Kyocera Finecam M400, Finecam M410R, Finecam M400R Operating Instructions

Introduction Getting Ready

Taking Pictures

Playback Set Up

Introduction

Getting Ready

Taking Pictures

Playback

A Important

B Note

• In this manual, the digital camera is referred to simply as "the camera". Also, SD memory cards and MultiMedia cards are referred to generically as "memory cards".

This indicates important information that must always be observed when using the camera.

These provide supplementary explanations or references to further information on the same topic.

Be sure to read this chapter the first time you use your camera.

This chapter explains what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures.

This chapter describes how to take still images and shoot movies.

This chapter describes how to view your images.

This chapter describes the other camera settings

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that are not related to taking pictures or viewing images.

Troubleshooting

Glossary of Terms

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Refer to this chapter when there is a problem.

Refer to this chapter when you encounter a word that you do not understand.

This provides a detailed contents list for the entire manual.

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What Your Camera Can Do | Nomenclature | Names of the menus and icons shown on the screen | LED display | FCC

Compliance Statement for American Users | Handling Precautions

Introduction

Taking Pictures

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What Your Camera Can Do

Zoom



When you are taking a picture, you can enlarge the image up to 10x using the optical zoom and then use the digital zoom to further enlarge the image by up to 6x. * Restrictions apply to the digital zoom for

some image sizes.

Flash



The camera's flash fires

Continuous Shooting



This feature lets you shoot a rapid sequence of photos at up to 3.3 frames per second.* This is useful when you are taking pictures of a moving subject or when you don't want to miss a sudden photo opportunity. * When using a high-speed

memory card.

automatically in dark conditions. But you can also set the flash so that it always fires, even in bright conditions, or so that it never fires.

Focus Lock



Normally, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center of the image. However, you can use focus lock to have the camera focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image.

Scene Select



Scene Select provides a range of photography modes you can choose from, with settings that are optimized for particular scenes, such as sporting events, portraits or nighttime scenery.

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What Your Camera Can Do | Nomenclature | Names of the menus and icons shown on the screen | LED display | FCC

Compliance Statement for American Users | Handling Precautions

Taking Pictures

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System Map

Mail

Personal Computer

(supplied accessory)

Card reader

AC adapter

(sold separately)

USB cable

Printer

USB cable

(supplied

accessory)

Memory card

Output

PictBridge

PictBridge-

compatible printer

(third-party)

Digital Camera Finecam M400R

Video cable

(supplied

accessory)

Print processing store

DPOF-compatible printer (third-party)

Output

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Nomenclature

Self-timer LED

Shutter release button Æ

p.33

Lens

Flash

Light sensor

Microphone

Strap lug

Speaker

Connector cover

USB port

POWER IN port

VIDEO OUT port

Battery cover lock lever Æ

p.19

Tripod socket

Battery cover

p.19

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Flash pop-up switch

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)

Diopter adjustment dial

VF button Æ p.32

Exposure compensation button MENU button K

LCD monitor (LCD)

OK button E

DISPLAY button J

Card access LED

p.57

p.70

Playback mode

Display taken images on the LCD monitor.

Camera AUTO mode

Take still images. The camera automatically set various settings.

Continuous shooting AUTO mode

This camera is capable of taking a series of consecutive shots at up to approximately

3.3 frames per second.

SCENE mode

You can set the optimum settings for your scene, such as the Night View and the Portrait mode.

POWER button H

p.24

Mode select dial

p.25

Zoom button W (wide-angle) Æ

Zoom button T (telephoto) Æ

Up, down, left and right buttons

udlr

Memory card cover

p.21

SET UP mode

You can set various settings, such as the AF (Auto Focus) and the LCD monitor brightness.

Movie mode

Shoot movies. You can shoot movies with sound.

EXT. mode

You can take still images or take images continuously. It is possible to set the shooting settings very precisely for your scene.

p.48

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Names of the menus and icons shown on the screen

Display in "C" Camera AUTO, "N" Continuous shooting AUTO, "S" EXT., "

q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5

" SCENE or "M" Movie mode

Display in the normal screen

"C" Camera AUTO mode "N" Continuous shooting AUTO mode "S" EXT. mode "I" SCENE mode

qtu

wer y i

X2.0 ISO200

+1.0

!8 !9

@2 @3@1 @4 @5 @6

Flash mode (Æ

White balance

Metering mode (Æ

Shooting mark

Continuous shooting (

ISO sensitivity (Æ

Number of pixels (

Quality (Æ

Number of available shots

AE mode (aperture) (Æ

Shutter speed

AF mode (Æ

Chroma (

Sharpness (Æ

Contrast (

p.51)

/Color mode (Æ p.77/p.79)

p.60)

p.64)

p.74)

p.75)

/Long exposure (Æ p.62)

p.69)

p.80)

p.82)

p.83)

1234F

2272

F2.8

LT4S

SAF

+1 +1 +1

2004.09.01

p.35)

p.58)

"M" Movie mode

00:00

+1.0

@2 @3 @5 @6

Focus frame (WIDE AF) (Æ

Focus frame (SPOT AF) (

Macro and Landscape mode (Æ

Scene mode (

Self-timer (

Histogram

Digital zoom (

Exposure

Camera shake warning

Date

Low battery indicator

Audio mode (Æ

Remaining movie shooting time (seconds)

Frame rate (Æ

p.42)

p.46)

p.48)

compensation (Æ p.57)

p.39)

p.40)

30fpsX2.0

SAF

2004.09.01

p.67)

p.44)

@8 @9 !2

!6 !7

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Display when the MENU button

"C" Camera AUTO mode

PIXELS

q w e

"N" Continuous shooting AUTO mode

PIXELS

q w e r

SELF TIMER (Æ

PIXELS (Æ

QUALITY (Æ

DRIVE MODE (Æ

p.46)

p.74)

p.75)

p.86)

is pressed

"S" EXT. mode/"I" SCENE mode

DRIVE MODE

q w e r y u

"M" Movie mode

PIXELS

q w t y u

FRAME/SEC (Æ

WHITE BALANCE (Æ

SETTINGS

p.40)

p.77)

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Display in "P" Playback mode

Display when the MENU button

MULTI

q w e r t

MULTI (Æ p.97)

POSTRECORDING (Æ

PROTECT (

ERASE (Æ

ERASE MULTIPLE (

p.102)

p.106)

p.103)

p.109)

is pressed

RESIZE (Æ

ROTATE (Æ

AUTO PLAY (

DPOF

PictBridge

RESIZE

y u i o !0

p.113)

p.120)

(Æ p.121)

(Æ p.126)

p.92)

Image Information Display (INFORMATION/Quick View)

INFORMATION

p.139)

p.75)

w y

o i

Aperture (

Exposure compensation setting (

ISO

DPOF

Photography date and time

Histogram

p.58)

sensitivity (Æ p.64)

settings (Æ p.121)

p.57)

100–KIF_0001.JPG 1600KB

q e

Folder name and file name (

File size

Quality (compression ratio) (Æ

Number of pixels (

Protection status

Whether or not voice is used

Shutter speed (Æ

F 2272X1704 1/2000 F16.0 ±0.3

ISO200

DPOF 1 PRTS DATE

2004.09.01 12:34:56

p.74)

p.58/p.62)

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LED display

There are 2 LEDs on the camera. The LEDs indicate the status of the camera by either lighting or flashing.

Self-timer LED (red)

While the self-timer is running

Flashing

When a movie is being shot

When the shutter operates and shooting has ended

Lit

When the camera is in Playback mode

When the camera is in Set Up mode

When the camera is connected to a PC

Card access LED (orange)

While the camera is accessing the memory card, such as recording images to or reading data from the memory card.

Flashing

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While the LED is flashing, do not open the memory card cover or remove the memory card. This could damage the card or erase the data on the card.

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Compliance Statement for American Users | Handling Precautions

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FCC Compliance Statement for American Users

KYOCERA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna. Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the

equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV. Or, move the equipment farther away from the

radio or TV.

• Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Do not plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment.

• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered. Also, ensure that all metal

retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.

• If these suggestions do not help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from KYOCERA CORPORATION, your camera

may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the

modified camera.

Shielded cables must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulation.

For customers in Canada CAUTION

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

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Caution and Warning Symbols

This Instruction Manual features the following caution and warning symbols to ensure that you use the camera

safely. Read the contents of these warnings carefully and use the corresponding features correctly.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

This symbol indicates procedures which involve a high risk of death or serious personal injury if not followed properly.

This symbol indicates procedures which may result in death or personal injury if not followed properly.

This symbol indicates procedures which may result in injury to the user or physical damage to the product if not followed properly.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera, since you may receive a severe electric shock.

• Do not operate the flash at close proximity to a person's eyes (especially those of an infant), since eye damage may result.

WARNING

• Do not take pictures while walking, riding or driving. Particularly avoid looking through viewfinder while walking, riding or driving, since this may cause an accident.

• When taking pictures, remain aware of your surroundings and what is happening around you.

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• Do not direct the camera lens directly toward the sun when shooting, since the CCD element may be damaged.

• Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other locations subject to large concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air may promote corrosion of metal components and damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Sand inside the camera may result in internal damage and operating malfunctions.

• If the camera is brought quickly from a cold place to a warm room, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts. Such condensation may result in damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Whenever possible, avoid subjecting the camera to sudden changes in temperature.

• When taking the camera overseas or using it to record important events, check its operating condition and take test pictures beforehand to confirm proper operation.

• This camera is a precision electronic instrument, and should be protected from impacts and falls that might cause damage to internal parts or the emitting smoke and ignition by the shorting of circuitry.

• This camera is an electronic device which uses a high-performance IC. During use, the camera may grow warm due to heat emitted by IC. While this is normal, note that holding the camera for long periods risks low temperature

CAUTION

burns.

• This camera is not designed to be waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or under water. If the camera should inadvertently be exposed to water, it should be taken quickly to a Kyocera/Yashica Service Center for inspection.

• Take great care to keep the photography lens and light sensor clean since soiling such as fingerprints can affect the accuracy of the camera's metering and focusing functions. If these areas become soiled and require cleaning, wipe them gently with a third-party lens cleaning cloth. Any dust should be removed using a blower or lens brush.

• Clean the camera body by wiping with soft cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents or cleansers, since such substances will damage the body materials.

• Do not remove the SD memory card or MultiMedia Card (MMC) while the card access LED is flashing (e.g. immediately after photography or playback).

• Interference may occur in recorded or played back images when the camera is used in areas subject to strong electromagnetic interference (e.g., near a television set or stereo speakers).

• If the camera is dropped, it may be damaged internally or parts may have been dislodged even when there is no visible external damage. The camera must be taken to a Kyocera/Yashica Service Center for checking.

• Do not attempt to touch the insides of the memory card slot, since damage or malfunction may result.

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This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect its microcomputer against strong external static electricity. Though rarely, it may fail to function because this safety circuit has come into action. In this case, turn off the camera's power, remove the batteries, reload them and use the camera again.

For best performance, we recommend the use of genuine Kyocera accessories. Kyocera is not responsible for any accidents or damage caused by the use of accessories made by other manufacturers or fashioned by the user.

• Store the camera in a well-ventilated location, avoiding damp or dusty areas, drawers or boxes containing mothballs, or in laboratories or other locations where chemicals are handled. Exposure to such chemical fumes can result in damage to the camera's circuitry, resulting in short circuits and causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire.

CAUTION

• Do not leave the camera for long periods in places subject to high temperatures, such as on a beach in summer or inside a car in full sun, as this can degrade the performance of the SD memory card or MultiMedia card and cause camera faults.

• Remove the batteries before storing the camera for extended periods of time, to prevent battery leakage and resulting damage.

• Rubbing or pressing strongly on the LCD monitor screen can result in damage or malfunctions. If there is dust or dirt on the LCD monitor, blow it off with a blower brush. Heavy soiling should be wiped off using soft cloth.

• If the LCD monitor should become broken, take precautions to prevent personal injury from glass fragments.

• If the LCD monitor breaks and its liquid contacts your skin, quickly wipe away

CAUTION

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any remaining liquid and wash the skin with soap and water. If the liquid should enter the eyes, wash with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, then seek medical attention immediately.

• Due to the innate characteristics of LCD panels, a few pixels may appear permanently lighted or may not light at all. This is not a malfunction, and does not affect the recorded image in any way.

• The LCD monitor may appear difficult to see in some outdoor lighting situations.

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• Do not apply solder directly to batteries, throw batteries into a fire, or attempt

DANGER

WARNING

to heat, disassemble or modify batteries. Heat can melt the battery insulation and damage protective mechanisms such as the gas escape valve, causing the battery to leak fluid, overheat or explode.

• Never perform any of the following action as they could cause the batteries to explode and cause a fire, injury or damage to the surroundings.

qDo not use batteries other than those specified for use with this camera. wDo not reverse the battery terminals (+ and -). eDo not attempt to charge the following types of battery:

• AA manganese batteries

• AA alkaline batteries

• AA lithium batteries

• Any contact between battery fluid and the eyes can result in blindness. Avoid rubbing the affected eyes and flush thoroughly with clean water (tap water, etc.). Seek medical treatment immediately.

• Avoid contact between the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals and metal objects such as pins, and do not carry or store batteries with objects such as necklaces or hairpins. This can result in a battery short-circuit, causing the battery to leak fluid, overheat or explode.

• Do not peel off or scratch the external casing of a battery. This increases the risk of a battery short-circuit and may cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or explode.

• Do not use batteries that are leaking fluid or that are discolored, deformed or otherwise abnormal as this may cause the batteries to overheat or explode.

• Leaked battery fluid that gets on your skin or clothing can cause skin damage. Immediately flush the affected area with clean water (tap water, etc.).

• Avoid wetting batteries with fresh or salt water as this may cause the batteries to overheat and could cause rusting of the battery terminals.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of an infant. If the battery is swallowed, any damage to the battery could cause the battery fluid to leak and injure the person's stomach or intestines. Seek medical advice immediately.

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• Batteries normally suffer a temporary loss of performance at low temperatures. Before and after using the camera in cold locations, keep the batteries warm by holding them inside clothing or inside thermal insulation. Batteries with impaired performance at lower temperatures will return to normal at room temperature.

• Soiling such as sweat or grease on the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of a battery can cause contact problems. Wipe the batteries carefully with a dry cloth before using them.

• When taking the camera on a long trip, keep spare new batteries as a backup.

• The camera will not operate if the batteries are inserted with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals reversed.

CAUTION

• Do not leave batteries in locations subject to high temperatures, such as close to heater or other heat source, inside a car on a hot day, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight.

• When batteries will not be used for a long period, remove them from the camera and store them in a cool, dry location. Leaving batteries in the camera may cause them to leak fluid or overheat and could cause a fire.

• Batteries may feel hot immediately after use and could cause burns. Before removing batteries, turn the camera off and wait until the batteries have cooled down.

• Do not throw batteries around or otherwise subject them to strong impacts as this may cause them to leak fluid, overheat or explode.

• Do not use new and old batteries together or different types or brands of batteries together.

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• Do not attempt to connect batteries directly to a power outlet or car cigarette

DANGER

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lighter without using the charger. This could result in very large current flows due to a short circuit or the application of high voltages, causing the battery to leak fluid, overheat or explode.

• If NiMH batteries charging is not completed even after the designated charging time has passed, stop battery charging. Continuing to charge batteries in this situation may cause the batteries to leak fluid or overheat.

• Do not use batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals reversed. Charging batteries when the terminals are reversed can cause abnormal reactions inside the batteries or unexpected abnormal current flows during discharging, causing the batteries to leak fluid, overheat or explode.

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• When charging batteries, use the dedicated charger and follow the procedures provided in the "Instructions" for the batteries and charger to

CAUTION

• When the battery contact plates or battery terminals are soiled, wipe them with a dry cloth. Fingerprints or

other soiling on the camera's battery contact plates or on the battery terminals can cause significant electrical

resistance and reduce the number of available shots. Wipe the camera's battery contact plates and the

battery terminals clean with a soft, dry cloth.

• The first time you use rechargeable batteries after purchasing them, you should charge and discharge the

batteries 2 or 3 times. You should also charge rechargeable batteries that have not been used for 1 week or

longer. (This is due to an effect called "deactivation", whereby rechargeable batteries left for long periods

gradually self-discharge, resulting in the formation of a film on the internal terminals that hinders the flow of

current.)

Even rechargeable batteries that have not been used naturally discharge and lose their capacity if stored for

long periods. When this occurs, recharge the batteries before using them. At temperatures of 30°C or higher,

self-discharging may occur frequently and should be taken into account when selecting a storage location.

(Æ See "Charging and discharging batteries

• Do not top-up the charge in a rechargeable battery. Whenever possible, charge batteries fully once they are

completely discharged rather than topping up the charge. (This is to avoid the "memory effect", whereby

repeated topping up of the battery charge without fully discharging the battery results in a lower apparent

battery capacity and shortens the time for which the battery can be used, even though the battery has not

reached the end of its service life.)

Even when "LOW BATTERY" is displayed after you take a picture, you may still be able to turn the camera on

in Playback mode. When this occurs, the battery charge is not fully depleted and you should discharge the

batteries fully before recharging them. (Æ See "Charging and discharging batteries

• Remove the batteries from the camera if you do not intend to use it for a long period. Even when the camera

is turned off a very small current continues to flow. Leaving the batteries in the camera for a long period can

result in the batteries being overdischarged and unusable even when recharged.

• If batteries quickly run out of charge, they may be subject to the memory effect or they may be deactivated or

have reached the end of their service life. The memory effect and deactivation can be corrected by

repeatedly charging and discharging the batteries. If the batteries run out of charge after you have taken only

a few shots, the most likely cause is that the battery capacity is low, so that you can take shots immediately

after charging the batteries but the number of available shots tends to fall to just a few 2 or 3 days later.

Replace batteries that have reached the end of their service lives with new batteries.

ensure correct charging.

• When you are using multiple batteries, they should all be charged at the same time. Do not use charged and discharged batteries or different types or brands of battery together.

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• Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries also have a limited service life. NiMH batteries that can only be used

for a short time even after repeated discharging and charging have probably reached the end of their service

lives.

Charging and discharging batteries

1. Charge the batteries.

2. Insert the batteries and a memory card (containing recorded images) into the camera.

3. Turn the camera on, select Playback mode and use the Auto Play function to run a slide show.

4. Leave the camera turned on until the power runs out (batteries fully discharged).

Repeat this charge/discharge procedure 2 or 3 times.

* If your charger has a discharge function, use the discharge function instead.

Apply insulating tape to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of used batteries and, wherever possible,

take them to an outlet that participates in a rechargeable battery recycling program.

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Test Photos and Warranties

Make it a practice to take test shots before beginning any photography session to confirm that images are being

recorded properly. Kyocera will not be held responsible for failure of photographs to be recorded or transmitted

to a computer due to defects in the recording media (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card (MMC)).

Photographs you have taken of professional performances, exhibitions, displays, or of copyrighted materials

may only be used for your own personal enjoyment, and only with the consent of the copyright holders. Other

uses may constitute a violation of applicable copyright laws. Be aware that some performances, exhibitions, or

displays may impose restrictions on photographic or other recording even when the only purpose of such

recordings is personal enjoyment.

• The SD logo is a trademark.

• MultiMediaCard

(MultiMediaCard Association).

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime

Inc.

• Copyrights for PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching II are held by Seiko Epson Corporation.

• Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• The DPOF trademark indicates that the product conforms to the specifications of the "Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF) for digital camera print information". Copyright for DPOF Version 1.00 is held jointly by

Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak Co., Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• All other corporate and brand names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), licensed to MMCA

, and the QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,

PRINT Image Matching

* This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II-

enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images that more faithfully

reflect the actual photography conditions and the intentions of the photographer.

PictBridge

* This camera supports PictBridge. By connecting this digital camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer,

you can select images on the camera's LCD monitor and start print jobs from the camera.

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Inserting the Batteries

Move the battery cover lock lever as

shown in the figure on the right to unlock the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of

the arrow

Insert the batteries.

to open it.

A Important

Close the battery cover and slide it back

in the direction of the arrow

A Important

Move the battery cover lock lever as

Check that the positive (+) and negative (-)

terminals are oriented correctly.

to lock it.

Slide the cover until it clicks.

shown in the figure on the right to lock it.

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Removing the Batteries

A Important

Move the battery cover lock lever as

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

shown in the figure on the right to unlock the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of

the arrow

Remove the batteries.

A Important

Close the battery cover and slide it back

in the direction of the arrow

to open it.

Take care not to drop the batteries. Strong impacts

caused by being dropped can cause batteries to

leak fluid.

to lock it.

A Important

Move the battery cover lock lever as

Slide the cover until it clicks.

shown in the figure on the right to lock it.

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Inserting the Memory Card

A Important

Open the card cover.

Open the cover by dragging it with the ball of your thumb.

Insert the memory card.

A Important

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

• Insert the memory card so that the side with the

label attached faces the LCD monitor.

• When inserting the card, push it into the slot

until it makes a clicking sound and stops.

• If the card does not slide in smoothly, the card

may be upside down. Check that the card is the

right way up and do not try to force it into the

slot.

• Do not attach stickers of any sort to the memory

card as this may jam the card in the slot so that

you cannot remove it.

Close the card cover.

BNote

To ensure the best possible performance from this

camera, format the memory card in the camera

before shooting. (Æ

p.151)

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Write-protect Switch (*SD memory cards only)

SD memory cards are fitted with a write-protect switch.

Sliding this switch downward prevents any more data from

being recorded onto the card and protects the images and data

already stored on it. When you load a write protected card into the camera in "C", "N", "S", "I" or "M" mode, the "WRITE PROTECT"

message appers on the LCD monitor.

You cannot take pictures or edit images using a write-protected

card. Note also that you cannot erase images stored on the card

or format the card.

Write-protected switch. Slide this Switch down to write-protect the card.

WRITE PROTECT

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Inserting the Batteries | Inserting the Memory Card | Turning the Camera On | Setting the Date and Time | Using the Accessories

Taking Pictures

Playback Set Up

Removing the Memory Card

A Important

Open the card cover.

Open the cover by dragging it with the ball of your thumb.

Push the memory card in gently with your

• Check that the camera is turned off before opening the card cover.

• When the card access LED is blinking, data is being read from or written to the card. Do

not open the card cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing as this

could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage.

fingertip.

When the memory card is pushed in slightly, it pops back out and you

can then remove it.

Close the card cover.

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Taking Pictures

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Turning the Camera On

A Important

Press the POWER button

The startup screen is displayed for a few seconds and then the normal

screen for the selected camera mode appears.

BNote

• Check that a memory card is inserted in the camera before turning the camera on.

• Remove the lens cap before turning the camera on.

• In modes other than "G" mode, you can

choose whether the camera starts up with the

LCD panel used as an EVF (electronic

viewfinder) or as an LCD monitor. (Æ

• Press the POWER button H again to turn

the camera off.

p.158)

Guide to viewing the low battery warnings and replacing

the batteries

When the low battery warning shown below appears on the screen, immediately load new or fully charged

batteries.

Charge very low. Camera will not operate.

Insert new batteries.

When the battery charge is completely depleted, the "LOW BATTERY"

message appears on the LCD monitor.

The amount of power consumed by a digital camera varies considerably

depending on the environment in which it is being used.

Even if the battery level icon indicates that there is still charge in the

batteries, the camera may turn itself off in some camera operating

conditions. When this occurs, load new or fully charged replacement

batteries.

LOW BATTERY

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Taking Pictures

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Setting the Date and Time

The first time you use your digital camera, you should set the date and time. Your date and time settings may be cleared when you remove the battery pack or if you leave the camera unused for a long period. If this happens, reset the date and time.

Set the mode select dial to "

" and

turn the camera on.

Press the up u or down d button to

select [DATE] and then press the right button r.

The details screen for setting the date and time appears.

Use the left l and right r button to select

the setting.

The options change in the following cycle each time the left l or right r

button is pressed:

Year Ù Month Ù Day Ù Hour Ù Minute Ù Date display format

Date display format

This refers to the order in which the year, month and day are shown. The

3 available formats are shown on the right.

Order

Y.M.D

M.D.Y

D.M.Y

SET UP(1/3)

AF MODE

SAF

BRIGHT CNTRL

STANDARD

DATE

2004.01.01

DIGITAL ZOOM

ON EXECUTE

FORMAT POWER SAVE 3MIN.

DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT

00:002004 01. 01

Y.M.D

OK CANCEL

Sample Display

2004. 08. 21

08. 21. 2004

21. 08. 2004

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Press the up u or down d button to

change the values set and to select the display format.

Press the OK button E to exit the

settings.

This completes the settings and the set up menu reappears.

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DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT

00:002004 02. 01

Y.M.D

OK CANCEL

SET UP(1/3)

AF MODE

SAF

BRIGHT CNTRL

STANDARD

DATE

2004.08.21

DIGITAL ZOOM

ON EXECUTE

FORMAT POWER SAVE 3MIN.

BNote

On this camera, the date and time of shooting are stored on the memory card along with

the image data. Setting the date and time helps you to organize your images on a personal

computer.

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Accessories

Taking Pictures

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Using the Accessories

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attach the shoulder strap to the attaching parts of the both sides of the camera as shown in the illustration.

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the retaining cord to the lens cap

as shown in the illustration.

Attach the lens cap retaining cord to the

camera strap attaching parts as sliding the shoulder strap a bit.

Attach the lens cap onto the camera by

pressing gently on the buttons on each side of the cap.

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Introduction Getting Ready

Taking Pictures

Playback Set Up

Taking Pictures

This chapter explains how to shoot still images and movies.

TClick on the section you want to read.

Taking Still Images (Camera AUTO, SCENE, EXT.)

Using Continuous Shooting AUTO Mode (Continuous shooting AUTO)

Shooting Movies (Movies)

In this chapter, icons are shown below each heading as a quick guide to the modes in which the respective functions can be used. The meanings of these icons are shown below.

Applicable mode: C Can be used in C (Camera AUTO) mode. Applicable mode: N Can be used in N (Continuous shooting AUTO) mode. Applicable mode: S Can be used in S (EXT.) mode. Applicable mode: I Can be used in I (SCENE) mode. Applicable mode: M Can be used in M (Movies) mode.

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Taking Pictures

Playback Set Up

Taking Still Images (Camera AUTO, SCENE, EXT.)

TClick on the section you want to read.

Taking Still Images

Using Scene Mode

Using Self-Timer

Using Zoom Using Flash Adjusting

Brightness

AE MODE LONG EXP.

Setting Focus Viewing

Information on

Selecting Image Size and Quality

the Screen

Adjusting Image Colors and Other Settings

Switching Display Screen (EVF/LCD)

Using Drive Mode

METERING ISO

COLOR MODE SHARPNESS

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Introduction Getting Ready

Using Continuous Shooting AUTO Mode (Continuous shooting AUTO)

TClick on the section you want to read.

Taking Pictures

Playback Set Up

Using Continuous

Using Self-Timer

Using Zoom

Shooting AUTO Mode

Using Flash Using Focus Viewing

Information on the Screen

Selecting Image Size and Quality

Switching Display Screen

Using Drive Mode

(EVF/LCD)

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