Kodak PixPro AZ-251 User Manual

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User Manual

BEFORE YOU START

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.

Address:

1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550,

 

Gardena, CA 90248, USA

Company Website: www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

For Customers in Europe

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electrical waste and electronic equipment in the

European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product.

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO

Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

JK Imaging Ltd. reserves all rights of this document.

No part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging Ltd..

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners.

This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however JK Imaging Ltd.. reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily.

Indicates useful information.

 

Indicates precautions are to be taken while

 

operating the camera.

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SAFETY NOTES

Safety notes for this camera

Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.

Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.

Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.

Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or under direct sunlight.

Do not use or store the camera near a

powerful magnetic field, for example near a magnet or transformer.

Avoid touching the lens of the camera.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period time.

Turn the camera off, remove the battery and the memory card, and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally comes in contact with the camera.

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When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer environment, condensation may occur.

Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it on.

When you use the camera, remove the battery if it overheats. Wait until the unit cools down.

Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

Store the camera in a dry environment and place it on a flat surface when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

Before you remove the battery and memory card, the camera should be turned off.

When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.

Use the professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.

Safety notes for battery

If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department.

If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.

Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.

To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by the objects.

Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.

Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the battery contacts dry.

Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid a possible explosion.

Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.

When the camera is stored for a long period of time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to the infants and children.

In a colder environment, the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced.

When you install the battery, install it according to the positive and negative markings on the battery compartment. Never force it into the battery compartment.

Safety notes for memory card

Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.

Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry.

Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged.

Do not directly edit the data on the memory card.

Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.

When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment.

Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one.

We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance.

Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the memory card using your PC. Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the camera or a possible error may occur.

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A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the SD card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the playback.

When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot.

Other Safety Notes

Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.

Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.

When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.

Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.

Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.

If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.

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CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START...........................

1

SAFETY NOTES....................................

2

CONTENTS...........................................

5

GETTING READY..................................

9

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

9

Install lens cap and neck strap........................

10

Part Names......................................................

11

Installing Battery and Memory Card................

14

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

16

Symbol Description..........................................

16

Set your Language, Date/Time........................

17

Set your Language, Date/Time after the

 

first power-on.............................................

17

Resetting your Language..........................

17

Resetting Date/Time..................................

18

MODE OVERVIEW...............................

19

Display Setting.................................................

19

LCD Screen Display........................................

20

Overview of the screen icons in photo

 

shooting mode...........................................

20

Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie

 

Mode.........................................................

22

Overview of the Screen Icons in

 

Playback Mode..........................................

23

Using the Mode Dial........................................

24

Auto Mode.......................................................

25

Program AE.....................................................

25

Shutter Priority.................................................

26

Manual Mode...................................................

26

Face Beautifier.................................................

27

Panorama Mode..............................................

28

Scene Mode.....................................................

29

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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)

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Custom Settings..............................................

34

Landscape.......................................................

35

BASIC OPERATION.............................

36

Using the Zoom Function.................................

36

Focus Setting...................................................

37

Macro Mode.....................................................

37

Self-Timer Setting............................................

38

Flash Mode......................................................

39

White Balance Setting.....................................

40

Continuous Shot..............................................

41

EV Setting........................................................

42

Exposure Compensation...........................

42

ISO............................................................

43

Shutter Adjustment....................................

43

Aperture Adjustment..................................

44

Using Quick Recording....................................

44

i Button Function Menu....................................

45

PLAYBACK...........................................

46

Viewing Photos and Videos.............................

46

Thumbnail View...............................................

47

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)...

48

Slideshow........................................................

49

Photos and Video Deletion..............................

50

USING THE MENUS.............................

51

Photo Setup Menu...........................................

51

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)..........

51

Image Size................................................

52

OIS............................................................

52

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Cont. AF....................................................

53

HDR...........................................................

53

Beauty.......................................................

54

Scene........................................................

54

Photo Shooting Setting Menu..........................

56

Quality.......................................................

56

AF-Assist Beam.........................................

57

Digital Zoom..............................................

57

Date Imprint...............................................

57

Quick Review............................................

58

Custom Settings........................................

58

Movie Menu.....................................................

59

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)..........

59

Video Quality.............................................

60

OIS............................................................

60

Movie Setting Menu.........................................

61

Digital Zoom..............................................

61

Playback Menu................................................

62

HDR...........................................................

62

Red-Eye Reduction...................................

63

Rotate........................................................

63

Resize.......................................................

64

Color Effect................................................

64

Playback Setting Menu....................................

65

Protect.......................................................

65

Delete........................................................

66

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)............

67

Trim...........................................................

68

Setup Menu.....................................................

69

Power Saver..............................................

70

Language..................................................

70

Sound Settings..........................................

70

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Zone..........................................................

71

Date/Time..................................................

71

File / Software..................................................

71

Format Memory.........................................

71

Copy to Card.............................................

72

File Numbering..........................................

72

Reset.........................................................

73

FW Version................................................

73

CONNECTIONS....................................

74

Connecting to a Computer...............................

74

Setting the USB Mode...............................

74

Transferring files to your computer............

74

Video System...................................................

75

Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode............

76

Supported HDMI Connections.........................

77

Connecting HDMI-Ready TV.....................

77

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible

 

Printer..............................................................

78

Setting the USB Mode...............................

78

Connecting to your Printer.........................

79

Using the PictBridge Menu..............................

80

Print (with Date).........................................

80

Print (without Date)....................................

81

Print Index.................................................

82

Print DPOF Images...................................

83

Exit............................................................

83

APPENDICES.......................................

84

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

84

Prompts and Warning Messages.....................

88

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

92

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GETTING READY

Accessories Included

Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.

STOP

AA battery x 4

Neck Strap

Service Card

CD-ROM

QuickStart Guid

e

USB Cable Warranty Card Quick Start Guide Lens Cap With Strap

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Install lens cap and neck strap

10

Part Names

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Kodak PixPro AZ-251 User Manual

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1

AF Assist Beam/Timer

11

Playback Button

21

Shutter Button

 

 

Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Flash Lamp

12

AF Button/Arrow Button (Up)

22

Continuous Capture Button

 

 

3

Microphone

13

Flash Button/Arrow Button

23

Fast Video Recording Button

 

 

(Right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Lens

14

Delete Button/Self-Timer

24

Power Switch

 

 

Button/Arrow Button (Down)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

LCD Screen

15

Macro Button/Arrow Button

25

Mode Dial

 

 

(Left)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Exposure Compensation

16

SET Button

26

Speaker

 

 

Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Status Indicator

17

Strap Buckles

27

Tripod Receptacle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

i Button

18

USB Port

28

Battery Cover Buckle

 

 

9

Menu Button

19

HDMI Port

29

Battery Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Display Button

20

Zoom Lever

 

 

 

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Installing Battery and Memory Card

1. Open the battery cover.

2.Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:

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3.Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below:

Write protection buckle

The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.

To remove your memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully.

4. Close the battery cover.

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Turning Camera On and Off

Slide the power switch to turn on/off the camera.

Power Switch

Symbol Description

In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding.

[Button name]:

When one button on the cam-

 

era cannot be indicated by an

 

icon, the symbol [ ] is used to

 

indicate it.

Item properties : The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the symbol .

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Set your Language, Date/Time

Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on

1.When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen appears.

2.Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language.

3.After you press the button to confirm the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.

4.Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/ Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM: dd HH:mm.

5.Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value for the selected Date/Time.

6.Press the button to confirm the time settings and the snapshot screen appears.

Resetting your Language

After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your language.

1. Turn the camera on via the power switch.

2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

3.Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4.Press the up/down arrow button to select Language and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

5.Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language and press the button to confirm.

6.Press the button and the snapshot screen appears.

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6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for your selected block. After you finish your settings, press the button to confirm.

7. Press the button and the following snapshot screen appears.

Resetting Date/Time

After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time.

1.Turn the camera on via the power switch.

2.Press the button, press the up/down arrow

button to select

, and press the

button to

enter the menu.

 

 

3.Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4.Press the up/down arrow button to

select Date & Time and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

5.Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/

Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:

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dd HH:mm.

 

 

 

MODE OVERVIEW

Display Setting

Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen Full, Off.

Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen

SD

1234 16M

 

 

00:56:00

F

1/50

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram

SD

 

 

 

1234

16M

 

 

00:56:00

 

F

1/50

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

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LCD Screen Display

Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

SD

 

 

20

x3.4

 

 

6

 

 

 

7

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

18

 

 

 

 

1234

16M

9

17

 

00:56:00

10

F

1/50

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

 

16

15

14

13

12

11

22 21

 

 

 

SD

 

23

 

x3.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

1234

16M

 

 

 

 

 

00:56:00

 

F

1/50

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

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1 Shooting Mode Icons

 

Auto Mode

Panorama Mode

Program AE

Scene Mode

Shutter priority

Custom Settings

Manual Mode

Landscape

Face Beautifier

2Macro Mode

3Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever)

4SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory

5Battery Status

6White Balance (Adjustable only in Mode)

7Color Effect (Adjustable only in Mode)

8Number of remaining shots

9 Image Size

10 Video Quality

11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in Mode)

12 Remaining Recording time

13 Exposure Compensation (EV value)

(Adjustable only in Mode)

14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode)

15Histogram

16Aperture Value (Adjustable only in Mode)

17Image stabilization

18Focus Frame

19Expo Metering

AiAE

Spot

Center

20AF Mode

Single-AF

Multi-AF

Object Tracking

21 Self-Timer

Self-timer Off

2 sec

10 sec

Smile 22 Flash Mode

Flash Auto

Force Flash

Slow Sync.

Slow Sync. + Red-Eye

Red-Eye Reduction

23 Continuous Shot

Single

Continuous Shot

3 Shots

Time-Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)

24 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

25 HDR (Adjustable only in Mode)

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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

x3.4

SD

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

-0.3 EV

00:56:00

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

9

 

 

 

1Movie Mode Icons

2Macro Mode

3Self-Timer

Self-timer Off

10 sec

4Zoom Display (by turning the Zoom Lever)

5SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory

6Battery Status

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7Color Effect

8Video Quality

9Remaining Recording time

10Exposure Compensation (EV value)

11Image stabilization

12Focus Frame

13Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

14Expo Metering

AiAE

Spot

Center

15AF Mode

For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SDHC memory card be used. If you shoot video using only the camera's internal memory, the end results may have image jitter, noise and vastly shorter recording times.

Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted.

Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 4X (100X in total).

Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback

Mode

1

2

 

3

 

 

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SD

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2013

0101 00:00

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9

 

 

 

 

 

1DPOF File

2File Protection

3Memory space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos)

4SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

5Battery Status

6 Zoom Magnification Area

7Image Zoom Ratios

8Image Zone

9Shooting Date

10Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

11Red-Eye Reduction

12HDR

13Date Folder

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Using the Mode Dial

This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below:

Mode Name

Icon

Description

Auto Mode

 

In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject

 

and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.

 

 

Program AE

 

Setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter

 

speed and aperture automatically.

 

 

Shutter

 

Setting allows you to choose a specific shutter speed so the camera will adjust the

priority

 

aperture automatically to ensure correct exposure.

Manual Mode

 

Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.

 

 

 

Face

 

This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and eye

Beautifier

 

brightening capabilities.

Panorama

 

In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo.

Mode

 

 

 

Scene Mode

 

Choose from 22 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.

 

 

 

Movie Mode

 

Record videos.

 

 

 

Custom

 

The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to

Settings

 

this mode for quick adjustment.

Landscape

 

For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.

 

 

 

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Auto Mode

Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your photos and videos for the best possible results.

Follow these steps:

1.Use the power switch to turn the camera on.

2.Switch the Mode Dial to Auto Mode ( ).

3.Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.

4.The LCD screen will show a green focus frame when the subject is in focus.

5.Fully press the shutter button down to take pictures.

Program AE

When (Program AE) mode is selected, you can adjust the EV value and ISO value.

1.Turn the mode dial to and press the button to configure settings.

2.Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment item.

3.Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.

4.Press the button to engage the settings and enter the shooting screen.

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Shutter Priority

When (Shutter Priority) is selected, you can adjust the shutter speed , the EV value and ISO value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed value to get the most appropriate exposure value.

1.Turn the mode dial to and press the button to configure settings.

2.Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment item.

3.Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.

4Press the button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen.

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Manual Mode

When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the aperture / shutter speed manually and ISO value.

1.Turn the Mode Dial to and press the button to configure settings.

2.Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment setting.

3.Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.

4.Press the button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen.

Face Beautifier

In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones.

1.Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautifier Mode

( ).

2.Press the button and press the up/down button to select .

3.Press the left/right arrow button to select Face

Beautifier and press the button to confirm and return to photo shooting mode.

SD x

1234 16M

00:56:00

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

Beautifier Mode has 3 effects:

Effect 1: Skin Soften

Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening

Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening +

Eye Enlargement

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Panorama Mode

With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of pictures which will be stitched automatically into a ultra-wide panoramic picture by the camera.

Follow the steps below:

1.Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama Mode ( ) .

2.Press the arrow buttons to select a shooting direction. (The right direction is used as default if you do not make any choice) 2 seconds later, the camera is ready to take pictures. You can also press the button or half press the shutter button to be ready to take pictures.

3.Compose the first view of the panoramic picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture the image.

4.When you finish shooting the first photo, two target icons will display on the LCD screen at left and right sides. Move the camera to the right until the round target icon is directly positioned over the square box. The box will turn green when they overlap and the camera will automatically take the next picture. Repeat the same steps for additional shots. Up to 4 frames can be stitched together.

5.If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press the button and the camera will stitch the pictures automatically. Press the playback button to enter playback mode to see the effect.

6.If you take 4 pictures, the camera will automatically stitch the pictures. Press the playback button to enter playback mode to see the effect.

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