Olympus C-2100 Ultra Zoom Instruction Manual

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

NAMES OF PARTS (cont.)

F2.8 1/800 +2.0 P

6 7

9 0

F2.8 1/800 +2.0

ISO100

SLOW1

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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)

Display mode

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SIZE: 1600x1200

F2.8 1/800 2.0

ISO400

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FILE: 123-3456

SIZE: 320x240

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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