OLYMPUS C770 Ultra Zoom Manuel de base [fr]

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DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUM DIGITALKAMERA CÁMARA DIGITAL

ÉRIQUE

C-770 Ultra Zoom

BASIC MANUAL MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG MANUAL BÁSICO

ENGLISH..........2

FRANÇAIS .....46

DEUTSCH ......90

ESPAÑOL ....134

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

MENU FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SHOOTING BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) . . . . 27

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the self-timer/remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

ADVANCED SHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Playing back still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Formatting (CARD SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

PRINT RESERVATION/DIRECT PRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER . . . . . . 39

ERROR CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the “Reference Manual” on CD-ROM.

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J Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. J We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

J These instructions are only a basic manual. For more details on the functions described

here, refer to the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM. For connection to the PC or installation of provided software, refer to the Software Installation Guide included in the CD-ROM package.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-770 Ultra Zoom

RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

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

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

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GETTING STARTED

J NAMES OF PARTS

Remote control receiver

Zoom lever (W/T•GU)

Shutter button

Mode dial

Lens

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

Flash

Hot shoe

Strap eyelet

Microphone

Speaker

DC-IN jack

USB connector A/V OUT jack (MONO)

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Connector cover

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Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial

AE Lock/Custom button (x) Rotation button (y)

Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) Erase button (S)

Flash mode button (#) Protect button (0)

Flash button

Card access lamp

QUICK VIEW button

Arrow pad (acbd) OK/Menu button (e)

Monitor button (f) Power switch Monitor

Tripod socket

Battery compartment/card cover

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VIEWFINDER AND MONITOR INDICATIONS

Shooting modes

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Still picture Movie

Item Indications

Shooting modes P, A, S, M, N, o, m, L, K, J, I, s, P

Shutter speed 15" – 1/1000

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0

Exposure compensation Exposure differential

-2.0 – +2.0

-3.0 – +3.0

Battery check e, f

Green lamp 

Flash stand-by Camera movement

# (Lights) # (Blinks)

warning/Flash charge

Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus

Noise reduction O

Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1,

& %

#SLOW2

Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0

Drive o, j, i, k, BKT

Self-timer Remote control

Sound record R

0.0

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Item Indications

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, MPEG4

Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 etc.

AF target mark

Number of storable still pictures Time remaining

AE lock AE memory

Spot metering n

ISO ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400

White balance 5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V

White balance adjustment

Saturation 6 -5 – +5

Sharpness N -5 – +5

Contrast J -5 – +5

Memory gauge a, b, c, d

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B C

B1 – B7, R1 – R7

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Playback mode

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Item Indications

Battery check e, f

Switch frame J

Print reservation,

Number of prints Movie

Sound record H

Protect 9

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, MPEG4

Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480,

< × 10

320 × 240 etc.

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0

Shutter speed 15" – 1/1000

Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0

White balance WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V

ISO ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400

Date and time ’04.06.17 15:30

File number, Frame number Playing time/

FILE : 100 – 0030, 30

00:00/00:20

Total recording time

MPEG4

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480

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Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a still

Battery check

picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.

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Memory gauge

Shoot Shoot Shoot

a b c d

Before

shooting

(Gauge is off)

One picture

taken

(Lit)

Two or more

taken

(Lit)

Wait

No more pictures

can be taken

(Fully lit) Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.

Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.

Lights (green)

(Goes off after a while)

Remaining power level: high

Blinks (red)

Remaining power level: low Charge the battery.

BATTERY EMPTY is displayed.

Remaining power level: exhausted Charge the battery.

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J ATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP

123

Ring

Stopper

Strap eyelet

J CHARGING THE BATTERY

This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-10C) before first use. For details, read the charger’s instructions (provided).

1 Make sure that the +

and - terminals of the battery shown in the illustration on the right are correctly oriented when loading the battery into the charger.

•

The charge indicator will light red during charging.

• When charging is complete, the charger indicator will change from red to green.

• Charging normally takes approximately 2 hours.

Connection terminals

Charging indicator

Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)

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J INSERTING AND REMOVING THE

BATTERY AND CARD

Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The power switch is set to OFF.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

• The lens is not extended.

2 Slide the battery compartment/card

cover in the direction of A, then lift in the direction of B.

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

3 Loading the battery

Align the battery as shown and insert it into the battery compartment until the battery is locked in position with the battery lock knob.

Removing the battery Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow. When the battery is ejected, pull it out of the battery compartment.

Low battery warning

The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning.

Battery lock knob

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Inserting a card Insert the card in the appropriate direction.

• Insert the card while keeping it straight.

• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.

• If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card.

Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

• The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out.

4 Close the battery compartment/card

cover in direction C and then slide it in the direction shown D.

Notes for removing the card

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Contact area

Notch

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J POWER ON/OFF

Press the tabs on the lens cap as

indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.

2 Slide the power switch to q, K

Mode dial

or n.

• The camera and the monitor turn on.

• The mode in which the camera turns on varies depending on the position of the power switch. When the power is turned on in the shooting mode, the lens extends.

Shooting modes

K : For taking still pictures. Use the

mode dial to select a shooting mode.

n : For recording movies.

Playback mode

q : For displaying the pictures you have

taken.

Power switch

3 To turn the camera off, slide the power switch to OFF.

•In n or q mode, there is no need to set the mode dial. The

camera will record movies or play back pictures regardless of the

Note

position of the mode dial.

• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever.

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J SELECTING A LANGUAGE W

Slide the power switch to K to turn the camera on.

• Set the mode dial to any setting except h.

2 Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. 5 Press ac to select W, then press d.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

6 Press ac to select a language, then press e. 7 Press e again to exit the menu.

8 To turn the camera off, slide the power switch to OFF.

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J SETTING THE DATE AND TIME X

Slide the power switch to K to turn the camera on.

1 2 Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

• When the mode dial is set to h, press c and go to Step 6.

4 Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. 5 Press ac to select X, then press d.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

6 Press ac to select one of the following date formats:

Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d.

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

7 Press ac to set the year, then press d to move to the

month setting.

• To move back to the previous setting, press b.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

8 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are

completely set.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.

9 Press e.

• For a more accurate setting, press e when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

10 To turn the camera off, slide the power switch to OFF.

• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately

Note

one day. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

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MENU FUNCTIONS

J USING THE MENUS AND TABS

When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P screens in K mode.

The top menu is displayed.

ESP

MODE MENU

Press e.

Use the arrow pad to select a menu.

SHORTCUT MENUS

• Take you directly to the setting screens.

• Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen. The functions registered in the

• shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU.

• The functions registered in the shortcut menus can be changed in K mode (except h ).

• Lets you access the menu

• Categorizes the settings into 4

•Press ac to select a tab and

• There is no mode menu for h

MODE MENU

selections to set the ISO, sharpness, etc.

tabs.

display the associated menu items.

in K mode.

How to use the mode menus

1 Press e to display the top menu, then press d. 2 Press ac to select a tab, then press d.

3 Press ac to select an item, then press d. 4 Press ac to select a setting. Press e to complete

setting. Press e again to exit the menu and return to shooting status.

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Shortcut menus

K mode

DRIVE

Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing).

ESP/5

Selects the metering method (ESP, 5 or MULTI).

Selects the image quality and resolution from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2.

Used to take pictures of a close subject. Selects OFF, & or %.

Sets the date and time.

CARD SETUP

Formats a card.

n mode

DIGITAL ZOOM

Extends telephoto capability beyond maximum optical zoom.

Selects the image quality and resolution from MPEG4, SHQ, HQ and SQ.

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

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OFF

AUtO

ESP

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q mode

Runs through all saved pictures one after another.

MOVIE PLAY

MOVIE

Plays back movies.

PLAYBACK

INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.

EDIT Edits a movie.

INFO

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.

SWITCH FRAME

Selects ALL to display all images or 0 to display only protected images.

Mode menus

The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the “Reference Manual” on CD-ROM.

K mode

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

ESP OFF

AUtO

CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

ESP

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

CAMERA tab ESP/5 Selects the metering method (ESP, 5 or MULTI).

Used to take pictures of a close subject. Selects OFF, &, %.

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Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

r1/2/3/4

w Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash.

#SLOW

NOISE REDUCTION

DIGITAL ZOOM

FULLTIME AF

AF MODE Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT).

PANORAMA

2 IN 1

FUNCTION

AF AREA

INFO

R (still pictures) Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures.

SUPER ZOOM

shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing).

Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400.

Selects a shooting mode from A (Aperture priority shooting), S (Shutter priority shooting) and M (Manual shooting).

Selects a mode to be activated when taking pictures in r mode.

Selects from #SLOW1 (1st curtain), HSLOW1 (1st curtain with red-eye reduction) and #SLOW2 (2nd curtain) when the flash mode is set to #SLOW (slow synchronization).

Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures.

Extends the maximum optical zoom up to approximately 40× magnification.

Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway.

Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.

Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture.

Adds special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD).

Changes the position of the AF target mark using the arrow pad.

Selects whether to display all the information such as shutter speed and white balance, or only the minimum information.

Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures.

Extends the optical zoom, making possible up to 14× zoom in 1600 × 1200 record mode.

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PICTURE tab

SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. CONTRAST SATURATION

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card.

Selects the image quality and resolution from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2.

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

Makes fine changes to the white balance.

This function adjusts the contrast of images. Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.

SETUP tab

ALL RESET

W Selects a language for on-screen display.

PW ON/OFF SETUP

REC VIEW

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.

MY MODE SETUP

FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned.

PIXEL MAPPING

s Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. X Sets the date and time.

m/ft

VIDEO OUT

SHORT CUT

CUSTOM BUTTON

SHUTTER SOUND

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

Selects the picture and sound that are output when the power is turned on or off.

Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card.

Customizes settings which are activated in the r mode.

Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.

Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used during manual focus.

Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

Assigns frequently used functions as shortcut menus. Assigns a frequently used function to the camera’s

custom button. Sets the beep sound used for button operations and

warnings, and adjusts the volume. Sets the sound made when the shutter button is

pressed and adjusts the volume.

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ESP OFF

ON OFF

AUtO

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n mode

CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

ESP

CAMERA

FULLtIME AF

CARDSEt PIC

FUNCtION

ISO

ESP OFF

AUtO ON OFF

CAMERA tab ESP/5 Selects the metering method (ESP or 5).

ISO

FULLTIME AF

FUNCTION

R (movies)

REDUCE FLICKER

Used to take pictures of a close subject. Selects OFF, & , %.

Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400.

Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway.

Adds special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA).

Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie.

Reduces the flickering that occurs when recording movies under fluorescent light.

PICTURE tab > Makes fine changes to the white balance. SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of images.

SATURATION

Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card.

SETUP tab

ALL RESET

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

W Selects a language for on-screen display.

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PW ON/OFF SETUP

Selects the picture and sound that are output when the power is turned on or off.

FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned.

PIXEL MAPPING

Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.

s Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. X Sets the date and time.

Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video

VIDEO OUT

signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

Sets the beep sound used for button operations and warnings, and adjusts the volume.

q mode

PLAY tab

EDIT tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

PLAY tab

u Displays a histogram showing the luminance

R Adds sound to a still picture already taken.

The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback.

PLAY

CARDSEt EDIt

OFF

Stores the necessary information on the card to allow you to print the pictures taken.

distribution.

EDIT tab

Q Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.

The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback.

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CARD tab

CARD SETUP

Erases all image data stored on the card or format the card.

SETUP tab

ALL RESET

W Selects a language for on-screen display.

PW ON/OFF SETUP

SCREEN SETUP

s Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. X Sets the date and time.

VIDEO OUT

G Selects the number of frames in the index display.

VOLUME

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

Selects the picture and sound that are output when the power is turned on or off.

Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off.

Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

Sets the beep sound used for button operations and warnings, and adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the sound selected in PW ON/ OFF SETUP.

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SHOOTING BASICS

Mode dial

In K mode, use the mode dial to select a still picture shooting mode. Set the mode dial to the best position for the situation and shooting conditions. The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on.

Mode dial

h Full-auto shooting

Settingrelated modes

Situationrelated modes

Allows you to take still pictures using no special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. This is the simplest of all shooting modes.

i Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode features an infocus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

j Sports shooting

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

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k Landscape+Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

l Landscape shooting

Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

m Night Scene shooting

Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in h mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with the background underexposed and without details. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.

o Self-Portrait shooting

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.

P Program shooting

Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually.

p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting

When the mode dial is set to

A Aperture priority shooting

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically.

Press a to increase the aperture value (f number). Press c to decrease the aperture value (f number).

, the following items can be set with the menus.

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S Shutter priority shooting

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically.

Press a to set a faster shutter speed. Press c to set a slower shutter speed.

M Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. Press b to increase the aperture value (f number).

Press d to decrease the aperture value (f number). Press a to set a faster shutter speed. Press c to set a slower shutter speed.

r My Mode

Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures. Current settings can also be saved for retrieving by this mode.

J TAKING STILL PICTURES

You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.

1 Slide the power switch to K.

• The monitor turns on.

To shoot using the viewfinder, press f to turn the viewfinder on.

2 Turn the mode dial and select a shooting mode. 3 Decide the composition of the picture. 4 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the

focus.

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• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights (focus lock).

• The AF target mark moves to the focused position.

• The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode).

• # blinks to warn of camera movement. Press the flash button to open the flash.

• When # lights after the flash has popped up, the flash is ready to fire. The flash fires automatically when the shutter button is pressed all the way.

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5 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The camera takes the picture.

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card.

J IF CORRECT FOCUS CANNOT BE

OBTAINED (FOCUS LOCK)

When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.

1 Position the AF target mark on the

subject you want to focus on.

• When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

2 Press the shutter button halfway

until the green lamp lights.

• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights.

• The AF target mark moves to the focused position.

• When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

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3 Keeping the shutter button

pressed halfway, recompose your shot.

4 Press the shutter button fully.

J RECORDING MOVIES

Slide the power switch to n.

• The monitor turns on.

• The available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed.

2 Decide the composition of the picture.

• You can use the zoom lever to enlarge your subject.

3 Press the shutter button fully to start recording.

• You can adjust the zoom during movie recording.

• The card access lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card.

• During movie recording, N lights red.

4 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.

• When there is space in the card memory, the remaining recording time is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot.

• During movie recording, the flash and manual focus (MF) are disabled.

Note

• It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.

• The remaining recording time varies depending on the record mode and the amount of space available on the card.

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ZOOMING IN ON A SUBJECT (OPTICAL ZOOM)

In addition to the optical zoom, this camera is equipped with a super zoom and digital zoom for taking telephoto and wide-angle shots. You can increase the zoom magnification by combining the super zoom or digital zoom with the optical zoom. The super zoom and digital zoom cannot be used at the same time. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

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