Pentax XG-1 Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing PENTAX XG-1.

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

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the PENTAX XG-1 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

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

•Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.

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

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

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

•Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

•All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

•Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily:

Indicates useful information.

•In introducing you how to operate this camera, the following symbol may appear to facilitate your understanding:

Item properties : The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the symbol .

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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.

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

•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.

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

About the Power Adapter

Warning

•Always use the power adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a power adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive power adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100240V AC.

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

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

•If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest service center.

Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

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

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

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Caution

•Do not place heavy objects on the USB cable, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow it to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the USB cable becomes damaged, consult your nearest service center.

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

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

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

•Do not use the power adapter to charge a battery other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery LB-060. This can cause overheating, explosion, or power adapter failure.

•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.

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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, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

•Precautions for LB-060 Battery Usage:

-This battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

-WARNING - Risk of fire, burns and explosion. Do not short, open, disassemble, crush, incinerate or expose to heat above 140°F/60°C.

-Recharge according to user manual.

-Dispose of used battery properly.

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

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Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Starting Use

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

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

About the Battery and Power Adapter

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

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

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

•The power adapter supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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Cautions when Carrying and Using the Camera

•Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or under direct sunlight.

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

•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 high temperatures but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

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

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

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

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

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

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About Repairs

•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.

About Storage

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

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

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

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

Others

•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.

•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.

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•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 lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted

1.when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

2.when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

3.when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.

4.when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the batteries are removed while the card is being accessed.

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

•Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera.

•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.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS...........................	12
GETTING READY..................	16
Accessories Included...........................	16
Install lens cap and neck strap............	17
Part Names..........................................	18
Installing Battery and Memory Card....	20
Charging Battery..................................	22
Turning Camera On and Off................	24
How to take pictures............................	24
Set your Language, Date/Time............	25
Set your Language, Date/Time
after the first power-on..................	25
Resetting your Language..............	25
Resetting Date/Time......................	26

MODE OVERVIEW................	27
LCD Screen Display............................	27
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Photo Shooting Mode....................	27
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode...................................	29
Using the Mode Dial............................	30
Auto Mode ..........................................	31
Program AE ........................................	33
Shutter Priority.....................................	33
Aperture Priority...................................	34
Manual Mode.......................................	34
Face Beautifier.....................................	35
Scene Mode.........................................	36
Custom Settings..................................	38

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BASIC OPERATION..............	40
Using EVF (Electronic View Finder)....	40
Using the Zoom Function.....................	40
Focus Setting.......................................	41
Macro Mode.........................................	42
Self-Timer Setting................................	43
Flash Mode .........................................	44
White Balance Setting.........................	45
Display Setting.....................................	46
Drive Mode..........................................	47
EV Setting............................................	48
Exposure Compensation...............	48
ISO................................................	49
Shutter Adjustment........................	49
Aperture Adjustment......................	50
Using Quick Recording........................	50
i Button Function Menu........................	51

PLAYBACK............................	52
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode....................................	52
Viewing Photos and Videos.................	53
Thumbnail View...................................	54
Using Zoom Playback (for still
pictures only).......................................	55
Photos and Video Deletion..................	56
Slideshow............................................	57
Continuous Capture Group
Playback..............................................	58
USING THE MENUS..............	59
Photo Shooting Menu..........................	59
Expo Metering
(Exposure Metering)......................	59
Image Size....................................	60
OIS................................................	61

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Cont. AF........................................	61
HDR...............................................	62
Beauty...........................................	62
Scene............................................	63
Photo Shooting Setting Menu..............	64
Quality...........................................	64
AF-Assist Beam.............................	65
Digital Zoom..................................	65
Date Imprint...................................	65
Quick Review................................	66
Custom Settings............................	66
Movie Menu.........................................	67
Expo Metering
(Exposure Metering)......................	67
Video Quality.................................	68
OIS................................................	69
Movie Setting Menu.............................	69
Custom Settings............................	70

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Digital Zoom..................................	70
Playback Menu....................................	71
Playback........................................	71
HDR...............................................	72
Touch-up........................................	73
Rotate............................................	74
Resize...........................................	75
i Button Playback Function..................	76
Playback Setting Menu........................	77
Protect...........................................	78
Delete............................................	79
Trim...............................................	80
Setup Menu.........................................	81
Sound Settings..............................	82
Power Saver..................................	82
Language......................................	83
World Time....................................	83
Date/Time......................................	83

LCD Brightness.............................	83
File / Software......................................	84
Format Memory.............................	84
Copy to Card.................................	85
File Numbering..............................	85
Reset.............................................	86
FW Version....................................	86
CONNECTIONS.....................	87
Connecting to a Computer...................	87
Transferring files to your
computer.......................................	87
Video System.......................................	88
Set Eye-Fi Card Connection
Mode....................................................	89
Supported HDMI Connections.............	90
Connecting to an
HDMI-Ready TV............................	90

APPENDICES........................	91
Main Specifications..............................	91
Prompts and Warning Messages.........	97
Troubleshooting................................	101
Warranty Policy.................................	103

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GETTING READY

Accessories Included

Rechargeable	Power adapter	USB cable	Strap
lithium-ion battery	GAC-03	I-USB152	O-ST152
LB-060
	Quick
	Start
	Guide
Lens cap	Quick start guide	Operating Manual
O-LC152		CD-ROM

The plug shape of the power adapter may vary depending on the country or region. The actual item may vary from the drawing.

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Install lens cap and neck strap

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Part Names

			1	HDMI Port
5	6 7 8 9	10	2	USB/AV Port
		11	3	Zoom Lever
			4	Shutter Button
			5	Strap Eyelet
4			6	Exposure Compensation Button
3			7	Continuous Capture Button
2			8	Power Button
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			9	AF Assist Beam/Self-timer Lamp
			10	Flash Lamp
			11	Lens

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12 13 14 15

28 27 26 25 24 23 22

		12	Microphone
		13	Electronic View Finder (EVF)
		14	EVF Button
	16	15	Status Indicator
		16	Mode Dial
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		17	Fast Video Recording Button
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		18	Menu Button
	19
		19	AF Button/Arrow Button (Up)
	20
	21	20	Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right)
		21	Delete Button/Self-timer
			Button/Arrow Button (Down)
		22	Display Button
		23	Playback Button
		24	OK Button
		25	Macro Button/Arrow Button (Left)

2926 i Button

27 LCD Screen

28 Speaker

3029 Battery Cover

30 Tripod Receptacle

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Installing Battery and Memory Card

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1

Battery lock knob

1. Open the battery cover.

2.Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram.

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Write-protect switch

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2

3.Insert the SD memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below.

4. Close the battery cover.

The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. Purchase a commercially available one.

To remove your SD memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it.

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Charging Battery

Before charging the battery, ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off.

1.Connect the camera and the power adapter using the supplied USB cable.

2. Insert the plug of the power adapter into

		the wall outlet to charge the battery.
	2	After the battery is stored for a long
		period of time, use the supplied power
		adapter to charge the battery prior to
1		use.

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Status Indicator	Charging indicator:
	Flashing red: Charging
	The indicator will go out once charging
	is finished, and the camera will be
	powered off automatically.
	To have maximum battery life, charge
	the battery for at least 4 hours at the
	first time.

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 360 minutes

(max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F).

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Turning Camera On and Off

Press the power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the power button again.

Power Button

Press and hold the playback button to power on and enter playback mode.

How to take pictures

1.Hold the camera firmly.

2.Make the lens focus on the object and then frame with the LCD screen. (Use the zoom lever to zoom in or out on the object)

3.Press the shutter button half way to focus. When the focus frame turns green, fully press the shutter button to complete shooting.

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Set your Language, Date/Time

Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on

1.When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen appears.

2.Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language.

3.After you press the button to confirm the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.

4.Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy : MM : dd HH : mm.

5.Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value for the selected Date/Time.

6.Press the button to confirm the time settings.

Resetting your Language

After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your language.

1.Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2.Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

3.Press the up/down arrow button to select

, and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4.Press the up/down arrow button to select

Language and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

5.Press the arrow buttons to select your

desired language and press the button to confirm.

6.Press the button and the shooting screen appears.

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Resetting Date/Time

After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time.

1.Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2.Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the

button to enter the menu.

3.Press the up/down arrow button to select

, and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4.Press the up/down arrow button to select

Date & Time and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

5.Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy : MM : dd HH :mm.

6.Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for your selected block. After you finish your settings, press the button to confirm.

7.Press the button and the shooting screen appears.

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MODE OVERVIEW

LCD Screen Display

Overview of the Screen Icons in	1 Shooting Mode Icons
Photo Shooting Mode

1	2		3		4	5
20			x3.6			6
						7
19
						8
18
				1234		9
17			00:56:44			10
F3.2		1/50	-0.3 EV		400 ISO
16	15	14	13	12	11
22		21
			x3.6
23
24
25				1234
			00:56:44
F3.2		1/50	-0.3 EV		400 ISO

	Auto Mode	Face Beautifier
	Program AE	Handheld Night
	Shutter priority	Scene Mode
	Aperture	Custom Settings
	priority
	Manual Mode

2 Macro Mode

3Zoom Display

(By turning the Zoom Lever)

4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

5 Battery Status

6White Balance

(Adjustable in Mode)

7Color Effect

(Adjustable in Mode)

8 Number of remaining shots

9 Image Size

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10Video Quality

11ISO Value

(Adjustable in Mode)

12Remaining Recording time

13Exposure Compensation (EV value)

(Adjustable in Mode)

14Shutter Speed

(Adjustable in Mode)

15Histogram

16Aperture Value

(Adjustable in Mode)

17Image stabilization

18Focus Frame

19Expo Metering

AiAE

Spot

Center

20AF Mode

Single-AF

Multi-AF

Object Tracking

21 Self-Timer

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Self-timer Off

Self-timer 2sec

Self-timer 10sec

Self-timer Smile

22Flash Mode

Force Off

Flash Auto

Force Flash

Slow Sync.

Slow Sync. + Red-Eye

Red-Eye Reduction

23Drive Mode

Single

Continuous Shot

Cont. ShotHigh Speed (VGA)

Cont. Shot-Fast (4M)

Time-Lapse (30sec/ 1min/ 5min/

10min)

24Eye-Fi ON

25HDR (Adjustable in Mode)

Overview of the Screen Icons in

Movie Mode

1	2	3	4	5	6
15			x3.6
14					7
13
12
11				00:56:00	8
			10	9

1Movie Mode

2Macro Mode

3 Self-Timer

Self-timer Off

Self-timer 10sec

4Zoom Display (by turning the Zoom

Lever)

5SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6 Battery Status

7 Color Effect

8 Video Quality

9 Remaining Recording time

10Exposure Compensation (EV value)

11Image stabilization

12Focus Frame

13Eye-Fi ON

14Expo Metering

AiAE

Spot

Center

15AF Mode

Use an SD memory card with Class 4 or higher for the video recording.

Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted (208X in total). Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 4X.

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