Panasonic DMC-FZ2A User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FZ2A

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

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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

Safety

• 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.

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.

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.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Contents

Safety

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

Preparation

Standard Accessories ..........................5

Names of the Components ..................6

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display .............................................8

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

Charging the Battery..........................11

Inserting the Battery...........................12

Using the AC Adaptor ........................14

Inserting the Card ..............................15

Turning Power on/off..........................17

Adjusting the Viewfinder

(Diopter Adjustment) ......................18

Attaching the Lens Hood....................19

Attaching the Strap ............................21

Attaching the Lens Cap......................22

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder.....23

The Shutter Button

(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ...24

The Mode Dial....................................25

Operating the Menu ...........................27

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) .....28

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures ..................................29

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ........31

Checking the Captured Picture

(Review) .........................................32

Recording Motion Images ..................33

Using the Optical Zoom .....................34

Using the Digital Zoom.......................35

Taking Pictures with the Built-in

Flash ..............................................36

Using the Optical Image Stabilizer.....38

Using the AF Trigger..........................39

Using the Continuous AF ...................40

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ....41

Recording images (advanced)

Taking Pictures with Audio ................ 42

Changing the Picture Size................. 43

Changing the Quality

(Data Compression Ratio) ............. 44

Taking Pictures with

Aperture-priority AE ....................... 45

Taking Pictures with

Shutter-priority AE ......................... 46

Taking Pictures with Macro Mode ..... 47

Taking Pictures with the Portrait

Mode ............................................. 48

Taking Pictures with the Sports

Mode ............................................. 49

Taking Pictures with the Panning

Mode ............................................. 50

Taking Pictures with the Night

Portrait Mode................................. 51

Taking Pictures with the Spot

Mode ............................................. 52

Compensating the Exposure ............. 53

Taking Pictures with Auto (AE)

Bracket .......................................... 54

Using the AF/AE Lock....................... 55

Using the Color Effect ....................... 56

Adjusting the Color Tone or the

Contrast (Picture Adjustment) ....... 57

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

Finely Adjusting the White

Balance ......................................... 60

Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 61

Taking Pictures with Burst Mode....... 62

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter...... 63

Playback

Playing Back Still Pictures ................. 64

Playing Back Still Pictures with

Audio ............................................. 65

9 Images Multi Playback ................... 66

Using the Playback Zoom ................. 67

Playing Back Motion Images ............. 68

Editing

Deleting Images .................................69

Writing the Print Information in the

Card (DPOF Setting)......................71

Protecting Images on the Card ..........74

Technical use

Playing Back with Slide Show

(Automatic Playback) .....................75

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing) .............................77

Resizing Recorded Pictures...............78

Trimming Recorded Pictures .............79

Formatting the Card ...........................80

Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Brightness ......................................81

Using the Auto Review.......................82

Setting up the Operational Sound ......83

Setting up the Power Save Mode ......84

Resetting the File Number .................85

Initializing the settings........................86

Playing Back Images with a TV

Monitor ...........................................87

Connecting to a PC............................88

USB DIRECT-PRINT .........................89

USB DIRECT-PRINT

(Single Picture)...............................90

USB DIRECT-PRINT

(DPOF Picture)...............................91

After Use............................................92

Others

The Menu Items.................................93

Cautions for Use ................................95

Warning Indications ...........................99

Troubleshooting ...............................100

Specifications...................................102

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

1 SD Memory Card (8 MB)

RP-SD008B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

2 Battery Pack

CGA-S002E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

3 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-928B (In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”)

4 AC Cable

K2CJ2DA00002

6 A/V Cable

K1V204C10001

7 USB Connection Cable

K1HA05CD0004

8 CD-ROM

VFF0184

9Strap

VFC4002

10 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String

VYK0W73

11 Lens Hood

VYQ2677 (Black) VYQ2787 (Silver)

5 DC Cable

K2GH2DB00003

12 Lens Hood Adaptor

VYQ2583 (Black) VYQ2782 (Silver)

Preparation

Names of the Components

[Front View]

2 3 41 5

1 Flash Sensor (P37) 2 Lens 3Flash 4 Microphone (P33, P42, P77) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P41)

6 7

9810

19 21 22 24 25 26

1612 13 14

[Up View]

6 Lens Barrel 7 Lens Ring (P19, P63) 8 Mode Dial (P25) 9 Shutter Button (P24)

10 Single/Burst Mode Button

(P62)

11 Zoom Lever (P34, P35)

[Back View]

12 Viewfinder (P18, P23) 13 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P18) 14 Flash Open Button (P36) 15 DISPLAY Button (P23) 16 FOCUS Button (P39) 17 Power Indicator (P17) 18 Power Switch (P17) 19 LCD Monitor (P8) 20 MENU Button (P27) 21 Delete Button (P32, P69) 22 2/Self-timer Button (P41) 23 4/REVIEW/SET Button (P32) 24 1/Flash Mode Button (P36) 25 3/Exposure Compensation

(P53)/Auto Bracket (P54)/ White Balance Fine Adjustment (P60) Button

26 Speaker (P65)

7 8

30 31 32

Preparation

[Left View]

27 A/V OUT Socket (P87) 28 USB Socket (5pin) (P88) 29 Terminal Door

2 2

[Right View]

30 Strap Eyelet (P21) 31 DC IN Socket (P14) 32 DC IN Terminal Door (P14)

[Bottom View]

33 Memory Card/Battery Door

(P12, P15)

34 Memory Card/Battery Door

Open Lever (P12, P15)

35 Tripod Receptacle

2 3

3433 35

[Battery Charger/AC Adaptor]

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

Preparation

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

12 34 5 6 7

ISO100

COOL

26 25

24 23 22

C-AF

20 19

10:00

F2.8 1/25

[In recording]

1 REC mode

2 Flash mode (P36)

3 White balance (P58)

4 ISO sensitivity (P61)

5 Picture size (P43)

6 Quality (data compression ratio)

(P44)

7 Battery indicator (P13)

(When using AC adaptor this is not displayed)

8 Frame/Time remain

In motion image mode: e.g. 11S

9 Shutter Jiggle alert (P30)

10 Recording indication

11 Audio REC (P42)

12 Zoom (P34, P35)

13 Self-timer mode (P41)

14 Card access indication (P16)

15 AF area (P29)

16 AF Trigger (P39)

17 Aperture indication/Shutter speed

indication (P29)

18 Exposure Compensation (P53)

1600

OFF

1.AUG.2003

19 Auto Bracket (P54)

20 Current date and time (P28)

21 : Spot AF area (P52)

22 : Spot metering target (P52)

23 Focus indication (P29)

24 Burst mode (P62)

25 Continuous AF (P40)

26 Color Effect mode (P56)

27 Optical Image Stabilizer (OFF)

9 10 11

13 14

FOCUS

161718

• It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock.

(P38)

Preparation

8 9

11 12

10:00 11.AUG.2003 10:00 11.AUG.2003

F2.8

1/25

1600

AUTO

ISO100

8 9

10 11

[In recording in Simple mode]

1 Flash mode (P36)

2 Burst mode (P62)

3 Focus indication (P31)

4 Shutter Jiggle alert (P30)

5 Picture mode (P31)

6 Battery indicator (P13)

7 Frame remain

8 Zoom (P34)

9 Recording indication

10 Self-timer mode (P41)

11 Card access indication (P16)

12 AF area (P29)

13 Current date and time (P28)

• It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock.

[In playback]

1 Playback mode

2DPOF (P71)

(White):

DPOF setting for printing

(Green):

DPOF setting for Slide Show

(Green with DPOF number): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show

3 Protected image (P74)

4 Image with audio (P65)

5 Picture size (P43)

6 Quality (data compression ratio)

(P44)

: In motion image mode

In simple mode:

:ENLARGE :4qa6q/10a15cm : INTERNET

7 Battery indicator (P13)

8 Folder/File number

9 Page/Total images

10 REC data

• It will be displayed when the

[DISPLAY] button is pressed.

11 Recorded date and time

Quick Guide

Preparation

Prepare following items.

• Camera

•Battery

•Card

• AC adaptor

• AC cable

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.

• Close the flash. (P37)

OPEN

912

SET

11 7

[Preparation]

1 Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P11)

• Charging is finished in about 90 minutes.

2 Slide the lever to the direction of the

arrow to open the Memory Card/ Battery door.

3 Insert the battery into the camera.

(P12)

4 Insert the Card into the camera. (P15) 5 Close the Memory Card/Battery door.

[Recording]

6 Remove the lens cap. 7 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17) 8 Set date/time. (P28) 9 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25)

10 (When you want to take a picture with

the flash) Press [ OPEN] button to open the Flash. (P36)

11 Take a picture. (P24, P29)

[Playback]

OFF≥≥ON

12 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].

(P25)

13 Press 2/1 to select the picture you

want to view. (P64)

Preparation

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC cable.

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

2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor.

3 When the [CHARGE] indicator B

4 Remove the battery from the AC

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below.

• The [POWER] indicator A lights.

(1 # 2)

• The [CHARGE] indicator B lights and charging starts.

turns off, charging is finished.

• Charging is finished in about 90 minutes.

adaptor.

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

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

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

• The battery/AC adaptor supplied with this camera is exclusively designed for this camera. Do not use with any other equipment.

Preparation

OPEN

Inserting the Battery

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]

and the lens is stored.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Slide the lever to the direction of the

2 Insert the charged battery all the way

3 Close the Memory Card/battery door.

arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door.

in, until it is locked.

[Removing the battery]

Open the Memory Card/battery door.

Slide the lock 1 to the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Close the Memory Card/battery door.

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

• When the fully charged battery is inserted to the camera more than one hour, the clock setting is memorized by the camera for about 24 hours even after the battery is removed. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently) When the clock setting is cancelled, please set the date/time again. (P28)

• When the card is being read, do not open the Memory Card/battery door.

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

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.

Preparation

ª Battery indicator

The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor)

: The battery power is sufficient

: The remaining power is a little low

: The remaining power is low

: Recharge or replace the battery

ª Charging time and available recording time

(Recording condition)

• Temperature: 25oC/Humidity: 60%

• Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.

• Using the supplied SD Memory Card (Recording size: 1600k1200/Quality: Fine/

When deleting all pictures after full use)

Charging time

Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.

The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary depending on the condition.

Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor Approx. 100 min. (equal to 200 still pictures)

Recording with Viewfinder Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures)

Playback with LCD monitor Approx. 120 min.

ª Charging environment and charging error

• Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 10 – 35oC. (The battery should

also be the same temperature)

• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. If, after charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles, this indicates a charging error. In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre.

Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

If you use an AC adaptor and connect it to an electrical outlet, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.

1 Connect the AC cable. 2 Open the DC IN terminal door. 3 Connect the DC cable (supplied) to

the camera.

• The camera becomes warm during use. However, it is not malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when you do not use.

• The battery cannot be charged in the camera with the AC adaptor connected.

• Use the supplied DC cable.

Inserting the Card

OPEN

Preparation

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Slide the lever to the direction of the

arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door.

2 Insert the card with the label facing

the front of the camera.

• 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 Memory Card

[Removing the card]

Open the Memory Card/battery door.

Press the card to release.

Pull the card out.

Close the

Memory Card/battery

/battery

door.

• If the Memory Card door cannot completely close, take the card out and insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify

whether the direction of the card is correct.

• We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card)

• If the card is not fully inserted, the card may be damaged.

Preparation

ª Access to the card

When the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights.

When the card access indication 1 is lit, do not:

• turn the power [OFF].

• remove the battery or the card.

• pull the DC cable out if you use the AC adaptor.

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

It is possible that images stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We strongly suggest copying the images to your PC’s hard drive using the USB connection explained on P88.

1600

ª SD Memory Card (supplied)

and MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The reading/ writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protection switch that can inhibit writing and formatting. (When the switch is moved towards 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

MultiMediaCard

• The reading/writing speed of MultiMediaCards is slower than SD cards. When MultiMediaCards are used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the 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.

Preparation

Turning Power on/off

1 Set the power switch to [ON].

2 Set the power switch to [OFF].

1,2

OFF≥≥ON

ª Power indicator Lighting:

OFF≥≥ON

Blinking:

• The power indicator 1 lights.

• When turning the power switch to [ON]

• When the Memory Card/battery door is opened

• When the card is not inserted

• When no space is left in the card

• When the card is protected during recording

• When setting the mode dial from the playback mode to recording mode with the lens cap attached

• When the remaining battery power is low (blink slowly)

• When the power switch is turned on, do not hold the lens cover. If the lens cover does not open, [SYSTEM ERROR] is displayed. Turn the power switch off and on.

• When turning on the power in the recording mode, do not put any obstacle in front of the lens.

• Please be sure to remove the lens cap before you switch on the camera in recording mode. If not, the message “REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS

BUTTON” appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. Please remove the lens

cap and press 4/[REVIEW/SET] button 2.

• Do not make a pressure on the lens when the lens barrel comes out. Confirm that the lens is put in when you wipe the lens.

Preparation

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)

This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustments related to each users individual vision characteristics. Please adjust this

feature before using the camera. This feature is especially useful for the user who wears corrective lens because the lens is not needed.

[Preparation]

• Press [DISPLAY] button to make the Viewfinder display.

1 Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter

adjustment dial.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

When attaching the lens hood during the shining daytime, the sunshine is interrupted directly and you can take the beautiful picture. You can prevent the ghost and the flare by using the lens hood.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is stored.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Remove the lens ring. 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor 1

(supplied).

• The mark ±, ¥ will be the opposite

side of the camera.

3 Attach the lens hood 2 (supplied).

• Adjust the mark of the lens hood to the

mark ± of the lens hood adaptor. Then, rotate the lens hood to the mark ¥ and fix it.

• Be careful not to rotate the lens hood adaptor.

4 Rotate the lens hood and the lens

hood adaptor until the mark of the lens hood is fitted to the mark of the camera.

• If the marks are not fitted, edges of the screen may become dark. (vignetting effect)

• When taking pictures with flash, flash light is interrupted by the lens hood and the bottom of the screen becomes dark. (vignetting effect) We recommend to remove the lens hood/ lens hood adaptor.

• Even when the lens hood is attached, you can attach the lens cap without the string.

Preparation

ª Temporarily storing the lens hood

You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]

and the lens barrel is stored.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Remove the lens hood. 2 Reverse the lens hood and attach it.

• Attach the lens hood adjusting the

mark ± of the lens hood adaptor to the mark of the lens hood, and rotate the lens hood to the right.

3 Attach the lens cap.

• When taking pictures with flash, flash light is interrupted by the lens hood and the bottom of the screen becomes dark. (vignetting effect) We recommend you to remove the lens hood/lens hood adaptor.

• Even when the lens hood is attached, you can attach the lens cap without the string.

Preparation

Attaching the Strap

1 Press both sides of the cover to put

2 Rotate the plastic part of the metal

3 Let the metal fitting pass through the

4 Rotate the plastic part of the metal

5 Move the cover to the direction of the

6 Attach the strap to the other side of

the metal fitting out of the cover.

fitting to the direction of the arrow.

• Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it detached.

eyelet of the camera.

fitting to the opposite direction until it is locked.

arrow, and attach it firmly.

• Be sure to move the cover entirely until it is attached firmly.

the camera in the same way.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap

When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 Let the top of the string pass through

the lens cap.

2 Let the opposite side of the string

pass through the circular part of the string.

3 Pull to the direction of the arrow. 4 Let the top of the lens cap string pass

through the strap eyelet as shown in the picture.

5 Attach the lens cap.

• Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode.

• Even when the lens hood is attached, you can attach the lens cap without the string.

Preparation

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

DISPLAY

changes as shown below.

[Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback]

A LCD monitor B Viewfinder

[In recording]

[In playback]

100-0001

10:00 1.AUG

.2003

SELECT SET

1600

100-0001 100-0001

ISO100

F2.8 1/200

10:00 11.

AUG

.2003

REC

W.BALANCE AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY

10:00 11.

AUG

SETUP

AUTO

1600

EXIT

1600

.2003

REC

F2.8 1/200

10:00 1.AUG

W.BALANCE

AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT SET

100-0001

ISO100

.2003

SETUP

AUTO

1600

EXIT

• When the LCD monitor is displayed, the Viewfinder turns off. (vice versa)

Preparation

The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)

The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.

Pressing halfway 1

• Focus and exposure are locked.

Pressing fully 2

• The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts.

• You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P83)

• If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may be moved during capturing)

Preparation

The Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.

: Playback (P64)

Playback recorded images.

: Simple mode (P31) You can take pictures easily because the necessary setting menus are minimized. This mode is for beginners.

P/A/S

: Program AE (P29) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. In addition, more settings can be adjusted.

: Aperture-priority AE (P45) The shutter speed is adjusted automatically, according to the aperture value you set.

: Shutter-priority AE (P46) The aperture value is adjusted automatically, according to the shutter speed you set.

: Macro mode (P47) When you take pictures from a distance closer than 120 cm (Tele), set the camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 5 cm (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P48) Portrait mode is the position for taking portrait shot and let the subject outstanding out of background.

Preparation

: Sports mode (P49) When you take pictures of outdoor sports, this mode let you capture the still action photo easily.

: Panning mode (P50) Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background.

: Night portrait mode (P51) When you take pictures of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode let you get the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter.

: Motion images (P33) Use this mode when recording motion images.

Preparation

Operating the Menu

By operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions.

[Preparation]

1,5

2,3,4

• Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for [ ]) or the playback mode.

REC

W.BALANCE

AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT SET

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

REC

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

REC

MONITOR

1 Press the [MENU] button.

SETUP

AUTO

1600

• If you set the mode dial to the recording mode, the REC menu is displayed; if you set it to the playback mode, the playback menu is displayed.

2 Press 1.

EXIT

SETUP

OFF

2MIN.

EXIT

SETUP

OFF

2MIN.

EXIT

SETUP

3 Press 3/4 to choose the item. 4 Press 2/1 to set the item. 5 Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

2MIN.

EXIT

OFF

Preparation

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time. You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button during the message is displayed. You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Press 1 to make the setup menu

appear.

• In simple mode, skip this step.

3 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET],

and then press 1.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time,

and then press 1.

5 Press 3/4 to select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y]

or [Y/M/D].

6 Press the [MENU] button 2 times.

• The menu will disappear.

7 Check if the date/time setting is

displayed correctly, after turning the camera [OFF] and [ON].

1,6

2,3,4,5

REC

NO.RESET RESET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT SET

4,5

CLOCK SET

SETUP

ENG

EXIT

10:00

SELECT SET

• It is possible to print the recording date. When using the [SD Viewer for DSC] in the supplied CD-ROM, you can print with the recording date by setting its position on the picture. For further information (software installation), read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

• When you want digital printings with the recording date, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio, a store, etc. Depending on the store, it may not be printed.

AUG

D/M/Y

2003

EXIT

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures

6,7

2,5

3,4

SET

F2.8

SETUP

AUTO

1600

EXIT

1600

1/25

REC

W.BALANCE

AE MODE

PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT

Recording images (basic)

By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken. (Refer to P45 for aperture-priority. Refer to P46 for shutter-priority.)

[Preparation]

• Insert the card. (P15)

• Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)

1 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25) 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE]. 4 Press 2/1 to set to [P]. 5 Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

6 After centering the subject in the

AF area 1 on the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder, press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus

indication [¥] 2 appears.

• When the focus indication flashes, the focus is not adjusted. Press the shutter button halfway to adjust the focus again.

• The shutter speed and the aperture value 3 are automatically adjusted and displayed on the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder.

• When the subject is out of the AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P55)

7 Press the shutter button fully to take

the picture.

• After taking a picture, when the auto review (P82) is set to [ON], the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds.

Recording images (basic)

• If you press the shutter button fully at once, the shutter jiggle may occur or the focus may not be adjusted properly.

• Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button. Press the button halfway again.

• When power saving time is set, if you do not operate the camera for a while, it is automatically turned off at the set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the power switch first to [OFF] and then to [ON]. (P84)

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from that of the recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with a long time exposure, darkness appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder, but the recorded pictures are bright.

• If the exposure is not properly set, the color of the aperture value and the shutter speed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder becomes red.

• In the following cases, the focus may not be adjusted properly. 1 Recording a scene including subjects both near and far 2 Recording a scene over the dirty glass 3 Recording surrounding a shining scene 4 Recording in a dark place 5 Recording moving subject 6 Recording a subject with a little contrast 7 Recording with the shutter jiggle

• We recommend that you set the clock setting again before taking pictures.

• When the brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes such as zooming or panning, you may hear a click sound from the lens or the image on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may change suddenly; this is not a malfunction. The sound is caused by the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value.

• When pressing the shutter button halfway, the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may become dark or bright for a moment; this is not a malfunction. This arises from adjusting the aperture value.

• When the power is [OFF], this camera chatters if it is shaken. However, this is not a malfunction.

About the shutter jiggle

• Be careful to prevent the shutter jiggle when you press the shutter button.

• When the shutter jiggle is easy to happen, the shutter jiggle alert 1 appears.

• We recommend you to use a tripod when the shutter jiggle alert appears.

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