Ricoh Caplio G4, Caplio G4 wide 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.

The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are only available for G4wide.

Using These Manuals

The two manuals included are for your Caplio G4/G4wide.

Please read this first:

Quick Start guide (printed manual)

This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G4/G4wide right away by providing quick explanations: "Getting Ready to Shoot", "Shooting Images", "Viewing Images", and "Connecting to Your PC." Before using your camera, first read this manual.

Please read as needed:

Operation Manual (this manual).

This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio G4/G4wide.

To get the most out of your Caplio G4/G4wide, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.

Using This Guide

Terms:

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

G4: Refers to "Caplio G4"

G4wide: Refers to "Caplio G4 wide"

Display examples:

The LCD Monitor Display examples shown in this manual are created for the purpose of explanation. The actual display may be different.

Symbols:

The following symbols are used in this guide:

Important

This indicates important information and restrictions.

Note

This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips on camera operations.

Terms

This indicates an explanation of a technical term.

Reference

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

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Contents

 

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

2

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

2

Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

 

Section 1

Getting Started

 

Checking that everything is Packed .....................................

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

Inserting the rechargeable battery ...........................................

11

Removing the rechargeable battery .........................................

11

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

12

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

12

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

13

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

14

To turn the camera On .............................................................

14

To turn the camera Off .............................................................

14

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

15

Inserting a Memory Card ....................................................

16

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

17

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

17

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

18

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

18

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

21

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

22

Button Functions ................................................................

23

Screens ..............................................................................

 

24

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

29

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

30

Section 2

Basic Shooting

 

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

32

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

33

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

34

Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press) .................................

34

Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) ..............................

35

When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Fo-

cus Lock) ............................................................................

 

36

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

37

Combination of Scene Mode and Function ........................

39

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

40

Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) ............................

41

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

42

Shooting with S Multi-Shot .......................................................

42

Shooting with M Multi-Shot ......................................................

42

Shooting Movies .................................................................

43

Shooting with the Zoom ......................................................

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

Section 3 Using Special Features for

 

 

Improved Photography

 

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

49

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

51

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

52

Using the ADJ. Button ........................................................

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) ..

58

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

59

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

61

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

63

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

63

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

64

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance

 

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

65

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size

 

(PIC QUALITY/SIZE) .........................................................

67

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

67

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

67

Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a Still Image ....

68

Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode .............

69

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

70

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

71

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

71

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

72

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

73

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) 75

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

 

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

76

Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) ................

78

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals

 

(INTERVAL) .......................................................................

79

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

81

Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults

 

(RESTORE DEFAULTS) ....................................................

82

Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor ..................

83

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

84

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

84

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

85

Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still

 

Images, Movies, and Sounds

 

Viewing the Photo You Just Took ......................................

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

90

Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory .................

91

Viewing Movies .........................................................................

92

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

92

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

93

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

93

Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image ......................

94

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

94

Viewing at a Glance ...........................................................

95

Enlarged Viewing ...............................................................

96

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

larged Display Mode ..........................................................

97

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

98

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

99

Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds ..............

100

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

100

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

101

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

102

Section 5 About Other Functions

 

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

104

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

104

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

106

Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once

107

Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card

(COPY TO CARD) ............................................................

108

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

109

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

109

Setting DPOF for All Still Images ...........................................

110

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

111

Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...................................

112

Section 6 Changing Camera Settings

 

Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use

 

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

114

Write-protecting your images .................................................

114

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

115

Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWEROFF) 116

Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) .................................

117

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

118

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

119

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

 

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

120

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

121

Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) ...............

122

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV

 

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

123

Chapter 2 Playing back Images

 

(Pictures/Movies) on a

 

Computer (For Windows)

 

Section 1 Installing Software

 

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

125

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

125

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ..

126

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

127

Installation ........................................................................

128

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

128

Uninstalling the Software (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) . 129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

132

Installing DirectX ....................................................................

132

Section 2 Downloading Images to a

 

Computer

 

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

134

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

136

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

136

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

137

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

137

How to Use the Optional settings ...........................................

138

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

139

Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card ..............

140

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

140

Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images

 

(How to Use DU-10x)

 

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

142

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

142

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

Viewing Images in a slide show .......................................

147

To View a slide show ..............................................................

147

Using Auto slide show ............................................................

148

How to Use the slide show Dialog Box ...................................

148

Renaming an image in Thumbnail View ...........................

149

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

149

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

150

How to Copy a Reduced Image File .......................................

150

Enabling Functions Available with Other Models of Caplio .........

151

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

151

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

151

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

152

Deleting Images ...............................................................

153

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

153

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

153

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

153

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

154

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

154

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

154

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

155

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

155

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

156

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

156

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

156

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

157

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

157

Printing Images .......................................................................

157

Chapter 3 Playing back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macintosh)

Section 1 Installing Software

 

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

159

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

159

System Requirements ......................................................

160

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

161

Installation ........................................................................

162

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

162

For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6 ...............................................

163

Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) ..............

164

Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6) ....

164

Section 2 Downloading Images to a

 

Computer

 

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

166

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

167

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

168

For Mac OS X .........................................................................

169

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

170

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

170

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

171

Appendices

 

A. Specifications ...............................................................

173

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

174

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

174

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

175

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

175

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

176

G. Troubleshooting ...........................................................

177

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

185

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

186

INDEX ..............................................................................

189

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Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

Section 1 Getting Started

This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot.

Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started

Checking that everything is Packed

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

Caplio G4/G4wide

AV Cable

CD-ROM

AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

Handstrap

Quick Start Guide

Attaching the hand strap to

the camera

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

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

Video Cable

Warranty Card

USB Cable

Safety

 

 

Precautions

Optional Accessories

AC Adapter (AC-4a) Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

Battery Charger (BJ-2)

Other products sold

 

separately:

 

PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53)

 

Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-3)*

 

* Includes the Rechargeable Battery

 

(DB-43) and Battery Charger (BJ-2).

• 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.

Camera

Front View

Rear View

Bottom

1.Shutter release button

2.Power button

3.Mode Dial

4.Flash

5.AF Window

6.Viewfinder

7.Lens

8.USB Terminal

9.Video Out Terminal

10.Speaker

11.Microphone

The speaker and microphone are mounted on G4wide only.

1.Viewfinder

2.Auto Focus Lamp

3.ADJ. Button

4.Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button

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

6.# Button/Q (Quick Review) Button

7.! Button

8.$ Button/F(Flash) Button

9." /N (Macro)Button

10.Battery/Card Cover

11.LCD Monitor

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

13. M Button

14.O Button

15.DISP Button

16.SD Memory Card Slot

17.Power (DC in) Cable Cover

18.Strap eyelet

19.Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

Left Side, looking from the front

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How to Use the Mode Dial

The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera.

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

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

Mode Dial Symbols and Functions.

Symbol

Mode Name

Function

 

 

 

1

Setup Mode

Allows you to set and confirm camera settings.

 

 

 

2

Voice Memo Mode

Allows you to record sounds. (G4wide only)

 

 

 

3

Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies.

 

 

 

4

Scene Mode

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

 

 

 

5

Shooting Mode

Allows you to shoot still images. (G4wide can also shoot still images with sound)

 

 

 

6

Playback Mode

Allows you to playback and delete still images and movies.

 

 

 

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Inserting the Batteries

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

Battery Type

Feature

 

 

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included)

You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel.

 

However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm

 

the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the

 

camera for a long time.

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43 or DB-40)

This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger

(sold separately)

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)

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.

 

The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased

 

or left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before

 

use. The battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use.

Indication of the number of images you can take

Battery Type

Number of Shots

Number of Shots *1

 

 

 

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6)

approx. 70

approx. 80

Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)

approx. 400

approx. 450

*1 The number of shots in the Synchro-Monitor Mode (see P.22)

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

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

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

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

• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures.

The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use.

The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.

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Using the Batteries

Insert the batteries following these steps.

Make sure the camera power is off.

Open the battery/card cover.

The cover slides open in two steps.

First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.

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

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

When the batteries wear out

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

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

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

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

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Using the Rechargeable Battery

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

Inserting the rechargeable battery

Make sure the camera power is off.

Open the battery/card cover.

The cover slides open in two steps.

First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Make sure the camera power is off.

Open the battery/card cover.

The cover slides open in two steps.

First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.

Remove the rechargeable battery.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

Label

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

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

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

Use the battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) to recharge the battery.

 

Rechargeable Battery Charging Time (when using BJ-2)

 

 

 

DB-43

 

Approx. 220 min. (at room temperature)

DB-40

 

Approx. 120 min. (at room temperature)

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Using the AC Adapter

When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended.

Battery for use with the AC Adapter

AC Adapter

Setting up the AC Adapter

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Open the battery/card cover.

The cover slides open in two steps.

First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.

Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out.

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

Plug the power cord into an outlet.

Insert the AC Adapter 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.

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Removing the AC Adapter

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Unplug the power plug from the outlet.

Open the battery/card cover.

The cover slides open in two steps.

First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.

Remove the battery.

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

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Turning the Power On/Off

The camera is switched On and Off as follows.

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 alternate for several seconds.

Auto Power-off

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

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

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

Power-Save Mode

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

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

For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see P.116.

For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see P.121.

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Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 a Memory Card

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

Protecting your images from being deleted

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

Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting.

The internal memory capacity is 8MB.

For the number of images that can be stored on an SD memory card, see P.174.

Where images are recorded

When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the memory card.

When no memory card is loaded

When a memory card is loaded

Records to internal

Records to the SD mem-

memory

ory card

• 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.

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Inserting the SD Memory Card

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Open the battery/card cover.

The cover slides open in two steps.

Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.

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

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

Make sure the camera's power is off.

Open the battery/card cover.

The cover slides open in two steps.

Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.

Press the card gently and release it.

The card pops out just a little.

Gently take the card out of the camera.

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

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How to Use the LCD Monitor

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

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

Still Image Mode

Movie Mode

Voice Memo Mode

 

Symbol

Display Contents

Refer to

1. Flash

Flash Off

Current flash mode.

P.49

 

 

 

 

Auto

 

 

 

Red-eye reduction

 

 

 

Forced Flash

 

 

 

Slow Synchro

 

 

2. WHITE BALANCE

(No Display) AUTO

White Balance set value.

P.58

 

Daylight

 

 

 

Overcast

 

 

 

Tungsten light

 

 

 

Fluorescent light

 

 

 

One-push

 

 

3. FOCUS

(No Display)

Focus set value.

P.71

 

AF (Auto-Focus)

 

 

 

MF (Manual Focus)

 

 

 

Snapshot

 

 

 

(Infinite Telephoto)

 

 

4. Recording Destination

 

Recording to internal memory.

P.16

 

 

Recording to an SD Memory Card.

P.16

 

 

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Still Image Mode

 

Movie Mode

Voice Memo Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symbol

Display Contents

 

 

Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Flash Mode Types

 

Still Image Shooting Mode.

 

 

P.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie Mode.

 

 

P.43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Shot Mode.

 

 

P.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* A musical note is displayed for an

 

S Multi-Shot Mode.

 

 

P.42

 

 

 

 

 

image shot with sound.(G4wide only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

M Multi-Shot Mode.

 

 

P.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PORTRAIT Mode.

 

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPORTS Mode.

 

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LANDSCAPE Mode.

 

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIGHTSCAPE Mode.

 

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT Mode.

 

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode.

 

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voice Memo Mode. (G4wide only)

 

 

P.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. INTERVAL

Interval

Interval Shooting.

 

 

P.79

7. Camera Shake

 

Indicates camera shake. Hold the camera still and shoot again.

 

P.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Picture Quality

Fine

Picture Quality setting.

 

 

P.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Remaining Number of Still Images

(Value)

Number of photos that can be taken with the current settings.

 

-

10.

Image Size

(Setting Value)

Image Size setting.

 

 

P.67

11. ISO SETTING

(Setting Value)

ISO Speed set value.

 

 

P.63

12.

EXPOSURE COMP

(Setting Value)

Exposure compensation set value.

 

 

P.55

13.

AUTO BRACKET

AB

Auto-Bracket Shooting.

 

 

P.76

 

 

WB-BKT

White Balance Bracket.

 

 

P.65

14.

SHARPNESS

SOFT

Sharpness (edge quality) set value.

 

 

P.75

 

 

(No display) Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARP

 

 

 

 

15.

Date/Time

 

Date Imprint mode.

 

 

P.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.

TIME EXPOSURE

(Setting Value)

Indicates exposure time.

 

 

P.78

17.

Battery

Insufficient Capacity

Remaining Battery Power.

 

 

P.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Still Image Mode

Movie Mode

Voice Memo Mode

 

 

Symbol

Display Contents

Refer to

18.

Zoom Bar

-

Zoom status.

P.44

19.

PHOTOMETRY

(No Display) Multi

Light Metering Method.

P.73

 

 

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.

Self-timer

After 10 Seconds

Self-Timer Shooting.

P.51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After 2 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.

Macro Shooting

 

Macro Shooting.

P.46

 

 

 

 

 

22.

Aperture Value

-

Aperture size.

-

23.

Shutter Speed

-

Shutter speed.

-

24.

Remaining Recording

(Value)

Length of time remaining for shooting with the current settings.

-

 

Time

 

 

 

25.

Recording Time

(Value)

Amount of time recorded.

-

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

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

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The Screen During Playback

 

Still Image Mode

 

Movie Mode

Voice Memo Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symbol

Display Contents

 

 

Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

PRINT

 

 

DPOF specified.

 

 

P.109

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

PROTECT

 

 

Protected status.

 

 

P.104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Playback data source

 

 

Indicates playback from internal memory.

 

 

P.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card.

 

 

P.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Mode Types

 

 

Still Image Mode.

 

 

P.90

* A musical note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie Mode.

 

 

P.92

is

displayed for

 

 

 

 

 

 

an

image shot

 

 

Voice Memo Mode. (G4wide only)

 

 

P.93

with sound.(G4wide only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Picture Quality

 

Fine

Picture Quality setting.

 

 

P.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Number of Playback Files

 

 

The number of the file being played back.

 

 

-

7.

Total number of files

 

 

Total number of files recorded.

 

 

-

8.

Image Size

 

(Setting Value)

Image size.

 

 

P.67

9.

Folder No

 

-

Number of the folder in which the file is saved.

 

 

-

10. File No

 

-

Number of the file being played back. An asterisk (*) symbol pre-

 

-

 

 

 

 

cedes the name of a file other than DCF basic files.

 

 

11. Shutter Speed

 

-

Shutter speed.

 

 

-

12. Aperture Value

 

-

Aperture size.

 

 

-

13. Battery

 

Insufficient Capac-

Remaining battery level.

 

 

P.9

 

 

 

ity

 

 

 

 

14. Playback Time

 

(Time)

Movie (movie/sound) playback time.

 

 

-

15. Indicator

 

 

Elapsed time of movie (movie/sound) playback.

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Switching the Screen Display

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

When Shooting

Display Symbols

 

No Display

 

Grid Guide Display

 

Synchro-Monitor Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISP button

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

Half-press the shutter button.

The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with

 

Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.

Press the Q(Quick Review) button.

You can view the photo you just took (see P.87). By pressing the Q(Quick Review) button

 

again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.

Press the Mbutton.

The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings for shooting (see

 

P.24). By pressing the Mbutton again, you can turn the LCD Monitor off.

ADJ. Button.

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

 

balance, and ISO sensitivity (see P.55, 58, and 63). Pressing the OK button turns 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 DISP button.

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

For how to display the grid guide, see P.83.

When Playing Back

Display Symbols No Display

DISP button

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Button Functions

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

Power Button, see P.14.

Mode Dial, see P.8.

Shutter Button, see P.33.

Button

 

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

 

Menu display

D(Delete)/

If you press the button in Shooting

If you press the button during Playback

 

 

 

T(Self-timer) Button

Mode, self-timer mode is activated

Mode, you can delete the still image or

 

 

 

 

and you can take photos using the

movie that is displayed on the LCD

 

 

 

 

self-timer (see P.51).

Monitor (see P.100).

 

 

 

!Button

 

 

 

In Voice Playback Mode, press the but-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ton to adjust the sound volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(G4wide only) (see P.92, P.94).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"(N: Macro) Button

You can take close-ups (see P.46).

In Voice Playback Mode, press the but-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ton to adjust the sound volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(G4wide only) (see P.92, P.94).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# (Q: Quick Review) Button

The last still image you took is dis-

Displays the previous still image or

 

 

 

 

played (see P.87).

movie (see P.90).

 

 

 

$( F: Flash) Button

Switches between Flash/Flash Off

Displays the next still image or movie

 

 

 

 

and other Modes (see P.49).

(see P.90).

 

 

 

!"#$Button

 

 

 

Displays the still image (or movie) on

Moves the frame left, right, up and

 

 

 

 

the right, left, above or below in

down (see P.23).

 

 

 

 

Thumbnail Display mode. (see P.95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Z(Wide-angle)/

If you press the button in Shooting

If you press the button in Playback

 

 

 

9(Thumbnail Display) Button

Mode, you can shoot with the wide-

Mode, the LCD Monitor display is split,

 

 

 

 

angle (see P.44).

allowing you to see sets of still images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at one glance (6 images at once) (see

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.95).

 

 

 

z(Telephoto)/

If you press the button in Shooting

If you press the button in Playback

 

 

 

8(Enlarged View) Button

Mode, you can shoot with the tele-

Mode, image is displayed on the LCD

 

 

 

 

photo zoom (see P.44).

Monitor up to 3.4 times larger (see

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.96).

 

 

 

DISP Button

Switches the display of symbols on the LCD Monitor (see P.22).

 

 

 

OButton

This is used for operating menus on the LCD monitor (see P.30).

 

 

 

MButton

This button is used for setting the various shooting methods (see P.24), or downloading still images onto your com-

 

puter (see P.136).

 

 

 

 

ADJ. Button

This button is used to make settings for exposure control, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, with minimum opera-

 

tions (see P.54).

 

 

 

 

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Screens

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

Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)

In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Refer to

EXPOSURE COMP.

-2.0 to +2.0

 

 

 

 

P.55

WHITE BALANCE

[

]/

 

(Daylight)/

(Overcast)/

(Tungsten light)/

P.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Fluorescent light)/

(One Push)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIC QUALITY/SIZE

F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640

 

P.67

FOCUS

[AF]/MF/SNAP/

 

 

P.71

CONT. MODE

[OFF]/CONT/SCONT/MCONT

 

P.40

PHOTOMETRY

[MULTI]/CENTRE/SPOT

 

 

P.73

ISO SETTING

[AUTO]/25/200/400/800

 

 

P.63

SHARPNESS

SHARP/[NORMAL]/SOFT

 

 

P.75

AUTO BRACKET

ON/[OFF]/WB-BKT

 

 

P.76

IMAGE WITH SOUND

ON/[OFF]

 

 

 

 

P.52

TIME EXPOSURE

[OFF]/1/2/4/8 seconds

 

 

P.78

INTERVAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE IMPRINT

[Off]/Date/Date and Time

 

 

P.81

RESTORE DEFAULTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)

In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Refer to

MOVIE SIZE

[320]/160

 

 

 

P.67

WHITE BALANCE

[

]/

(Daylight)/

(Overcast)/

(Tungsten light)/

P.58

 

 

 

 

 

(Fluorescent light)/

(One Push)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOCUS

[AF]/MF/SNAP/

 

 

P.71

Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode)

In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Refer to

EXPOSURE COMP.

-2.0 to +2.0

 

 

 

P.55

WHITE BALANCE

[

]/

(Daylight)/

(Overcast)/

(Tungsten light)/

P.58

 

 

 

 

 

(Fluorescent light)/

(One Push)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIC QUALITY/SIZE

F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640

 

P.67

FOCUS

[AF]/SNAP/ (except the Landscape Mode)

 

P.71

IMAGE WITH SOUND

ON/[OFF]

 

 

 

P.52

DATE IMPRINT

[OFF]/DATE/TIME

 

 

P.81

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Shooting Menu (Text Mode)

In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting

 

Option

Refer to

DENSITY

DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT

 

P.84

SIZE

2048/[1280]

 

P.69

IMAGE WITH SOUND

ON/[OFF]

 

P.52

DATE IMPRINT

[OFF]/DATE/TIME

 

P.81

Playback Menu

In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button.

Setting

 

 

Option

Refer to

SLIDE SHOW

ON/[OFF]

P.98

PROTECT

Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES

P.104

DPOF

Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES

P.109

RESIZE

1280 / 640

 

P.112

COPY TO CARD

 

 

 

P.108

 

 

 

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Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)

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

Symbol

 

Setting Content

Refer to

 

PORTRAIT

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

SPORTS

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

LANDSCAPE

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

NIGHTSCAPE

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT MODE

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

 

HIGH SENSITIVITY

 

P.37

 

 

 

 

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Setup Screen (Setup Mode)

This screen is displayed in Setup Mode.

Setting

 

 

 

Option

Refer to

CARD FORMAT

 

 

 

 

P.114

 

 

 

 

IN FORMAT

 

 

 

 

P.115

 

 

 

 

DATE SETTINGS

 

 

 

 

P.15

 

 

 

 

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes

 

P.116

BEEP SOUND

[ON]/OFF

 

P.117

SEQUENTIAL NO.

ON/[OFF]

 

P.118

IMAGE CONFIRMATION TIME

OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds

 

P.119

LCD BRIGHTNESS

 

 

 

 

P.120

 

 

 

 

POWER SAVE

ON/[OFF]

 

P.121

LANGUAGE

JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/ITA/ESP/CHI

 

P.122

VIDEO OUT MODE

[NTSC]/PAL

 

P.123

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The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

Operation

To display the menu:

Turn the Mode Dial to 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 #$but-

 

tons and between items by pressing the !"buttons.

To switch between menu

Press the #$buttons.

screens (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

Press the Mbutton.

screen/playback screen:

 

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

The menu screen sequence is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 2 or Section 5.

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The Basics of the Setup Screen

 

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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