Ricoh R2 User Manual

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Camera User Guide

Quick Guide

A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback

Changing Camera Settings

Installing Software

The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.

Caution!

Caution!Caution!

Do not connect the USB cable yet!

If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed appropriately.

Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after installing the provided software. For how to install the software, see P.131.

About other documentation

Detailed explanations on how to use the provided software can be found in "Software User Guide" (PDF format file) included on the supplied CD-ROM. For how to display the PDF file, see P.135.

Troubleshooting

Preface

This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product's functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.

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

Test shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it

Exemption from Liability

Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and

Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic

• This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Ricoh.

• The contents of this document may be changed in the future, without prior notice.

• This booklet was created with thorough attention to its content. If, however, you have a question, spot an error, or find a description lacking, please refer to the end of this booklet for information on how to contact us.

Microsoft, MS, Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Adobe and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

safety precautions thoroughly.

is recording properly before normal use.

magazines, music and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.

Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused by malfunction of this product.

the warranty is valid within the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred thereof.

equipment may adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below.

• Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device.

• Reorient the TV or radio antenna.

• Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Telephone Support Numbers in Europe

UK (from within the UK) 02073 656 580

(from outside of the UK) +44 2073 656 580

Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438

(außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438

France (à partir de la France) 0800 91 4897

(en dehors de la France) +49 6331 268 409

Italia (dall’Italia) 02 696 33 451

(dall’estro) +39 02 696 33 451

España (desde España) 91 406 9148

(desde fuera de España) +34 91 406 9148

Nederland (binnen Nederland) 0800 022 9494

(vanuit het buitenland) +49 6331 268 443

http://www.service.ricohpmmc.com/

Key Features

Equipped with a wide zoom lens in

4.8x high magnification

This product has a compact body only 25 mm thick, featuring a 28 to 135mm* wide

4.8x lens that applies to most normal shooting. The lens supports the shooting of various indoor and outdoor scenes. * Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera

Rapid shutter response to capture a moment (P.31)

The shutter release time lag is as short as

0.1 seconds. Ricoh's patented hybrid auto focusing system technology even keeps action shots looking good.

1-cm macro (P.37) and close flashing for 13 cm (for Telephoto) or 20 cm (for Wide-angle) (P.38)

The unsurpassed macro function allows you to capture details from a very close distance at only 1 cm. The camera also has a built-in flash for very close shots within 13 cm (for Telephoto) and 20 cm (for Wide-angle). This combination will give you clear macro shots even under low light conditions.

AF target shift function for easy focus lock even on a tripod (P.83)

The camera has an AF target shift function. At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus by button operation, without moving the camera itself.

Choice of three power sources makes sure you wont miss any shooting opportunities (P.16)

The camera can be used with one of three power supplies: Dedicated large-capacity rechargeable battery, an AA alkaline battery easily available anywhere (available in stores), and an economical AC adapter (sold separately) useful for transfer to a computer.

Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy customizing to optimum setting (P.57)

The ADJ. button reduces button operation steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity with minimum steps. You can also assign a function as required.

High-quality movie with sound of 30 or 15 frames/second (P.89)

A high-quality movie of 320 x 240 pixels can be shot at 30 frames/second with sound.

Scene mode for easy and beautiful shooting (P.39)

In Scene Mode, you need only to select from among six types of shooting modes for shooting with optimal settings for the scene.

Instant transfer to PC through the USB cable

If the provided software is installed on your computer, just connecting the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable will automatically transfer images to your computer.

Provided with multi-functional software "ImageMixer" that helps in not only managing shot images in an album, but also editing images and sounds, and creating video CDs

For the integrated handling of images, this software has a input function to download still images, movies, and sounds from a digital camera or music CD, an album function to manage captured contents, an edit function to edit movies by MPEG-1, a layout function to create layouts using still image contents, and a disk creation function to create video CDs.

Direct printing without requiring any computer (P.52)

A direct print compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable for direct transfer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer.

Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Guide

Before Shooting .......................................................................................... 10

Packing List.................................................................................................................. 10

Names of parts............................................................................................................. 12

About LCD Monitor Display.......................................................................................... 14

Getting Ready to Shoot .............................................................................. 16

About the Batteries....................................................................................................... 16

Batteries (Cells) Not Acceptable .................................................................................. 17

Battery level indication ................................................................................................. 18

About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) .......................................................... 19

Charging the Rechargeable Battery............................................................................. 20

Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card........................................... 21

Inserting Dry Cells (available in stores)........................................................................ 23

Turning the Power On/Off ............................................................................................ 24

Setting the language .................................................................................................... 25

Setting the date and time ............................................................................................. 26

Changing the Display ................................................................................................... 27

Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness...................................................................... 27

Histogram Display ........................................................................................................ 28

Basic Shooting............................................................................................ 29

How to Hold the Camera.............................................................................................. 29

Preventing camera shake............................................................................................. 30

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) ............................................................... 31

Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)............................................................ 32

When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock) .................................... 34

Using the Zoom Function ............................................................................................. 36

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode).............................................................................. 37

Using the Flash ............................................................................................................ 38

Shooting with Scenery-Matching.................................................................................. 39

Playing Back................................................................................................ 41

Checking the image you just took (Quick Review)....................................................... 41

Viewing Your Images ................................................................................................... 42

Playing back in the three-frame view ........................................................................... 43

Thumbnail Display........................................................................................................ 45

Magnifying Images ....................................................................................................... 46

Viewing on a Television ............................................................................. 47

Erasing......................................................................................................... 49

Erasing Unwanted Images ........................................................................................... 49

Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time.......................................................................... 50

Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback

Direct Printing ............................................................................................. 52

Direct Print Function..................................................................................................... 52

Connecting the Camera to a Printer............................................................................. 52

Printing Still Images...................................................................................................... 53

A Variety of Shooting Techniques ............................................................ 57

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button..................................................................................... 57

Shooting Setting Menu................................................................................................. 58

Using the Shooting Setting Menu................................................................................. 59

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE).............................. 60

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)................................................................................ 62

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ........................................................... 65

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS)......................................... 66

Setting Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH)......................................................................... 67

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) ........................ 68

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) 69

Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE)......................................................... 71

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL)..................................... 72

Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) ........................................ 74

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)................................................. 75

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)............................................................ 76

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)............................................. 77

Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING)........................................................................ 79

Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT)..................................... 80

Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) . 81

Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) ........................................................ 82

Using the AF Target Shift Function.............................................................................. 83

Using the Self-Timer..................................................................................................... 84

Shooting with Multi-Shot............................................................................ 85

CONT .......................................................................................................................... 87

SCONT (S Multi-Shot)................................................................................................. 87

MCONT (M Multi-Shot)................................................................................................ 87

Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode.......... 88

Shooting/Playing Back Movies.................................................................. 89

Shooting Movies........................................................................................................... 89

Setting the Frame Rate................................................................................................ 90

Playing Back Movies .................................................................................................... 91

Recording/Playing Back Sound................................................................. 92

Recording Sound (Voice Memo).................................................................................. 92

Playing Back Sound ..................................................................................................... 93

Other Functions Available in Playback Mode .......................................... 94

Playback Setting Menu................................................................................................. 94

Using the Playback Menu............................................................................................. 94

Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)............................................. 95

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

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

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

Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD)..... 103

Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings

Changing Camera Settings ...................................................................... 106

SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................. 106

Using the SETUP Menu ............................................................................................. 107

Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (FORMAT [CARD]) ............................. 108

Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) ................................................ 109

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) .......................... 110

Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.)............................................. 111

Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................ 112

Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) .................................................. 113

Changing the Beep Sound Volume (Volume Setting) ................................................ 114

Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............................................. 115

Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)................................................... 116

Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS).......................................................... 117

Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ ᜘᝙ ) ............................................... 118

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE)................. 119

Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM).............................................. 120

Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)................................ 121

Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection)................................. 122

Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON)........................................................ 126

Chapter 4 Installing Software

Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) ................................... 128

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................ 130

Installing the Software on Your Computer.................................................................. 131

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ................................................................ 133

Installing Acrobat Reader........................................................................................... 135

Installing DirectX ........................................................................................................ 136

Uninstalling the Software............................................................................................ 137

Uninstalling the ImageMixer....................................................................................... 138

Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ................................. 139

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................ 141

Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) .............................. 142

Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3)....................... 143

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 146

Troubleshooting the Camera...................................................................................... 146

Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 ........................................... 151

Appendices................................................................................................ 153

A. Specifications......................................................................................................... 153

B. Optional Accessories ............................................................................................. 155

C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function............................................................ 156

D. Menu Items By Mode............................................................................................. 157

E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off ................................. 158

F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card...... 159

G. Using Your Camera Abroad .................................................................................. 160

H. Cautions on Use .................................................................................................... 161

I. Care and Storage.................................................................................................... 162

J. Error Messages ...................................................................................................... 163

K. Warranty and Servicing.......................................................................................... 164

Index........................................................................................................................... 166

Using Manuals

The two manuals included are for your Caplio R2.

Camera User Guide (This booklet)

This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera.You will also see how to install the provided software on your computer. *The Software User Guide (English edition) is available from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file.

Software User Guide (PDF file)

This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, and display and edit them on your computer. *The Software User Guide is available from the following folder on the provided CD-ROM.

"Software User Guide (English edition)" (PDF file)

Each language has its own Software User Guide in the respective folder.

To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk

Copy the PDF file from the above folder.

Reference

The camera is provided with software (ImageMixer) that allows you to display and edit images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual. For more information on the ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Center below.

North America (Los Angeles) TEL: +1-213-341-0163 Europe (U.K.) TEL: +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) TEL: +63-2-438-0090 China TEL: +86-21-5450-0391 Registration time: 9:00 - 17:00

How to Use This Guide

Chapter 1 explains the basic operations of this product. If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter.

The following symbols are also used in this guide:

Important

Note

Ter m

Reference

The LCD Monitor Display examples may be different from actual display screens.

This indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera.

This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera operations.

This indicates terms that are useful for understanding the explanations.

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

Chapter 1

Quick Guide

If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter.

Before Shooting ............................................... 10

Getting Ready to Shoot................................... 16

Basic Shooting................................................. 29

Playing Back .................................................... 41

Viewing on a Television .................................. 47

Erasing.............................................................. 49

Before Shooting

Packing List

Open the package and make sure all the items are included.

• Caplio R2

• AV Cable

Used when viewing your images on a TV unit.

• USB Cable

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

• Handstrap

• Rechargeable Battery

• Battery Charger

Note

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 serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.

• Camera User Guide (This booklet)

• Warranty

Optional Accessories

• AC Adapter (AC-4b)

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

Quick Guide

• Rechargeable Battery (DB-50)

• Safety Precautions

• PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53)

For when you want to load an SD Memory Card directly into your computer's PC Card Slot.

• SD Memory Card (available in stores)

• Caplio Software CD-ROM

The provided software and the Software User Guide are included on this CD-ROM.

Reference

For the latest information about accessories, access Ricoh home page (http//:www.ricohpmmc.com).

Names of parts

Camera

Front View

Item Name Refer to

Shutter Release Button P.29

AF Window

Lens Cover

Microphone P.92

Flash P.38

Power Switch P.24

Lens P.29

Mode Selector

You can select one of the three modes with the mode selector.

Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images.

Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies.

Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.

Rear View

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

LCD Monitor -

Auto Focus/ Flash Lamp

Mode Selector P.12

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

Button

z (Telephoto)/ 8 (Enlarged View) Button

Playback Button P.41

ADJ. Button P.57

M Button P.59

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

DISP. Button P.27

Strap Eyelet P.10

P. 3 2 P. 3 8

P. 3 6 P. 4 5

P. 3 6 P. 4 6

P. 9 4 P. 1 0 6

P. 4 9 P. 8 4

Battery/Card Cover

!/MODE Button P.39

$ /Q(Quick Review)Button P.41

O Button

"/N (Macro) Button P.37

#/F(Flash) Button P.38

USB Terminal P.133

AV Output Terminal P.47

Speaker P.91

Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

Quick Guide

P. 9 3

About LCD Monitor Display

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

123 4 5678

9 11

12 13

1 Flash P.38 15 Color Depth P.67

2 Macro Shooting P.37 16 Auto Bracket P.68

3 Self-timer P.84 17 Zoom Bar P.36

4 Mode Types - 18 Interval P.72

5 Recording Destination P.19 19 Time Exposure P.71

6 Remaining Number of Still Images P.159 20 Histogram P.28

7 Picture Quality P.60 21 Battery P.16

8 Image Size P.60 22 Date/Time P.75

9 Focus P.62 23 Camera Shake P.30

10 White Balance P.77 24 Aperture Value P.32

11 Exposure Comp. P.76 25 Shutter Speed P.32

12 ISO Setting P.79 26 Remaining Recording Time P.159

13 Photometry P.65 27 Recording Time P.159

14 Sharpness P.66 28 Frame Rate P.90

1010

1414

1616

2222

2323

Still Image Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

24 25

2626 2727

Movie Mode

Note

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

• Even between cards of the same capacity, the number of remaining shots and other values may vary with the manufacturer, type, and shooting condition.

• The continuous shooting (recording) time depends on the card type, capacity, and performance.

• When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, "9999" is displayed.

The Screen During Playback

12 3 4 5 6

8, 9

Still Image Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Protect P.96 8 Picture Quality P.60

2 DPOF P.99 9 Image Size P.60

3 Mode Types - 10 File No. -

4 Playback Data Source P.42 11 Battery P.16

5 Number of Playback Files - 12 Date at Shooting P.75

6 Total Number of Files - 13 Recording Time or Lapsed Time -

7 Setting at Shooting (Recording) - 14 Indicator -

Movie Mode

Quick Guide

P.1 1 7

Note

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

Getting Ready to Shoot

Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.

Note

If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to

make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries.

1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off.

2. Make sure the lens cover is closed.

For how to turn the camera off, see P.24.

About the Batteries

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

• Rechargeable Battery DB-50 (Included)

This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again. They last a long time, so they are convenient for travel.

• AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (available in stores)

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.

• 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 is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Use a charger (available in stores) for charging. 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.

• AA-size Oxyride (oxy nickel hydroxide) dry cell (available in stores)

This cell has a longer life than an AA-size alkaline dry cell.

In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adapter (P.155).

Batteries (Cells) Not Acceptable

The camera does not accept the following batteries (cells):

• Manganese dry cell (R6)

• Ni-Cd battery

• CR-V3

Note

Indication of the number of images you can take

Battery Type Number of Shots

Rechargeable Battery (DB-50) Approx. 490

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) Approx. 190

• 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 or Synchro-Monitor mode, the number of shots you can take will increase.

• The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of time for

setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease.

Quick Guide

Reference

• For how to insert the Rechargeable Battery , see P.21.

• For how to use the AC Adapter, see P.155.

Caution

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

time.

• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the

date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures.

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

Immediately after the purchase or after a long storage, the battery may not be charged fully. Repeat charging and discharging before use. For details, see the documentation that came with the battery or charger.

• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and

leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.

Battery level indication

A battery mark appears at the lower left of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level. Prepare new batteries before the batteries wear out.

Battery M ark Description

Sufficient battery charge

Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries.

No remaining charge: Replace the batteries.

Caution

• If you are using nickel metal hydride batteries, may not appear or or

may appear immediately depending on the battery type and environmental

conditions. Check the batteries at hand before use.

• If you are using the AC Adapter, may appear. This does not indicate malfunction

and you can continue to use the camera.

About an SD Memory Card (available in stores)

You can store still images you have taken either in the camera's internal memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 28 MB. When you want to record a lot of images, or images at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD Memory Card.

Note

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 an SD Memory Card is loaded

Records to i nternal memor y Records to the SD memory card

Caution

• If an SD memory card is loaded, the camera will not record to the internal memory, even if

the card is full.

• Take care not to get the metal parts of the card dirty.

Note

Write-protecting your images

If you move the card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally erased and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you release the protection (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible to erase images and format the card. So it's a good idea to switch to LOCK when you have some important data recorded. Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting.

Reference

• For switching between the SD Memory Card and internal memory during playback, see P.42.

• For recording capacities, see P.159.

Quick Guide

Charging the Rechargeable Battery

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use.

1. Insert the battery, making sure that the and markings

on the battery match with those on the battery charger.

The battery label should face up.

Caution

Be careful not to reverse the and sides.

2. Plug the power cord into an outlet.

Charging starts and the charger lamp shows you the progress as shown below. Once charging has finished, unplug the power cable from the power outlet. Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs:

Charger Lamp Description

Unlit Charging started

Unlit Charging complete

Flashing Battery charger or battery may be faulty (Unplug the power cable from the

power outlet and remove the battery from the battery charger.)

Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card

The rechargeable battery (DB-50) is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts long. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries.

1. Open the battery/card cover.

2. Make sure the card is facing the

right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks.

The rechargeable battery may be inserted first.

3. Insert the rechargeable battery.

Quick Guide

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

Caution

• Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long

period of time.

• Store the removed battery in a dry cool place.

• Use the battery charger (sold separately) to recharge the battery.

Rechargeable battery charging time

DB-50 About three hours (25°C)

Reference

For how to format an SD memory card, see P.108.

Inserting Dry Cells (available in stores)

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

1. Open the battery/card cover.

2. Insert the two batteries, making

sure they are facing the correct way.

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

Quick Guide

Turning the Power On/Off

To turn the power on:

1. Slide the power switch to open

the lens cover.

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

Using the Camera in Playback Mode

If the Playback button is pressed with the lens cover closed, the power is turn on in Playback Mode and the camera can be used in this mode.

To turn the power off:

1. Slide the power switch to close

the lens cover.

Caution

It takes longer from power-on until the camera becomes ready for shooting when the flash is enabled than when it is disabled.

Note

Auto Power Off

If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To continue on using the camera, slide the power switch to close the lens cover once (power-off) and slide it again to open (power-on).

Reference

For how to change the Auto Power Off setting, see P.112.

Setting the language

When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later. Use the SETUP screen for these settings.

Note

To display the SETUP screen, turn the mode dial to SETUP.

1. Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.

The language selection screen appears. To skip language setting, press the MENU button. When the MENU button is pressed, the language setting is cancelled and the video signal format-setting screen appears.

2. Press the !"

3. Press the O

The display language is set, and the date/ time setting screen appears.

!"#$

#$ buttons to select a language.

!"!"

#$#$

O button.

Quick Guide

Reference

For how to set the display language and date/time on the SETUP screen, see "Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE)" and "Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)" in this guide.

Setting the date and time

When the power is turned on for the first time and the language setting is completed, the date/time setting screen appears.

1. Press the !"

!"#$

#$ buttons to set

!"!"

#$#$

the year, month, date and time.

Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$.

Setting at shipping

2. In [FORMAT], choose the Date and

Time format.

Select the format with !".

3. Check the display on the bottom of

the screen and then press the OOOO button.

The date is set.

Note

If the batteries are removed for more than one week, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again. Any other changes you made with the Setup mode and Shooting setup menu will also be reset.

Reference

• For how to correct the date and time, see P.117.

• For how to put a date stamp on each frame, see P.75.

Changing the Display

If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc. Every time you press the DISP. button, the view cycles in the order of Histogram On, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and Normal Symbol Display.

Normal Symbol Display

Histogram On

Switches screens with the DISP button

Quick Guide

Grid Guide

LCD Monitor Off (Synchro-Monitor Mode)

No Display

Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness

Hold the DISP. button down to maximize the display brightness. When the brightness is maximal, holding the DISP. button down returns the brightness to the level set in [LCD BRIGHTNESS] (P.110).

Ter m

Grid Guide

Displays auxiliary lines on the LCD monitor to help shooting. These lines are not recorded with images.

Synchro-Monitor Mode

Keeps the LCD monitor off except when the camera is operated. This mode is effective for saving power consumption. With this mode, half-pressing the shutter release button turns the LCD monitor on. Subsequently, full-pressing the shutter release button displays the shot image on the LCD monitor, and then turns the LCD monitor off.

Histogram Display

When histogram display is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor screen. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis. The brightness is shadow (dark), halftone, and highlight (light) from the left. By using the histogram, you can judge the brightness of an image without being affected by the brightness around the LCD monitor. This also helps preventing voids and solids. If the histogram has only peaks on the right side without anything else, this picture is over-exposed with too many pixels only for highlight sections.

If the histogram has only peaks on the left side without anything else, this picture is under-exposed with too many pixels only for shadow sections. Correct the exposure to an appropriate level.

Note

• The histogram displayed on the LCD monitor is for reference only. Depending on the shooting

condition (flashing is required, the surrounding light is dark, and so on), the exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness of the shot image.

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

• The histogram having peaks in the center part does not necessarily provide the best result

to suit your particular requirements. For example, an adjustment is required if you want to intentionally achieve under or over exposure.

Reference

For details about exposure correction, see P.76.

Basic Shooting

Now you are ready. Let's shoot!

How to Hold the Camera

Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results.

1. Hold the camera with both hands

and lightly press both elbows against your body.

2. Put your finger on the shutter

button.

Quick Guide

Note

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

Preventing camera shake

If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake

should be avoided under the current shooting condition.

To prevent camera shake, use a tripod or hold the camera securely with both hands when you shoot. Note that camera shake tends to occur in the following cases:

• When shooting in a dark place without using the flash

• When shooting in Slow Sync Mode (P.38)

• When using the Zoom function

If the camera shake mark ( ) is displayed, try the following:

• Using the flash (Set the camera to Forced Flash Mode) (P.38).

• Raising the ISO sensitivity (P.79).

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press)

The shutter release button works in two steps. There are two methods of using the shutter button; pressing the shutter button all the way down at once (full-press) and pressing it halfway (half-press). Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing not to miss a shooting opportunity.

1. To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the

lens cover.

For how to turn the power on, see P.24.

2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

3. Put the subject of your photo right

in the middle of the LCD monitor and press the shutter release button half-way.

4. Put the subject of your photo right

in the middle and press the shutter release button fully.

Quick Guide

Note

• The still image you have taken freezes for a moment on the LCD Monitor and is recorded.

(P.115)

• Full-press is apt to cause camera shake. Hold the camera firmly with both hands and shoot.

Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)

When you press the shutter release button halfway (half-press), the autofocus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Subsequently press it all the way down (full-press) to shoot. This is useful when the subject is not in the middle (see P.34).

1. To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the

lens cover.

For how to turn the power on, see P.24.

2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

3. Compose your shot by looking at

the LCD Monitor.

4. Since the focus is adjusted at the

center of the screen, position the subject at the center of the screen

and half-press the shutter.

Once focused, the exposure and white balance are fixed. If the automatic focusing fails, the frame in the center of the LCD monitor turn red and the auto-focus/flash lamp in the upper right of the LCD Monitor blinks in green.

Frame color Auto Focus/Flash Lamp

Before focusing White Off

Focused Green On (green)

Focusing failure Blink (red) Blink (green)

Auto Focus/Flash Lamp

Frame

A frame is displayed at the focus position. In some cases, several frames may appear.

Reference

When specifying a focus position at macro shooting, use the AF target shift function. (P.83)

5. Gently press the shutter button all

the way.

The still image you have taken freezes for a moment on the LCD Monitor and is recorded.

Note

• Press gently to prevent camera shake when you press the shutter release button.

• The mark indicates that blurring may occur. Hold the camera still and focus the

camera again.

• When shooting in a dark place, the camera raises the focusing performance (auto focus

precision) by preliminary flashing immediately before shooting. This preliminary flashing is skipped for shooting in no-flash mode.

• When the [LCD CONFIRM] is set to OFF in the setup screen, the still image shot will not be

displayed on the LCD monitor.

Quick Guide

Reference

For how to change the image confirmation time, see P.115.

When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock)

When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focuslock)

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

Shooting range Subject to be focused on

Final still image

1. To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the

lens cover.

For how to turn the power on, see P.24.

2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

3. Put the subject of your photo right in the center of the LCD

Monitor or the Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway.

4. With the shutter half-pressed,

move the camera and compose your shot.

5. Gently press the shutter button all

the way.

Note

At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus without moving the camera. This function is useful when a tripod is used.

Reference

• For details about macro shooting, see P.37.

• For details about the AF target shift function, see P.83.

Quick Guide

Using the Zoom Function

If you use the Z (Wide angle)/ z (Telephoto) button, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from it. By pressing the Z button, the field in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder becomes wider. By pressing the z button, the subject you see in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder becomes larger.

Wide angle Telephoto

1. With the camera ready to shoot,

press the ZZZZ button or the zzzz button.

You can check the Zoom status on the Zoom Bar of the LCD monitor.

2. Compose your picture and half-

press the shutter release button.

3. Press the shutter release button

all the way.

Note

Using the Digital Zoom

Digital zooming enables you to enlarge the subject more than the maximum magnification (x4.8) that can be specified by pressing the z (Telephoto) button (up to x3.6). For digital zooming, release the z button once when the zoom reaches the limit on the z (Tele) end on the Zoom Bar, and then hold the button down again.

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode)

Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). It is good for shooting small subjects because you can get up to one centimeter (1/2 inch) away.

1. With the camera ready to shoot,

press the NNNN button.

N is displayed momentarily in a large

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

2. Compose your picture and half-

press the shutter release button.

3. Press the shutter release button

all the way.

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

Note

• When using the zoom, you can shoot close-ups within the following distances from the front

of the lens: In Wide-Angle (W): About 1 cm from the front of the lens In Telephoto (T): About 13 cm from the front of the lens

• During Macro Shooting, the Viewfinder cannot be used. Use the LCD Monitor.

• The AF target shift function enables you to lock the focus for macro shooting only by button

operation without moving the camera. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod. (P.83)

Quick Guide

Using the Flash

Press the F (Flash) button to switch between flash modes. By default, your camera is set to Flash Off. From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about

0.2 to 2.7 m (W) or about 0.13 to 2.1 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.

Flash Modes

Flash Off The flash will not fire.

Auto When your subject is poorly lit or backlit, the flash fires automatically.

Red-eye reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red

Forced Flash The flash fires, whatever the light conditions are, when you shoot.

Slow Synchro

when shooting images of people.

The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is suitable when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. It is recommended to use a tripod.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the F

The Flash mode mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper left. During flash charging, the flash lamp keeps blinking. Once the flash is charged, the lamp goes off and it is possible to shoot.

F (Flash) button to switch between flash modes.

Note

• The settings are saved until you press the F (Flash) button to change them.

• When shooting movies or in Multi-Shot mode, the flash turns off.

• When shooting in a dark place, the camera raises the focusing performance (auto focus

precision) by preliminary flashing immediately before shooting. This preliminary flashing is skipped for shooting in no-flash mode.

• If you are using the camera on AA alkaline batteries, the LCD Monitor is turned off during

flash charging.

Shooting with Scenery-Matching

If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of still image modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for that kind of scene.

PORTRAIT Use when taking portrait pictures.

SPORT Use when taking pictures of moving objects.

LANDSCAPE Use when you are taking scenery pictures with abundant greens or

NIGHTSCAPE Use when shooting night scenes.

TEXT MODE Use when capturing text images, for example, notes written on the

HIGH SENSITIVITY Use when taking pictures in dimly lit places. Also, LCD monitor

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the !

The still image mode selection screen appears.

3. Press the "

! button.

" button to move to the

blue sky.

You can also shoot with persons in the frame.

whiteboard at a meeting.

becomes brighter.

SCENE menu.

4. Press the #$

#$ buttons to move the

#$#$

orange rectangle to the mode you want to select.

Quick Guide

5. Press the O

The Mode's symbol is displayed on the upper part of the LCD monitor.

O button.

6. Press the shutter release button.

If you press the ! button, the still image mode selection screen appears and you can change the mode. To return to ordinary shooting mode, on the still image mode selection screen, press the ! button to select [NRML SHT], and then press the O button.

Note

In Nightscape Mode, the flash works when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

• The flash is set to Auto.

• Flash is judged to be necessary because it is dark around.

• There is a figure or any other object nearby.

Reference

• For how to change PIC QUALITY/SIZE, see P.60.

• For how to change to density in TEXT Mode, see P.82.

• For the list of Shooting Setting menu items in Scene Mode, see P.157.

• For combination of Scene Mode and the functions, see P.156.

Playing Back

Checking the image you just took (Quick Review)

You can view the image you just took on the LCD monitor. If you are not pleased with the way the photo came out, you can erase it then and there.

1. While still in the Still Image Mode,

press the QQQQ (Quick Review) button.

The last image you took is displayed on the LCD monitor.

In Quick Review

Q Button Returns to Shooting Mode. 8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image. You can move around on the displayed

9 Button Reduces the displayed still image enlarged by pressing the 8 button. O Button Displays the still image at the maximum available ratio or returns it to its

D Button Deletes the currently displayed file. When the D button is pressed, a warning

Note

• Once the power is turned off, the image you took cannot be displayed in the still image

mode even if you press the Q button.

• If you use Quick Review to view the image taken in Text mode (see P.39), the displayed

image may have slightly lower quality than the recorded one.

image by pressing the !"#$ buttons.

original size.

message about deleting the file appears. Select [DELETE] and press the O button.

Quick Guide

Viewing Your Images

In the Playback Mode you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on them.

1. Press the Playback button.

The camera switches to Playback mode and the last still image you took is displayed. You can view your pictures in order by using the #$ button. To switch the camera from playback mode to still image mode (or movie or voice memo mode), press the Playback button again.

To Pr ev i o u s

To Ne xt

Note

About power-on in playback mode

When you press the Playback button while the camera is turned off (the lens cover is closed), the camera is turned on in playback mode with the lens cover still closed. In this status, you can playback still images or make settings in the Setup Menu, while shooting is not possible.

Where images are played back from

When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera plays back from the internal memory. When an SD memory card is inserted, it plays back from the SD memory card.

Reference

• For how to playback movies, see P.91.

• For how to playback sounds, see P.93.

• For how to playback still images with voice memo, see P.74.

Playing back in the three-frame view

A playback view can be divided into three frames. The three-frame view allows you to select a still image to enlarge or delete it.

1. Press the Playback button.

The last image you took is displayed.

2. Press the 9

button.

The screen changes to the three-frame view. The large frame at the center displays the still image now selected. A file shot in Text Mode appears sorrounded by the blue rectangle.

To switch to single-picture display:

1. Press the #$

2. Press the 8

9 (Thumbnail Display)

#$ buttons to select a still image.

#$#$ 8 (Enlarge) button or the OOOO button.

Quick Guide

About Screen Switching at Playback

The playback screen changes as follows:

Note

If one of the following operations is performed on the three-frame view, the display returns to the ordinary playback screen (single-picture display) and the operation is executed.

• Deletion (P.49)

• Menu display (P.94)

• Movie playback (P.91)

• Sound playback (P.93)

Reference

For how to erase unwanted Images, see P.49.

Thumbnail Display

You can view your images in sets of six. You can then select an image to erase or magnify.

1. Press the Playback button.

The last image you took is displayed.

Press the button.

The screen changes to three-frame view.

Press the button.

The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once.

To display just one photo

1. Use the !"

2. Press the 8

Reference

• For how to erase the selected image, see P.49.

• For how to switch to the three-frame view, see P.43.

9999

(Thumbnail Display)

9999

(Thumbnail Display)

!"#$

#$ buttons to select an image.

!"!"

#$#$

8 (Enlarge) button twice, or press the OOOO button.

Quick Guide

Selected still image

Magnifying Images

You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD Monitor. An image can be enlarged up to 8 times when its size is 2560x1920 or 2048x1356, up to 6.7 times when its size is 1280x960, and up to 3.4 times when its size is 640x480.

1. Press the Playback button.

The last image you took is displayed.

2. Press the #$

enlarge.

3. Press the 8

button.

The still image is enlarged.

In Enlarged View

8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image. You can move aoround on the displayed

9 Button Reduces the displayed still image enlarged by pressing the 8 button. O Button Displays the still image at the maximum available ratio or returns it to its

#$ buttons to display the still image you want to

#$#$

8 (Enlarged View)

image by pressing the !"#$ buttons.

original size.

Viewing on a Television

You can view still images you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera. To view still images on a television, follow the steps below.

Quick Guide

1. Securely connect the AV cable to

the Video In terminal on the television.

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

Video input terminal (yellow)

Audio input terminal (white)

2. Make sure the camera power is off.

3. Securely connect the AV cable to

the Video Out terminal.

4. Set the television to "Video" mode. (Set the input to

"Video".)

For details, see the documentation that came with the television.

5. To turn the power on, slide the

power switch to open the lens cover or press the Playback

button.

Connecting the AV cable to the camera turns off the LCD monitor display and the speaker output.

Note

• If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder's In terminal, you can record what you

have shot onto video.

• Your camera is set to NTSC playback format (used in Japan and other countries) for use

with television equipment, etc. If the equipment you want to connect to uses PAL format (used in Europe and else-where), then switch your camera to PAL format in the Setup Menu before connecting.

Reference

For how to change the video out mode, see P.119.

Erasing

Erasing Unwanted Images

You can erase unwanted images from the internal memory or SD Memory Card. You can erase them in the following three ways:

•One file at a time

•Deleting all frames at once

•Select multiple frames and erase together

1. Press the Playback button.

2. To erase images one at a time,

press the #$ the image you want to erase.

3. Press the D

#$ buttons to display

#$#$

D (Delete) button.

Quick Guide

4. Press the !"

[DELETE ONE] or [DELETE ALL].

If you selected [DELETE ONE], you can also change the image for deletion with the #$ buttons.

5. Press the O

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O button.

If you selected [DELETE ONE]:

The display indicates deletion is in progress; once finished, it returns to the screen in step 4.

If you selected [DELETE ALL]:

You will be prompted to confirm that you want to erase; if so, press the $$$$ button to select [Yes], and then press the OOOO button.

Note

In the three-frame view (see P.43), you can display a still image at the center and press the D (Delete) button to delete it. After deletion, the screen returns to single-picture display.

Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time

Press the Playback button.

2. Press the 9

twice.

The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once.

9 (Thumbnail) button

3. Press the !"

the image you want to erase and press the DDDD (Delete) button.

The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the image.

!"#$

#$ buttons to select

!"!"

#$#$

4. Repeat Step 3. to select all the still images you wish to

erase.

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

5. Press the O

6. Press the $

and then press the OOOO button.

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

O button.

OO $ button to select [YES]

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Direct Printing .................................................. 52

A Variety of Shooting Techniques ................. 57

Shooting with Multi-Shot ................................ 85

Shooting/Playing Back Movies ....................... 89

Recording/Playing Back Sound ..................... 92

Other Functions Available in Playback Mode .........94

Direct Printing

Direct Print Function

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

Caution

• You cannot print movies (.AVI) with this function. For still images with sounds (.JPG and

.WAV), only the still images (.JPG) are printed.

• Some printer does not support images taken in Text mode (TIFF). Even when TIFF images

are printed, their printed contents cannot be guaranteed.

Note

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

• Your printer must comply with the PictBridge to use the Direct Print function. For support

information, see the documentation that came with the printer.

• For direct printing on a printer supporting both Direct Print and PictBridge, select [Original]

for [USB Connection].

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

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

1. Make sure the camera power is off.

2. Make sure the printer power is off.

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

3. Connect one end of the USB cable provided to the USB port

of your printer.

4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal

on your camera.

5. Turn the printer power on.

Note

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

Printing Still Images

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

Caution

Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.

Note

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

Printing One or All Still Images

1. Check that the printer is ready for printing.

The "Connecting" screen appears.

2. Press the ADJ. button.

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

3. Press the #$

image for printing.

#$ buttons to select an

#$#$

4. Press the ADJ. button.

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5. Press the !"

!" button to select [1

!"!"

FILE] or [ALL FILES].

6. Press the O

The Direct Print menu appears.

O button.

7. Press the !"

!" buttons to select an

!"!"

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

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

The following items can be selected. Each item is displayed only when supported by the printer.

Item Name Function

PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size.

PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type.

LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper.

DATE PRINT Selects whether to print the date (shooting date). The date format can be set using

FILE NAME PRINT Selects whether to print the file name.

OPTIMIZE IMAGE Selects whether to optimize the image data (still image) prior to printing on the printer.

FIXED-SIZE PRINT Setting the print image size.

PRINT QUALITY Setting the print quality.

FORMS PRINT Printing forms.

8. Press the !"

the date/time option in the 1 Mode.

!" buttons to select the detailed item, and then

!"!"

press the OOOO button.

The display returns to the Direct Print menu.

Repeat steps 7 and 8 to change the settings as required.

Note

To specify the set value as the default selected at the next connection, click the ADJ. button on the screen of Step 7. Upon appearance of the screen at right, select [Set] and press the O button. Select [Cancel] to return to the default setting.

10.Press the O

The selected still images are sent to the printer and the "Connecting" screen appears. Press the M button to cancel the operation. At the end of transmission, the display returns to the Direct Print playback mode screen and printing starts.

O button.

Printing Several Still Images

1. Check that the printer is ready for printing.

The "Connecting" screen appears.

2. Press the ADJ. button.

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

3. Press the 9

twice.

The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once.

4. Press the !"

5. Press the O

6. Press the !"

number of copies to print.

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

7. Press the #$

image for printing.

9 (Thumbnail) button

!"#$

#$ buttons to select an image for printing.

!"!"

#$#$

O button.

OO !" buttons to set the

!"!"

#$ buttons to select an

#$#$

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8. Press the !"

!" buttons to set the number of copies to print.

!"!"

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be

printed and the number of copies for each.

10.Press the M

The Direct Print menu appears.

11.Press the !"

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

If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear. For settings available, see P.54.

12.Press the !"

press the OOOO button.

The display returns to the Direct Print menu.

13.

Repeat steps 11 and 12 to change the settings as required.

14. Press the O

The selected still images are sent to the printer and the "Connecting" screen appears. Press the M button to cancel the operation. When all the selected still images have been sent from the camera to the printer, the camera display returns to the Direct Print playback mode screen.

Note

M button.

!" buttons to select an

!"!"

!" buttons to select the detailed item, and then

!"!"

O button.

• Only images with a printer mark ( ) are printed. When you cancel printing and then try to

print again, make sure that the printer mark is on the images you want to print.

• The same still image can also be printed several times on a single sheet.

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

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

options screen.

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Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button

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

Use the SETUP menu to register a function to the ADJ button (P.111).

Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button

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

Still Image Mode Exposure control, white balance, ISO sensitivity

Movie Mode White Balance

Scene Mode (Tex t Mode) Density

Scene Mode (other than Text Mode) Exposure control, white balance

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Reference

• Exposure Comp, see P.76.

• White Balance, see P.77.

• ISO Setting, see P.79.

• Text Density, see P.82.

• For how to set a function to the ADJ. button, see P.111.

Shooting Setting Menu

The Shooting Setting menu enables you to shoot pictures by setting the items listed in the table below.

*Among the choices listed in the table below, default values at purchase are enclosed in [ ].

Setting Option Refer to

PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2560, N2560, F2048, N2048, F1280,[N1280], N640 P.60

FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, ∞ P.6 2

PHOTOMETRY [MULTI], CENTRE, SPOT P.65

SHARPNESS SHARP, [NORMAL], SOFT P.66

CONT. MODE [OFF], CONT, SCONT, MCONT P.85

COLOR DEPTH VIVID, [NO RMAL], NEUTRAL, B&W P.67

AUTO BRACKET ON , [OFF], WB-BKT P.68

TIME EXPOSURE [ OFF], 1, 2, 4, 8 seconds P.71

INTERVAL [0 s], 5 seconds to 3 hours P.72

IMAGE WITH SOUND [OFF], ON P.74

DATE IMPRINT [Off], Date, Date and Time P.75

EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.76

WHITE BALANC E

ISO SETTING [AUTO], ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 P.79

SLOW SHUTTER LMT [OFF], ON P.80

RESTORE DEFAULTS P.81

[AUTO], (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten light),

(Tungsten light 2), (Fluorescent light), (One Push)

P.7 7

Note

The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Shooting Setting menu. For details, see P.106.

Reference

For the list of Shooting Setting menu items in Movie and Scene Modes, see P.157.

Using the Shooting Setting Menu

With the camera ready to shoot, press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

2. Press the !"

The setting items are provided on three screens.

When the " button is pressed at the bottom item, the next screen appears.

To select a screen by screen number:

1. Press the # button to select a screen number on

the left of the screen.

2. With the screen number selectable, press the

buttons to switch between screens.

3. After selecting the screen, press the

return to the setting item selection step.

!" buttons to select the desired item.

!"!"

$ button to

M button.

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3. After selecting a setting item, press the O

Choices for the setting item are displayed.

4. Press the !"

5. Press the O

6. If you pressed the #

!" buttons to select a choice.

!"!" O or #

# button.

# button in step 5, press also the M

O or $$$$ button.

button.

The Shooting Setting menu disappears and the camera becomes ready for shooting.

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

The size of a stored still image and movie file depends on picture quality and size settings. In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N (Normal) and F (Fine).

Types of Modes You Can Select

Symbol Mode Description

Normal Mode The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally,

Fine Mode The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but the picture

Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size.

Mode F (Fine) F2560 F2048 F1280 -

N (Normal) N2560 N2048 N1280 N640

Uses Suitable for

Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen.

shooting is done in this mode.

quality is better than in Normal Mode.

Size

2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1280 X 960 640 X 480

downloading images to your computer and correcting the images or printing them in large sizes.

Suitable for printing images in large sizes.

Suitable for shooting many pictures.

Capable of recording the greatest number of pictures on a single SD memory card. Suitable for attaching images to e-mail messages or using them on Web pages.

In Movie Mode, 320 X 240 or 160 X 120 can be selected.

Reference

For internal memory/SD memory card recording capacities, see P.159.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the"

M button.

"button to select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and press

the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

!" buttons to select a

!"!"

picture quality/size.

5. Press the O

Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed.

6. If you pressed the #

5, press also the M

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

O or $$$$ button.

# button in step

M button.

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Still Image Mode

Movie Mode

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)

When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). Manual focusing allows shooting at a fixed distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity (∞).

Note

• Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.

• Manual focusing can focus the camera also on an object that requires macro shooting.

• In manual focus, the Macro Mode cannot be used.

Setting Manual Focusing

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

$$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

[MF].

5. Press the O

Focus settings are complete.

M button.

" button to select [FOCUS] and press the OOOO or

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

6. If you pressed the #

step 5, press also the M button.

The Menu closes and "MF" is displayed on the screen.

# button in

Shooting with Manual Focusing

1. Press the "

Pressing the " button enlarges the display for easy focusing.

2. Press the O

focus bar/zoom bar display to the focus bar.

Each time the O button is pressed, the focus bar and the zoom bar appear alternately.

" button as required.

O button to set the

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3. Press the z

Pressing z button moves the focus away from you. Pressing the Z button brings the focus closer to you. Until the setting is changed the next time, pictures are shot by manual focusing.

z and ZZZZ buttons for focusing.

4. Press the shutter button for shooting.

Note

• When the zoom bar is displayed, you can operate the zoom bar with the zZ buttons.

• At interval shooting, the O button cannot be used to operate zooming or switch to

manual focusing.

Shooting at a Fixed Distance

The shooting distance can be set to short distance or infinity. Infinity is useful to shoot a distant view. To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, follow the steps below.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

$$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

[SNAP] or [∞] (Infinity).

Selecting [SNAP] will fix the shooting distance to 2.5 meters. Selecting [∞] will fix the shooting distance to infinity.

5. Press the O

Focus settings are complete.

6. If you pressed the #

button.

The Shooting Setting menu closes and the setting value appears on the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

" button to select [FOCUS] and press the OOOO or

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

# button in step 5, press also the M

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)

You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT.

Types of Modes You Can Select

Symbol Mode Description

(No Symbol) MULTI The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to

CENTER The light metering is determined by a measurement of the whole, with

SPOT Light metering is determined by measuring only the central part.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

the desired setting.

5. Press the O

Light Metering Method setting is complete.

M button.

" button to select [PHOTOMETRY] and press the

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

photometry for overall decision.

the central part emphasized. Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are differen t.

Use this setting when you want to use the brightness of the center. It is useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting.

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6. If you pressed the #

# button in

step 5, press also the M button.

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS)

You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

the desired setting.

5. Press the O

Sharpness settings are complete.

6. If you pressed the #

step 5, press also the M button.

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

M button.

" button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

# button in

Setting Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH)

Color depth of the shot still image can be selected from Normal, Natural, Neutral, and Monochrome.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The environment setting menu is displayed.

3. Press the "

the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

5. Press the O

This completes the color depth setting.

6. If the #

Step 5, press the M

The shooting setting menu disappears. If other than [Normal] is set, the LCD monitor displays the set values. The set values are used for shooting until they are changed the next time. The LCD monitor also reflects the values.

M button.

" button to select [COLOR DEPTH]. Then press

!" buttons to select the color depth.

!"!" O or #### button.

# button was pressed in

M button.

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Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET)

The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at

-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV.

Note

This function is not available when shooting with sound.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

M button.

" button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press

the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Select [ON] and then press the O

or #### button.

5. If you pressed the #

step 4, press also the M

# button in

button.

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays [AB].

6. Press the shutter release button.

Three consecutive shots are taken, with the specified Exposure Compensation value as the standard, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV. After shooting, three still images are displayed on the LCD Monitor. They are, from the left, at -0.5EV (darker), standard compensation, and +0.5EV (brighter). This setting will be used for shooting until you change it or you turn the power off.

Reference

• For how to change the Exposure Compensation, see P.76.

• For how to change the White Balance, see P.77.

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET)

Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if the appropriate white balance cannot be judged.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

[WB-BKT].

5. Press the O

White Balance Bracket settings are complete.

6. If you pressed the #

5, press also the M

The Shooting Setting menu disappears and the screen displays [WB-BKT].

M button.

" button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

# button in step

M button.

7. Press the shutter release button.

Three images (reddish, bluish, and equal to the current white balance) are automatically recorded. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it or you turn the power off.

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Note

• This function is not available for Multi-Shot shooting (P.85) and Auto Bracket shooting

(P.68).

• The flash cannot be used.

• Time Exposure (P.71) is set to OFF.

• If [Mono] is set for [COLOR DEPTH], the white balance bracket can be set but does not

become valid.

Reference

For how to change the White Balance, see P.77.

Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE)

You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds. By using long time exposure, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

the exposure time.

5. Press the O

This completes the setting of time exposure.

6. If you pressed the #

step 5, press also the M button.

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

Note

• When using long time exposure, the shutter speed may go down and images may be

blurred. Hold the camera securely by both hands or use a tripod for shooting.

• While shooting with long time exposure, the LCD Monitor display turns off.

M button.

" button to select [TIME EXPOSURE] and press

!"buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

# button in

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Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL)

You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 5 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 5 seconds.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

[INTERVAL] and press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

the length of time.

5. Press the $

minutes setting, then use the !" buttons to set the minutes.

6. Press the $

seconds setting, then use the !" buttons to set the seconds.

7. Press the O

Interval shooting is set and the LCD monitor displays "Interval".

M button.

" button to select

!" buttons to specify

!"!"

$ button to move to the

O button.

!"!"

8. Press the shutter release button.

A picture is taken every time the fixed interval elapses.

9. To stop shooting, press the O

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

Caution

If the time until the next shooting is set longer on the shooting menu than the time for interval shooting, the shooting interval becomes longer than that for interval shooting.

Note

• In step 5, press and hold either the ! or " button to quickly raise or lower the setting

value for minute.

• If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold

separately) is recommended.

• Even during Interval Shooting, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot as

usual. However, Interval Shooting Mode is unaffected. After shooting, once the time specified in Interval Shooting elapses, the next shot is taken.

• Depending on Picture Quality Mode and Flash Mode settings, the shooting interval may

become longer than the time set.

• When Interval Shooting is on, even when Multi-Shot is set to [CONT] or [MCONT],

consecutive shooting is automatically switched off.

O button.

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2222 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND)

You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. Voice recording can continue for up to eight seconds.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the

then press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

Press the

5. Press the O

If you pressed the 5, press also the

The Shooting Setting menu disappears.

M button.

""""

button to select [IMAGE WITH SOUND] and

buttons to select [ON].

!"!"

O or #### button.

####

button in step

button.

7. Press the shutter release button

for shooting.

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

8. Press the shutter release button

to stop recording.

Note

When playing back a still image with sound, display the image in the same way as an ordinary image without voice. Pressing the O button plays back the sound. Press the !" buttons to display the volume adjustment bar, where you can adjust the volume with the !" buttons.

Reference

For how to display still images, see P.42.

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)

You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

Press the desired setting.

5. Press the O

The Date Imprint settings are completed.

6. If you pressed the #

step 5, press also the M button.

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays .

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

Note

• If the date and time have not been set, DATE IMPRINT cannot be used. First make the

date and time settings (P.117).

• DATE IMPRINT cannot be used with movies.

• A thumbnail image is not displayed with a date.

M button.

" button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and then

buttons to select the

!"!"

O or #### button.

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Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)

The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range from -2.0 to +2.0. Setting the level higher (+) makes pictures brighter and lower (-) makes pictures darker.

For Backlighting

When the background is particularly bright, the subject will be dark (underexposure). In this case, set the exposure level higher (+).

When your subject is whitish

It will turn out entirely dark (underexposure). Set the exposure level higher (+).

When your subject is darkish

It will turn out entirely bright (overexposure). Set the exposure level lower (-). The same happens when you take photos of people in a spotlight.

To change the setting, use either the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways with the ADJ. button. When using the Shooting Setting menu, see "Using the Shooting Setting Menu" ( P.59).

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the ADJ. button.

The Exposure Compensation bar appears.

3. Press the !"

a value.

4. Press the O

The setting of exposure compensation is completed and the LCD monitor displays the set values.

Note

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

!" buttons and specify

!"!"

O button.

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)

Adjust the white balance so that a white subject may be reproduced as white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to "AUTO"; normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or under several light sources, you can change the setting.

Types of Modes You Can Select

Symbol Mode Description

AUTO Auto Make adjustments automatically.

Daylight

Overcast Select when shooting in cloudy weather or shade and the White Balance fails to

Tungsten light

Tungsten light 2

Fluore scent light

One-push Manually set White Balance.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to

Select when shooting outdoors (Sunny) and White Balance fails to adjust properly.

adjust properly.

Select when shooting under tungsten light and White Balance fails to adjust properly.

Shooting under tungsten light (slightly reddish, compared with Tungsten light Mode)

Select when s hooting under flu orescent light a nd White Balance fai ls to adjust proper ly.

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2. Press the ADJ. Button three times.

The White Balance menu appears.

3. Press the !"

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

4. Press the O

White Balance settings are completed and the symbol appears on the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

!" buttons to select a mode other than .

!"!"

O button.

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Setting the White Balance Manually (One Push)

1. Switch the Mode Selector to

5555

2. Press the ADJ. Button twice.

The White Balance menu appears.

3. Press the !"

!" buttons to select

!"!"

(One Push).

4. Point the camera at a piece of

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

5. Press the M

White Balance is set.

6. Press the O

The setting of white balance is completed and the LCD monitor displays a marking. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. If you press the M button in step 5, the screen refreshes to show the White Balance settings made. If the result is not as expected, repeat steps 4 and 5 to change the settings as many times as required.

M button.

O button.

Note

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

Caution

When shooting with flash, white balance may not be adjusted correctly. In this case, switch to Auto Mode for shooting with flash.

Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING)

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

For higher or lower sensitivity, you can select from the following six levels: AUTO, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800

A digital camera can automatically vary the sensitivity according to the distance, brightness, zoom, and macro (AUTO). Usually use your camera in the AUTO mode.

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1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the ADJ. Button three times.

The ISO Sensitivity menu appears.

3. Press the !"

ISO setting.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

4. Press the O

The setting of ISO sensitivity is completed and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

Note

In Wide-angle Zoom mode, when the ISO Sensitivity is set to Auto, the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO160 with flash or ISO100 without flash.

!" buttons to select an

!"!"

O button.

Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT)

By setting this function to [ON], the maximum shutter release speed can be limited to the following: In Wide-Angle (W): 1/8 second In Telephoto (T): 1/30 second When the function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter release speed is 1 second.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

[SLOW SHUTTER LMT] and press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

[ON] or [OFF].

5. Press the O

The setting of shutter release speed limit is complete.

6. If you pressed the #

button.

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

Note

• When Time Exposure is set to ON, priority is given to Time Exposure.

• When Nightscape is selected in Scene Mode, priority is given to Nightscape.

• When the flash is in Slow Synchro mode, the longest shutter speed is one second.

M button.

" button to select

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O or #### button.

# button in step 5, press also the M

Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)

To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the M

3. Press the !"

[RESTORE DEFAULTS] and press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

M button.

MM !" buttons to select

!"!"

4. Make sure that [YES] is selected,

and then press the OOOO button.

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

Reference

For a list of functions whose settings are not cleared by power-off, see P.158.

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Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY)

You can change the shading of text for shooting in Text Mode of Scene Mode. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

2. Press the !

The still image mode selection screen appears.

3. Press the "

4. Press the #$

text mode and then press the OOOO button.

! button.

" button to move to the SCENE menu.

"" #$ buttons to select the

#$#$

5. Press the ADJ. button.

The Text Density menu appears.

6. Press the !"

the desired density setting.

You can also press the shutter button in this state.

7. Press the O

Text Density settings are completed. The Text Density setting value does not appear on the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

Reference

For how to shoot text, see P.39.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

O button.

Using the AF Target Shift Function

At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.34) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with locked focus. The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross at the center of the LCD monitor to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for focusing.

Press the # button to shift the cross (focus) to the left

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1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N

The Macro symbol is displayed at the top of the screen.

2. Press the ADJ. Button four times.

Press five times if the ADJ. button has the fourth function.

3. Shift the cross to the subject with

the !"

!"#$

#$ buttons for focusing.

!"!"

#$#$

4. Press the O

O button.

5. Half-press the shutter button

The camera focuses on the cross.

6. Gently press the shutter button all

the way.

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

N button.

TTTTUsing the Self-Timer

You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5

Press the

The Self Timer mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper left. The "10" to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot after 10 seconds.

TTTT

(Self-timer) button.

3. Press the shutter release button.

The focus is locked, the flash goes on, and the self-timer starts. Once the picture is taken, the self-timer mode is cleared.

Note

• Each press of the T (Self-timer) button, it selects a function in the following sequence: 10

sec, 2 sec, Self-timer Off, 10 sec, 2 sec.

• Self-timer settings are released when the power is turned off.

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

Shooting with Multi-Shot

If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot can be classified into the following types:

CONT (Multi-Shot)

As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. The still images are recorded one file each, just as in normal shooting.

S (Stream) Multi-Shot

With just one full-press of the shutter, you can take 16 consecutive shots at intervals of 1/7 second (in about 2.2 seconds).The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (2560 x 1920 pixels).

M (Memory-reversal) Multi-Shot

The camera memorizes the scene while you hold the shutter release button down, and once you release it the previous 2.2 seconds of shots are recorded. The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (2560 x 1920 pixels).

2. The camera records for about 2.2 seconds ahead

1. If you release the shutter release button here...

Note

• When shooting with S Multi- or M Multi-Shot, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to AUTO even if it is

set to 64,100.

• The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-Shot mode depends on the

image size setting as follows:

F2560 N2560 F2048 N2048 F1280 N1280 N640

3333131313

1. Switch

2. Press the M

the Mode Selector to

M button.

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

Press the

""""

button to select [CONT] and press the

button.

Press the

buttons to select

!"!"

[CONT], [SCONT], or [MCONT].

5. Press the

OOOO

####

6. If you pressed the

step 5, press also the M button.

The Shooting Setting menu closes and the symbol is displayed at the top of the screen.

button.

####

button in

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OOOO

$$$$

CONT

Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button.

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

8. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop

memorizing.

To playback consecutive images shot in Multi-Shot mode, turn the camera to playback mode (see P.42) and select the still image with the #$ buttons for playback.

SCONT (S Multi-Shot)

Compose your picture, then press the shutter button.

16 pictures are taken automatically.

MCONT (M Multi-Shot)

Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button.

The camera memorizes the scene while you hold the shutter release button down.

8. Release your finger from the shutter release button.

The camera stops memorizing and the previous 16 still images (in about

2.2 seconds) are recorded as one still image.

Note

• When you want to return to normal single-shot shooting, follow step 1 through 3, select

[OFF] in step 4, and press the O button.

• In MCONT mode, if you release the shutter button within 2.2 seconds from the time you

first pressed it, the shots from the time you pressed the shutter until you released it will be recorded (the number of consecutive shots will be less than 16).

• Flash is switched to OFF.

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Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode

While still images (16 frames in a file) taken by SCONT or MCONT are displayed, one of the 16 frames can be displayed in an enlarged view. While viewing an enlarged frame image, you can switch between frames. To view a shot from S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Playback button.

The last shot taken is displayed.

2. Press the #$

an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still image.

#$ buttons to display

#$#$

3. Press the 8

8 (Enlarged Display)

button.

The first frame of consecutive images is displayed in Enlarged Display Mode. The shot position bar appears at the lower part of the LCD monitor. Press the #$ buttons to feed the shot. To return to the 16-shot display, press the O button.

Note

Press the DISP. button to turn on or off the bar display at the lower part of the LCD moitor.

Reference

For how to shoot images in S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot mode, see P.85.

Shooting/Playing Back Movies

3333 Shooting Movies

You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 pixels. You can select number of frames shot per second (frame rate), either 30 or 15. Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 3

3 (Movie Mode).

2. Press the shutter release button.

The camera starts recording. Recording continues until you press the shutter button again.

3. Pressing the shutter button again

stops recording.

Caution

• While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded.

• The maximum recording time per shooting depends on your card. Even within the

maximum recording time, some card may end shooting.

Note

• The flash cannot be used.

• While shooting movies, only Digital Zoom can be used.

• At the time you press the shutter button in Step 2, the shot comes into focus and the white

balance is automatically fixed.

• The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the

remaining memory capacity during movie recording.

Reference

• For how to change the image size for movies, see P.60.

• For how to change the frame rate, see P.90.

• For how to use the Digital Zoom, see P.36.

• For the list of shooting setup menu items available in Movie mode, see P.157.

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Setting the Frame Rate

The number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in Movie Mode can be selected from 30 and 15.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 3

2. Press the M

M button.

The shooting setting menu appears.

3. Press the "

" button to select [FRAME RATE]. Then press the

OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

!" button to select [30

!"!"

FPS] or [15 FPS].

5. Press the O

This completes the frame rate setting.

6. If the #

Step 5, press the M

The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. The set values are used for shooting until they are changed the next time.

O or #### button.

# button was pressed in

M button.

Note

The movie recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. The recording time is as shown below.

IN 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB

15FPS 320 X 240 1 min

30FPS 320 X 240 42 s 44 s 1 min

15FPS 160 X 120 5 min

30FPS 160 X 120 2 min

23 s

1 s

38 s

1 min 27 s

5 min 18 s

2 min 48 s

2 min 57 s

30 s

10 min 51 s

5 min 45 s

5 min 59 s

3 min 2 s

21 min 57 s

11 m in 37 s

11 m in 56 s

6 min 4 s

43 min 44 s

23 min 10 s

24 min 4 s

12 min 13 s

88 min 7 s

46 min 42 s

46 min 17 s

23 min 30 s

169 min 27 s

89 min 48 s

Playing Back Movies

To playback movies, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Playback button.

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

2. Move to the movie you want to

view using the #$

Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file.

3. Press the O

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

Fast Forward Press the z button during playback. Rewind Press the Z button during playback. Pause/Playback Press the O button. Slow Playback Keep pressing the z button during pause. Slow Rewind Keep pressing the Z button during pause. Next Frame Press the $ button during pause. Previous Frame Press the # button during pause. Volume Adjustment Press the !" buttons during playback.

#$ buttons.

#$#$

O button.

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Ter m

Movie Frames

A movie frame is also called a frame. Movies consist of many frames whose images appear to be moving when displayed at high speed.

Recording/Playing Back Sound

2222 Recording Sound (Voice Memo)

You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file.

1. Switch the Mode Selector to 2

(Voice Memo Mode).

2. Press the shutter release button.

Sound recording starts.

3. Release your finger from the

shutter release button to stop recording.

Note

The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. The table below shows the available recording time.

Capacity Recording Time

28MB (Internal memory) 61 min 32 s

32MB 64 min 38 s

64MB 132 min 13 s

128MB 267 min 17 s

256MB 532 min 38 s

512MB 1073 min 11 s

Playing Back Sound

To playback sounds, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Playback button.

The last shot taken is displayed.

2. Press the #$

sound file for playback (speaker icon).

Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file.

3. Press the O

Playback begins.

Fast Forward Press the z button during playback. Rewind Press the Z button during playback. Pause/Playback Press the O button. Volume Adjustment Press the !" buttons during playback.

#$ buttons to select a

#$#$

O button.

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Other Functions Available in Playback Mode

Playback Setting Menu

The Playback menu provides the functions shown in the table below:

Setting Option Refer to

SLIDE SHOW P.95

PROTECT Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.96

DPOF Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.99

RESIZE 1280, 640 P.102

COPY TO CARD P.103

Note

The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Playback Setting menu. For details, see P.106.

Using the Playback Menu

Press the Playback button to Switch the camera to playback

mode.

2. Press the M

The Playback menu appears.

3. Press the !"

the desired setting.

4. After selecting a setting item,

press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

Each function screen appears.

M button.

!" buttons to select

!"!"

Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)

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

1. Press the Playback button.

The last shot taken is displayed.

2. Press the M

The Playback menu appears.

M button.

3. Make sure that [SLIDE SHOW] is

selected, and then press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

The slide show starts and files are played back in order. If you want to stop the slide show in progress, press any button on the camera. Until stopped, the slide show will repeat itself.

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Note

• Still images are displayed for 3 seconds each.

• For movies, not just one frame, but the entire movie you shot is displayed.

• Sound files are also played back.

Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT)

You can protect files from being accidentally deleted.

Caution

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

Protecting Files

1. Press the Playback button.

The last shot taken is displayed.

2. Press the #$

protect.

3. Press the M

The Playback Setting menu appears.

4. Press the "

[PROTECT] and press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

#$ buttons to display the file you want to

#$#$

M button.

" button to select

5. Make sure that [1 FILE] is

selected, and then press the OOOO button.

Protection is applied and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen.

Protecting All Files

To protect all your files, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Playback button.

2. Press the M

The Playback menu appears.

3. Press the "

[PROTECT] and press the OOOO or $$$$ button.

4. Press the !"

[ALL FILES].

M button.

" button to select

!" button to select

!"!"

5. Make sure that [SELECT] is

selected, and then press the OOOO button.

Protection is applied and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. To remove protection from all your files, select [CANCEL] in step 5.

Note

You can remove protection from all or multiple files at once.

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