Ricoh Caplio GX8 Owner Manual

Camera User Guide

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

Quick Guide

A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback

Changing Camera Settings

Installing Software

Troubleshooting

Caution!

Do not connect the USB cable yet!

If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed appropriately.

Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after installing the provided software.

For how to install the software, see P.130.

About other documentation

Detailed explanations on how to use the provided software can be found in "Software User Guide" (PDF format file) included on the supplied CD-ROM.

For how to display the PDF file, see P.132.

Preface

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

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

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

safety precautions thoroughly.

Test shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it

is recording properly before normal use.

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

Exemption from Liability

Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and

Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic

• This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Ricoh.

• The contents of this document may be changed in the future, without prior notice.

• This booklet was created with thorough attention to its content. If, however, you have a question, spot an error, or find a description lacking, please refer to the end of this booklet for information on how to contact us.

Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused by malfunction of this product.

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

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

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

• Reorient the TV or radio antenna.

• Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

Microsoft, MS, Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Adobe and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

Key Features

The effective number of pixels is 8,240,000 and a high-performance 28 mm wide zoom lens is mounted

Digital zooming up to four times ensures high picture quality even for a remote object zoomed in on.

Even with ultra-macro shooting up to 1 cm, it does capture fine feel of the texture.

High-end specifications with Aperture Priority Mode and Manual Exposure Mode

The aperture and shutter speed can be set easily with the up/down dial of high operability. This is a compact, lightweight, thin high-end model that can compete with a digital single-lens reflex camera.

Rapid shutter response to capture a moment (P.33)

The shutter release time lag is as short as

0.1 seconds. Ricoh's patented hybrid auto focusing system technology even keeps action shots looking good.

1-cm macro (P.39) and close flashing for 15 cm (for Telephoto) or 20 cm (for Wide-angle) (P.40)

The unsurpassed macro function allows you to capture details from a very close distance at only 1 cm. The camera also has a built-in flash for very close shots within 15 cm (for Telephoto) and 20 cm (for Wide-angle). This combination will give you clear macro shots even under low light conditions.

AF target shift function for easy focus lock even on a tripod (P.85)

The camera has an AF target shift function. At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus by button operation, without moving the camera itself.

Choice of three power sources makes sure you wont miss any shooting opportunities (P.17)

The camera can be used with one of three power supplies: Dedicated large-capacity rechargeable battery (sold separately), an AA alkaline battery easily available anywhere (available in stores), and an economical AC adapter (sold separately) useful for transfer to a computer.

Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy customizing to optimum setting (P.59)

The ADJ. button reduces button operation steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity with minimum steps. You can also assign a function as required.

High-quality movie with sound of 30 frames/second (P.94)

A high-quality movie of 320 x 240 pixels can be shot at 30 frames/second with sound.

Scene mode for easy and beautiful shooting (P.43)

In Scene Mode, you need only to select from among six types of shooting modes for shooting with optimal settings for the scene.

Instant transfer to PC through the USB cable

If the provided software is installed on your computer, just connecting the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable will automatically transfer images to your computer.

Since the camera supports USB Ver.2.0, file transfer is very fast. (Your computer also needs to support USB Ver.2.0.)

Provided with multi-functional software “ImageMixer” that helps in not only managing shot images in an album, but also editing images and sounds, and creating video CDs

For the integrated handling of images, this software has a input function to download still images, movies, and sounds from a digital camera or music CD, an album function to manage captured contents, an edit function to edit movies by MPEG-1, a layout function to create layouts using still image contents, and a disk creation function to create video CDs.

Direct printing without requiring any computer (P.54)

A direct print compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable for direct transfer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer.

Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Guide

Before Shooting .......................................................................................... 10

Packing List.................................................................................................................. 10

Names of parts............................................................................................................. 12

How to Use the Mode Dial............................................................................................ 14

Using the up/down dial ................................................................................................. 14

About LCD Monitor Display.......................................................................................... 15

Getting Ready to Shoot.............................................................................. 17

About the Batteries....................................................................................................... 17

Batteries (Cells) Not Acceptable .................................................................................. 18

Battery level indication ................................................................................................. 19

Loading the Batteries ................................................................................................... 20

Inserting the rechargeable battery (sold separately) .................................................... 21

Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)....................................................................... 22

About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) .......................................................... 24

Inserting an SD Memory Card...................................................................................... 25

Turning the Power On/Off ............................................................................................ 26

Setting the language .................................................................................................... 27

Setting the date and time ............................................................................................. 28

Changing the Display ................................................................................................... 29

Histogram Display ........................................................................................................ 30

Basic Shooting............................................................................................ 31

How to Hold the Camera.............................................................................................. 31

Preventing camera shake............................................................................................. 32

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) ............................................................... 33

Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)............................................................ 34

When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock) .................................... 36

Using the Zoom Function ............................................................................................. 38

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode).............................................................................. 39

Using the Flash ............................................................................................................ 40

How to use the hot shoe............................................................................................... 41

Shooting with Scenery-Matching.................................................................................. 43

Playing Back................................................................................................ 45

Checking the image you just took (Quick Review)....................................................... 45

Viewing Your Images ................................................................................................... 46

Thumbnail Display........................................................................................................ 47

Magnifying Images ....................................................................................................... 48

Viewing on a Television ............................................................................. 49

Erasing......................................................................................................... 51

Erasing Unwanted Images ........................................................................................... 51

Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time.......................................................................... 52

Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/

Playback

Direct Printing ............................................................................................. 54

Direct Print Function..................................................................................................... 54

Connecting the Camera to a Printer............................................................................. 54

Printing Still Images...................................................................................................... 55

A Variety of Shooting Techniques ............................................................ 59

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button..................................................................................... 59

Shooting Setting Menu................................................................................................. 60

Using the Shooting Setting Menu................................................................................. 61

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE).............................. 62

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)................................................................................ 64

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ........................................................... 67

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) ......................................... 68

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) ........................ 69

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) 70

Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE)......................................................... 72

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL)..................................... 74

Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) ........................................ 76

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)................................................. 77

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)............................................................ 78

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)............................................. 79

Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING)........................................................................ 81

Setting Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH)......................................................................... 82

Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) . 83

Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) ........................................................ 84

Using the AF Target Shift Function .............................................................................. 85

Using the Self-Timer..................................................................................................... 86

Shooting in Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode ................................................. 87

Shooting with Multi-Shot............................................................................ 90

CONT ........................................................................................................................... 92

SCONT (S Multi-Shot).................................................................................................. 92

MCONT (M Multi-Shot)................................................................................................. 92

Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode.......... 93

Shooting/Playing Back Movies.................................................................. 94

Shooting Movies........................................................................................................... 94

Playing Back Movies .................................................................................................... 95

Recording/Playing Back Sound................................................................. 96

Recording Sound (Voice Memo) .................................................................................. 96

Playing Back Sound ..................................................................................................... 97

Other Functions Available in Playback Mode .......................................... 98

Playback Setting Menu................................................................................................. 98

Using the Playback Menu............................................................................................. 98

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

Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT)................................................................ 100

Using a Printing Service (DPOF)................................................................................ 103

Changing the Image Size (RESIZE)........................................................................... 106

Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) ..... 107

Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings

Changing Camera Settings...................................................................... 110

SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................. 110

Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (CARD FORMAT) ............................... 111

Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT) ................................................................ 112

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) .......................... 113

Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.)............................................. 114

Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND).................................................. 115

Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............................................. 116

Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................ 117

Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)................................................... 118

Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWERSAVE)............................................. 119

Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS).......................................................... 120

Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE¯᜘᝙) .............................................. 121

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) ................. 122

Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM).............................................. 123

Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection)................................. 124

Chapter 4 Installing Software

Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) ................................... 130

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................ 133

Installing the Software on Your Computer.................................................................. 134

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ................................................................ 136

Installing Acrobat Reader ........................................................................................... 138

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

DeskTop Binder Lite................................................................................................... 140

Uninstalling the Software............................................................................................ 142

Uninstalling the ImageMixer ....................................................................................... 143

Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ................................. 144

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................ 146

Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) .............................. 147

Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) ....................... 148

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 152

Troubleshooting the Camera...................................................................................... 152

Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 ........................................... 157

Appendices................................................................................................ 159

A. Specifications......................................................................................................... 159

B. Optional Accessories ............................................................................................. 161

C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function............................................................ 161

D. Menu Items By Mode ............................................................................................. 162

E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off ................................. 163

F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card...... 164

G. Up/down Dial Functions......................................................................................... 165

H. Using Your Camera Abroad................................................................................... 167

I. Cautions on Use...................................................................................................... 168

J. Care and Storage ................................................................................................... 169

K. Error Messages...................................................................................................... 170

L. Warranty and Servicing.......................................................................................... 171

Index........................................................................................................................... 173

Using Manuals

The two manuals included are for your Caplio GX8.

Camera User Guide (This booklet)

This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera.You will also see how to install the provided software on your computer. *The Software User Guide (English edition) is available from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file.

Software User Guide (PDF file)

This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, and display and edit them on your computer. *The Software User Guide is available from the following folder on the provided CD-ROM.

Windows

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

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

Macintosh

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

To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk

Copy the PDF file from the above folder.

Reference

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

North America (Los Angeles) TEL: +1-213-341-0163 Europe (U.K.) TEL: +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) TEL: +63-2-438-0090 China TEL: +86-21-5450-0391 Registration time: 9:00 - 17:00

How to Use This Guide

Chapter 1 explains the basic operations of this product. If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter.

The following symbols are also used in this guide:

This indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera.

Important

This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera

Note

Ter m

Reference

operations.

This indicates terms that are useful for understanding the explanations.

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

The LCD Monitor Display examples may be different from actual display screens.

Chapter 1

Quick Guide

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

Before Shooting ............................................... 10

Getting Ready to Shoot ................................... 17

Basic Shooting................................................. 31

Playing Back .................................................... 45

Viewing on a Television .................................. 49

Erasing.............................................................. 51

Before Shooting

Packing List

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

• Caplio GX8

• AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2)

• AV Cable

Used when viewing your images on a TV

• Handstrap

Note

Attaching the hand strap to the camera

Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and loop them as

shown.

unit.

• USB Cable

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

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

• Camera User Guide (This booklet)

• Warranty

Optional Accessories

• AC Adapter (AC-4a)

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

Quick Guide

• Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

• Safety Precautions

• Caplio Software CD-ROM

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

• Battery Charger (BJ-2)

• Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-

• PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53)

For when you want to load an SD Memory Card directly into your computer's PC Card Slot.

• Hood and Adapter (HA-1)

• Wide conversion Lens (DW-4)

• SD Memory Card (available in stores)

• Hand Strap (ST-1)

• Soft Case (SC-35)

• Cable Switch (CA-1)

Reference

For the latest information about accessories, access Ricoh home page (http//:www.ricohpmmc.com).

Names of parts

Camera

Front View

Item Name Refer to

Shutter Release Button P.31

Mode Dial P.14

Flash P.40

AF Window

5 Viewfinder -

6Hot Shoe -

Lens P.31

USB Terminal P.136

AV-Out Terminal P.49

Microphone P.96

11 Up/down Dial

P. 14

Caution

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

Rear View

Quick Guide

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

Flash Lamp P.40

Auto Focus Lamp P.34

DISP. Button P.29

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

Viewfinder -

Power Button P.26

(Wide-angle) /

(Thumbnail Display) Button

z (Telephoto)/ 8 (Enlarged View) Button

# /Q(Quick Review)

P. 3 8 P. 4 7

P. 3 8 P. 4 8

P.45 18

M Button P.61

ADJ. Button P.59

LCD Monitor

Speaker -

Power (DC in) Cable Cover -

Button

! Button -

O Button -

Battery/Card Cover -

Strap Eyelet P.10

P. 5 1 P. 8 6

P. 9 8

$/F(Flash) Button P.40

"/N (Macro) Button P.39

Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

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).

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of

the mode you want to use.

Mode Dial Symbols and Functions

Symbol Mode Name Function

A/M

5 6

Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings.

Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.

Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.

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

Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode

Shooting Mode Allows you to shoot still images.

Playback Mode Allows you to playback and delete still images and movies.

Allows you to set the f-number and shutter speed manually for taking still pictures.

Using the up/down dial

With the up/down dial, you can easily use various functions of the !"#$ buttons.

How to use the up/down dial

Turn the up/down dial as shown in the figure.

Reference

For operations available with the up/down dial, see P.165.

About LCD Monitor Display

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

(When the shutter release button is half-pressed)

Quick Guide

Still Image Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Flash P.40 15 Color Depth P.82

2 White Balance P.79 16 Histogram P.30

3 Focus P.64 17 Time Exposure P.72

4 Recording Destination P.24 18 Battery P.17

5 Mode Types - 19 Zoom Bar P.38

6 Photometry P.67 20 Self-timer P.86

7 Macro Shooting P.39 21 Date/Time P.77

8 Picture Quality P.62 22 Interval P.74

9 Remaining Number of Still Images P.164 23 Camera Shake P.32

10 Image Size P.62 24 Aperture Value P.34

11 ISO Setting P.81 25 Shutter Speed P.34

12 Exposure Comp. P.78 26 Remaining Recording Time P.164

13 Auto Bracket P.69 27 Recording Time P.164

Movie Mode

A/M Mode

14 Sharpness P.68 28 Manual Exposure Indicator -

Note

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

• Even between cards of the same capacity, the number of remaining shots and other values may vary with the manufacturer, type, and shooting condition.

• The continuous shooting (recording) time depends on the card type, capacity, and performance.

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

The Screen During Playback

Still Image Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Protect P.100 8 Image Size P.62

2DPOF P.103 9File No. -

3 Playback Data Source P.46 10 Battery P.17

4 Mode Types - 11 Setting at Shooting (Recording) -

5 Picture Quality P.62 12 Recording Time or Lapsed Time -

6 Number of Playback Files - 13 Indicator -

7 Total Number of Files -

Movie Mode

Note

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

Getting Ready to Shoot

Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.

Note

If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to make sure it is turned off before

removing or loading batteries.

1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off.

2. Make sure the lens barrier (built-in lens

protection) is closed.

For how to turn the camera off, see P.26.

About the Batteries

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

• Rechargeable Battery DB-43

This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again. They last a long time, so they are convenient for travel.

Quick Guide

• AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (available in stores)

You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time.

• AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores)

• AA-size Oxyride (oxy nickel hydroxide) dry cell (available in stores)

These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as compared with AA Alkaline Batteries when used with a digital camera.

• Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores)

This is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Use a charger (available in stores) for charging. 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.

In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adapter (P.161).

Batteries (Cells) Not Acceptable

The camera does not accept the following batteries (cells):

• Manganese dry cell (R6)

• Ni-Cd battery

• CR-V3

Note

Indication of the number of images you can take

Battery Type Number of Shots

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) Approx. 400

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) Approx. 80

• 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 or Synchro-Monitor mode, the number of shots you can take will increase.

• The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of time for

setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease.

Reference

• For how to insert the Rechargeable Battery , see P.21.

• For how to use the AC Adapter, see P.22.

Caution

• 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.

Immediately after the purchase or after a long storage, the battery may not be charged fully. Repeat charging and discharging before use. For details, see the documentation that came with the battery or charger.

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

leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.

Battery level indication

A battery mark appears at the lower left of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level. Prepare new batteries before the batteries wear out.

Battery Mark Description

Quick Guide

Sufficient battery charge

Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries.

No remaining charge: Replace the batteries.

Caution

• If you are using nickel metal hydride batteries, may not appear or or

may appear immediately depending on the battery type and environmental

conditions. Check the batteries at hand before use.

• If you are using the AC Adapter, may appear. This does not indicate malfunction

and you can continue to use the camera.

Loading the Batteries

If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries.

1. 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.

2. Insert the two batteries, making

sure they are facing the correct way.

3. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

Inserting the rechargeable battery (sold separately)

Rechargeable battery DB-43 (sold separately), available for this camera, is convenient because it lasts for a long time and can be used over and over again by being recharged. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries.

1. 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.

2. Insert the rechargeable battery.

Quick Guide

3. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

Caution

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

period of time.

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

Rechargeable battery charging time

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

Removing the rechargeable battery

If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing batteries.

1. 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.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

Note

Store the removed battery in a dry cool place.

Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)

When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the AC Adapter Battery.

1. 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.

2. Insert the AC Adapter Battery.

3. Open the power (DC input) cable

cover and take the cable out.

4. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

5. Plug the power cord into an

outlet.

Removing the AC Adapter

If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing the AC Adapter Battery.

1. Unplug the power plug from the outlet.

2. 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.

3. Remove the battery.

4. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.

Quick Guide

Caution

• 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.

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

About an SD Memory Card (available in stores)

You can store still images you have taken either in the camera's internal memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 26 MB. When you want to record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD Memory Card.

Note

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 When an SD Memory Card is loaded

Records to internal memory Records to the SD memory card

Caution

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

the card is full.

• Take care not to get the metal parts of the card dirty.

Note

Write-protecting your images

If you move the card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally erased and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you release the protection (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible to erase images and format the card. So it's a good idea to switch to LOCK when you have some important data recorded. Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be

recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting.

Reference

• For switching between the SD Memory Card and internal memory during playback, see P.46.

• For recording capacities, see P.164.

Inserting an SD Memory Card

If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading an SD memory card.

1. 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.

2. Make sure the card is facing the

right way and push the card all the way in until it clicks.

Quick Guide

3. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

Turning the Power On/Off

Press the power button.

After the start sound, the flash lamp and auto-focus lamp blink alternately for several seconds. For power-off, press the power button again.

Caution

It takes longer from power-on until the camera becomes ready for shooting when the flash is enabled than when it is disabled.

Note

If the LCD monitor does not come on

When the Power-Save mode is set to ON, the LCD monitor does not come on during the Shooting mode. Turn the mode dial to SETUP to turn the Power-Save mode OFF.

Power-Save mode

The power consumption of the LCD monitor can be reduced and the battery life extended by setting the Power Saving mode to on.

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.

Reference

• For how to change the Auto Power Off setting, see P.117.

• For how to change the Power-Save Mode setting, see P.119.

Setting the language

When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later. Use the SETUP screen for these settings.

Note

To display the SETUP screen, turn the mode dial to SETUP.

1. Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.

The language selection screen appears. To skip language setting, press the MENU button. When the MENU button is pressed, the language setting is cancelled and the video signal format-setting screen appears.

2. Press the !"#$ buttons to select a language.

3. Press the O button.

Quick Guide

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

Reference

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

Setting the date and time

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

1. Press the !"#$ buttons to set

the year, month, date and time.

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

Setting at shipping

2. In [FORMAT], choose the Date and

Time format.

Select the format with !".

3. Check the display on the bottom

of the screen and then press the

O button.

The date is set.

Note

If the batteries are removed for more than one week, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again. Any other changes you made with the Setup mode and Shooting setup menu will also be reset.

Reference

• For how to correct the date and time, see P.120.

• For how to put a date stamp on each frame, see P.77.

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