Rollei DR4 User Manual

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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 Safety
	Precautions thoroughly before use.
Test shooting	Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it
	is recording properly before using it for real.
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	magazines, music and other materials, other than for
	personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the
	consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.
Exemption from	We assumes no liability for failure to record or play back
Liability	images caused by malfunction of this product.
Warranty	This product is manufactured to local specifications and
	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 therefore.

Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic 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 electical outlets.

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

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

•This booklet was created with thorough attention to the 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.

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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 28to 135-mm* 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.26)

The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.1 seconds.

Hybrid auto focusing system technology even keeps action shots looking good.

1-cm macro (P.32) and close flashing for 13 cm (for Telephoto) or 20 cm (for Wide-angle) (P.33)

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.63)

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

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Adjust (adjust) button for easy customizing to optimum setting (P.49)

The adjust 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 frames/second (P.79)

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.34)

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.

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Provided with software having an image correction function for finishing images more beautifully

The provided image editing software DU-10 has an automatic image correction function for correcting the brightness, hue, and contrast automatically. You can partially crop an image (trimming) or change its size.

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

The camera can be used with one of three power supplies: AA alkaline battery easily available anywhere and a large-capacity rechargeable battery (sold separately) for continuous shooting up to 5,000 pictures.

Direct printing without requiring any computer (P.44)

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.

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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
About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) ..........................................................	19
Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card................................................................	20
Turning the Power On/Off ............................................................................................	21
Setting the language ....................................................................................................	22
Setting the date and time .............................................................................................	23
Changing the Display ...................................................................................................	24
Basic Shooting.............................................................................	25
How to Hold the Camera ..............................................................................................	25
Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) ...............................................................	26
Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)............................................................	27
When the Subject is not Centered(Shooting with Focus-lock) .....................................	29
Using the Zoom Function .............................................................................................	31
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode)..............................................................................	32
Using the Flash ............................................................................................................	33
Shooting with Scenery-Matching..................................................................................	34
Playing Back ................................................................................	35
Viewing Your Images ...................................................................................................	35
Thumbnail Display........................................................................................................	36
Magnifying Images .......................................................................................................	37
Viewing on a Television ..............................................................	38
Erasing..........................................................................................	40
Erasing Unwanted Images ...........................................................................................	40
Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time..........................................................................	41
Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting
Techniques/Playback
Direct Printing ..............................................................................	44
Direct Print Function.....................................................................................................	44
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................	44
Printing Still Images......................................................................................................	45
A Variety of Shooting Techniques .............................................	49
Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button.....................................................................................	49

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Shooting Setting Menu .................................................................................................	50
Using the Shooting Setting Menu.................................................................................	51
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)............................................................	52
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE).............................................	53
Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING)........................................................................	55
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) ........................................................	56
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) 57
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ..............................	59
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)................................................................................	61
Using the AF Target Shift Function ..............................................................................	63
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) .........................................	64
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ...........................................................	65
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) ........................	66
tUsing the Self-Timer....................................................................................................	67
Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) .........................................................	68
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL).....................................	69
Limiting the Shutter Release Speed(SLOW SHUTTER LMT)......................................	71
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT).................................................	72
2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) .....................................	73
Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults(RESTORE DEFAULTS) ..........	74
Shooting with Multi-Shot ............................................................	75
CONT ..........................................................................................................................	77
SCONT (S Multi-Shot).................................................................................................	77
MCONT (M Multi-Shot)................................................................................................	77
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode ..........	78
Shooting/Playing Back Movies...................................................	79
3 Shooting Movies........................................................................................................	79
Playing Back Movies ....................................................................................................	80
Recording/Playing Back Sound .................................................	81
2 Recording Sound (Voice Memo) ...............................................................................	81
Playing Back Sound .....................................................................................................	82
Other Functions Available in Playback Mode ...........................	83
Playback Setting Menu.................................................................................................	83
Using the Playback Menu.............................................................................................	83
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) .............................................	84
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) ..................................................................	85
Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) ..................................................................	88
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE).............................................................................	91
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) .......	92
Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings.........................................................	94
SETUP Menu ...............................................................................................................	94
Using the SETUP Menu ...............................................................................................	95
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use(FORMAT [CARD]) ................................	96
Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) ..................................................	97
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) ............................	98
Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.)...............................................	99

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Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ..................................................	100
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) .............................................	101
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings(AUTO POWER OFF) .........................................	102
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ...................................................	103
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER-SAVE)............................................	104
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)..........................................................	106
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE).........................................................	107
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) .................	108
Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM)..............................................	109
Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)................................	110
Chapter 4 Installing Software
Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) ....................	112
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................	114
Installing the Software on Your Computer(Windows XP)...........................................	115
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000)..................	117
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ................................................................	119
Installing Other Software ............................................................................................	121
Uninstalling the Software............................................................................................	123
Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ..................	124
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................	126
Installing the Software on Your Computer(Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) ...............................	127
Installing the Software on Your Computer(Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3)........................	128
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................................	132
Troubleshooting the Camera......................................................................................	132
Appendices ................................................................................	137
A. Specifications.........................................................................................................	137
B. Optional Accessories .............................................................................................	139
C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function............................................................	141
D. Menu Items By Mode.............................................................................................	142
E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off .................................	143
F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card......	144
G. Using Your Camera Abroad ..................................................................................	145
H. Cautions on Use ....................................................................................................	146
I. Care and Storage ....................................................................................................	147
J. Error Messages ......................................................................................................	148
K. Warranty and Servicing..........................................................................................	149
Index...........................................................................................................................	151

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Using Manuals

The two manuals included are for your Camera.

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.

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.

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.

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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:

This indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera.

Important

Note	This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera
	operations.
Term	This indicates terms that are useful for understanding the explanations.

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

Reference

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

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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 .......................................	25
Playing Back...........................................	35
Viewing on a Television.........................	38
Erasing ....................................................	40

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Before Shooting

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

Packing List

• Digital Camera	• Handstrap

	Note
• AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6)	Attaching the hand strap to the camera
(2)	Thread the tips of the strap through the
	camera's strap eyelet and loop them as
	shown.

• 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.

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• Camera User Guide	Optional Accessories
(This booklet)	• Rechargeable Battery

					• Rechargeable Battery Set
• Warranty						Includes the Rechargeable Battery and
						Battery Charger.

Guide Quick

•Safety Precautions

•Software CD-ROM

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

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Names of parts

Camera

Front View

1.Shutter Release Button (P.25)

2.AF Window

3.Viewfinder

4.Lens Cover

5.Microphone (P.81)

6.Flash (P.33)

7.Power Switch (P.21)

8.Lens (P.25)

About the Mode Selector

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

			Movie Mode	Allows you to shoot movies.
			Still Image Mode	Allows you to shoot still images.
			Voice Memo Mode	Allows you to record sounds.

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Rear View

Guide Quick

1.	Auto Focus (P.27)/Flash Lamp (P.33)	11. #/F(Flash) Button (P.33)
2.	Viewfinder	12.disp Button (P.24)
3.	Playback Button (P.35)	13.D (Delete) (P.40)/T (Self-timer) Button
4.	Mode Selector (P.12)	(P.67)
5.	wide (Wide-angle) (P.31)/9(Thumbnail	14.menu Button (P.51, P.83, P.94)
	Display) Button (P.36)	15.adjust Button (P.49)
6.	tele(Telephoto)(P.31)/8(Enlarged View)	16.LCD Monitor
	Button (P.37)	17.Strap Eyelet (P.10)
7.	!/mode Button (P.34)	18.Battery/Card Cover
8.	ok Button	19.AV Output Terminal (P.38)
9.	$Button	20.USB Terminal (P.119)
10.	"/N(Macro) Button (P.32)	21.Speaker (P.80, P.82)

22.Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

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About LCD Monitor Display

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
		9		10					18	25
	11									265
	12								19
	13			14					20
	15			16
	17								21
						22
									23
									24
				Still Image Mode						Movie Mode
1.		Flash (P.33)							14.	Sharpness (P.64)
2.		Macro Shooting (P.32)							15.	Auto Bracket (P.66)
3.		Self-timer (P.67)							16.	Date/Time (P.72)
4.		Mode Types							17.	Zoom Bar (P.31)
5.		Recording Destination (P.19)							18.	Interval (P.69)
6.		Remaining Number of Still Images (P.144)							19. Time Exposure (P.68)
7.		Picture Quality (P.59)							20.	Histogram (P.24)
8.		Image Size (P.59)							21.	Battery (P.16)
9.		Focus (P.61)							22.	Camera Shake (P.25)
10.		White Balance (P.53)							23.	Aperture Value (P.27)
11.		Exposure Comp. (P.52)							24.	Shutter Speed (P.27)
12.		ISO Setting (P.55)							25.	Remaining Recording Time (P.144)
13.		Photometry (P.65)							26.	Recording Time (P.144)

Note

The approximate number of remaining shots available is displayed. Further shooting may be possible depending on the subject. Since the remaining number of shots is recalculated at power-on or mode change (Still Image Mode or Playback Mode), the displayed value may change.

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The Screen During Playback

		1		2		3	4		5		6			13
											8, 9
											10
	7										11		14
											12
				Still Image Mode										Movie Mode
1.		Protect (P.85)											8.	Picture Quality (P.59)
2.		DPOF (P.88)											9.	Image Size (P.59)
3.		Mode Types											10.	File No.
4.		Playback Data Source (P.35)											11.	Battery (P.16)
5.		Number of Playback Files											12.	Date at Shooting (P.72, P.106)
6.		Total Number of Files											13.	Recording Time or Lapsed Time
7.		Setting at Shooting (Recording)											14.	Indicator

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Note

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

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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.21.

About the Batteries

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

•AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included)

You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time.

•Rechargeable Battery (sold separately)

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

•AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores)

These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as compared with AA Alkaline Batteries when used with a digital camera.

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• 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. Quick

Guide

Note

Indication of the number of images you can take

Battery Type	Number of Shots(dr5)	Number of Shots(dr4)
Rechargeable Battery	Approx. 490	Approx. 500
AA Alkaline Batteries	Approx. 190	Approx. 200

•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.

Reference

• For how to insert the Rechargeable Battery , see P.139.

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Caution

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

•You may not use CR-V3.

•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.

Note

Battery level indication

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

Battery Mark			Description
			Sufficient battery charge
			Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries.
			No remaining charge: Replace the batteries.

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.

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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 12 MB. When you want to record a lot of images, or images at high resolutions, use a highcapacity 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 internal memory

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.35.

•For recording capacities, see P.144.

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Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card

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

You may load the batteries first.

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

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

Reference

For how to format an SD memory card, see P.96.

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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.

Note

If the LCD monitor does not come on

When the Power-Save mode is set to ON, the LCD monitor does not come on during the Still Image/Movie mode. Display the SETUP menu to turn the Power-Save mode OFF.

Power-Save Mode

The power consumption of the LCD monitor can be reduced and the battery life extended by setting the Power Saving mode to on.

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 activate Power Save Mode, see P.104.

•For how to change the Auto Power Off setting, see P.102.

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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 !"#$ buttons to select a language.

3.Press the ok button.

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

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.

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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 #$.

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 ok button.

The date is set.

Guide Quick

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.106.

•For how to put a date stamp on each frame, see P.72.

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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		Grid Guide

Switches screens with the disp button

LCD Monitor Off	No Display
(Synchro-Monitor Mode)

Term

Histogram On

The LCD monitor displays a histogram at the lower right of the screen. A histogram is a kind of graph indicating image brightness. By using a histogram, you can prevent voids and solids.

*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.

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.

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Basic Shooting

Now you are ready. Let's shoot!

How to Hold the Camera

If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The

mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should be avoided under the current shooting condition.

Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results.

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

2. Put your finger on the shutter button.

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.

•To prevent camera shake, hold the camera securely with both hands when you shoot or use a tripod.

•Consider using a tripod to prevent camera shake in the following situations:

-When shooting in a dark place without using the flash or in Slow Sync Mode (P.33)

-When shooting with the zoom

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5 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.21.

2.Turn the Mode Selector to 5.

3. Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor.

4.Put the subject of your photo right in the middle and press the

shutter release button fully.

Note

•The still image you have taken freezes for a moment on the LCD Monitor and is recorded. (P.101)

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

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5 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.29).

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

For how to turn the power on, see P.21.

2.Turn the Mode Selector to 5.

3.Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or 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 crosshairs in the center of the LCD

monitor turn red and the auto-focus lamp in the upper left of the viewfinder blinks in green.

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Auto Focus/Flash Lamp

	Color of	Auto Focus/Flash Lamp
	crosshairs
Before focusing	White			Off
Focused	Green			On (green)
Focusing failure	Blink (red)			Blink (green)

Crosshair

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.

Reference

For how to change the image confirmation time, see P.101.

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