Ricoh CAPLIO G3S User Manual
Operation Manual
For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.
Using These Manuals
The two manuals included are for your Caplio G3.
Please read this first:
Quick Start guide (printed manual)
This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G3
right away by providing quick explanations: "Getting Ready to
Shoot", "Shooting Images", "Viewing Images", and
"Connecting to Your PC."
Before using your camera, first read this manual.
Please read as needed:
Operation Manual (this manual).
This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio G3.
To get the most out of your Caplio G3, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.
Using This Guide
Term
File: Refers to a file of still image, movie, and voice data.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this guide:
Important
This indicates important information
and restrictions.
Note
This indicates supplementary
explanations and useful tips on
camera operations.
Terms
This indicates an explanation of a
technical term.
Reference
This indicates page(s) relevant to a
particular function.
"p.xx" is used to refer you to pages in
this manual.
Table of Contents
Using These Manuals ................................................2
Using This Guide .......................................................2
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera
Section 1 Getting Started
Checking that everything is Packed........................... 6
Names of Parts ..........................................................7
How to Use the Mode Dial ......................................... 8
Inserting the Batteries................................................ 9
Using the Rechargeable Battery.............................. 10
Inserting the rechargeable battery..............................10
Removing the rechargeable battery...........................10
Using the AC Adaptor ..............................................11
Setting up the AC adaptor..........................................11
Removing the AC adaptor..........................................12
Turning the Power On/Off........................................13
To turn the camera On...............................................13
To turn the camera Off...............................................13
Setting the Date and Time .......................................14
Inserting the SD Memory Card ................................15
Inserting the SD Memory Card...................................15
Removing the SD Memory Card ................................16
How to Use the LCD Monitor ...................................17
Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures ................17
The Screen During Playback......................................20
Switching the Screen Display.....................................21
Button Functions...................................................... 22
Screens....................................................................23
The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu..... 27
The Basics of the Setup Screen.................................28
Section 2 Basic Shooting
How to Hold the Camera..........................................30
How to Focus........................................................... 31
Shooting Still Images ............................................... 33
Check the Focus and Shoot....................................... 33
(Half-press).................................................................33
Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) ................34
When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition
(Focus Lock).......................................................35
Shooting with Scenery-Matching .............................36
Combination of Scene Mode and Function.............. 38
Shooting with Multi-Shot ..........................................39
Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) .............. 40
Shooting with Multi-Shot.............................................41
Shooting with S Multi-Shot .........................................41
Shooting with M Multi-Shot.........................................41
Shooting Movies ......................................................42
Shooting with the Zoom ...........................................43
Shooting with the Digital Zoom ................................44
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)..........................45
Recording Voice Memo............................................46
Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography
Using the Flash........................................................ 48
Using the Self-Timer ................................................50
Shooting a Still Image with Sound (Image With Sound)51
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) ....... 53
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting
(WHITE BALANCE)............................................ 55
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance
(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET).......................... 58
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size
(PIC QUALITY/SIZE).......................................... 60
About Picture Quality Mode ....................................... 60
About Image Size....................................................... 60
Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of
a Still Image .......................................................... 61
Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode62
Changing the Image Size of a Movie......................... 63
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)........................... 64
Manual Focus Shooting ............................................. 64
Shooting at a Fixed Distance ..................................... 65
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)....... 66
Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) ........................ 68
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images
(SHARPNESS)................................................... 69
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures
(AUTO BRACKET)............................................. 70
Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) ..... 72
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals
(INTERVAL) ....................................................... 73
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT). 75
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults
(RESTORE DEFAULTS).................................... 76
Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor ....... 77
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY).... 78
Section 4 Playing Back Still Images, Movies, and
Sounds
Viewing the Photo You Just Took............................ 80
Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image
Displayed .............................................................. 81
Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie............... 82
Viewing a Still Image or Movie ................................ 83
Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card... 83
Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory .. 84
Viewing Movies .......................................................... 85
Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume........................... 85
Playing Back Sound ................................................ 86
Playing Back Sound................................................... 86
Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image........ 87
Adjusting the Volume................................................. 87
Viewing at a Glance................................................. 88
Enlarged Viewing..................................................... 89
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in
Enlarged Display Mode...................................... 90
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ...91
Viewing on a Television........................................... 92
Section 5 Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sound
Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds..... 94
Deleting One Still Image ............................................ 94
Deleting All Frames at Once ...................................... 95
Deleting Multiple Frames at Once.............................. 96
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) ............. 97
Protecting the Displayed Still Image .......................... 97
Protecting All Still Images .......................................... 99
Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once.... 100
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory
Card (COPY TO CARD)................................... 101
Using a Printing Service (PRINT).......................... 102
Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed .............102
Setting DPOF for All Still Images .............................103
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images.....................104
Changing the Image Size (Resize) ........................105
Section 6 Changing Camera Settings
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use
(CARD FORMAT)............................................. 107
Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT)............108
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings
(AUTO POWER OFF) ......................................109
Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) ......................110
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)111
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ...112
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
(LCD BRIGHTNESS) ............................................113
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power-Save). 114
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) ....115
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV
(VIDEO OUT MODE)........................................ 116
Chapter 2 Playing back Images on a Computer (Pictures/Movies)
Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer
(For Windows)
Using the Software Provided .................................118
Software and OS Applicability Table........................118
System Requirements............................................119
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer 120
Installation.............................................................. 121
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000...............................121
Uninstalling the Software..........................................122
(For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000)............................122
For Windows XP.......................................................123
Uninstalling the Software..........................................124
(For Windows XP) ....................................................124
Installing Acrobat Reader....................................... 125
Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................126
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer............... 127
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP.........................127
How to Use RICOH Gate La.................................. 128
The RICOH Gate La Window...................................128
How to Use the Optional settings.............................129
How to Use the Background Illustration Settings..... 130
For Downloading Images Directly to Your Computer
from an SD Memory Card.................................131
Images in a PC Card................................................131
Section 2 Displaying Thumbnail Images
(How to Use DU-10s)
Starting and Exiting DU-10s...................................133
DU-10s Window .......................................................133
Exiting DU-10s .........................................................133
Thumbnail Display Description ..............................134
Switching the Ordering of Images.......................... 135
Changing the Display Size..................................... 136
Viewing Images in a slide show............................. 137
To View a slide show................................................137
Using Auto slide show..............................................138
How to Use the slide show Dialog Box.....................138
Viewing Image Information ....................................139
Using the File Menu .................................................139
Using the Shortcut Menu..........................................139
Displaying the Viewer Screen................................ 140
Viewer Screen.......................................................... 140
Printing an Image .................................................. 141
To Print an Image .................................................... 141
How to Use the [Print Setup] Dialog Box ................. 141
Checking the Printing Layout ................................... 142
Making printer settings............................................ 142
Printing Images ........................................................ 142
Chapter 3 Shooting with Camera Memos
Section 1 About Camera Memos
Shooting with Camera Memos .............................. 144
Text Camera Memo ................................................. 144
Voice Memo ............................................................. 144
How to Use Camera Memos.................................... 145
Section 2 Creating a Camera Memo List
Creating a Camera Memo List............................... 147
Starting and Quitting ListEditor ................................ 147
How to Use ListEditor .............................................. 147
How to Use ListEditor .............................................. 149
Section 3 Shooting with Camera Memos
Shooting with Camera Memos .............................. 151
To Quit Shooting with Memos.................................. 152
Create or correct a memo temporarily................... 153
Creating a temporary memo .................................... 153
Correcting a Temporarily Memo............................... 154
Correcting a Camera Memo to Create a New Temporary
Memo .................................................................. 155
Viewing a Camera Memo Attached to a Still Image156
Attaching a Camera Memo to a still image............ 157
Changing a Memo Attached to a Still Image ......... 158
Displaying and Confirming a Camera Memo Attached
to a Still Image and Correcting It...................... 159
Displaying a Camera Memo to Confirm ................... 159
Editing a Camera Memo .......................................... 160
Searching for a Camera Memo................................ 160
Printing Camera Memos Attached to Still Images . 161
Printing an Image and a Camera Memo .................. 161
How to Use the [Set Memo Detail] Dialog Box........ 161
Section 4 Using Voice Memos
About a Voice Memo............................................. 163
How to Use of Voice Memo ..................................... 163
Registering/Playing Back/Changing a Voice Memo164
Registering a Voice Memo....................................... 164
Playing back a Voice Memo..................................... 166
Changing a Voice Memo.......................................... 166
Playing Back and Confirming a Voice Memo Attached
to a Still Image ................................................. 167
Play back the voice memo ....................................... 167
Appendices
A. How to Use the Keyboard ................................ 169
B. Specifications................................................... 171
C. Optional Accessories ....................................... 172
D. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities.......... 172
E. Using Your Camera Abroad............................. 173
F. Cautions on Use............................................... 173
G. Care and Storage ............................................ 174
H. Troubleshooting ............................................... 175
I. Error Messages ................................................. 184
J. About the Warranty and Servicing.................... 185
RICOH Service Offices.......................................... 188
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera
Section 1 Getting Started
This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it
out of the package to preparing to shoot.
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Checking that everything is Packed
The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed.
Caplio G3
AV Cable
AA Alkaline Batteries (2)
CD-ROM
The software and the operation manual
are included on this CD-ROM.
USB Cable
Warranty Card
Handstrap
Safety Precautions
Quick Start Guide
Attaching the hand strap to
the camera
Thread the tips of the strap through
the camera's strap attachment pegs
and attach them as shown.
Optional Accessories
AC Adaptor (AC-4a)
Rechargeable Battery (DB-43, DB-40)
• Other products sold separately: PC Card Adaptor (FM-SD53)
Battery Charger(BJ-2)
• In the unlikely event that something is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased
the camera.
• After checking the contents of the warranty card, please keep it in a safe place.
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Names of Parts
It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the
following.
Camera
Front View
Rear View
Bottom
① Shutter release button
② Power button
③ Mode Dial
④ Flash
⑤ Accessory Shoe
⑥ AF Window
⑦ Viewfinder
⑧ Terminal Cover
⑨ Lens
⑩ USB Terminal
⑪ Video Out Terminal
① Auto Focus Lamp
② Viewfinder
③ Flash Lamp
④ D(Delete)/T(Self-timer) Button
⑤ Z(Wide-angle)/9(Thumbnail Display) Button
⑥ z(Telephoto)/8(Enlarged View) Button
⑦ #/Q (Quick Review) Button
⑧ !/F(Flash) Button
⑨ $Button
⑩ "/N(Macro)Button
⑪ Battery/Card Cover
⑫ EButton
⑬ OButton
⑭ MButton
⑮ LCD Monitor
⑯ Strap Attachment Peg
⑰ Power (DC in) Cable Cover
⑱ Tripod Screw Hole (underside)
Left Side, looking
from the front
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How to Use the Mode Dial
The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera.
The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image
viewing).
Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the
mode you want to use.
Mode Dial Symbols and Functions
Symbol Mode Name Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings.
Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.
Scene Mode Allows you to optimize the camera settings for six different scences.
Shooting Mode Allows you to shoot still images.
Playback Mode Allows you to play back your movies and still images or delete them.
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Inserting the Batteries
The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your needs.
Battery Type Feature
AA Alkaline Batteries
(LR6) (included)
AA Nickel Batteries
(available in stores)
Rechargeable Battery
(DB-43 or DB-40)
(sold separately)
Nickel-Hydrogen Battery
(available in stores)
Below is an indication of the number of images you can take.
Battery Type Number of Shots Number of Shots (In the Synchro-Monitor Mode: see p.21)
AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) approx. 50 approx. 60
Rechargeable Battery approx. 350 approx. 400
The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees celsius, shooting at 30-second intervals and one out of every
two being shot with the flash.
If you set the camera to the Power-Save mode, the number of shots you can take will increase.
In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adaptor (sold separately).
You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel.
However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will
decrease. Warm the batteries before use.
These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as compared with AA
Alkaline Batteries when used with a digital camera.
This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the
battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) and use it over and over again. They last a long time,
so they are convenient for travel.
This battery is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again.
Please use a battery recharger available in stores.The battery may be inert and
consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased or left unused for
more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before use. The
battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use.
Insert the batteries following these steps.
Make sure the camera power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
When the batteries wear out
Just before the batteries wear out, is displayed on the LCD Monitor. When this happens, replace the
batteries with a fresh set.
• Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.
• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.
• With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the number of shots may differ depending on the condition of the
purchased batteries.
• The life of an alkaline battery depends on the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of
an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures.
• The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use.
Insert the two batteries, making sure they are
facing the correct way.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
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Using the Rechargeable Battery
The DB-43 or DB-40 rechargeable battery (sold separately) is convenient for extended use because it
can be use over and over again.
Inserting the rechargeable battery
Make sure the camera power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Make sure the camera power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Remove the battery.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
• For recharging the battery, use battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately).
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Close and slide the battery/card cover.
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Using the AC Adaptor
When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the
AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.
Battery for use with
the AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor
Setting up the AC adaptor
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Insert the AC Adaptor Battery .
Open the power (DC input) cable cover and
take the cable out.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
Plug the power cord into an outlet.
• Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.
• When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adaptor from the camera and the power outlet.
• While in use, if you detach the AC Adaptor or unplug it from the outlet, data may be lost.
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Removing the AC adaptor
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
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Remove the battery.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
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Turning the Power On/Off
The camera is switched between On and Off as follows.
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To turn the camera On
Press the power button
The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will flash
altermately for several seconds.
To turn the camera Off
Auto Power-off
• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use
the camera again, simply press the power switch.
At time of purchase, the Auto Power-off function is set to one minute.
• The Auto Power-off function does not work when connected to your computer.
To turn the camera Off
Press the power button
Power-Save Mode
You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. If you have
activated Power-Save mode, the display on the LCD Monitor will turn off in Shooting Mode. When the LCD
Monitor is dark, turn the SETUP Dial to check the Power-Save mode setting.
For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see p.109.
For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see p.114.
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Setting the Date and Time
You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.
Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so be sure to
set the date and time before using this feature.
To set the date and time, follow the steps below.
Buttons used here
Make sure the power is on and then turn the
Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode).
The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Set the year, month, date and time by
pressing !"#$.
If you hold down the !" buttons, you can increase/
decrease the value quickly.
In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time
format.
Press the " button to select [DATE
SETTINGS] and then press the O button.
Check the display on the bottom of the
screen and then press the O button.
Once you have set the date and time, the display
returns to the Setup screen.
If the batteries are removed for about two weeks, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be
made again.
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Inserting the SD Memory Card
You can record the still images and movies you have taken on SD Memory Cards
(available in stores) or in the camera’s internal memory.
Write-protecting your images
If you move the card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be
accidentally erased, and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you return the
switch to the former position, it is once again possible to erase images and format
the card.
It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording important images.
The internal memory capacity is 8MB.
About where to record
When an SD Memory Card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD
Memory Card is inserted, it records images on the SD Memory Card.
When no memory card is loaded
Records to
internal
memory
Inserting the SD Memory Card
Turn the power off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.
When an SD Memory Card is loaded
Records to
SD Memory
Card
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
When loading the SD Memory Card, take care
not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts.
Make sure the card is facing the right way
and then push the card all the way in until it
clicks
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Removing the SD Memory Card
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or
extraction.
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Press the card gently and release it.
The card pops out just a little.
Gently take the card out of the camera.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
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How to Use the LCD Monitor
The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for
playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and
settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor.
Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures
Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
① Flash
② WHITE BALANCE
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
Flash Off
Auto
Red-eye reduction
Forced Flash
Slow Synchro
(No Display)
AUTO
Daylight
Overcast
Tungsten light
Fluorescent light
One-push
Current flash mode. p.48
White Balance set value. p.55
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③ FOCUS
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Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
(No Display)
AF(Auto-Focus)
MF(Manual Focus)
Focus set value. p.64
④ Recording
Destination
⑤ Flash Mode Types
* A musical note is
displayed for an image
shot with sound.
Snapshot
(Infinite Telephoto)
Recording to internal memory. p.15
Recording to an SD Memory Card. p.15
Still Image Shooting Mode. p.33
Movie Mode. p.42
Multi-Shot Mode. p.39
S Multi-Shot Mode p.39
M Multi-Shot Mode p.39
PORTRAIT Mode. p.36
SPORTS Mode. p.36
LANDSCAPE Mode. p.36
NIGHTSCAPE Mode. p.36
TEXT Mode. p.36
HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode. p.36
⑥ INTERVAL
⑦ Camera Shake
⑧ Picture Quality
2222
Voice Memo Mode. p.46
Interval Interval Shooting. p.73
—
Fine
May be displayed while adjusting focus.
Picture Quality setting. p.60
Normal
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Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
⑨ Remaining Number of
Still Images
⑩ Image Size
⑪ ISO SETTING
⑫ EXPOSURE COMP.
⑬ AUTO BRACKET
⑭ SHARPNESS
⑮ Date/Time
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Symbol Display Contents Refer to
(Value) Number of photos that can be taken with
the current settings.
(Setting Value) Image Size setting. p.60
(Setting Value) ISO Speed set value. p.68
(Setting Value) Exposure compensation set value. p.53
AB Auto-Bracket Shooting. p.70
WB-BKT White Balance Bracket. p.58
SOFT Sharpness (edge quality) set value. p.69
(No display) Standard
SHARP
Date Imprint mode. p.75
—
⑯ TIME EXPOSURE
⑰ Battery
⑱ Zoom Bar
⑲ PHOTOMETRY
⑳ Self-timer
Macro Shooting
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Remaining Recording
Time
Recording Time
Camera Memo
• When shooting in particularly bright places, you may not be possible to prevent overexposure. In this case,
the [!AE] symbol will be displayed.
• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while
in use.
(Setting Value) Indicates exposure time. p.72
Insufficient Capacity
Remaining Battery Power.
—
- Zoom status. p.43
(No Display) Multi Light Metering Method. p.66
Center
Spot
After 10 Seconds
Self-Timer Shooting. p.50
After 2 Seconds
Macro Shooting. p.45
- Aperture size.
- Shutter speed.
(Value) Length of time remaining for shooting with
—
—
—
the current settings.
(Value) Amount of time recorded.
Shooting with camera memos.
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—
—
The Screen During Playback
Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
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① PRINT
② PROTECT
③ Playback data source
④ Mode Types
⑤ Picture Quality
⑥ Number of Playback
Files
⑦ Total number of files
⑧ Image Size
⑨ Folder No
⑩ File No
⑪ Shutter Speed
⑫ Aperture Value
⑬ Battery
⑭ Playback Time
⑮ Indicator
DPOF specified. p.102
Protected status. p.97
Indicates playback from internal memory. p.84
Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. p.83
Still Image Mode. p.83
Movie Mode. p.85
2
Fine
Voice Memo Mode. p.86
Picture Quality setting. p.60
Normal
The number of the file being played back.
Total number of files recorded.
—
—
(Setting Value) Image size. p.60
- Number of the folder in which the file is saved.
- Number of the file being played back.
- Shutter speed.
- Aperture size.
Insufficient
Remaining battery level. p.9
—
—
—
—
Capacity
(Time) Movie playback time.
Elapsed time of movie playback.
—
—
⑯ Camera Memo
• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while
in use.
Image with a camera memo.
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Switching the Screen Display
If you press E, you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/
no display of symbols, etc.
When Shooting
Grid Guide
Display Symbols
No Display
Display
Ebutton
ÅEIn the Synchro-Monitor Mode except with the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This is
a useful mode to reduce power consumption.
Half-press the shutter button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you
finish shooting with Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.
Press the
Press the
Q (Quick Review) button. You can view the photo you just took (see p.80). By pressing the Q
(Quick Review) button again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.
M button.
The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings
for shooting (see p.27). By pressing the
turn the LCD Monitor off.
Synchro-Monitor
Mode
M button again, you can
• You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/off by pressing
• Turning the LCD Monitor Display Off conserves battery life. In this case, shoot using just the Viewfinder.
• In Voice Memo Mode, you can turn the LCD Monitor Display off by pressing the E button.
When the No Display or Grid Guide Display is on, symbols will appear for a few seconds right after you have
pressed Self-timer, Flash or Macro button.
For how to display the grid guide, see p.77.
T (Self-timer), F (Flash) or N (Macro) buttons.
When Playing Back
Display Symbols
No Display
Ebutton
• In Voice Memo Mode, you can turn the LCD Monitor Display off by pressing the Ebutton.
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Chapter 1 / Section 1 Getting Started
Button Functions
The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons.
Power Button, see p.13.
Mode Dial, see p.8.
Shutter Button, see p.30.
Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Menu display
D (Delete)/
T (Self-timer) Button
!( F: Flash) Button Switches between Flash/
"(N: Macro) Button You can take close-ups
#(Q: Quick Review)
Button
$ Button Displays the next still
!"#$ Button Displays the still image (or
Z (Wide-angle)/
9 (Thumbnail Display)
Button
z (Telephoto)/
9 (Enlarged View)
Button
E
Button
O Button This is used for operating menus on the LCD monitor (see p.27) or displaying the
MButton This button is used for setting the various shooting methods (see p.23), or
If you press the button in
Shooting Mode, self-timer
mode is activated and you
can take photos using the
self-timer (see p.50).
Flash Off and other Modes
(see p.48).
(see p.45).
The last still image you took
is displayed (see p.80).
If you press the button in
Shooting Mode, you can
shoot with the wide-angle
zoom (see p.43).
If you press the button in
Shooting Mode, you can
shoot with the telephoto
zoom (see p.43).
Switches the display of symbols on the LCD Monitor (see p.21).
Camera Memo screen in Camera Memo mode (see p.143).
downloading still images onto your computer (see p.127).
If you press the button
during Playback Mode, you
can delete the still image or
movie that is displayed on
the LCD Monitor (see
p.94).
In Voice Playback Mode,
press the button to adjust
the sound volume (see
p.86).
In Voice Playback Mode,
press the button to adjust
the sound volume (see
p.86).
Displays the previous still
image or movie (see p.83).
image or movie (see p.83).
movie) on the right, left,
above or below in
Thumbnail Display mode.
(see p.88).
If you press the button in
Playback Mode, the LCD
Monitor display is split,
allowing you to see sets of
still images at one glance
(6 images at once) (see
p.88).
If you press the button in
Playback Mode, image is
displayed on the LCD
Monitor up to 3.4 times
larger (see p.89).
Moves the frame left,
right, up and down (see
p.27).
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Chapter 1 / Section 1 Getting Started
Screens
Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection
options.
Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)
In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting Option Refer to
EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 ~ +2.0 p.53
WHITE BALANCE
PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 p.60
FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∞ p.64
CONT. MODE [OFF]/CONT/SCONT/MCONT p.39
PHOTOMETRY [MULTI]/CENTRE/SPOT p.66
ISO SETTING [AUTO]/25/200/400/800 p.68
SHARPNESS SHARP/[NORMAL]/SOFT p.69
AUTO BRACKET ON/[OFF]/WNB-BKT p.70
IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] p.51
TIME EXPOSURE [OFF]/1/2/4/8 seconds p.72
INTERVAL p.73
DATE IMPRINT [Off]/Date/Date and Time p.75
RESTORE DEFAULTS p.76
[ ] / (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/
(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)
p.55
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Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)I
Chapter 1 / Section 1 Getting Started
In Movie Mode, display by pressing the
M button.
Setting Option Refer to
MOVIE SIZE [320] / 160 p.42
WHITE BALANCE
FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∞ p.64
[ ] / (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/
(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)
p.55
Shooting Menu (Scene Mode/except in Text Mode)
In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting Option Refer to
EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 p.53
WHITE BALANCE
PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 p.60
FOCUS [AF]/SNAP/∞ (except the Landscape Mode) p.64
[ ] / (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/
(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)
p.55
IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/OFF p.51
DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME p.75
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Shooting Menu (Text Mode)
In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting Option Refer to
DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT p.78
SIZE 2048/[1280] p.60
IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] p.51
DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME p.75
Playback Menu
In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting Option Refer to
SLIDE SHOW ON/[OFF] p.91
PROTECT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES p.97
PRINT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES p.102
RESIZE 1280/640 p.105
COPY TO CARD p.101
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Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)
In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene.
Symbol Setting Content Refer to
PORTRAIT p.36
SPORTS p.36
LANDSCAPE p.36
NIGHTSCAPE p.36
Chapter 1 / Section 1 Getting Started
TEXT MODE p.36
HIGH SENSITIVITY p.36
Setup Screen (Setup Mode)
This screen is displayed in Setup Mode.
Setting Option Refer to
CARD FORMAT p.107
IN FORMAT p.108
DATE SETTINGS p.14
AUTO POWER OFF OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes p.109
BEEP SOUND ON/[OFF] p.110
SEQUENTIAL NO. ON/[OFF] p.111
IMAGE CONFIRMATION TIME OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds p.112
LCD BRIGHTNESS p.113
POWER SAVE ON/[OFF] p.114
LANGUAGE JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/CHI p.115
VIDEO OUT MODE [NTSC]/PAL p.116
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The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu
Operation
Chapter 1 / Section 1 Getting Started
To display the menu:
To switch between menu screens
(Shooting Menu):
To select an item:
To select a setting value (shooting menu):
Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or 6 (Playback Mode).
Press the M button.
The menu appears. On the menu screen, you can move between screens by
pressing the
#$
buttons and between items by pressing the
!"
buttons.
Press the #$ buttons.
You can switch the menu screen from [1] to [3].
Press the !" buttons to select the desired item.
Press the O button.
Press the !" buttons to select the desired item.
Press the O button.
To implement a confirmation
screen (shooting menu):
To select an item you want to
implement (playback menu):
To return to the shooting screen/
playback screen:
• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange displayed is the current setting. Even if you
change the setting by moving the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to
show what the previous setting was.
• The menu screen sequence is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being
made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 2 or Section 3.
Press the $ button to select [YES].
Press the O button.
Press the !" buttons to select the item you want to implement.
Press the O button.
Press the M button.
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The Basics of the Setup Screen
Operation
Chapter 1 / Section 1 Getting Started
To display the Setup Screen:
To select an item:
To select a setting value:
When you have selected [EXECUTE]:
To close the Setup Screen:
Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode).
The Setup Screen is displayed.
Press the !" buttons to select the desired item.
Press the #$ buttons to select the desired item.
Press the O button.
The following screen is displayed, so make the necessary
settings.
Switch the Mode Dial to another mode.
The sequence of operations is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being
made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 7 .
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Section 2 Basic Shooting
The basics of shooting are explained here, from how to hold your
camera to how to shoot still images and movies.
Chapter 1 / Section 2 Basic Shooting
How to Hold the Camera
If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly
(due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake
should be avoided under the current shooting condition. Hold the camera as illustrated below for best
results.
Hold the camera with both hands and lightly
press both elbows against your body.
Put your finger on the shutter button.
• Be careful when you are shooting not to get a finger, your hair, or the strap in front of the lens or the flash.
• To prevent camera shake, hold the camera securely with both hands when you shoot or use a tripod.
Consider using a tripod to prevent camera shake in the following situations:
• When shooting in a dark place, if you do not use the flash or if you use the Slow Synchro mode.
• When you shoot with the zoom.
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