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Step
1
Checking the contents of the box
Strap
Digital camera
L1-50B
Lithium Ion Battery
L1-50C
Battery Charger
USB cable
CB-USB6
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come
loose.
Charging
e1';
The included battery charger (AC cable type
or plug-in type) differs depending on the
region where you purchased the camera. If
you received a plug-in type battery charger,
plug it directly into an AC outlet.
the
the
camera
battery
strap
o Battery comes partially charged. Before
use, be sure to charge the battery until the
charging indicator goes off
(for approx. 2 hours).
(!) If the charge indicator does not light
it blinks, the battery may not be inserted
correctly or the battery or the charger may
be broken.
.f""')
For details on the battery and the charger,
see "Battery and charger" (p. 59).
When to charge the battery
Charge the battery when the error message
shown below appears.
Flashesinred
BATTERY
Monitor top right
Error message
or
EMPTY
Example: AC cable type battery
charger
Battery charger
Lithium ion
battery
10
EN
Loading
the
xD-Picture
separately)
4~
Do not insert anything other than an
xD-Picture Card
into the camera.
1
Battery/card compartment cover
2
the
battery
Card
into
or
the microSD Attachment
the
and
TItf
camera
(sold
~11
Sliding the battery lock knob in the direction
of
the arrow to unlock, and then remove the
battery.
(!J
Be sure to turn off the camera when you
-.
openorclose the battery/card compartment
cover.
([)
When using the camera, be sure to close
the battery/card compartment cover.
(f) Insert the card straight in until it clicks into
place.
(/)
Do not touch the contact area on the card.
•.••.
:iat
....
[]
• 0 0
iIIii.•-
o "
Battery lock knob
.;
..
j The battery has front side and back side.
Insert the battery in the correct direction
If
as illustrated.
correctly, the camera does not operate.
(/)
Insert the battery while sliding the battery
lock knob in the direction
the battery is
not
of
the arrow.
inserted
4
o This camera allows the userto take pictures
using the internal memory even when
no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is
inserted. "Using an xD-Picture Card" (p. 60)
t'J
"Numberofstorable pictures (still pictures)/
continuous recording length (movies)
the internal memory and xD-Picture card"
(p. 61)
in
EN
11
To
remove the xD-Picture Card
CD
:1-
Pressinthe card until it clicks and comes
out slightly, and then grasp the card to pull it
out.
Using
microSOHC
(sold
microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter
referred to as "microSD card") is also compatible
with this camera by using the microSD
Attachment.
f])
a
micro
separately)
"Using a microSD Attachment"
SO
card
card/
(p.
62)
1 Insert the microSD card into the
Attachment.
Insert the card to
the end.
------_....-~
...
2 Insert the microSD Attachment into
the camera.
To
remove the microSD card
+
12
EN
(f) Pull the microSD card straight out.
(])
Do not touch the contact area on the
microSD Attachment and microSD card.
.44rrow
pad
and
operation
guide
Setting
the
date
and
time
The symbols 6
on various setting and movie playback screens
indicate that arrow pad are used.
'\7<J[>,
0
EJ
0Gdisplayed
The date and time set here are saved to image
file names, date prints, and other data.
1
Press
the
• The date and time setting screenisdisplayed
2 Use
the
ON/OFF
camera
when the date and time are not set.
.
~~
buttontoturn
YM D
6
_--.--
CANCEL+MENii
Date and time setting screen
to
select
TIME
--:--
the
year
on
Y/M/D
for
[V].
Arrow
pad
Operation guides displayed at the bottomofthe
~
screen indicate that the MENU button,
or
zoom lever,
Operation guide
iiibutton is used.
button,
3
Press~to
@
Y
6
E.
CANCEL+MEND
save
YM 0
2009
CANCEL
MD
--.----:
the
setting
6
.•.
+MEMi
TIME
--
Y
/M/D
for
[V].
TIME
--
--:
--
Y
/M/D
EN
13
4 As in steps 2 and
and the
[M] (month),
[TIME] (hours and minutes), and
[V/M/D] (date order).
(/')
itlJ
To
Press the
turned off. The current time is displayed for
approx. 3 seconds.
~
button to set
For precise time setting, press the~button
as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
To
change the date and time, adjust the
setting from the menu.
(p.43)
check the date and time
DISP.
3,
use
~
[0] (day), and
[e:>l
(Date/time)
button while the camera is
~~~
3 Use
~~
press the
to select [•
~
button.
®
§
@
4 Use
5 Press the
~
language and press the
+.
~8
MENU
~
.GJ]
to select your
~
button.
button.
and
Changing
The language for the menu and error messages
displayed on the monitor is selectable.
1 Press the
~
~~
2 Press the
the
MENU
~
to select
~
button.
display
button, and press
language
[»]
(SETUP).
14
EN
oting,
Viewing,
and
Erasing
~;hooting
clperture
~;peed
In
1this
mode, automatic camera shooting can
be used while also allowing changes to a wide
range
of
other shooting menu functions, such as
exposure compensation. white balance, and so
on when needed.
1 Set the mode dial to
(0
with
value
mode)
optimum
and
shutter
0.
o
2 Press the
the camera.
ON/OFF
(standby mode screen)
button to turn on
Numberofstorable
still pictures (p. 61)
Monitor
3 Hold the camera, and compose the
shot.
,Monitor
Horizontal grip
Vertical grip
When
holding the camera, take care not to
cover
the flash with
your
fingers, etc.
4 Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject.
• When the camera focusesonthe subject, the
is
exposure
value are displayed), and the
changes to green.
• The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
locked (shutter speed and aperture
AF
target mark
Press
the
ON/OFF
the camera.
button again to turn
off
.---~+
Press halfway
AF target mark
Shutter speed
"Focusing" (p. 56)
Aperture value
EN
15
5
To
take the picture, gently press
the shutter button all the way down
while being careful not to shake the
camera.
Press fully
Viewing
images
1 Set the mode dial to
o
lEo
Frame number
Image review screen
To
view images during shooting
Pressing the
images.Toreturn to shooting, either press
[B
the
button halfway down.
To
shoot movies
"Shooting movies
[B
button enables playback
button again or press the shutter
(~
mode)" (p. 19)
of
2 Use
previous image
~
Displays
10
framesImage
before the
current image
DisplaysDisplays
'1)
The display sizeofthe images can be
changed. "Index view, calendar view, and
close-up view" (p. 24)
~~
~
~r
j:r,
Playback image
to select an image.
Displays next
~
~
L
10
frames after
the current
image
16
EN
To
play back movies
Select a movie, and press the
~
button.
Erasing
playback
images
(Single
during
image
erase)
Movie
Operations during movie playback
Volume:
Fast-forward/rewind:
Each time a button is pressed, the playback
speed cycles through 2x, 20x, and standard
(1
x) speed in the directionofthe pressed
button.
Pause:
During playback, press
Select with
Press the~button.
"l!7
LJD.
~@.
1 Press the
1ii
button when the
playback image to be erased is
displayed.
~+
~
2 Press
press the
'"
i~)
~
to select [YES], and
~
[~ERASE]
button.
(p. 37)
Elapsed time/
Total recording time
During playback
First
(last)
During pause, press
first frame, and press
last frame. Playback is reversed while
pressed, playback occurs normally while
is pressed. Press the
playback.
To
stop movie playback
Press the MENU button.
frame/frame
~
LJD
~
During pause
advance:
to display the
to display the
button to resume
~
is
@
EN
17
Us'ing
Shooting
Modes
This section describes the available shooting
modes. Depending on the mode, some settings
can be changed. For details on the functions
that can be adjusted, see "Menus for Shooting
on
Functions"
Using
shooting
page 26.
the
best
scene
mode
(SCN
for
the
mode)
1 Set the mode dial to SCN.
o
+
An
explanation ofthe selected modeisdisplayed
•
the
~
@ button
~
while
2 Use
shooting mode for the scene, and
press the
Icon indicating
the scene mode
is
set
that
is
pressed
and
to select the best
~
button.
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held.
Enhancing
texture
The camera finds a person's face and gives the
skin a smooth, translucent look for taking the
picture.
1 Set the mode dial to
skin
(BEAUTY
mode)
tone
BEAUTY.
and
o
2 Point the camera toward the
subject. Check the frame appearing
around the face detected by the
camera, and then press the shutter
button to take the picture.
The
unedited image and edited image are both
•
saved.
• If the image cannot
unedited image is saved.
(Ol:;
For some subjects, the frame
appear,
the editing
may
(tc The [IMAGE SIZE]
is limited to
be
retouched, only
may
take some time to appear,
may
not be effective.
of
the retouched image
~
or
lower.
the
not
or
(/:
To
change to another scene mode, use the
menu.
[_
SCENE
18
EN
MODE]
(p. 30)
Shooting
settings
The camera will automatically select the optimal
shooting mode for the scene. This
automatic mode that allows you to take a picture
suited to the scene by simply pressing the
shutter button. Settings
menu are not available
1
Set
the
with
(mrli/ll
mode
automatic
mode)
is
a fully
in
the shooting function
in
EB!ml
mode.
dial
to
1mmJ.
The indicator changes to
the icon for the scene mode
selected by the camera.
o
• Press
([j
(t)
the
shutter button halfway down or press the
DISP. button to check which shooting mode the
camera has automatically selected.
In some cases, the camera may not select
the desired shooting mode.
When the camera cannot identify which is
the optimal mode,
P mode will be selected.
Shooting
Audio is recorded with the movie.
1
Set
the
movies
mode
(i!?
dial
to
liB
mode indicator
&9.
.~
o
To
zoom
The optical zoom is not available while
shooting a movie.
Use [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 28).
To
shootamovie
stabilization
[DIS MOVIE MODE] (p. 29)
2
Press
down
gently
down
while
the
to
focus
press
to
start
shootingamovie
with
digital
shutter
the
button
on
the
button
subject,
recording.
Lights red during shooting
mode)
image
halfway
all
the
and
way
pre~
halfway,.
c--~
Press fully
3
Gently
the
way
press
down
Remaining recording time
the
shutter
to
stop
button
recording.
(p.
all
EN
61)
19
Using
In
addition to the wide varietyofshooting modes,
the camera has functions that broaden the
expressive range and shooting options available
to the photographer.
Using
Shooting
the
optical
Functions
zoom
1. The zoom bar appearance identifies the
of
status
When using
optical zoom
the fine zoom/digital zoom.
Pressing the zoom lever adjusts the shooting
range.
Press toward W
(Wide)
Press toward T
(Telephoto)
+
+
Zoom bar
x
(p.
,
Digital zoom: 5x.
28)
/.
Optical zoom: 10
/Use of [IMAGE STABILIZER] (Still images)/
[DIS MOVIE MODE] (Movies) (p. 29) is
recommended when shooting with the
telephoto zoom.
To
take larger images without reducing
image quality
[FINE ZOOM]
Optical zoom range
When using
fine
zoom'"
When using
digital zoom
Using
The flash functions can
match the shooting conditions and render the
desired image.
1 Press the
the
flash
~
W.======'IT;:;::§ij'~,
~I..-_----"TJ
Fine zoom range
W
L--i~====::::I~=:;
L...
be
button.
selected to best
----II
LI
.....
Digital zoom range
.
'IT
----1
I
To
take larger images
[DIGITAL ZOOM]
20
EN
(p.
28)
2~
Use
~ ~
and press the
Item
FLASH AUTO
REDEYE
FILL
IN
FLASH OFF
to select the setting option,
~
button to set.
DescdptiQr1
The flash fires automatically in
or
low-light
This emits pre-flashes to reduce
the occurrence
photos.
The flash fires regardless
available light.
The flash does not fire.
backlight conditions.
of
red eyeinyour
of
the
Shooting
(Macro
This function enables the camera to focus and
shoot subjects at close distances.
1 Press the
closeups
shooting)
~
button.
+
Adjusting
(Exposure
The standard brightness (appropriate exposure)
SE!t
by the camera based on the shooting mode
(except for
darker to obtain a desired shot.
f
1
Press the
fmm])
the
brightness
compensation)
can be adjusted brighter
~
button.
or
@
Exposure compensation value
~~
Use
~
~~
brightness image, and press the
~
button.
~
to select the desired
2 Use
OFF
MACRO
SUPER
MACRO'3
'1
When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.
'2
When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.
'3
The zoom is automatically fixed.
~
~
to select the setting option,
and press the
Item
Macro mode is deactivated.
This enables shooting as close as
10 cm/3.9
the subject.
This enables shooting as close
as 1 cm/O.4 in. to the subject.
Subjects at 50 cm/19.7 in.
farther cannot be brought into
focus.
The
flash (p.
be
set
when
~
button to set.
Description
in.'1
20)
and
zoom
[s!-]
is selected.
(90 cm/35.4 in.'2) to
or
(p.
20)
cannot
EN
21
Using.
After the shutter buttonispressed all the way
down, the picture is taken after a time delay.
1 Press the
the
self-timer
~
button.
Changing
information
The displayofthe screen information can be
changed to best match the situation, such as
for the needofclear viewofthe screen or for
making a precise composition by using the grid
display.
the
display
shooting
1 Press the DISP. button .
• The displayed shooting information changes
the order shown below each time
pressed. "Shooting mode display"
HistogramNormal
the
(p.
button
8)
in
is
2 Use
'\JD
~
to
select the setting
option, and press the
~
button to
set.
OFFThis cancels the self-timer.
------+-
The self-timer lamp turns on for
ON
(J)
Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled
after one shot.
To
cancel the self-timer afteritstarts
Press the~button again.
approx. 10 seconds, and then
blinks for approx. 2 seconds, and
then the picture is taken.
----
No informationGrid
•
Reading a histogram
If the peak fills too muchofthe frame,
the image will appear mostly white.
If the peak fills too
of
much
the image will
appear mostly black.
The green section shows
the luminance distribution in the
center area
the frame,
of
the monitor.
22
EN
Using
The FUNC menu provides the following menu
functions that can be quickly called and set.
• [WB] (p. 27)•
• [ISO] (p. 27)•
• [DRIVE] (p. 27)
the
FUNC
[ESP/G]
[.
menu
(p. 28)
IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 26)
Quickly
shooting
The following menu functions can be quickly
called and used.
• [PANORAMA] (p. 31)• [MULTI WINDOW] (p. 23)
• [SHADOW ADJ] (p. 29)
calling
functions
and
using
1 Press the
2 Use
~
function and
~
button.
~
to select the menu
8
~
to select the
setting option, and then press the
~
button to set.
1 Press the
2 Use 8
and press the
To
use the effects preview screen
(Multi window)
Selecting an option from [ZOOM],
[EXPOSURE COMP.], [WB] or
shows 4 preview images that reflect the
adjusted values
function. Use
desired image, and press the
ORfnB
~
to select the menu function,
"JD
button.
~
button to set.
of
the selected shooting
flL::,~~
to select the
~
[ESP/[!]]
button.
Brightening
(Backlight
Pressing and holding the ORlm; button
brightens the monitor. The monitor returns to the
original brightness
for 10 seconds.
the
monitor
boost)
if
no operation is performed
EN
23
Using
Index
close-up
Index view and calendar view enable quick
selection
to 10x magnification) allows checking
details.
1 Press toward W
of
lever.
Playback
view,
a target image. Close-up view (up
calendar
view
or
T on the
view,
of
zoom
image
Features
To
and
selectanimageinindex view
Use
']V
press the
image
To
select imagesincalendar view
Use
']V
~
the
zoom lever to view the images taken on the
selected date.
To
scroll
Use
']V
~~@ to select an image, and
~
button to display the selected
in
single-image view.
~~
@to select a date and press
buttonorpress toward T on the
an
imageinclose-up view
~~@
to move the viewing area.
Single-image viewClose-up view
Index view
Changing
information
Shooting information displayedonthe screen
can be changed.
the
display
image
1 Press the DISP. button .
• The displayed image information changes
the order shown below each lime the button
pressed.
Normal
Detailed
•
Histogram
No information
in
•
is
Calendar view
24
EN
t];;
"Reading a histogram" (p. 22)
Playing
back
panorama
images
Panorama images that were combined together
IN
using [COMBINE
IN
CAMERA2]can be scrolled for viewing.
CAMERA1]or [COMBINE
(Ii "Creating panoramic images
[t::J
PANORAMA]" (p. 31)
1
Selectapanorama
playback.
f;lJ'
"Viewing images" (p. 16)
2
Press
the
~
button.
image
during
To
control
Zoom
the zoom lever.
Playback
in
scroll
Pause: Press the
Restart
Stop
playback:
panorama
in/Zoom
direction:
the direction of the pressed button.
scrolling:
Current viewing area
image
out:
Press toward W orT on
Press
~
button.
Press the
Press the MENU button.
'JV
~
playback
~~~
button.
to
EN
25
Menus
When
the
mode
adjusted.
(])
€.::;;;il
indicates positionsofthe mode dial at which the function can be set.
t
(1
The default settingsofthe function are highlighted in
}
....
_co..,.-
for
dial is
Shooting
settoa
shooting
mode
position
Functions
(ED!m]
10 SCN
BEAUTY
~),
settings
can
be
Selecting
..
IMAGE QUALITY
the
appropriate
Still images
":,'SJbtn~1c
12M (3968)(2976)Suitable for printing pictures over A3
5M
(2560><1920)
3M
(2048><1536)
2M
IMAGE SIZE
COMPRESSION
Movies
(1600><1200)
1M (1280x960)Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.
VGA (640)<480)web sites.
16:9 (1920x1080)Suitable for playing pictures
I-F_IN_E
NORMALShooting at normal quality.
image
quality
Suitable for printing pictures
Suitable for printing picturesuptoA4
Suitable for printing pictures