Ricoh G3 User Manual

Operation Manual

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

Using These Manuals

The two manuals included are for your Caplio G3.

Please read this first:

Quick Start guide (printed manual)

This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G3 right away by providing quick explanations: "Getting Ready to

Shoot", "Shooting Images", "Viewing Images", and

"Connecting to Your PC."

Before using your camera, first read this manual.

Please read as needed:

Operation Manual (this manual).

This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio G3.

To get the most out of your Caplio G3, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.

Using This Guide

Term

File: Refers to a file of still image, movie, and voice data.

Symbols

The following symbols are used in this guide:

Important

This indicates important information and restrictions.

Note

This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips on camera operations.

Terms

This indicates an explanation of a technical term.

Reference

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

"p.xx" is used to refer you to pages in this manual.

Table of Contents

Using These Manuals ................................................	2
Using This Guide .......................................................	2
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera
Section 1 Getting Started
Checking that everything is Packed...........................	6
Names of Parts ..........................................................	7
How to Use the Mode Dial .........................................	8
Inserting the Batteries ................................................	9
Using the Rechargeable Battery ..............................	10
Inserting the rechargeable battery.....................	10
Removing the rechargeable battery ..................	10
Using the AC Adaptor ..............................................	11
Setting up the AC adaptor .................................	11
Removing the AC adaptor .................................	12
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................	13
To turn the camera On ......................................	13
To turn the camera Off ......................................	13
Setting the Date and Time .......................................	14
Inserting the SD Memory Card ................................	15
Inserting the SD Memory Card..........................	15
Removing the SD Memory Card........................	16
How to Use the LCD Monitor ...................................	17
Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures........	17
The Screen During Playback.............................	20
Switching the Screen Display............................	21
Button Functions ......................................................	22
Screens....................................................................	23
The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu 27
The Basics of the Setup Screen........................	28
Section 2 Basic Shooting
How to Hold the Camera..........................................	30
How to Focus ...........................................................	31
Shooting Still Images ...............................................	33
Check the Focus and Shoot ..............................	33
(Half-press)........................................................	33
Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) .......	34
When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition
(Focus Lock).......................................................	35
Shooting with Scenery-Matching .............................	36
Combination of Scene Mode and Function..............	38
Shooting with Multi-Shot ..........................................	39
Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) .....	40
Shooting with Multi-Shot....................................	41
Shooting with S Multi-Shot ................................	41
Shooting with M Multi-Shot................................	41
Shooting Movies ......................................................	42
Shooting with the Zoom ...........................................	43
Shooting with the Digital Zoom ................................	44
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)..........................	45
Recording Voice Memo............................................	46

Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography

Using the Flash........................................................	48
Using the Self-Timer ................................................	50

Shooting a Still Image with Sound
(Image With Sound) ...........................................	51
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.).......	53
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting
(WHITE BALANCE)...........................................	55
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance
(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET)..........................	58
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size
(PIC QUALITY/SIZE)..........................................	60
About Picture Quality Mode ..............................	60
About Image Size..............................................	60
Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a
Still Image .....................................................	61
Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT
Mode.............................................................	62
Changing the Image Size of a Movie ................	63
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)...........................	64
Manual Focus Shooting ....................................	64
Shooting at a Fixed Distance ............................	65
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY).......	66
Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) ........................	68
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images
(SHARPNESS)...................................................	69
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures
(AUTO BRACKET).............................................	70
Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) .....	72
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals
(INTERVAL) .......................................................	73
Inserting the Date into a Still Image
(DATE IMPRINT)................................................	75
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults
(RESTORE DEFAULTS)....................................	76
Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor .......	77
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY)....	78

Section 4 Playing Back Still Images, Movies, and Sounds

Viewing the Photo You Just Took............................	80
Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image
Displayed ......................................................	81
Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie......	82
Viewing a Still Image or Movie ................................	83
Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory
Card ..............................................................	83
Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory84
Viewing Movies .................................................	85
Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume ..................	85
Playing Back Sound ................................................	86
Playing Back Sound ..........................................	86
Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image ...	87
Adjusting the Volume ........................................	87
Viewing at a Glance.................................................	88
Enlarged Viewing.....................................................	89
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in
Enlarged Display Mode ......................................	90
Showing Photos in Order Automatically
(SLIDE SHOW) ..................................................	91
Viewing on a Television...........................................	92

Section 5 Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sound
Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds .....	94
Deleting One Still Image....................................	94
Deleting All Frames at Once..............................	95
Deleting Multiple Frames at Once .....................	96
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT)..............	97
Protecting the Displayed Still Image..................	97
Protecting All Still Images..................................	99
Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds
at Once........................................................	100
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory
Card (COPY TO CARD) ...................................	101
Using a Printing Service (PRINT) ..........................	102
Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed.....	102
Setting DPOF for All Still Images.....................	103
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images ............	104
Changing the Image Size (Resize) ........................	105
Section 6 Changing Camera Settings
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use
(CARD FORMAT).............................................	107
Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT)............	108
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings
(AUTO POWER OFF) ......................................	109
Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) ......................	110
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)111
Changing Image Confirmation Time
(LCD CONFIRM.) .............................................	112
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
(LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................................	113
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings
(Power-Save)....................................................	114
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) ....	115
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV
(VIDEO OUT MODE)........................................	116

Chapter 2 Playing back Images on a Computer (Pictures/Movies)

Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer
(For Windows)
Using the Software Provided .................................	118
Software and OS Applicability Table ...............	118
System Requirements............................................	119
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer 120
Installation..............................................................	121
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000......................	121
Uninstalling the Software
(For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) ...................	122
For Windows XP..............................................	123
Uninstalling the Software
(For Windows XP) ...........................................	124
Installing Acrobat Reader.......................................	125
Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................	126
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer...............	127
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP................	127
How to Use RICOH Gate La ..................................	128
The RICOH Gate La Window ..........................	128
How to Use the Optional settings ....................	129

How to Use the Background Illustration Settings. 130
For Downloading Images Directly to Your Computer
from an SD Memory Card ................................	131
Images in a PC Card.......................................	131
Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer
(For Macintosh)
Using the Software Provided .................................	133
Software and OS Applicability Table...............	133
System Requirements ...........................................	134
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer 135
Installation .............................................................	136
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2..................................	136
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.1 .......................	137
Uninstalling the Software
(For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) ...........................	138
Uninstalling the Software
(For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.1).................	138
Connecting the Camera to a Computer.................	139
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ..............	140
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2..................................	141
For Mac OS X .................................................	142
How to Use RICOH Gate La..................................	143
The RICOH Gate La Window..........................	143
How to Use Optional Settings .........................	144
Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images
(How to Use DU-10)
Starting and Exiting DU-10 ....................................	146
DU-10 Window ................................................	146
Exiting DU-10 ..................................................	146
Thumbnail Display Description ..............................	147
Switching the Ordering of Images .........................	148
Changing the Display Size ....................................	149
Viewing Images in a slide show.............................	150
To View a slide show ......................................	150
Using Auto slide show.....................................	151
How to Use the slide show Dialog Box ...........	151
Viewing Image Information ....................................	152
Using the File Menu ........................................	152
Using the Shortcut Menu.................................	152
Displaying the Viewer Screen................................	153
Viewer Screen.................................................	153
Appendices
A. Specifications ....................................................	155
B. Optional Accessories ........................................	157
C. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities ...........	157
D. Using Your Camera Abroad..............................	158
E. Cautions on Use................................................	158
F. Care and Storage ..............................................	159
G. Troubleshooting ................................................	160
H. Error Messages.................................................	166
I. About the Warranty and Servicing......................	167
Ricoh Service Offices ............................................	170

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.

Caplio G3

AV Cable

AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

Quick Start Guide

Optional Accessories

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Checking that everything is Packed

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

CD-ROM

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

USB Cable

Warranty Card

Handstrap

Safety Precautions

Attaching the hand strap to the camera

Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap attachment pegs and attach them as shown.

AC Adaptor (AC-4a)

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43, DB-40)

Battery Charger(BJ-2)

• Other products sold separately: PC Card Adaptor (FM-SD53)

• In the unlikely event that something is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

• After checking the contents of the warranty card, please keep it in a safe place.

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Names of Parts

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

TCamera

Front View

	Shutter release button
	Power button
	Mode Dial
	Flash
	AF Window
	Viewfinder
	Speaker
	Microphone
	Terminal Cover
	Lens
	USB Terminal	Right Side,
	Video Out Terminal
		looking from the front

Rear View

Rear View

Bottom

Auto Focus LampViewfinder

Flash Lamp

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

Z(Wide-angle)/9(Thumbnail Display) Buttonz(Telephoto)/8(Enlarged View) Button

#/Q(Quick Review) Button!/F(Flash) Button

$Button

"/N(Macro)ButtonEButtonOButton

MButton

LCD Monitor

Battery/Card CoverStrap Attachment Peg

Power (DC in) Cable CoverTripod Screw Hole (underside)

Left Side, looking from the front

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How to Use the Mode Dial

The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera.

The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing).

Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use.

Mode Dial Symbols and Functions

Symbol	Mode Name	Function
1	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 camera settings for six different scences.
5	Shooting Mode	Allows you to shoot still images.
6	Playback Mode	Allows you to play back your movies and still images or delete them.

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Inserting the Batteries

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

Battery Type	Feature
AA Alkaline Batteries	You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel.
(LR6) (included)	However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will
	decrease. Warm the batteries before use.
Rechargeable Battery	This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the
(DB-43 or DB-40)	battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) and use it over and over again. They last a long time,
(sold separately)	so they are convenient for travel.
Nickel-Hydrogen Battery	This is economical because you can recharge it and use it over and over again. Please use
(available in stores)	a recharger available in stores.

Below is an indication of the number of images you can take.

Battery Type	Number of Shots	Number of Shots (In the Synchro-Monitor Mode: see p.21)
AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6)	approx. 50	approx. 60
Rechargeable Battery	approx. 350	approx. 400

The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees celsius, shooting at 30-second intervals and one out of every two being shot with the flash.

If you set the camera to the Power-Save mode, the number of shots you can take will increase. In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adaptor (sold separately).

Insert the batteries following these steps.

Make sure the camera power is off.

Slide the battery/card cover to open.

The cover slides two steps.

Slide the cover two steps to open.

Insert the two batteries, making sure they are facing the correct way.

When the batteries wear out

Just before the batteries wear out, is displayed on the LCD Monitor. When this happens, replace the batteries with a fresh set.

•Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.

•Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.

• The batteries may become hot after extended use. Touching the batteries immediately after use could result in burns to your fingers.

• With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the number of shots may differ depending on the batteries.

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Using the Rechargeable Battery

The DB-43 or DB-40 rechargeable battery (sold separately) is convenient for extended use because it can be use over and over again.

Inserting the rechargeable battery

Make sure the camera power is off.

Slide the battery/card cover to open.

The cover slides two steps.

Slide the cover two steps to open.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Make sure the camera power is off.

Slide the battery/card cover to open.

The cover slides two steps.

Slide the cover two steps to open.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

Remove the battery.

Close and slide the battery/card cover.

Close and slide the battery/card cover.

• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.

• For recharging the battery, use battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately).

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Using the AC Adaptor

When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the

AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.

Battery for use with the AC Adaptor

AC Adaptor

Setting up the AC adaptor	Open the power (DC input) cable cover and
	take the cable out.

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Slide the battery/card cover to open.

The cover slides two steps.

Slide the cover two steps to open.

Close and slide the battery/card cover.

Plug the power cord into an outlet.

Insert the AC Adaptor Battery .

•Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.

•When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adaptor from the camera and the power outlet.

• While in use, if you detach the AC Adaptor or unplug it from the outlet, data may be lost.

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Removing the AC adaptor

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Unplug the power plug from the outlet.

Slide the battery/card cover to open.

The cover slides two steps.

Slide the cover two steps to open.

Remove the battery.

Close and slide the battery/card cover.

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Turning the Power On/Off

The camera is switched between On and Off as follows.

To turn the camera On	To turn the camera Off
Press the power button	Press the power button

The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will flash altermately for several seconds.

Auto Power-off

• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use the camera again, simply press the power switch.

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

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

Power-Save Mode

You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. If you have activated Power-Save mode, the display on the LCD Monitor will turn off in Shooting Mode. When the LCD Monitor is dark, turn the SETUP Dial to check the Power-Save mode setting.

For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see p.109.

For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see p.114.

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Setting the Date and Time

You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.

Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so be sure to set the date and time before using this feature.

To set the date and time, follow the steps below.

Buttons used here

Make sure the power is on and then turn the Mode Dial to 1(Setup Mode).

The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.

Press the "button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and then press the Obutton.

Set the year, month, date and time by pressing !"#$.

If you hold down the !"buttons, you can increase/ decrease the value quickly.

In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time format.

Check the display on the bottom of the screen and then press the Obutton.

Once you have set the date and time, the display returns to the Setup screen.

If the batteries are removed for about two weeks, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again.

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Inserting the SD Memory Card

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

Write-protecting your images

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

It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording important images.

The internal memory capacity is 8MB.

About where to record

When an SD Memory Card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD Memory Card is inserted, it records images on the SD Memory Card.

When no memory card is loaded	When an SD Memory Card is loaded
Records to	Records to
internal	SD Memory
memory	Card

Inserting the SD Memory Card

Turn the power off.

Slide the battery/card cover to open.

The cover slides two steps.

Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.

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

Close and slide the battery/card cover.

When loading the SD Memory Card, take care not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts.

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Removing the SD Memory Card

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Slide the battery/card cover to open.

The cover slides two steps.

Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.

Press the card gently and release it.

The card pops out just a little.

Gently take the card out of the camera.

Close and slide the battery/card cover.

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How to Use the LCD Monitor

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

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

Still Image Mode								Movie Mode			Voice Memo Mode

			Symbol	Display Contents	Refer to
Flash			Flash Off	Current flash mode.	p.48
			Auto
		Red-eye reduction
		Forced Flash
			Slow Synchro
WHITE BALANCE	(No Display)			White Balance set value.	p.55
	AUTO
			Daylight
			Overcast
			Tungsten light
			Fluorescent light
			One-push

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Still Image Mode								Movie Mode			Voice Memo Mode

	Symbol	Display Contents	Refer to
FOCUS	(No Display)	Focus set value.	p.64
	AF(Auto-Focus)
	MF(Manual Focus)
	Snapshot
	(Infinite Telephoto)
Recording		Recording to internal memory.	p.15
Destination
		Recording to an SD Memory Card.	p.15
Flash Mode Types		Still Image Shooting Mode.	p.33
		Movie Mode.	p.42
		Multi-Shot Mode.	p.39
		S Multi-Shot Mode	p.39
		M Multi-Shot Mode	p.39
		PORTRAIT Mode.	p.36
		SPORTS Mode.	p.36
		LANDSCAPE Mode.	p.36
		NIGHTSCAPE Mode.	p.36
		TEXT Mode.	p.36
		HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode.	p.36
	2	Voice Memo Mode.	p.46
INTERVAL	Interval	Interval Shooting.	p.73
Camera Shake		May be displayed while adjusting focus.	—
Picture Quality	Fine	Picture Quality setting.	p.60
	Normal

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Still Image Mode								Movie Mode			Voice Memo Mode

	Symbol	Display Contents	Refer to
Remaining Number of	(Value)	Number of photos that can be taken with	—
Still Images		the current settings.
Image Size	(Setting Value)	Image Size setting.	p.60
ISO SETTING	(Setting Value)	ISO Speed set value.	p.68
EXPOSURE COMP.	(Setting Value)	Exposure compensation set value.	p.53
AUTO BRACKET	AB	Auto-Bracket Shooting.	p.70
	WB-BKT	White Balance Bracket.	p.58
SHARPNESS	SOFT	Sharpness (edge quality) set value.	p.69
	(No display) Standard
	SHARP
Date/Time		Date Imprint mode.	p.75
TIME EXPOSURE	(Setting Value)	Indicates exposure time.	p.72
Battery	Insufficient Capacity	Remaining Battery Power.	—
Zoom Bar	-	Zoom status.	p.43
PHOTOMETRY	(No Display) Multi	Light Metering Method.	p.66
	Center
	Spot
Self-timer	After 10 Seconds	Self-Timer Shooting.	p.50
	After 2 Seconds
Macro Shooting		Macro Shooting.	p.45
Aperture Value	-	Aperture size.	—
Shutter Speed	-	Shutter speed.	—
Remaining Recording	(Value)	Length of time remaining for shooting with	—
Time		the current settings.
Recording Time	(Value)	Amount of time recorded.	—

• When shooting in particularly bright places, you may not be possible to prevent overexposure. In this case, the [!AE] symbol will be displayed.

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

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The Screen During Playback

Still Image Mode

Movie Mode

Voice Memo Mode

	Symbol	Display Contents	Refer to
PRINT		DPOF specified.	p.102
PROTECT		Protected status.	p.97
Playback data source		Indicates playback from internal memory.	p.84
		Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card.	p.83
Mode Types		Still Image Mode.	p.83
		Movie Mode.	p.85
	2	Voice Memo Mode.	p.86
Picture Quality	Fine	Picture Quality setting.	p.60
	Normal
Number of Playback		The number of the file being played back.	—
Files
Total number of files		Total number of files recorded.	—
Image Size	(Setting Value)	Image size.	p.60
Folder No	-	Number of the folder in which the file is saved.	—
File No	-	Number of the file being played back.	—
Shutter Speed	-	Shutter speed.	—
Aperture Value	-	Aperture size.	—
Battery	Insufficient	Remaining battery level.	p.9
	Capacity
Playback Time	(Time)	Movie playback time.	—
Indicator		Elapsed time of movie playback.	—

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

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Press the Q(Quick Review) button.

Press the Mbutton.

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Switching the Screen Display

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

TWhen Shooting						Grid Guide				Synchro-Monitor
	Display Symbols
				No Display		Display				Mode

Ebutton

ÅEIn the Synchro-Monitor Mode except with the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This is a useful mode to reduce power consumption.

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

You can view the photo you just took (see p.80). By pressing the Q (Quick Review) button again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.

The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings for shooting (see p.27). By pressing the Mbutton again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.

•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 Ebutton.

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

For how to display the grid guide, see p.77.

TWhen Playing Back

Display Symbols				No Display

Ebutton

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

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Button Functions

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

Power Button, see p.13.

Mode Dial, see p.8.

Shutter Button, see p.30.

Button	Shooting Mode			Playback Mode	Menu display
D(Delete)/	If you press the button in			If you press the button
T(Self-timer) Button	Shooting Mode, self-timer			during Playback Mode, you
	mode is activated and you			can delete the still image or
	can take photos using the			movie that is displayed on
	self-timer (see p.50).			the LCD Monitor (see
				p.94).
!( F: Flash) Button	Switches between Flash/			In Voice Playback Mode,
	Flash Off and other Modes			press the button to adjust
	(see p.48).			the sound volume (see
				p.86).
"(N: Macro) Button	You can take close-ups			In Voice Playback Mode,
	(see p.45).			press the button to adjust
				the sound volume (see
				p.86).
#(Q: Quick Review)	The last still image you took			Displays the previous still
Button	is displayed (see p.80).			image or movie (see p.83).
$Button				Displays the next still
				image or movie (see p.83).
!"#$Button				Displays the still image (or	Moves the frame left,
				movie) on the right, left,	right, up and down (see
				above or below in	p.27).
				Thumbnail Display mode.
				(see p.88).
Z(Wide-angle)/	If you press the button in			If you press the button in
9(Thumbnail Display)	Shooting Mode, you can			Playback Mode, the LCD
Button	shoot with the wide-angle			Monitor display is split,
	zoom (see p.43).			allowing you to see sets of
				still images at one glance
				(6 images at once) (see
				p.88).
z(Telephoto)/	If you press the button in			If you press the button in
9(Enlarged View)	Shooting Mode, you can			Playback Mode, image is
Button	shoot with the telephoto			displayed on the LCD
	zoom (see p.43).			Monitor up to 3.4 times
				larger (see p.89).
E	Switches the display of symbols on the LCD Monitor (see p.21).
Button
OButton	This is used for operating menus on the LCD monitor (see p.23).
MButton	This button is used for setting the various shooting methods (see p.23), or
	downloading still images onto your computer (see p.127, p.140).

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Screens

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

TShooting Menu (Shooting Mode)

In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the Mbutton.

Setting							Option		Refer to
EXPOSURE COMP.	-2.0 ~ +2.0								p.53
WHITE BALANCE	[		] /			(Daylight)/	(Overcast)/	(Tungsten light)/	p.55
				(Fluorescent light)/			(One Push)
PIC QUALITY/SIZE	F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640								p.60
FOCUS	[AF]/MF/SNAP/∞								p.64
CONT. MODE	[OFF]/CONT/SCONT/MCONT								p.39
PHOTOMETRY	[MULTI]/CENTRE/SPOT								p.66
ISO SETTING	[AUTO]/25/200/400/800								p.68
SHARPNESS	SHARP/[NORMAL]/SOFT								p.69
AUTO BRACKET	ON/[OFF]/WNB-BKT								p.70
IMAGE WITH SOUND	ON/[OFF]								p.51
TIME EXPOSURE	[OFF]/1/2/4/8 seconds								p.72
INTERVAL									p.73
DATE IMPRINT	[Off]/Date/Date and Time								p.75
RESTORE DEFAULTS									p.76

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TShooting Menu (Movie Mode)I

In Movie Mode, display by pressing the Mbutton.

Setting					Option		Refer to
MOVIE SIZE	[320] / 160						p.42
WHITE BALANCE	[	] /		(Daylight)/	(Overcast)/	(Tungsten light)/	p.55
			(Fluorescent light)/		(One Push)
FOCUS	[AF]/MF/SNAP/∞						p.64

TShooting Menu (Scene Mode/except in Text Mode)

In Scene Mode, display by pressing the Mbutton.

Setting					Option		Refer to
EXPOSURE COMP.	-2.0 to +2.0						p.53
WHITE BALANCE	[	] /		(Daylight)/	(Overcast)/	(Tungsten light)/	p.55
			(Fluorescent light)/		(One Push)
PIC QUALITY/SIZE	F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640						p.60
FOCUS	[AF]/SNAP/∞ (except the Landscape Mode)						p.64
IMAGE WITH SOUND	ON/OFF						p.51
DATE IMPRINT	[OFF]/DATE/TIME						p.75

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TShooting Menu (Text Mode)

In Text Mode, display by pressing the Mbutton.

Setting		Option	Refer to
DENSITY	DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT		p.78
SIZE	2048/[1280]		p.60
IMAGE WITH SOUND	ON/[OFF]		p.51
DATE IMPRINT	[OFF]/DATE/TIME		p.75

TPlayback Menu

In Playback Mode, display by pressing the Mbutton.

Setting			Option	Refer to
SLIDE SHOW	ON/[OFF]			p.91
PROTECT	Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES			p.97
PRINT	Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES			p.102
RESIZE	1280/640			p.105
COPY TO CARD				p.101

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TScene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)

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

Symbol		Setting Content	Refer to
	PORTRAIT		p.36
	SPORTS		p.36
	LANDSCAPE		p.36
	NIGHTSCAPE		p.36
	TEXT MODE		p.36
	HIGH SENSITIVITY		p.36

TSetup Screen (Setup Mode)

This screen is displayed in Setup Mode.

Setting				Option	Refer to
CARD FORMAT					p.107
IN FORMAT					p.108
DATE SETTINGS					p.14
AUTO POWER OFF	OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes				p.109
BEEP SOUND	ON/[OFF]				p.110
SEQUENTIAL NO.	ON/[OFF]				p.111
IMAGE CONFIRMATION TIME	OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds				p.112
LCD BRIGHTNESS					p.113
POWER SAVE	ON/[OFF]				p.114
LANGUAGE	JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/CHI				p.115
VIDEO OUT MODE	[NTSC]/PAL				p.116

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The Basics of the Shooting

Menu/Playback Menu

Operation

To display the menu:	Turn the Mode Dial to 5(Shooting Mode) or 6(Playback Mode).
	Press the Mbutton.
	The menu appears. On the menu screen, you can move between screens by
	pressing the #$buttons and between items by pressing the !"buttons.

	To switch between menu screens	Press the #$buttons.
	(Shooting Menu):
		You can switch the menu screen from [1] to [3].
	To select an item:	Press the !"buttons to select the desired item.
		Press the Obutton.
	To select a setting value (shoot-	Press the !"buttons to select the desired item.
	ing menu):
		Press the Obutton.
	To implement a confirmation	Press the $button to select [YES].
	screen (shooting menu):
		Press the Obutton.
	To select an item you want to	Press the !" buttons to select the item you want to imple-
	implement (playback menu):
		ment.
		Press the Obutton.
	To return to the shooting screen/	Press the Mbutton.
	playback screen:

• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange T displayed is the current setting. Even if you change the setting by moving the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was.

•The menu screen sequence is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 2 or Section 3.

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	Operation
To display the Setup Screen:	Turn the Mode Dial to 1(Setup Mode).

The Setup Screen is displayed.

	To select an item:	Press the !"buttons to select the desired item.
	To select a setting value:	Press the #$buttons to select the desired item.
	When you have selected [EXE-	Press the Obutton.
	CUTE]:
		The following screen is displayed, so make the necessary
		settings.
	To close the Setup Screen:	Switch the Mode Dial to another mode.

The sequence of operations is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 6 .

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Section 2 Basic Shooting

The basics of shooting are explained here, from how to hold your camera to how to shoot still images and movies.

Chapter 1 / Section 2 Basic Shooting

How to Hold the Camera

If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, your still images might not come out clearly

(due camera shake).

Hold the camera as below for best results.

Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body.

Put your finger on the shutter button.

•Be careful when you are shooting not to get a finger, your hair, or the strap in front of the lens or the flash.

•To prevent camera shake, hold the camera securely with both hands when you shoot or use a tripod. Consider using a tripod to prevent camera shake in the following situations:

•When shooting in a dark place, if you do not use the flash or if you use the Slow Synchro mode.

•When you shoot with the zoom.

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