Olympus CAMEDIA D-435, CAMEDIA C-180 Advanced Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Advanced
Manual
C-180
D-435
Detailed explanations of all the
functions for getting the most out
of your camera.
Camera Settings
Basic Operation
Shooting
Playing Back
Printing
Online Pictures
Troubleshooting
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How to use this manual
(Indications used in this manual
A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this
manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. See the
reference pages for further details on how to use the buttons or menus.
(Basic and Advanced Manuals
The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two
parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document).
Basic
Manual
This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-tofollow explanations on how to take pictures and view them.
Advanced
Manual
This manual introduces you to the camera’s many functions after you
have mastered the basics. It will help you to use the camera’s
capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun!
Note
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational
problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
TIPS
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.
g
Reference pages describing details or associated information.
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in
this manual.
Indicates either shooting mode or playback mode.
g“How to use the shooting button and playback button” (P. 8),
“Shooting mode/Playback mode notation” (P. 10)
Select the menus in the order
indicated by .
g“How to use the menus”
(P. 15), “Menu notation”
(P. 17)
Available languages vary
depending on the area where
you purchased this camera.
g“Selecting a language”
(P. 51)
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Composition of the manual
The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents.
Be sure to check it out.
Basic operation
Tips before you start
taking pictures
Shooting
Playback
Useful functions
Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to
a computer
Appendix
Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting.
For when you want to know the
names of parts, see a list of
menus, or find what you are
looking for.
You’ll find important points for
getting the most out of your
camera here. Read this part
before taking pictures.
To view, and sort the pictures
you have taken.
Settings to make your camera
easier to use.
To print the pictures you have
taken.
To enjoy the pictures you have
taken on a computer. How to
use OLYMPUS Master.
P. 7
P. 18
P. 29
P. 41
P. 50
P. 56
P. 72
P. 88
P. 104
Table of Contents
P. 4
From shooting basics to handy
picture-taking functions.
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual....................................................................... 2
Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3
1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
How to use the shooting button and playback button ......................... 8
How to use the mode dial.................................................................. 11
How to use the direct buttons............................................................ 12
Using the direct buttons .............................................................. 14
How to use the menus ...................................................................... 15
Using the menus ......................................................................... 16
2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -18
Holding the camera ........................................................................... 19
If correct focus cannot be obtained ................................................... 20
How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 20
Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 21
Record mode ............................................................................. 22
Still picture record modes............................................................ 22
Movie record modes.................................................................... 23
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 23
To change the record mode........................................................ 24
Recording pictures ............................................................................ 25
Relationship between the internal memory and the card............ 25
Using a card (optional) ...................................................................... 26
Card basics ................................................................................. 26
Inserting a card ........................................................................... 26
3 Shooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -29
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation....................... 30
Zooming in on a distant subject ........................................................ 32
Taking close-up pictures (macro) ................................................ 33
Flash shooting .............................................................................. 34
Recording movies ....................................................................... 36
Self-timer shooting ..................................................................... 37
Panorama shooting........................................................................... 38
Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) .............. 40
Table of Contents
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4 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -41
Playing back still pictures .................................................................. 42
Selecting the number of pictures .......................................... 43
Slideshow ............................................................................ 43
Picture rotation ...................................................................... 44
Playing back movies ................................................................... 45
Protecting pictures ...................................................................... 46
Erasing pictures .................................................................... 47
Single-frame erase ................................................................ 47
All-frame erase .................................................................... 48
Formatting ......................................................................................... 49
5 Useful functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -50
Selecting a language .............................................................. 51
Setting the date and time .......................................................... 52
Resetting the settings to the default (RESET) .................................. 53
Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP) .............................................. 54
Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode (SLEEP)........... 55
Checking the image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING) ......... 55
6 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -56
Direct printing (PictBridge) ................................................................ 57
Using the direct printing function ................................................. 57
Connecting the camera to a printer............................................. 58
Printing pictures .......................................................................... 59
Easy printing ............................................................................... 59
Print mode ................................................................................... 60
Print order mode ......................................................................... 63
Exiting direct printing................................................................... 65
If an error code is displayed ........................................................ 66
Print settings (DPOF) .................................................................. 67
How to make print reservations................................................... 67
All-frame reservation ............................................................ 69
Single-frame reservation ....................................................... 70
Resetting print reservation data ............................................ 71
Table of Contents
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7 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - - 72
Flow................................................................................................... 73
Using OLYMPUS Master .................................................................. 74
What is OLYMPUS Master?........................................................ 74
Installing OLYMPUS Master ....................................................... 75
Connecting the camera to a computer .............................................. 79
Starting up OLYMPUS Master .......................................................... 80
Displaying camera images on a computer ........................................ 82
Downloading and saving images ................................................ 82
Viewing still pictures and movies ...................................................... 84
Printing pictures ................................................................................ 85
To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS
Master ......................................................................................... 87
8 Appendix- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -88
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 89
Error codes.................................................................................. 89
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 90
Camera care ..................................................................................... 96
AC adapter (optional)........................................................................ 97
Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 98
Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 102
9 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 104
Menu list.......................................................................................... 105
List of factory default settings.......................................................... 106
Modes and shooting functions ........................................................ 107
Names of parts................................................................................ 108
Camera ..................................................................................... 108
Monitor indications .................................................................... 110
Index ............................................................................................... 112
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1 Basic operation
Basic operation
Being able to use the buttons effectively is
important for operating the digital camera.
Just display a menu on the monitor and use
the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize
yourself with the buttons and menus before
reading the explanations of the various
functions.
1
0.0
F
D
BACKUP
X
HQ
EXITEXIT
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BACKUP
EXITEXIT
1/3
OFF
Y
ON
Takes picture
after 12 seconds
SELECT
GO
OFF
&
For close up
photography.
SELECT
GO
,
05.01.01
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1
Basic operation
How to use the shooting button and playback button
This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting
mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas
playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken.
To switch between the two modes, use l and k. Press k to turn
the camera on in playback mode.
(Turning the camera on in shooting mode.
Slide the power switch to ON.
• The camera turns on in shooting mode. You are ready to take pictures.
To turn the camera off…
→ Slide the power switch to OFF. The lens barrier closes, and the monitor and
orange lamp turn off.
To enable playback mode…
→ Press k. The lens barrier remains open and playback mode is enabled. Press
l to return to shooting mode.
(Lens barrier opens (Monitor turns on (Orange lamp lights
Power switch
Shooting button (l)
Playback button (k)
How to use the shooting button and playback button
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1
Basic operation
(Turning the camera on in playback mode.
When the power switch is OFF, press k.
• The camera turns on in playback mode.
To turn the camera off…
→ Press k. The monitor and green lamp turn off.
To enable shooting mode…
→ Slide the power switch to ON. The lens barrier opens and shooting mode is
enabled. Press k to return to playback mode. The lens barrier remains open.
Note
• When the camera is turned on, sometimes the monitor flashes before
displaying the picture. This is not a malfunction.
Shooting button (l)
(Lens barrier remains closed (Monitor turns on
(Green lamp lights(Power switch is OFF
Playback button (k)
How to use the shooting button and playback button
1
Basic operation
10
(Switching between shooting mode and playback mode
When the power switch is ON, press l, k, or the shutter button to switch
between shooting mode and playback mode.
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Press k.
To playback
(playback mode)
To take pictures
(shooting mode)
•
The subject is displayed
on the monitor.
•
The orange lamp lights.
• The last picture taken is
displayed on the
monitor.
• The green lamp lights.
Press l or the
shutter button.
In this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for
using functions.
Indicates shooting mode.
The orange lamp next to l is lit.
Indicates playback mode.
The green lamp next to k is lit.
Shooting mode/Playback mode notation
1
Basic operation
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How to use the mode dial
This camera is capable of taking still pictures and movies. Use the mode
dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. When the
mode dial is set to a mode, the explanation for that mode is displayed on
the monitor.
(About the mode dial
P Suitable for general situations.
h Takes pictures in full auto.
i Suitable for taking portrait-style pictures.
k Suitable for taking your subject in front of a landscape.
l Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes.
z Suitable for taking pictures at night.
j Suitable for taking moving subjects.
o Suitable for taking self-portraits.
q Suitable for taking pictures on a sunny beach or snowfield.
n Records movies.
TIPS
• For details of each mode, see “Selecting a shooting mode according to the
situation” (P.30).
• You can change the mode dial before and after turning the camera on.
Mode dial
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Basic operation
How to use the direct buttons
The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ.
(Direct buttons in shooting mode
c
k (Playback) button gP. 10
The camera switches to playback mode.
d
j button gP. 15
The shooting mode menu is displayed.
e
n (Flash mode) button gP. 34
This function is for selecting the flash mode.
f
p button gP. 53
This function resets all settings to the factory default settings.
g
m (Self-timer) button gP. 37
The self-timer switches on/off.
h
o (Macro) button gP. 33
Macro mode switches on/off.
f
e
c
d
g
h
How to use the direct buttons
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1
Basic operation
(Direct buttons in playback mode
c
l (Shooting) button gP. 10
The camera switches to shooting mode (when the power switch is ON).
d
j button gP. 15
The playback mode menu is displayed.
e
S (Erase) button gP. 47
This function erases displayed pictures.
c
e
d
How to use the direct buttons
1
Basic operation
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Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad
and i to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and
make each setting.
How to set the flash mode using n is shown below.
1 Press n in shooting mode.
• The flash mode selection screen is displayed.
2 Press [\ to select a flash mode.
3 Press i.
• The camera is ready to shoot.
Using the direct buttons
FLASH MODE
AUTO
SELECT
GO
Current setting
Operating guide
FLASH MODE
AUTO
SELECT
GO
Selected setting
1
Basic operation
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How to use the menus
The menu is displayed on the monitor when j is pressed with the camera
on. This menu is used to make all camera settings.
The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ.
BACKUP
EXITEXIT
1/3
0.0
,
05.01.01
00:00
F
D
BACKUP
X
HQ
EXITEXIT
1/3
Press j.
Shooting mode menu Playback mode menu
Indicates menu page
1 out of 3.
Indicates more pages below.
Press j to exit
the menu, and
the camera is
ready to shoot.
Press j to exit
the menu and
return to
playback mode.
How to use the menus
1
Basic operation
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Use the arrow pad and i to select and set menu items. Follow the buttons
displayed on the menu screen and use the arrow pad to make settings.
How to use the menus using screens from shooting mode is shown below.
Ex: Setting the [SLEEP] function
1 Press j.
• The menu is displayed.
2 Press [\ to select the setting, and press i or ].
• Unavailable settings cannot be selected.
3 Press [\ to change the setting, and press i or ^.
Using the menus
0.0
,
05.01.01
00:00
F
D
BACKUP
X
HQ
EXITEXIT
1/3
2/3
SLEEP
ENGLISH
30SEC
PIXEL MAPPING
MEMORY FORMAT
EXITEXIT
Selected setting
SLEEP
PIXEL MAPPING
30SEC
1MIN
3MIN
10MIN
2/3
EXITEXIT
MEMORY FORMAT
Selected setting
How to use the menus
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1
Basic operation
4 Press j.
• The menu closes, and the camera is ready to shoot.
TIPS
• Settings made in the menu are saved even if the camera is turned off.
• Menu items common to both shooting mode and playback mode apply to the
same setting, and the setting can be made from either mode.
In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows.
• Ex: Steps 1 and 2 of setting the [SLEEP] function
j [SLEEP] i
Menu notation
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2 Tips before you start taking pictures
Tips before you start
taking pictures
Your pictures are almost guaranteed to
come out well just by setting the mode dial
to h or P and pressing the shutter
button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on
your subject or the picture doesn’t come out
the way you want…
Just knowing which button to press or which
setting to change can help you solve these
problems.
And did you know that by selecting an
image size according to how you plan to use
the pictures afterwards, you can store more
pictures? These are just some of the hints
provided in this chapter.
2
SHQ
SHQ
SQ2
SQ2
SHQ
SQ2
Online applications
Ideas
Ideas
Printing
applications
Tips before you start taking pictures
2
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Holding the camera
Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the
subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the
precise moment that the shutter button is pressed.
Picture where subject is not clearly defined
To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both
hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures
with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash
is positioned higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away
from the lens and flash.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
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If correct focus cannot be obtained
The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level
of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera
may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or
with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame. If this happens, the
simplest solution is to use the focus lock.
1 Position the AF target mark on
the subject you want to focus on.
• When shooting a hard-to-focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on 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.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus
and exposure are not locked. Release
your finger from the shutter button,
re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button
halfway again.
3 Keeping the shutter button
pressed halfway, recompose
your shot.
How to focus (focus lock)
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Shutter button
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If correct focus cannot be obtained
Tips before you start taking pictures
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4 Press the shutter button fully.
Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same
distance as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If
the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera
using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the
camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take
the picture.
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Shutter button
The green lamp blinks.
The subject cannot be
brought into focus.
Subject with
low contrast
Subject with an
extremely bright area in
the center of the frame
Subject without
vertical lines
Subjects at
different
distances
Fast-moving
subject
The subject is
not in the center
of the frame
The green lamp lights,
but the subject cannot
be brought into focus.
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Tips before you start taking pictures
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Record mode
You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies.
Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a
computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for
each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P. 23.
Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to
record.
Pictures are made from thousands of dots (pixels). If a picture with relatively few
pixels is enlarged, it looks like a mosaic. A picture with many pixels is denser and
clearer, but requires a larger file size (data size), decreasing the number of pictures
that can be saved. Increasing the compression rate reduces the file size, but makes
the pictures appear grainy.
Image size
The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. Save your
pictures in a large image size to get clearer prints.
Compression
Image data is compressed and recorded. The higher the compression, the less clear
the image will be.
Still picture record modes
Image size becomes larger
Image becomes clearer
Application
Compression
Image size
Low
compression
High
compression
Select according
to print size
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1600 × 1200 – SQ1
For small-sized
prints and websites
640 × 480 – SQ2
Picture with high number of pixels
Picture with low number of pixels
Record mode
Tips before you start taking pictures
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Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format.
Still pictures
Movies
Movie record modes
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time
Record mode Image size
Number of storable still pictures
Internal
memory
Card (Using a
32 MB card)
SHQ 2592 × 1944 3 8
HQ 2592 × 1944 11 25
SQ1 1600 × 1200 27 64
SQ2 640 × 480 144 331
Record mode Image size
Remaining recording time (sec.)
Internal
memory
Card (Using a
32 MB card)
HQ 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 20 sec. 48 sec.
SQ 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 41 sec. 96 sec.
TIPS
• When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For
instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if
you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768. However, if
the monitor setting is over 1,024 × 768 (such as 1,280 × 1,024), the picture only
takes up part of the screen.
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Number of storable
still pictures
Remaining recording time
Record mode
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Tips before you start taking pictures
j [K] i g “How to use the menus” (P. 15)
1 Select a record mode from
[SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] and [SQ2].
For movies, select a record mode
from [HQ] and [SQ].
2 Press i.
•Press j to exit the menu.
Note
• The number of storable still pictures and movie recording times listed in the
table are approximate.
• The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or
factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain
instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you
take pictures or stored images are erased.
To change the record mode
For still pictures
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SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2 640
480
1600 1200
SELECT
GO
For movies
D
SELECT
GO
30fps
320 240
HQ
15fps
320 240
SQ
Tips before you start taking pictures
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Recording pictures
Pictures taken are stored in the internal memory.
You can also use an optional xD-Picture Card (referred to as “card” in this
manual) to store pictures. The card has greater capacity than the internal
memory, and so, is able to store more pictures. The card is convenient, for
example, when you are traveling and you want to take a lot of pictures.
(Internal memory basics
The internal memory corresponds to the film of a normal camera for recording
pictures you have taken.
Pictures recorded and stored in the internal memory can easily be erased,
overwritten, and/or edited on a computer. The internal memory cannot be replaced
or removed from the camera.
The monitor displays which memory (internal or card) is being used for shooting and
displaying images.
• The internal memory and the card cannot be used at the same time.
• When the card is inserted, the internal memory is disabled. To use the internal
memory, remove the card.
• You can copy all the image data stored in the internal memory to a card.
g“Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP)” (P. 54)
Relationship between the internal memory and the card
Monitor
indications
Shooting mode Playback mode
[IN]
Stores to the internal memory. Plays the pictures stored in the
internal memory.
[xD]
Stores to the card. Plays the pictures stored on the
card.
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Current memory
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Using a card (optional)
An optional card is available for this camera.
The card corresponds to the film of a normal camera for recording the pictures you
have taken.
Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or
edited on a computer.
Using a card with larger capacity increases the number of images you can record.
c Index area
You can use this space to write the contents of the card.
d Contact area
The part where the data transferred from the camera
enters the card.
Compatible cards
• xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1 GB)
1 Make sure the camera is turned
off.
• The monitor is off.
• The green lamp and the orange lamp on
the camera are off.
• The lens barrier is closed.
Card basics
Note
• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was
formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the
card on this camera. g“Formatting” (P. 49)
Inserting a card
c
d
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Monitor
Using a card (optional)
Tips before you start taking pictures
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2 Slide the battery compartment/
card cover in the direction of A,
and then lift it 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.
(Inserting the card
3 Face the card the correct way
and insert it into the card slot as
shown in the illustration.
• Insert the card while keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is
inserted all the way.
• 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.
Battery compartment/
Card cover
A
B
The position of the card
inserted correctly
Notch
Index area
Using a card (optional)
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2
Tips before you start taking pictures
(Removing the card
3 Push the card all the way in and
release slowly.
• The card protrudes slightly and stops.
• Grasp the card and remove.
4 Close the battery compartment/
card cover down onto the
batteries in the direction of C,
and then slide the cover in the
direction of D.
• Do not force the battery compartment/
card cover if it is difficult to shut. Close
the cover, press down firmly on the
mark, and push in the direction of D.
Releasing your finger quickly after
pushing the card all the way in may
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Caution
C
D
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3 Shooting
A professional photographer adjusts the
exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the
best focusing method and even selects the
type of film according to the subject.
With a digital camera, you don’t need to
learn how to make difficult settings. Your
camera will adjust the settings for you! All
you have to do is choose a scene mode
according to whether you are taking a
landscape, a night scene, a portrait-style
image or whatever, and the camera will set
the best exposure and coloration.
There’s nothing to it - just press the shutter
button!
3
Shooting
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Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation
Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking
pictures. You can take pictures with the optimum settings by setting the
mode dial according to the shooting conditions or purpose.
(Shooting mode
P Program Auto/h Auto
Suitable for general situations. The camera automatically uses settings that captures
the scene in its natural colors. You can set other functions such as flash as desired.
•In P mode, the brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted.
•In h mode, you cannot use exposure compensation or panorama.
i Portrait
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode is optimum for
reproducing silky skin tones.
k Landscape+Portrait
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.
l Landscape
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.
z Night Scene
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 light 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. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure that you stabilize the camera
by using a tripod.
Noise reduction is automatically enabled when the subject is dark. Processing time
between shots is doubled and you cannot take pictures during this time. Also, the
image file size is slightly larger than normal.
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