Sanyo VPC-S70EX, VPC-S70 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VPC-S70EX VPC-S70

Digital Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-S70EX and VPC-S70. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “ Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

SAFETY MANUAL”.

Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

kFOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-S70 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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kFOR CANADIAN USERS

i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

kFOR EU USERS

Note:

iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU

countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!

kSymbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay

CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 108) and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 114).

attention to.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ................................. 6

SYSTEM MAP ....................................................................................... 8

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... 9

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD ....................................... 11

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 14

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 16

 BASIC OPERATION

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 19

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES .......................... 27

SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ..................................................... 36

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..................................... 37

USING THE SCENE FUNCTION ......................................................... 41

USING THE ZOOM .............................................................................. 46

FLASH SETTING ................................................................................. 47

SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................ 49

FOCUS RANGE ................................................................................... 51

 SHOOTING

ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU ............................................. 53

RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING ................................................ 56

FOCUS AREA SETTING ..................................................................... 59

ISO SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 61

WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................ 62

EXPOSURE CORRECTION ................................................................ 63

DATE IMPRINT .................................................................................... 64

 PLAYBACK

DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ................................................ 65

IMAGE PROTECT ............................................................................... 67

ROTATE IMAGE .................................................................................. 69

CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) .................................................... 70

COPY DATA ........................................................................................ 71

PRINT SETTINGS ............................................................................... 73

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................... 78

DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ...... 79

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 OPTION

DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU ......................................................80

SOUNDS ..............................................................................................83

POST-VIEW SETTING .........................................................................85

SCREEN LANGUAGE ..........................................................................86

TV SYSTEM SETTING .........................................................................87

AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION .........................................................88

FILE No. RESET FUNCTION ...............................................................89

INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .......92

RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ..............................................94

CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD

MEMORY .........................................................................................95

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE ...........................97

 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................99

DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................100

 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................108

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................114

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................120

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Handstrap: 1 i Soft case: 1

i SANYO Software Pack

(CD-ROM): 1

i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1i Dedicated AV interface

i “SAFETY MANUAL”

(safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.

i AA alkaline batteries: 2

(batteries made exclusively to be used as included accessories)

cable: 1

i Quick Guide

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How to use the accessories

k Handstrap

k Soft case

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Media cards that can be used with this camera

The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:

i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card

What “card” means in this manual

i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used

in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all

installation and removal procedures are the same for both SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

AUTO

Use auto settings

Your VPC-S70 is loaded with lots of functions including an easy-tounderstand display, a large screen, extensive scene functions, and more.

k Abundant scene functions

You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

AUTO

Use auto settings

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

k Speedy mode-switching

Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots with a single button operation.

VIDEO CLIP

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SYSTEM MAP

The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos. Or take the card to a photo shop to have your photos printed there.

Internet

Computer

Dedicated USB interface cable

Printer

Dedicated AV interface cable

Commercially available SD Memory Card/Multi Media Card

i Card reader i DPOF-compatible

printer

i Photo shop

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SETUP

PART S N A M E S

Front

Bottom

Shutter button

ON/OFF button

Self-timer indicator

Speaker

Flash

Microphone

Lens

Tripod stand holeBattery/card compartment cover

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Rear

USB/AV terminal cover

• Open to access the USB/AV terminal.

Zoom switch (T/])

(W/P)

Monitor

Playback button [=]

[n] button (?/%)

MENU button [l] button ( )

Strap holder

[m] button ( /R)

SET button

SCENE button [o] button (R)

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD

Your camera has an internal memory, which means that you can take photos even when no card is installed. By using a card, however, you will be able to take many more photos. The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 92).

1 Open the battery/card

compartment cover.

h While gently pressing the

battery/card compartment cover, slide it open.

Battery/card compartment cover

2 Insert the batteries.

h Make sure that the batteries’

polarities (M and N) are correct.

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Batteries

3 Insert the card.

h Firmly insert the card until it

clicks into place.

[o] mark

4 Close the battery/card compartment cover.

When removing the card...

h To remove the card, press it

down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or released.

i If you remove your finger too soon,

the card may spring out and become lost or hit someone in the eye.

2 Press and

Card

1 Open

release

3 Pull out

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD

CAUTION Be careful when removing the card.

i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or

printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.

Manganese batteries cannot be used.

i Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life, but there is the

danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera.

Other batteries

i If you wish to use batteries other than the alkaline batteries (LR6), we

recommend the following. h AA-size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries (SANYO

HR-3UTG) × 2

h AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2 When installing the batteries, make sure that they are oriented correctly.

Do not open the battery/card compartmnet cover when the camera is turned on.

i If the battery/card compartment cover is opened while the power is on,

important data may be lost. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from failure to comply with this warning.

HINT Shooting without a card installed

i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the

card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no card installed, the internal memory icon is shown on the monitor to let you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s internal memory.

About the internal backup battery

i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time

settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the batteries are kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.

i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it

is therefore recommended that the batteries be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the batteries are removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

In the shooting mode

1 Press the ON/OFF button.

h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the

shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off.

ON/OFF button

In the playback mode

1 Press the playback button [=] for

at least one second.

h The Playback Screen appears on

the monitor (pages 29 and 38).

Monitor

Playback button [=]

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button.

h The camera turns off.

h When the playback button [=] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the

camera turns off.

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

About the auto power off function

In order to preserve battery power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).

i If the auto power save function has operated to turn the camera off, press

the ON/OFF button to turn it back on.

i You can change the setting for the time elapsed before the camera

automatically turns off (page 88).

i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the

dedicated USB interface cable, the auto power save function is disabled, and the camera turns off after about 12 hours.

HINT If the K icon appears...

i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured is recorded with

it. When the date and time cannot be recorded with the image because the date and time have not yet been set (page 16), the K icon appears. To have the date and time recorded with images, please make this setting before capturing images.

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

CLOCK SET

The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2007

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn

the camera on, and press the MENU button.

h The Recording Menu appears

(page 53).

2 Press the [o] button to select the

3 tab, and press the [m] button. h The Option Menu appears.

3 Press the [n] or [o] button to

select “CLOCK SET”, and press the SET button or the [m] button.

h The Clock Set Screen appears. h The current date and time

settings are shown.

h Follow the procedures below to

enable or disable the date display during playback, to set the display format for the date, and to set the date and time.

h To return to the Option Menu,

press the MENU button.

RECORDING MENU

RESOLUTION FOCUS MODE ISO

WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE

3 tab

OPTION MENU

CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW 1sec BRIGHTNESS

LANGUAGE

TV SYSTEM

2007 /03/01

OKOKOK

CLOCK SET

Y / M / D

(1/2)

12:00

OFF

NTSC

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

CLOCK SET

4 Set the date and time.

1 Press the [n] or [o] button to

change the year indication. h Repeat these steps to select the

month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2007.

2 Press the SET button or the [m]

button to select the time indication.

3 Press the [n] or [o] button to

change the time setting.

4 Press the [m] button to select the

Y/M/D indication.

5 Press the [n] or [o] button to

change the displayed date order.

CLOCK SET

2007/12/24

Y / M / D

OKOKOK

CLOCK SET

2007/12/24

Y / M / D

CLOCK SET

2007/12/24

Y / M / D

h Press the [o] button to change the displayed date order as follows:

Y / M / D → M / D / Y → D / M / Y → DISP OFF

h Press the [n] button to change it in the reverse order.

12:00

19:30

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5 Press the SET button.

h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the

Option Menu.

h The Option Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed.

HINT

i Under normal conditions, while the batteries are being replaced, an

internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost. (The backup will last for about 7 days.) It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the batteries and before shooting or recording of any type (follow steps 1 to 3).

To correct the date and time settings

i In step 4, select the indication that you want to change, and follow the

procedure to change the indication.

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BASIC OPERATION

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

How to hold the camera

Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.

Correct hold Incorrect hold

A finger is blocking the lens or flash.

Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.

HINT

i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when

they are played back (page 69).

i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the

image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

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Using the autofocus

The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 51).

k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.

i Subjects with low contrast, very bright

subjects at the center of the image or dark subjects or locations

Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object with contrast at the same distance as the desired subject.

i Subjects without vertical lines

Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus while framing the subject vertically, then re-orient the camera to compose a horizontally framed image.

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.

i When both near and far objects are

present

Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

i Fast-moving subjects

Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

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Switching between the shooting mode and

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playback mode

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn

the camera on.

ON/OFF button

Playback button [=]

2 Press the playback button [=].

h Each time the playback button is

pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.

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HINT To turn the camera on in the playback mode

i Press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second, and the camera will

turn on in the playback mode.

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

How to switch the shooting mode

Your camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots mode).

1 Press the ON/OFF button to

turn the camera on.

2 Press the [m] button.

h The screen to set the

shooting mode and the selftimer appears.

3 Press the [m] button to select

the shooting mode.

4 Press the SET button.

h The selected shooting mode

is set.

h An icon in the upper left area

of the monitor indicates the active shooting mode setting.

ON/OFF button

[m] button

SET button

c:Single-shot mode P:Sequential shots mode

X:Video clip recording mode

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Switching the display mode

In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn

the camera on.

2 Press the SET button.

h Each time the SET button is

pressed, the camera switches between the settings display mode and the normal display mode.

ON/OFF button

SET button

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Adjust the monitor brightness

The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light.

1 Press the ON/OFF button to

turn the camera on.

2 Press the MENU button for at

least 1 second.

h The monitor brightness menu

appears.

3 Press the [n] and [o] buttons

to adjust the brightness.

4 Press the MENU button.

h The monitor brightness is

set, and the monitor brightness menu is canceled.

ON/OFF button

MENU button

[n] and [o] buttons

Monitor brightness menu

2 1

BRIGHTNESS

1 2

HINT

i You can also adjust the monitor brightness by selecting “BRIGHTNESS”

from the Option Menu (page 82).

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Hints for taking pictures

Muting the camera sounds

i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter

button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted (page 83).

Where is the image data saved?

i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory

or on the card installed in the camera.

i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If

no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...

i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to

the characteristics of the CCD, light lines or ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.

Switching the guidance display ON/OFF

i Press the [l] button. Each time the [l] button is pressed, the guidance

display switches between ON and OFF.

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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

F3.1 1/40

There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured. For more information about taking sequential shots, please see page 36.

Shooting single shots

1 Set the camera to the single-

shot mode (page 23).

2 Press the shutter button

halfway.

h Engage the autofocus by

pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock).

3 Continue to gently press the

shutter button all the way.

h Press the shutter button

gently, taking care not to move the camera.

h The image that was

captured appears on the monitor as long as the shutter button is kept pressed (post view).

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Shutter button

F3.1

1/40

Single-shot icon

<Single-Shot Screen>

4 Release your finger from the shutter button.

h The captured image is recorded.

HINT When the focus mode (page 59) is set to the 9-point focus mode B...

i A target mark & on the monitor shows

the area the camera is focusing on.

i The camera automatically determines

the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.

i The large target mark appears when

the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen.

About the focus indicator

i A green focus indicator appears when

the subject is successfully focused, or a red focus indicator when the camera was not able to focus the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayed

i The shutter speed and aperture

settings are also displayed on the monitor. You can use them as a reference when shooting.

If the motion alert icon appears...

i During still image shooting, if the

shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the motion alert icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (page 47).

i When shooting with the fireworks ^

scene function, the motion alert icon always appears, but this is normal.

Focus indicator

Target mark

F3.1 1/40

Shutter speed Aperture

F3.1 1/4

Motion alert icon

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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

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Viewing still images

The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same.

Press the playback button [=].

h If the playback button [=]

was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.

h The image most recently

captured appears on the monitor.

6 View other images.

h Press the [l] or [m] button to

display the previous or next image. To display the previous image:

Press [l].

To display the next image:

Press [m].

h To return to Shooting Screen,

press the playback button [=].

<If the camera was turned on by pressing the playback

button [

h When the playback button

[=] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the camera turns off.

Playback button [=]

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When you are finished viewing images...

i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

HINT For still images with voice memo (page 43)...

i When the shutter button is pressed, the voice memo is played back.

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9-image display playback

100

0001

0002

0003

0007

0008

0009

0005

0006

0004

1 Press the playback button

[=].

2 Press [W] ([P]) on the

zoom switch.

h The 9-image display

appears.

3 Select the image to play

back.

h Press the arrow buttons to

move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch to show the image full screen.

Video clip

100

0001 0002

0001

0004

0007

0007 0008

Audio recording

Folder number

Zoom switch [W]/[T]

SET button

Still image

0002 0003

0005

0005 0006

0008 0009

Arrow buttons

Orange frame

0003

00060004

0009

Image number

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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

Quick scroll playback

A convenient way to quick-search when there are many images.

1 Access the 9-image display screen (page 30).

2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom

switch.

h The Quick Scroll Playback Screen

appears.

h Press the [G] or [H] button to

display the previous or following image.

h You can press the [I] or [J] button

to move back or forward 9 files at a time.

3 Display the desired image, and

press the SET button.

h The selected image is shown full-

screen.

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Magnifying (zooming in) the image

109%

100%

Move

Press shutter to save

Zoom I/O

1 Display the image that you want to magnify.

2 Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom

switch.

h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the

central portion of image is displayed.

h Press the arrow buttons to view

different parts of the magnified image.

To magnify: Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. To return to normal size: Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.

h Press the SET button to return to

the normal (100%) view.

HINT The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image.

i Press the shutter button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still

image.

Move

100%

Zoom I/O

Zoom I/OZoom I/O

Press shutter to save

109%

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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

Zoom jump playback

You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus.

1 Display a still image to view

using zoom jump playback.

2 Press the SET button.

h The image is magnified. h If the magnified view appears

to be in focus, then the overall image will be in focus.

3 Press the arrow buttons to

move to the part you wish to magnify, and press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch.

h The displayed area is further

magnified.

To magnify further: Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. To go back: Magnification decreases with each press of [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.

h Press the SET button again

to return to the normal size (100%) screen.

Zoom switch [W]/[T]

SET button

Arrow buttons

960%

Move

100%

Zoom I/O

Press shutter to save

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Erasing files

Zoom I/O

DELETE

You can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once.

1 To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the

card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera’s internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure.

2 Set the camera to the playback

mode, and press the [n] button. h The Delete Screen appears.

ALL FILES:

Erases all the data.

1 FILE:

Erases one file at a time.

3 Delete the files.

1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to view the images and check if it is OK

to delete all the files.

2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “ALL FILES”. 3 Press the SET button.

h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. To erase the files, select

“YES”, and press the SET button. When the file delete is completed, “No image” is shown.

DELETE

ALL FILES

1 FILE

Zoom I/O

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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “1 FILE”.

h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Before

pressing the SET button in step 3, please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

3 Press the SET button.

h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, repeat steps 1 to 3.

CAUTION About protected images

i Files that are protected from accidental erase cannot be erased. To erase

protected files, set the protect setting for the file to off (page 67), and then follow the file delete procedure.

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SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS

When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession.

1 Set the camera to the sequential

shots mode (page 23).

h If the resolution is set to k, the

setting changes automatically to n.

2 Press the shutter button to start

shooting.

h Shooting sequential shots begins.

Resolution Max. no. of shots

n Approx. 6 shots

z Approx. 3 shots t Approx. 7 shots [ Approx. 37 shots

* The maximum number of sequential shots will differ depending on the

subject.

h Note that if the shutter button is released during shooting, shooting

stops immediately.

HINT About the focus when shooting sequential shots

i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the

focus lock is activated, fixing the focus.

i Shooting sequential shots at a resolution of E is not possible. If the

resolution is set to E, it automatically changes to n.

Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?

i The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots. i The following scene functions cannot be set.

\]^_a5

Sequential shots icon

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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

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Recording a video clip

1 Set the camera to the video

clip recording mode (page 23).

2 Press the shutter button.

h Video clip recording

begins. During recording, the length of the video clip and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

h It is not necessary to

continue pressing the shutter button while shooting.

3 End the recording.

h Press the shutter button

again to stop recording and save the video clip.

Shutter button

Recorded length (time) of

Remaining recording time

Video clip recording icon

video clip

available

00:45:00

00:45:00 00:00:30

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Playing back the video clip

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101-0008

4 Press the playback button

[=].

h If the playback button [=]

was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.

h The video clip just recorded

appears on the monitor.

h Video clips are indicated by

a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen.

5 Press the SET button.

h Video clip playback begins. h To stop playback, press the

[o] button.

Playback button [=]

[o] button

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Video clip pattern

SET button

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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Outline of playback operation

To do this... Do this

Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button

Pause

To extract a still image

To play back

one image

at a time

(single-

frame step)

Slow

playback

accelerate

playback

Return to normal playback

Adjusting the volume

During forward

playback

During reverse

playback

During forward

playback

During reverse

playback

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

speed

During playback, press the SET button. During accelerated or slow playback, press the [n] button.

While playback is paused, press the shutter button. While playback is paused, press the [m]

button.

While playback is paused, press the [l] button.

While playback is paused, press and hold the [m] button.

While playback is paused, press and hold the [l] button.

During forward playback, press the [m] button. * The playback speed changes each time the

[m] button is pressed, as follows: Normal playback

Press the [l] button to resume normal playback speed.

During forward playback, press the [l] button. * The playback speed changes each time the

[l] button is pressed, as follows: 15× ← 10× ← 5×

Press the [m] button to resume normal playback speed.

Press the SET button.

Louder: During playback, press [T] on the zoom switch. Softer: During playback, press [W] on the zoom switch.

→ 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

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When you are finished viewing video clips...

i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

CAUTION If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the

frame-by-frame, slow playback, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

CAUTION The data for a video clip is very large.

i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be

played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the monitor.)

If video clip recording stops even when there is card memory remaining…

i Depending on the card you are using, recording may stop even if there is

remaining memory in the card.

i For video clip recording, it is recommended that a high-speed memory

card be used.

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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

Use auto settings

AUTO

You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

1 Set the camera to the shooting

mode (page 22), and press the SCENE button.

h The screen to select the settings

suitable for the scene (shooting conditions) appears.

2 Use the arrow buttons to select the

desired setting.

Scene setting Features

Auto

Sports

Por trait

Landscape

]

Night view

Fireworks

Lamp

The camera makes the optimum settings.

Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject.

Enhance the threedimensional feel of the subject by blurring the background.

For beautiful shots of distant scenery.

Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery.

For capturing fireworks at night.

Photograph in low-light conditions

AUTO

Use auto settings

<Example: In the single-

shot mode>

Shooting mode setting

cPX

mmm

mnm

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Scene setting Features

Still image with

audio

Blur reduction

Best shot

Face chaser

Monochrome

Sepia

Contrast

Vivid

m: Available n: Not available

: Disabled during recording

Shoot a still image and add a voice memo.

Minimize the effects of camera shake.

Four successive still images are captured as the exposure changes.

The subject’s face is kept in focus and the exposure adjusted as the image is captured.

Create black-and-white photos.

Create sepia-tone photos. mmm

Accentuates the light and dark areas in the image.

Accentuates the colors in the image.

Shooting mode setting

cPX

mnn

mmn

mnn

mmm

3 Press the SET button.

h This completes the scene select

setting.

h The display returns to the Shooting

Screen.

h The scene function setting is shown

on the monitor.

Scene function setting (X is not displayed)

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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

Capture a still image with a voice memo

With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”.

1 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 41), select

a, and press the SET button.

2 Press the shutter button to take the

picture, then speak into the microphone.

h During recording, be careful not to

obstruct the microphone with your fingers, for example.

h Audio recording begins. During

recording, the length of the audio track and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

h The maximum recording time for a

voice memo is about 10 seconds.

h To end the recording before

10 seconds has elapsed, press the shutter button.

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Recorded length of

audio track

Remaining recording

time available

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How to use the best shot feature

SAVE ALL

SELECT

Delete other images?

1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select the

scene function settings, select the best shot icon 5 (page 41); and press the SET button.

h If the resolution is set to k, the setting changes automatically to

n and the images are captured.

2 Press the shutter button.

h While the settings change, four still

images are shot in sequence.

h After the images are captured, the

four still images are displayed on the monitor.

SAVE ALL

OKOKOK

SELECT

3 Use the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the image you

wish to save.

h For a full-size view of the selected image, press the SET button. h With the full-size view active, you can use the [l] and [m] buttons to

view the previous or next image.

With all four images showing on the monitor, press the MENU button.

4 With the full-size view of the image

you wish to save, select “YES”, and press the SET button.

h The image currently displayed is

saved, and the other images are deleted.

Delete other images?

YES

EXIT

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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

How to use the face chaser feature

To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure.

1 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 41), select

the face chaser icon r, and press the SET button.

2 Aim the camera lens at the subject.

h The camera searches for the

subject’s face. When it detects the face, an orange frame appears.

h Do not touch the shutter button while

the camera is searching. The camera cannot search when the autofocus is activated.

Orange frame

2 22

3 The focus locks on the subject (page 27).

h The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure is adjusted. h When the face is in focus, the orange frame changes to green.

4 Press the shutter button.

h The image is captured.

HINT

i When the focus mode is set to AF seeker p, the scene function setting

automatically changes to auto =.

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USING THE ZOOM

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Set the camera to the shooting

mode (page 22), and point the camera lens at the subject.

Zoom switch [W]/[T]

2 Press the zoom switch to

compose the desired image.

[T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is

pressed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.

h When the optical zoom factor is

at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When [T] on the zoom switch is pressed again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues.

3 Take the picture.

HINT Can’t access the digital zoom?

i The digital zoom cannot be used when the resolution is set to k, the

face chaser r scene function is active, or the focus mode is set to AF seeker p.

Can’t access the optical zoom?

i When the focus range is set to pan o or during video clip recording, the

optical zoom cannot be used.

Monitor

When both optical and digital zoom are enabled

When optical zoom only is enabled

When digital zoom only is enabled

Optical zoom Digital zoom (yellow)

Zoom bar Pointe r

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FLASH SETTING

The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (auto mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking single-shot still images.

1 Set the camera to the single-shot

mode (page 23), and press the [n] (?) button.

h The flash menu appears.

k: The camera will detect the

subject brightness and use the flash only when required. In a backlight situation, if only the center of the image is very dark, the flash will operate to compensate (auto).

m: The flash will operate with every

image captured regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced flash).

l: The flash will not operate even

in dark situations. Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).

J: The digital camera will detect

the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).

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Flash menu

[n] (?) button

FLASH

AUTO

2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and

press the SET button.

3 Press the shutter button.

h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the

selected mode.

HINT When auto is selected...

i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting

Screen.

When auto or red-eye reduction is selected...

i When the subject is in focus, if the camera determines that the flash is

necessary, a k or J icon appearing on the monitor indicates that the flash will operate.

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SELF-TIMER

Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode.

1 Set the camera to the single-shot

mode (page 23), and press the [m] ( ) button.

h The self-timer menu appears.

y: The image is captured about

2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

x: The image is captured about

10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

2 Use the [n] and [o] buttons to

select the desired self-timer setting, and press the SET button.

h The self-timer is set, and you are

returned to the Shooting Screen.

[m] () button

PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE

Self-timer menu

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HINT

i The countdown time until shutter

release is shown graphically on the monitor.

F3.1 1/37

To pause or cancel the self-timer function...

i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the

self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer.

i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off c. i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset

to off.

When x is selected...

i When the shutter button is pressed,

the self-timer indicator flashes for approximately 10 seconds, after which shooting begins.

i About 3 seconds before shooting,

the self-timer indicator flashes faster.

Self-timer indicator

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FOCUS RANGE

1 Set the camera to the shooting

mode (page 22), and press the [o] (R) button.

h The focus range menu appears.

o: The focus operates within the

ranges shown below (pan).

i At maximum aperture setting:

2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to ∞

i At minimum aperture setting:

1.3 m (4.27 ft.) to ∞

i Wide end:

At maximum aperture setting: 40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞ At minimum aperture setting: 30 cm (11.81 in.) to ∞

i Tele end:

At maximum aperture setting:

1.7 m (5.58 ft.) to ∞ At minimum aperture setting:

1.2 m (3.94 ft.) to ∞

*: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) (Wide end) or 60 cm (23.62 in.) (Tele end) to infinity (auto).

+: You can focus on a subject within a range of 5 cm (1.97 in.) (Wide

end) or 60 cm (23.62 in.) (Tele end) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (macro).

-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 5 cm (1.97 in.)

to 8 m (26.25 ft), as well as to infinity (manual).

2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired focus range, and

press the SET button.

h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the

Shooting Screen.

HINT

i In the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, when the focus range

is set to macro +, the zoom is automatically set to one step from the wide end. When the focus range is set to pan o, the zoom is automatically set to the Wide end.

Focus range menu

[o] (R) button

FOCUS

AUTO

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How to use the manual focus

1 Select manual - from the focus

range menu, and press the SET button.

h The focus distance adjustment bar

appears.

70cm

FOCUS

MANUAL

2 Press the [l] or [m] button to adjust

the focus distance, and press the SET button.

h The focus distance is set, and you

are returned to the Shooting Screen.

HINT About the focus range

i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface

and the subject.

i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance

(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. Use the monitor to confirm the focus and compose the photo.

About zoom movement when using the manual focus

i If the focus distance is set to 50 cm (19.69 in.) or less, the zoom changes

to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.

i When the focus distance is set to 50 cm (19.69 in.) or less, the zoom will

function only within the range at which the image is focused.

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SHOOTING

ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU

Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu.

1 Set the camera to a shooting

mode (page 23).

2 Press the MENU button.

h The Recording Menu

corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears.

h The Recording Menu can be

canceled by pressing the MENU button.

MENU button

RECORDING MENU

RESOLUTION FOCUS MODE ISO

WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE

OFF

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Overview of the Recording Menu

RECORDING MENU

1 2 3 4 5 6

RESOLUTION FOCUS MODE ISO WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE

OFF

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ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU

1 Resolution menu/video size

menu (page 56)

<Single-shot/sequential shots mode>

k: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760

pixels (single-shot mode only

Shoot at 3,072 × 2,304 pixels

n: z:

Shoot at 2,288 × 1,712 pixels

Shoot at 1,600 × 1,200 pixels

Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels

5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels

d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels

<: Make an audio recording

(page 57)

2 Focus mode menu (page 59)

B: 9-point focus mode C: Spot focus mode p: The focus follows the

focus-locked subject.

3 ISO sensitivity menu

(page 61)

t: Sets the ISO sensitivity

automatically (ISO 50 to

200).

*: Sets the ISO sensitivity to

ISO 50.

u: Sets the ISO sensitivity to

ISO 100.

v: Sets the ISO sensitivity to

ISO 200.

w: Sets the ISO sensitivity to

ISO 400.

6: Sets the ISO sensitivity to

ISO 800.

h The indicated ISO value is the

standard output sensitivity.

4 White balance menu (page 62)

>: The camera will determine

the setting automatically.

r: For photography in fair

weather (sunny) conditions

o: In overcast conditions p: Under fluorescent lighting q: Under incandescent

lighting

^: For setting the most

accurate white balance

5 Exposure correction menu

(page 63)

h Change the brightness of the

image.

6 Date imprint menu (page 64)

h Imprint the capture date on still

images.

i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously

enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and the other settings accordingly change automatically.

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RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING

By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose.

1 Display the Recording Menu (page 53).

2 In the single-shot or sequential shots mode select “RESOLUTION”,

or in the video clip recording mode select “CLIP SIZE”, and press the SET button.

h The resolution menu or video size menu appears.

<Single-shot/sequential shots mode>

k: Shoot image at 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (Single-shot mode only)

n: Shoot image at 3,072 × 2,304 pixels

z: Shoot image at 2,288 × 1,712 pixels t: Shoot image at 1,600 × 1,200 pixels [: Shoot image at 640 × 480 pixels

5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels

d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels

<: Make an audio recording (page 57)

3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

h The selected resolution setting or video size setting is set.

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RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING

Record and play back an audio file

In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. The audio recordings are monaural.

k Record an audio file

1 Display the Recording Menu for the

video clip recording mode (page 53).

2 Select the audio recording icon

< from the video size menu, and press the SET button.

3 Press the MENU button.

h The recording mode is enabled.

4 Press the shutter button.

h Audio recording begins. During

recording, the length of the audio track and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

h It is not necessary to continue

pressing the shutter button while recording.

h Take care not to cover the

microphone with your fingers.

5 End the recording.

h Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

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Recorded length of

audio track

Remaining recording time

available

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k Playing back audio recordings

1 Display the desired audio data.

h A musical note graphic appears on

the screen.

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2 Play back the recording.

To do this... Do this

Forward playback Press the SET button.

Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button

Pause

Fast forward

Fast revers e

Return to normal playback

speed

Adjusting the volume

During playback, press the SET button. During fast forward or fast reverse, press the [n] button.

During forward playback, press the [m] button. * The speed changes each time the [m] button

is pressed, as follows: Normal playback

Press the [l] button to resume normal speed. During forward playback, press the [l] button.

* The speed changes each time the [l] button

is pressed, as follows: 15× ← 10× ← 5×

Press the [m] button to resume normal speed.

Press the SET button.

Louder: During playback, press [T] on the zoom switch. Softer: During playback, press [W] on the zoom switch.

100-0013

→ 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

HINT

i During 5× or faster accelerated playback, the audio is not played back.

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FOCUS AREA SETTING

You can choose from different types of autofocus:

9-point range finder focus:

The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears.

Spot focus:

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

AF seeker:

Once the focus is locked on a subject (page 27), it follows the subject. The focus point automatically changes to remain continuously focused on a moving subject.

1 Display the Recording Menu (page 53).

2 Select “FOCUS MODE” and press the SET button.

h The focus mode menu appears.

B: 9-point range finder focus is selected (page 28). C: Spot focus is selected. p: AF seeker is selected.

h When the C or p setting is

selected, the focus mark appears in the center of the monitor.

3 Select the desired icon, and press

the SET button.

h The focus area is set.

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Focus mark

HINT

1/60

F3.1

When spot focus is selected...

i The focus mark + appears in the

center of the monitor.

When AF seeker is selected...

i The focus mark + appears in the

center of the monitor.

i When the focus-lock is activated, the

seeker mark appears on the focused subject.

i During focus-lock, even if the focused

subject moves, the seeker mark automatically follows the subject.

i If the camera loses the focus-lock on

the subject, the seeker mark disappears.

i In dark environments, the seeker mark

may follow the subject more slowly.

i When the p setting is selected, the

digital zoom is not available.

i When the focus mode is set to AF

seeker p, the scene function setting automatically changes to auto =.

F3.1

1/60

Seeker mark

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ISO SENSITIVITY

With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting.

1 Display the Recording Menu (page 53).

2 Select “ISO” and press the SET button.

h The ISO sensitivity menu appears.

t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (corresponds to ISO 50 to

400 [video clip recording mode: corresponds to ISO 450 to 1,800]).

*: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 (video clip recording mode:

corresponds to ISO 450).

u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 (video clip recording mode:

corresponds to ISO 900).

v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 (video clip recording mode:

corresponds to ISO 1,800).

w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 (video clip recording mode:

corresponds to ISO 3,600).

6: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800 (video clip recording mode:

corresponds to ISO 7,200).

h The indicated ISO value when capturing still images is the standard

output sensitivity

3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

h The ISO sensitivity is set.

HINT

i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and

capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase.

CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?

i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set

to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.

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WHITE BALANCE

This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.

1 Display the Recording Menu (page 53).

2 Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press the SET button.

h The white balance menu appears.

>: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically

based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting used in the auto mode.

r: For shooting outside on a sunny day. o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day. p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting. q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting. ^: For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be

specified (one-push).

Select the ^ icon from the white balance menu, fill the entire screen with a plain white paper, and press the SET button to set the white balance. To use any of the other white balance settings, proceed to step 3.

3 Select the desired icon, and press the MENU button.

h This completes the white balance setting.

HINT To cancel the white balance setting

i Perform steps 1 and 2, select >, and then press the MENU button.

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EXPOSURE CORRECTION

When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.

1 Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording

Menu (page 53).

2 Select “EXPOSURE” and press the SET button.

h The screen to adjust the exposure appears.

3 Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the desired exposure

numerical value, and press the SET button.

h The specified exposure is set, and you are returned to the Recording

Menu.

HINT

i The exposure correction setting returns to ±0 after the camera is turned

off.

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DATE IMPRINT

You can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image.

1 Display the Recording Menu (page 53).

2 Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the SET button.

h The date imprint menu appears.

ON: The date of the capture is imprinted on the image. OFF: The date of the capture is not imprinted on the image.

3 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired setting, and press

the SET button.

h The date imprint mode is set, and you are returned to the Recording

Menu.

HINT About the capture date and date imprinting

i When an image is edited, the date of the image file changes to the date

and time the image was edited. However, the imprinted capture date remains unchanged.

Is the sequential shots speed slow?

i When the date imprint mode is set to “ON”, the sequential shots speed

may become slower.

If the imprinted date is shown as [- - - - .- - .- -] …

i The date and time settings have not yet been completed. Set the camera

to the correct date and time (page 16).

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PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU

The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings.

1 Press the playback button [=].

h The display changes to the

Playback Screen.

2 Press the MENU button.

h The Playback Menu appears. h The Playback Menu is canceled

when the MENU button is pressed.

Playback button [=]

MENU button

PLAYBACK MENU

PROTECT ROTATE RESIZE FILE COPY PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SLIDESHOW

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Overview of the Playback Menu

PLAYBACK MENU

1 2 3 4 5 6

PROTECT ROTATE RESIZE FILE COPY PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SLIDESHOW

1 [Protect] (page 67)

h Protect data from accidental

erasure (write protect).

2 [Rotate image] (page 69)

h Rotate still images.

3 [Resize] (page 70)

h Reduce the resolution of a still

image.

4 [File copy] (page 71)

h Copy files from the card to the

internal memory, or vice versa.

5 [Print instructions] (page 73)

h Specify the print settings.

6 [Slideshow] (page 78)

h Play back the images in a

slideshow format.

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IMAGE PROTECT

Lock the file?

Unlock the file?

Prevent accidental erasure of data.

1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure,

and display the Playback Menu (page 65).

2 Select “PROTECT” and press the

SET button.

h The screen to set the protect

setting appears.

3 Select “YES” and press the SET

button.

h The protect mode is set for the

data.

h The protect mark B indicates that

the data is locked.

Lock the file?

YES EXIT

OKOKOK

Unlock the file?

YES EXIT

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CAUTION

i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if

the card is reformatted (page 92).

HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...

i Press the [l] or [m] button.

To cancel the protect mode for an image...

i Display the desired data and repeat steps 1 to 3.

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ROTATE IMAGE

Rotate image?

Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.

1 Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu

(page 65).

2 Select “ROTATE” and press the

SET button.

h The screen to rotate the image

appears.

3 Select “YES” and press the SET

button.

h Each time the SET button is

pressed, the image is rotated another 90 degrees.

HINT

i On the 9-image display playback, rotated images are shown in their

original orientation.

i An image for which the protect (locked) mode has been set cannot be

rotated.

Rotate image?

OKOKOK

YES EXIT

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CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)

Change image resolution?

The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher than t can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image.

1 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display

the Playback Menu (page 65).

2 Select “RESIZE” and press the SET

button.

h The screen to change the still

image resolution appears.

Change image resolution?

OKOKOK

3 Select the new image size.

M (1600 × 1200): The saved image will be 1,600 × 1,200 pixels.

0.3

M (640 × 480): The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels.

EXIT: Return to the Playback Menu.

4 Press the SET button.

h Resizing begins.

HINT Why can’t the image be resized?

i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a

larger size.

(1600×1200)

(640×480)

EXIT

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COPY DATA

Copy file?

Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory.

1 Insert the card in the camera (page 11).

2 Display the Playback Menu (page 65).

3 Select “FILE COPY” and press the

SET button.

h The screen to copy files appears.

4 Select the copy direction.

INT MEM CARD:

Copy image data from the internal memory to the card.

CARD INT MEM:

Copy image data from the card to the internal memory.

* If no card is set in the camera, you

cannot copy data.

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Copy file?

INT MEM CARD

CARD INT MEM

OKOKOK

5 Press the SET button.

CARD

INT MEM

h The screen to select the type of

copy appears.

h The copy source image is shown in

the background on the screen.

COPY SINGLE:

Copy the data for one image.

COPY ALL:

Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.

EXIT:

You are returned to the screen to copy files (step 3).

INT MEM

COPY SINGLE

COPY ALL

EXIT

6 Select the desired type of copy.

1 Press the [l] or [m] button to display the image you wish to copy. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY SINGLE”.

1 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY ALL”.

7 Press the SET button.

h The files are copied.

CARD

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PRINT SETTINGS

Specify the printing

instructions?

In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, or whether or not the date is displayed on the print.

Display the screen to set the print settings

1 Display the Playback Menu (page 65).

2 Select “PRINT INSTRUCTIONS” and

press the SET button.

h The screen to set the print settings

appears.

EACH IMAGE:

The print settings are specified for each individual image.

ALL IMAGES:

The specified print settings apply to all the still images on the card.

ALL CLEAR:

Clear all the print settings.

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Specify the printing

instructions?

EACH IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

ALL CLEAR

OKOKOK

HINT About the DPOF format

i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect

your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the print settings (page 105) for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically.

About the finished prints

i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation. i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and

printer used.

CAUTION

i It is not possible to set the print settings when there are 10,000 or more

files saved on the card.

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PRINT SETTINGS

Specify the printing

instructions?

DATE

EACH IMAGE

Specifying date imprinting and number of prints

You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES).

1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 73).

2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.

EACH IMAGE:

The set print settings are applied only to the image currently displayed.

ALL IMAGES:

The set print settings are applied to all the still images.

3 Press the SET button.

h The Date/Copies Print Screen

appears.

h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,

press the [l] or [m] button to display the desired image to print.

h The print settings for the currently

displayed image are shown in the upper left area of the monitor. You can press the [l] or [m] button to confirm the print settings for each image.

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Specify the printing

instructions?

EACH IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

ALL CLEAR

OKOKOK

EACH IMAGE

: : 0

DATE

4 Specify the number of prints and

EACH IMAGE

DATE

EACH IMAGE

DATE

EACH IMAGE

DATE

whether the date is imprinted.

h Please specify the number of prints

before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered.

h Press the [n] or [o] button to

specify the number of prints.

h Press the [n] or [o] button until

the desired number of prints is displayed.

h Press [W] on the zoom switch to

add a check mark ( ) next to

EACH IMAGE

: : 0

EACH IMAGE

: : 0

DATE

5 Press the SET button.

h This completes the settings for the

number of prints and date imprinting.

h If you press the MENU button, you

are returned to the screen to set the print settings (step 1).

CAUTION

i Do not specify dated prints for images that were captured with the date

imprint function (page 64) set to ON, or else the date will appear on the photo print twice.

EACH IMAGE

: : 1

DATE

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PRINT SETTINGS

Specify the printing

instructions?

Clearing all the print settings

Delete the print settings for all images.

1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 73).

2 Select “ALL CLEAR”.

3 Press the SET button.

h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.

YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the

print settings.

4 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.

h All the print settings are cleared and you are returned to the Playback

Menu.

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Specify the printing

instructions?

EACH IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

ALL CLEAR

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

Auto playback of

files

1 Display the Playback Menu (page 65).

2 Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the

SET button.

h The screen to set the slideshow

appears.

TIME: Adjust the transition speed

EFFECT: Select a transition effect

BGM: Specify the settings for

START: Begin slideshow playback.

1 Select one of the slideshow controls, and press the SET button. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting. 3 Press the SET button.

3 Select “START”, and press the SET button.

h Slideshow playback starts. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.

HINT

i Audio data is not played during slideshow playback.

(the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image).

as an image changes to the next image.

playing background music during slideshow playback.

Auto playback of

TIME 3sec

EFFECT

BGM

files

START

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DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)

100-0005

INFO

On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured.

1 Display the desired image.

2 Press and hold the MENU

button for at least 1 second.

h The Information Screen

appears.

h If the MENU button is

pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

1 Resolution setting 2 Resolution 3 Scene function setting 4 Image number 5 Protect setting 6 Voice memo setting 7 File size 8 Aperture value 9 Shutter speed 0 Exposure correction

setting

A Video size setting/

audio file indicator

B Resolution and frame

rate

C File format D Playback time E Remaining battery power

INFO

1 2

A B

3072×2304

SHUTTER

EXPOSE

INFO

320×240 15fps

QTM

EXPOSE

INFO

SIZE

IRIS

SIZE

2MB F3.1 1/30

5MB

00:00:15

158KB

00:00:20

100-0004

100-0005

100-0006

4 5 6

7 8 9

4 5

7 D

4 5

7 D

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OPTION

DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU

The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings.

1 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu.

h Recording Menu, see page 53 h Playback Menu, see page 65

2 Press the [n] or [o] button to

select the option tab 3.

h The Option Menu appears.

Option tab

OPTION MENU (1/2)

CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS

LANGUAGE

TV SYSTEM

To exit the Option Menu

To return to the Shooting Screen or Playback Screen

→ Press the MENU button.

To return to the Recording Menu or the Playback Menu

→ With the option tab 3 selected, press the [n] or [o] button.

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1sec

NTSC

DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU

Overview of the Option Menu

OPTION MENU (1/2)

1 2 3 4 5 6

CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS

LANGUAGE

TV SYSTEM

1sec

NTSC

7 8 9 @

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AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS

1 [Date and time setting]

(page 16)

h Set the camera’s internal

clock.

2 [Sounds] (page 83)

h Adjust the sounds produced

by the camera.

3 [Post-view] (page 85)

h Specify how long a still image

is displayed on the monitor after it is captured.

[LCD brightness] (page 25)

h Adjust the brightness of the

monitor.

5 [ language] (page 86)

h Select the language in which

the monitor messages are displayed.

i 7 through 0 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.

6 [TV system setting] (page 87)

h Select the type of TV signal

that is output from the camera’s USB/AV terminal.

7 [Auto power off] (page 88)

h Specify the time elapsed

before the auto power off function operates to turn the camera off.

8 [File number reset] (page 89)

h Set the file number reset

function to ON or OFF.

[

Format] (page 92)

h Reformat the camera’s internal

memory or the card installed in the camera.

0 [Reset camera settings]

(page 94)

h Reset the camera to the

factory-preset settings.

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SOUNDS

SOUND

Set the sounds that are produced by the camera.

1 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

2 Select “SOUND” and press the SET

button.

h The screen to set the sounds

appears.

OPERATION VOL:

Volume setting for all camera buttons.

TURN ON/OFF:

Mute or enable the sound that is produced when the camera is turned on or off.

SHUTTER:

Select the sound that is produced when the shutter button is pressed.

KEY SW:

Select the sound that is produced when a camera button (SET button, MENU button, etc.) is pressed.

AUDIO GUIDE:

Mute or enable the camera’s audio help guide.

PLAY VOLUME:

Adjust the volume for playing back video clips and audio files.

SOUND

OPERATION VOL

TURN ON/OFF

SHUTTER

KEY SW

AUDIO GUIDE

PLAY VOLUME

OKOKOK

D A

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3 Select the desired item, and press the SET button.

4 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting.

h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.

ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound.

h The respective screen to select the sound appears. h Select from 5 different sounds (A to E) and “OFF”. h After selecting a sound, press the [m] button to preview it. h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.

h The screen to select the volume setting appears. h You can select a volume setting from 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum). h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.

5 Press the SET button.

h The sound settings are completed. h To return to the Option Menu, press the MENU button.

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POST-VIEW SETTING

Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (postview) after the shutter button is pressed.

1 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

2 Select “POST VIEW” and press the

SET button.

h The Post View Menu appears.

1sec:

The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.

2sec:

The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds.

OFF:

The post-view image is not displayed.

OPTION MENU (1/2)

CLOCK SET SOUND

POST VIEW

BRIGHTNESS

LANGUAGE

TV SYSTEM

3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

h This completes the post-view setting.

1sec 2sec

OFF

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SCREEN LANGUAGE

You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages.

1 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

2 Select “ LANGUAGE” and press

the SET button.

h The screen to select the display

language appears.

3 Select the desired language, and press the SET button.

h The selected display language is set.

LANGUAGE

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TV SYSTEM SETTING

Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal.

1 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

2 Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the

SET button.

h The TV System Menu appears.

NTSC:

Outputs NTSC video signals.

PA L:

Outputs PAL video signals.

OPTION MENU (1/2)

CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS

LANGUAGE

TV SYSTEM

3 Select the desired setting, and

press the SET button.

h The selected TV system is set.

HINT If no image appears on the TV...

i If the TV system setting is not correct for the connected equipment, no

image will appear on the TV.

NTSC

PAL

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AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION

AUTO POWER OFF

Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off function works to conserve the battery power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the batteries from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the auto power off function operates to turn the camera off.

1 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

2 Select “AUTO POWER OFF” and

press the SET button.

h The screen to set the standby time

appears.

RECORDING:

Set the standby time for the shooting mode.

PLAYBACK:

Set the standby time for the playback mode.

3 Select the desired option, and press

the SET button.

h The Standby Time Menu appears.

4 Press the [n] or [o] button to select

the standby time.

5 Press the SET button.

h The auto power off function is set. h To return to the Option Menu, press

the MENU button.

AUTO POWER OFF

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

OKOKOK

AUTO POWER OFF

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

<Example: When

“RECORDING” is selected>

1 min

3 min

1 min 3 min

5 min

10 min

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FILE No. RESET FUNCTION

If a newly formatted (page 92) card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function is set to “ON”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers. By setting the file number reset function to “OFF”, even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera.

File name (image number)

Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013

File name (image number)

Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0014, 0015........0025, 0026

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i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names

are assigned as follows.

When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the

next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.

Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015...... 0025, 0026

Previously recorded images

When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is higher than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the

next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.

Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013

Replace card

Card B 0020, 0021, 0022, 0023...... 0025, 0026

Previously recorded images

HINT What about the internal memory?

i The file number reset function works the same for the internal memory.

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FILE No. RESET FUNCTION

1 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

2 Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press

the SET button.

h The File Number Reset Menu

appears.

ON:

The file number reset function is “ON”.

OFF:

The file number reset function is “OFF”.

3 Select “OFF”, and press the SET button.

h The file number reset function was set to OFF.

HINT

i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names

are assigned. It is recommended that the file number reset function be returned to “ON” at the end of each photography session.

OPTION MENU(2/2)

AUTO POWER OFF

FILE NO. RESET

FORMAT RESET SETTINGS

OFF

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INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY

( CARD)

FORMAT

Format the internal memory?

AND INTERNAL MEMORY

A card must be formatted with this camera:

i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.

The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.

1 To reformat a card, install it in the camera. To reformat the camera’s

internal memory, remove the card from the camera.

2 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

3 Select “FORMAT” and press the

SET button. <Card format>

h The screen to select the type of

format appears.

h Follow steps 4 to 6.

FORMAT:

A normal formatting is executed.

FULL FORMAT:

The entire card is scanned and reformatted. It is not possible to select this when there is no card installed, when a MultiMedia card is installed, or when the remaining battery charge is low.

h The screen to confirm formatting

appears.

h Follow steps 5 and 6.

( CARD)

( CARD)FORMAT

FORMAT

FULL FORMAT

OKOKOK

Format the internal memory?

YES EXIT

OKOKOK

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INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY

4 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.

h The screen to confirm formatting appears.

5 Select “YES”.

6 Press the SET button.

h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on

the monitor.

CAUTION Caution during reformatting

i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card

is being formatted.

Reformatting erases the data

i When the card or internal memory is initialized, all the recorded data is

erased. Protected data is also erased, so before reformatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.

Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from a reformatted card)

i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the

camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.

i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted

card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even by the use of data recovery software.

i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically

destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is recommended that you use the camera’s full format function to reformat the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user.

HINT To cancel reformatting

i In step 5, select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.

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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.

1 Display the Option Menu (page 80).

2 Select “RESET SETTINGS” and

press the SET button.

h The Reset Settings Menu appears.

YES:

Reset to the factory-preset settings.

NO:

Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Menu.

OPTION MENU(2/2)

AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. RESET FORMAT

RESET SETTINGS

3 Select “YES”, and press the SET

button.

h The camera settings are reset to

the factory-preset settings.

HINT

i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:

Date and time setting Language setting TV system setting File No. reset setting

YES

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CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY

You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time” on page 125.

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the

camera on.

Set the shooting mode to the singleshot or sequential shots mode (page 23).

Set the shooting mode to the video clip recording mode (page 23). h The remaining recording time is

shown on the monitor.

h The remaining number of images

and video recording time will differ depending on the resolution and video size settings.

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Remaining number of images

Remaining recording time

00:00:25

For audio data

1 Set the camera to the audio

recording mode (page 57).

h The remaining audio recording time

is shown.

HINT

i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording

time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then erase them (page 34) from the card.

i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording

time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by changing the resolution setting or video clip mode setting (page 56).

i The maximum number of images is 9,999, and the maximum video/audio

recording time is 99:59:59. Note that if a large-capacity card is used, the remaining number of images or recording time may not be correctly displayed.

Remaining recording time

00:10:15

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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE

When using batteries, the remaining battery charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery operation, see page 124.

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the

camera on.

h The battery remaining charge

indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor.

h Due to the battery characteristics,

when the ambient temperature is low, may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge.

Battery

remaining

charge indicator

No indication, or

Battery remaining charge

Approx. full. ( appears only in certain operation modes.)

Power is low.

It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images.

If this icon flashes when the shutter button is pressed, images cannot be captured. Recharge the batteries.

Battery remaining

charge indicator

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