Pentax E50 User Manual

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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.

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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 capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using this 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

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SDHC logo is trademark.

• 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.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD 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 display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.

Regarding PictBridge

PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.

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 on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right on page 1) for more information.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.

Caution

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• Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as they may explode.

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

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring of the clothing.

• 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.

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

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

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

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

• Depending on your inherent 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.

Handling Precautions for Batteries

• This camera uses two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH or AA nickel manganese batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire.

• AA alkaline, AA lithium and AA nickel manganese batteries cannot be recharged. Do not try to take the batteries apart. The batteries may rupture or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart.

• Do not remove the external seal of the battery. If the seal is removed, the battery may short and may cause a fire, rupture, leak or heat.

• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire.

•

Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (–) poles in the wrong orientation. Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire.

About the AC Adapter

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Caution

• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only 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 nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. 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 during 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.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene.

•

Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come

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in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The LCD monitor will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

•

The response speed of the

LCD monitor

becomes slow at low temperatures.

This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.

• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.24) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or built-in memory will delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera memory at your own risk.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

Contents

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY.................................................... 1

Care to be Taken During Handling ................................................... 3

Contents ...........................................................................................5

Composition of the Operating Manual .............................................. 9

Camera Features.................................................................................10

Names of Parts...............................................................................12

Names of Operating Parts .............................................................. 13

Monitor Indications .........................................................................14

Getting Started 16

Checking the Contents of the Package ............................................16

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................17

Powering the Camera .........................................................................18

Installing the Batteries ....................................................................18

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply ................. 20

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................22

Picture Storage Capacity................................................................25

Movie Storage Capacity .................................................................25

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................26

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode ......................................26

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ....................................27

Initial Settings .....................................................................................28

Selecting the Display Language ..................................................... 28

Setting the Date and Time..............................................................29

Quick Start 31

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................31

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................33

Playing Back Images ...................................................................... 33

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................33

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................34

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode .................35

Common Operations 36

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................36

In Capture Mode.............................................................................36

In Playback Mode ........................................................................... 38

Using the Menu ...................................................................................40

How to Set the Menus ....................................................................40

Menu List ........................................................................................ 43

Using the Mode Palettes ....................................................................45

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How to Select the Modes................................................................45

Mode Palette List............................................................................45

Taking Pictures 48

Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode..................................................48

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................48

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode

(Auto Picture Mode)........................................................................50

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

(Program Mode) .............................................................................51

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode).................... 52

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 54

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ....................55

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When Taking Pictures

(Digital SR Mode) ...........................................................................56

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)..........................57

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 59

Taking Pictures with Customized Settings ......................................62

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................ 62

Selecting the Quality Level ............................................................. 64

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................66

Selecting the Focus Mode .............................................................. 67

Selecting the Auto Focus Mode (AF Mode)....................................69

Selecting the Flash Mode ............................................................... 70

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................72

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................73

Doing More with Useful Functions....................................................74

Displaying Shooting Information.....................................................74

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................ 75

Taking a Series of Pictures.............................................................76

Setting the Date Imprint..................................................................78

Saving Your Settings (Memory)...................................................... 79

Recording Movies ............................................................................... 81

Recording a Movie..........................................................................81

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies .......................................83

Playing Back and Deleting Images 85

Playing Back Images on the Camera ................................................85

Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 85

Reviewing Shooting Information.....................................................85

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display............86

Zoom Playback...............................................................................88

Slideshow .......................................................................................89

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Playing Back Movies ..........................................................................91

Playing Back a Movie .....................................................................91

Playing Back Images on a TV ............................................................93

Deleting Images and Sound Files......................................................94

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File ...............................................94

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display).............................................................. 95

Deleting All Images and Sound Files.............................................. 97

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ..........98

Editing and Printing Images 100

Editing Images ..................................................................................100

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................ 100

Cropping Images ..........................................................................102

Copying Images and Sound Files................................................. 103

Using the Digital Filter ..................................................................105

Using the Brightness Filter ...........................................................106

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................ 107

Red-eye Compensation................................................................109

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 110

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 110

Printing All Images........................................................................112

Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................113

Connecting the Camera to the Printer .......................................... 113

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 114

Printing All Images........................................................................116

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................117

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................117

Recording and Playing Back Sound 118

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................118

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................120

Settings 121

Camera Settings................................................................................121

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............121

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................122

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 124

Changing the Display Language ..................................................126

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................127

Changing the USB Connection Mode........................................... 128

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................129

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Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................ 130

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................131

Setting Auto Power Off ................................................................. 132

Setting the Guide Display ............................................................. 133

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................134

Changing the Start-up Screen ...................................................... 135

Appendix 136

Default Settings.................................................................................136

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................ 139

Optional Accessories .......................................................................140

Messages...........................................................................................141

Troubleshooting................................................................................143

Main Specifications ..........................................................................145

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................149

Index...................................................................................................154

Composition of the Operating Manual

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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 it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you wish to start taking pictures or playing back images straightaway.

3 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.

4 Taking Pictures –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

5 Playing Back and Deleting Images––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

6 Editing and Printing Images –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to edit taken images using the camera and print still pictures. For saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, refer to the PC Connection Manual. For details on editing and printing images with a computer, refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help.

7 Recording and Playing Back Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound files (Voice Recording mode) and how to play back sound files.

8 Settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

9 Appendix–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

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

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.

Camera Features

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The Optio E50 features a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. Here we briefly describe how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The Optio E50 features an easy-to-see 2.4-inch LCD monitor. In addition, settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy to navigate. Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor. Picture taking has never been simpler in press of a button, you can capture every smile, every moment, and every memory. (p.48) If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use, select b (Auto Picture). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode depending on the scene. *(p.50)

* When you select b (Auto Picture mode), a shooting mode is selected from -

(Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and I (Portrait mode).

(Green Mode). With just one

Let the camera choose the optimal settings. Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings.

Have Fun with Adding a Frame to a Picture or

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Taking Panoramic Pictures!

With the Optio E50, you can add a fancy frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.57) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Taking panoramic pictures is also easy, as the camera stitches up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. (p.59)

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

For capturing a panoramic

scene.

Easy Printing without Using a Computer!

By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB/AV cable, you can enjoy printing out images directly from the camera with a touch of a button. Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult!

Easily print out images without using a computer.

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

The Optio E50 lets you display recorded images by date in calendar format. You can easily find the image you wish to play back as you look back at your album. (p.87)

Names of Parts

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Front

Power switch

Shutter release button

Strap lug

DC coupler cable cover

Back

LCD monitor

Speaker

USB/AV terminal

Tripod socket

Flash Self-timer lamp

Lens

Microphone

Power lamp

Battery/card cover

Names of Operating Parts

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Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x/f/y button

Q button

Four-way controller 4/W button

Green/i button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.36 - p.39) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

+ 1 . 0

3 8

1 4 : 2 5

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 8

F 2 . 8

1 / 2 5 0

+ 1 . 0

3 8

100

ISO

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Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

1 2 3 4

1 Shooting mode (p.45) 7 Memory status (p.26) 2 Flash mode (p.70) + :Built-in memory 3 Drive mode (p.75 – p.77) 4 Focus mode (p.67) a :SD Memory Card 5

Camera shake icon (p.74) (appears only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway)

6 Digital zoom icon (p.66) 10 Focus frame (p.31)

Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

1/250

F2.8

Shutter speed (appears only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway)

Aperture (appears only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway)

6 7

8 9

14:25

02/02/2008

+1.0

(without card)

r :Card is write-protected

8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery level indicator (p.19)

11 EV compensation (p.73) 12 Date and time (p.29)

3 4

100

ISO

100

+1.0

ISO

DATE

3 Recorded pixels (p.62) 4 Quality level (p.64) 5 Sensitivity (p.72) 6 Date imprint warning (p.78)

Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

F 2 . 8

1 / 2 5 0

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

100

ISO

1 4 : 2 5

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 8

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when [Normal Display] or [Detailed Display] is selected. B1 to B5 appear only when [Detailed Display] is selected. (p.85)

A2 A3

100

100-0038

0038

B1 B2

A5 A6 A7

B4 B5

A1 Playback mode icon (p.47) A8 Shooting date and time (p.29) A2 Folder number (p.127) A9 Four-way controller operation A3 File number A4 Protect icon (p.98) A10 Key lock icon (p.48) A5 Battery level indicator (p.19) B1 Recorded pixels (p.62) A6 Volume indicator (p.122) B2 Quality level (p.64) A7 Memory status (p.26) B3 Sensitivity (p.72)

+ :

Built-in memory (without card)

a :SD Memory Card r :Card is write-protected

In Normal Display, A5 and A8 disappear if no operation is performed for two seconds.

Button operation guide

The button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom button Four-way controller (3) 3 Four-way controller (4) 4 Shutter release button Four-way controller (5) 5 3 button

ISO

1/250

1/250 F2.8

F2.8

100

02/02/2008

14:25

guide

B4 Shutter speed B5 Aperture

4/W button

Green/i button | or i

A8 A9

SHUTTER

Getting Started

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below.

Getting Started

Camera

Optio E50

USB/AV cable

I-UAV77 (*)

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.140).

Strap

O-ST62 (*)

Two AA

alkaline batteries

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW77

Operating Manual (this manual)

/ PC Connection Manual

(CD-ROM)

Attaching the Strap

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Attach the strap (O-ST62) supplied with the camera.

1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and

pull tight.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

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Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries.

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.

2 Insert the batteries, making sure the (+) and (–)

terminals on the batteries match the (+) and (–) symbols inside the battery compartment.

Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite

direction of

• AA alkaline, AA lithium and AA nickel manganese 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 to reset the camera. The date and time may also be reset.

• Insert the batteries correctly. If the batteries are incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. If the ends of the batteries look dirty, wipe them before inserting into the camera.

• Use the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) if you intend to use the

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camera for a long time. (p.20)

• Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time

(at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and fresh AA alkaline batteries inserted)

Image Storage Capacity

Approx. 250 pictures Approx. 340 min.

*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

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

*2: According to the result of in-house testing.

•

In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the

Playback Time

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 when the batteries reach room temperature.

•

Due to their characteristics, AA alkaline batteries and nickel manganese 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 w indicator on the LCD monitor.

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.

Getting Started

Due to the characteristics of AA nickel manganese batteries, the battery level may not be displayed correctly when using these batteries. w may be displayed for the battery level even if the batteries are running low. The camera may also turn off without warning even if w is displayed.

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Getting Started

AC plug cord

DC coupler cable cover

DC coupler

DC terminal

DC coupler cable

DC input terminal

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (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.

1 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal of the DC coupler.

2 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the

battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.

3 Insert the DC coupler into the battery compartment,

making sure the (+) and (–) terminals on the coupler match the (+) and (–) symbols inside the battery compartment.

4 Open the DC coupler cable cover, pass the DC coupler

cable through the opening, and close the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the opposite direction of 1. Slide the battery/card cover all the way in to make sure it is securely closed.

5 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 6 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or

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disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may become lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is being recorded.

• 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.3) before using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC62 before using the adapter.

Getting Started

Installing the SD Memory Card

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Getting Started

SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card socket

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted.

• Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.121) for instructions on formatting.

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

The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.145)

Backing Up Data

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

1 Open the battery/card cover.

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Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor.

Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite

direction of 1.

Removing the SD Memory Card

1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject

it.

Pull the card out.

Getting Started

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

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•

The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by

prohibiting recording of new data, deletion

Getting Started

of existing data or formatting of the card.

appears on the LCD monitor 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.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB/AV 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.

• 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 deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does 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 card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the card is ejected or the batteries are removed while the data on

the card is being recorded or accessed.

• If the SD Memory Card 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.

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

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

• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.

• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory”. (p.121)

• Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Write-protect switch

Picture Storage Capacity

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Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] for still images according to how the images will be used. For [Recorded Pixels], [8M], [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640] are selectable. For [Quality Level], you can select from [C (Best)], [D (Better)] and [E (Good)]. Make your selection on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.62

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.64

Storage capacity varies depending on the recorded pixels and the quality level you select. For details, see the table on the page indicated below.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture) 1p.145

Movie Storage Capacity

Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Frame Rate] for movies according to how the movies will be used. For [Recorded Pixels], you can select either [640] or [320]. For [Quality Level], you can select either [30fps] or [15fps]. Make your selection in [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies 1p.83

Storage capacity varies depending on the recorded pixels and the frame rate you select. For details, see the table on the page indicated below.

Getting Started

Movie Storage Capacity 1p.146

Turning the Camera On and Off

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Power switch

Getting Started

Q button

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode

Press the power switch.

The LCD monitor turns on and the lens extends. The camera turns on in A mode (Capture mode). If [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjust] screen appears when you turn on the camera, follow the procedures on p.28 to select the display language and/or set current date and time.

2 Press the power switch again.

The LCD monitor turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked automatically when the camera turns on.

appears on the LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. In this case, images and sound files will be saved in the built-in memory.

appears instead of a when the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position. Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write-protect switch is locked.

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Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

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You can start the Optio E50 in Playback mode with the lens retracted. This is useful when you want to play back saved images and sound straightaway without taking pictures.

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

The LCD monitor turns on with the lens retracted. The camera turns on in Q mode (Playback mode).

2 Press the Q button again or press the shutter release

button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode (Capture mode).

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.33

Getting Started

Initial Settings

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Set the language, time and date before you start taking pictures for the first time.

Getting Started

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Follow the procedures in “Selecting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) to set the current date and time. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) if the [Date Adjust] screen appears.

Selecting the Display Language

1 Use the four-way controller

English

(2345) to choose the desired display language.

2 Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjust] screen appears. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” to set the current date and time and select the display style.

Dansk S venska

Deutsch

S uomi Polski

Magyar

Italiano Nederlands

Cancel

Setting the Date and Time

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Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date display style.

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

Date Adjust

Date S tyle mm dd yy

Date 01/01/2008

Time 0:00

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date S tyle mm dd yy

Date 01/01/2008

Time 0:00

Cancel

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time.

Date Adjust

Date S tyle mm dd yy

Date 01/01/2008

Time 0:00

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date S tyle mm dd yy

Date 01/01/2008

Time 0:00

Cancel

If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

9 Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

If you press the cancel your setting and start taking pictures right away. However, the [Date Adjust] screen will appear next time you turn on the camera.

button in the [Date Adjust] screen, you can

/ / 24h

Getting Started

• If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to

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00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

Getting Started

• You can change the selected [Language], [Date] and [Time] anytime. See p.126 to change [Language], and p.124 to change [Date] and [Time].

• The video output format is automatically set according to the language you have selected in the initial setting. If the output format is different from the one used in your country or region, refer to “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.129) to change it.

English (English) NTSC

French ( ) PAL

German (Deutsch) PAL

Spanish ( ) PAL

Portuguese ( ) PAL

Italian (Italiano) PAL

Netherlands (Nederlands) PAL

Danish (Dansk) PAL

Swedish (Svenska) PAL

Finnish (Suomi) PAL

Polish (Polski) PAL

Czech ( ) PAL

Hungarian (Magyar) PAL

Turkish ( ) PAL

Russian ( ) PAL

Thai ( ) PAL

Korean ( ) NTSC

Chinese (traditional) ( ) PAL

Chinese (simplified) ( ) PAL

Japanese ( ) NTSC

Language Video Output Format

Quick Start

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Taking Still Pictures

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom button

The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called A mode (Capture mode).

2 Compose the picture on the LCD monitor.

The camera will automatically focus on the area within the focus frame. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom button.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area captured by the camera

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The color of the focus frame indicates whether the camera focuses clearly on the subject or not. Green : The subject is in focus. Red : The subject is out of focus. Hold the shutter release button and wait until the focus frame turns green.

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4 Press the shutter release button fully.

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The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. (p.22)

Quick Start

• When you turn on the camera, you can take pictures in b mode, the default shooting mode. (p.50)

• Press the Green button to switch to (Green Mode) and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.48)

Pressing the Shutter Release Button

Press the shutter release button smoothly in two steps. This allows for exact focusing as well as preventing camera shake.

Basic method for shutter release

1 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

Lightly press the shutter release button until you feel the click on your finger.

2 Confirm the focus frame on the

LCD monitor turns green.

Hold the shutter release button and wait until the focus frame turns green. The subject is in focus.

The subject is in focus.

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

Press it down smoothly until the shutter is released.

You can also press the shutter release button all the way down (single step) to take pictures. This allows you to release the shutter at the right moment. The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots.

The picture is taken.

Quick Start

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Shutter release button

Q button

Four-way controller

Playing Back Images

Press the Q button after taking a

picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Press the Q button again or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode (Capture mode).

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

The previous or next image appears.

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Shutter release button

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Q button

Quick Start

Four-way controller 4 button

i button

Rotating the Displayed Image

You can rotate the displayed image. This is useful when you view images taken vertically.

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button.

The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

Cancel

Cancel OK

4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the

rotation direction and press the 4 button.

The rotated image appears.

Panoramic pictures, images taken with the 16-frame shooting function, and movies cannot be rotated.

Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in the rotated state.

Deleting the Displayed Image

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All Images/Sounds

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1 Press the i button when playing

back an image.

The screen for deleting the image appears.

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0017

2 Press the four-way controller (2)

to select [Delete] and press the 4 button.

The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted.

D elet e

Cancel

All Images/Sounds

3 Press the Q button again or press the shutter release

button halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

From A mode (Capture mode) to Q mode (Playback mode)

Press the Q button.

From Q mode (Playback mode) to A mode (Capture mode)

Press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Quick Start

Common Operations

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Understanding the Button Functions

Common Operations

In Capture Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.26)

2 Shutter release button

Focuses on the subject when pressed halfway in A mode. (Except in s and 3 modes) (p.67) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.32) Starts and stops movie recording in d mode. (p.81) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.118)

3 Zoom/w/x button

Changes the captured area. (p.66)

4 Q button

Switches to Q mode. (p.35)

5 6

5 Four-way controller

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(2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.75, p.76) (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.45) (4) : Changes the flash mode. (p.70) (5) : Changes the focus mode. (p.67)

6 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.74)

7 Green button

Switches to mode. (p.48)

8 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.43)

Common Operations

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Common Operations

In Playback Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.26)

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.33)

3 Zoom/f/y button

Press f during single-image display to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.86) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.88) Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display. (p.87) Press y during folder display to change to nine-image display of the selected folder. (p.87) Press y during calendar display to change to nine-image display for the selected date. (p.87) Adjusts the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (p.91, p.120)

4 Q button

Switches to A mode. (p.35)

5 6

5 Four-way controller

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(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. ( (

) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.47)

(45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file

(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.88)

Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (

during single-image display. (p.33) Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback. (p.91) Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the next index in sound file playback. (p.120)

Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display. (p.86, p.87) Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function. (p.107)

6 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.85) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.86, p.88) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.87) Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.87)

7 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.94) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. ( Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.87). Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.87) Saves the paused frame as a single image during the playback of a series of successive images taken with 16-frame shooting function.

8 3 button

Displays the [R Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.44) Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. (p.47) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.86, p.88) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.87) Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.87)

p.91, p.120

p.95

)

Common Operations

)

Using the Menu

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Press the Press the Press the

button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.

button in A mode to show the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

button in Q mode to show the [R Setting] menu.

How to Set the Menus

You can set the menus as shown below. While you are making settings for the menus, the button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor to navigate you.

Common Operations

Press halfway

During recording During playback

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SHUTTER

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

Auto ±0

1/2

Setting

Format Sound Date Adjust

Folder Name USB Connection

Exit

Setting

Format Sound Date Adjust

Folder Name USB Connection

Exit

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English Date

The setting is

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to Q mode

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

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1 Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

R ec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level AF Mode S ensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

1/2

Auto ±0

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

4 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.

R ec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level AF Mode S ensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

S torage Capacity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode S ensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

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

Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes.

1/2

Auto ±0

Common Operations

Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

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6 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.

Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6 Press the Q button.

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

Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

Common Operations

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

The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

Canceling the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

: Returns to Step 3 with the current setting.

returns to Step 3.

Menu List

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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.136) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p.64

AF Mode For changing the area for auto focusing p.69

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.72

EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.73

Recorded Pixels

Frame Rate

Movie

Memory

Date Imprint

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.83

For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second)

For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off

For choosing whether to imprint the shooting date on the picture when shooting

p.62

p.84

p.79

p.78

Common Operations

[R Setting] Menu

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Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.121

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles p.124

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Common Operations

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.129

Brightness Level For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor p.130

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Guide Display

Reset

For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up 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 and sound files

For setting the USB/AV cable connection (to PC or printer)

For setting the time until power saving mode is activated

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For setting to display guides when an icon is selected in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette

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

p.122

p.126

p.127

p.128

p.131

p.132

p.133

p.134

Using the Mode Palettes

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Press the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the LCD monitor. There are two different Mode Palettes, the “Capture Mode Palette” and the “Playback Mode Palette”. You can activate a shooting mode most appropriate for the scene or edit taken images just by selecting the icons.

How to Select the Modes

While you are using the Mode Palettes, refer to the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen.

1 Press the four-way controller (3).

In A mode, the “Capture Mode Palette” appears. In Q mode, the “Playback Mode Palette” appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an icon. 3 Press the 4 button.

The screen for the selected mode appears.

Mode Palette List

Capture Mode Palette

Auto Picture

Common Operations

OKMENU

Cancel

Item Description Page

Auto Picture mode

R Program mode

Night Scene

mode

d Movie mode For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded. p.81

Voice Recording

mode

q Landscape mode

Automatically select the best capture mode. p.50 The basic mode for capturing images. Various

functions can also be set with this mode. Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to

prevent shaking and use a flash for portraits.

For recording sound only. Be careful not to cover the microphone with your hands.

For capturing landscape views. The camera focuses on a wide range.

p.51

p.55

p.118

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< Flower mode

I Portrait mode

Surf & Snow

mode

\ Sport mode

c Digital SR mode Higher sensitivity reduces blur. p.56

Kids mode

E Pet mode

Common Operations

Digital Panorama mode

Frame

Composite mode

For capturing brightly colored flowers. Reproduces the outline of the flower softly.

For capturing portraits. The skin tone will be brighter to make the person look healthy.

For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.

For subjects in fast motion.

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

For capturing images of pets in motion. A setting suitable for the pet's coat can be set.

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph. Recorded pixels for each frame to be stitched is fixed at 2M.

For capturing image with frame composite. Recorded pixels is fixed at 3M.

When you select an icon on the Capture Mode Palette, waiting for about 2 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. To set the description not to display, see p.133.

Face Recognition AF&AE

In b (Auto Picture mode), R (Program mode), I (Portrait mode) and (Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF&AE” is activated. This function recognizes the subject’s face, focuses, and performs exposure compensation when capturing images. The camera will recognize the main subject's face and make suitable adjustments automatically even when there are multiple faces. The subject is given a brighter and healthier look.

• When the camera does not recognize the subject’s face in R mode, I mode or mode, the camera will focus on the subject using the AF mode selected in [AF Mode] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

• When the camera does not recognize the subject’s face in b mode, the camera will focus on the subject using the standard AF Mode (Multiple). You cannot change to other AF modes on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

• The Face Recognition may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking toward the camera.

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p.52

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p.52

p.54

p.59

p.57

Playback Mode Palette

S l i d e s h ow

O K

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S lideshow

Cancel

Item Description Page

Slideshow

Resize

Cropping

Image/Sound

Copy

Image Rotation

Digital Filter For modifying images with a Color filter. p.105

Brightness Filter For modifying the brightness of the images. p.106

Frame Composite

Red-eye

Compensation

Protect

DPOF

Start-up Screen

For continuously playing back images. Screen or Sound effects can be set.

For changing Recorded Pixels and Quality Level to make the file size smaller.

For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image.

For copying images and sounds between the built-in memory and SD memory card.

For rotating captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV.

For merging a frame onto an image. Select to overwrite or save it as a new file.

For compensating red-eye. May not work on some images due to the condition of the image.

Protects images and sounds from accidental deletion. Images can be deleted by formatting.

For setting the print settings of images. Useful when printing at a printing service.

For setting a captured image as the Start-up Screen.

When you select an icon on the Playback Mode Palette, waiting for about 2 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. To set the description not to display, see p.133.

p.89

p.100

p.102

p.103

p.34

p.107

p.109

p.98

p.110

p.135

Common Operations

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Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode

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Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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In mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the Green button.

1 Press the Green button in A

mode.

The camera switches to mode (Green Mode). Press the Green button again to return to the status before mode was selected.

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• In mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the

LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button.

• You cannot use the [A Rec. Mode]

menu or Capture Mode Palette in mode.

If you try to do so,

icon) and a message appear.

•

If you switch to Q mode from mode, you cannot display the [ by pressing the to do so, message appear.

(key lock icon) and a

- (key lock

Setting] menu

button. If you try

Green mode must be canceled to use this function.

Auto Picture

Available in

Remaining image

storage capacity

• When the remaining image storage capacity falls below 10, the

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number on the LCD monitor turns red.

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

* The settings in (Green Mode) are as shown below.

Flash Mode , (Auto) Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Focus Mode = (Standard) Information Display Standard Recorded Pixels Quality Level D (Better) AF Mode J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation ±0.0 Date Imprint P (OFF)

*1 Can be set to a (Flash Off) *2 Can be set to g (10 sec. Self-timer) or Z (2 sec. Self-timer). (The

self-timer mode you have selected in a shooting mode other than

mode is available.)

*3 Can be set to q (Macro) or 3 (Pan Focus)

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Available in b

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode)

In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button,

the camera selects the most appropriate mode from 4 shooting modes:

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- (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and I (Portrait mode).

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b

(Auto Picture).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green when the subject is in focus, and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available in b mode.

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•In b mode, the EV Compensation is fixed at ±0.0. (p.73)

• When the camera selects I mode in b mode, Face Recognition AF&AE is activated. (p.46)

• b mode is selected as the default shooting mode.

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Available in R

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode)

In R (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 recorded pixels.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R

(Program).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4 Set the functions you want to use.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

6 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.

When the subject is recognized as a person in R mode, Face Recognition AF&AE is activated. (p.46)

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Available in I

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)

In I (Portrait mode) and (Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF&AE” is

activated. This function recognizes faces, focuses, and performs

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exposure compensation when capturing images. The camera will recognize the main subject's face and make suitable adjustments automatically even when there are multiple faces. The subject is given a brighter and healthier look.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select I

(Portrait) or (Kids).

The following procedures are for selecting I mode.

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes the subject's face, a yellow focus frame with the brackets appears on it within the LCD monitor. If there are more than two subjects, the camera first recognizes the main subject's face and a yellow focus frame with the brackets appears on it, and a white focus frame appears on the faces of the other subjects.

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continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject’s face.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. When there are multiple faces, the focus frame with the brackets displayed in Step 3 turns green if the main subject’s face is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The Face Recognition may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking toward the camera.

• When the camera does not recognize the subject's face, the camera will focus on the subject using the AF mode selected in [AF Mode] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

• When there are multiple faces, the camera will first recognize the subject's face that looks closer to the center of the LCD monitor and larger compared with the other ones as the main subject’s face.

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Available in E F F H G G

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In E (Pet mode), you can select the appropriate pet color from white, black and in between according to your pet's coat or fur color.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

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The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet). 3 Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears. To take pictures with the Pet mode already selected, press the 3 button and go on to Step 6.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select E, F, F, H, G or G.

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)

Press the Q to save the selected settings, and switch to Q mode (Playback mode).

Cancel

5 Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Available in A

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A

(Night Scene).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available in A mode.

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The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of a dark scene. To prevent camera shake, it is recommended to shoot using a tripod and/or the self-timer function. (p.75)

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Available in c

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

c (Digital SR mode) allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other

modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Use this mode under the

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shooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tends to occur.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c

(Digital SR).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.

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When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted between ISO 100-1600. (p.72) Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the selected sensitivity.

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Available in Y

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can display frames stored in your camera, and take a picture with a selected frame.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

3 Press the 4 button.

A nine-frame display of the frames stored in your camera appears on the LCD monitor.

OKOK

4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the

frame you want to use.

5 Press the 4 button.

The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) : displays

another frame

3 button or Zoom button (f)

:returns to the nine-frame display of

available frames

OKMENU

6 Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

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7 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

8 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available in Y mode.

The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level at D.

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Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

In (Digital Panorama Mode), you can stitch 2 or 3 frames taken in sequence into a panoramic scene.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

(Digital Panorama), and press the 4 button.

The screen to specify the direction you want to pan appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the direction to stitch.

(5): stitch the frames to the right (4): stitch the frames to the left The camera is ready for taking the first frame. The following procedures will explain steps for those when (5) is selected.

4 Take the first frame.

Press the shutter release button fully to take the first frame, and after the taken image is displayed on the LCD monitor (Instant Review), the camera is ready for taking the second frame. In the second frame shooting screen, an “overlay” from the first frame appears at the left 1/4 of the LCD monitor.

The on the upper left part of the screen indicates the number of the next frame for shooting.

Set shift direction

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5 Pan the camera to the right and

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take the second frame.

Be sure to make the “overlay” cover the same position in the second frame when you compose. Pan the camera to the right and press the shutter release button fully to take the second frame. After the Instant Review of the second frame, the camera is ready for taking the third frame. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the third frame. After the third frame is taken, the message [Data being processed] will blink. After the Instant Review of the full panoramic picture, the camera will return to the screen to take the first frame again.

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To stitch only the first frame and the second frame into a panoramic picture, go to Step 6 and select [Save] in Step 7.

To quit taking panoramic pictures

6 Press the 4 button.

A confirmation screen for saving the taken image(s) appears.

7 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Save], [Discard], or [Cancel] and press the 4 button.

[Save] : When you select [Save] after

the first frame is taken, the frame taken is saved, and the camera will return to the screen to take the first frame. When you select [Save] after the second frame is taken, the message [Data being processed] blinks, and after the Instant Review of the 2 frames stitched together, the camera will return to the screen to take the first frame.

[Discard] : All the frames taken will be discarded, and the camera will

return to the screen to take the first frame.

[Cancel] : The camera quits the operation and returns to the most

recent shooting screen.

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SHUTTER

2nd frame

Save the image(s) and

exit this screen?

Discard

Cancel

Save

Exit

In mode, the flash does not discharge.

• Focus, exposure, drive mode and zoom position used for all

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images in the panorama sequence are those set for the first frame.

• You can re-take the first or second frame. During the Instant Review, press i button, the four-way controller (2), and the button to discard the image, then take a frame again.

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Taking Pictures with Customized

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Settings

Rec. Mode

Auto ±0

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

Available in b R A q < I i \ c E

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Taking Pictures

Select Recorded Pixels for still pictures according to how the images will be used. The larger the number of recorded pixels the higher the quality of images, but the file size becomes larger. The selected Quality Level also affects the size of the image file. (p.64)

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels Use

3264×2448

f 2592×1944

g 2304×1728

h 2048×1536

i 1600×1200

l 1024×768

m 640×480

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC.

Clearer

For making postcard-size prints.

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

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1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

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A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the number of recorded pixels.

Storage capacity for the selected recorded

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel OK

pixels is also displayed on the upper right part of the screen.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• In mode, recorded pixels for each image to be stitched is fixed at i.

•In Y mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h.

•In d mode, movies are taken with the recorded pixels set in [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.83)

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture) 1p.145

8 5 4 3 2

1024

640

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Rec. Mode

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Auto ±0

2, 3, 4 5

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

Available in b R A q < I i \ c E

Selecting the Quality Level

Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used.

The more E’s, the higher the quality of images, but the file size becomes

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larger. The selected Recorded Pixels also affects the size of the image file (p.62).

Quality Level

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the quality level.

Storage capacity for the selected quality level is also displayed on the upper right

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel

part of the screen.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Quality Level setting is saved.

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6 Press the 3 button.

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The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

In Y mode, quality level is fixed at D.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture) 1p.145

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Using the Zoom

You can zoom in and out to change the captured area.

1 Press the Zoom button in A

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mode.

x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area captured by the

camera The zoom bar indicates the current status of magnification.

You can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to approx. ×12 by combining the digital zoom with the optical zoom.

Zoom bar

Press x

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

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

• When q (Macro) is selected in Focus Mode, the optical zoom is fixed to Wide (However, the digital zoom is available to change zoom ratio of the image).

Optical zoom range

Digital zoom range

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Selecting the Focus Mode

Select a focus mode according to the distance between the camera and the subject.

Focus Mode

Select this mode when your subject is more than

Standard

Macro

Infinity

Pan Focus

approx. 40 cm (1.31 ft) away from the camera. When you press the shutter release button halfway, the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame.

Select this mode when your subject is located approx. 15 cm to 50 cm (0.49 ft to 1.64 ft) away from the camera. When you press the shutter release button halfway, the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame.

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

The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots. It is useful when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or take pictures from the window of a moving car or a train.

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1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

2 Press the 4 button.

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

When you select = or q in d mode, adjust the focus before recording. Once the recording starts, you cannot adjust the focus.

Focus Mode

Standard

Cancel

• When q (Macro) is selected, the optical zoom is fixed to Wide

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(However, the digital zoom is available to change zoom position of the image).

• When = (Standard) is selected, the auto-Macro function is activated (The optical zoom is fixed to Wide also in auto-Macro function. The digital zoom is available to change the zoom position of the image). When your subject is closer than approx. 40 cm (1.31 ft) from the camera, the camera automatically focuses on the closer subject.

• In mode, you can only select =, q or 3.

Saving the Focus Mode 1p.79

Focus lock

Taking Pictures

When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try the procedures below.

You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as:

• Subject contrast is very weak. (blue sky, solid white wall, etc.)

• Dark places, black object, or subject that does not reflect light.

• Subject with strong reflected light, or strong backlight.

• Object with a fine pattern

• Rapidly moving objects

• When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame.

1 Find alternate subject that is in the same distance from

the camera as the desired subject.

2 Focus on the alternate subject.

Locate it in the focus frame on the LCD monitor.

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green when the alternate subject is in focus.

4 While holding the shutter release button halfway, move

the camera to obtain the desired composition.

The focus is locked at the point you set in Step 3 even if you recompose. (Focus lock)

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

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Recorded Pixels

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Exit

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Selecting the Auto Focus Mode (AF Mode)

You can change the auto focus area.

AF Mode

Multiple The camera focuses on the standard auto focus area.

Spot The camera focuses on the smaller auto focus area.

Continuous

The camera keeps focusing on the subject within the auto focus area.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

5 Press the 4 button.

) to select [AF Mode].

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel

The AF Mode setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

In d mode, (Continuous) cannot be selected.

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In b and modes, AF Mode is fixed at J (Multiple).

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

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Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On + Red-eye

• The Face Recognition AF&AE function is activated when the drive mode is set to b, R I, or . If the flash discharges with the flash mode set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On), the d icon appears when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, and the flash discharges with red-eye reduction function at all times.

• The flash mode is fixed at a (Flash Off) in d or mode, when the drive mode is set to 1 or , or when the focus mode is set to s.

• A pre-flash discharges when c or d is displayed.

• In mode, you can only select , or a.

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The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

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.

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.

1 Press the four-way controller (4)

A u t o

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in A mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

2 Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

Preventing the “red-eye”

The “red-eye” in flash pictures occurs when the flashlight is reflected in the subject's eyes. To prevent the phenomenon, try the followings.

- Illuminate the subject.

- Set the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Redeye).

You can also compensate the red-eye pictures using the Z (Redeye Compensation) function of the camera. (p.109)

Flash Mode

Auto

Cancel

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Rec. Mode

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Exit

Available in b R A q < I i \ E Y

Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

Sensitivity

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Sensitivity is automatically adjusted between ISO 100-800. (In Digital SR mode,

Auto

it is automatically adjusted within the range of ISO 100-1600.)

100

• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The

200

400

800

1600

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.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the sensitivity.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Sensitivity setting is saved.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

•In c mode, the sensitivity is fixed at Auto (ISO 100-1600).

• In mode, the sensitivity is fixed at ISO 200.

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Auto

100 200 400 800 1600

Saving the Sensitivity 1p.79

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Auto ±0

2, 3

1, 4

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

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

1 Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

1/2

Auto ±0

to select the EV value.

The selected EV value is saved. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value. You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

4 Press the 3 button.

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

In and b modes, the EV compensation is fixed at ±0.0.

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Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.79

Doing More with Useful Functions

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Displaying Shooting Information

In A mode, you can change the display of shooting information by pressing the 4/W button. For the meanings of the indications, see p.14.

Normal Display LCD Monitor Off

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• In mode, shooting information is displayed only when you take the first frame. No shooting information is displayed when you take the second and/or the third frame.

•In O mode, the display can be switched only between Normal Display and LCD Monitor Off.

• Under the conditions that camera shake tends to occur, S will appear on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button halfway. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.75)

• When you press the 4/W button in “No Info”, the display turns to LCD Monitor Off.

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Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

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

button is pressed.

Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

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

(453) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer.

3 Press the shutter release button

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

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

cannot be selected for default setting of mode for the first time.

• Z

•

Select to mode. In mode, g (10 sec. Self-timer) cannot be selected.

In d mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is running to stop the countdown. Press it down fully to restart the countdown.

in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode

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Available in R q < I i \ c E

C o n t i n u ou s S h o ot i n g

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Taking a Series of Pictures

You can take several pictures continuously.

Continuous

Taking Pictures

Shooting 16-frame

shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken.

Takes 16 images per 2 seconds with one press of the shutter release button. The Recorded Pixels per one image is fixed at m.

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

Use the four-way controller (45) to select

(Continuous Shooting) or (16-frame shooting) and press the

button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

Continuous Shooting : Pictures are taken continuously until you

release the shutter release button.

16-frame shooting : 16 images are taken per 2 seconds with one

press of the shutter release button.

3, 4

1, 2 2

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

• In Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting, the flash does not

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discharge.

• The Continuous Shooting and the 16-frame shooting are not

available in , b, A, d, O, or Y mode.

•In c mode, only the Continuous Shooting is available. The 16-

frame shooting is not available.

• In Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting, the focus and EV Compensation are fixed with the first image.

• In Continuous Shooting, you can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory reaches full.

• The interval of Continuous Shooting varies depending on the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Level you have selected.

• The images taken with the 16-frame shooting function will be printed as a single image in 4 × 4 rows of the 16 images.

• When you play back the images taken with the 16-frame shooting function, they will be displayed as follows.

- When played back on the camera, 16 images are continuously

played back like a movie. You can save one of a series of images taken with the 16-frame shooting function as a single image. You can play them back in the same way as you play back movies. (p.91)

- When played back on a PC, the16 images are arranged in 4 × 4

rows and displayed as a single image.

Taking Pictures

Rec. Mode

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Recorded Pixels

2, 3

1, 4

Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

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Setting the Date Imprint

You can imprint the shooting date on pictures.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

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The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

Imprint].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O (On) or P (Off).

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

The date imprinted with this function cannot be deleted.

• The date is imprinted on the picture with the date style selected in the [Date Adjust] menu.

• When [Date Imprint] is set to On, (Date Imprint Warning) icon is displayed on the screen.

• When taking panoramic pictures in mode, the date is imprinted on the lower right of the stitched picture.

Rec. Mode

Memory Date Imprint

Exit

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The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O (On) or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not listed here are always saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.) If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off.

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Item Description

Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.70) O

Drive Mode

Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) (p.67) P Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x button (p.66) P Sensitivity The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.72) P

EV Compensation

DISPLAY

File No.

The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) (p.75, p.76)

The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.73)

The LCD monitor information display mode set with the 4/W button (p.74, p.85)

If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

Default Setting

Rec. Mode

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Auto ±0

2, 3, 4, 5 6

1, 7

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

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The Memory screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose an item.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O (On) or P (Off).

6 Press the 4 button.

The Memory setting is saved.

Memory

Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position Sensitivity EV Compensation

Cancel

7 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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Recording Movies

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4, 5

1, 2 3

Available in d

Recording a Movie

When you record movies, sound is recorded at the same time.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select d (Movie).

Cancel

Movie

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3 Press the 4 button.

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d mode is selected and the camera is ready for recording movies. The following information appears on the LCD monitor.

1 Movie mode icon 2 Focus mode icon 3 Recording indicator (appears when

recording begins in Step 4 and blinks

during recording) 4 Remaining recordable time 5 Current date and time 6 Focus frame (does not appear during recording)

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You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom button to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area captured by the camera

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording starts. You can record movie continuously until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card reaches full or max. 2GB.

The flash does not discharge in d mode.

• You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record, and the digital zoom while recording.

• When the focus mode is set to = or q, you can adjust the focus before recording starts.

• You can switch shooting information on the LCD monitor with 4/ W button during recording.

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5 Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording stops.

Playing Back Movies 1p.91

Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

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Auto ±0

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

1, 8

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

Available in d

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies

You can select [Recorded Pixels] and [Frame Rate] for your movies.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

[A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The menu for movie setting appears.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies

The more pixels are selected, the larger the data size. The data size also varies depending on the frame rate you select.

Recorded Pixels

(640×480)

(320×240)

High-quality movies. Suitable for viewing on a TV or a PC.

Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to an e-mail.

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

Pixels].

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

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The pull-down menu appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (23)

Rec. time

Recorded Pixels Frame Rate

to change the recorded pixels.

Recordable time for the selected recorded pixels is also displayed on the upper right part of the screen.

Cancel

7 Press the 4 button.

Your selection is saved.

8 Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Selecting the Frame Rate

Taking Pictures

The frame rate determines how smoothly the movie is played back. The “fps” indicates the number of frames taken per a second. The more frames, the better the quality of the movie, but the data size becomes larger.

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

Rate].

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (23)

Rec. time

Recorded Pixels Frame Rate

to change the frame rate.

Recordable time for the selected frame rate is also displayed on the upper right part of the screen.

Cancel

7 Press the 4 button.

Your selection is saved.

8 Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

640 320

640

30fps 15fps

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Playing Back Images on the Camera

Playing Back Still Pictures

To play back still pictures, press Q button in A mode to switch to Q mode (Playback mode). For details, see “Playing Back Images” (p.33). For playing back movies, see “Playing Back a Movie” (p.91).

Reviewing Shooting Information

In Q mode, you can change the display of shooting information on the played back image by pressing the 4/W button. For the meanings of the indications, see p.15.

Normal Display

Detailed Display

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Zoom button

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display

Nine-Image Display

You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time.

1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom

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button.

A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the selection frame. When 10 or more images have been saved, if you choose image 1 and press the four-way controller (24), the previous page appears. Similarly, if you choose image 2 and press the four-way controller (35), the next page appears.

The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: No icon : Still picture d : Movie (first frame appears) O : Sound file

Selection frame

Select & Delete 100-0010

2 Press the 4 button.

The single-image display of the selected image is displayed. You can also use the 3 button or y on the Zoom button to display the selected image.

Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display

0 2 . 2 0 0 8

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

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In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display.

1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button.

The screen changes to nine-image display.

2 Press f on the Zoom button.

The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.

Folder display

Folders with recorded images and sound files appear. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the selection frame. Select a folder and press y on the Zoom button or 4 button to switch to nine-image display with the first image in the folder selected.

Calendar display

Recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar. O appears for dates on which a sound file was first recorded. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the selection frame. Select a date and press y on the Zoom button to switch to nine-image display with the first image from that date selected. Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the first image recorded on that date.

Selection frame

100 101

103 104

Selection frame

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

3 5 6 7 8

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• Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to normal nine-image display.

•Press the Q button or the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode.

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Zoom Playback

You can magnify an image up to ×8. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

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(45) to choose the image you want to magnify.

2 Press y on the Zoom button.

The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8). Holding down y on the Zoom button changes the magnification continuously. You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified.

The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed.

Four-way controller (2345) Moves the position to be magnified Zoom button (y) Enlarges the image (max. ×8) Zoom button (f) Diminishes the image (min. ×1.1)

Guide

3 Press the 4 button.

The image returns to single-image display.

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×2.0 ×

• Images taken with the 16-frame shooting function and movies cannot be magnified.

• The guide does not appear if the shooting information display is set to “No Info”.

S l i d e s h ow

Slideshow

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Cancel

Slideshow

You can play back recorded images one after another.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

(45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u

(Slideshow).

4 Press the 4 button twice.

The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow. To resume the slideshow, press the

Press any button other than the 4 button or the power switch.

The slideshow stops.

If you press the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie, the next image is displayed without ending the slideshow.

button while the slideshow is paused.

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Setting the Slideshow Conditions

You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u

(Slideshow).

3 Press the 4 button.

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The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

I nterva l Screen Effect Sou nd Effect

to select [Interval].

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

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

and press the 4 button.

You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec and 30sec.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].

After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears with the following items that can be selected. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item and press the 4 button.

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Off No effect

Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right

Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks

Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound Effect].

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

(Off).

Except when the screen effect is set to Off, you can choose O (On) or

(Off) for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next.

10 Press the 4 button.

The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect.

Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow.

• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button or the power switch.

•

Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller ( skips to the next image.

• Panoramic pictures are played back scrolling for 5 seconds regardless of your setting on [Interval].

Playing Back Images on a TV 1p.93

) while playing back a movie

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Playing Back a Movie

You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the

four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back.

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback starts. Press the four-way controller (2) again to pause.

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller (4) Reverse playback Four-way controller (2)Pause Zoom button (x) Increases the volume Zoom button (w) Reduces the volume

The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse Four-way controller (5) Frame forward Four-way controller (2) Releases the Pause function (Play) Green button: Saves the paused frame of a series of images taken with 16-frame shooting as a single image.

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3 Press the four-way controller (3).

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Playback stops.

• You can play back images taken with the 16-frame shooting function in the same way as you play back movies.

• When you save the paused frame of a series of images taken with 16-frame shooting function as a single image, the displayed still image will be saved as a new image in 640 × 480 recorded pixels.

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Playing Back Images on a TV

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USB/AV terminal

AUDIO

VIDEO

yellow

(L) (R)

white

By connecting your camera to a TV or other AV equipment using the supplied USB/AV cable, you can display images on the monitor for review or picture taking.

1 Connect the supplied USB/AV cable to the USB/AV

terminal on the camera.

2 Connect the other ends of the USB/AV cable (yellow:

video, white: audio) to the video input terminal and audio input terminal on the AV equipment.

When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the L (white) terminal.

3 Turn the AV equipment on.

When the equipment that the camera is connected to and the equipment that plays back images are different, turn both equipment on. When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input terminals (such as a TV), refer to the operation manual of the equipment and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected.

4 Turn the camera on.

•

Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. (p.129)

• The LCD monitor of the camera turns off while it is connected to AV equipment. You cannot adjust sound volume using the Zoom button on the camera.

You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.20)

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Deleting Images and Sound Files

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Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary.

1, 3 4

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File

You can delete a single image and sound file.

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Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.98)

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

(45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.

2 Press the i button.

A confirmation screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Delete].

4 Press the 4 button.

The image or sound file is deleted.

If you press the i button during Instant Review, the screen in Step 2 appears, enabling you to delete the image you have just taken. (p.35)

Delete Cancel

All Images/Sounds

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2, 4

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display)

You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted.

1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom

button.

Nine thumbnail images appear.

2 Press the i button.

P appears on the images and sound files.

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3 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button.

O appears on the selected images and sound files. If you select an image and press y on the Zoom button, the selected image is displayed in single-image display while your are holding the button, enabling you to check whether you want to delete it or not. (The display returns to the nine-image display when you release the button.) However, protected images cannot be displayed in single-image display.

Cancel

Delete

OKMENU

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4 Press the i button.

D e l e t e al l s e le c t e d

i m a g e s / so u n d s

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A confirmation dialog appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Select & Delete].

6 Press the 4 button.

The selected images and sound files are deleted.

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D elet e a ll s electe d

i mage s / sounds

S elect & D elet e

Cancel

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Deleting All Images and Sound Files

You can delete all the images and sound files at once.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.98)

1 Press the i button twice in Q mode.

A confirmation dialog appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Delete All].

3 Press the 4 button.

All the images and sound files are deleted.

Delete all images/sounds

Delete All

Cancel

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Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode.

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The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z

(Protect).

3 Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Select image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Select image/sound].

5 Press the 4 button.

The message [Protect this image/sound] appears. To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image or sound file.

6 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Protect].

7 Press the 4 button.

The selected image or sound file is protected.

• To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

• Y appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback.

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Select image/sound

All Images/Sounds

Cancel

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