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

Advanced Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

D-590 ZOOM C-470 ZOOM X-500

1Taking Pictures

2Viewing

3Setting Up

4Printing Pictures

5Connecting Computer

6Appendix

How to use this manual

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.”

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

Using the index gP. 181

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.”

Index

	A		DC-IN jack .............................	167
	AC adapter ...........................	167	DIGITAL ZOOM ......................	19
	AF target mark ........................	10	DPOF ....................................	105
	ALL RESET ............................	80	DRIVE .....................................	36
	All-frame reservation U	...... 106	E
	Arrow pads	169
			Enlarging pictures U	49
	AUTO (white balance)	28
			Erasing all pictures R	73
	Auto-flash	21
			Erasing one picture S	72
	AV cable	60
			Error messages	157
	A/V OUT jack	61
			ESP	31
	B		Exposure Compensation ..F 30
	Battery ..................................	180	F
	Battery charger	180
			FILE NAME	94
	Battery check
			File name	94
	indicator	165, 170
			File number	171
	Battery compartment/card
			Fill-in flash #	21
	cover	169

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 and look for the reference page number.

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		8		OFF/	LOW		/HIGH
	SETUP	SHUTTER SOUND		OFF/ 1 /2/3
				LOW	/HIGH
		REC VIEW		OFF/ ON
		FILE NAME		RESET		/AUTO
		PIXEL MAPPING
		s
		X
		VIDEO OUT		NTSC/PAL
K				SHQ/ HQ /SQ1/SQ2
F				–2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0
0				AUTO	/5/3/1/>

is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting).Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold.

P. 84

P. 86

P. 82

P. 94

P. 101

P. 99

P. 78

P. 60

P. 23

P. 30

P. 28

172

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How to read the instructions

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.

Displaying several pictures at once G

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Viewing

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 Gside of the zoom button

in playback mode.

1 2 3

The index display appears.

4 5 6

7 8 9

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

Use the arrow pads to select a

picture.

1 2 3

b: Moves to the previous picture.

4 5 6

d: Moves to the next picture.

7 8 9

a: Jumps to the previous index display. (the frames before the top left frame)

c: Jumps to the next index display.

(the frames following the bottom right frame)

Press the Uside of the zoom button.

100-0005 HQ

The screen returns to single-frame

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.

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.

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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.

	F
K	MODE MENU
	WB

Shooting mode

	m
INFO	MODE MENU
	ERASE

Playback mode (still picture)

MOVIE PLAYBACK
INFO	MODE MENU
	ERASE

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

Image quality mode

Press b

	K
SHQ	2272×1704
HQ	2272×1704
SQ1	2048×1536
SQ2	640×480
SELECT	GO

Operational buttons (arrow pads and OK/MENU button)

	F
K	MODE MENU
	WB

White Balance

MODE MENU

Press d

Press c

WB

AUTO

	CAMERA	DRIVE	o
		ESP/n	ESP
Tab	CARD	DIGITAL ZOOM	OFF	Function
	SET	R	OFF
		PANORAMA

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

SELECT

GO

Operational buttons (arrow pads and OK/MENU button)

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

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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.”

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

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.”

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In shooting mode, position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.

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

P
o	20a
HQ 2272*1704

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:

cYou 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)

dFocus is not locked so release your finger from the shutter button, reposition your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

Recompose your shot while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.

P

(

o

HQ 2272*1704 20a

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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 gP. 10.

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Subject

Subject with an

Subject

with low contrast

extremely bright area

without vertical lines

in the center of the frame

(See “Tips” below)

Subjects at different	Fast-moving subject	Subject is not in center
distances		of monitor

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.

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Changing shooting scene modes l

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.

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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.

PROGRAM AUTO
	For normal
	shooting
SELECT	GO

Press aor cto select a shooting scene mode, and press the OK/MENU button.

The selected shooting scene mode is set.

	PORTRAIT
SELECT	GO

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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 I

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

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.

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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.

LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT K

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.

NIGHT SCENE m

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.

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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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	Recording movies	N

You can record movies as well as still pictures with this camera.

The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie.

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Press a(l) in shooting mode.

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

PROGRAM AUTO
	For normal
	shooting
SELECT	GO

Press aor cto select [MOVIE] (n), and press the OK/MENU button.

The Movie mode is set.

	MOVIE
SELECT	GO

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.

AF target mark

	N
$
R	HQ	00:36
Remaining recording
time

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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, Nindicator 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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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×

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)	Telephoto (T)

The zoom bar goes up or down.

Shooting distance and shooting range

	Zoom position	Shooting distance	Shooting range (W × H)
			(minimum 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.))

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Using zoom systems

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 dto go to [MODE MENU].

	F
K	MODE MENU
	WB

Press aor cto select the [CAMERA] tab.

Press dto go to the [CAMERA] menu.

SET CARD CAMERA

ESP/n ESP DRIVE o

DIGITAL ZOOM OFF

R OFF

PANORAMA

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Using zoom systems

Press aor cto select [DIGITAL ZOOM].

Press dto go to the digital zoom settings.

1

Taking	Press aor cto select [ON] and
	press the OK/MENU button.
Pictures	The digital zoom is set.
	the menu.
	Press the OK/MENU button again to exit

CAMERA	DRIVE	o
	ESP/n	ESP
CARD	DIGITAL ZOOM	OFF
SET	R	OFF
	PANORAMA

CAMERA	ESP/n
	DRIVE
CARD	DIGITAL ZOOM	OFF
SET	R	ON
	PANORAMA

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

Press the zoom button to operate the digital zoom.

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.

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	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 preflashes, 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).

$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 #

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
!	AUTO
#
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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 working range

P

Flash mode		#
indicator		o

HQ 2272*1704 11a

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.)

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	Changing resolution and quality	K

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	Picture	Resolution				Usage examples
mode	quality
SHQ	Detailed	2272 × 1704		Large		For making large prints
		(Low compression)				or editing on a computer.
		2272 × 1704				For printing in postcard
HQ		(Hereafter standard
						size.
		compression)
SQ1	Normal	2048 × 1536				For printing 3" × 5" prints.
		1600 × 1200				For small prints, posting
		1280 × 960
SQ2						on the Internet or attach-
		1024 × 768
				Small		ing to e-mail.
		640 × 480

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

	Record					SQ2
	mode	SHQ	HQ	SQ1	1600 ×	1280 ×	1024 ×	640 ×
	Card
					1200	960	768	480
	capacity
	16MB	5	16	20	24	38	58	90
	32MB	11	32	40	48	76	117	180
	64MB	22	65	81	97	153	234	362
	128MB	45	130	163	194	307	469	726
	256MB	90	262	326	389	614	940	1453
	512MB	180	523	652	779	1229	1879	2904

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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.

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Changing resolution and quality K

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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.

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.

Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode.

The top menu is displayed.

Press bto select [K].

	F
K	MODE MENU
	WB

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Changing resolution and quality K

Press aor cto 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.

K

SHQ 2272×1704

HQ 2272×1704

SQ1 2048×1536

SQ2 640×480

SELECT GO

Press dto display the [SQ2] setup screen.

Press aor cto choose a resolution and press the OK/MENU button.

SQ2

1600×1200

1280×960

1024×768

640×480

CANCEL SELECT GO

Press the OK/MENU button.

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

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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)

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Changing resolution and quality K

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Picture quality modes for movie

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

	Record mode	Resolution	Recording time (16MB)
		(Frames per second)
	HQ	320 × 240			Approx. 41 sec.
		(15 frames/sec.)
	SQ	160 × 120		Approx. 150 sec.
		(15 frames/sec.)
	Total recording time per card
	Record mode	HQ				SQ
	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.

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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 bto select [K].

Press aor cto select [HQ] or [SQ].

Press the OK/MENU button.

	F
K	MODE MENU
	WB
	1

	K	Taking
HQ	320×240	Pictures
SQ	160×120

SELECT GO

The selected record mode and time remaining are displayed.

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Selecting white balance according to surrounding lighting 0

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 white objects appear white in the picture. This adjustment function is called “white balance.”

	AUTO	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.
	PRESET	3	Suitable for taking pictures under a cloudy sky.
		1	Suitable for taking pictures under tungsten lighting
			(incandescent).
		>	Suitable for taking pictures under fluorescent lighting.

Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode.

The top menu is displayed.

Press cto select [0].

	F
K	MODE MENU
	WB

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Selecting white balance according to surrounding lighting 0

Press aor cto select [AUTO], [5], [3], [1] or [>], then press the OK/MENU button.

WB

AUTO

SELECT GO

The selected white balance mode is set.

When the white balance mode is selected, the white balance indicators [5, 3, 1, >] are displayed at this point on the monitor.

No indication is displayed when [AUTO] white balance mode is set.

WB

>

SELECT

GO

Indicator

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	5
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Set the white balance to [5] or [3] to capture a sunrise or sunset with beautiful reddish tones.

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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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Pictures Taking

Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode.

The top menu is displayed.

Press ato select [ F].

	F
K	MODE MENU
	WB

Press aor cto select the exposure compensation value.

a: Adjusts towards [+] to give a brighter picture.

c: Adjusts towards [–] to give a darker picture.

F

+

0.0

SELECT 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).

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