Pentax Optio VS20 Operating Manual

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Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most

out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ArcSoft, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. In this manual, the ™ and ® marks are not specified.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.

To users of this camera

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

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

• If you point the camera toward an object that is bright, a band of light may appear on the screen display. This phenomenon is referred to as “smear” and is not a malfunction of the camera.

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

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

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

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

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

• take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

• Do not plug or unplug the AC plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

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

About the Battery

Warning

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Precautions for D-LI122 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F/60°C) RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS. SEE MANUAL.

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

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still

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

About the Battery and Charger

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s usage span.

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

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

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

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

• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.

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

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

• The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. 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.

•

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

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

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

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

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

Cleaning Your Camera

Write-protect

switch

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

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

Storing Your Camera

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

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

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

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

Other Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

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

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

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.176).

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

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4

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

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................13

Camera Features.................................................................................14

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................17

Names of Parts...............................................................................18

Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................19

Monitor Indications .........................................................................20

Getting Started 29

Attaching the Strap............................................................................. 30

Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 31

Charging the Battery....................................................................... 31

Installing the Battery .......................................................................32

Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 35

Installing the SD Memory Card.......................................................... 37

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card ................ 39

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 40

Starting-up in the Playback Mode................................................... 41

Initial Settings .....................................................................................42

Setting the Display Language......................................................... 42

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

Common Operations 49

Understanding the Button Functions ............................................... 50

A Mode .........................................................................................50

Q Mode ........................................................................................52

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode................................... 54

Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................55

Operating the Menus ......................................................................55

Menu List ........................................................................................58

Taking Pictures 63

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 64

Taking Pictures...............................................................................64

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................67

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

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................70

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............71

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................72

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................74

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Handheld Night Snap/Night Scene

Portrait/Night Scene/Sunset/Digital SR/Fireworks Mode) ........77

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) ........ 78

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................79

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................80

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/

Sport Mode) .............................................................................81

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................83

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) .......................... 84

Taking Pictures Using the Filters (Fish-eye/Sketch/Miniature).......86

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 88

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................90

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

16-frame Shooting Mode) ........................................................92

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional) ............93

Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Auto

Bracketing) ...............................................................................95

Setting the Shooting Functions......................................................... 97

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................97

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................99

Selecting the Recorded Pixels...................................................... 103

Adjusting the White Balance......................................................... 105

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation).................................... 107

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...............................108

Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................109

Setting the AUTO ISO Range....................................................... 110

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)................................... 111

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)...................................... 111

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................112

Setting the Shake Reduction Function .........................................112

Registering a Face to be Detected Preferentially .........................113

Switching the Face Detection Function ........................................117

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................118

Setting for Displaying the Electronic Level ...................................119

Calling Up a Specific Function...................................................... 120

Recording Movies .............................................................................122

Recording a Movie........................................................................ 122

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........124

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 125

Setting the Screen Effect for Recording a Movie.......................... 126

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................128

Playing Back and Deleting Images 131

Playing Back Images ........................................................................132

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................ 132

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................133

Multi-Image Display ......................................................................134

Using the Playback Function ........................................................136

Slideshow .....................................................................................138

Rotating the Image .......................................................................140

Zoom Playback............................................................................. 141

Deleting Images ................................................................................142

Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................142

Deleting Selected Images............................................................. 143

Deleting All Images....................................................................... 145

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...................................146

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 149

Editing and Printing Images 151

Editing Images ..................................................................................152

Changing the Image Size (Resize)...............................................152

Cropping Images ..........................................................................153

Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) ......154

Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ........................156

Using the Digital Filters................................................................. 158

Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect ..........................162

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................163

Editing Movies ..............................................................................166

Copying Images............................................................................ 168

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 171

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 171

Printing All Images........................................................................ 173

Settings 175

Camera Settings................................................................................ 176

Formatting the Memory ................................................................176

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................177

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 178

Setting the World Time .................................................................181

Changing the Display Language ..................................................183

Changing the Naming System of the Folder................................. 184

Changing the Video Output Format.............................................. 185

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................186

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................187

Setting the Auto Power Off Function ............................................188

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................189

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) .190

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................191

Viewing Images on a Computer 193

Setting Up Your Computer............................................................... 194

Provided Software ........................................................................194

System Requirements ..................................................................194

Installing the Software ..................................................................196

Setting the USB Connection Mode............................................... 199

Connecting to Your Computer.........................................................201

Connecting the Camera and Your Computer ...............................201

Transferring Images .....................................................................202

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer.......................... 205

Starting “MediaImpression” ..........................................................206

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression” ...................................207

Appendix 209

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................210

Messages........................................................................................... 212

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 214

Default Settings................................................................................. 216

List of World Time Cities.................................................................. 221

Optional Accessories .......................................................................222

Main Specifications ..........................................................................223

WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 227

Index................................................................................................... 232

In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown

in illustrations, such as in the ones below.

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

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

indicates information that is useful to know.

A mode

Q mode

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

This is the mode for capturing still pictures. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “Still Picture Capture Mode”.

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

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For information on transferring images to a computer and installing the provided application software, see “Connecting to Your Computer” in chapter 7. For details on editing and printing images on a computer, see the Help menu of the application software.

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

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

7 Viewing Images on a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to connect the camera to your computer, install the supplied CD-ROM, etc.

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

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

A built-in electronic level (p.26) indicates the tilt of the

camera.

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your

children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.122).

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio VS20 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Shooting Pictures by Holding the Camera Vertically

The Optio VS20 has a shutter release button and a zoom lever for shooting with the camera held vertically, which enables you to shoot naturally. When you hold the camera vertically, indications on the display are automatically displayed in vertical orientation.

Advanced Movie Recording

VS20

The Optio shake during movie recording (p.125).

has a Shake Reduction function to reduce camera

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

Face Detection function (p.69) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.78)

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

The Optio faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 10 people per shot, so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, so you can always get the best shot.

VS20

comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with the Optio VS20

, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.84). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.163).

Display Images in Calendar Format!

With the Optio VS20, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.135). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.67, p.136).

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings (p.72).

Resize (p.152), Cropping (p.153) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.162) can be used, while the image is displayed in the playback mode.

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

movie to save as a still picture (p.166).

Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio VS20 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.67) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.136, p.152) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer!

The Optio VS20 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.152).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio VS20

Strap

O-ST122 (*)

Operating Manuals &

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW122

CHARGE

USB cable

I-USB122 (*)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI122 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC122 (*)

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.222).

Names of Parts

Self-timer lamp/ Focus assist light

Flash

Lens

Battery/card cover

Microphone

Tripod socket

Remote control receiver

Tripod socket

Battery/card cover lock lever

Display

Shutter release button

Power switch

PC/AV terminal cover

Strap lug

Speaker

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Strap lug

Front

Back

Names of Operating Parts

Shutter release button

4/W button

3 button

Four-way controller

Green/i button

Zoom lever

Q button

Power switch

C button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Zoom lever for vertical shooting

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

Detailed Display

No Info

Normal Display

Show GridElectronic Level Display

3 8

Display in A Mode

The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, Show Grid, No Info, Electronic Level Display.

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When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the

4/W

• The electronic level display appears only

when the electronic level on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On) (p.119).

button.

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Horizontal display Vertical display

1 2

3 4

5 6

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Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.74)

3 Tilt icon (p.119) 12 Memory status (p.40) 4 D-range setting icon (p.108) 13 Remaining image storage capacity 5 Shake Reduction icon (p.112) 14 Battery level indicator (p.34) 6 Shutter speed 15 Focus frame (p.64) 7 Aperture 16 Date and time (p.46) 8 Flash mode (p.97) 17 EV Compensation (p.107) 9 Drive mode (p.90) 18 Date Imprint setting (p.118) 10 Focus mode (p.99) 19 World time setting (p.181)

* 6 and 7 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. * As to 10, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro

function is activated, the q appears on the display (p.99).

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

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Switching the Display for Shooting between Vertical and Horizontal Orientation

When you hold the camera vertically for shooting a still picture, the display is automatically switched to vertical orientation.

• When you hold the camera horizontally, you cannot use the shutter release button/ zoom lever for vertical shooting.

• While you are recording movies and playing back still pictures/movies, the display is not switched to vertical orientation.

Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

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A12 A13 A14 A15

Horizontal display Vertical display

A1 to A18 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 (Focus Frame)

A1 A2

A3 A4 B1

A5 B2

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F3.5

appears when “No Info” is selected.

A6 A7 A8 A10A9

A11 A12

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A1 Shooting mode (p.67) A12 Battery level indicator (p.34) A2 Face Detection icon (p.69) A13 Recorded pixels (p.103) A3

Tilt icon (p.119)

D-range setting icon (p.108)

Shake Reduction icon (p.112) A16 Histogram (p.25)

A14 White Balance (p.105) A15 Sensitivity (p.109)

A6 Flash mode (p.97) A17 EV Compensation (p.107) A7 Drive mode (p.90) A18 Date Imprint setting (p.118) A8 Focus mode (p.99) A9

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.74)

A10 Memory status (p.40)

Remaining image storage capacity

A11

* B2 and B3 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway.

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

shutter release button halfway, the selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.70).

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

B1 Focus frame (p.64) B2 Shutter s

peed

B3 Aperture

Display in Q Mode

02 /0 2/ 201 2

14 :2 5

02 /0 2/ 201 2

AWB

Normal Display

Detailed Display

No Info

The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info.

100-0026100-0026

1/1000

1/1000 F2.6

F2.6

AWB

200200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

EditEdit

Edit

02/02/2012

14:25

100-0026100-0026

02/02/2012

14:25

Normal Display/Detailed Display in Playback Mode

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 01 2

I S O 2 0 0

AWB

Edit

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to

“

A10 appear when

Normal Display” or “

to B5 appear only when “

Detailed Display”

is selected.

100-0038100-0038

is selected. B1

A4 A5

A6 A7

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5

AWB

ISO 200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

Edit

02/02/2012

14:25

A10

A1 Playback mode A8 Histogram (p.25)

Q: Still Picture Playback A9 Captured date and time (p.46) Mode (p.136) A10 Four-way controller guide

A2 Protect icon (p.146) A3 Memory status (p.40) B1 Recorded pixels (p.103) A4 Folder number (p.184) B2 White Balance (

p.105

)

A5 File number B3 Sensitivity (p.109) A6 Battery level indicator (p.34) B4 Shutter speed A7 Volume icon B5 Aperture

”

* In “Normal Display

, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed

for two seconds.

* A7 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of

movies. (p.133)

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

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

Guide Indications

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

Dark image Correct image Bright image

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

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

4/W button

Green/i button X/i

SHUTTER

Using the Histogram

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

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.107

Understanding Brightness

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

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions)

Horizontally and vertically

level (green)

Tilted 1° to the right (yellow)

Vertically level (green)

Outside horizontal level

display (red)

Tilted 5° up (red)

Horizontally level (green)

Outside vertical level

display (red)

and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Understanding Contrast

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

Electronic level display

This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When [Electronic Level] is set to O (On), the electronic level can be displayed by pressing the 4/W button. A bar graph indicating the horizontal camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar graph indicating the vertical camera angle appears on the right side.

Example:

If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar graphs flash red.

Memo

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