Ricoh CAPLIO 500G User Manual

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Camera User Guide

The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.

Basic Operations

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.

This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a computer.

Note

Do not connect the USB cable yet!

If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed correctly. Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after installing the provided software. (GP.137)

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Preface

This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Safety Precautions For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions

thoroughly.

Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording

properly before normal use.

and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.

Exemption from Liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images

caused by malfunction of this product.

Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid

within the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred thereof.

Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may

adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below.

• Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device.

• Reorient the TV or radio antenna.

• Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Ricoh. © 2006 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The contents of this document may be changed in the future, without prior notice. This booklet was created with thorough attention to its content. If, however, you have a question, spot an error, or find a description lacking, please refer to the end of this booklet for information on how to contact us.

Microsoft, MS, Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States of America and other countries. Adobe and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

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Using the Manuals

The following two manuals are included with your Caplio 500Gwide.

“Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It

also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The “Camera User Guide” (English edition) is available from

the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file.

“Software User Guide” (PDF file) This guide explains how to download images from the camera

to your computer and display and edit them on your computer. * The “Software User Guide” is available in the following

folders on the provided CD-ROM.

Each language has its own “Software User Guide” in the respective folder.

“Camera User Guide” (English edition) (PDF file)

To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF file from the above folder directly to your hard disk.

The camera is provided with the ImageMixer software that allows you to display and edit images on your computer. For details on how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual. For more information on ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Center below.

North America (Los Angeles) TEL: +1-213-341-0163 Europe (U.K.) TEL: +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) TEL: +63-2-438-0090 China TEL: +86-21-5450-0391

Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Key Features

Rugged camera body stands up to water, dust and shocks

The camera body is water resistant (JIS protection grade 7, IEC IP67), dust resistant (JIS protection grade 6, IEC IP67) and shock resistant when dropped from a height of up to 1 meter.

Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wideangle pictures

The camera comes with a wide-angle optical zoom (3.0×) lens for a wide shooting range of between 28 mm and 85 mm*. Add the optional wide conversion lens to extend the shooting range to 22 mm* for even wider angle shooting. *Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera

Antiblur function minimizes blurring (P.65)

Turn on the antiblur function to raise the ISO setting and minimize blurring when shooting.

Built-in flash with a maximum range of 10 m

The built-in flash has a maximum range of 10 m when used in wide-angle mode and

6.5 m when used in telephoto mode. This enables you to take a wider variety of pictures. You can also attach an external flash.

Power your camera in one of three ways

(P.20)

(P.39)

You can power the camera using the supplied rechargeable battery, AA alkaline or nickel-hydrogen batteries, or the optional AC adapter for convenient shooting anytime, anywhere.

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Shooting in CALS Mode eliminates the need to make picture settings (P.44)

CALS

Turn the mode dial to count of the captured data to 1M and the file volume to less than 400 KB. Captured images can be attached to e-mail or submitted as official public works pictures (based on Japanese standards).

Large LCD monitor and optical viewfinder

Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, you can use either the 2.5-inch LCD monitor or the real optical viewfinder to compose your shots. Taken pictures can be viewed on the large, bright LCD monitor.

ADJ. (Adjust) button enables easier camera operations (P.58)

to fix the pixel

The ADJ. button simplifies the camera setting procedures. It allows you to make adjustments with minimum steps for settings, such as the exposure compensation and white balance. You can also assign a function as required.

Take close-up shots 5 mm away (P.38)

The unsurpassed macro shooting function allows you to capture details from a very close distance at only approximately 5 mm.

High-sensitivity mode for shooting firefighting activities (P.40)

This mode allows you to take clear, sharp pictures at the scene of a fire, unaffected by flames or smoke. The LCD monitor becomes brighter in dimly lit places, ensuring a clear view of the subject.

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Skew Correction Mode helps straighten skewed images (P.40)

In Skew Correction Mode, a rectangular object shot at an angle can be straightened to look as if it were shot squarely. With the simple touch of a button, you can straighten skewed images of objects such as a message board, a display panel, or a name card.

High Sensitivity Mode for shooting in dimly lit places (P.40)

The High Sensitivity Mode enables shooting in dark places. The LCD monitor becomes brighter, making it easier to compose the shot.

Direct printing without the use of a computer (P.106)

A Direct Print-compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable to directly transfer images to the printer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer. You can also print reports and camera memos.

Camera memos enable easy sorting, searching and management of images

Load memo items preset with a computer and add them to shot still images. There are two types of camera memos: text and voice memos. For details about camera memos, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file p.24).

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Contents

Using the Manuals......................................................................... 1

Key Features ................................................................................. 2

Contents ........................................................................................ 5

Basic Operations 11

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Packing List ................................................................................. 12

Names of Parts............................................................................ 14

How to Use the Mode Dial........................................................... 16

LCD Monitor Display ................................................................... 17

Getting Ready ............................................................................. 20

About the Battery ....................................................................................20

SD Memory Card (available in stores) ....................................................22

Charging the Rechargeable Battery........................................................24

Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card .............................................25

Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)..................................................27

Turning the Power On/Off .......................................................................29

Setting the Language ..............................................................................30

Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................31

Basic Shooting ............................................................................ 32

Holding the Camera ................................................................................32

Shooting ..................................................................................................34

Using the Zoom Function........................................................................37

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)....................................................38

Using the Flash .......................................................................................39

Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions.........40

Shooting in CALS Mode..........................................................................44

t Using the Self-Timer ...........................................................................45

Playing Back Images ................................................................... 46

Reviewing the Image You Just Took (Quick Review) .............................46

Viewing Your Images ..............................................................................47

Three-frame View/List View (Thumbnail Display) ...................................48

Magnifying Images ..................................................................................50

Deleting Files............................................................................... 51

Deleting a File .........................................................................................51

Deleting All Files .....................................................................................51

Deleting Multiple Files at One Time ........................................................52

Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 54

Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................55

Histogram................................................................................................55

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Advanced Operations 57

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

1 Various Shooting Functions 58

Using the ADJ. Button ................................................................. 58

Settings by Mode ....................................................................................58

Changing the Text Density (SCENE) ......................................................59

Shifting the AF Target (Macro)................................................................60

Shooting Setting Menu ................................................................ 61

Using the Menu .......................................................................................62

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size

(PIC QUALITY/SIZE)............................................................... 63

Shooting with the Antiblur Function (ANTIBLUR)........................ 65

Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS)...................................... 66

Manual Focus Shooting (MF)..................................................................67

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)........................... 69

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) ........ 70

Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT./S-CONT/M-CONT) ................. 71

Viewing an S-CONT or M-CONT Still Image in

Enlarged Display Mode.......................................................................74

Setting the Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH).................................. 75

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

(AUTO BRACKET) .................................................................. 76

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT)...........77

Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) ........................ 79

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) .... 80

2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) .... 82

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)................ 83

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)........................... 84

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)............ 85

Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTING) ....................86

Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING).................................... 87

Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to

their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)................................... 88

2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 89

3 Shooting Movies ................................................................................89

Setting the Frame Rate (FRAME RATE) ................................................90

Playing Back Movies ...............................................................................91

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3 Recording/Playing Back Sound 92

2 Recording Sound.................................................................................92

Playing Back Sound ................................................................................93

4 Other Playback Functions 94

Playback Setting Menu................................................................ 94

Using the Menu .......................................................................................94

Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ......... 95

Write-protecting Files (PROTECT).............................................. 96

Protecting a File ......................................................................................96

Protecting All Files ..................................................................................97

Protecting Multiple Files at Once ............................................................98

Using a Printing Service (DPOF)................................................. 99

Setting DPOF for the Displayed Still Image ............................................99

Setting DPOF for All Still Images ..........................................................100

Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images..................................................101

Changing the Image Size (RESIZE).......................................... 102

Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to

an SD Memory Card (COPY TO CARD)............................... 103

Viewing on a Television............................................................. 104

5 Direct Printing 106

Direct Print Function.................................................................. 106

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................... 107

Printing Still Images................................................................... 108

Printing One or All Still Images .............................................................108

Printing Several Still Images .................................................................110

Printing Reports ....................................................................................112

Printing a Camera Memo on a Report ..................................................113

6 Changing Camera Settings 114

SETUP Menu ............................................................................ 114

Using the SETUP Menu ........................................................................115

Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) ................ 117

Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]).......... 118

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

(LCD BRIGHTNESS)............................................................. 119

Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.)....... 120

Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) ... 121

Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ................. 122

Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS)............. 123

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Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............ 124

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

Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)......................... 127

Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ )................ 128

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV

(VIDEO OUT MODE)............................................................. 129

Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) ................. 130

Displaying a Settings Change Warning

(SHTG STGS WARNG.)........................................................ 131

Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION)..................... 132

Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) ....................... 134

Registering the Power-on Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) ...... 135

Changing the Startup Settings (START SETTINGS) ................ 136

7 Downloading Images to Your Computer 137

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

Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.....................................................138

System Requirements for Using Caplio Software .................................142

Installing the Caplio Software on Your Computer .................................143

Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite .........................................................145

Installing Other Software On Your Computer........................................147

Uninstalling the Software ......................................................................149

For Macintosh............................................................................ 151

Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.....................................................151

System Requirements for Using the Caplio Software...........................153

Installing the Caplio Software on Your Computer

(Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) .......................................................................154

Installing the Caplio Software on Your Computer

(Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.5) .............................................................155

Uninstalling the Software ......................................................................157

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ............................... 158

Using the Caplio Software to Download Images...................................159

Downloading Images in Mass Storage Mode........................................160

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................162

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8 Appendices 163

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 163

Error Messages.....................................................................................163

Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................164

Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................169

Specifications ............................................................................ 171

Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/

SD Memory Card ..............................................................................173

Optional Accessories................................................................. 174

Using a Wide Conversion Lens.............................................................174

Using the External Flash ........................................................... 175

Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is

Turned Off ............................................................................. 176

About Scene Mode .................................................................... 178

Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode ......................................178

Using Your Camera Abroad ...................................................... 179

Cautions on Use........................................................................ 180

Care and Storage ...................................................................... 182

Warranty and Servicing ............................................................. 184

Index ......................................................................................... 186

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Basic Operations

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Packing List ......................... 12

Names of Parts....................14

How to Use the Mode Dial ... 16

LCD Monitor Display...........17

Getting Ready......................20

Basic Shooting....................32

Playing Back Images ..........46

Deleting Files....................... 51

Changing the Display with

the DISP. Button..................54

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Packing List

Open the package and make sure all the items are included.

Caplio 500Gwide

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera.

Rechargeable Battery

Battery Charger

AV Cable

Used when viewing your images on a TV.

USB Cable

Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Printcompatible printer.

Neck Strap

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attaching the neck strap to the camera

Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown.

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Camera User Guide

Optional Accessories

AC Adapter (AC-4d)

Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring

(This booklet)

Safety

Warranty

Precautions

Caplio Software CD-ROM

The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM.

images to a computer.

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

Battery Charger (BJ-2e)

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Wide Conversion Lens (DW-5)

Soft Case (SC-500)

Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-3e)

Includes the rechargeable battery (DB-43) and battery charger (BJ-2e).

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the latest information about accessories, visit the Ricoh website at http://www.ricohpmmc.com.

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Camera

Names of Parts

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Front View

11 12

Item Name Refer to

1 Shutter Release Button P.34

2 Mode Dial P.16

3 Flash P.39

4 AF Window -

5 Accessory Shoe P.175

6 Viewfinder P.32

7 Terminal Cover P.104, 107, 158

8 Lens P.32

9 Flash Compensation -

10 AF Auxiliary Light -

11 USB Terminal P.107, 158

12 AV Output Terminal P.104

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Rear View

13 14 15 16

6 7

1112

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Item Name Refer to

1 LCD Monitor P.17

2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.35, 39

3 Viewfinder P.32

4 Battery/Card Cover P.25, 27

5 Power Button P.29 6 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.37, 48 7 z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button P.37, 48 8 !/SCENE Button P.40

9 $/F (Flash) Button P.39 10 M/O Button P.62, 94, 115 11 "/N (Macro) Button P.38 12 #/Q (Quick Review) Button P.46 13 6 (Playback) Button P.47

14 ADJ./MEMO Button P.58

16 DISP. Button P.54

17 Tripod Screw Hole P.171

18 Microphone P.92

19 Speaker P.91, 93

(Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button

P.51, 45

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How to Use the Mode Dial

Turn the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting or recording.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use.

Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions

Symbol Function Description

5 Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images.

K CALS Mode

3 Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies with sound.

2 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.

Fixes [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] to [N1280] when shooting construction images.

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LCD Monitor Display

Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures

123 45678

13 14 15 16 17 18

Still Image Mode

22 23

25 26

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

28 29

Movie Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Flash P.39 16 Exposure Compensation P.84

2 Macro Shooting P.38 17 ISO Setting P.87

3 Self-timer P.45 18 Date Imprint P.83

4 Mode Types P.16, 40 19 Interval P.80

5 Recording Destination P.22 20 Time Exposure P.79

6 Remaining Number of

P.173 21 Histogram P.55

Still Images

7 Picture Quality P.63 22 Antiblur P.65

8 Image Size P.63 23 Battery Mark P.19

9 Zoom Bar P.37 24 Camera Shake Warning

P.33

Mark

10 Focus P.66 25 Aperture Value P.171

11 Auto Bracket P.76 26 Shutter Speed P.171

12 White Balance P.85 27 Frame Rate P.90

13 Photometry P.69 28

Remaining Recording Time

P.173

14 Sharpness P.70 29 Recording Time P.173

15 Color Depth P.75

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject.

• Movie and sound recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

• When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.

Example of LCD Monitor Display During Playback

12 3 4 56

Still Image Mode

8, 9

11 12

Movie Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Protect P.96 8 Picture Quality P.63

2 DPOF P.99 9 Image Size P.63

3 Mode Types - 10 File No. -

4 Playback Data Source P.47 11 Battery Mark P.19

5 Number of Playback Files - 12 Date at Shooting P.83

P.127

6 Total Number of Files - 13 Recording Time or

Lapsed Time

7 Setting at Shooting

- 14 Indicator -

(Recording)

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

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Battery Level Indication

A battery mark appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted or exchange with new batteries.

Battery Mark Description

The battery is sufficiently charged.

Green

The battery level begins to drop. Recharging is recommended. Recharging the battery or exchanging with new batteries is recommended.

The battery level is low. Recharge the battery. Recharge the battery or exchange with new batteries.

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the AC adapter, may appear. This does not indicate malfunction and you can continue to use the camera.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Getting Ready

Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If you have already used this camera, make

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

About the Battery

sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery.

• For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.29.

Rechargeable Battery DB-43 (supplied)

This is a lithium-ion battery. It is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again. The battery lasts a long time, so it is convenient when traveling.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The following types of batteries can also be used.

• AA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores)

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.

• Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries (available in stores)

These batteries are economical because you can recharge and use them over and over again. Please use a battery recharger available in stores.

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Number of shots you can take ----------------------------------------------------------------

• Approximate number of shots you can take on a single charge

Battery Type Number of Shots

(Normal Mode)

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) approx. 400

AA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores) approx. 80

• Based on CIPA standard (Temperature: 23 degrees Celsius, LCD monitor on, 30 seconds between shots, changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide-angle or wide-angle to telephoto for each shot, 50% flash usage, turning the power off after each 10 shots).

• Set the camera to synchro-monitor mode to increase the number of shots you can take. (GP.54)

• The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of time for setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease.

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The nickel-hydrogen batteries available in stores are not factory-charged. Charge them before use.

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

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

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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

• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off

and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.

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

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SD Memory Card (available in stores)

You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 26 MB. To record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at high

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

resolutions, use a high-capacity SD memory card.

Where images are recorded -------------------------------------------------------------------

When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera records images to the internal memory; when an SD memory card is loaded, it records images to the SD memory card.

When no SD memory card is loaded When an SD memory card is loaded

Records to the internal memory Records to the SD memory card

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If an SD memory card is loaded, the camera will not record to the internal memory, even if the card is full.

• Take care not to get the contacts of the card dirty.

Write-protecting your images ----------------------------------------------------------------

Move the write-protection switch on the SD memory card to LOCK to prevent your still images from being accidentally erased or the card from being formatted. If you unlock the card (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible to erase images and format the card.

It is recommended to move the write-protection switch to LOCK when you have some important data recorded.

Note that you cannot shoot images on a locked card because no data can be recorded to the card. Unlock the card before shooting.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.47.

• Movie and sound recording time and the maximum number of still pictures varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory card. (GP.173)

• Before using a new SD memory card, be sure to format it with this camera. (GP.117)

• When using an SD memory card previously used with another camera, be sure to back up any necessary data on the card before formatting it.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Charging the Rechargeable Battery

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Insert the battery, making sure that the and markings on the battery match those on the battery charger.

• The battery label should face up.

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Be careful not to reverse the and sides.

Connect the electrical power cord to the battery charger and then plug the power cord into an outlet.

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

• Charging starts, and the charger lamp indicates the progress, as shown below. Once charging has finished, unplug the power cable from the power outlet.

Charger Lamp Description

Lit Charging started

Off Charging complete

Flashing Battery charger or battery may be faulty (unplug the battery

charger from the power outlet and remove the battery from the battery charger).

• Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs.

Rechargeable battery charging time

DB-43 About 220 minutes (25 °C)

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Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card

The rechargeable battery (DB-43) can be used to power this camera. This battery is convenient because the battery power lasts long and it can be used over and over again by recharging. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the battery and card.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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

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

• The rechargeable battery may be inserted first.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

• Lift the latch with the battery and insert the battery all the way into the battery compartment.

• When the rechargeable battery is loaded in place, it is locked with the latch.

Loading AA alkaline batteries (available in stores)

• Insert the batteries in the direction shown.

• Insert the top battery while using the battery to lift the latch.

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

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Removing the SD Memory Card

Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Push in the SD memory card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera.

Removing the Rechargeable Battery

Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Press and release the latch. The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from the camera.

Removing the AA Alkaline Batteries

Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Press and release the latch. The batteries will be ejected. Pull the batteries out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the AA alkaline batteries when removing them from the camera.

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Close the battery/card cover and terminal cover securely. Water and dust may get inside the camera.

• Before opening or closing the battery/card cover or terminal cover, be sure to remove any water, sand or mud adhering to the camera, and avoid opening and closing the cover in places where such contaminants may get inside the camera.

• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. Store the removed batteries in a dry cool place.

• Make sure that the rechargeable battery and SD memory card are facing the right way when inserted into the camera. Inserting the rechargeable battery or SD memory card in the wrong direction and forcing close the battery/card cover may damage the camera, rechargeable battery or SD memory card.

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Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)

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. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the AC adapter coupler.

AC Adapter Coupler

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

AC Adapter

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

Lift the latch with the AC adapter coupler and insert the coupler all the way into the battery compartment.

• Insert the AC adapter coupler all the way in until the latch locks.

Connect the AC cable to

AC Cable

the AC adapter and then plug the power cord into an outlet.

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Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Be sure to attach the AC cable and plug the power cord into the outlet firmly.

• 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 the power plug from the outlet, data may be lost.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Disconnecting the AC Adapter

Make sure the camera is turned off before disconnecting the AC adapter.

1 2

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

• When using the AC adapter, the battery level indication may not reach the full area.

Unplug the power plug from the outlet.

Press and release the latch. The AC adapter coupler will be ejected. Pull the coupler out of the camera.

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

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Before opening or closing the battery/card cover or terminal cover, be sure to remove any water, sand or mud adhering to the camera, and avoid opening and closing the cover in places where such contaminants may get inside the camera.

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Turning the Power On/Off

To turn the power on:

Press the power button.

• After the start sound, the auto focus/ flash lamp blinks for several seconds.

Using the Camera in Playback Mode

•Pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns on the camera in Playback Mode, allowing you to start playback at once.

To turn the power off:

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Press the power button.

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When the camera is turned on with the 6 (Playback) button, pressing the 6

(Playback) button again switches Playback Mode to Recording Mode.

• After the camera is turned on, it takes longer for the camera to become ready for shooting when using the flash than when not using the flash.

Auto Power Off ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. (Auto Power Off)

• The Auto Power Off setting can be changed. (GP.121)

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Setting the Language

When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos).

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later. Use the SETUP menu for these settings.

Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.

• The language selection screen appears.

• To skip language setting, press the M/O button.

• When the M/O button is pressed, the language setting is

cancelled and the video signal format-setting screen appears.

Press the !" buttons to

select a language.

Press the C/D button.

• The display language is set, and the date/time setting screen appears.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For how to set the display language and date/time on the SETUP menu, see “Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ )” (P.128) and “Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)” (P.127) in this guide.

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Setting the Date and Time

When the power is turned on for the first time, the date/time setting screen appears.

Press the !"#$ buttons to

set the year, month, date and time.

• Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$.

In [FORMAT], choose the date and time format.

• Select the date and time format with !".

Check the display and then

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Setting at shipping

press the C/D button.

• The date is set.

• Pressing the DISP. button on this screen allows you to cancel the setting.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If the battery is removed for more than one week, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again.

• To retain the date and time settings, load a battery with adequate remaining power for more than two hours.

• The set date and time can be changed later. (GP.127)

• The date and time can be inserted into images. (GP.83)

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Basic Shooting

Now you are ready.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera as shown below for best results.

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

Shooting while viewing the LCD monitor

Shooting while using the viewfinder

Put your finger on the shutter release button.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your fingers, hair, or the strap.

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Preventing Camera Shake --------------------------------------------------------------------

If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake.

Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases:

• When shooting in a dark place without using the flash

• When using the zoom function

• When shooting using long time exposure (GP.79)

When the J mark appears on the LCD monitor, this indicates that camera shake may occur. To prevent camera shake, try any of the following.

• Using the antiblur function (GP.65)

• Set the flash to [AUTO] or [FLASH ON]. (GP.39)

• Raising the ISO setting (GP.87)

• Using the self-timer (GP.45)

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Shooting

CALS

The shutter release button works in two steps. You can press the shutter release button halfway down (half-press) and press it all the way down (full-press).

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Quickly Shooting Pictures (Full-press)

Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing, so as not to miss a shooting opportunity.

Press the power button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to

CALS

5/K.

Compose your shot by looking at the LCD monitor or through the viewfinder, make sure the subject is centered, and gently press the shutter release button fully.

•

The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the LCD monitor and is recorded to the internal memory or SD memory card.

Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Full-press is likely to cause the camera to shake. Hold the camera firmly with both hands and shoot.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can set the time the still image you have taken appears on the LCD monitor. You can also set the image not to appear after it is taken. (GP.124)

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Checking the Focus and Shooting

CALS

(Half-press/Focus Lock)

When you press the shutter release button halfway (Half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Next, press it all the way down (Full-press) to shoot. When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focus Lock)

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Press the power button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to

CALS

5/K.

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

• The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure is fixed.

• If automatic focusing fails, the frame in the center of the LCD monitor turns red and the auto focus/flash lamp in the upper right of the LCD monitor blinks in green.

• The focal distance is measured at a maximum of five points. Green frames appear to indicate the positions that are in focus.

Auto Focus/Flash Lamp

Frame

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To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a background, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject, and then compose your shot.

Subject to be focused on

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Shooting range

Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

• The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the LCD monitor and is recorded to the internal memory or SD memory card.

Focusing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The frame in the center of the LCD monitor and the auto focus/flash lamp indicate whether the subject is in or out of focus.

Focus Status Frame Color Auto Focus/Flash Lamp

Before focusing White Off

Subject in focus Green On (green)

Subject not in focus Blinks (red) Blinks (green)

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake.

• The J mark indicates that camera shake may occur. Hold the camera still and

focus the camera again. You can also turn on the antiblur function to minimize blurring. (GP.65)

• The flash fires twice to increase the AE/AF (Auto Exposure/Auto Focus) accuracy.

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Using the Zoom Function

Pressing the Z (Wide-angle) button allows you to take a wideangle picture. Pressing the z (Telephoto) button allows you to

take a close-up picture of the subject.

Wide-angle Telephoto

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

With the camera ready to

shoot, press the Z (Wideangle) button or the z

(Telephoto) button.

• You can check the zoom status on the zoom bar of the LCD monitor.

Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.

Full-press the shutter release button.

Using the Digital Zoom -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Digital zooming enables you to enlarge the subject more than the maximum magnification of the optical zoom (3.0×) specified by pressing the z (Telephoto) button (up to 4.0×).

For digital zooming, release the z button once when the zoom reaches the limit on the z (Telephoto) end on the zoom bar, and then hold the z button down again.

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Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)

Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up of

the subject. (Macro shooting) This is good for shooting small subjects because you can shoot up to approximately 5 mm (0.2 in.) away.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

2 3

With the camera ready to

shoot, press the N (Macro)

button.

• N is displayed momentarily at the center of the LCD monitor and then a N is displayed at the top of the screen.

Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.

Full-press the shutter release button.

• To cancel macro mode, press the N (Macro) button again.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When using the zoom, you can shoot close-ups within the following distances:

Wide-Angle About 5 mm Shooting range: Approx. 27 mm × 20 mm

Telephoto About 10 cm Shooting range: Approx. 51 mm × 38 mm

(when digital zoom is not used)

Shooting range: Approx. 12.8 mm × 9.5 mm (when 4.0× digital zoom is used)

• The AF target shift function enables you to lock the focus for macro shooting with the simple touch of a button without moving the camera. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod. (GP.60)

• To take a further close-up picture during macro shooting, use [ZOOM MACRO] in Scene Mode. (GP.40)

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Using the Flash

Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. At the time

of purchase, the camera is set to [FLASH OFF]. From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2 to 10.0 m (7.9 in. to 32.8 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.2 to 6.5 m (7.9 in. to 21.3 ft.) (Telephoto) when the ISO setting is set to [AUTO].

Flash Modes

FLASH OFF The flash will not fire.

AUTO The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly

lit or backlit.

RED-EYE FLASH Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s

eyes appear red in pictures.

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1 2

FLASH ON The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.

FLASH SYNCHRO. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is

useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is recommended.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the F (Flash) button to

change the flash mode.

• The flash mode mark is displayed momentarily at the center of the LCD monitor and then a smaller mark is displayed at the upper left of the screen.

• The auto focus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges. Once the flash is charged, the lamp turns off and the camera is ready to shoot.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The setting is saved until you press the F (Flash) button again.

• The flash does not fire when shooting movies or in Multi-shot mode.

• The flash fires twice to increase the AE/AF (Auto Exposure/Auto Focus) accuracy.

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Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions

You can use Scene Mode to select from among five Still Image Modes and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Scene Modes

Use when taking pictures in dimly lit places. The LCD monitor also becomes brighter.

HIGH SENS

Use to capture images under difficult conditions such as the scene of a fire. The focal length is fixed to 2.5 m, allowing you to take clear

FIREFIGHTING

pictures in a situation where the auto focus would normally produce blurred images due to flames, smoke and water vapor. Increasing the ISO sensitivity extends the range of the flash, and prevents camera shake by controlling the shutter speed even when the flash is not used. The sharpness level is also increased in this mode and the LCD monitor becomes brighter and is suited for firefighting.

SKEW COR MODE

TEXT MODE

ZOOM MACRO

Use to straighten a rectangular object, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle to make it look as if it were shot squarely. For detailed operations, see P.42.

In Skew Correction Mode, choose from [F1280], [N1280], and [N640] for [PIC QUALITY/SIZE]. (GP.63)

Use when capturing text images, for example notes written on a whiteboard at a meeting. You can also change the shading of text. (GP.59) You can set the image size to either 3264 × 2448 or 2048 × 1536 pixels. (GP.63)

Use when taking a further close-up picture during macro shooting. Using the digital zoom allows you to take a larger close-up than with normal macro shooting. For detailed operations, see P.43. The optical zoom cannot be used in this mode. You can shoot close-ups within the following distances. When digital zoom is not used: About 5 mm (Shooting range: Approx. 27 mm × 20 mm) When 4.0× digital zoom is used: About 5 mm (Shooting range: Approx. 6.8 mm × 5 mm)

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For information on Shooting Setting menu items and function restrictions in Scene Mode, see “Appendices”. (GP.178)

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Turn the mode dial to

Press the SCENE button.

• The Scene Mode selection screen appears.

Press the !" buttons to

select the Scene Mode.

Press the C/D button.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

• The Scene Mode type is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor.

Changing Scene Mode

Press the SCENE button to display the Scene Mode selection screen, and select a different Scene Mode.

Returning to Normal Shooting Mode

Press the shutter release button.

Press the SCENE button to display the Scene Mode selection screen.

2 3

Press the !" buttons to select [NRML SHT]. Press the C/D button.

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Using the Skew Correction Mode

1 2

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

4 5

Turn the mode dial to 5.

Press the SCENE button.

• The Scene Mode selection screen appears.

Press the !" buttons to select [SKEW COR

MODE]. Press the C/D button.

Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject.

• Immediately after shooting, the area recognized as the correction range is displayed with an orange frame. Up to five areas can be recognized.

• To select another correction area, move the orange frame to the target area by pressing the $ button.

Press the C/D button.

• The corrected image is recorded. The image before correction is also recorded.

• To cancel skew correction, press the ! button. Even if you cancel skew correction, the image before skew correction remains recorded.

• If the target area cannot be detected, an error message appears.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When [SKEW COR MODE] is selected, note the following:

• To shoot the subject as large as possible, position it so that the entire portion of the subject is visible on the LCD monitor.

• The camera may fail to recognize the subject in the following cases:

• When the image is out of focus

• When four edges of the subject are not clearly visible

• When it is hard to distinguish between the subject and background

• When the background is complicated

• Two images, one before correction and the other after correction, are recorded. If the number of remaining shots is less than two, you cannot shoot the subject.

• If the camera is unable to detect a correction area, the image before correction remains recorded.

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Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode

1 2

3 4 5

Turn the mode dial to 5.

Press the SCENE button.

• The Scene Mode selection screen appears.

Press the !" buttons to select [ZOOM MACRO].

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Press the C/D button. Press the Z (Wide-angle) or z (Telephoto) button.

• The zoom level appears on the LCD monitor.

Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.

Full-press the shutter release button.

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Shooting in CALS Mode

ALS

In CALS Mode, [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is fixed at [N1280] (Normal 1280 × 960) suitable to be submitted as official public works pictures (based on Japanese standards). With simple operation of the mode dial, you can shoot photos in a

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

construction environment without being distracted by setting the picture quality mode or image size.

Turn the mode dial to K.

CALS

• The symbol appears on the screen.

Press the shutter release button.

• Images are recorded with [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] set to [N1280].

• When the mode dial is set to a mode other than K, [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] returns to the setting in the previous mode.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When shooting with S-CONT or M-CONT in CALS mode, [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is fixed at [N3264] (Normal 3264 × 2448).

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t Using the Self-Timer

You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake.

1 2

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the t (Self-timer)

button.

• The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen.

• The [10] to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter release button, the camera will shoot after 10 seconds.

• Each press of the t (Self-timer) button changes the self-timer setting in the following order: 10 sec, 2 sec, and Self-timer Off.

Press the shutter release button.

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• The focus is locked, and the AF auxiliary light blinks when the self-timer starts.

• Once the picture is taken, the self-timer turns off.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When the self-timer is set to 2 seconds, the AF auxiliary light does not blink.

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Playing Back Images

Reviewing the Image You Just Took (Quick Review)

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You can view the image you just took on the LCD monitor. If you are not pleased with the way the photo came out, you can delete it then and there.

In Shooting Mode, press the

Q (Quick Review) button.

• The last image you took is displayed on the LCD monitor.

In Quick Review

Q Button Returns to Shooting Mode. 8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image.

You can move the displayed still image by pressing the

!"#$ buttons.

9 Button Reduces the displayed still image enlarged by pressing the

8 button.

M/ O Button

Enlarges the displayed still image enlarged by pressing the 8 button to the maximum available magnification. Pressing this again returns the still image to its original size.

Button

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Once the power is turned off, the image you took cannot be displayed in Still Image

Mode even if you press the Q (Quick Review) button.

• If you use Quick Review to view the image taken in [TEXT MODE] of Scene Mode

(GP.40), the displayed image may have a slightly lower quality than the recorded one.

Deletes the currently displayed file. When the D button is pressed, a warning message about deleting the file appears. Select [DELETE] and press the M/O button.

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Viewing Your Images

In Playback Mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images.

Press the 6 (Playback)

button.

• The camera switches to Playback Mode and the last still image you took is displayed.

• You can view your pictures in order by using the #$ buttons.

• To switch the camera from Playback Mode to Shooting Mode (or Voice Memo Mode), press the 6 (Playback) button again.

To previous image To next image

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Turning on the camera in Playback Mode -----------------------------------------------

When the camera is off, pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns the camera on. (The camera starts up in Playback Mode.)

When the camera has been turned on with the 6 (Playback) button, pressing the 6 (Playback) button again switches Playback Mode to Shooting Mode.

Where images are played back from -------------------------------------------------------

When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera plays back from the internal memory. When an SD memory card is loaded, it plays back from the SD memory card.

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Three-frame View/List View (Thumbnail Display)

When playing back images on the LCD monitor, the playback screen can be divided into three frames (three-frame view) or 12

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

frames (list view). The three-frame view and list view allow you to select a still image to enlarge or delete.

The playback screen changes as follows:

Press the 6 (Playback)

button.

• The last image you took is

displayed.

Press the 9 (Thumbnail

Display) button.

• The screen changes to threeframe view. The large frame at the center of the screen displays the currently selected still image.

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Press the 9 (Thumbnail

Display) button again during three-frame view.

• The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are

Selected still image

displayed.

Switching to Single-Picture Display

In three-frame view

1 2

Press the #$ buttons to select a still image. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button or the C/

D button.

In list view

1 2

Press the !"#$ buttons to select a still image. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button twice.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If any of the following operations is performed in the three-frame view, the display returns to the ordinary playback screen (single-picture display) and the operation is executed.

• Deletion (GP.51)

• Menu display (GP.94)

• Movie playback (GP.91)

• Sound playback (GP.93)

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Magnifying Images

You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor.

Image Size Enlarged View (maximum magnification)

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3264 × 2448, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536 8 times

1280 × 960 6.7 times

640 × 480 3.4 times

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last image you took is displayed.

Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you

want to enlarge.

Press the 8 (Enlarged View)

button.

• The still image is enlarged.

In Enlarged View 8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image.

You can move the displayed still image by pressing the

!"#$ buttons. 9 Button Returns the enlarged still image to its original size. M/

O Button

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Enlarged view is also available in the quick review mode.

• Movies cannot be enlarged.

Displays the still image at the maximum magnification.

Pressing this again returns the still image to its original size.

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Deleting Files

You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory.

Deleting a File

3 4

Press the 6 (Playback)

button.

Press the #$ buttons to

display the file you want to delete.

Press the D (Delete) button.

Press the !" buttons to

select [DELETE ONE].

• You can change the image for

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deletion with the #$ buttons.

Press the C/D button.

• The display indicates that the files are being deleted; once finished, it returns to the screen in Step 4.

Deleting All Files

Press the 6 (Playback)

button.

Press the D (Delete) button.

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Press the !" buttons to

select [DELETE ALL].

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Press the C/D button.

• You will be prompted to confirm that you want to delete all images. If so, press the $ button to select [YES], and then press the M/ O button.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can also delete files by pressing the D (Delete) button during three-frame view (P.48).

Deleting Multiple Files at One Time

Press the 6 (Playback)

button.

Press the 9 (Thumbnail

Display) button twice.

• The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed.

Press the !"#$ buttons to

select the file you want to

delete and press the D

(Delete) button.

• The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the file.

Repeat Step 3 to select all the files you want to delete.

• If you selected a file by mistake, you can deselect it by selecting the file and pressing the D (Delete) button.

Press the C/D button.

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Press the #$ buttons to

select [YES] and then press the C/D button.

• The display indicates that the files are being deleted; once finished, it returns to the thumbnail display screen.

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Changing the Display with

the DISP. Button

Pressing the DISP. button allows you to change the screen display

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mode and toggle the information displayed on the LCD monitor. Each time you press the DISP. button, the display changes in the following order: Histogram, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and Normal Symbol Display.

Normal Symbol Display

LCD Monitor Off

(Synchro-Monitor Mode)

Grid Guide ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Histogram Grid Guide

Press the DISP. button to change the display.

No Display

This displays auxiliary lines on the LCD monitor to help you compose your picture. These lines are not recorded with images.

Synchro-Monitor Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------

This turns the LCD monitor off except when the camera is operated. This mode is effective for saving power consumption. In this mode, pressing the shutter release button halfway turns the LCD monitor on. Subsequently, pressing the shutter release button fully displays the shot image on the LCD monitor and then turns the LCD monitor off.

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Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness

Hold the DISP. button down to maximize the display brightness. When the brightness is at the maximum setting, holding the DISP. button down returns the brightness to the level set in [LCD BRIGHTNESS] (GP.119).

Histogram

When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis (from left to right,

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shadows (dark areas), midtones, and highlights (bright areas)). By using the histogram, you can determine the brightness of an image without being affected by the brightness around the LCD monitor. This also helps you correct for areas that are overly bright or dark. If the histogram has only peaks on the right side without anything else, this picture is over-exposed with too many pixels only for highlight sections.

If the histogram has only peaks on the left side without anything else, this picture is under-exposed with too many pixels only for shadow sections. Correct the exposure to an appropriate level.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The histogram displayed on the LCD monitor is for reference only. Depending on the shooting conditions (use of the flash, dark surrounding light, etc.), the exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness of the shot image.

• Exposure compensation has its limitation. It does not necessarily achieve the best possible result.

• A histogram with peaks in the center may not necessarily provide the best result to

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suit your particular requirements. For example, an adjustment is required if you want to underexpose or overexpose the image.

• For information on how to correct the exposure compensation, see P.84

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Advanced Operations

Read this section

when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

1 Various Shooting

Functions .......................58

2 Shooting/Playing Back

Movies ............................ 89

3 Recording/Playing Back

Sound .............................92

4 Other Playback

Functions .......................94

5 Direct Printing..............106

6 Changing Camera

Settings ........................ 114

7 Downloading Images to

Your Computer ............137

8 Appendices..................163

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1 Various Shooting Functions

Using the ADJ. Button

You can use the ADJ. button to adjust the exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings with fewer operations. Two functions other

1 Various Shooting Functions

than exposure compensation and white balance can also be assigned to the ADJ. button. By assigning a frequently used function to the ADJ. button, you can more easily set that function with fewer button operations.

Exposure Compensation Setting White Balance Setting

ADJ. BTN. SET.1ADJ. BTN. SET.2

Use the SETUP menu to assign a function to ADJ BTN. SET.1 and ADJ BTN. SET.2. (GP.120)

Settings by Mode

The settings that can be made with the ADJ. button differ among Scene Mode, Movie Mode and Still Image Mode. The following settings can be made with the ADJ. button.

Mode Available Settings Still Image Mode Exposure compensation, white balance,

functions assigned to the ADJ. button Movie Mode White balance Scene Mode ([TEXT MODE]) Text density Scene Mode (other than [TEXT MODE]) Exposure compensation, white balance

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ADJ. Button

ISO (ISO SETTING), QUALITY (PIC QUALITY/SIZE), FOCUS, SHARP (SHARPNESS), METERING (PHOTOMETERY), CONT MDE (CONT.MODE), AUTO BKT (AUTO BRACKET), ANTIBLUR (Default setting for [ADJ BTN.SET.1])

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When using a camera memo, the settings on P.58 cannot be set with the ADJ. button. (G “Software User Guide”)

Changing the Text Density (SCENE)

You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] (GP.40) in Scene Mode. You can select from [DEEP], [NORMAL] and [LIGHT].

To change the setting, use the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways to change the shading setting with the ADJ. button. To use the Shooting Setting menu, see “Using the Menu” (GP.62) and “Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode” (GP.178).

Turn the mode dial to 5.

Press the SCENE button.

• The Scene Mode selection screen appears.

Press the !" buttons to select

[TEXT MODE] and then press the C/D button.

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Press the ADJ. button.

• The text density menu appears.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired density setting.

• You can also press the shutter release button to take the picture.

Press the C/D button.

• The text density setting does not appear on the screen.

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Shifting the AF Target (Macro)

During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to

lock the focus (GP.35) by using the !"#$ buttons on the

camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with focus lock.

Use the !"#$ buttons to shift the cross-mark at the center of the

screen to the subject you want the camera to focus on.

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When the AF target is shifted to the left with the # button

With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro)

button.

• The macro symbol appears on the screen.

Press the ADJ. button.

Press the #$ buttons until the

AF target shift function screen (cross-mark in the middle of the screen) appears.

Shift the cross-mark to the subject you want the camera to

focus on with the !"#$

buttons.

Press the C/D button.

Half-press the shutter release button.

• The camera focuses on the area at the position of the cross-mark.

Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

• The AF target shift function automatically focuses the camera on the set position until macro mode is canceled.

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Shooting Setting Menu

Press the M/O button in Shooting Mode to display the

Shooting Setting menu. The Shooting Setting menu can be used to set the following shooting settings.

When Mode Dial is Set to 5/K

Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE F3264(8M), N3264(8M), N2592(5M), N2048(3M),

F1280(1M), [N1280(1M)], N640(VGA)

ANTIBLUR [OFF], ON P.65 FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A P.66 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI], CENTER, SPOT P.69 SHARPNESS SHARP, [NORMAL], SOFT P.70 CONT. MODE [OFF], CONT., S-CONT, M-CONT P.71 COLOR DEPTH [NORMAL], VIVID, NEUTRAL, B&W P.75 AUTO BRACKET [OFF], ON, WB-BKT P.76

P.63

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TIME EXPOSURE [OFF], 1 SEC., 2 SEC., 4 SEC., 8 SEC. P.79 INTERVAL [0 s], 30 seconds to 3 hours P.80 IMAGE WITH SOUND [OFF], ON P.82 DATE IMPRINT [OFF], DATE, TIME P.83 EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.84 WHITE BALANCE [AUTO], (OUTDOORS), (CLOUDY),

(INCANDESCENT LAMP), (INCANDESCENT LAMP2), (FLUORESCENT LAMP), (MANUAL SETTINGS)

ISO SETTING [AUTO], ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400,

ISO 800, ISO 1600

RESTORE DEFAULTS P.88

P.85

P.87

• The settings that can be selected during Scene Mode are

restricted. (GP.178).

When Mode Dial is Set to 3

Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 P.63 FRAME RATE [30FPS], 15FPS P.90 FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A P.66 WHITE BALANCE [AUTO], (OUTDOORS), (CLOUDY),

(INCANDESCENT LAMP), (INCANDESCENT LAMP2), (FLUORESCENT LAMP), (MANUAL SETTINGS)

P.85

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Shooting Setting menu. (GP.114)

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Using the Menu

This explains how to make the settings.

Use the !"$ buttons and M/O button to select and set an

item.

Press the C /D button in Shooting Mode.

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• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

The menu items are provided on four screens.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired menu item.

• Press the " button at the bottom item to display the next screen

Press the $ button.

• The menu item settings are displayed.

Press the !" buttons to

select the setting.

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The setting is set.

• The Shooting Setting menu disappears and the camera is ready to shoot.

Changing the display ----------------------------------------------------------------------

• You can select a screen by the screen number: 1 Press the # button to select a screen

number on the left of the screen.

2 Press the !" buttons to change screens. 3 Press the $ button to return to menu item

selection.

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

The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the movie size. Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen.

Still Images

Image Size Picture Quality

Mode

3264 × 2448 F(Fine)

N(Normal) 2592 × 1944 N(Normal) N2592(5M) 2048 × 1536 N(Normal) N2048(3M) • For creating large prints. 1280 × 960 F(Fine)

N(Normal) 640 × 480 N(Normal) N640(VGA) • For shooting a large number of

PIC QUALITY/ SIZE

F3264(8M) N3264(8M)

F1280(1M) N1280(1M)

Uses

• For downloading and editing images on your computer.

• For creating large prints.

• For taking pictures of public works for

submission.

pictures.

• For attaching to e-mail.

• For posting on a website.

• In CALS Mode, the image size is fixed to [1280 × 960].

• When Scene Mode is set to [SKEW COR MODE], you can select 1280 × 960 or 640 × 480.

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• When Scene Mode is set to [TEXT MODE], you can select 3264 × 2448 or 2048 × 1536.

Movies

Image Size Movie Size 320 × 240 320 160 × 120 160

• You can also choose the number of frames for movies. (GP.90)

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• For picture quality mode, select normal mode (N) or fine mode (F), depending on the desired compression ratio. 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.

• The number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or SD memory card

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depends on the [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] setting. (GP.173)

Turn the mode dial to 5/3.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Still Images

Movies

Press the C/D button, or # button and press the C/D button.

• The setting appears on the screen.

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Shooting with the Antiblur Function (ANTIBLUR)

This function minimizes camera shake and blurring during shooting.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [ANTIBLUR] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[ON].

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Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The antiblur symbol appears on the screen.

Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The antiblur function does not work when the ISO setting is set to a setting other than [AUTO]. Set the ISO setting to [AUTO]. (GP.87)

• The antiblur function may not prevent blurring when shooting in dark places or when the subject is moving.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The J mark appears when blurring is likely to occur. (GP.33)

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Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS)

If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Choose from the following five focusing modes.

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Focusing Modes

Symbol Mode Description None MULTI AF Automatically measures the distances to a maximum of

five AF areas from among 17 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. This prevents the center of the LCD monitor from becoming out of focus and enables you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures.

None SPOT AF Selects one AF area at the center of the picture to allow

the camera to focus on this area automatically.

MF (Manual Focus) Enables you to adjust the focus manually.

SNAP Fixes the shooting distance to a short distance (about

2.5 m (8.2 ft.)).

A (Infinity) Fixes the shooting distance to infinity.

Infinity is useful for shooting distant scenes.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K/3.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [FOCUS] and press the $

button.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

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Manual Focus Shooting (MF)

If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus). Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• In Scene Mode, manual focus can be used only when [ZOOM MACRO] or [SKEW COR MODE] is selected.

• You can also use manual focus to focus on objects within the macro shooting range.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K/3.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [FOCUS] and press the $

button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[MF].

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Press the C/D button.

• [MF] is displayed on the screen.

Press the " button as required.

• Pressing the " button enlarges the display for easy focusing.

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Press the # button to display

the focus bar.

• Each time the # button is pressed, the focus bar and zoom bar appear alternately.

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Press the z (Telephoto) button or the Z (Wide-angle) button to adjust the

focus.

• Pressing the z (Telephoto) button adjusts the focus to farther objects. Pressing the Z (Wide-angle) button adjusts the focus to closer objects.

Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When the zoom bar is displayed, you can operate the zoom bar with the z (Telephoto) button or the Z (Wide-angle) button.

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Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)

You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. There are three light metering modes.

Light Metering Modes

Symbol Mode Description None MULTI The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is

metered to determine the overall exposure value.

CENTER The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to

determine the exposure value. Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.

SPOT

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [PHOTOMETRY] and press

Only the center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when you want to use the brightness at the center. This is useful if there is a marked difference in contrast or backlighting.

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the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

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Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS)

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

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

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Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

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Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT./S-CONT/M-CONT)

With Multi-shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot has the following three modes:

CONT.

Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. Still images are recorded one at a time, just as in normal shooting.

S (Stream)-CONT

With just one full-press of the shutter

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release button, you can take 16 consecutive shots at intervals of 1/7.5 seconds in about 2 seconds. The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (3264 × 2448 pixels).

M (Memory-reversal)-CONT

The camera memorizes the scene while you hold down the shutter release button, and once you release it, the previous 2 seconds of shots are recorded. The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (3264 × 2448 pixels).

(2) The camera records for about 2 seconds ahead

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

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When shooting with S-CONT or M-CONT, the ISO setting is fixed at [AUTO] even if it is set to [ISO 64] or [ISO 100].

• The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-shot mode depends on the image size setting, as shown in the table below.

• The numbers of images that can be shot in the Multi-shot mode with the internal memory are as shown in the table below.

F3264 N3264 N2592 N2048 F1280 N1280 N640 Digital Zoom: Off4444131313 Digital Zoom: On 4 4 4 4 13 13 13

• The shot images can be recorded normally until the SD memory card becomes full. Once the number of consecutively shot images exceeds the number of images shown in the table above, however, the image recording speed becomes slow. (This depends on the image size setting.)

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [CONT. MODE] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

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

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

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CONT.

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

• Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button.

Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures.

• To playback consecutive images shot in Multi-shot mode, switch the camera to Playback Mode (GP.47) and select the still image you want to play back with the #$ buttons.

S-CONT (S Multi-Shot)

Compose your picture and then press the shutter

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release button.

• 16 pictures are taken automatically.

M-CONT (M Multi-Shot)

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

• The camera memorizes the scene while you hold down the shutter release button.

Release your finger from the shutter release button.

• The camera stops shooting and the 16 still images (in the previous 2 seconds) are recorded as one still image.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• To return to normal single-image shooting, follow Steps 1 to 3, select [OFF] in Step 4, and press the M/O button.

• In M-CONT mode, if you release the shutter release button within 2 seconds from the time you first pressed it, the shots from the time you pressed the shutter until you released it will be recorded and the number of consecutive shots will be less than 16.

• The flash is turned off.

• During Multi-shot mode, the LCD monitor is turned off.

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

While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-CONT or M-CONT is displayed, you can enlarge any one of the 16 frames. You can also switch between frames while viewing the image in enlarged display mode.

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To view a frame from an S-CONT or M-CONT still image in enlarged display mode, follow the steps below.

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last shot taken is displayed.

Press the #$ buttons to

display an S-CONT or M-CONT still image.

Press the 8 (Enlarged View)

button.

• The first frame of the consecutive images is displayed in enlarged display mode. The frame position bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

•Press the #$ buttons to switch frames. To return to the 16-frame display, press the M/O button.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Press the DISP. button to switch between displaying the bar at the bottom of the screen, displaying the grid guide, and hiding the display. (GP.54)

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Setting the Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH)

You can set the color depth of still images to [NORMAL], [VIVID], [NEUTRAL], or [B&W].

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [COLOR DEPTH] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Press the C/D button, or # button and press the C/

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D button.

• If you selected a setting other than [NORMAL], the setting appears on the screen.

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Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET)

The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV) based on the set exposure level.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This function is not available when shooting with sound.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[ON].

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• [AB] appears on the screen.

Press the shutter release button.

• Three consecutive shots are taken at

-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV based on the set exposure compensation setting. When shooting is completed, three still images are displayed on the LCD monitor. They are, from left to right, at

-0.5EV (darker), standard exposure compensation setting, and +0.5EV (brighter).

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The exposure compensation can be changed using the ADJ. button or Shooting Setting menu. (GP.84)

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Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT)

The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if you cannot determine the appropriate white balance.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[WB-BKT].

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Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

Press the shutter release button.

• Three images (a reddish image, an image equal to the current white balance, and a bluish image) are automatically recorded.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• This function is not available for Multi-shot (GP.71) or auto bracket shooting (GP.76).

• The flash cannot be used.

• [TIME EXPOSURE] (GP.79) is set to [OFF].

• If [COLOR DEPTH] is set to [B&W], the white balance bracket function can be set but

it does not operate.

• The white balance can be changed using the ADJ. button or Shooting Setting menu.

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(GP.85)

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Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE)

You can select [1 SEC.], [2 SEC.], [4 SEC.], or [8 SEC.] for time exposure. By using long time exposure, you can capture the movement of moving subjects such as the trail of fireworks and car lights when shooting a night scene.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [TIME EXPOSURE] and press the $ button.

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Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The setting appears on the screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When using long time exposure, the shutter speed may slow down and images may be blurred. Hold the camera steady by using a tripod when shooting.

• While shooting with long time exposure, the LCD monitor turns off.

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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 from 30 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 30 seconds.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [INTERVAL] and press the $

button.

Press the !" buttons to set

the hours.

Press the $ button to move to

the minutes setting, then use

the !" buttons to set the

minutes.

• You can press and hold either the !" buttons to quickly raise or lower the minute setting.

Press the $ button to move to the seconds setting, then use the !" buttons to set the seconds.

Press the C/D button.

• [INTERVAL] appears on the screen.

Press the shutter release

button.

• A picture is taken every time the fixed interval elapses.

To stop shooting, press the C/D button.

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Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off.

• The time until the next picture can be taken according to the shooting menu setting

may be longer than the time set for interval shooting. In this case, the shooting interval becomes longer than the set time.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Depending on the remaining battery level, the battery may become depleted during interval shooting. Use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended.

• If you press the shutter release button during interval shooting, the camera will shoot as usual. However, the interval shooting setting is unaffected. After shooting, once the time specified in interval shooting elapses, the next shot is taken.

• When interval shooting is turned on, Multi-shot is automatically set to [OFF] even if it had been set to [CONT.] or [M-CONT].

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2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound

(IMAGE WITH SOUND)

You can shoot a still image with a voice memo of up to eight seconds.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

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Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [IMAGE WITH SOUND] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[ON].

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.

• Press the shutter release button again or wait 8 seconds for recording to stop.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• To play back a still image with sound, display the still image in the same way as a still image without sound (GP.47) and press the ADJ. button to play back the sound.

• Press the !" buttons to display the volume adjustment bar. You can adjust the volume with the !" buttons.

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Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)

You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image.

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

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

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Press the C/D button, or # button and press the C/

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D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If the date and time have not been set, [DATE IMPRINT] cannot be used. First make the date and time settings (GP.127).

• [DATE IMPRINT] cannot be used with movies.

• The date is not displayed on thumbnail images.

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Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)

The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with the correct exposure. In the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can adjust the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range from -2.0 to +2.0. Setting the level higher (+) makes the picture brighter and lower (-) makes the picture darker.

For backlighting

When the background is particularly bright, the subject will appear dark (underexposed). In this case, set the exposure level higher (+).

When your subject is whitish

The entire picture will turn out dark (underexposed). Set the exposure level higher (+).

When your subject is darkish

The entire picture will turn out bright (overexposed). Set the exposure level lower (-). The same happens when you take a photo of a subject in a spotlight.

To change the setting, use the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways to change the exposure setting with the ADJ. button. To use the Shooting Setting menu, see “Using the Menu” (GP.62).

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the ADJ. button.

Press the #$ buttons until the exposure compensation

bar appears.

Press the !" buttons to set the exposure setting.

• You can also press the shutter release button to take a picture.

Press the C/D button.

• The setting appears on the screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When shooting in particularly bright places, you may not be able to correct the exposure level. In that case, the [!AE] symbol will appear on the screen.

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Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)

Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the white balance is set to [AUTO]. Normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources, you can change the setting.

White Balance Modes

Symbol Mode Description AUTO AUTO Adjusts the white balance automatically.

OUTDOORS Select this when shooting outdoors (sunny) and white balance

fails to adjust properly.

CLOUDY Select this when shooting in cloudy weather or shade and the

white balance fails to adjust properly.

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INCANDESCENT LAMP

INCANDESCENT LAMP2

FLUORESCENT LAMP

MANUAL SETTINGS

To change the setting, use the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways to change the white balance setting with the ADJ. button. To use the Shooting Setting menu, see “Using the Menu” (GP.62).

Turn the mode dial to 5/K/3.

Press the ADJ. button.

Press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu

Select this when shooting under incandescent light and white balance fails to adjust properly.

Select this when shooting under incandescent light (more reddish, compared with [INCANDESCENT LAMP]).

Select this when shooting under fluorescent light and white balance fails to adjust properly.

Adjust the white balance manually.

appears.

Press the !" buttons to select a setting other than [M].

• You can also press the shutter release button to take a picture.

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Press the C/D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTING)

Turn the mode dial to 5/K/3.

Press the ADJ. button.

Press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu

appears.

Press the !" buttons to select

[M].

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

Press the DISP. button.

• The white balance is set.

Press the C/D button.

• The symbol appears on the screen.

• The screen is displayed with the white balance set in Step 6. If the result is not as expected, repeat Steps 5 and 6 to change the settings as many times as required.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When [AUTO] is selected, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark. In this case, add something white to the subject.

• When shooting with the flash, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly if [AUTO] is not selected. In this case, switch to [AUTO] to shoot with flash.

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Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING)

ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or a fast-moving object while minimizing blurring. However, the images become grainy. You can choose from the following ISO settings:

AUTO, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800,

and ISO 1600. When ISO setting is set to [AUTO], the camera automatically changes the sensitivity according to the distance, brightness, zoom, and macro settings. Usually, use the camera in the [AUTO] mode. If you do not want to allow the camera to change the ISO sensitivity, select an ISO setting other than [AUTO].

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Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [ISO SETTING] and press the $

button.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired setting.

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The setting appears on the screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• At the wide-angle zoom setting, when the ISO setting is set to [AUTO], the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 125 with flash or ISO 64 without flash.

• The antiblur function does not work when the ISO setting is set to a setting other than [AUTO].

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

To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below.

1 Various Shooting Functions

Turn the mode dial to 5/K.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the !" buttons to select

[RESTORE DEFAULTS] and

press the $ button.

Make sure that [YES] is selected, and then press the C/D button.

• The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial settings. Once it is finished, the display returns to the shooting mode screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For a list of functions whose settings are saved when the camera is turned off, see “Appendices”. (GP.176)

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2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies

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3 Shooting Movies

You can shoot movies with sound. You can set the image size to either 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 pixels. You can set the number of frames shot per second (frame rate) to either 30 or 15. Each movie you shoot is recorded as an AVI file.

Turn the mode dial to 3

(Movie Mode).

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Shooting/Playing Back Movies

Press the shutter release button.

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

Press the shutter release button to finish recording the movie.

Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded.

• The maximum recording time per shooting depends on the size of your SD memory

card. (GP.91) Even if you are within the maximum recording time, recording may end depending on your card.

• The antiblur function does not work in Movie Mode.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The flash cannot be used.

• While shooting movies, only digital zoom can be used. (GP.37)

• When the shutter release button is pressed in Step 2, the camera focuses on the

subject.

• The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the remaining memory capacity during movie recording.

• Use the Shooting Setting menu to set the image size (GP.63) and frame rate (GP.90) of movies.

• The Shooting Setting menu items for Movie Mode differ from those in Still Image Mode. (GP.61)

2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies

Setting the Frame Rate (FRAME RATE)

You can select the number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in Movie Mode.

Turn the mode dial to 3.

Press the C/D button.

• The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [FRAME RATE] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[30FPS] or [15FPS].

Press the C/D button, or

# button and press the C/ D button.

• The setting appears on the screen.

Movie Frames --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Movies consist of many frames whose images appear to be moving when displayed at high speed.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

• The table below shows the available recording time.

320 × 240 (15 FPS)

320 × 240 (30 FPS)

160 × 120 (15 FPS)

160 × 120 (30 FPS)

Internal Memory

1min 17 s

39 s 44 s 1 min

4 min 38 s

2 min 26 s

32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB

1 min 27 s

5 min 16 s

2 min 46 s

2 min 59 s

31 s 10 min

47 s 5 min

40 s

6 min 3 s

3 min 4 s

21 min 49 s

11 min 27 s

Playing Back Movies

To playback movies, follow the steps below.

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last shot taken is displayed.

• The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image.

12 min 4 s

6 min 7 s

43 min 29 s

22 min 50 s

24 min 19 s

12 min 19 s

87 min 37 s

46 min 1 s

46 min 47 s

23 min 42 s

168 min 30 s

88 min 31 s

Shooting/Playing Back Movies

Select to the movie you want to

view using the #$ buttons.

•Press the $ button to display the next file.

•Press the # button to display the previous file.

Press the ADJ. button.

• Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen.

Fast Forward Press the z button during playback. Rewind Press the Z button during playback. Pause/Playback Press the ADJ. button. Slow Playback Press and hold down the z button during pause. Slow Rewind Press and hold down the Z button during pause. Next Frame Press the z button during pause. Previous Frame Press the Z button during pause. Volume Adjustment Press the !" buttons during playback.

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Recording/Playing Back Sound

3 Recording/Playing Back Sound

2 Recording Sound

You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file.

Turn the mode dial to 2 (Voice

Memo Mode).

Press the shutter release button.

• Sound recording starts. Recording continues until you press the shutter release button again.

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Press the shutter release button to stop recording.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

• The table below shows the available recording time.

Internal Memory

56 min 45 s

Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When recording sound for a long time, use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended. (GP.27)

32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB

64 min 36 s

132 min 11 s

267 min 15 s

532 min 36 s

1073 min 00 s

2063 min 25 s

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Playing Back Sound

To playback sounds, follow the steps below.

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last shot taken is displayed.

Press the #$ buttons to select

a sound file for playback (indicated with a speaker).

•Press the $ button to display the next file.

•Press the # button to display the previous file.

Press the ADJ. button.

• Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen.

Fast Forward Press the z button during playback. Rewind Press the Z button during playback. Pause/Playback Press the ADJ. button. Volume Adjustment Press the !" buttons during playback.

Recording/Playing Back Sound

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4 Other Playback Functions

Playback Setting Menu

Press the M/O button in Playback Mode to display the

Playback Setting menu. The Playback Setting menu allows you to make the settings for the following functions.

Setting Options Refer to SLIDE SHOW P.95

4 Other Playback Functions

PROTECT Select/Cancel 1 FILE, Select/Cancel ALL FILES, Select

Multi-files

DPOF Select/Cancel 1 FILE, Select/Cancel ALL FILES, Select

Multi-files RESIZE 1280, 640 P.102 COPY TO CARD P.103

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Playback Setting menu. (GP.114)

P.96

P.99

Using the Menu

This explains how to make the settings.

Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the Playback

Mode.

Press the C/D button.

• The Playback Setting menu appears.

Press the !" buttons to select

the desired item.

Press the $ button.

• The screen for the selected menu item appears.

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Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)

You can display the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below.

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last shot taken is displayed.

Press the C/D button.

• The Playback Setting menu appears.

Press the " button, select [SLIDE SHOW] and press the $

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. The slide show will repeat itself until stopped.

Other Playback Functions

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Each still image is displayed for three seconds.

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

• Sound files are also played back.

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Write-protecting Files (PROTECT)

You can protect files from being accidentally deleted.

Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored.

Protecting a File

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last shot taken is displayed.

Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to

protect.

Press the C/D button.

4 Other Playback Functions

• The Playback Setting menu appears.

Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the $

button.

Make sure that [1 FILE] is selected, and then press the C/D button.

• The selected file is protected and the symbol appears on the screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To unprotect a file, display the file you want to unprotect and perform Steps 3 to 5.

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Protecting All Files

To protect all your files, follow the steps below.

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

Press the C/D button.

• The Playback Setting menu appears.

Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the $

button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[ALL FILES].

Make sure that [SELECT] is selected, and then press the C/D button.

• All files are protected and the symbol appears on the screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To cancel protection for all protected files, select [CANCEL] in Step 5.

Other Playback Functions

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Protecting Multiple Files at Once

To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below.

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice.

• The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed.

Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first file you

want to protect.

Press the C/D button.

• The Playback Setting menu appears.

Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the $

button.

4 Other Playback Functions

• The Protect symbol appears in the upper-right corner of the file.

Press the !"#$ buttons to

select the next file you want to protect, and then press the C/D button.

Repeat Step 6 to select all the files you want to protect.

• If you selected a file by mistake, you can deselect by selecting the file and pressing the M/O button again.

Press the DISP. button.

• The display indicates that the selected images are being processed; once finished, the display returns to the thumbnail display screen.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• To unprotect multiple files, follow the same steps described above to select the files

to unprotect, and then press the DISP. button.

• You can also unprotect all files at once. (GP.97)

• For information on thumbnail display, see P.48.

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