Pentax 12761, 12772 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks

• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

• Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc.

•ArcSoft

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

• This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.

other countries.

and/or other countries.

use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

their respective companies.

, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.183) for more information.

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used for the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the screen display in this manual are different from the actual ones.

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, and SDXC Memory Cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards.

• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.

• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

Using Your Camera Safely

We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries.

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the camera can cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Should the display be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin, in your eyes or mouth.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not disassemble or modify the AC adapter. This can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the AC adapter or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the AC adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continuing to use the adapter can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the AC adapter if it becomes covered with dust. Accumulated dust on the plug may cause a fire.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

• Do not drop the AC adapter, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment breakdown.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC non-industrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

About the Batteries

Warning

• Be sure to store the batteries out of the reach of small children. Placing the battery in their mouths may cause an electric shock.

• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

Caution

• This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

• The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothing, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious

personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as batteries or SD Memory

Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of

small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The display may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after the temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.

• Do not press the display with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera

• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzine.

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

Storing Your Camera

• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated location.

• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

Other Precautions

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer. r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.

Write-protect

switch

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical

interference. (3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the batteries are removed

while the card is being accessed.

• If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.162).

• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.

Using Your Camera Safely...............................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5

Contents ...........................................................................................8

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................15

Camera Features.................................................................................16

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................19

Names of Parts...............................................................................20

Names of Operating Parts..............................................................21

Monitor Indications .........................................................................22

Getting Started 29

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap ....................................................29

Powering the Camera .........................................................................30

Installing the Batteries ....................................................................30

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................32

Installing an SD Memory Card...........................................................34

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................36

Starting-up in Playback Mode.........................................................37

Initial Settings .....................................................................................38

Setting the Display Language.........................................................38

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................41

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ......................................................43

Common Operations 44

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................44

A Mode .........................................................................................44

Q Mode ........................................................................................46

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...................................48

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................49

Operating the Menus ......................................................................49

Menu List ........................................................................................52

Taking Pictures 56

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................56

Holding the Camera........................................................................56

Adjusting the Position of the Display ..............................................56

Taking Pictures...............................................................................57

Using the Face Detection Function ................................................61

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............62

Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode) ................................ 62

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................64

Adjusting the Exposure...................................................................66

Selecting the Shooting Mode.............................................................68

Picture Modes.................................................................................68

H Modes .....................................................................................69

Exposure Modes.............................................................................71

Various Shooting Methods ................................................................72

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) .......................... 72

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) ..................... 73

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 75

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 77

Using a (Manual Exposure) Mode.................................................79

Using A (USER) Mode ..............................................................80

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................82

Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................82

Selecting the Drive Mode ...............................................................84

Selecting the Focus Mode..............................................................86

Setting the [A Rec. Mode] Menu ...................................................88

Selecting the Autofocus Settings....................................................88

Setting the Image Tone ..................................................................90

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels......................................91

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ....................................92

Setting the White Balance..............................................................93

Setting the AE Metering..................................................................95

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................96

Setting the AUTO ISO Range.........................................................97

Compensating Flash Output ...........................................................98

Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...........................98

Setting the Shake Reduction ..........................................................99

Switching the Face Detection Function ........................................100

Setting the Blink Detection Function.............................................101

Setting the Instant Review............................................................102

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................102

Setting the Color Saturation/Tone (Saturation/Tone

Adjustment)............................................................................102

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................103

Setting the Date Imprint Function.................................................103

Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing ............................................104

Setting the Green Button..............................................................105

Recording Movies.............................................................................108

Selecting the Movie Mode ............................................................108

Recording a Movie........................................................................110

Recording a Movie Quickly Using the Movie button .....................111

Using the Time-Lapse Movie Function .........................................112

Using the High Speed Movie Function .........................................113

Setting the [C Movie] Menu.........................................................113

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for

Movies....................................................................................114

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 114

Suppressing Wind Noises during Movie Recording (Wind

Suppression) ..........................................................................115

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................116

Playing Back and Deleting Images 118

Playing Back Images ........................................................................118

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................118

Playing Back Movies ....................................................................119

Multi-Image Display ......................................................................120

Using the Playback Function........................................................122

Slideshow .....................................................................................124

Rotating the Image .......................................................................126

Zoom Playback.............................................................................127

Deleting Images ................................................................................129

Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................129

Deleting Selected Images.............................................................129

Deleting All Images.......................................................................131

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...................................131

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 134

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal ......................134

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal .............................136

Editing and Printing Images 137

Editing Images ..................................................................................137

Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...............................................137

Cropping Images ..........................................................................138

Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) ......139

Processing Images to Make a Face Look Smaller .......................140

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................142

Using the HDR Filter.....................................................................145

Creating a Collage Image.............................................................145

Compensating for a Red-eye Effect .............................................149

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................150

Editing Movies ..............................................................................153

Copying Images............................................................................156

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................159

Printing a Single Image ................................................................159

Printing All Images........................................................................161

Settings 162

Camera Settings................................................................................162

Changing the [W Setting] Menu....................................................162

Formatting the Memory ................................................................162

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................163

Changing the Date and Time........................................................164

Setting the World Time.................................................................166

Setting the Text Size on the Menu ...............................................168

Changing the Display Language ..................................................169

Changing the Naming System of the Folder.................................169

Changing the Naming System of the File .....................................172

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................173

Selecting the HDMI Output Format ..............................................174

Setting Eye-Fi Communication .....................................................175

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................ 176

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................176

Setting the Auto Power Off Function ............................................177

Setting the Quick Zoom Function.................................................178

Setting the Guide Display.............................................................178

Setting the Battery Type ...............................................................178

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................179

Correcting Defective Pixels in the Image Sensor

(Pixel Mapping) ......................................................................180

Setting the Playback Shortcut ......................................................181

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................181

Connecting to a Computer 183

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................183

Setting the USB Connection Mode ...............................................183

Connecting the Camera and the Computer..................................184

Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer ............................185

Using the Provided Software...........................................................186

System Requirements ..................................................................186

Installing the Software ..................................................................187

Using MediaImpression on Windows ...........................................190

Using MediaImpression on Macintosh..........................................192

Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card ....................................194

Appendix 196

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................196

Messages...........................................................................................201

Troubleshooting................................................................................203

Default Settings.................................................................................205

List of World Time Cities..................................................................210

Main Specifications ..........................................................................211

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................216

Index...................................................................................................221

In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

A mode

Q mode

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “still picture capture mode” and the mode for recording movies is referred to as the “movie mode”.

This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies.

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions.

2 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective chapters below.

3 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

4 Playing Back and Deleting Images–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV screen and how to delete them from the camera.

5 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to edit still pictures on the camera and how to print them.

6 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

7 Connecting to a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

8 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains troubleshooting and provides various resources.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, this camera has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. For details of camera operations, refer to the pages for each function.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The user-friendly design of this camera enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.68) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.122, p.137) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.68, p.122).

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings (p.62).

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

This camera comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot*, so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when one or more of the subjects are smiling, or it will tell you that anyone blinked, so you can take many shots from which you can choose the best.

* Up to 31 face detection frames are displayed on the display.

Face Detection function (p.61) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.68)

Add Fun Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with this camera, you can choose from the original fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.72). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.150).

For decorating your pictures

with a frame

Display Your Data in Calendar Format!

With this camera, you can display recorded images and movies by date in calendar format (p.121). This lets you quickly find the image or movie you want to play back.

Advanced Movie Recording Functions

This camera has a “Movie SR” function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.114). You can record movies in 1920 × 1080 pixel (16:9) Full HD format (p.114) and can enjoy viewing high-quality movies on AV devices by connecting the camera using a commercially available HDMI cable (p.134).

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.108).

A Multitude of Functions Inside the Camera for Enjoying Images Without a Computer!

This camera has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.137).

Image processing features such as Resize (p.137),

Cropping (p.138), Digital Filter (p.142) and Red-eye Edit (p.149) can be used.

You can divide a movie into two or more segments and

select a frame from a movie to save it as a still picture (p.153).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

X-5

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW129

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

Strap

O-ST92 (*)

Four AA alkaline

batteries

Quick Guide

Lens cap O-LC129 (*)

USB cable I-USB7 (*)

Names of Parts

Front

Self-timer lamp (focus assist light)

b button

Microphone

Strap lug

PC/AV terminal

PC/AV

Remote control receiver

Back

Diopter adjustment dial

Viewfinder

Lens

Terminal cover

Flash (stored)

Display

Power button/Power lamp

Speaker

DC terminal

Mode dial

Shutter release button

Strap lug

HDMI terminal (Type D)

Zoom lever

m button

Bottom

Battery/card cover lock lever

Battery/card cover

Names of Operating Parts

Tripod socket

4 button

3 button

e-dial

Movie button Q button

Four-way controller 4 button

Green/i button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.48) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

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3 8

Display in A Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 3 button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “Grid Display” and “No Info”.

Histogram + InfoNormal Display

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383838

No Info

• When the shooting mode is set to 9

(Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 3 button.

• To take pictures using the viewfinder, switch from the monitor display to the viewfinder by pressing the 4 button. Press the button again to switch to the monitor display.

Grid Display

Still Picture Capture Mode

F 3 . 5

1 / 2 5 0

3 8

200

+ 1 . 0

A A

A A A

(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

A1 to A16 and B1 appear when “Normal Display” is selected. All the icons appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected.

Only B1

appears

when “No Info” is selected.

A7 A8 A9 A12A11

1 2

A10

A15 A16

B2 B3 B4 B5

200

4 5 6

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

+1.0

200

A13 A14

Shooting mode (p.68)

Face Detection icon (p.61)

D-Range Setting icon (p.98)

Shake Reduction icon (p.99)

Shutter Speed

Aperture

Flash Mode (p.82)

Drive Mode (p.84)

Focus Mode (p.86)

Eye-Fi communication status

A10

(p.175) Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom

A11

icon (p.64)

* A2 varies depending on the [Face Detection] setting in the [A Rec.

Mode] menu.

I When [Face Detection] is set to [On] J When [Face Detection] is set to [Smile]

If set to [Off], nothing appears in A2.

Memory status (p.37)

A12

EV Compensation (p.66)

A13

Date Imprint setting (p.103)

A14

Remaining image storage

A15

capacity Battery level indicator (p.32)

A16

Focus frame (p.58)

Recorded Pixels (p.91)

Quality Level (p.92)

White Balance (p.93)

AE Metering (p.95)

Sensitivity (p.96)

Histogram (p.27)

* A3 varies depending on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec.

Mode] menu.

When [Highlight Correction] is set to O (On)

When [Shadow Correction] is set to O (On)

When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O

(On)

If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in A3.

* For A4, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway

when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to [Sensor Shift] or [Dual]. l appears when [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off].

* A5 and A6 always appear when the shooting mode is set to a or E

(when the registered shooting mode is a). In other shooting modes, they are displayed only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

* A10 varies depending on the communication status when using SD

Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card). (No indicator) Eye-Fi card is not supported

MN Communicating MO Waiting for communication MP Eye-Fi communication is not allowed MQ Version is outdated

* When the shooting mode is b (Auto Picture) and if you press the

shutter release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “Grid Display” or “No Info” is selected (p.59).

* The current date and time (p.22) appear instead of B7 when “Normal

Display” is selected.

* In “Normal Display”, X appears during world time setting instead of

B7.

* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

Display in Q Mode

F3 .5

1/ 25 0

10 0

00 38

14 :2 5

200

10 0

00 38

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09 /0 9/ 201 2

Edi t

The display shows the shooting information of the image in playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 3 button.

Normal Display

100

0038

100-0038

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Edit

Histogram + Info

100

0038

100-0038

200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

Edit

No Info

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Edit

Playback Mode

F 3 . 5

1 / 2 5 0

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

1 4 : 2 5

200

0 9 / 0 9 / 2 0 1 2

Edit

(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected.

100

0038

100-0038

A7 A8

A3 A4 A5

1 2

B2 B3 B4 B5

B6 B7

200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

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A10

Face Detection icon (p.61)

Playback mode

Q : Still Picture (p.118)

h : Time-Lapse Movie (p.112)

K : Movie (p.119)

g : High Speed Movie (p.113) Eye-Fi communication status

(p.175) Memory status (p.37)

Folder number (p.169)

File number

Protect icon (p.131)

* A1 appears only if the Face Detection function worked when the image

was shot.

Battery level indicator (p.32)

Captured date and time (p.41)

Four-way controller guide

A10

Recorded Pixels (p.91)

White Balance (p.93)

Quality Level (p.92)

AE Metering (p.95)

Sensitivity (p.96)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.27)

* In “Normal Display”, A8 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed

for two seconds.

* A10 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no operation

is performed for two seconds. When no operation is performed for two seconds in “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info”, only “Edit” disappears.

Guide Indications

A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation.

2 Four-way controller (2) / e-dial 3 Four-way controller (3) 4 Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button 5 Four-way controller (5)

3 button 3 button

SHUTTER

4 button

X /i Green/i button

DISP

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to adjust the exposure and take a picture again.

Adjusting the Exposure 1p.66

Understanding Brightness

If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is underexposed, the peak is on the left side, and if it is overexposed, the peak is on the right side.

Dark image Correct image Bright image

When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

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Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

Attach the lens cap and strap supplied with the camera.

Attach the string provided to the lens cap.

Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.

As shown in the illustration, passing the strap through the lens cap’s string prevents the lens cap from being lost.

Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.

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Powering the Camera

Installing the Batteries

Getting Started

Install the batteries into the camera. Use four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries.

Battery/card cover lock lever

Battery/card cover

Open the battery/card cover.

1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow

to unlock.

2 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow to open the

cover.

Insert the batteries according to the (+)/(–) indicators in the battery compartment.

Make sure to check the direction of the batteries. If the batteries are incorrectly oriented, the power of the camera is not turned on, and malfunction may result.

Close the battery/card cover.

While steadying the whole battery/card cover with your hands, press to slide it in the opposite direction of 2 until it clicks.

Close the battery/card cover, and slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the opposite direction of 1 to lock.

To remove the batteries, open the battery/card cover in the same manner in Step 1 of “Installing the Batteries” (p.30) then remove the batteries.

• AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable.

• Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on.

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.

• If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time, they may leak.

• If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction. Turn the camera off, wait a minute and then turn the camera on again. The date and time may be reset by this operation.

• Insert the batteries correctly. If the batteries are incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. Wipe the end of the batteries before inserting into the camera.

• Be careful as the camera or the batteries may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.

Use the AC adapter kit K-AC129 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time (p.32).

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Recordable Image No., Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time

(When using new AA alkaline batteries at 23°C with the display on)

Recordable Image No.

(flash used for 50% of the shots)

Approx. 330 pictures Approx. 75 min. Approx. 420 min.

*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

Movie Recording

Time

Playback Time

*2 According to the result of in-house testing. Actual performance may vary

according to operating conditions.

• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the

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temperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal performance at normal temperatures.

• Due to their attributes, AA alkaline batteries may not allow the camera to make full use of its capabilities when used at cold temperatures. Use of AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries is recommended when the camera is used at cold temperatures.

• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Batteries are running low.

(yellow) Batteries are running very low.

(red) Batteries are exhausted.

[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.

AA nickel manganese batteries may not display the battery level correctly due to their attributes. may be displayed for the battery level even if the batteries are running low. The camera may also turn off without warning even if is displayed.

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC129* (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

* The AC adapter kit K-AC129 is a set of the AC adapter D-AC115 and the AC

plug cord.

AC plug cord

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DC terminal

AC adapter

DC plug

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.

Pull out the terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 1.

Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the camera.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the DC plug connected securely. The data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “Using Your Camera Safely” (p.1) and “About the AC Adapter” (p.2) before using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC129 before using the adapter.

Terminal cover

Installing an SD Memory Card

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Captured images are saved on

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the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when a card is not inserted (p.37).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.162) for instructions on formatting.

• When using a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the installation file of Eye-Fi Manager on the card to your computer before formatting the card.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

• The number of still pictures that can be stored and movie recording time vary depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card, the selected number of recorded pixels, and the quality level, as well as the frame rate (for movies).

- Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures

in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Refer to “Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels” (p.91) for details.

- Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate

for movies in the [C Movie] menu. Refer to “Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies” (p.114) for details.

- For an approximate guide to the number of still pictures or the length of recorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory, see “Main Specifications” (p.211).

• The power lamp blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read).

Backing Up Data

The camera may not be able to access data in the SD Memory Card or built-in memory in the case of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location.

Battery/card cover lock lever

SD Memory Card

Battery/card cover

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.

1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow

to unlock.

2 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow to open the

cover.

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing the lens side of the camera.

Push the card in until it clicks. Data may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. To remove the SD Memory Card, push it in once and then pull it out.

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Close the battery/card cover.

While steadying the whole battery/card cover with your hands, press to slide it in the opposite direction of 2 until it clicks.

Close the battery/card cover, and slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the opposite direction of 1 to lock.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Getting Started

Remove the lens cap.

Press the power button.

The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens extends. (The lens will not extend if the initial settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.38 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power button again.

The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Power button

Taking Still Pictures 1p.56

Checking the SD Memory Card

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

0 9 / 0 9 / 2 01 2

The SD Memory Card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed.

The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images

will be saved on the SD Memory Card.

The SD Memory Card is not inserted. Images will be saved in the built-in

memory.

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position

(p.6). Images cannot be recorded.

Memory status

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Starting-up in Playback Mode

If you want to play back images straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in playback mode.

Q button

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Hold down the Q button.

The display turns on with the lens retracted, and the camera turns on in playback mode.

• To switch from the playback mode to the A mode, be sure to remove the lens cap, and press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

• In order to set the starting-up in playback mode to off, set [Playback Shortcut] to P (Off) in the [W Setting] menu (p.181).

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.118

Initial Settings

OFF

The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (p.36). Perform the operations in “Setting the Display

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Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41) to set the current date and time.

The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language”

(1p.169).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (1p.164).

Setting the Display Language

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the desired display language.

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 9. Proceed to Step 3 if the desired settings do not appear.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Daylight saving time

English

DST

OFF

If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language.

When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Press the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language

Press the 3 button.

The setting screen is canceled and the camera is set to still picture capture mode.

Press the 3 button.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (5) twice.

The [W Setting] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/ u].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/u] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language.

Press the 4 button.

The [W Setting] menu appears in the selected language.

Getting Started

To reset the Hometown city, date, and time, refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the Hometown city, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time”

(1p.166).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (1p.164).

OFF

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [W Hometown].

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Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

English

DST

OFF

to choose a city.

City New York DST

Cancel

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P

(Off).

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.210) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.173) for changing the video output format.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format.

Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/ mm/dd].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time.

24h

mm/dd/yy

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00:00

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Press the four-way controller (5), and then use the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

This confirms the date and time.

If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 0 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds.

Getting Started

When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.

The language, date, time, Hometown city, and DST setting can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language”

(1p.169).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (1p.164).

• To change the Hometown city or DST setting, follow the steps in “Setting the

World Time” (1p.166).

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the image in the viewfinder clearly, turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down.

Press the 4 button and switch to the viewfinder.

Look through the viewfinder and turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down.

Adjust the dial until the image in the viewfinder appears clearly focused. Point the camera at a white wall or other bright and even surface.

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Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Common Operations

4 5

6 7

0 a

Comm on Operat ions

1 m button

Press this button to set the EV compensation value (p.66). In a mode, this button is used for switching the shutter speed and the aperture value (p.79).

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.59). Starts and stops movie recording in movie mode (p.110).

3 Zoom lever

Changes the captured area (p.64).

4 Power button

Turns the camera on and off (p.36).

5 e-dial

Changes the EV compensation value, shutter speed, and aperture value.

6 Movie button

Starts movie recording when the mode dial is set to a position other than C (p.111).

7 Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.48).

8 Four-way controller

2 Changes the drive mode (p.84). 3 Displays the Capture Mode Palette when the mode dial is set

to H (p.69). Displays the Movie Mode Palette when the mode dial is set to C (p.109).

4 Changes the flash mode (p.82). 5 Changes the focus mode (p.86). 23 Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.87).

9 Green button

Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.62). Calls up the assigned function when set to [Fn Setting] (p.105).

0 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu in still picture capture mode (p.49). Displays the [C Movie] menu in movie mode (p.49).

a 3 button

Changes the information on the display (p.22).

b 4 button

Switches between the viewfinder and the monitor display.

c b (Flash) button

The flash pops up.

Common Operations

Q Mode

Common Operations

1 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.48).

2 Zoom lever

Each time the lever is turned to the right (5) during single-image display, the image is enlarged by 1.1 to 10 times. Returns to the previous display when turned to the left (6) (p.64).

3 Power button

Turns the camera on and off (p.36).

4 e-dial

• Enlarges the image by 1.1 to 10 times when turned to the right (y)

during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when turned to the left (f) (p.127).

• Changes to four-image display when turned to the left (f) during

single-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.120).

3 4

5 6

7 8

• Changes to folder or calendar display when turned to the left (f)

during nine-image display (p.121).

• Returns to nine-image display when turned to the right (y) during

folder/calendar display (p.121). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies (p.119).

5 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.48).

6 Four-way controller

2 Plays back and pauses a movie (p.119). 3 Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.122).

45 Displays the previous or next image during single-image

2345 Selects an image during four-/nine-image display, a folder

Stops a movie during playback (p.120).

display (p.118). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards and frame reverses during playback (p.119).

during folder display, and a date during calendar display (p.121). Moves the display area during zoom display (p.127). Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function (p.150).

7 4 button

Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or zoom display (p.120, p.127). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.121). Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.121).

8 Green/i (Delete) button

• Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.129). four-/

• Switches from

screen (p.129).

• Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.121).

• Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.121).

nine-image display to the Select & Delete

9 3 button

• Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.49).

Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display.

Common Operations

• Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or

zoom display.

• Switches from folder/calendar display to nine-image display with the

cursor placed on the most recent image.

0 3 button

Changes the information on the display (p.25).

Common Operations

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “

mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for

displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “

playback mode). In the captured images. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Press the Q button or the shutter release button.

The camera switches to A mode.

Displaying the data stored in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images and movies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

mode, you can perform simple editing operations on

mode” (the

Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the menu screens. Functions for playing back and editing images are called up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.122).

Operating the Menus

There are three menus available with the camera: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], and [W Setting]. Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in movie mode to display the [C Movie] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) or e-dial to switch between the menus.

1/4

Bright

AWB

Movie

Recorded Pixels Movie SR

Wind Suppression

Exit

Setting

Save as USER Sound

Adjustmen

Date WorldTime Text Size

Exit

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Standard Englis

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AF Setting AE Metering

Rec. Mode

Exi

Common Operations

Available button/key operations appear on the display during menu operation (p.27).

Ex.) To set [Quality Level] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu

Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Image Tone].

Common Operations

Press the four-way controller (3) twice.

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected. The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.

The quality level changes each time the four-way controller (23) is pressed.

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AF Setting AE Metering

Exit

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AF Setting AE Metering

Exit

Recordable Image No.

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AF Setting AE Metering

Cancel

1/4

Bright

AWB

1/4

Bright

AWB

Bright

Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).

The setting is saved and then the camera is ready for setting the other functions. To exit the setting operation, press the 3 button.

To perform another operation, refer to the following alternate Step 6 options.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

Press the Q button.

When the [A Rec. Mode] menu is displayed from still picture capture mode, the setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen shown in Step 3 reappears.

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.

Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

Returns to the previous screen with the current setting.

returns to the previous screen.

Common Operations

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.205) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

Common Operations

Item Description Page

Image Tone For setting the tone of still pictures p.90

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level For setting the quality level of still pictures p.92

White Balance

Focusing Area

Auto Macro For adjusting the focus up to the macro range if necessary p.89

Focus Assist

AF Setting

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.96

AUTO ISO Range

Flash Exp. Comp.

Highlight Correction

Shadow Correction

D-Range Setting

Shake Reduction

Face Detection

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom

Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review p.102

For choosing the number of recorded pixels for still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

For setting the area of the autofocus p.89

For discharging an assist light when the subject is in a dark area and the autofocus system does not operate correctly

For choosing the area of the screen that is metered to determine the exposure

For setting the adjustment range when sensitivity is set to [AUTO]

For adjusting the flash output p.98

For adjusting the bright areas when the image is too bright

For adjusting the dark areas when the image is too dark

For choosing whether to compensate for camera shake while taking still pictures

For spotting the faces in your shot and automatically adjusting the focus and exposure for the faces

For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection function when the Face Detection function is activated

For choosing whether to use the Digital Zoom function

p.91

p.93

p.90

p.95

p.97

p.98

p.99

p.100

p.101

p.66

Memory

shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera

p.116

is turned off

For choosing whether to save the set values of the

Green Button

For assigning a function to the Green button so that you can go straight to it in A mode

p.105

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.102

Saturation (Tone Adjustment)

For setting the color saturation. When [Monochrome] is selected, [Tone Adjustment] is displayed.

p.102

Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.103

Date Imprint

For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures

p.103

IQ Enhancer* For setting whether to perform the IQ enhancer p.104

* IQ Enhancer = Image Quality Enhancer

Common Operations

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AF Setting AE Metering

Exi

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Bright

AWB

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3

Rec. Mode

Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Green Button Sharpness

Exit

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[A Rec. Mode] Menu 2

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity AUTO ISO Range Flash Exp. Comp. D-Range Setting Shake Reduction Face Detection

Exit

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AUTO ISO100-1600

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Sensor Shift On

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 4

Off

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Rec. Mode

Saturation Contrast Date Imprint IQ Enhancer

Exit

• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.62).

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the desired function (p.105).

[C Movie] Menu

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels for movies p.114

Movie SR

For choosing whether to use the Movie Shake Reduction function

Wind Suppression For suppressing wind noises during recording a movie p.115

Common Operations

Movie

Recorded Pixels Movie SR

Wind Suppression

Exit

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Save as A

Sound

Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.164

World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.166

Text Size For setting the text size of the menu p.168

Language/u

Folder Name

File Name For choosing how names are assigned to image files p.172

USB Connection

Video Out For setting the output format to an AV device p.173

HDMI Out

Eye-Fi

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.176

For saving the current camera settings in A on the mode dial

For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the startup sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images

For setting the method of connecting the camera to a computer (MSC or PTP)

For setting the HDMI output format when connecting the camera to an AV device with an HDMI terminal

For setting when transferring images using an SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card)

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p.169

p.183

p.174

p.175

Item Description Page

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For choosing whether to use [Quick Zoom] (p.128) when playing back images

p.176

p.177

p.178

For setting whether to display explanations for

Guide Display

selected items in Capture Mode Palette, Movie Mode

p.178

Palette and Playback Mode Palette displays

Select Battery For choosing the type of AA batteries to be used p.178

Reset

For returning settings other than the date and time, language, world time and video out to their defaults

p.181

Delete All For deleting all the saved images at once p.131

Pixel Mapping

Playback Shortcut

For mapping out and correcting any defective pixels in the image sensor

For choosing whether to start up the camera in playback mode by holding down the Q button

p.180

p.181

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card/built-in memory p.162

Common Operations

[W Setting] Menu 1

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Save as USER Sound

Adjustmen

Date WorldTime Text Size

Exit

[W Setting] Menu 3

Setting

Brightness Level Power Saving 5sec. Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Select Battery

Exit

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AUTO

[W Setting] Menu 2

Date IMGP MSC NTSC Auto

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Setting

Folder Name File Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi

Exit

[W Setting] Menu 4

Setting

Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Playback Shortcut Format

Exit

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Taking Still Pictures

Holding the Camera

How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.

• Hold the camera firmly with both hands.

• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.

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Horizontal position Vertical position

To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.

Adjusting the Position of the Display

The display can be lowered down to approx. 60° or raised upward to approx. 90°. This is convenient for shooting at a low angle, or shooting with the camera above your head.

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• Be careful not to apply excessive force to the display when adjusting its position.

• The display cannot be moved horizontally.

• Put the display back in the original position when using in ordinary situations.

1 Pull out the top

of the display in the direction of the arrow.

2 Move the display in the

direction of the arrow according to your desired shooting angle.

Taking Pictures

This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures using b (Auto Picture) mode, by simply pressing the shutter release button. In b mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate capture mode depending on the situations and subjects.

Remove the lens cap.

Press the power button.

The camera turns on and enters “Capture Mode”.

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Set the mode dial to .

The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject.

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Dial indicator

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).

You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the right or left (p.64).

Right (5) Enlarges the subject. Left (6) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

The selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.

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Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait

Landscape Flower Portrait

Sport Candlelight Blue Sky

Portrait×Blue Sky

Portrait×Sunset

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84).

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.60) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

The following restrictions apply in b mode:

- You cannot set the Face Detection function to [Off].

- The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple).

- The b (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom

or Intelligent Zoom.

- The flash mode is fixed to a when A (Night Scene) mode is

selected.

- When the drive mode is set to A (Burst Shooting(L)), or

Shooting(H)), pictures are taken consecutively in shooting mode selected for the first shot.

Portrait×Backlight

Group Photograph

Sunset

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To Use the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

Press halfway

This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.

Press fully

This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

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Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall

• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back

• Intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the captured area

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review and Blink Detection

The image appears on the display immediately after capturing (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Detection function is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also

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does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected faces.

• You can set the Instant Review function to off (p.102).

• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.101).

Using the Face Detection Function

With this camera, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the screen display, sets the focus (Face Detection AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Detection AE). If the subject in the face detection frame moves, the frame also moves and changes its own size as it tracks the face.

The Face Detection function can detect up to 32 people’s faces. If it detects multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frame(s) over the other face(s). It can display up to a total of 31 frames including a main frame and white frame(s).

The default setting is [On]. You can switch to the Smile Capture function that automatically releases the shutter when the subject smiles. Refer to “Switching the Face Detection Function” (p.100) for details.

Face detection frame

When the multiple

faces are detected

Main frame White

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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

In e (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and the number of recorded pixels.

Set the mode dial to e.

To use the flash, press the b button.

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The flash pops up (p.84).

Take the picture.

Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The 9 (Green) mode settings are as shown below.

Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Focus Assist O (On) Flash Mode , (Auto) Focus Mode = (Standard) Face Detection

function Information Display Normal Highlight Correction P (Off) EV Compensation ±0.0 Shadow Correction P (Off) Image Tone Bright Shake Reduction Sensor Shift Recorded Pixels m Blink Detection O (On) Quality Level D (Better) Digital Zoom O (On) White Balance F (Auto) Instant Review O (On) Sensitivity AUTO Sharpness G (Normal)

AUTO ISO Range ISO 100-1600

Focusing Area J (Multiple) Date Imprint Off Auto Macro O (On) IQ Enhancer O (On)

I (On)

AE Metering

Flash Exposure Compensation

Saturation G (Normal) Contrast G (Normal)

(Multi-segment

metering)

±0.0

Shutter release

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button

Green button

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to the Green button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.105). By default, the 9 mode is assigned to the Green button.

•In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 3 button.

• If you press the 3 button in 9 mode, the [W Setting] menu appears. The [A Rec. Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

• When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power button is pressed.

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Using the Zoom

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Turn the zoom lever in A mode.

Right (5) Enlarges the subject. Left (6) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

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If you continue turning the lever to the right (5), the camera automatically switches

Green: Intelligent Zoom White: Digital Zoom

from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point it switches to Digital Zoom. Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

Zoom bar

130 x

Zoom ratio

The zoom bar is displayed as follows:

Zoom in with high image quality

Optical zoom range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 26× optically (4.0 mm -104.0 mm

(Approx. 22.3 mm - 580 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length)).

*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number of

recorded pixels. See the following table.

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration

Intelligent Zoom range

Digital Zoom

range

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded

Pixels

m o n

6 Approx. 39×

f Approx. 46.2×

0 Approx. 39× 1 Approx. 46.2×

h Approx. 58.5×

i Approx. 74.9×

h Approx. 62.4×

l Approx. 117×

m Approx. 187.2×

Not Available (26× optical zoom only)

• It is recommended to use a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom.

• When the focus mode is set to q (Macro) or I (1cm Macro), the zoom position is fixed.

• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

• Intelligent Zoom is not available when the number of recorded pixels is set to m/o/n (26× optical zoom and Digital Zoom are available).

• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the display. This does not affect the quality of the recorded image.

• Only Digital Zoom is available while recording a movie in C (Movie) mode.

Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Equivalent to approx.

187.2×

Taking Pictures

To Set the Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom range, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off).

Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital

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Zoom].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.

O Uses Digital Zoom P Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent

Zoom

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.116

Rec. Mode

Blink Detection Digital Zoom

Instant Review Memory Green Button Sharpness

Exit

Adjusting the Exposure

You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker).

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Press the m button in A mode.

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Turn the e-dial.

To brighten, select a positive (y) value. To darken, select a negative (f) value. You can choose the EV compensation value in the range of ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.

Press the m button.

EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

• EV compensation value always appears on the display when set to a value other than ±0.0. When set to ±0.0, it disappears if you press the m button.

•In 9 (Green) or b (Auto Picture) mode, EV compensation value is fixed at ±0.0.

•In a (Manual Exposure) mode, EV Compensation is unavailable.

• The EV compensation value displayed on the screen is enlarged when you press the m button.

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Taking Pictures

Selecting the Shooting Mode

You can switch the shooting modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator.

Taking Pictures

Dial indicator

This camera features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited to your photographic vision.

Picture Modes

There are following shooting modes: b (Auto Picture), N (Handheld Night Snap), \ (Sport), q (Landscape) and c (Portrait). The characteristics of each mode are as follows.

Modes Characteristics

Auto Picture

Handheld Night

Snap

Sport

Landscape

Portrait

The optimal capture mode is selected automatically from standard settings. (1p.57)

Minimizes camera shake for shooting at night or other low light settings.

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken.

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage.

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

•In \ mode, the camera tracks the subject and continues to focus on it. When [Focusing Area] (p.89) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway.

• Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.196).

H Modes

By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following shooting modes.

Shooting Mode Description

Flower For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is softened.

Blue Sky

Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting.

Night Scene

Portrait

Fireworks

p HDR Filter Processes single image to simulate HDR effect.

Surf & Snow

Baby

Kids

Pet

Food

Digital SR

Emphasizes saturation of the sky to produce a bright image.

For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised. When the flash mode is set to , (Auto) and the camera detects a person’s face, the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On + Red-eye).

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds and the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value.

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes.

For images of babies. Captures bright images of a baby's expressions.

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing moving pets. Detection of registered pets is also available. (1p.77)

For images of food and prepared dishes. Enhances saturation and contrast.

Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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Shooting Mode Description

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Stage Lighting

Text

E Museum For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited.

X Digital Wide

F Digital Panorama

Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. (1p.72)

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• In shooting modes other than A, c, N and p, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.

•In R or e mode, the camera tracks the subject and continues to focus on it. When [Focusing Area] (p.89) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway.

• Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.196).

Set the mode dial to H.

For moving subjects on poorly lit stages. Resolution is reduced to i.

Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted.

Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image. (1p.73)

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph. (1p.75)

The camera enters H mode last selected. The default setting is b (Flower).

Press the four-way controller (3).

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode.

When an icon is selected in the Capture Mode Palette, the guide for the selected shooting mode appears.

You can turn the guide display off for each mode on the Capture Mode Palette (p.178).

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes

Cancel

Surf & Snow

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Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is fixed and the camera is set to capture status. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84).

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Exposure Modes

Use the exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.

Shooting Modes Description Page

Program

Manual Exposure

USER

This mode automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to the proper exposure according to Program Line.

Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value to capture the picture with creative intent.

Lets you use previously-saved settings defined by the user.

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Various Shooting Methods

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N from the Capture Mode Palette.

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Press the 4 button.

The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use.

Turn the e-dial to the right (y).

The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

Four-way controller (45) Chooses a different frame. e-dial to the left (f) Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame

Press the 4 button.

The framed image appears on the display. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).

selection screen, and then lets you choose a different frame in the same way as Step 4.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84).

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h.

• By default, three frames are built-in to the camera. These frames are not deleted even if the built-in memory is formatted. The CD-ROM supplied with the camera contains optional frames. To save the frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (p.152).

•In N mode, you cannot display “Grid Display” by pressing the 3 button.

Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.150

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 17 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent).

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X from the Capture Mode Palette.

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Press the 4 button.

The camera enters X mode. Hold the camera vertically so that the shutter release button is on the bottom, and compose the first image (left half of picture). When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).

Press the shutter release button to

take a shot.

The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.

Exit

Take the second image.

Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image (right half of picture). Repeat Step 3 to take the second image. The stitched first and second image appears on the display (Instant Review), and then is saved.

• To minimize distortion when taking the second image, turn the camera so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on the screen.

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second image on the preview guide.

• When the Face Detection function (p.100) is set to [On], it works only when taking the first shot.

• The composite image is saved with the pixel size of f.

To Cancel after Taking the First Shot

Set s hi ft di re ct io n

When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 4 on p.74, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.

Save Saves the first image and you can retake the first shot. The first

Discard Discards the first image and you can retake the first shot.

Cancel Returns to the shooting screen for the second image.

image is saved in h.

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F from the Capture Mode Palette.

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.

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Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).

Set shift direction

Exi t

2nd F ra me

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Press the shutter release button to take a shot.

The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.

If you select right (5) in Step 3:

The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display.

If you select left (4) in Step 3:

The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the right edge of the display.

Take the second frame.

Move the camera so that the semitransparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button.

Take the third frame.

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the third frame. The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears. The stitched image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.102) is P (Off).

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the second and third frames on the preview guide.

• When the Face Detection function (p.100) is set to [On], it works only when taking the first shot.

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2nd Frame

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To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

After shooting the first frame in Step 4 on p.76 or the second frame in Step 5, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.

Save Saves the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame.

Discard Discards the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame.

Cancel Returns to the previous shooting screen.

Unstitched images captured in F mode are saved with a pixel size of i.

When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched together and saved as a panoramic photograph.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select e (Pet) from the Capture Mode Palette.

Press the 4 button.

The e mode is selected and the camera is set to capture status. When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released.

To Register the Pet

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Press the 4 button on the capture status screen in e mode.

The pet selection screen appears.

Selecting pet to shoot

DISP

New Registry

Cancel

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Press the 3 button.

The pet registration screen appears. Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.

When you select [Registry] using four-way controller (23) and press the 4 button, the picture of the registered pet is indicated on the upper-left corner of the display and the camera returns to capture status.

If pet face turns to camer

If pet face turns to camera

front, it's self-registering

front, it's self-registerin

Cancel

CancelCancel

Cancel

When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released. You can also take a picture by pressing the shutter release button.

When you press the 4 button in the capture status screen, the pet registration screen appears to register another pet. You can register up to three pets.

• When you press the 3 button on the pet registration screen, the registration will be canceled and the camera returns to capture status.

• Only dogs and cats can be registered in e mode. Other animals or human faces cannot be registered. You may not be able to register the pet’s face if, for example, the pet’s face is too small.

• The camera may not detect the registered pet’s face, depending on the shooting situation.

• [Focusing Area] is set to W (Automatic Tracking AF) and the flash mode is set to a (Flash Off). However, you can change these settings.

• [Focus Assist] is set to P (Off). However, you can change this setting.

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Using a (Manual Exposure) Mode

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value to capture the picture with creative intent. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the metered combination of the shutter speed and aperture value or taking intentionally overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker) photographs.

Set the mode dial to a.

Turn the e-dial to change the shutter speed/aperture value.

Use the m button to switch between the shutter speed and aperture value. (The default setting is shutter speed.)

To use the flash, press the b button.

The flash pops up (p.84).

Take the picture.

•In a mode, EV Compensation is unavailable.

• [AUTO] cannot be selected for sensitivity.

• Flash modes , (Auto) and c (Auto + Red-eye) are not available.

• A warning appears if there is a large difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure. If the difference is greater than ±2.0EV, only the exposure warning icon is displayed. If the difference is ±2.0EV or less, the exposure warning icon is displayed and the difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure is shown in increments of 1/3EV.

• When the shutter speed is set to a speed slower than 1/4 seconds, a process to reduce image roughness and unevenness (noise reduction) is performed.

• When the shutter speed or aperture value is changed, the new value is displayed in a larger font size.

• Even when the zoom ratio is changed, the aperture value is maintained. However, when the current aperture value cannot be used with the selected zoom ratio, the closest aperture value is set. In this case, if you change the zoom ratio again and the original aperture value can be used, the setting returns to the original aperture value.

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Using A (USER) Mode

To Save the Settings in E Mode

By saving the current camera settings, you can easily retrieve them by setting the mode dial to E. The following settings can be saved:

• Shooting modes e (default setting)/a

• Aperture

• Shutter speed

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•[A Rec. Mode] menu settings

•Flash mode

• Drive mode

• Focus mode

• EV Compensation

•MF Position

• Exposure compensation range of Auto Bracketing

• 3 button information display

• Face Detection mode

Set the mode dial to e or a.

You can save settings in E mode only when the mode dial is set to e or a.

Set the functions to be saved.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as A] in the [W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Save as A] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (2)

Save as USER

to select [Save].

Saves current shooting settings in USER mode

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

The save process starts. When the save process is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode.

To Take Pictures in A Mode

Set the mode dial to A.

The saved settings are retrieved.

Change the settings already saved in A mode as necessary.

To use the flash, press the b button.

The flash pops up (p.84).

Take the picture.

The settings changed in A mode are only valid when the mode dial is set to A. Changing the capture mode or turning off the power returns the camera to the settings saved with [Save as A]. To change the settings of A mode, perform the operations in [Save as A] again.

Save

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

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Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On +

Red-eye

Slow-speed

Sync

Slow-speed

Sync+Red-eye

• The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations:

- when N (Handheld Night Snap), n (Stage Lighting),

S (Fireworks), c (Time-Lapse Movie), C (Movie) or d (High Speed Movie) is selected as the capture mode

- when j(Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)), C (Burst

Shooting(H)) or l (Auto Bracketing) is selected as the drive mode

- when s (Infinity) is selected as the focus mode

•In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select , or a.

•In A (Night Scene) mode, you cannot select , or c.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d.

The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

For taking bright pictures of both people and background indoors and outdoors at night. The flash discharges automatically.

Discharges a pre-flash to reduce the phenomenon of red eyes before discharging the flash with Slow-speed Sync.

Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution. When using the flash at an extremely close distance, a shadow of the lens may appear in the picture taken.

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Aut o

Press the b button.

The flash pops up and begins charging.

Press the four-way controller (4) in still picture capture mode.

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

Flash Mode

Auto

b button

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Cancel

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by increasing the illumination in the area around the subject and/or decreasing the subject distance and adjusting the lens to wider angle setting. Setting the flash mode to c, d or H is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the Red-eye Edit function (p.149).

Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.116

To Use the Flash

Select a capture mode.

Press the b button.

The flash pops up and begins charging. b (Red) blinks on the display while charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears on the display (not displayed in , mode).

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

Push the flash down to retract.

Selecting the Drive Mode

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the

Continuous

Shooting

Burst Shooting(L)

Burst Shooting(H)

Self-timer

2 sec. Self-timer

Remote Control

0-sec Remote

Control

memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots. You can continue shooting until the memory of the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full.

The number of recorded pixels is fixed to f or 1 and pictures are taken continuously. The interval between shots becomes shorter in the following sequence: A, and C.

The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.

The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake.

The shutter will be released after about three seconds when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

When the shutter release button is pressed once, three

Auto Bracketing

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.

consecutive pictures at different exposure levels are taken so that you can select the best one later. The shooting order is: correct exposure  negative compensation  positive compensation.

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a drive mode and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the selected drive mode.

• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

• The flash does not discharge in j, A, C or l mode.

• In the following modes, you cannot select j , A, C or l. 9 (Green), S (Fireworks), p (HDR Filter), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide), or F (Digital Panorama) mode or when recording a movie.

• The drive mode cannot be selected when N (Handheld Night Snap) is set.

• For movies using the self-timer, recording will start ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button or the Movie button is pressed.

• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is running to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z cannot be selected while the 9 (Green) mode settings remain as the default. However, it can be selected if you select Z in another shooting mode first, and then switch the shooting mode to 9 (Green).

•In j, A or C mode, the number of pictures that can be taken consecutively and the frame rate per second vary depending on the shooting condition.

•In j, A or C mode, the focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot.

• When [Face Detection] is set to [On] (p.100) in j, A or C mode, the function works only for the first shot.

• When j, A or C is selected as the drive mode in b (Auto Picture) mode, pictures are taken consecutively in shooting mode selected for the first shot.

• When Instant Review is set to O (On) in l mode (p.102), the third picture taken is shown in Instant Review after shooting (p.60).

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Selecting the Focus Mode

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Sta nd ar d

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Standard

Macro

1cm

Macro

Infinity

Manual

Focus

AF Area

Selection

Press the four-way controller (5)

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 1 cm to 20 cm. (0.4 in. to 8 in.)

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off).

This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

Select an area of the subject to focus on.

in A mode.

The [Focus Mode] screen appears. The focus mode changes each time the four-way controller is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (4).

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

•In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select = or q.

• The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode.

• When [Auto Macro] (p.89) is set to O (On) and shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to button fully, you can also take a picture even when the focus is not set.

∞ (Infinity). By pressing the shutter release

Focus Mode

Standard

Cancel

Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.116

To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

1.5

Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.

Press the four-way controller (5) to select \.

Press the 4 button.

The central portion of the image is magnified to full screen on the display.

Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus.

The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

2 for distant focus 3 for closer focus

Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.

The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

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\ indicator

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To Select an Area to Focus On (AF Area Selection)

You can select an area to focus on from 25 points.

Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.

Press the four-way controller (5) to select J.

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Press the 4 button.

The [AF Area Selection] screen appears with the central portion selected.

Focus Mode

AF Area Selection

Cancel

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the area you want to focus on.

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Press the 4 button.

The focusing area is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.

Setting the [A Rec. Mode] Menu

To set the main shooting functions, choose each function in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Refer to the explanation of the respective functions for how to change the settings.

Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item and change its setting.

Press the 3 button after changing the setting.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

Selecting the Autofocus Settings

You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

To Set the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Multiple

Spot

Automatic

Tracking AF

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the

The camera sets a focusing area in the center of the display and focuses on the nearest subject in the focusing area.

The camera sets a narrow focusing area, making easier for you to focus on a specific subject.

The camera continues to focus on the moving subject while you are pressing the shutter release button halfway.

focusing area setting.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

•In N (Frame Composite), C (Movie), c (Time-Lapse Movie) and d (High Speed Movie) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W.

•In 9 (Green) and S (Fireworks) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J.

To Set the Auto Macro

You can set the focus in the macro range when the distance to the subject is 50 cm or closer.

When the focus mode is set to = or J, the focus is adjusted to the macro range (distance to the subject: 10 cm to 50 cm) as necessary. When the focus mode is set to q, the focus is adjusted even within the standard range, as necessary. When it is set to I, the focus is only

adjusted within the 1cm macro range (1 cm to 20 cm). (Default setting) When the Auto Macro function is activated during shooting, q appears on the display.

The focus is only adjusted in the respective focus range.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Macro].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

The setting is saved.

To Set the Focus Assist Light

The focus assist light aids in focusing on dark subjects. This helps you to focus on the subject in low light conditions where auto focus does not work properly. The focus assist light is emitted from the self-timer lamp part.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focus Assist].

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Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

The setting is saved.

• Looking at the light directly does not pose a safety but you may feel dazzled. Do not look directly into the emitter from a very short distance.

• The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following conditions:

- when the capture mode is set to c (Time-Lapse Movie), C (Movie)

or d (High Speed Movie) mode

- when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode

• The default setting in e (Pet) mode is P.

Setting the Image Tone

Set the image tone of still pictures. You can select from [Bright] (Default setting), [Natural] or [Monochrome].

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select a finishing tone.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

When [Monochrome] is selected, [Tone Adjustment] appears in the [A Rec. Mode] menu for setting the tone of monochrome images instead of [Saturation].

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels

You can choose from the following recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. h is adequate for making postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to expected usage. (Default setting : m)

Recorded Pixels Use

m 4608×3456

n 3456×3456

o 4608×2592

6 3072×2304

0 3072×1728

f 2592×1944

1 2592×1464

h 2048×1536

A 1920×1080

l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or larger, or editing images on a computer

Clearer

For making postcard-size prints

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail

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3 8

0 9 / 0 9 / 2 01 2

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If you select o, 0, 1 or A, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 (same as that of HDTV) and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at m.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in N (Frame Composite) mode is fixed at h.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f. (The number of recorded pixels is h if you exit X mode without taking the second image.)

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in n (Stage Lighting) mode is fixed at i.

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Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

You can set the quality level for still pictures according to how the images will be used. The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size becomes larger. The selected recorded pixels also affect the size of the image file (p.91).

Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing on a computer screen. (Default setting)

Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or posting on websites.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the quality level.

The maximum number of still pictures you can take is displayed at the top of the screen when you select a quality level.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

•In 9 (Green) mode, the quality level is fixed at D.

•In c (Time-Lapse Movie), C (Movie) or d (High Speed Movie) mode, the quality level is fixed at C.

Setting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

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Auto

Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight

Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade

Tungsten Light

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. (Default setting)

For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light

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Daylight Colors

Fluorescent

Daylight White

Fluorescent

White Light

Fluorescent

Manual For use when adjusting the white balance manually

• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the white balance set to F.

• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.196) for details.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White

For use when taking pictures under fluorescent light

Balance] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [White Balance] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.

You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23). To select a type of fluorescent lighting, select an icon for the fluorescent light and press the four-way controller (5) and then use the four-way controller (23) to select a type of lighting.

White Balance

Auto

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Saving the White Balance setting 1p.116

To Set the White Balance Manually

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K.

Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.

Setting the AE Metering

You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.

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Multi-segment

Center-weighted

Spot

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select a metering method.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure.

The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the image with the center of the image having more influence on the exposure.

The camera determines the exposure by metering the brightness only at the center of the image.

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined.

• When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering setting may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.196) for details.

Saving the AE Metering setting 1p.116

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Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

AUTO The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera.

100

200

400

800

1600

3200

6400

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

• When set to c (Digital SR), 9 (Green), c (Time-Lapse Movie), C (Movie) or d (High Speed Movie) mode, only [AUTO] is available.

• When set to S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed to the minimum value.

•In a (Manual Exposure) mode, you cannot select [AUTO].

• When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), 200 is displayed as the sensitivity instead of 100.

• When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Dual], you cannot set the sensitivity to 3200 or 6400.

Saving the Sensitivity setting 1p.116

Setting the AUTO ISO Range

Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. You can select it from among the following settings: 100-200, 100-400, 100-800, 100-1600, 100-3200, and 100-6400.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO Range] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sensitivity adjustment range.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), select from 200-400, 200-800, 200-1600, 200-3200, and 200-6400.

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Compensating Flash Output

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You can adjust the flash output.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the exposure.

To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative

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(–) value. You can choose the exposure value in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.

Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting)

Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright and [Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D-Range Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

The D-Range Setting icon appears on the display.

When [Highlight Correction] is set to O

When [Shadow Correction] is set to O

When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow

Correction] are both set to O

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Pentax 12761, 12772 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

Gettin g Starte d

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the Batteries

Using the AC Adapter

Installing an SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Starting-up in Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Understanding the Button Functions

Common Operations

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Menu List

Taking Still Pictures

Holding the Camera

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Adjusting the Position of the Display

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Using the Face Detection Function

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

Adjusting the Exposure

Selecting the Shooting Mode

Picture Modes

Exposure Modes

Various Shooting Methods

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Drive Mode

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Autofocus Settings

Setting the Image Tone

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

Setting the White Balance

Setting the AE Metering

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the AUTO ISO Range

Compensating Flash Output

Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting)