Ricoh CAPLIO 400G User Manual

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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 400G wide.

Please read this first: Quick Start Guide (printed manual)

This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio 400G wide 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 400G wide. To get the most out of your Caplio 400G wide, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.

Using This Guide

Display examples:

This manual gives examples of LCD monitor display from Caplio G4 Wide that has shooting functions equivalent to those of this camera. The LCD Monitor Display examples and sample images shown in this manual are created for the purpose of explanation. The actual display may be different.

Terms:

In this guide, still images, movies, and sounds are all referred to as "images" or "files."

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.

Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

Section 1 Getting Started

Checking that Everything is Packed..................................... 7

Names of Parts..................................................................... 9

How to Use the Mode Dial.................................................. 10

Inserting the Batteries ........................................................ 11

Indication of the Number of Images You Can Take ................. 11

Using the Batteries ............................................................. 12

Inserting the Rechargeable Battery ......................................... 13

Removing the Rechargeable Battery ....................................... 13

Using the Rechargeable Battery ........................................ 13

Using the AC Adapter......................................................... 14

Setting up the AC Adapter ....................................................... 14

Removing the AC Adapter ....................................................... 15

Turning the Power On/Off .................................................. 16

To Turn the Camera On........................................................... 16

To Turn the Camera Off........................................................... 16

Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS).................. 17

Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores).......... 18

Inserting the SD Memory Card ................................................ 19

Removing the SD Memory Card .............................................. 19

How to Use the LCD Monitor.............................................. 20

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures .............................. 20

The Screen During Playback ................................................... 23

Switching the Screen Display .................................................. 24

Button Functions ................................................................ 25

The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu .................. 26

The Basics of the Setup Screen .............................................. 27

Screens .............................................................................. 28

Section 2 Basic Shooting

How to Hold the Camera.................................................... 34

How to Focus ..................................................................... 35

Shooting Still Images.......................................................... 36

Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press)................................. 36

Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press).............................. 37

When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Fo-

cus Lock) ............................................................................ 38

Shooting with Scenery-Matching........................................ 39

Combination of Scene Mode and Function ........................ 41

Shooting with Multi-Shot..................................................... 42

Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE)............................ 43

Shooting with Multi-Shot .......................................................... 44

Shooting with S Multi-Shot....................................................... 44

Shooting with M Multi-Shot ...................................................... 44

Shooting Movies................................................................. 45

Shooting with Optical Zoom ............................................... 46

Shooting with the Digital Zoom........................................... 47

Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) .................................... 48

Recording Voice Memos .................................................... 49

Section 3 Using Special Features for

Improved Photography

Using the Flash .................................................................. 51

Using the Self-Timer........................................................... 53

Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND).... 54

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button........................................... 56

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.).................. 57

Examples of Exposure Compensation ..................................... 57

Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure)........................................... 57

Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure)....................................... 58

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) .. 60

Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance) ................................... 61

Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance)............................... 63

Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING)................................... 65

Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity)................................... 65

Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity)............................... 66

Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) .............. 67

Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)...................................... 67

Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density) .................................. 68

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance

(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) ......................................... 69

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size

(PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ......................................................... 71

About Picture Quality Mode ...................................................... 71

About Image Size ..................................................................... 71

Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a Still Image .... 72

Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode ............. 73

Changing the Image Size of a Movie........................................ 74

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) ..................................... 75

Manual Focus Shooting ............................................................ 75

Shooting at a Fixed Distance.................................................... 76

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ................. 77

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images

(SHARPNESS)................................................................... 79

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

(AUTO BRACKET)............................................................. 80

Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE)................ 82

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals

(INTERVAL) ....................................................................... 83

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) ...... 85

Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults

(RESTORE DEFAULTS).................................................... 86

Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still

Images, Movies, and Sounds

Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review)............. 88

Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed ....... 89

Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie ............................. 90

Viewing a Still Image or Movie........................................... 91

Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card .......... 91

Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory ................. 92

Viewing Movies......................................................................... 93

Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume.......................................... 93

Playing Back Sound........................................................... 94

Playing Back Sound.................................................................. 94

Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image ...................... 95

Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 95

Viewing at a Glance (Thumbnail Display) .......................... 96

Enlarged Viewing ............................................................... 97

Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in En-

larged Display Mode .......................................................... 98

Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)... 99

Viewing on a Television ................................................... 100

Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds.............. 101

Deleting One Still Image ......................................................... 101

Deleting All Frames at Once................................................... 102

Deleting Multiple Frames at Once .......................................... 103

Section 5 Direct Printing

About the Direct Print Function ........................................ 105

Sending Images to a Printer for Printing .......................... 106

Connecting the Camera to a Printer ...................................... 106

Printing One Image ................................................................ 106

Printing All Images ................................................................. 107

Printing Several Images......................................................... 108

Section 6 About Other Functions

Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT)...................... 111

Protecting the Displayed Still Image...................................... 111

Protecting All Still Images ...................................................... 113

Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once 114

Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card

(COPY TO CARD)............................................................ 115

Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof)....................... 116

Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed ........................... 116

Setting DPOF for All Still Images ........................................... 117

Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images................................... 118

Changing the Image Size (RESIZE)................................. 119

Section 7 Changing Camera Settings

Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use

(CARD FORMAT)............................................................. 121

Write-protecting your images................................................. 121

Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT) ...................... 122

Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ......... 123

Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND)................................. 124

Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ......... 125

Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ... 126 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

(LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................................................ 127

Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power-Save)....... 128

Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE)............... 129

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV

(VIDEO OUT MODE)........................................................ 130

Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pic-

tures/Movies) on a Computer (For Windows)

Section 1 Installing Software

Using the Software Provided............................................ 132

Software and OS Applicability Table...................................... 132

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software .. 133

Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer........... 134

Installation ........................................................................ 135

For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 ............................................ 135

Uninstalling the Software(For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) .. 136

For Windows XP .................................................................... 137

Uninstalling the Software(For Windows XP) .......................... 138

Installing Other Software.................................................. 139

Installing Acrobat Reader....................................................... 139

Installing DirectX.................................................................... 139

Section 2 Downloading Images to a

Computer

Connecting the Camera to a Computer............................ 141

For Windows XP .................................................................... 141

Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ......................... 143

For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ...................................... 143

How to Use RICOH Gate La............................................. 144

The RICOH Gate La Window................................................. 144

How to Use the Optional Settings.......................................... 145

How to Use the Background Illustration Settings ................... 146

Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card.............. 147

Images in an SD Memory Card.............................................. 147

Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images

(How to Use DU-10x)

Starting and Exiting DU-10x............................................. 149

DU-10x Window...................................................................... 149

Exiting DU-10x........................................................................ 149

Thumbnail Display Description......................................... 150

Switching the Ordering of Images.................................... 151

Changing the Display Size ............................................... 152

Viewing Images in a slide show ....................................... 154

To View a Slide Show............................................................. 154

Using Auto Slide Show ........................................................... 155

How to Use the Slide Show Dialog Box .................................. 155

Renaming an Image in Thumbnail View .......................... 156

How to Rename an Image...................................................... 156

Copying a Reduced Image File........................................ 157

How to Copy an Reduced Image File..................................... 157

Enabling Functions Available with Other Models of Caplio.... 158

How to Enable GPS Linkage or Camera Memo Function ...... 158

Cameras and Available Options ............................................. 158

Functions You Can Use.......................................................... 159

Deleting Images ............................................................... 160

Using the File Menu................................................................ 160

Using the Shortcut Menu ........................................................ 160

Using the Keyboard ................................................................ 160

Viewing Image Information............................................... 161

Using the File Menu................................................................ 161

Using the Shortcut Menu ........................................................ 161

Displaying the Viewer Screen .......................................... 162

Using the Viewer Screen ........................................................ 162

Printing an Image............................................................. 163

To Print an Image ................................................................... 163

Using the [Print Setup] Dialog Box ......................................... 163

Checking the Printing Layout.................................................. 164

Making printer settings............................................................ 164

Printing Images....................................................................... 164

Chapter 3 Playing Back Images (Pic-

tures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macintosh)

Section 1 Installing Software

Using the Software Provided............................................ 166

Software and OS Applicability Table ...................................... 166

System Requirements...................................................... 167

Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer .......... 168

Installation........................................................................ 169

For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ......................................................... 169

For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3.................................................. 170

Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) .............. 171

Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3)....... 171

Section 2 Downloading Images to a

Computer

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ........................... 173

Downloading Pictures to Your Computer......................... 174

For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ......................................................... 175

For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3.................................................. 176

How to Use RICOH Gate La ............................................ 177

The RICOH Gate La Window ................................................. 177

How to Use Optional Settings................................................. 178

Chapter 4 Shooting with Camera

Memos

Section 1 About Camera Memos

Shooting with Camera Memos ......................................... 180

Text Camera Memo ............................................................... 180

Voice Memo........................................................................... 180

How to Use Camera Memos.................................................. 181

Section 2 Creating a Camera Memo List

Creating a Camera Memo List.......................................... 183

Starting and Quitting ListEditor .............................................. 183

How to Use ListEditor ............................................................ 183

Using the [ListEditor] Dialog Box ........................................... 185

Transferring the Camera Memo List to the Camera......... 186

Transferring from ListEditor ................................................... 186

Using the PC Card Adapter ................................................... 187

Section 3 Shooting with Camera Memos

Shooting with Camera Memos ......................................... 189

To Quit Shooting with Memos................................................ 190

Create or Correct a Memo Temporarily (Temporary Memo). 191

Creating a Temporary Memo................................................. 191

Correcting a Temporarily Memo ............................................ 192

Correcting a Camera Memo to Create a New Temporary Memo 193

Viewing/Deleting a Camera Memo Attached to a Still Image 195

Attaching a Camera Memo to a Still Image...................... 196

Displaying and Changing a Camera Memo Attached to a Still

Image on the Camera....................................................... 197

Changing a Camera Memo.................................................... 197

Displaying a camera memo ................................................... 197

Displaying and Confirming a Camera Memo Attached to a Still

Image and Correcting It.................................................... 199

Viewing a Camera Memo on the Computer........................... 199

Editing a Camera Memo ........................................................ 199

Searching for a Camera Memo.............................................. 200

Printing Camera Memos Attached to Still Images............ 201

Printing an Image and a Camera Memo ................................ 201

How to Use the [Set Memo Detail] Dialog Box ...................... 201

Section 4 Using Voice Memos

About Voice Memos ......................................................... 203

How to Use Voice Memos...................................................... 203

Registering (Recording)/Playing Back/Changing a Voice

Memo ............................................................................... 204

Registering a Voice Memo..................................................... 204

Playing back a Voice Memo................................................... 206

Changing a Voice Memo........................................................ 207

Playing Back and Confirming a Voice Memo Attached to a Still

Image ............................................................................... 208

Play Back the Voice Memo .................................................... 208

Appendices

A. How to Use the Keyboard ............................................ 210

B. Specifications............................................................... 212

C. Optional Accessories................................................... 213

D. Using the Accessory Shoe........................................... 213

E. Using a Wide Conversion Lens.................................... 214

F. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities ...................... 214

G. Using Your Camera Abroad......................................... 214

H. Cautions on Use .......................................................... 215

I. Care and Storage.......................................................... 216

J. Troubleshooting............................................................ 217

K. Error Messages............................................................ 225

L. Warranty and Servicing ................................................ 226

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 400G wide

AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

Neck Strap

AV Ca ble

Used to connect the camera to a TV unit.

USB Cable

Used to connect the camera to a personal computer or Direct Print supported printer.

CD-ROM

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

Warranty Card

Safety Precautions

Quick Start Guide

LCD Hood

Attaching the neck strap to the camera

Use the camera with the accessory neck strap so as not to drop. Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap attachment pegs and attach them as shown.

• 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.

Optional Accessories

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AC Adapter (AC-4a)

Used to supply power from a home outlet to the camera. Connect this adapter for long-time play or image transfer to a personal computer.

Battery Charger (BJ-2)

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

Wide Conversion Lens (DW-4)

Other products sold separately:

• PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53)

• Soft Case (SC-40)

• Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-3)

Includes the Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) and Battery Charger (BJ-2).

• SD Memory Card (available in stores)

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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.

Camera

Front 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. AV Output Terminal

12. Speaker

13. Microphone

14. Strap Attachment Pegs

Rear View

15. Auto Focus Lamp

16. Viewfinder

17. Flash Lamp

18. ADJ. Button

19. Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button

20. z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button

21. # Button/Q (Quick Review) Button

22. ! Button

23. $ Button/F(Flash) Button

24. " /N (Macro) Button

25. Battery/Card Cover

26. LCD Monitor

27. D (Delete)/T (Self-timer) Button

28. M Button

29. O Button

30. DISP Button

31. Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

Bottom

To avoid damaging the connectors, do not put any objects into the camera's microphone or speaker hole.

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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

1 Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings.

2 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.

CALS

4 Scene Mode Allows you to optimize the camera settings for movies and five different scenes.

5 Shooting Mode Allows you to shoot still images. 6 Playback Mode Allows you to playback and delete still images and movies.

CALS Mode Allows you to fix the Picture Quality Mode and Image Size used for shooting still images at N1280.

CALS

In the CALS mode, the picture quality and image size are fixed at N1280 (Normal mode: 1280 x 960) suitable for construction site photos. With simple operation of the Mode Dial, you can shoot photos in a construction environment without minding the setting of picture quality or size.

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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) 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. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time.

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) (sold separately)

AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores) These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as compared with AA Alkaline

Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This battery is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Please use a

Indication of the Number of Images You Can Take

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.

Batteries when used with a digital camera.

battery recharger available in stores.

Battery Type Number of Shots (Normal Mode) Number of Shots (Power-Save Mode) *1

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) approx. 100 approx. 110

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) approx. 400 approx. 450

*1 The number of shots in the Synchro-Monitor Mode (see P.24) 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 Adapter (sold separately).

• The nickel-hydrogen battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased or when left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before use. The battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use.

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

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

• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures.

• The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it 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.

Using the Batteries

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Insert the batteries following these steps.

Make sure the camera power is off.

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.

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

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.

• Before opening or closing the cover, make sure that no contaminants adhere on the camera. Remove water, sand, or mud 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 dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.

• With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the number of shots may differ depending on the batteries.

• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.

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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 camera power is off.

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

Insert the rechargeable battery.

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Removing the Rechargeable Battery

Make sure the camera power is off.

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

Remove the rechargeable battery.

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.

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

• Use the battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) to recharge the battery.

Rechargeable Battery Charging Time (when using BJ-2)

DB-43 Approx. 220 min. (at room temperature)

Close the battery/card cover and turn the

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Using the AC Adapter

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

Battery for use with the AC Adapter

AC Adapter

Setting up the AC Adapter

Make sure the camera's power is off.

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

Insert the AC Adapter Battery.

Push the battery in until it is automatically locked by 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 Adapter from the camera and the power outlet.

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

• Use the AC adapter with the battery/card cover open.

Removing the AC Adapter

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Unplug the power plug from the outlet.

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

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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 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 alternate for several seconds.

To Turn the Camera Off

Press the power button.

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.

Power-Save Mode

• You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries.

• If you have activated Power-Save mode, the display on the LCD Monitor will turn off in Shooting Mode. When the LCD Monitor is dark, turn the SETUP Dial to check the Power-Save mode setting.

• For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see P.123.

• For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see P.128.

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Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)

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.

Make sure the power is on and then turn the Mode Dial to 1

The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

1 (Setup Mode).

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 OOOO button.

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

• Any other changes you made with the Setup mode and Shooting menu will also be lost.

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Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores)

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

Protecting your images from being deleted

If you move the SD memory 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. Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting.

The internal memory capacity is 8MB.

For the number of images that can be stored on an SD memory card, see P.214.

Where images are recorded

When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the memory card.

When no memory card is loaded

Records to internal memory

• When an SD memory card is loaded, no data is recorded in the internal memory even after the SD memory card becomes full.

• Take care not to get any dirt on the SD Memory Card's metal parts.

When a memory card is loaded

Records to the SD memory card

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Inserting the SD Memory Card

Make sure the camera's power is off.

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

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

it clicks

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

Removing the SD Memory Card

Make sure the camera's 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.

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

Gently take the card out of the camera.

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

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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

(When the shutter button is half-pressed)

Still Image Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

1. Flash

2. WHITE BALANCE (No Display) AUTO White Balance set value. P.60

3. FOCUS (No Display)

MF (Manual Focus)

4. Recording Destination Recording to internal memory. P.18

Flash Off

Auto

Red-eye reduction

Forced Flash

Slow Synchro

Daylight

Overcast

Tungsten light

Fluorescent light

One-push

AF (Auto-Focus)

Snapshot

(Infinite Telephoto)

Movie Mode

Current flash mode. P.51

Focus set value. P.75

Recording to an SD Memory Card. P.18

Voice Memo Mode

(When the shutter button is half-pressed)

Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode

5. Flash Mode Types

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Symbol Display Contents Refer to

Still Image Shooting Mode. P.36

Movie Mode. P.45

CALS Mode. -

* A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound.

6. INTERVAL Interval Interval Shooting. P.83

7. Camera Shake Indicates camera shake. Hold the camera still and shoot again. P.34

8. Picture Quality

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.71

11. ISO SETTING (Setting Value) ISO Speed set value. P.65

12. EXPOSURE COMP (Setting Value) Exposure compensation set value. P.57

13. AUTO BRACKET AB Auto-Bracket Shooting. P.80

14. SHARPNESS SOFT Sharpness (edge quality) set value. P.79 (No display) Standard

Fine

Normal

WB-BKT White Balance Bracket. P.69

SHARP

Multi-Shot Mode. P.42

S Multi-Shot Mode. P.44

M Multi-Shot Mode. P.44

PORTRAIT Mode. P.39

LANDSCAPE Mode. P.39

NIGHTSCAPE Mode. P.39

TEXT Mode. P.39

HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode. P.39

Voice Memo Mode. P.49

Picture Quality setting. P.71

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(When the shutter button is half-pressed)

Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

15.Camera Memo MEMO Shooting in the Camera Memo Mode. P.180

16. Date/Time Date Imprint mode. P.85

17. TIME EXPOSURE (Setting Value) Indicates exposure time. P.82

18. Battery

19. Zoom Bar - Zoom status. P.46

20. PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Multi Light Metering Method. P.77

21. Self-timer

22. Macro Shooting Macro Shooting. P.48

23. Aperture Value - Aperture size. -

24. Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. -

25. Remaining Recording

Time

26. Recording Time (Value) Amount of time recorded. -

• The following symbols and corresponding numerals are displayed in orange if the initial setting is changed: WHITE BALANCE FOCUS ISO SETTING EXPOSURE COMP SHARPNESS TIME EXPOSURE PHOTOMETRY

• When shooting in particularly bright places, you may fail in preventing overexposure. In that 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.

Insufficient Capacity

Center

Spot

After 10 Seconds

After 2 Seconds

(Value) Length of time remaining for shooting with the current settings. -

Remaining Battery Power. P.11

Self-Timer Shooting. P.53

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The Screen During Playback

Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

1. PRINT DPOF specified. P.116

2. PROTECT Protected status. P.111

3. Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. P.91

Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. P.91

4. Mode Types Still Image Mode. P.91

* A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound.

5. Picture Quality

6. Number of Playback Files The number of the file being played back. -

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

8. Image Size (Setting Value) Image size. P.71

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

10. File No - Number of the file being played back. An asterisk (*) symbol pre-

11. Camera Memo MEMO Shooting in the Camera Memo Mode. -

12. Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. -

13. Aperture Value - Aperture size. -

14. Battery

15. Playback Time (Time) Movie (movie/sound) playback time. -

16. Indicator Elapsed time of movie (movie/sound) playback. -

Fine

Normal

Insufficient Capac-

ity

Movie Mode. P.93

Voice Memo Mode. P.94

Picture Quality setting. P.71

cedes the name of a file other than DCF basic files.

Remaining battery level. P.11

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

When Shooting

Pressing the DISP button changes the LCD monitor display.

Display Symbols

DISP button

LCD monitor off

(Synchro-Monitor Mode)

• In Synchro-Monitor Mode, with the exception of the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This is a useful mode to reduce power consumption.

Half-press the shutter 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 Q (Quick Review) button. You can view the photo you just took (see P.88). By pressing the Q (Quick Review) button again, you

can turn the LCD Monitor off.

Press the M button. The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings for shooting (see P.28). By

pressing the M button again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.

ADJ. Button. The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make settings for exposure control, white balance, and

ISO sensitivity (see P.55, 58, and 63). Pressing the OK button turns the LCD Monitor off.

Grid Guide Display

Bright Display¶

No Display

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

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

• In Voice Memo Mode, you can turn the LCD Monitor Display off by pressing the DISP button.

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

When Playing Back

Display Symbols

DISP button

No Display

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Button Functions

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

• Power Button, see P.16.

• Mode Dial, see P.10.

• Shutter Button, see P.35.

Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Menu display

D (Delete)/ T (Self-timer) Button

! Button In Voice Playback Mode, press the but-

" (N: Macro) Button You can take close-ups (see P.48). In Voice Playback Mode, press the but-

# (Q: Quick Review) Button The last still image you took is dis-

$ ( F: Flash) Button Switches between Flash/Flash Off

!"#$ Button Displays the still image (or movie) on

Z (Wide-angle)/ 9 (Thumbnail Display) Button

z (Telephoto)/ 8 (Enlarged View) Button

DISP Button Switches the display of symbols on the LCD Monitor (see P.24).

O Button This is used for operating menus on the LCD monitor (see P.28). M Button This button is used for setting the various shooting methods (see P.28), or downloading still images onto your com-

ADJ. Button This button is used to make settings for exposure control, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, with minimum opera-

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, self-timer mode is activated and you can take photos using the self-timer (see P.53).

played (see P.88).

and other Modes (see P.51).

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, you can shoot with the wideangle (see P.46).

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, you can shoot with the telephoto zoom (see P.46).

puter (see P.141).

tions (see P.56).

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.101).

ton to adjust the sound volume (see P.93, P.95).

Displays the previous still image or movie (see P.91).

Displays the next still image or movie (see P.91).

the right, left, above or below in Thumbnail Display mode. (see P.96)

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.96).

If you press the button in Playback Mode, image is displayed on the LCD Monitor up to 3.4 times larger (see P.97).

Moves the frame left, right, up and down (see P.25).

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The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

Operation

To display the menu:

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode) or 6666 (Playback Mode).

To switch between menu screens (Shooting Menu):

To select an item:

To select a setting value (shooting menu):

To implement a confirmation screen (shooting menu):

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

Press the M

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 #$

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

Press the !"

M button.

#$ buttons.

#$#$

!" buttons to select the desired item.

!"!"

Press the OOOO button. Press the !"

!" buttons to select the desired item.

!"!"

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

Press the OOOO button. Press the !"

!" buttons to select the item you want to imple-

!"!"

ment.

To return to the shooting screen/playback screen:

• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange  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 5.

Press the OOOO button. Press the M

M button.

The Basics of the Setup Screen

To display the Setup Screen:

Turn the Mode Dial to 1

The Setup Screen is displayed.

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Operation

1 (Setup Mode).

To select an item:

To select a setting value:

When you have selected [EXECUTE]:

To close the Setup Screen:

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 .

Press the !" Press the #$

!" buttons to select the desired item.

!"!" #$ buttons to select the desired item.

#$#$

Press the OOOO button. The following screen is displayed, so make the necessary

settings.

Switch the Mode Dial to another mode.

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Screens

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

Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)

In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons.

Setting Option Refer to

EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.57 WHITE BALANCE

PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 P.71

FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∝ P. 7 5

CONT. MODE [OFF]/CONT/SCONT/MCONT P.42 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI]/CENTRE/SPOT P.77 ISO SETTING [AUTO]/25/200/400/800 P.65 SHARPNESS SHARP/[NORMAL]/SOFT P.79 AUTO BRACKET ON/[OFF]/WB-BKT P.80 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.54 TIME EXPOSURE [OFF]/1/2/4/8 seconds P.82 INTERVAL P. 8 3 DATE IMPRINT [Off]/Date/Date and Time P.85 RESTORE DEFAULTS P. 8 6

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

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

P. 6 0

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Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)

In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting Option Refer to

MOVIE SIZE [320]/160 P.71 WHITE BALANCE

FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∝ P. 7 5

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

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

P. 6 0

Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode)

In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons.

Setting Option Refer to

EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.57 WHITE BALANCE

PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 P.71

FOCUS [AF]/SNAP/∝ (except the Landscape Mode) P.75

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.54 DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME P.85

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

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

P. 6 0

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Shooting Menu (Text Mode)

In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting Option Refer to

DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT P.67 SIZE 2048/[1280] P.73 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.54 DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME P.85

Playback Menu

In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting Option Refer to

SLIDE SHOW ON/[OFF] P.99 PROTECT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES P.111 DPOF Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES P.116 RESIZE 1280 / 640 P.119 COPY TO CARD P. 11 5

Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)

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

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Symbol Setting Content Refer to

3 MOVIE P.39

HIGH SENSITIVITY P.39

PORTRAIT P.39

LANDSCAPE P.39

NIGHTSCAPE P.39

TEXT MODE P.39

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Setup Screen (Setup Mode)

This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. The Setup menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the !" buttons.

Setting Option Refer to

CARD FORMAT P.121 IN FORMAT P.122 DATE SETTINGS P. 1 7 AUTO POWER OFF OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes P.123 BEEP SOUND [ON]/OFF P.124 SEQUENTIAL NO. ON/[OFF] P.125 LCD CONFIRM. OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds P.126 LCD BRIGHTNESS P.127 POWER SAVE ON/[OFF] P.128 LANGUAGE JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/ITA/ESP/CHI P.129 VIDEO OUT MODE [NTSC]/PAL P.130

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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.

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How to Hold the Camera

If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should

be avoided under the current shooting condition. Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results.

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

Put your finger on the shutter 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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How to Focus

The area displayed on the LCD Monitor is shot as a still image or a movie. When adjusting focus, press the shutter button halfway (half-press). To adjust focus, follow the steps below.

Point the lens toward the subject you want to shoot.

Compose the picture on the LCD Monitor.

The focus is set at the center of the screen, so use the screen to center your subject.

Half-press the shutter button.

The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of the screen, and the camera focuses. Once the shot is in focus, the exposure and white balance are fixed and the crosshair in the center of the LCD Monitor turns green, as does the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the Viewfinder. Check one of these to make sure the subject is in focus.

If the camera cannot automatically focus, the crosshairs in the center of the LCD monitor turn red and the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the viewfinder blinks in green.

Auto focus lamp

Crosshair

Color of

crosshairs

Before focusing White Off

Focused Green On (green)

Failed to focus Red Blink (green)

• When the grid appears, the crosshairs do not appear in the middle of the LCD monitor. With the auto focus lamp, check that the shot is in focus.

• There is another shooting method, which is to fully press the shutter once, without using the half-press method. Full-press shooting is good for capturing the moment. However, you cannot check that your shot is in focus while shooting. (see P.36)

• You can use the battery for a longer period of time by using the viewfinder and shooting in power-save mode (see P.128). In this mode, however, you cannot check the focus on the LCD monitor. Instead, observe the auto focus lamp (in the lower left of the viewfinder), which lights up in green when the shot is in focus. The range visible through the viewfinder and that being shot may deviate a little bit, depending on the shooting distance. To check the focusing or the shooting range accurately before shooting, please use the LCD monitor.

Auto focus lamp

If the subject is not centered on your composition, see P.38.

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Shooting Still Images

Use the Shooting Mode to take your still images. There are two methods of using the shutter button, pressing the shutter in two stages (half-press) and pressing it all the way down at once (full-press). When you use half-press, you can confirm that your shot is in focus on the LCD Monitor. When you want to capture the moment, full-press is convenient.

• For how to shoot with Zoom, see P.46.

• For how to shoot Close-ups, see P.48.

Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press)

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555(Shooting Mode).

Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor.

Put the subject of your photo right in the center and press the shutter button halfway.

Gently press the shutter button all the way.

The still image you have taken freezes for a moment on the LCD Monitor and is recorded.

When the image confirmation time is set to OFF, the still image you have taken does not appear on the LCD Monitor. See P.126.

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Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press)

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor.

Put the subject of your photo right in the center and press the shutter button all the way.

After the camera focuses automatically, the still image is taken and recorded.

Certain subjects are hard to bring into focus:

It may be impossible to bring the following subjects into focus.

• Subjects lacking contrast (the sky, a white wall, the hood of a car, etc.)

• Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant protrusions.

• Quickly moving objects.

• Things in poorly lit places.

• Areas with strong backlighting, or reflections.

• Things that flicker, such as fluorescent lights.

When you want to shoot subjects like this, first focus on an object the same distance as your subject and then shoot. (see P.38) When shooting in focus-poor conditions, use the Half-Press method. If you find it difficult to focus the camera, it is recommended to half press the shutter button before shooting. Depending on the circumstances, also use the flash and focus lock.

If it is difficult to focus the camera, see P.217

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When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Focus Lock)

When the subject of your composition is not centered, you can compose your picture after setting the focus and then shoot. This method is called "Focus-Lock." Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front

Shooting range

Subject to be focused on

Once the shot is in focus, the exposure and white balance are fixed and the crosshair in the center of the LCD Monitor turns green, as does the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the Viewfinder. Check one of these to make sure the subject is in focus.

With the shutter half-pressed, compose your shot.

Final still image

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Put the subject of your photo right in the center of the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway.

The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of the screen, and the camera focuses.

Gently press the shutter button all the way.

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Shooting with Scenery-Matching

If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of shooting modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for the scene. You can select a mode from the following six types, in Scene Mode.

MOVIE

Use when shooting movies.

HIGH SENSITIVITY

This is best for taking pictures in dimly lit places.

LANDSCAPE

This is best for scenery with a lot of blue sky or greenery.

NIGHTSCAPE

Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with people in the frame.

PORTRAIT

This is best for taking pictures of people.

• You can set White Balance while in Scene Mode as well (see P.60), but it may not be possible to get the effect that matches a scene.

• Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.

• In Scene Mode, those pictures displayed in the background of the explanation screen are just for effect.

TEXT MODE

This is best for black and white subjects like printed documents. These still images are recorded as TIFF format files.

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To select a Scene Mode, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 4

The scene-selection screen appears.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the mode

!"!"

4 (Scene Mode).

you want to use.

Press the OOOO button.

The camera switches to the Scene Mode shooting screen and the symbol of the Mode you selected is displayed in the top of the screen.

If you press the ! button, the scene selection screen is displayed and you can change the mode. If you press M button, the shooting menu appears.

Press the shutter release button.

For how to shoot movies in the Movie Mode, see P.45.

If you return to Scene Mode again, the scene-selection screen is displayed again.

• When you want to change PIC QUALITY/SIZE in PORTRAIT/SPORTS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHTSCAPE/HIGH SENSITIVITY Modes, see P.71.

• To make changes to density in TEXT Mode, see P.67.

• To change the focus setting to manual or other, see P.75.

• To make changes to the White Balance settings, see P.60.

• To shoot a movie, see P.45

TIFF File

An image shot in TEXT Mode is stored in the TIFF file format. A TIFF file is smaller than a JPEG file in TEXT Mode only.

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Combination of Scene Mode and Function

Depending on the Scene Mode, the way functions work may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below.

Mode Name Flash Macro Shooting

MOVIE Fixed on Flash Offf Enabled

HIGH SENSITIVITY Fixed on Flash Off Enabled

PORTRAIT Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled

LANDSCAPE Fixed on Flash Off Disabled

NIGHTSCAPE Forced flash is disabled Disabled

Initial setting: Auto

TEXT MODE Fixed on Flash Off Enabled

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Shooting with Multi-Shot

If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. This is convenient when you want to capture the moment. There are three ways to shoot Multi-Shots, "CONT", "SCONT" and "MCONT".

CONT (Multi-Shot)

As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. The still images are recorded one file each, just as in normal shooting.

SCONT (S Multi-Shot)

Shoots a continuous stream of images. With just one full-press of the shutter, you can take 16 consecutive shots at 1/7.5 of a second intervals (a span of about two seconds). The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file.

MCONT (M Multi-Shot)

The camera memorizes the scene while you hold the Shutter Button down, and once you release it the previous two seconds of shots are recorded. The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file. If you release the shutter button within two seconds from the time you first pressed it, the shots from the time you pressed

the shutter until you released it will be recorded (the number of consecutive shots will be less than 16).

2.The camera records for about two seconds ahead

1.If you release the shutter button here...

• The maximum number of images that can be shot in Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size and picture quality settings as follows:

F2048 N2048 F1280 N1280 N640

35669

• While shooting with Multi-Shot, the LCD Monitor display turns off. Compose your picture and secure it using a tripod, or use the Viewfinder.

• When shooting in the S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot, the Picture Quality Mode and the Image Size Mode can be set to either F2048 or N2048. In the CALS mode, however, the Picture Quality Mode and the Image Size of S Multi-Shot and M Multi-Shot are always set to N2048.

• When using the Multi-Shot mode (except for S Multi-Shot and M Multi-Shot), shooting with sounds is not possible.

For how to view an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still image in Enlarged Display mode, see P.97

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Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE)

To make Multi-Shot settings, follow the steps below.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select [CONT],

!"!"

[S-CONT], or [M-CONT].

Press the OOOO button.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the symbol is displayed above the screen.

M button.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu is displayed.

Press the !"

M button.

!" buttons to select [CONT.

!"!"

MODE] and press the OOOO button.

Multi-Shot

S Multi-Shot

M Multi-Shot

• When you want to return to normal, single-shot shooting, follow steps through , select [OFF] in step and press the O button.

• The flash cannot be used.

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Shooting with Multi-Shot

Operation continued from the previous page:

Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button.

As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken.

Shooting with M Multi-Shot

Operation continued from the previous page:

Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button.

Storing to memory begins.

As soon as you release the shutter button, shooting stops.

Shooting with S Multi-Shot

Operation continued from the previous page:

Release your finger from the shutter button.

The camera takes images in memory from two seconds prior up to release of the shutter button.

Compose your picture, then press the shutter button.

16 pictures are taken automatically.

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Shooting Movies

You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 × 240, or 160 × 120 pixels. The maximum recording time of each shot is 30 seconds (320 × 240) and 120 seconds (160 × 120).

Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file.

To shoot a movie, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 4

The scene selection screen appears.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the Movie

!"!"

4 (Scene Mode).

mode.

Press the OOOO button.

The display changes to the shooting screen and the movie mode mark appears at the top of the screen.

Press the MENU button to display the shooting menu.

Press the shutter button.

The camera starts recording. Recording continues until you press the shutter button again.

Pressing the shutter button again stops recording.

While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded.

• The flash cannot be used.

• While shooting movies, only Digital Zoom can be used.

• At the time you press the shutter button in Step , the shot comes into focus and the white balance is automatically fixed.

• To change the image size for movies, see P.71.

• For how to use the Digital Zoom, see P.47.

AVI File

This is a file format used to save movie data.

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Shooting with Optical Zoom

If you use the zzzz (Telephoto): T/ ZZZZ (Wide-angle): W buttons, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from the subject. (Equivalent to a 35mm camera's 28 to 85mm zoom.)

Optical Zoom

This function enlarges your subject by moving the lens, thus changing the focal length.

By pressing the zzzz (Telephoto) button, the subject you see in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder becomes larger. By pressing the ZZZZ (Wide-Angle) button, the field in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder becomes wider.

Telephoto Zoom

To shoot with the zoom, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Compose your picture while viewing either the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder and zoom by pressing either the zzzz button, or the ZZZZ button.

A bar is displayed in the LCD Monitor indicating Zoom status.

Wide-angle Zoom

Press the shutter button.

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Shooting with the Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom function enlarges images by processing them. When you use the digital zoom, pressing the zzzz (Telephoto) button enlarges the subject even more than the specified enlargement ratio (optical zoom). (Maximum of 3.4 magnification.)

To shoot with the Digital Zoom, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Zoom in to the maximum by pressing the zzzz button, while viewing through the LCD Monitor.

A bar is displayed in the LCD Monitor indicating Zoom status.

With the subject image enlarged to the end of the T side (Telephoto) on the Zoom Bar, release the zzzz button once and press zzzz button again and hold down.

The digital zoom is activated and the subject becomes larger.

Press the shutter button.

• The more you enlarge with the digital zoom, the lower the picture quality becomes.

• When using the digital zoom, compose your shot on the LCD Monitor.

• If you use the Mode Dial to change modes, the digital zoom setting is lost.

• To release the digital zoom, press the Z (Wide-angle) button.

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Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)

Using the NNNN (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). Use this button when the lens-to-subject distance is 1-60 cm (wide angle). This feature is good for shooting flowers, insects and other small subjects, because you can get a close-up of one centimeter (1/2 inch) from the subject.

To shoot close-ups, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the NNNN (Macro) button.

The Macro symbol is displayed on the left side of the screen.

Bring the lens close to the subject and press the shutter button.

• When using the zoom, you can shoot close-ups up to the following distances In Wide-Angle (Wide): Closest 1 cm In Telephoto (Tele): Closest 4 cm

• To get out of Macro Mode, press the N (Macro) button again.

• During Macro Shooting, the Viewfinder cannot be used. Use the LCD Monitor.

For how to use optical zoom, see P.46.

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Recording Voice Memos

The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card.

Capacity Recording time

8MB 14 min 02 s

32MB 64 min 38 s

64MB 132 min 13 s

128MB 267 min 17 s

The internal memory allows the same recording time as an 8MB SD memory card. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file.

Where images are recorded

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 SD memory card is loaded

Records to internal memory

To record sound, follow the steps below.

When an SD Memory Card is loaded

Records to the SD memory card

Press the shutter button.

Voice recording starts.

Half-press the shutter button to stop recording.

Turn the Mode Dial to 2222 (Voice Mode).

For how to play back sound, see P.94.

WAV file

This is one of file formats to store voice data.

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This section describes how to change the various shooting-related settings.

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Using the Flash

If you press the FFFF (Flash) button, you can switch into Flash Mode (Flash, Flash Off, and other settings). Switch settings according to time, conditions and your preference, and shoot your pictures.

The table below shows the distance that the light from the flash can reach (From the end in front of a lens)

In Wide-Angle (W) In Telephoto (T)

Approx. 0.17 - 5.0 m Approx. 0.09 - 3.3 m

You can check your Flash Mode setting by the symbol displayed on the upper left of the LCD Monitor.

Flash Mode Types

Symbol Mode Name Description

Flash Off The flash will not fire. Use when shooting where the use of flash is prohibited or when shooting

with indoor lighting.

Auto When your subject is poorly lit or backlit, the flash fires automatically.

Red-eye reduction When shooting images of people, the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red,

is reduced.

Forced Flash The flash fires, whatever the light conditions are, when you shoot. Use when there is backlighting

when shooting outside in daylight.

Slow Synchro The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed.

Use when shooting images of people against a nightscape.

To switch to Flash Mode, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready.

Pressing the FFFF (Flash) button switches to Flash Mode.

The flash starts recharging. While the flash is charging, the LCD Monitor goes off and the flash lamp blinks. Once charging is complete, the lamp goes off and it is possible to shoot.

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Slow Synchronized

When you shoot pictures in dark places and want to capture background as well, use this mode, which slows shutter speed and sets the flash to Flash Off.

Red-Eye

If you shoot with the F (flash) in a dark place, people's eyes will appear red. This is called the "red-eye" phenomenon.

• At purchase your camera is set to Flash Off.

• The settings are saved until you press the F (Flash) button to change them.

• When shooting movies or in Multi-Shot mode, the setting becomes Flash Off.

• When the camera is set to Flash Off or Slow Synchro Mode, the shutter speed is slowed, so the camera is subject to camera shake. Hold the camera firmly with both hands and shoot.

• When in LANDSCAPE of Scene Mode, the flash setting is fixed to Flash Off.

• When in NIGHTSCAPE of Scene Mode, Forced Flash cannot be selected. Also, the initial setting value is Auto.

• If you press the flash button, even while the flash is charging, you can return to Flash Off mode. If you do this, flash charging is cancelled.

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Using the Self-Timer

You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. If the person who takes the photo wants to be in the still image as well, it is convenient to use a setting of ten seconds; a setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Attach a tripod securely to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera.

To shoot with the Self-timer, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the TTTT (Self-timer) button.

Press the shutter button.

The flash begins to blink and the Self-timer starts. After about ten seconds the camera takes the picture. About two seconds before it shoots, the time interval between blinks begins to shorten and the audio tone begins to beep.

After shooting, Self-timer mode switches off.

The self-timer mode is switched on and the Self-timer symbol is displayed. The "10" to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot after 10 seconds.

• Each press of the T (Self-timer) button, it selects a function in the following sequence: 10 sec, 2 sec, Self-timer Off, 10 sec, 2 sec...

• Self-timer settings are released when the power is turned off.

• Pressing the T (Self-timer) button may clear the display on the LCD monitor in order to recharge the flash.

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Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND)

You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. After the still image is stored, voice recording starts automatically and can continue for up to eight seconds. This function is useful for adding comments on the status or contents of subject. Even when shooting in Scene Mode, you can record a voice memo by displaying and setting the Shooting menu.

To shoot an image with sound, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Select [Image With Sound] and press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select [ON].

!"!"

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

Press the #$

M button.

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

Press the OOOO button.

The setting for shooting with sound is complete.

Press the M

The Shooting menu disappears and the cross-hair (shooting mark) appears.

M button.

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Press the shutter release button for shooting.

After shooting, the voice mark appears on the screen to indicate the recording status.

Press the shutter release button to stop recording.

• At purchase your camera is set to OFF.

• When the shooting mode is set to Multi-Shot (excluding S Multi-Shot and M Multi-Shot), sound recording function is not available.

• When shooting with sound, you cannot use Auto Bracket or White Balance Bracket.

For how to play back sound recorded with a still image, see P.91.

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Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button

Using the ADJ. Button allows you to make settings for exposure control, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, with minimum operations.

Settings Available Per Mode

Still Image Mode Exposure control, white balance, ISO sensitivity Scene Mode (Text Mode) Text density Scene Mode (Movie Mode) Exposure control, white balance Scene Mode (Except for Text and Movie Mode) Exposure control, white balance

• After making settings for exposure control, white balance, or ISO sensitivity in the respective setting screen, press the ADJ. or OK button to set the value and proceed to the next screen.

• After specifying a value, you can begin shooting by pressing the shutter release button, without pressing the OK or ADJ. Button to return to the shooting screen. In this case, the screen returns to the setting screen after shooting.

• You can also make settings for exposure control, white balance, ISO sensitivity, and text density, using the Shooting Menu.

• In addition to the above, the ADJ. button can be used for the camera memo function.

• For instructions on using the ADJ. button to adjust exposure, white balance, ISO sensitivity, and text density, see the following pages.

For exposure control, seeP.57 For white balance, see P.61 For ISO sensitivity, see P.65 For text density, see P.67

• For instructions on using the Shooting Menu, see the following pages.

For exposure control, see P.58 For white balance, seeP.63 For ISO sensitivity, see P.66 For text density, see P.68

• For the ADJ. button function for camera memo, see P.189 and P.196 in "Chapter 3 Shooting with Camera Memos" in Part 4 of the Operation Manual.

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Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)

The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting. Setting the level higher (+) makes pictures brighter and lower (-) makes pictures darker.

Examples of Exposure Compensation

For Backlighting

When the background is particularly bright, the subject will be dark (under-exposure).

When your subject is whitish

When you photograph a subject that is mainly white, it will turn out entirely dark, with people appearing dark, and white objects appearing grayish.

When your subject is darkish

When you photograph a subject that is mainly dark, it will turn out entirely bright (over-exposure), with people appearing white, and black objects appearing grayish. The same happens when you take photos of people in a spotlight.

Exposure compensation setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.

Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure)

To change the exposure compensation setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the ADJ. Button.

The Exposure Compensation bar appears.

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Press the !"

!" buttons and specify a

!"!"

value.

Moving it to the - (minus) side makes darker. Moving it to the + (plus) side makes it brighter. You can also press the shutter button in this state.

Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure)

To change the exposure compensation setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

Press the OOOO button.

Exposure Compensation settings are completed and the setting value appears in the right-hand portion of

the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

• At purchase, the exposure compensation is set to 0.0. The setting value does not appear when the default value is set.

• If your subject is not centered when shooting against light, the camera does not recognize it in the backlight condition. In this case, adjust the exposure compensation setting.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Select [EXPOSURE COMP.] and then press the OOOO button.

The Exposure Compensation bar appears.

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Press the !"

!" buttons and specify a

!"!"

value.

Moving it to the - (minus) side makes darker. Moving it to the + (plus) side makes it brighter.

Press the OOOO button.

Exposure Compensation settings are completed.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value appears in the right of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)

With a normal camera, a white subject may not be reproduced as white depending on lighting around the subject. Digital cameras have a function called White Balance, which automatically adjusts white balance so white subjects are reproduced as white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to "AUTO"; normally you does not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty adjusting, please change the setting.

Types of Modes you can Select

Symbol Mode Name Description

Auto Make adjustments automatically.

Daylight Best suited for shooting in bright outdoor light.

Overcast Best suited for shooting in cloudy weather or shade.

Tungsten light Best suited for shooting under tungsten light.

Fluorescent light Best suited for shooting under fluorescent light.

One Push Manually set White Balance.

The following subjects may make it difficult for the camera to automatically adjust White Balance:

• Single colored subjects

• Subjects under multiple light sources

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White balance setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.

Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance)

To change the white balance setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

If you select

Press the !"

// //

!" buttons to select a mode.

!"!"

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the ADJ. Button.

The White Balance menu appears.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

Press the OOOO button.

White Balance settings are completed and the symbol appears in the upper left of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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If you select (One Push)

Press !"

!" to select (One Push).

!"!"

Press the OOOO button.

White Balance settings are completed and the symbol appears in the upper left of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

If you press the $ button in step , the screen refreshes to show the White Balance settings made. If

the result is not as expected, repeat steps and to change the settings as many times as required.

Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.

Press the $

White Balance is set.

In Auto Mode, white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a mostly dark subject. In this case, add something white as the subject.

When shooting with flash in a mode other than Auto, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly.

$ button.

$ $

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Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance)

To change the white balance setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

When shooting in Scene Mode, set to 4 (Scene Mode) When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie Mode).

If you select // //

Press the !"

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

!" buttons to select a mode.

!"!"

Press the M

The Shooting menu (or the Movie menu) appears.

M button.

Press the """" button to select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press the OOOO button.

Press the OOOO button.

White Balance settings are complete.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

Only except for scene mode, This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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If you select (One Push)

Press !"

!" to select (One Push).

!"!"

Press the OOOO button.

White Balance settings are complete.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

If you press the $ button in step , the screen refreshes showing the White Balance settings made.

If the result is not as expected, repeat steps and

to change the settings as many times as required.

M button.

Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.

Press the $

White Balance is set.

In Auto Mode, white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a mostly dark subject. In this case, add something white as the subject.

When shooting with flash in a mode other than Auto, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly.

$ button.

$ $

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Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING)

The ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive to light the film is. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or moving fast and suppresses blurring. However, the images become rough.

A digital camera automatically varies the sensitivity (AUTO). Normally use the camera in the AUTO mode. The ISO sensitivity can be selected from among the following five settings: AUTO, ISO125, ISO200, ISO400, and ISO800. In AUTO mode, the sensitivity is ISO160 with flash or ISO125 without flash. The ISO sensitivity can be set by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.

Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity)

To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select an ISO

!"!"

setting.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

Press the OOOO button.

The ISO Sensitivity settings are completed and the setting value appears in the right-hand portion of the

screen.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the ADJ. Button three times.

The ISO Sensitivity menu appears.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

• At purchase, the sensitivity is set to Auto.

• When shooting in a dark place without using the flash, raising the sensitivity enables you to give a subject more brightness.

• If you increase the ISO Sensitivity, it becomes possible to shoot under low light conditions, but your pictures may become grainy. The higher the ISO Sensitivity, the grainier your pictures are likely to become, so it is necessary to exercise caution.

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Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity)

To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

Select [ISO SETTING] and then press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select an ISO

!"!"

setting.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

Press the #$

M button.

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

Press the OOOO button.

ISO settings are completed.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the right of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY)

When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.

For information on how to shoot text, see P.39.

Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)

To change the Text Density setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 4

The Scene selection screen appears.

4 (Scene Mode).

Press the ADJ. Button.

The Text Density menu appears.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the

!"!"

desired density setting.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the text

!"!"

mode and then press the OOOO button.

At purchase, the Text Density is set to Normal.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

Press the OOOO button.

Text Density settings are completed.

The Text Density setting value does not appear on the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density)

To change the Text Density setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 4

The Scene selection screen appears.

4 (Scene Mode).

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the

!"!"

desired density setting.

Press the OOOO button.

Text Density settings are completed.

Press the M

The display returns to the shooting screen.

The Text Density setting value does not appear on the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the text

!"!"

mode and then press the OOOO button.

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Select [DENSITY] and then press the OOOO button.

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Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET)

Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. The first image is reddish, the second one is equal to the current setting, and the third one is bluish. This is useful if the appropriate white balance cannot be judged.

To shoot with White Balance Bracket, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Select [Auto Bracket] and press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select [WB-

!"!"

BKT].

Press the #$

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

Press the OOOO button.

White Balance Bracket settings are complete.

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Press the M

The Shooting menu disappears and the screen displays the set values.

M button.

Press the shutter button.

Three images (reddish, bluish, and equal to the current white balance) are automatically recorded. The three still images displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after shooting are reddish, equal to the

current setting, and bluish from left.

• At purchase your camera is set to OFF.

• This function is not available for Multi-Shot shooting and Auto Bracket shooting (P.80).

• Flash cannot be used.

• Time Exposure (P.82) is set to OFF.

For how to change the white balance, see P.60.

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Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE)

The size of stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size settings.

About Picture Quality Mode

When still images and movies are saved as image files, the image data is saved in a compressed file. Picture Quality Mode specifies the compression ratio to use. In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N (Normal) and F (Fine).

Normal Mode

The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally, shooting is done in this mode.

Fine Mode

The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but the picture quality is better than in Normal Mode.

About Image Size

Image size relates to how large the image is. A small image is best for sending via email and using on Web sites. When printing pictures, choose the larger size to obtain better results.

• In the CALS mode, the picture quality and image size are fixed at N1280. They cannot be changed.

• Picture quality settings cannot be made for movies.

• The image sizes that can be set differ for still images and movies.

Image Files

Files containing still images and movies are called Image Files.

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Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image

Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size.

Size

2048×1536 1280×960 640×480

Mode F (Fine) F2048 F1280

N (Normal) N2048 N1280 N640

Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen. There is no Fine Mode for 640 For details, see "SD Memory Card Recording Capacities" (P.214).

To make changes to Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size, follow the steps below.

×480.

Select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and then press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select a picture

!"!"

quality/size.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode) and select a mode to prepare the camera.

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

At purchase your camera is set to N1280.

M button.

Press the OOOO button.

Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper-right of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode

In TEXT Mode, you cannot set Image Quality Mode. The image size can be selected from 1280

× 960 and 2048 × 1536.

At purchase your camera is set to 1280 × 960.

To change the image size, follow the steps below.

Choose [Size] and press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select a size.

!"!"

Turn the Mode Dial to 4

4 (SCENE

Mode).

The Scene selection screen appears.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select TEXT

!"!"

Mode.

Press the OOOO button.

The display changes to the Shooting screen in SCENE Mode with the TEXT Mode mark at the upper part of the screen.

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Press the OOOO button.

The image size setting is complete.

Press the M

The Shooting menu disappears and the setting is displayed at the upper right of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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Changing the Image Size of a Movie

Image Quality Mode settings cannot be made for movies.

Two Image sizes are available: 320 × 240, and 160 × 120 pixels.

At purchase, your camera is set to 320 × 240.

To make changes to Image Size, follow the steps below.

Select [MOVIE SIZE] and then press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select Size.

!"!"

Turn the Mode Dial to 4

The scene selection screen appears.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the Movie

!"!"

4 (Scene Mode).

mode.

Press the OOOO button.

The display changes to the shooting screen and the movie mode mark appears at the top of the screen.

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears

M button.

Press the OOOO button.

Movie Size settings are complete.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper-right of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)

When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). You can be united also with the subject in the macro distance. You can also shoot with a fixed shooting distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set

to either Snapshot or Infinity (∝).

Manual Focus Shooting

For Manual Focus Shooting, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie Mode).

Press the !"

!" buttons to select [MF].

!"!"

Press the OOOO button.

Focus settings are complete.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and "MF" is displayed on the upper part of the screen.

M button.

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Select [FOCUS] and press the OOOO button.

• At purchase your camera is set to AF (Auto-Focus).

• Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.

• Quick Review (P.88) cannot be used in Manual Focus Mode.

Press the !"

!" buttons to focus the cam-

!"!"

era.

If you press the ! button, the focus moves closer. If you press the """" button, the focus moves further away.

Manual Focus is used for shooting until you change the settings.

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Shooting at a Fixed Distance

To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

When shooting in Scene Mode, set to 4 (Scene Mode) then select a Shooting Mode. When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie Mode).

Press the !"

!" buttons to select [SNAP] or

!"!"

[∝] (Infinity).

Press the OOOO button.

Focus settings are complete.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the upper part of the screen.

M button.

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Select [FOCUS] and then press the OOOO button.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

• Selecting [SNAP] will fix the shooting distance to 2.5 meters.

• Selecting [∝] will fix the shooting distance to infinity. This feature is useful to shoot a distant view.

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Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)

You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT.

MULTI (No Symbol)

The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision. At purchase, your camera is set to this method.

CENTER( )

The light metering is determined by a measurement of the whole, with the central part emphasized. Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.

SPOT( )

Light metering is determined by measuring only the central part. Use this setting when you want to use the brightness of the center. It is useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting.

To select light metering method, follow the steps below.

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

Press the #$

M button.

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

Select [PHOTOMETRY] and then press the OOOO button.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the

!"!"

desired setting.

Press the OOOO button.

Light Metering Method setting is complete.

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Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the left side of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

At purchase, the setting is Multi.

M button.

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Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS)

You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft.

At purchase, your camera is set to Normal.

To make changes to the sharpness of still images, follow the steps below.

Select [SHARPNESS] and then press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the

!"!"

desired setting.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

Press the #$

M button.

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

Press the OOOO button.

Sharpness settings are complete.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the right of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET)

The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV.

• At purchase, this feature is set to OFF.

• This function is not available when shooting with sound.

To shoot with Auto Bracket, follow the steps below.

Select [AUTO BRACKET] and then press the OOOO button.

Select [ON] and then press the OOOO button.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

Press the #$

M button.

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and [AB] is displayed on the left side of the screen.

M button.

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Press the shutter button.

Three consecutive shots are taken, with the specified Exposure Compensation value as the standard, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV. After shooting, three still images are displayed on the LCD Monitor. They are, from the left, at -0.5EV (darker), standard compensation, and +0.5EV

(brighter).

• For how to change the Exposure Compensation see P.57.

• For how to change the White Balance see P.60.

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Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE)

If you set the camera to TIME EXPOSURE, when you shoot, the shutter stays open for the time specified. By setting an exposure time, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene. You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds.

To set the exposure Time, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode). Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the

!"!"

desired setting.

Press the OOOO button.

Exposure Time settings are completed.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

M button.

Press the #$

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

Select [TIME EXPOSURE] and then press the OOOO button.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

• At purchase, the setting is OFF.

• When the camera is set to Exposure Time, the shutter speed is slowed, so the camera is subject to camera shake. Hold the camera firmly with both hands when you shoot.

• If you set Exposure Time before shooting, the display on the LCD monitor remains cleared during shooting.

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Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL)

You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds.

For Interval Shooting, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Select [INTERVAL] and then press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to specify the

!"!"

length of time.

Press the $$$$ button to move to the minutes setting, then use the !"

!" button to

!"!"

set the minutes.

Press the $$$$ button to move to the sec-

Press the #$ displays as required.

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

onds setting, then press the #$ to set the seconds.

Press the OOOO button.

Interval Shooting settings are completed.

When Interval Shooting is on, even when Multi-Shot is set to [CONT], [MCONT], consecutive shooting is automatically switched off.

#$ buttons

#$#$

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Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and "Interval" is displayed on the upper part of the screen.

M button.

Press the shutter button.

A picture is taken every time the fixed interval elapses.

To stop shooting, press the OOOO button.

Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off.

• In steps to , if you press the !" buttons, you can quickly raise or lower the setting value.

• If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended.

• Even during Interval Shooting, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot as usual. However, Interval Shooting Mode is unaffected. After shooting, once the time specified in Interval Shooting elapses, the next shot is taken.

• Depending on Picture Quality Mode and Flash Mode settings, the shooting interval may become longer than the time set.

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Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)

You can stamp the date on the bottom right of your still images. You can choose to display the date in one of two formats, Date (Y/M/D) or Date and Time (Y/M/D/H:M).

To enter the date or date and time, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

Press the """" button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and then press the OOOO button.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select the

!"!"

desired setting.

Press the OOOO button.

The Date Imprint settings are completed.

Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

M button.

Press the #$ displays as required.

• If the date and time have not been set, DATE IMPRIMNT cannot be used. First make the date and time settings.

• DATE IMPRINT cannot be used with movies.

For how to set date and time, see P.17.

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)

You can restore the Shooting Menu defaults, returning the settings to what they were at the time of purchase.

To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial settings, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).

Press the M

The Shooting Menu appears.

M button.

Select [RESTORE DEFAULTS] and then press the OOOO button.

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

Press the OOOO button.

The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial settings; once it is finished, the Mode screen returns.

Press the #$

#$ buttons to switch between

#$#$

displays as required.

The default settings are maintained even when the camera is turned off, with the exceptions of Interval Shooting and Auto Bracket settings.

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Images, Movies, and Sounds

You can display still images or movies on the LCD Monitor to check them, and delete unwanted ones. You can also hear a recorded sound from the speaker.

It is recommended that you plug in the AC Adapter whenever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.

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Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review)

Right after shooting a still image, if you want to see it immediately, you can display the shot in Shooting Mode. This function is called Quick Review. For movies, the first frame appears as a still image.

To display the still image you just took, follow the steps below.

While still in the Shooting Mode, press the QQQQ (Quick Review) button.

The still image you just took is displayed on the LCD

Monitor.

Press QQQQ (Quick Review) again and the camera is ready to shoot.

• Once the power is turned off, the Quick Review function can no longer recall the most recently taken image.

• During a quick review, press the shutter button to return to the Shooting screen.

• From an image with date in TEXT Mode, the date can be displayed in Playback Mode only.

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Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed

The still image you displayed with the QQQQ (Quick Review) button can be displayed enlarged up to 3.4 times using the 8888 (Enlarged View) button.

To view still images in the enlarged display mode, follow the steps below.

To return to the original display, press the 9999 (Thumbnail Display) button for the equal size and then the QQQQ (Quick Review) button.

Press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button.

The still image is enlarged. One part of the still image is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

Enlarging 8 button Reducing 9 button Moving to the part you want to display !"#$ button

Movies cannot be displayed enlarged.

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Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie

The movie or still image you displayed using the QQQQ (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the DDDD (DELETE) button.

To delete a still image or movie that is displayed, follow the steps below.

While using the Quick Review function, press the DDDD (Delete) button.

Press the $$$$ button to select [DELETE].

Press the OOOO button.

The display indicates that deleting is in process; once finished, the shooting screen returns.

For selecting and deleting still images and movies, see P.101.

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Viewing a Still Image or Movie

Still images and movies you shot are recorded in the internal memory of the camera or on an SD memory card. They can be viewed on the camera's LCD monitor display.

Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card

To view still images, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still

image.

Move to the still image you want to view using the #$

If you press the $ button, you can view the next still image or movie. If you press the # button, you can view the previous still image or movie. If you press and hold either the # or the $ button, you can move quickly between images.

#$ buttons.

#$#$

For information displayed on the screen during plays back, see P.23.

When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera plays back from the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it plays back from the SD memory card.

When no SD memory card is loaded

Plays back from internal memory

When an SD Memory Card is loaded

Plays back from the SD memory card

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Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory

To view still images recorded on internal memory, follow the steps below.

If a memory card is loaded, turn off the power, remove the memory card and turn the power back on.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image.

Move to the still image you want to view using the #$

If you press the $ button, you can view the next still image or movie. If you press the # button, you can view the previous still image or movie. If you press and hold the #$ buttons, you can move quickly between images.

#$ buttons.

#$#$

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Viewing Movies

To view movies, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image.

Press the shutter button.

Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

Fast Forward Press the z (telephoto) button during play. Rewind Press the Z (Wide-Angle) button during play. Pause/Playback Press the shutter button. Slow Playback Go on pressing the z (telephoto) button during

pause.

Slow Rewind Go on pressing the Z (Wide-Angle) button

during pause.

Next frame Press the z (telephoto) button during pause. Previous frame Press the Z(Wide-Angle) button during pause.

Move to the movie you want to see using the #$

#$ buttons.

#$#$

If you press the $ button, you can view the next still image or movie. If you press the # button, you can view the previous still image or movie.

Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume

To adjust the volume, follow the steps below.

Press the #$

The volume adjustment bar appears.

Press the !"

#$ buttons.

#$#$

!" buttons to adjust the vol-

!"!"

ume.

The volume can be set to nine levels. The setting will be used until you change it.

Movie Frames

A movie frame is also called a frame. Movies consist of many frames whose images appear to be moving when displayed at high speed.

For information displayed on the screen during playback, see P.23.

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Playing Back Sound

You can play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode or recorded with a still image.

Playing Back Sound

To play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image is displayed.

Press the shutter button.

The sound is played back. If the lens is out, it retracts into the camera, and then the sound is played back.

Fast Forward Press the z (telephoto) button during playback. Rewind Press the Z (Wide-Angle) button during playback. Pause/Play Press the shutter button.

For a movie, the first frame is displayed as a still image.

Press the #$

#$ buttons to select a sound

#$#$

file for playback (speaker icon).

Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file. Hold the #$ buttons down for fast positioning.

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Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image

To play back sound attached to a still image, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image is displayed.

Adjusting the Volume

To adjust the volume, follow the steps below.

Press the !"

The volume adjustment bar appears.

!" buttons.

!"!"

For a movie, the first frame is displayed as a still image

Press the #$

#$ buttons to select a still

#$#$

image with sound for viewing.

Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file. Hold the #$ buttons down for fast movement.

Press the shutter button.

Playback starts. To stop playback, press the shutter button or the # button.

• For how to record sound, see P.49.

• For how to shoot a still image with sound, see P.54.

Press the !"

!" buttons to adjust the vol-

!"!"

ume.

The volume can be set to nine levels. The setting will be used until you change it.

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Viewing at a Glance (Thumbnail Display)

The LCD Monitor screen is split into six thumbnail images, allowing you to view your still images or movies at one glance (Thumbnail Display).

To view the Thumbnail Display and select the still image for viewing, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still

image.

Press the 9999 (Thumbnail Display) button.

The screen is split into six sections. Still images and movies (the first frame) are displayed in a reduced

size.

Press the !"

!"#$

#$ buttons to select the

!"!"

#$#$

still image or movie you want to display.

Press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button.

The still image or movie you selected is displayed.

In Thumbnail Display mode, text files are displayed in blue.

• For how to select and delete still images in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.103.

• For how to select and protect (protect against deletion) still images in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.114.

• For how to select still images and make Print Service settings in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.118.

Thumbnail Display

A thumbnail display is a reduced display. This is a method commonly used for displaying many images at a glance.

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Enlarged Viewing

When you are displaying a still image, if you press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button, you can display the still image up to 3.4 times larger. If you select a still image or movie you want to see from Thumbnail Display Mode, you can view it normally with just the one shot displayed.

To view still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

Press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button.

The still image is enlarged. One part of the still image is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

Press the !"#$ buttons to move to the part you want to display. To return to the original display, press the O button.

Display the still image you want to enlarge.

Movies cannot be displayed enlarged.

For how to display still images, see P.91.

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Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode

When S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images (16 images in a file) are displayed, one (shot) of the 16 images can be displayed in Enlarged Display Mode. After enlarged display, the display can be fed one shot at a time.

To view a shot from S Multi-Shot or M MultiShot still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image is displayed.

Press the 8888 (Enlarged Display) button.

The first one step of consecutive images is displayed in Enlarged Display Mode. The shot position bar

appears at the lower part of the LCD monitor.

Press the #$ buttons to feed the shot. To return to the 16-shot display, press the O button.

Display an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still image.

Press the DISP button to turn on or off the bar display at the lower part of the LCD monitor.

For how to shoot images in S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot mode, see P.42.

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Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)

You can show the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show.

To view a slide show, follow the steps below.

Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

Press the M

The Playback menu is displayed.

M button.

Confirm you are selecting [SLIDE SHOW] and then press the OOOO button.

The slide show starts and files are played back in order. If you want to stop the slide show in progress, press any button on the camera. Until stopped, the slide show will repeat itself.

• Still images are displayed for 3 seconds each.

• For movies, not just one frame, but the entire movie you shot is displayed.

• Sound files are also played back.

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Viewing on a Television

You can also view the still images and movies you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as on its LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.

To view still images and/or movies on a television, follow the steps below.

Securely connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on the television.

Connect the white plug of the AV cable to the audio input terminal (white) of the TV unit and the yellow

plug to the video input terminal (yellow).

Turn the terminal cover knob of the camera in the direction of the arrow to open the cover, and then connect the AV cable

securely to the video output terminal.

Set the television to "Video" mode. (Set the input to "Video".)

For details, please refer to the operation manual for the television.

Turn the camera's Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).

Turn your camera on by pressing the power button.

Video input terminal (yellow)

Audio input terminal (white)

Make sure the power is off.

• If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder's In terminal, you can record what you have shot onto video.

• Your camera is set to NTSC playback format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc. If the equipment you want to connect to uses PAL format (used in Europe and elsewhere), then switch your camera to PAL format in the Setup Menu before connecting.

• Connecting the AV cable to the camera turns off the LCD monitor display and the speaker output.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operation Manual

Using These Manuals

Using This Guide

Contents

Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

Section 1 Getting Started

Checking that Everything is Packed

Names of Parts

How to Use the Mode Dial

Inserting the Batteries

Indication of the Number of Images You Can Take

Using the Batteries

Using the Rechargeable Battery

Inserting the Rechargeable Battery

Removing the Rechargeable Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Setting up the AC Adapter

Removing the AC Adapter

Turning the Power On/Off

To Turn the Camera On

To Turn the Camera Off

Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)

Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores)

Inserting the SD Memory Card

Removing the SD Memory Card

How to Use the LCD Monitor

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

The Screen During Playback

Switching the Screen Display

Button Functions

The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

The Basics of the Setup Screen

Screens

Section 2 Basic Shooting

How to Hold the Camera

How to Focus

Shooting Still Images

Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press)

Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press)

When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Focus Lock)

Shooting with Scenery-Matching

Combination of Scene Mode and Function

Shooting with Multi-Shot

Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE)

Shooting with Multi-Shot

Shooting with M Multi-Shot

Shooting with S Multi-Shot

Shooting Movies

Shooting with Optical Zoom

Shooting with the Digital Zoom

Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)

Recording Voice Memos

Using the Flash

Using the Self-Timer

Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND)

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)

Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure)

Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure)

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)

Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance)

Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance)

Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING)

Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity)

Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity)

Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY)

Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)

Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density)

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET)

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE)

About Picture Quality Mode

About Image Size

Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image

Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode

Changing the Image Size of a Movie

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)