Olympus CAMEDIA C-4000 ZOOM Basic Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE DIGITALKAMERA CÁMARA DIGITAL

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

C-4000 ZOOM

ESPAÑOL

BASIC MANUAL/MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG/MANUAL BÁSICO

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

photographs.

 These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described

in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

 For more details on connecting the camera to a PC and installing the provided software, refer to

the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).

 Avant d’utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, de manière à

obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.

 Avant d’effectuer des prises de vues importantes, nous vous conseillons par ailleurs de faire

quelques essais afin de vous familiariser avec le maniement de l’appareil photo.

 Ces instructions ne sont que pour une référence rapide. Pour plus de détails sur les fonctions de

l’appareil décrites dans ce manuel, se référer au manuel de référence de l’appareil sur le CD-ROM inclus dans l’emballage de l’appareil.

 Pour plus de détails sur le raccordement de l’appareil photo à un ordinateur personnel et sur

l’installation du logiciel fourni, se référer au “Guide d’installation de logiciel” (inclus dans l’emballage du CD-ROM).

 Bitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale

Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen.

 Wir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der

Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen.

 Diese Kurzanleitung dient dem ersten Kennenlernen Ihrer Kamera. Weitere und ausführliche Angaben

zur Funktionsweise dieser Kamera finden Sie im Referenzhandbuch auf der CD-ROM, die zum Lieferumfang der Kamera gehört.

 Weitere Angaben zum Anschluss der Kamera an einen Personal Computer und zum Installieren

der mitgelieferten Software siehe die „Software-Installationsanleitung“ (in der CD-ROM-Packung enthalten).

 Antes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.  Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara

antes de tomar fotografías importantes.

 Estas instrucciones son sólo de referencia rápida. Para más detalles de las funciones de la cámara

descritas en este manual, refiérase al manual de consulta del CD-ROM adjunto en el paquete de la cámara.

 Para más detalles sobre la conexión de la cámara a un PC e instalación del software suministrado,

refiérase a la “Guía de instalación del software” (adjunto en el paquete del CD-ROM).

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.

CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉ/INHALT/CONTENIDO

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

FRANÇAIS ........................................................................46

DEUTSCH ..........................................................................90

ESPAÑOL ........................................................................134

CONTENTS

NAMES OF PARTS 4 GETTING STARTED 11 USING THE MENU 16 SHOOTING BASICS 23 ADVANCED SHOOTING 31 PLAYBACK 33 PRINT SETTINGS 38 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 39 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 41 ERROR CODES 42 SPECIFICATIONS 44

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

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.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-4000 ZOOM 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.

Trademarks

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•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).

NAMES OF PARTS

Camera

Zoom lever (W/T) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / )

Shutter button

Mode dial ( , , , , )

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Strap eyelet

Lens

5-pin external flash socket

● Unscrew to remove the cover before connecting the bracket cable.

Diopter adjustment dial

DC-IN jack

VIDEO OUT jack

USB connector

Card cover

Connector cover

Quick View

Macro/Spot button ( ) Print button ( )

Viewfinder

AF target mark

Orange lamp

Green lamp

Monitor

Monitor button ()

Custom button ( ) Protect button ( ) Rotation button

Battery compartment lock

Flash mode button ( ) Erase button ( )

Arrow pad (

ÑñÉí)

OK/Menu button ( ) Manual focus button

Card access lamp

Battery compartment cover

Tripod socket

NAMES OF PARTS

12 3 4

5 6

7 8

2288x1712

# $

* (

2288x1712

ISO100

SLOW1

432

Monitor indications — Shooting information

The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display. The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.*

When INFO is set to OFF: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode. (After operating the buttons or closing the menu, the information which appears in the ON mode (illustrated to the right) is displayed for approx. 1 second, then disappears.)

Items Indications

1 Shooting mode P, A, S, M, , , , ,

2 Aperture value F2.8 – F11 3 Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 4 Exposurecompensation –2.0 – +2.0

Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0

5 AF target mark – 6 Number of storable 24

still pictures Seconds remaining 24"

7 Record mode TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2

When INFO is set to ON: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode.

*The illustrations show examples of

indications displayed in the 1 mode.

, , , , , ,

12 3 4

* (

5 6

2288x1712

Items Indications

SLOW1

ISO100

2288x1712

! @ # $ %

8 Number of pixels 2288 x 1712, etc. 9 Memory gauge

0 Battery check ! AE lock AEL

AE memory MEMO

@ Self-timer # Drive mode , , , BKT $ ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 % White balance , , , , , ^ Green lamp O & Flash stand-by Lights.

Camera movement Blinks. warning Flash charge Blinks.

* Flash mode , , , SLOW1,

SLOW2, SLOW1

( Spot metering/ , ,

Macro mode Super macro mode

NAMES OF PARTS

Monitor indications — Playback information

INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display.

Still picture playback information

’02.09.12 12:30 20

When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON

Items Indications

SIZE: 2288x1712

’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020

1 Battery check 2 Print reserve 3 Number of prints x2 – x10 4 Protect 5 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 6 Date ’02. 09. 12 7 Time 12:30 8 Frame number 20 9 Number of pixels 2288x1712, etc.

(resolution setting)

0 Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 ! White balance , , , , , @ ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 # File number 100 – 0020

+2.0

ISO100

Note

Movie playback information

When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON

Items Indications

SIZE: 320x240

’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020

1 Battery check 2 Movie mark 3 Protect 4 Record mode HQ, SQ 5 Frame number 20 6 Number of pixels 320x240, etc. 7 White balance , , , , , 8 Date ’02. 09. 12 9 Time 12:30 0 File number FILE:100 – 0020

Recording time 0"/15"

During movie playback, the recording time appears asfollows:

0" / 15"

Playing time

● 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 play function.

Total recording time

NAMES OF PARTS

Monitor indications — Memory gauge & battery check

Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the SmartMedia card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots.

When taking still pictures

Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.

Before shooting

(Gauge is off)

Wait.

One picture

taken

(Lit)

More than

two taken

(Lit)

Wait.Wait.

No more pictures

can be taken

(Fully Lit)

When recording movies

If you continue shooting

Shoot.

Wait.

Before shooting

(Gauge is off)

During shooting (Gauge lit).

● Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.

● Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory

gauge is fully lit.

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.

No indication

Lights. (green)

Remaining power level: high

Lights.

(red)

Remaining power level: low. Replace with new batteries.

(The green lamp and orange lamp

next to the viewfinder blink.)

Remaining power level: exhausted. BATTERY EMPTY is displayed. Replace with new batteries.

GETTING STARTED

Note

Attaching the strap

Loosen the strap in both

stoppers. Pull out the ends of the strap from each stopper, then pull them out of each ring.

Thread the end of the strap

back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows.

Strap eyelet

Ring

Stopper

Attach the strap to the other

strap eyelet following steps 3 –

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

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

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Loading the batteries

This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

Important:

● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.

● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

Make sure the camera is turned

off (i.e. the mode dial is set to OFF).

Slide the battery compartment

cover in the direction of the arrow ( and open it (

● Do not use your fingernail, as

) with your fingertip

this could result in injury.

When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs

Close the battery compartment

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

on it (

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

● Make sure the cover is completely closed.

 Using an AC power adapter

(optional)

Use an AC adapter designed for the area where the camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

)

Inserting/Removing the memory card (SmartMedia)

This camera uses SmartMedia card to record pictures. This manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia. Be sure to use a 3 V (3.3 V) card. Non-Olympus 3 V (3.3 V) cards must be formatted with the camera. Do not use a 5 V card or a 2 MB card.

1 Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the

mode dial is set to OFF). Open the card cover.

Mode dial

Card cover

2  Inserting the card

Insert the card fully with the contact area facing towards the monitor side. Insert until you feel it locked into place.

● Hold the card in a straight orientation to the card slot. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle.

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

 Removing the card Push in the card lightly to unlock it, then pull it out.

3 Close the card cover securely until it clicks.

Power on/off

1 Before turning the camera on, press

the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.

Mode dial

2 Set the mode dial to P, A/S/M/ ,

or .

● The camera turns on.

● The lens moves out when the mode dial

is not set to .

3 Set the mode dial to OFF.

● The power turns off.

Lens cap

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Note

Date/time setting

1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Press .

● The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.

3 Press í on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press ñ to select SETUP, then press í. 5 Press Ññ to select , then press í. 6 When is selected on the screen, press Ññ to select the date

format.

● Select any one of the following formats:

D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)

● This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the

date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

7 Press í to move to the year (Y) setting. 8 Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press í to move to

the month (M) setting.

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

● To move back to the previous setting, press

● The first two digits of the year cannot be changed.

● The camera can only display the time in “number of hours”, or what is

commonly known as military time. Consequently, 2 p.m. would be 14:00 hours, or 12:00 hours + 2:00 hours =14:00 hours.

É.

9 Press .

● If is pressed again, the menu will disappear.

● For a more accurate setting, do not press until the time is actually at

00 seconds. The camera’s built-in clock starts when you press this button.

0 To turn the camera off, set the mode dial to OFF.

● The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.

Selecting a language

Note

1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Press .

● The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.

3 Press í on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press ñ to select SETUP, then press í. 5 Press Ññ to select , then press í.

● Languages vary depending on the area of purchase.

6 Press Ññ to select a language. Press . 7 To turn the camera off, set the mode dial to OFF.

Factory default setting: ENGLISH

● The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off,

unless they are readjusted.

USING THE MENU

DRIVE

MODE MENU

PICTURE

CAM

SET

CARD

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

SQ1 SQ2

TIFF SHQ

When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is called

the top menu. The contents of this menu change depending on the mode. On the top menu, two types of menus are available: MODE MENU and the other

menus (shortcut menus).

Short cut menus

● Take you directly to each item’s setting screen.

● Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen, and let you select items by pressing

● The short cut menus can be replaced in any shooting mode except .

(ex. P mode Top menu)

Ññ.

Mode menu

MODE MENU (displayed on the top menu) contains all the functions that are available and is divided into four tabs: CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, and SETUP. These can be selected with the tabs on the left of the screen by using

How to Set a Function in MODE MENU

Ññ.

1 On the top menu, enter MODE MENU. 2 Select a tab (CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, or SETUP) by using Ññ.

Press

í.

3 Select the function you want by using Ññ. Press í. 4 Select your settings by using Ññ. Press .

DRIVE

MODE MENU

For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to

the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package. Some function settings may not be available depending on the mode. Factory default settings of some functions vary depending on the mode.

Modes & Shortcut Menus

top menu

Display Function Setting

Sets self-timer shooting. OFF, ON

SCENE Jumps to the virtual dial screen. You can SELECT select a shooting mode. , ,

A/S/M/

Shooting mode

DRIVE Selects a sequential mode from (single- , , ,

DIGITAL The maximum optical zoom (3x) can be OFF, ON ZOOM extended even more by the 3.5x digital zoom,

MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. You can also make MOVIE

INFO Changes the amount of shooting OFF, ON

Playback mode

*1: 2288 x 1712, 3:2 2288 x 1520, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768,

640 x 480 *2: 2288 x 1712, *3: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, HIGH/NORMAL *4: 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, HIGH/NORMAL

Jumps to the virtual dial screen. You can A, S, M, , , select a shooting mode. , Sets the record mode. TIFF*1, SHQ*2,

frame shooting), (sequential shooting), BKT (±0.3/±0.7/

(AF sequential shooting) or ±1.0, x3/x5)

BKT (auto bracketing).

making possible up to approx. 10x zoom. Runs through all saved pictures one after

another.

indexes of still-shots from movies. PLAYBACK,

information displayed on the monitor. Displays a histogram showing the luminance OFF, ON

distribution of recorded pictures.

3:2 2288 x 1520, ENLARGE SIZE3200 x 2400

, , ,

3 4

HQ*2, SQ1*3,

SQ2*

–

INDEX, EDIT

USING THE MENU (Cont.)

PICSET

CARD

DRIVE

ISO

OFF

AUTO

IN+

CAMERA

FLASH

Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting)

In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

CAMERA tab

Display Function Setting

Sets self-timer shooting. OFF, ON

DRIVE Selects a sequential mode from (single- , , ,

ISO Selects ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 100, 200,

FLASH When using an external flash, you can choose IN+ ,

SLOW Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds. SLOW1,

NOISE Reduces the noise on images during long OFF, ON REDUCTION exposures.

MULTI Decides the best exposure by metering up to OFF, ON METERING 8 different spots in the image.

DIGITAL ZOOM The maximum optical zoom (3x) can be OFF, ON

FULLTIME AF Keeps the image in focus at all times without OFF, ON

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

frame shooting), (sequential shooting), BKT (±0.3/±0.7/

(AF sequential shooting) or BKT (auto ±1.0, x3/x5)

bracketing).

AUTO/100/200/400. 400 Adjusts the flash intensity for different shooting –2.0 – +2.0

conditions.

whether to use it with the built-in flash or by itself.

extended even more by the 3.5x digital zoom, making possible up to approx. 10x zoom.

having to press the shutter button halfway.

SLOW,

SLOW2

CAMERA tab

Display Function Setting

Lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm to your OFF, ON subject (super macro mode).

PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with

2 IN 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession

FUNCTION Lets you shoot pictures in black & white or OFF, BLACK&

AF AREA Lets you change the position of the AF target

INFO Changes the amount of shooting information OFF, ON

Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.

and stores them as a single picture.

sepia tone. WHITE, SEPIA,

mark using the arrow pad.

displayed on the monitor. Displays a histogram showing the brightness OFF, ON

and contrast of the subject in your monitor.

–

WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD

–

PICTURE tab

Display Function Setting

Sets the record mode resolution. TIFF*1, SHQ*2,

WB Sets the appropriate white balance AUTO, PRESET

SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of images. –5 – +5 CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of images. –5 – +5 SATURATION Adjusts the level of color depth without –5 – +5

*1: 2288 x 1712, 3:2 2288 x 1520, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768,

640 x 480 *2: 2288 x 1712, *3: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, HIGH/NORMAL *4: 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, HIGH/NORMAL

according to the light source. ( , , ,

Lets you make fine changes to the white –7.0 – +7.0 balance manually.

changing tint.

3:2 2288 x 1520, ENLARGE SIZE3200 x 2400

HQ*2, SQ1*3,

SQ2*

, , )

USING THE MENU (Cont.)

CARD tab

Display Function Setting

CARD SETUP Formats cards. –

SETUP tab

Display Function Setting

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera OFF, ON

PW ON SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor OFF, 1, 2

PW OFF SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor OFF, 1, 2

REC VIEW Selects whether to display images while OFF, ON

MY MODE Customizes settings, which are activated in CURRENT (SET, SETUP the mode. CANCEL),

FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of RESET, AUTO

PIXEL Checks the CCD and image processing MAPPING circuit for errors.

m/ft Sets the measurement units (m/ft) used m, ft

*5 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. ENGLISH,

when the power is turned on.

when the power is turned off.

saving them to a card. Sets the beep sound (used for warnings. etc.) OFF, LOW, HIGH

to OFF/LOW/HIGH.

images to be saved.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. –

during manual focus.

DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL

RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL), CUSTOM, /

–

SETUP tab

Display Function Setting

VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s NTSC, PAL

SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently-used functions as A/B, all items

CUSTOM Lets you assign a frequently used function VIRTUAL BUTTON to the camera’s custom button. DIAL, AE LOCK,

video signal type. TV video signal type differs depending on the region.

shortcut menus on the top menu. included in the

CAMERA tab (except AF AREA) and all items ncluded in the PICTURE tab

, DRIVE, ISO, FLASH,

SLOW, NOISE REDUCTION, DIGITAL ZOOM, FULLTIME AF, AF MODE, , FUNCTION, INFO, , , WB

USING THE MENU (Cont.)

CARD

SET

CARD SETUP

EDIT

SET

CARD

Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback)

When a still picture is played back, the MODE MENU has 3 tabs. When a movie is played back, the MODE MENU has 2 tabs. Press tab and display the associated menu items. The EDIT tab is not available during movie playback.

During movie playbackDuring still picture playback

EDIT tab

Display Function Setting

Makes the file size smaller. 640 x 480,

Enlarges a part of a picture and saves it as a new picture.

CARD tab

Display Function Setting

CARD SETUP Formats cards (FORMAT), or erases all

images in the card (ALL ERASE).

SETUP tab

Display Function Setting

SCREEN Registers a stored picture so that you can SETUP select it in PW ON SETUP and/or PW OFF –

ALL RESET, , PW ON SETUP, PW OFF SETUP, , , , VIDEO OUT: Same as described in SETUP under “Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting)”.

SETUP. Selects the number of frames in the index 4, 9, 16

display.

Ññ to select a

320 x 240

–

SHOOTING BASICS

Shooting mode setting — Mode dial

P Program shooting

The camera sets aperture and shutter speed.

A/S/M/ Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual/My mode

When the mode dial is set to A/S/M/ , you can select any of the following shooting modes.

shooting

●A Aperture priority shooting

You set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed.

●S Shutter priority shooting

You set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture.

●M Manual shooting

You set both the aperture and shutter speed.

● My Mode

Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP (in the menu’s SETUP). Customized settings are activated when the power is turned on in the mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc. can be customized. In the mode, you can select exposure mode (shooting mode) from P, A, S, M or S-Prg. Settings can be specified with the camera’s setting menus. In MY MODE SETUP, you can create and save up to 4 different My Mode settings. Items in the short cut menu can be different from those in the P or S-Prg mode short cut menus.

Movie record/Scene program shooting

When the mode dial is set to , you can select any of the following shooting modes.

● Movie record

Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. You cannot record movies with sound.

SHOOTING BASICS (Cont.)

● Self-Portrait shooting

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards you and take a shot. The focus is locked on you (shooter). The camera automatically selects the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Zooming is not possible.

● 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 the P mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps appearing. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the street can be 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.

● Landscape+Scene shooting

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

● Landscape+Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking photos both your subject and the background. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

● Sports shooting

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

● Portrait shooting

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

Mode dial setting

/A/S/M/ mode setting

Mode dial setting

: Set the mode dial to .

A/S/M/ : Set the mode dial to A/S/M/ .

Press the (custom) button to display the virtual dial screen.

Press Éí repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed in the

center of the screen. Press .

● The virtual dial screen disappears.

Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting

Select A from “ /A/S/M/ mode setting”.

To increase the aperture

value (F-number), press

Ñ.

To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press ñ.

Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting

Select S from “ /A/S/M/ mode setting”.

To set a faster shutter

speed, press

Ñ.

To set a slower shutter speed, press

ñ.

SHOOTING BASICS (Cont.)

Mode dial setting

321

Mode dial setting

Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting

Select M from “ /A/S/M/ mode setting”.

1 2

To increase the aperture value (F-number), press

É.

To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.

To decrease the aperture value (F-number), press í.

To set a slower shutter speed, press

ñ.

Using My Mode

~ “USING THE MENU”

Follow steps 1 through 3 in “ /A/S/M/ mode setting”. In step 3 select , , or .

Taking still pictures

Mode dial setting

Note

Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to P, A/S/M/ or .

Shooting mode: P, A/S/M/ , , , , , ,

Point the camera towards a subject

while viewing through the viewfinder.

Card access lamp

To focus on the subject, press the shutter

button halfway, slowly and gently.

● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights steadily.

To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way

(fully).

● When the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically when required.

● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on

the card.

Green lamp

● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect an optional AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

SHOOTING BASICS (Cont.)

Mode dial setting

320x240

SELECT

MOVIEMOVIE

MODE

Recording movies

Remove the lens cap and set the mode dial to

● The factory default setting is . To change to the movie mode, first press the

button. Press

is selected on the screen, then press .

Point the camera towards

a subject while viewing with the monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway.

● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp blinks once.

Press the shutter button all the way to start

recording.

● During movie recording, the orange lamp next to the viewfinder is illuminated and lights in red on the monitor.

Press the shutter button all the way again to stop recording.

● The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts writing the movie to the card.

● If the displayed seconds remaining reach “0”, shooting finishes automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card.

Éí repeatedly until

Green lamp

button

Card access lamp

AF target mark

Seconds remaining

Mode dial setting

 Zoom

T To zoom in on a subject, press the zoom lever

towards T. To shoot a wider-angle picture, press the zoom lever towards W.

TTelephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to

3x magnification (optical zoom limit, equivalent to 32 mm-96 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the digital zoom with the 3x optical zoom, zoom magnification can be extended to a maximum of approx. 10x.

 How to shoot using the monitor

T Press the (monitor) button and then follow

steps 3 and 4 in “Taking still pictures”.

Zoom lever

 Focus lock

If the subject of your composition is not within the AF target mark and focusing is not possible, try the following:

Position the AF target mark over the

subject. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

●

Brightness (exposure) is also locked and the green lamp lights.

Green lamp

Compose your picture (point the camera towards the subject) while

keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.

Press the shutter button all the way.

SHOOTING BASICS (Cont.)

Mode dial setting

 Using the flash

Auto-flash (No indication, factory default setting) :

Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.

Red-eye reduction flash :

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye” (subject’s eyes appearing red).

Fill-in flash :

Always fires regardless of the lighting conditions.

Flash off :

For situations where flash is prohibited, or when not using the flash.

Slow synchronization SLOW1 SLOW2 SLOW: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T SLOW T SLOW1,

SLOW2 or SLOW. Press .

Press again to cancel the menu. 1st curtain (front curtain) SLOW1 (factory default setting):

Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds.

2nd curtain (rear curtain) SLOW2:

In contrast to 1st curtain, 2nd curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes.

1st curtain with red-eye reduction SLOW:

Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds, and minimizes red-eye.

Press the (flash mode) button repeatedly until the desired flash mode indication appears.

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