode

In this mode, the camera automatically sets the brightness, the shutter speed, the focus, and the white balance.

“M”: To shoot photos in manual mode

In this mode, you can set the brightness, the shutter speed, the focus, and the white balance manually.

“V”: To shoot video

You can shoot up to 20 seconds of video with a screen size of 160 x 120. This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e-mail.

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Zoom Shooting

The camera incorporates a 2.3X zooming function that corresponds to a 37 mm to 86 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. Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” when shooting with the zoom function.

ZOOM lever

Set ZOOM lever to “W” (wide angle).

You can shoot a wider angle.

ZOOM

Set ZOOM lever to “T” (telephoto).

You can shoot a distant subject in closeup.

NOTE:

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With this camera, you can set the “AF” (autofocus)/”AE” (auto exposure) sensor point to either “SPOT” or “MULTI“. Switch to “SPOT” if the camera focuses on the background when you zoom in for a closeup. (Z pg. 43)

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Selecting the Picture Size

There are three picture sizes, starting with the highest resolution: 2032 x 1536 (QXGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Select the resolution that best fits your needs.

BASIC OPERATION (cont.)

2,5

Turn the Power dial to “A”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Press the DISPLAY button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “FRAME”.

3,4

Press the w e button to select either 2032 x

1536, 1024 x 768, or 640 x 480.

•The frame size is set.

Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

SET

OFF

Approximate number of pictures that can be stored (when using 8MB/16MB):

FRAME QUALITY 8MB 16MB

2032 x 1536 FINE 8 16

1024 x 768 FINE 32 64

640 x 480 FINE 65 130

CAMERA SETTING

FRAME

QUALITY Q. REVIEW W. BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR

NO COMP. – 1

STANDARD 10 20 NO COMP. 3 6

STANDARD 43 86 NO COMP. 8 16

STANDARD 87 174

2032X1536

FINE

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

NOTE:

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The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the shooting condition.

Selecting the Picture Quality

You can select the picture quality according to the purpose for which you want to use the picture. There are three levels of picture quality, starting from the highest quality: NO COMP. (uncompressed) FINE (fine) STANDARD (standard)

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2,5

Turn the Power dial to “A”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Press the DISPLAY button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “QUALITY”.

3,4

Press the w e button to select either “FINE”,

“STANDARD”, or “NO COMP.” mode.

•The new picture quality mode is set.

Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu

screen.

SET

OFF

CAMERA SETTING

FRAME

QUALITY

Q. REVIEW W. BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR

2032X1536

FINE

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

NOTE:

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The number of pictures that can be stored will vary according to the images that are shot, the conditions under which the camera was used, the temperature when used, and the batteries that were used.

Q. REVIEW

Set “Q. REVIEW” to “ON” to check the quality of the picture automatically for 2 seconds as soon as you take.

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