Olympus CAMEDIA D-590 ZOOM, CAMEDIA X-500 Advanced Manual

Advanced Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

D-590 ZOOM
C-470 ZOOM
X-500

1 Taking Pictures

2 Viewing

3Setting Up

4 Printing Pictures

5 Connecting Computer

6 Appendix

How to use this manual

Contents

2 Viewing ........................................................45

Displaying several pictures at once G ................................................46

Selecting the number of pictures G..........................................47

Enlarging pictures U............................................................................49

Rotating pictures y..............................................................................50

Displaying pictures one after another m.............................................53

Recording sound with pictures taken R................................................54

Playing back movies q.......................................................................56

Creating an index........................................................................58

Playback on a TV..................................................................................60

Displaying shooting information............................................................63

Editing pictures......................................................................................64

Creating black and white pictures...............................................64

Creating sepia-toned pictures.....................................................66

Changing the resolution Q.......................................................68

Protecting pictures 0.........................................................................70

Erasingone picture S ...........................................................................72

Index

A

AC adapter ........................... 167

AF target mark ........................10

ALL RESET ............................ 80

All-frame reservation U ......106

Arrow pads ........................... 169

AUTO (white balance) ............ 28

Auto-flash ...............................21

AV cable ................................. 60

A/V OUT jack ..........................61

B

Battery ..................................180

Battery charger .....................180

Battery check

indicator ..................165, 170

Battery compartment/card

cover ...............................169

DC-IN jack .............................167

DIGITAL ZOOM ......................19

DPOF ....................................105

DRIVE .....................................36

E

Enlarging pictures U ..............49

Erasing all pictures R ...........73

Erasing one picture S ............72

Error messages .....................157

ESP .........................................31

Exposure Compensation F ..30

F

FILE NAME .............................94

File name ................................94

File number ...........................171

Fill-in flash # ..........................21

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Appendix

SETUP

GREEN/PINK

8

OFF/

/HIGH

P. 84

SHUTTER SOUND OFF/ /2/3

P. 86

/HIGH

REC VIEW

OFF/

P. 82

FILE NAME

/

AUTO

P. 94

PIXEL MAPPING

P. 10 1

s

P. 99

X

P. 78

VIDEO OUT

∗

NTSC/PAL

P. 60

K

SHQ/

/SQ1/SQ2

P. 23

F

–2.0 - - +2.0

P. 30

0

/5/3/1/

>

P. 28

is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting).

∗

Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold.

LOW

1

LOW

ON

RESET

HQ

0.0

AUTO

This manual contains a table of contents, an index and menus to enable
you to easily find the topic that you want to use or learn out more about.

Using the table of contents gP. 5

All the titles in the manual are listed here, grouped into chapters.
The chapters are composed of the shooting, playback, printing, etc.
based on their purposes.

For example...

when you want to view pictures that
you have taken as an index

Go to Chapter 2 Viewing for the page titled
“Displaying several pictures at once

G....P. 46.”

Using the index gP. 1 81

The index lists the camera’s functions, parts and terms used in this
manual in alphabetical order. When you come across a word in the
manual that you do not understand or when you want to find a certain
term, use the index to find the page(s) where it is used.

For example...

when you want to know more about
ESP metering

Go to the index at the end of the manual

and look under E for “ESP ....31.”

Using the menu list gP. 172

The camera's menus are laid out in the form of a tree diagram
according to tab and show the setting options for each available
function. First find the menu you are looking for, then look for the
reference page number for each function.

For example...

when you want to find out which
setting to choose for WB

Go through the menus until you find WB

2

and look for the reference page number.

How to read the instructions

2

Viewing

Displaying several pictures at once G

This function lets you view several thumbnail
pictures on the monitor at once. It is useful
when you are looking for a specific picture.
You can change the number of pictures
displayed.

g

“Selecting the number of pictures G” (P.

47)

Press the G side of the zoom button
in playback mode.

The index display appears.

Use the arrow pads to select a
picture.

b: Moves to the previous picture.

d: Moves to the next picture.

a: Jumps to the previous index display.

(the frames before the top left frame)

c: Jumps to the next index disp lay.

(the frames following the bottom right frame)

Press the U side of the zoom button.

The screen returns to single-frame

1 2 3

475 6

8 9

1 2 3

475 6

8 9

HQ

HQ

100-0005

100-0005

s

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.

Procedure and the corresponding monitor display are shown.

zIndications used in this manual

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunc­tion or operational problems. Also warns of operations that
should be absolutely avoided.

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.

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out
of your camera.

This shows the
buttons and
button location
for the function
concerned.

3

Menu operations

The screen that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press
the OK/MENU button is called the “Top menu.” There are three top menus as
shown below.

K

F

MODE MENU

WB

INFO

m

ERASE

MODE MENU

MOVIE PLAYBACK

INFO

ERASE

MODE MENU

Shooting mode Playback mode (still picture) Playback mode (movie)

The shooting mode screens will be used here to explain how to use the menus.

F

+

0.0

Operational buttons

SELECT

GO

(arrow pads and OK/MENU
button)

Press a

Exposure compensation

F

Image quality mode

Press b

K

SHQ 2272×1704

HQ 2272×1704

SQ1 2048×1536
SQ2 640×480

SELECT

Operational buttons
(arrow pads and OK/MENU
button)

GO

Operational buttons (arrow pads and OK/MENU button)

K

MODE MENU

WB

White Balance

Press c

WB

WB

AUTO

SELECT

GO

MODE MENU

Press d

ESP/n

ESP

o

DRIVE

CAMERA

Ta b Function

CARD
SET

Use the arrow pads to select a
tab and a mode.

DIGITAL ZOOM

R

PANORAMA

OFF
OFF

See gP. 172 for the Menu List.

To cancel the menu display, press the OK/MENU button again.

The arrow mark ( or ) at the bottom or top of the menu indicates that

there are more options available.

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Contents

How to use this manual...........................................................................2

How to read the instructions....................................................................3

Menu operations .....................................................................................4

1 Taking Pictures.............................................. 9

Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) .........10

Changing shooting scene modes l............................................12

Shooting scene modes ...............................................................13

Recording movies N ........................................................................... 16

Using zoom systems .............................................................................18

Using the optical zoom................................................................18

Enabling digital zoom..................................................................19

Using flash #........................................................................................21

Changing resolution and quality K .....................................................23

Picture quality modes for still pictures.........................................23

Picture quality modes for movie..................................................26

Selecting white balance according to surrounding lighting 0 ..........28

Setting Exposure Compensation F....................................................30

When brightness of subject and background differs n ......................31

Taking close-up pictures & ..................................................................33

Setting up Super macro mode % ..............................................34

Using self-timer Y ................................................................................35

Taking successive pictures j.............................................................36

Panoramic shooting ..............................................................................38

Stitching together two pictures / .................................................41

Recording sound with still pictures R....................................................43

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Contents

2 Viewing ........................................................ 45

Displaying several pictures at once G ................................................46

Selecting the number of pictures G ..........................................47

Enlarging pictures U ............................................................................49

Rotating pictures y ..............................................................................50

Displaying pictures one after another m .............................................53

Recording sound with pictures taken R ................................................54

Playing back movies q .......................................................................56

Creating an index........................................................................58

Playback on a TV ..................................................................................60

Displaying shooting information ............................................................63

Editing pictures......................................................................................64

Creating black and white pictures ...............................................64

Creating sepia-toned pictures .....................................................66

Changing the resolution Q .......................................................68

Protecting pictures 0.........................................................................70

Erasing one picture S...........................................................................72

Erasing all pictures R .........................................................................73

3 Setting Up .................................................... 75

Selecting a language W ..................................................................76

Setting date and time X .....................................................................78

Saving settings......................................................................................80

Checking picture you have just taken ...................................................82

Setting beep/alert sound 8 .................................................................84

Setting shutter sound ............................................................................86

Setting volume ......................................................................................88

Setting power-on screen and sound .....................................................90

Setting screen color ..............................................................................92

Setting file names..................................................................................94

Formatting a card ..................................................................................97

Adjusting brightness of monitor s......................................................99

Adjust CCD and image processing functions......................................101

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Contents

4 Printing Pictures......................................... 103

Selecting printing method....................................................................104

Making print reservations <...............................................................105

All-frame reservation U...........................................................106

Single-frame reservation <......................................................108

Canceling print reservations .....................................................110

Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer .........................................112

Using the direct printing function...............................................112

Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................113

Printing pictures ........................................................................115

Easiest Printing .........................................................................116

PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode............................................118

ALL PRINT mode......................................................................122

ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode..................................125

Exiting direct printing.................................................................127

5 Connecting Computer................................ 129

Operational Sequence ........................................................................130

Using provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................131

What is OLYMPUS Master? .....................................................131

Installing OLYMPUS Master .....................................................132

Connecting the camera to computer ...................................................138

Activating OLYMPUS Master ..............................................................140

Displaying camera images on computer .............................................142

Transferring and storing the camera images on a computer ....142

Viewing still images/movies ................................................................145

Printing images ...................................................................................147

Transferring and storing camera images to a computer without using

OLYMPUS Master application ............................................................149

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Contents

6 Appendix.................................................... 151

Precautions .........................................................................................152

Handling the camera.................................................................152

Battery handling precautions ....................................................154

Card handling precautions ........................................................155

LCD monitor..............................................................................156

Error messages...................................................................................157

If a problem arises...............................................................................161

Lamps, indicator, and mark.................................................................165

Camera maintenance..........................................................................166

AC adapter (sold separately) ..............................................................167

Names of parts....................................................................................168

Monitor Display List.............................................................................170

Menu List.............................................................................................172

List of functions by shooting mode......................................................176

Camera specifications.........................................................................178

Specifications of accessories ..............................................................180

Index ...................................................................................................181

8

1

Taking Pictures

This chapter describes how to take successive pictures, movies
and how to use the flash, zoom, etc.

To change the shooting settings, refer to “3: Setting Up.”

1

Taking Pictures

9

Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock)

2272*1704

20

HQ

2272*1704

20

HQ

When the subject you want to focus on is not exactly in the center of the
monitor and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus
on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the
picture as explained below. This is called “focus lock.”

1

Taking Pictures

In shooting mode, position the AF

P

target mark on the subject you want to
focus on.

o

2272*1704

When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point

the camera at an object about the same
distance away as the subject.

HQ

AF target mark

Press the shutter button
halfway.

When the green lamp lights steadily,

the focus, exposure and white
balance are locked.

When the green lamp blinks:

c You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft.

away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the
subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. g“Taking
close-up pictures &” (P. 33)

d Focus is not locked so release your finger from the shutter button, re-

position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

Recompose your shot while keeping
the shutter button pressed halfway.

P

(

2020

a

10

o

2272*1704

HQ

2020

a

Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock)

Press the shutter button
completely down to take the
picture.

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

The purpose of the camera’s auto focus feature is to bring the subject into
focus automatically, but under certain conditions, the auto focus may not
function effectively. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at
the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your
shot and then take the picture.

For details of the focus lock procedure, refer to g P. 1 0 .

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Taking Pictures

Subject

with low contrast

Subjects at different

distances

If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus on

the subject using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button
halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the
shutter button pressed halfway and take the picture.

Subject with an

extremely bright area

in the center of the frame

Fast-moving subject Subject is not in center

Subject

without vertical lines

(See “Tips” below)

of monitor

11

Changing shooting scene modes

There are 10 shooting scene modes to choose
from on this camera. To create the effects you
want, simply select the mode best suited to
your purpose or shooting condition.

l

1

Taking Pictures

Until you become familiar with the camera, it is

recommended that [PROGRAM AUTO] be used to take pictures.

Press a (l) in shooting mode.

The scene selection palette for selecting
the shooting scene mode is displayed at
left of the monitor.

SELECT

Press a or c to select a shooting
scene mode, and press the OK/MENU
button.

The selected shooting scene mode is set.

SELECT

PROGRAM AUTO

For normal
shooting

GO

PORTRAIT

GO

12

Changing shooting scene modes l

Shooting scene modes

PROGRAM AUTO P

All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera automatically
selects the optimal settings.

PORTRAIT

Suitable for taking a full-frame portrait shot of
a person. Ideal for capturing accurate skin
tones.

INDOOR H

Suitable for taking pictures of the subject
indoors together with background scene.

Picture quality mode can only be set to SQ2

I

“1280 × 960”, “1024 × 768” and “640 × 480”.

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Taking Pictures

BEACH & SNOW R

Suitable for taking pictures at a beach or in
snow. Lets you take beautiful pictures of
scenery with white sand or snow.

13

Changing shooting scene modes l

CUISINE G

Lets you take beautiful pictures of food. The
saturation, sharpness and contrast settings
are increased to take sharp, vivid pictures of
the subject.

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Taking Pictures

LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT

Suitable for taking pictures of both your
subject and the landscape.

LANDSCAPE L

Lets you take clear and sharp pictures of
distant scenery. Creates a very broad depth of
field to keep the entire view in focus.

K

NIGHT SCENE

Suitable for taking pictures of night views such
as illuminated buildings.

Slower shutter speeds are used when m

(NIGHT SCENE) mode is set. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
your pictures from being blurred by camera movement when the shutter
speed is slow.

m

14

Changing shooting scene modes l

SELF PORTRAIT o

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while
holding the camera.

The zoom function is locked at the W position

and cannot be changed while in self portrait mode.

Spot metering is not available in this mode.

MOVIE N

Enables you to record movies.
g“Recording movies N” (P. 16)

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Taking Pictures

15

Recording movies N

$

00:36

HQ

You can record movies as well as still pictures
with this camera.
The sound is automatically recorded when
recording a movie.

1

Taking Pictures

Press a (l) in shooting mode.

The scene selection palette for selecting
the shooting scene mode is displayed at
left of the monitor.

SELECT

PROGRAM AUTO

For normal
shooting

GO

16

Press a or c to select [MOVIE]
(n), and press the OK/MENU button.

The Movie mode is set.

Position the AF target mark on the
subject while looking at the picture on
the monitor.

During movie recording, the remaining

recording time is displayed on the monitor.

MOVIE

SELECT

AF target mark

N

$

$

R

HQ

Remaining recording
time

GO

00:3600:36

Recording movies N

Press the shutter button
halfway and hold.

The focus and white balance are
locked and the green lamp lights
steadily.

Press the shutter button the
rest of the way and release it to
start recording.

While a movie is taken, N indicator

lights red.

Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops

automatically.

To view the movie you have just taken, see g“Playing back movies q”

(P. 56).

You cannot use the optical zoom during movie recording. If you intend to

use the zoom during movie recording, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON].
g“Using zoom systems” (P. 18)

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Taking Pictures

17

Using zoom systems

This camera has two zoom systems, one is a normal optical zoom
system and the other is a digital zoom system.
Using the zoom systems, you can change the scope and composition of
the picture you are taking.

Optical zoom up to 3×

Optical zoom + digital zoom up to 12×

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Taking Pictures

Using the optical zoom

Press the zoom button in shooting mode.

Press and hold the T side of the zoom button to zoom in on a distant
object. (Telephoto)
Press and hold the W side of the zoom button to zoom out and obtain
a broader view. (Wide-angle)

o o

Wide-angle (W)

Shooting distance and shooting range

Zoom position Shooting distance

Macro mode (W) 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to ) 207 × 154 mm (20cm (0.7ft.))
Macro mode (T) 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to ) 70 × 53 mm (20cm (0.7ft.))
Normal shooting (W) 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to ) 502 × 373 mm (50cm (1.6ft.))
Normal shooting (T) 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to ) 170 × 127 mm (50cm (1.6ft.))

Telephoto (T)

The zoom bar goes up or down.

Shooting range (W × H)

(minimum shooting distance)

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Enabling digital zoom

The optical zoom is operated simply by
pressing the zoom button, but to use the
digital zoom, [DIGITAL ZOOM] must be set to
[ON] on the monitor.

The optical zoom magnifies the subject by

extending the lens. The digital zoom, on the
other hand, enlarges the picture by digitizing
the image captured by the camera. The area in the center of the image is
cropped and magnified on the monitor. Pictures taken with the digital zoom
may appear grainy as a result.

Press the OK/MENU button in
shooting mode.

The top menu is displayed.

Press d to go to [MODE MENU].

Using zoom systems

F

K

MODE MENU

WB

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Taking Pictures

Press a or c to select the
[CAMERA] tab.

Press d to go to the [CAMERA]
menu.

ESP/n

DRIVE

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOM

CARD

R

SET

PANORAMA

ESP

o

OFF
OFF

19

Using zoom systems

Press a or c to select [DIGITAL
ZOOM].

Press d to go to the digital zoom
settings.

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Taking Pictures

Press a or c to select [ON] and
press the OK/MENU button.

The digital zoom is set.

Press the OK/MENU button again to exit
the menu.

The digital zoom cannot be used when [OFF] is selected.

Press the zoom button to operate the digital zoom.

ESP/n

DRIVE

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOM

CARD

R

SET

PANORAMA

ESP/n

DRIVE

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOM

CARD

R

SET

PANORAMA

ESP

o

OFF
OFF

OFF

ON

20

o o

White area : Range of optical zoom magnification
Red area : Range of digital zoom magnification

Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.

Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the

camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

The zoom cannot be used in the self portrait mode.

Using flash #

The camera is initially set to Auto-flash, but you can select from the
following four flash modes according to the shooting conditions.

Auto-flash (Factory default setting)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

!Red-eye reduction flash

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in
pictures taken in dark places. The red-eye reduction flash mode [!]
reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the
regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light
and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.

After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second until the picture is taken. Hold

the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.

Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-

flashes, or if the subject is too far from the camera. Individual physical
characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

#Fill-in flash

The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for
eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree
leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced
by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

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Taking Pictures

$Flash off

The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in
places such as art museums where flash photography is prohibited.

Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations

when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
camera movement.

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Using flash #

P

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HQ

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Taking Pictures

Press d (#) repeatedly in shooting
mode to change the flash setting.

The flash settings change in the order
of the arrow. After [$], the setting
returns to [AUTO].

AUTO

!

#

$

P

HQ

AUTO

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1111

a

The flash charging lamp (#)

blinks while the flash is
charging.

Example: When [#] is set,

the display shows #
indicator.

The flash setting mode

display automatically turns
off.

Flash mode
indicator

#

o

Flash working range

The appropriate shooting distance when using the flash is shown below.

Shooting distance (W) 0.5 to 3.6 m (1.64 to 11.8 ft.)
Shooting distance (T) 0.5 to 2.0 m (1.64 to 6.6 ft.)

22

P

2272*1704

HQ

1111

a

Changing resolution and quality K

L

Picture quality modes for still pictures

This function lets you select the resolution and quality when recording
pictures on the card. It is best to choose the resolution and quality
according to the purpose. The camera is preset to HQ mode.

Record

mode

SHQ Detailed

SQ1 2048 × 1536 For printing 3" × 5" prints.

SQ2

Card capacity and number of storable pictures (without sound recording)

Card
capacity

128MB 45 130 163 194 307 469 726
256MB 90 262 326 389 614 940 1453
512MB 180 523 652 779 1229 1879 2904

Picture

quality

(Low compression)

HQ

Normal

Record

mode

16MB 5 16 20 24 38 58 90
32MB 11 32 40 48 76 117 180
64MB 22 65 81 97 153 234 362

The number of storable pictures listed in the table is approximate.

The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or

print reservation.

The number of remaining pictures sometimes does not change even when a

picture is taken or a stored picture is erased.

Recording sound with still pictures reduces the number of pictures you can take.

(Hereafter standard

SHQ HQ SQ1

Resolution Usage examples

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2272 × 1704

compression)

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960
1024 × 768

640 × 480

Small

1600 ×

1200

For making large prints

arge

or editing on a computer.

For printing in postcard
size.

For small prints, posting
on the Internet or attach­ing to e-mail.

SQ2

1280 ×

960

1024 ×

768

640 ×

480

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Taking Pictures

23

Changing resolution and quality K

Resolution and Compression rate

Compression rate and picture quality

The quality of the picture depends on the compression rate. Images taken in
a low compression record mode are clearer than pictures taken in standard
compression record mode. However, lower compression makes the file size
larger, reducing the number of pictures that can be stored on the card.

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Taking Pictures

Resolution

This refers to the number of pixels (vertical × horizontal) used when saving a
picture. If the picture will be printed, higher resolution (larger number of
pixels) is recommended so that the picture will be clearer. However, higher
resolution pictures make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number
of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.

Resolution and picture size on a computer screen

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 in 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the
screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1024 × 768.
However, if the monitor setting is greater than 1024 × 768 (such as
1280 × 1024), the picture only takes up part of the screen.

24

Press the OK/MENU button in
shooting mode.

The top menu is displayed.

Press b to select [K].

K

F

MODE MENU

WB

Changing resolution and quality K

Press a or c to select [SHQ], [HQ],
[SQ1] or [SQ2].

If you selected [SHQ], [HQ] or [SQ1], go to
step 4.

If you selected [SQ2], go to step 3.

Press d to display the [SQ2] setup
screen.
Press a or c to choose a
resolution and press the OK/MENU
button.

SELECT

CANCEL

K

SHQ 2272×1704

HQ 2272×1704

SQ1 2048×1536
SQ2 640×480

GO

SQ2

1600×1200
1280×960
1024×768

640×480

GO

SELECT

Press the OK/MENU button.

The selected record mode and the number of shootable still pictures
are displayed.

To save the selected picture quality mode for the next time you use the

camera, set [ALL RESET] to [OFF]. g “Saving settings” (P. 80)

1

Taking Pictures

25

Changing resolution and quality K

Picture quality modes for movie

You can select between two picture quality
modes. The recording time varies depending
on the picture quality mode.

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Taking Pictures

Record mode

HQ

SQ

Total recording time per card

Record mode

Card capacity

16MB Approx. 41 sec. Approx. 150 sec.
32MB Approx. 83 sec. Approx. 300 sec.

64MB Approx. 170 sec. Approx. 600 sec.
128MB Approx. 330 sec. Approx. 1200 sec.
256MB Approx. 670 sec. Approx. 2400 sec.
512MB Approx. 1300 sec. Approx. 4800 sec.

The recording time listed in the table is approximate.

Resolution

(Frames per second)

320 × 240

(15 frames/sec.)

160 × 120

(15 frames/sec.)

HQ SQ

Recording time (16MB)

Approx. 41 sec.

Approx. 150 sec.

26

Changing resolution and quality K

Set the shooting mode to [MOVIE]
(n) and press the OK/MENU button.

g “Recording movies N” (P. 16)

The top menu is displayed.

Press b to select [K].

K

F

MODE MENU

WB

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Press a or c to select [HQ] or [SQ].

SELECT

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HQ 320×240

SQ 160×120

Press the OK/MENU button.

The selected record mode and time remaining are displayed.

GO

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Selecting white balance according to surrounding lighting

When daylight, the sun or tungsten lighting is
reflected on white substance, the shade of
white produced will differ for each. People’s
eyes recognize white objects as being white
irrespective of the surrounding lighting, but
with a digital camera the color needs to be
adjusted to suit the situational lighting so that

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white objects appear white in the picture. This

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adjustment function is called “white balance.”

AUTO

PRESET

The camera automatically adjusts the white balance according to
the situational lighting so that colors look natural.

Choose from one of the following white balance settings according
to the situational lighting.

5 Suitable for taking pictures under a clear sky.

3 Suitable for taking pictures under a cloudy sky.

Suitable for taking pictures under tungsten lighting

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(incandescent).

> Suitable for taking pictures under fluorescent lighting.

Press the OK/MENU button in
shooting mode.

The top menu is displayed.

Press c to select [0].

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0

F

MODE MENU

WB

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HQ

Press a or c to select [AUTO],
[5], [3], [1] or [>], then press

WB

WB

AUTO

the OK/MENU button.

SELECT

The selected white balance mode is set.

SELECT

When the white balance mode is selected,

the white balance indicators [5, 3, 1,
>] are displayed at this point on the

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monitor.

No indication is displayed when [AUTO]

white balance mode is set.

Set the white balance to [5] or [3] to capture a sunrise or sunset with

beautiful reddish tones.

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HQ

GO

WB

WB

>

GO

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The white balance feature may not be effective under some special light

sources, such situations where multiple lights are used.

If you set a white balance mode other than [AUTO], play back the picture

and check the colors on the monitor.

When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than [AUTO],

colors may appear different in the resulting picture from those in the picture
you see on the monitor.

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Setting Exposure Compensation F

If your subject is extremely bright or dark, or if
the contrast between the subject and the
background is high, you can adjust the
brightness using the exposure compensation
feature. You can adjust the exposure between
+2.0 and –2.0 in 1/3 EV (Exposure Value) steps.

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Press the OK/MENU button in
shooting mode.

The top menu is displayed.

Press a to select [ F ].

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F

MODE MENU

WB

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Press a or c to select the
exposure compensation value.

a: Adjusts towards [+] to give a

brighter picture.

c: Adjusts towards [–] to give a

darker picture.

SELECT

F

+

0.0

GO

Press the OK/MENU button.

The selected exposure compensation value is set.

Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker on the picture than their

natural colors. Adjusting towards [+] makes these subjects closer to their real
shades. For the same reason, adjust towards [–] when shooting dark subjects.

We recommend that you return the exposure compensation value to 0 after

taking a picture with an adjusted exposure compensation.

If the flash is used, the picture brightness (exposure) may differ from the

intended brightness (exposure).