Minox DC 1011 User Guide

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

J Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna J Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver J Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected

J Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION

J Microsoft J Pentium J Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. J SD J Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

READ THIS FIRST

Notice:

1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.

4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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Safety Instructions

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

WARNING

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a wellventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

J Use only the specified battery (3.7V). J Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery

life and reduce camera performance.

J When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used

for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

J The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

J The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. J If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage

or corrosion.

J If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the

battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

J Always keep the battery terminals clean. J Batteries can explode if replaced by an incorrect type. J Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions. J We recommend the battery should be charged for 8 hours at its first use.

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CONTENT

8 INTRODUCTION

8 Overview

10 Package Contents

11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

11 Front View

12 Rear View

15 Status LED Indicator

16 LCD Monitor Icons

20 GETTING STARTED

20 Attaching the Camera Strap

20 Inserting and Removing the Battery

21 Charging the Battery

22 Using an AC Power Adapter

22 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)

23 Turning the Power On/Off

24 Setting the Date and Time

25 Choosing the Display Language

26 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

27 Setting Image Resolution and Quality

30 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

30 [ ] Auto Mode

31 Recording Voice Memos

32 Using the Optical Zoom

33 Using the Digital Zoom

34 Setting the Flash

36 Setting the Focus

37 Setting the Self-timer

38 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

39 [SCN] Scene Mode

41 [P] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography

Mode

42 [Tv] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode

43 [Av] Aperture Priority Mode

44 [M] Manual Mode

] User Setting Mode

45 [

] Video Mode

45 [

46 [

] Panorama Mode

] Anti-Shake Mode

46 [

47 Recording a Subject onto an Existing

Background Image (Pre-Shot)

49 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single

Image (Coupling Shot)

50 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE

50 Playing Back Still Images

51 Playing Back Video Clips

52 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV

53 Attaching Voice Memos

54 Thumbnail Display

55 Zoom Playback

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56 Slideshow Display

57 Protecting Images

59 DPOF Settings

61 Copying Files from Internal Memory to a Memory

Card

62 Changing the Camera Start Logo Image

] Deleting Images

63 [

66 MENU OPTIONS

66 Photography Menu (Capture tab)

69 Photography Menu (Function tab)

71 Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab)

73 Playback Menu

74 Setup1 Menu

75 Setup2 Menu

76 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND

VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

77 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

78 Downloading Images and Video Files

79 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT

PRINTER

81 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

81 Installing Photo Explorer

82 Installing Photo Express

83 Installing Cool 360

84 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

85 TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 10.1-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels.

Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:

LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) monitor makes it easy to frame your

Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (26 MB available for image storage).

Optical zoom - The 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images. Digital zoom - 10.4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical zoom permit zoom

Flexible flash settings - You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment. Focus mode - Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by normal auto

Self-timer mode - The self-timer may set to 10 seconds, 2 seconds or 10+2 seconds. Video mode - In addition to still-images, you may capture video clips with audio (voice). Voice memo - You may annotate your images with a 30 second voice memo. Images may

Thumbnail display - Display your images in sets of nine on the LCD monitor for quick selection of

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subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have captured.

External memory supports SD memory cards up to 2 GB.

photography of up to 31.2x. Captured images may be reviewed and a selected portion of an image may be enlarged up to 8x.

focus, macro or infinity.

be voice-annotated at the time of capture, or during playback.

an particular image.

TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using the

DPOF support - You may print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting

Photography mode - The camera has 10 different photography modes such as Auto, Scene,

Scene mode - Simply select the scene mode that suits specific shooting conditions and

USB or A/V cables.

the memory card with embedded printing information.

Program, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, User Setting, Video, Panorama and Anti-Shake. By setting the mode dial, the camera controls the exposure focus and white balance depending on the selected mode.

subjects. This lets you shoot for the results you desire without complicated settings.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items:

J Digital Camera J A/V cable J USB cable J User’s manual J Software CD-ROM J Camera strap J Camera pouch J AC power adapter J Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Optional Accessories:

J SD memory card J Battery charger

J Accessories may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

6 7

Front View

# Name Description

1 Mode dial Sets the camera mode.

2 Shutter button

Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when pressed halfway down.

Captures the image when pressed all the way down. 3 Power indicator Lights on when the camera power is turned on. 4 POWER (Power) button Turns the camera power on and off. 5 Flash Provides flash illumination. 6 Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the image.

Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until the image is captured.

(AF auxiliary light) Lights for auto focusing when capturing in a dark place.

8 USB or A/V OUT terminal Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to the camera.

9 DC IN 5V terminal

Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to operate the camera

without battery, or to charge rechargeable lithium-ion battery. 10 Lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images. 11 Microphone For recording audio with video clips and voice annotation.

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Rear View

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# Name Description

1 Status LED Displays the camera current state. 2 Viewfinder window Allows you to compose your subject using the optical viewfinder. 3 Diopter adjustment dial Provides a clearer image when using the optical viewfinder.

Mode switch Sets the camera mode.

Photography mode Selects this when capturing still images or recordingvideo clips.

Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.

(Zoom in) button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.

(Zoom out) button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position. 6 MENU (Menu) button Toggles On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off. 7 (Delete) button Allows you to delete an image. 8 Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio. 9 (Display) button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. 10 Strap holder Camera strap attachment. 11 SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and images, and then select your choices. 12 Battery/SD card cover Access to the battery and memory card. 13 Tripod socket For tripod mounting. 14 LCD monitor For image preview/review. Displays control menus, camera settings, and

operational icons.

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SET /Direction button

# Name Description 1 SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.

S button Scrolls upwards.

(Focus) button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.

X button Scrolls right.

(Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.

T button Scrolls downwards.

4 (Self-timer) button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the desired self-timer mode.

W button Scrolls left.

(Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation/backlight correction on and off.

5 compensation/

Backlight correction) button

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Mode dial

# Name Description

1. Auto The camera automatically sets for exposure, etc.

2. SCN Scene Mode Point-and-shoot simplicity when capturing images under 16 special

3. P Program In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically,

(auto exposure) but other parameters may be set manually.

4. Tv Shutter Speed You may specify the shutter speed while the camera sets the corresponding

Priority aperture value.

5. Av Aperture Priority

6. M Manual For full manual control over exposure, aperture and other settings.

7. User Setting

8. Video For recording video clips.

9. Panorama Allows you to capture panorama (stitch-assist) shots.

10. Anti-Shake

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conditions.

You may specify the aperture value while the camera sets the corresponding shutter speed.

This mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and all these settings will be memorized.

DSP anti-shake could minimize (not 100% reduce) the jitter from shaky hands that causes many images to look blurred by shifting the lens unit. This mode offsets unintentional hand movement while you are capturing images to give you clear, sharp images even when taking handheld telephoto shots or shooting at night.

Status LED Indicator

The status LED indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the camera is doing.

Color

Green

Red

Orange

State

Flashing

During power off

The completion of battery charge.

The battery is charging. An AC power adapter is connected, but a battery is not in a camera. Battery charging error.

During

photography

AE or AF is locked with the shutter button held halfway.

Accessing files in

progress.

When the image is not in focus. Flash charging in progress.

Hardware malfunction.

During connection to a

In communication to PC.

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LCD Monitor Icons

For Photography modes: [ ], [ SCN ]

1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

[

] Internal memory (no card)

[

] SD memory card

3. Zoom status

4. Voice memo

5. Battery condition

[

] Full battery power

[

] Medium battery power

[

] Low battery power

[

] No battery power

6. Flash mode

[Blank] Auto Flash [

] Red-eye Reduction

[

] Forced Flash

[

] Flash Off

7. Main focus area

8. Capture mode icon

[Blank] Single [

] Continuous

[ AEB] Auto Exposure Bracketing

[

] Burst

J Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, helpline,

display without icons.

J To prevent a blur image we recommend that you use a tripod for capturing images when slow shutter

warning icon appears.

9. Image size resolution

10. Available number of shots

11. Image quality

] Pre-Shot

[

] Coupling Shot

* In [SCN] mode, Night

Portrait and Fireworks can use single capture only.

[

] 3648 x 2736

[

] 2816 x 2112

[

] 2048 x 1536

[

] 640 x 480

[

] Fine

[

] Standard

[

] Economy

12. Self-timer icon [ 10s] 10 sec. [

2s ] 2 sec.

[

10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

13. Date and time

14. Slow shutter warning * Poor lighting conditions.

Images will be vulnerable to vibration.

15. Backlight correction

16. Focus setting [Blank] Normal Auto Focus [

] Macro

[

] Infinity

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For Photography modes: [P], [Tv], [Av], [M], [ ], [ ]

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1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Zoom status

4. Voice memo

5. Battery condition

6. Flash mode

7. Histogram

8. Main focus area

9. Capture mode icon

10. Image resolution

11. Available number of shots

12. Image quality

13. Self-timer icon

14. Shutter speed / Aperture * In [P] , [

speed / Aperture icon appears at half shutter (S1) condition.

15. Slow shutter warning

16. [

] Exposure compensation

[

] Backlight correction

17. Metering [

] Multi

[

] Spot

[

] Average

J Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display with

] and [ ] modes, Shutter

icons and histogram, helpline, display without icons.

18. White balance [Blank] Auto [

] Incandescent

[

] Fluorescent 1

[

] Fluorescent 2

[

] Day Light

[

] Cloudy

[

] Manual

19. Focus setting

20. ISO

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For Photography mode: [ ]

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1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Zoom status

4. Battery condition

5. Flash mode

6. White balance

7. Metering

8. Main focus area

9. [ ] Exposure compensation [ ] Backlight correction

10. Image resolution

11. Available number of shots

12. Image quality

13. Image to be captured indicator

14. Focus setting

15. Slow shutter warning

16. ISO

J Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display

without icons.

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For Video mode [ ]

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1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Zoom status

4. Battery condition

5. Video resolution

6. Available recording time/Elapsed time

7. Video quality

8. Self-timer icon

9. Date and time

10.White balance icon

11.Focus setting

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Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback

1. Mode icon

2. File number

3. Folder number

4. Protect icon

5. Voice memo

6. DPOF icon

7. Storage media

Playback mode [ ]-Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Protect icon

6. Mode icon

7. Play mode

8. Sound off icon (When the S button is pressed

9. Image quality

10.Image resolution

11.Frame rate

12.Storage media

13.Total recorded time

during video playback)

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing the Battery

We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to realize the full capability of your camera. Charge the battery fully before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

1. Open the battery / SD memory card cover in the direction of the

[OPEN] arrow.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever, and then insert the battery in the direction of the arrow.

3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery / SD memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

Using the AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera.

2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

J The status LED flashes green when charging is started and

lights green when charging is completed. The LED lights red when a charging error has occurred.

J It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before

recharging.

J Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature

and the status of battery.

J This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an

incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

J Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery. J The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

J When using the camera in cold conditions, keep the camera and battery warm by storing it in a

warm place such as an interior pocket between shots.

J If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the battery power will not be

disconnected.

J If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery within 2 hours in order to make sure that

the date and time will not be reset.

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Using an AC Power Adapter

Using an AC power adapter prevents the camera from automatically powered off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”.

Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with approx. 32 MB of internal memory (26 MB available for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store more files.

Inserting an SD memory card

1. Open the battery / SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct orientation shown. Hold the SD memory card with its front side (printed arrow) facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the card as far as it can go.

3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.

Removing an SD memory card

Open the battery / SD memory card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject.

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”. However, to save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details. To prevent the damage of an SD memory card, please turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD memory card. If inserting or removing the SD memory card with power on, the camera turns off automatically.

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Turning the Power On/Off

1. Load the battery or connect the AC power adapter to your camera.

2. Press the POWER button to turn on your camera.

The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. The power indicator lights on when the camera power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that is currently selected.

3. To turn off your camera, press the POWER button again.

The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a defined period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto OFF” in the Setup1 Menu for further details. When the power is turned on, it may take several seconds to charge the flash. While the flash is being charged, the status LED lights orange. The camera is not ready until the flash has charged. The camera is ready when the status LED is off.

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Setting the Date and Time

The date/time needs to be set if/when:

Camera is turned on for the first time.

Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup2] with the X button.

3. Select [Date/Time] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET

button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the item’s field with the W / X buttons and adjust the

value for the date and time with the S / T buttons.

The date and time is set in the order year-month-day-hourminute. The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

5. After confirming all settings are correct, press the SET button.

The setting will be stored and the screen will return to the [Setup2] menu.

6. To exit from the [Setup2] menu, press the MENU button.

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Choosing the Display Language

Choose an On-Screen Display (OSD) language for information to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup2] with the X button.

3. Select [Language] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET

button.

The language setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the displayed language with the S / T buttons and press

the SET button.

The setting will be stored.

5. To exit from the [Setup2] menu, press the MENU button.

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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

This function formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored still images / video clips and data.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup1] with the X button.

3. Select [Format] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET

button.

4. Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET

button.

To cancel formatting, select [Cancel].

5. To exit from the [Setup1] menu, press the MENU button.

To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the SD memory card. Formatting the SD memory card also erases the protected images. All data other than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure that all the images are unnecessary. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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Card Info. Fr. No. Reset

Format

Beep Auto OFF

Setup1

Setup2

Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu On 1 Min.

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results, but produce large file sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory space. High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes.

2. Press the MENU button.

J [Capture] of the photography menu is displayed.

3. Select [Size] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Select [Quality] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

6. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

7. To exit from the photography menu, press the MENU button.

Capture AE/AWB

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

Capture AE/AWB

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

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