Olympus ULTRAZOOM C-720 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE DIGITALKAMERA CÁMARA DIGITAL

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

C-720 Ultra Zoom

ESPAÑOL

BASIC MANUAL/MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG/MANUAL BÁSICO

 Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.  We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important

photographs.

 These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described

in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

 For more details on connecting the camera to a PC and installing the provided software, refer to

the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).

 Avant d’utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, de manière à

obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.

 Avant d’effectuer des prises de vues importantes, nous vous conseillons par ailleurs de faire

quelques essais afin de vous familiariser avec le maniement de l’appareil photo.

 Ces instructions ne sont que pour une référence rapide. Pour plus de détails sur les fonctions de

l’appareil décrites dans ce manuel, se référer au manuel de référence de l’appareil sur le CD-ROM inclus dans l’emballage de l’appareil.

 Pour plus de détails sur le raccordement de l’appareil photo à un ordinateur personnel et sur

l’installation du logiciel fourni, se référer au “Guide d’installation de logiciel” (inclus dans l’emballage du CD-ROM).

 Bitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale

Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen.

 Wir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der

Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen.

 Diese Kurzanleitung dient dem ersten Kennenlernen Ihrer Kamera. W eitere und ausführliche Angaben

zur Funktionsweise dieser Kamera finden Sie im Referenzhandbuch auf der CD-ROM, die zum Lieferumfang der Kamera gehört.

 Weitere Angaben zum Anschluss der Kamera an einen Personal Computer und zum Installieren

der mitgelieferten Software siehe die „Software-Installationsanleitung“ (in der CD-ROM-Packung enthalten).

 Antes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.  Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara

antes de tomar fotografías importantes.

 Estas instrucciones son sólo de referencia rápida. Para más detalles de las funciones de la cámara

descritas en este manual, refiérase al manual de consulta del CD-ROM adjunto en el paquete de la cámara.

 Para más detalles sobre la conexión de la cámara a un PC e instalación del software suministrado,

refiérase a la “Guía de instalación del software” (adjunto en el paquete del CD-ROM).

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.

CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉ/INHALT/CONTENIDO

ENGLISH ..............................................................................2

FRANÇAIS ........................................................................44

DEUTSCH ..........................................................................86

ESPAÑOL ........................................................................128

CONTENTS

NAMES OF PARTS 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 11 GETTING STARTED 12 USING THE MENU 16 SHOOTING BASICS 21 ADVANCED SHOOTING 28 PLAYBACK 30 PRINT SETTINGS 35 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 36 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 39 ERROR CODES 40 SPECIFICATIONS 42

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

For customers in Europe

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-720 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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•The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

NAMES OF PARTS

Camera

Flash switch ( )

Mode dial ( ,,P/A/S/M, , , , , )

Diopter adjustment dial

POWER switch

Zoom lever (W/T) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / )

Shutter button

Macro/Spot button ( ) Print button ( )

DRIVE button Erase button ( )

Viewfinder

Flash mode button ( / ) Protect button ( )

Card access lamp

Arrow pad (

ÑñÉí)

Monitor

AE lock button Custom button () Rotation button ()

Monitor button ( )

OK/Menu button ( )

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Card cover

Strap eyelet

Battery compartment lock

Battery compartment cover

Lens

DC-IN jack

USB connector

VIDEO OUT jack

Connector cover

Tripod socket

NAMES OF PARTS

12 3 4

6 7

@ #

% ^ &

ISO 100

Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information

The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display. The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.*

When INFO is set to OFF: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode. (After closing the menu, the information which appears in the ON mode (illustrated to the right) is displayed for approx. 3 seconds, then disappears.)

Items Indications

1 Shooting mode , P, A, S, M, , , , , 2 Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 3 Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 4 Exposurecompensation –2.0 – +2.0

Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0

5 AF target mark – 6 Number of storable still 24/24"

pictures Seconds remaining

When INFO is set to ON: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode.

*The illustrations show examples of

indications displayed in the P mode.

% ^ &

12 3 4

Items Indications

6 7

7 Record mode TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2 8 Memory gauge

9 Battery check 0 AE lock AEL

! Drive mode , , , BKT @ White balance , , , # ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 $ Green lamp O % Flash stand-by Lights.

Camera movement Blinks. warning Flash charge Blinks.

^ Flash mode , , , , & Spot metering/ , ,

Macro mode

ISO 100

0 !

@ #

NAMES OF PARTS

Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information

INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display.

Still picture playback information

SIZE: 1984x1488

F2.8 1/800 +2.0

’02.09.12 12:30

When INFO is set to OFF

Items Indications

’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020

When INFO is set to ON

1 Battery check 2 Print reserve 3 Number of prints x2 – x10 4 Protect 5 Date ’02. 09. 12 6 Time 12:30 7 Frame number 20 8 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 9 Number of pixels 1984x1488, 1600x1200,

(resolution setting) 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480

0 Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 ! Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 @ Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 # White balance , , , $ ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 % File number 100 – 0020

ISO100

Note

Movie playback information

’02.09.12 12:30

When INFO is set to OFF

Items Indications

SIZE: 320x240

’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020

When INFO is set to ON

1 Battery check 2 Movie mark 3 Protect 4 Date ’02. 09. 12 5 Time 12:30 6 Frame number 20 7 Record mode HQ, SQ 8 Number of pixels 320x240, 160x120 9 White balance , , , 0 File number During movie playback, the recording

time appears as follows:

0" / 15"

Playing time

● The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and

displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function.

Total recording time

NAMES OF PARTS

Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Memory gauge & battery check

Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the SmartMedia card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots.

When taking still pictures

Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.

Before shooting

(Gauge is off)

Wait.

One picture

taken

(Lit)

Wait.Wait.

No more pictures

can be taken

(Fully Lit)

When recording movies

If you continue shooting

Shoot.

Wait.

Before shooting

(Gauge is off)

During shooting (Gauge lit).

● Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.

● Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory

gauge is fully lit.

Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.

No indication

Lights. (green)

Remaining power level: high

Lights.

(red)

Remaining power level: low. Replace with a new battery.

Remaining power level: exhausted. BATTERY EMPTY is displayed. Replace with a new battery.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when operating the camera.

Before using the following function, set the mode dial to any of the positions shown.

Mode dial setting

Means “Press this button”.

If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step.

Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.

Set the functions in the menus in the order of these arrows. Before using the menus, read “Using the Menus”, for details

In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M.

GETTING STARTED

Note

Attaching the strap

Pull out the end of the strap from the ring attached to the strap. Pull the end of the strap to remove it from the stopper and adjust the strap length.

When you have a length that you like, thread the end of the strap through the stopper. Thread the end of the strap through the ring while pulling on the strap to keep it from loosening.

Stopper

Ring

Camera strap eyelet

Ring

Stopper

● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily

catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.

● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If

the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

Loading the batteries

This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

Important:

● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.

● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

Make sure the camera is turned

off;

● The monitor is off.

● The viewfinder is off.

● The lens is not extended.

Slide the battery compartment

cover in the direction of the arrow ( and open it (

● Do not use your fingernail, as

) with your fingertip

this could result in injury.

When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs

Close the battery compartment

cover, then press it down ( and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed

on it (

● When pressing the battery

compartment cover shut, be sure to press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.

● Make sure the cover is

completely closed.

 Using an AC power adapter

(optional)

Use an AC adapter designed for the area where the camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

)

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Inserting/Removing the memory card (SmartMedia)

This camera uses SmartMedia card to record pictures. This manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia. Be sure to use a 3 V (3.3 V) card. Non-Olympus 3 V (3.3 V) cards must be formatted with the camera. Do not use a 5 V card or a 2 MB card.

Make sure the camera is turned off;

● The monitor is off.

● The viewfinder is off.

● The lens is not extended.

Open the card cover.

 Inserting the card

Insert the card as far as it will go in the direction shown in the illustration.

● There is an arrow inside the card cover,

indicating the direction in which the card should be inserted.

● Hold the card in a straight orientation to the

card slot. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle.

● Note the orientation of the card. If it is

inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed.

 Removing the card Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out in the direction of the arrow.

Close the card cover securely until it

clicks.

Power on/off

1 Before turning the camera on, press

the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.

2 Press the power switch to turn the

camera on.

● The lens moves out when the mode

dial is not set to .

● The viewfinder turns on.

● To turn the camera off, press the power

switch again.

● If the date/time has been returned to

the factory default setting, "Y/M/D" appears on the monitor.

Lens cap

Date/time setting

1 Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on

the camera.

2 Press .

● The monitor turns on automatically and the top menu appears.

3 Press Ñ on the arrow pad to select . 4 When is selected on the screen, press Ññ to select the date

format.

● Select any one of the following formats:

D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)

● This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the date

and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

5 Press í to move to the year (Y) setting. 6 Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press í to move to

the month (M) setting.

● Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.

● To move back to the previous setting, press

● The first two digits of the year cannot be changed.

É.

7 Press .

● For a more accurate setting, don't press until the clock hits 00 seconds.

The clock starts when you press the button.

8 To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch.

● The lens retracts.

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Note

ISO

MODE MENU

ISO

MODE MENU

● The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off,

unless they are readjusted.

● The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for

approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.

● The date/time setting may be canceled if the camera has stopped operating

because of a dead battery, etc.

USING THE MENU

When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is called the top menu. The contents of this menu change depending on the mode. On the top menu, two types of menus are available: MODE MENU and the other

menus (shortcut menus).

Shortcut menu

The shortcut menu consists of the items other than MODE MENU on the Top menu. These can be replaced with your favorite items, but only when the mode dial is set to P/A/S/M or . Just pressing the arrow pad buttons according to the marks shown next to each item will lead you directly to their screens.

(ex. P/A/S/M mode

top menu)

Mode menu

MODE MENU (displayed on the top menu) contains all the functions that are available and is divided into four tabs: CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, and SETUP. These can be selected with the tabs on the left of the screen by using

(ex. P/A/S/M mode

Ññ.

Top menu)

How to Set a Function in MODE MENU

1 On the top menu, enter MODE MENU. 2 Select a tab (CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, or SETUP) by using Ññ.

Press

í.

3 Select the function you want by using Ññ. Press í. 4 Select your settings by using Ññ. Press .

CARD SETUP

For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package. Some function settings may not be available depending on the mode. Factory default settings of some functions vary depending on the mode.

Modes & Shortcut Menus

top menu

Display Function Setting

DIGITAL ZOOM The optical zoom can be extended OFF, ON

ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on AUTO, 100, 200,

CARD SETUP Formats the card. –

WB Sets the appropriate white balance AUTO, , ,

MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. You can also make MOVIE

INFO Changes the amount of shooting OFF, ON

Sets the date and time. –

to a maximum of approx. 24x.

normal camera film). 400

Sets the record mode. TIFF, SHQ,

according to the light source. ,

Runs through all saved pictures one – after another.

indexes of still-shots from movies. PLAYBACK,

information displayed on the viewfinder/monitor.

HQ, SQ1, SQ2

INDEX

USING THE MENU (Cont.)

Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting)

In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

AUTO

CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

CAMERA tab

Display Function Setting

ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal AUTO, 100, 200,

P/A/S/M Exposure mode can be selected from P, A, S, M

BKT Sets the conditions for Auto bracketing. ±0.3/±0.7/±1.0,

DIGITAL ZOOM The maximum optical zoom (8x) can be OFF, ON

PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with –

2 in 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession –

camera film) from AUTO/100/200/400. 400

P ( Program auto), A (Aperture priority auto), S (Shutter priority auto), or M (Manual mode).

Adjusts the flash intensity for different –2EV to +2EV shooting conditions.

extended even more by the 3x digital zoom, making possible up to approx. 24x zoom.

Olympus CAMEDIA-brand card.

and stores them as a single picture.

PICTURE tab (not available in the , , , or mode)

Display Function Setting

WB Sets the appropriate white balance AUTO, , ,

SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of images. –

CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of images. –

Sets the record mode resolution. TIFF, SHQ,

according to the light source. ,

ISO

CAMERA

P/A/S/M

PICSET

BKT

CARD

DIGITAL ZOOM

1.0 x3 OFF

x3/x5

HQ, SQ1, SQ2

CARD tab

Display Function Setting

CARD SETUP Formats cards. –

SETUP tab

Display Function Setting

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera OFF, ON

INFO Changes the amount of shooting information OFF, ON

REC VIEW Selects whether to display images while OFF, ON

MY MODE Customizes settings, which are activated in CURRENT, SETUP the mode. RESET, CUSTOM

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. 30sec, 1min,

FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of RESET, AUTO

PIXEL Checks the CCD and image processing – MAPPING circuit for errors.

BATTERY SAVE Enables camera operation with reduced OFF, ON

SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently-used functions as All functions

CUSTOM Lets you assign a frequently used function AE lock, INFO, BUTTON to the camera’s custom button. ISO, P/A/S/M,

settings when you turn off the power.

displayed on the viewfinder/monitor.

Turns off the beep sound (used for warnings, OFF, ON etc.).

saving them to a card.

3min, 5min, 10min

images to be saved.

Adjusts the brightness of the – viewfinder/monitor.

Sets the date and time. –

power consumption.

shortcut menus on the top menu. included in the

CAMERA & PICTURE menus

DIGITAL ZOOM,

, WB

USING THE MENU (Cont.)

CARD

SET

CARD SETUP

EDIT

SET

CARD

SEPIA

BLACK&WHITE

Tabs & MODE MENU functions (Playback)

When a still picture is played back, the MODE MENU has 3 tabs. When a movie is played back, the MODE MENU has 2 tabs. Press tab and display the associated menu items. The EDIT tab is not available during movie playback.

During movie playbackDuring still picture playback

EDIT tab

Display Function Setting

BLACK&WHITE Creates black and white pictures. –

SEPIA Creates sepia-toned pictures. –

CARD tab

Display Function Setting

CARD SETUP Formats cards (FORMAT), or erases all –

SETUP tab

Display Function Setting

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera OFF, ON

Makes the file size smaller. 640 x 480,

images in the card (ALL ERASE).

settings when you turn off the power.

Turns off the beep sound (used for warning, OFF, ON etc.).

Adjusts the brightness of the – viewfinder/monitor.

Sets the date and time. –

Selects the number of frames in the index 4, 9, 16 display.

Ññ to select a

320 x 240

SHOOTING BASICS

Shooting mode setting — Mode dial

Full-auto shooting

Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets optimal focusing and exposure. Suitable for

simple shooting.

Sports shooting

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as a sports scene or moving vehicles) without blurring. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

Landscape-Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the background. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

Portrait shooting

Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

P/A/S/M Program/Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual

When the mode dial is set to P/A/S/M, the following items can be set with the menus:

shooting

●P (Program shooting)

The camera sets aperture and shutter speed.

●A (Aperture priority shooting)

You set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed.

●S (Shutter priority shooting)

You set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture.

●M (Manual shooting)

You set both the aperture and shutter speed.

SHOOTING BASICS (Cont.)

Mode dial setting

My Mode

Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP (in the menu’s SETUP). Customized settings are activated when the power is turned on in the mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc. can be customized. In the mode, you can select exposure mode (shooting mode) from P, A, S, or M. Settings can be specified with the camera’s setting menus. The shortcut menu can also include different items than the shortcut menus in the P/A/S/M mode.

Movie record

Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. You cannot record movies with sound.

Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting

In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A.

Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

To increase the

aperture value (F value), press

Ñ.

To decrease the aperture value (F value), press

ñ.

Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting

Mode dial setting

In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S.

Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

To set a faster shutter

speed, press

Ñ.

To set a slower shutter speed, press

ñ.

Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting

In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M.

Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

To increase the aperture value (F value), press

É.

To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.

To decrease the aperture value (F value), press í.

To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.

Using My Mode

In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T P, A, S or M. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

SHOOTING BASICS (Cont.)

Mode dial setting

Note

Taking still pictures

Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to any of the following

positions and press the POWER switch. Shooting mode: , , , , P/A/S/M,

Point the camera towards a subject

while viewing through the viewfinder.

Flash switch

Power switch

Card access lamp

To focus on the subject, press the shutter

button halfway, slowly and gently.

● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights

up.

To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way

(fully).

● If the flash is up, it will fire automatically when required.

● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on

the card.

Green lamp

Number of storable still pictures

● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or

disconnect an optional AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

Recording movies

Mode dial setting

P/A/S/M

Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and press

the POWER switch.

Point the camera towards a

subject while viewing through the viewfinder.

Power switch

Card access lamp

Press the shutter button halfway.

● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp

blinks once.

Press the shutter button all the way to start

recording.

● During movie recording, lights in red.

Press the shutter button all the way again to stop recording.

● The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts writing the movie to

the card.

● If the displayed seconds remaining reach “0”, shooting finishes

automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card.

AF target mark

Seconds remaining

Mode dial setting

SHOOTING BASICS (Cont.)

 Zoom

T To zoom in on a subject, press the zoom lever

towards T. To shoot a wider-angle picture, press the zoom lever towards W.

TTelephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to

8x magnification (optical zoom limit, equivalent to 40 mm-320 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the digital zoom with the 8x optical zoom, zoom magnification up to approx. 24x is possible.

 How to shoot using the monitor

T Press the (monitor) button and then follow

steps 3 and 4 in “Taking still pictures”.

 Focus lock

If the subject of your composition is not within the AF target mark and focusing is not possible, try the following:

Position the AF target mark over the

subject. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

●

Brightness (exposure) is also locked and the

green lamp lights.

Green lamp

Compose your picture (point the camera towards the subject) while

keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.

Zoom lever

 Using the flash

Mode dial setting

Auto-flash (No indication, factory default setting) :

Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.

Red-eye reduction flash :

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye” (subject’s eyes appearing red).

Fill-in flash :

Always fires regardless of the lighting conditions.

Flash off :

For situations where flash is prohibited, or when not using the flash.

Night scene :

Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds.

Night scene with red-eye reduction flash :

Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds, and minimizes red-eye.

Press the (flash) switch.

● The flash pops up.

Press the / (flash mode) button repeatedly until the desired

flash mode indication appears.

ADVANCED SHOOTING

Mode dial setting

 Drive mode

Single-frame shooting : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter

button is pressed all the way. (normal shooting) Sequential shooting : Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. AF Sequential shooting : Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus is adjusted for each frame automatically. The AF Sequential shooting speed is lower than normal sequential shooting.

Self-Timer Shooting : Shoots a single frame using the self-timer control. Auto bracketing BKT : Shoots multiple frames of the same picture, each

with a different exposure value. Focus and white balance are locked at the first frame.

Press the DRIVE button repeatedly until the desired mode appears.

 Spot metering

There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering.

Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the subject and the area around it. Spot metering: Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target

mark. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. In the working range of the macro mode, spot metering is also available (spot metering+macro mode).

Press the button repeatedly until (spot metering) or (spot metering+macro mode) appears.

 AE lock

Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings). For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, re-compose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then, press the button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Then compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and shoot. In other words, use AE lock when you want an exposure setting that's different from the setting that would normally apply to the image you want to shoot.

 Macro mode shooting

Mode dial setting

Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (0.1 m-0.6 m (0.3 ft-

1.9 ft) in the max. W position or 1.0 m-2.0 m (3.2 ft-6.5 ft) in the max. T position). However, in the mode focusing is performed quickly. The (macro) mode allows you to shoot close to the subject (within 0.1 m – 0.6 m (0.3 ft – 1.9 ft)). With the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum W position, you can fill the entire frame with your subject.

Press the button repeatedly until (Macro mode) or (Spot metering+Macro mode) appears.

 Exposure Compensation

This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust between +/–2.0 in 1/3 steps.

Adjusts towards – (images become darker)

Adjusts towards +

(images become brighter)

PLAYBACK

Viewing still pictures

Set the mode dial to (playback mode) and press the POWER

switch.

Power switch

Display the desired pictures

using the arrow pad.

● Pictures indicated by are

movie frames.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind.

Displays the next picture.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.

Displays the previous picture.

Zoom lever

Turning the zoom lever towards

Enlarges the

picture. Displays multiple

pictures at the same time.

Press to avoid accidentally erasing images. To cancel protection, press again.

Protect mark

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