Pioneer DC500 User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Trademark Information

Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SeaLife and Land & Sea are registered trademarks of Pioneer Research.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and userís manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital still camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC power adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital still camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website, www.sealife-cameras.com or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all

Warnings

and

Cautions

before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water, unless sealed in its waterproof housing.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes.

This might cause damage to the personís eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the inner camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places, unless sealed inside the water proof housing.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire.Use the camera in a wellventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

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Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

Important Notes on Using Waterproof Housing

Before using the waterproof housing, carefully read and strictly observe the detailed instructions described in the manual. Not following the instructions for usage and maintenance will void your product warranty.

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the below:

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. If you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Always keep the terminals in a clean state.

Safety Instructions

and the notes described

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION...................................................8

Package Contents........................................9

Warranty Statement.....................................10

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA............11

Front View...................................................12

Rear View ..................................................12

Control Buttons ...........................................13

Top View of Docking Cradle...........................13

LCD Monitor Information..................................14

PREPARING THE CAMERA..................................18

Installing the Battery ...................................18

Docking Cradle............................................19

Charging the Battery....................................20

Using the AC Power Adapter

(Optional Accessory).....................................21

Attaching the Camera Strap...........................21

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)....................................22

GETTING STARTED..............................................23

Turning the Power On/Off..............................23

Entering the Main Menu................................23

Setting the Date and Time............................24

Choosing the Screen Language......................25

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal

Memory........................................................26

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality..............27

Using the LCD Monitor..................................28

CAMERA MODE..................................................... 29

Shooting Images..........................................29

Useful Scene Modes Land & Sea Exposure Programs

Reviewing the Last Image............................32

Using the Zoom Function...............................33

Using the Macro (Close-Up) Mode on Land..

Using Sea or Ext. Flash.............................35

Using the Flash..........................................36

Using Flash in Ext. Flash Mode..................37

Using the Self-Timer...................................38

Adjusting the Exposure..............................39

Setting White Balance................................40

ADVANCED SHOOTING.........................................41

QuickShoot Mode .......................................41

Continuous Shooting...................................42

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).................43

Adjust White Balance Manually....................44

Instant Delete and Quickview Mode............45

PLAY MODE - THE BASICS...................................46

Viewing Images............................................46

Magnifying Images.......................................47

Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)...........48

Slideshow Display.........................................49

Resizing an Image..........................................49

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MOVIE MODE................................................50

Recording Video Clips............................50

Playing Back Video Clips...........................51

PLAY MODE-ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .................52

Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV........52

Rotating Images in the Display....................53

Deleting Images/Video Clips.......................54

Protecting Images/Video Clips....................55

Setting the DPOF.........................................56

Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer....60

Changing the Camera Startup Logo ...............64

AUDIO MODE..........................................................65

Recording Voice Files...................................65

Playing Back a Voice Recording File...............65

Deleting a Voice Recording File.....................66

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL

CAMERA TO COMPUTER......................................67

Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98/98SE

users only).....................................68

Step 2: Connect the digital still camera to your

computer..........................................69

Step 3: Download images, video clips or voice-

recording files.................................70

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION....................71

Installing Photo Explorer...........................71

Installing Photo Express................................72

USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA........................................................73

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver (same as

USB driver).....................................73

Step 2: Connect the digital still camera to your

computer.......................................74

Step 3: Run your application software

(i.e.Windows NetMeeting)..................74

MENU OPTIONS.....................................................75

Camera Menu...............................................75

Movie Menu.................................................79

Play Menu.................................................80

Setup Menu.................................................82

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER

DEVICES.......................................................85

SPECIFICATIONS..........................................86

APPENDIX.....................................................87

UNDERWATER HOUSING INSTRUCTIONS..90

DC500 Housing.........................................90

Must Do for Underwater Housing................91

Open View of Housing.................................92

Maintaning a Waterproof Seal.....................93

Install and Remove O-ring............................95

How to open and close waterproof housing........97

Install Flash Link........................................99

How to set-up waterproof housing...............101

Using and Cleaning Housing and Camera..103

Great Pictures Made Easy...........................104

Trouble Shooting Guide.............................107

Housing Specifications...................................110

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INTRODUCTION

Let the Land & Sea adventures begin with your new SeaLife DC500 digital camera. Equipped with the latest digital technology means the camera is automatic and easy to use. Here are some of the unique features that you will surely enjoy.

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Land & Sea Exposure modes- special underwater modes for bright colorful underwater pictures

QuickShoot mode- preset cameras focus and

exposure setting for super fast shutter response

Fully expandible system

5.0 Megapixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for excellent quality of images.

2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom: 3x Digital zoom

Preview mode: 4x / Playback mode: 8x

10MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using a memory card.

Support for SD memory card for memory expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB capacity) by using an external memory card.

Camcorder, PC Camera, and voice-recorder support USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)

Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).

DPOF functionality

DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card.

PictBridge support

You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express

You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack the contents to ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Digital Still Camera Underwater Housing Instructions Manual USB Cable Software CD-ROM AV Cable AC Power Adapter

Common (Optional) Accessories:

SD Memory Card Battery Charger Spare battery SeaLife Digital Flash (SL960D)

Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

Visit www.sealife-cameras.com for a complete list of available accessories.

Docking Cradle Camera Strap Camera Pouch 1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (650mAh) International plug adapters

Adapter for Flash Link Optical Cable

SeaLife Wide-Angle Lens (SL970) Moisture Muncher anti-fog capsules (SL970)

Deluxe travel case Flash Link Optical Cable Connection (SL962)

Flash Diffuser (SL968)

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Limited Warranty

This product will be replaced or repaired free of charge within 1 year from the purchase date in the case of a manufacturing defect, if the complete defective product is sent freight prepaid at the at the sender’s risk to: Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057 or to the importer in a different country. Contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer who can assist you with returning cameras to the SeaLife service center or make basic repairs. Contact the service center to obtain a return authorization # before shipping product. Include a letter describing the damage or defect, your return address (no PO Box), daytime phone # and a copy of the original purchase receipt or proof of purchase with the purchase date. Excluded are any consequential damages, cosmetic damages, damages to products which show abuse, non-conformance with the instructions, particularly water damage due to a damaged O-ring or removed O-ring or any particles wedged between the housing and the O-ring, or tampering and attempted repair of the product. Excluded are scratches on lenses or damaged lens coatings. Products used in rental operations are excluded from this warranty.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA AND HOUSING

Front View

123

1. Self-timer LED

2. Shutter button

3. Power button

4. Strap eyelet

5. Battery/SD memory card cover

6. Lens

7. Auto-Focus auxiliary LED

8. Flash

9. Microphone

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Rear View

Inner

Camera Waterproof Housing

4 5

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1. LED indicator

2. W /

Zoom out (Wide-angle) button

Thumbnail button

3. T /

Zoom in (Telephoto)button

4. Menu button

5. MODE button

6. Control buttons

7. Delete button

8 7

8. Display (LCD on/off) button

9. Tripod socket

10.Docking station terminal

(DC IN 5V port/USB port)

11.LCD monitor

12.Speaker

13. Closing latch

14. Leak detection window

15. Sports viewfinder mount

Control Buttons

Inner Camera Waterproof Housing

1. ( ❑ ) Flash button

2. (▼ ) Quick View button

3. SCN (▼) Scene Mode button

4. ( ◆) Self-Timer button

5. OK button (enables QuickShoot)

Top View of Docking Cradle

1. Cradle

2. USB port

3. AV-OUT port

4. DC IN 5V port

5. Cradle plug

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LCD Monitor Information

Camera Mode

1. Camera mode

2. Image quality

[

] Super Fine

] Fine

[

] Normal

[

3. Image size

] 2560 x 1920

[

] 2048 x 1536

[

1.2

] 1280 x 960

[

0.3

] 640 x 480

[

[ ] TIFF IMAGE

4. Possible number of shots

5. Memory card indicator

6. Remaining battery status

] Full battery power

[

] Medium battery power

[

[ ] Low battery power

] No battery power

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[

[ ] Normal flash

7 8 9

10 11

12 13

7. Scene mode

[ ] Auto Mode

[ ] Backlight Mode

[

] Landscape Mode

[ ] Macro Mode

[ ] Night Scene Mode

[

] Portrait Mode

] Sports Mode

[

[ ] Sea Mode

[ ] Ext Flash Mode

8. Flash mode

] Red eye

[

] No flash

[

] Auto flash

[

] Forced flash

[

[ ] Macro flash

[ ] Far flash

9. Self-timer mode

[

] 3 sec. delay

] 10 sec. Delay

[

Off

10.White balance

[AUTO] Auto

] Daylight

[

] Cloudy

[

] Sunset

[

] Tungsten

[

[ ] Fluorescent

11. Capture mode

] Single

[

] Continuous

[

] AEB

12. Time

13. Date

14. Focus area

15. Zoom state

16. [ ] QuickShoot mode

activated

Movie Mode

1. Movie mode

2. Recordable movie time available

3. Resolution for video clips

4. SD memory card indicator (if present)

5. Battery power indicator

6. Time

7. Date

8. Zoom state

1 2 4

VGA

Audio Mode

1. Audio mode

2. Current file/ total number of audio files

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Sound level (speaker volume)

6. Audio file name

1 3 4

AUD_0001

AUD_0002

SELECT FILE! :RECORD

:PLAY

1/13

W :VOLUME - T :VOLUME +

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Image Playback

1. Play mode

2. Playback frame number

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Image size

6. Camera mode

1 2 364

Video Playback

1. Play mode

2. Total of recorded time

3. Resolution for video clips

4. SD memory card indicator (if present)

5. Battery power indicator

6. Playback indicator

7. Movie mode

Audio Playback

1. Audio mode

2. Current file/ total number of audio files

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Sound level (speaker volume)

6. Audio file name

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1 2 475

00:00:12

/:II

:SHUTTER

AUD_0001

AUD_0002

AUD_0003

PLAY!

:PAUSED

:STOP

VGA

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W :VOLUME- T :VOLUME+

LED Indicators

Indicator State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid red 1.The digital still camera is powering up.

2.The digital still camera is in the process of battery charge. LED indicator Blinking red Processing image after capture. LED indicator Solid green USB communication is in progress.

Solid green Camera in sleep mode. Blinking green USB transfer is in progress.

Self-timer indicator Blinking blue The self-timer function is activated.

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Battery

Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

3. Close the battery cover.

To remove the batteries

Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries.

Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

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Docking Cradle

With the docking cradle, you can position your digital still camera and connect it to other media devices to play back your images, video clips, or voice recording files (output to a TV monitor or another recorder recording device, for example) on your desktop. The cradle will facilitate the battery charge of the camera in conjunction with an AC power adapter.

1. Position the camera on the cradle.

2. Match the docking connectors and carefully insert the camera until it fits in place.

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Charging the Battery

The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Please note that the digital still camera must be powered off before charging the battery. Otherwise, the power will be provided only to the digital still camera.

1. Place the camera on the cradle. Connect the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled "DC IN 5V".

2. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet.

Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

Use the appropriate international plug adapter (included) depending on the type of electrical outlet in your country. The digital still camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the digital still camera in cold environments, keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment. The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

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Using the AC Power Adapter

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled “DC IN 5V.”

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

Use the appropriate international plug adapter (included) depending on the type of electrical outlet in your country. Make sure to use the specified AC power adapter or the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

IMPORTANT: Always remove camera strap before inserting camera

into waterproof housing. Not removing the strap may cause the housing to leak and void your warranty.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital still camera comes with 10MB of internal memory, allowing you to store video clips, captured images, or voice recording files in the digital still camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Always make sure the digital still camera is turned off before

inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in

the illustration.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”. To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

Recommend SanDisk, Toashiba and Panasonic SD cards only.

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GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

Press the button until the digital still camera turns on.

To turn the power off, press and hold the button again.

Entering the Main Menu

After turning on the digital still camera, the Main Menu screen appears. Follow the steps below to select the desired mode:

1. Press the

2. Press the MODE button to access in Main Menu screen

3. Use t ,u,▼, or ▲ to choose the desired mode, then press the OK button.

4. For returning to Main Menu from each mode, press the MODE button again.

button to turn on the power.

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Setting the Date and Time

The date/time setting screen will automatically appear:

When first turning the camera on. When turning the power on after leaving the camera without battery for an extended period of time.

1. Press the

2. Press the MODE button and select in [

t,u,▼ or ▲, then press the OK button.

3. Press u to select the [CUSTOM] menu.

4. Use t,u,▼ or ▲ to select [DATE SETUP], then press the OK

button.

5. Press t or u to select the Year, Month, Day and Time fields.

To increase a value, press the ▲ button. To decrease a value, press the ▼ button. The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

6. Press the OK button after all fields are set.

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button to turn on the camera.

(SETUP)] mode with

BASIC

Y/M/D

NTSC

PAL

DATE SETUP SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM:

CUSTOM

2004.01.03

ENTRY:

DATE SETUP

2004.01.01

00:11

SELECT ITEM : SET :

Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor from the following:

ESPAÑOL.

1. Press the

button to turn on the camera.

2. Press the MODE button to access in [ (SETUP)] mode with

t,u,▼ or ▲, then press the OK button.

3. Press u to select the [CUSTOM] menu.

4. Use t, u,▼, or ▲ to select [LANGUAGE], then press the OK button.

5. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the language you want.

6. Press the OK button to confirm.

, ENGLISH, , , , DEUTSCH, ITALIANO and

FRANÇAIS

BASIC

Y/M/D

NTSC

PAL

LANGUAGE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM:

CUSTOM

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

BACK : SET :

ENTRY:

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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term "Formatting" means preparing an "SD Memory Card" to record images; this process is also called "initialization". This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and

data.

1. Press the

2. Press the MODE button to access in [

▼, t or u, then press the OK button.

The [BASIC] menu is displayed.

3. Use ▲,▼,t, or u to select [FORMAT], then press the OK button.

4. Use ▲ or ▼ to select [YES], then press the OK button to confirm.

When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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button to turn on the camera.

(SETUP)] mode with ▲,

BASIC

FORMAT SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM:

FORMAT

BACK : SET :

FORMAT

AUTO

YES

CUSTOM

AUTO

DATE

ENTRY:

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

As you get to know the digital still camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.

Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images' file size to be larger.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Press the

2. Press the MODE button to access in [

▲,▼,t, or u, then press the OK button.

3. Press the

The [PICTURE] menu is displayed.

4. Use ▲,▼,t, or u to select [SIZE], then press the OK button.

5. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.

6. Follow the step 4 and 5 above to set the [QUALITY].

The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured. You can resize the images later. (Please refer to section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail.

button to turn on the camera.

button.

(CAMERA)] mode with

SIZE

2560x1920

2048x1536

1280x960

640x480

BACK : SET :

1.2

0.3

QUALITY

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

BACK : SET :

1/5

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Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

1. Press the button to turn on the camera.

2. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the shutter button.

The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

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CAMERA MODE

Shooting Images

1. Press the button to turn on the power.

2. Press the MODE button to access in [

▲,▼,t, or u, then press the OK button.

3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.

4. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.

When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera

's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image

and exposure.

5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image.

The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Standard Display

(CAMERA)] mode with

" Simplified Display.

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Useful Scene Modes Land & Sea Exposure Programs

Your digital still camera offers you nine types of scene modes to capture images easily in a situation that is programmed to handle all adjustments for you by selecting the following shooting conditions.

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