Leica V-Lux 20 Instruction Manual

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LEICA V - LUX 20

Instructions

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Quick start guide Table of Contents

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the Clock before use.

When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (→14).

Charge the battery

Insert the battery and the card

Turn on the power

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Set the mode dial to

Press the shutter button and take pictures

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

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To play back the pictures

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

1. Set REC/PLAY switch to .

2. Select the picture you want to view.

Before use

Before use .............................................. 6

Read first .......................................................6

To prevent damage, malfunctions,

and faults .......................................................7

About GPS ....................................................8

Scope of delivery/Accessories............. 8

Names of parts....................................... 9

Cursor button ................................................9

Preparations

Charging the battery ...........................10

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and recording time ......................... 11

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery ........................... 13

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................14

Remaining battery and memory capacity ....14

Setting the Clock ................................. 15

To change time setting ................................17

Setting the menu .................................18

Menu type ...................................................19

Using the [SETUP] menu ...............20

[CLOCK SET]/ [BEEP]/ [VOLUME]/

[CUST.SET MEM.] ................................. 20

[LCD MODE]/ [DISPLAY SIZE]/

[GUIDE LINE]/ [HISTOGRAM] ..........21

[REC AREA]/ [ECONOMY] ..........22

[AUTO REVIEW]/ [ZOOM RESUME]/

[NO.RESET] ..........................................23

[RESET]/ [USB MODE]/

[VIDEO OUT]/ [TV ASPECT] ............. 24

[HDMI MODE]/ [HDTV Link] .............. 25

[VERSION DISP.]/ [FORMAT]/

[LANGUAGE] .........................................26

[O.I.S. DEMO] .......................................27

Basics

Basic shooting operation ...................28

Taking still pictures ...................................... 28

Recording motion pictures ..........................28

Holding the camera ..................................... 29

Mode dial .....................................................29

Taking pictures with automatic

settings ................................................. 30

About Happy colors .....................................32

Face Detection and Face Recognition ........ 32

AF Tracking ................................................. 32

Taking pictures with your own

settings ................................................. 33

Align focus for desired composition ............34

Orientation detection function .....................34

Taking pictures with zoom .................. 35

[i.ZOOM] ......................................................37

Viewing your pictures

[NORMAL PLAY] .................................. 39

Deleting pictures .................................40

To delete multiple (up to 50) or

all pictures ................................................... 41

[DIGITAL ZOOM] ...................................38

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Table of Contents (Continued)

Application (Record)

Changing recording information

display .................................................. 42

Taking pictures with flash ................... 43

Taking close-up pictures .................... 45

‘Tele macro’ function .............................45

[MACRO ZOOM].....................................46

Positioning camera and subject within the accessible range for

focusing ................................................ 47

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 48

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 49

Taking picture series with automatically changing exposure

([AUTO BRACKET]) ............................. 50

Taking pictures with automatically changing aspect ratios

[MULTI ASPECT] .................................. 51

Using a pre-set aperture to determine the depth of field

[APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode ............ 52

Using a pre-set shutter speed to determine the rendition of moving subjects

[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode ............... 53

Using a pre-set aperture/shutter speed combination to achieve full control of the exposure

[MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode ............. 54

[CUSTOM] Mode .................................. 55

[CUST.SET MEM.] ..............................55

[CUSTOM] ..................................................56

Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] .................................... 57

[PORTRAIT]/ [SOFT SKIN]/ [TRANSFORM]/

[SELF PORTRAIT] ................................. 58

[SCENERY]/ [PANORAMA ASSIST]/

[SPORTS] ..............................................59

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/ [NIGHT SCENERY]/ [FOOD]/

[PARTY] .................................................60

[CANDLE LIGHT]/ [BABY]/ [PET]/

[SUNSET] ..............................................61

[HIGH SENS.]/

[HI-SPEED BURST]...............................62

[FLASH BURST]/ [STARRY SKY] .....63

[FIREWORKS]/ [BEACH]/ [SNOW]/

[AERIAL PHOTO]/ [PIN HOLE] ......... 64

[FILM GRAIN]/ [HIGH DYNAMIC] .....65

[PHOTO FRAME] ..................................66

Registering commonly used scenes

[MY SCN MODE] ..................................67

Taking motion pictures ....................... 68

Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory

card ............................................................70

Recording with the Face Recognition function

[FACE RECOG.] ................................... 72

Registering face pictures ............................73

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons .....................................75

Automatically register face pictures ...........76

Setting recognition sensitivity ......................77

Recording the place of recording with

GPS ....................................................... 78

[GPS SETTING] ..........................................79

Change the recorded place name

information ..................................................81

Changing the display of location name

information ..................................................82

Using GPS to set the Clock ........................83

Useful features for travel

[TRAVEL MODE] ..................................84

[TRAVEL DATE] .................................... 84

[LOCATION] ................................................85

[WORLD TIME] ....................................86

Using the [REC] menu ......................... 88

[PICTURE SIZE] ................................... 88

[QUALITY]/ [ASPECT RATIO]/

[INTELLIGENT ISO] .............................89

[SENSITIVITY] ......................................90

[WHITE BALANCE] ..............................91

[FACE RECOG.]/ [AF MODE] .........92

[PRE AF]/ [METERING MODE] ....... 94

[I.EXPOSURE]/

[MIN. SHTR SPEED] ............................95

[BURST]/ [I.RESOLUTION] .............96

[DIGITAL ZOOM]/

[COLOR EFFECT]/ [PICT.ADJ.] ...... 97

[STABILIZER]/ [AUDIO REC.] .........98

[AF ASSIST LAMP]/ [RED-EYE REMOVAL]/

[CLOCK SET] .......................................99

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

menu ................................................... 100

[REC QUALITY]/ [CONTINUOUS AF]/

[WIND CUT] ........................................100

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures

[CLIPBOARD] Mode ..........................101

Taking clipboard pictures ...........................101

Viewing clipboard pictures .......................102

Zoom Mark ................................................103

[CLIPBOARD] menu .................................103

Using Quick menu ............................. 104

Entering Text ...................................... 105

Application (View)

Viewing as list (Multi Playback/

Calendar Playback) ...........................106

Watching motion pictures/

still pictures with audio ..................... 107

Different playback methods

[PLAYBACK MODE] ........................... 108

[SLIDE SHOW] ...................................109

[GPS AREA PLAY] .............................. 111

[TRAVEL PLAY] .................................. 112

[CATEGORY PLAY] ............................ 114

[FAVORITE PLAY] ..............................115

Using the [PLAYBACK] menu .......... 116

[CALENDAR]/ [TITLE EDIT] .......... 116

[PLACE-NAME EDIT] ......................... 117

[TEXT STAMP] ................................... 118

[RESIZE] .............................................120

[CROPPING]/ [LEVELING] ...........121

[ASPECT CONV.]/

[ROTATE DISP.] ..................................122

[FAVORITE] ........................................123

[PRINT SET] ....................................... 124

[PROTECT].........................................125

[FACE REC EDIT]...............................126

[COPY]................................................127

Connecting with other devices

Keep the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures ................................. 128

Dubbing playback pictures via

AV cab 130 ................................................128

Using with your PC ............................ 129

Copying still pictures and

motion pictures .........................................129

Printing ............................................... 132

Printing multiple pictures ........................... 133

Print with date and text ..............................134

Making print settings on camera ...............135

Viewing on TV screen .......................136

Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket ..........137

HDTV Link (HDMI) ....................................138

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 140

In recording ...............................................140

In playback ................................................ 141

Message displays .............................. 142

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 144

Usage cautions and notes ................ 151

User License Agreement for Location

Name data .................................................153

Recording picture/time capacity ...... 162

Leica Academy .................................. 164

Leica on the Internet .........................164

Leica information service ................. 165

Leica Customer Service .................... 165

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Before use

LCD monitor characteristics

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

Grip area

Unit temperature

The surface of the camera (especially the grip area, etc.), the battery and memory card may become warm during use. This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera.

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Do a test shot first!

Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/still pictures with audio) successfully.

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We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage.

Leica will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card.

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Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Read first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults

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Certain pictures cannot be played back.

• Pictures edited on a computer

• Pictures taken or edited on a different camera (Pictures taken or edited on this camera may also not be able to be played back on other cameras)

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Software on the DVD supplied

The following actions are prohibited:

• Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent

• Copying onto networks

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Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.

• Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera. Hanging any items other than the supplied hand strap from the camera can apply pressure against it.)

• Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

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Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects. This camera is not waterproof.

• Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater. (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc.)

• Avoid exposing the lens and the sockets to dust or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons.

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Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity.

• When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use.

• If the lens clouds up, turn off the camera and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions.

• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

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Lens

• If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Do not touch the lens cover, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc.

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When using a tripod or monopod

• Do not apply excessive force or use screws with a damaged thread. (This may damage the camera, the tripod thread, or the label.)

• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)

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When transporting

Turn off the camera.

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Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and notes’ (→151).

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Before use

Cursor button

Hand strap eyelet

(Continued)

About GPS

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About the camera’s location name information

Before using the camera, read “User License Agreement for Location Name data”. (→153)

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The GPS function can be used even when the camera’s power is off.

When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], the GPS function works to check your current position periodically even if the camera’s power is OFF.

• When turning off the camera’s power in an airplane, hospital or other restricted area, set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF]. (→79)

• When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], power will drain from the battery even if the camera’s power is OFF.

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Recording location information

• Recording location names and landmarks (such as building names) are current as of February 2010. These will not be updated.

• Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark information may be available.

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Positioning

Because the positions of the GPS satellites are constantly changing, depending on the recording location and conditions, it may not be possible to position such satellites accurately, or positioning discrepancy may occur.

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When using in another country

• GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China. (Current as of February 2010)

• Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technology. Because this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another country, check with the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restrictions on bringing cameras with a GPS function.

Scope of delivery

Rechargeable battery BP-DC7-U 18 702 BP-DC7-E 18 701 Battery charger BC-DC7-U 423-082.001-010 BC-DC7-E 423-082.001-012 Mains cable EU/AS 423-068.801-019 UK 423-068.801-020 J 423-068.801-022 AUS 423-068.801-023 TW 424-025.002-000

Wrist strap 423-082.001-014 CD with instr. PDF 423-082.001-016 DVD with software 423-082.001-018 USB cable 423-082.001-020 AV cable 423-082.001-022 Battery case 423-082.001-024 Button template for Canada / Taiwan

Short instructions 93 289 -295

Warranty Card 439-399.100-026

Notes:

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera.

• The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

• The battery pack is called either battery pack or battery in the text.

• The battery charger is called either battery charger or charger in the text.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

Order No.

(delivery differs depending on markets)

423-082.805-003 (For cameras sold in the U.S., Canada, Taiwan and Japan)

(delivery differs depending on markets)

Accessories

Leather case 18 700 HDMI mini cable-E 14 491 Mini tripod 14 320 Tabletop tripod 14 110 Ball and Socket head 14 100

Order No.

Names of parts

Camera ON/OFF switch

(→15)

Shutter button (→30)

Mode dial (→29)

Flash (→43)

Self-timer indicator (→48)/

Zoom lever

(→35)

AF Assist Lamp

Lens barrel

(→7)

Lens

(→99)

Microphone (→68, 98)

GPS antenna (→78)

Speaker (→20, 107)

LCD monitor

(→6, 21, 42, 140, 146)

REC/PLAY switch

(→28)

[EXPOSURE] button

(→52, 53, 54)

Status indicator (→78)

[DISPLAY] button (→42)

Q.MENU (Quick setting →104)/ Delete button

[MENU/SET]

(menu display/set/finish) (→18)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer (→48)

Down cursor button (▼)

• Macro Mode (→45)

• AF Lock (AF Tracking) (→32, 92)

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.

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(→40)

Motion picture button

Card/Battery door

Tripod thread

Release lever (→13)

(→68)

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure Compensation (→49)

• Auto bracket (→50)

• Multi Aspect (→51)

• White Balance fine adjustment (→91)

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash (→43)

(→13)

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

HDMI socket

(→137, 138)

[AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket

(→129, 132, 136)

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Charging the battery

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(approx. 130 min. if fully depleted)

Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Leica battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this camera are genuine LEICA BP-DC7 batteries (→8). (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Leica cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Leica products.

Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger

Ensure [LEICA] faces outwards.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

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Battery (model-specific)

Inlet type

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Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time

Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently; or in colder climates. The number of recordable pictures and the recording time will also be reduced if the GPS function is operating.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures Recording time Approx. 150 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [PROGRAM AE] Mode

• [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF]

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a 32 MB SD Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time About 300 minutes

The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according to battery and usage conditions.

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• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

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The number of recordable pictures decreases

when [LCD MODE] is used.

By CIPA standard

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Charger (model-specific)

Detach the battery after charging is completed

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.

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Charging the battery (Continued)

Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery

The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.

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Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used for some time. Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

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Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

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Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F)).

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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

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Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. Frequently charging up the battery is not recommended. (Frequently charging up the

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battery reduces its maximum usage time and can cause it to expand.) Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

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If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery. The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.

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The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet. When charging:

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• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m (3 feet 4 inches) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.

• After charging, remove the charger from the wall socket, and then remove the battery from the charger (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).

Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially with damaged terminals) as this

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can cause faults.

Lever

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid

Do not touch terminal

Completely insert battery and card

• Battery: Push in until the lever is locked

• Memory card: Push in until it clicks

Close lid

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face LCD)

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To remove

• To remove battery: • To remove card:

move lever in direction of arrow.

Lever press down in

Slide to the [LOCK] position.

center.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Always use genuine Leica batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Store the battery in the supplied case (→8).

Memory cards can be damaged if they are not inserted all the

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way until they click into place. To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until

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the Leica logo on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued)

Setting the Clock

( The Clock is not set when the

camera is shipped.)

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

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Built-in memory (approx. 15 MB) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (→127).

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Clipboard pictures (→101) are saved to built-in memory.

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[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-

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in memory.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a

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computer or another device. (→26) If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK’, the card cannot be used to

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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as

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electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the respective

4 GB - 32 GB

48 GB - 64 GB

formats.

• Before using SDXC memory cards, check your computer and other devices support this type of card.

• Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported.

Switch (LOCK)

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery capacity

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. (→10)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in

Pictures remaining (→162)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery or card (this can cause data loss or damage). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

memory)

Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the power.

Turn on the power

The power is turned on.

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in Playback Mode.)

REC/PLAY switch

Press [MENU/SET]

Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set

Select the

setting

Change

the values

settings

• To cancel → Press .

• When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press .

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/ PM] for the time display format.

item

and

Select the display order for the day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).

(Continued on the next page)

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Setting the Clock (Continued)

If automatically correcting time of day, select [YES]

• To manually set date and time →select [NO].

• To return to the previous screen, press

When [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]

Set your home area

City or area name Current time

Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

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About automatic time correction

(→83)

The current time and home area are set.

• [GPS SETTING] turns [ON]. (→79)

To change time setting

When resetting date and time, select [CLOCK SET] from the [SETUP] menu.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

• Using the GPS function, you can make settings to automatically correct the current time. (→83)

Select [CLOCK SET] from the [REC] menu or [SETUP] menu (→20)

Set the date and time (Perform steps and on the previous page.)

Press [MENU/SET]

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To set local time at travel destination

[WORLD TIME] (→86)

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when

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printing pictures at a digital photo center or when using [TEXT STAMP]. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.

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After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not

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displayed on the camera screen.

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Setting the menu

Menu type

Refer to the following procedures to operate menus such as the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu, [TRAVEL MODE] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu.

(Example) While in [PROGRAM AE] Mode (→33), change [LCD MODE] on the [SETUP]

Camera ON/OFF switch

menu. (REC/PLAY switch: set to ; mode dial: set to )

Bring up the menu

Mode dial

Shutter button

Select the [SETUP] menu

Highlight Select and return

Background

color

changes

Each item’s background color changes when it is selected

to menu items

Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.

[REC] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) [MOTION PICTURE] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Changing picture preferences (→88 - 100)

• Displays such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and resolution.

[TRAVEL MODE] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Categorize your travel pictures (→84 - 87)

• You can set the GPS settings, Travel Date settings and more.

[SETUP] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Making the camera more convenient to use (→20 - 27)

• Displays settings for ease of use such as adjusting the Clock and changing the Beep sounds.

REC/PLAY switch

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To restore default settings

[RESET] (→24)

Select the item

Select the setting

Page (Zoom lever can be used to switch to next screen.)

Item

Settings Selected setting

[PLAYBACK MODE] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Viewing recorded pictures (→108 - 115)

• Choose a playback type to see Slide Shows or just your favorite pictures.

• When [FAVORITE] (→123) is not set, [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed.

[PLAYBACK] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Using your pictures (→116 - 127)

• Displays settings for using the pictures you have taken, including protecting, cropping, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).

Close the menu

• When the REC/PLAY switch is set to , menu can be closed with a half-press of the shutter button.

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Using the [SETUP] menu

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→18)

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→18) Make general camera settings such as adjusting the Clock, extending the battery life, and changing the Beep sounds.

[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important for Clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

Item Settings, notes

[CLOCK SET]

Set time, date, and display format.

Set the date and time. (→15)

[BEEP]

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

[BEEP LEVEL]

/ / : Mute/Low/High

[BEEP TONE]

/ / : Change beep tone.

[SHUTTER VOL.]

/ / : Mute/Low/High

[SHUTTER TONE]

/ / : Change shutter tone.

[VOLUME]

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

[CUST.SET MEM.]

0 • • [LEVEL3] • • [LEVEL6]

• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume to 0)

[C1] / [C2] / [C3]

Item Settings, notes

[LCD MODE]

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

[DISPLAY SIZE]

Change the display size of the menu.

[GUIDE LINE]

Select recording information display and types of guidelines. (→42)

[HISTOGRAM]

Check subject brightness on graph. (→42)

[OFF]: Normal (cancel setting)

[AUTO POWER LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

[POWER LCD]:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).

• [AUTO POWER LCD] does not work in the following cases: During playback, during menu display, when connected to computer/printer.

• [POWER LCD] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press any button to make brighter again).

• Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen emphasizes brightness, some subjects may look different than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the recorded picture.

• Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see.

• Setting [LCD MODE] will reduce the number of pictures that can be recorded and recording time.

• When [LCD POWER SAVE] is set, the brightness of the LCD monitor follows the setting in [LCD MODE], but the picture quality of the LCD monitor stays at a low level.

[STANDARD]/[LARGE]

[REC. INFO.]

[OFF]/[ON] (Display recording information with guide

lines.)

[PATTERN]

/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.

[OFF]/[ON]

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Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued)

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→18)

Item Settings, notes

[REC AREA]

Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording.

[ECONOMY]

Turns off the power or makes the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption.

[OFF]/[ON]

• Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a Guideline.

• When using Extended Optical Zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed for certain zoom ratios.

• This setting cannot be used with [SNAPSHOT MODE].

[SLEEP MODE]

[OFF]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]:

Automatically shuts off power while not in use.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on

• Cannot be used in the following cases: When connecting to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows

• Settings fixed to [5 MIN.] in [SNAPSHOT MODE] or [CLIPBOARD] Mode, or [10 MIN.] while Slide Show is paused.

[LCD POWER SAVE]

[OFF]/[ON]:

The LCD monitor goes dark to minimize power consumption.

• Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimize battery consumption (except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that there is no effect on the recorded picture.

• When [LCD MODE] is set, the brightness of the LCD monitor follows the setting in [LCD MODE], but the picture quality of the LCD monitor stays at a low level.

the power again.

This section is not recorded.

Item Settings, notes

[AUTO REVIEW]

Automatically displays still pictures immediately after taking them.

[ZOOM RESUME]

Stores the selected zoom setting when turning the power off.

[NO.RESET]

Resets picture file numbers.

[OFF]: No auto review

[1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]: Automatically displayed for 1 or 2

seconds.

[HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

than the [DISPLAY] button) is pressed

• Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [SNAPSHOT MODE].

• In [SELF PORTRAIT], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HISPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes, [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], [BURST] Mode, or still pictures with audio, Auto Review performed regardless of setting.

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

[OFF]/[ON]

• Cannot be set when using [SELF PORTRAIT] Scene Mode.

[YES]/[NO]

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches

999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (→26).

• To reset folder number to 100: First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using [NO.RESET]. Then, select [YES] on the folder number reset screen.

• File numbers and folder numbers. (→130)

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Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued)

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→18)

Item Settings, notes

[RESET]

Resets to the default settings.

[RESET REC. SETTINGS?]

[YES]/[NO]

[RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?]

[YES]/[NO]

• Information registered in [FACE RECOG.] is reset if recording settings are reset.

• Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following. Age in years/months and names in [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes, any settings in the [TRAVEL MODE] menu (including GPS function), [FAVORITE] in the [PLAYBACK] menu (set to [OFF]), [ROTATE DISP.] (set to [ON])

• Folder numbers and Clock settings will not be reset.

• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset. This is not a fault.

[USB MODE]

Selects communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable.

[VIDEO OUT]

Changes the video

[SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge (PTP)]: Select when connecting to a

PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PC]: Select when connecting to a computer.

[NTSC]/[PAL]

• Operates when AV cable is connected.

output format when connected to a TV, etc. (Playback Mode only).

[TV ASPECT]

Changes the aspect ratio

• Operates when AV cable is connected.

when connected to a TV, etc. (Playback Mode only).

Item Settings, notes

[HDMI MODE]

Sets the output resolution when connected to a high-definition TV with an HDMI mini cable (optional). (→137)

∗

When the video out is

set to [PAL]

∗

When the video out is

set to [NTSC]

[HDTV Link]

Enables automatic linking with other HDTV Linkcompatible devices, and operability with a remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (→138).

[AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically determined

based on information from the connected TV.

[1080i]: Outputs 1080 effective scanning lines in interlaced

format.

[720p]: Outputs 720 effective scanning lines in

[576p]

∗

/[480p]

∗

: Outputs 576 (or 480) effective scanning

progressive format.

lines in progressive format.

Interlaced and Progressive Formats

In ‘i’ = interlaced format (interlaced scanning), half of the effective scanning lines are displayed alternately every 1/50 (progressive scanning), high-density video signals are sent simultaneously for all effective scanning lines every 1/50 (1/60

∗

) second.

∗

(1/60

) second. In ‘p’ = progressive format

∗

The HDMI socket of this camera supports [1080i] high definition video output. To enjoy progressive video or high definition video, a TV compatible with these formats is required.

• Even if [1080i] is set, the motion picture is output at 720p during playback.

• If no video appears on the TV even though [AUTO] is set, try switching to [1080i], [720p], or [576p]

∗

([480p]

∗

to adjust to a video format that can be displayed on your TV. (See the manual for your TV.)

• This is activated when an HDMI mini cable (→8) is connected.

• For further details (→137)

[OFF]: Operations must be performed via the camera’s

own buttons.

[ON]: Operations may be performed via the remote

control of the HDTV Link-compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.) Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

• Works when connected via an HDMI mini cable (optional).

)

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Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued)

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→18)

Item Settings, notes

[VERSION DISP.]

Checks the version of the camera firmware.

[FORMAT]

Use when [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears, or when formatting the builtin memory or card.

When a card/the built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/ built-in memory carefully before formatting.

[LANGUAGE]

Changes display language.

Current version is displayed.

[YES]/[NO]

• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (→10). When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

• Always format cards with this camera.

• All picture data including protected pictures will be deleted. (→125)

• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during formatting.

• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.

• Consult your nearest Leica service facility (→165) if formatting cannot be successfully completed.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

Item Settings, notes

[O.I.S. DEMO]

Shows demonstration of functions. (Only during recording)

Extent of camera shake effect is shown on graph (estimate)

Large ← Small → Large

Extent of camera shake effect Extent of camera shake effect after

correction

• During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is pressed.

• Cannot be displayed during playback mode.

• To stop→ Press the [DISPLAY] button.

• Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.

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Basic shooting operation

Holding the camera

Mode dial

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Please set the Clock before shooting (→15).

Motion picture button

• Motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button.

Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button

Gently press the shutter button

Press halfway (Adjust the focus)

Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture

Press fully

Set to

: Still pictures and motion

pictures can be taken.

: The captured still pictures

and motion pictures can be played back.

Set to the desired Recording Mode

Set to the mode you plan to use

Aim the camera and shoot

Recording motion pictures

Press the motion picture button

Press the motion picture button to start recording

Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

AF Assist Lamp

Flash

[SNAPSHOT MODE]

[PROGRAM AE] Mode

[APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode

[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode

[MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode

[CUSTOM] Mode

[MY SCN MODE]

[SCENE MODE]

• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (→9)

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at them from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

Take pictures with extended automatic settings. (→30)

Take pictures with automatic settings. (→33)

Determine the aperture, then take pictures. (→52)

Determine the shutter speed, then take pictures. (→53)

Determine shutter speed and aperture, then take pictures. (→54)

Take pictures using pre-registered settings. (→55)

Take pictures in frequently-used Scene Modes (→67).

Take pictures according to scene (→57).

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in ([CLIPBOARD] Mode). (→101)

[CLIPBOARD] Mode

Take pictures as memos (→101).

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[SNAPSHOT MODE]

Recording Mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Set to

Set to ([SNAPSHOT MODE])

Focus display

(when focus aligned: flashing → illuminated)

Recognized scene icon displayed in blue for 2 sec.

■

To take motion pictures (→68)

■

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

Recognizes people [i PORTRAIT]

Recognizes babies [i BABY] (When babies (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognition function are recognized)

Recognizes landscapes [i SCENERY]

Recognizes night scenes and people in them [i NIGHT PORTRAIT] (Only when

Recognizes night scenes [i NIGHT SCENERY]

Recognizes close-ups [i MACRO]

Recognizes sunsets [i SUNSET]

Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.

is selected)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

■

To use flash

Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off).

• When is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow

Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject type and brightness. For details (→43).

• and indicate that digital red-eye correction is

activated.

• The shutter speed is slower in and .

Focus range (→47).

●

The following menu items may be set in [SNAPSHOT MODE]:

●

•

([REC] menu): [PICTURE SIZE]

• ([MOTION PICTURE] menu): [REC QUALITY]

• ([TRAVEL MODE] menu): [GPS SETTING], [GPS AREA SELECT], [AREA INFO. SET], [TRAVEL DATE], [AUTO CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME]

• ([SETUP] menu

∗

Items that may be set differ from other Recording Modes.

∗

Other items on the [SETUP] menu will reflect settings made in [PROGRAM AE]

Mode, etc.

According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

●

same subject. Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, contrast, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, camera shake If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate

●

Recording Mode. (Scene Mode: →57) Backlight compensation:

●

Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject. When this occurs, the subject appears darker, and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the brightness of the entire image. We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with [i NIGHT SCENERY] and

●

[i NIGHT PORTRAIT]. When camera shake is reduced (e.g. using tripod) with [i NIGHT SCENERY], shutter

●

speed can reach a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera. The settings for the following functions are fixed:

●

• [AUTO REVIEW]: [2 SEC.] • [SLEEP MODE]: [5 MIN.] • [GUIDE LINE]:

• [WHITE BALANCE]: [AWB] • [QUALITY]: (Fine) • [INTELLIGENT ISO]

• [STABILIZER]: [AUTO] • [AF MODE]: (Face Detection)

• [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [ON] • [PRE AF]: [Q-AF] • [METERING MODE]: (Multiple)

• [I.EXPOSURE]: [STANDARD] • [I.RESOLUTION]: [i.ZOOM]

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL]: [ON] • [CONTINUOUS AF]: [ON] • [WIND CUT]: [OFF]

∗

(11-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized

The following functions cannot be used:

●

[HISTOGRAM], [EXPOSURE], [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], [WB ADJUST.], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [MIN. SHTR SPEED], [AUDIO REC.]

∗

): [CLOCK SET], [BEEP]

∗

, [BURST], [COLOR EFFECT]

∗

, [LANGUAGE], [STABILIZER DEMO.]

∗

, [FACE RECOG.]

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[SNAPSHOT MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Taking pictures with your own settings

[PROGRAM AE] Mode

Recording Mode:

About Happy colors

If [COLOR EFFECT] is set to[Happy], both still and motion pictures are clearer, with more vivid coloring.

• [Happy] can only be set in [SNAPSHOT MODE].

When setting [Happy]

Face Detection and Face Recognition

If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the picture ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces. (→92)

■

Face Recognition

The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together with their names, ages, and other information. If pictures are taken with [FACE RECOG.] (→72) set to [ON], priority is given to the focus and exposure adjustments of the faces close to those that have been registered. Also, the camera memorizes detected faces during Face Detection, automatically recognizes faces which are taken frequently, and displays them on the face registration screen.

AF Tracking

Even if a subject, where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the camera can continue to keep it in focus.

Set [AF MODE] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press ▲ again.

AF Tracking frame

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then lock.

• To cancel AF Lock → Press ▲.

• The optimum scene is detected for the subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red (flash)

Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

●

If AF Lock is not successful for certain objects (→93).

●

Using the [REC] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Turn on the power

Set to

Set to ([PROGRAM AE] Mode)

Take a picture

■

To take motion pictures

(→68)

■

To use zoom

(→35)

■

To use flash

(→43)

■

To adjust picture brightness

(→49)

■

To take close-up pictures

(→45)

■

To adjust coloring

(→91)

If a warning is displayed because of camera shake,

●

use [STABILIZER], a tripod, or [SELFTIMER]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do

●

not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash, change [SENSITIVITY] settings or set [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to a slower speed.

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Focus display

(when focus is set: flashing → illuminated)

AF area (focus is set according to framed subject; when complete: red → green)

Aperture value Shutter speed

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Camera shake alert display

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Taking pictures with your own settings

[PROGRAM AE] Mode (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Taking pictures with zoom

Recording Mode:

Align focus for desired composition

Useful when subject is not in center of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

AF area

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Subjects/environments which may

●

make focusing difficult:

• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In the dark, or with significant camera shake.

• When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.

We recommend using the ‘Face

●

Detection’ function when taking pictures of people (→92).

Orientation detection function

Still pictures taken with the camera held vertically are automatically played back vertically. (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])

Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures

●

taken on other cameras may not be rotated. Additionally, still pictures taken while holding the camera upside down are not rotated automatically. Motion pictures are not displayed vertically.

●

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

●

aligned. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using

●

Digital Zoom. Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the

●

shutter button is pressed halfway.

Focus display

Focus range

You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘Optical Zoom’, and up to 23.4 times with ‘Extended Optical Zoom’ (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use [i.ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM].

Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.

■

Zoom types

Type Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom Maximum ratio Picture quality deterioration Operation conditions Screen display

Type i.Zoom Digital Zoom Maximum ratio Picture quality deterioration Conditions, etc.

Screen display

Approx. 1.3 × the Optical Zoom or

i.Zoom functions in the following cases.

•

([SNAPSHOT MODE])

• Scene Mode (except for [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE])

•

([CLIPBOARD] Mode)

• When [I.RESOLUTION] in the [REC] menu is set to [i.ZOOM] (→37)

12 × Up to 23.4 ×

No No

None Set [PICTURE SIZE] in the [REC] menu

Extended Optical Zoom

Almost none Yes

is displayed

Zoom In/Out

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

W side (wide-angle) T side (telephoto)

Zoom speed can be adjusted.

●

Zoom slowly → turn slightly Zoom quickly → turn completely Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

●

(However, the resolution is reduced)

to a setting for which

Up to 4 × the original zoom ratio

When [DIGITAL ZOOM] in the [REC] menu is set to [ON] (→38)

Digital Zoom area is displayed

Enlarge the subject (telephoto)

Focus range

Zoom ratio

Zoom bar

(Depending on the resolution)

is displayed

(approx.)

is displayed (→88)

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Taking pictures with zoom (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Maximum zoom ratios by resolution

●

[PICTURE SIZE]

Max. enlargement 12 x 14.7 x

What is Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)?

●

If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 12 M (equivalent to 12.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.

Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom

12 M

11.5 M

10.5 M

8 M 5 M 3 M 0.3 M

7.5 M

7 M

4.5 M 2.5 M 0.3 M

4.5 M 2 M 0.2 M

∗

18.8 x

∗

When the picture aspect ratio is

23.4 x

[i.ZOOM]

The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. Using super resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture quality.

Display the [REC] menu Select [i.ZOOM]

Select [I.RESOLUTION] Close the menu

When [I.RESOLUTION] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the

●

picture. The i.Zoom functions in the following cases.

●

• ([SNAPSHOT MODE])

• Scene Mode (except for [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE])

• ([CLIPBOARD] Mode)

The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.

●

In certain Recording Modes, ‘Tele macro’ function (→45) is activated when maximum

●

zoom ratio is reached. The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated -

●

this is not a fault. Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

●

[MACRO ZOOM], motion picture, [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

●

([SNAPSHOT MODE]), ([CLIPBOARD] Mode), Scene Modes ([TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME]) [ZOOM RESUME] (→23) allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off.

●

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Taking pictures with zoom (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY]

Playback Mode:

[DIGITAL ZOOM]

Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.)

Display the [REC] menu Select [ON]

Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] Close the menu

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in [CLIPBOARD] Mode (→101).)

Zoom lever

Set to

Scroll through pictures

File number

Picture number/ Total pictures

[DISPLAY]

■

To enlarge (Playback Zoom)

Turn to

T side

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

• Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.)

• To reduce zoom→ Turn lever towards W side

• Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►

■

To playback as list

(Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) (→106)

■

To view with different Playback Modes

(Slide Show, Category Playback, etc.) (→108)

■

To playback motion pictures

(→107)

Previous Next

Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/

●

backwards. (Only file numbers change while held down; picture is displayed when released) Scroll speed increases the longer you press. (Speed may vary according to playback conditions) If file number is not displayed, press the

●

[DISPLAY] button. After the final picture, display returns to the

●

first picture. Some pictures edited on a computer may

●

not be able to be viewed on this camera. If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to

●

while the power is on, the lens barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. This camera is compliant with the unified

●

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

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Deleting pictures

Playback Mode:

Pictures deleted will be from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)

Set to

Press to delete displayed picture

Select [YES]

• Do not turn off

[DISPLAY]

the power during deletion.

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

(after step )

Select type of deletion

Select the pictures to delete

(Repeat)

Picture selected

• To use [DELETE ALL] → go to step

• To release → Press

[DISPLAY] again

Delete

Select [YES]

• To cancel → press [MENU/SET].

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

• [ALL DELETE EXCEPT be selected in [DELETE ALL] when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] (→123) and pictures have been registered.

] may

Use a sufficiently charged battery.

●

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

●

• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (→39)

Motion pictures can also be deleted.

●

To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to .

●

To delete all data including protected pictures, perform [FORMAT].

●

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Changing recording information display

Taking pictures with flash

Recording Mode:

Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms.

Press to change display

In Recording Mode

●

Recording information

In Playback Mode

●

Recording information

■

Histogram

Displays distribution of brightness in the picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction (→49), etc.

• Histogram from time of recording is different to Histogram in playback and displayed in orange, when recording with flash or in dark locations. Also, Histogram may differ from Histograms made with image editing software.

• Not displayed during [PHOTO FRAME] or Playback Zoom.

■

Guide lines

• Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.

• [SNAPSHOT MODE] and [CLIPBOARD] Mode display

• This is not displayed in [MULTI ASPECT] Mode.

During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Slide Show: Display on/off.

●

During menu display, Multi Playback or Calendar Playback: Display cannot be changed.

●

∗

only.

Motion picture recording information

Recording information or Histogram

∗

([SNAPSHOT MODE]), ([CLIPBOARD] Mode), [MULTI ASPECT],

∗1,∗

No display Guide lines

∗

Set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON] to display Histogram (→21).

∗

No display

Return to the ‘Recording information’ display by pressing the shutter button halfway.

∗

Select Guide line pattern and recording information display on/off with [GUIDE LINE] setting (→21).

• When

Judge balance ●Judge center of

●

is in use, recording information and Guide lines cannot be displayed simultaneously.

(Example)

OKDark← → Bright

subject

Display [FLASH]

Select the desired type

1,∗3

∗

Can also be

selected with ►.

Stand at least 1 m (3 feet,

●

3 inches) away when using flash to take pictures of infants.

[AUTO]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

[AUTO/RED-EYE]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduces red-eye effect)

[FORCED FLASH ON]

• Always flashes

[FORCED ON/RED-EYE]

• Always flashes (reduces red-eye effect)

[SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduces red-eye effect; slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures)

[FORCED FLASH OFF]

• Never flashes

∗

Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies

according to brightness of subject. If [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] menu is [ON], the is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF MODE] is Detection))

Shutter speeds are as follows:

●

•

, , , : 1/30 s

•

, : 1 s

∗

Varies according to [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting.

∗

When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO], it is maximum 1/4 second, and when [STABILIZER] is turned to [OFF] or there is little camera shake, maximum 1 second. Also varies according to [SNAPSHOT MODE], [SCENE MODE], zoom position.

The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the person and is affected by factors such as

●

distance to the person, whether the person is looking at the camera during the preliminary flash and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may be negligible.

Type, operations Uses

∗

2,∗3

∗

- 1/2000 s

(Example displayed about 5 seconds, [PROGRAM AE] Mode (

))

Normal use

Taking pictures of persons in dark places

Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

Taking pictures of persons against a nightscape (tripod recommended)

Places where flash use is prohibited

appears with the flash icon, red-eye

(Face

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Taking pictures with flash (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Taking close-up pictures

Recording Mode:

■

Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)

○∗○○○ ○ ○

○○

–

○○○ ○ ○

– –––– – – – –

○

–

○○○○ ○ ○○○○○–○○○

∗

Set to (Auto), (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) or

(Slow Sync.) depending on the subject and brightness.

• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, Scene Modes , , , , , , or .

■

Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity and zoom

[SENSITIVITY]

(→90)

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

(→89)

[HIGH SENS.]

(→62)

[FLASH BURST]

(→63)

Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→9) or look at it

●

from close range (a few centimeters away). Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).

Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.

●

Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

●

Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances with zoom

●

settings close to max. wide angle. This may be remedied by using zoom settings with longer focal lengths. If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is

●

pressed halfway. No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).

●

Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or White Balance.

●

Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.

●

Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.

●

–

–– – –

AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m (1' 11''-17' 6'') Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3' 3''-11' 9'') ISO80 Approx. 0.6-1.5 m (1' 11''-4' 11'') Approx. 1.0 m (3' 3'') ISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1' 11''-5' 3'') Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3' 3''-3' 7'') ISO200 Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1' 11''-7' 6'') Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3' 3''-5' 3'') ISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1' 11''-10' 10'') Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3' 3''-7' 2'') ISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2' 7''-15' 5'') Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3' 3''-10' 6'') ISO1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3' 9''-22') Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3' 3''-14' 9'') ISOMAX400 ISOMAX800 ISOMAX1600 ISO1600-

ISO6400 ISO100-

ISO3200

○

Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1' 11''-10' 10'') Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3' 3''-7' 2'') Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2' 7''-15' 5'') Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3' 3''-10' 6'') Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3' 9''-22') Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3' 3''-14' 9'')

Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3' 9''-44') Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3' 3''-30')

Approx. 0.6-3.4 m (1' 11''-11' 1'') Approx. 1.0-2.3 m (3' 3''-7' 6'')

– – – –––––

Max. W Max. T

○

–

○

–

○

–

Focus range

–––––

––

○○ ○○

○○–○

–––– ––○–

○ ○

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W).

) enables you to take

Display [MACRO MODE]

Select [AF MACRO]

It may take some time until

●

distant subjects come into focus. When using ([SNAPSHOT

●

MODE]), macro recording can be activated by just pointing the camera at the subject. (when is displayed) [AF MACRO] automatically

●

activates when [AF MODE] is set to (AF Tracking). ( is not displayed.)

Take a picture

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

display

Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject

‘Tele macro’ function

Useful for taking close-up pictures of, for example, birds that may fly away if approached, or to blur background and emphasize the subject.

‘Tele macro’ operates automatically when Optical or Extended Optical Zoom ratios are close to the maximum T setting (10x or above for Optical Zoom). The focus can

be aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 feet).

Digital Zoom may also be used.

●

This function also operates when taking pictures in

●

the following Scene Modes. ( is not displayed)

Turn to max. T

changes to

[FOOD], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] , [HIGH DYNAMIC]

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Taking close-up pictures (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM]

To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO].

Display [MACRO MODE]

Zoom lever

Positioning camera and subject within the accessible range for focusing

■

Available recording range in ([PROGRAM AE] Mode)

Focus range

Select [MACRO ZOOM]

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end. Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) - ∞.

Return Enlarge

Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)

Take a picture

In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality.

●

When [MACRO ZOOM] is set, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not work.

●

[MACRO ZOOM] setting cannot be used while recording in [MULTI ASPECT] Mode.

●

When [AF TRACKING] is set, zoom macro is cancelled.

●

Using a tripod and [SELFTIMER] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that

●

is close to the camera, setting [FLASH] to [FORCED FLASH OFF] is recommended. Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if

●

the subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely reduced.

Distance between the lens and the subject

1 x (max.W)

2 x

3 x

∗

4 x

Zoom ratio

5 x - 8 x

9 x

10 x - 12 x

∗

Focus range varies depending on the zoom ratio.

∗

The maximum zoom ratio depends on the zoom type.

∗

The focus range is identical under the following settings:

•

([SNAPSHOT MODE]) • ([CLIPBOARD] Mode)

• [FOOD], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Scene Mode

∗

The focus range is identical under the following settings:

• [PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], [PARTY], [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY], [BEACH], [SNOW], [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode

Zoom ratios are approximate.

●

Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.

●

Max. W: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to W side (maximum wide angle setting)

●

Max. T: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to T side (maximum tele setting)

∗

(max.T)

3 cm

/32'')

When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused.

: Focus range when [AF MACRO] is set : Focus range when [AF MACRO] is off

50 cm

(1' 711/16'')

1 m

(3' 3'')

2 m

(6' 8'')

3 cm (15/32'') -

50 cm (1' 711/16'') -

20 cm (77/8'') -

50 cm (1' 711/16'') -

1.5 m (4' 11'') -

∗

∞

1 m (3' 3'') -

2 m (6' 8'') -

1 m (3' 3'') -

2 m (6' 8'') -

∞

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Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording Mode:

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording Mode:

We recommend using a tripod. This function can also be used to avoid camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

Display [SELFTIMER]

Select time duration

Can also be

selected with ◄.

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Take a picture

Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

• To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET]

Self-timer indicator

(Flashes for set duration)

Compensates the exposure when an adequate exposure is not obtained automatically (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

Under-exposed Optimum exposure Over-exposed

Plus direction Minus direction

Display [EXPOSURE]

Press ▲

Select a value

[0] (no compensation)

When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] Scene

●

Mode, 5 pictures are taken. Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is

●

pressed fully here. After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.

●

This function cannot be used in the [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode, or when

●

recording motion pictures. [10SEC.] cannot be chosen in ([CLIPBOARD] Mode) or in Scene Mode [SELF

●

PORTRAIT].

After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the

●

bottom-left corner of the screen. The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned

●

off. Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode.

●

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Taking picture series with automatically changing exposure ([AUTO BRACKET])

Recording Mode:

Taking pictures with automatically changing aspect ratios [MULTI ASPECT]

Recording Mode:

Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.

First picture 0EV (Standard)

Second picture

-1EV (Darker)

Third picture +1EV (Brighter)

Display [AUTO BRACKET]

Press ▲ several times to switch [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO BRACKET]

Select a value

[0] (no compensation)

Value displayed after Exposure Compensation set

In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes 3 pictures in each of 3 Aspect Ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once.)

■

Display [AUTO BRACKET]

Press ▲ several times to switch [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO BRACKET]

Display [MULTI ASPECT]

Each time [DISPLAY] is pressed, the displayed indicator switches between [AUTO BRACKET] and [MULTI ASPECT].

Select [ON]

4:3 (blue)

16:9 (green)

3:2 (red)

display

After [MULTI ASPECT] is set, is displayed on the left side of the screen.

●

Shutter speed, aperture, focus, [EXPOSURE], [WHITE BALANCE], and [SENSITIVITY]

●

settings will be constant for all three pictures. [MULTI ASPECT] is disabled when the number of recordable pictures is two or less. It is

●

also canceled when the power is turned off. When [MULTI ASPECT] is set, [AUTO BRACKET] and [BURST] are canceled.

●

Cannot be set in the [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-

●

SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes.

Resolution combinations

12 M 11.5 M 10.5 M

8 M 7.5 M 7 M

∗

5 M

(Example) When is set to 7.5 M, the aspect ratios and corresponding resolutions are with 8 M, with 7.5 M, and with 7 M.

∗

If a lower resolution set, it is temporarily set to this value.

4.5 M

∗

4.5 M

∗

Canceled when the power is turned off.

●

Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more pictures.

●

When [AUTO BRACKET] is set, [MULTI ASPECT] and [BURST] are canceled.

●

Cannot be set in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH

●

BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes or when recording motion pictures.

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Using a pre-set aperture to determine the depth of field [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode

Recording Mode:

Using a pre-set shutter speed to determine the rendition of moving subjects [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode

Recording Mode:

By setting the aperture, you can control the depth of field (i.e. the area appearing in focus) to achieve your compositional ideas. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.

Set to (recording)

Set to ([APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode)

Determine aperture value

• When the aperture value is increased, the depth of field expands.

• When the aperture value is reduced, the depth of field is reduced.

• When the picture is too bright or too dark or the correct exposure cannot be achieved, the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.

Aperture value

■

Aperture values that can be set

Aperture value Shutter speeds (seconds) set on this camera

F4.0 - F6.3 8 - 1/2000

F3.5 8 - 1/1600

F3.3 8 - 1/1300

• Aperture values that can be set vary depending on the zoom position. (The above table is at Max. W)

LCD monitor brightness may differ from the recorded picture.

●

If too bright, increase the aperture, and if too dark, reduce the aperture.

●

By setting the shutter speed, you can control how sharp moving subjects are rendered. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.

Set to (recording)

Set to ([SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode)

Determine shutter speed

• At faster shutter speeds, moving subjects are rendered increasingly sharp.

• At slower shutter speeds, subjects that are moving subjects are rendered increasingly unscharp.

• When the picture is too bright or too dark or the correct exposure cannot be achieved, the numbers for the aperture value and shutter

Shutter speed

■

Shutter speeds that can be set

Shutter speed (seconds) Aperture values set on this camera

86543.2

2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1

1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2

1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10

1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30

1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100

1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320

1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000

1/1300

1/1600 F3.5 - F6.3

1/2000 F4.0 - F6.3

• Aperture values that are set vary depending on the zoom position. (The above table is at max. W.)

LCD monitor brightness may differ from the recorded picture.

●

When using a slow shutter speed, it is recommended to use a tripod.

●

In [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode, cannot be set.

●

speed are shown in red.

F3.3 - F6.3

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Using a pre-set aperture/shutter speed combination to achieve full control of the exposure [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode

Recording Mode:

[CUSTOM] Mode

Recording Mode:

This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed. Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible.

Set to (recording)

Set to ([MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode)

• Manual exposure assist is displayed. (About 10 seconds)

Determine aperture and shutter speed

◄►: Adjust aperture value ▲▼: Adjust shutter speed

• When the picture is too bright or too dark or the correct exposure cannot be achieved, the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.

• If the shutter is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed. (About 10 seconds)

Aperture value/shutter speed

■

Aperture values and shutter speeds that can be set

Aperture value Shutter speed (seconds)

F4.0 - F6.3 60 - 1/2000

F3.5 60 - 1/1600

F3.3 60 - 1/1300

• Aperture values that can be set vary depending on the zoom position. (The above table is at Max. W.)

■

Manual exposure assist (estimate)

Shows pictures with standard brightness.

Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, use a faster shutter speed and/or increase aperture value.

Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, use a slower shutter speed and/or reduce aperture value.

Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [REC] menu settings, etc. to [CUST.SET MEM.] and setting the mode dial to allows you to switch quickly to those settings.

[CUST.SET MEM.] Registering your own settings

Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered.

■

Recording Mode:

Select the Recording Mode

Select [YES] you wish to register and set the [REC] menu, [SETUP] menu, etc.

Select [CUST.SET MEM.] from the [SETUP] menu (→20)

Select the custom set to

Close the menu register

The following menus and functions are saved in the custom set.

●

[REC] menu / Recording Functions [SETUP] menu

[PICTURE SIZE] [QUALITY] [ASPECT RATIO] [INTELLIGENT ISO] [SENSITIVITY] [WHITE BALANCE] [FACE RECOG.] (ON/OFF only) [AF MODE] [PRE AF] [METERING MODE] [I.EXPOSURE] [MIN. SHTR SPEED]

[BURST] [I.RESOLUTION] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [COLOR EFFECT] [PICT.ADJ.] [STABILIZER] [AUDIO REC.] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [RED-EYE REMOVAL] Exposure Compensation [AUTO BRACKET] [MULTI ASPECT]

[GUIDE LINE] [HISTOGRAM] [REC AREA] [ZOOM RESUME]

LCD monitor brightness may differ from the recorded picture.

●

In Manual Exposure Mode, cannot be set.

●

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[CUSTOM] Mode (continued)

Recording Mode:

Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE]

Recording Mode:

[CUSTOM] Switch to your own settings and record

Settings registered in [CUST.SET MEM.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to

Set to (recording)

Set to (Custom Mode)

Select custom set

• Press [DISPLAY] to display the registered settings content. Use ◄► to switch between screens. Press [DISPLAY] again to return.

Even if [REC] menu, etc. is changed in [CUSTOM], the content of the custom set does

●

not change. When changing registration content, reset in [CUST.SET MEM.]. At the time of purchase, [PROGRAM AE] Mode initial settings are registered in the

●

custom set.

Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes.

Set to

Select and set the scene

(Press [MENU/SET] and then press ►, if scene menu is not displayed)

Scene menu

●

Zoom lever

[DISPLAY]

[MENU/SET]

■

To take motion pictures

(→68)

■

Registering commonly used

To see description of each scene:

Select the scene, and press the [DISPLAY] button.

scenes

[MY SCN MODE] (→67)

Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of

●

your picture. Following [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

●

manually (available settings vary according to scene setting). [INTELLIGENT ISO], [SENSITIVITY], [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [MIN. SHTR SPEED], [I.RESOLUTION], [COLOR EFFECT], [PICT.ADJ.] White Balance can only be set in the next scene. (Setting is restored to [AWB] when

●

scene is changed.) [PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [PANORAMA ASSIST] (First picture only), [SPORTS], [BABY], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [PIN HOLE], [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PHOTO FRAME] The types of flash available (→44) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash

●

setting is reset to the default setting when the Scene Mode is changed. Guidelines displayed in gray in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY

●

SKY], and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.

Zoom lever can also be used to switch to next screen.

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

How to select a scene (→57) Using flash in Scene Modes (→44)

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.

[PORTRAIT]

[SOFT SKIN]

[TRANSFORM]

Tips

Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).

Tips

Changes the appearance of the subject by stretching the length or width.

Notes

Take pictures of yourself.

Tips

[SELF PORTRAIT]

• Stand as close as possible to subject.

•

Zoom: At maximum focal length (max. T setting)

• Stand as close as possible to subject.

•

Zoom: At maximum focal length (max. T setting)

Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Take the picture.

• This function can be used for personal use only, and is not to be used for unauthorized commercial purposes or commercial gain, which would represent a copyright issue.

• Do not use in ways that violate public order and decency or defame or slander others.

• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.

• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates → press shutter button fully → review (if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)

• Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (1-4 feet) (Max. W)

• Do not use zoom (harder to focus). (Zoom moved to max. W automatically)

• 2-second self-timer recommended.

• The settings can also be changed in the Quick menu. (→104)

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

• Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

• If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.

• When taking a picture, a process is performed that improves the skin appearance.

• The picture quality becomes slightly lower.

• [PICTURE SIZE] will be fixed according to the [ASPECT RATIO] setting, as detailed below.

: 3 M

: 2.5 M : 2 M

• The following function is fixed: [QUALITY]:

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

• Face Detection may not work as effectively when using [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH].

• The following functions cannot be used: Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/ [MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]

• To take pictures with audio (→98) (self-timer indicator illuminated during recording)

• Main fixed settings: [ZOOM RESUME]: [OFF] [SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.] [STABILIZER]: [MODE 2] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

(Standard)

[SCENERY]

[PANORAMA ASSIST]

[SPORTS]

Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) away.

Use appropriate software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama picture.

Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Special panorama guidelines will be displayed. Take the picture. Select [NEXT], and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the picture overlaps with the previous picture.

Section of picture that was taken last time

After you finish taking pictures, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Tips

• Do not change your recording location.

• Use a tripod.

• When it is dark, use the self-timer to record pictures.

Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) away.

• Alternatively, press the shutter button.

• You can take pictures again by selecting [RETAKE].

• To take more pictures, select [NEXT] and repeat steps

and .

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: OFF] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, shutter speed, and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture.

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: OFF] [SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800

• Panorama picture stitching cannot be performed by this camera. Use appropriate software to turn recorded normal pictures into a panorama picture with your computer.

• The following functions cannot be used: [AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI ASPECT]/[AUDIO REC.]/ [BURST]

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• Main fixed setting: [INTELLIGENT ISO]: ISOMAX1600

[FORCED FLASH

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

How to select a scene (→57) Using flash in Scene Modes (→44)

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[NIGHT SCENERY]

[FOOD]

[PARTY]

Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

Tips

• Use flash.

• Subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

• Stand at least 1.5 m (4 feet 11 inches) away at the Wide end (wide-angle)

• Focus: Max. W: 60 cm (2 feet) - 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) Max. T: 1.2 m (3 feet 11 inches) -

5 m (16 feet 5 inches)

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) away.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.

Tips

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.

Tips

• Stand at least 1.5 m (4 feet 11 inches) away.

• Zoom: Wide (W side)

• Use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second (or up to 8 seconds if flash is set to Off)).

• Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for 8 seconds after taking picture.

• Main fixed setting: [PRE AF]: [OFF]

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture.

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: OFF] [SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800 [PRE AF]: [OFF] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

(Forced Flash

[FORCED FLASH

−

Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.

[CANDLE LIGHT]

[BABY]

Tips

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

• Do not use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.

• To record age and name ([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.)

Select [AGE] or [NAME] with ▲▼, press ►,

select [SET], and press [MENU/SET].

Set the birthday and name.

Age: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press

Name: (See ‘Entering Text’: (→105))

Press [MENU/SET].

Tips

• Make sure [AGE] and [NAME] are [ON] before taking a picture.

• To reset: Select [RESET] from [SETUP] menu.

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

Records pet’s age and name when taking pictures.

Tips

• Same as for [BABY]

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

[MENU/SET].

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

[PET]

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

[SUNSET]

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

• Age and name will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after setting this mode.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• Age display format depends on [LANGUAGE] setting.

• The text can also be stamped onto the still picture using [TEXT STAMP] (→118).

• Date of birth will be displayed as [0 month 0 day].

• Main fixed setting: [INTELLIGENT ISO]: ISOMAX1600

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• Default settings are as follows. [AF MODE]: [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• Refer to [BABY] for other notes and fixed functions.

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: OFF] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

[FORCED FLASH

(AF Tracking)

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[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

How to select a scene (→57) Using flash in Scene Modes (→44)

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[HIGH SENS.]

[HI-SPEED BURST]

Prevents blurring of subjects in dark, indoor conditions.

Select the aspect ratio and the resolution with ▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].

Tips

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

Takes pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment.

Use ▲▼ to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY], and press [MENU/SET] to set. Select the aspect ratio and the resolution with ▲▼and press [MENU/SET].

Take pictures. (Hold shutter button) Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Maximum speed

Number of recordable pictures

∗

The frequency and the number of recordable

pictures change according to the recording conditions or types of cards.

Tips

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

[SPEED

Approx. 10 pictures/

PRIORITY]

∗

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

sec

[IMAGE

Approx. 6 pictures/sec

PRIORITY] Built-in

Approx. 15 or more

memory

Approx. 15 to 100

Card

(The maximum is 100).

/32 inch) and above

• Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity.

• Main fixed settings: [QUALITY]: [SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600 - 6400 [I.RESOLUTION]: [ON]

• The following functions cannot be used: Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[MULTI ASPECT]

• The possible number of serially recordable pictures increases immediately after formatting.

• The picture quality becomes slightly lower.

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH OFF] [QUALITY]: (Standard) [SENSITIVITY]: Speed priority ISO200 - 1600 Image priority ISO500 - 800 [I.RESOLUTION]: [ON]

• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture.

• The following functions cannot be used: Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/ [MULTI ASPECT]/[SELFTIMER]/ [AUDIO REC.]/[BURST]

• If recording is repeated, depending on the usage conditions, there may be a delay before the camera takes pictures again.

(Standard)

[FLASH BURST]

[STARRY SKY]

Enables continuous recording in dim locations.

Use ▲▼to select the resolution and aspect ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Take pictures (Hold shutter button). Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is held down. Number of continuous shots: Max. 5

Tips

• Use within the effective range of the flash. (→44)

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects.

• Shutter speed settings

Select with ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET].

Press shutter button.

Tips

• Set longer shutter speeds for darker conditions.

• Always use a tripod.

• Self-timer recommended.

• Do not move the camera until the countdown (above) has ended. (Countdown for processing is redisplayed afterwards)

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

• The number of seconds can be changed with Quick menu. (→104)

Countdown begins

• The picture quality becomes slightly lower.

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: ON] [QUALITY]: [INTELLIGENT ISO]: ISOMAX 3200 [I.RESOLUTION]: [OFF]

• The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, shutter speed, and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.

• Shutter speed is 1/30 - 1/2000 second.

• The following functions cannot be used: Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/ [MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]/ [AUDIO REC.]

• For details about flash (→44)

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: OFF] [SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 [PRE AF]: [OFF] [STABILIZER]: [OFF]

• The following functions cannot be used: [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/ [MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]/ [AUDIO REC.]

[FORCED FLASH

(Standard)

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[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

How to select a scene (→57) Using flash in Scene Modes (→44)

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky.

Tips

[FIREWORKS]

Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject.

[BEACH]

Brings out the natural color of snowy sceneries.

[SNOW]

Takes sharp pictures through aircraft windows.

Tips

[AERIAL PHOTO]

Darkens the area around the screen for a retro effect.

Tips

[PIN HOLE]

• Stand at least 10 m (33 feet) away.

• Tripod recommended.

• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting colors when aligning the focus.

• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not reflected in the window.

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) away.

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 second or 2 seconds (if there is little camera shake or if Optical Image Stabilizer is [OFF]). (when not using Exposure Compensation)

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: OFF] [SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 [PRE AF]: [OFF] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).

• Do not touch camera with wet hands.

• Beware of sand and sea water.

• Battery life is reduced in lower temperatures.

• Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: OFF] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

• The Face Detection function (→92) may not work properly in the darkened area around the screen.

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

• The following functions cannot be used: Extended Optical Zoom/ [DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI ASPECT]/ [BURST]

[FORCED FLASH

Produces black and white pictures with a grainy texture.

[FILM GRAIN]

[HIGH DYNAMIC]

Tips

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

Reduces over- and underexposure when recording into the light and in night scenes.

Use ▲▼ to select the effect and press [MENU/SET].

STD Natural coloring effect

An impressionistic effect emphasizing

ART

contrast and color

B&W Monochrome effect

• You can also change the settings in the Quick menu. (→104)

Tips

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

/32 inch) and above

(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

• Main fixed settings: [SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600

• The following functions cannot be used: [DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI ASPECT]/ [BURST]

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The following function is fixed: [SENSITIVITY]: 400

• Depending on recording conditions, the correction effect may not work.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a defect.

• Because dark areas are corrected to be lighter, there may be more noticeable noise on the LCD screen than with ordinary recording.

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCN MODE]

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[PHOTO FRAME]

A frame is superimposed over the image.

Press ◄► to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].

• The recording pixel level is 2 M (

• The following function is fixed: [AUTO REVIEW]: [2 SEC.]

• The color of the frame displayed on the screen may differ slightly from the color of the frame on the still picture that is recorded.

• Guide lines cannot be displayed.

• The following functions are not available. Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/ [MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]

You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting the mode dial to .

on the mode dial.

Set to

Set to /

If you have already registered in My Scene Mode, it is displayed as a

Zoom lever

[DISPLAY]

[MENU/SET]

■

Taking pictures in registered Scene Modes

Set the mode dial to , and take a picture.

• Functions, tips for each scene (→58 - 66)

■

Changing registered Scene Modes

Perform the registration operation again

■

Taking motion pictures

(→68)

Select and set the scene

(Press [MENU/SET], select , and then press ►, if the scene menu is not displayed.)

registered scene.

Scene menu

●

The zoom lever can also be used to switch to the next screen.

To see a description of a scene:

Select the scene, and press [DISPLAY].

and

●

Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode. For details on the preset scenes, see the pages on Scene Modes.

●

If recording settings are reset by [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu, the preset Scene

●

Modes are cleared.

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Taking motion pictures

Recording Mode:

Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording.

Zoom lever

Set to

Set to a position other than

Press to start recording

Pressing the button halfway does not start any operation. Recording is started after switching to the motion picture recording screen.

Microphone

(Do not cover

with your finger)

■

About the motion picture recording screen

Remaining recording time (approx.)

[REC QUALITY] (→100)

[CONTINUOUS AF] (→100)

■

Playing back motion

Elapsed recording time

pictures

(→107)

Switching motion picture mode

You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than normal. Also, the zoom speed changes according to the zoom range.

• When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

Switching still picture mode

Motion picture recording screen

Still picture recording screen

■

Recording motion pictures in

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings.

When scene does not

correspond to any on the right.

• If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the Scene Mode will be changed automatically.

• In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.

• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes. Flash cannot be used with this mode.

• If conditions do not allow scenes to be detected easily (→31).

• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appropriate mode manually is recommended.

• The following menu options in the [MOTION PICTURE] menu can be set:

• [REC QUALITY]

• The following functions are fixed:

• [DIGITAL ZOOM]: [OFF] • [WIND CUT]: [OFF]

• [WHITE BALANCE]: [AWB] • [AF MODE]:

∗

1-area-focusing turns on when faces cannot be detected.

• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically based on the conditions.

[i PORTRAIT] [i LOW LIGHT]

[i SCENERY] [i MACRO]

(Face Detection)∗ • [CONTINUOUS AF]: [ON]

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Taking motion pictures (Continued)

Recording Mode:

■

Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

• The Recording Mode icon changes to

■

Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.

• Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:

Selected scene Scenes for motion picture

[BABY]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY]

[PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], [PET], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS], [PHOTO FRAME]

• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically, based on conditions depending on the Scene Mode.

• The following items cannot be set in some Scene Modes:

• [WHITE BALANCE] • [DIGITAL ZOOM]

■

Recording motion pictures in

Records motion pictures in registered Recording Mode.

Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory card

For details (→162)

[REC QUALITY] Recording picture capacity (approx.)

[HD] 8 min 20 s

[WVGA] 20 min 50 s

[VGA] 21 min 40 s

[QVGA] 1 h

Press [DISPLAY] before recording to display the recordable time in

●

the current Recording Mode and the picture quality.

(Portrait motion picture)

(Low light motion picture)

Normal motion picture

For information on the available recording time (→162)

●

Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’∗ or above is recommended for recording

●

motion pictures.

∗

The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

Depending on the type of card, a card access message may appear for a while after

●

recording a motion picture. This is not a defect. If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the SD

●

card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased. Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.

●

Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps may be recorded.

●

[STABILIZER] is fixed at [MODE 1] regardless of the setting before motion picture

●

recording. To fix the focus setting, set [CONTINUOUS AF] to [OFF].

●

The following functions are not available:

●

Extended Optical Zoom, flash, [FACE RECOG.], [ROTATE DISP.] for pictures taken vertically. Recording automatically ends when there is no more available space. For certain

●

memory cards, recording may end while in progress. The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pictures. Also, if

●

the Aspect Ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [REC AREA] (→22) to [ON]. If Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, these

●

settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be larger. [QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] (→100) can only be recorded to the built-in memory.

●

Fast-moving subjects in motion pictures may appear blurred during playback.

●

Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may

●

turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. It may not be able to be played back in other Leica compact digital cameras. (On the

●

other hand, motion pictures recorded with other Leica compact digital cameras can be played back with the LEICA V-LUX 20). It is generally recommendable to use a fully charged battery.

●

Available recording time

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[FACE RECOG.]

Recording Mode:

To enable the Face Recognition function, register a face picture (→73), or set the automatic registration of face pictures (→76) to [ON]. (The Face Recognition function is not enabled at the time of purchase.)

■

How the Face Recognition function works During recording

• The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure

• When registered faces that have set names are recognized, the names are displayed (up to 3 people)

• When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is [ON], faces that have been recorded many times are recognized and the registration screen is displayed

During playback

• The name and age are displayed (if information is registered)

• During recording, the names that have been set for the recognized faces are displayed (up to 3 people)

• Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([CATEGORY PLAY])

[AF MODE] is fixed to (Face Detection).

●

With serial (continuous) exposures, recording information relating to Face Recognition

●

is put only on the first picture. If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and

●

record, recording information for a different person may be put on the picture. Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:

●

[CLIPBOARD] Mode, motion picture recording, Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO], [FILM GRAIN] Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no

●

guarantee it will always recognize these faces. Face Recognition works by looking at certain facial characteristics and as a result takes

●

longer than ordinary Face Detection. Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is

●

[OFF] are not categorized for Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].

Even if Face Recognition information is changed (→75), Face Recognition

●

information for previously recorded pictures is not changed.

For example, if a name is changed, pictures recorded before the change are not categorized for Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY]. To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE] (→126)

●

in [FACE REC EDIT].

Registering face pictures

Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. You can facilitate face recognition the same way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).

■

Recording tips when registering face pictures

• Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair.

• Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is not used).

■

If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording

• Register additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with different expressions or angles.

• Register additional pictures at the place you are recording.

• Change the [SENSITIVITY] settings.

• If a registered person is no longer recognized, re-register that person.

In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes even registered

●

people depending on their expression or the environment.

• The eyes or eyebrows are hidden by hair

• The subject is not facing the camera directly

• The subject’s eyes are closed

• The subject is dark or lit from a vertical angle

• The subject is facing up or down

• It is extremely bright or dark

• The image of the subject is too small

• The subject’s facial features have changed with age

• The subject’s expression is very different

• The subject’s face is not entirely on the screen.

• The subject has very similar facial features as a family member, etc.

• There is little shadow on the face

• The subject is moving rapidly

• The photographer is not holding the camera still.

• Digital Zoom is being used

• The subject’s face is hidden by sunglasses, eyeglasses reflecting light, hair, a hat, etc.

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[FACE RECOG.] (continued)

Recording Mode:

Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→18)

Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]

Select the frame for the unregistered face picture

• If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. (→75)

■

To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF]

Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→18) Select [OFF] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]

When a face picture is registered or automatic registration of face pictures is set, the

●

[FACE RECOG.] setting is switched to [ON] automatically.

Editing or deleting information about registered persons

Information about registered people can be edited or deleted.

Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→18)

Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]

Record the face picture

Align the face with the guide and record. Select [YES] with ▲▼, and then press

[MENU/SET].

• If re-recording, select [NO]

• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered.

• If recognition fails, a message is displayed and the display returns to the recording screen. Try recording again.

• When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation is displayed.

Select the item to edit and make the setting

Item About settings

[NAME]

[AGE] Set the birth date.

[FOCUS ICON]

[ADD IMAGES]

Select [SET] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (text input procedure: →105)

Select [SET] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Use ◄► to select year, month and day, set with ▲▼, and press

[MENU/SET]

Change the icon that is displayed when the subject is in focus.

Select the focus icon with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]

Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered.

Select an unregistered frame and press [MENU/SET]

• When a registered face picture is selected with ◄►, a screen to confirm deletion is displayed. Select [YES] to delete the face picture. (If only one picture is registered, it cannot be deleted.) Record the picture (Step above.) Press

Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu

Select the person whose information you wish to edit or delete

• When an unregistered frame is selected, a new registration occurs.

Select the item

Item About settings

Information editing

Registration order

Deleting Deletes information and face pictures of registered persons.

Edit name or other registered information. (→74)

Set priority order for focus and exposure.

Select the registration order with ▲▼◄►, and then press [MENU/

SET]

Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu

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[FACE RECOG.] (continued)

Recording Mode:

Automatically register face pictures

You can set the camera so that the registration screen is automatically displayed after recording a subject that is recorded many times.

Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→18)

Select [SET]

Select [AUTO REGISTRATION]

■

Select [YES] from the registration confirmation screen

Select [ON]

Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu

In some cases it may be very difficult

●

to recognize faces that have only been registered by automatic registration. From the [REC] menu’s [FACE RECOG.], register face pictures in advance.

• If Face Recognition is not registered, proceed to

• If [NO] is selected, a re-confirmation screen is displayed. If [YES] is selected here, [AUTO REGISTRATION] is turned to [OFF].

The registration screen is displayed for the third time (estimate). (This does not occur

●

in [SELF PORTRAIT] Scene Mode, [BURST], [AUDIO REC.], [AUTO BRACKET] or [MULTI ASPECT].) If the registration screen is not displayed easily, recording in the same environment and

●

with the same expression will make it display more easily. If a face is not recognized despite being registered, re-registering the person from

●

[REC] menu’s [FACE RECOG.] at that location will make it easier for the camera to recognize the person. If the registration screen is displayed for a person already registered, making additional

●

registration of the person in that status will make it easier for the camera to recognize the person. If a picture recorded with a flash is registered, it may be difficult for the camera to

●

recognize the person. When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the [FACE RECOG.] setting is also

●

switched to [ON ] automatically.

Setting recognition sensitivity

The Sensitivity setting of the camera can be set if it is having difficulty with Face Recognition or making mistakes.

Select [FACE RECOG.] from [REC] menu (→18)

Select [SET]

Select the level of a sensitivity setting

[HIGH]: Set when camera

is having difficulty

recognizing faces [NORMAL]: The usual setting [LOW]: Set when the camera

frequently recognizes a face as that of a different person

Press the shutter button

Select [SENSITIVITY]

halfway to close the menu

Select [NEW PERSON] or [ADDITIONAL IMAGE]

Item About settings

[NEW PERSON]

[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]

If 6 people are already registered, select a person to replace.

Select the person for which you are registering additional face pictures

• If 3 face pictures are already registered, select a picture to replace.

Setting [SENSITIVITY] at [HIGH] makes it easier for the camera to recognize faces but

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also increases the possibility of recognizing the face as that of a different person.

Select the item to edit and make the setting (Step ) (→74)

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What is GPS?

GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which enables people to find their locations using GPS satellites. Receiving signals that include orbit information and time information from multiple satellites to calculate one's current location is referred to as “Positioning”. This camera can perform positioning when it receives signals from three or more GPS satellites.

Recording Mode: ∗

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Record only (Cannot set)

Before use, read “About GPS” (→8) and “User License Agreement for Location Name data” (→153).

[GPS SETTING]: Using GPS

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Select [GPS SETTING] from the Travel Mode menu (→18)

Select [ON] or

Important:

The use of GPS within the People’s Republic of China and near its borders is prohibited by the country’s legislature (with the exception of Hong Kong and Macao). Violations will be persecuted by PRC authorities! The camera’s GPS functions are therefore automatically disabled in these areas.

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GPS functions

When GPS is used, the camera performs the following functions:

• Records location name information and the latitude and longitude for the positioned location on the recorded pictures

• Corrects automatically to the current time

• Corrects the time to the local time after moving to a country or region in a different time zone

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When [AUTO CLOCK SET] or [WORLD TIME] is set to [AUTO]

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Receiving signals from GPS satellites

Set [GPS SETTING] to [ON] or (→79)

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When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the

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GPS antenna facing upward in an outdoor location where you can see the entire sky. Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS

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satellites change over time, it may take longer depending on the recording location and environment. In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the

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signals from the GPS satellites. In such cases, positioning may not be possible, or significant positioning discrepancy may occur.

• Indoors • Near high-voltage power lines

• Underground or underwater

• In tunnels • In forests

• Near 1.5 GHz mobile phones, etc. • Near buildings or in valleys

Do not cover the GPS antenna with your hands or anything else.

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If you are carrying the camera during positioning,

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do not carry it in a metal carrier or similar container. Positioning cannot be performed when the camera is covered by a material such as metal.

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Using in locations such as airplanes or

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GPS antenna

Status indicator

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hospitals

When [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON], the GPS function operates even when the camera's power is off. When turning off the camera’s power in an airplane, hospital or other restricted area, set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF] or . (→79)

• If the status indicator flashes periodically while the camera’s power is off, [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON].

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• To cancel, select [OFF]

Close the menu

[GPS SETTING] Description

[ON]

Positioning is not possible unless signals are received from three or more GPS

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satellites. Move to a location where the sky is as clear as possible before performing positioning.

Positioning continues even when the camera’s

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power is off, so you can record pictures with location name information recorded on them as soon as you turn on the power again. Because the positioning continues even when the

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camera’s power is off, battery power is consumed. When the camera’s power is off, the positioning

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stops in the following cases. If the positioning stops, the positioning will take some time, after turning on the camera's power.

• When the battery level is low, the battery is replaced

• When positioning is not successful for 2 hours after the camera’s power is turned off

• When the camera’s power has not been turned on for 3 hours

The positioning may take some time, after turning

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on the camera’s power. Location name information will not be recorded for pictures recorded at this time while positioning is in progress.

When checking GPS reception

Select [INFO] in Step to check the current reception.

• Set [GPS SETTING] to [ON] or Received GPS time

Number of GPS satellite signals received

Latitude and longitude

• Press [MENU/SET] to start positioning

Positioning operation timing

When the camera’s power is on

• Immediately after the power is turned on

• Every 5 minutes

comes on, or

When the camera’s power is off

When the camera’s power is on

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• Every 15 minutes

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The status indicator flashes when positioning.

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• Immediately after the power is turned on

• Every 5 minutes

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Positioning is not performed when the camera’s power is off.

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Recording Mode: ∗

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When [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] or

In Recording Mode, an icon that indicates the positioning status is displayed on the LCD monitor. Then, if positioning is successful, the location name information is displayed.

Icon Status

Location name information exists (information from the last 5 minutes). Location name information exists (information from 5 minutes to 1 hour ago). Location name information exists (information from 1 hour to 2 hours ago). Location name information exists (information

Location name information

When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while,

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positioning may take several minutes, because it may take some time to acquire the orbit information from the GPS satellites.

If positioning is successful, the current position is saved.

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However, note that the saved position information is deleted in the following cases:

• When [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF]

• When [GPS SETTING] is set to

• When the setup settings are reset with [RESET]

In the following cases, the location name information that will be recorded on the

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picture may vary significantly from the current position. Check the location name and other information before recording.

• Immediately after turning on the camera’s power • When the icon is something other than

Positioning is not performed in the following situations:

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• During motion picture recording • During audio recording

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Information recorded on recorded pictures

When positioning is successful, the current position is saved in the camera and the latitude, longitude and location name information are recorded on the recorded still pictures and motion pictures.

Information recorded on recorded pictures

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• Latitude/longitude

• Location name information (country or region name/prefecture, state or province name/city or town name/landmark name)

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You can use the camera to check the recording location of pictures or display them by location

of recording.

Positioning (5 minutes maximum)

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from more than 2 hours ago).

Positioning failed (no location name information).

and then the camera’s power is turned off

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Record only (Cannot set)

The location name information consists of location names and landmarks that are

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found via a search of the camera’s database based on the latitude and longitude that were acquired in positioning, and the most appropriate items are displayed in the following order of priority. (Sometimes the nearest items are not displayed.)

Landmark names and the corresponding location names within 1 km of the current position Location names for places with landmarks or other points of interest within 10 km of the current

position

• If there are no location names or landmarks that comply with the conditions above, “---” is displayed. Even when “---” is displayed, in some cases location name information can be selected in [GPS AREA SELECT].

• In some cases, the landmark that you are looking for may not have been registered. Landmarks and other location name information are current as of February 2010. (Landmark types →161)

The location name information (location name or landmark name) may be different

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from the official name.

Change the recorded place name information

If positioning results and current position are different from each other, or if there are other candidate locations, you can change the information to nearby place names or landmarks.

Displayed when other location name information can be selected.

Select [GPS AREA SELECT] (→18), from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu

Select the item to change

From the displayed candidates, select the desired place name or landmark to be recorded

display

Return to the menu screen

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Recording Mode: ∗

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If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks

In step , select [DELETE ALL PLACE-NAMES] and place names and landmarks will not be recorded. Or, in step names and landmarks lower than the selected place name, information of the place name will not be recorded (e.g., city and town names and landmarks if specifying a prefecture name).

• However, longitude and latitude will be recorded. If you do not wish to record them, turn [GPS SETTING] to [OFF]. In large public parks or similar locations, landmarks may not be displayed, or

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incorrect landmarks may be displayed. If you cannot select the desired landmark in [GPS AREA SELECT], perform [PLACE-NAME EDIT] after recording. (→117)

, if you select [YES] when a message asking whether to delete place

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Record only (Cannot set)

Return to the menu screen

In the following cases, “- - -” is displayed.

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• There is no location name information to display

• There are no nearby landmarks (It may be possible to select landmarks in [GPS AREA SELECT].)

When the text of the location name information is long, such as when multiple items are

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set for display, a scroll display is used.

Changing the display of location name information

The screen display of location name information found by positioning can be changed.

Location name information

Select [AREA INFO. SET] (→18) from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu

Select the item to change the display

Turn items to be displayed [ON] and items not to be displayed [OFF]

Using GPS to set the Clock

Using the date and time information in the GPS signal, the camera can automatically update its [CLOCK SET]. Also, after moving from your home area to one in a different time zone, the time is changed to the local time automatically when positioning is successful. Perform [CLOCK SET] in advance.

Select [AUTO CLOCK SET] (→18) from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu

Select [ON]

Perform the operations from step in “Setting the Clock” (first time only) (→15)

During positioning, if there is a difference of 1 minute or more between the GPS time

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information and the [CLOCK SET] time, the time is corrected automatically. When [AUTO CLOCK SET] is turned to [ON], [WORLD TIME] is set to [AUTO].

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When [WORLD TIME] is set to something other than [AUTO], [AUTO CLOCK SET] is

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turned to [OFF]. Time and date corrected by [AUTO CLOCK SET] is not as accurate as radio clocks. If

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the time and date are not properly corrected, reset with [CLOCK SET].

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Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE]

Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot be set.)

[TRAVEL DATE]

If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded.

Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (→15).

Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu (→18)

Select [TRAVEL SETUP]

Set the return date in the same way

• The color of the date frame from the departure date to the return date changes.

Close the menu

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Select [SET]

Set the departure date

The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from

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Playback to Recording Mode or when power is turned on. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen) The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the

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camera’s Clock. When destination is set in [WORLD TIME], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. The set travel date is saved even when the camera’s power is turned off.

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When [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It

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is not displayed even if [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [SET] after recording. If settings are made before the departure date, the number of days to departure are

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displayed in orange with a minus sign (but not recorded). When [TRAVEL DATE] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [HOME] date is one

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day in advance of the [DESTINATION] date (this is recorded). To print the number of days that have passed, use [TEXT STAMP].

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Clearing the information

After the return date, the information is automatically cleared. To clear the information before this date, select [OFF] in step .

• If [TRAVEL SETUP] is turned [OFF], [LOCATION] is also automatically turned [OFF].

[LOCATION]

Record your destination. Once the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set, you can set the destination.

Select [LOCATION] in step

on the previous page

Select [SET]

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To clear

In step , select [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

If [TRAVEL SETUP] is recorded, [LOCATION] is recorded at the same time.

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It is recorded separately from the place name information recorded for pictures by the

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[GPS SETTING]. To print the destination, use [TEXT STAMP].

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Enter your destination

• Entering text (→105)

Close the menu

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Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot be set.)

[WORLD TIME]

Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. Perform [CLOCK SET] in advance.

Select [WORLD TIME] from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu (→18)

• [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step

Select [HOME]

Set your home area

City/area name Current time

Difference to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

• When [HOME] is changed after it has already been set, the display returns to the [TRAVEL MODE] menu. To continue and set [DESTINATION], press ►.

Select [DESTINATION]

Set destination area

Current time at selected destination

Difference to home time

City/area name

Close the menu

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Using GPS to make automatic settings

Following step of the previous page, you can select [AUTO] to use the GPS function to set the local time for your destination automatically. This is the same function as [AUTO CLOCK SET]. For details (→83)

When you have returned from your destination, follow steps and and set [HOME].

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If [HOME] is already set, change only [DESTINATION] before using.

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If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on

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difference with home time.

is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are

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played back.

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To set summer time

Do this in Step or (Press again to release)

• When summer time is set in [DESTINATION], the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. Even if you set summer time in [HOME], current time will not be changed. Please advance the current time by 1 hour in [CLOCK SET].

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Using the [REC] menu

For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

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‘Quick menu’ (→104) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.

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[PICTURE SIZE]

Set the resolution. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [QUALITY] (→89).

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Resolution ([ASPECT RATIO]: )

12 M

4000×3000 3264×2448 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480

11.5 M

4176×2784 3392×2264 2656×1768 2048×1360 640×424

10.5 M

4320×2432 3552×2000 2784×1568 1920×1080 640×360

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This setting is not available in ([SNAPSHOT MODE]).

Number of recordable pictures (→162)

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Extended Optical Zoom can be used for resolution indicated with .

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Extended Optical Zoom is not available during motion picture recording, when using

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8 M

Resolution ([ASPECT RATIO]: )

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7.5 M

Resolution ([ASPECT RATIO]: )

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7 M

5 M 3 M

4.5 M

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[MACRO ZOOM], or in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], or [PHOTO FRAME]. Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

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Setting guide

Higher resolution Lower resolution

Crisper picture Coarser picture

Lower recording

capacity

Higher recording

capacity

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For example, ‘0.3 M ’ is suitable for e-mail attachments or longer recording.

2.5 M

2 M

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0.3 M

0.2 M

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For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

[QUALITY]

Set quality of picture.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)

Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures)

[ASPECT RATIO]

Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera For playback on widescreen/

Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.

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In ([SNAPSHOT MODE]), (11.5M) and (10.5M) may be selected by

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high definition TV

changing the [PICTURE SIZE].

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

Camera automatically adjusts ISO Sensitivity and shutter speed according to movement of subject to avoid blur. Higher ISO Sensitivity reduces subject blur and the effects of camera shake but can increase interference. Please select maximum ISO Sensitivity according to table below.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF] / / /

Setting guide

Movement of subject Slow Fast

ISO Sensitivity Low High Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

Slow-moving subject

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ISO Sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30 s)

Shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after

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recording. If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or setting

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[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] in the + direction. Blurring may occur depending on brightness, size, position, and speed of movement of

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the subject (e.g. if subject is too small, is on edge of picture, or starts moving as soon as shutter button is pressed). Scope of flash recording (→44)

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Fast-moving subject

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ISO Sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/125 s)

[SENSITIVITY]

Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [AUTO] / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]

Setting guide

[SENSITIVITY] [80] [1600]

Location (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High

[AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on

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subject movement and brightness. Scope of flash recording (→44)

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Cannot be set when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is used ( is displayed)

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If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or setting

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[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] in the + direction.

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

[WHITE BALANCE]

Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) /

[AWB] operational range:

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10000K

9000K

8000K

7000K

6000K

5000K

4000K

3000K

2000K

1000K

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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])

White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated.

Press ▲ several times until [WB ADJUST.] is displayed. Adjust with ► if reds are strong, adjust with ◄ if blues are

strong.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.

• Settings remain applied when using flash.

• Fine adjustments cannot be made when [COLOR EFFECT] (→97) is set to [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM].

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Setting White Balance manually ( )

Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper)

and press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

White Balance is set to .

• Making this setting will reset White Balance fine adjustment.

• Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered.

• It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.

(outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in

) / (set manually)

Pictures may appear red or blue if out of

Blue sky

Cloudy sky (rain) Shade TV screen

Sunlight White fluorescent lighting

Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight

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range. This function may also not work correctly even within range if there are many light sources present. We recommend setting to [AWB] or [ ]

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when under fluorescent lighting.

Changes to red (blue) when making fine adjustment

Only takes pictures of white objects within frame (step

[MENU/SET]

)

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

[FACE RECOG.]

Registering people that appear frequently in your pictures allows them to be given priority when aligning focus, and allows all pictures featuring them to be viewed collectively. For details (→72).

[AF MODE]

Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: / / / / /

Taking front-on pictures of people

(Face Detection)

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject

(AF Tracking)

Subject not centered in picture (AF area not

displayed until focused)

(11-area-focusing)

Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. When [METERING MODE] (→94) is set to ‘Multiple’.

• If the [REC] menu’s [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], ( Detection) will be set, and focus and exposure will prioritize persons whose pictures are often recorded. (→72)

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press ▼.

• To clear AF Lock, press ▼.

• Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (1 Max. T: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) and above (5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)

Automatically focuses on any of 11 points.

AF area Yellow : When the shutter button is

pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused.

White : Displayed when more than one

face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area are also focused.

AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.

/32 inch) and above

AF area

Face

Determined position for focus

(1-area-focusing

(High speed: Focuses faster than other

settings)) (1-area-focusing) (Spot-focusing)

When using , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned.

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AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using Digital Zoom or Macro Zoom,

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1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align)

AF area

Spot AF area

Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

etc. Use or if focus is difficult to align with .

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Cannot set to ‘Face Detection’ in the following cases:

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[PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO] Scene Modes If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the ‘Face Detection’

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setting, switch to another setting. The Face Detection function may fail to work under the following conditions. (AF mode

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setting is switched to )

• When the face is not facing the camera or the face is at an angle

• When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.

• When there is little shadow on the face

• When the face is extremely bright or dark

In AF Tracking, the AF lock can fail, lose the subject, or track another subject or

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• When the face appears small on the screen

• When there is rapid movement

• When the camera is shaking

• When the subject is other than a human being such as pets

• When Digital Zoom is used

following conditions.

• The subject is too small

• There is rapid movement

• A similarly-colored subject or background

• Zoom is used

• The camera is not held still

• The location is too bright or dark

When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on ( 1-area-focusing)

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Cannot set to in the following cases.

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• [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], or [HIGH DYNAMIC] Scene Modes.

• [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], and [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT]

While recording motion pictures and the setting is other than ( Face Detection), focus

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will be on ( 1-area-focusing).

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

[PRE AF]

Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Setting Effect

[OFF] Focus is not adjusted until the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[Q-AF]

(Quick AF)

[C-AF]

(Continuous AF)

Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or

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if suddenly moving closer to subject. Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.

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The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases.

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In Scene Modes [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] [Q-AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating.

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The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed.

The focus is adjusted continuously based on subject movement, even when the shutter button is not pressed.

[METERING MODE]

You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Brightness measurement position Conditions

Multiple

Center

weighted

Spot

Whole screen

Center and surrounding area Subject in center

Center and close surrounding area

Spot metering target

Normal usage (produces balanced pictures)

Great difference between brightness of subject and background (e.g. person in spotlight on stage, backlighting)

[I.EXPOSURE]

Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]

[LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the amount of correction.

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If the setting is other than [OFF], is displayed on the screen.

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When [I.EXPOSURE] works, the color of changes.

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Even if [SENSITIVITY] is set to [80] or [100], when [I.EXPOSURE] is activated, pictures

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may be taken at a higher sensitivity than the setting. Correction effects may not be achieved under certain conditions.

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[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1]

Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase the risk of camera shake

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and moving subjects being rendered increasingly unsharp, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. As still pictures may become dark when using faster speeds such as 1/250 s, we

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recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter button is half-pressed if still picture will be dark).

displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

[BURST]

Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

[BURST] setting

[OFF]

(Burst)

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When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures

Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture.

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Frequency may be reduced if [SENSITIVITY] is set to high, or if shutter speed is

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reduced in darker locations. When exposure series setting is used, flash is set to [FORCED FLASH OFF], and

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[AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], and [AUDIO REC.] settings are canceled. When an exposure series is being made with the built-in memory, writing will take some

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time. Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.

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Auto Review performed regardless of [AUTO REVIEW] setting.

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Exposure series is not available in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA

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ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], [HIGH DYNAMIC],and [PHOTO FRAME]. Using the [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode allows a faster succession of still pictures

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to be taken. [FLASH BURST] is convenient to take continuous still pictures using flash in dark places.

2.3 pictures/sec.

Speed No. of pictures

No exposure series

Fine: Max. 3 Standard: Max. 5

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[I.RESOLUTION]

Super resolution technology can be used to record still pictures with sharper outlines and clearer resolution. Also, when [i.ZOOM] is set, the zoom ratio can be increased to about

1.3 with almost no deterioration of picture quality.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF]/[ON]/[i.ZOOM]

About i.ZOOM (→37)

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The setting is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in ([SNAPSHOT MODE]) and ([CLIPBOARD]

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Mode). The setting is fixed to [ON] in [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Modes,

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[OFF] in [FLASH BURST] and [PIN HOLE] Scene Modes, and [i.ZOOM] in other Scene Modes.

[DIGITAL ZOOM]

Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details (→38)

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF]/[ON]

This is fixed to [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.

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[COLOR EFFECT]

Set color effects.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [STANDARD]/[B/W]/[SEPIA]/[COOL] (more blue)/[WARM] (more red)/

In ([SNAPSHOT MODE]), only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set

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(these are set separately from other modes).

[Happy] ( only)

[PICT.ADJ.]

The elements that determine picture quality are set for each item and the pictures you record are adjusted to your preferred picture quality.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Settings content Settings and effect – +

[CONTRAST]

[SHARPNESS] Outlines in pictures Soft Sharp

[SATURATION]

[NOISE REDUCTION] Noise processing Prioritize resolution Reduce noise

If you are concerned about noise when you record a dark scene, it is recommended

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to move [NOISE REDUCTION] to the plus side, or to adjust items other than [NOISE REDUCTION] to the minus side before recording.

The difference in

brightness and

darkness in pictures

Change of color

saturation

Smaller Greater

Subdued Vivid

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

[STABILIZER]

Automatically detects camera shake and reduces the effects.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Settings Effect

[OFF] Pictures deliberately taken without the camera shake reduction function

[AUTO]

[MODE 1]

[MODE 2]

Setting fixed to [MODE 2] in [SELF PORTRAIT] and [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] Scene

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Modes. Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:

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Excessive camera shake, high zoom ratio (including Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects, indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed) This is fixed at [MODE 1] during motion picture recording.

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The optimum image stabilizer is performed automatically based on the recording conditions.

Constant correction (Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)

Correction when shutter button is pressed (More effective than [MODE 1])

[AUDIO REC.]

Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF]/[ON] (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))

To cancel recording → Press [MENU/SET].

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To play audio (→107)

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Recording is not possible in [BURST], [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], and the

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[PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], and [STARRY SKY] Scene Modes. [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], and [ASPECT CONV.] cannot

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be used with still pictures with audio. Separate setting to [AUDIO REC.] in [CLIPBOARD] menu (→103).

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Do not block microphone (→9) with fingers.

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[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.)

When [CONTINUOUS AF] is set to [OFF], the AF Assist Lamp

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illuminates even when the motion picture button is pressed.

[ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter

button ( and larger AF area displayed)

Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4 feet 11 inches)

(Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)

[RED-EYE REMOVAL]

Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ).

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF]/[ON]

Disabled when [AF MODE] is other than (Face Detection).

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Depending on the circumstances, it may not be possible to correct red eye.

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When the function setting is [ON], a appears with the flash icon. (→43)

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[CLOCK SET]

Set the Clock. Same function as that in [SETUP] menu (→20).

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Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures

[CLIPBOARD] Mode

Mode:

For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures (→18)

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‘Quick menu’ (→104) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.

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[REC QUALITY]

Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Setting Resolution Frame rate

[HD] 1280 x 720 30 fps

[WVGA] 848 x 480 30 fps

[VGA] 640 x 480 30 fps

[QVGA] 320 x 240 30 fps

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The frame rate is the number of frames per second.

Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’∗ or above is recommended for recording motion

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pictures in ‘MOTION JPEG’.

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The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

[WVGA] cannot be set in [SNAPSHOT MODE].

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[QVGA] only can be recorded to the built-in memory.

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Aspect ratio

16:9

4:3

[CONTINUOUS AF]

Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON] : Adjust focus according to movement of subject during motion picture

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.

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recording. ( appears on the screen.)

[OFF] : Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording. Use this setting to keep the same focus position for subjects with

little forward/backward movement.

Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to the clipboard folder of the built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately. Beware of copyrights, etc. (→6)

Taking clipboard pictures

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Set to

Take a clipboard picture

Represents built-in memory used

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entirely for clipboard pictures (approx.)

Resolution Pictures 26 40

2 M

1 M

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

[WIND CUT]

Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a strong wind

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [OFF]/[ON] ( appears on the screen.)

When [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality

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will differ from that of normal recordings.

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Taking/viewing clipboard pictures

[CLIPBOARD] Mode (Continued)

Mode:

Viewing clipboard pictures

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Set mode dial to

Can be viewed with same operations as with pictures taken in other modes (→39).

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(30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used.)

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To delete clipboard pictures Press in step above. (→40)

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If built-in memory is full

Non-clipboard pictures can be deleted from the built-in memory by removing the card from the camera, setting the mode dial to a setting other than Mode), and pressing .

Copy clipboard pictures onto memory cards in order to print (→103).

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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in [CLIPBOARD] Mode.

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Playback Mode functions cannot be used.

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[STABILIZER] setting made in [REC] menu will be reflected in Clipboard Mode.

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Functions unavailable:

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[INTELLIGENT ISO], [FACE RECOG.], [PRE AF], [I.EXPOSURE], [MIN. SHTR SPEED], [BURST], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [COLOR EFFECT], [PICT.ADJ.], [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], [WB ADJUST.], [LCD POWER SAVE], [HISTOGRAM]

The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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• [QUALITY]: (Standard)

• [WHITE BALANCE]: [AWB]

•[ AF ASSIST LAMP]: [ON]

• [METERING MODE]:

• [ASPECT RATIO]:

• [AF MODE]:

• [GUIDE LINE]:

(Multiple)

(1-area-focusing)

([CLIPBOARD]

• [SENSITIVITY]: [AUTO]

• [SLEEP MODE]: [5 MIN.]

• [I.RESOLUTION]: [i.ZOOM]

Zoom Mark

Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.

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To register zoom enlarged size and position

Enlarge with

zoom lever and select position with ▲▼◄►

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To view registered ratio and position:

Display picture

with

When a picture with a Zoom Mark is deleted, both the original picture and picture with

●

Zoom Mark will be deleted. Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in.

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Press

Zoom Mark

Displayed on registered pictures

Turn to T side (No need to manually enlarge or move)

Zoom lever

• To change zoom and position: Perform steps and

• To finish Zoom Mark setting: Restore zoom to original (1 x) ratio

Immediately displayed at registered ratio and position

• To cancel Zoom Mark → [CANCEL MARK] (below)

[CLIPBOARD] menu

A special menu is used in [CLIPBOARD] Mode.

[REC ON CLIPBOARD] menu (REC/PLAY switch:

[PICTURE SIZE]

[AUDIO REC.] Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. [OFF] / [ON]

[LCD MODE] [OFF] / [AUTO POWER LCD] / [POWER LCD] (→21) [CLOCK SET] (→20)

[PLAY ON CLIPBOARD] menu (REC/PLAY switch: Mode dial: )

[CANCEL MARK]

[COPY]

[LCD MODE] [OFF] / [POWER LCD] (→21).

Other items on the [SETUP] menu will reflect settings made in the [PROGRAM AE]

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Mode, etc.

(Priority to picture quality) / [1 M] (Priority to the number of pictures)

[2 M]

Select marked clipboard picture with ◄►. Cancel with [MENU/SET].

Copy single pictures from clipboard to card. (Zoom Mark will not be copied.)

Select clipboard picture with ◄► and press [MENU/SET]. Select [YES] with ▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].

Mode dial: )

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Using Quick menu

Entering Text

Recording menu items can be called up easily.

Set to

Display Quick menu

Select item and setting

Press the button until the Quick menu is displayed

Select

Press

(Finished)

Setting

Quick menu

Item

Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [BABY] and [PET], or to register destinations in [TRAVEL DATE] etc.

(On the setting screen of each menu)

Display the character selection screen

Select characters and press [MENU/SET] (repeat)

• Text is inserted at the cursor position.

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To change the character type

Press [DISPLAY] (Changes each time you press the button)

Cursor position

: Upper/lower case alphabet : Symbols/numbers

When you are finished entering text, select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]

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Editing text

Press ▲▼◄► to move the cursor to text

to edit.

• You can also use the zoom lever to reposition the cursor.

Press ▲▼◄► to select [DELETE], and

then press [MENU/SET].

Press ▲▼◄► to select the correct text,

and then press [MENU/SET].

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GPS function operations

When [ON] or is selected in the [GPS SETTING] item, the following operations are available:

• [GPS AREA SELECT] → Press [DISPLAY]

: A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters

For [REC] menu setting procedures (→18)

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Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode.

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for [FACE RECOG.] names) The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever.

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Press to return to the menu screen.

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Text is scrolled if it does not fit on the screen.

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To print the text you have specified, use [TEXT STAMP].

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Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

Playback Mode:

Watching motion pictures/still pictures with audio

Playback Mode:

You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback).

Zoom lever

Set to

• To view pictures: press ◄►

Set to multiple screen display

Picture no.Date recorded

Total no.

Scroll bar

Picture type

• [FAVORITE]

• [MOTION JPEG]

• [BABY]

• [PET]

• [TRAVEL DATE]

• [WORLD TIME]

• [TITLE EDIT]

• [TEXT STAMP]

• Select week with ▲▼ and date with ◄►, and press [MENU/SET] to display that date’s pictures on a 12-screen display.

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To restore

Turn to T side

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To change from 12/30-screen display to singlescreen display

Select picture with ▲▼◄► and press [MENU/SET]

Scrolls with each turn to W

side

(12 screens)

(30 screens)

Selected date (First picture from date)

Motion pictures and still pictures with audio can be played back just as you view still pictures.

Set to

Set to a position other than

Select the picture and start playback

Motion picture recording time

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Operations during motion picture playback

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Deleting

(→40)

▲:Pause/play ▼:Stop ◄: Fast rewind (2 steps)

Single-frame rewind (while paused)

►: Fast forward (2 steps)

Single-frame forward (while paused)

• If ▲ is pressed during fast forward or rewind, it will return to normal playback speed.

• Volume can be adjusted with zoom lever (motion picture only).

: Example shows the VGA icon

: Still picture with audio

• The motion picture recording time display changes to the playback elapsed time when playback is started. Example: 1 hour 2 minutes and 30 seconds

is 1h2m30s

(Calendar screen)

Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures

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taken without Clock settings are displayed with the date January 1st, 2010. Cannot be displayed rotated.

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[ROTATE DISP.] cannot be performed in the 12-screen and 30-screen displays.

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Pictures taken with destination settings made in [WORLD TIME] are displayed in the

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calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

The volume for still pictures with audio can be adjusted by the speaker volume (→20).

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Motion pictures or still pictures with audio recorded on other devices may not be played

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correctly. When using a large-volume memory card, the rewind function may take some time.

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Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE]

Playback Mode:

Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.

Set to

Set to a position other than

Display the screen for Playback Mode selection

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[NORMAL PLAY]

(→39)

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[SLIDE SHOW]

(→109)

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[GPS AREA PLAY]

(→111)

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[TRAVEL PLAY]

(→112)

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[CATEGORY PLAY]

(→114)

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[FAVORITE PLAY]

(→115)

When no card is inserted, pictures (except [CLIPBOARD] pictures) are played back

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from the built-in memory. The [PLAYBACK MODE] automatically becomes [NORMAL PLAY] when the REC/PLAY

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switch is set to and the power is turned on, or when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode. [FAVORITE PLAY] is only displayed when pictures have been set as [FAVORITE] and

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the setting is [ON].

Select the Playback Mode from

[SLIDE SHOW]

Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen.

Select the playback method

• [ ALL] : Play all

• [PICTURE ONLY]: Plays back still pictures and still pictures

• [VIDEO ONLY]: Playback of motion pictures only

• [GPS AREA PLAY]:

Selects place name or landmark to play back pictures recorded in the same place. (Use ▲▼◄► to select place name or landmark and press [MENU/SET]) (→111)

• [TRAVEL]: Play only pictures that were recorded with the

• [CATEGORY SELECTION]:

Select category and playback still pictures only. (Select category with ▲▼◄► and press [MENU/SET].) (→114)

• [FAVORITE]: Play pictures set as [FAVORITE]

with audio

[TRAVEL DATE] or [LOCATION] (→112)

(displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures have been set and setting is [ON]).

Set playback effects

[EFFECT] (Select music and effects

according to picture atmosphere)

Camera selects optimum effect from [NATURAL], [SLOW],

[AUTO]

[NATURAL]

[SLOW]

[SWING]

[URBAN]

[OFF]

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If [VIDEO ONLY] was selected in step , [EFFECT] is fixed at [OFF]. Also, the duration cannot be set.

[SWING], and [URBAN] (only available with [CATEGORY SELECTION] setting)

Play with relaxed music and screen transition effects

Play with livelier music and screen transition effects

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No effects

[DURATION]

[REPEAT] [OFF]/[ON] (Repeat)

[SOUND]

[SETUP]

[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [3 SEC.] /

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[5 SEC.] (Only available when [EFFECT] is [OFF])

[OFF]: Music and audio will not

play back.

[AUTO]:

With still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures or still pictures with audio, audio will play back.

[MUSIC]:

Music effect will play back.

[AUDIO]:

Audio is played back from motion pictures or still pictures with audio.

Select [START] with ▲ and press [MENU/SET]

• Press to return to the menu screen during Slide Show.

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Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE]

(Continued)

Playback Mode:

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Operations during Slide Show

During motion picture playback During still picture playback

(When paused) Previous (During playback) To start of motion picture being played∗

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The previous picture is displayed if less than 3

seconds of the motion picture has been played.

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a

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screen effect. Certain playback effects cannot be used when displaying pictures on television using

●

HDMI mini cables. Music effects cannot be added.

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The duration setting is disabled during motion picture playback.

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Pictures with different aspect ratios have their edges cut so they can be displayed on

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the entire screen.

Volume down

Pause/play

Stop

Volume up

(While paused) Previous

Volume down

Pause/play

Stop

(While paused) Next

Volume up

For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→108)

[GPS AREA PLAY]

You can select the place name or landmark of the place where pictures were recorded to play them back.

Select the range of geographical region to play back

Select a place name or landmark displayed

First letter of place name or landmark displayed

Displayed recording place

View pictures

• To delete picture →Press (delete).

Previous Next

The calendar screen cannot be displayed.

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If there are many pictures, display may take some time.

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Only the following playback menu items can be used during [GPS AREA PLAY]:

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[PLACE-NAME EDIT], [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] When closing [GPS AREA PLAY], set to [NORMAL PLAY]

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Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE]

(Continued)

Playback Mode:

[TRAVEL PLAY]

Play back only pictures recorded at your destination.

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Play back by travel date

Pictures can be played back by travel date if [TRAVEL SETUP] was set at the time of their recording.

Select [TRAVEL DATE]

• If [ALL] is selected, all pictures for which [TRAVEL SETUP] has been set are displayed.

Select the date to play back

Pictures recorded on the selected date are displayed as a list.

• Months in which no pictures were recorded are not displayed.

• Dates that can be displayed are from January 2000 December 2099.

• When there are multiple pictures recorded on the same

▲▼: Select the week ◄►: Select the day

Select the picture

date, the first picture recorded on that date is displayed on the calendar screen.

• If a [DESTINATION] has been set that has a different time zone, the recorded picture is displayed on the calendar with the local date and time.

The picture is displayed.

For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→108)

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Play back by destination

Pictures can be played back by destination if [LOCATION] was set at the time of their recording.

Select [LOCATION]

Select the item

• If there are many pictures, display may take some time.

• Of those pictures for which [LOCATION] has been set, the one with the lowest file number is displayed as the representative picture.

View pictures

• To delete picture →Press (delete).

Previous Next

[CLIPBOARD] pictures are not displayed even if [TRAVEL MODE] is set.

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Only the following playback menu items can be used during [TRAVEL PLAY].

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[PLACE-NAME EDIT], [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT]

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Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE]

(Continued)

Playback Mode:

For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→108)

[CATEGORY PLAY]

Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu.

Select the Category

Icons of categories with pictures (dark blue)

No. of pictures (appears after a few seconds)

• For

(Playback by Person), use ▲▼◄► to select the person, and then press [MENU/SET].

View pictures

• To delete pictures → Press .

Previous Next

Calendar display cannot be used.

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Pictures taken without name settings in [FACE RECOG.] are not categorized.

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The following playback menus can only be set:

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[PLACE-NAME EDIT], [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] To close [CATEGORY PLAY], select [NORMAL PLAY].

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[CATEGORY] Recording information

such as Scene Modes

Pictures taken using Face Recognition

[PORTRAIT]/[i PORTRAIT]/ [SOFT SKIN]/ [TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/ [NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i NIGHT PORTRAIT]/ [BABY]/[i BABY]

[SCENERY]/[i SCENERY]/ [SUNSET]/[AERIAL PHOTO]/[i SUNSET]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/ [i NIGHT PORTRAIT]/ [NIGHT SCENERY]/ [i NIGHT SCENERY]/ [STARRY SKY]

[SPORTS]/[PARTY]/ [CANDLE LIGHT]/ [FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/ [SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]

[BABY]/[i BABY]

[PET]

[FOOD]

[MOTION PICTURE]

[FAVORITE PLAY]

Manually play pictures set in [FAVORITE] (displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures are present and setting is [ON]).

View pictures

Previous Next

Calendar display cannot be used.

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The following playback menus can only be set:

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[PLACE-NAME EDIT], [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] To close [FAVORITE PLAY], select [NORMAL PLAY].

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu

Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except )

For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→18).

You can edit or protect recorded pictures.

• Depending on the Playback Mode, some [PLAYBACK] menu items are not displayed.

• New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [TEXT STAMP] and [RESIZE]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the builtin memory or memory card.

[CALENDAR]

Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (→106).

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is [NORMAL PLAY].

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[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [CALENDAR]

[TITLE EDIT]

You can give titles, etc. to your favorite still pictures.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [TITLE EDIT]

Press ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET]

Select still picture

[SINGLE]

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[MULTI] (up to 50 pictures with the same text)

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[TITLE EDIT] setting

[TITLE EDIT] already

set

• To cancel → Press [DISPLAY] again.

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

Enter characters (Entering text (→105))

(After confirmation, press

to return to the menu screen in [SINGLE] setting.)

[PLACE-NAME EDIT]

You can edit place name information recorded by GPS function.

Operation: Press [MENU/SET] on the playback screen and select

Select the picture

[PLAYBACK] menu → [PLACE-NAME EDIT]

Enter characters (Entering text

(→105))

Select [YES]

Select the location name or landmark name to edit.

If you want to edit another location name or landmark name, repeat steps to

• After setting, press to return to the menu screen.

Select [REPLACE]

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To delete a location name or landmark name

In step

, select [DELETE] with ▼, and then select [YES].

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To edit

Select [SINGLE] in step correct text and select [EXIT] → press to return to the menu.

Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, protected still pictures, or

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motion pictures. To print text, use [TEXT STAMP].

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→ select still picture with ◄►, and press [MENU/SET]→

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except )

[TEXT STAMP]

The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [BABY], [PET] Scene Modes, [TRAVEL DATE] and [TITLE EDIT] are stamped on the still picture.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] →

Press ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET]

Select still picture

[SINGLE]

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[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [TEXT STAMP]

Select whether to stamp age

For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→18).

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Items that can be stamped

[SHOOTING DATE] [W/O TIME]: Stamps recording date

[NAME]

[LOCATION] Stamp Destination registered in [TRAVEL MODE]’s [LOCATION]

[TRAVEL DATE] Stamp Travel Date set in [TRAVEL MODE]’s [TRAVEL DATE]

[TITLE] Stamp text registered in [TITLE EDIT]

[COUNTRY/REGION]

[STATE/PROV./COUNTY]

[CITY/TOWN]

[LANDMARK]

• The item cannot be stamped when function is turned [OFF].

[WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time

: Stamp name registered in Face Recognition

: Stamp name registered in [BABY] or [PET]

Stamps place name information recorded by GPS function

• If text such as the location name or landmark name is long, it may not be possible to stamp all the text.

• If [NAME] is [OFF] in Step , this screen will not be displayed.

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To check stamped text

‘Playback Zoom’ (→39)

Select [YES]

Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without

[MULTI] (up to 50 pictures)

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[TEXT

STAMP] setting

• To cancel → Press [DISPLAY]

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

button again.

Select items and make settings for each

[OFF] items are not stamped

(Screen varies according to resolution, etc.)

• When you have selected [SINGLE], after step

, press to return to the menu

screen.

• Resolution will be reduced if greater than 3M. Picture will become slightly grainier.

Aspect ratio

4 : 3 3 M 3 : 2 2.5 M

16 : 9 2 M

After

[TEXT STAMP]

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setting Clock, motion pictures, or still pictures with audio. After [TEXT STAMP] is applied, pictures cannot be resized or cropped, and

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[LEVELING], [ASPECT CONV.], [TEXT STAMP] and date printing settings cannot be changed on pictures. Characters may be cut off on certain printers.

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Text is difficult to read when stamped on pictures of 0.3M or less.

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Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still

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pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except )

For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→18).

[RESIZE]

Resolution can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.)

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

■

[SINGLE]

Select [SINGLE]

Select still picture

■

[MULTI]

Select [MULTI] in step above

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [RESIZE]

Select size

Select [YES]

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Select still picture

(up to 50 pictures)

Current size

Size after change

Select size

Select number of pixels after resizing

To see description of resize: Press the [DISPLAY] button

Number of pixels before/after resizing

• To cancel → Press [DISPLAY] button again.

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

Resize setting

Press ▲ to select [YES], and then press [MENU/SET]

Picture quality is reduced after resizing.

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Cannot be used with motion pictures, still pictures with audio, or still pictures with text

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stamp. May not be compatible with still pictures taken on other devices.

[CROPPING]

Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→ [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [CROPPING]

Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET]

Select area to crop

Expand Change

position

Crop

Press ▲ to select [YES], and then press [MENU/SET]

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Picture quality is reduced after cropping.

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Cannot be used with motion pictures, still pictures with audio, or still pictures with text

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stamp. May not be compatible with still pictures taken on other devices. Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped.

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[LEVELING]

Slight slanting in the still picture can be corrected.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [LEVELING]

Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET]

Adjust the slant

Press ▲ to select [YES], and then press [MENU/SET]

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Picture quality is reduced when leveling is performed.

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The resulting still picture may have fewer recording pixels than the original still picture

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when leveling is performed. May not be compatible with still pictures taken on other devices.

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Cannot be used with motion pictures, still pictures with audio, or still pictures with text

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stamp. Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are leveled.

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except )

For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→18).

[ASPECT CONV.]

Convert still pictures taken in to or for printing.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [ASPECT CONV.]

Select or

Select horizontal position and convert

(Move portrait

pictures

using ▲▼)

Select still picture taken in

Changes to outlined size

Press ▲ to select [YES], and then press [MENU/SET]

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Resolution may be increased after Aspect Ratio is changed.

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Cannot be used with motion pictures, still pictures with audio, still pictures with text

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stamp, or non-DCF files (→39). May not be compatible with still pictures taken on other devices. Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when Aspect Ratios are

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converted.

[ROTATE DISP.]

Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] →

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [ROTATE DISP.]

Select [ON]

[FAVORITE]

By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [SLIDE SHOW] or [FAVORITE PLAY] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites (→41).

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [FAVORITE]

Select [ON]

Close the menu

Select picture and make setting (repeat)

Displayed when set (not displayed when [OFF]).

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To clear all

Select [CANCEL] in step It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites.

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and select [YES].

• Up to 999 pictures can be selected.

• To release → Press ▼ again.

[ON] [OFF]

[ROTATE DISP.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

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Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically.

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It may not be possible to rotate still pictures taken with certain other devices. Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.

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Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (→39) environment (OS,

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software).

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except )

For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→18).

[PRINT SET]

Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [PRINT SET]

Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI]

Select picture

[SINGLE]

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[MULTI]

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Set number of pictures

(repeat steps and when using [MULTI] (up to 999 pictures))

[SINGLE]

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• Date print setting/release → Press [DISPLAY] button.

• After confirmation, press

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To clear all

Select [CANCEL] in step

When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual printer as these

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may take priority over camera settings. To print from built-in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (→127) before making

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settings. Cannot be set for files that are not compliant with the DCF standard (→39).

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Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases, delete

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all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera. Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a [TEXT STAMP] applied. These

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settings will also be canceled if a [TEXT STAMP] is applied later.

Date print set

No. to print

to return to the menu screen.

and select [YES].

[MULTI]

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Date print set

No. to print

[PROTECT]

Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [PROTECT]

Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI]

Select picture and make setting

[SINGLE]

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Picture protected

■

To clear all

Select [CANCEL] in step

■

To cancel while releasing all

Press [MENU/SET].

May not be effective when using other devices.

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Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted.

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If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK,’ pictures cannot be deleted even if they are

●

not protected with the camera setting.

and select [YES].

[MULTI]

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Picture protected

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.

• After confirmation, press

to return to

the menu screen.

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except )

For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→18).

[FACE REC EDIT]

Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition.

Operation: On the playback screen, press [MENU/SET] and select

When Face Recognition information is deleted, it cannot be restored.

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Pictures for which all Face Recognition information has been deleted are not

●

categorized in Face Recognition during [CATEGORY PLAY]. Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.

●

menu → [FACE REC EDIT]

Select [REPLACE] or [DELETE]

Select the picture

Select a person

• If [DELETE], go to step

• People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected.

Select the person to replace for another

Select [YES]

• After setting, press to return to the menu screen.

[PLAYBACK]

[COPY]

You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [COPY]

Select the copy method (direction)

: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card

(go to step ). (Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use [COPY] in the [CLIPBOARD] menu (→103).)

: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in

memory.

: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to clipboard

folder (in built-in memory) (not motion pictures).

Select picture with ◄ ► and press [MENU/SET] (for and

)

Select [YES]

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET].

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

• After all the pictures are copied from the built-in memory to the memory card, the display returns automatically to the playback screen.

(Screen shown is example)

If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be performed, turn

●

off the power, remove the card, and delete pictures from the built-in memory (to delete clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to Clipboard Mode). Copying of picture data from the built-in memory to memory cards will be terminated

●

midway if there is insufficient space on the card. Using memory cards with higher capacities than the built-in memory (approx. 15 MB) is recommended. Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other

●

operations during copying. If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new

●

folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to card ( ). Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ). The print settings and protection settings are not copied. Set them again after copying.

●

Only pictures made with Leica compact digital cameras can be copied.

●

Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures (→40)).

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This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is in [NORMAL PLAY].

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Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures

Using with your PC

The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device.

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

Available file types:

Videos that are played on this camera can be dubbed to media such as a DVD disc, hard disk or video tape using a device such as a DVD recorder or video recorder. This method is useful as it allows dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatible with high definition images. Picture quality will be reduced from high definition to standard definition.

AV cable (always use cable supplied)

Connect camera to recorder

Start playback on camera

Motion

Motion JPEG

Start recording on recorder

• To stop recording (dubbing), stop the recording

To recorder’s input socket

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

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When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s [TV ASPECT]

●

setting (→24) to [4:3] before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the [16:9] setting will appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen. Pressing the camera’s [DISPLAY] button and turning the LCD display off is

●

recommended during dubbing operations. (→42) For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder’s operating

●

instructions.

on your recorder first before stopping the playback on the camera.

Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer.

Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together.

• If your computer does not support SDXC memory cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.)

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Computer specifications

Windows Macintosh

98/98SE Me/2000 XP/Vista/7 OS 9/OS X

Can I copy still pictures and Motion JPEG motion pictures from my camera to my computer via USB connection cable?

• USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 98/98SE, Mac OS 8.x, or older versions of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD memory card reader/writers.

No Yes

Yes

OS 9.2.2/

OS X (10.1 - 10.6)

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

Getting Ready:

• Charge the battery sufficiently.

• Insert card and set mode dial to any except in memory, remove any memory cards.

Check plug alignment and insert straight in. (Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)

. When importing pictures from the built-

[ACCESS] (sending data)

• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed.

USB connection cable (always use cable supplied)

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Using with your PC (Continued)

Turn on power of both camera and computer

Connect camera to computer

• Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

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To cancel connection

Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows System Tray → disconnect USB connection cable → turn off camera power

You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer.

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Folder and file names on computer

DCIM (Still/motion pictures)

100LEICA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)

Windows

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Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ or ‘Computer’ folder.

Macintosh

●

Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as ‘LEICA’, ‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.)

L1000001.JPG : L1000999.JPG

101LEICA

999LEICA

MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)

PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures) Built-in

MEMO0001.JPG

Select [PC] on the camera

A message may be displayed on screen if [USB MODE] (→24) is set to [PictBridge (PTP)]. Select [CANCEL] to close the screen, and set [USB MODE] to [PC].

Operate with your computer

Built-in memory/ Card

memory

∗

JPG: Still pictures MOV: Motion pictures

∗

New folders are created in the following cases:

• When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.

• When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures taken with other cameras, etc.).

• When recording after performing [NO.RESET] (→23).

• File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file name.

• If mode dial is set to displayed even when card is inserted. Data in card is not displayed.

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When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X

The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB MODE] (→24) is set to [PictBridge (PTP)].

• Only picture output can be performed from the camera. (Picture deletion can also be performed with Windows Vista and Windows 7.)

• It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.

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Playing motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on your computer

Use the `QuickTime´software on the supplied DVD.

• Installed as standard on Macintosh

Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

●

Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.

●

When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds.

●

Cancel communication via your computer immediately (recharge the battery before reconnecting). Setting the [USB MODE] (→24) to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time

●

the camera is connected to the computer. For more details, consult your computer operating manual.

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, built-in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are

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Printing

Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer.

You can connect directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing.

Getting Ready:

• Charge the battery sufficiently.

• Insert card and set mode dial to any setting except built-in memory, remove any memory cards. (Copy [CLIPBOARD] pictures to the card in advance)

• Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed.

• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection icon not be displayed with some printers).

. When copying pictures from the

is displayed (may

Check plug alignment and insert straight in. (Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)

Turn on power of camera and printer

Connect camera to printer

• Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

Select [PictBridge (PTP)] on the camera

When [CONNECTING TO PC…] is displayed, cancel the connection and set [USB MODE] (→24) to either [SELECT ON CONNECTION] or [PictBridge (PTP)].

Press ◄► to select a picture to print and press [MENU/SET]

Select [PRINT START]

Printing multiple pictures

Select [MULTI PRINT] in step

on the previous

page

• [MULTI SELECT] : Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures to print

Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.

• [SELECT ALL] :Print all pictures.

• [PRINT SET (DPOF)] : Print pictures selected in [PRINT SET]. (→124)

• [FAVORITE] : Print pictures selected as [FAVORITE]. (→123)

Select [YES] if print confirmation screen is displayed.

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An orange ● displayed during printing indicates an error message.

●

Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pictures.

●

(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)

(displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures are present and setting is set to [ON]).

Select item

(See below for details)

with the [DISPLAY] button. (Press [DISPLAY] button again to release selection.)

(Previous page

)

USB connection cable (always use cable supplied)

■

To cancel print Press [MENU/SET]

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

●

Disconnect USB connection cable after printing.

●

Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.

●

When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds.

●

Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (recharge the battery before reconnecting). Setting the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] removes the need to make the setting

●

each time the camera is connected to the printer.

(Print settings (→135))

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Printing (Continued)

Making print settings on camera

Print with date and text

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With [TEXT STAMP]

Recording date and following information can be embedded into still pictures (→118):

Recording date ●[NAME] and [AGE] from [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes

●

[TRAVEL DATE] elapsed days and destination ●Text registered in [TITLE EDIT]

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Names registered in [FACE RECOG.]

●

Location name information recorded with the GPS function

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• Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to still pictures where [TEXT STAMP] is applied (text may overlap).

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Printing date without [TEXT STAMP]

Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.

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• Making [PRINT SET] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store.

• When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size.

Using printer : Recording date can be printed by setting [PRINT SET] on the

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camera, or by setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON] when connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.

(Make settings before selecting [PRINT START])

Select item Select setting

Item Settings

[PRINT WITH DATE]

[NUM.OF PRINTS]

[PAPER SIZE]

[PAGE LAYOUT]

Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer.

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To arrange ‘2 pictures’ or ‘4 pictures’ in the same still picture, set the

●

number of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4. To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make

●

settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.) [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM.OF PRINTS] are not shown when you have

●

selected [PRINT SET] settings. Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending

●

on the shop or printer used. When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the

●

printer (printer settings may be prioritized).

[OFF]/[ON]

Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)

(printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2L/5”×7”] (127×178 mm) [POSTCARD] (100×148 mm) [16:9] (101.6×180.6 mm) [A4] (210 ×297 mm)

(printer takes priority) / (1 picture, no border) /

(1 picture, with border) / (2 pictures) / (4 pictures)

[A3] (297×420 mm) [10×15 cm] (100×150 mm) [4”×6”] (101.6×152.4 mm) [8”×10”] (203.2 ×254 mm) [LETTER] (216×279.4 mm) [CARD SIZE] (54×85.6 mm)

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Viewing on TV screen

You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional).

Also consult TV operating manual.

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Getting Ready:

• Set [TV ASPECT]. (→24)

• Turn off both camera and TV.

Check plug alignment and insert straight in. (Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)

AV cable (always use cable supplied)

Connect camera to TV

Turn on TV

Set to auxiliary input.

●

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Yellow: To video socket White: To audio socket (L) Red: To audio socket (R)

Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket

An HDMI mini cable (→8) can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution.

What is HDMI?

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be output by connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device. This camera can be connected to a High-definition TV compatible with HDMI to enjoy recorded pictures and motion pictures at high resolution. Connecting the camera to a TV compatible with the HDTV Link function (HDMI) enables linked operation (→138).

Preparation:

• Check the [HDMI MODE]. (→25)

• Turn off the camera and TV.

Check plug alignment and insert straight in. (Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)

Connect camera to TV

Turn on TV

Set to HDMI input.

●

To HDMI video/audio input socket (When there are multiple sockets, connect to one besides HDMI1.)

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch

HDMI mini cable (→8)

Do not use any other cables except the Leica HDMI mini cable (→8).

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When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot

Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot

• Still pictures only can be played back.

• When using both SDHC and SDXC memory cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format.

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

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You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or

●

PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in [SETUP] menu. [LCD MODE] setting is not reflected on TV.

●

Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen.

●

Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on

●

widescreen or high-definition televisions.

●

Playback cannot be performed in [CLIPBOARD] Mode.

●

Blank stripes may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on Aspect

●

Ratio setting. Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work.

●

When an HDMI mini cable is connected, pictures are not displayed on the LCD monitor.

●

The following functions are not available:

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[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], [ASPECT CONV.] [FACE REC EDIT], [COPY], multiple selection (delete, etc.), etc. HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected simultaneously.

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No picture output will occur through AV cables connected.

●

When playing motion pictures/still pictures with audio recorded with other devices, video/audio may

●

not always be played back correctly. Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on

●

certain televisions. Always read your television’s operating instructions.

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Audio output is stereo.

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Viewing on TV screen (Continued)

HDTV Link (HDMI)

What is HDTV Link (HDMI)?

HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV Link-

●

compatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables (optional) for enabling easy operation with the television’s remote control. (Some operations are not available.) This camera supports the latest HDTV Link (HDMI) Version. (As of December 2009)

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HDTV Link (HDMI) is a function added to the industry-standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Operation is possible only with HDMI CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with HDTV Link (HDMI).

Preparation: • Set [HDTV Link] to [ON]. (→25)

Connect the camera to a compatible TV with the Leica HDMI mini cable (→8).

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Perform the following operations with the television’s remote control

Compatible TV

Connecting with an HDMI

Remote control of

compatible TV

mini cable (optional)

Do not use any other cables except the Leica HDMI mini cable (→8).

●

Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work.

●

If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with HDTV Link,

●

read the operating instructions for the TV. If the [HDTV Link] setting on the camera is [ON], operations via the camera buttons will

●

be limited. Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable HDTV Link

●

(HDMI) (consult your television operating instructions for details). If you do not wish to use HDTV Link (HDMI), turn the camera’s [HDTV Link] setting

●

[OFF]. When operating with HDTV Link, the [HDMI MODE] (→25) of the camera is selected

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automatically.

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List of LCD monitor displays

In recording In playback

Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display (→42).

12 14

34 5

11, 12 20

1 Recording Mode (→29)

Flash (→43) Recording quality (→100) AF Tracking (→32, 92) Wind cut (→100) Macro recording (→45)

2 AF area (→33)

Spot AF area (→93) Spot metering target (→94)

3 Focus (→30)

4 Resolution (→88)

Quality (→89)

5 Battery capacity (→14)

6 Number of recordable pictures (→162)

7 Save destination (→14)

8 Recording state

9 Histogram (→42)

10 Travel Date (→84)

11 Exposure Compensation (→49)

Aperture value/Shutter speed (→33, 52, 53, 54) ISO Sensitivity (→90) Intelligent ISO (→89)

Focus range (→47) Zoom (→35)/Macro Zoom (→46)

13 Optical Image Stabilizer (→98)/

Camera shake alert (→33) Metering Mode (→94) Pre AF (→94) Burst Mode (→96) Auto bracket (→50) Multi Aspect (→51) I.resolution (→37, 96) Intelligent exposure (→95) LCD Mode (→21) LCD power save (→22)

14 White Balance (→91)

ISO Sensitivity (→90)/ISO max (→89) Color effect (→97)

15 Available recording time (→68)

16 GPS (→78)

17 Self-timer Mode (→48)

18 Elapsed recording time (→68)

19 Minimum shutter speed (→95)

20 Travel elapsed days (→84)

Age in years/months (→61, 74) Destination settings (→85) Place name information (→78) Current date/time (→15)

21 AF Assist Lamp (→99)

22 Audio recording (→98)

13 12 11 10

1 Playback Mode (→

Protected picture (→125) Favorites (→123) Text stamped display (→118)

2 Resolution (→88)

Quality (→89)

3 Battery capacity (→14)

4 Folder/File number (→23, 39, 130)

Picture number/Total pictures (→39) Motion picture recording time/ Elapsed playback time (→107) Save destination (→14)

5 GPS (→78)

Histogram (→42) Recording information Place name information∗ (→78)

6 Favorites settings (→123)

108)

Recorded date and time

Destination∗ (→85) Name∗ (→61, 74) Title∗ (→116)

8 Destination settings (→86)

9 Travel elapsed days (→84)

10 LCD Mode (→21)

11 Color effect (→97)

12 Quantity of pictures to print (→124)

13 Motion pictures/Still picture with audio (→107)

Cable disconnection warning icon (→132)

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The order of priority for display is location

name information, title, destination, name ([BABY]/[PET]), name ([FACE RECOG.]).

Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.

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Message displays

Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.

[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]

A MultiMediaCard was inserted.

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→ Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.

[THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]

Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. (→14)

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[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]

Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.

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[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]

Release the protection before deleting, etc. (→125)

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[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]

Non-DCF pictures (→39) cannot be deleted.

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→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera to

erase the card. (→26)

[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]

The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded.

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More than 999 pictures have been set as favorites.

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The number of pictures allowing [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [RESIZE] (multiple settings) at

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once has been exceeded.

[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]

[PRINT SET], [TITLE EDIT], or [TEXT STAMP] cannot be made for non-DCF pictures (→39).

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[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] [SYSTEM ERROR]

The lens is not working correctly.

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→ Turn on power again.

(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains)

[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED] [COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]

Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.

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→ Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from card. → File is not of DCF standard. → Picture taken or edited on a different device.

[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY] [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD]

There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy pictures from the built-in

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memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.

[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]

Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.

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→ Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR] [FORMAT THIS CARD?]

The card format cannot be used with this camera.

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→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. (→26)

[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN] [TRY ANOTHER CARD]

Access to card has failed.

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→ Insert card again.

Try with a different card.

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[MEMORY CARD ERROR] [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]

Card is not of SD standard.

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When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC memory cards are

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supported.

[READ ERROR]/[WRITE ERROR] [PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

Data read has failed.

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→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→13).

Data write has failed.

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→ Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.

Card may possibly be damaged.

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Try with a different card.

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[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]

Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

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∗

The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

If recording stops even when using the card above, the data writing speed is low. We recommend

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backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it (→26). Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.

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[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

Folder numbers in use have reached 999.

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→ Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and [FORMAT] (→26).

Folder number is reset to 100 when performing [NO.RESET] (→23).

[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]

AV cable is connected to camera.

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→ To remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET]. → To change aspect ratio → Change [TV ASPECT] (→24).

USB connection cable is only connected to camera.

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→ Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.

[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]

Use only LEICA BP-DC7 type batteries.

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Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.

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→ Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]

The battery level is low.

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→ Charge the battery before use. (→10)

[GPS FEATURE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS REGION.]

GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China. (Current as of

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February 2010)

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Try checking these items (→144 - 150) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode (→24).)

Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

Battery is not inserted correctly (→13), or needs recharging.

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LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.

[SLEEP MODE] is activated. (→22)

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→ Press shutter button halfway to release.

Battery needs recharging.

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Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.

Battery needs recharging.

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Camera is set to [SLEEP MODE]. (→22)

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→ Press shutter button halfway to release.

This unit is turned off automatically.

If you connect to a TV compatible with HDTV Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn off

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the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.

→ If you are not using HDTV Link, set [HDTV Link] to [OFF]. (→25)

GPS

Cannot perform positioning.

When [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF]. (→79)

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Depending on the recording environment, such as when indoors or near buildings, it may not be

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possible to correctly receive the signals from the GPS satellites. (→78)

→ When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the GPS antenna

facing upward in an outdoor location where you can see the entire sky.

The status indicator flashes while the camera’s power is off.

[GPS SETTING] is [ON].

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When turning off the camera’s power in an airplane, hospital or other restricted area, set [GPS

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SETTING] to [OFF] or

Positioning takes time.

When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while, positioning may take several

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minutes. Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS satellites

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change, it may take longer depending on the recording location and environment. Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from the GPS

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satellites. (→78)

The location name information is different from the recording location.

Immediately after the camera’s power is turned on or when the GPS icon is something other than

●

, the location name information that is recorded in the camera may vary significantly from the current position. When is displayed for the location name information, the information can be changed to a

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different candidate before starting to record. (→81)

The location name information is not displayed.

“- - -” is displayed if there is no nearby landmark or other points, or no information registered in the

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camera’s database. (→81)

→ During playback, a location name or other information can be entered with [PLACE-NAME EDIT].

(→117)

Recording

Cannot record pictures.

REC/PLAY switch is not set to (record).

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Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→40).

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Cannot record to cards.

The card was formatted with a different device.

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→ Please format cards with this camera. (→26)

For details about compatible cards (→14).

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Recording capacity is low.

Battery needs recharging .

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→ Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (→10) → If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using

[SLEEP MODE] (→22) etc.

Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memory. (→162)

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Recorded pictures look white.

Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

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→ Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

Lens is foggy (→7).

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Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.

Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc.) occupy

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most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual picture)

→ Adjust the exposure (→49).

[MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to fast speeds, e.g. [1/250] (→95).

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2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

Camera set to use [AUTO BRACKET] (→50), [MULTI ASPECT] (→51), [BURST] (→96), or the [HI-

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SPEED BURST] (→62) or [FLASH BURST] (→63) Scene Modes.

Focus not aligned correctly.

Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to Recording

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Mode.) Subject outside of focus range.

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Caused by camera shake or subject movement (→89, 98).

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Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.

Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective.

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→ Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.

Use a tripod and the self-timer (→48) when using slower shutter speed with [MIN. SHTR SPEED].

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Cannot use [AUTO BRACKET] or [MULTI ASPECT].

Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.

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Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.

ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.

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(Default [SENSITIVITY] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) → Lower [SENSITIVITY] (→90). → Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] in the + direction. (→97) → Take pictures in brighter locations.

Camera set to [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Modes.

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(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)

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Recording (continued)

Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring.

Colors may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.

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→ Use [WHITE BALANCE] to adjust the coloring. (→91)

Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.

Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly

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changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.

Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter button halfway.

This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brighter areas.

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Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures. We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as sunlight when taking

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pictures.

Motion picture recording stops midway.

With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway.

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Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

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∗

The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

If recording stops even when using the card above, the data writing speed is low. We recommend

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backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it (→26).

The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)

If the subject has different colors as the periphery, set the AF area to those colors specific to the

●

subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (→93)

LCD monitor

LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording.

LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods.

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Brightness is unstable.

Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.

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(Does not affect recorded picture.)

Monitor flickers indoors.

Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting).

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Monitor is too bright/too dark.

Camera set to [LCD MODE] (→21).

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Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when touched.

This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.

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Date/age is not displayed.

Current date, travel elapsed days (→84), and names and ages in [BABY] and [PET] (→61) Scene

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Modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. when the camera is turned on, after these settings are made, or after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, etc. They cannot be always displayed.

Flash

No flash emitted.

Flash set to [FORCED FLASH OFF] (→43).

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When set to [AUTO] , flash may not be emitted in certain conditions.

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Flash cannot be emitted in the [SCENERY], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET],

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[HI-SPEED BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], and [AERIAL PHOTO] Scene Modes, or when using [AUTO BRACKET] or [BURST]. No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.

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Multiple flashes are emitted.

Red-eye reduction is active (→43). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)

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The Scene Mode is set to [FLASH BURST].

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Playback

Pictures have been rotated.

[ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].

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(Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.)

→ Set [ROTATE DISP.] to [OFF].(→122)

Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.

REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play).

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No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if

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not). The Playback Mode has been changed.

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→ Set Playback Mode to [NORMAL PLAY] (→108).

Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.

Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.

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Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.

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→ Use [FORMAT] to delete (→26).

Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback.

Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.

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[CLOCK SET] is incorrect (→15).

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(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to computer and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)

Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen.

This is called moiré. This is not a malfunction.

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White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.

If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may

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appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture.

[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] is shown on the screen.

The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor

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picture quality.

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Playback (continued)

Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.

When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has

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skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas.

→ We recommend setting the flash to

recording.

Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.

Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during

●

motion picture recording; this is not a fault.

Motion pictures still and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras.

Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken with this camera may not always be able to be played

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back with cameras by other manufacturers. Playback may also not be possible with other Leica compact digital cameras. In some cases, motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be played back

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by digital cameras from other companies.

, or , or [RED-EYE REMOVAL] to [OFF] before

TV, computer, printer

No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored.

Not connected correctly (→136, 137).

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The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.

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The television does not support the type of card used.

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Check the [VIDEO OUT] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (→24)

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TV screen display different to LCD monitor.

Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.

●

Cannot play motion pictures on TV.

Card is inserted into TV.

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→ Connect with AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (→8) and play on camera (→136, 137).

Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.

Check [TV ASPECT] settings (→24).

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HDTV Link (HDMI) is not working.

Is the HDMI mini cable (→8) connected correctly? (→137)

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→ Check that it is fully inserted.

Is the camera’s [HDTV Link] setting set to [ON]? (→25)

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→ The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television HDMI

sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your television’s remote control

(consult your television’s operating instructions for details).

→ Check the HDTV Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to. → Turn the camera’s power off and on again. → Turn the (compatible) TV's remote control (HDMI device control) setting to `off', and then to `on'

again. (Consult your TV's instructions for details.)

Cannot send pictures to computer.

Not connected correctly (→129).

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Check whether computer has recognized camera.

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Set [USB MODE] to [PC] (→24).

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TV, computer, printer (continued)

Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).

Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.

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Set mode dial to any except .

●

Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC memory card)

→ Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC memory cards. → A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the

card.

→ If the [ACCESS] indicator on the LCD monitor does not go off, turn off the camera’s power before

disconnecting the USB connection cable.

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

Printer not compatible with PictBridge.

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Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] (→24).

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Cannot get the date printing.

Make date printing settings before printing.

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→ In shop: Make [PRINT SET] settings (→124), and request printing ‘with dates’. → With printer: Make [PRINT SET] settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing.

Use [TEXT STAMP] before printing (→118).

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Edges cut off pictures when printing.

Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.

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(Consult printer operating manual.)

The pictures were recorded in aspect ratio.

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→ If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

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Others

Menu not displayed in desired language.

Change [LANGUAGE] setting (→26).

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Camera rattles if shaken.

This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.

●

Cannot set [AUTO REVIEW].

Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], [BURST],

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[SELF PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED BURST], and [FLASH BURST] Scene Modes, and [AUDIO REC.].

Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.

[AF ASSIST LAMP] set to [ON] (→99).

●

AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.

[AF ASSIST LAMP] is set to [OFF].

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Not illuminated in bright locations or when using [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT

●

SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], or [AERIAL PHOTO] Scene Modes.

Camera is hot.

Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.

●

Lens makes a clicking noise.

When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also

●

change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.

(Does not affect recording.)

Clock is incorrect.

Camera has been left for a long period.

●

→ Reset the Clock (→15).

Long time was taken to set Clock (Clock behind by this amount).

●

Zoom movement stops momentarily

The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extended Optical Zoom and i.Zoom operation, but

●

this is not a malfunction.

Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio

If the zoom ratio stops at 3 ×, [MACRO ZOOM] has been set. (→46)

●

File numbers are not recorded in sequence.

File numbers are reset when new folders are created (→130).

●

File numbers have jumped backwards.

Battery was removed/inserted with power on.

●

(Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)

When in use

Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.

●

To avoid the effects of camera shake, use a tripod and place in a stable location.

●

(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as

●

microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the battery and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

●

Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface

●

damage or coating to peel). Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer.

●

It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.

Caring for your camera

To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth.

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Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing

●

and finish of the camera. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.

●

Do not touch the lens cover.

●

When not using for a while

Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent

●

damage through over-discharge). Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.

●

Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C -

●

25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40 % - 60 %) and no major temperature changes. Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.

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Memory cards

To prevent damage to cards and data

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• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.

• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.

• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.

When disposing of/transferring memory cards

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• If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

LCD Monitor

Do not exert pressure on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage the monitor.

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In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor may be slightly

●

less responsive than normal immediately after startup. Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.

Personal Information

If names or birthdays are set in [BABY] Mode or in the [FACE RECOG.] function, personal information will be included in the camera and the pictures that have been taken.

Disclaimer

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• Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Leica will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.

When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera

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• To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (→24)

• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→127) them to a memory card if necessary, and then format (→26) the built-in memory.

• Remove the memory card from the camera.

• When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the initial purchase state.

• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult your Leica dealer or the nearest Leica Customer Service center.

When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see ‘When disposing of/transferring memory cards’ in the previous section.

Important! Be sure to read the following before using the location names that are stored in this product.

User License Agreement for

Location Name data

Personal Use Only.

You agree to use this data together with this digital camera for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, and not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes. Accordingly, but subject to the restrictions set forth in the following paragraphs, you may copy this data only as necessary for your personal use to (i) view it, and (ii) save it, provided that you do not remove any copyright notices that appear and do not modify the data in any way. You agree not to otherwise reproduce, copy, modify, decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer any portion of this data, and may not transfer or distribute it in any form, for any purpose, except to the extent permitted by mandatory laws. Multi-disc sets may only be transferred or sold as a complete set as provided by Leica Camera AG and not as a subset thereof.

Restrictions.

Except where you have been specifically licensed to do so by Leica Camera AG, and without limiting the preceding paragraph, you may not (a) use this data with any products, systems, or applications installed or otherwise connected to or in communication with vehicles, capable of vehicle navigation, positioning, dispatch, real time route guidance, fleet management or similar applications; or (b) with or in communication with any positioning devices or any mobile or wireless-connected electronic or computer devices, including without limitation cellular phones, palmtop and handheld computers, pagers, and personal digital assistants or PDAs.

Warning.

The data may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time, changing circumstances, sources used and the nature of collecting comprehensive geographic data, any of which may lead to incorrect results.

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No Warranty.

This data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Leica Camera AG and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, including but not limited to, content, quality, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, use or results to be obtained from this data, or that the data or server will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Disclaimer of Warranty:

LEICA CAMERA AG AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so to that extent the above exclusion may not apply to you.

Disclaimer of Liability:

LEICA CAMERA AG AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF THE CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION ALLEGING ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF THE INFORMATION; OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE, CONTRACTS OR SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS INFORMATION, ANY DEFECT IN THE INFORMATION, OR THE BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR CONDITIONS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY, EVEN IF LEICA CAMERA AG OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain liability exclusions or damages limitations, so to that extent the above may not apply to you.

Export Control.

You agree not to export from anywhere any part of the data provided to you or any direct product thereof except in compliance with, and with all licenses and approvals required under, applicable export laws, rules and regulations.

Entire Agreement.

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between Leica Camera AG (and its licensors, including their licensors and suppliers) and you pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes in their entirety any and all written or oral agreements previously existing between us with respect to such subject matter.

Notices related to licensed software copyright holders

About the geographical coordinate system

The latitude and longitude standard (geographical coordinate system) recorded with this camera is WGS84.

About copyright

According to copyright law, the map data stored in this camera may not be used for purposes other than personal use without the permission of the copyright holder.

About navigation functions

This camera is not equipped with a navigation function.

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Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia

Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovenia and/or Ukraine

France source: Géoroute

Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen

Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material.

Greece Copyright Geomatics Ltd.

Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche

Portugal Source: IgeoE – Portugal

Spain Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG

Limited (www.psma.com.au).

IGN France & BD Carto® IGN France

Behoerden entnommen.

cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana.

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Countries and regions for which landmarks can be displayed and recorded

Screen display Country or area

JAPAN Japan

ALBANIA Albania

ARGENTINA Argentina

AUSTRALIA Australia

AUSTRIA Austria

BAHAMAS The Bahamas

BAHRAIN Bahrain

BELGIUM Belgium

BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA

BRAZIL Brazil

BULGARIA Bulgaria

BELARUS Belarus

CANADA Canada

USA

CHILE Chile

TAIWAN Taiwan

CROATIA Croatia

CZECH REPUBLIC Czech Republic

DENMARK Denmark

ESTONIA Estonia

FINLAND Finland

FRANCE France

MONACO Monaco

ANDORRA Andorra

SPAIN Spain

FRENCH GUIANA French Guiana

GERMANY Germany

GREECE Greece

FRENCH GUADELOUPE

HONG KONG Hong Kong

HUNGARY Hungary

INDIA India

REPUBLIK INDONESIA Indonesia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

United States of America

Guadeloupe France

Screen display Country or area

IRELAND Republic of Ireland

ITALY Italy

SAN MARINO San Marino

VATICAN CITY STATE Vatican City

KUWAIT Kuwait

LESOTHO Lesotho

LATVIA Latvia

LITHUANIA Lithuania

LUXEMBOURG Luxembourg

MACAU Macao

MALAYSIA Malaysia

BRUNEI Brunei

MARTINIQUE Martinique

MEXICO Mexico

MONTENEGRO Montenegro

MOROCCO Morocco

OMAN Oman

NAMIBIA Namibia

NETHERLAND Netherlands

NEW ZEALAND New Zealand

NORWAY Norway

POLAND Poland

PORTUGAL Portugal

QATAR Qatar

REUNION ISLAND Reunion

ROMANIA Romania

RUSSIA Russia

SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia

SERBIA Serbia

SINGAPORE Singapore

SLOVAK REPUBLIC Slovakia

SLOVENIA Slovenia

SOUTH AFRICA South Africa

GIBRALTAR Gibraltar

SWEDEN Sweden

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Screen display Country or area

SWITZERLAND Switzerland

LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtenstein

THAILAND Thailand

UAE UAE

TURKEY Turkey

UKRAINE Ukraine

MACEDONIA Macedonia

ENGLAND England

CHANNEL ISLANDS Channel Islands

ISLE OF MAN Isle of Man

NORTHERN IRELAND Northern Ireland

SCOTLAND Scotland

WALES Wales

Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

US VIRGIN ISLANDS US Virgin Islands

VENEZUELA Venezuela

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Countries and regions with no landmark information

• Some location name information is available, such as country name, region name, and city or town name.

Screen display Country or area

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

RWANDA Rwanda

CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THE

BURUNDI Burundi

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

TUNISIA Tunisia

EGYPT Egypt

KENYA Kenya

GUINEA-BISSAU Guinea-Bissau

TOGO Togo

BURKINA FASO Burkina Faso

BENIN Benin

MALI Mali

SENEGAL Senegal

GHANA Ghana

COTE D'IVOIRE (IVORY COAST)

GUINEA Guinea

SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone

LIBERIA Liberia

CAPE VERDE Cape Verde

NIGER Niger

CHAD Chad

NIGERIA Nigeria

CAMEROON Cameroon

GABON Gabon

EQUATORIAL GUINEA Equatorial Guinea

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

SAINT HELENA Saint Helena

MOZAMBIQUE Mozambique

ANGOLA Angola

MADAGASCAR Madagascar

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo

Central African Republic

Ivory Coast

Sao Tome and Principe

Screen display Country or area

MAYOTTE Mayotte

COMOROS Comoros

MAURITIUS Mauritius

SEYCHELLES Seychelles

MALTA Malta

MONGOLIA Mongolia

ICELAND Iceland

SOUTH KOREA South Korea

VIETNAM Vietnam

LAOS Laos

CAMBODIA Cambodia

KAZAKHSTAN Kazakhstan

BURMA (MYANMAR) Myanmar

NEPAL Nepal

BANGLADESH Bangladesh

BHUTAN Bhutan

SRI LANKA Sri Lanka

MALDIVES Maldives

SVALBARD

FAROE ISLANDS Faroe Islands

UZBEKISTAN Uzbekistan

TURKMENISTAN Turkmenistan

CYPRUS Cyprus

EAST TIMOR East Timor

GREENLAND Greenland

GUAM Guam

MARSHALL ISLANDS Marshall Islands

NORFOLK ISLAND Norfolk Island

NEW CALEDONIA New Caledonia

NAURU Nauru

PAPUA NEW GUINEA Papua New Guinea

FIJI Fiji

SOLOMON ISLANDS Solomon Islands

Svalbard Archipelago, Jan Mayen Island

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Screen display Country or area

VANUATU Vanuatu

MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

AMERICAN SAMOA American Samoa

COOK ISLANDS Cook Islands

FRENCH POLYNESIA French Polynesia

KIRIBATI Kiribati

NIUE Niue

SAMOA Samoa

TONGA Tonga

WALLIS AND FUTUNA Wallis and Futuna

PHILIPPINES Philippines

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

PALAU Palau

TUVALU Tuvalu

TOKELAU Tokelau

URUGUAY Uruguay

FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS)

BERMUDA Bermuda

CUBA Cuba

JAMAICA Jamaica

HAITI Haiti

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

CAYMAN ISLANDS Cayman Islands

COSTA RICA Costa Rica

GUATEMALA Guatemala

HONDURAS Honduras

PANAMA Panama

NICARAGUA Nicaragua

EL SALVADOR El Salvador

BELIZE Belize

PERU Peru

PARAGUAY Paraguay

Federated States of Micronesia

Northern Mariana Islands

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Dominican Republic

Turks and Caicos Islands

Screen display Country or area

BOLIVIA Bolivia

ECUADOR Ecuador

SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON

COLOMBIA Colombia

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES

BARBADOS Barbados

ARUBA Aruba

GUYANA Guyana

SAINT LUCIA Saint Lucia

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

MONTSERRAT Montserrat

SURINAME Suriname

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

GRENADA Grenada

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

ANGUILLA Anguilla

DOMINICA Dominica

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Netherlands Antilles

Trinidad and Tobago

Antigua and Barbuda

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Kitts and Nevis

British Virgin Islands

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Landmark types

The following points of interest, such as tourist spots and public facilities, are displayed as landmarks.

• Although about 30,000 landmarks are registered for Japan and about 500,000 are registered for countries other than Japan, note that some landmarks are not registered. (Current as of February 2010. Will not be updated.)

Zoo Botanical garden Aquarium

Amusement park Athletics ground Baseball park

Gymnasium Golf course Famous site, tourist attraction,

Tower Castle, ruins Shrine

Buddhist temple Church Tomb, monument, mound,

Airport, airfield Port Ferry terminal, ship boarding

Leisure park Tourist park Station

Prefectural or state office City or ward office Town or village office

Embassy, consulate Art museum History museum

Other museum Theater

beauty spot

historic site, palace

point

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Recording picture/time capacity

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→89), [PICTURE SIZE] (→88), or [QUALITY] (→89)

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settings.

[ASPECT RATIO]

[PICTURE SIZE]

[QUALITY]

Built-in memory

Memory

card

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

24 GB

32 GB

48 GB

64 GB

12 M

4000×3000

23354781765100

47 70 65 98 80 140 150 290 1080 1690

94 135 130 195 155 280 300 580 2150 3350

190 280 260 390 320 560 600 1160 4310 6710

380 560 520 790 650 1130 1220 2360 8770 12290

760 1110 1030 1560 1280 2230 2410 4640 17240 24130

1160 1690 1580 2380 1950 3390 3660 7050 26210 36700

1550 2270 2110 3180 2610 4540 4910 9440 35080 49120

2340 3420 3190 4810 3940 6860 7400 14240 52920 74090

3120 4570 4250 6410 5250 9150 9880 19000 70590 98830

4540 6640 6180 9310 7630 13280 14350 27590 102500 143510

6270 9170 8540 12870 10540 18350 19820 38120 141620 198260

9100 13490 12560 18210 15170 26010 28020 52030 182130 182130

12350 18300 17040 24710 20590 35300 38020 70610 247150 247150

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

Varies according to [REC QUALITY] (→100) settings.

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[REC QUALITY]

Built-in memory — — — 24 s

Memory

card

256 MB 59 s 2 min 30 s 2 min 35 s 7 min 20 s 512 MB 2 min 5 min 5 min 10 s 14 min 40 s

1 GB 4 min 10 min 10 s 10 min 40 s 29 min 30 s 2 GB 8 min 20 s 20 min 50 s 21 min 40 s 1 h 4 GB 16 min 20 s 41 min 42 min 40 s 1 h 58 min 6 GB 25 min 1 h 2 min 1 h 5 min 3 h

8 GB 33 min 30 s 1 h 23 min 1 h 27 min 4 h 1 min 12 GB 50 min 30 s 2 h 6 min 2 h 11 min 6 h 4 min 16 GB 1 h 7 min 2 h 48 min 2 h 55 min 8 h 5 min 24 GB 1 h 38 min 4 h 4 min 4 h 14 min 11 h 45 min 32 GB 2 h 15 min 5 h 38 min 5 h 51 min 16 h 14 min 48 GB 3 h 19 min 8 h 17 min 8 h 37 min 23 h 52 min 64 GB 4 h 30 min 11 h 14 min 11 h 41 min 32 h 23 min

[HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA]

8 M EZ

3264×2448

5 M EZ

2560×1920

3 M EZ

2048×1536

0.3 M EZ 640×480

Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject.

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Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly.

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When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.

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4176×2784

1160 1730 1560 2410 2770 4820 4070 7640

1560 2310 2090 3230 3720 6460 5450

2350 3490 3160 4870 5610 9740 8230

3140 4660 4220 6500 7480

4560 6760 6130 9440

6310 9350 8470

9100

12350 18300 16470 26010 29070 49430 41190 82380

3392×2264

2335611919701002335612122583115

47 71 64 99 110 195 170 320 1170 1690 50 75 63 100 115 210 220 420 1380 1900

95 140 125 195 220 390 330 640 2320 3350 100 150 125 200 230 420 440 830 2740 3770

190 280 250 390 450 790 670 1280 4640 6710 200 300 250 400 470 850 880 1670 5490 7550

390 570 520 800 930 1610 1360 2560 8770

760 1130 1030 1580 1820 3170 2680 5020

13490 12140 19170 21420 36420 30350 60710

For cameras sold in the U.S., Canada, Taiwan and Japan

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7.5 M EZ

11.5 M

4.5 M EZ 2656×1768

10870 18880 15940 29890

13040 15010 26080 22020 41300

2.5 M EZ 2048×1360

10230 35080 49120

15430 52920 74090

13000 10980 20590 70590 98830

0.3 M EZ 640×424

12290

17240 24130

26210 36700

102500 143510

141620 198260

182130 182130

247150 247150

10.5 M

4320×2432

400 610 520 820 950 1700 1800 3410

800 1200 1020 1630 1880 3350 3540 6700

1220 1830 1550 2470 2860 5090 5390

1630 2450 2080 3310 3830 6820 7220

2460 3700 3130 5000 5780

3290 4940 4180 6670 7720

4780 7170 6080 9690

6600 9910 8400

9580

13000 19770 16470 26010 30890 54920 54920 98860

7 M EZ

3552×2000

14570 12140 19170 22760 40470 40470 72850

4.5 M EZ 2784×1568

11210 19930 21100 39860

13390 15480 27530 29150 55070

2 M EZ

1920×1080

10190 30580 45870

13640 40930 61400

10290 10890 20580 61740 92610

13720 14530 27450 82360

0.2 M EZ 640×360

10240 15360

20110 30170

123540

119590 179380

165220 247830

182130 364270

247150 494310

A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in [MOTION JPEG] format. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.)

For cameras sold in other areas

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Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, motion picture recorded continuously is up to 2 GB. (Example: [8 m 20 s] with [HD]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

The time displayed in the table is the total time.

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