Pentax Optio 33LF User Manual

Digital Camera
Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance, please read this Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33LF 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 Optio 33LF 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for 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
• The SD logo is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.
Warning
Caution
Warning
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed, as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is dangerous. Make sure that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.
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Caution
• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in your mouth.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

Handling the Camera

• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems with your abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling).
• Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided.
• Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.
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• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship etc.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at a temperature of approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• 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 fault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore, put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard” (p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.
• When you rotate the LCD monitor, please rotate it carefully in the correct direction, and do not apply excessive force. This may cause damage to the camera.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
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Contents

FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................ 1
Handling the Camera........................................................................ 2
Contents ...........................................................................................4
Contents of This Manual...................................................................7
Checking Package Contents ............................................................8
Names of Parts.................................................................................9
Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................10
Getting Started 11
Attaching the Strap............................................................................. 11
Powering the Camera .........................................................................12
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................12
Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 14
Inserting / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ........15
Swiveling the LCD Monitor (Flexible LCD Monitor) .........................18
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 19
Playback Only Mode....................................................................... 19
Initial Settings .....................................................................................20
Setting the Display Language......................................................... 20
Setting the Home Town ..................................................................21
Setting the D.S.T. Mode .................................................................21
Setting the Video Output Format ....................................................22
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................22
Quick Start 24
Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 24
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................26
Playing Back Images ......................................................................26
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................27
How to View the Recorded Images ...................................................28
Common Operations 30
Using Button Functions .....................................................................30
Capture Mode.................................................................................30
Playback Mode ...............................................................................31
Using the Menus .................................................................................32
How to Set the Menus ....................................................................32
Enlarging a Menu Display............................................................... 34
Menu List ........................................................................................35
Taking Pictures 37
Setting the Shooting Functions......................................................... 37
Switching Between Modes .............................................................37
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................38
Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................40
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Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................ 43
Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................44
Adjusting the White Balance........................................................... 45
Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................47
Setting the Light Metering Range ...................................................48
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................49
Setting the Instant Review Time.....................................................50
Setting the Image Sharpness .........................................................50
Setting the Color Saturation ...........................................................51
Setting the Image Contrast.............................................................51
EV Compensation........................................................................... 52
Taking Pictures ...................................................................................54
Taking Pictures With Set Functions (Program Mode) ....................54
Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type (Picture Modes) ............... 55
Taking Self-Portraits .......................................................................56
Taking Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ......................................57
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Mode) .............................................58
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)..................... 60
Taking Pictures with Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ............................62
Taking Pictures Continuously
(Continuous Shooting) .................................................................... 63
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................64
Using the Self-Timer....................................................................... 66
Saving the Settings............................................................................. 68
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................68
Playback / Deleting 70
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................70
Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................70
Zoom Playback...............................................................................70
Playing Back Movie Pictures ..........................................................72
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback mode .......................73
Nine Image Display ........................................................................74
Slideshow .......................................................................................75
Deleting Images ..................................................................................76
Deleting a Single Image .................................................................76
Deleting All Images......................................................................... 76
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .....................................78
Viewing Images on a TV .....................................................................80
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ......................................................81
Single Image Settings..................................................................... 81
Settings for All Images.................................................................... 83
Copying Images.............................................................................. 84
Settings 86
Camera Settings.................................................................................. 86
Formatting Cards / Internal Memory............................................... 86
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Turning the Operation Sound On and Off....................................... 87
Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ......................................87
Setting the World Time ...................................................................88
Changing the Display Language ....................................................89
Setting the Screen Effect................................................................90
Setting the Background Color......................................................... 90
Setting Auto Power Off ...................................................................91
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ...............................................91
Selecting the Video Output Format ................................................92
Changing the Start-up / Shutdown Screen .....................................92
Setting Custom Functions to the Four-way Controller ....................93
Resetting to Default Settings [Reset].............................................. 94
Appendix 95
List of City Names............................................................................... 95
Messages.............................................................................................96
Optional Accessories .........................................................................97
Troubleshooting..................................................................................98
Main Specifications ..........................................................................100
WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 102
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Contents of This Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera and before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
2 Quick Start–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away. It also explains how to use the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
3 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus. Refer to [Taking Pictures], [Playback / Deleting], and [Settings] chapters for more details.
4 Taking Pictures –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains various ways of capturing images, and how to set the relevant functions, such as setting the virtual mode dial to change capture modes, and selecting the right picture mode for the current scene.
5 Playback / Deleting ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV, and how to delete.
6 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains setting camera functions.
7 Appendix ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.
The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows information useful to know.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
Icons displayed above titles represent the capture modes that can
A
, ,
B, C, D
F
be used with that function.
,
Ex.
Setting Image Sharpness
A B F D
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Checking Package Contents

Camera
Optio 33LF
Video cable
I-VC2 (*)
Operating Manual
(this manual)
* Items marked with (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.97).
(PC Connection Manual)
Strap
O-ST5 (*)
USB cable I-USB2 (*)
Operating Manual
Software
(CD-ROM) S-SW12
AA alkaline
batteries (2)
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Names of Parts

Front
Back
Shutter release button
Power switch
Viewfinder
Built-in flash
Terminal cover
PC / AV terminal
DC input terminal
Self-timer lamp
Lens
Viewfinder
Focus status lamp (Green)
Flash status lamp (Red)
Strap lug
LCD monitor
Card cover
Battery cover
Tripod socket
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Names of Operating Parts

b/ Z button
gj / DPOF button
q s z / i button
Shutter release button
Zoom / f / y button
Q Playback button
OK button
Four-way controller (2345)
MENU button
Guide display
A button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller(2)
Four-way controller(3)
Four-way controller(4)
Four-way controller(5)
OK button Z button
2 MENU button
3
4
5i button
Zoom / f / y button (Digital zoom and magnified playback only)
y
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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as shown.
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Getting Started
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Powering the Camera

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Getting Started
(Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3)

Installing the Batteries

Install batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni­MH batteries or use one CR-V3 battery.
1 Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated,
and flip open.
2 Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in
the battery chamber.
3 Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock.
When using for a prolonged period, use the AC adapter D-AC5 (p.14).
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• AA alkaline, AA lithium and CR-V3 batteries are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. Otherwise, the batteries may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long time, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22).
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards may cause malfunction.
Number of Captures and Playback Time (At 25°C, With New Batteries)
Q Captures
(using flash 50% of the time)
Image Storage
Capacity
CR-V3
AA lithium batteries
AA Ni-MH
AA alkaline batteries
Approx. 500
pictures
Approx. 350
pictures
Approx. 250
pictures
Approx. 50
pictures
• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Results may vary depending on the capture mode and shooting conditions.
Q Playback
CR-V3
AA lithium batteries
AA Ni-MH
AA alkaline batteries
Playback time
Approx. 400
minutes
Approx. 300
minutes
Approx. 150
minutes
Approx. 60
minutes
• Battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.
• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of other batteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using the camera at low temperatures.
• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures, have extra batteries ready.
• You can maximize battery life by turning off the LCD monitor, and using the viewfinder to take pictures.
Battery Level Indicator
The battery icon on the LCD monitor indicates the remaining battery level.
# (lit green) : Adequate power remains
(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low
$
(lit red) : Battery is exhausted
%
[Battery Depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.
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Using the AC Adapter

When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to your PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately) is recommended.
1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the
terminal cover.
2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.
3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug into the power outlet.
• Make sure the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal, and the power outlet. Disconnections while the camera is recording or reading data will destroy your data.
• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC5 operating manual.
• You cannot charge Ni-MH batteries in the camera by connecting the AC adapter. To charge Ni-MH batteries, use an Ni-MH battery charger.
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Inserting / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard

Removing
You can use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted, or in the Bult-in memory if no card is inserted. Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
Inserting
1 Slide the card cover in the direction, and flip open. 2 Turn so the label side (with 2 symbol) of the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is facing toward the LCD monitor and push in until it clicks.
3 Close the card cover.
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Removing
1 Slide the card cover in the direction, and flip open. 2
Push the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard in the direction of the arrow.
The card will pop out slightly.
3 Pull the card out to remove. 4 Close the card cover.
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Q
Approximate Number of Recordable Images, Recorded Pixels, and Quality Levels
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
1
2048 × 1536 6 12 18
Getting Started
1600 × 1200 11 20 28 1024 × 7680 25 47 62
640 × 480 57 89 119
• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16 MB SD Memory Card.
• Maximum movie picture length when using a MultiMediaCard is 30 seconds.
• These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may vary depending on factors such as the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard used.
Best Better Good Movie picture
CD E
(320 × 240)
65 seconds
Data backup recommendation
In rare cases, you may become unable to read data saved in the internal memory. It is recommended that you use a PC or other device to save important data in a location separate from the internal memory.
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Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the card cover.
• SD Memory Cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
• The PENTAX website provides a list of SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards that have been checked for compatibility with the camera. Inquiries on card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.
• The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be hot when removed immediately after camera use.
• Do not remove the card or turn off the power while the camera is saving to the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard, displaying images, or connected to a PC via a USB cable. This could cause data loss or card damage.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Cards / MultiMediaCards or subject them to violent impact. Keep away from water and store away from high temperatures.
• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. Refer to “Formatting Cards / Internal Memory” (p.86) for information on formatting.
• Never remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard during formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is erased. (1) When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard (2) When the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is placed in a location
with static electricity or electrical interference (3) When the card is not used for a long time (4) When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording
or reading data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
• SD Memory Cards / MultiMediaCards have a limited service life. The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please periodically back up important data onto your PC.
• Avoid using or storing cards where static electricity or electrical interference can occur.
• Do not use or store cards where they may be exposed to sudden temperature changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.
Write-protect switch
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Swiveling the LCD Monitor (Flexible LCD Monitor)

You can swivel the LCD monitor 180 degrees horizontally and up to 270 degrees vertically .
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Getting Started
You can check the screen as you are taking the picture during self­portraits. The screen display will also change accordingly when you swivel the monitor.
• You can swing out the monitor 180 degrees horizontally.
• You can swivel the monitor up to 270 degrees vertically.
Protect your LCD monitor
when your digital camera is not in use by swiveling it to the back (PENTAX Optio logo is on the front) for storage.
Do not apply excessive force when rotating the LCD monitor.
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Turning the Camera On and Off

1 Power switch
Playback button
1
Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Playback Only Mode

Press the power switch while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode.
• When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend.
• To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the power switch and then press it again.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
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Initial Settings

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Getting Started
Power switch
Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button
When the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, and current date and time. When the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you playback the image quickly after taking a picture is not the current time, follow the instructions for “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.87) to set the correct date and time.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.
1 Turn the camera on. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the display language.
The default setting is English.
3 Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the city will be displayed.
Initial Settings
Language/ City DST Video Out
MENU OK
Exit Ok
English
NYC
NTSC
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You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.89).

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.
1 Press the four-way controller (45)
to select the desired city (Home Town).
Initial Settings
Language/ City DST Video Out
English
NYC
NTSC
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
MENU OK
The screen for setting the DST will be
Exit Ok
displayed.
• See p.95 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” (p.88).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) mode.
1 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)] or [P (Off)].
The default setting is P (Off).
Initial Settings
Language/ City DST Video Out
English
NYC
NTSC
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
MENU OK
The screen for setting the Video Output Format will be displayed.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” (p.88).
Exit Ok
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Setting the Video Output Format

You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back pictures using a TV monitor.
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Getting Started
1 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the video output format.
The default setting is NTSC.
2 Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the Date and Time will be displayed.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Selecting the Video Output Format” (p.92).

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time, and the display style.
1 Use the four-way controller (23) to
select the date and time display style.
2 Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below [24H].
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to
select 24H (24-hour display) or 12H (12-hour display).
AM or PM is displayed in front of the hour when 12H (12-hour display) is selected.
Initial Settings
Language/ City DST Video Out
MENU OK
Exit Ok
Date Adjust
mm
Date Style
MENU OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
MENU OK
/ dd / yy 24H
01 / 01 /2003
00:00
Exit Ok
mm
/ dd / yy 24H
01 / 01 /2003
00:00
Exit Ok
English
NYC
NTSC
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4 Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below the month.
5 Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the month.
6 Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below the date.
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to
set the date and press the four-way controller (5) again.
Date Adjust
Date Style
MENU OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
MENU OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
MENU OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
23 are displayed above and below the year.
8 Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour,
MENU OK
and minutes.
9 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK button again.
• If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete, your settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this happens, the Initial Settings screen is displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
• Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To access the menu, see “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.87)
mm
/ dd / yy 24H
01 / 01 /2003
00:00
Exit Ok
mm
/ dd / yy 24H
03 / 01 /2003
00:00
Exit Ok
mm
/ dd / yy 24H
03 / 01 /2003
00:00
Exit Ok
mm
/ dd / yy 24H
03 / 20 /2003
00:00
Exit Ok
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Quick Start

Program
:Shooting Mode Select
Taking Still Pictures
Viewfinder
2
Quick Start
Power switch Shutter release button
i button Zoom / f / y button
Focus status lamp (Green)
OK button Flash status lamp (Red) LCD monitor
This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
1 Press the power switch.
c
The camera will turn on. Screen
c is displayed for 1 second, and
then the capture screen
2 Confirm the subject and shooting
d is displayed.
:Shooting Mode Select
:Shooting Mode Select
information on the LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the center of the LCD screen indicates the Autofocus area. You can change the shooting area by pressing the zoom button.
x Makes the subject bigger. w Makes the subject smaller.
You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder.
d
Focus frame
Program
Program
1 second later
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3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame and the focus status lamp (green) light when the camera is in focus.
4 Press the shutter release button completely.
The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (instant review). The captured image is saved to the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard, or the internal memory (the red lamp next to the viewfinder blinks while the image is being saved).
Pressing the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
Q Pressing halfway
Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus position and exposure. The shutter speed and aperture settings appear only when pressing the shutter release button halfway. The following information is indicated by the LCD monitor, focus status lamp, and the flash status lamp.
1. Autofocus area
The frame lights green when focused. It is not displayed when out of focus.
2. Focus status lamp and Flash status lamp
Focus status lamp (Green) Flash status lamp (Red) Lit In focus Flash is ready Blink Out of focus Charging
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
Q Pressing down fully
Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.
Instant Review
The Instant Review setting is the amount of time each image is displayed immediately after being captured. The default setting is 0.5 second. Pressing the i button during image display when the Instant Review display time is more than 1 second will display the [Delete] menu. Select [Delete] and press the OK button to delete the image.
Setting the Instant Review Time 1 p.50
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Playing Back Still Pictures
2
Quick Start
i button
Playback button Four-way controller
OK button
LCD monitor

Playing Back Images

To play back still pictures:
1 Press the Playback button Q after taking a picture.
The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Rotating a Displayed Image
Press the four-way controller (3). The image will rotate clockwise 90°, 180° and 270°. Press the OK button to return to normal playback.
100-0030
100-0030
1/100
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• Movie pictures cannot be rotated.
• Press the four-way controller (2) to rotate the image
counterclockwise.

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.
1 Press the Playback button Q after taking a picture.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
2 Press the four-way controller (45).
Displays the previous image.
Displays the next image.
Deleting a Displayed Image
While the image is displayed, press the i button to display the Delete screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete], and press the OK button. The image is deleted. Press the Playback button again, or press the shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status.
• When you press the playback button, the file with the largest file number is displayed first.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom / f / y button.
• Turning the camera on while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode. As the lens does not extend in Playback Only mode, this feature is useful when you want to pass the camera to someone and show them the picture you have just taken without the lens being touched. To switch to [Capture mode], turn the camera off and then turn it on again.
• For movie pictures, the first frame is displayed.
• If no images are stored, the [No Image] message will appear.
Delete (One)
100-0107
All OK
Delete
Cancel
OK
2
Quick Start
Zoom Playback 1 p.70
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Quick Start
How to View the Recorded Images
Images taken with this camera can be recorded on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the internal memory. Images saved to an SD Memory
2
Card / MultiMediaCard can be viewed using the
Quick Start
camera, transferred to a computer or printed.
Viewing Images on the Camera
One of the advantages of a digital camera is that you can check the picture as soon as you take it. You can check the composition and brightness, and take the picture again if you are not satisfied.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.70
Viewing Images on a TV
Displaying your pictures on a TV is handy for those group occasions. To view the images on your TV, connect your camera to the TV with the AV cable.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 p.80
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Viewing Images on a PC
You can view recorded images and edit them on a PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images. Or you can remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC with a card reader. On a laptop, you can put a card in the card adapter and insert it into your card slot to transfer the image data. (When using other equipment to transfer your images from your SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard, please read the operating manual for your equipment.)
1 Booklet: “Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”
Printing Images at a Printing Service
You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard with recorded images to a store that performs printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to include the date. Set these before taking your card to a store that performs DPOF printing.
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) 1 p.81
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Quick Start
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Common Operations

Using Button Functions

7
3
Common Operations

Capture Mode

1
bbutton
Changes the flash mode. (1 p.42)
2 gj button
Selects self-timer mode or continuous shooting mode. (1 p.63, 66)
3 ) button
Changes the Capture mode as follows. (1 p.40) Macro mode, infinity-landscape mode, Manual focus mode
4 Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (1 p.64)
5 Playback button Q
Switches to Playback mode. (1 p.37)
6 Four-way controller (45)
Changes the EV compensation. (1 p.52) You can use the Custom Function settings to allot other functions. (1 p.93) Use MF mode to adjust focus. (1 p.41)
7 Four-way controller (23)
Displays Virtual mode dial and changes to Capture mode. (1 p.37)
8 OK button
Switches display modes in the capture screen. (1 p.38) Sets menu items in the menu screen.
9 MENU button
Displays [Rec.Mode], [Playback] and [Set-up] menus. (1 p.32)
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1 2
3 4 5
6
8 9
1 2
3 4 5
7
6
8 9

Playback Mode

1 Z button
Prevents image deletion and protected images display. (1 p.78)
2 DPOF button
Sets DPOF settings. (1 p.81)
3 i button
Deletes the image. (1 p.76)
4 Zoom / f / y button
Displays nine images at once when f is pressed in Standard Playback mode. (1 p.74) Changes the image size on the LCD monitor in Zoom Display mode. (1 p.70)
5 Playback button Q
Switches to Capture mode.
6 Four-way controller (45)
Plays back previous or next image. (1 p.27)
7 Four-way controller (23)
Rotates the displayed image clockwise / counterclockwise 90°, 180°, 270° (1 p.26)
8 OK button
Switches display modes in the playback screen. (1 p.73) Sets menu items in the menu screen.
9 MENU button
Displays [Rec.Mode], [Playback] and [Set-up] menus. (1 p.32)
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Using the Menus

When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can use these to set functions, save settings and change camera settings.

How to Set the Menus

A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during menu operation.
3
Common Operations
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be highlighted.
2 Press the four-way controller (45).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the menu screen.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
The four-way controller (23) moves the selection frame highlighted up and down.
4 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the
setting. Use the four-way controller (5) to move to a selection screen if available.
When finished, press the OK button to return to the menu.
5 Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to Capture or Playback mode.
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Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as removing the battery when the camera is on), any changes to the setting will not be saved.
Example of Menu Operation (Pressing the MENU Button in
Exit
OK
Capture Mode)
MENU button
1
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
22
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
[Q Playback] Menu
Playback
Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete
MENU OK
Exit OK
3secSlideshow
Show
[B Set-up] Menu
Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect
MENU OK
Exit OK
Set-up
3
mm / dd / yy
English
3
Common Operations
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
3
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
3
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
3
To the next screen
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
4
4
Selection Screen
White Balance
AWB
MENU OK
Exit
Exit OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
Exit OK
OK
15362048
AWB Wide
100
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Enlarging a Menu Display

Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed will enlarge the menu. Press the zoom button (w) to return to the original display.
Operation Example
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance
3
Focusing Area AE Metering
Common Operations
Sensitivity
MENU OK
Exit OK
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
2048
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
0.5sec
x
w
x
w
x
w
Rec. Mode
MENU OK
Exit OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
15362048
MENU OK
x
Exit OK
Rec. Mode
Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
• Pressing the shutter button halfway while a menu is displayed will switch the camera to Capture mode (playback screen when in Playback Only mode).
• Displaying a menu from Capture mode will display the [A Rec. Mode] menu, and displaying a menu from Playback mode will display the [Q Playback] menu.
• When you turn off the camera while still in enlarged display mode, the next time you turn the camera on and press the MENU button, the menu will be enlarged.
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Menu List

[A Rec. Mode] Menu
{…Setting changes are enabled (for * functions, settings changes in
Picture modes are disabled).
×
Setting changes are disabled.
A
Item Description Default Setting
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity Sets sensitivity. Auto { ×
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
Sharpness Sets the sharpness. Normal {(*) × Saturation Sets the saturation. Normal {(*) × Contrast Sets the contrast. Normal {(*) ×
EV Compensation
* Functions that cannot be changed with C (Flash, Focus mode) do not appear in mode
memory.
Selects the number of recorded pixels.
Selects the image compression rate.
Adjusts color balance according to lighting.
Changes the area for autofocus.
Sets the metering method to determine exposure.
For taking digital zoom pictures.
Sets the Instant Review display time.
Saves the Rec. Mode settings when the camera is turned off.
Compensates exposure between –2.0 and +2.0.
2048 × 1536 {
D
AWB
(Auto)
Wide { ×
L
(Multi-segment)
O (on) {{
0.5 sec
(0.5 sec.)
0.0 {{
Picture
Mode B
F D
320
{
{(*) {
{ ×
{ ×
{{ (Note)
C
Set to
×
×
240
Reference
p.43
p.44
p.45
p.47
p.48
p.49
p.65
p.50
p.68
p.50
p.51
p.51
p.52
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Common Operations
Items marked with “×” can be changed on the menu screen, but are not reflected in actual operation.
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[Q Playback] Menu
Item Description Default Setting
Slideshow Plays recorded images successively. 3 sec (3 seconds) p.75
Protected Image
Copy Image
Quick Zoom
3
Quick Delete
Common Operations
Displays / hides files set as protected images.
Copies files between the internal memory and the SD Memory card / MultiMediaCard.
When set to ON, the playback image magnification switches to 1×, 2×, 4×, 8× and 12× every time you press the zoom button (x).
When this is turned on, the Delete screen is displayed with [Delete] selected.
Show p.79
Internal memory
memory card
P (off) p.71
P (off) p.77
[BSet-up] Menu
Item Description Default Setting
Format
Beep Sets the button operation sound. O (on) p.87
Date Adjust Sets the date and time. mm / dd / yy p.87 World Time Sets the World time. P (off) p.88
Language /
Screen effect
Video Out Sets the video output format. NTSC p.92
Background color
Auto Power Off Turns off the power automatically. 3 min. (3 minutes) p.91
Brightness Level Sets brightness of LCD monitor. Normal p.91
Screen Setting
Custom Function
Reset Returns settings to defaults. Cancel p.94
Formats SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory.
Changes the language for displaying menus and messages.
Ensures displays on the LCD screen will transition smoothly.
Sets the background color of the LCD screen.
Sets the start-up screen when the power is turned on and the shutdown screen when the power is turned off.
Changes four-way controller (45) functions during Capture mode.
Cancel p.86
English p.89
O (on) p.90
Blue p.90
Blue p.92
m (EV Compensation) p.93
Reference
p.84
Reference
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Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Switching Between Modes

Capture mode is for taking pictures and playback mode is for playing back or erasing images.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• Press the Playback button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode.
• Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to switch from Playback mode to Capture mode.
Selecting a Capture Mode
Capture modes are selected by displaying the virtual mode dial. There are 6 different Capture modes.
A
H
(Default Setting)
B
C
F
D
Program mode
Picture modes
Night-scene mode
Movie mode Takes movie pictures. p.58 Panorama assist
mode
Digital Filter mode
You can set all functions and take pictures.
Matches your settings to the situation. There are 7 different Picture modes. (The default setting is H.)
Takes dark scenes such as pictures taken at night.
Takes panorama pictures. p.60
Takes pictures using a color filter (default setting is B&W).
p.54
p.55
p.57
p.62
1 Press the four-way controller (23)
in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
Program
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select a mode.
The selected Capture mode icon will be displayed magnified. When selecting [Picture Mode] or [Digital Filter], press the four-way controller (5) again for more settings. See page 58 for more details
OK
OK
3 Press the OK button.
The icon for the selected Capture mode appears and the camera is ready to take pictures.
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Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

The LCD monitor can be changed by pressing the OK button.
Normal display
Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on.
1 Flash 2 Shooting mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF frame 6 Card / internal memory 7 Capacity remaining 8 Battery indicator
4
Histogram display
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The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end), and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
1 Histogram
Grid display
Grid is displayed. Shooting information is not displayed.
1 2 3 4 65
8
7
22
1
22
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No information display
Shooting information is not displayed.
• The AF frame is displayed in autofocus,
and q.
• Settings are displayed for several seconds when changed.
LCD monitor off
Turns the LCD monitor off. (The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode.)
LCD monitor Off
4
Taking Pictures
When the LCD monitor is off, the camera will automatically switch to normal display when you switch to q, z.
The display cannot be turned off in C, F, and D modes.
Saving the Display settings 1 p.68
Normal display
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Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode
4
Taking Pictures
(No icon) Autofocus
q Macro
s Infinity-landscape Use for taking pictures of distant subjects.
z Manual focus
The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (1.3 ft).
Use when the distance to the subject is 10 cm to 50 cm. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera is focused on the object in the autofocus area.
Use for adjusting focus manually by the four-way controller (23).
1 Press the ) button in Capture mode.
The focus mode will change each time it is pressed and the current setting will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.
1
40
• The focus mode default setting is [Autofocus].
• The focus mode is set to [Autofocus] in Movie mode (1 p.58).
Manual Focus
When you press the four-way controller (45) in z mode, the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full-screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the four-way controller (45) while checking the image on the monitor.
For distant focus
For closer focus
After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller (45), or take your finger off the four-way controller. The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.
• When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (45) to focus
quickly.
• When using digital zoom, the enlarged full-screen display will align with the larger magnification rate and display.
Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.68
[Conditions that make focusing difficult]
You may find it difficult to focus in on your picture when your subject is under the following kinds of conditions. When this happens, first fix the camera focus (press the shutter release button halfway) on an subject that is the same distance from the camera as the subject you want to capture. Then, with the shutter release button still held down halfway, return the camera to the position of the subject you want to capture and fully press the shutter release button.
• Against backgrounds with extremely low contrast such as blue skies or white walls
• Conditions where it is difficult to reflect light such as dark places or completely black objects
• Pictures of only horizontal lines or detailed patterns
• Objects moving at incredibly fast speeds
• Near and far objects existing in the same picture
• Brightly reflected light, strong backlight (when the surroundings are particularly bright)
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Selecting the Flash Mode

1
(No icon) Automatic flash
4
Taking Pictures
Flash Off
a
Flash On
b
Auto flash + Red-
c
eye reduction
Flash On + Red-eye
d
reduction
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.
The flash discharges, regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash discharges regardless of lighting conditions.
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C, Continuous
shooting or Infinity-Landscape.
• When using the flash, it always discharges once before taking the picture, to assist with metering.
• In [Auto flash + Red-eye reduction] or [Flash On + Red-eye reduction], the flash discharges once before taking the picture to make the pupils of the subject's eyes contract, shortly before firing again to take the picture.
1 Press the b button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take a picture in the selected flash mode.
Focus status lamp and flash status lamp status 1 p.25 Saving the Flash Mode 1 p.68
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
2
3
AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
1
A B F D

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Select the number of recorded pixels from [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size. The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings.
2048 × 1536 Suitable for printing on A4 paper. 1600 × 1200 Suitable for printing on A5 paper. 1024 × 7680 Suitable for printing on postcards.
640 × 480 Suitable for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites.
1 Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the recorded pixels.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
4
Taking Pictures
• Recorded pixels are fixed to 320 × 240 in Movie mode.
• You can print a higher quality image by increasing the recorded pixels.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
2
3
AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1
A B F D

Selecting the Quality Level

4
Select the image compression rate.
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The more E there are, the better the quality and the larger the file. The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels settings.
C
D
E
Best
Better
Good
This has the lowest compression rate, and is suitable for printing large pictures on A4 paper.
This has a standard compression rate, and is suitable for viewing as standard photographs or on your computer screen.
Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites.
1 Select [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the image quality.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
44
Rec. Mode
Exit
OK
2, 3
4 1
1
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
A B C F D

Adjusting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
F Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically.
Daylight For taking pictures outside in sunlight.
G
Shade For taking pictures outside in the shade.
H
I
J
K
Tungsten Light
Fluorescent Light
Manual
For taking pictures under bulb or other incandescent lights.
For taking pictures under fluorescent light.
For taking pictures by manually adjusting the white balance.
1 Select [White Balance] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance selection screen will be displayed.
White Balance
AWB
3 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the setting.
Exit
Exit OK
OK
MENU OK
4 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance 1 p.68
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Taking Pictures
You can change the setting in Picture mode but these changes are not reflected when shooting.
45
Setting Manually
Exit
OK
1 Select [K] (Manual) on the White
Balance selection screen.
2 Point your camera at a blank sheet of
paper so that it fills the screen.
3 Press the OK button.
The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen.
4 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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White Balance
AWB
MENU OK
Exit
Exit OK
OK
46
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
2
3
AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
1
A B F D

Setting the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area.
Wide Normal range
Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller.
1 Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the setting.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the Focusing Area 1 p.68
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
4
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
2
3
AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1
A B F D

Setting the Light Metering Range

4
You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the
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brightness and determine the exposure.
Multi-segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
L
Center-weighted
M
Spot
N
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.
The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.
1 Select [AE Metering] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the setting.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
Exit OK
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
48
Saving the AE Metering 1 p.68
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
2
3
AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
1
A B F D

Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically.
• The lower the sensitivity (smaller number), the sharper and more
100
200
400
noise-reduced the image. Shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• The higher the sensitivity (larger number), the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions. The image will have more noise.
1 Select [Sensitivity] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the sensitivity.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto
MENU OK
Exit OK
15362048Recorded Pixels
AWB Wide
4
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The only available AUTO settings are 100 and 200.
Saving the Sensitivity 1 p.68
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
2
3
AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
1
A B F D

Setting the Instant Review Time

4
You can select the Instant Review display time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec.,
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2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., or OFF (no display).
1 Select [Instant Review] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the display time.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Setting the Image Sharpness

You can make the image outlines sharp or soft.
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
A B F D
1 Select [Sharpness] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select x (Normal), z (Sharp), or y (Soft).
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
0.5sec
0.5sec
50
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
2
3
AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
2048
Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
1
A B F D

Setting the Color Saturation

You can set the color saturation.
1 Select [Saturation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select x (Normal), z (High), or y (Low).
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Setting the Image Contrast

You can set the image contrast.
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
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1 Select [Contrast] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to
select x (Normal), z (High), or y (Low).
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area
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MENU OK
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EV Compensation

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exposed.
1 Select [EV Compensation] on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu.
2 Use the four-way controller (45)
Rec. Mode
to select the EV Compensation.
Adjust the + side to over-expose and the – side to under-expose. EV Compensation values can be selected in 1 / 3 EV steps from a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
MENU OK
Exit OK
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the EV Compensation 1 p.68
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When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, all images are saved to the card. Images are saved to the internal memory when no card has been inserted.
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Taking Pictures With Set Functions (Program Mode)

In Program mode (A), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuos shooting mode.
1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to
select [Program (A)].
3•Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Set the functions you want to use.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.37 to p.52) for instructions.
Program
OK
OK
4 Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
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Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type (Picture Modes)

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.
Picture Mode
There are seven modes available in Picture mode.
Landscape
H
(Default Setting) Flower Enhances your flower photos.
I
Portrait Enhances your portrait photos.
J
Self-Portrait Enhances self-portraits or photos including yourself.
M
Surf
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Snow
{
Sunset Beautiful results on photos of sunsets or sunrises.
K
Enhances your landscape photos.
Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds such as beaches.
Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds such as snow.
1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The Virtual mode dial appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the [Picture Mode (H)] dial.
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Picture mode dial appears.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to
select the icon for the desired Picture mode.
Picture Mode
OK
OK
Picture Mode
Portrait
OK
OK
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5 Press the OK button.
The Picture mode is selected.
6 Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
• In Picture mode, you also can press the shutter button halfway or press any button other than the four-way controller to set the selection.
• In Picture mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, and white balance are automatically set to the optimum values for each mode (you can change set values but these changes are not reflected in the operation).

Taking Self-Portraits

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You can rotate the LCD monitor while you take a self-portrait or a two-
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shot, checking yourself in the LCD monitor while you take the picture.
1 Select [Picture Mode] on the virtual mode dial, and set
it to [Self-portrait (M)].
2 Rotate the LCD Monitor.
You can check yourself in the LCD monitor. The image in the LCD monitor will also rotate when you rotate the LCD monitor. Look into the lens before taking the picture to ensure a natural facial expression.
3 Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
• The captured image is recorded without being rotated.
• When pressing the shutter release button causes the camera to shake, particularly for taking pictures in low light conditions, secure the camera to a tripod or other surface and use the self­timer.
Rotating the LCD Monitor 1 p.18 Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type (Picture Modes) 1 p.55
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Taking Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes.
1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the [Night Scene Mode (B)]
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Night Scene Mode
OK
OK
4 Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Pressing the Shutter Release Button1 p.25 Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
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Total shooting time will be longer than the set slow shutter speed when the noise reduction function activates to reduce noise.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To prevent camera shaking, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface.
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Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Mode)

This mode enables you to take movie pictures.
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continue recording until the memory becomes full. When using a MultiMediaCard, the maximum length of one recording (1 set) is approximately 30 seconds. Sound cannot be recorded.
1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Movie (C)].
3 Press the OK button.
1 Flash off icon 2 Movie icon 3 Card / Internal memory 4 Capacity remaining 5 Sets remaining (when using MultiMediaCard)
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4 Press the shutter release button.
Recording will begin. You can change the image size using the Zoom button.
x Subject becomes bigger. w Subject becomes smaller.
5 Press the shutter release button.
Recording is ended. The remaining available recording time is displayed.
Recording by Holding Down the Shutter Release Button
When you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.
Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p.72
Movie pictures are saved in AVI (Motion JPEG) format. The software provided (ACDSee for PENTAX) lets you easily play back movie pictures on a PC.
• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available in Movie mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie mode.
• The only focus mode available in Movie mode is Auto focus mode.
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Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join
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Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create a single panoramic photo.
1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Panorama
Assist (F)].
3 Press the OK button. 4 Use the four-way controller to choose
the joining direction.
4 Joins the images at the left. 5 Joins the images at the right. 2 Joins the images at the top. 3 Joins the images at the bottom.
The explanation below will assume that 5 is selected.
Set
Set
shift direction
shift direction
5 Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image is displayed in transparent form at the left of the LCD monitor.
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6 Move the camera to the right and take
the second picture.
Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edge of the transparent display and then release the shutter. Repeat this procedure for the third and following pictures.
7 Press the OK button.
The screen returns to step 4.
To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode by using the four-way controller (23)
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• You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images. Use the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX) to join the pictures. For details on creating panorama images, see the separate booklet “Viewing Digital Camera Images on Your PC”.
• Continuous shooting is not available in Panorama Assist mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Panorama Assist mode.
• A computer that supports Windows is necessary for joining images to form a panorama picture. (The software provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh.)
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Taking Pictures with Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as
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Filters
Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white + red, black-and-white + green, and black-and-white + blue. When you select B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, or Blue filters in Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color, and the pictures are taken in that color.
1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the [Digital Filter (D)].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The filter selection screen is displayed.
4 Use the four-way controller (23)
Digital Filter
OK
OK
Digital Filter
to select the filter.
5 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
6 Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
B&W
OK
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Taking Pictures Continuously (Continuous Shooting)

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
1 Press the gj button in Capture
mode to display j on the LCD monitor.
2 Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Recording stops when you release the shutter release button.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
• You can use the Continuous Shooting function until the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard becomes full.
• The interval between continuous shots will vary according to recorded pixels and quality level settings.
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• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available for Movie or Panorama Assist mode.
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Using the Zoom

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You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.
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1 Press the Zoom button in Capture
mode.
x Tele: Subject becomes bigger. w Wide: Subject becomes smaller.
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When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject by up to 8 times magnification.
Saving the Zoom Position 1 p.68
• Images will become grainier when you use the digital zoom.
• The higher the zoom magnification, the more the image is affected by shaking. Stabilize the camera on a tripod or other surface to prevent shaking.
Zoom bar
Digital Zoom range
When digital zoom is enabled
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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function
1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will appear.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Digital Zoom].
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (on)].
4 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Turning off the LCD monitor turns off the digital zoom function.
When using the digital zoom, use the LCD monitor to align the picture.
Saving the Digital Zoom function setting 1 p.68
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
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Using the Self-Timer

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The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the
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shutter release button is pressed.
1 Press the gj button in Capture
mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor.
2 Press the shutter release button.
g The self-timer is engaged, and the self-timer
lamp lights for about 7 seconds. The picture is taken about 3 seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
r The self-timer is engaged, and the picture is taken about 2
seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
• A countdown display appears on the LCD monitor.
• Pressing the four-way controller or the MENU button during count-down display will cancel the self-timer.
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Saving the Settings

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

You can choose whether or not to save the set values when the camera is turned off. If you select [O (On)], the camera saves the settings in effect just before the camera is turned off. If you select [P (Off)], the settings returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
Item Description
Flash
EV Compensation Saves the EV compensation settings. P
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White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Digital Zoom
Focus Mode Saves the Focus Mode settings. P Zoom Position Saves the Zoom Position settings. P Display Saves the LCD monitor display mode. P
File #
Saves the Flash mode setting selected with the button.
Saves the [White Balance] settings on the [Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the [Focusing Area] settings on the [Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the [AE Metering] settings on the [Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the [Sensitivity] settings on the [Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the [Digital Zoom] settings on the [Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the file number. The next filename will have a sequential number even after changing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
Default Setting
O
P
P
P
P
O
O
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• Menu items not included in [Memory] are saved with the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off.
• Zoom positions set within the digital zoom range will not be saved even when [Zoom Position] is set to [O (On)] in [Memory].
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1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to
select [Memory].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory] menu appears.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to
select the item.
5 Use the four-way controller (45) to
select [O (on)] or [P (off)].
6 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast
MENU OK
Exit OK
Memory
Flash EV Compensation White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
Exit OK
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Playing Back Images

When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, images saved on the card are played back. Images are played back from the internal memory when no card has been inserted.
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Playing Back Still Pictures

Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.26) and “Playing Back Previous or
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Next Images” (p.27).
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Zoom Playback

You can play back images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image to magnify.
2 Press x / y on the Zoom / f / y
button.
The image is magnified (1 to 12 times). Keep pressing to continuously increase the magnification.
• Operations available during Zoom display:
Four-way controller (2345) Moves zoom position Zoom / f / y button (x) Makes image bigger Zoom / f / y button (w) Makes image smaller
3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
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Turning Quick Zoom On and Off
When Quick Zoom is set to on, pressing the zoom button (x) during magnified display will increase display magnification to 1×, 2×, 4×, 8× and 12×.
1 Press the MENU button in playback
mode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quick Zoom].
Playback
Slideshow Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete
MENU OK
Exit OK
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Show
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or
[P (off)].
4 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
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select the image to play back.
2 Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback will start.
• Operations available during Playback:
Four-way controller (4) Reverse playback Four-way controller (5) Forward playback Four-way controller (2) Pause
• Operations available while paused:
Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse Four-way controller (5) Frame forward Four-way controller (2) Cancels pause (Playback resumes)
3 Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback will stop.
4 Press the Playback button Q.
The camera switches to the current Capture mode.
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You can display an overlay of playback information on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to switch between displayed information.
Normal display
Displays shooting information.
1 Playback mode 2 Protect icon 3 File number 4 Four-way controller operation guide 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Battery indicator 8 Date and time
The four-way controller operation guide will only be displayed for two seconds after switching to playback mode.
Histogram display
Displays image brightness distribution. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
1 Histogram
Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.
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The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Playback mode.
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Nine Image Display

You can display nine images at the same time.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select an image.
2 Press w / f on the Zoom / f / y
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button.
Up to nine small images will be displayed at once. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image. A scroll bar is displayed on the right edge of the screen. When an image is selected in the bottom row, pressing the four-way controller (3) displays the next nine images.
Selected image
3 Press f / y on the Zoom / f / y button.
The selected image is displayed by itself. The first frame is displayed for movie pictures.
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Slideshow

You can continuously play back all images saved on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. When no card has been inserted, all images saved in the internal memory are continuously played back.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the first image for the slideshow.
2 Press the MENU button.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to
select [Slideshow].
4 Use the four-way controller (45) to
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MENU OK
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change the playback interval.
You can choose from 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec and 30 sec.
5 Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the set interval.
• Pressing any button (such as the four-way controller or the MENU button) during continuous playback will stop the slideshow.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movie pictures will be played through to the end and move to the next movie, regardless of the set playback interval.
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Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
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select the image to delete.
2 Press the i button.
The Delete screen appears.
3 Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller (2).
4 Press the OK button.
• You can also delete displayed images in Instant Review (p.25).
•Protected (Z) images cannot be deleted unless set to [Hide].

Deleting All Images

You can delete all saved images at once.
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
•Protected (Z) images cannot be deleted unless set to [Hide].
• When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, only images saved on the card can be deleted.
1 In Playback mode, press the i
button twice.
The Delete All screen appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Delete].
3 Press the OK button.
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Delete (All)
OK
All OK
Delete all images
on memory card?
Delete
Cancel
OK
Delete
Cancel
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Turning Quick Delete On and Off
When Quick Delete is set to on and the camera is in Delete (One) mode, the delete screen is displayed with [Delete] already selected.
1 Press the MENU button in playback
mode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quick Delete].
Playback
Slideshow Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete
MENU OK
Exit OK
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Show
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or
[P (off)].
4 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images from being accidentally erased. You also can prevent protected images from being displayed.
1 In Playback mode, select the image to protect with the
four-way controller (45).
2 Press the Z button.
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The Protect screen appears.
Protect (One)
3 Select [Protect] with the four-way
controller (23).
4 Press the OK button.
• Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the protect setting.
• The Z icon appears when playing back protected images.
Protecting All Images
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1 Enter the Playback mode. 2 Press the Z button twice.
The Protect all screen appears.
3 Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (23). 4 Press the OK button.
Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the protect setting on all of the images.
• Even protected images will be erased by formatting the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory.
• When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, only images saved on the card are protected.
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Unprotect
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Preventing Protected Images from Being Displayed
Set whether protected images are to be displayed.
1 Press the MENU button in playback
mode.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Protected Image].
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
to switch between [Show] and [Hide].
Show : Protected files are displayed. Hide : Protected files are not displayed.
Slideshow Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete
MENU OK
4 Press the OK button.
• To display the images set to [Hide], reset the camera settings by selecting [Reset] in the [Set-up] menu (p.94).
• If there are images set to [Hide], they are also deleted when you select [Delete All]. Before selecting [Delete All], always reset the camera settings to check whether there are any images set to [Hide].
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Viewing Images on a TV

By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or monitor with a Video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV
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1 Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the Video
IN jack on the TV.
3 Turn on the TV and the camera.
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• The LCD will turn off when the camera is connected to a television.
• When the camera is connected to a television for a long time, use of the AC adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the television or equipment to which the camera is connected.

Printing Service Settings (DPOF)

You can print the images on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer, or at a printing service.
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Single Image Settings

Set the following items for each image.
• Copies: Set the number of prints up to 99.
• Date: Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image for DPOF settings.
2 Press the DPOF button.
The DPOF screen appears.
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the number of prints, and press the four-way controller (3).
The frame will move to [Date].
4 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O] or [P] for the date.
O The date will be imprinted. P The date will not be imprinted.
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5 Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• If DPOF settings already exist for an image, the number of prints and the on / off date setting will be displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 and press the OK button.
• DPOF settings are not available for images stored in the internal memory. Make DPOF settings after copying images to the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. (p.84)
• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
• Some printers or printing equipment at photo processing labs may not imprint the date even when date printing is set in the DPOF settings.
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Settings for All Images

1 In Playback mode, press the DPOF button twice.
The DPOF screen will be displayed.
2 Use the four-way controller (45)
to set the number of prints.
The maximum setting is 99.
3 Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame will move to [Date].
DPOF (All)
DPOF setting for
all images
Copies
Date
MENU
Exit
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OK
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4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O] or [P]
for the date.
O The date will be imprinted. P The date will not be imprinted.
5 Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the setting.
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• The setting for all images will cancel settings for single images.
• The number of print copies specified in All Images is applied to all frames. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
• DPOF settings are not available for images stored in the internal memory. Make DPOF settings after copying images to the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. (p.84)
• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
• To cancel DPOF settings, with [All Images] selected, set the number of prints to 0.
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Copying Images

Copies files between the internal memory and the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. This function is not available when no card is inserted. When you copy from the internal memory to a memory card, all files are copied at once. When copying from a memory card to the internal memory, you can confirm each file you want to copy.
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Playback / Deleting
1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
3 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Copy Image].
4 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Copy Image screen will be displayed. Select a copy method.
Playback
Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete
MENU OK
Exit OK
Copy Image
Cancel
Exit OK
3secSlideshow
Show
OKMENU
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Copying from the Internal Memory to a Memory Card
100-0030
Exit
OK
Copy this image
5 Select [@ 5 ?] with the four-way controller. 6 Press the OK button.
All images are copied to the card.
Copying from a Card to the Internal Memory
5 Select [? 5 @] with the four-way
Copy this image
controller.
Copy this image
6 Press the OK button. 7 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the image you want to copy.
MENU OK
Exit
Exit OK
8 Press the OK button.
The selected image is copied to the internal memory.
9 Repeat step 7 and 8 to copy images.
• Names of copied files are changed to a new file name when copying from an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard to the internal memory.
• Make sure you turn off the power before you insert or remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
100-0030
100-0030
OK
5
Playback / Deleting
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Settings

Camera Settings

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
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Formatting Cards / Internal Memory

Settings
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card /
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Exit OK
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
MultiMediaCard. The internal memory is formatted when no card is inserted.
• Do not remove the card during SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• Note that formatting will also delete protected images.
1 Select [Format] in the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The format screen appears. The message on the right appears if there is a protected image set to [Hide].
3 Select [Format] with the four-way
controller (2).
4 Press the OK button.
Formatting begins. When formatting is complete, the camera is ready to take pictures.
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Set-up
Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect
MENU OK
Exit OK
There is protected
image hidden.
Format?
MENU OK
MENU OK
Exit OK
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Turning the Operation Sound On and Off

You can turn the operation sounds on and off.
1 Select [Beep] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or
[P (off)].
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Changing the Date Style and Date / Time

You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the date display style. Choose from [yy/mm/dd], [mm/dd/yy] and [dd/mm/yy].
1 Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Date Adjust screen appears.
Refer to “Initial Settings” (p.20) for instructions on setting the date and time.
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Settings
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
Exit OK
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1536
AWB Wide
Auto
Set-up
Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect
MENU OK
Exit OK

Setting the World Time

The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.20) are the Home Time
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(your usual time zone) setting.
Settings
Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas.
1 Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The World Time setting screen appears.
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
to switch between [O] and [P].
O Displays the time in the city selected in World
Time.
P Displays the time in the city selected in Home Time.
World Time
City DST
City DST
MENU OK
Exit OK
4 Press the four-way controller (3).
When New York is selected as the world time city, the cross-shapes line is located in New York on the world map, and then X Indicates the current time in New York (NYC).
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NYC
15:00
NYC
15:00
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5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the World
Time city, and press the four-way controller (3).
6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select DST
[O (on)] or [P (off)], and press the four-way controller (3).
This sets Home Time city. When New York is selected as the Home Time city, use the four-way controller (45) to select your Home Time city, or turn DST On/Off.
7 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the date and time of the set city.
Refer to the list on p.95 for available cities and their codes.

Changing the Display Language

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, and other screens are displayed.
1 Select [Language/ ] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Language setting screen appears.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select your
applicable language.
4 Press the OK button.
Menus are displayed in the language of your choice.
5 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.
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Settings
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
LCD monitor
Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
Exit OK
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1536
AWB Wide
Auto
Set-up
Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect
MENU OK
Exit OK

Setting the Screen Effect

You can display various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor.
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1 Select [Screen effect] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Settings
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or
[P (off)].
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Setting the Background Color

This sets the background design and color displayed on the LCD monitor.
1 Select [Background color] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Background color screen will appear.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the
background color.
4 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.
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Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select
[3 min.], [5 min.], or [Off].
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, while there is a USB connection, or during movie picture capture.

Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness

You can set the brightness for your LCD monitor.
1 Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The LCD brightness adjustment screen appears.
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the
brightness.
The monitor will get darker as the bar slider moves to the left and brighter as it moves to the right.
4 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.
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Settings
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
Exit OK
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1536
AWB Wide
Auto
Set-up
Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect
MENU OK
Exit OK
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Selecting the Video Output Format

You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for capturing or playing back images on a TV monitor.
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1 Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Settings
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [NTSC] or
[PAL], to match your TV output format.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Changing the Start-up / Shutdown Screen

You can select the start-up screen displayed when the camera power is turned on and the shutdown screen displayed when the camera power is turned off.
1 Select [Screen Setting] in the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). 3 Press the four-way controller (2345) to select the
image to be used as the start-up / shutdown screen display.
4 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.
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Setting Custom Functions to the Four-way Controller

You can register a frequently used function to the four-way controller (45). When taking pictures, you can press the four-way controller key (45) to set functions directly, without having to display the Rec. Mode menu.
Registering a Function
1 Select [Custom Function] in the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the function
you want to register.
3 Press the OK button.
The function is registered and the camera is ready for capture or playback.
• Only one function can be registered to the four-way controller (45).
• There are eleven Rec. Mode functions that can be registered:
m EV Compensation o Sensitivity } Recorded Pixels u Sharpness
| Quality Level ! Saturation , White Balance 6 Contrast * Focusing Area # Image rotation / AE Metering
• When you select # (Image rotation), images displayed on the LCD monitor are rotated left/right each time you press the (5) four-way controller, and rotated up/down each time you press the (4) four-way controller.
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Settings
Retrieving functions
1 Press the four-way controller (45) in Capture mode.
The custom set function will be retrieved.
In MF Mode, the four-way controller (45) is used to adjust the focus, thus the custom set function will not be retrieved even when the four-way controller (45) is pressed.
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
MENU OK
Exit OK
2048
1536
AWB Wide
Auto
Set-up
Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect
MENU OK
Exit OK

Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]

This resets all settings other than Date / Time, Language, Video Out,
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and World Time.
Settings
1 Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Reset screen will appear.
3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. 4 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.
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Appendix

List of City Names

The following are the cities and code names available for setting the World Time.
Region City Code Region City Code
EUROPE Madrid MAD ASIA Shanghai SHA
AFRICA Johannesburg JNB Adelaide ADL
MIDDLE EAST
ASIA Karachi KHI San Francisco SFO
London LON Manila MNL
Paris PAR Taipei TPE
Milano MIL Seoul SEL
Rome ROM Tokyo TYO
Berlin BER OCEANIA Pagopago PPG
Moscow MOW Perth PER
Cairo CAI Sydney SYD
Istanbul IST Noumea NOU
Jerusalem JRS Wellington WLG
Jeddah JED Auckland AKL
Tehran THR NORTH
Dubai DXB Honolulu HNL
Kabul KBL Anchorage ANC
Male MLE Los Angeles LAX
Delhi DEL Denver DEN
Colombo CMB Chicago CHI
Kathmandu KTM Miami MIA
Dacca DAC New York NYC
Rangoon RGN Van couver YVR
Bangkok BKK Calgary YYC
Kuala Lumpur KUL Toronto YTO
Vientiane VTE Halifax YHZ
Singapore SIN CENTRAL
Phnom Penh PNH Santiago SCL
Ho chi Minh SGN Caracas CCS
Jakarta JKT Buenos Aires BUE
Hong Kong HKG Sao Paulo SAO
Beijing BJS Rio de Janeiro RIO
AMERICA
& SOUTH AMERICA
Guam GUM
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Mexico City MEX
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Messages

The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.
Memory card full. Built-in Memory Full.
No image There are no images in the SD Memory Card /
Camera cannot display this image
Battery depleted The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery if it is a
Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
Card not formatted The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard you have inserted
Setting being recorded The Image protect settings or DPOF settings are being
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Formatting.. Formatting SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal
Deleting The image is being deleted.
Image folder could not be created
Settings not stored The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard memory is full,
Cannot save image The image could not be saved due to a problem with the
Card invalid An unusable memory card has been inserted. (p.15)
Card locked The SD Memory Card write protect switch is in the [LOCK]
There is protected image hidden, Format?
The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or delete unwanted images. (p.15, p.76) You may be able to save the image by changing the quality level or recorded pixels. (p.43, p.44)
MultiMediaCard or internal memory. Alternately, all images are protected and are set to not display. (p.78)
You are trying to play back an image not supported by this camera. You may be able to display this on a PC or another brand of camera.
rechargeable battery, or replace with new batteries. (p.12)
with the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Try displaying on a PC.
is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device. (p.86)
changed.
memory.
The maximum file number has been used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory. (p.15, p.86)
and no more DPOF settings can be made.
SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
position. (p.17)
The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory you are trying to format contains hidden protected images.
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Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for this camera.
AC Adapter D-AC5
USB Cable I-USB2 (included)
Video cable I-VC2 (included)
Camera Case O-CC5
Strap O-ST5 (included)
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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy
The camera will not turn on
No image on the LCD monitor
Shutter release button will not work
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No batteries are installed
Batteries is installed incorrectly
Batteries is exhausted Install new batteries in the camera or use
The LCD monitor is turned off
Connected to a TV The LCD monitor is always off when the
Image is displayed but hard to see
Flash is charging While the flash status lamp is blinking
No available space in the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory.
Recording Wait until recording is finished.
Check whether batteries is installed. If not, install batteries.
Check orientation of batteries. Reinsert batteries according to the + - symbols in the battery compartment. (p.12)
the AC Adapter.
Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor. (p.38)
camera is connected to a TV. (The LCD monitor is also off when the video cable I-VC2 is connected to the camera.)
Images on the LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Change the brightness setting on your LCD monitor. (p.91)
red, the flash is being charged and a picture cannot be taken. The lamp lights red when charging is complete.
Insert an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard with available space or delete unwanted images. (p.15, p.76)
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Problem Cause Remedy
Out of focus Subject is difficult for
Picture taken with flash is dark
Flash does not discharge
Autofocus to handle
Subject is not in Focusing Area
Subject is too close Set the focus mode on q. (p.40) The focus mode is on q When the focus mode is on q, normal
Subject is too far away in a dark environment (night-scenes, etc.)
Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against
The Flash mode is set to Off
The Capture mode is set to on C, Continuous Capture, or s
Subjects difficult for Autofocus include those with low contrast (blue skies, white walls), dark objects, fine-patterned objects, fast-moving objects, and landscapes seen through a window or net. Focus on an object the same distance away as your subject, secure the focus (by pressing shutter release button halfway), aim at your subject, and press shutter release button fully.
Position subject within the frame (Focusing Area) at the center of the LCD screen. If your subject is not within the focusing area, focus on your subject, secure the focus (by pressing shutter release button halfway), then re-frame your picture as desired, and press shutter release button fully.
pictures will be out of focus.
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash.
a dark background, the person may appear clearly while the background appears dark, because the flash does not reach it. Set to B mode on the Virtual dial screen to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.57)
Set to Auto or b. (p.42)
The flash will not discharge in these modes.
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Main Specifications

Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens
Effective Pixels 3.2 megapixels
Sensor 3.34 megapixels (total pixels), 1 / 2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a
Recorded Pixels Still picture 2048 × 1536 pixels, 1600 × 1200 pixels,
Sensitivity Auto, Manual (Equivalent to ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400)
File Format Still JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image
Quality Level Best, Better, Good
Storage Medium Internal memory (approx. 12 MB), SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
Image Storage Capacity
Recorded Pixels
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White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent light, Manual
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Lens Focal length 5.8 mm ~ 17.4 mm (Equivalent to 38 ~ 114 mm in
Digital Zoom Capture mode Approx. 2.7× max. (Combines with 3× optical zoom
Viewfinder Type Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor 1.6” TFD color LCD monitor (with backlight and brightness control)
primary color filter
1024 × 768 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels
Movie picture 320 × 240 pixels
Matching II
Movie picture AVI (Motion JPEG), about 16fps, no sound
(MMC).
Quality Level
2048 × 1536 6 12 18 1600 × 1200 11 20 28 1024 × 768 25 47 62 640 × 480 57 89 119
• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.
Maximum aperture f / 2.6 ~ f / 5.0
Lens composition 6 elements in 5 groups (one lens aspherical on both
Zoom type Electrically driven Capture range 38.7 mm × 28.7 mm (full screen) (Using macro
Lens barrier Electrically driven
Magnification Wide 0.41×, Tele 1.13×
72,000 pixels, Field of view approx. 100%, Swivel mechanism included 180° horizontally, up to 270° vertically
Best Better Good
35 mm format)
sides)
mode or manual focus at max. WIDE position)
to provide zoom equivalent to approx. 8× max.)
Movie picture
(320 × 240)
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