Samsung CX2 User Manual

Camera User Guide

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

Basic Operations

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

This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.

Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a computer.

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

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 safety precautions

Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly

Exemption from Liabili ty Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to re cord or play back images

Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid

Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may

© 2009 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This public ation may not be reproduced in whole or in part without Ricoh’s express written permission. Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this do cument at any time without prior notice.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Should you nevertheless notice any errors or omissions , we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address listed on the back cover of this booklet.

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thoroughly.

before normal use.

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

caused by malfunction of this product.

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.

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.

Safety Precautions

Warning Symbols

Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below.

Danger

Warning

Caution

Sample Warnings

Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment.

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.

The symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.

The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions. The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited.  Examples

Do not touch Do not disassemble

Danger

 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter th e equipment yourself. The high-voltage

circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.

 Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery.

 Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in a high temperature

environment such as next to a fire or inside a car, or abandon it. Do not put it into water or the sea or allow it to get wet.

 Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any other severe

impact or force.

 Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.

Warning

 Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual

odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.

 Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign

object gets into the camera. Remove the ba ttery and memory card as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the ne arest service center at your earliest convenience.

 Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the picture display, should the monitor

be damaged. Follow the appropriate emergency measures below.

• SKIN: If any of the liquid crys tal gets on your skin, wipe it off and rinse the af fected area thoroughly with water, then wash well with soap.

• EYES: If it gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice immediately.

• INGESTION: If any of the liqui d crystal is ingested, rinse the mouth out thorou ghly with water. Have the person drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.

 Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, igniting or

exploding.

• Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the equipment.

• Do not carry or store together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,

coins, hairpins, etc.

• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.

• If leakage of battery fluid or a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed during use or

during charging, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger immediately and keep it away from fire.

 Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking of the

battery while charging.

• Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multi-socket adapters and extension cords.

• Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on, stretch or bend power cords.

• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power cord.

• Do not cover equipment while charging.

 Keep the battery and SD memory card used in this equipment out of the reach of

children to prevent accidental ingestion. Consumption is harmful to human beings. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.

 Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.

 Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a

result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the equipment to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged.

 Do not use the equipment in wet areas as this could result in fire or electric shock.

 Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzene , thinner or similar

substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.

 Do not use the equipment in locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this

may lead to disasters or accidents.

 Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead to fire.  Use only the specified AC adapter in household electrical outlets. Other adapters pose

the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

 To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not use the battery charger or AC

adapter with commercially available e lectronic transformers when traveling abroad.

Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.

Caution

 Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes

in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.

 Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose a fire

hazard.

 Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet hands. Both

pose the risk of electric shock.

 Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the driver to lose control

and result in a traffic accident.

Safety Precautions for Accessories

When using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided with the product before using that product.

Using the Manuals

The following two manuals are included with your CX2.

Camera User Guide

Basic Operations

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

This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.

Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

“Irodio Photo & Video Studio” image viewing and editing software (for Windows only) is also included with the camera. For how to use Irodio Photo & Video Studio, see the displayed “Help”. For more information on Irodio Photo & Video Studio, contact the Customer Support Center below.

North America (U.S.) TEL: (Toll Free) +1-800-458-4029 Europe UK, Germany, France and Spain: TEL: (Toll Free) +800-1532-4865 Other Countries: TEL: +44-1489-564-764 Asia TEL: +63-2-438-0090 China TEL: +86-21-5385-3786

Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

“Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It

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

also explains how to install the provided software on your computer.

“Software User Guide” (PDF file) The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders

on the provided CD-ROM. This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer.

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

To copy the User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF file from the respective folder directly to your hard disk.

Contents

Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 1

Using the Manuals......................................................................... 4

Contents ........................................................................................ 5

Basic Operations 11

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

Packing List ................................................................................. 12

Optional Accessories ..............................................................................14

Names of Parts............................................................................ 15

How to Use the Mode Dial........................................................... 17

Picture Display ............................................................................ 18

Getting Ready ............................................................................. 22

About the Battery ....................................................................................22

About the SD Memory Card (available in stores) ....................................23

Charging the Rechargeable Battery........................................................25

Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card......................26

Turning the Power On/Off .......................................................................28

Setting the Language..............................................................................30

Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................31

Basic Shooting ............................................................................ 32

Holding the Camera ................................................................................ 32

Shooting with Auto Shooting Mode.........................................................34

Shooting with Easy Shooting Mode ........................................................37

Using the Zoom Function ........................................................................39

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting).................................................... 41

Using the Flash .......................................................................................43

Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................... 45

Playing Back Images................................................................... 46

Viewing Your Images ..............................................................................46

Thumbnail View ......................................................................................48

Enlarging Images ....................................................................................50

Deleting Files............................................................................... 52

Deleting a File .........................................................................................52

Specifying Multiple Files Separately .......................................................53

Specifying a Range of Multiple Files....................................................... 54

Deleting All Files .....................................................................................55

Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 56

About the Electronic Level ...................................................................... 58

About the Histogram Display ..................................................................60

Advanced Operations 61

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

1 ADJ. Button Functions 62

Assigning Functions from the Shooting Menu ........................................62

Shifting the AE and AF Targets .............................................................. 64

2 Using the Fn (Function) Button 66

Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting..............................................67

Locking the Exposure .............................................................................68

AF/Cont. AF ............................................................................................69

AF/M-trgt AF ...........................................................................................70

AF/MF .....................................................................................................71

AF/Snap ..................................................................................................72

Switching Between On and Off for Various Functions ............................73

3 Shooting Mode Types 74

Scene Mode (SCENE) ................................................................ 74

Using Portrait Mode ................................................................................ 77

Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode...............................................................78

Shooting in Miniaturization Mode ............................................................79

Using Skew Correction Mode .................................................................81

Changing the Text Density......................................................................82

My Settings Mode (MY1/MY2) .................................................... 83

Dynamic Range Double Shot Mode (Q) .................................... 84

Dynamic Range Expansion Effect ..........................................................85

Dynamic Range Expansion Plus Normal Shooting.................................86

Continuous Mode (R) ................................................................ 87

Normal Continuous Mode .......................................................................87

M-Cont Plus (9M) ....................................................................................88

M-Cont Plus (2M) ....................................................................................90

Speed Cont .............................................................................................92

Movie Mode (3) ......................................................................... 94

Shooting Movies .....................................................................................94

Setting the Frame Rate ...........................................................................95

4 Shooting Menu 97

About the Shooting Menu............................................................ 97

Using the Menu .....................................................................................100

Picture Quality Mode/Image Size .............................................. 101

Focusing Modes ........................................................................ 103

Multi-Target AF .....................................................................................104

Manual Focus (MF)...............................................................................105

Pre-AF ....................................................................................... 107

Exposure Metering Modes ........................................................ 108

Picture Quality and Color .......................................................... 109

Custom Settings....................................................................................110

Flash Exposure Compensation ................................................. 111

Bracket Shooting ....................................................................... 112

Auto Bracketing.....................................................................................112

White Balance Bracketing .....................................................................113

Color Bracketing ...................................................................................114

Focus Bracketing ..................................................................................115

Long Time Exposure ................................................................. 117

Shooting Several Pictures with the Custom Self-Timer............. 118

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ....................... 119

Camera Shake Correction ......................................................... 121

Limiting the Shutter Speed ........................................................ 122

Imprinting the Date on Images .................................................. 123

Exposure Compensation ........................................................... 124

White Balance ........................................................................... 126

Manual Settings ....................................................................................127

ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................... 128

Restoring the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults............ 130

5 Playback Functions 131

Playing Back Movies ................................................................. 131

Playing Back MP Files............................................................... 132

Exporting MP Files ................................................................................134

6 Playback Menu 138

About the Playback Menu ......................................................... 138

Using the Menu .....................................................................................139

Saving Images You Want to Quickly Display

(Flag Function Setting) .......................................................... 140

Setting/Canceling One File at a Time ...................................................140

Setting/Canceling Multiple Files at One Time ....................................... 141

Displaying an Image Set to Flag Function Setting

(Flag Function Display).......................................................... 142

Resizing Images ........................................................................ 143

Trimming Images....................................................................... 144

Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast ......................... 147

Correcting Images Automatically ..........................................................147

Correcting Images Manually .................................................................148

Correcting the White Balance.................................................... 150

Correcting Skewed Images ....................................................... 152

Preventing the Deletion of Files ................................................ 154

Displaying Slide Shows ............................................................. 157

Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory

Card....................................................................................... 158

Using a Printing Service (DPOF)............................................... 159

Setting/Canceling DPOF for a File........................................................ 159

Setting/Canceling DPOF for All Files .................................................... 160

Setting DPOF for Multiple Files .............................................................160

Restoring Deleted Files ............................................................. 162

Viewing on a Television............................................................. 163

7 Setup Menu 165

About the Setup Menu............................................................... 165

Using the Menu .....................................................................................166

Formatting the SD Memory Card............................................... 168

Formatting the Internal Memory ................................................ 169

Adjusting the Picture Display Brightness................................... 170

Registering My Settings ............................................................ 171

Fixing the Focal Length of the Zoom ......................................... 173

Fn (Function) Button Settings.................................................... 174

ADJ. Button Settings ................................................................. 176

ISO Auto-High Settings ............................................................. 178

AF Auxiliary Light ...................................................................... 179

Operation Sound Settings ......................................................... 180

Adjusting/Muting the Operation Sound Volume ........................ 181

LCD Image Confirmation Time .................................................. 182

Auto Power Off .......................................................................... 183

LCD Auto Dimmer Mode ........................................................... 184

Auto Resize Zoom ..................................................................... 185

Level Confirmation .................................................................... 187

Grid Guide Display Options....................................................... 188

Shooting Information Display Frame ......................................... 189

Minimum Shooting Distance Display......................................... 190

Automatic Rotation of Playback Images.................................... 191

File Name Settings .................................................................... 193

Date and Time Settings ............................................................. 194

Language Settings .................................................................... 195

TV Playback Method ................................................................. 196

8 Direct Printing 197

About the Direct Print Function ................................................. 197

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................... 198

Printing Still Images................................................................... 199

Printing One or All Still Images .............................................................199

Printing Several Still Images .................................................................202

9 Downloading Images to Your Computer 204

For Windows ............................................................................. 204

System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM.......................205

CD-ROM Setup .....................................................................................206

When [Installing the software] Is Clicked ..............................................206

When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] Is Clicked ..............210

When [Browse CD-ROM Content] Is Clicked........................................ 210

Uninstalling the Software ......................................................................211

Downloading Images Using DL-10 .......................................................212

Downloading Images Without Using DL-10 ..........................................213

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................216

For Macintosh............................................................................ 217

Downloading Images to Your Computer ...............................................217

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................218

Using the MP File Viewer......................................................................219

10 Appendices 221

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 221

Error Messages.....................................................................................221

Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................222

Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................228

Specifications ............................................................................ 230

Number of Images That Can Be Stored................................................232

Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When

the Camera Is Turned Off...................................................... 234

Using Your Camera Abroad ...................................................... 236

Cautions on Use ........................................................................ 237

Care and Storage ...................................................................... 239

Warranty and Servicing ............................................................. 240

Index ......................................................................................... 242

Basic Operations

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

Packing List...................................... 12

Names of Parts................................. 15

How to Use the Mode Dial ............... 17

Picture Display................................. 18

Getting Ready .................................. 22

Basic Shooting.................................32

Playing Back Images .......................46

Deleting Files ................................... 52

Changing the Display with the DISP.

Button ........................................... 56

Packing List

Open the package and make sure all the items are included. * The actual appearance of items included may differ.

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

CX2

The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera.

Rechargeable Battery

Battery Charger

USB Cable (Mini B cable)

Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Printcompatible printer.

AV Cable

Used to view your images on a TV

Handstrap

Warranty

Camera User Guide CD-ROM (GP.204)

Contains software and “Software

Camera User Guide

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

Basic Operations

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

This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.

Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

User Guide”. VM-1 software and “Software User Guide” available for Macintosh; see P.219 for installation instructions. Acrobat Reader is required to view the “Software User Guide” in Mac OS 9.

(This booklet)

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The CD-ROM supports the following languages. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with languages other than those listed below.

Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attaching the handstrap to the camera

Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown.

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

Optional Accessories

Soft Case (SC-90)

Used to store your camera.

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

Neck Strap (ST-2)

A double-loop neck strap with embroidered RICOH logo.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attaching the neck strap to the camera

Remove the end of the neck strap from the connector and attach it as shown in the figure.

Rechargeable Battery (DB-70)

Rechargeable battery for use with this camera.

Battery Charger (BJ-7)

Used to charge the rechargeable battery (DB-70).

Cable Switch (CA-1)

A switch that connects to the camera’s USB terminal to operate the shutter.

• For the latest information on optional accessories, see the Ricoh website (http://www.ricohpmmc.com/).

Names of Parts

Camera

Front View

23416

7 8

1 Mode Dial P.17, 34, 37, 74, 83, 84,

2 Shutter Release Button P.32

3 POWER Button P.28

4 Microphone P.94

5 Lens Cover 6 Zoom Lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle)

8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail View)

7 Flash P.43

8 AF Auxiliary Light/Self-Timer Lamp P.45, 179

9 Lens -

Item Name Refer to

87, 94

P.39, 48, 50

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

Rear View

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

161517

1 Picture Display P.18 2 Strap Eyelet P.13 3 Terminal Cover P.163, 198, 212, 213, 217 4 Speaker P.131 5 USB Terminal P.198, 212, 213, 217 6 AV Output Terminal P.163 7 N (Macro) P.41 8 ADJ./OK Button 9 F (Flash) P.43

10 6 (Playback) Button P.46 11 MENU Button P.76, 100, 139, 166 12 Fn (Function) Button P.66 13 t (Self-timer)/D (Delete) Button P.52, 45 14 DISP. Button P.56, 58 15 Power (DC input) Cable Cover 16 Battery/Card Cover P.26 17 Tripod Screw Hole P.231

(*)

Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” (or toward N or F) indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button.

Item Name Refer to

(*)

P.62

10 11 12 13 14

How to Use the Mode Dial

Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies.

Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use.

Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions

Symbol Function Description Refer to

Auto Shooting Mode

MY1, MY2 My Settings Mode

Movie Mode

SCENE Scene Mode

EASY Easy Shooting Mode

Continuous Mode

Dynamic Range Double-shot Mode

Automatically sets the optimal aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject.

You can shoot using the settings registered in [Reg. My Settings].

Allows you to shoot movies. P.94

Allows you to shoot with settings optimized for the shooting scene.

This allows you to shoot with easy operations and without having to make any complicated settings. The settings of some shooting functions cannot be changed when using this mode.

You can shoot with various continuous shooting functions.

Allows you to shoot images that look natural even in the dark areas and bright areas of scenes with high contrast.

P.34

P.83

P.74

P.37

P.87

P.84

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

Picture Display

1cm-1cm-

X4.8X4. 8

20482048

+0.3+0.3

Interv alInterv al

1 seco nd1 seco nd

EV + 0 . 7EV + 0 . 7

F3. 5F3. 5

1/1 0 0 01/1 0 0 0

ISO 1 0 0IS O 10 0

Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures

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

Still Image Mode

12 5367910

1cm-

X4.8

+0.3

Interval

F3.5 1/1000

4 8

313131

EV +0.7

EV +0.7F3.5

1/1000 ISO 100

27 28 29 30

1 second

ISO 100

2048

2048+0.3

11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18 19

302827

00:0000:00

●

RECEC●REC

/00:02/00:02

Shutt er b ut oo n : StartShutt er b ut oo n : Start

640640

34 35

Movie Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Flash Mode P.43 18 Camera Shake Correction P.121

2 Flash Exposure

Compensation

3 Muti-Target AF

Focus mark

4 Scene Modes/ P.74 23 Minimum Shooting

Continuous Mode/ Plus Normal Shooting

5 Shooting Mode Types P.17

6 Remaining Number of Still

Images

7 Recording Destination P.23 26 Interval Shooting P.119

8 AE Lock P.68 27 Aperture P.230

9 Picture Quality P.101 28 Shutter Speed P.122

10 Image Size P.101 29 Exposure Compensation P.124

11 Focus Mode P.103 30 ISO Setting P.128

12 White Balance P.126 31 Level Indicator P.59

13 Exposure Metering P.108 32 Camera Shake Warning

14 Image Settings P.109

15 Bracket Shooting P.112,

16 Histogram P.60 36 Frame Rate P.95

17 Date Imprint P.123 37 Movie Recording Indicator P.94

00:00

/00:02

●

REC

Shutter butoon : Start

P.111 19 Battery Symbol P.21

P.104 21 Self-timer P.45

P.87 P.86

P.232

113, 115, 114

20 Time Exposure P.117

22 Macro Shooting P.41

Distance

24 Digital Zoom

Magnification/Auto Resize Zoom

25 Zoom Bar P.39

Symbol

33 Overexposure Mark P.124

34 Recording Time P.232

Remaining Recording Time

640

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

P.190

P.40, 185

P.33

P.232

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200 9/04 /10 2 4:002009 /04/ 10 24 :00

Sta rt

05: 12

100 -0010100 -0010

10/ 2010/ 20

640640

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

• Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.

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

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

Example of Picture Display During Playback

Still Image Mode Movie Mode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 File No. - 10 Image Size P.101

2 Number of Playback Files - 11 Date at Shooting P.194

3 Total Number of Files - 12 Aperture P.230

4 Mode Types - 13 Shutter Speed P.122

5 Flag Function Setting P.140 14 Battery Symbol P.21

6 Protect P.154 15 Recording Time or

7 DPOF P.159

8 Playback Data Source P.47 16 Indicator -

9 Picture Quality P.101

100-0010

100-0010 10/20

05:12

2009/04/10 24:00

Lapsed Time

Start

10/20

640

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

100 -027 3100 -027 3

200 9/01 /01 0 2:20200 9/01 /01 0 2:20

10/ 2010/ 20

N 2 048N 2 048

28 mm

F 5 .0 1/60 IS O 10 0

AUTO: Medium

C:+0,S:+0,D :+0

G:5,A:2

28 mm

F 5.0 1/60 I SO 1 00

AUTO: Medium

EV +0.7

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

• Additional information can be viewed by pressing the DISP. button (G P.57).

1 2 3

AUTO: Medium

F 5.0 1/60 ISO 100

EV +0.7

G:5,A:2

28 mm

BLUE

C:+0,S:+0,D:+0

10/20

100-0273

10/20 N 2048

AUTO: Medium

F 5.0 1/60 ISO 100

141414

F 5.0 1/60 ISO 100

EV +0.7EV +0.7

G:5,A:2G:5,A:2

28 mm

BLUE

C:+0,S:+0,D:+0C:+0,S:+0,D:+0

2009/01/01 02:20

121212

N 2048

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Shooting Mode - 9 White Balance / White

2 Plus Normal Shooting P.86

3 Dynamic Range

Expansion

P.85 10 Flash Mode P.43

Balance Compensation

P.126 P.150

4 Aperture P.230 11 Focal Length of the Zoom P.39

5 Shutter Speed P.122 12 Macro Shooting P.41

6 ISO Setting P.128 13 Focus Mode P.103

7 Exposure Compensation P.124 14 Auto Bracket P.112

8 Exposure Metering P.108 15 Image Settings P.109

Battery Level Indication

A battery symbol appears at the lower right of the picture display to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted.

Battery Symbol Description

Battery is sufficiently charged.

Green

Battery partially discharged. Recharging is recommended.

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Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

and does not indicate a malfunction.

Battery level is low. Recharge the battery.

may be displayed when the camera is powered by an AC adapter. This is normal

Getting Ready

Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

• Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery.

• For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.28.

About the Battery

This camera uses the Rechargeable Battery DB70, a dedicated lithium-ion battery supplied with the camera. It is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again. The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

Number of shots you can take ---------------------------------------------------------------

Approximate number of shots you can take on a single charge: Approx. 290

* When [LCD Auto Dim] (GP.184) is set to [On]

• Based on CIPA standard (Temperature: 23 degrees Celsius, picture display on, 30 seconds between shots, changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide-angle or wide-angle to telephoto for each shot, 50% flash usage, turning the power off after each 10 shots).

• You can take approximately 270 shots when [LCD Auto Dim] is set to [Off].

• Set the camera to synchro-monitor mode to increase the number of shots you can

take. (GP.56)

• 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. If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, we recommend carrying a spare battery.

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

• Please rem ove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.

• When using a lithium-ion battery, use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (DB-70). Do not use other rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

About the SD Memory Card (available in stores)

You can store 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 approximately 88 MB. To record a lot of still images or movies at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD memory card.

About Formatting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Before using a new SD memory card, be sure to format it with this camera. If an error message such as [Card Error] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded in the camera or the card has been used with a computer or other digital camera, you must format the card with this camera prior to use. (GP.168)

Where images are recorded-------------------------------------------------------------------

When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera records images to the internal memory; when an SD memory card is loaded, it records images to the SD memory card.

When no SD memory card is loaded When an SD memory card is loaded

Records to the internal memory Records to the SD memory card

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If a n SD memory card is loaded, the camera does not record to the internal memory, even if the card is full.

• Take care not to get the contacts of the card dirty.

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

Move the write-protection switch on the SD memory card to LOCK to prevent your still images from being accidentally erased or the card from being formatted. If you unlock the card (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible to erase images and format the card.

It is recommended to move the write-protection switch to LOCK

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when you have some important data recorded. Note that you cannot shoot images on a locked card because no data can be recorded to the card. Unlock the card before shooting.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.47.

• Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory card. (GP.232)

• You can copy images recorded in the internal memory to the SD memory card. (GP.158)

Charging the Rechargeable Battery

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and markings on the battery match those on the battery charger.

• The battery label should face up.

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Be careful not to reverse the and sides.

Plug the power cable into an outlet.

• Use the battery charger (BJ-7) to recharge the battery.

• Charging starts, and the charger lamp indicates the progress, as shown below. Once charging has finished, unplug the power cable from the power outlet.

Charger Lamp Description Lit Charging started Off Charging complete Flashing The battery charger terminal may be soiled or the battery

• The estimated battery charging time is shown below. Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs.

Rechargeable battery charging time DB-70 Approx. 100 min. (25°C)

charger/battery may be faulty. (After unplugging the power cable from the power outlet and wiping the battery charger terminal with a dry cloth or cotton swab, plug it in again. If the charger lamp continues to flash, it is possible that the battery charger or battery is faulty. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet, and remove the battery.)

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Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card

After recharging the rechargeable battery, load the rechargeable battery and the SD memory card. Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery or SD memory card.

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Open the battery/card cover.

Make sure the SD memory 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.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

• When the rechargeable battery is loaded in place, it is locked with the hook shown in the figure.

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

Removing the Rechargeable Battery

Open the battery/card cover. Release the hook that locks the rechargeable battery. The battery is ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from the camera.

Removing the SD Memory Card

Open the battery/card cover. Push in the SD memory card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera.

Logo side

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Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. Store the removed battery in a dry cool place.

Turning the Power On/Off

To turn the power on:

Press the POWER button.

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• After the start sound, the picture display turns on.

Using the Camera in Playback Mode

• Pressing and holding the 6 (Playback) button turns on the camera in playback mode, allowing you to start playback at once.

• When the camera has been turned on with the 6 button, pressing the 6 button again switches playback mode to shooting mode.

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After the camera is turned on, it may take longer for the camera to become ready for shooting when using the flash than when not using the flash.

To turn the power off:

Press the POWER button.

• The number of files recorded on that day is displayed, and then the camera turns off.

• If the date is not set, the number of files recorded is displayed as [0].

• If the date is changed, only the number of files recorded after the date change is displayed.

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