OLYMPUS C-8080 User Manual [fr]

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DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUM DIGITALKAMERA CÁMARA DIGITAL

ÉRIQUE

C-8080 Wide Zoom

BASIC MANUAL MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG MANUAL BÁSICO

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

FRANÇAIS......48

DEUTSCH.......94

ESPAÑOL.....140

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CONTENTS

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

MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

MODE DIAL AND DIRECT BUTTON FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 24

SHOOTING BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock). . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Zooming in on a subject (optical zoom). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ADVANCED SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Protecting pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Erasing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Formatting (CARD SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

PRINT RESERVATION/DIRECT PRINT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER. . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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-8080 Wide Zoom

Trade Name :OLYMPUS Responsible Party :Olympus America Inc. Address :2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

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.

RM-2 (Remote control)

11747-3157 U.S.A.

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

Camera

Shutter button AF illuminator AF sensor

Flash

Microphone AEL button (AEL)

Lens

Remote control receiver

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

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Self-timer/Remote control button (Y/<)

Erase button (S)

Viewfinder

Control dial

QUICK VIEW button

Arrow pad (acbd)

OK/Menu button

Card cover Monitor button (f)

Card button (CF xD)

Card access lamp Connector cover

Monitor

A/V OUT jack (MONO) USB connector

DC-IN jack

(e)

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Hot shoe

Power switch

Mode dial

Zoom lever (WG/TU)

Custom button (z)

Strap eyelet *

Diopter adjustment ring

* The metal clip of the strap eyelet is

not shown in detail in the illustrations in this manual.

Speaker

Tripod socket Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover

Flash pop-up button

Strap eyelet * AF/Macro/ MF button (AF/&/MF)

Protect button (0)

Flash mode button (#) Rotation button (y)

Metering button (4) Print button (<)

Exposure compensation button (F)

Information display button (INFO)

White balance button (WB) Record mode button (K)

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F5.6

200

04:00

0.0

3264*2448

F5.6

0.0

200

+2 +2

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J VIEWFINDER AND MONITOR INDICATIONS

Shooting mode

0.0

F5.6

1/1/200

3264*2448

F5.6

Still picture

200

0.0

Item Indication

1 Shooting mode P, A, S, M, s, N, m, L, J, I

2 Shutter speed 15" to 1/4000, BULB

3 Aperture value F2.4 to F8.0

4 Exposure compensation

Exposure differential

5 Battery check e, f

6 Green lamp 

7 Flash stand-by

Camera movement warning/ Flash charge

8 Macro mode

Super macro mode Manual focus

9 Noise reduction O

–2.0 to +2.0 –3.0 to +3.0

Lights Blinks

MF,

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Movie

04:00

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Item Indication

10 Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2

11 Flash intensity control w –2.0 to +2.0

12 Sequential shooting mode o, i, j, k, 7

13 Self-timer

Remote control

14 Sound record R

15 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

16 Resolution 3264 × 2448, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 etc.

17 AF target mark

Metering target mark

18 Number of storable still

pictures Remaining recording time3004:00

19 A E l o c k

AE memory

20 Metering mode 5, 4

21 ISO ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 etc.

22 White balance

23 White balance compensation B1 to B7, R1 to R7

24 Scene modes i, l, m

Hue I –5 to +5

Saturation 6 –5 to +5

Sharpness N –5 to +5

Contrast J –5 to +5

26 Memory gauge a, b, c, d

27 Card [xD], [CF]

[ ]

B C

, 3, 5, 4, w to z, 1,

CWB1 to CWB4,

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3264*2448

F5.6

1/2 00

0.0

'04.04.1

5:30

00:00/00:36

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Playback mode

INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set to ON are shown below.

3264*2448

F5.6

1/200

0.0

'04.04.1

'04.04.17 15:30

Still picture Movie

Item Indication

1 Battery check e, f

2 Card [xD], [CF]

3 Print reservation/

number of prints Movie

4 Sound record H

5Protect 9

<×10 n

6 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

Resolution

3264 × 2448, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.

8 Aperture value F2.4 to F8.0

9 Shutter speed 8’ to 1/4000

10 Exposure compensation –2.0 to +2.0 11 White balance WB AUTO, 2, 3, 5, 4, w to z, 1, V

12 ISO ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 etc.

13 Date and time ’04. 4.17 15:30

14 File number

Playing time/Total recording time

FILE : 100-0030 00:00/00:36

00:00/00:36

7 1 15:30

Note

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• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

F5.6

200

3264*2448

0.0

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Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a still 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.

Shoot Shoot Shoot

Before shooting

(Gauge is off)

One picture taken

(Lit)

Two or more taken

(Lit)

Battery check indication

0.0

F5.6

1/1/200

3264*2448

Memory gauge

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 Remaining power level: low

Blinks (red)

If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, charge the battery as soon as possible.

BATTER EMPTY

is displayed.

Remaining power level: exhausted Charge the battery.

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J ATTACHING THE STRAP

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J CHARGING THE BATTERY

This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Other batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before using the camera, charge the battery using the BCM-2 charger. For more details, read the instructions provided with the charger.

1 Plug the power cord into the charger.

2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a

household electrical outlet.

3 Remove the protection cap from the battery.

Place the battery on the charger, making sure that it is correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.

• Align the battery with the guideline on the charger ( ), and insert the battery into the charger as far as it goes.

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AC wall outlet

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• Meaning of the charge lamp indications:

Lights red : Charging Lights green : Charging is completed Blinks red : Charging failure

• The battery charges in approximately 5 hours. The charging time may differ according to the amount of power left in the battery.

Charge lamp

J LOADING THE BATTERY

1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the battery compartment lock from

= to ) and open the battery compartment cover.

3 Inserting a battery: Make sure that it is

correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.

• The battery lock secures the battery when correctly loaded.

Removing the battery: Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (A).

4 Close the battery compartment cover.

5 Slide the battery compartment lock from

) to =.

Battery lock

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J INSERTING A CARD

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card, CompactFlash and Microdrive. The camera uses the card to record pictures. The xD-Picture Card can be used simultaneously with CompactFlash or Microdrive.

1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Open the card cover. 3 Insert a card.

xD-Picture Card

• Insert the card into the front slot, ensuring that it is not inserted diagonally.

• Insert the card as far as it will go until it clicks.

• If the card is inserted incorrectly oriented or it is inserted at an angle, the contact area may be damaged or the card may become jammed.

• If the card is not inserted fully, it may not be able to record data.

CompactFlash/Microdrive

• Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the rear slot, as shown.

• Set the eject button in the down position.

Card cover

Notch

4 Close the card cover securely until it

clicks.

Eject button

Removing the card

xD-Picture Card

• Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card will be ejected. Take hold of the card and pull it out.

Note

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

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CompactFlash/Microdrive

• Set the eject button in the upright position.

• Press the eject button gently all the way in. The card will be ejected a short way.

• Take hold of the card and pull it out.

• Return the eject button to the down position before closing the card cover.

Switching cards

The card currently in use is indicated in the viewfinder or on the monitor. Choose the card you want to record the picture on before taking the picture. The factory default setting is the xD-Picture Card. If only one card is inserted, that card is automatically selected. Card selection can also be made in Playback mode.

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J TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF

1 Press the catch on the lens cap in the

direction of the arrow and remove the lens cap.

2 Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with

the red line.

C mode

Use this mode to perform basic camera settings, such as date/time and beep sound. When the camera is turned on, the C mode menu is displayed on the monitor.

Playback mode

Use this mode to view pictures you have taken on the monitor.

Shooting mode

Use one of these positions when you want to take pictures.

3 Press the power switch.

• The mode in which the camera turns on depends on the position of the mode dial. Shooting mode: The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The monitor turns on and the lens extends. Playback mode: The camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on. C mode: The menu is displayed on the monitor.

• You can change the mode with the camera turned on, or off.

Mode dial

Power switch

4 Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

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J CHANGING THE ANGLE OF THE MONITOR

You can change the angle of the monitor. This is useful for taking low-angle shots where the viewfinder or monitor is hard to see.

1 Take hold of the monitor as shown in the illustration and pull it

out.

2 To take low-angle shots, position the monitor in the up position as

shown.

• The monitor can be positioned in the down position at an angle of 45 degrees and in the up position at an angle of 22, 45 or 90 degrees.

• To take high-angle shots, position the monitor in the down position.

J SELECTING A LANGUAGE

1 Set the mode dial to C and turn the camera on.

• MODE MENU is displayed.

2 Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. 3 Press ac to select W, then press d. 4 Press ac to select a language, then press e. 5 To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

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J SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

1 Set the mode dial to C and turn the camera on.

• MODE MENU is displayed.

2 Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d 3 Press ac to select X, then press d.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

• Press c repeatedly until X is displayed on the monitor.

4 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.

5 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.

6 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. For example, 2pm will be displayed as 14:00.

7 Press e.

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

8 To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

Note

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• The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left without the battery for a few days.

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MENU FUNCTIONS

J USING THE MENUS AND TABS

There are two types of menu: the top menu which is the first screen that appears on the monitor when you turn on the camera and press e, and the MODE MENU which categorizes settings into tabs. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. When the mode dial is set to C, the MODE MENU is displayed instead of the top menu.

• Setting the mode dial to C displays the MODE

MENU.

• Setting the mode dial to P A S M r n m l j i and pressing e displays the top menu in the shooting mode.

• Setting the mode dial to q and pressing e displays the top menu in the playback mode.

Press e.

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.

• You can change the shortcut menus in any mode other than nq modes.

Top menu

ISO

MODE MENU

DIGI tAL ZO O M

Use the arrow pad to select a menu.

MODE MENU

• Categorizes the settings into tabs.

• Displays the associated menu items when a tab is selected by pressing ac.

• Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen.

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How to use the 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 the item you want to set, then press d. 4 Press ac to select a setting. Press e to complete setting.

Press e again to exit the menu.

•

While

exit the MODE MENU.

Shortcut menus

Shooting mode

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

R (movies)

Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie.

is selected on the mode dial, turn the dial other than

ISO

Selects the ISO value from AUTO or in the range of ISO 50 to ISO 400.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Digitally enhances the maximum optical zoom.

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Playback mode

Runs through all saved pictures one after another.

MOVIE PLAY

MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies.

INDEX Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 frames.

EDIT Edits a movie.

Displays guidelines on the image.

COPY

Copies pictures to and from cards. Lets you select whether to copy all frames or only a selected frame.

Adds sound to a still picture already taken.

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AUtO

OFF

AF ESP

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Mode menus

The MODE MENU functions are divided into 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.

TABS

CAMERA tab: regards picture taking. PICTURE tab: regards picture appearance. EDIT tab : regards editing picture already taken. CARD tab : regards memory card formatting, etc. E tab : regards customizing functions. SETUP tab : regards basic settings of the camera.

Shooting mode (P A S M r n m l j i mode)

ESP

AUtO

MFAF

ESP

OFF

CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab E tab

CAMERA tab

FLASH MODE

AF/&/MF

ESP/5

B Selects the self-timer or remote control function.

ISO

DIGITAL ZOOM Digitally enhances the maximum optical zoom. NOISE REDUCTION Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures.

FUNCTION

FRAME ASSIST Displays lines as a guide for composing the picture. R This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. MY MODE Selects a mode to be activated when taking pictures in r mode.

Selects flash-related settings. Sets the options available in flash mode, flash intensity control, external flash and slow synchronization.

Sets the options available in focus mode, AF mode, fulltime AF and P-AF.

Selects a metering mode from ESP, spot metering, multi-metering and center-weighted metering.

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

Selects the ISO value from AUTO or in the range of ISO 50 to ISO

400.

Enables panorama and guideline shooting, and lets you take pictures in black & white or sepia tone.

Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures.

FLASH MODE

CAMERA PIC

CARD

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PICTURE tab

SCENE MODES

SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. HUE Adjusts the overall tint of the picture. SATURATION Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card.

E tab

ALL RESET

REC VIEW Displays the picture on the monitor while recording it to a card.

BEEP

SHUTTER SOUND

DIAL Changes the control dial, arrow pad and direct button functions.

EV STEP

CUSTOM BUTTON

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Also adjusts and saves the white balance.

Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ

Lets you take pictures suited to the situation and the desired effect (I, L, m).

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

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

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

Selects whether to set the shutter speed, aperture value and exposure compensation, etc. in 1/3EV steps or in 1/2EV steps.

Lets you assign a frequently used function to the camera’s custom button.

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Playback mode (q)

EDIT tab

CARD tab E tab

EDIT tab

RAW DATA EDIT

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.

COPY

* The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback.

CARD tab CARD SETUP Erases all image data stored on the card or formats a card.

Sets the image quality, white balance, etc. of pictures taken in RAW data format and saves them as new files.

Copies pictures to and from cards. Lets you select whether to copy all frames or only a selected frame.

RAW DAtA EDIt

EDIt

CARD

COPY

(for still pictures)

E tab

ALL RESET

BEEP

VOLUME Adjusts the sound volume during playback. G Selects the number of frames in the index display.

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

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

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C mode

The functions assigned to the E

CARD tab

CARD%SEtUP

CARD

E tab

SETUP tab

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card.

E tab

ALL RESET

REC VIEW Displays the picture on the monitor while recording it to a card.

BEEP

SHUTTER SOUND

DIAL Changes the control dial, arrow pad and direct button functions.

EV STEP

CUSTOM BUTTON

SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently used functions as shortcut menus. MY MODE SETUP Customizes settings which are activated in the r mode. CONTROL PANEL Displays the settings in the shooting mode on the monitor. VOLUME Adjusts the sound volume during playback. G Selects the number of frames in the index display.

SETUP tab W Selects a language for on-screen display.

X Sets the date and time. 8 Sets the beep sound used for warnings and adjusts the volume.

SLEEP

FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned. BATTERY SAVE Turns the powersaving mode on and off. PIXEL MAPPING Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors. s Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. m/ft Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used during manual focus.

VIDEO OUT

AF ILLUMINATOR Turns on the AF illuminator to illuminate a dark subject.

USB

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

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

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

Selects whether to set the shutter speed, aperture value and exposure compensation in 1/3EV steps or in 1/2EV steps.

Lets you assign a frequently used function to the camera’s custom button.

Sets the time from the moment the camera was last operated until it enters sleep mode.

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

Sets whether the camera is connected to a PC or a printer with the USB cable.

SEt

tab in both shooting and playback modes can also be set from the E tab in C mode.

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MODE DIAL AND DIRECT BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Mode dial

The shooting mode includes 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 mode with the camera turned on, or off.

Mode dial

Setting-related modes

Situation-related

modes

Setting-related modes

P Program shooting

The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. Other functions, such as flash mode and record mode, can be adjusted manually.

Program shift

Program shift allows you to change the combination of aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera without altering the exposure.

• Press ac to change the aperture value and the shutter speed that

determines an appropriate exposure.

• Ps is displayed on the monitor in the program shift mode.

• The brightness of the subject or certain flash settings may prevent the program shift.

• To cancel the program shift mode, do one of the following:

• If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value was changed by pressing a, press c until Ps goes out.

• If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value was changed by pressing c, press a until Ps goes out.

• Change the mode to A, S, M, r or n.

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A Aperture priority shooting

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

Turn the control dial to set the aperture value.

Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number). Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number).

S Shutter priority shooting

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

Turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.

Turn to the left to set a slower shutter speed. Turn to the right to set a faster shutter speed.

M Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.

Set the aperture by turning the control dial while holding down F.

Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number). Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number).

Turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.

Turn to the left to set a slower shutter speed. Turn to the right to set a faster 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.

n Movie record

This function allows you to record movies. The camera automatically determines the aperture and shutter speed. Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised.

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Situation-related modes

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 P mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light. 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.

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.

j Sports shooting

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

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.

• The available settings vary depending on the mode.

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Direct buttons

The direct buttons have different functions in the shooting mode and in the playback mode. Turning the control dial while holding down the direct button allows you to select menu options or change the values for the different functions. Certain function settings require the direct button to be pressed repeatedly.

Direct button basics

The procedure for making settings using the direct buttons and control dial is shown below. The setting screens are displayed on the monitor when pressing the direct button.

Ex: Using the

# (flash mode) button

1 Turn the control dial while holding down # to select the flash

mode.

• The setting screen is displayed on the monitor.

• At the moment you release your finger from the #

button, the flash mode setting is made.

• If the operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen, you can select further options.

Operation guide

2 Press e while holding down # to display

the menu. Release the direct button after the menu is displayed.

• The menu for changing the current settings for the various flash options is displayed.

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item and option you want to change.

The icons displayed in the operation guide correspond to the arrow pad and e button.

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Direct button functions

Holding down one or two direct buttons and turning the control dial allows you to make settings for each function.







Shooting mode

+

Press at the

same time









Control dial





F (exposure compensation) button



Changes the exposure compensation value. # (flash mode) button



Selects a flash mode from auto, ! (red-eye reduction), # (fill-in flash), #SLOW (slow synchronization) and $ (flash off).

w (flash intensity control) buttons

Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. AF/&/MF (AF/Macro/MF) button



Selects a focus mode from AF (auto-focus), & (macro), MF (manual focus), % (super macro) and %MF (super macro MF).

4 (metering) button



Selects a metering mode from ESP, spot metering (5), multi-metering (5MULTI) and center-weighted metering (4).

B (self-timer/remote control) button



Activates the self-timer or remote control function.

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WB (white balance) button



Selects a white balance setting from AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2, CUSTOM and V (one-touch).

K (record mode) button



Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ

z (custom) button



Activates the function registered on the custom button.

QUICK VIEW button



Displays the last picture taken on the monitor.

AEL (AE Lock) button



Fixes the exposure. The lock function is alternately activated and canceled each time you press the button.

Playback mode

INFO (information display) button



Displays the shooting information and histogram.

y (rotation) button



Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.

0 (protect) button



Protects important pictures from accidental erasure.

< (print) button



Stores print reservation data on the card.

S (erase) button



Erases a selected picture.

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SHOOTING BASICS

J TAKING STILL PICTURES

You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor.

1 Set the mode dial to P A S M r m l j or i and turn the

camera on.

2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to

adjust the focus.

• The AF target mark moves to the focus position.

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

• Monitor indications when the shutter button is pressed halfway are shown in the following table.

Indication Meaning

Flash stand-by. The flash fires when the shutter-release button

Lights

is pressed all the way.

#mark

Green

lamp

4 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.

• You can check the picture you have taken by pressing the QUICK VIEW button.

If the flash has popped up: flash is charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button and wait until the lamp goes off.

Blinks

If the flash is closed: camera movement warning. Press the flash pop-up button to open the flash.

Lights

The picture is in focus or the exposure is locked.

Blinks

The picture is out of focus or the exposure is not locked.

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