Olympus C-2100 Ultra Zoom Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-2100 Ultra Zoom

INSTRUCTIONS

1 GETTING STARTED 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS 3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL

SITUATIONS

4 USING YOUR CAMERA’S

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

5 ADVANCED RECORDING/

DISPLAYTECHNIQUES 6 PRINT SETTINGS 7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES

TO ACOMPUTER 8 MISCELLANEOUS

n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct

use.

n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your

camera before taking important photographs.

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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Legal and other notices

•All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.

•Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur. If you have a question about any points, or find mistakes or omissions, please contact us.

•No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without prior written permission from Olympus.

•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.

•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.

•Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

Radio and Television Interference

Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Only the RS-232C serial cable or USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).

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Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: C-2100 Ultra Zoom Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157

Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 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.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Trademarks

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CONTENTS

Legal and other notices ..........................................2

Radio and television interference ...........................2

Trademarks ...........................................................3

Important safety instructions................................11

Handling batteries 14 Handling the Camera 17 Camera care and storage 18 Selecting batteries for your camera 19 LCD display and backlight 20

Main features ......................................................21

Package contents .................................................23

Names of parts ....................................................25

Camera 25 Control panel indications 27 Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information) 28

1 GETTING STARTED 31

Attaching the strap...............................................32

Loading the batteries ...........................................33

Service life of NiMH battery 36 Using the AC power adapter (Optional) 37

Inserting and ejecting SmartMedia .......................39

Insert the SmartMedia card 40 Ejecting the SmartMedia card 41

Formatting new SmartMedia cards.......................42

Preparing the card for writing data Formatting 42

Setting the mode dial ...........................................44

How to use the menu ...........................................45

Record mode menu list.........................................48

Still picture record menu 48 MOVIE picture record menu 50

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Display mode menu list........................................52

Display menu 52

Setting the date and time .....................................54

How to use this instruction manual ......................56

2 BASIC FUNCTIONS 57

Turn the power on................................................58

Confirming the displays .......................................60

Checking the batteries 60 Checking the card 61 Checking the number of storable pictures left 62 Number of storable pictures left 63

Adjusting the diopter............................................64

How to use the viewfinder/monitor ...............65

Holding the camera..............................................66

Taking pictures.....................................................67

Proper shutter release 67 Taking a still picture 68 Recording movies 70

Zoom...................................................................71

Using the flash - Auto flash ..................................72

Confirming recorded pictures - Quick view ...........73

Displaying still pictures 73 Displaying movies 74

Displaying on TV..................................................76

Erasing Images ................................................77

Single frame erasure 77 All-frame erasure 78

Protection ......................................................79

Turning off the power ..........................................80

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CONTENTS (Cont.)

3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS 81

Taking pictures under different conditions ............82

Taking portrait pictures 82 Taking pictures of moving subjects 82 Taking pictures focusing on both subject and the background 83 Taking close-up pictures 83 Taking night scenes 84 Taking a picture of a moving object at night 85

Using the scene program (S-Prg) mode.................86

Aperture priority mode ........................................87

Shutter priority mode...........................................88

Manual mode ......................................................89

Macro mode ...................................................90

4 USING YOUR CAMERA'S ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS 91

Recording – range/focus ......................................92

Subjects that are difficult to focus on 92 Focus lock 93 Setting the focus manually – Manual focus 94 Focusing instantly – FULL TIME AF 95 Selecting the focus range – AF MODE 96 Compensating for image blur – Stabilization system 97 Using the 27X zoom – DIGITAL ZOOM 98

Recording – brightness/exposure .........................99

Compensating for lighting conditionss – Exposure compensation 99 Selecting the area of the brightness for metering – Metering mode 100 Changing ISO 101 Recording images sequentially with different exposures – Auto bracket 102

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Recording – color/image quality.........................104

Setting the record mode TIFF SHQ HQ SQ 104

Recording – using the flash.................................106

Flash mode 106

Red-eye reduction flash , Fill-in flash (forced activation) ,

Off (flash override) 107 Correcting the amount of light produced by the flash – Flash intensity control 109 Selecting the flash light emission timing – Slow synchronization flash mode 110 Using an external flash 112

Taking pictures using both the main

flash and the FL-40 external flash 112

Taking pictures using the FL-40

external flash by itself 114 Taking pictures with commercially available external flashes 115

Usable commercially available external

flashes 116

Recording – others .............................................117

Taking pictures in sequence – Sequential mode 117 Sequential shooting/ AF sequential shooting 118 Using the self-timer 119 Taking pictures using the remote control 120 Recording sound when taking a picture sound record 122

Display – checking recorded pictures ..................124

Displaying a single image single image display 124 Displaying multiple pictures at one time index display 125 Close-up display 126 Slide-show 127

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CONTENTS (Cont.)

5 ADVANCED RECORDING/DISPLAY

TECHNIQUES 129

Recording – brightness/exposure .......................130

Locking the exposure ~ AE lock 130 Metering the average brightness ~ Multi-Metering 132

Recording – color/image quality.........................134

Adjusting the color ~ White Balance 134

Recording – others .............................................135

Taking panorama pictures ~ Function Card 135 Special Effects ~ Function Shooting 137

Display – checking pictures after shooting ..........138

Rotating and checking vertically oriented pictures 138

Display – processing pictures..............................139

Add sound memo to still pictures 139 Processing movies ~ Function Display 140

Making an index 140

Movie editing 142

Function settings for easier camera

operation – Mode setup......................................144

Mode setting menu table 144 How to use the mode setting menu screen 145

Resetting the camera's settings when turning

it off – All reset...................................................148

Resetting the camera's settings when turning

it on – All reset – Custom ....................................150

Still image sharpness ~ .................................152

Setting picture size for TIFF recording ~ TIFF........153

Picture size and quality in SQ mode/

Setting the picture quality ~ SQ ..........................154

Change the camera warning sound volume ~ ...156

Setting the focus illumination ~ AF illuminator ....157

Displaying the image during recording ~

Rec view ............................................................158

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Setting the times for power saving mode ~

Sleep .................................................................159

Selecting the file numbering system ~

File name ...........................................................160

About the file No. and folder No 160 The file No. and folder No. in each mode 160

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor ~ .......163

Selecting meters or feet as a measurement unit ~

m/ft...................................................................164

Setting the number of pictures to display in the

index ~ ..........................................................165

6 PRINT SETTINGS 167

About print settings............................................168

Printing all frames stored in a card ~

All-frame print reserve.......................................170

Printing selected frames ~

Single-frame print reserve..................................172

Printing an enlarged part of a picture ~

Trimming print reserve.......................................175

Resetting print reserve .......................................178

7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A

COMPUTER 179

Methods of saving pictures on a computer .........180

Saving with the camera connected to a computer 180 Saving directly from a card 181

Connecting directly to a computer by cable ........182

Cable connection 182 Computer Operating environment 183 Connecting to your personal computer 185 Saving pictures using CAMEDIA Master 188

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CONTENTS (Cont.)

CAMEDIA Master features...................................190

Making dark images bright 190 Correcting blurry images 190 Composing images with templates 191

8 MISCELLANEOUS 193

Troubleshooting .................................................194

Operating problems 194 Problems with images 198

User maintenance ..............................................201

After use 201 Cleaning the camera 201

Connectable devices ~ System chart ...................202

Error codes.........................................................203

Optional items ...................................................205

Compatibility of the picture data ........................205

Specification ......................................................206

Index ................................................................209

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

A lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.

An exclamation point enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

Important safety instructions

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Important safety instructions (cont.)

1 Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all

operating instructions.

2 Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating

instructions for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on

the product and all warnings described in the instructions.

4 Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this

product.

5 Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.

6 Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product,

use only accessories recommended by Olympus.

7 Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a

bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool).

8 Location — To avoid damage to the product and to avoid personal

injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions which describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.

9 Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source

described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with batteries.

10 Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with an

optional AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with one blade wider than the other. This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then insert it again. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.

11 Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be

routed so it will not be walked on. Never place a heavy object on the power cord and never wrap the power cord around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the areas around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet and at the product connection, free of all obstacles.

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12 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC

adapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.

13 Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power

strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.

14 Foreign Objects, Spillage — To avoid personal injury from fire or

electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.

15 Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to

remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.

16 Damage Requiring Service — While using the optional AC adapter,

if you notice any of the conditions described below, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) If liquid has been spilled, or any object has fallen into the

product. b) If the product has been exposed to water. c) If the product does not operate normally while following

operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the

operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls

could damage the product, requiring extensive repair work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. e) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this

indicates a need for servicing.

17 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make

sure that the service center uses only parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure that the replacement parts have the same characteristics as the originals. Unauthorized substitution of parts could cause a fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.

18 Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working condition.

19 Heat — Never use or store this product near a heat source such as

a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance which generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

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Important safety instructions (cont.)

WARNING!

• Keep batteries away from children.

• If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

• Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with local laws regarding the disposal of such items.

• To avoid causing a fire or minor burns, always handle lithium batteries carefully.

• Never attempt to charge the lithium battery, disassemble it, heat it above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate it.

• To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth before use.

• To avoid short circuiting the +/– sides of the battery, never handle a lithium battery with a metal tool, tweezers, etc.

Danger: If the product is used without observing the information

Warning: If the product is used without observing the information

Caution: If the product is used without observing the information

given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.

given under this symbol, injury or death may result.

given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.

Handling Batteries

Follow these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shock or burns.

DANGER

1 When using NiMH batteries, use only Olympus brand NiMH

batteries and charger.

2 Never load batteries with their +/– terminals reversed. Never force

batteries into the battery compartment.

3 To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals,

carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, with soldering, etc.

4 Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them

from coming into contact with any metal objects like jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

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5 Never heat batteries or incinerate them. 6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a

cigarette lighter in a vehicle.

7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with

clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

WARNING

1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into

contact with fresh water or salt water.

2 To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or

explosion:

• Use only batteries recommended for use with this product.

• Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble them.

• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).

• Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries.

• Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never reverse their polarity when loading.

• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn as it may cause fluid leak, fire, or injury. Do not use these batteries even if they are sold in stores.

3 If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop

charging them and do not use them.

4 Before loading, always inspect batteries carefully for leaks,

discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.

5 Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child

accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

6 If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing

and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

7 Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,

never insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.

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Important safety instructions (cont.)

CAUTION

1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus

digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged

batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). 4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together. 5 Always charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time, or

if they have not been used for a long period. 6 While the camera is not in use, always remove the batteries to

prevent accidental leakage which could damage the battery

compartment. 7 If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any other

way becomes abnormal during operation, stop using the camera

and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center.

Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. 8 Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight,

or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat

source, etc. 9 Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor

burns, never remove them immediately after using the camera.

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Handling the Camera

WARNING

1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you

fire the flash, you must be at least 3 ft. away from the faces of your

subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small

children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause

a momentary loss of vision. 2 To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the

sun, or any other extremely bright light source. 3 To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near

flammable or explosive gases. 4 Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children

and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which

could cause serious injury:

• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.

• Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part.

• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the eyes of another child.

5 To avoid the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in a

cool, dry location where it will not be subjected to high humidity or dust.

6 To avoid minor burns, never cover the flash with your hand when it

is fired. Never touch the flash unit after continuous use. The flash unit becomes very hot during continuous operation.

7 If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled

into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center.

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Important safety instructions (cont.)

CAUTION

1 During operation of the camera, if you notice any unusual odors,

noise, or smoke around the camera, immediately switch the camera off, disconnect the optional AC adapter (if it is connected), and allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.

2 Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits

contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.

3 To avoid dangerous electrical shock, never hold or operate the

camera with wet hands.

4 To avoid damaging the camera or causing a fire, never expose the

camera to excessive heat.

CAUTION

Camera Care and Storage

• Never store or use the camera for long periods in locations subject to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme variation in temperature, or strong shocks and constant vibration. Protect the camera at all times from dust and sand.

• Never store the camera near any type of appliance or equipment which generates high temperatures, low temperatures, high or low humidity, or a strong magnetic field. Never use the camera in a factory or laboratory where flammable gases are present.

• Never shake the camera or subject it to shock or strong vibration.

• To avoid damaging its precision lens, never leave the camera pointing directly into the sun.

• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally.

• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, adjust the tripod head to reposition the camera; do not twist the camera.

• Never touch the flash after it has been fired. Avoid using the flash for extended periods. Allow it to cool occasionally between shots.

• To avoid injury from electrical shock, never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera in any way.

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CAUTION

Selecting Batteries for Your Camera

• This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkaline batteries, four AAlithium batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, or two CRV3 lithium battery packs. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended.

• Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. Using NiMH batteries is recommended.

• AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera.

• Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions. Incorrectly loading the batteries could cause the batteries to leak or overheating.

• When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and extra batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at ambient temperature.

• Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could prevent them from operating. Before loading batteries, wipe the terminals with a dry, clean cloth.

• Before going on a long trip, especially before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling.

• Always recharge NiMH or NiCd batteries with a charger recommended for use with these batteries.

• Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the instructions provided with purchase of these batteries.

• To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera, always inspect batteries before loading. If you notice leaking, damage to the battery cover or insulation, discoloration, warping or any other abnormality do not use the batteries.

• Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries:

Operation..................................... 32° ~ 104°F

Charge......................................... 32° ~ 104°F

Storage........................................ –4° ~ 86°F

• Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these ranges could shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera and batteries for a long period.

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Important safety instructions (cont.)

NOTES LCD Display and Backlight

● Do not point the viewfinder towards strong light like the sun, as this may damage interior of the viewfinder.

● The backlight built into the monitor and control panel has a limited service life. When the monitor gets dark and jittery, consult your nearest Olympus dealer.

● In places subject to low temperatures, the backlight may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in warm place. A backlight exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures.

● Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a Display mode failure or damage to the monitor.

● When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; It will be less noticeable in Display mode.

● A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.

● The LCD display is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD display. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

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MAIN FEATURES

2,110,000-pixel CCD that delivers high picture quality.

10X optical zoom lens with a stabilizer function plus

2.7X Digital Zoom to make possible photographs equivalent to 27X zoom. (P. 71/98)

Various exposure modes for advanced shooting. (P. 44)

Multi-metering which calculates the appropriate

exposure based on brightness metering at multiple points. (P. 132)

Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 2

frames/second) in all modes except TIFF.* Movie function that lets you record up to approx. 93

seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 23 seconds in the HQ mode when an 8MB card is used. (P. 63/70)

Electric viewfinder that enables information display in

the Record mode. (P. 28/29) Simultaneous recording of sound with movies, and

sound recording with still pictures, either when they are shot or afterward.** (P. 122/139)

Wide-angle TFT LCD monitor.

Removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with

Panorama function). (P. 135) A/V OUT jack provided for viewing pictures on a TV.

(P. 76)

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MAIN FEATURES (Cont.)

The optional FL-40 external flash can be used to take

sophisticated flash photographs. (P. 112) Support for lithium battery packs for longer battery life

in addition to AA NiMH batteries.

* Recording mode: SQ NORMAL **Sound cannot be played back by this camera. Connect it to a

TV or personal computer for sound playback.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Camera Strap A/V cable

USB cable Remote control Lens cap

Warranty card/ Instructions/ Remote control Registration card Quick Start Guide instructions

Software CD’s

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PACKAGE CONTENTS (Cont.)

Battery charger AA NiMH batteries Power plug

Instructions

SmartMedia Static-free case Index labels (SSFDC-8MB) (2 pieces)

Write-protect adhesive Instructions seals (4 pieces)

(4 pieces)

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NAMES OF PARTS

% ^

& *

(

2 3 4 5 6 7

Camera

1 Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 71)/Index-

display lever (T/W) (P. 125)

2 Shutter button (P. 67) 3 Mode dial (P. 44) 4 Self-timer lamp/AF assist lamp

(P. 68/119/121/157)

5 Control panel (P. 27) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P. 64) 7 5-pin external flash socket

(P. 112)

8 Microphone (P. 123) 9 Strap eyelet (P. 32)

0 Remote control receiver (P. 121) ! Lens @ Flash (built-in) (P. 72/106–116) # Flash switch (P. 72/108/113) $ Connector cover (P. 76/123/187) % Serial connector (RS-232C)

(P. 182–187)

^ USB connector (P. 182–187) & DC-IN jack (P. 37) * External microphone jack (P. 123) ( A/V OUT jack (P. 76)

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NAMES OF PARTS (cont.)

)

p Q

T Y U

q w e r t y

) Viewfinder (P. 28/29/65) q INFO button (P. 28) w Flash mode button ( )

(P. 106/108)/Erase button ( ) (P. 77/78)

e DRIVE button (P. 102/117/118/ 138)

● Returns vertically-oriented pictures rotated using the Macro button or Metering mode button to their original position during display mode.

r Metering mode button ( )

(P. 132/138)

● Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° counterclockwise during display mode.

t Macro button ( ) (P. 90/138)

● Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° clockwise during display mode.

y AE lock button (AEL)(P.130)/

Multi-metering button (P.133)/ Print button( )(P.168–178)

u Arrow pad (P. 45–47) i Monitor (P. 28/29/65) o OK button (P. 47)/Manual focus

button (MF) (P. 94)/Protect button ( ) (P. 79)

p Monitor button ( ) (P. 65) Q Menu button ( ) (P. 45) W Power switch (POWER OFF/ON/

RESET) (P. 58)

E Card cover (P. 40) R Card access lamp (P. 67) T Battery compartment cover

(P. 33/34)

Y Battery compartment lock

(P. 32/34)

U Tripod socket (P. 112)

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Control panel indications

Flash mode (P. 106) Slow shutter

synchronization flash (P. 110)

Flash intensity control (P. 109)

Card writing (P. 67) Sound record (P. 112) Card error (P. 61/203) Battery check (P. 60) Auto bracket (P. 103) Macro mode (P. 90) Full-time AF (P. 95) White balance (P. 134) ISO (P. 101) Self-timer/Remote control

(P. 119/120)

Sequential shooting (P. 118)

Exposure compensation (P. 99)

AF system (P. 96) Manual focus (P. 94) Stabilization system

(P. 97) Metering mode (P. 100)

AE memory (P. 130) Record mode (P. 104) Number of storable still

pictures (P. 63) Seconds remaining in

Movie mode (P. 63)

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NAMES OF PARTS (cont.)

F2.8 1/800 +2.0 P

6 7

9 0

F2.8 1/800 +2.0

ISO100

SLOW1

! @

# $ % ^

& * (

Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information)

Press the Monitor button ( ) to select whether images appear on the Monitor or in the viewfinder. Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed (P.26). The following 3 types of display are available.

Record mode

Only the AF target mark: Warnings (AF

confirmation mark and battery check) appear when required. Settings that are changed are displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

Partial information: When using the camera, these indications are displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

Full information: These indications are displayed constantly in the Record mode.

1 Flash stand-by/Jitter warning/flash

charge (P. 72/108)

2 AF confirmation mark (P. 68) 3 Shooting mode (P. 44) 4 Battery check (displayed after the

camera is turned on and when warnings appear) (P. 60)

5 Aperture value (P. 87/89) 6 Shutter speed (P. 88) 7 Exposure compensation/

Exposure differential (P. 99)

8 AF target mark (P. 67/68) 9 Memory gauge (P. 69)

0 Number of storable pictures ! Drive mode (P. 102/117–120) @ Metering mode (P. 100) # Macro mode (P. 90) $ White balance (P. 134) % ISO (P. 101) ^ Record mode (P. 104) & Flash mode (P. 106) * Slow shutter synchronization flash

(not displayed when the flash is in the flash override mode) (P. 111)

( Stabilization system (P. 97)

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No information: Only battery check and are displayed. Partial information: These indications disappear after a certain amount of

Full information: All indications are displayed all the time while in the Display

Still picture

time has elapsed.

mode.

Movie picture

Partial information

Full information

1 Battery check (P. 60) 2 Print reserve (P. 169/170) 3 Number of prints (P. 173) 4 Sound record (P. 139) 5 Protect (P. 79) 6 Record mode 7 Frame number 8 Time 9 Date 0 Movie picture (P. 75)

Note:

The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the Movie play function. (P. 75)

Partial information

Full information

! Number of pixels @ Aperture value # Shutter speed $ Exposure compensation % White balance ^ ISO & File number (In the Movie picture

display mode, the total recording time is displayed.)

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Page 31

GETTING STARTED

This chapter outlines all of the things you need to do before you start using your camera such as loading batteries and inserting SmartMedia. It also explains how to use the Mode dial and the Menus.

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ATTACHING THE STRAP

Thread the strap through the strap

eyelet.

Thread the strap through the

stopper as the arrows in the illustration show, then pull on it to make sure it is securely fastened to the stopper.

Attach the strap to the strap eyelet

on the other side of camera, following steps 1 and 2 as explained above.

● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.

● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

Stopper

Camera strap eyelet

Note:

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses 4 AA NiMH batteries or 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

Important:

Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off ONLY from the terminals.

Make sure that the camera power

switch is in the off position.

Slide the battery compartment

lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of .

Slide the battery compartment

cover in the direction of the arrow printed on it (the direction of the lens) with your fingertip.

● Attempting to slide the cover using a fingernail could result in injury.

3, 4

Open the battery compartment

cover.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES (Cont.)

Insert the batteries.

● When using AA batteries

Insert the batteries with their poles oriented in the direction shown in the illustration.

● When using lithium battery

packs

Insert the batteries in the direction shown in the illustration. Do not insert them in any other direction.

Close the battery compartment

cover, then press it down and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it.

● When pressing the battery

compartment cover shut, be sure to press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.

● Make sure the cover is completely

closed.

When using AA batteries

When using lithium battery packs

Slide the battery compartment

lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of .

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● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged.

● Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate

particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used.

● Manganese batteries cannot be used. Please read the cautions concerning batteries. (See page 19.)

● If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment.

● If the camera is left for 1 week with the batteries removed, all the internal settings will revert to the default settings.

Note:

Caution:

Do not use batteries whose bodies are not completely covered by an insulating sheet. If such batteries are used, they may cause leakage, excessive heat, or explosion. Some batteries are sold with a partial insulating sheet, or without any insulating sheet at all. Do not use these batteries under any circumstances.

● The following AA batteries cannot be used.

Batteries whose bodies are only partially covered, or not covered at all, by an insulating sheet.

Batteries whose — terminals are raised, but not covered by an insulating sheet.

Batteries whose — terminals are flat and not completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the — terminals are partially covered.)

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LOADING THE BATTERIES (Cont.)

Service life of NiMH battery

The table below shows the approximate number of photographs that can be taken and the display time available with the NiMH batteries. Note that the lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacture, camera shooting conditions, etc.

Service life of NiMH battery

Shooting/Displaying Condition Battery life

Number of photos Display time

Shooting conditions

1 • Repeat the same function in sequential 2fps shooting conditions

for no more than 10 minutes than take a break

• Sequential 2fps shooting no more than 10 minutes then break

• Flash use no more than 50%

• One zoom adjustment on each shot

• Full-time AF turned off

• Digital Zoom off

• No displaying on or connecting to a PC

• Temperature 25°C

2 Repeated sequential display in the slide show mode with periodic

breaks

Note:

● When connecting the camera to a PC, it is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter.

● Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.

• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.

• Repeated power zoom adjustments.

• When the full-time AF mode is turned on.

• When the LCD monitor is in the display mode for an extended

period of time.

• When communicating with a PC.

* These figures are for reference only and are not guaranteed.

1 2

Approx. 100 frames Approx. 160 minutes

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USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER (Optional)

An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Use an AC adapter designed for the area camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

Make sure that the camera power

switch is in the off position.

Plug the AC adapter into a power

outlet.

Open the jack cover and plug the

connection cord into the DC-In jack.

To disconnect, turn the camera

switch off, and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet.

AC wall outlet

Open the jack cover as shown.

Power plug

AC adapter

● When in use for long periods, the AC adapter may get warm. This is normal.

Connection cord plug

DC-IN jack (Black)

Note:

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LOADING THE BATTERIES (Cont.)

Warning: Incorrect use of the batteries may cause fire or electric shock.

● Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Using a non-Olympus adapter

could be hazardous and may damage the camera. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of AC adapters not designed for this camera.

● Never plug or unplug the AC adapter if you have wet hands. When

unplugging the adapter, hold the body of the unit, not the cord. Never pull, bend, twist or modify the cord.

● If you experience any of the following problems, contact your local dealer or

the nearest authorized Olympus service center.

• If the AC adapter is hot, smells like smoke, or is emitting smoke.

• If there is any damage to the cord, or if there is a contact failure with the plug.

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INSERTING AND EJECTING SmartMedia

What is SmartMedia?

SmartMedia is a recording medium for the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera. Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. This instruction manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.

Compatible SmartMedia cards

● Provided 8 MB standard card (with the Panorama composite function).

● Optional Olympus 8 MB/ 16 MB/ 32 MB/ 64 MB cards

● Market-available 3V card 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB

1 Contact area

The area where the card comes into contact with the

camera

2 Write-protect area

Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect your data from accidental erasure or overwriting.

3 Index area

Use the provided index label to indicate the card’s contents.

Note:

● Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C; Storing temperature: –20°C to

65° C; Humidity: up to 95 %

● Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation.

● Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card.

● Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully.

● Do not touch the contact area of the card.

● Do not use 5V cards. Use Olympus cards or other 3V (3.3V) cards.

● Non-Olympus 3V (3.3V) cards must be formatted by the camera (see

p.42).

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INSERTING AND EJECTING SmartMedia (Cont.)

Insert the SmartMedia card

Make sure that the camera power

switch is in the off position.

Open the Card cover.

Insert the SmartMedia card in the

direction shown in the illustration.

● Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed.

● When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.

Close the cover tightly.

Insert the card fully until you feel it lock into place.

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Ejecting the SmartMedia card

Make sure that the camera power

switch is in the off position.

Open the Card cover.

Push the card inward slightly.

● The card will pop out so that it can be withdrawn easily.

Pull out the card.

The card is ejected

Note:

● NEVER open the Card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use. Doing so could destroy all data on the card.

● Destroyed data cannot be restored.

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FORMATTING NEW SmartMedia CARDS

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CARD

SETUP

FUNCTION

Preparing the card for writing data - Formatting

Formatting a card prepares it to accept data. Olympus Brand-formatted cards are highly recommended. When using non-Olympus cards or cards formatted by a PC, be sure to format them with the camera before use.

Turn the camera power on, and set

the mode dial to the Record mode (P, A, S, M or S-Prg, ).

Press (Menu button).

● The menu is displayed on the viewfinder when the mode dial is set to the Record mode. The menu can be displayed on the monitor by pressing (Monitor button).

Press on the Arrow pad to

select CARD SETUP, then press

● Selected item is displayed.

Press the OK button to select .

● The confirmation screen will be displayed.

Still picture on the display.

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Press to select YES.

YES

● If you want to cancel formatting, select NO.

Press the OK button to start the

formatting process.

● Card formatting starts when the card-access lamp blinks.

● The menu disappears when formatting is complete.

Note:

● All existing data stored on the card will be erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data before formatting a used card.

● Recording time may be higher with non-Olympus cards, PC-formatted cards, and used cards. In such cases, re-formatting with the camera is recommended.

● Cards with a write-protect seal attached cannot be formatted.

Confirmation screen

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SETTING THE MODE DIAL

S-Prg

You can change modes by turning the mode dial on the top righthand side of the camera.

P (Program mode):

In program mode, you can take a properly exposed photograph by simply aiming the camera and pressing the shutter button. Aperture and shutter speed are set automatically by the camera.

A (Aperture priority mode):

Aperture can be set manually in the aperture priority mode. This is useful when you want to have more control over image exposure. Shutter speed is set automatically by the camera.

S (Shutter priority mode):

Shutter speed can be set manually in the shutter priority mode. Set it to a high speed for a still picture of a moving object. Set it to a low speed to show motion. Aperture is set automatically by the camera.

M (Manual mode):

You can set both aperture and shutter speed independently in the manual mode.

S-Prg (Scene program mode):

The camera will automatically optimize the combination of aperture and shutter speed according to the type of subject. You can select from Portrait, Sports, Landscape and Night Scene. Selections are displayed in the menu. Also read “SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS” (P.81 - 86).

(Movie mode):

You can shoot motion pictures in the movie mode. Aperture and shutter speed are set automatically by the camera.

(Display mode):

Allows you to view a display of your photographs.

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HOW TO USE THE MENU

[

1/5

]

F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

OFF

ISO

AUTO AUTO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

Most functions can be easily displayed and set with the menu on the Monitor. Adjustments to the mode dial will determine available menu selections. Modes not available on the menu can be set with the corresponding buttons on the camera.

Refer to the menu index (P.48 - 53) and select the function you need. Functions that can be set by the mode dial are listed below.

Still picture record menu: P, A, S, M, S-Prg Motion picture record menu: Still picture display menu: Motion picture display menu:

Press (Menu button).

● The menu is super-imposed over the image already displayed on the viewfinder or monitor.

Press on the Arrow pad to

select the item you want to adjust.

● The green frame will move from item to item.

● Refer to P.144 to 147 when you select MODE SETUP.

Press to display further

selections.

● The green frame will move to the right. Additional options for that item will be displayed.

Scroll

2, 3

Monitor

Current settings

1/5 page

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HOW TO USE THE MENU (Cont.)

[

1/5

]

F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

ISO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

AUTO

[

1/5

]

F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

OFF

ISO

AUTO AUTO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

[

2/5

]

F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

SLOW

MULTI

METERING

OFF

1.0 x3

BKT

Example: When the white

balance is set

F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

DIGITAL

OFF

ZOOM

AUTO AUTO

ISO

[

]

1/5

To set up

The adjustment is saved.

• If you finish by pressing (Menu button), any adjustments you have made will not be saved.

Press to select the menu

options.

● Selected items are displayed in green.

● To view additional menu options, go to step 5. If no additional selections are needed, go to step

Example: When moving to the

following pages

• If you press at page 1/5, the monitor displays page 5/5.

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To select additional menu options

[

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F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

SLOW

BKT

0.3

0.6

1.0

MULTI

METERING

Press to view additional menu options (for each selection), then press to select the desired option.

When finished, press the OK

button or .

● The green frame moves to the left and adjusted items are displayed on the right.

● When in the record mode (any mode except ) pictures can be taken.

Press the OK button.

● The setting will be saved and the normal display will be restored.

Note:

● When you want to go back to previous menu pages (or forward to the next pages) [ When the green frame is at the bottom of the displayed menu options,

press (or ). The display will go to the next page. When the monitor displays the last page, press to go back to the first page. You can move to the last page by pressing on the first page.

● When you want to cancel the menu [ Press (Menu button). Adjustment settings are canceled and the

normal display is restored.

● When the menu is not displayed in the display mode [ The menu is not displayed when there is no data in the card.

● When you want to save an adjustment [ Set “ALL RESET” — “OFF”. The adjustment settings are then

automatically saved when the camera is turned off (P.148).

● When the adjusted item does not function [ The OK button was not pressed after the adjustment. Reset the

adjustment, then press the OK button.

6, 7

BKT setting

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RECORD MODE MENU LIST

The following items can be adjusted. This can be done any time. Please refer to HOW TO USE THE MENU (P.45), and/or the pages for each function, in order to set the following items (P.48 – 53).

Still picture record menu

Displays by the Still picture record mode (P, A, S, M, S-Prg).

page

1/5

2/5

Display

DIGITAL ZOOM

BKT

MULTI METERING

Function

Activates the Stabilization system. (P.97)

2.7x digital zoom is available. (P.98)

Adjusts the white balance according to the light source. (P.134)

Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. (P.101)

Controls the flash intensity. (P.109)

Allows you to take pictures of night scenes. (P.110)

Sets the condition of auto bracket mode. (P.102)

Obtains the right exposure by metering multiple objects. (P.132)

Initial setting

OFF

AUTO

±0

OFF

±1.0/x3

OFF

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page

3/5

4/5

5/5

Display

AF MODE

FULL-TIME AF

FUNCTION

CARD SETUP MODE SETUP

S-Prg

Function

Adjusts the focusing range when using autofocus. (P.96)

The camera automatically focuses without pressing the shutter button halfway. (P.95)

Able to record sound after taking pictures. (P.122)

Card function for taking panorama picture images. (P.135)

Allows you to use picture effects: monochrome, sepia, white, and black boards. (P.137)

Formats the card. (P.42) Change the camera to

your desired setting.[ Mode setting menu table (P. 144)

Adjusts the S-Prg mode for each occasion. (P. 86)

Sets the record mode (TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ). (P.104)

Initial setting

iESP

OFF

–

OFF

–

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RECORD MODE MENU LIST (Cont.)

MOVIE picture record menu

Options when the movie picture record mode is activated.

page

1/3

2/3

Display

DIGITAL ZOOM

MULTI METERING

AF MODE

FULL-TIME AF

Function

Activates the Stabilization system. (P.97)

2.7x digital zoom is available. (P.98)

Adjusts the white balance according to the light source. (P.134)

Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. (P.101)

Obtains the appropriate exposure by metering multiple objects. (P.132)

Adjusts the focal point range with autofocus. (P.96)

The camera will always focus automatically. There is no need to press the shutter button halfway. (P.95)

Allows sound record during movie recording. (P.122)

Initial setting

OFF

AUTO

OFF

iESP

OFF

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page

3/3

Display

FUNCTION

CARD SETUP

MODE SETUP

Function

Special effects are available: monochrome/sepia (P.137)

Formats the card. (P.42)

Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu table (P. 144)

Sets the record mode (HQ/SQ). (P.104)

Initial setting

OFF

–

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DISPLAY MODE MENU LIST

Display menu

Options available when a still picture is displayed.

page

1/1

Display

FUNCTION CARD SETUP

MODE SETUP

Function

Runs through all stored pictures automatically. (P.127)

Dubs sound onto recorded pictures. (P.139)

Not available. Erases all frames

(P. 78) and formats the card (P. 42).

Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu table (P. 144)

Initial setting

–

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Options available when a movie picture is displayed.

page

1/1

Display

MOVIE PLAY

FUNCTION

CARD SETUP

MODE SETUP

Function

Plays back movie pictures. (P.74)

Creating a movie index (P.140) and editing movies pictures. (P.142)

Erases all frames (P. 78) and formats the card (P. 42).

Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu table (P. 144)

Initial setting

–

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

SETUP

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MODE

SETUP

S-Prg

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RESET

FILE NAME

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m/ft

FILE NAME

SETUP

You can adjust and include the date and time, and put them on recorded pictures.

Press (Menu button). (P.45)

● Menu will be displayed on the monitor.

● When no images are recorded on the card, menu options can be adjusted in all modes except display .

Press on the Arrow pad to

select MODE SETUP, then press

to select SETUP. Finally, press

the OK button.

● Mode setting screen will be displayed on the monitor.

Press to select , then

press . When SETUP appears on the monitor, press the OK button.

● Date/time setup screen will be displayed on the monitor.

Press to set the date format

when is selected.

● You can choose any one of the following formats: DMY (Day/Month/Year) MDY (Month/Day/Year) YMD (Year/Month/Day)

2, 3, 4

2, 3

Still picture record menu

Mode setting screen

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Press to move to the year (Y)

setting.

Press to select the year.

When the year is selected, press

to set the month.

● Repeat the procedure until the date and time are completely set.

Press the OK button.

● For a more accurate setting, press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock will start when you press the OK button.

● Mode setting screen will appear here.

Press the OK button twice.

● Menu screen will disappear.

● The date/time setting wil remain

until you reset it.

5, 6

7, 8

Date and time screen

●The year 2000 is displayed as ’00.

● The date setting will be cancelled if the camera is left with no batteries for

about one week (based on our testing). You will have to set the date again if this happens.

Note:

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HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This manual uses various signs and symbols to indicate different types of information. Please read the following explanation carefully before operating your digital camera.

Before operation, switch the mode dial until the following signs appear. If the mode dial's setting signs are not displayed, you can use functions without setting the mode dial.

This indicates the button, control panel or viewfinder/monitor indications that correspond to the function you will use.

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS AT CLOSE RANGE

- MACRO MODE

You can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subject can be photographed almost fully within the frame.

Press several times

until appears on the control panel.

● To cancel the Macro mode, press several times until disappears.

Take a picture.

Control panel

Macro mode

This number shows the order of operation.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

This chapter demonstrates how to use your camera’s basic functions, such as taking pictures, displaying stored pictures, and erasing stored pictures. Please read this section carefully.

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TURN THE POWER ON

Prg

5Setting the power switch

OFF :Power off ON : Power on RESET :

Push the edge of the lens cap (as

shown by the arrows in the illustration) to remove the lens cap.

Turn the mode dial to P.

Turn the power switch on.

● Battery check, as well as the number of pictures that can still be stored, will be displayed on the control panel. (P.60/63)

● The subject the camera is aimed at will be displayed on the Viewfinder.

● To take a picture while viewing the subject on Monitor, press (Monitor button). The subject will be displayed in the Monitor. (P.65)

● Move the switch to reset momentarily and then release, the power switch will automatically move back to ON. All settings except the mode setting menu (P. 144) will be reset to the factorypreset (initial settings).

● Hold the switch in reset position for over 3 seconds, and all settings, except for the date and time, will be reset to the initial settings.

Set the date and time when you

first use the camera. (P.54)

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Press (Moniter button). The same sign on the finder will be displayed on the monitor. The displayed subject will switch between the viewfinder and monitor each time you press this button.

When the power is turned on in the Record mode (P, A, S, M, S-Prg, ), the icon appears in the viewfinder, and when the power is turned on in the Display mode ( ), it appears on the monitor. To switch between the monitor and viewfinder, press (Monitor button) after the power is turned on.

● NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

● The camera will enter sleep mode if no operations are performed during a 1-minute period. The camera will activate again as soon as you touch any switch or button. You can adjust the sleep mode time.(P.159) Please turn the camera off when you are not planning to use it.

TAKING PICTURES WHILE USING THE MONITOR

(Monitor button)

Note:

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CONFIRMING THE DISPLAYS

Checking the batteries

When the power is turned on, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. If it is low, please replace the batteries. If your batteries are either NiMH or NiCd, please charge them when their power is low.

lights and turns off automatically.

The batteries are OK. You are ready to take pictures.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed

normally.

The battery power is low and the batteries should be replaced. You can shoot with the remaining power, but the batteries may die soon.

blinks and then turns off after 12 seconds. Other indicators on

the control also go out.

The batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.

Control panel

Battery check

Note:

● The timing of each battery level indicator varies depending on the type of batteries used.

● When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low, the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the power. If this happens, the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly. Replace the batteries and take the picture again.

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Checking the card

When the power is turned on, the camera checks the SmartMedia card.

Control panel

Card error

When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera: The card error indicator on the monitor

blinks and NO CARD appears on the viewfinder. [Insert the SmartMedia card.

Control panel

CARD

SETUP

NO [OFF

When there is a problem with the SmartMedia card: An error sign appears with the blinking card

error indicator and CARD ERROR appears on the monitor.

[Format the card or use a new card. When the card needs to be formatted: The card

error indicator turns on in the monitor and the card format confirmation screen appears on the viewfinder.

[Format the SmartMedia card (P.42). Select with the Arrow pad and press the OK button to enter the card format menu (P.42).

When formatting is complete, the monitor will

]

switch screens and display the subject that you are shooting.

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CONFIRMING THE DISPLAYS (Cont.)

CARD FULL

Checking the number of storable pictures left

When the power is turned on in the still picture mode, the number of storable pictures left will appear on the control panel. For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear.

● When the power is turned on with the mode dial at A, S, M, P, or S-Prg:

The number of storable pictures left will appear.

Number of storable pictures left

● When the power is turned on with the mode dial :

The seconds remaining will appear.

● When there is no storable space left for pictures in the still picture

record mode :

Beeps will emit when the card cannot store anymore pictures and the displays below will appear on the control panel and viewfinder. If this happens, replace the card with a new/storable card or erase unwanted images in the existing card to make space (P.77/78).

Viewfinder

Control panel

Remaining time

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Number of storable pictures left

Recording mode

Number of

pixels

Memory capacity

(Image only/Image with sound)

File

2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

0/– 0/– 0/– 2/– 1/1 4/3 2/2 6/5 3/3 9/8 8/7

21/15

1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 1600x1200 1600x1200

1280x960

0/– 1/– 1/– 4/– 2/2 8/7 4/4

12/11

6/6 18/16 16/14 40/30

1/– 2/– 3/– 8/– 5/5

16/15

8/8 24/22 13/12 38/32 32/29 82/61

2/– 4/– 6/–

17/– 11/11 31/30 17/16 49/45 26/25 76/66 66/58

165/123

5/–

8/– 13/– 34/–

22/22 64/60 34/33 99/90

53/51 153/132 132/117 331/248

11/– 17/– 27/– 68/–

45/44

128/120

69/67 199/181 107/102 306/265 265/234 664/498

TIFF

SHQ

TIFF

JPEG

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

1024x768

640x480

Recording mode Number of pixels

Memory capacity

2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB OVER

5/5

26/22

320x240 160x120

11/11 52/46

23/23

105/93

36/35

145/134

The number of storable pictures left and recording time remaining will vary depending on the selected recording mode or remaining card storage. Preset print or sound recording will also affect memory capacity.

Number of still pictures that can be taken

* If the recording mode is set to TIFF, sound will not be recorded with a

picture when the Mode dial is set to P or A/S/M, but it can be added later during playback. (p. 139)

The number of seconds that you can record movie pictures:

Longest continuous recording time per movie frame

● Please refer to P.104 for the recording mode.

● Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject,

● The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is

● Numerical values are approximate.

more/fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed. taken, or increased when a picture is erased.

Note:

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ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER

P F2.8 1/30 0.0

Turn the Diopter adjustment dial

to see the AF target mark clearly.

Viewfinder

AF target mark

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HOW TO USE THE VIEWFINDER/ MONITOR

Press to switch the display to

the monitor.

The monitor is more useful than the viewfinder if you cannot hold the camera in a proper position.

If nothing appears on the viewfinder:

● Is the power on?

● Has the lens cap been removed?

● Is the camera in the sleep mode?

● Is the monitor turned on with the mode?

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HOLDING THE CAMERA

Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.

Proper Proper

Improper

Keep your fingers away from the lens. Keep your fingers away from the flash.

Note:

● Keep your finger and the strap away from the lens, flash, and AF assist lamp.

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TAKING PICTURES

P F2.8 1/30 0.0

Proper shutter release

There are 2 steps when releasing the Shutter. Practice well before actually taking photos.

Press the shutter button halfway.

● The AF confirmation mark will light when the focus and exposure are locked. It will blink if the focus or exposure are not locked.

● To focus the camera when the subject of the picture is outside the AF target mark, use the focus lock. (P.93)

Press the shutter button fully to

release the shutter and take a picture.

● The camera emits a beep when the shutter is released.

● The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded.

● You can change the volume of the beep sound emitted when operating the camera or cancel the beep. [ Changing the beep (P. 156)

When the AF confirmation mark

blinks

Set the camera to the macro mode when photographing the subject closer than

23.6" (P.90). Depending on the condition of the subject, the focus and exposure may be locked. (See SUBJECTS THAT ARE HARD TO FOCUS, P.92)

● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred.

Press halfway

Shutter button

Press fully

Shutter button

AF confirmation mark

AF target mark

Note:

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TAKING PICTURES (Cont.)

P F2.8 1/30 0.0

Taking a still picture

Compose the picture by turning

the camera towards the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus and exposure. Use the focus lock if the camera itself cannot focus on the subject (P.93).

● The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep once.

● The AF confirmation mark will blink if the focus and exposure are not locked. Please refer to SUBJECTS THAT ARE HARD TO FOCUS, P.92.

● If a subject is not well lit and is difficult to focus on, the AF assist lamp will light automatically. You can also turn off the AF assist lamp manually if desired. (P.157)

● To save you time, when the fulltime AF is activated, pictures displayed on the monitor are always already in focus. (P.95)

When the flash stand-by blinks

Slide the flash switch to set the flash. See USING THE FLASH (P.72).

AF confirmation mark

2, 3

AF target mark

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Press the shutter button fully to

P F2.8 1/30 0.0

take a picture.

● A beep means that the photograph was taken successfully.

● The lower image memory gauge will light up and the camera will begin storing the image onto the card.

● Soon after displaying the picture just taken, the viewfinder will again show the area it is being aimed at. See REC VIEW (P.158).

● Continuous shooting is available if the memory gauge shows there is space in the card.

● When more than two images are recorded, the center block will light up.

● When the buffer memory is full, the upper block will light up and no more pictures can be taken.

● When the aperture is set to F8, the fastest shutter speed possible is 1/1150 sec.

If you take pictures continuously

The memory gauge will gradually increase as you take pictures. If the memory becomes full and the memory gauge lights up completely, you cannot take any more pictures.

Number of storable pictures

Memory gauge

Before shooting/No picture taken

● Recorded pictures will be saved regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced.

One picture taken

Note:

More than one taken

No recordable space

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TAKING PICTURES (Cont.)

F2.8 1/30 0.0

Recording movies

Set the mode dial to .

Compose the picture by turning

the camera towards the subject. Press the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus and exposure. Use the focus lock if the camera itself cannot focus the subject (P.93).

● The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep.

● The AF confirmation mark will blink if the focus and exposure are not locked. Please refer to SUBJECTS THAT ARE HARD TO FOCUS, P.92.

Press the shutter button fully.

Recording will start. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully again.

● The mark will light up in red while shooting movies.

●

You cannot take movies if the entire image memory gauge is lit up.

● The seconds of recording time remaining in the memory will appear on the monitor.

● When recording starts, correct focusing and exposure is maintained continuously.

The card access lamp will blink

and the camera will begin storing images onto the card.

● You cannot take the next movie until the camera is finished storing the current one, even if the memory indicates that there is sufficient memory.

3 4

Seconds remaining

Memory gauge

To record the next movie

picture

Wait until the card access lamp goes off and writing of movie pictures into the card is finished.

1 3, 4

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ZOOM

P F2.8 1/1000

Wide

Tele

You can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 10x zoom. When the digital zoom in the menu is turned on (P.98), 27x zoom is available with the 2.7x digital zoom.

When you take a picture from a distance (telephoto):

Press the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.

When you take a picture at close range (wide-angle):

Press the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.

m The speed of the zoom-in/out can be

adjusted by changing the angle of the zoom lever.

Slow

Quick

● When recording movies while zooming, images may become jittery.

Note:

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USING THE FLASH – Auto flash

P F2.8 1/30 0.0

The flash will work automatically in low-light conditions. For other conditions, refer to P.107.

Slide the flash switch located

under the flash (see the illustration) to raise the flash.

● Make sure that , and do not appear on the control panel. If there is one or more of them, press the flash mode button to turn them off. See SELECT THE FLASH PATTERN on P.106

Press the shutter button halfway.

● When lights on the viewfinder, the flash is activated.

● The flash charges while is blinking. The shutter cannot be released at this time. Wait until turns off before taking pictures.

Press the shutter button fully.

● The flash will go off.

Flash working range:

Wide-angle: approx. 11-13/16" to 13 ft Telephoto: approx. 3.25 ft to 13 ft

2, 3

Flash stand-by

Flash mode button

AF confirmation mark

Note:

● The flash will not go off in the following modes: Auto-bracket (P.102), White/Black Board (P.137), and Panorama (P.135).

● When using the flash in the macro mode, especially during wide-angle shooting, images may be unclear and the flash may not have the proper effect. Confirm the results by displaying images.

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CONFIRMING RECORDED PICTURES – Quick view

Displaying still pictures

You can quickly shift from the record mode to the display mode by pressing

. This allows you to check the movie you have just recorded.

Press twice quickly.

● The monitor will turn on and the last recorded picture will be displayed.

● Setting the Mode dial to will also display recorded pictures.

All stored pictures in the card can

be displayed by pressing the Arrow pad.

: Displays the next picture. : Displays the previous picture. : Jumps to the picture 10 frames

ahead.

: Jumps to the picture 10 frames

behind.

Press the shutter button halfway

to return to the record mode.

● The viewfinder will turn on and the subject will appear on it.

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CONFIRMING RECORDED PICTURES –

MOVIE

PLAY

CARD SETUP

START

[

1/1

]

MODE SETUP

FUNCTION

Quick view (Cont.)

Displaying movies

Use the Quick view to display a

recorded movie (P.73).

Select images with the mark

using the Arrow pad.

Press (Menu button).

● The menu screen will appear.

Select MOVIE PLAY, then press

to select START.

● Press the menu button to cancel.

2, 4

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Press the OK button.

0"/15"

12.23.’00

● The movie display will start after the card access lamp stops blinking.

When you want to pause...

Press the OK button while displaying images.

You can display frames with the Arrow pad when normal displaying is paused or stopped.

: Jumps to the beginning of the

movie.

: Displays the end of the movie.

: Every time the right arrow is

pressed, the next frame will be displayed. A movie is displayed by holding down the right arrow continuously.

: Every time the left arrow is

pressed, the previous frame will be displayed. A movie is displayed in reverse by holding down the left arrow continuously.

Press to leave the movie

picture display mode.

● When selecting other frames, press

again to turn the menu screen off, then press the Arrow pad to select the frames.

If you want to return to the record mode immediately

Press the shutter button halfway. The viewfinder will appear with the subject displayed on it, even in the middle of displaying movies or when the menu screen is on.

Displaying time

Date and time (Displays for approx. 4 sec.)

Total recording time

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DISPLAYING ON TV

Recorded images and sound can be displayed on TV with the AV cable.

[Connection]

* Make sure that the TV and camera

power are off before connecting.

1 Connect the AV cable to the camera's

A/V OUT jack (black).

2 Connect the AV cable to the TV's

video input (yellow) and audio input (white) connectors.

[After connection]

Turn on the camera and TV.

Set the mode dial to .

Select the image to be displayed using the Arrow pad.

● The selected image will be displayed on the TV.

AV cable

Connect to the A/V OUT jack (black).

Using a remote control

* When using the remote control, point it

towards the remote-control sensor on the camera.

+/– button : Selects images. W button : Turns on the index-display. T button : Lets you do close-ups. In this

● The monitor turns off automatically when connected to a PC.

● The image may appear off-center on the TV screen. This is due to the TV's

adjustment settings.

● Your TV may produce a black frame around the picture. This is normal.

● The optional AC adapter is recommended when using the camera with a

TV.

mode, the magnified area can be moved to the left/right using the +/– button.

Note:

W button

– button

Remote control

T button

+ button

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ERASING IMAGES

[

]

YES

Unwanted images can be erased using the same process for both still images and movies. Before erasing, make sure that the protection seal has been removed from the SmartMedia card and other image protection settings on the camera have been cancelled.

● NEVER perform the following acts while erasing pictures. They may destroy data stored in the SmartMedia card.

• Open the card cover

• Eject the card

• Remove the batteries

• Pull the plug

Single frame erasure

Be aware of the following!

Set the mode dial to .

● The card access lamp will blink and a list of stored images will be read out. After that, the last recorded picture will be displayed.

Select the images you want to

erase using the Arrow pad.

Press (Erase button) .

● A message asking you to confirm the erasure will appear.

Make sure that YES is selected,

then press the OK button.

● The selected images will be erased.

To cancel:

Press on the Arrow pad to select NO, then press the OK button or (Erase button).

2 1

Confirmation screen

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ERASING IMAGES (Cont.)

[

1/1

]

CARD

SETUP

MODE

SETUP

FUNCTION

[

]

YES

All-frame erasure

Set the mode dial to .

● The card access lamp will blink and a list of stored images will be read out. After that, the last recorded picture will be displayed.

Press (Menu button).

● The menu screen will be displayed.

Select CARD SETUP, then .

Press the OK button.

● A message asking you to confirm the erasure will appear.

To cancel:

Press on the Arrow pad to select NO, then press the OK button or (Erase button).

Make sure that YES is selected

and press the OK button.

● All of the images stored in the SmartMedia card will be erased.

2, 4

5, 6

Still image erasure menu screen

Confirmation screen

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PROTECTION

You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep.

Set the mode dial to .

● The card access lamp will blink and a list of stored images will be read out. After that, the last recorded picture will be displayed.

Display the picture you want to

protect. (DISPLAY AN IMAGE (P.124), CLOSE-UP DISPLAY (P.126), and INDEX-DISPLAY MODE (P.125).)

Press the OK button. The

displayed picture will then be protected.

● will appear on the monitor.

To cancel protection:

Press the OK button a second time while the picture is displayed. will disappear and the protection will be cancelled.

Note:

● The protected picture will not be deleted with All-Frame erase, but will be deleted with Card format.

● Protection is not available when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card.

● The setting will remain until it is readjusted.

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TURNING OFF THE POWER

When you are finished using the camera, turn the power off. Although the camera will automatically enter sleep mode if not used for an extended period of time, turning off the power is still highly recommended.

Turn the camera's power switch

off.

● The power will now be off. If an image is being recorded on the card (the card access lamp will be blinking), the camera will turn off after recording is complete.

Put on the lens cap.

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SHOOTING FOR

SPECIAL SITUATIONS

This section explains how to use the camera’s advanced features to achieve professional-looking results under a variety of conditions.

Page 82

TAKING PICTURES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS

Taking portrait pictures

A portrait-style photograph features an in-focus subject against a blurred background. Your camera offers two different ways of achieving this effect.

m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”,

select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (P.

86).

Focus on the subject. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions.

m Set the mode dial to “A”, then manually

set the aperture to a lower value. (P. 87)

By decreasing the aperture value, you will force the camera to focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.

Taking pictures of moving subjects

If the subject of your photograph is moving quickly — such as athletes in a sports scene or fast-moving vehicles, you can adjust the shutter speed to capture the action without blurring or to heighten the sense of movement by blurring the action. To capture fast-moving action precisely without blurring, set the shutter speed to higher value. On the other hand, if you want your photograph to have a sense of motion, set the shutter speed to a lower value. This will blur the main subject, while the background remains clear. Your camera offers two different ways of achieving these effects.

m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”,

select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (p.86).

Focus on the subject. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions.

m Set the mode dial to “S”, then select the

shutter speed manually (p.88).

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Taking pictures focusing on both subject and the background

For example, if you want to take a picture with a beautiful background when you are on travel, you will want to have both your subject and the background in focus. Your camera offers two different ways of achieving this effect.

m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”,

select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (p.86).

Focus on the subject. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions.

m Set the mode dial to “A”, then set the

aperture manually to a higher value. (p.87)

Increasing the value forces your camera to focus over a wider range to the forward/backward directions, resulting in a picture in which both the subject and the background are in focus.

Taking close-up pictures

When you want to take a picture from a very short range — for example, if your subject is insects or flowers — use the “ ” mode (p.90). This allows you to get as close as 4 inches in maximum to your subject (when the zoom lever is set to “W” to the maximum position). Set the zoom lever to “W” to capture your object in even more detail.

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TAKING PICTURES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS (Cont.)

Taking night scenes

To capture a twilight scene or sunset naturally, you need to set your shutter speed to a lower value. If the Mode dial is set to “P”, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only the glow of the sunset or sparkle of the stars appearing. We recommend that you experiment by taking several pictures to determine the optimum settings for natural-looking twilight shots. Your camera offers two different ways of capturing twilight scenes.

m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”,

select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (p.86).

This mode uses the lower shutter speed compared to the normal mode. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions.

m Set the mode dial to “M”, then select

both shutter speed and aperture manually (p.89).

Select the optimal aperture, shutter speed and focus range.

Note:

We recommend you to use a tripod for the optimum result for this effect which uses the lower shutter speed.

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Taking a picture of a moving object at night

With the slow synchronization ( ) mode, you can achieve interesting effects when taking pictures of moving objects (such as cars ) at night. Depending on the type of effect, you want you can select from “ ”“ 1” or “ 2” in the Menu (p.110).

● Select “ 1” to capture the subject at the beginning of the shutter release. The streak made by the headlights of a moving car will come towards you.

● Select “ 2 ” to capture the subject at the end of the shutter release. The streak made by the taillights of a moving car will recede.

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USING THE SCENE PROGRAM (S-Prg) MODE

S-Prg

[

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]

F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

MODE

SETUP

Press to display the Menu.

● You can display the menu regardless of the mode selected by the mode dial (P, A, S, M, S-Prg).

Press on the Arrow pad to

select “S-Prg”, then press .

Select the desired S-Prg mode

from “ , , , ”, then press the OK button. (p.82-84)

2, 3

3, 4

Press the OK button again.

● The settings will be stored in memory, and the Menu will disappear.

Take a picture.

● When the aperture is set to F8, the fastest shutter speed possible is 1/1150 sec.

● You cannot set the aperture or shutter speed manually in S-Prg mode.

Note:

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APERTURE PRIORITY MODE

A F2.8 1/8001/800 0.0

A F8.0 1/8001/800 0.0

You can set the aperture manually in the Aperture priority mode. This is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds.

Set the Mode dial to “A”.

● Aperture setting is displayed in green.

Select on the Arrow pad to

select the aperture.

: Increases the value.

: Decreases the value.

Zoom position Range of the value

Wide (W) F2.8 – F8.0 Tele (T) F3.5 – F8.0

When the aperture indication

appears in red on the display

The aperture indication appears in red when the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. “Ä” appears beneath the aperture indication when the aperture is too small, and “¶” appears when the aperture is too large (see illustration on the right). Adjust the aperture to the optimum setting according to “Ä/¶” on the display.

● When the aperture is set to F8, the fastest shutter speed possible is 1/1150 sec.

Note:

● If you set the Mode dial to “A” when the ISO speed is set to AUTO, ISO speed is automatically set to 100.

● When the built-in flash is activated, you cannot set the shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or slower when the zoom lever is set to the maximum position of “W”, and 1/200 sec. or slower when the zoom lever is set to the maximum position of “T”.

● Unless OFF is selected in “ALL RESET”, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p.148)

Aperture

Down exposure

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SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE

S F2.8F2.8 1/800 0.0

You can set the shutter speed manually in the Shutter priority mode. Set the shutter to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it to a slow speed to express motion.

Set the Mode dial to “S”.

● Shutter speed appears on the display.

Press on the Arrow pad to

select the shutter speed.

: To increase shutter speed. : To lower shutter speed.

Shutter speed range* 1/2 to 1/800 (sec)

When the shutter speed indication

appears in red on the display

The shutter speed appears in red when the shutter speed is not suitable for the conditions. “Ä” appears beneath the shutter speed indication when the shutter speed is too high, and “¶” appears when the shutter speed is too low. Adjust the shutter speed to the optimum setting according to “Ä/¶” on the display.

Note:

● If you set the Mode dial to “A” when the ISO speed is set to AUTO, ISO speed is automatically set to 100.

● When the exposure setting is unsuitable, the aperture display will blink and “¶” (overexposure) or “Ä” (underexposure) will appear on the display.

● Unless OFF is selected in “All Reset”, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p.148)

Shutter speed

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MANUAL MODE

M F2.8 1/800 –3.0

M F2.8 1/800

You can set the aperture and the shutter speed manually in the Manual mode. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential on the display.

Set the mode dial to “M”.

● The aperture and the shutter speed appear on the display.

Press on the Arrow

pad to select the aperture and the shutter speed.

: Increases the aperture : Decreases the aperture : Makes faster the shutter speed

: Makes slower the shutter speed

Aperture differential

● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to

+3.0) between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera appears in the upper right-hand corner on the screen.

● When is pressed, the aperture differential appears at the bottom of the screen indicated with the bar. Pressing the Shutter button halfway allows you to stop the indicator on the bar when the exposure differential is determined by the camera.

● When the exposure is set to less than –3.0 or more than +3, the aperture differntial appears in red on the display.

Note:

● If you set the Mode dial to “M” when the ISO speed is set to AUTO, ISO speed is set to 100 automatically.

● Unless OFF is selected in “All Reset”, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p.148)

Aperture

When the bar is displayed

Shutter speed

Aperture differential

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MACRO MODE

Use the Macro mode to shoot subjects at close range. You can get as close as 4 inches to your subject (when the zoom lever is set to “W” to the maximum position), allowing you to fill the entire frame with your subject.

Press to display “ ” on the

control panel.

● To cancel the Macro mode, press the Macro button repeatedly until the “ ” goes off on the control panel.

Take picture.

Control panel

Macro mode

● Each time you press , “ ” goes on and off.

Mode/Control panel

No Macro (No indication) 23.6" to ∞ 6.5ft to ∞

Macro ( ) 3.9" to 23.6" 3.25ft to 6.5ft

Shooting range

WIDE (W) TELE (T)

Note:

● When you use the flash in the Macro mode, the flash may not have the proper effect. Confirm the result on the display.

● Unless OFF is selected in “All Reset”, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p.148)

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USING YOUR CAMERA’S

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

In this section, you will find out how to take pictures using more advanced functions, such as manual focus, brightness adjustment, special effects, etc.

Page 92

RECORDING—range/focus

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run into problems, try the procedure below or switch to Manual focus (p.94).

Conditions Auto focus may not work properly. The AF confirmation mark may blink.

1 to 3

1 Subjects with low contrast

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)

2 Subjects with no vertical lines

Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically, then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture. (p. 93)

3 Subjects in excessively bright light

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)

Conditions Auto focus may not work properly even when the AF confirmation mark lights when you press the Shutter button down halfway.

4 and 5

4 Subjects at different distances

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)

5 Fast-moving subjects

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)

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Focus lock

P F2.8 1/800 0.0

When your main subject is not within the AF target marks , follow the procedure below.

Position your subject within the

AF target mark, and press the Shutter button halfway.

● The exposure is locked, and the AF confirmation mark lights.

When the AF confirmation mark blinks...

The focus or exposure is not locked. Position your subject again, and repeat step 1 until the AF confirmation mark lights.

Compose your shot again while

keeping the Shutter button pressed down halfway.

Press the Shutter button all the

way down to take the picture.

AF confirmation mark

AF target mark

1, 2, 3

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RECORDING—range/focus (Cont.)

P F2.8 1/800 0.0

AF MF

16ft 10ft

6.5ft

2.6ft

Setting the focus manually —Manual

Use this function to focus manually.

focus

2, 3

Press the OK button.

● The focus mode selection menu appears.

Press on the Arrow pad to

select MF.

● and the distance indicator appear on the control panel.

Press to select the focal

length.

● The display will be magnified to make focusing easier.

● When the distance indicator is moved to less than 3.25 ft, the display will switch to a shorter distance (3-15/16" to 3.25 ft).

Press the OK button.

● The setting is stored and MF appears in red.

● To cancel Manual focus, press the OK button to display MF, then press to select AF. Press the OK button.

Focusing is not possible at ∞:

● Although MF is displayed and the

distance indicator at the top of the bar, focusing may not be possible at ∞. When this occurs, press to reset the display.

● When using the flash, shoot within the flash working range.

● Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the

power is turned off (p.148).

● The distances shown on the screen are for reference only.

● The picture may go out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed in the

Manual focus mode.

1, 4

Control panel

Manual focus

Note:

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Focusing instantly — FULL TIME AF

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]

F2.8 1/800 0.0 P

OFF

AF MODE

FULL TIME

With FULL TIME AF, focusing time may be shorter. FULL TIME AF keeps the image on the LCD monitor/viewfinder in focus at all times. To select/cancel FULL TIME AF, set it to ON or OFF in the Menu.

2, 3

Press .

● Menu appears.

Press on the Arrow pad to

select FULL-TIME AF, then press

Press to select ON, then

press the OK button.

● Confirm your settings.

● If you want to take a picture now,

you can do so.

Press the OK button.

● The settings are stored and the Menu disappears.

Full-time AF

Menu (still picture recording mode)

Control panel

Note:

● Battery power consumption is higher when Full-time AF is on, so battery life will be shortened.

● The setting will not change until it is reset.

● Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the

power is turned off (p.148).

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RECORDING—range/focus (Cont.)

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iESP

SPOT

AF MODE

FULL TIME

Selecting the focus range (AF MODE)

You can select the focus range of your subject. iESP : Focus selection is based on the entire image on the screen (factory

SPOT : Focus selection is based on the image within the AF target mark.

preset).

Press to display Menu.

Press on the Arrow pad to

select AF MODE, then press .

Press to select iESP or

SPOT, then press the OK button.

● If you want to take a picture now, you can do so.

Press the OK button.

● The settings are stored and the Menu disappears.

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Menu (still picture recording mode)

Control panel

AF system

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Compensating for image blur — Stabilization system

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ISO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

OFF

When you take pictures with at wide-angle or telephoto, camera shake is more likely to affect the picture, causing image blur. If this happens to you, you can compensate for camera shake with the camera shake prevention feature. Under some conditions, may not work effectively.

• When the camera angle is changed very quickly

• Night-scene recording

• Overexposure

• When the battery indicator is blinking

Press to display Menu.

Press on the Arrow pad to

select , then press . When appears, press to select ON, then press the OK button.

●

To go back to the normal screen, press the OK button again. The setting is stored.

Press the Shutter button halfway.

● It takes about for 1 sec. to stabilize the image after setting. Check the image on the screen.

Press the Shutter button all the

way down.

●

This mode does not work effectively if you press the Shutter button all the way down soon after pressing it halfway down.

● If the shutter speed is low (p.110), this mode does not function.

● Since the Stabilization system remains activated for approx. 2 sec. after a picture is taken, you do not have to wait until the image is stabilized during Sequential shooting.

This mode is not suitable in the

following cases

●When using a tripod.

●When using a cinepanhead

●When using a conversion lens

Menu (still picture recording mode)

Control panel

Stabilization system

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ZOOM

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Using the 27X zoom — DIGITAL ZOOM

You can take a 2.7X zoom photograph with the maximum optical zoom. If you use a 10X optical zoom, you can take an 27X zoom photograph with DIGITAL ZOOM.

Press .

● Menu appears.

Press on the Arrow pad to

select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press

. When DIGITAL ZOOM appears, press to select ON, then press the OK button.

Press the OK button again.

● To go back to the normal screen,

press the OK button again. The setting is stored.

Press the zoom lever towards T to

magnify the image.

● The zoom lever is displayed. The

white area of the bar indicates optical zoom, and the red area indicates digital zoom.

2, 3

Menu (still picture recording mode)

● Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off (p. 148).

● Images may be grainy in this mode.

Note:

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RECORDING—brightness/exposure

P F2.8 1/200 +2.0

Compensating for lighting conditions — Exposure compensation

You can adjust exposure manually by +/– 2 (in increments of approx. 1/3). If you want a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust + to increase the exposure. If you want a black object to appear as black as possible, adjust – to decrease the exposure.

Exposure compensation

Set the Mode dial to P, A, S, S-Prg

or .

● The exposure setting will be displayed.

Press on the Arrow pad for +

adjustment and for – adjustment.

● When exposure is set to any value other than 0, is displayed on the control panel.

Images become darker

● Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off (p. 148).

● If the subject is mostly dark, the exposure compensation does not function effectively. In such a case, display the recorded picture and check the brightness.

● You cannot correct the amount of light in this mode. To adjust brightness, refer to page 109.

Images become lighter

Menu (still picture recording mode)

Note:

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RECORDING—brightness/exposure (Cont.)

Selecting the area of the brightness for metering — Metering mode

You can select the area of the brightness for metering. When you know the area is properly exposed, press the to choose the metering mode.

Setting mode/Control panel display

Standard Meters the center of the subject (digital ESP metering) and the area around the subject

(digital ESP metering)

Center-weighted Meters the center of the subject averaging metering primarily.

Spot metering Meters within the AF target mark

primarily. Use this mode when backlight is making the subject darker.

Functions

Press until (Spot

metering) or (Center-weighted averaging metering) mark is displayed on the control panel.

Take pictures.

Note:

● When MULTI METERING is set to ON, ESP is not available. (P. 132)

● When the Mode dial is set to M, the metering mode can be switched. However, the exposure setting value is adjusted in the Manual mode (P. 89). The exposure value is displayed on the bar.

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Control panel

Metering mark

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