Panasonic DMC-FX5PP User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FX5PP

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Notice:

This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

Safety

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

• SD Logo is a trademark.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

RBRC

Li-ion

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY

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for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Safety

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued

compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral

devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX5 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric

Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded pictures.

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Contents

Safety

Information for Your Safety ................. 2

Preparation

Standard Accessories ......................... 6

Names of the Components ................. 8

Quick Guide ...................................... 10

Charging the Battery......................... 12

About the Battery .............................. 13

Inserting the Battery.......................... 14

Removing the Battery........................ 15

Using the AC Adaptor ....................... 16

About the Card.................................. 17

Inserting the Card.............................. 18

Removing the Card........................... 19

Attaching the Strap............................ 20

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)..... 21

Setup Menu....................................... 23

Using the LCD Monitor...................... 27

About the Histogram ......................... 28

The Mode Dial................................... 29

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures ................................. 30

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode........ 34

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review) ........................................ 36

Using the Optical Zoom..................... 37

Taking Pictures using the

Built-in Flash.................................. 38

Compensating the Exposure............. 41

Taking Pictures using

Auto Bracket.................................. 42

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.... 43

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .... 44

Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures........................ 45

9 Pictures Multi Playback .................. 46

Using the Playback Zoom ................. 47

Deleting Pictures............................... 48

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Macro Mode... 51 Taking Pictures using

Portrait Mode................................. 52

Taking Pictures using

Landscape Mode ........................... 53

Taking Pictures using

Night Portrait Mode........................ 54

Taking Pictures using

Self-portrait Mode.......................... 55

Recording Motion Images ................. 56

Setting the White Balance................. 58

Setting the White Balance manually

(White set) ..................................... 59

Finely Adjusting the White Balance... 60

Changing the Picture Size................. 61

Changing the Quality......................... 62

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 63

Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 64

Taking Pictures with Audio................ 65

Using the AF Trigger ......................... 66

Using the Digital Zoom ......................68

Using the Color Effect ....................... 69

Adjusting the Quality of the Picture

(Picture Adjustment) ...................... 70

Using the Optical Image Stabilizer .... 71

Creating Flip Animation..................... 72

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Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio ...... 75

Playing Back Motion Images ............. 76

Rotating the Picture........................... 77

Setting the Picture to be Printed and

the Number of Prints

(DPOF Print Setting)...................... 78

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the

Picture ........................................... 83

Playing Back with Slide Show........... 85

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)............................. 87

Resizing the Pictures ........................ 88

Trimming the Pictures....................... 90

Formatting the Card.......................... 92

Playing Back Pictures with

a TV Screen................................... 93

Before Connecting with USB

Connection Cable .......................... 94

Connecting to a PC

(Mass Storage) .............................. 96

Connecting to a PC (PTP)................. 97

Connecting to a Printer ..................... 99

Using a Printer (PictBridge)............. 100

Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)... 102

Others

After Use ......................................... 104

Screen Display ................................ 105

The Menu Items .............................. 108

Cautions for Use.............................. 110

Approximate number of recordable

pictures and the size.................... 113

Message Display............................. 114

Troubleshooting............................... 115

Specifications.................................. 117

Digital Camera Accessory

System......................................... 119

Digital Camera Accessory Order

Form (For USA Customers)......... 120

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only)............................ 121

Limited Warranty (For USA Only).... 122

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only)............................ 124

Index................................................ 125

Guía española de uso rápido .......... 127

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Preparation

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB)

RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

∫ Battery Pack

CGA-S001A (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

∫ Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-929A (In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”)

∫ AC Ca ble

K2CA2EA00002

∫ DC Cable

K2GH2DZ00001

∫ AV C a ble

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∫ USB Connection Cable

K1HB08CD0004

∫ CD-ROM

∫ Strap

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Names of the Components

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1 Strap Eyelet (P20) 2Flash 3 Lens 4 Self-timer Indicator (P43, 55) 5 Lens Cover

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6 Optical Finder 7 Flash/Access Indicator

(P17, 31, 40) 8 Status Indicator (P31) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P24, 27, 35, 82)

10 Mode Dial (P29) 11 Single/Burst Mode Button (P44) 12 Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer Button (P43)

4/REVIEW/SET Button (P36)

1/Flash Mode Button (P38)

3/Exposure Compensation (P41)/

Auto Bracket (P42)/White Balance

Fine Adjustment (P60) Button

13 Delete (P48)/[FOCUS] (P66) Button 14 [MENU] Button (P23) 15 LCD Monitor (P27, 35, 105)

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16 Lens Barrel (P32) 17 Speaker (P75) 18 Microphone (P56, 65) 19 Zoom Lever (P37, 68) 20 Power Switch (P11, 30) 21 Shutter Button (P11, 30)

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1[AC INT] Terminal 2 [POWER] Indicator 3 [CHARGE] Indicator 4 Battery Attachment Part 5 [DC OUT] Terminal

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Preparation

Quick Guide

• Charge the battery before using.

• Prepare the Camera/AC cable/Battery/AC adaptor/Card.

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

ª Preparation

1 Charge the battery. (P12)

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Insert the battery. (P14)

3 1 Insert the card. (P18)

2 Close the card/battery door.

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ª Recording

Preparation

ª Playback

4 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Set the clock. (P21) 3 Select Normal picture mode

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5 Take a picture. (P30)

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6 1 Select Playback mode [ ].

2 Select the picture you want to

view. (P45)

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before using.

Preparation

1 Connect the AC cable.

• The [POWER] Indicator A lights.

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 Attach the battery to the AC

adaptor.

• When the [CHARGE] Indicator B lights, charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] Indicator B turns off (in about 90 minutes), charging is finished.

3 Detach the battery.

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Suggestions/Tips

• After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable.

• The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction.

• The battery and AC adaptor are designed only for this camera. Do not use them with any other equipment.

• Do not disassemble or alter the AC adaptor.

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About the Battery

ª Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor.)

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(Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery.

ª Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions:

• Temperature: 77°F (25°C)/Humidity: 60

• Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other record.

• Using the battery (supplied) and 16 MB SD Memory Card (supplied) [Picture

size: 2304k1728/Quality: Fine (When deleting all pictures after full use)].

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Charging time

Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.

The recording time (recordable number) and playback time depend on the condition.

ª Charging environment and charging error

• Charge the battery in temperature of 50°F –95°F (10°C – 35°C). (The battery should also be the same temperature.)

• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] Indicator lights. If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] Indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles. In this case, disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and ensure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.

Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor on Approx. 60 min. (equal to 120 still pictures)

Recording with LCD monitor off Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures)

Playback time Approx. 100 min.

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Preparation

Inserting the Battery

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Insert the charged battery until it

clicks.

3 Close the card/battery door.

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Preparation

Removing the Battery

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

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1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Slide the lock 1 to remove the

battery.

Suggestions/Tips

• If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 48 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for 3 months after the battery was removed. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P21)

• Do not remove the battery when the card is being accessed. (P17)

• The supplied battery is designed only for this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Be sure to remove the battery after the status indicator is turned off. Otherwise, the setting may be cleared.

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3 Close the card/battery door.

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Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor.

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Connect the AC cable.

2 Open the terminal door.

3 Connect the DC cable.

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• Align the [2] mark 1 on the DC cable and the [1] mark 2 on the [DC IN] socket.

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Suggestions/Tips

• Use the supplied DC cable. If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction.

• The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use.

• The battery cannot be charged in the camera even if the AC adaptor is connected.

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About the Card

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ª Access to the card

While the card is accessed, the flash/ access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light.

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When the flash/access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light, do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the battery or the card.

• disconnect the DC cable if you use the AC adaptor.

The card and the card contents may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally.

It is possible that data stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We recommend storing precious data to your PC’s hard drive. (P96, 97)

ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and

MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.)

SD Memory Card

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MultiMediaCard

Suggestions/Tips

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• The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the flash/access indicator and card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

Inserting the Card

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Insert the card all the way in until

it clicks.

• Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card.

• Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

3 Close the card/battery door.

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Removing the Card

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

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1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Push the card until it clicks, then

pull the card out upright.

Suggestions/Tips

• The card may be damaged if it is removed while the camera is on.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card.

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.)

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

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3 Close the card/battery door.

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Attaching the Strap

Preparation

1 Pass the top of the strap through

the strap eyelet 1.

2 Pass the opposite side of the

strap through its ring shaped part.

3 Pull the strap.

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ª Initial setting

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears.

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When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the clock on it.

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the

[SETUP] menu. (P23)

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• 3/4: Set date and time.

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• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

• Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on.

ª Date Printing

• You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P82)

• Using the supplied software, [SD Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have the date imprinted on the picture. For details, please read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

• When you go to a photo studio for printing, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask the photo studio. Depending on the studio, it may not be possible to print the date.

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• You can set the year from 2003 to

2099. The 24-hour system is used.

• After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 48 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for 3 months after the battery was removed. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again.

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1 Turn the camera on.

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• The status indicator 1 lights.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

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You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.

Menu Functions

MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

AUTO REVIEW°

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• [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear.

• [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

• [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.

• [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful to confirm the focus.

• In Motion image mode [ ] and Self-portrait mode

[ ], auto review function is not activated.

• When using burst mode or auto bracket, the auto review

function works while recording the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• When using pictures with audio, the auto review

function works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

POWER SAVE • [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:

The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on to cancel the power save mode.)

• [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.

• When using the AC adaptor/connecting to a PC or

printer/recording motion images/playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated.

• When you press the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds,

the power save mode is activated. (You can turn the camera on again when pressing the shutter button halfway.)

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Menu Functions

ECONOMY°

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If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds in recording mode, the message [MONITOR OFF] blinks and then the LCD monitor is turned off to save the power. Press any key to turn it on again.

• When setting economy mode to [ON], the LCD monitor is turned off even when charging the flash.

• When setting economy mode to [ON], the setting for power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].

• You cannot use economy mode in Playback mode [ ] and Simple mode [ ].

• Economy mode is not activated while the menu screen is displayed or the self-timer is set.

• Economy mode is not activated when using the AC adapter or recording motion images even if it is set to [ON].

BEEP Set to the volume of operational sound and shutter sound.

You can select the shutter sound from [ ], [ ] or [ ].

1 2 3

• [ ]: The operational sound turns high.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns low.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns off.

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NO.RESET°

Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from 0001.)

• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999. When the folder number reaches to 999, it cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or other.

• The file number reset is also reflected on Simple mode [].

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RESET°

The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the folder number, the clock setting and the setting on Simple

mode [ ] are not changed. CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P21) USB MODE Set to the USB communication system. Set before

connecting to a PC or a printer. (P94)

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Menu Functions

LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following

7 languages.

Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with

4.

• [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English.

• [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German.

• [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French.

• [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish.

• [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian.

• [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified).

• [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese.

• When you set to another language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

• The language setting is also reflected on Simple mode [].

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VOLUME°

The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers of the TV is not changed.

VIDEO OUT°

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• [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

• [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P93)

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Using the LCD Monitor

ª Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.

• When the menu screen appears, during multi playback or during playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.

In recording mode

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F Display G Display with recording information

and histogram

H Non-display

ª Recording guide line

You can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guide lines. You can also take pictures easily by adjusting the horizon to the guide line.

A Display B Display with histogram C Non-display (Recording guide line) D Non-display E LCD monitor is turned off

¢Histogram

You can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size and the balance of subjects.

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About the Histogram

• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

• It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

• When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed.

• When the values in the histogram are distributed as B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

• When the values are concentrated to the right as C, the picture is over exposed.

ª Example of histogram

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• When the photo flash is activated or when you record pictures in dark places, the histogram turns yellow because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

• The histogram does not appear when in Motion image mode [ ], during multi playback and playback zoom.

• The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

• The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software on PC, etc.

• The histogram in the recording mode

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A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed

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Preparation

The Mode Dial

Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.

: Normal Picture mode (P30)

The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted.

: Macro mode (P51)

This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P52)

This allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background.

: Landscape mode (P53)

You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape farther than 9.84 feet (3 m) away and in daylight.

: Night portrait mode (P54)

This allows you to record the subject clearly in front of beautiful night illumination scenery.

: Self-portrait mode (P55)

Use this mode when you want to take a picture of yourself.

: Motion image mode (P56)

This allows you to record motion images.

: Simple mode (P34)

You can take the pictures easily because the necessary setting menus are minimized. This mode is for beginners.

: Playback mode (P45)

This allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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Taking Pictures

Preparation

• Insert the charged battery (P14) or connect the AC adaptor (P16).

• Insert the card. (P18)

1 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select Normal Picture mode

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OFF ON

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point

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picture.

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• A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The focus indication 2 lights and

then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 appear.

• When the focus indication is

blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.

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ª Posture to take good pictures

To take pictures without blurring:

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Check that the camera is not shaken when pressing the shutter button halfway.

• After pressing the shutter button, keep the camera stationary until the picture appears on the screen. In the following cases, keep the camera stationary for a long time. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ] (P38)

– In Night portrait mode [ ] (P54)

• Hold the camera firmly with your right hand.

• Do not cover the flash with your finger or other objects.

• Hold the lower left of the camera with your left hand.

• Do not cover the microphone with your finger or other objects.

• Do not touch the lens barrel.

ª Status indicator A

Lit:

• When turning the camera on.

Blinking:

• While the focus is being adjusted or the focus is not properly adjusted.

• When the card is not inserted.

• When there is no remaining capacity on the card.

• When the card is locked in the recording mode.

• When the remaining battery power is low. (blinking slowly)

ª Flash/Access Indicator B

Lit:

• When accessing the card.

• When the flash fires. (It lights when the shutter is pressed halfway.)

• When sending data to PC.

Blinking:

• When charging the flash.

• When setting the flash mode to Forced OFF [ ] and pressing the shutter halfway in dark places. (blinking slowly) (The jitter alert appears)

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ª Focusing

• You can focus on the subject up to a distance of 1.64 feet (50 cm).

• If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused.

• When the subject is focused, the camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps 4 times. Refer to P25 if you want to turn the operational sound off.

• In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly in Normal Picture mode. – When including both near and

distant subjects in a scene.

– When there is dirt on the glass

between the lens and the subject.

– When there are illuminated or

glittering objects around the subject.

– When taking a picture in a dark

place. – When the subject moves fast. – When the scene is poor in contrast. – When jitter occurs. – When recording a very bright

subject. We recommend taking pictures using prefocus (P66) or AF/AE lock (P33).

• Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled when you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again.

ª Exposure

• If the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

• The brightness of the screen may differ from that of recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with slow shutter, the subject looks dark on the screen, but the actual picture is bright.

• When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure. (P41)

ª Jitter (camera shake)

• When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1 appears.

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• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful of how you hold the camera. (P31)

• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

ª Care for the camera

• Check to make sure there is no stain or dirt on the lens.

• Do not touch the lens directly.

• Do not cause impact to the lens or lens barrel (P8).

• When turning the camera on in the recording mode, the lens barrel comes out. Check to make sure there are no obstacles in front of the lens.

• Take care not to touch or stain the surface of the lens. When the lens becomes dirty or dust attaches to the lens, use a commercial blower brush to remove dust or dirt and wipe the lens with a dry, soft cloth. If you use solvents such as benzine, alcohol or thinner, the camera may be discolored or broken.

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• When using the camera in a sandy or dusty place, be careful not to let dirt, grit or seawater come into the camera.

ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/

AE: Auto exposure)

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In this case,

1. Aim the AF area at the subject.

2. Press the shutter button halfway to fix

the focus and the exposure.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera as you compose the picture.

4. Press the shutter button fully.

• You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock

before pressing the shutter button.

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• When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed. However, the pictures are not affected. The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the aperture. It is not a malfunction.

• When pressing the shutter button, the screen may become bright or whitish for a moment. However, the recorded picture will not be influenced. This function make it easy to adjust the focus.

• We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P21)

• When the time for power save is set (P24), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate within the set time. When operating the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on.

• When economy mode (P25) is set and if you do not use the camera, the LCD monitor turns off in 15 seconds. (The LCD monitor turns on when pressing any button.)

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We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture.

• Offering simplified menu for ease of use.

• The picture size is easy to select.

• The icons on the display are larger.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [PICT.MODE].

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ENLAR

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SELECT

• [AUTO REVIEW] [ON]: The recorded picture

[OFF]: The recorded picture does

• [BEEP] [ON]: The operational sound

[OFF]: The operational sound

• [CLOCK SET] (P21)

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turns on.

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[4qt6q/10t15cm] or [E-MAIL].

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• [ENLARGE]: This selection is intended for situations when large printing is desired. The camera is preset to [2304a1728] in [Fine] picture mode.

•[4qa6q/10a15cm]: This selection will offer an easy way to produce small “general purpose” prints.

• [E-MAIL]: This selection favors a smaller file size, optimized for home page and e-mail use.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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ª Picture size and quality in

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ENLARGE 2304a1728 pixels Fine

4qa6q/ 10a15cm

E-MAIL 640a480 pixels Standard

ª Other settings in Simple mode

MONITOR (P24):

• Fixed to [0] (standard).

POWER SAVE (P24):

• Fixed to [2MIN.].

• When you want to turn the camera on again, press shutter button or turn the camera off and then on.

• When you use the AC adapter, the power save mode is not activated.

ECONOMY (P25):

• Fixed to [OFF].

1280a960 pixels Fine

ª Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.

A Display B Non-display C LCD monitor is turned off

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• The burst mode is available only with the low speed. (P44)

Number of recordable

pictures

ENLARGE max. 5 frames

4qa6q/10a15cm max. 5 frames

E-MAIL max. 7 frames

• The recordable range is 0.98 feet (30 cm) – ¶ (Tele), 0.33 feet (10 cm) – ¶ (Wide).

• If the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range, the focus may not be adjusted properly even the focus indication is lit.

• The settings (except for the clock setting) of the Simple mode [ ] will not be applied to the other recording modes.

• Only the quality (data compression ratio) cannot be changed on the [PICT.MODE] menu.

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Preparation

• In Motion image mode [ ], review function is not activated.

1 Press 4.

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• Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review.

• You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1.

• When the recorded pictures are too bright or dim, compensate the exposure. (P41)

2 Enlarge and shift the picture.

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• Multi pictures or all pictures can be deleted. Read P49 or P50 for details.

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With this feature, you can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29)

ª To make subjects appear closer

1X

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2X

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away (Wide)

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• The picture may be slightly distorted according to the lens. The distortion will increase as you make subjects wider and closer.

• When using the zoom lens at high magnification, the quality of the picture can be enhanced if a tripod is used. At high magnification, even small movements can cause a slight decrease in picture sharpness.

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

ª Switching the flash setting

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: AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in photo flash) by lighting the flash before the actual recording of the picture. Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

: Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording condition. Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. Use this when taking pictures of people in front of a dark background.

: Forced OFF Even in dark places, the flash is not activated. Use this when taking pictures in places where use of the flash is not allowed.

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ª The available flash range to take pictures

ISO sensitivity

ISO50

ISO100

ISO200/AUTO

Wide 1.31 feet (40 cm)– 5.25 feet (1.6 m)

Tele 1.31 feet (40 cm)– 3.28 feet (1 m)

Wide 1.31 feet (40 cm)– 7.87 feet (2.4 m)

Tele 1.31 feet (40 cm)– 4.59 feet (1.4 m)

Wide 1.31 feet (40 cm)– 10.8 feet (3.3 m)

Tele 1.31 feet (40 cm)– 6.56 feet (2 m)

Available flash range

• The available flash range is an approximation.

ª Shutter speed for each flash mode

Flash mode Shutter speed

1/60th – 1/2000th

Flash ON

(Except for Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [])

Flash OFF

Suggestions/Tips

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Stabilizer function [OFF]

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1/8th – 1/2000th (Night portrait mode: 8 – 1/2000th)

1 – 1/2000th (Night portrait mode: 8 – 1/2000th)

• In Landscape mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], flash setting is fixed to the Forced OFF [ ].

• When using the flash in ISO AUTO setting, the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from ISO100 to 200. To avoid noises, decrease the ISO sensitivity.

• Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity (a few centimeters from the camera) when using the flash.

• If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discolored by its heat and lighting.

• Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

• If the subject is too close when using the flash, the picture may be over exposed.

• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash.

• When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

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• The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash/access indicator and the flash icon blink red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

• When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted when the photo flash is insufficient.

• To avoid noises, we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P70)

• Refer to P64 for the ISO sensitivity.

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Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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• EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

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In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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set the compensation range of the exposure.

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• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF].

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• When setting the auto bracket, the auto bracket icon appears on the lower left of the screen.

• Once you take a picture, auto bracket will be canceled automatically.

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after the exposure compensation, the pictures are based on the compensated exposure. When the exposure is compensated, the compensated exposure value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture. Auto bracket setting cannot be canceled.

• When setting auto bracket, you cannot take a picture with audio.

• When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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: Self-timer set to 2 seconds

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Suggestions/Tips

• When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is convenient to stabilize the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• The self-timer indicator 1 blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• When pressing the button fully at a stroke, the subject is automatically focused just before recording pictures.

• In Simple mode [ ], the self-timer can only be set to 10 seconds.

• In Self-portrait mode [ ], the self-timer can only be set to 2 seconds.

• When setting the self-timer in the burst mode, you can take only 1 picture.

• We recommend using a tripod when setting the self-timer.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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ª Number of pictures recorded in

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Burst

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pictures

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max.

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• It is possible to record 4 frames in 1 second in burst mode at a shutter speed higher than 1/60th.

• If the flash is activated, you can record only 1 frame.

• In Simple mode [ ], the burst speed is fixed to Low. (P34)

• You cannot take pictures with audio in the burst mode.

• When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

• Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an SD Memory Card. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card.

• Keep pressing the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.

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Playing Back Pictures

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select the picture.

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• Press 1 to play back the next picture.

• The picture following the last one is the first picture.

ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

When you keep pressing 2/1 during playback, the file number and the page number are updated. If you release 2/ 1 when the number of the desired picture appears, you can play back the picture.

1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind

• The number of files forwarded/ rewound at a time depends on how long you hold down 2/1.

• The longer you hold down 2/1, the more pictures you can forward/rewind at a time.

• The setting of the number of files forwarded/rewound at a time varies depending on the total number of the recorded pictures.

• When releasing 2/1, the number of file forwarded begins from 1.

• While forwarding or rewinding a large number of pictures by holding down 2/1, once release 2/1 before reaching the picture to be played back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind pictures until the desired picture appears.

• In review playback in the recording mode or multi playback, the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one.

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• When changing the folder name or file name on PC, the pictures may not be played back.

• The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that cannot be played back in JPEG format.)

• When playing back pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may be deteriorated and pictures may not be played back.

• When playing back a file out of standard, the folder/file number is indicated by [—] and the screen may turn black.

• The interference fringe may appear on the screen depending on the subject. This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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playback zoom

Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. (P48)

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• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

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• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª To delete single picture

Playback (basic)

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• The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P83)

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• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures.

• Pictures that are protected (P83) or not of DCF standards (P45) are not deleted.

• Do not turn off the camera or remove the card while deleting.

• When the remaining battery power (P13) is low, use the AC adaptor.

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Taking Pictures using Macro Mode

This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide) from the subject.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

• Normal

1.64 feet

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• When the camera lens is at a distance beyond the available range from the subject, the subject may not be focused even if the focus indication lights.

• In Macro mode, the captured range may differ from the visible range by the optical finder. Use the LCD monitor to take pictures.

• The available flash range is about

1.31 feet (40 cm)– 10.8 feet (3.3 m) (Wide), 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 6.56 feet (2 m) (Tele). (When setting to ISO200/ AUTO)

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This mode allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective, rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible to be close to the subject, and then select a background which is far from the camera.

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• This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

• [AUTO] setting in white balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

• You can change the white balance setting. (P58)

• When you want to change the exposure or the hue, compensate the exposure or adjust the picture quality.

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In Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to produce the greatest depth of field. This mode works best outdoors under direct sunlight at distances exceeding

9.84 feet (3 m).

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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• Flash is set to Forced OFF [ ].

• The focus is adjusted at a distance of

9.84 feet (3 m)– ¶.

• [AUTO] setting in white balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

• You can change the white balance setting. (P58)

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Night Portrait Mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. By using the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and the background brighter than they appear in real life.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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mode

Flash mode

ª Technique for Night portrait mode

• When you record pictures holding the camera with your hands, keep the camera firmly with activating the stabilizer function. (Shutter speed: max. 1/8th) When you turn the stabilizer function to [OFF], we recommend using a tripod since the shutter speed becomes slow (max. about 1 second).

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking a picture.

Shutter speed

Stabilizer function [MODE1] [MODE2]

Stabilizer function [OFF]

8 – 1/2000th

1/8th – 1/2000th

1 – 1/2000th

• The subject should be positioned within the available flash range [1.31 feet (40 cm) – 10.8 feet (3.3 m) (Wide), 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 6.56 feet (2 m) (Tele)]. (When setting to ISO200/AUTO)

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide.

• The focus range is 3.28 feet (1 m)– 9.84 feet (3 m).

ª When taking picture of a

landscape at night

• When flash is set to Forced OFF [ ], you can capture the night illumination scenery itself with slower shutter speed. (Max: about 8 seconds)

• The focus range is 9.84 feet (3 m) – ¶.

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• Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ].

• The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 seconds) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction.

• You can change the white balance setting. (P58)

• When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible. To avoid noises, we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P70)

• When you record pictures in dark places, it may be difficult to focus on the subject. We recommend recording pictures in bright places with contrast using the AF/AE lock (P33).

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This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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• When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator 1 lights up. Fix the camera firmly and then press the shutter button fully.

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• The available focus range is 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 2.30 feet (70 cm). When the camera lens is at a distance over the range, the subject may not be focused even if the focus indication appears.

• When you take a picture of yourself with audio, the self-timer indicator lights up while recording the audio.

• When adjusting the Mode dial to [ ], the zoom lever is automatically moved to Wide.

• The self-timer can be set to [OFF] or [2SEC.]. (P43) When you set to [2SEC.], it is kept until the camera is turned [OFF] or you switch the mode.

• The stabilizer function is fixed to [MODE2]. (P71)

• You cannot set the Spot mode.

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• When the picture may be blurred by slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 seconds self-timer. (P43)

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You can record motion images with audio.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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• [30fps]: The motion of recorded image is smooth, but the file size is large.

• [10fps]: The file size is smaller so you can record motion images for a longer time.

• fps (frame per second); This means the number of frames used in 1 second.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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• When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights.

3 Press the shutter button fully to

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• The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone 2 of the camera.

• By pressing the shutter button fully again, the recording stops.

• If the memory of the card becomes full during recording, the recording stops automatically.

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SD Memory

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Motion rate

10fps 30fps 16 MB 75 seconds 25 seconds 32 MB 160 seconds 55 seconds 64 MB 350 seconds 120 seconds

128 MB 720 seconds 240 seconds 256 MB 1450 seconds 480 seconds 512 MB 2950 seconds 1020 seconds

• The remaining recording time appears on the screen. (It is an approximation.)

• The recordable time is an approximation.

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• The picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.

• The motion images cannot be recorded without audio.

• If using the MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the flash/access indicator and the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

• After recording starts, the auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed (with the first frame).

• Recording could suddenly stop depending on the type of the card when recording motion images.

• When the motion images recorded with this camera is played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or they may not be played back.

• The motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to [30fps] cannot be played on the camera which does not support [30fps] of motion rate.

• The review function cannot be used.

• The stabilizer function can be set to only [MODE1].

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In certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the color white.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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•[AUTO]: for setting the white balance automatically (auto white balance)

•[ ] (Daylight): for recording outdoors on a bright day

• [ ] (Cloudy): for recording under a cloudy and shady sky

• [ ] (Halogen): for recording under halogen lighting

• [ ] (White set): for manual setting (Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail.)

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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• When setting the white balance to the mode except for [AUTO], you can finely adjust the white balance. (P60)

• The setting of the white balance is applied to the other recording modes.

• In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], the white balance is fixed to [AUTO].

• When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted when the photo flash is insufficient.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [W.BALANCE] and set to

[].

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3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white

paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button fully.

Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may not operate properly. In this case, set the white balance to the mode except [AUTO] manually.

1 The range that is controlled by the

auto white balance adjustment

mode of this camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight

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• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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Finely Adjusting the White Balance

If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

• Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P58)

1 Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.]

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• 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is

• Close the function by pressing 4 after finishing the adjustment.

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• The white balance icon turns red or blue.

• You can set the value independently for each of the modes in white balance.

• When you set the white balance using the White set [ ], the adjustment level is set to “0”.

• The adjusted picture will be close, though may not be identical to the actual picture.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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• [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels

• [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels

• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels

• [640]: 640k480 pixels

• [HDTV]: 1920k1080 pixels

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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• In Motion image mode [ ], the

picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.

• The smaller the picture size

(640k480 pixels) you select, the more pictures you can store on the card. In addition, a small file size allows you to attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on a website more easily.

• If you select a larger picture size

(2304k1728 pixels), the printed picture will be clearer, especially with larger sized prints.

• If you playback pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be higher. An SD Memory Card can be played on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot.

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“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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Suggestions/Tips

• It may happen that pictures appear like a mosaic depending on the subject or the recording condition.

• The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject.

• The number of remaining frames may not correspond with recorded frames.

• Refer to P113 for the number of recordable pictures.

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• : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality to record high quality pictures.

• : Standard

(High compression) It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to

[ON].

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• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

2 Aim the spot AF area to the

subject and press the shutter button halfway for the AF/AE lock.

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picture fixing the focus on the subject and take the picture.

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• You can set suitable AF/AE in more limited areas.

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Suggestions/Tips

• When the subject is dark, it may not be focused properly.

• Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject because the exposure is set appropriately in the spot AF area.

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• The spot AF area 1 and spot metering target 2 appear.

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The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased.

ISO sensitivity 50 200

Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors)

Use in dark places Not suitable Suitable

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noises Less Increase

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the

ISO sensitivity.

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Suggestions/Tips

• In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

• To avoid noises, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity or

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• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from ISO50 to ISO200 according to the brightness. (From ISO100 to ISO200 when using the flash)

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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Suggestions/Tips

• It is not necessary to keep pressing the shutter button.

• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone 1 of the camera.

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• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

2 Take the picture.

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• If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, it will be canceled. The audio cannot be recorded.

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• When audio is recorded with each picture the total number of pictures that can be stored on each card will be slightly decreased.

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Prefocus is a technique to focus on the point where the subject comes in advance, and it is used when taking a picture of the subject with quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [AF TRIGGER] and set it to

[FOCUS].

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where you want to focus (P30) and press the [FOCUS] button.

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• When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights up for 1 second.

• Even when pressing the shutter button halfway, the focus will not be changed unless you press the [FOCUS] button again.

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• When taking pictures normally, set the AF Trigger to [ ].

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• When taking pictures in Simple mode [ ] or Self-portrait mode [ ], the AF Trigger is automatically set to [].

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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• When rotating the zoom lever and setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON], the digital zoom indication appears. (P105)

ª Entering the digital zoom range

When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position the on screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction. You can enter the digital zoom range to continuously rotate the zoom lever to Tele or to release the zoom lever once and then rotate it to Tele again.

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• When using the digital zoom the picture quality becomes deteriorated.

• In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer function may not be effective.

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• The digital zoom is canceled when the

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You can use 3 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the

color.

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• [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.

• [WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.

• [B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.

• Close the menu by pressing the

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• [COOL] is effective when you want to add cold atmosphere to the picture, and [WARM] is effective when you want to express comfortable warmth in the scene.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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• In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], you cannot adjust the picture quality.

• When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible. To avoid noises, we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL].

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• [NATURAL]: The picture quality becomes softer.

• [VIVID]: The picture quality becomes sharper.

• Close the menu by pressing the

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

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•[MODE2]:

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The stabilizer function is in standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. This mode offers a greater degree of stabilization.

• Close the menu by pressing the

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• In [MODE2], the optical image stabilizer icon turns yellow soon after you turn the camera on to keep the stabilizer function activated.

• While the optical image stabilizer icon is displayed in yellow and if the camera receives a strong shock, the icon may be displayed in yellow for longer time than usual.

• While the optical image stabilizer icon is displayed in yellow, the stabilizer function may not work sufficiently.

• While the optical image stabilizer icon is displayed in yellow, the pictures on screen also be stabilized. (same as in [MODE1])

• The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in the following cases. – When too much jitter occurs. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following

subjects in motion.

– When the shutter speed is extremely

slow due to darkness or other reasons.

• Refer to P32 for information on jitter.

• The stabilizer function is fixed to [MODE2] in Simple mode [ ] and Self-portrait mode [ ].

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You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it were moving.

ª Capturing images

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3 Capture images for flip animation.

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• Delete unnecessary images with [ ] button.

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• The file number appears for about 1 second after creating a flip animation.

• Including the created images, the flip animation is counted as 1 animation image.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 3 times after finishing the setting.

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ª Playing back a created flip

animation

Follow the same procedure as you play back motion images. (P76)

ª Deleting all the still images used

for flip animation

When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] in flip animation screen, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and then press 4.

Suggestions/Tips

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• Flip animations are created as motion image files. (Extension: .MOV)

• The number of pixel is 320k240.

• You cannot use pictures with audio, burst mode and auto bracket.

• The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P36)

• Flip animations may not be played by other equipment.

• The flip animations recorded with setting [FRAME RATE] to [5fps] cannot be played back on the camera which does not support [5fps] of motion rate.

• Audio cannot be recorded on flip animations. However, you may hear noises when playing back with other equipment without a mute function.

• The number of recordable images is an approximation.

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Playing Back Pictures with Audio

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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• The picture with audio cannot be resized (P88) or trimmed (P90).

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• To adjust the sound volume, refer to P26.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select the picture with the motion

image icon [ ].

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• Motion image playback stops and the normal playback is restored by pressing 4.

• The icon 1 is corresponding to the

3/4/2/1.

ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

During motion image playback, continue pressing 2/1.

1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind

• When releasing the button, it turns to normal motion image playback.

ª To p aus e

Press 3 during motion image playback.

• Press 3 again to cancel pause.

• To adjust the sound volume, refer to P26.

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• You cannot use the zoom function while playing back or pausing motion images.

• The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not be played back with this camera.

• When playing back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of images may be deteriorated or the images may not be able to be played back.

• When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

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You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [ROTATE].

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• [ ]: The picture rotates clockwise in increments of 90°.

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When rotating clockwise ( )

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• Still pictures can only be rotated in normal playback. When playing back rotated pictures in zoom playback or multi playback, pictures appear in original angle.

• The recording date of the picture is changed to the date when you rotated the picture.

• Protected pictures cannot be rotated.

• Rotated pictures appear on a PC only when an OS or a software compatible with Exif is installed in the PC.

• Exif is the file format for still pictures, to which can be added recording information and other, established by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association].

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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers. DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed. Many commercial photo printing services now use DPOF. For more information please visit:

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/avc/video/dpof/dpof_110/white_e.htm

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª Single setting/cancel

1 Select [DPOF PRINT].

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• The number of prints icon [ ] appears.

• When the number of prints is set to “0”, DPOF print setting is canceled.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

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• The number of prints icon [ ]

• Repeat step 3.

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“0”, DPOF print setting is canceled.

[MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

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ª To print the date

You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date each press of the [DISPLAY] button when setting the number of prints.

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• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing.

• DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to designate which pictures will be printed.

• The setting of DPOF print will not be applied to the DPOF setting of Slide Show.

• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association].

• When setting the DPOF print, this camera will overwrite any previous DPOF print settings made by other equipment.

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DISPLA

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• When you go to a photo studio for printing, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask the photo studio. Depending on the studio, it may not be possible to print the date.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª Single setting/cancel

1 Select [PROTECT].

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2 Select [SINGLE].

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• [CANCEL]: The protect icon [ ] disappears.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

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ª Multi setting/To cancel all settings

Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)]. (P78– 80)

Suggestions/Tips

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• While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P92)

• If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first.

• The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment.

• Sliding the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch to [LOCK] prevents the picture from deletion even if the protection is not set.

• The audio dubbing cannot be used with protected pictures. (P87)

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [SLIDE SHOW].

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•[DPOF]: for playing back the pictures DPOF Slide Show is set

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• [AUDIO]: By setting it to [ON], the audio of the pictures with audio can be played back during Slide Show.

• [DPOF SET] (Only when setting to [DPOF]): You can select the pictures you want to set to the Slide Show.

• [CANCEL ALL] (Only when setting to [DPOF]): You can cancel the DPOF Slide Show setting.

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ª SD Slide Show

If setting the SD Slide Show with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and press 4 to start the SD Slide Show. Select [NO] and press 4 to start normal playback.

Suggestions/Tips

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• When setting the DPOF Slide Show, DPOF icon 1 appears on the picture in green.

• When setting the DPOF Slide Show to the picture with DPOF printing, both of DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear on the picture in green.

• When only the DPOF printing is set on the picture, the DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear in white.

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• In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available.

• The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing.

• DPOF Slide Show cannot be performed without the DPOF setting of Slide Show.

• DPOF setting with the [SD Viewer for DSC] in the supplied CD-ROM is only for printing. Please set DPOF Slide Show with this camera to play back pictures in DPOF Slide Show.

• When setting the DPOF Slide Show, this camera will overwrite any previous DPOF settings made by other equipment.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [AUDIO DUB.].

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AUDIO DUB

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• The audio dubbing cannot be used with motion images or protected pictures.

3 Stop audio recording.

AUDI

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• Even if you do not press 4, after about 10 seconds the audio recording stops automatically.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

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This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in those cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [RESIZE].

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• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels

• [640]: 640k480 pixels

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• When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the resizing.

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• The following pictures cannot be resized. – Pictures not over 640k480 pixels – Pictures recorded with setting the

picture size to [HDTV] – Motion images – Flip animation – Pictures with audio – Rotated pictures (You can resize

them if you turn them back.)

• It may not be possible to resize the pictures recorded with other equipment.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

2 Select the picture to trim.

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640k480 pixels

– Pictures recorded with setting the

picture size to [HDTV] – Motion images – Flip animation – Pictures with audio – Rotated pictures (You can trim them

if you rotate them back.)

• It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.

• The picture size of the trimmed pictures may become smaller than that of the original one depending on the cut size.

• The picture quality of the trimmed picture may be deteriorated.

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• When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the trimmed picture.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the trimming.

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Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [FORMAT].

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• If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment, format the card on the camera again.

• After formatting, recorded pictures and any other data cannot be recovered.

• If the card is formatted all images and data will be permanently erased. They cannot be reclaimed.

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• During formatting, do not turn the camera off.

• When the remaining battery power (P13) is low, use the AC adaptor.

• If the card is protected, you cannot format the card.

• If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen

ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied)

• Turn the camera and the TV off.

DIGITAL

AV OUT

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DC IN

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1 Connect the AV cable to the

[AV OUT] socket of the camera.

• Align the [2] mark on the AV cable and the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket.

2 Connect the AV cable to the video

input and the audio input sockets of the TV.

• Yellow: to the video input socket

• White: to the audio input socket

3 Turn the TV on and select external

input.

4 Turn the camera on and then set

the mode dial to playback mode [].

EXT.

ª Viewing pictures in other

countries

When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view pictures on a TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.

• Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC in the recording mode.

ª Playback pictures on TV with an

SD Memory Card slot

An SD Memory Card can be played back on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. If you play back pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be higher.

Suggestions/Tips

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• Use the supplied AV cable only.

• Read the TV operating instructions too.

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Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P25)

1 Select [USB MODE].

(In the recording mode)

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USB

USB MODE

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• When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (When the camera is shipped, [Mass Storage] is selected.)

• When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.)

• When connecting to a PC which includes the above-mentioned OS with setting the [USB MODE] to [PTP],

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the messages shown on the right appear on the LCD monitor of the camera.

The following messages appear for each OS on the display of the PC. Select [Cancel] to close the window and disconnect the PC.

OS Message

Windows 2000 Professional [Welcome to the Found New Hardware

Wizard]

Windows Me Windows 98/98 SE

[New Hardware Found]> [Add New Hardware Wizard] (When you connect to the PC more than 2 times, only [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears.)

Mac OS 9.x [Software needed for the USB device

“DMC-FX5” is not available. Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?]

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Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage)

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1 Turn the camera on and then set

[USB MODE] to [Mass Storage]. (P94)

2 Connect the camera to a PC via

the USB connection cable (supplied).

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[Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder.

• If it is the first time for you to connect the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder.

[Macintosh] The drive is shown on the screen.

Suggestions/Tips

• The flash/access indicator lights during communication.

• When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source.

• If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication. Then turn the camera off and charge the battery.

• Use the supplied USB connection cable only.

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Connecting to a PC (PTP)

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1 Turn the camera on and then set

[USB MODE] to [PTP]. (P94)

2 Connect the camera to a PC via

the USB connection cable (supplied).

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[Windows] The camera icon appears on the [My Computer] folder.

• If it is the first time for you to connect the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then the camera icon appears on the [My Computer] folder.

[Macintosh] You can read pictures with image capture or iPhoto.

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• The flash/access indicator lights during communication.

• When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source.

• If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication. Then turn the camera off and charge the battery.

• It may take time to display the communication screen depending on the PC.

• You can only load pictures from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them.

• Use the supplied USB connection cable only.

• When there are 1000 or more pictures on the card, the pictures may not be imported.

• When the PC recovers from the standby mode while connecting it to a camera with USB connection cables, they may not properly communicate with each other.

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Connecting to a Printer

By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB Direct-Print via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing.

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2 Turn on a printer.

3 Connect the camera to the printer

via the USB connection cable (supplied).

Suggestions/Tips

• Ask the manufacturer of the printer about the corresponding models. (Read the printer operating instructions too.)

• If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication. Then turn the camera off and charge the battery.

• When connecting to a printer, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source.

• Disconnect the USB connection cable and DC cable after printing.

• Use the supplied USB connection cable only.

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• Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.)

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