Ricoh Caplio 300G Owner Manual

Operation Manual

For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.

Using These Manuals

The two manuals included are for your Caplio 300G.

Please read this first:

Quick Start guide (printed manual)

This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio 300G right away by providing quick explanations: "Getting Ready to Shoot", "Shooting Images", "Viewing Images", and "Connecting to Your PC."

Before using your camera, first read this manual.

Please read as needed:

Operation Manual (this manual).

This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio 300G.

To get the most out of your Caplio 300G, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.

Meaning of Symbols

The following symbols are used in this guide:

Important

This indicates important information and restrictions.

Note

This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips on camera operations.

Terms

This indicates an explanation of a technical term.

Reference

This indicates page(s) relevant to a particular function.

"p.xx" is used to refer you to pages in this manual.

Table of Contents

Using These Manuals ................................................2

Meaning of Symbols ..................................................2

Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

Section 1 Getting Started

Checking that everything is Packed........................... 6

Names of Parts ..........................................................7

How to Use the Mode Dial ......................................... 8

Inserting the Batteries................................................ 9

Using the Rechargeable Battery.............................. 10

Inserting the rechargeable battery.....................10

Removing the rechargeable battery ..................10

Using the AC Adaptor ..............................................11

Setting up the AC adaptor .................................11

Removing the AC adaptor................................. 12

Turning the Power On/Off ........................................13

To turn the camera On ......................................13

To turn the camera Off ...................................... 13

Setting the Date and Time .......................................14

Inserting the SD Memory Card ................................15

Inserting the SD Memory Card..........................15

Removing the SD Memory Card........................16

How to Use the LCD Monitor ...................................17

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures........17

The Screen During Playback............................. 20

Switching the Screen Display............................ 21

Button Functions...................................................... 22

Screens....................................................................23

The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu 27

The Basics of the Setup Screen........................ 28

Section 2 Basic Shooting

How to Hold the Camera..........................................30

How to Focus........................................................... 31

Shooting Still Images ............................................... 33

Check the Focus and Shoot ..............................33

(Half-press)........................................................33

Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) .......34

When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition

(Focus Lock).......................................................35

Shooting with Scenery-Matching .............................36

Combination of Scene Mode and Function.............. 38

Shooting with Multi-Shot .......................................... 39

Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) ..... 40

Shooting with Multi-Shot.................................... 41

Shooting with S Multi-Shot ................................41

Shooting with M Multi-Shot................................ 41

Shooting Movies ......................................................42

Shooting with the Zoom ...........................................43

Shooting with the Digital Zoom ................................44

Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)..........................45

Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography

Using the Flash........................................................ 47

Using the Self-Timer................................................ 49

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)....... 50

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting

(WHITE BALANCE)............................................ 52

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size

(PIC QUALITY/SIZE).......................................... 55

About Picture Quality Mode .............................. 55

About Image Size.............................................. 55

Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a

Still Image..................................................... 56

Changing the Image Size of a Movie ................ 57

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)........................... 58

Manual Focus Shooting .................................... 58

Shooting at a Fixed Distance ............................ 59

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)....... 60

Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) ........................ 62

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images

(SHARPNESS)................................................... 63

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

(AUTO BRACKET)............................................. 64

Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) ..... 66

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals

(INTERVAL) ....................................................... 67

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT). 69 Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults

(RESTORE DEFAULTS).................................... 70

Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor ....... 71

Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY).... 72

Section 4 Viewing Still Images and Movies

Viewing the Photo You Just Took............................ 74

Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image

Displayed...................................................... 75

Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie...... 76

Viewing a Still Image or Movie ................................ 77

Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory

Card.............................................................. 77

Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory78

Viewing Movies ................................................. 79

Viewing at a Glance................................................. 80

Enlarged Viewing..................................................... 81

Showing Photos in Order Automatically

(SLIDE SHOW) .................................................. 82

Viewing on a Television........................................... 83

Section 5 Deleting Still Images and Movies

Deleting Unwanted Still Images or Movies.............. 85

Deleting One Still Image ................................... 85

Deleting All Frames at Once ............................. 86

Deleting Multiple Frames at Once .....................87

Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT)..............88

Protecting the Displayed Still Image.................. 88

Protecting All Still Images..................................90

Protecting Multiple Still Images or Movies at Once 91

Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory

Card (COPY TO CARD)..................................... 92

Using a Printing Service (PRINT) ............................93

Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed.......93

Setting DPOF for All Still Images.......................94

Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images ..............95

Section 6 Changing Camera Settings

Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use

(CARD FORMAT)............................................... 97

Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT)..............98

Changing Power-Save Mode Settings

(POWER SAVE) .................................................99

Changing Auto Power-Off Settings

(AUTO POWER OFF) ......................................100

Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) ......................101

Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)102 Changing Image Confirmation Time

(LCD CONFIRM.) .............................................103

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

(LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................................ 104

Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) ....105

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV

(VIDEO OUT MODE)........................................ 106

Chapter 2 Playing back Images on a Computer (Pictures/Movies)

Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer (For Windows)

Using the Software Provided .................................108

Software and OS Applicability Table ...............108

System Requirements............................................109

Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer 110

Installation.............................................................. 111

For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000......................111

Uninstalling the Software.................................112

(For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) ................... 112

For Windows XP..............................................113

Uninstalling the Software.................................114

(For Windows XP) ........................................... 114

Installing Acrobat Reader....................................... 115

Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................116

Downloading Pictures to Your Computer............... 117

For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000......................117

For Windows XP..............................................118

How to Use the RICOH Gate L.............................. 120

The RICOH Gate L Window ............................120

How to Use the Optional settings.................... 121

How to Use the Background Illustration Settings. 122

For Downloading Images Directly to Your Computer

from an SD Memory Card ................................ 123

Images in a PC Card....................................... 123

Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer (For Macintosh)

Using the Software Provided................................. 125

Software and OS Applicability Table............... 125

System Requirements ........................................... 126

Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer 127

Installation ............................................................. 128

For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2.................................. 128

For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2 .......................... 129

Uninstalling the Software

(For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2)........................... 130

Uninstalling the Software

(For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2).................... 130

Connecting the Camera to a Computer................. 131

Downloading Pictures to Your Computer .............. 132

For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2.................................. 133

For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2 .......................... 134

The RICOH Gate L Window............................ 135

How to Use the Optional Settings ................... 136

Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10)

Starting and Exiting DU-10 .................................... 138

DU-10 Window................................................ 138

Exiting DU-10 .................................................. 138

Thumbnail Display Description.............................. 139

Switching the Ordering of Images ......................... 140

Changing the Display Size .................................... 141

Viewing Images in a slide show............................. 142

To View a slide show ...................................... 142

Using Auto slide show..................................... 143

How to Use the slide show Dialog Box ........... 143

Viewing Image Information.................................... 144

Using the File Menu ........................................ 144

Using the Shortcut Menu................................. 144

Displaying the Viewer Screen................................ 145

Viewer Screen................................................. 145

Appendices

A. Specifications................................................... 147

B. Optional Accessories ....................................... 149

C. Using the Accessory Shoe............................... 149

D. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities.......... 150

E. Using Your Camera Abroad............................. 150

F. Cautions on Use............................................... 151

G. Care and Storage ............................................ 152

H. Troubleshooting ............................................... 153

I. Error Messages ................................................. 159

J. About the Warranty and Servicing.................... 160

Ricoh Service Offices ............................................ 163

Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

Section 1 Getting Started

This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot.

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Checking that everything is Packed

The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed.

Caplio 300G

Video Cable

AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

CD-ROM

The software and the operation manual are included on this CD-ROM.

CD-ROM from Kodak

Contains the Kodak EasyShare software.

USB Cable

Warranty Card

Neckstrap

Safety Precautions

Quick Start Guide

Attaching the neck strap to the camera

So you don’t drop your camera, attach the included neck strap. Thread the tips of the neckstrap through the camera's eyelets and attach them as shown.

Optional Accessories

AC Adaptor (AC-4a)

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

• Other products sold separately: PC Card Adaptor (FM-SD53)

Battery Charger (BJ-2)

• In the unlikely event that something is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

• After checking the contents of the warranty card, please keep it in a safe place.

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Names of Parts

It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following.

TCamera

Front View

Rear View

1. Shutter release button

2. Power button

3. Mode Dial

4. Flash

5. Accessory Shoe

6. AF Window

7. Viewfinder

8. Terminal Cover

9. Lens

10. USB Terminal

11. Video Out Terminal

1. Auto Focus Lamp

2. Viewfinder

3. Flash Lamp

4. (Delete)/ (Self-timer) Button

5. (Wide-angle)/ (Thumbnail Display) Button

6. (Telephoto)/ (Enlarged View) Button

7. / (Quick Review) Button

8. / (Flash) Button

9. Button

10. / (Macro)Button

11. Button

12. Button

13. Button

14. LCD Monitor

15. Eyelets

16. Battery/Card Cover

17. Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

Left Side, looking from the front

Bottom

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How to Use the Mode Dial

The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera.

The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing).

Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use.

Mode Dial Symbols and Functions

Symbol Mode Name Function

Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings.

Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.

Scene Mode Allows you to optimize the camera settings for six different scenes.

Shooting Mode Allows you to shoot still images.

Playback Mode Allows you to play back your movies and still images or delete them.

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Inserting the Batteries

The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your needs.

Battery Type Feature

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included)

Rechargeable Battery (DB43, DB-40) (sold separately)

Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores)

Below is an indication of the number of images you can take.

Battery Type Number of Shots Number of Shots (In the Synchro-Monitor Mode: see p.21)

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) approx. 50 approx. 60 Rechargeable Battery approx. 350 approx. 400

The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees celsius, shooting at 30–second intervals and one out of every two being shot with the flash. If you set the camera to the Power-Save mode, the number of shots you can take will increase. In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adaptor (sold separately).

You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm

the batteries before use. This is a lithium–ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger

BJ-2 (sold separately) and use it over and over again. They last a long time, so they are convenient for travel.

This is economical because you can recharge it and use it over and over again. Please use a recharger available in stores.

Insert the batteries following these steps.

Turn the battery/card cover's knob toward the mark to open the cover.

Insert the two batteries, making sure they are facing the correct way.

When the batteries wear out

Just before the batteries wear out, is displayed on the LCD Monitor. When this happens, replace the batteries with a fresh set.

Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the mark.

• Before opening or closing the cover, make sure that any contaminants adhering to the camera, such as water, sand, or mud, are removed from it. Do not open and close the cover in a place where such contaminants can easily get into the camera.

• Other batteries, such as manganese (R6) and Ni-Cd batteries cannot be used.

• Please remove the batteries to store the camera if you are not going to use it for long periods of time.

• The strength of alkaline batteries varies by brand and become weaker the longer it is from the time of manufacture. Battery life for alkaline batteries is drastically reduced when cold.

• Nickel metal hydride batteries (available in stores) are not charged at the time of manufacture.Charge before use.

• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.

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Using the Rechargeable Battery

The DB-43 rechargeable battery (sold separately) is convenient for extended use because it can be used over and over again.

Inserting the rechargeable battery

Make sure the power is off.

Turn the battery/card cover's knob toward the mark to open the cover.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

Push the battery in firmly until it is automatically locked into place with the yellow latch.

Label face

Removing the rechargeable battery

Make sure the power is off.

Turn the battery/card cover's knob toward

mark to open the cover.

the

Release the yellow latch to remove the battery.

Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the mark.

• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.

• The batteries may become hot after extended use. Touching the batteries immediately after use could result in burns to your fingers.

• For recharging the battery, use battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately).

Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the mark.

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Using the AC Adaptor

When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.

Battery for use with the AC Adaptor

AC Adaptor

Setting up the AC adaptor

Make sure the power is off.

Turn the battery/card cover's knob toward the mark to open the cover.

Insert the AC Adaptor Battery.

Push the battery in firmly until it is automatically locked with the yellow latch.

Plug the power cord into an outlet.

• Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.

• When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adaptor from the camera and the power outlet.

• While in use, if you detach the AC Adaptor or unplug it from the outlet, data may be lost.

• The AC adaptor is used with the battery/card cover open. Do not attempt to close it.

Removing the AC adaptor

Make sure the power is off.

Unplug the power plug from the outlet.

Release the yellow latch to remove the battery.

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Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the mark.

Turning the Power On/Off

The camera is switched between On and Off as follows.

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To turn the camera On

Press the power button

The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will flash altermately for several seconds.

To turn the camera Off

Auto Power-off

• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use the camera again, simply press the power switch. At time of purchase, the Auto Power-off function is set to one minute.

• The Auto Power-off function does not work when connected to your computer.

To turn the camera Off

Press the power button

For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see p.100.

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Setting the Date and Time

You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so be sure to

set the date and time before using this feature.

To set the date and time, follow the steps below.

Buttons used here

Make sure the power is on and then turn the Mode Dial to (Setup Mode).

The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

Set the year, month, date and time by pressing .

If you hold down the buttons, you can increase/ decrease the value quickly.

In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time format.

Press the button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and then press the button.

Check the display on the bottom of the screen and then press the button.

Once you have set the date and time, the display returns to the Setup screen.

If the batteries are removed for about two weeks, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again.

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Inserting the SD Memory Card

You can record the still images and movies you have taken on SD Memory Cards (available in stores) or in the camera's internal memory.

Write-protecting your images

If you move the card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally erased, and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you return the switch to the former position, it is once again possible to erase images and format the card. It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording important images.

The internal memory capacity is 8MB.

About where to record

When an SD Memory Card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD Memory Card is inserted, it records images on the SD Memory Card.

When no memory card is loaded

Records to internal memory

Inserting the SD Memory Card

Turn the power off.

Turn the battery/card cover's knob toward the mark to open the cover.

When an SD Memory Card is loaded

Records to SD Memory Card

Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the mark.

When inserting the SD Memory Card, take care not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts.

Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks

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Removing the SD Memory Card

Make sure the power is off.

Turn the battery/card cover's knob toward the mark to open the cover.

Press the card gently and release it.

The card pops out just a little.

Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the mark.

Gently take the card out of the camera.

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How to Use the LCD Monitor

The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor.

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

Still Image Mode Movie Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

1.Flash

2.WHITE BALANCE (No Display)

Flash Off

Auto

Red-eye reduction

Forced Flash

Slow Synchro

AUTO

Daylight

Overcast

Tungsten light

Fluorescent light

One-push

Current flash mode. p.47

White Balance set value. p.52

Still Image Mode Movie Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

3.FOCUS (No Display) AF(Auto-Focus)

MF(Manual Focus)

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Focus set value. p.58

Snapshot

(Infinite Telephoto)

4.Recording Destination Recording to internal memory. p.15

Recording to an SD Memory Card. p.15

5.Flash Mode Types Still Image Shooting Mode. p.33

Movie Mode. p.42

Multi-Shot Mode. p.39

S Multi-Shot Mode p.39

M Multi-Shot Mode p.39

PORTRAIT Mode. p.36

SPORTS Mode. p.36

LANDSCAPE Mode. p.36

NIGHTSCAPE Mode. p.36

TEXT Mode. p.36

HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode. p.36

6.INTERVAL Interval Interval Shooting. p.67

7.Camera Shake May be displayed while adjusting focus.

8.Picture Quality

Fine

Picture Quality setting. p.55

—

Normal

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Still Image Mode Movie Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

9.Remaining Number of

Still Images

(Value) Number of photos that can be taken with

the current settings.

10.Image Size (Setting Value) Image Size setting. p.55

11.ISO SETTING (Setting Value) ISO Speed set value. p.62

12.EXPOSURE COMP. (Setting Value) Exposure compensation set value. p.50

13.AUTO BRACKET AB Auto-Bracket Shooting. p.64

14.SHARPNESS SOFT Sharpness (edge quality) set value. p.63

(No display) Standard

SHARP

15.Date/Time Date Imprint mode. p.69

—

16.TIME EXPOSURE (Setting Value) Indicates exposure time. p.66

17.Battery

Insufficient Capacity

Remaining Battery Power.

—

18.Zoom Bar - Zoom status. p.43

19.PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Multi Light Metering Method. p.60

Center

Spot

20.Self-timer

After 10 Seconds

Self-Timer Shooting. p.49

After 2 Seconds

21.Macro Shooting Macro Shooting. p.45

22.Aperture Value - Aperture size.

23.Shutter Speed - Shutter speed.

24.Remaining Recording

Time

(Value) Length of time remaining for shooting with

the current settings.

25.Recording Time (Value) Amount of time recorded.

• When shooting in particularly bright places, it may not be possible to prevent overexposure. In this case, the [!AE] symbol will be displayed.

• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while in use.

— — —

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The Screen During Playback

Still Image Mode Movie Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

1.PRINT DPOF specified. p.93

2.PROTECT Protected status. p.88

3.Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. p.78

Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. p.77

4.Mode Types Still Image Mode. p.77

Movie Mode. p.79

5.Picture Quality Fine

Picture Quality setting. p.55

Normal

6.Number of Playback

The number of the file being played back.

—

Files

7.Total number of files Total number of files recorded.

—

8.Image Size (Setting Value) Image size. p.55

9.Folder No - Number of the folder in which the file is saved.

10.File No - Number of the file being played back.

11.Shutter Speed - Shutter speed.

12.Aperture Value - Aperture size.

13.Battery

Insufficient

Remaining battery level. p.9

— — — —

Capacity

14.Playback Time (Time) Movie playback time.

15.Indicator Elapsed time of movie playback.

— —

• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while in use.

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Switching the Screen Display

If you press , you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc.

TWhen Shooting

Grid Guide

Display Symbols

No Display

Display

button

ÅEIn the Synchro-Monitor Mode except with the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This is

a useful mode to reduce power consumption.

Half-press the shutter release button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you

finish shooting with Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.

Press the (Quick Review) button. You can view the photo you just took (see p.74). By pressing the

(Quick Review) button again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.

Press the button.

The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings for shooting (see p.27). By pressing the button again, you can turn

the LCD Monitor off.

Synchro-Monitor Mode

• You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/off by pressing (Self-timer), (Flash) or (Macro) buttons.

• Turning the LCD Monitor Display Off conserves battery life. In this case, shoot using just the Viewfinder.

When the No Display or Grid Guide Display is on, symbols will appear for a few seconds right after you have pressed Self-timer, Flash or Macro button.

For how to display the grid guide, see p.71.

TWhen Playing Back

Display Symbols

No Display

button

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Button Functions

The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons.

Power Button, see p.13. Mode Dial, see p.8. Shutter Release Button, see p.30.

Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Menu display

(Delete)/

(Self-timer) Button

( : Flash) Button

(: Macro) Button

( : Quick Review)

Button

(Wide-angle)/

(Thumbnail

Display) Button

(Telephoto)/

(Enlarged View)

Button

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, self-timer mode is activated and you can take photos using the self-timer (see p.49).

Switches between Flash/ Flash Off and other Modes (see p.47).

You can take close-ups (see p.45).

The last still image you took is displayed (see p.74).

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, you can shoot with the wide-angle zoom (see p.43).

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, you can shoot with the telephoto zoom (see p.43).

Switches the display of symbols on the LCD Monitor (see p.21). This button is used for menu operations (see p.23) displayed on the LCD. This button is used for setting the various shooting methods (see p.23), or

downloading still images onto your computer (see p.117, p.132).

If you press the button during Playback Mode, you can delete the still image or movie that is displayed on the LCD Monitor (see p.85).

Displays the previous still image or movie (see p.77).

Displays the next still image or movie (see p.77).

Displays the still image (or movie) on the right, left, above or below in Thumbnail Display mode. (see p.80).

If you press the button in Playback Mode, the LCD Monitor display is split, allowing you to see sets of still images at one glance (6 images at once) (see p.80).

If you press the button in Playback Mode, image is displayed on the LCD Monitor up to 3.4 times larger (see p.81).

Moves the frame left, right, up and down (see p.27).

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Screens

Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets [ ] in the selection options.

TShooting Menu (Shooting Mode)

In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the button.

Setting Option Refer to

EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 ~ +2.0 p.50

WHITE BALANCE

PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 p.55 FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∞ p.58

CONT. MODE [OFF]/CONT/SCONT/MCONT p.39

PHOTOMETRY [MULTI]/CENTRE/SPOT p.60

ISO SETTING [AUTO]/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800 p.62

SHARPNESS SHARP/[NORMAL]/SOFT p.63

AUTO BRACKET ON/[OFF] p.64

TIME EXPOSURE [OFF]/1/2/4/8 seconds p.66

INTERVAL p.67

DATE IMPRINT [Off]/Date/Date and Time p.69

RESTORE DEFAULTS p.70

[ ] / (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

p.52

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TShooting Menu (Movie Mode)

In Movie Mode, display by pressing the button.

Setting Option Refer to

MOVIE SIZE [320×240] / 160×120 p.42

WHITE BALANCE

FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∞ p.58

[ ] / (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

p.52

TShooting Menu (Scene Mode/except in Text Mode)

In Scene Mode, display by pressing the button.

Setting Option Refer to

WHITE BALANCE

PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 p.55 FOCUS [AF]/SNAP/∞ (except the Landscape Mode) p.58

[ ] / (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

p.52

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TShooting Menu (Text Mode)

In Text Mode, display by pressing the button.

Setting Option Refer to

DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT p.72

TPlayback Menu

In Playback Mode, display by pressing the button.

Setting Option Refer to

SLIDE SHOW ON/[OFF] p.82

PROTECT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES p.88

PRINT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES p.93

COPY TO CARD p.92

Tscene-selection Screen (Scene Mode)

In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene.

Symbol Setting Content Refer to

PORTRAIT p.36

SPORTS p.36

LANDSCAPE p.36

NIGHTSCAPE p.36

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TEXT MODE p.36

HIGH SENSITIVITY p.36

TSetup Screen (Setup Mode)

This screen is displayed in Setup Mode.

Setting Option Refer to

CARD FORMAT p.97 IN FORMAT p.98 DATE SETTINGS p.14 POWER SAVE ON/[OFF] p.99 AUTO POWER OFF OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes p.100 BEEP SOUND [ON]/OFF p.101 SEQUENTIAL NO. ON/[OFF] p.102 IMAGE CONFIRMATION TIME OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds p.103 LCD BRIGHTNESS p.104 LANGUAGE JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/CHI p.105 VIDEO OUT MODE [NTSC]/PAL p.106

The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

Operation

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To display the menu:

To switch between menu screens (Shooting Menu):

To select an item:

To select a setting value (shooting menu):

Turn the Mode Dial to (Shooting Mode) or (Playback Mode). Press the button.

The menu appears. On the menu screen, you can move between screens by pressing the

buttons and between items by pressing the buttons.

Press the buttons.

You can switch the menu screen from [1] to [3].

Press the buttons to select the desired item. Press the button.

To implement a confirmation screen (shooting menu):

To select an item you want to implement (playback menu):

To return to the shooting screen/ playback screen:

• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange T displayed is the current setting. Even if you change the setting by moving the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was.

• The menu screen sequence is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 2 or Section 3.

Press the button to select [YES]. Press the button.

Press the buttons to select the item you want to implement.

Press the button.

The Basics of the Setup Screen

Operation

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To display the Setup Screen:

To select an item:

To select a setting value:

When you have selected [EXECUTE]:

To close the Setup Screen:

Turn the Mode Dial to (Setup Mode).

The Setup Screen is displayed.

Press the buttons to select the desired item.

Press the button.

The following screen is displayed, so make the necessary settings.

Switch the Mode Dial to another mode.

The sequence of operations is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 6 .

Section 2 Basic Shooting

The basics of shooting are explained here, from how to hold your camera to how to shoot still images and movies.

Chapter 1 / Section 2 Basic Shooting

How to Hold the Camera

If the camera moves when you press the shutter release button, your still images might not come out clearly (due to camera shake).

Hold the camera as below for best results.

Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body.

Put your finger on the shutter release button

• Be careful when you are shooting not to get a finger, your hair, or the strap in front of the lens or the flash.

• To prevent camera shake, hold the camera securely with both hands when you shoot or use a tripod. Consider using a tripod to prevent camera shake in the following situations:

• When shooting in a dark place, if you do not use the flash or if you use the Slow Synchro mode.

• When you shoot with the zoom.

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