Olympus FE-115 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-115/X-715
Advanced Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,
please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
The images of the LCD screen and illustrations of the camera used in this manual may differ from
Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of your camera.
Basic Operation
Shooting
Playing Back
Printing
Online Pictures
Camera Settings
Troubleshooting

How to use this manual

Playing back still pictures
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Playback
Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you rotate such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are oriented correctly.
[y] i g“How to use the menus” (P. 14)
1 Press ^] to select the picture you want to rotate. 2 Press [\ to select [w] or [s], and press i.
• The rotated picture is displayed.
3 Press [\ to select [EXIT], and press i.
• Press to exit the menu.
Picture rotation
Note
Original picture [s][w]
(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.
Indicates either shooting mode or playback mode. g“Switching between the shooting mode and the playback mode” (P. 9), “Shooting mode/Playback mode notation” (P. 9)
Select the menus in the order indicated by . g“How to use the menus” (P. 14), “Menu notation” (P. 16)
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.
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.
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Reference pages describing details or associated information.
(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
Advanced Manual
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This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on how to take pictures and view them so that you can get started quickly. Go ahead and take some pictures! You will also find information on the camera’s main functions as well as how to make prints and enjoy your pictures on a computer.
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!

Composition of the manual

You’ll find important points for getting the most out of your camera here. Read this part before taking pictures.
From shooting basics to handy picture-taking functions.
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.
Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.
Table of Contents
Basic operation
Tips before you start taking pictures
Shooting
Playback
Useful functions
Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a computer
Appendix
Miscellaneous
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P. 7
P. 17
P. 27
P. 39
P. 50
P. 56
P. 72
P. 88
P. 104
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The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to check it out.
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual....................................................................... 2
Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3
1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Power on/off ........................................................................................ 8
Switching between the shooting mode and the playback mode ... 9
How to use the mode dial.................................................................. 10
How to use the direct buttons............................................................ 11
Using the direct buttons .............................................................. 13
How to use the menus ...................................................................... 14
Using the menus ......................................................................... 15
2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -17
If correct focus cannot be obtained................................................... 18
How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 18
Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 19
Record mode ............................................................................... 20
Still picture record modes............................................................ 20
Movie record modes.................................................................... 21
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 21
To change the record mode........................................................ 22
Recording pictures ............................................................................ 23
Relationship between the internal memory and the card............ 23
Using a card ...................................................................................... 24
Card basics ................................................................................. 24
Inserting a card ........................................................................... 24
3 Shooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation....................... 28
Zooming in on a distant subject ........................................................ 30
Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro) ...................... 31
Flash shooting ............................................................................... 32
Recording movies ....................................................................... 34
Self-timer shooting ....................................................................... 35
Panorama shooting........................................................................... 36
Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) ............... 38
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4 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -39
Playing back still pictures .................................................................. 40
Selecting the number of pictures ........................................... 41
Slideshow .............................................................................. 41
Picture rotation ....................................................................... 42
Playing back movies ................................................................... 43
Playback on TV ................................................................................. 44
VIDEO OUT - Setting the output signal type............................... 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
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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
The battery ........................................................................................ 97
AC adapter (optional)........................................................................ 98
Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 99
Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 103
9 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 104
Menu list.......................................................................................... 105
List of factory default settings.......................................................... 106
Modes and shooting functions ........................................................ 107
Index ............................................................................................... 108
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1 Basic operation

Basic operation
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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.
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Power on/off

Power on: Press the power switch.
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Basic operation
Power off: Press the power switch.
Note
• Never open the battery compartment/card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so may destroy all data in the internal memory or on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored. When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening the cover.
The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. The orange lamp lights. The camera is ready for shooting (shooting mode).
Power switch
Monitor
The camera automatically retracts the lens and turns off. (The monitor also turns off.) The orange lamp goes out.
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Switching between the shooting mode and the playback mode

Shooting button (l)
Switching to the shooting
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• The object is displayed on the monitor.
• The orange lamp lights.
Playback button (k)
Press the k.
Press the l or the shutter button.
Shutter button
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Switching to the playback
mode (Playback mode)
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The last taken picture is
• displayed on the monitor.
• The green lamp on the camera lights.
Note
• When the camera is turned on, sometimes the monitor flashes before displaying the picture. This is not a malfunction.
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Shooting mode/Playback mode notation
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.
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How to use the mode dial

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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
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Suitable for general situations.
h Reducing blur.
i Suitable for taking portrait-style pictures.
l Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes.
m Suitable for taking pictures at night. o Suitable for taking self-portraits. n Records movies.
TIPS
• For details of each mode, see “Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation” (P.28).
• You can change the mode dial before and after turning the camera on.
Mode dial
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How to use the direct buttons

The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ.
(Direct buttons in shooting mode
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k (Playback) button gP. 9
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The camera switches to playback mode.
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button gP. 14
The shooting mode menu is displayed.
(Flash mode) button gP. 32
This function is for selecting the flash mode.
m (Self-timer) button gP. 35
The self-timer switches on/off.
p button gP. 53
This function resets all settings to the factory default settings.
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o (Macro) button gP. 31
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This function is for selecting the macro shooting or the super macro shooting mode.
[F (Exposure compensation) button g P. 38
i
Adjust the exposure compensation value.
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How to use the direct buttons
(Direct buttons in playback mode
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Basic operation
l (Shooting) button gP. 9
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The camera switches to shooting mode.
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button gP. 14
The playback mode menu is displayed.
(Erase) button gP. 47
This function erases displayed pictures.
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How to use the direct buttons

Using the direct buttons

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 is shown below.
1 Press in shooting mode.
• The flash mode selection screen is displayed.
Current setting
Operating guide
2 Press [\ to select a flash mode.
Selected setting
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3 Press i.
• The camera is ready to shoot.
• If not used for 3 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears.
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How to use the menus

The menu is displayed on the monitor when 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.
1
Press .
Basic operation
Shooting mode menu Playback mode menu
Indicates menu page 1 out of 3.
Press to exit the menu, and the camera is ready to shoot.
Indicates more pages below.
Press to exit the menu and return to playback mode.
EXIT
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How to use the menus

Using the menus

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 .
• The menu is displayed.
2 Press [\ to select the setting, and press i or ].
• Unavailable settings cannot be selected.
Selected setting
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3 Press [\ to change the setting, and press i or ^.
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4 Press .
• The menu closes, and the camera is ready to shoot.
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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.
Menu notation
In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows.
• Ex: Steps 1 and 2 of setting the [SLEEP] function
[SLEEP] i
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2 Tips before you start taking pictures

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Tips before you start taking pictures
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Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode dial to 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.
Online applications
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If correct focus cannot be obtained

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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.

How to focus (focus lock)

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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.
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2 Press the shutter button halfway
Tips before you start taking pictures
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.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained
Shutter button

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.
Subject with low contrast
The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.
Subjects at different distances
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.
Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame
Fast-moving subject
Subject without vertical lines
The subject is not in the center of the frame
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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. 21.

Still picture record modes

Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to
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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.
Picture with high number of pixels
Picture with low number of pixels
Tips before you start taking pictures
Image becomes clearer
Select according
to print size
For small-sized
prints and websites
Image size
becomes larger
Application
Image size
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640 × 480 SQ2
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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.
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Movie record modes

Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format.

Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time

Still pictures
Record mode Image size
SHQ 2560 × 1920 7 4
HQ 2560 × 1920 22 12 SQ1 2048 × 1536 34 19 SQ2 640 × 480 160 91
Movies
Record mode Image size
HQ 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 85 sec. 48 sec.
SQ 160 × 120 (15 frames/sec.) 340 sec. 194 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.
Number of storable still pictures
Internal
memory
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Internal
memory
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Card (Using a
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Remaining recording time
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Record mode
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.
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To change the record mode

[K] i g “How to use the menus” (P. 14)
1 For still pictures, select a record
mode from [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] and [SQ2].
Tips before you start taking pictures
For movies, select a record mode from [HQ] and [SQ].
2 Press i.
• Press to exit the menu.
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Recording pictures

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Pictures taken are stored in the internal memory. You can also use the 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.

Relationship between the internal memory and the card

The monitor displays which memory (internal or card) is being used for shooting and displaying images.
Shooting mode Playback mode
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Stores to the internal memory. Plays the pictures stored in the
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Stores to the card. Plays the pictures stored on the
[xD]
• 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)
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internal memory.
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Using a card

Card is available for this camera.

Card basics

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.
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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)
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)
Tips before you start taking pictures

Inserting a card

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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 is retracted.
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Monitor
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Using a card
2 Holding the lock button, 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.
Lock button
Battery compartment/ card cover
Index area
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
Notch
The position of the card inserted correctly
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Using a card
(Removing the card
3 Push the card all the way in and
release slowly
• The card protrudes slightly and stops.
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Tips before you start taking pictures
Caution
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
• 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.
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3 Shooting

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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!
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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
Program 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.
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This function reduces the blur incurred by movement of the camera or subject when taking pictures. When the camera moves a lot or the subject is moving quickly, the blur may not be
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i Portrait
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode is optimum for reproducing silky skin tones.
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.
m 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 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.
o Self Portrait
Suitable for taking pictures of yourself - by yourself. The camera is set to focus at a short distance. Macro shooting and super macro shooting can not be set.
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n Movie
Records movies. As the focus is locked while recording, be sure to keep the distance between the camera and subject constant to avoid losing focus. Audio recording is not available. g“Recording movies” (P. 34)
1 Set the mode dial to , h,
i, l, m, o or n.
• When the mode dial is set to a mode, the explanation for that mode is displayed on the monitor.
2 Take the picture.
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Zooming in on a distant subject

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Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 2.8x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm - 106 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 12x.
1 Press the zoom button.
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The cursor moves left and right on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification.
• The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. The red area of the zoom indicator indicates the digital zoom. The digital zoom is available when the cursor is reached the red area as pressing the zoom button toward T.
Note
• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
•In o mode, the zoom is not available.
Zoom button
Telephoto: Press the zoom button toward T to zoom in.
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