Operation Manual
For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.
The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are only available for G4wide.
Using These Manuals
The two manuals included are for your Caplio G4/G4wide.
Please read this first:
Quick Start guide (printed manual)
This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G4/G4wide 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 G4/G4wide.
To get the most out of your Caplio G4/G4wide, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.
Using This Guide
Terms:
File: Refers to a still image, movie, and voice data file.
G4: Refers to "Caplio G4"
G4wide: Refers to "Caplio G4 wide"
Display examples:
The LCD Monitor Display examples shown in this manual are created for the purpose of explanation. The actual display
may be different.
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.
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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 Batteries ............................................................. 10
Using the Rechargeable Battery ........................................11
Inserting the rechargeable battery ........................................... 11
Removing the rechargeable battery ......................................... 11
Using the AC Adapter .........................................................12
Setting up the AC Adapter ....................................................... 12
Removing the AC Adapter ....................................................... 13
Turning the Power On/Off .................................................. 14
To turn the camera On ............................................................. 14
To turn the camera Off ............................................................. 14
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) .................. 15
Inserting a Memory Card .................................................... 16
Inserting the SD Memory Card ................................................ 17
Removing the SD Memory Card .............................................. 17
How to Use the LCD Monitor .............................................. 18
Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures .............................. 18
The Screen During Playback ................................................... 21
Switching the Screen Display .................................................. 22
Button Functions ................................................................ 23
Screens ..............................................................................24
The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu .................. 29
The Basics of the Setup Screen .............................................. 30
Section 2 Basic Shooting
How to Hold the Camera .................................................... 32
How to Focus .....................................................................33
Shooting Still Images .......................................................... 34
Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press) ................................. 34
Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) .............................. 35
When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Fo-
cus Lock) ............................................................................36
Shooting with Scenery-Matching ........................................ 37
Combination of Scene Mode and Function ........................39
Shooting with Multi-Shot ..................................................... 40
Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) ............................ 41
Shooting with Multi-Shot .......................................................... 42
Shooting with S Multi-Shot ....................................................... 42
Shooting with M Multi-Shot ...................................................... 42
Shooting Movies ................................................................. 43
Shooting with the Zoom ......................................................44
Shooting with the Digital Zoom ...........................................45
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) ....................................46
Recording Voice Memos .................................................... 47
Section 3 Using Special Features for
Improved Photography
Using the Flash .................................................................. 49
Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... 51
Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) .... 52
Using the ADJ. Button ........................................................54
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) .................. 55
Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) ............................................56
Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) .......................................57
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) .. 58
Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance) ....................................59
Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance) ...............................61
Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) ................................... 63
Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity) ....................................63
Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) ...............................64
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance
(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) ......................................... 65
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size
(PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ......................................................... 67
About Picture Quality Mode ......................................................67
About Image Size .....................................................................67
Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a Still Image ....68
Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode .............69
Changing the Image Size of a Movie ........................................70
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) ..................................... 71
Manual Focus Shooting ............................................................71
Shooting at a Fixed Distance ....................................................72
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ................. 73
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) 75
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures
(AUTO BRACKET) ............................................................. 76
Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) ................ 78
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals
(INTERVAL) ....................................................................... 79
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) ...... 81
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults
(RESTORE DEFAULTS) .................................................... 82
Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor .................. 83
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) .............. 84
Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density) .......................................84
Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density) ..................................85
Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still
Images, Movies, and Sounds
Viewing the Photo You Just Took ...................................... 87
Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed .......88
Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie .............................89
Viewing a Still Image or Movie ........................................... 90
Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card ..........90
Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory .................91
Viewing Movies .........................................................................92
Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume ..........................................92
Playing Back Sound ........................................................... 93
Playing Back Sound ..................................................................93
Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image ......................94
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................94
Viewing at a Glance ........................................................... 95
Enlarged Viewing ............................................................... 96
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in En-
larged Display Mode .......................................................... 97
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ... 98
Viewing on a Television ..................................................... 99
Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds .............. 100
Deleting One Still Image .........................................................100
Deleting All Frames at Once ...................................................101
Deleting Multiple Frames at Once ..........................................102
Section 5 About Other Functions
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) ...................... 104
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Protecting the Displayed Still Image ...................................... 104
Protecting All Still Images ...................................................... 106
Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once 107
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card
(COPY TO CARD) ............................................................ 108
Using a Printing Service (DPOF) ...................................... 109
Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed ........................... 109
Setting DPOF for All Still Images ........................................... 110
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images ................................... 111
Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...................................112
Section 6 Changing Camera Settings
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use
(CARD FORMAT) ............................................................. 114
Write-protecting your images ................................................. 114
Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT) ...................... 115
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWEROFF) 116
Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) .................................117
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ......... 118
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ... 119
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
(LCD BRIGHTNESS) ........................................................120
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power-Save) .......121
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) ............... 122
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV
(VIDEO OUT MODE) ........................................................123
Chapter 2 Playing back Images
(Pictures/Movies) on a
Computer (For Windows)
Section 1 Installing Software
Using the Software Provided ............................................ 125
Software and OS Applicability Table ...................................... 125
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software .. 126
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer ........... 127
Installation ........................................................................128
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 ............................................ 128
Uninstalling the Software (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) . 129
For Windows XP .................................................................... 130
Uninstalling the Software (For Windows XP) ......................... 131
Installing Other Software ..................................................132
Installing Acrobat Reader ....................................................... 132
Installing DirectX .................................................................... 132
Section 2 Downloading Images to a
Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............................ 134
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ......................... 136
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ...................................... 136
How to Use RICOH Gate La ............................................. 137
The RICOH Gate La Window ................................................. 137
How to Use the Optional settings ........................................... 138
How to Use the Background Illustration Settings ................... 139
Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card .............. 140
Images in an SD Memory Card .............................................. 140
Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images
(How to Use DU-10x)
Starting and Exiting DU-10x ............................................. 142
DU-10x Window ..................................................................... 142
Exiting DU-10x ....................................................................... 142
Thumbnail Display Description ......................................... 143
Switching the Ordering of Images ....................................144
Changing the Display Size ............................................... 145
Viewing Images in a slide show ....................................... 147
To View a slide show ..............................................................147
Using Auto slide show ............................................................148
How to Use the slide show Dialog Box ...................................148
Renaming an image in Thumbnail View ........................... 149
How to Rename an Image ......................................................149
Copying a Reduced Image File ........................................ 150
How to Copy a Reduced Image File .......................................150
Enabling Functions Available with Other Models of Caplio .........151
How to Enable GPS Linkage or Camera Memo Function ......151
Cameras and Available Options .............................................151
Functions You Can Use ..........................................................152
Deleting Images ............................................................... 153
Using the File Menu ................................................................153
Using the Shortcut Menu ........................................................153
Using the Keyboard ................................................................153
Viewing Image Information ............................................... 154
Using the File Menu ................................................................154
Using the Shortcut Menu ........................................................154
Displaying the Viewer Screen .......................................... 155
Using the Viewer Screen ........................................................155
Printing an Image ............................................................. 156
To Print an Image ...................................................................156
Using the [Print Setup] Dialog Box .........................................156
Checking the Printing Layout ..................................................157
Making printer settings ............................................................157
Printing Images .......................................................................157
Chapter 3 Playing back Images
(Pictures/Movies) on a
Computer (For Macintosh)
Section 1 Installing Software
Using the Software Provided ............................................ 159
Software and OS Applicability Table ......................................159
System Requirements ...................................................... 160
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer .......... 161
Installation ........................................................................ 162
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 .........................................................162
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6 ...............................................163
Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) ..............164
Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6) ....164
Section 2 Downloading Images to a
Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ........................... 166
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ......................... 167
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 .........................................................168
For Mac OS X .........................................................................169
How to Use RICOH Gate La ............................................ 170
The RICOH Gate La Window .................................................170
How to Use Optional Settings .................................................171
Appendices
A. Specifications ............................................................... 173
B. Optional Accessories ................................................... 174
C. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities ...................... 174
D. Using Your Camera Abroad ........................................ 175
E. Cautions on Use .......................................................... 175
F. Care and Storage ......................................................... 176
G. Troubleshooting ........................................................... 177
H. Error Messages ........................................................... 185
I. Warranty and Servicing ................................................. 186
INDEX .............................................................................. 189
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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 G4/G4wide
AA Alkaline Batteries (2)
Handstrap
AV Ca b le
Video Cable
USB Cable
CD-ROM
The software and the operation manual
are included on this CD-ROM.
Warranty Card
Safety
Precautions
Quick Start Guide
Attaching the hand strap to
the camera
Thread the tips of the strap through
the camera's strap eyelet and loop
them as shown.
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter (AC-4a)
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.
Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)
Other products sold
separately:
PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53)
Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-3)*
* Includes the Rechargeable Battery
(DB-43) and Battery Charger (BJ-2).
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Names of Parts
It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following.
Camera
Front View
1. Shutter release button
2. Power button
3. Mode Dial
4. Flash
5. AF Window
6. Viewfinder
7. Lens
8. USB Terminal
9. Video Out Terminal
10. Speaker
11. Microphone
Rear View
The speaker and microphone are mounted on G4wide only.
1. Viewfinder
2. Auto Focus Lamp
3. ADJ. Button
4. Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button
5. z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button
6. # Button/Q (Quick Review) Button
7. ! Button
8. $ Button/F(Flash) Button
9. " /N (Macro)Button
10. Battery/Card Cover
11. LCD Monitor
12. D (Delete)/T (Self-timer) Button
13. M Button
14. O Button
15. DISP Button
16. SD Memory Card Slot
17. Power (DC in) Cable Cover
18. Strap eyelet
19. Tripod Screw Hole (underside)
Bottom
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 Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings.
2 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds. (G4wide only)
3 Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.
4 Scene Mode Allows you to optimize the camera settings for six different scenes.
5 Shooting Mode Allows you to shoot still images. (G4wide can also shoot still images with sound)
6 Playback Mode Allows you to playback and delete still images and movies.
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Inserting the Batteries
The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your
needs.
Battery Type Feature
AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included) You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel.
However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm
the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the
camera for a long time.
Rechargeable Battery (DB-43 or DB-40)
(sold separately)
AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores) These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as compared with AA Alkaline
Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This battery is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Please use a
This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger
BJ-2 (sold separately) and use it over and over again. They last a long time, so they are convenient
for travel.
Batteries when used with a digital camera.
battery recharger available in stores.
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.
Indication of the number of images you can take
Battery Type Number of Shots Number of Shots *1
AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) approx. 70 approx. 80
Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) approx. 400 approx. 450
*1 The number of shots in the Synchro-Monitor Mode (see P.22)
The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, shooting at 30-second intervals and one out of every
two being shot with the flash.
If you set the camera to the Power-Save mode, the number of shots you can take will increase.
In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adapter (sold separately).
• Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.
• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of
an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures.
• The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use.
• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.
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Using the Batteries
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Insert the batteries following these steps.
Make sure the camera power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,
then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Insert the two batteries, making sure they
are facing the correct way.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it
back into place.
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.
• With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the number of shots may differ depending on the batteries.
• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.
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Using the Rechargeable Battery
The DB-43 or DB-40 rechargeable battery (sold separately) is convenient for extended use because it
can be used over and over again.
Inserting the rechargeable battery
Make sure the camera power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,
then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Make sure the camera power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,
then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Remove the rechargeable battery.
Label
Close the battery/card cover and slide it
Close the battery/card cover and slide it
back into place.
back into place.
• Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
• Use the battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) to recharge the battery.
Rechargeable Battery Charging Time (when using BJ-2)
DB-43 Approx. 220 min. (at room temperature)
DB-40 Approx. 120 min. (at room temperature)
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Using the AC Adapter
When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the
AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended.
Battery for use with
the AC Adapter
AC Adapter
Setting up the AC Adapter
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,
then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Insert the AC Adapter Battery .
Open the power (DC input) cable cover
and take the cable out.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it
back into place.
Plug the power cord into an outlet.
• Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.
• When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adapter from the camera and the power outlet.
• While in use, if you detach the AC Adapter or unplug it from the outlet, data may be lost.
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Removing the AC Adapter
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,
then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Remove the battery.
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Close the battery/card cover and slide it
back into place.
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Turning the Power On/Off
The camera is switched On and Off as follows.
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To turn the camera On
Press the power button.
The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will alternate for
several seconds.
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.116.
• For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see P.121.
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Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)
You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.
Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so be sure to
set the date and time before using this feature.
To set the date and time, follow the steps
below.
Make sure the power is on and then turn
the Mode Dial to 1
The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
1 (Setup Mode).
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Press the """" button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and then press the OOOO button.
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.
Check the display on the bottom of the
screen and then press the OOOO button.
Once you have set the date and time, the display
returns to the Setup screen.
If the batteries are removed for about two weeks, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again.
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Inserting a Memory Card
You can record the still images and movies you have taken in the camera's internal memory or on an SD
memory card (available in stores).
Protecting your images from being deleted
If you move the SD memory card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally
erased, and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you return the switch to the former position, it is once
again possible to erase images and format the card. It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording
important images.
Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be recorded on the card. Unlock
the card when shooting.
The internal memory capacity is 8MB.
For the number of images that can be stored on an SD memory card, see P.174.
Where images are recorded
When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it
records images on the memory card.
When no memory card is loaded
Records to internal
memory
• When an SD memory card is loaded, no data is recorded in the internal memory even after the SD memory card becomes full.
• Take care not to get any dirt on the SD Memory Card's metal parts.
When a memory card is loaded
Records to the SD memory card
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Inserting the SD Memory Card
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.
Make sure the card is facing the right way
and then push the card all the way in until
it clicks
Removing the SD Memory Card
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.
Press the card gently and release it.
The card pops out just a little.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it
back into place.
When loading the SD Memory Card, take care not to get
any dirt on the card's metal parts.
Gently take the card out of the camera.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it
back into place.
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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
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
1. Flash
2. WHITE BALANCE (No Display) AUTO White Balance set value. P.58
3. FOCUS (No Display)
MF (Manual Focus)
4. Recording Destination Recording to internal memory. P.16
Flash Off
Auto
Red-eye reduction
Forced Flash
Slow Synchro
Daylight
Overcast
Tungsten light
Fluorescent light
One-push
AF (Auto-Focus)
Snapshot
(Infinite Telephoto)
Movie Mode
Current flash mode. P.49
Focus set value. P.71
Recording to an SD Memory Card. P.16
Voice Memo Mode
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Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
5. Flash Mode Types
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Symbol Display Contents Refer to
Still Image Shooting Mode. P.34
Movie Mode. P.43
Multi-Shot Mode. P.40
* A musical note is displayed for an
image shot with sound.(G4wide only)
6. INTERVAL Interval Interval Shooting. P.79
7. Camera Shake Indicates camera shake. Hold the camera still and shoot again. P.32
8. Picture Quality
9. Remaining Number of Still Images (Value) Number of photos that can be taken with the current settings. -
10. Image Size (Setting Value) Image Size setting. P.67
11. ISO SETTING (Setting Value) ISO Speed set value. P.63
12. EXPOSURE COMP (Setting Value) Exposure compensation set value. P.55
13. AUTO BRACKET AB Auto-Bracket Shooting. P.76
14. SHARPNESS SOFT Sharpness (edge quality) set value. P.75
(No display) Standard
15. Date/Time Date Imprint mode. P.81
Fine
Normal
WB-BKT White Balance Bracket. P.65
SHARP
S Multi-Shot Mode. P.42
M Multi-Shot Mode. P.42
PORTRAIT Mode. P.37
SPORTS Mode. P.37
LANDSCAPE Mode. P.37
NIGHTSCAPE Mode. P.37
TEXT Mode. P.37
HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode. P.37
Voice Memo Mode. (G4wide only) P.47
Picture Quality setting. P.67
16. TIME EXPOSURE (Setting Value) Indicates exposure time. P.78
17. Battery
Insufficient Capacity
Remaining Battery Power. P.9
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Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
18. Zoom Bar - Zoom status. P.44
19. PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Multi Light Metering Method. P.73
Center
Spot
20. Self-timer
21. Macro Shooting Macro Shooting. P.46
22. Aperture Value - Aperture size. -
23. Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. -
24. Remaining Recording
Time
25. Recording Time (Value) Amount of time recorded. -
• When shooting in particularly bright places, it may not be possible to prevent overexposure. In this case, the [!AE] symbol will be displayed.
• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while in use.
After 10 Seconds
After 2 Seconds
(Value) Length of time remaining for shooting with the current settings. -
Self-Timer Shooting. P.51
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The Screen During Playback
Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
1. PRINT DPOF specified. P.109
2. PROTECT Protected status. P.104
3. Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. P.90
Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. P.90
4. Mode Types Still Image Mode. P.90
* A musical note
is displayed for
an image shot
with sound.(G4wide only)
5. Picture Quality
6. Number of Playback Files The number of the file being played back. -
7. Total number of files Total number of files recorded. -
8. Image Size (Setting Value) Image size. P.67
9. Folder No - Number of the folder in which the file is saved. -
10. File No - Number of the file being played back. An asterisk (*) symbol pre-
11. Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. -
12. Aperture Value - Aperture size. -
13. Battery
14. Playback Time (Time) Movie (movie/sound) playback time. -
15. Indicator Elapsed time of movie (movie/sound) playback. -
Fine
Normal
Insufficient Capac-
ity
Movie Mode. P.92
Voice Memo Mode. (G4wide only) P.93
Picture Quality setting. P.67
-
cedes the name of a file other than DCF basic files.
Remaining battery level. P.9
The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while in use.
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Switching the Screen Display
If you press DISP, you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc.
When Shooting
Display Symbols
• In Synchro-Monitor Mode, with the exception of the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This
is a useful mode to reduce power consumption.
Half-press the shutter button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with
Press the Q (Quick Review) button. You can view the photo you just took (see P.87). By pressing the Q (Quick Review) button
Press the M button. The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings for shooting (see
ADJ. Button. The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make settings for exposure control, white
• You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/off by pressing T (Self-timer), F (Flash) or N (Macro) buttons.
• Turning the LCD Monitor Display Off conserves battery life. In this case, shoot using just the Viewfinder.
• In Voice Memo Mode, you can turn the LCD Monitor Display off by pressing the DISP button.
No Display
DISP button
Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.
again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.
P.24). By pressing the M button again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.
balance, and ISO sensitivity (see P.55, 58, and 63). Pressing the OK button turns the LCD
Monitor off.
Grid Guide Display
Synchro-Monitor Mode
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.83.
When Playing Back
DISP button
No DisplayDisplay Symbols
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Button Functions
The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons.
• Power Button, see P.14.
• Mode Dial, see P.8.
• Shutter Button, see P.33.
Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Menu display
D (Delete)/
T (Self-timer) Button
! Button In Voice Playback Mode, press the but-
" (N: Macro) Button You can take close-ups (see P.46). In Voice Playback Mode, press the but-
# (Q: Quick Review) Button The last still image you took is dis-
$ ( F: Flash) Button Switches between Flash/Flash Off
!"#$ Button Displays the still image (or movie) on
Z (Wide-angle)/
9 (Thumbnail Display) Button
z (Telephoto)/
8 (Enlarged View) Button
DISP Button Switches the display of symbols on the LCD Monitor (see P.22).
O Button This is used for operating menus on the LCD monitor (see P.30).
M Button This button is used for setting the various shooting methods (see P.24), or downloading still images onto your com-
ADJ. Button This button is used to make settings for exposure control, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, with minimum opera-
If you press the button in Shooting
Mode, self-timer mode is activated
and you can take photos using the
self-timer (see P.51).
played (see P.87).
and other Modes (see P.49).
If you press the button in Shooting
Mode, you can shoot with the wideangle (see P.44).
If you press the button in Shooting
Mode, you can shoot with the telephoto zoom (see P.44).
puter (see P.136).
tions (see P.54).
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.100).
ton to adjust the sound volume
(G4wide only) (see P.92, P.94).
ton to adjust the sound volume
(G4wide only) (see P.92, P.94).
Displays the previous still image or
movie (see P.90).
Displays the next still image or movie
(see P.90).
the right, left, above or below in
Thumbnail Display mode. (see P.95)
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.95).
If you press the button in Playback
Mode, image is displayed on the LCD
Monitor up to 3.4 times larger (see
P.96).
Moves the frame left, right, up and
down (see P.23).
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Screens
Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection
options.
Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)
In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting Option Refer to
EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.55
WHITE BALANCE
PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 P.67
FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∝ P. 7 1
CONT. MODE [OFF]/CONT/SCONT/MCONT P.40
PHOTOMETRY [MULTI]/CENTRE/SPOT P.73
ISO SETTING [AUTO]/25/200/400/800 P.63
SHARPNESS SHARP/[NORMAL]/SOFT P.75
AUTO BRACKET ON/[OFF]/WB-BKT P.76
IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.52
TIME EXPOSURE [OFF]/1/2/4/8 seconds P.78
INTERVAL P. 7 9
DATE IMPRINT [Off]/Date/Date and Time P.81
RESTORE DEFAULTS P. 8 2
[ ]/ (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/
(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)
P. 5 8
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Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)
In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting Option Refer to
MOVIE SIZE [320]/160 P.67
WHITE BALANCE
FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∝ P. 7 1
[ ]/ (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/
(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)
P. 5 8
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.55
WHITE BALANCE
PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 P.67
FOCUS [AF]/SNAP/∝ (except the Landscape Mode) P.71
IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.52
DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME P.81
[ ]/ (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/
(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)
P. 5 8
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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.84
SIZE 2048/[1280] P.69
IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.52
DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME P.81
Playback Menu
In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting Option Refer to
SLIDE SHOW ON/[OFF] P.98
PROTECT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES P.104
DPOF Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES P.109
RESIZE 1280 / 640 P.112
COPY TO CARD P.108
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Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)
In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene.
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Symbol Setting Content Refer to
PORTRAIT P.37
SPORTS P.37
LANDSCAPE P.37
NIGHTSCAPE P.37
TEXT MODE P.37
HIGH SENSITIVITY P.37
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Setup Screen (Setup Mode)
This screen is displayed in Setup Mode.
Setting Option Refer to
CARD FORMAT P. 11 4
IN FORMAT P. 11 5
DATE SETTINGS P.1 5
AUTO POWER OFF OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes P.116
BEEP SOUND [ON]/OFF P.117
SEQUENTIAL NO. ON/[OFF] P.118
IMAGE CONFIRMATION TIME OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds P.119
LCD BRIGHTNESS P.120
POWER SAVE ON/[OFF] P.121
LANGUAGE JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/ITA/ESP/CHI P.122
VIDEO OUT MODE [NTSC]/PAL P.123
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The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu
Operation
To display the menu:
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode) or 6666 (Playback
Mode).
To switch between menu
screens (Shooting Menu):
To select an item:
To select a setting value (shooting menu):
To implement a confirmation
screen (shooting menu):
To select an item you want to
implement (playback menu):
Press the M
The menu appears.
On the menu screen, you can move between screens by pressing the #$ buttons and between items by pressing the !" buttons.
Press the #$
You can switch the menu screen from [1] to [3].
Press the !"
M button.
MM
#$ buttons.
#$#$
!" buttons to select the desired item.
!"!"
Press the OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the desired item.
!"!"
Press the OOOO button.
Press the $$$$ button to select [YES].
Press the OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the item you want to imple-
!"!"
ment.
To return to the shooting
screen/playback screen:
• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange displayed is the current setting.
Even if you change the setting by moving the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the
orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was.
• The menu screen sequence is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting
change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 2 or Section 5.
Press the OOOO button.
Press the M
M button.
MM
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The Basics of the Setup Screen
To display the Setup Screen:
Turn the Mode Dial to 1
The Setup Screen is displayed.
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Operation
1 (Setup Mode).
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To select an item:
To select a setting value:
When you have selected [EXECUTE]:
To close the Setup Screen:
The sequence of operations is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 6 .
Press the !"
Press the #$
!" buttons to select the desired item.
!"!"
#$ buttons to select the desired item.
#$#$
Press the OOOO button.
The following screen is displayed, so make the necessary
settings.
Switch the Mode Dial to another mode.
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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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How to Focus
The area displayed on the LCD Monitor is shot as a still image or a movie. When adjusting focus, press
the shutter button halfway (half-press).
To adjust focus, follow the steps below.
Point the lens toward the subject you
want to shoot.
Compose the picture on the LCD Monitor.
The focus is set at the center of the
screen, so use the screen to center your
subject.
Half-press the shutter button.
The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of the screen, and the camera focuses.
Once the shot is in focus, the exposure and white balance are fixed and the crosshair in the center of the
LCD Monitor turns green, as does the auto-focus
lamp in the lower left of the Viewfinder. Check one of
these to make sure the subject is in focus.
If the camera cannot automatically focus, the
crosshairs in the center of the LCD monitor turn red
and the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the viewfinder blinks in green
Auto focus lamp
Crosshair
Color of
crosshairs
Before focusing White Off
Focused Green On (green)
Failed to focus Red Blink (green)
• When the grid appears, the crosshairs do not appear in
the middle of the LCD monitor. With the auto focus lamp,
check that the shot is in focus.
• There is another shooting method, which is to fully press
the shutter once, without using the half-press method.
Full-press shooting is good for capturing the moment.
However, you cannot check that your shot is in focus
while shooting. (see P.34)
• You can use the battery for a longer period of time by
using the viewfinder and shooting in power-save mode
(see P.121). In this mode, however, you cannot check
the focus on the LCD monitor. Instead, observe the auto
focus lamp (in the lower left of the viewfinder), which
lights up in green when the shot is in focus. The range
visible through the viewfinder and that being shot may
deviate a little bit, depending on the shooting distance.
To check the focusing or the shooting range accurately
before shooting, please use the LCD monitor.
Auto focus lamp
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If the subject is not centered on your composition, see
P.36.
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Shooting Still Images
Use the Shooting Mode to take your still images.
There are two methods of using the shutter button, pressing the shutter in two stages (half-press) and
pressing it all the way down at once (full-press). When you use half-press, you can confirm that your
shot is in focus on the LCD Monitor. When you want to capture the moment, full-press is convenient.
• For how to shoot with Zoom, see P.44.
• For how to shoot Close-ups, see P.46.
Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press)
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555(Shooting Mode).
Compose your shot either by looking
through the Viewfinder or at the LCD
Monitor.
Put the subject of your photo right in the
center and press the shutter button halfway.
The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of the screen, and the camera focuses.
Once the shot is in focus, the exposure and white balance are fixed and the crosshair in the center of the
LCD Monitor turns green, as does the auto-focus
lamp in the lower left of the Viewfinder. Check one of
these to make sure the subject is in focus.
Gently press the shutter button all the
way.
The still image you have taken freezes for a moment
on the LCD Monitor and is recorded.
When the image confirmation time is set to OFF, the still image you have taken does not appear on the LCD Monitor. See P.119.
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Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press)
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Compose your shot either by looking
through the Viewfinder or at the LCD
Monitor.
Put the subject of your photo right in the
center and press the shutter button all the
way.
After the camera focuses automatically, the still image
is taken and recorded.
Certain subjects are hard to bring into focus:
It may be impossible to bring the following subjects into focus.
• Subjects lacking contrast (the sky, a white wall, the hood of a car, etc.)
• Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant protrusions.
• Quickly moving objects.
• Things in poorly lit places.
• Areas with strong backlighting, or reflections.
• Things that flicker, such as fluorescent lights.
When you want to shoot subjects like this, first focus on an object the same distance as your subject and then shoot. (see P.36)
When shooting in focus-poor conditions, use the Half-Press method.
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When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Focus Lock)
When the subject of your composition is not centered, you can compose your picture after setting the
focus and then shoot. This method is called "Focus-Lock."
With the shutter half-pressed, compose
your shot.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Put the subject of your photo right in the
center of the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway.
The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of the screen, and the camera focuses.
Once the shot is in focus, the exposure and white balance are fixed and the crosshair in the center of the
LCD Monitor turns green, as does the auto-focus
lamp in the lower left of the Viewfinder. Check one of
these to make sure the subject is in focus.
Gently press the shutter button all the
way.
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Shooting with Scenery-Matching
If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of shooting modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for the scene.
You can select a mode from the following six types, in Scene Mode.
PORTRAIT
This is best for taking pictures of people.
SPORTS
This is best for pictures of moving objects.
NIGHTSCAPE
Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with
people in the frame.
TEXT MODE
This is best for black and white subjects like printed documents. These still images are recorded as TIFF format
files.
LANDSCAPE
This is best for scenery with a lot of blue sky or greenery.
• You can set White Balance while in Scene Mode as well (see P.58), but it may not be possible to get the effect that matches a scene.
• Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.
• In Scene Mode, those pictures displayed in the background of the explanation screen are just for effect.
HIGH SENSITIVITY
This is best for taking pictures in dimly lit places.
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To select a Scene Mode, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 4
The scene-selection screen appears.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the mode
!"!"
4 (Scene Mode).
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you want to use.
Press the OOOO button.
The camera switches to the Scene Mode shooting
screen and the symbol of the Mode you selected is
displayed in the top of the screen.
If you press the ! button, the scene selection screen
is displayed and you can change the mode.
If you press M button, the shooting menu
appears.
Press the shutter release button.
• If you switch the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode), you can use Shooting Mode as usual.
• If you return to Scene Mode again, the scene-selection screen is displayed again.
• In Text Mode, image size cannot be set to 640x 480 pixels. If a photo is taken at the 640×480 setting, the size automatically becomes
1280×960 pixels.
• When you want to change PIC QUALITY/SIZE in PORTRAIT/SPORTS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHTSCAPE/HIGH SENSITIVITY Modes, see
P.67.
• To make changes to density in TEXT Mode, see P.84.
• To change the focus setting to manual or other, see P.71.
• To make changes to the White Balance settings, see P.58.
TIFF File
An image shot in TEXT Mode is stored in the TIFF file format. A TIFF file is smaller than a JPEG file in TEXT Mode only.
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Combination of Scene Mode and Function
Depending on the Scene Mode, the way functions work may differ from when in normal shooting mode.
Refer to the table below.
Mode Name Flash Macro Shooting
PORTRAIT Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled
SPORTS Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled
LANDSCAPE Fixed on Flash Off Disabled
NIGHTSCAPE Forced flash is disabled Disabled
Initial setting: Auto
TEXT MODE Initial setting: Flash Off Enabled
HIGH SENSITIVITY Initial setting: Flash Off Enabled
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Shooting with Multi-Shot
If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images.
This is convenient when you want to capture the moment.
There are three ways to shoot Multi-Shots, "CONT", "SCONT" and "MCONT".
CONT (Multi-Shot)
As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken.
The still images are recorded one file each, just as in normal shooting.
SCONT (S Multi-Shot)
Shoots a continuous stream of images.
With just one full-press of the shutter, you can take 16 consecutive shots at 1/7.5 of a second intervals (a span of
about two seconds).
The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are
recorded as one image file.
MCONT (M Multi-Shot)
The camera memorizes the scene while you hold the
Shutter Button down, and once you release it the previous
two seconds of shots are recorded.
The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are
recorded as one image file.
• The maximum number of images that can be shot in Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size and picture quality settings as follows:
F2048 N2048 F1280 N1280 N640
35669
• While shooting with Multi-Shot, the LCD Monitor display turns off. Compose your picture and secure it using a tripod, or use the Viewfinder.
• The Picture Quality Mode and the Image Size Mode of SCONT and MCONT are F2048 or N2048.
• When using the Multi-Shot mode (except for S Multi-Shot and M Multi-Shot), shooting with sounds is not possible. (Shooting with
sounds can be handled with G4wide only).
For how to view an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still image in Enlarged Display mode, see P.96
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Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE)
To make Multi-Shot settings, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [CONT],
!"!"
[SCONT], or [MCONT].
Press the OOOO button.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the symbol is displayed above the screen.
M button.
MM
Press the M
The Shooting menu is displayed.
Press the !"
M button.
MM
!" buttons to select [CONT.
!"!"
MODE] and press the OOOO button.
• When you want to return to normal, single-shot shooting, follow steps through , select [OFF] in step and press the O button.
• The flash cannot be used.
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Shooting with Multi-Shot
Operation continued from the previous page:
Compose your picture, then press and
hold the shutter button.
As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures
continue to be taken.
As soon as you release the shutter button, shooting stops.
Shooting with M Multi-Shot
Operation continued from the previous page:
Compose your picture, then press and
hold the shutter button.
Storing to memory begins.
Release your finger from the shutter button.
The camera takes images in memory from two seconds prior up to release of the shutter button.
Shooting with S Multi-Shot
Operation continued from the previous page:
Compose your picture, then press the
shutter button.
16 pictures are taken automatically.
If you release the shutter button within two seconds from
the time you first pressed it, the shots from the time you
pressed the shutter until you released it will be recorded
(the number of consecutive shots will be less than 16).
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Shooting Movies
You can shoot movies in movie mode. You can select the image size, either 320 × 240, or 160 × 120 pix-
els.
The maximum shooting time of each is 30 seconds (320 × 240) and 120 seconds (160 × 120).
Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file.
To shoot a movie, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 3333 (Movie Mode).
Press the shutter button.
The camera starts recording.
Recording continues until you press the shutter button
again.
Pressing the shutter button again stops
recording.
While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded.
• The flash cannot be used.
• While shooting movies, only Digital Zoom can be used.
• At the time you press the shutter button in Step , the shot comes into focus and the white balance is automatically fixed.
• To change the image size for movies, see P.67.
• For how to use the Digital Zoom, see P.45.
AVI File
This is a file format used to save movie data.
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Shooting with the Zoom
If you use the zzzz (Telephoto): T/ ZZZZ (Wide-angle): W buttons, you can alter the size of the subject in your
photo without having to change your distance from the subject. (Equivalent to a 35mm camera's 2885mm zoom for G4wide, or 35-105mm zoom for G4.)
By pressing the zzzz (Telephoto) button, the
subject you see in the LCD Monitor and the
Viewfinder becomes larger.
By pressing the ZZZZ (Wide-Angle) button, the
field in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder
becomes wider.
Telephoto Zoom
To shoot with the zoom, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Compose your picture while viewing
either the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder
and zoom by pressing either the zzzz button, or the ZZZZ button.
A bar is displayed in the LCD Monitor indicating Zoom
status.
Wide-angle Zoom
Press the shutter button.
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Shooting with the Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom function enlarges images by processing them. When you use the digital zoom, pressing the zzzz (Telephoto) button enlarges the subject even more than the specified enlargement ratio (optical zoom). (Maximum of 3.4 magnification.)
To shoot with the Digital Zoom, follow the
steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Zoom in to the maximum by pressing the
zzzz button, while viewing through the LCD
Monitor.
A bar is displayed in the LCD Monitor indicating Zoom
status.
With the subject image enlarged to the
end of the T side (Telephoto) on the Zoom
Bar, release the zzzz button once and press
zzzz button again and hold down.
The digital zoom is activated and the subject becomes
larger.
Press the shutter button.
• The more you enlarge with the digital zoom, the lower the picture quality becomes.
• When using the digital zoom, compose your shot on the LCD Monitor.
• If you use the Mode Dial to change modes, the digital zoom setting is lost.
• To release the digital zoom, press the Z (Wide-angle) button.
Optical Zoom
This function enlarges your subject by moving the lens, thus changing the focal length.
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Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)
Using the NNNN (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). Use this button when the
lens-to-subject distance is 1-60 cm (wide angle). This feature is good for shooting flowers, insects and
other small subjects, because you can get a close-up of one centimeter (1/2 inch) from the subject.
To shoot close-ups, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the NNNN (Macro) button.
The Macro symbol is displayed on the left side of the
screen.
Bring the lens close to the subject and
press the shutter button.
• When using the zoom, you can shoot close-ups up to the following distances.
G4 In Wide-Angle (W): Closest 1cm In Telephoto (T): Closest 16cm
G4wide Closest 1cm In Telephoto (T): Closest 4cm
• To get out of Macro Mode, press the N (Macro) button again.
• During Macro Shooting, the Viewfinder cannot be used. Use the LCD Monitor.
For how to use the Wide-angle Zoom, see P.44.
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Recording Voice Memos
You can record sound with the this camera.
Recorded sound is stored as a WAV file.
Where images are recorded
When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it
records images on the SD memory card.
When no SD memory card is loaded
Records to internal
memory
To record sound, follow the steps below.
(G4wide only)
When an SD Memory Card is loaded
Records to the
SD memory card
Press the shutter button.
Voice recording starts.
Turn the Mode Dial to 2222 (Voice Mode).
For how to play back sound, see P.93.
WAV file
This is one of file formats to store voice data.
Half-press the shutter button to stop
recording.
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Using the Flash
If you press the FFFF (Flash) button, you can switch into Flash Mode (Flash, Flash Off, and other settings).
Switch settings according to time, conditions and your preference, and shoot your pictures.
The table below shows the distance that the light from the flash can reach (From the end in front of a lens)
In Wide-Angle (W) In Telephoto (T)
G4 Approx. 0.17 - 3.0 m Approx. 0.16 - 2.5 m
G4wide Approx. 0.17 - 3.0 m Approx. 0.09 - 2.5 m
You can check your Flash Mode setting by the symbol displayed on the upper left of the LCD Monitor.
Flash Mode Types
Symbol Mode Name Description
Flash Off The flash will not fire. Use when shooting where the use of flash is prohibited or when shooting
with indoor lighting.
Auto When your subject is poorly lit or backlit, the flash fires automatically.
Red-eye reduction When shooting images of people, the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red,
is reduced.
Forced Flash The flash fires, whatever the light conditions are, when you shoot. Use when there is backlighting
when shooting outside in daylight.
Slow Synchro The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed.
Use when shooting images of people against a nightscape.
To switch to Flash Mode, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene
Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready.
Pressing the FFFF (Flash) button switches to
Flash Mode.
The flash starts recharging. While the flash is charging, the LCD Monitor goes off and the flash lamp
blinks. Once charging is complete, the lamp goes off
and it is possible to shoot.
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Slow Synchronized
When you shoot pictures in dark places and want to capture background as well, use this mode, which slows shutter speed and sets the
flash to Flash Off.
Red-Eye
If you shoot with the F (flash) in a dark place, people's eyes will appear red. This is called the "red-eye" phenomenon.
• At purchase your camera is set to Flash Off.
• The settings are saved until you press the F (Flash) button to change them.
• When shooting movies or in Multi-Shot mode, the setting becomes Flash Off.
• When the camera is set to Flash Off or Slow Synchro Mode, the shutter speed is slowed, so the camera is subject to camera shake.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands and shoot.
• When in LANDSCAPE of Scene Mode, the flash setting is fixed to Flash Off.
• When in NIGHTSCAPE of Scene Mode, Forced Flash cannot be selected. Also, the initial setting value is Auto.
• If you press the flash button, even while the flash is charging, you can return to Flash Off mode. If you do this, flash charging is cancelled.
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Using the Self-Timer
You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. If the person who takes the photo
wants to be in the still image as well, it is convenient to use a setting of ten seconds; a setting of two
seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Attach a tripod securely to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera.
To shoot with the Self-timer, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the TTTT (Self-timer) button.
Press the shutter button.
The flash begins to blink and the Self-timer starts.
After about ten seconds the camera takes the picture.
About two seconds before it shoots, the time interval
between blinks begins to shorten and the audio tone
begins to beep.
After shooting, Self-timer mode switches off.
The self-timer mode is switched on and the Self-timer
symbol is displayed.
The "10" to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter
button, the camera will shoot after 10 seconds.
• Each press of the T (Self-timer) button, it selects a function in the following sequence: 10 sec, 2 sec, Self-timer Off, 10 sec, 2 sec...
• Self-timer settings are released when the power is turned off.
• Pressing the T (Self-timer) button may clear the display on the LCD monitor in order to recharge the flash.
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Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND)
(G4wide only)
You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. After the still image is stored, voice recording starts
automatically and can continue for up to eight seconds. This function is useful for adding comments on
the status or contents of subject. Even when shooting in Scene Mode, you can record a voice memo by
displaying and setting the Shooting menu.
To shoot an image with sound, follow the
steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [Image With Sound] and press the
OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [ON].
!"!"
Press the #$
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
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Press the OOOO button.
The setting for shooting with sound is complete.
Press the M
The Shooting menu disappears and the cross-hair
(shooting mark) appears.
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Press the shutter release button for
shooting.
After shooting, the voice mark appears on the screen
to indicate the recording status.
Press the shutter release button to stop
recording.
• At purchase your camera is set to OFF.
• When the shooting mode is set to Multi-Shot (excluding S Multi-Shot and M Multi-Shot), sound recording function is not available.
• When shooting with sound, you cannot use Auto Bracket or White Balance Bracket.
For how to play back sound recorded with a still image, see P.90.
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Using the ADJ. Button
Using the ADJ. Button allows you to make settings for exposure control, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, with minimum operations.
• When a mode other than Text Mode is selected in Scene Mode, pressing the ADJ. Button allows you to make settings for exposure
control and white balance.
• When Text Mode is selected in Scene Mode, pressing the ADJ. Button displays the text density setting screen and allows you to control
the text density level.
• In Movie Mode, pressing the ADJ. Button allows you to make settings for white balance.
• After making settings for exposure control, white balance, or ISO sensitivity in the respective setting screen, press the ADJ. or OK button to set the value and proceed to the next screen.
• After specifying a value, you can begin shooting by pressing the shutter release button, without pressing the OK or ADJ. Button to
return to the shooting screen. In this case, the screen returns to the setting screen after shooting.
• You can also make settings for exposure control, white balance, ISO sensitivity, and text density, using the Shooting Menu.
For how to make settings for exposure control, white balance, ISO sensitivity, and text density using the ADJ. Button, see the following
pages.
• For exposure control, see P.56
• For white balance, see P.59
• For ISO sensitivity, see P.63
• For text density, see P.84
• For instructions using the Shooting Menu, see the following pages.
• For exposure control, see P.57
• For white balance, see P.61
• For ISO sensitivity, see P.64
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Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)
The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots.
Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can
shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change
the exposure, you can change the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range of -2.0 and
+2.0.
For Backlighting
When the background is particularly bright, the subject will
be dark (under-exposure).
When your subject is whitish
When you photograph a subject that is mainly white, it will
turn out entirely dark, with people appearing dark, and
white objects appearing grayish.
When your subject is darkish
When you photograph a subject that is mainly dark, it will
turn out entirely bright (over-exposure), with people
appearing white, and black objects appearing grayish. The
same happens when you take photos of people in a spotlight.
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Exposure compensation setting can be
adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using
the Shooting Menu.
Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure)
To change the exposure compensation setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps
below.
Press the !"
!" buttons and specify a
!"!"
value.
Moving it to the - (minus) side makes darker. Moving it
to the + (plus) side makes it brighter. You can also
press the shutter button in this state.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the ADJ. Button.
The Exposure Compensation bar appears.
Press the OOOO button.
Exposure Compensation settings are completed and
the setting value appears in the right-hand portion of
the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
• At purchase, the exposure compensation is set to 0.0. The setting value does not appear when the default value is set.
• If your subject is not centered when shooting against light, the camera does not recognize it in the backlight condition. In this case,
adjust the exposure compensation setting.
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Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure)
To change the exposure compensation setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the
steps below.
Press the !"
!" buttons and specify a
!"!"
value.
Moving it to the - (minus) side makes darker. Moving it
to the + (plus) side makes it brighter.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
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Select [EXPOSURE COMP.] and then
press the OOOO button.
The Exposure Compensation bar appears.
Press the OOOO button.
Exposure Compensation settings are completed.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value
appears in the right of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
M button.
MM
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Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)
With a normal camera, a white subject may not be reproduced as white depending on lighting around
the subject.
Digital cameras have a function called White Balance, which automatically adjusts white balance so
white subjects are reproduced as white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to "AUTO"; normally you
does not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty adjusting, please change the
setting.
Types of Modes you can Select
Symbol Mode Name Description
Auto Make adjustments automatically.
Daylight Select when shooting outdoors (Sunny) and White Balance fails to adjust properly.
Overcast Select when shooting in cloudy weather or shade and the White Balance fails to adjust properly.
Tungsten light Select when shooting under tungsten light and White Balance fails to adjust properly.
Fluorescent light Select when shooting under fluorescent light and White Balance fails to adjust properly.
One Push Manually set White Balance.
The following subjects may make it difficult for the camera to automatically adjust White Balance:
• Single colored subjects
• Subjects under multiple light sources
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White balance setting can be adjusted by
using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting
Menu.
Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance)
To change the white balance setting using
the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.
If you select
Press the !"
// //
!" buttons to select a mode.
!"!"
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the ADJ. Button.
The White Balance menu appears.
You can also press the shutter button in this state.
Press the OOOO button.
White Balance settings are completed and the symbol
appears in the upper left of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
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If you select (One Push)
Press !"
!" to select (One Push).
!"!"
Press the OOOO button.
White Balance settings are completed and the symbol
appears in the upper left of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
If you press the $ button in step , the screen
refreshes to show the White Balance settings made. If
the result is not as expected, repeat steps and
to change the settings as many times as required.
Point the camera at a piece of paper or
something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.
Press the $
White Balance is set.
• In Auto Mode, white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a mostly dark subject. In this case, add something white as the subject.
• When shooting with flash, white balance may not be adjusted correctly in Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, or One Push mode. In this
When shooting with flash in a mode other than Auto, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly.
$ button.
$ $
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Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance)
To change the white balance setting using
the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
When shooting in Scene Mode, set to 4 (Scene
Mode) When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie
Mode).
If you select // //
Press the !"
You can also press the shutter button in this state.
!" buttons to select a mode.
!"!"
Press the M
The Shooting menu (or the Movie menu) appears.
M button.
MM
Press the """" button to select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press the OOOO button.
Press the OOOO button.
White Balance settings are complete.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is
displayed on the upper left of the screen.
Only except for scene mode, This setting will be used
for shooting until you change it.
M button.
MM
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If you select (One Push)
Press !"
!" to select (One Push).
!"!"
Press the OOOO button.
White Balance settings are complete.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is
displayed on the upper left of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
If you press the $ button in step , the screen
refreshes showing the White Balance settings made.
If the result is not as expected, repeat steps and
to change the settings as many times as required.
M button.
MM
Point the camera at a piece of paper or
something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.
Press the $
White Balance is set.
• In Auto Mode, white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a mostly dark subject. In this case, add something white as the subject.
• When shooting with flash, white balance may not be adjusted correctly in Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, or One Push mode. In this
When shooting with flash in a mode other than Auto, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly.
$ button.
$ $
case, switch to Auto Mode for shooting with flash.
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Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING)
You can set the ISO sensitivity of your camera according to your preferences.
The ISO sensitivity can be selected from among the following five settings: AUTO, ISO125, ISO200,
ISO400, and ISO800. In AUTO mode, the sensitivity is ISO160 with flash or ISO125 without flash. The
ISO sensitivity can be set by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.
Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity)
To change the ISO sensitivity setting using
the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [ISO SET-
!"!"
TING].
You can also press the shutter button in this state.
Press the OOOO button.
The ISO Sensitivity settings are completed and the
setting value appears in the right-hand portion of the
screen.
Press the ADJ. Button three times.
The ISO Sensitivity menu appears.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
• At purchase, the sensitivity is set to Auto.
• When shooting in a dark place without using the flash, raising the sensitivity enables you to give a subject more brightness.
• If you increase the ISO Sensitivity, it becomes possible to shoot under low light conditions, but your pictures may become grainy. The
higher the ISO Sensitivity, the grainier your pictures are likely to become, so it is necessary to exercise caution.
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Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity)
To change the ISO sensitivity setting using
the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [ISO SET-
!"!"
TING].
Press the OOOO button.
ISO settings are completed.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is
displayed on the right of the screen.
M button.
MM
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
Press the #$
M button.
MM
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
Select [ISO SETTING] and then press the
OOOO button.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
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Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET)
Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current
white balance.
The first image is reddish, the second one is equal to the current setting, and the third one is bluish.
To shoot with White Balance Bracket, follow
the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [Auto Bracket] and press the OOOO
button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [WB-
!"!"
BKT].
Press the #$
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
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Press the OOOO button.
White Balance Bracket settings are complete.
Press the M
The Shooting menu disappears and the screen displays the set values.
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Press the shutter button.
Three images (reddish, bluish, and equal to the current white balance) are automatically recorded.
The three still images displayed on the LCD monitor
immediately after shooting are reddish, equal to the
current setting, and bluish from left.
This setting will be used for shooting until you turn the
power off.
• At purchase your camera is set to OFF.
• This function is not available for shooting with sound, multi-shot shooting, or auto bracket shooting.
• Flash cannot be used.
• Time Exposure is set to OFF.
For how to change the white balance, see P.58.
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Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE)
The size of stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size settings.
About Picture Quality Mode
When still images and movies are saved as image
files, the image data is saved in a compressed
file.
Picture Quality Mode specifies the compression
ratio to use.
In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N
(Normal) and F (Fine).
Normal Mode
The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally, shooting is done in this mode.
About Image Size
Image size relates to how large the image is. A
small image is best for sending via email and
using on Web sites. When printing pictures,
choose the larger size to obtain better results.
• Picture quality settings cannot be made for movies.
• The image sizes that can be set differ for still images
and movies.
Image Files
Files containing still images and movies are called Image
Files.
Saving
Recording data as a file on a medium such as internal
memory or SD Memory Card is called "Saving". This is a
term generally used in computing when recording on
floppy discs or a hard drive.
Fine Mode
The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but
the picture quality is better than in Normal Mode.
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Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image
Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size.
Size
2048×1536 1280×960 640×480
Mode F (Fine) F2048 F1280
N (Normal) N2048 N1280 N640
Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the
screen.
There is no Fine Mode for 640
For details, see "Memory Card Recording Capacities".
To make changes to Picture Quality Mode/
Image Size, follow the steps below.
×480.
Select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and then
press the OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [PIC
!"!"
QUALITY/SIZE].
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene
Mode) and select a mode to prepare the camera.
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
At purchase your camera is set to N1280.
M button.
MM
Press the OOOO button.
Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is
displayed on the upper-right of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
M button.
MM
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Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode
In TEXT Mode, you cannot set Image Quality
Mode. The image size can be selected from 1280
× 960 and 2048 × 1536.
At purchase your camera is set to 1280 × 960.
To change the image size, follow the steps
below.
Choose [Size] and press the OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select a size.
!"!"
Turn the Mode Dial to 4
4 (SCENE
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Mode).
The Scene selection screen appears.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select TEXT
!"!"
Mode.
Press the OOOO button.
The display changes to the Shooting screen in
SCENE Mode with the TEXT Mode mark at the upper
part of the screen.
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Press the OOOO button.
The image size setting is complete.
Press the M
The Shooting menu disappears and the setting is displayed at the upper right of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
M button.
MM
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Changing the Image Size of a Movie
Image Quality Mode settings cannot be made
for movies.
Two Image sizes are available: 320 × 240, and
160 × 120 pixels.
At purchase, your camera is set to 320 × 240.
To make changes to Image Size, follow the
steps below.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select Size.
!"!"
Press the OOOO button.
Movie Size settings are complete.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is
displayed on the upper-right of the screen.
M button.
MM
Turn the Mode Dial to 3333 (Movie Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [MOVIE SIZE] and then press the
OOOO button.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
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Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)
When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). You can be
united also with the subject in the macro distance.
You can also shoot with a fixed shooting distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set
to either Snapshot or Infinity (∝).
Manual Focus Shooting
For Manual Focus Shooting, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie Mode).
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [MF].
!"!"
Press the OOOO button.
Focus settings are complete.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and "MF" is displayed on
the upper part of the screen.
M button.
MM
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [FOCUS] and press the OOOO button.
• At purchase your camera is set to AF (Auto-Focus).
• Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.
• Quick Review (P.87) cannot be used in Manual Focus Mode.
Press the !"
!" buttons to focus the cam-
!"!"
era.
If you press the ! button, the focus moves closer.
If you press the """" button, the focus moves further
away.
Manual Focus is used for shooting until you change
the settings.
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Shooting at a Fixed Distance
To shoot with the shooting distance fixed,
follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
When shooting in Scene Mode, set to 4 (Scene
Mode) then select a Shooting Mode.
When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie Mode).
Press the !"
!" buttons to select [SNAP] or
!"!"
[∝] (Infinity).
Press the OOOO button.
Focus settings are complete.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is
displayed on the upper part of the screen.
M button.
MM
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [FOCUS] and then press the OOOO
button.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
• Selecting [SNAP] will fix the shooting distance to 2.5 meters.
• Selecting [∝] will fix the shooting distance to infinity. This feature is useful to shoot a distant view.
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Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)
You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value.
There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT.
MULTI (No Symbol)
The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions,
and subjected to photometry for overall decision.
At purchase, your camera is set to this method.
CENTER( )
The light metering is determined by a measurement of the
whole, with the central part emphasized.
Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.
To select light metering method, follow the
steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
SPOT( )
Light metering is determined by measuring only the central
part.
Use this setting when you want to use the brightness of
the center. It is useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting.
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Select [PHOTOMETRY] and then press
the OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the
!"!"
desired setting.
Press the OOOO button.
Light Metering Method setting is complete.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is
displayed on the left side of the screen.
M button.
MM
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
At purchase, the setting is Multi.
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Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS)
You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft.
At purchase, your camera is set to Normal.
To make changes to the sharpness of still
images, follow the steps below.
Select [SHARPNESS] and then press the
OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the
!"!"
desired setting.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
Press the #$
M button.
MM
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
Press the OOOO button.
Sharpness settings are complete.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is
displayed on the right of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
M button.
MM
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Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET)
The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV.
• At purchase, this feature is set to OFF.
• This function is not available when shooting with sound.
To shoot with Auto Bracket, follow the steps
below.
Select [AUTO BRACKET] and then press
the OOOO button.
Select [ON] and then press the OOOO button.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
Press the #$
M button.
MM
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and [AB] is displayed on
the left side of the screen.
M button.
MM
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Press the shutter button.
Three consecutive shots are taken, with the specified
Exposure Compensation value as the standard,
at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV.
After shooting, the three shots are displayed on the
LCD Monitor. They are from the left, -0.5EV, the standard compensation value, and +0.5EV.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
• For how to change the Exposure Compensation see P.55.
• For how to change the White Balance see P.58.
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Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE)
If you set the camera to TIME EXPOSURE, when you shoot, the shutter stays open for the time specified. By setting an exposure time, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and
car lights, when you shoot a night scene. You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds.
To set the exposure Time, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Press the !"
!" buttons to select Exposure
!"!"
Time.
Press the OOOO button.
Exposure Time settings are completed.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is
displayed on the bottom of the screen.
M button.
MM
Press the #$
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
Select [TIME EXPOSURE] and then press
the OOOO button.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
• At purchase, the setting is OFF.
• When the camera is set to Exposure Time, the shutter
speed is slowed, so the camera is subject to camera
shake. Hold the camera firmly with both hands when you
shoot.
• If you set Exposure Time before shooting, the display on
the LCD monitor remains cleared during shooting.
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Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL)
You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds.
For Interval Shooting, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [INTERVAL] and then press the OOOO
button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to specify the
!"!"
length of time.
Press the $$$$ button to move to the minutes setting, then use the !"
!" button to
!"!"
set the minutes.
Press the #$
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
Press the $$$$ button to move to the seconds setting, then press the #$
to set the seconds.
Press the OOOO button.
Interval Shooting settings are completed.
When Interval Shooting is on, even when Multi-Shot is set to [CONT], [MCONT], consecutive shooting is automatically switched off.
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Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and "Interval" is displayed
on the upper part of the screen.
M button.
MM
Press the shutter button.
A picture is taken every time the fixed interval
elapses.
To stop shooting, press the OOOO button.
Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power
is turned off.
• In steps to , if you press the !" buttons, you can quickly raise or lower the setting value.
• If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended.
• Even during Interval Shooting, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot as usual. However, Interval Shooting Mode is
unaffected. After shooting, once the time specified in Interval Shooting elapses, the next shot is taken.
• Depending on Picture Quality Mode and Flash Mode settings, the shooting interval may become longer than the time set.
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Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)
You can stamp the date on the bottom right of your still images. You can choose to display the date in
one of two formats, Date (Y/M/D) or Date and Time (Y/M/D/H:M).
To enter the date or date and time, follow the
steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Press the """" button to select [DATE
IMPRINT] and then press the OOOO button.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the
!"!"
desired setting.
Press the OOOO button.
The Date Imprint settings are completed.
Press the M
The Shooting Menu closes and is displayed on
the bottom right of the screen.
M button.
MM
Press the #$
displays as required.
• If the date and time have not been set, DATE IMPRIMNT cannot be used. First make the date and time settings.
• DATE IMPRINT cannot be used with movies.
For how to set date and time, see P.15.
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
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Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)
You can restore the Shooting Menu defaults, returning the settings to what they were at the time of purchase.
To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial settings, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the M
The Shooting Menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [RESTORE DEFAULTS] and then
press the OOOO button.
Press the $$$$ button to select [YES].
Press the OOOO button.
The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial
settings; once it is finished, the Mode screen returns.
Press the #$
#$ buttons to switch between
#$#$
displays as required.
The default settings are maintained even when the camera is turned off, with the exceptions of Interval Shooting and Auto Bracket settings.
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Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor
When you want to shoot an image evenly in the vertical or horizontal direction, it is convenient to display the Grid Guide (calibration scale) and make your composition.
The Grid Guide is made of lines that divide the LCD Monitor screen into thirds both vertically and horizontally. The Grid Guide is displayed only as an aid in shooting and is not part of the picture. With the
Grid Guide Display on, symbols (see P.22) will be displayed only for a few seconds right after pressing
Self-Timer, Flash or Macro buttons.
To display the Grid Guide, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5555 (Shooting Mode).
Press the DISP button.
The symbol display disappears.
Press the DISP button again.
The Grid Guide appears.
Every time you press the DISP button, the view cycles in the sequence of No Display, Grid Guide, LCD Monitor Off, Normal Symbol Display, No Display.
For how to switch the screen display, see P.22.
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Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY)
When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT.
Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.
For information on how to shoot text, see P.37.
Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)
To change the Text Density setting using the
ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 4
The Scene selection screen appears.
4 (Scene Mode).
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Press the ADJ. Button.
The Text Density menu appears.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the
!"!"
desired density setting.
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the text
!"!"
mode and then press the OOOO button.
At purchase, the Text Density is set to Normal.
You can also press the shutter button in this state.
Press the OOOO button.
Text Density settings are completed.
The Text Density setting value does not appear on the
screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you
change it.
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Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density)
To change the Text Density setting using the
Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 4
The Scene selection screen appears.
4 (Scene Mode).
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Press the !"
!" buttons to select the
!"!"
desired density setting.
Press the OOOO button.
Text Density settings are completed.
Press the M
The display returns to the shooting screen.
The Text Density setting value does not appear on the
screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until you change
it.
M button.
MM
Press the !"
!" buttons to select the text
!"!"
mode and then press the OOOO button.
Press the M
The Shooting menu appears.
M button.
MM
Select [DENSITY] and then press the OOOO
button.
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Images, Movies, and Sounds
You can display still images or movies on the LCD Monitor to check them,
and delete unwanted ones. You can also hear a recorded sound from the
speaker.
The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are
only available for G4wide.
It is recommended that you plug in the AC Adapter whenever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.
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Viewing the Photo You Just Took
Right after shooting a still image, if you want to see it immediately, you can display the shot in Shooting
Mode. This function is called Quick Review.
For movies, the first frame appears as a still image.
To display the still image you just took, follow the steps below.
While still in the Shooting Mode, press
the QQQQ (Quick Review) button.
The still image you just took is displayed on the LCD
Monitor.
Press QQQQ (Quick Review) again and the
camera is ready to shoot.
• Once the power is turned off, the Quick Review function can no longer recall the most recently taken image.
• During a quick review, press the shutter button to return to the Shooting screen.
• The quick review function is not available in Manual Focus Mode (see P.71).
• From an image with date in TEXT Mode, the date can be displayed in Playback Mode only.
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Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed
The still image you displayed with the QQQQ
(Quick Review) button can be displayed
enlarged up to 3.4 times using the 8888
(Enlarged View) button.
To view still images in the enlarged display
mode, follow the steps below.
To return to the original display, press the
9999 (Thumbnail Display) button for the
equal size and then the QQQQ (Quick Review)
button.
Press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button.
The still image is enlarged. One part of the still image
is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Enlarging 8 button
Reducing 9 button
Moving to the part you want to display !"#$ button
Movies cannot be displayed enlarged.
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Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie
The movie or still image you displayed using
the QQQQ (Quick Review) button can be deleted
by pressing the DDDD (DELETE) button.
To delete a still image or movie that is displayed, follow the steps below.
While using the Quick Review function,
press the DDDD (Delete) button.
Press the $$$$ button to select [DELETE].
Press the OOOO button.
The display indicates that deleting is in process; once
finished, the shooting screen returns.
For selecting and deleting still images and movies, see P.100.
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Viewing a Still Image or Movie
Still images and movies you shot are recorded in the internal memory of the camera or on an SD memory card. They can be viewed on the camera's LCD monitor display.
Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card
To view still images, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image taken is displayed.
For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still
image.
Move to the still image you want to view
using the #$
If you press the $ button, you can view the next still
image or movie.
If you press the # button, you can view the previous
still image or movie.
If you press and hold either the # or the $ button, you
can move quickly between images.
#$ buttons.
#$#$
For information displayed on the screen during plays back, see P.21.
When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera plays back from the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it
plays back from the SD memory card.
When no SD memory card is loaded
Plays back from
internal memory
When an SD Memory Card is loaded
Plays back from the
SD memory card
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Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory
To view still images recorded on internal
memory, follow the steps below.
If a memory card is loaded, turn off the
power, remove the memory card and turn
the power back on.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image taken is displayed.
For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still
image.
Move to the still image you want to view
using the #$
If you press the $ button, you can view the next still
image or movie.
If you press the # button, you can view the previous
still image or movie.
If you press and hold the #$ buttons, you can move
quickly between images.
#$ buttons.
#$#$
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Viewing Movies
To view movies, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image taken is displayed.
For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still
image.
Move to the movie you want to see using
the #$
#$ buttons.
#$#$
If you press the $ button, you can view the next still
image or movie.
If you press the # button, you can view the previous
still image or movie.
Press the shutter button.
Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or
the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Fast Forward Press the z (telephoto) button during play.
Rewind Press the Z (Wide-Angle) button during play.
Pause/Playback Press the shutter button.
Slow Playback Go on pressing the z (telephoto) button during
pause.
Slow Rewind Go on pressing the Z (Wide-Angle) button
during pause.
Next frame Press the z (telephoto) button during pause.
Previous frame Press the Z(Wide-Angle) button during pause.
Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume
To adjust the volume, follow the steps below.
Press the #$
The volume adjustment bar appears.
Press the !"
#$ buttons.
#$#$
!" buttons to adjust the vol-
!"!"
ume.
The volume can be set to nine levels.
The setting will be used until you change it.
Movie Frames
A movie frame is also called a frame. Movies consist of many frames whose images appear to be moving when displayed at high speed.
For information displayed on the screen during playback, see P.21.
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Playing Back Sound
You can play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode or recorded with a still image.
Playing Back Sound
To play back sound recorded in Voice Memo
(G4wide only)
Press the shutter button.
The sound is played back. If the lens is out, it retracts
into the camera, and then the sound is played back.
Mode, follow the steps below.
Fast Forward Press the z (telephoto) button during playback.
Rewind Press the Z (Wide-Angle) button during playback.
Pause/Play Press the shutter button.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image is displayed.
For a movie, the first frame is displayed as a still
image.
Press the #$
#$ buttons to select a sound
#$#$
file for playback (speaker icon).
Press the $ button to display the next file.
Press the # button to display the previous file.
Hold the #$ buttons down for fast positioning.
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Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image
To play back sound attached to a still image,
follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image is displayed.
Adjusting the Volume
To adjust the volume, follow the steps below.
Press the !"
The volume adjustment bar appears.
!" buttons.
!"!"
For a movie, the first frame is displayed as a still
image
Press the #$
#$ buttons to select a still
#$#$
image with sound for viewing.
Press the $ button to display the next file.
Press the # button to display the previous file.
Hold the #$ buttons down for fast movement.
Press the shutter button.
Playback starts.
To stop playback, press the shutter button or the #
button.
• For how to record sound, see P.47.
• For how to shoot a still image with sound, see P.52.
Press the !"
!" buttons to adjust the vol-
!"!"
ume.
The volume can be set to nine levels.
The setting will be used until you change it.
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Viewing at a Glance
The LCD Monitor screen is split into six thumbnail images, allowing you to view your still images or
movies at one glance (Thumbnail Display).
To view the Thumbnail Display and select the
still image for viewing, follow the steps
below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image taken is displayed.
For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still
image.
Press the 9999 (Thumbnail Display) button.
The screen is split into six sections. Still images and
movies (the first frame) are displayed in a reduced
size.
Press the !"
!"#$
#$ buttons to select the
!"!"
#$#$
still image or movie you want to display.
Press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button.
The still image or movie you selected is displayed.
In Thumbnail Display mode, text files are displayed in blue.
• For how to select and delete still images in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.102.
• For how to select and protect (protect against deletion) still images in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.107.
• For how to select still images and make Print Service settings in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.111.
Thumbnail Display
A thumbnail display is a reduced display. This is a method commonly used for displaying many images at a glance.
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Enlarged Viewing
When you are displaying a still image, if you press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button, you can display the
still image up to 3.4 times larger. If you select a still image or movie you want to see from Thumbnail
Display Mode, you can view it normally with just the one shot displayed.
To view still images in Enlarged Display
Mode, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image taken is displayed.
Press the 8888 (Enlarged View) button.
The still image is enlarged. One part of the still image
is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Press the !"#$ buttons to move to the part you
want to display.
To return to the original display, press the O button.
Display the still image you want to
enlarge.
Movies cannot be displayed enlarged.
For how to display still images, see P.90.
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Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode
When S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images (16 images in a file) are displayed, one (shot) of the 16
images can be displayed in Enlarged Display Mode. After enlarged display, the display can be fed one
shot at a time.
To view a shot from S Multi-Shot or M MultiShot still images in Enlarged Display Mode,
follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image is displayed.
Press the 8888 (Enlarged Display) button.
The first one step of consecutive images is displayed
in Enlarged Display Mode. The shot position bar
appears at the lower part of the LCD monitor.
Press the #$ buttons to feed the shot.
To return to the 16-shot display, press the O button.
Display an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot
still image.
Press the DISP button to turn on or off the bar display at the lower part of the LCD monitor.
For how to shoot images in S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot mode, see P.40.
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Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)
You can show still images or movies recorded in internal memory or on an memory card sequentially
on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show.
To view a slide show, follow the steps below.
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image taken is displayed.
Confirm you are selecting [SLIDE SHOW]
and then press the OOOO button.
The slide show starts and files are played back in
order.
If you want to stop the slide show in progress, press
any button on the camera.
Until stopped, the slide show will repeat itself.
Press the M
The Playback menu is displayed.
• Still images are displayed for 3 seconds each.
• For movies, not just one frame, but the entire movie you shot is displayed.
• Sound files are also played back. (G4wide only)
M button.
MM
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Viewing on a Television
You can also view the still images and movies you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays
everything on the TV screen just as on its LCD Monitor.
To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came
with your camera.
To view still images and/or movies on a television, follow the steps below.
Securely connect the AV cable to the
Video In terminal on the television.
Make sure the power is off.
Securely connect the AV cable to the
Video Out terminal.
Set the television to "Video" mode. (Set
the input to "Video".)
For details, please refer to the operation manual for
the television.
Turn the camera's Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
Turn your camera on by pressing the
power button.
• If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder's In terminal, you can record what you have shot onto video.
• Your camera is set to NTSC playback format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc. If the equipment you want to connect to uses PAL format (used in Europe and elsewhere), then switch your camera to PAL format in the Setup
Menu before connecting.
• Connecting the AV cable to the camera turns off the LCD monitor display and the speaker output.
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Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds
The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are only available for G4wide.
You can easily delete still images, movies, and sounds that have not come out right.
The following are the three ways to delete photos:
• One shot at a time
• All frames at once
• Select multiple frames to delete together
Still images and movies set to Protect cannot be deleted.
When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera deletes still images, movies, or sounds from the internal memory; when an SD
memory card is inserted, it deletes them from the memory card.
When no SD memory card is loaded
Deletes from
internal memory
Deleting One Still Image
To delete a still image, movie, or sound, follow the steps below.
When an SD memory card is loaded
Deletes from the
SD memory card
Display the still image, movie, or sound
you want to delete.
Press the DDDD(Delete) button.
Press the $$$$ button to select [DELETE
ONE].
Turn the Mode Dial to 6666 (Playback Mode).
The last still image taken is displayed.
Press the OOOO button.
The display indicates deletion is in progress; once finished, the display reverts to the playback screen.
• For how to delete a still image displayed with the Q
(Quick Review) button, see P.87.
• For how to display still images (or movies), see P.90.
• For how to playback sounds, see P.93.
• For how to protect still images (or movies or sounds),
see P.104.
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