Pentax Optio WG-2, Operating Manual Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

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

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

•ArcSoft

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

• In this manual, the TM and ® marks are not specified.

This operating manual applies to Optio WG-2 GPS and Optio WG-2. The illustrations used in this manual are those of Optio WG-2 GPS.

To users of this camera

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

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

• A band of light may appear on the display if the camera is aimed at a bright subject. This is known as a smear, but it is not a malfunction.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 “Product Registration on the Internet” (p.201) for more information.

Using Your Camera Safely

Warning

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

Caution

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

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is a danger of electric shock 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.

• 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.

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

Caution

• 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.

• 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, in your eyes, or in your mouth.

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

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

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

• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.

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

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 electric shock.

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. This can cause overheating, explosion, or battery charger failure.

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not rub them.

Caution

• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

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

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery.

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

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If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI92 Battery Usage: BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

Warning

• Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small children.

1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected movement.

2. Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck.

3. Small accessories such as battery or an SD Memory Card may be

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

About the Battery

Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small Children

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

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

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

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures. If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.

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Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC92. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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Hot and humid places should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss in waterproof performance. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperatures but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a malfunction.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

About the Battery and Battery Charger

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• 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.

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

• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause it to break 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 display.

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

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

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

• Avoid storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

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

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

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

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

Cleaning Your Camera

Storing Your Camera

Other Precautions

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

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

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

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

• 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. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted. (1) When the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) When the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical

interference. (3) When the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) When the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while the

data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

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

• 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.

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.174).

Write-protect

switch

Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design

• This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68).

• The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.

• The camera satisfies the PENTAX test for the waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof performance, but this does not guarantee it will remain free of trouble or damages.

• Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.

• Make sure that there are no cracks or scratches on the rubber seal of the battery/card and terminal covers.

• Make sure there are no foreign objects (dust, sand, hair, lint or liquid) on the rubber seals or the surface they contact before closing the battery/card and terminal covers. Wipe off any foreign objects with a clean lint-free cloth.

Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water

Check the Following Before Going Near the Water

Packing contact surface

Waterproof packing

Packing contact surface

Waterproof packing

• Close the battery/card and terminal covers properly until they click. Otherwise water may get in and damage the camera.

• Avoid opening the battery/card and terminal covers when near the waterside or with wet hands. Wait until the camera is completely dry before changing the battery or the SD Memory Card. Avoid changing the battery or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.

• The camera will sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water.

• To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera, the front of the lens is protected by glass. As any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality of pictures taken, the glass should be kept clean at all times.

• Do not use the camera deeper than 12 meters underwater. Do not use the camera underwater for more than 120 minutes consecutively.

• Do not open the battery/card and terminal covers underwater.

• Do not use in hot water or in a hot spring.

• Do not apply excessive force to the camera, for example diving into water with it. Doing so may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera or cause the covers to open.

• Leaving the camera on the sand at the beach may cause the camera to exceed its operating temperature or cause the speaker or microphone to become blocked with sand.

• Avoid subjecting the camera to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure as this may cause a loss in waterproof performance. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

• Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface. If any oil gets on the camera, wash it off immediately with warm water.

• Sudden and extreme changes in temperature may cause condensation to form in and on the camera. Keep the camera in a bag or case to reduce the difference in temperature.

Be Careful Near the Water

Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water

• Do not open the battery/card cover or terminal cover if the camera is wet. Wipe off any water with a clean lint-free cloth.

• The inside surface of the covers may get wet when they are opened. Wipe off any water that is on the cover.

• Wiping off the camera while there is sand or dust on it may scratch the surface of the camera. Make sure that the battery/card cover and terminal cover are firmly closed before washing the camera in tap water. After washing the camera, dry it with a soft cloth.

• Wipe off any dirt or sand on the waterproof packing or the packing contact surface. The camera’s waterproof performance may be compromised by loose packing or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface. If there is any such damage, contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

• If the camera is very dirty or after it has been used in the sea, make sure that it is turned off and the battery/card and terminal covers are firmly closed before rinsing it under running tap water or leaving it in a bowl of clean water for a short time (2 or 3 minutes).

• Avoid cleaning with agents such as soapy water, mild detergents, or alcohol as this may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera.

• To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera, you are recommended to change the waterproof packing once a year. Contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center regarding changing the packing. (A charge will be made.)

• The camera’s accessories are not waterproof.

Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water

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

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

Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design.................... 8

Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water................................ 8

Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water................................. 9

Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water................................. 10

Contents ................................................................................................ 11

Composition of the Operating Manual................................................... 17

Camera Features ........................................................................................ 18

Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 22

Names of Parts...................................................................................... 23

Names of Operating Parts ..................................................................... 24

Monitor Indications ................................................................................ 25

Getting Started 32

Attaching the Carabiner Strap .................................................................. 32

Powering the Camera ................................................................................ 33

Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 33

Installing the Battery .............................................................................. 34

Using the AC Adapter............................................................................ 37

Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 39

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 41

Starting-up in Playback Mode ............................................................... 42

Initial Settings............................................................................................. 43

Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 43

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 46

Common Operations 48

Understanding the Button Functions....................................................... 48

A Mode ................................................................................................ 48

Q Mode ............................................................................................... 50

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode.......................................... 52

Setting the Camera Functions .................................................................. 53

Operating the Menus ............................................................................. 53

Menu List ............................................................................................... 55

Contents

Taking Pictures 60

Taking Still Pictures................................................................................... 60

Taking Pictures...................................................................................... 60

Using the Zoom ..................................................................................... 63

Setting the Shooting Mode .................................................................... 65

Using the Face Detection Function ....................................................... 69

Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode)....................................... 73

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ................................................ 74

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..................................................... 77

Taking Pictures in Digital Microscope Mode.......................................... 77

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)................................. 78

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shot) .................................... 79

Using the Self-timer ............................................................................... 81

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting) ...... 82

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional) ................... 83

Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment

(Auto Bracketing)............................................................................ 84

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)............................ 85

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)........................... 87

Setting the Shooting Functions................................................................ 89

Setting the Rec. Mode Menu................................................................. 89

Selecting the Flash Mode...................................................................... 90

Selecting the Focus Mode ..................................................................... 91

Setting the Image Tone ......................................................................... 95

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels............................................. 96

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ........................................... 97

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................. 98

Setting the AE Metering ........................................................................ 99

Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................... 100

Setting AUTO ISO Range ................................................................... 101

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)........................................... 101

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...................................... 102

Setting Pixel Track SR ........................................................................ 103

Setting Blink Detection ........................................................................ 104

Setting the Instant Review................................................................... 104

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

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ......................................... 108

Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment.............................................. 108

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)................................................. 109

Setting the Date Imprint Function ........................................................ 109

Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing ................................................... 110

Setting the Macro Light ....................................................................... 110

Taking Pictures Underwater.................................................................... 111

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater

Movie Mode)................................................................................. 111

Recording Movies .................................................................................... 113

Recording Movies................................................................................ 113

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate

for Movies ..................................................................................... 115

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function................... 116

Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval

(Interval Movie) ............................................................................. 116

Using the High Speed Movie Function................................................ 119

Saving the Settings (Memory)................................................................. 120

Playing Back and Deleting Images 122

Playing Back Images ............................................................................... 122

Playing Back Still Pictures................................................................... 122

Playing Back a Movie .......................................................................... 123

Multi-Image Display ............................................................................. 124

Using the Playback Function............................................................... 126

Slideshow ............................................................................................ 129

Rotating the Image .............................................................................. 131

Zoom Playback.................................................................................... 132

Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically

(Face Close-up Playback) ............................................................ 133

Deleting Images and Sound Files........................................................... 135

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .................................................... 135

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files ........................................ 136

Deleting All Images and Sound Files .................................................. 137

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ............... 138

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ............................................. 140

Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal ............................. 140

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal .................................... 142

Editing and Printing 143

Editing Images.......................................................................................... 143

Changing the Image Size (Resize)...................................................... 143

Cropping Images ................................................................................. 144

Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ............................... 145

Using the Digital Filters ....................................................................... 146

Using the HDR Filter ........................................................................... 148

Using the Ink Rubbing Filter ................................................................ 148

Creating a Collage Image.................................................................... 149

Red-eye Compensation....................................................................... 152

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)................................................... 153

Overlaying Your Original Frame on Still Pictures ................................ 156

Editing Movies ..................................................................................... 160

Copying Images and Sound Files ....................................................... 163

Printing Settings ...................................................................................... 165

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) .................................................... 165

Recording and Playing Back Sound 168

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 168

Setting Voice Recording ...................................................................... 168

Recording Sounds............................................................................... 169

Playing Back Sound ............................................................................ 170

Adding a Voice Memo to Images ............................................................ 171

Recording a Voice Memo .................................................................... 171

Playing Back a Voice Memo................................................................ 172

Settings 173

Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 173

Setting the Setting Menu ..................................................................... 173

Formatting the Memory ....................................................................... 174

Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 175

Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 176

Setting the Alarm ................................................................................. 178

Setting the World Time ........................................................................ 180

Setting the Text Size on the Menu ...................................................... 182

Changing the Display Language ......................................................... 182

Changing the Naming System of the Folder........................................ 183

Changing the Naming System of the File............................................ 185

Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 187

Selecting the HDMI Output Format ..................................................... 188

Setting the Eye-Fi Communication ...................................................... 189

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ............................................... 189

Using the Power Saving Function ....................................................... 190

Setting Auto Power Off ........................................................................ 190

Setting the Quick Zoom Function ........................................................ 191

Setting the Guide Display .................................................................... 191

Perform Pixel Mapping........................................................................ 192

Changing the Start-up Screen............................................................. 193

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) .................................................. 194

Setting the Startup Shortcut ................................................................ 194

Displaying the Clock Display ............................................................... 195

Light up the LED.................................................................................. 196

Connecting to a Computer 197

Setting Up Your Computer ...................................................................... 197

Provided Software ............................................................................... 197

System Requirements ......................................................................... 198

Installing the Software ......................................................................... 199

Setting the USB Connection Mode...................................................... 202

Connecting to a Windows PC ................................................................. 204

Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC ................................. 204

Transferring Images ............................................................................ 205

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC............................ 207

Starting “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX”....................................... 208

Viewing Images ................................................................................... 210

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX”................ 211

Connecting to a Macintosh ..................................................................... 212

Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh...................................... 212

Transferring Images ............................................................................ 213

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh................................ 214

Starting “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX”....................................... 215

Viewing Images ................................................................................... 217

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX”................ 217

Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card............................................ 218

Appendix 220

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode....................................... 220

Messages .................................................................................................. 223

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 225

Default Settings ........................................................................................ 227

List of World Time Cities ......................................................................... 232

Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 233

Main Specifications.................................................................................. 234

Warranty Policy ........................................................................................ 239

Index .......................................................................................................... 244

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

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.

A Mode

This is the mode for taking still pictures and movies. In this manual, “Still Picture Capture Mode” refers to only the mode for taking still pictures.

Q Mode

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

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This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

Composition of the Operating Manual

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 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera.

6 Recording and Playing Back Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound (a voice memo) to an image and how to play back sound files.

7 Settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to set camera-related functions.

8 Connecting to a Computer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, this camera has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. For details on how to operate the camera, look at the table of contents or in the index for specific functions.

This camera is both waterproof and dustproof and has a tough body. You need not worry about sprays of water while fishing or unexpected rain or dust while trekking.

Functions that expand photo opportunities to the sea, the hills, and the rivers

• Waterproof at a depth of 12 meters (39.4 ft.)

• Take pictures underwater for up to two hours.

• Covers can be locked*1

• Shockproof performance*2

• Water repellent coating on the lens cover glass.

*1 This camera has locks for the battery/card and terminal covers. The battery

compartment and the card and terminal compartment are not waterproof or dustproof. Lock the covers properly before approaching anyplace that is wet or dirty.

*2 The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick

plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.

• Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.

• The camera is not guaranteed to be free of trouble or damages under every condition.

Suitable for Outdoor Activities

The user-friendly design of the camera enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.67) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.128) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

For taking enlarged pictures of very close objects such

as the veins of leaves or specimens of tiny insects in Digital Microscope mode (p.77).

For creating an image like an ink rubbing using the Ink

Rubbing Filter (p.148).

XXXXX

XXX

XXXX

XXX

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.65, p.126). Use Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings (p.73).

This camera comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot (*1), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It automatically releases the shutter when people are smiling, and if anyone blinks, it tells you that. It also tells you where faces are detected on the screen (*2), so you can take the shot again until it is perfect. It also has a feature that lets you enlarge each person’s face in sequence during playback so you can quickly check their facial expressions.

*1 Up to 31 face detection frames are displayed on the monitor. *2 The camera can tell the position of up to 3 detected faces.

This camera includes Movie SR to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.116). It also supports 1920 x 1080 Full HDTV so you can view your recordings as stunning wide-screen movies.

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

Advanced Movie Recording Functions!

Face Detection function (p.69). Close-ups of people’s faces for easy checking during

playback (p.133).

Self-portrait Assist function tells you the face position

on the screen (p.72).

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your

children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.113).

This camera has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.143).

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

Resize (p.143), Cropping (p.144) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.152) can be used, while the image is displayed in playback mode.

You can divide a movie in two or select a frame from a

movie to save it as a still picture (p.160).

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (battery charger kit KBC92). For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.233).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio WG-2 GPS/

Optio WG-2

Carabiner strap

O-ST124 (WG-2 GPS) (*)

O-ST125 (WG-2) (*)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW125

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

AC plug cord (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI92 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC92 (*)

Macro stand

O-MS1

Utilities Guide for GPS

(Optio WG-2 GPS only)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Quick Guide

Utilities Guide for GPS

Before using GPS .......................................2

Using the GPS ............................................. 4

This manual describes how to use the Optio WG-2 GPS camera’s GPS function and precautions when using it. Please read this manual before using the GPS function with this camera.

54565 R01BAA12

Printed in Indonesia

Front

Back

Names of Parts

Shutter release button

Lens

Power switch/Power lamp (green)

Flash

Microphone

Self timer lamp/ Focus assist light

Remote control receiver

LED Macro Lights

Speaker

Display

Tripod socket

Battery/card cover

PC/AV terminal

Battery lock lever

Terminal cover lock lever

HDMI terminal

Terminal cover

Battery/card cover lock lever

Remote control receiver

Names of Operating Parts

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.48 - 51) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Macro stand

Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during shooting in Digital Microscope mode (p.77). Insert two clips above and below the LED Macro Lights part. When attaching and detaching the macro stand, do not hold the clip part.

* When using the macro stand, the camera may not be able to focus if the objects

have uneven surfaces.

4/W button

3 button

Four-way controller

Green/i button

Power switch

I button

Q button

W/T/f/y button

Shutter release button

The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/ W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “No Info”, “LCD Off”.

Monitor Indications

Display in A Mode

• All the camera buttons function as normal even when the LCD is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal.

• The display cannot be changed in some shooting modes.

AWBWB

383838

ISO

200

ISO

200

AWB

383838

Histogram + Info

No Info

Normal Display

LCD Off

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1 to 21 and A1 appear when “Normal Display” is selected. B1 to B6 appear at the position of 18 when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only A1 appears when “No Info” is selected.

Shooting mode (p.65)

GPS data (Optio WG-2 GPS only)

Battery level indicator (p.36)

Face Detection icon (p.70)

GPS log icon (Optio WG-2 GPS only)

Date Imprint setting (p.109)

EV Compensation (p.101)

Date and time (p.46)

Shutter speed

World Time setting (p.180)

Aperture

D-Range Setting (p.102)

Pixel Track SR icon (p.103)

Focus frame (p.60)

Memory status (p.41)

Recorded pixels (p.96)

Remaining image storage capacity

Quality Level (p.97)

Flash mode (p.90)

White Balance (p.98)

Drive mode (p.81 - p.84)

AE Metering (p.99)

Focus mode (p.91)

Histogram (p.31)

Eye-Fi communication status (p.189)

Sensitivity (p.100)

Digital zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.63)

1 4:2 5

1 4 : 2 5

1 4:2 5

ISO

200

ISO

200

AWB

3 8

+ 1 .0

+ 1 . 0

+ 1 .0

1 / 2 50

1 / 2 5 0

1 / 2 50

F3.5

F 3 . 5

F3.5

DATE

0 2 /02 /'12

11 12 13 14

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8 9

19 20 B1 B2 B3 B4

* 6 and 7 are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed half-way. * For 13, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto Macro function is

activated, q appears on the display (p.91).

* 14 changes depending on [Eye-Fi] setting in [W Setting] menu. * 16 changes depending on [GPS] setting in [WSetting] menu.

No icon is displayed on the screen when [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. * 17 appears when recording the GPS log. * 18 disappears two seconds after the camera is turned on. * 20 changes depending on [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

No icon is displayed on the screen when [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow

Correction] are both set to P (Off). * When the shooting mode is b (Auto Picture) and if you press the shutter

release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting mode appears in

A1 even when “No Info” is selected. * When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears white, the

indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is

underexposed it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning. * Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

The display shows the shooting information of the image in playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/ W button:

Display in Q Mode

• The display cannot be changed by pressing the 4/W button while

playing back a voice memo/movie or pausing playback.

• Only the Optio WG-2 GPS can display GPS information. If you are using the Optio WG-2, the display changes to the normal display by pressing the 4 button at no info display.

1 00

1 0 0

0038

0 0 3 8

1 00-0038

1 00

1 0 0

0038

0 0 3 8

1 00-0038

F3.5

F 3 .5

1 / 2 50

1 / 2 5 0

F3.5

1 / 2 50

ISO

200

AWBWB

ISO

200

AWB

Edit

Ed it

Edit

Ed it

Edit

Ed it

Edit

0 2 /02 /'12

0 2 / 02 / ' 12

0 2 /02 /'12 14:2 5

1 4 : 25

1 4:2 5

Edit

Ed it

Edit

1 00

1 0 0

0038

0 0 3 8

1 00

1 0 0

0038

0 0 3 8

GPS

1 00-0038

1 39

1 3 9

41 ' 2 9"

4 1 ' 2 9 "

1 39

3 5

45' 52 "

4 5 ' 5 2 "

41 ' 2 9"

45' 52 "

06: 2 5:00

06: 25:00

GPS

0 2 /02 /'12

0 2 / 02 / ' 12

0 2 /02 /'12

Normal Display Histogram + Info

No InfoGPS information display

Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 also appear when “Normal Display” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected.

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

shot.

* In “Normal Display”, A3 disappears if no operation is performed for two

seconds.

* A6 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no operation is

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

* A11 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of

movies, sounds, or voice memos (p.123, p.170, p.172).

* When “Normal Display” is selected, the current date and time appears for two

seconds in the B4 to B8 positions.

Face Detection icon (p.69)

A10

Eye-Fi communication status (p.189)

Playback mode Q : Still Picture (p.122)

A11

Volume icon

K : Movie (p.123)

Shutter speed

L : Sound (p.170)

Aperture

Battery level indicator (p.36)

Histogram (p.31)

Protect icon (p.138)

Sensitivity (p.100)

Voice memo icon (p.172)

Recorded pixels (p.96)

Four-way controller guide

Quality Level (p.97)

File number

White Balance (p.98)

Folder number (p.183)

AE Metering (p.99)

Memory status (p.41)

1 00

0038

0 038

1 00-0038

F3.5

F 3 . 5

F3.5

1 / 2 50

1 / 2 5 0

1 / 2 50

ISO

200

ISO

200

AWB

Edit

A1 A2 A3

A4 A5 B1 B2

B6 B7 B8

A11

A10

* When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears white, the

indicated area blinks red. Similarly, when there is an area that is underexposed it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow.

GPS Information Display in Playback Mode (displayed only on the Optio WG-2 GPS)

* 12 is displayed in GPS time (time data received from GPS satellites). This may

be different from the time you have set on the camera.

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

1 Face Detection icon 8 Folder number 2 Playback mode 9 Memory status 3 Battery level indicator 10 Eye-Fi communication status 4 Protect icon 11 Volume icon 5 Voice memo icon 12 Positioning time 6 Four-way controller guide 13 Positioning latitude 7 File number 14 Positioning longitude

Guide Display

2 Four-way controller (2) Zoom button 3 Four-way controller (3) 4/W button 4 Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button 5 Four-way controller (5) X,

i Green/i button

3 button I, JI button

1 00

0038

0 038

1 00-0038

139

41' 29"

45' 52"

06: 25:00

GPS

0 2 /02 /'12

0 2 /02/ ' 1 2

0 2 /02 /'12

Edit

1 2

4 5

12 13 14

SHUTTER

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.

Understanding Brightness

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

When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). This camera has a function where overexposed areas are indicated as blinking red and underexposed areas as blinking yellow.

Understanding Contrast

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

Histogram

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.101

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

Dark portions Bright portions

Dark image Correct image Bright image

Getting Started

Attaching the Carabiner Strap

Attach the carabiner strap supplied with the camera.

Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera.

Fix the end of the strap to the stopper.

Protective rubber ring

The carabiner has rubber rings to prevent damage to the display. These rubber rings cushion the impact when the carabiner hits the display. Be sure to adjust the position of the rubber rings as shown in the figure below for the best results before using the carabiner strap.

1Getting Start ed

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI92) before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m)”

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up.

The charging indicator turns on while charging. When charging is finished, the charging indicator turns off.

Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished.

Charging the Battery

• Do not charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion D-LI92 battery using the supplied D-BC92 battery charger. Doing otherwise may cause damage or overheating.

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.

• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.

Battery charger

Charging indicator While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off

Battery

AC plug cord

To power outlet

Getting Started

Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction shown 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3.

Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

Close the battery/card cover.

Push down and slide the battery/card cover with steady but gentle force in the opposite direction indicated by 2.

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Installing the Battery

If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

Battery/card cover lock lever

Battery lock lever

Battery/card cover

Battery

Getting Started

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery lock lever towards 4.

The battery will be ejected. Take care not to drop the battery when removing it.

Removing the Battery

• Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery/card cover open and closed because the waterproof packing may peel off. If the packing is not in the correct position, the camera will not be waterproof.

• If the battery/card cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.

• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery separately. Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the battery below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it in high temperatures.

• The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time.

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

• Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery. Avoid changing the battery where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.

Getting Started

• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23°C or 73.4°F with the display on and the battery fully charged)

*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23°C or 73.4°F). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

*2 According to the results of in-house testing.

• Battery Level Indicator

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

Image Storage

Capacity

(flash used for 50% of

shots)

Movie Recording

Time

Sound Recording

Time

Playback Time

Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 70 min. Approx. 270 min. Approx. 240 min.

• Battery performance may deteriorate as temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold regions, we recommend carrying a spare battery in your pocket to keep it warm. Battery performance will return to normal in normal temperatures.

• If [GPS On/Off] on the [GPS] setting is set to [On], the camera performs positioning regularly even if it is turned off, which reduces the battery life.

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

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

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

Getting Started

Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC117) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

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

Remove the Battery.

Refer to p.34 - p.35 on how to open the battery/card cover and remove the battery.

Insert the DC coupler.

Using the side of the DC coupler to press the battery lock lever, insert the DC coupler. Confirm that the DC coupler is locked in place. The battery/card cover will not close while the DC coupler is inserted. Leave the cover open when using the AC adapter and do not attempt to close it.

Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Using the AC Adapter

DC terminal

DC coupler

Getting Started

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

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.3) before using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit KAC117 before using the adapter.

• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright on the table because the cord from the DC coupler comes out of the bottom of the camera.

Getting Started

Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards or SDXC Memory Cards. (These 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 (p.41).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.174) for instructions on formatting.

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

• Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the SD Memory Card. Avoid changing the card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.

• The number of still pictures that can be stored varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level (p.235).

•

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

Backing Up Data

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

Getting Started

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction shown 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3.

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

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

Close the battery/card cover.

Push down and slide the battery/card cover with steady but gentle force in the opposite direction indicated by 2.

If the battery/card cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera.

• The file size differs depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images and the number of the recordable images to the SD Memory Card also differs.

•

Set the number of recorded pixels for still pictures from [A Rec. Mode] menu and for movies from [

Movie] menu.

•

For an approximate number of recordable images or time that can be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “Main Specifications” (p.234).

SD Memory Card

Battery/card cover

SD Memory Card socket

Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 to set the display language and/ or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off and both the power lamp and display turn off.

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

Taking Still Pictures 1p.60

Checking the SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images and sound files will be saved on the SD Memory Card.

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

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position (p.7). Images and sounds cannot be recorded.

Power switch/Power lamp

3 8

Memory status

Getting Started

Use this function when you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures.

Press and hold down the Q button.

The display turns on and the camera starts up in playback mode.

Starting-up in Playback Mode

• To switch from playback mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

• In order to set the start up in playback mode to off, set [Playback Mode] to P (Off) from [Startup Shortcut] in the [W Setting] menu. (p.194)

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.122

button

Power switch

Getting Started

Initial Settings

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.46) to set the current date and time.

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 9.

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

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

(1p.182).

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

(1p.176).

Setting the Display Language

3 button

Four-way controller 4 button

Cancel

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

English

DST

OFF

Daylight saving time

Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [W Hometown].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city.

Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

Cancel

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

English

DST

OFF

Cancel

City

DST

New York

Hometown

Getting Started

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

When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language

Press the 3 button.

This exits the settings screen and returns the camera to capture mode.

Press the 3 button.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (5) twice.

Use the four-way controller (32) to select [Language/ ].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset [Hometown], [Date] and [Time], refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change [Hometown], follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (1p.180).

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

(1p.176).

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. See the following pages for information on the available video output formats and how to change the initial settings.

• Video output formats available initially: “List of World Time Cities” (1p.232)

• To change the video output format: “Changing the Video Output Format” (1p.187).

Getting Started

Set the current date and time and the display format.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

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

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

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

Press the 4 button.

This confirms the date and time.

Setting the Date and Time

If you press the 4 button in step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

mm/dd/yy 24

00:00

Cancel

Settings complete

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

01/01/2012

Getting Started

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

[Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown] and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

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

(1p.182).

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

(1p.176).

• To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting the World

Time” (1p.180).

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.41).

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when the focus mode is set to 3, s, and \) (p.61). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.61). Pressing down fully starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie),

(Underwater Movie), and (High Speed Movie) modes (p.111, p.113).

Pressing down fully starts and stops sound file recording in O (Voice Recording) mode (p.169).

3 W/T button

Changes the captured area (p.63).

4 Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.52).

5 Four-way controller

(2) : Changes the drive mode (p.81 - p.84). (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.67). (4) : Changes the flash mode (p.90). (5) : Changes the focus mode (p.91). (23) : Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.92).

A Mode

2Common Op erations

Common Operations

6 4/W button

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

7 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.53).

8 I button

Switches the Face Detection function (p.69). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Self-portrait Assist ´ Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture ´ Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On Selects or registers a pet in e (Pet) mode.

9 Green button

Switches to 9 (Green) mode (p.73). Calls up the assigned function (p.105).

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.41).

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.52).

3 f/y button

In single-image display, pressing f switches to 6-image display. Pressing f again switches to 12-image display (p.124). Press y to return to the previous display. In single-image display, pressing y enlarges the image. Press f to return to the previous display (p.132). In 12-image display press f to change to folder or calendar display (p.125). In folder/calendar display, press y to change to 12-image display (p.125). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies, sound files or voice memo (p.123, p.170, p.172).

4 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.52).

Q Mode

Common Operations

5 Four-way controller

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.123, p.170,

p.172).

(3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.128).

Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.123, p.170, p.172).

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

image display (p.122). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie play forwards during playback (p.123). Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the next index in sound file playback (p.170).

(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display (p.132).

Selects an image in 6- or 12-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display (p.124, p.125). Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function (p.154). Adjusts the position of a frame or an image when you are using the Original Frame function (p.158).

6 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.28). Returns zoom, 6- or 12-image display to single-image display (p.125, p.132). Changes to 12-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.125). Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.126).

7 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.53). Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.127). Returns zoom, 6- or 12-image display to single-image display. Changes to 12-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.126). Changes to 12-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.126).

8 I button

Zooms up on the subjects’ faces in the order in which they were recognized during shooting (Face close-up playback) (p.133).

9 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.135). Switches from 6- or 12-image display to the Select & Delete screen (p.136). Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.125). Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.125).

Common Operations

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (capture mode). Playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Q mode” (playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

Press the

button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Displaying data stored in the built-in memory

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

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

Common Operations

Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Functions for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

There are three types of menu: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie] and [W Setting]. Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to move between menus.

Operating the Menus

SHUTTER

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Movie

Recorded Pixels

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Exit

AWB

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Image Tone

Quality Level White Balance

AE Metering

AF Setting

Bright

Exit

Sound Date Adjustment

01/01/2012

World Time

Alarm

Standard

Text Size

Language

Setting

1/4

Exit

English

In capture mode

In playback mode

Common Operations

• Available button and key operations appear on the display during menu operation.

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

Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Returns to the previous screen with the current setting.

Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

returns to the previous screen.

Common Operations

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.227) 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

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.

Menu List

Item Description Page Image Tone For setting the tone of images p.95 Recorded Pixels

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

p.96

Quality Level For setting the quality level of still pictures p.97

White Balance

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

p.98

AF Setting

Focusing Area

When

(Standard), q (Macro), or (1cm Macro) is selected as the focus mode, you can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area)

p.93

Auto Macro

For choosing whether or not to use the auto macro function

p.94

Focus Assist

For setting whether or not to use the focus assist light

p.94

AE Metering

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

p.99

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.100

AUTO ISO Range

For setting the adjustment range when sensitivity is set to AUTO

p.101

EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.101

D-Range Setting

Highlight Correction

For setting whether to perform bright portion compensation

p.102

Shadow Correction

For setting whether to perform dark portion compensation

p.102

Pixel Track SR

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

p.103

Blink Detection

For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection function with the Face Detection function

p.104

Digital Zoom

For choosing whether or not to use the digital zoom function

p.65

Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review p.104

Memory

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

p.120

Common Operations

*IQ Enhancer = Image Quality Enhancer

Green Button

For assigning a function to the Green button in A mode

p.105

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.108 Saturation

(Tone Adjustment)

For setting the color saturation. When [Monochrome] is selected, the item changes to [Tone Adjustment]

p.108

Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.109

Date Imprint

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

p.109

IQ Enhancer* For setting whether to perform the IQ enhancer. p.110

Macro Light

For setting whether or not to turn on the LED Macro Lights for macro photography

p.110

•Use 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.73).

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

Item Description Page

AWB

1/4

Exit

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels

Bright

AE Metering

AF Setting

White Balance

Quality Level

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 4

Exit

Pixel Track SR

Sensitivity

Blink Detection

D-Range Setting

EV Compensation

Auto ISO Range

AUTO

ISO

125-1600

0.0

Rec. Mode

2/4

Exit

Green Button Sharpness Saturation

Instant Review Memory

Digital Zoom

Rec. Mode

3/4

Exit

Date Imprint

Macro Light

Off

Contrast

IQ Enhancer

Rec. Mode

4/4

Common Operations

[C Movie] Menu

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels

For choosing the number of recorded pixels and the frame rate for movies

p.115

Movie SR

For choosing whether or not to use the Movie Shake Reduction function

p.116

Item Description Page

Sound

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

p.175

Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.176 Alarm For setting the alarm p.178 World Time For setting the hometown and destination p.180 Text Size For setting the text size of the menu p.182

Language/

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

p.182

Folder Name

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files

p.183

File Name

For choosing how names are assigned to images and sound files

p.185

USB Connection

For setting the method for connecting to a PC (MSC or PTP)

p.202

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.187

HDMI Out

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

p.188

Eye-Fi

For setting whether or not to use Eye-Fi communication

p.189

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.189

[C Movie] Menu

Movie

Recorded Pixels

Mov

iSRe

Exit

Common Operations

(*) Optio WG-2 GPS only

Power Saving

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

p.190

Auto Power Off

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

p.190

Quick Zoom

For choosing whether to use [Quick Zoom] (p.132) when playing back images

p.191

Guide Display

For setting whether to display explanations for selected items in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette displays

p.191

Reset

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

p.194

Delete All For deleting all the images and sound files at once p.137 Pixel Mapping For correcting for defective pixels on the CCD sensor p.192

Startup Shortcut

Playback Mode

For choosing whether to start-up the camera in playback mode.

p.194

LED Lighting

For choosing whether to turn the LED Macro Lights on while the camera is turned off.

p.194

Clock Display

For choosing whether to display the clock while the camera is turned off.

p.194

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card/built-in memory p.174

GPS (*)

GPS On/Off

For setting whether to record the GPS data on captured images

GPS

Guide

GPS Logging

For setting the interval and duration of logs. Saving and deleting of received logs can be selected also.

GPS Time Sync

For setting whether to correct the clock in the camera automatically using the received GPS data

Item Description Page

Common Operations

Exit

Sound Date Adjustment 01/01/2012

World Time

Alarm

Standard

Text Size

Language

Setting

1/4

English

[W Setting] Menu 1 [W Setting] Menu 2

[W Setting] Menu 3

Exit

Video Out HDMI Out

Folder Name File Name

Date

Auto

Eye-Fi

NTSC

USB

Connection

MSC

IMG

Setting

2/4

Exit

Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset

sec.

Auto Power Off

min.

Power Saving

Brightness Level

Setting

3/4

[W Setting] Menu 4

Exit

Pixel Mapping

Delete All

GPS

Setting

4/4

Format

Startup Shortcut

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

This camera is equipped with functions and shooting modes that support a wide array of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting using the default settings when shipped.

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture Mode.

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

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

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Taking Pictures

3Taking Pictures

W/T button

Power switch Shutter release button

3 8

Focus frame

3 8

Face detection frame

Taking Pictures

You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.63).

Right (T) Enlarges the subject. Left (W) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The camera emits focus assist light in dark shooting situations. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review: p.63) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

• Press the Green button to switch to 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.73).

• f is displayed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway if there is a risk of camera shake.

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Taking Pictures

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

Press halfway

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

Press fully

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

Using the Shutter Release Button

Poor focusing conditions

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

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

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

• Intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Taking Pictures

The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while Face Detection (p.69) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Press the W/T button in A mode.

W Wide (left)

Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

T Tele (right)

Enlarges the subject.

If you continue to press T, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point where the zoom switches to digital zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to digital zoom. If the digital zoom is set to off on the menu, the optical zoom and the Intelligent Zoom ranges are available for use. The zoom ratio of the Intelligent Zoom changes depending on the number of recorded pixels.

The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Instant Review and Blink Detection

• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subject’s faces are recognized, Blink Detection may not function depending on the condition of the recognized faces.

• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.104).

Using the Zoom

3 button

W/T button

Four-way controller 4 button

3 8

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Zoom bar

Zoom ratio

Taking Pictures

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels. See the

following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

(*) V can only be set for recorded pixels when (Report) mode is set.

Recorded Pixels

Intelligent Zoom

(The zoom ratio includes the 5× optical zoom.)

Digital zoom

Not Available (5× optical zoom only)

Equivalent to

approx. 36×

Approx. 7.5×

Approx. 8.9×

Approx. 11.3×

Approx. 12×

(*)

Not Available (5× optical zoom only)

Approx. 22.5×

Equivalent to

approx. 36×

Approx. 36× (same as digital zoom)

• We recommend you use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom.

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

• For details on the available functions, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220).

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

• Intelligent Zoom is available regardless of whether digital zoom is turned on or off.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom in with some degree of image

deterioration.

Optical zoom range*1 Intelligent

Zoom range*2

Digital zoom range

Taking Pictures

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

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Digital Zoom].

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

O(On) Uses digital zoom P (Off) Uses only optical zoom and

Intelligent Zoom

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture mode.

This camera has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

To Set the Digital Zoom

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.120

Setting the Shooting Mode

Exit

Green Button Sharpness Saturation

Instant Review Memory

Digital Zoom

Rec. Mode

3/4

Four-way controller 4 button

Taking Pictures

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

A guide of the selected shooting mode is displayed in the lower part of the display.

Press the 4 button.

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

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

1/2

Cancel

Taking Pictures

The following 24 modes can be selected with Capture Mode Palette.

Item Description Page

Auto Picture

The camera automatically selects the appropriate capture mode from the following fifteen modes

* When the camera detects the pet’s full face,

the shutter is automatically released.

⎯

Program

Used for basic shooting. The shutter speed and the aperture are set automatically by the camera during shooting. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels

⎯

Night Scene

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

⎯

Handheld Night Snap

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

⎯

Movie

For recording movies. Sound is recorded at the same time

p.113

Underwater For capturing images underwater p.111

Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie p.111

Digital Microscope

Capture the bigger images of the closer objects (fixed to h)

p.77

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Focuses the camera on wide range

⎯

b Flower

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

⎯

Standard Night Scene

Night Scene

Portrait

Landscape Flower Portrait

Sport Candlelight Blue Sky

Portrait×

Blue Sky

Portrait×

Backlight

Sunset

Portrait×

Sunset

Group

Photograph

Text

Taking Pictures

* 9 (Green) (p.73) and O (Voice Recording) (p.168) modes are available in addition

to the ones noted above.

Portrait

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone

⎯

Interval Shot

Shoots a series of images at a specified interval of time

p.79

Interval Movie

Shoots a series of images at a specified interval, and saves them as a movie

p.116

High Speed Movie

Records a high speed movie for slow motion playback

p.119

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur ⎯

Surf & Snow

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

⎯

Kids

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

⎯

Pet

For capturing moving pets. Available to detect registered pets

p.74

Sport

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

⎯

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight ⎯

Fireworks

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested

⎯

Night Scene Portrait

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised

⎯

Text

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

p.77

Food

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

⎯

X Digital Wide

Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image (fixed to h)

p.85

Digital Panorama

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph

p.87

Frame Composite

For capturing images with a frame. Recorded pixels is fixed to h or h

p.78

Report

For capturing image with fixed 1280×960 pixels for reports

⎯

Item Description Page

Taking Pictures

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

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

• In shooting modes other than R (Program), A (Night Scene), C (Movie),

(Digital Microscope), (Handheld Night Snap), (Interval Shot),

(Interval Movie), (High Speed Movie), c (Digital SR), F (Digital Panorama), X (Digital Wide), and N (Frame Composite), Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220).

• You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette (p.191).

• The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To prevent camera shake, set the Pixel Track SR to O (On) (p.103) or use a tripod and/or remote control (optional), the self-timer function (p.81).

Using the Face Detection Function

3 8

Face detection frame

3 8

When the multiple faces are

detected

Main frame

White frame

Taking Pictures

By default, the Face Detection function is set to Face Detection On. You can switch to the Smile Capture function, which automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Self-portrait Assist ´ Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture ´ Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On

An icon indicating either Face Detection or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The Face Detection Off icon only appears right after the Face Detection function is switched to off.)

• Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera.

• If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].

• However, the Smile Capture function may not work and an image may not be captured, even when turned on, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, such as the faces are too small. If this happens, press the shutter release button to take a picture.

•In e (Pet) mode, the Face Detection mode is switched to Pet Detection (only one pet).

• If you use the Face Detection function when the flash mode is set to , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On + Red- eye).

To Switch the Face Detection Function

I button

Taking Pictures

The Face Detection function cannot be selected in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

PPP

Face Detection On Smile Capture Self-portrait Assist

Face Detection Off Self-portrait Assist

+ Smile Capture

Taking Pictures

The LED Macro Lights around the lens blink when the camera detects people faces in the Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture function. The position of the blinking LED indicates where the detected face is on the screen. The position (area) of the detected face corresponds to the blinking LED as follows.

Example 1. When the camera detects a person in area 1 on the display.

Example 2. When the camera detects two people in areas 2 and 5 on the display.

To Use the Self-portrait Assist Function

3 4

Taking Pictures

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

• When the camera detects two faces in the same area, the closest LED to the blinking LED also blinks.

• The camera can tell the position of up to three detected faces by blinking LED.

• When the camera detects three faces in area 2, LED 1 to 3 blink.

• When the camera detects three faces in area 5, LED 4 to 6 blink.

• When the camera detects four or five faces, the LED blink depending on the number of detected faces. When the camera detects six or more faces, all LED (six) blink (the lights do not tell the position of detected faces).

•In b (Auto Picture) mode, LED turn off after pressing the shutter release button halfway when the camera is in a mode with no Face Detection function.

• When the Self-portrait Assist function is on, LED do not turn off after the set period of Power Saving.

• LED do not blink when the detected faces are too small.

Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Flash Mode

, (Auto)

Highlight Correction P (Off)

Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Shadow Correction P (Off) Focus Mode = (Standard) Sensitivity AUTO (125-1600) Information Display Standard EV Compensation ±0.0 Pixel Track SR P (Off) Blink Detection O (On) Recorded Pixels (4608×2592) Digital Zoom O (On) White Balance

F (Auto)

Instant Review O (On)

Focusing Area

J (Multiple)

Sharpness G (Normal)

Auto Macro O (On) Saturation G (Normal) Focus Assist O (On) Contrast G (Normal)

AE Metering

L (Multi-segment metering)

Date Imprint Off

IQ Enhancer O (On) Image Tone Bright Macro Light P (Off) Quality Level D (Better)

Taking Pictures

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

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

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

\Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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

Press the 4 button.

e (Pet) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.

• Assign 9 mode to the [Green Button] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu for using 9 mode (p.105). (The default setting is 9 mode).

•Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu. The [A Rec. Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

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

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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Taking Pictures

Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet selection screen appears.

Press the I button again.

The pet registration screen appears. Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face

automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.

When you select [Registry] using four-way controller (2) and press the 4 button, the picture of the registered pet is indicated on the upper-left corner of the display and the camera returns to the capture status.

When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the camera automatically releases the shutter. You can also take a picture by pressing the shutter release button.

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

To Register the Pet

• When you press the 3 button on the pet registration screen, the registration will be canceled and the camera returns to the Still Picture Capture Mode.

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

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

Cancel

New Registry

Selecting pet to shoot

Cancel

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Cancel

If pet face turns to camera

If pe t face turns to camera

front, it's self-registering

front , it's self-r egistering

If pet face turns to camera

front, it's self-registering

Pet registration screen

OKOKOK

Cancel

Registry

Regis ter this imag e?

OKOKOKOKOKOKOK

Registry confirmation screen

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Selection / Registry

Selec tion / Regist ry

Selection / Registry

Capture status screen

Taking Pictures

If you have registered two or three pets, choose the pet you want to detect.

Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the pet you want to detect.

Press the 4 button.

The selected pet is switched to the pet you want to detect and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the pet you want to delete.

Press the i button.

Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].

Press the 4 button.

The selected pet is deleted.

To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot

To Delete the Pet from the Entry

Delete

Cancel

Selecting pet to shoot

Delete

Cancel

Selecting pet to shoot

Taking Pictures

Take crisp and easy-to-read pictures of text. It is useful for taking pictures of and saving important documents, and when the text is too small and difficult to read.

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

Press the 4 button.

The text mode selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select , , , or .

Press the 4 button.

The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status.

In (Digital Microscope) mode, you can take pictures of objects as close as 1 cm, also because the LED Macro Lights around the lens are always lighted, you can take minute pictures of text, the veins of leaves, or specimens of tiny insects etc.

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

Press the 4 button.

mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Color A picture of the text is taken in its original color.

Reversed Color The colors are reversed.

B&W A picture of the text is taken in black and white.

Negative Black and white are reversed.

Taking Pictures in Digital Microscope Mode

The illumination of the LED Macro Lights may be uneven or insufficient depending on the shooting conditions.

MENU OK

OKOKOKCancel

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Cancel

Taking Pictures

Press the W/T button.

If you press T, the camera enlarges the subject. You can enlarge the subject up to 6.5 times(*). (*)Intelligent Zoom is included. Up to 1.8 times for optical zoom.

W Wide (left)

Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

T Tele (right)

Enlarges the subject.

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

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

Press the 4 button.

The 12-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

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

Press the y button.

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

Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during macro photography (p.24).

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom button left (f) Press to return to the 12-frame display of the frame

selection screen, and then perform step 4 to choose a different frame.

OKOKOK

Taking Pictures

Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time.

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

Press the 4 button.

The current interval shot settings appear for approximately 1 minute. To take pictures with the current settings, go to step 10.

Press the 4 button while the settings are displayed.

The [Interval Shot] setting screen appears. [Interval] is marked with the frame.

At shipment, the camera includes 3 default frames for each aspect ratio (4:3 and 16:9).

Optional Frames

The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. To use these frames, copy them from the CD-ROM (p.155). These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or if the builtin memory is formatted.

Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.153

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shot)

Interval 10 sec. – 99 min.

Set the camera to take pictures at intervals. The intervals can be set in increments of one second from ten seconds to 4 minutes, or in 1 minute increments from 4 to 99 minutes. You cannot set the camera to take interval shots at less than ten seconds.

Number of Shots

2 shots – number of recordable images

You can set this to up to 1000 shots. However, it cannot exceed the number of recordable images.

Start Delay 0 min. – 24 hours

You can set 1 minute increments for the first 59 minutes and 1 hour increments from there. If the start time is set to 0 minutes, the first picture is taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.

Taking Pictures

Set the interval.

Press the four-way controller

(5).

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to set the minutes, then press the four-way controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to set the seconds, then press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Interval].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Number of Shots].

Set the number of shots.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shots],

then press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Number of Shots].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Start Delay].

Set the start delay.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hours, then press

the four-way controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minutes, then press

the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Start Delay].

Press the 3 button.

The [Interval Shot] settings are saved and the camera returns to capture mode.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

Interval shooting starts. The LCD turns off between shots (during standby). Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining number of shots and interval on the monitor. The [Stop interval shooting?] message is displayed when the power switch and then the 3 button are pressed during standby. Pressing the 4 button cancels interval shooting.

Interval

Number of Shots

Start Delay

min.

hr.0min.

sec.

Interval Shot

Taking Pictures

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 or other support when taking a picture with the self-timer.

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select g and press the four-way controller (3).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button to take a picture.

Countdown starts and the remaining seconds are displayed on the screen.

If you select g

The self timer lamp and all of the LED Macro Lights turn on. From 5 seconds before shooting, the LED Macro Lights turn off in order from the top right. From 3 seconds before shooting, the self timer lamp also blinks.

If you select Z

The self timer lamp and the LED Macro Lights blink.

• Even if an alarm is set, the alarm will not ring during interval shooting.

• Interval shot stops if the SD Memory Card is removed or inserted during standby.

Using 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.

MENU OK

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Self- timer

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

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Cancel OKOKOK

Taking Pictures

The picture is taken after a countdown of either ten seconds or two seconds.

Pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

* The number of images that can be shot continuously and the interval between shots

depend on shooting situations.

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select j or c and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready for continuous shooting and burst shooting.

Press the shutter release button to take a picture.

Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.

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

•In C (Movie), (Underwater Movie) and (High Speed Movie) modes, recording will start after ten seconds or two seconds.

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

• Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting. Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9.

• The self-timer lamp does not turn on or blink in e (Pet) mode.

• In the following situations, the LED Macro Lights remain turned on regardless of the countdown.

-In

(Digital Microscope) mode

- When [Macro Light] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On)

• g/Z cannot be selected in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting)

Continuous Shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.

Burst Shooting

The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f/ and the interval between shots is shorter than “Continuous Shooting”.

j/c cannot be selected in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

Taking Pictures

You can use the remote control (optional) to take pictures while you are away from the camera.

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select i and press the four-way controller (3).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h and press the 4 button.

The self-timer lamp begins to blink slowly and the camera is ready to take a picture with the remote control. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

•With j, you can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

• The interval of j varies according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] settings.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot.

• When the Face Detection function is activated (p.69), it works only when taking the first shot.

• The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f/ in c mode. When the shooting mode is set to (Report), the number of recorded pixels is set to V.

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional)

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

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

MENU OK

Drive Mode

Remote Control

Remot e Control

Drive Mode

Remote Control

Cancel

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Cancel OK

Taking Pictures

Point the remote control at the remote control receiver and press the shutter release button on the remote control.

The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus and the camera takes a picture at the following timing.

When i is selected:

The self-timer lamp and the LED Macro Lights blink quickly and the camera takes a picture after about three seconds.

When h is selected:

The camera takes a picture immediately.

Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the exposure and take three pictures in succession. After taking the pictures, you can select the best one. The shooting order is best exposure → –1.0 EV → +1.0 EV.

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

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

The camera is now ready to take pictures with Auto Bracketing.

• The shooting with remote control is available from the front of the camera and the back of the camera.

• The operating range is approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and 2 m from the back of it.

•In C (Movie), (Underwater Movie) and (High Speed Movie) modes, pressing the shutter release button again stops the recording.

• The camera takes a picture even if the focus is not achieved.

• If the shutter release button on the camera is pressed halfway during the countdown, the countdown stops. If the shutter release button on the remote control is pressed again, the camera starts the countdown again.

• i/h cannot be selected in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

• The self-timer lamp does not turn on or blink in e (Pet) mode.

Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracketing)

• When the Instant Review is set to O (On) (p.104), the pictures taken are shown in Instant Review after shooting (p.63).

• a cannot be selected in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

Taking Pictures

In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 21 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent).

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

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters X mode. Turn the camera 90° clockwise and align your first picture. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button to take a picture.

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

Take the second image.

Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to take the second image. This combines first and second images. The stitched first and second image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review), and then is saved.

When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in step 5 on p.86, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

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

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

• When the Face Detection function is activated (p.69), it works only when taking the first shot.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured with X mode is fixed at f.

To Cancel after Taking the First Shot

Exit

Taking Pictures

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

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

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button to take a picture.

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

If you select right (5) in step 4:

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

If you select left (4) in step 4:

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

Save

Saves the first image and you can retake the first shot. The first image is saved at

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

Cancel Returns to the shooting screen for the second image.

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

Set shift direction

Set s hift directio n

Set shift direction

Taking Pictures

Take the second frame.

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

Take the third frame.

Repeat steps 4 to 5 to take the third frame. The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears. The stitched together image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.104) is off.

After shooting the first frame in step 6 on p.88 or the second frame in step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

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

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

• When the Face Detection function is activated (p.69), it works only when taking the first shot.

To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

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

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

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

Cancel Returns to the previous shooting screen.

Unstitched images shot in F mode are fixed at i (1600×1200).

SHUTTER

1 2

SHUTTER

Exit

2nd Frame

2nd F rame

2nd Frame

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Settings for shooting are mostly set from the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Refer to explanations for each function on how to make these settings.

Press the 3 button in Still Picture Capture Mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Pressing the 3 button in C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), (High Speed Movie) and (Interval Movie) modes displays the [C Movie] menu.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item and set it up.

After setting, press the 3 button.

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

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the Q button.

When the [A Rec.Mode] , [C Movie] or [W Setting] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting is saved and the camera returns to playback mode.

Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and you can select a menu.

Setting the Rec. Mode Menu

To Finish the Setting

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

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

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Taking Pictures

Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode.

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

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

Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Returns to the previous screen with the current setting.

Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns

to the previous screen.

Selecting the Flash Mode

Auto

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

Flash Off

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

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

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.

Flash On + Red-eye

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.

• The selectable function differs depending on the shooting mode, focus mode or drive mode you have set. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

• If you use the Face Detection function when , is selected, the mode is automatically set to d.

• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.

Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution.

MENU OK

OKOKOKCancel

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Cancel

Flash Mode

Auto

Flash Mode

Auto

Taking Pictures

Press the 4 button.

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

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (p.152).

Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.120

Selecting the Focus Mode

Standard

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is from 50 cm to ∞. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Macro

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is from 10 cm to 60 cm. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

1cm Macro

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is from 1 cm to 30 cm. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Pan Focus

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused.

Infinity

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

Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

Taking Pictures

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

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

Press the 4 button.

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

The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below.

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

The [Focus Mode] screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the four-way controller (23).

The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

2 for distant focus 3 for closer focus

• The selectable function differs depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

• The noise from focusing is recorded when a focus mode other than 3 or s is selected in C (Movie), (Underwater Movie) and (High Speed Movie) modes.

• When [Auto Macro] is on and shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 60 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to ∞ (Infinity).

Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.120

To Set the Manual Focus

MENU OK

Cancel

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Cancel OKOKOK

Focus Mode

Standard

Stand ard

Focus Mode

Standard

0.5

\ indicator

Taking Pictures

Press the 4 button.

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

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

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

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

Changing the Focusing Area (= area)

J Multiple Normal autofocus area

K Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller.

W Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus.

The selectable function differs depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

Taking Pictures

When [Auto Macro] is on, the focus is adjusted to the macro range (distance to the subject is 10 cm to 60 cm) as necessary, even if the focus mode setting is AF (Standard). When it is off and the focus mode is set to Standard (=), the AF operates only in the standard range, and focusing is not done in the macro range. When the focus mode is set to Macro or 1cm Macro, the focus is only adjusted in the respective macro range and is not done in the standard range.

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

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

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

The setting is saved.

The camera automatically emits the focus assist light in dark shooting situations. You can set the light to on or off.

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

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

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

The setting is saved.

Setting the Auto Macro

Setting the = Assist Light (Focus Assist)

Looking at the light directly will not create a safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.

The camera does not emit the focus assist light depending on the shooting mode or focus mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

Taking Pictures

For setting the tone of images. You can select from [Bright], [Natural], or [Monochrome]. The default setting is [Bright].

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Setting the Image Tone

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

Taking Pictures

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

• The default setting is .

• V can only be set for recorded pixels when (Report) mode is set. V does not

appear in the Recorded Pixels menu.

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels Expected Usage

4608×3456

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

3456×3456

4608×2592

6 3072×2304

3072×1728

f 2592×1944

2592×1464

h 2048×1536

h 1920×1080

For making postcard-size prints.

V 1280×960

l 1024×768 m 640×480

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

If you select /6/f/h/l/m, the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3. The monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right.

Clearer

3 8

Taking Pictures

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Select the quality level (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size increases. The selected recorded pixels setting also affects the size of the image file (1p.96).

Quality Level

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

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

The number of recordable still pictures is displayed at the top of the screen when you select a quality level.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

The selectable number of recorded pixels differs depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. (default setting)

Good

Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.

Taking Pictures

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [White Balance] screen appears.

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

You can check the results of available white balance settings on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Adjusting the White Balance

Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

Tungsten Light

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.

Fluores. Light

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the white balance set to F.

• The White balance setting may not be changed depending on the selected shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.

If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning the Fn settings to the Green button (p.105).

Saving the White Balance setting 1p.120

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