Ricoh Caplio RX Owner Manual

Operation Manual

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

Using These Manuals

Using This Guide

The three manuals included are for your Caplio RX.

1. Please read this first:

Read Me First (a sheet of printed document)

This manual introduces the package contents and explains easy shooting.

Before using your camera, first read this guide.

2. For basic information:

Display examples:

This manual gives examples of LCD monitor displays from the Caplio G4 wide that has shooting functions equivalent to those of this camera.

Terms:

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

Symbols:

The following symbols are used in this guide:

Important

This indicates important information and restrictions.

Quick Start Guide (printed manual)

This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio RX right away by providing basic information to use the camera.

3. Please read as needed:

Operation Manual (this manual)

This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio RX. To get the most out of your Caplio RX, please read it through once and

refer to it whenever necessary.

Note

This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips on camera operations.

Reference

This indicates page(s) relevant to a particular function. "p.xx" is used to refer you to pages in this manual.

Terms

This indicates an explanation of a technical term.

Using These Manuals ............................................ 2

1. Please read this first:................................................2

2. For basic information: ...............................................2

3. Please read as needed:............................................2

Using This Guide.................................................... 2

Display examples: ........................................................2

Terms: ..........................................................................2

Symbols:.......................................................................2

Contents................................................................. 3

Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

Section 1 Getting Started

Checking that Everything is Packed....................... 8

Optional Accessories....................................................9

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

How to Use the Mode Dial ................................... 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turning the Camera On..............................................16

Turning the Camera Off..............................................16

Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores) .... 17

Inserting the SD Memory Card...................................17

Removing the SD Memory Card.................................18

How to Use the LCD Monitor ............................... 19

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures.................19

The Screen During Playback..................................... 22

Switching the Screen Display................................... 23

Synchro Monitor Mode .............................................. 24

Histogram Display ......................................................24

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

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

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

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

Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)................................28

Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) ................................... 29

Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode)..29

Shooting Menu (Text Mode) .......................................30

Playback Menu...........................................................30

Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)..................... 31

Setup Screen (Setup Mode).......................................32

Section 2 Basic Shooting

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

How to Focus ........................................................... 34

Shooting Still Images ............................................... 35

Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)..........35

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press)..............36

When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composi-

tion (Focus Lock).................................................. 37

Shooting with Scenery-Matching.......................... 38

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 .................................................. 42

Shooting with Optical Zoom ................................. 43

Shooting with the Digital Zoom.................................. 44

Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)...................... 45

Using the AF target shift function ...............................45

Recording Voice Memos...................................... 47

Section 3 Using Special Features for Im-

proved Photography

Using the Flash.................................................... 50

Using the Self-Timer ............................................ 51

Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH

SOUND)............................................................... 52

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button ............................ 53

Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button ...........................53

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) ... 54

Examples of Exposure Compensation .......................54

Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) ............................ 54

Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) ........................55

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BAL-

ANCE).................................................................. 56

Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance) .................... 56

Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance) ................ 57

Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) .................... 59

Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity) .....................59

Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) ............... 60

Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) 61

Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density).........................61

Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density)................... 62

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance

(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) ........................... 63

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC

QUALITY/SIZE) ................................................... 64

About Picture Quality Mode........................................64

About Image Size....................................................... 64

Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a Still Im-

age ............................................................................ 64

Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode65

Changing the Image Size of a Movie .........................66

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) ....................... 67

Manual Focus Shooting..............................................67

Shooting at a Fixed Distance .....................................68

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ... 69 Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARP-

NESS).................................................................. 70

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

(AUTO BRACKET) .............................................. 71

Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) . 72 Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (IN-

TERVAL).............................................................. 73

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) . 75 Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their De-

faults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)............................ 76

Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Im-

ages, Movies, and Sounds

Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review) 78

Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed.. 78

Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie.............. 79

Viewing a Still Image or Movie............................. 79

Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card ..... 79

Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory...80

Viewing Movies .................................................... 80

Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume............................81

Playing Back Sound ............................................. 81

Playing Back Sound ...................................................81

Playing Back Sound Recorded with a Still Image.......82

Adjusting the Volume..................................................82

Viewing Thumbnail Images on the LCD Monitor .. 83

Enlarged Viewing ..................................................... 84

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

in Enlarged Display Mode .................................... 84

Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE

SHOW)................................................................. 85

Viewing on a Television ....................................... 86

Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds.. 87

Deleting One Still Image.............................................87

Deleting All Frames at Once.......................................87

Deleting Multiple Frames at Once ..............................88

Section 5 Direct Printing

About the Direct Print Function ............................ 90

Sending Images to a Printer for Printing .............. 90

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.......................... 91

Printing One Image.....................................................91

Printing All Images......................................................92

Printing Several Images .............................................93

Section 6 About Other Functions

Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT).......... 96

Protecting the Displayed Still Image...........................96

Protecting All Still Images.......................................... 96

Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at

Once .......................................................................... 97

Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Mem-

ory Card (COPY TO CARD)................................. 98

Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) .......... 99

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

Setting DPOF for a Still Images............................... 100

Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images .....................100

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

Section 7 Changing Camera Settings

Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use

(CARD FORMAT) .............................................. 104

Write-protecting Your Images...................................104

Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT)........ 105

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

(LCD BRIGHTNESS) ......................................... 105

Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ

BTN.SET.).......................................................... 106

Changing the Operation Sound Setting

(BEEP SOUND) ................................................. 107

Changing Image Confirmation Time

(LCD CONFIRM.)............................................... 107

Changing Auto Power-Off Settings

(AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................ 108

Changing File Name Settings

(SEQUENTIAL NO.)........................................... 109

Changing Power-Save Mode Settings

(Power-Save) ..................................................... 110

Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) . 111 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE). 112

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV

(VIDEO OUT MODE)......................................... 112

Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pic-

tures/Movies) on a Computer (For Windows)

Section 1 Installing Software

Using the Software Provided ............................. 114

Software and OS Applicability Table........................114

System Requirements for Using the Provided Soft-

ware ................................................................... 115

Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer ..... 116

Installation.......................................................... 117

For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000............................... 117

Uninstalling the Software (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/

2000) ........................................................................118

For Windows XP...................................................... 119

Uninstalling the Software (For Windows XP) ...........120

Installing Other Software ................................... 121

Installing Acrobat Reader ......................................... 121

Installing DirectX ......................................................121

Section 2 Downloading Images to a Com-

puter

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............. 124

For Windows XP...................................................... 124

Downloading Pictures to Your Computer........... 126

For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP......................... 126

How to Use RICOH Gate La .............................. 127

The RICOH Gate La Window...................................127

How to Use the Optional Settings ........................... 128

How to Use the Background Illustration Settings .... 129

Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card 129

Images in an SD Memory Card................................129

Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images

(How to Use DU-10x)

Starting and Exiting DU-10x .............................. 132

DU-10x Window ....................................................... 132

Exiting DU-10x ........................................................ 132

Thumbnail Display Description .......................... 133

Switching the Ordering of Images...................... 134

Changing the Display Size................................. 134

Viewing Images in a Slide Show ........................... 135

To View a Slide Show .............................................. 135

Using Auto Slide Show............................................ 136

How to Use the Slide Show Dialog Box .................. 137

Renaming an Image in Thumbnail View ............ 137

How to Rename an Image........................................ 137

Copying a Reduced Image File ......................... 138

How to Copy an Reduced Image File....................... 138

Enabling Functions Available with Other Models of

Caplio................................................................. 138

How to Enable GPS Linkage or Camera Memo Function.. 138

Cameras and Available Options.............................. 139

Functions You Can Use ...........................................139

Deleting Images................................................. 139

Using the File Menu .................................................139

Using the Shortcut Menu..........................................139

Using the Keyboard................................................. 140

Viewing Image Information ................................ 140

Using the File Menu .................................................140

Using the Shortcut Menu......................................... 140

Displaying the Viewer Screen ............................ 141

Using the Viewer Screen..........................................141

Printing an Image ............................................... 142

To Print an Image.....................................................142

Using the [Print Setup] Dialog Box .......................... 142

Checking the Printing Layout................................... 143

Making printer settings .............................................143

Printing Images........................................................ 143

Chapter 3 Playing Back Images (Pic-

tures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macintosh)

Section 1 Installing Software

Using the Software Provided.............................. 146

Software and OS Applicability Table ........................146

System Requirements ........................................ 147

Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer ..... 148

Installation .......................................................... 149

For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ...........................................149

For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3....................................150

Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) 151 Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) .. 151

Section 2 Downloading Images to a Com-

puter

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............. 154

Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ........... 154

For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ...........................................155

For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3................................... 156

How to Use RICOH Gate La .............................. 157

The RICOH Gate La Window ...................................157

How to Use Optional Settings.................................. 158

Appendices

A. Specifications................................................. 160

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

C. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities........ 162

D. Using Your Camera Abroad .............................. 162

E. Cautions on Use ............................................ 163

F. Care and Storage........................................... 164

G. Troubleshooting............................................. 165

H. Error Messages ............................................. 175

I. Warranty and Servicing ................................... 176

INDEX ................................................................ 179

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.

Checking that Everything is Packed

The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed.

Caplio RX

Quick Start Guide

Caplio CD-ROM

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

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2)

Handstrap

AV Cab le

Used when viewing your images on a TV unit.

USB Cable

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

Warranty Card

Safety Precautions

Attaching the hand strap to the camera

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

Read Me First

Optional Accessories

AC Adapter (AC-4a)

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

Battery Charger (BJ-2)

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

Names of Parts

It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following.

Camera

Front View

Other products sold separately:

• PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53)

• Rechargeable Battery Set (SC-40) Includes the Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) and Battery Charger (BJ-2).

• SD Memory Card (available in stores)

• 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.

1. Shutter Release Button (see P.34)

2. Mode Dial (see P.11)

3. Flash

4. AF Window

5. Viewfinder

6. Lens

7. USB Terminal (see P.126, P.154)

8. AV Output Terminal (see P.86)

9. Microphone (see P.47)

Rear View

1. Flash Lamp

2. Auto Focus Lamp

3. Viewfinder

4. Power Button (see P.16)

Left Side, looking from the front

Bottom

5. Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display)

Button (see P.43)

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

(see P.43)

7. # Button/Q (Quick Review) Button (see

P. 7 8)

8. $ Button/F(Flash) Button (see P.50)

9. O (OK) Button

10.! Button

11. " /N (Macro) Button (see P.45)

12.DISP. Button

13.M Button

14.D (Delete)/T (Self-timer) Button (see

P.87/P.51)

15.ADJ. Button

16.LCD Monitor

17.Speaker

18.Power (DC in) Cable Cover

19.Strap eyelet (see P.8)

20.Battery/Card Cover

21.Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

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

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 sym-

bol of the mode you want to use.

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

• AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included)

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

• Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) (sold separately)

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.

• AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores)

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.

3 Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.

4 Scene Mode Allows you to optimize the cam-

era settings for six different scenes.

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

delete still images and movies.

Inserting the Batteries

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.

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 battery is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Please use a battery recharger available in stores.

Indication of the number of images you can take

Number of

Battery Type

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6)

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

*1 The number of shots in the Synchro-Mon-

itor Mode (see P.23)

• 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).

Shots (Norm al

Mode)

approx. 100 approx. 110

approx. 400 approx. 450

Number of Shots (PowerSave Mode) *1

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

Using the Batteries

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

• 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. 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.

1. Make sure the camera power is

off.

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 bat-

tery compartment.

3. Insert the two batteries, making

sure they are facing the correct way..

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

Sufficient battery charge

Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries.

No remaining charge: Replace the batteries.

If you are using nickel metal hydride batter-

ies, may not appear or or

may appear immediately depending on the battery type and environmental conditions. Check the batteries at hand before use.

4. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

• Other batteries, such as manganese dry

cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.

• With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the num-

ber 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.

4. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

Using the Rechargeable Battery

The rechargeable battery (DB-43) is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts long.

Inserting the Rechargeable Battery

1. Make sure the camera power is

off.

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.

Removing the Rechargeable Battery

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

1. Make sure the camera power is

off.

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 compartmen

3. Insert the rechargeable battery.

Label

3. Remove the rechargeable bat-

tery.

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

Using the AC Adapter

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

Adapter Battery.

• 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 sepa-

rately) to recharge the battery.

• Store the removed battery in a dry cool

place.

Rechargeable battery charging time (when using BJ-2)

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

Battery for use with the AC Adapter

AC Adapter

Setting up the AC Adapter

1. Make sure the camera's power is

off.

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. Insert the AC Adapter Battery.

4. Open the power (DC input) cable

Removing the AC Adapter

cover and take the cable out.

5. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

6. Plug the power cord into an out-

let.

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

1. Make sure the camera's power is

off.

2. Unplug the power plug from the

outlet.

3. 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.

4. Remove the battery.

• 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.

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

5. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

Turning the Power On/ Off

Auto Power-off

The camera is switched On and Off as follows.

Turning the Camera On

1. Press the power button.

After the start sound, the flash lamp and auto-focus lamp blink alternately for several seconds.

When the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, the setting screens for language and date/time are displayed sequentially. Set these items by referring to the Start Guide or the Operation Manual.

You can also set the language and date/ time on the SETUP screen.

• 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 button.

• At time of purchase, the Auto Power-off function is set to one minute.

• The Auto Power-off function does not work when connected to your computer.

Power-Save Mode

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

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

• For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see P.108.

• For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see P.110.

• For how to set the start sound, see P.107.

• For how to set the display language, see P.112.

• For how to set the date/time, see P.111.

Turning the Camera Off

1. Press the power button.

Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores)

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

Protecting your images from being deleted

If you move the SD memory card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally erased, and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you return the switch to the former position, it is once again possible to erase images and format the card. It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording

important images.

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 Records to the SD 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

card

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.162.

For how to format an SD memory card, see .P.104.

Inserting the SD Memory Card

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

1. Make sure the camera's power is

off.

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.

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

3. Press the card gently and

release it.

The card pops out just a little.

4. 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.

Removing the SD Memory Card

1. Make sure the camera's power is

off.

4. Gently take the card out of the

camera.

5. Close the battery/card cover and

slide it back into place.

2. The cover slides open in two

steps.

First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the bat-

tery compartment.

How to Use the LCD Monitor

The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor.

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

(When the shutter release button is half-pressed)

Movie Mode

Current flash mode. P.50

1. Flash

Still Image Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

Flash Offj

Auto

Voice Memo Mode

Red-eye reduction

Forced Flash

Slow Synchro

2. WHITE BALANCE (No Display) AUTO White Balance set value. P.56 Daylight Overcast Tungsten light

Fluorescent light One-push

3. FOCUS (No Display) AF (Auto-Focus) Focus set value. P.67

MF (Manual Focus)

Snapshot (Infinite Telephoto)

4. Recording Destination Recording to internal memory. P.17

Recording to an SD Memory Card. P.17

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

5. Flash Mode Types

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

6.PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Light Metering Method. P.69

Still Image Shooting Mode. P.35 Movie Mode. P.42

Multi-Shot Mode. P.40

S Multi-Shot Mode. P.40 M Multi-Shot Mode. P.40

PORTRAIT Mode. P.38

SPORTS Mode. P.38 LANDSCAPE Mode. P.38 NIGHTSCAPE Mode. P.38 TEXT Mode. P.38 HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode. P .38 Voice Memo Mode. P.47

Center Spot

7. Macro Shooting Macro Shooting. P.45

8. Picture Quality

9. Remaining Number of

Still Images

10. Image Size (Setting Value) Image Size setting. P.64

11. ISO SETTING (Setting Value) ISO Speed set value. P.59

12. EXPOSURE COMP (Setting Value) Exposure compensation set value. P.54

13. AUTO BRACKET AB Auto-Bracket Shooting. P.63

14. SHARPNESS SOFT Sharpness (edge quality) set value. P.70

15. TIME EXPOSURE (Setting Value) Multi Indicates exposure time. P.72

Fine Normal

(Value) Number of photos that can be taken with the current

WB-BKT White Balance Bracket. P.71

(No display) Standard SHARP

Picture Quality setting. P.64

settings.

16. Battery Remaining Battery Power. P.12

17.Zoom Bar - Zoom Bar P.43

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

18. Self-timer

19. Date/Time Date Imprint mode. P.75

20. INTERVAL Interval Interval Shooting. P.73

21. Camera Shake Indicates camera shake. Hold the camera still and

22. Aperture Value - Aperture size. -

23. Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. -

24. Remaining Recording

Time

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

After 10 Seconds

After 2 Seconds

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

Self-Timer Shooting. P.51

P.34

shoot again.

settings.

• The following symbols and corresponding numerals are displayed in orange if the initial setting is changed:

WHITE BALANCE

FOCUS

ISO SETTING

EXPOSURE COMP

SHARPNESS

TIME EXPOSURE

PHOTOMETRY

• When shooting in particularly bright places, you may fail in preventing overexposure. In that case, the [!AE] symbol will be displayed.

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

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

The Screen During Playback

Still Image Mode

Symbol Display Contents Refer to

1. PROTECT Protected status. P.96

2. DPOF DPOF specified. P.99

3. Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. P.79

4. Mode Types Still Image Mode. P.79 * A musical note is

displayed for an image shot with sound.

5. Picture Quality

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

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

Fine Normal

Movie Mode

Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card.

Movie Mode. P.80 Voice Memo Mode. P.81

Picture Quality setting. P.64

Voice Memo Mode

P.79

8. Image Size (Setting Value) Image size. P.64

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

10. File No -

11. Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. -

12. Aperture Value - Aperture size. -

13. Battery Remaining battery level. P.12

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

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

Number of the file being played back. An asterisk (*) symbol precedes the name of a file other than DCF basic files.

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

Switching the Screen Display

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

When Shooting

Pressing the DISP. button changes the LCD monitor display.

Display Symbols

LCD monitor off (Synchro-Monitor Mode)

Histogram Display

Grid Guide Display

No Display

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

(Macro) buttons.

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

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

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

• For details about Synchro Monitor mode, see P.24.

• For details about histogram display, see

P.24.

When Playing Back

Display Symbols

No Display

DISP. button

Synchro Monitor Mode

In Synchro Monitor mode, the LCD monitor is kept off (no display) except during the following camera operations. This mode is effective for saving power consumption.

Half-press the shutter button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with Full-Press,

the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.

Press the Q (Quick Review) button.

Press the M button. The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings for shooting (see P.26). By

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

You can view the photo you just took (see P.78). By pressing the Q (Quick Review) button again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.

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

ISO sensitivity (see P.54, P.56, and P.59). Pressing the O button turns the LCD Monitor off.

Histogram Display

When histogram display is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor screen.

A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis. The brightness is shadow (dark), halftone, and highlight (light) from the left.

By using the histogram, you can judge the brightness of an image without being affected by the brightness around the LCD monitor. This also helps preventing voids and solids.

If the histogram has only peaks on the right side without anything else, this picture is over-exposed with too many pixels only for high-

light sections.

If the histogram has only peaks on the left side without anything else, this picture is under-exposed with too many pixels only for shadow

sections. Correct the exposure to an appropriate level.

For details about exposure correction, see P.54.

• The histogram displayed on the LCD monitor is for reference only. Depending on the shooting condition (flashing is required, the surrounding light is dark, and so on), the exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness of the shot image.

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

• The histogram having peaks in the center part does not necessarily provide the best result to suit your particular requirements. For example, an adjustment is required if you want to intentionally achieve under or over exposure.

Button Functions

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

• Power Button, see P.16.

• Mode Dial, see P.11.

• Shutter Button, see P.34.

Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Menu display

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

! Button In Voice Playback Mode, press the

" (N: Macro)Button You can take close-ups (see P.45). In Voice Playback Mode, press the

# (Q: Quick Review) But-

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

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).

The last still image you took is displayed (see P.78).

and other Modes (see P.50).

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.87).

button to adjust the sound volume (see P.81, P.82).

Displays the previous still image or movie (see P.79).

Displays the next still image or movie (see P.79).

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

the right, left, above or below in Thumbnail Display mode. (see P.83)

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

ton

O Button This is used for operating menus on the LCD monitor (see P.27). z (Telephoto)/

8 (Enlarged View) Button

DISP. Button Switches the display of symbols on the LCD Monitor (see P.23). M Button This button is used for setting the various shooting methods, 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

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, you can shoot with the wideangle (see P.43).

If you press the button in Shooting Mode, you can shoot with the telephoto zoom (see P.43).

puter.

operations (see P.53). At macro shooting, you can focus the camera automatically without movi ng the camera (AF target shift function).

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.83).

If you press the button in Playback Mode, image is displayed on the LCD Monitor up to 3.4 times larger (see P.84).

Moves the frame left, right, up and down.

The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

Operation

To display the menu:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

(Playback Mode).

2. 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 shutter release button while a menu screen is displayed in the Shooting mode for shooting by returning to the shooting screen.

M button.

5 (Shooting Mode) or 6666

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):

To return to the shooting screen/playback screen:

1. Press the #$

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

1. Press the !"

2. Press the O

1. Press the !"

2. Press the O

1. Press the $

2. Press the O

1. Press the !"

want to implement.

2. Press the O

1. Press the M

#$ buttons.

#$#$

!" buttons to select the desired item.

!"!"

O or $$$$ button.

!" buttons to select the desired item.

!"!"

O or #### button.

OO $ button to select [YES].

$$ O button.

!" buttons to select the item you

!"!"

O button.

OO M button.

• 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 slightly varies with the item for which the setting change is being made. For the detailed explanation of each item, see the corresponding page.

The Basics of the Setup Screen

To display the Setup Screen:

To select an item:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 1

The Setup Screen is displayed.

1. Press the !"

!" buttons to select the desired item.

!"!"

Operation

1 (Setup Mode).

To select a setting value:

When you have selected [EXECUTE]:

1. Press the #$

1. Press the O

#$ buttons to select the desired item.

#$#$ O button.

2. The following screen is displayed, so make the

necessary settings.

To close the Setup Screen:

The sequence of operations slightly varies with the item for which the setting change is being made. For the detailed explanation of each item, see the corresponding page.

1. Switch the Mode Dial to another mode.

Screens

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

Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)

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

Setting Option Refer to

PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 P.64 FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∝ P.67 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI]/CENTRE/SPOT P.69 SHARPNESS SHARP/[NORMAL]/SOFT P.70 CONT. MODE [OFF]/CONT/SCONT/MCONT P.40 AUTO BRACKET ON/[OFF]/WB-BKT P.71, P.63 TIME EXPOSURE [OFF]/1/2/4/8 seconds P.72 INTERVAL P.73 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.52 DATE IMPRINT [Off]/Date/Date and Time P.75 EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.54 WHITE BALANCE

ISO SETTING [AUTO]/64/100/200/400/800 P.59 RESTORE DEFAULTS P.76

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

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

P.56

Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)

In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting Option Refer to

MOVIE SIZE [320]/160 P.66 FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/∝ P.67

WHITE BALANCE

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

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

P.56

Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode)

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

Setting Option Refer to

PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 P.64 FOCUS [AF]/SNAP/∝ (except the Landscape Mode) P.67 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.52 DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME P.75 EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.54 WHITE BALANCE

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

(Fluorescent light)/ (One Push)

P.56

Shooting Menu (Text Mode)

In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting Option Refer to

DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT P.61 SIZE 2048/[1280] P.64 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.52 DATE IMPRINT [OFF]/DATE/TIME P.75

Playback Menu

In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting Option Refer to

SLIDE SHOW ON/[OFF] P.85 PROTECT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES P.96 DPOF P.99 RESIZE 1280 / 640 P.102 COPY TO CARD P.98

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