Ricoh HZ15 Operating Manual

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Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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BEFORE YOU START

Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. Address: 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku,
Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
RICOH reserves all rights of this document. No
part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of RICOH.
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for identication purposes only and are properties
of their respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on
how to use your new Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however RICOH reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are
used to help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
Indicates precautions are to be taken while
operating the camera.
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SAFETY NOTES

Safety notes for this camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid
objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by
moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or
on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot
environment or under direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near a powerful
magnetic eld, for example near a magnet or
transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a
long period time.
Turn the camera off, remove the battery and the
memory card, and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally comes in contact with the camera.
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When you take the camera from a cold place to
a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it on.
When you use the camera, remove the battery if it
overheats. Wait until the unit cools down.
Download your photos and remove the memory
card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.
Store the camera in a dry environment and place
it on a at surface when you are going to store the
camera for a long period of time.
Before you remove the battery and memory card,
the camera should be turned off.
When you clean the body of the camera, do not
use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.
Use the professional lens wiping cloth and
dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Safety notes for battery
If the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is used for
the camera, only charge it with the supplied AC/ DC adapter.
If battery uid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department.
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If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin
with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried out
in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.
To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not
drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by the objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with metal
objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep
the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re to
avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in
direct sunlight.
Only use the supplied battery.
If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this camera
overheats during charging, stop charging immediately and wait until it cools down to resume charging.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to the infants and children.
In a colder environment, the performance of the
battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, install it according to
the positive and negative markings on the battery compartment. Never force it into the battery compartment.
Safety notes for memory card
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid
objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water. Always
keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when the camera
is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged.
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Do not directly edit the data on the memory card.
Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment.
Format the memory card using the camera before
you use it or insert a new one.
We suggest buying only well-known, name brand
memory cards to ensure peak performance.
Do not modify the name of the les or folders of
the memory card using your PC. Modifying the le names may cause the les to not be recognized
on the camera or a possible error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the
folder that is automatically generated on the SD card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot
be recognized during the playback.
When you insert a memory card, make sure the
notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot.
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Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off
during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe
the relevant rules specied by the airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology,
the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid
environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.
If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid
crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.
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CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START ........................ 1
SAFETY NOTES ................................2
CONTENTS ........................................ 5
GETTING READY ..............................9
Accessories Included .......................................... 9
Part Names ....................................................... 10
Installing Battery and Memory Card .................. 12
Charging Battery ............................................... 14
Turning Camera On and Off .............................. 15
Symbol Description ........................................... 15
Set your Language, Date/Time ......................... 16
Set your Language, Date/Time
after the rst power-on ................................ 16
Resetting your Language ............................ 16
Resetting Date/Time ................................... 17
MODE OVERVIEW ..........................18
Display Setting .................................................. 18
LCD Screen Display .......................................... 19
Overview of the Screen Icons
in Photo Shooting Mode ............................. 19
Overview of the Screen Icons
in Movie Mode ............................................ 21
Overview of the Screen Icons
in Playback Mode ....................................... 22
Using the Mode Button ...................................... 23
Manual Mode .................................................... 24
Auto Mode ......................................................... 24
Portrait Mode ..................................................... 25
Panorama Mode ................................................ 25
Scene Mode (SCN) ........................................... 27
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) .......................... 30
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BASIC OPERATION ......................... 32
USING THE MENUS ........................ 44
Using the Zoom Function .................................. 32
Macro Mode ...................................................... 33
Self-Timer Setting ............................................. 34
Flash Mode ....................................................... 35
EV Setting ......................................................... 36
Exposure Compensation ............................ 36
ISO .............................................................. 37
Shutter Adjustment ..................................... 37
Using Quick Recording ..................................... 38
PLAYBACK ....................................... 39
Viewing Photos and Videos .............................. 39
Thumbnail View ................................................. 40
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) .... 41
Slideshow .......................................................... 42
Photos and Video Deletion ................................ 43
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Photo Shooting Menu ........................................ 44
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........... 44
Image Size .................................................. 45
OIS .............................................................. 45
Cont. AF ...................................................... 46
Drive Mode ................................................. 46
Focus Setting .............................................. 47
White Balance Setting ................................ 48
Color Effect ................................................. 48
Photo Shooting Setting Menu ........................... 50
Quality ......................................................... 50
AF-Assist Beam .......................................... 51
Digital Zoom ................................................ 51
Date Imprint ................................................ 52
Quick Review .............................................. 52
Movie Menu ....................................................... 53
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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........... 53
Video Quality .............................................. 54
OIS .............................................................. 54
Color Effect ................................................. 55
Movie Setting Menu .......................................... 56
Digital Zoom ................................................ 56
Playback Menu .................................................. 57
HDR ............................................................ 57
Red-Eye Reduction ..................................... 58
Rotate ......................................................... 58
Resize ......................................................... 59
Color Effect ................................................. 59
Playback Setting Menu ..................................... 60
Protect ........................................................ 60
Delete ......................................................... 61
Trim ............................................................. 62
Setup Menu ....................................................... 64
Sound Settings ........................................... 65
Power Saver ............................................... 65
Language .................................................... 65
Zone ............................................................ 66
Date/Time ................................................... 66
File / Software ................................................... 66
Format Memory .......................................... 66
Copy to Card ............................................... 67
File Numbering ........................................... 67
Reset .......................................................... 68
FW Version ................................................. 68
CONNECTIONS ............................... 69
Connecting to a Computer ................................ 69
Transferring les to your computer ............. 69
Video System .................................................... 70
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ............. 71
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APPENDICES ..................................72
Specications .................................................... 72
Prompts and Warning Messages ...................... 76
Troubleshooting ................................................ 80
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GETTING READY

Accessories Included

Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
RECHARGEABLE
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
USB CABLE
SOFTWARE (CD-ROM)AC/DC ADAPTERSTRAP
Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE
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Part Names

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1 Status Indicator
2 Power Button
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3 Shutter Button
4 Zoom lever
5 Fast Video Recording Button
6 Wrist Strap Buckles
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7 Mode Button
8 OK Button
9 USB Port
10 Flash Button/ Arrow Button (Right)
11 Menu Button
12 Playback Button
13 Delete Button/ Arrow Button (Down)
14 Macro Button/ Self-Timer Button/Arrow Button (Left)
15 Display Button/ Arrow Button (Up)
16 LCD Screen
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17 Flash Lamp
18 Microphone
19 AF Assist Beam/ Timer Indicator
20 Lens
21 Speaker
22 Tripod Receptacle
23 Battery Cover
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Installing Battery and Memory Card

1. Open the battery cover.
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2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:
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as shown in the diagram below:
Write protection buckle
The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.
To remove your memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully.
4. Close the battery cover.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot
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Charging Battery

Before charging the battery, ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off.
1. Connect the camera and the AC/DC adapter using the supplied USB cable. (The plug shape of the AC/DC adapter may vary depending on the country or region. The actual item may vary from the drawing below).
2. Insert the plug of the AC/DC adapter into the wall outlet to charge the battery.
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The AC/DC adapter is for indoor use only.
After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use the supplied AC/DC adapter to charge the battery prior to use.
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3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery.
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Charging indicator: Red: Charging Green: Charging complete To have maximum battery life, charge the
battery for at least 4 hours at the rst time.
Charging the battery should only be done with the camera in the "off" position.
Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and 40°C.
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Turning Camera On and Off

Symbol Description

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the Power button again.
Power Button
In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding.
Item properties」:The option properties in the
camera interface are indicated by the symbol .
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Set your Language, Date/Time

Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst
power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow button to select your desired language.
3. After you press the button to conrm the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value for the selected Date/Time.
6. Press the button to conrm the time settings and the snapshot screen appears.

Resetting your Language

After you set your language for the rst time, follow
the instructions below to reset your language.
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
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2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select Languageand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the arrow button to select your desired language and press the button to conrm.
6. Press the button and the snapshot screen appears.
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Resetting Date/Time

After you set your Date/Time for the rst time, follow
the instructions below to reset date and time.
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select Date & Timeand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.
6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the
value for your selected block. After you nish your
settings, press the button to conrm.
7. Press the button and the snapshot screen appears.
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MODE OVERVIEW

Display Setting

Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.
Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen
Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
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Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen
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LCD Screen Display

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Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode

1 Shooting Mode Icons
Manual Mode Panorama Mode
Auto Mode Scene Mode
Portrait
2 Macro Mode
3 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever)
4 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory
5 Battery Status
6 White Balance (Adjustable only in Mode)
7 Color Effect (Adjustable only in Mode)
8 Number of remaining shots
9 Image Size
10 Video Quality
11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in Mode)
12 Remaining Recording time
13 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
(Adjustable only in Mode)
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14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode)
15 Histogram
16 Focus Frame
17 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
18 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
19 Self-Timer
Self-timer Off
2 sec
10 sec
Smile
20 Flash Mode
Force Off
Flash Auto
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Force Flash
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
21 Drive Mode
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
Time Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)
22 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
23 Image Stabilization
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode

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1 Movie Mode Icon
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-Timer
Self-timer Off
10 sec
4 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever)
5 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory
6 Battery Status
7 Color Effect
8 Video Quality
9 Remaining Recording time
10 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
11 Image Stabilization
12 Focus Frame
13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
14 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
15 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SDHC memory card be used. If you shoot video using only the camera's internal memory, the end results may have image jitter, noise and vastly shorter recording times.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted. Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 6X (90X in total).
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback
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1 File Protection
2 Memory Space (indicating the current number of
photos and total number of photos)
3 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory
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4 Battery Status
5 Zoom Magnication Area
6 Image Zoom Ratios
7 Image Zone
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8 Shooting Date
9 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
10 HDR
11 Red-Eye Reduction
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Using the Mode Button

This camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right Button to choose the selected mode. Press the button to conrm your selection. All the available modes are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.
Auto Mode
Portrait Mode The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces.
Panorama Mode
Scene Mode Choose from 20 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.
Movie Mode Record videos.
In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.
In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo.
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Manual Mode

Auto Mode

When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the aperture / shutter speed and ISO value manually.
1. Press the button to select Manual Mode , press the button to conrm.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment setting.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4. Press the button to conrm the settings and enter the shooting screen.
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Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically
optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your
photos for the best possible results.
Follow these steps:
1. Press the button to select Auto Mode ( ).
2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
3. The LCD screen will show a green focus frame when the subject is in focus.
4. Fully press the shutter button down to take pictures.
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Portrait Mode

Panorama Mode

In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones.
Press the button to select Portrait mode ( ).
Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take.
Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic picture:
1. Press the button to select Panorama Mode ( ).
2. Press the arrow button to select a shooting direction. (The right direction is used as default if you do not make any choice) 2 seconds later, the camera is ready to take pictures. You can also
press the button or half press the shutter button to be ready to take pictures.
3. Compose the rst view of the panoramic picture
on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture the image.
4. After the rst shot is taken, the semi-transparent image of the rst shot will appear at the edge of
the screen. You can use this image to compose your picture before you press the Shutter button to
capture and nish manual stitching.
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5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press the button, the camera will splice the pictures
automatically. Press the button to enter playback mode to see the effect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice the pictures automatically. Press the button to enter playback mode to see the effect.
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After selecting Panorama Mode, Flash, Self­timer, Macro Mode and Exposure Compensation cannot be adjusted.
Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is nalized.
In Panorama Mode, up to 4 photos can be captured.
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Scene Mode (SCN)

You can select an appropriate mode from the 20 scene modes according to the type of environment
you are shooting. The camera then congures the
most appropriate settings automatically.
Press the button to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will display a menu like the example on the right:
Press the arrow button to select a scene , and press the button to conrm.
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Scene Description
Auto Scene
Landscape
Sport
Beach
Sunset
Fireworks
Night Landscape
Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night
Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto.
For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not recommended for shooting indoors.
For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.
For reworks at night. Slower shutter speed is adjusted for brilliant images. The use of
a tripod is recommended.
For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.
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Snow
Children
ID
Glass
Photo Frame
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural, clear white scenes.
Turns off ash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject, suitable for taking photos of
children.
For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch 4R (6X4)
photographic paper).
For objects behind transparent glass.
For adding interesting frame effects to the photo.
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Scene Description
Panning Shot
Sketch
Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background.
For taking photos with pencil sketch effect.
Fish Eye
Party
Indoor
Leaf
Museum
Night Portrait
For interesting sh eye effect.
Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting conditions.
For indoor settings. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.
For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
For museums or ash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur.
For portraits against night scenery.
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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)

In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you.
“ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes:
Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
To use "ASCN":
1. Press the button to select “SCN” mode, then select “ASCN” function. LCD screen will be shown as follows:
Night Landscape Mode
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2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The optimum scene mode will be selected automatically.
3. Press the shutter button half-way down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down to take pictures.
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Mode Name Description
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode
Night Portrait
Backlit Portrait
Night Landscape Mode
Macro Mode
Auto Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors.
Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.
When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes.
When the sun or any other light source is behind the subject, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light.
To produce more detailed close-ups, ASCN will automatically engage the camera's Macro Mode and automatically focus the lens.
The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible pictures.
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BASIC OPERATION

Using the Zoom Function

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom
functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the
Zoom lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the
subject while taking pictures.
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Zoom Indicator
When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as
Digital Zoom, release and turn the zoom lever to to switch between the Optical zoom and Digital zoom.
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Macro Mode

The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera.
1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the Marco Menu.
2. Press the left/right to select either of the following 2 modes:
Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro.
Macro On Select this to focus on subjects 3cm from the lens.
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
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Self-Timer Setting

Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. First choose 2 seconds, 10 seconds,or smile detection and then take the pictures.
1. Press the left arrow button ( ) and then press the up/down arrow button to enter the self-timer menu.
2. Press left/right to select any one of the following 4 modes:
Self-Timer - Off
Disables the Self-Timer.
Self-Timer - 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed.
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Self-Timer - 10 sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed.
Self-Timer - Smile Press the Shutter Button and a picture will be taken immediately after a smile is detected.
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
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Flash Mode

The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light
or for ll-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a
subject with pronounced shadows.
1. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the Flash Settings Menu.
2. Press the left/right to select any one of the following 6 modes:
Force Off
Flash is turned off.
Flash Auto
Camera ash discharges automatically
based on existing light conditions.
Force Flash
The ash will engage with each shot even
if there is enough available light to take
the photo without ash.
Slow Sync.
This allows for night scenery photos that include people in the foreground. The use of a tripod is recommended when shooting with this setting.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.
Red-Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief pre-ash before
the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
Please avoid the nger touch with the bumped
part on the grip while using the camera ,or your
nger will shadow the ash to work.
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EV Setting

The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as exposure value, shutter adjustment and ISO. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures.
To select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps:
1. Press the button to display the settings screen.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the setting option.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the option values.
4. Press the button to complete the setting and enter shooting mode.
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Exposure Compensation

Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In the case of a very high contrast between the photographed object and the background, the brightness of the picture can be appropriately adjusted. (Adjustable only in Mode)
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV
-2.0 to EV+2.0.
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ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions.
Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will generally have more noise than those taken at lower ISO settings.(Adjustable only in Mode)
The camera's ISO settings include: automatic, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.

Shutter Adjustment

You can adjust the shutter speed value. Selecting a higher shutter speed will capture fast moving objects more clearly. Selecting a slower shutter speed will result in some motion blur of moving objects. (Adjustable only in Mode)
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Using Quick Recording

In shooting mode, press the Fast Video Recording Button to begin recording video.
After nishing, press the Fast Video Recording Button
or the Shutter Button to stop and store the video. The camera will return to shooting mode automatically.
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PLAYBACK

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Viewing Photos and Videos

To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:
1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the button to enter the Movie Playback Mode.
During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen. Press the Left/Right Button, and press the button to engage the following actions:
Mute
1 Increase Volume
2 Pause
3 Fast Forward
4 Decrease Volume
5 Rewind
6 Back to the beginning of the video
7 Play
8 Play video forward
9 Cancel playback
10 Play video backward
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Thumbnail View

When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom lever to the
position to display thumbnail images of the
photos and videos on the screen.
1. Slide the zoom lever to switch between 3x3 and
4x4 thumbnails.
2. When a 3x3 or 4x4 thumbnail is displayed, press the arrow button to select a picture or video clip to view.
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3. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video clip to view and press the button to restore it to
the original size.
If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a
movie le is currently being displayed.
Press the button to restore a preview icon to
its original image size.
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)

The Zoom lever can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between x2 to x8.
1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode.
2. Press the left/right button to select a picture to be
zoomed in.
3. Rotate the Zoom lever to ( ) to zoom in.
4. The bottom right corner of the screen will display the number of times and area of the photo
zooming operation.
5. Press the arrow button to navigate and select a
part of the image to be zoomed in.
6. Press the button to return the image to its original scale.
Movie images cannot be magnied.
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Slideshow

This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow.
1. Press the button to enter playback screen.
2. Press the button to enter slide option.
3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow
playing or Cancel to return to the playback screen.
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4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
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Photos and Video Deletion

In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to delete your photos and videos.
To delete photos or videos:
1. Press the button to switch to playback mode.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted.
3. Press the down arrow button ( ) and the deletion screen is displayed.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select
Delete OneorExitand press the button
to conrm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 61 for instructions on deleting more than one image at a time.
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USING THE MENUS

Photo Shooting Menu

Mode:
1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Shooting Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set and press the button
to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's entire eld of view.
• Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the camera's eld of view.
• Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the center of the camera’s eld of view.
AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE): Automatically
selects the central and peripheral metering, to calculate the reasonable value of metering by weighting.
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Image Size

The size setting refers to the image resolution in
pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print
that image in larger sizes without degrading the image
quality.
OIS
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake, low light or slow shutter speed.
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded pixels lessen, you will be able to record more images on a memory card.
Use this image stabilization mode in dark
environments or when using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
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Cont. AF

Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures.

Drive Mode

Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down.
There are 2 options:
• Off
• On
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There are 7 options:
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
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Time-Lapse 30sec
Time-Lapse 1min
Time-Lapse 5min
Time-Lapse 10min
The ash is disabled in this mode in order to
achieve quick succession of shots.

Focus Setting

This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum focus.
Press the Shutter button to start continuous shooting.
There are 2 options:
Single-AF: The focus frame appears on
the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
Multi-AF: The camera automatically
focuses the subject in a wide area to nd
the focus point.
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White Balance Setting

The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction.
There are 7 options:
AWB
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Fluorescent CWF
Incandescent
Manual WB (Fully press the shutter
button to detect the white balance value)
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Color Effect

The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects.
1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting option.
There are 4 options:
Normal
Vivid
Sepia
Black and White
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Photo Shooting Setting Menu

Mode:
1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the up/down button to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm.
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Quality

The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image compression ratio.
There are 3 options for picture quality:
• Best (16M Average File Size: 4.0MB)
• Fine (16M Average File Size: 2.5MB)
• Normal (16M Average File Size: 2.0MB)
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AF-Assist Beam

In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus.

Digital Zoom

Turn on or off the digital zoom.
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Date Imprint

Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image.
• Off
Date
• Date / Time
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Quick Review

This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time.
There are 4 options:
• Off
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• 3 sec
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Movie Menu

Mode:
1. Press the button, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set and press the button to
conrm.

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's entire eld of view.
• Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the camera's eld of view.
• Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the center of the camera’s eld of view.
AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE): Automatically
selects the central and peripheral metering, to calculate the reasonable value of metering by weighting.
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Video Quality

Set the image resolution used during video recording.
The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows:
Recommen-
dation
30 Class 6 16 minutes 15 Class 6 30 Class 4 30 Class 4 195 minutes
33 minutes 49 minutes
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Image
No.
Pixel
1
1280x720
2
1280x720
3
640x480
4
320x240
Recording time limit above 1280x720 30 fps format is under approx. 20 minutes.
When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate heat. This is not a camera malfunction.
Frame
Recording
time (4GB)
About
OIS
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake,or low light.
Use this image stabilization mode in dark
environments.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
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Color Effect

The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects.
1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting option.
There are 4 options:
Normal
Vivid
Sepia
Black and White
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Movie Setting Menu

Mode:
1. Press the button, and select to enter the video recording screen.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Select the item to be set and press the button or the right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm.
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Digital Zoom

Turn on or off the digital zoom.
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Playback Menu

Mode:
1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the menu to be set and press the button to enter.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
HDR
With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed
may be corrected to optimize the highlights and
lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select whether HDR is used.
: HDR : Cancel
4. After using the HDR function, the image will be
saved as a new le and the original le is still
stored in the memory.
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Red-Eye Reduction

1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select the corresponding menu or Cancel to return to the playback screen.

Rotate

You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select the rotation direction or Cancel to return to the playback menu.
: Red-Eye Reduction
: Cancel
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
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: Turn Right : Turn Left : Cancel
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated.
The rotated picture le will replace the original
photo.
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Resize

This setting allows you to resize a picture to a
particular resolution and saves it as a new picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select
1024X768or640X480or select Cancel to return to the playback menu.

Color Effect

This setting allows you to change the picture color
effect. The le is saved as a new photo and stored in
memory together with the original photo.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow but ton t o select the photo to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select the corresponding menu or Cancel to return to the playback screen.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
: Cancel
: Vivid
: Sepia
: Black and White
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Playback Setting Menu

Mode:
1. Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, and press the up/down button to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
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5. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

Protect

To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all
of the les.
To lock or unlock the photo and video les:
1. Press the up/down arrow button to select Protectand press the button or right arrow button to enter the submenu.
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2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the submenu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen.
There are 3 sub menus available:
• One: Lock the selected photo or video if it is
unprotected; unlock the selected photo
or video if it is protected.
• All: Lock all photos or videos.
• Reset: Cancel all locked photos or videos.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm.

Delete

You can delete one or all photo/video les.
To delete photo or video les:
1. Press the up/down arrow button to select
Deleteand press the button or right arrow button to enter the submenu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the submenu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen.
There are 2 sub menus available:
• One: Delete one photo or video.
• All: Delete all photos or videos.
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3. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm.
The “ ” indicator means a le is protected.
File protection must be removed rst before a le can be deleted.
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Trim

The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures.
1. Press the up/down arrow button to selectTrim
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. SelectYe sto conrm trim. Select a part to be
trimmed using the zoom lever and arrow buttons to
trim a photo.
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3. Press the button and theSave Change? prompt appears. Select to change and save the picture. Select「 」to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen.
The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480.
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Setup Menu

Mode :
1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down button to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
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4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
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Sound Settings

To change this setting:
1. Select「Sound Settings」in the basic settings
menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option.
3. Press the button to conrm.

Power Saver

This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera's battery. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD screen and camera off automatically after a consecutive period of inactivity.
1. Select「Power Saver」in the basic settings menu.
Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option.
3. Press the button to conrm.

Language

Refer to the “Resetting your language” section on page 16.
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Zone

The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad.
1. Select「World Time」in the basic settings menu.
The World Time screen appears.
2. Press the up/down to select the departure place
( ) and destination ( ) elds.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select a city
located in the same time zone as that of the eld. Press the button to conrm settings.

Date/Time

Refer to the “Resetting Date/Time” section on page
17.
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File / Software

Format Memory

Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory,
including protected photos and movie les.
To use this setting:
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectFormat and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to selectYe s orNoand press the button to conrm.
5. If you selectYe s the camera formats its memory.
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Note that when you perform the Format Memory function, it only formats the active memory. If an SD memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active and will be formatted. If there is no SD memory card, the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted. Formatting the SD memory card will not automatically format the internal memory.

Copy to Card

Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal
memory to an SD memory card.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectCopy to Cardand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to selectYes orNoand press the button to conrm.
If there is no card available in the camera, this function will not be displayed.

File Numbering

After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it with a sequential number. You can use this
setting to reset the le numbering to 1.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectFile Numberingand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to selectYe s orNoand press the button to conrm.
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Reset

Use this setting to restore the camera to its original default settings.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select Resetand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to selectYe s orNoand press the button to conrm.
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FW Version

Use this setting to view the current camera rmware
version.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectFW Versionand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. When there is a new rmware version in the SD
card, selectYesto update.
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CONNECTIONS

Connecting to a Computer

You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device.
Transferring les to your computer
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and
to copy folders and les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or le.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer.
1. Make sure both the camera and computer are turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the USB cable according to the instructions specifying how to safely remove USB devices.
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Video System

Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectTV­Systemand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select NTSCorPAL and press the button to
conrm.
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The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional TV standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Note: The TV output will not display properly if an
incorrect video system is selected.
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Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode

This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye­Fi SD Card. Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet using the following steps:
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectEye-Fi and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to selectOn orOffand press the button to conrm.
If the Eye-Fi card is not available in the camera,this feature is not displayed.
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APPENDICES

Specications
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Effective Imaging Sensor Pixels Approx. 16 Megapixels
Total Image Sensor Pixels Approx. 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD]
Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 64.5mm (Tele)
[35mm lm equivalent] [Approx. 24mm (Wide) — 360mm (Tele)]
F number F3.3 (Wide) — F5.9 (Tele)
Lens
Anti-Handshake Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom Approx. 6X Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: Approx. 90x)
Lens Construction 9 groups 10 elements
Optical Zoom 15x
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~ ∞, (Tele) 300cm ~ ∞ Macro: (Wide) 3cm ~ ∞, (Tele) 250cm ~ ∞
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(4:3)
16MP: 4608×3456
Number of Recording Pixels
Shooting Modes
Red-Eye Removal Yes
Still Image
Movie 1280×720(30/15fps), 640×480(30fps), 320×240(30fps)
10MP: 3648×2736
5MP: 2592×1944
3MP: 2048×1536
0.3MP: 640×480
Manual, Auto, Portrait, Movie, Panorama, Scene [Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Sketch, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Night Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum]
(3:2)
14MP: 4608×3072
(16:9)
12MP: 4608×2592
2MP: 1920×1080
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LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single-AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection
Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds)
Continuous Shooting Yes
Playback Modes
White Balance Control
Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show
Zoom (Approx. x2~x8)
AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual
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Flash Method Internal
Flash
Recording Media
Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB)
Eye-Fi Support Yes
Power
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0 ~ 40oC, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 108.5 × 60.0 × 31.0mm
Weight Approx. 203g
Flash Modes
Shooting Range
Flash Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Force Flash, Force Off, Slow Synchro, Slow Synchro + Red-Eye
(Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 4.7m (ISO800) (Tele) Approx. 1.0m ~ 2.6m (ISO800)
Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card not supported]
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery LB-050, 3.7V 900mAh, In-Camera Charging
Approx. 245 Shots
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Prompts and Warning Messages

Message Description Action
Warning!! Battery exhausted.
Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera.
Built-in memory error!
Slow shutter is on: may easily cause overexposure.
Warning! Do not turn off your camera during update!
Connection Failed!
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The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down.
The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly.
An error occurs in the internal memory.
When a slow shutter speed is set, the prompt appears on the screen.
The message appears during the
rmware update process.
Failure to connect to your PC, TV.
Replace with new battery. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds.
Turn off the camera and restart it to reset the lens.
Try shutting down the camera and turning it on again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
The message disappears after the camera update and restart.
Remove USB cable and retry connection
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Message Description Action
Slow access
Cannot write to SD card.
No Red-Eye Detected!
When a SD card lower than Class 4 is used to record a HD movie, the writing speed will be slower and recording will
not continue.
The photo shooting or video recording has been interrupted so recording cannot continue.
Red eyes have not been detected in the image.
Replace SD card with a higher Class over 4. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Turn off the camera. Then unload and reload the SD card and turn on the camera to retry. Also check if SD card is full or in a locked position. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Message Description Action
Write Protect ! The SD card is locked.
Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full.
Memory Full !
Card Error !
Card is not formatted.
Indicates that the camera memory is full.
During power-on, the SD card cannot
be recognized or a read/write error
occurs.
When an error occurs in the SD card, the message "Not Formatted" appears.
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Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Replace SD card with another that has available memory. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
It disappears after 2 seconds.
Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data from the SD card to another storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the format. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.
Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data from the SD card to another storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the format.
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Message Description Action
This image cannot be edited.
Exceeded maximum folder number.
Too many pictures for quick processing.
Unable to
recognize files.
No Picture!
Protected! Undeletable!
The le format does not support editing or the edited le cannot be edited
again.
This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camera's power up.
During the playback by date, the
images exceed specications so that it
is not possible to play by date.
The format of the le to be viewed is not supported or the le is corrupted so
it cannot be properly read.
When you press the play button, no image
les exist in the camera or memory card.
The le is protected. The message
appears when you delete it.
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Copy the data to your PC, format the memory card using the camera.
The message disappears after 2 seconds and the camera returns to the normal playback mode.
This image message disappears only after the
le is deleted.
The message disappears 2 seconds later to return to the photo shooting screen.
Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. Place back into the camera and try again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Solution
Camera does not turn on The battery has been depleted.
The battery is not inserted
correctly.
Camera turns off suddenly during operation
The picture is blurred Camera shakes while taking a
Images and video les cannot
be saved
The battery has been depleted. Recharge the battery.
picture.
The SD memory card is full.
The memory card is locked.
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Recharge the battery.
Correctly reinstall the battery.
Turn on the OIS feature.
Use another memory card or delete
unnecessary les.
Unlock the memory card.
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Problem Possible Causes Solution
Saving data to memory card is slow
Cannot write to the memory card
Too many movies to process The number of pictures or
Using a memory card below
Class 4 may result in slower recording times.
The SD memory card has
been locked.
The camera may experience
trouble recording HD movies to the SD card with a rating lower than Class 4.
folders in the SD memory card
exceeds the specications,
so the playback can not be displayed.
Use an SD card with write Class higher
than 4 to improve performance.
Release the write lock of the memory
card or replace with another card.
Use an SD card with write Class higher
than 4 to improve performance.
Delete unwanted les.
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