Ricoh Caplio RX Owner Manual

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Operation Manual

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

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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)

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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.

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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).

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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

(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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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. 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

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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.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

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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.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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Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)

In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene.

Symbol Setting Content Refer to

PORTRAIT P.38

SPORT P.38 LANDSCAPE P.38 NIGHTSCAPE P.38 TEXT MODE P.38 HIGH SENSITIVITY P.38

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Setup Screen (Setup Mode)

This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the !" buttons.

Setting Option Refer to

CARD FORMAT P.104 IN FORMAT P.105 LCD BRIGHTNESS P.105 ADJ. BUTT. SET.

BEEP SOUND [ON]/OFF/Shutter release sound P.107 LCD CONFIRM. OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds P.107 AUTO POWER OFF OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes P.108 SEQUENTIAL NO. ON/[OFF] P.109 POWER SAVE ON/[OFF] P.110 DATE SETTINGS P.111 LANGUAGE

VIDEO OUT MODE [NTSC]/PAL P.112

[OFF]/ /AF/MF/SHARP/

JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/ITA/ESP/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean

P.112

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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.

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How to Hold the Camera

How to Focus

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.

1. Hold the camera with both

hands and lightly press both elbows against your body.

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.

1. Point the lens toward the sub-

ject you want to shoot.

2. Compose the picture on the LCD

Monitor.

3. The focus is set at the center of

the screen, so use the screen to center your subject.

2. 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.

4. 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.

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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

If the subject is not centered on your composition, see P.xx.

Shooting Still Images

Crosshair

Color of crosshairs

Before focusing White Off Focused Green On (green) Failed to focus Red xxx 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.36)

• You can use the battery for a longer period of time by using the viewfinder and shooting in power-save mode (see P.110). 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

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 halfpress, 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.43

• For how to shoot Close-ups, see P.45.

Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5(Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Compose your shot either by

looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor.

3. Put the subject of your photo

right in the center and press the shutter button half-way.

The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of the screen, and the camera focuses.

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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.

4. 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.

3. 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.

• To prevent blurring, press the shutter release button gently.

• The mark indicates that blurring may occur. Secure the camera firmly and adjust the focus again.

• When shooting in a dark place, the AF auxiliary lamp may flash to raise the focusing performance. If the flash is switched to off, the AF auxiliary lamp does not flash.

• When the image confirmation time is set to OFF, the still image you have taken does not appear on the LCD Monitor. See P.107.

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press)

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Compose your shot either by

looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor.

• 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.37)

If you find it difficult to focus the camera, it is recommended to half press the shutter release button before shooting. Depending on the circumstances, also use the flash and focus lock.

If it is difficult to focus the camera, see P.34.

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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."

Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front.

The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of

the screen, and the camera focuses.

3. With the shutter half-pressed,

Shooting range

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

Subject to be focused on

Final still image

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Put the subject of your photo

right in the center of the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway.

compose your shot.

4. Gently press the shutter button

all the way.

• At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus without moving the camera.

• This function is useful when a tripod is used.

• For details about macro shooting, see P.45.

• For details about the AF target shift function, see P.45.

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Shooting with SceneryMatching

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.

NIGHTSCAPE

Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with people in the frame.

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.

TEXT MODE

Use when capturing text images, for example, notes written on the whiteboard at a meeting.

HIGH SENSITIVITY

This is best for taking pictures in dimly lit places.

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.56), 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.

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To select a Scene Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 4

(Scene Mode).

The scene-selection screen appears.

2. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

the mode you want to use.

3. Press the O

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.

O button.

• When you want to change PIC QUALITY/ SIZE in PORTRAIT/SPORTS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHTSCAPE/HIGH SENSITIVITY Modes, see P.64.

• To make changes to density in TEXT Mode, see P.61.

• To change the focus setting to manual or other, see P.67.

• To make changes to the White Balance settings, see P.56.

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.

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.

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.

4. Press the shutter release button.

If you return to Scene Mode again, the scene-selection screen is displayed again.

Mode Name Flash

PORTRAIT Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled SRORTS Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled LANDSCAPE Fixed on Flash Off Disabled NIGHTSCAPE Forced flash is disabled Disabled

Initial setting: Auto TEXT MODE Fixed on Flash Off Enabled HIGH SENSI-

TIVITY

Fixed on Flash Off Enabled

Macro

Shooting

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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.

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 con-

secutive shots will be less than 16)

The camera records for about two seconds ahead

If you release the shutter button here...

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• 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.

4. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

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

5. Press the O

6. Press the M

O or #### button.

OO M button.

For how to view an S Multi-Shot or M MultiShot still image in Enlarged Display mode, see P.84

Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE)

To make Multi-Shot settings, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu is displayed.

3. Press the !"

[CONT. MODE] and press the O

M button.

!" buttons to select

!" !"

or $$$$ button.

The Shooting Menu closes and the symbol is displayed above the screen.

Multi-Shot S Multi-Shot

M Multi-Shot

• When you want to return to normal, singleshot shooting, follow steps 1 through 3, select [OFF] in step 4 and press the O or # button.

• The flash cannot be used.

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Shooting with Multi-Shot

Operation continued from the previous page:

7. Compose your picture, then

press and hold the shutter button.

As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken.

8. As soon as you release the shut-

ter button, shooting stops.

Shooting with S Multi-Shot

Operation continued from the previous page:

7. Compose your picture, then

press the shutter button.

Shooting Movies

You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 × 240, or 160 × 120 pixels.

The maximum recording time of each shot is 30 seconds (320 × 240) and 120 seconds (160 × 120).

Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 3

3 (Movie

Mode).

2. Press the shutter button.

The camera starts recording. Recording continues until you press the

shutter button again.

16 pictures are taken automatically.

Shooting with M Multi-Shot

Operation continued from the previous page:

7. Compose your picture, then

press and hold the shutter button.

Storing to memory begins.

8. Release your finger from the

shutter button.

The camera takes images in memory from two seconds prior up to release of the shutter button.

3. 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 2, the shot comes into focus and the white balance is automatically fixed.

• To change the image size for movies, see P.66.

• For how to use the Digital Zoom, see P.44.

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Shooting with Optical Zoom

If you use the z (Telephoto): T/ Z (Wideangle): 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 28 to 100mm zoom.)

Optical Zoom

This function enlarges your subject by moving the lens, thus changing the focal length.

By pressing the z (Telephoto) button, the subject you see in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder becomes larger.

To shoot with the zoom, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. 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.

By pressing the Z (Wide-Angle) button, the field in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder

becomes wider.

Telephoto Zoom

3. Press the shutter button.

Wide-angle Zoom

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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 z (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.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. 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.

• 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.

3. 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.

4. Press the shutter button.

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Shooting Close-ups

Using the AF target shift function

(Macro Photo)

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

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

ing Mode).

2. Press the N

N is displayed momentarily in a large

size at the center of the LCD monitor and then at the upper part.

N (Macro) button.

5 (Shoot-

At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera.

This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with locked focus.

The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross at the center of the LCD monitor to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for

focusing.

3. Bring the lens close to the sub-

ject and press the shutter button.

To get out of Macro Mode, press the N button again.

• When using the zoom, you can shoot close-ups up to the following distances

In Wide-Angle (Wide): Closest 1 cm

In Telephoto (Tele): Closest 13.5 cm

• 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 optical zoom, see P.43.

Press the $ button to shift the cross (focus) to the right

To shoot with locked focus by using the AF target shift function, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Compose your picture.

3. Press the N

The Macro symbol is displayed on the left side of the screen.

N (Macro) button.

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4. Press the ADJ. button four times

(five times if the ADJ. button has the fourth function).

5. Shift the cross to the subject

with the !" focusing.

!"#$

#$ buttons for

!"!"

#$#$

6. Press the O

O button.

7. Half-press the shutter button.

The camera focuses on the cross.

8. Press the shutter release button

gently all the way.

Until you get out of the Macro mode, the AF target shift function automatically focuses the camera on the set position.

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Recording Voice Memos

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

Capacity Recording time

8MB 14 min 02 s 32MB 64 min 38 s 64MB 132 min 13 s

128MB 267 min 17 s

• The internal memory allows the same recording time as an 8MB SD memory card.

• Recorded data 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.

For how to play back sound, see P.81.

WAV file

This is one of file formats to store voice data.

When no SD memory card is loaded

Records to internal memory Records to the SD memory

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 2

When an SD Memory Card is loaded

card^

2 (Voice

Mode).

2. Press the shutter button.

Voice recording starts.

3. Half-press the shutter button to

stop recording.

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Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography

This section describes how to change the various shooting-related settings.

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Using the Flash

If you press the F (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.

From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about 0.2 to 3.0 m (W) or about 0.14 to 2.5 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.

You can check your Flash Mode setting by the symbol displayed on the upper left of the LCD Monitor.

• 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.

• If the flash is switched to off, the AF auxiliary lamp to improve focusing in a dark place does not flash.

To switch to Flash Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

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

Forced Flash The flash fires, whatever the light

Slow Synchro The flash fires with the shutter

• By default, your camera is set to Flash Off.

• The settings are saved until you press the

F (Flash) button to change them.

When shooting images of people, the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red, is reduced.

conditions are, when you shoot. Use when there is backlighting when shooting outside in daylight.

speed slowed. Use when shooting images of people against a nightscape.

Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready.

2. Pressing the F

F (Flash) button

switches to Flash Mode.

The Flash mode mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper left.

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.

• 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.

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.

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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.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the T

T (Self-timer) button.

• 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.

• When the self-timer is set to 2 seconds, the flash does not fire.

The Self Timer mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper left.

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.

3. Press the shutter button.

The flash begins to blink and the Selftimer 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.

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Shooting a Still Image

6. Press the O

O or #### button.

with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND)

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.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

3. Press the #$

between displays as required.

M button.

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

5 (Shoot-

The setting for shooting with sound is complete.

7. Press the M

The Shooting menu disappears and the cross-hair (shooting mark) appears.

M button.

8. Press the shutter release button

for shooting.

After shooting, the voice mark appears on the screen to indicate the recording status.

4. Select [Image With Sound] and

press the O

5. Press the !"

[ON].

O or $$$$ button.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

9. Press the shutter release button

to stop recording.

• By default, your camera is set to OFF.

• When the shooting mode is set to MultiShot (excluding S Multi-Shot and M MultiShot), 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.82.

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Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button

The ADJ button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. You can also register a function other than these adjustment functions to the ADJ button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button operations.

Use the SETUP screen to register a function to the ADJ button.

Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button

Adjustments that can be made with the ADJ. button differ between SCENE mode and Movie mode.

Settings Available Per Mode

Still Image Mode Exposure control, white balance, ISO sensitivity Movie Mode White balance Scene Mode (Text Mode) Text density Scene Mode (other than Text Mode) Exposure control, 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.

• In Macro mode, the AF target shift function (focus locking without moving the camera) can be used with the ADJ. button.

• For how to set a function to the ADJ. button, see P.106.

• For details about the AF target shift function, see P.45.

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Changing the Exposure

Using the ADJ. Button (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.

Setting the level higher (+) makes pictures brighter and lower (-) makes pictures darker.

Examples of Exposure Compensation

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.

To change the exposure compensation setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the ADJ. Button.

The Exposure Compensation bar appears.

3. Press the !"

ify 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.

!" buttons and spec-

!"!"

Exposure compensation setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.

• By default, 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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Press the O

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.

O button.

Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure)

To change the exposure compensation setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

4. Press the !"

!" buttons and spec-

!"!"

ify a value.

Moving it to the - (minus) side makes it darker. Moving it to the + (plus) side makes it brighter.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

3. Select [EXPOSURE COMP.] and

then press the O

The Exposure Compensation bar appears.

O button.

5. Press the O

Exposure Compensation settings are completed.

6. 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.

O button.

M button.

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Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)

Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance)

To change the white balance setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

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 do 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 automati-

cally.

Daylight Best suited for shooting in

bright outdoor light.

Overcast Best suited for shooting in

cloudy weather or shade.

Tungsten light Best suited for shooting under

tungsten light.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the ADJ. Button.

The White Balance menu appears.

If you select / / / /

3. Press the !"

a mode.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

Fluorescent light Best suited for shooting under

fluorescent light.

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

White balance setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.

4. Press the O

White Balance settings are completed and the symbol appears in the upper left

of the screen.

O button.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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If you select (One Push)

3. Press !"

!" to select (One

!"!"

Push).‘

4. Point the camera at a piece of

paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.

5. Press the $

White Balance is set. If the result is not as expected, repeat

steps 4 and 5 to change the settings as many times as required.

6. Press the O

$ button.

O button.

When shooting with flash in a mode other than Auto, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly.

Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance)

To change the white balance setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode) or 3333 (Movie Mode).

Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready.

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu (or the Movie menu) appears.

3. Press the "

M button.

" button to select

[WHITE BALANCE] and then press the O

O or $$$$ 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.

In Auto Mode, white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a mostly dark subject. In this case, add something white as the subject.

If you select / / / /

4. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

a mode.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

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Press the O

O or #### button.

8. Press the M

M button.

White Balance settings are complete.

6. 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.

If you select (One Push)

M button.

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.

In Auto Mode, white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a mostly dark subject. In this case, add something white as the subject.

4. Press !"

!" to select (One

!"!"

Push).

5. Point the camera at a piece of

paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.

6. Press the $

White Balance is set. If the result is not as expected, repeat steps 5 and 6 to change the settings as many times as required.

$ button.

When shooting with flash in a mode other than Auto, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly.

7. Press the O

White Balance settings are complete.

O or #### button.

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Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING)

The ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive to light the film is. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or moving fast and suppresses blurring. However, the images become rough.

2. Press the ADJ. Button three

times.

The ISO Sensitivity menu appears.

A digital camera can automatically vary the sensitivity (AUTO). Usually use your camera in the AUTO mode.

The ISO sensitivity can be selected from among the following six settings: AUTO, ISO50, ISO100, 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.

• By default, your camera is set to OFF.

• 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.

3. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

an ISO setting.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

4. Press the O

The ISO Sensitivity settings are completed and the setting value appears in

the right-hand portion of the screen.

O button.

Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity)

To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity)

To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

7. Press the M

M button.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

3. Press the #$

between displays as required.

M button.

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

5 (Shoot-

4. Select [ISO SETTING] and then

press the O

O or $$$$ button.

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.

5. Press the !"

an ISO setting.

6. Press the O

ISO settings are completed.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

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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.38.

Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)

To change the Text Density setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 4

(Scene Mode).

4. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

the desired density setting.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

5. Press the O

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.

O button.

The Scene selection screen appears.

2. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

the text mode and then press the O

O button.

3. Press the ADJ. Button.

The Text Density menu appears.

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Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density)

To change the Text Density setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 4

(Scene Mode).

The Scene selection screen appears.

7. 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.

2. Press the !"

the text mode and then press the O

O button.

3. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

M button.

4. Select [DENSITY] and then

press the O

5. Press the !"

the desired density setting.

O or $$$$ button.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

By default, the Text Density is set to Normal.

6. Press the O

Text Density settings are completed.

O or #### button.

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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. This is useful if the appropriate white balance cannot be judged.

5. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

[WB-BKT].

6. Press the O

White Balance Bracket settings are complete.

O or #### button.

• By default, your camera is set to OFF.

• This function is not available for Multi-Shot (P.40) shooting and Auto Bracket shooting (P.71).

• Flash cannot be used.

• Time Exposure (P.72) is set to OFF.

For how to change the white balance, see P.56.

To shoot with White Balance Bracket, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

3. Press the #$

M button.

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

between displays as required.

7. Press the M

The Shooting menu disappears and the screen displays the set values.

M button.

8. 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.

4. Select [Auto Bracket] and press

the O

O or $$$$ button.

This setting will be used for shooting until you turn the power off.

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

Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image

Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size.

The size of a 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.

Fine Mode

The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but the picture quality is better than in Normal 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.

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.

• The Fine Mode is not available for 640 x

480.

• By default, your camera is set to N1280.

For details, see "SD Memory Card Recording Capacities" (P.162).

To make changes to Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to

4 (Scene Mode) and select a mode

to prepare the camera.

2. Press the M

M button.

• 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.

The Shooting menu appears.

3.Select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and

then press the O

O or $$$$ button.

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Press the !"

a picture quality/size.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

2. Press the !"

TEXT Mode.

The Shooting menu appears.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

5. Press the O

Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed.

6. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper-right

of the screen.

O or #### button.

M button.

3. Press the O

The display changes to the Shooting screen in SCENE Mode with the TEXT Mode mark at the upper part of the screen.

4. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

5. Choose [Size] and press the O

or $$$$ button.

O button.

M button.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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.

By default, your camera is set to 1280 x 960.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 4

(SCENE Mode).

6. Press the !"

a size.

7. Press the O

The image size setting is complete.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O button.

The Scene selection screen appears.

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Press the M

The Shooting menu disappears and the setting is displayed at the upper right of the screen.

M button.

4. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

Size.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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.

By default, your camera is set to 320 x 240.

To make changes to Image Size, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 3

3 (Movie

Mode).

5. Press the O

Movie Size settings are complete.

6. 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.

O or #### button.

M button.

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears

M button.

3. Select [MOVIE SIZE] and then

press the O

O or $$$$ button.

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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 (∝).

4. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

[MF].

• By default, your camera is set to AF (AutoFocus).

• Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.

• Macro shooting (P.45) is not available in the Manual Focus Mode.

Manual Focus Shooting

For Manual Focus Shooting, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode) or 3333 (Movie Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

3. Select [FOCUS] and press the

O or $$$$ button.

5. Press the O

Focus settings are complete.

6. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and "MF" is displayed on the upper part of the

screen.

7. Press the !"

O or #### button.

M button.

!" buttons to focus

!"!"

the camera.

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

5. Press the O

O or #### button.

To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode) or 3333 (Movie Mode).

Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready.

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

3. Select [FOCUS] and then press

the O

O or $$$$ button.

Focus settings are complete.

6. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the upper part

of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

4. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

[SNAP] or [∝] (Infinity).

• 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)

3. Press the #$

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

between displays as required.

4. Select [PHOTOMETRY] and

then press the O

O or $$$$ button.

The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision.

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.

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.

By default, your camera is set to Multi.

5. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

the desired setting.

6. Press the O

Light Metering Method setting is complete.

O or #### button.

To select light metering method, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

7. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed at the upper part of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

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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.

5. Press the !"

the desired setting.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

By default, your camera is set to Normal.

To make changes to the sharpness of still images, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

3. Press the #$

between displays as required.

M button.

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

5 (Shoot-

6. Press the O

Sharpness settings are complete.

7. 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.

O or #### button.

M button.

4. Select [SHARPNESS] and then

press the O

O or $$$$ button.

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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.

5. Select [ON] and then press the

O or #### button.

• By default, your camera is set to OFF.

• This function is not available when shooting with sound.

To shoot with Auto Bracket, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

6. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and [AB] is displayed on the right side of the screen.

M button.

7. 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, three still images are displayed on the LCD Monitor. They are, from the left, at -0.5EV (darker), standard compensation, and +0.5EV

(brighter).

3. Press the #$

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

between displays as required.

4. Select [AUTO BRACKET] and

then press the O

O or $$$$ button.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

• For how to change the Exposure Compensation see P.54.

• For how to change the White Balance see P.56.

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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.

4. Select [TIME EXPOSURE] and

then press the O

O button.

• By default, your camera is set to 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.

To set the Exposure Time, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

5. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

the desired setting.

6. Press the O

Exposure Time settings are completed.

7. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the bottom of

the screen.

O button.

M button.

3. Press the #$

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

between displays as required.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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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.

5. Press the !"

the length of time.

!" buttons to specify

!"!"

By default, your camera is set to OFF.

For Interval Shooting, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

3. Press the #$

between displays as required.

M button.

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

5 (Shoot-

6. Press the $

the minutes setting, then use the

!" button to set the minutes.

!"!"

7. Press the $

the seconds setting, then press the #$

#$ buttons to set the sec-

#$#$

onds.

8. Press the O

Interval Shooting settings are completed.

9. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and "Interval" is displayed on the upper part of the screen.

$ button to move to

O or #### button.

M button.

4. Select [INTERVAL] and then

press the O

O or $$$$ button.

10.Press the shutter button.

A picture is taken every time the fixed interval elapses.

11.To stop shooting, press the O

button.

Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off.

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• In steps 5 to 7, if you press and hold the (up/down/left/right arrow) 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.

• When Interval Shooting is on, even when Multi-Shot is set to [CONT] or [MCONT], consecutive shooting is automatically switched off.

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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).

4. Press the "

" button to select

[DATE IMPRINT] and then press the O

O button.

• If the date and time have not been set, DATE IMPRINT 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.111.

To enter the date or date and time, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

5 (Shoot-

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting menu appears.

M button.

5. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

the desired setting.

6. Press the O

The Date Imprint settings are completed.

7. Press the M

The Shooting Menu closes and [DATE] appears at the left part of the screen.

O button.

M button.

3. Press the #$

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

between displays as required.

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.

5. Press the $

[YES].

$ button to select

To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial settings, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5

ing Mode).

2. Press the M

The Shooting Menu appears.

3. Press the #$

between displays as required.

M button.

#$ buttons to switch

#$#$

5 (Shoot-

6. Press the O

The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial settings; once it is finished, the Mode screen returns.

The default settings are maintained even when the camera is turned off, with the exceptions of Interval Shooting and Auto Bracket settings.

O button.

4. Select [RESTORE DEFAULTS]

and then press the O ton.

O or $$$$ but-

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Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still 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.

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 (Quick Review)

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.

1. While still in the Shooting Mode,

press the QQQQ (Quick Review) button.

The still image you just took is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed

The still image you displayed with the Q (Quick Review) button can be displayed enlarged up to 3.4 times using the 8 (Enlarged View) button.

To view still images in the enlarged display mode, follow the steps below.

1. Press the 8

8 (Enlarged View) but-

ton.

The still image is enlarged. One part of the still image 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.

• If you use Quick Review to view the image taken in Text mode, the displayed image may have slightly lower quality than the recorded one.

• From an image with date in TEXT Mode, the date can be displayed in Playback Mode only.

Enlarging 8 button Reducing 9 button Moving to the part you want

to display

To return to the original display, press the 9999 (Thumbnail Display) button for the equal size and then the QQQQ (Quick Review) button.

Movies cannot be displayed enlarged.

!"#$ button

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Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie

The movie or still image you displayed using the Q (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the D (DELETE) button.

To delete a still image or movie that is displayed, follow the steps below.

1. While using the Quick Review

function, press the DDDD (Delete) button.

2. Press the $

[DELETE].

$ button to select

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.

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

When no SD memory card is loaded

When an SD Memory Card is loaded

3. Press the O

The display indicates that deleting is in process; once finished, the shooting screen returns.

For selecting and deleting still images and movies, see P.87.

O button.

Plays back from internal memory

Plays back from the SD memory card

Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card

To view still images, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed

as a still image.

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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.

For information displayed on the screen during plays back, see P.19.

#$ buttons.

#$#$

Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory

To view still images recorded on internal memory, follow the steps below.

Viewing Movies

To view movies, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed

as a still image.

2. Move to the movie you want to

see 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.

#$ buttons.

#$#$

1. If a memory card is loaded, turn

off the power, remove the memory card and turn the power back on.

2. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed

as a still image.

3. 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.

#$#$

3. Press the shutter button.

Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

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Fast Forward Press the z (telephoto) button

during play.

Rewind Press the Z (Wide-Angle) but-

ton during play. Pause/Playback Press the shutter button. Slow Playback Go on pressing the z (tele-

photo) button during pause.

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 Mode, follow the steps below.

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.

1. Press the #$

The volume adjustment bar appears.

2. Press the !"

#$ buttons.

#$#$

!" buttons to adjust

!"!"

the volume.

The volume can be set to nine levels. The setting will be used until you change

it.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image is displayed. For a movie, the first frame is displayed

as a still image.

2. Press the #$

#$ buttons to select a

#$#$

sound file for playback (speaker icon).

Press the $ button to display the next file.

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.19.

Press the # button to display the previous file.

Hold the #$ buttons down for fast posi- tioning.

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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.

Hold the #$ buttons down for fast movement.

3. Press the shutter button.

Playback starts. To stop playback, press the shutter but-

ton or the # button.

Adjusting the Volume

To adjust the volume, follow the steps below.

Fast Forward Press the z (telephoto) button

during playback.

Rewind Press the Z (Wide-Angle) but-

ton during playback.

Pause/Play Press the shutter button.

Playing Back Sound Recorded with a Still Image

To play back sound attached to a still image, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image is displayed.

1. Press the !"

The volume adjustment bar appears.

2. Press the !"

!" buttons.

!"!"

!" buttons to adjust

!"!"

the volume.

The volume can be set to nine levels. The setting will be used until you change

it.

• For how to record sound, see P.47.

For a movie, the first frame is displayed as a still image

2. 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.

• For how to shoot a still image with sound, see P.52.

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Viewing Thumbnail Images on the LCD Monitor

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.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed

as a still image.

6 (Play-

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.87.

• For how to select and protect (protect against deletion) still images in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.104.

• For how to select still images and make Print Service settings in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.100.

Thumbnail Display

A thumbnail display is a reduced display. This is a method commonly used for displaying many images at a glance.

2. Press the 9

9 (Thumbnail Dis-

play) button.

The screen is split into six sections. Still images and movies (the first frame) are

displayed in a reduced size.

3. Press the !"

!"#$

#$ buttons to

!"!"

#$#$

select the still image or movie you want to display.

4. Press the 8

8 (Enlarged View) but-

ton.

The still image or movie you selected is displayed.

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Enlarged Viewing

Viewing an S Multi-Shot or

When you are displaying a still image, if you press the 8 (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.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

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.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image is displayed.

2. Display an S Multi-Shot or M

Multi-Shot still image.

2. Display the still image you want

to enlarge.

Press the

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.

8888

(Enlarged View) button.

3. Press the 8

8 (Enlarged Display)

button.

The first step of consecutive images is displayed in Enlarged Display Mode. The shot position bar appears at the lower part of the LCD monitor.

Movies cannot be displayed enlarged.

For how to display still images, see P.79.

Press the #$ buttons to feed the shot. To return to the 16-shot display, press

the O button.

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Showing Photos in

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.

Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)

You can show the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show.

To view a slide show, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

2. Press the M

The Playback menu is displayed.

M button.

3. Confirm you are selecting

[SLIDE SHOW] and then press the O

O 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.

• 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.

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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.

1. Securely connect the AV cable

to the Video In terminal on the television.

Connect the white plug of the AV cable to the audio input terminal (white) of the TV unit and the yellow plug to the video input terminal (yellow).

6. Turn your camera on by press-

ing 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.

Video input terminal (yellow)

Audio input terminal (white)

2. Make sure the power is off.

3. Securely connect the AV cable

to the Video Out terminal.

4. Set the television to "Video"

mode. (Set the input to "Video".)

For details, please refer to the operation manual for the television.

5. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to

6666 (Playback Mode).

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Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds

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

4. Press the $

$ button to select

[DELETE ONE].

• 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

When an SD memory card is loaded

Deletes from the SD memory card

5. Press the O

The display indicates deletion is in progress; once finished, playback screen returns.

• For how to delete a still image displayed with the Q (Quick Review) button, see P. 79

• For how to display still images (or movies), see P.79.

• For how to playback sounds, see P.81.

• For how to protect still images (or movies or sounds), see P.96.

O button.

Deleting All Frames at Once

To delete all still images, movies, or sounds follow the steps below.

Deleting One Still Image

To delete a still image, movie, or sound, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

2. Display the still image, movie, or

sound you want to delete.

3. Press the D

D(Delete) button.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

2. Press the D

3. Press the $

D (Delete) button.

DD $ button to select

[DELETE ALL] and press the O button.

A screen appears to confirm the deletion.

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Press the $$$$ button to select [YES].

3. Press the!"

!"#$

#$ buttons to

!"!"

#$#$

select the still images, movies, or sounds you want to delete.

5. Press the O

The display indicates deletion is in process; once finished, the playback screen returns.

• For how to display still images (or movies), see P.79.

• For how to playback sounds, see P.81

• For how to protect still images (or movies), see P.96.

O button.

4. Press the D

The trash symbol appears in the upper left of the still image, movie, or sound.j

D (Delete) button.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select

all the still images, movies, and sounds you wish to delete.

If you selected an image by mistake, you can deselect it by selecting the image and pressing the D(Delete) button again.

6. Press the O

O button.

Deleting Multiple Frames at Once

To delete selected still images, movies, or sounds all at once, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

2. Press the 9

9 (Thumbnail Dis-

play) button.

The screen is split into six sections. Still images, movies (the first frame), and sounds (2) are displayed in a reduced

size.

A screen appears to confirm the deletion.

7. Press the $

$ button to select

[YES].

8. Press the O

The display indicates deletion is in progress; once finished, the Thumbnail Display screen returns.

O button.

For details on thumbnail display, see P.83.

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Section 5 Direct Printing

PictBridge is a registered trademark.

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About the Direct Print

Sending Images to a

Function

The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer, by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer.

You cannot print movies (.AVI) with this function. For still images with sounds (.JPG and .WAV), only the still images (.JPG) are printed.

• This camera uses PictBridge, an industry standard for Direct Printing.

• Your printer must be PictBridge compliant to use the Direct Print function. For support information, see the documentation that came with the printer.

• Some printers can print text (.TIF) as well as still images (.JPG). For details, see the documentation that came with the printer.

Printer for Printing

You can send images from the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer to print them. Images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is installed.

The following three kinds of direct printing are supported:

• Printing one image (P.91)

• Printing all images from the camera (P.92)

• Printing several selected images (P.93)

When printing multiple images, you can print any of them as many times as specified on

one sheet.

The USB cable connects the camera directly to a printer.

Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.

If a printer error message appears during transmission, check the condition of the printer, and take the appropriate action.

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer

3. Press the #$

#$ buttons to select

#$#$

Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided.

1. Check that the camera’s power

is off.

2. Check that the printer’s power is

off.

Load paper into the printer and check that the printer is ready to print.

3. Connect one end of the USB

cable provided to the USB port of your printer.

4. Connect the other end of the

USB cable to the USB terminal on your camera.

5. Turn the printer power on.

Turn the printer’s power on.

an image for printing.

4. Press the ADJ. button.

5. Press the $

FILE].

6. Press the O

The Direct Print menu appears.

7. Press the !"

an item, and then press the $$$$ button to display the detailed options screen.

$ button to select [1

O button.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

To disconnect the camera from the printer, check that the power of both units is off before disconnecting the USB cable between them.

Printing One Image

1. Check that the printer is ready

for printing.

The "Connecting" screen appears.

2. Press the ADJ. button.

The "Connecting" screen appears. When the connection between the printer and the camera is established, the Direct Print playback mode screen appears.

For some printers, the "Connecting" screen automatically appears before you press the ADJ. button.

The LCD monitor displays the last image you shot.

The following items are available:

Item Name Function

PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a

sheet of paper.

DATE PRINT Selects whether to print the date (shoot-

ing date). The date format can be set using the date/time option in the Setup Mode.

FILE NAME PRINT

OPTIMIZE IMAGE

Selects whether to print the file name.

Selects whether to optimize the image data prior to printing on the printer.

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Printing All Images

• The items available vary depending on the functions of the printer.

• If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear.

• To print images using the printer's default settings, select Printer Setting on the detailed options screen.

8. Press the O

The display returns to the Direct Print menu.

9. Press the O

The image is sent to the printer and the "Connecting" screen appears.

O button.

1. Check that the printer is ready

for printing.

The "Connecting" screen appears.

2. Press the ADJ. button.

The "Connecting" screen appears. When the connection between the printer and the camera is established, the Direct Print playback mode screen appears.

For some printers, the "Connecting" screen automatically appears before you press the ADJ. button.

The LCD monitor displays the last image you shot.

3. Press the ADJ. button.

4. Press the $

[ALL FILES].

$ button to select

Press the M button to cancel. At the end of transmission, the display

returns to the Direct Print playback mode screen and printing starts.

5. Press the O

The Direct Print menu appears.

6. Press the !"

O button.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

an item, and then press the $$$$ button to display the detailed options screen.

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The following items are available:

Printing Several Images

Item Name Function

PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a

sheet of paper.

DATE PRINT Selects whether to print the date (shoot-

ing date). The date format can be set using the date/time option in the Setup Mode.

FILE NAME PRINT

OPTIMIZE IMAGE

• The items available vary depending on the functions of the printer.

• If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear.

Selects whether to print the file name.

Selects whether to optimize the image data prior to printing on the printer.

1. Check that the printer is ready

for printing.

The "Connecting" screen appears.

2. Press the ADJ. button.

The "Connecting" screen appears. When the connection between the printer and the camera is established, the Direct Print playback mode screen appears.

For some printers, the "Connecting" screen automatically appears before you press the ADJ. button.

The LCD monitor displays the last image you shot.

3. Press the 9

play) button.

The screen is split into six sections and each image is displayed at a reduced size.

9 (Thumbnail Dis-

• To print images using the printer's default settings, select Printer Setting on the detailed options screen.

7. Press the O

The display returns to the Direct Print menu.

O button.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to change

the settings as required.

9. Press the O

All images are sent to the printer and the "Sending" screen appears.

Press the M button to cancel. Upon completion of the transmission of

the images for a page, printing starts. When all the images have been sent

from the camera to the printer, the camera display returns to the Direct Print playback mode screen.

O button.

4. Press the !"

!"#$

#$ buttons to

!"!"

#$#$

select an image for printing.

5. Press the O

A printer mark appears at the upper right of the image.

6. Press the !"

O button.

!" buttons to set the

!"!"

number of copies to print.

Press the !!!! button to increase the number, or the """" button to decrease it.

7. Press the #$

#$ buttons to select

#$#$

an image to be printed.

8. Press the !"

!" buttons to set the

!"!"

number of copies to print.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select all

the images to be printed and the number of copies for each.

10.Press the M

The Direct Print menu appears.

M button.

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11.

Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

an item, and then press the $$$$ button to display the detailed options screen.

14.Press the O

The selected images are sent to the printer and the "Connecting" screen appears.

Press the M button to cancel the operation.

Upon completion of transmission of images for a page, printing starts.

When all the selected images have been sent from the camera to the printer, the camera display returns to the Direct Print playback mode screen.

O button.

The following items are available:

Item Name Function

PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a

sheet of paper.

DATE PRINT Selects whether to print the date (shoot-

ing date). The date format can be set using the date/time option in the Setup Mode.

FILE NAME PRINT

OPTIMIZE IMAGE

• The items available vary depending on the functions of the printer.

• If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear.

Selects whether to print the file name.

Selects whether to optimize the image data prior to printing on the printer.

• To print images using the printer's default settings, select Printer Setting on the detailed options screen.

12.Press the O

The display returns to the Direct Print menu.

O button.

13.Repeat steps 12 and 13 to

change the settings as required.

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Section 6 About Other Functions

The camera has functions to protect still images and movies from being inadvertently deleted, to copy those from the internal memory onto a memory card, and to set still images for a Print Service.

These management functions are explained here.

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Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT)

You can protect still images from being accidentally deleted.

There are 3 methods of making Protect settings:

• One shot at a time

• All frames at once

• Select multiple frames to protect together

Protected still images, movies, and sounds cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted completely if you format the memory where the files are stored.

5. Press the $

$ button to select [1

FILE].

6. Press the O

When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the

screen.

O button.

Protecting the Displayed Still Image

To protect a still image, movie, or sound, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

The last still image taken is displayed.

2. Display the still image, movie, or

sound you want to protect.

3. Press the M

The Playback menu is displayed.

4. Press "

TECT] and then press the O button.

M button.

" button to select [PRO-

The procedure for releasing protection from one file at a time is the same as that for setting protection.

Protecting All Still Images

To protect all your still images, movies, or sounds, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

2. Press the M

M button.

The Playback menu is displayed.

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3. Press the "

[PROTECT] and then press the

O button.

" button to select

Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once

To protect selected still images, movies, or sounds all at once, follow the steps below.

4. Press the $

[ALL FILES].

$ button to select

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

back Mode).

2. Press the 9

play) button.

The screen is split into six sections and thumbnail images are displayed in a reduced size.

3. Press the !"

select the still image, movie, or sound you want to display.

4. Press the M

The Playback menu appears.

5. Press the "

[PROTECT] and then press the

O button.

9 (Thumbnail Dis-

!"#$

#$buttons to

!"!"

#$#$

M button.

" button to select

6 (Play-

5. Confirm you are choosing

[SELECT] and then press O

When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the

screen.

• To remove protection from all your still images, movies, or sounds, select [CANCEL] in step 5.

• You can remove protection from all or multiple images, movies, or sounds at once.

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6. Press the !"

!"#$

#$ buttons to

!"!"

#$#$

select the still image, movie, or sound you wish to protect and press the O

The Protect symbol appears in the upper-right corner of the first still image, movie, or sound.

O button.

7. Repeat Step 6 to select all the

still images, movies, and sounds you wish to protect.

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

You can copy all the movie, still image, and sound data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once.

To copy still images, movies, and sounds from internal memory to SD Memory Card, follow the steps below.

1. Turn your camera off by press-

ing the power button.

2. Insert the SD Memory Card.

3. Turn the camera on.

4. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

back Mode).

5. Press the M

The Playback menu appears.

M button.

6 (Play-

If you selected an image by mistake, you can deselect by selecting the image and pressing the O button again.

8. Press the M

A message appears indicating that the images are being protected. When protection is complete, the display returns to the Thumbnail Display screen.

To remove protection from multiple still images, movies, or sounds, follow the same steps described above to select them and remove protection.

For details on thumbnail display, see P.83.

M button.

6. Press the "

" button to select

[COPY TO CARD].

7. Press the O

The display indicates copying is in progress; once finished, the playback screen returns.

• If the capacity of the SD Memory Card you are copying to is insufficient, a message will be displayed indicating there is not enough capacity. To copy only the number of shots that will fit into the available capacity, select [YES] and then press the O button. To cancel copying, select [NO] and then press the [OK] button.

• It is not possible to copy from a Memory Card to internal memory.

O button.

For how to load an SD memory card, see P.17.

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Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof)

The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing. These settings are called DPOF (Dee-Pof) settings.

There are three methods of making DPOF settings:

• Set one shot at a time

5. Press the $

$ button to select [1

FILE].

6. Press the O

O button.

• Set for All Still Images

• Select multiple shots to set together

The DPOF setting specifies one print per still image. However, if multiple images are selected for batch setting, you can specify the number of copies to print.

Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed

To make DPOF settings for one still image, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

6 (Play-

back Mode).

2. Display the still image you want

to specify.

3. Press the M

M button.

Once the DPOF setting is made, the DPOF symbol appears in the upper-left

portion of the screen.

Removing the DPOF setting for one photo at a time is done in the same way as setting it.

The Playback menu is displayed.

4. Press "

" button to select [DPOF]

and then press the O

O button.

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Setting DPOF for a Still Images

To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

back Mode).

6 (Play-

• To remove the DPOF setting from all your still images, select [CANCEL] in step 5.

• You can remove all or multiple still image DPOF settings at once.

2. Press the M

The Playback menu appears.

3. Press "

and press the O

4. Press the $

[ALL FILES].

M button.

" button to select [DPOF]

O button.

$ button to select

Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images

To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6

back Mode).

2. Press the 9

play) button.

The screen is split into six sections with the still images displayed at a reduced size.

3. Press the !"

select the first still image for which you wish to make the DPOF setting.

9 (Thumbnail Dis-

!"#$

#$ buttons to

!"!"

#$#$

6 (Play-

5. Confirm that you have chosen

[SELECT].

Once the DPOF setting is made, the DPOF symbol appears in the upper-left portion of the screen.

4. Press the M

The Playback menu appears.

5. Press the "

[DPOF] and then press the O button.

M button.

" button to select

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Ricoh Caplio RX Owner Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operation Manual

Using These Manuals

Using This Guide

1. Please read this first:

2. For basic information:

Display examples:

Terms:

Symbols:

3. Please read as needed:

Contents

Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

Section 1 Getting Started

Optional Accessories

Names of Parts

How to Use the Mode Dial

Inserting the Batteries

Using the Batteries

Using the Rechargeable Battery

Inserting the Rechargeable Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Setting up the AC Adapter

Removing the AC Adapter

Turning the Power On/ Off

Turning the Camera On

Turning the Camera Off

Inserting the SD Memory Card

Removing the SD Memory Card

How to Use the LCD Monitor

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

The Screen During Playback

Switching the Screen Display

Synchro Monitor Mode

Histogram Display

Button Functions

The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

The Basics of the Setup Screen

Screens

Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)

Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)

Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode)

Shooting Menu (Text Mode)

Playback Menu

Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)

Setup Screen (Setup Mode)

Section 2 Basic Shooting

How to Hold the Camera

How to Focus

Shooting Still Images

Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press)

Combination of Scene Mode and Function

Shooting with Multi-Shot

Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE)

Shooting with Multi-Shot

Shooting with S Multi-Shot

Shooting Movies

Shooting with M Multi-Shot

Shooting with Optical Zoom

Shooting with the Digital Zoom

Using the AF target shift function

Recording Voice Memos

Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography

Using the Flash

Using the Self-Timer

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button

Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button

Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure)

Examples of Exposure Compensation

Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure)

Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance)

Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING)

Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)

Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image

About Picture Quality Mode

About Image Size

Changing the Image Size of a Movie