SHARP VECG40U Operation Manual

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

Important

Model No.:

Serial No.:

For assistance in reporting the theft or

loss of

this product, record on the line

below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. Please retain this information.

VE-CG40U

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Appendix

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Thank you for purchasing this digital still camera from SHARP. The digital still camera will enhance your home digital picture enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the features of this digital still camera, so that you will get the most out of it. The capturing techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this digital still camera offers, and expand your digital imaging world.

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a SHARP service center or your local dealer.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this digital still camera is a very high technology product with more than 134,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your digital still camera.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

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WARNINGCFCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica-

tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

INFORMATION

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:

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

receiver is connected.

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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Digital Still Camera, Model VE-CG40U

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.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read InstructionsCAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain InstructionsCThe safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed WarningsCAll warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow InstructionsCAll operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CleaningCUnplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. AttachmentsCDo not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and MoistureCDo not use this product near waterCfor example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. AccessoriesCDo not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. VentilationCSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings

should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not

be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or

rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power SourcesCThis product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or PolarizationCThis product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord ProtectionCPower-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. LightningCFor added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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15. Power LinesCAn outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. OverloadingCDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid EntryCNever push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts

that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. ServicingCDo not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring ServiceCUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug

is damaged,

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product,

c. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water,

d. If the product does not operate

normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e. If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way, and

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performanceCthis indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement PartsCWhen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21. Safety CheckCUpon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22. Wall or Ceiling MountingCThe product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

23. HeatCThe product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Contents

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S. ....................................................... ii

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................................... iv

Contents .....................................................................................................................vi

Supplied Accessories ..............................................................................................viii

Precautions ................................................................................................................ ix

Quick Start .................................................................................................................. x

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Part Names .................................................................... 1

On-screen Display Index ............................................... 3

Warning Indicators ......................................................... 4

Turning the On-screen Display and Backlight On/Off ... 6

Remaining Battery Power Display ................................. 6

Inserting and Removing the AA Batteries ...................... 7

Powering the Camera from an AC Outlet....................... 8

Inserting and Removing a Card ..................................... 9

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 10

Adjusting the Diopter ................................................... 11

Using the Wrist Strap ................................................... 12

Using the Lens Cap ..................................................... 12

Capturing

Capturing a Still Image in Auto Mode .......................... 13

Capturing a Motion Image ........................................... 14

Zooming ....................................................................... 15

Auto Focus ................................................................... 15

Using the Flash ............................................................ 16

Using Macro Shot ........................................................ 16

Previewing

Previewing Images....................................................... 17

Deleting One Stored Image ......................................... 19

Zooming a Preview Image ........................................... 19

Previewing on a TV screen .......................................... 20

Useful Features

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Using the Controls ....................................................... 21

Using the Menu Screen ............................................... 22

Capturing

Selecting Image Size and Quality ................................ 23

Selecting the Shooting Mode ....................................... 24

Using the Self Timer ..................................................... 25

Using Automatic Exposure Bracketing ........................ 26

Using Automatic Gamma Bracketing .......................... 27

Using Quick Shot ......................................................... 28

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Useful Features

Using the Frame Guide for Recording ......................... 29

Setting the Digital Zoom .............................................. 30

Turning off the Quick View ........................................... 31

Capturing a Still Image with Sound ............................. 32

Previewing

Protecting the Images .................................................. 33

Using Image Effects..................................................... 34

Previewing in a Slide Show .......................................... 35

Printing Order Information ........................................... 36

Deleting All Images ...................................................... 38

Adding Sound to a Still Image ..................................... 39

Previewing an Image with Sound................................. 40

Operation References

Preparation

Advanced Features

Program AE Mode........................................................ 41

Aperture Priority Mode ................................................. 42

Shutter Speed Priority Mode ........................................ 43

Manual Exposure Control Mode .................................. 45

Scene Select Mode ...................................................... 46

Setting the Metering Mode .......................................... 47

Setting the White Balance ............................................ 48

Setting the Light Sensitivity .......................................... 49

Gamma Correction....................................................... 50

Displaying the Date and Time ..................................... 51

Selecting the Display Style of Date and Time .............. 51

Setting to Factory Presettings ...................................... 52

Formatting the Card ..................................................... 52

Setting the Time for Automatic Power Off .................... 53

Setting the File Numbering Method ............................. 53

Restoring the Latest Image Deleted ............................ 54

Turning off the Speaker ................................................ 54

Turning off the Confirmation Sound ............................. 55

Changing the Language for the On-Screen Display ... 56

Transferring Data on Card to Computer ...................... 57

Appendix

Useful Information ........................................................ 60

Trouble Shooting .......................................................... 62

Specifications .............................................................. 64

Guía de operación rápida en español ........................................................................ 65

Note:

• Before requesting service, please read “Troubleshooting” carefully (see pages 62 and 63).

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Appendix

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Supplied Accessories

AC adapter

UADP-A013WJZZ*

USB cable

QCNWGA018WJPZ

* The part number for the AC adapter supplied with this digital still camera is valid only in the U.S. and

Latin America. If this digital still camera was purchased outside of these areas, the part number may be different. Please refer to the part number printed on the label of the supplied AC adapter.

AA Alkaline Battery G4

CD-ROM

CDSKAA008WJ01

SD Memory Card

(16 MB)

Wrist Strap

UBNDTA003WJZZ

Audio/video cable

QCNWGA016WJZZ

Lens cap

GCOVAA115WJSA

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Precautions

• Before recording an important scene,

please perform the operation test, then check if the scene was captured properly.

• When the digital still camera is not in use,

remember to remove the card, turn off the power, and disconnect the digital still camera from the power source.

• Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the digital still camera lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Be particularly careful when recording outside.

• Avoid magnetic sources. Using the digital still camera near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely affect recorded images.

• Using the digital still camera near a broad-

casting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or image deterioration.

• Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise subject the digital still camera to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the recorded image.

• Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas.

• Be aware of the temperature and humidity. You can use your digital still camera at 32°F to 104°F (0°C to L40°C), and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and circuitry.

• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

other foreign matter could get on or inside the digital still camera, and do not use or leave your digital still camera in areas with excessive smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to form on the lenses. Be sure to keep the unit in a well-ventilated location.

• Some small, portable tri-

pods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your digital still camera. Be sure to use only a strong, stable tripod.

• This digital still camera is equipped with a

moving lens. Do not hit or press it hard.

• Avoid placing the

digital still camera in close proximity to lighting equipment.

The heat from incandescent lights may deform the digital still camera, or cause it to malfunction.

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• When using your digital still camera in a cold environment, the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. To prevent the digital still camera from becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth, blanket, etc.

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Quick Start

Inserting the AA batteries (p. 7)

Inserting the supplied SD Memory Card (p. 9)

Write protect switch

Still Image (p. 13) Movie (p. 14)

Still Image (p. 17) Movie (p. 18)

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Clipped corner

Capturing

Previewing

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Operation References

Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses.

Front view

Microphone

Mode Dial (p. 21)

Power button

(p. 21)

Wrist strap loop

(p. 12)

Zoom lens

Shutter button (pp. 13, 14)

Flash

Self timer indicator (p. 25)

Flash sensor

Operation References

Bottom view

Battery compartment door release (p. 7)

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Tripod socket

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Operation References

Rear view

Operation References

Viewfinder

LCD screen

Operation button (p. 21)

Power Zoom buttons (W: wide angle, T: telephoto) (p. 15)

Card slot cover (p. 9)

MENU button (p. 21)

Macro (%) (p. 16)/

Thumbnail ($) (p. 18)

button

Flash (q) (p. 16)/

Delete (@) (p. 19)

button

Jack cover (pp. 8, 20, 57)

A/V OUT jack (p. 20)

USB terminal (p. 57)

DC IN jack (p. 8)

Data transfer (!) button (p. 57)

SET/DISPLAY button (p. 21)

Speaker

Diopter control (p. 11)

Status indicator (p. 13)

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On-screen Display Index

For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.

In [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

p. 49 p. 16

p. 21

p. 6

ISO

005EV /16.5F0.0

0100

[

2448 Fine

p. 23

]

p. 23

p. 48

Menu screens

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE

IMAGE QUAL I TY SHOOT I NG MODE QU I CK S HOT FRAME GUIDE DIGITAL ZOOM RE TURN

p. 23 p. 23 p. 24 p. 28 p. 29 p. 30

Operation References

In w mode (Full-display)

[

2448 Fine

500/1

p. 36

1000 0

0100

In w mode (Thumbnail)

0100-1000 0

PREV I EW

PROTECT IMAGE EFF ECT SL I DE SHOW

ORDE R

PR I NT DELE TE ALL DUB B ING RETURN

OV I E

WH I TE BALANCE

FRAME GUIDE RETURN

]

EV0.0

6.5F

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI TI V I TY

GAMMA MET ER I NG

VOI CE REC. RETURN

SETTING 1

DEFAUL T FORMAT AUTO OF FPOWER FILE NUMBER RE TURN

p. 31 p. 48 p. 49 p. 50 p. 47 p. 32

p. 52 p. 52 p. 53 p. 53

p. 53

p. 33 p. 34 p. 35 p. 36 p. 38 p. 39

p. 48 p. 29

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT

UNDO LAS T IMAGE

SPEAKER BEEP RE TURN

DAT E T IME/

DISPLAY 12H 2/4H STYLE SETT ING

p. 59 p. 56 p. 20 p. 54 p. 54 p. 55

p. 51 p. 11 p. 51 p. 10

RE TURN

Note: The menus and screen shots shown in this manual are for explanation purposes only

and may vary slightly from actual operating conditions.

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Operation References

Warning Indicators

If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.

Warning indicators Description of warning

NO CARD

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NO IMAGE S

IS FULLCARD

The card is not inserted or is inserted improperly. Check that it is properly inserted (see page 9).

The card has no images recorded in the format the camera can recognize.

The capacity of the card is full and cannot store any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 19) or replace the card with a new one (see page 9).

CARD SLOT COVER

OPE N

LENS ERROR TURN PO

OFF ON AGA IN/

NO.MA X. IMAGE

IS SETCARD TO

READ

ONL Y

PROCESS I NG WAS STOPPED

CANNOT READ

THE DATAIMAGE

BATTERY

IS TOO LOW

TO TRANSFER THE DATA

PRI NT SETT I NG

IS UP

TO IMAGES999

DISCONNECTED

The card slot cover is open. Close the cover.

If you power on the camera in any of the capture modes and the lens barrel is obstructed (e.g. by a hand, flat surface, lens cap), it may freeze after making contact three times. In such case, turn the power off, remove the obstruction then power on again.

You cannot record any image with a file number bigger than 999-9999. Format the card or replace it with a new one.

The card is write-protected (see pages 9, 60).

The camera failed to process the data. Make sure the operation procedure is correct.

The selected image cannot be read by this camera.

Replace the batteries with new AA alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (commercially available) (see page 7).

You cannot set the print order to more than 999 images.

Improper connection. Check the USB connection and make sure the card is firmly inserted in its slot (see page 9,

57).

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Warning indicators Description of warning

IS SET TOCARD

RITE PROTECT?

You cannot transfer data using the transfer button if the card is write-protected. Set the switch to the unlocked position and try transferring again (see page 9, 57).

Operation References

IS MEMORYCARD

FULL?

ACCESS ERRORCARD

FORMAT THE CARD

* Formatting a card erases all stored images, including delete-protected images. Be sure to backup

important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card.

You cannot transfer data to a computer if the card is full. Delete a few unneeded images and try transferring again.

The images in the card are corrupted or recorded in a format which is not compatible with this camera. Format the card for use with this camera (see page 52).*

The memory card has not been formatted for use with this camera. If the card contains important data, transfer it to another storage device before formatting (see page 52).*

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Operation References

Turning the On-screen Display and Backlight On/Off

Use the DISPLAY button to turn on/off the onscreen displays, or to turn off the LCD screen

Operation References

backlight. Each time you press this button, the screen changes as shown below.

In [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

ISO

Note:

• The examples shown are the screens for [

mode.

In w mode

1000

]

[

2448

Fine

LCD screen backlight on, On-screen displays on

005EV /16.5F0.0

LCD screen backlight on, On-screen displays off

005EV /16.5F0.0

LCD screen backlight off

]

[

2448

Fine

EV0.0

500/1

6.5F

0100

1000 0

Remaining Battery Power Display

This camera can display the remaining battery power indicator during operation. If the battery power becomes very low, replace the batteries with new ones (see page 7).

(Green)

(Red)

Notes:

• When the battery runs down completely, the status indicator blinks red and the power shuts down.

• Use the remaining battery power indicator only as an approximate value.

• The indicator may change to a higher or lower level if the power is turned off and then on again.

• In cold environments, the red indicator may appear sooner.

• Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camera to suddenly lose power.

• When the battery power becomes very low, some menu items may not be selectable or some functions may not work properly.

Remaining battery power indicator

Warning indicator

0100-1000 0

Note:

• You cannot turn the LCD screen backlight off in

w mode.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the AA Batteries

Before operation, you need to insert the supplied AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) alkaline batteries.

Inserting

1 Make sure that the power is off.

2 Slide the battery compartment door

release to UNLOCK.

Battery compartment door release

3 Slide the door, then open it in the

direction of arrow.

4 Insert the AA batteries as shown below.

Removing

Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Inserting”, then remove the batteries.

Notes:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERIES, ALWAYS STOP OPERATIONS AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the batteries during

operation may destroy the card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable.

• Remove the batteries from the camera if you will not use the camera for a long period of time.

• Make sure that the battery compartment door release is set to LOCK during operation. If it is not, the batteries may fall out or camera operation may fail because of poor contact pressure.

• Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of different brand together.

• When the batteries are depleted, replace them with new AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (commercially available).

Battery performance

The table below shows the approximate number of recordable images when using different types of batteries.

Battery type

AA Alkaline (supplied)

Rechargeable Ni-MH (1600 mAh)

Notes:

• Images taken per usage, based on standard testing.

• Using the zoom (see page 15) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording number compared to the numbers listed above.

• The number of images you can record with

commercially available batteries may differ from the supplied AA alkaline batteries in the table above.

Approximate

number of images

100

200

Preparation

5 Close the door, then slide the battery

compartment door release to LOCK.

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Preparation

Powering the Camera from an AC Outlet

You can power the camera from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter.

Note:

• The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camera, and should not be used as a power supply for other equipment.

1 Make sure that the power is off.

2 Open the jack cover (see page 2).

Preparation

3 Insert the DC plug into the DC IN jack

(1), then plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (2).

Jack cover

To AC outlet

DC IN jack

DC plug

Notes:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS

STOP OPERATIONS AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Removing the DC plug during operation

may destroy the card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable.

• Remove the DC plug from the camera if you will not use the camera for a long period of time.

• The AC adapter attaches directly, so use close to an outlet and be careful that it does not detach.

4 Press the Power button until the camera

turns on.

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Inserting and Removing a Card

You can use an SD Memory Card for storing images.

Inserting

1 Make sure that the power is off.

Removing

Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Inserting“, then push the card and release your finger slowly (1). Then pull the card straight out (2) as shown below.

2 Open the card slot cover in the direction

of arrow.

3 Make sure the SD Memory Card’s write-

protect switch is in the unlocked position. Then insert the card into the slot as shown below, and push it fully.

Write protect switch

Clipped corner

4 Close the card slot cover.

Preparation

Notes:

• The supplied card is preformatted for immediate use.

• See page 60 for more information on the cards intended for use with this camera.

• Do not remove the card from the camera

while recording data on the card (S indicator blinks during recording). This may delete the

recorded image or damage the card.

About the write protect switch

SD Memory Cards have a write protect switch. When the switch is set to the locked position, you cannot record/delete data or format the card. Set it to the unlocked position to record/ delete data or format the card.

Back view

Unlocked position

Locked position

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Preparation

Setting the Date and Time

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2003 and

the time to 1:30 pm.

Operation button

Preparation

MENU button

Note:

• Setting procedure will vary depending on the settings of “STYLE” and “12H/24H” in the DATE/ TIME screen. The example below shows a “MMM.DD.YYYY” style with a 12H time setting (see page 51).

Mode dial

Power button

SET button

1 Press the Power button until the camera

turns on.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press the SET button.

DAT E T IME/

DISPLAY 12H/ 24H STYLE

SETT ING

0MA0:221

RE TURN

4 Press m or l to select “JUN” (month),

then press the SET button.

SETT ING

2002.1.JUN

00MA:21

5 Press m or l to select “2” (day), then

press the SET button.

SETT ING

.2.JUN

2002

00MA:21

6 Press m or l to select “2003” (year),

then press the SET button.

SETT ING

.2.JUN

3002

00MA:21

7 Press m or l to select “1” (hour), then

press the SET button.

SETT ING

.2.JUN

3002

00 MP:1

8 Press m or l to select “30” (minute),

then press the SET button.

• The internal clock starts up once the second hand begins to blink.

SETT ING

.2.JUN

3002

03MP:00:1

Note:

• If you capture an image without setting the date

200

.1.JAN

and time, under bars will display in the preview screen instead of the date and time values.

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Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode

1 After performing step 8 above, press l

or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the SET button.

DAT E T IME/

DISPLAY

12H/ 24H

STYLE

21H

SETT ING

42H

RE TURN

Adjusting the Diopter

Adjust the diopter according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear.

1 Press the Power button until the camera

turns on.

2 While looking through the viewfinder,

turn the Diopter Control until the subject is seen clearly.

Preparation

2 Press l or m to select “24H”, then

press the SET button.

12H

/24H

12H

24H

3 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Notes:

• To cancel the clock setting procedure, press the MENU button at any step.

• If the date and time have been set, the CAPTURE 1 screen (O) appears in step 2. Select “SETTING” in the DATE/TIME screen (/) using the Operation button and the SET button.

Diopter control

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Preparation

Using the Wrist Strap

Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as shown below.

Preparation

Notes:

• Make sure the wrist strap attaches firmly to the wrist strap loop.

• Do not swing the camera by the strap.

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wrist strap as shown below.

Always attach the lens cap when not using the camera.

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Note:

• Remove the lens cap before you power on the camera. The camera may freeze if the lens cap remains attached. In such case, press the Power button to power off, remove the lens cap and press the Power button again to power on.

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Basic Operations

Capturing

Capturing a Still Image in Auto Mode

In Auto Mode, the camera automatically sets the best aperture, shutter speed, exposure value and white balance. Light metering is set to Center mode.

• Before you start, perform the procedures described on pages 7 to 12 to prepare your camera for capturing images.

Status indicator

Mode dial

Shutter button

Power button

1 Insert a card into the camera (see page

9).

2 Remove the lens cap.

3 Set the Mode Dial to “[”.

5 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

• The camera automatically focuses on the subject. While focusing, you will see the status indicator blinks green and v blinks white in the display. When the camera locks into focus, they stop blinking and light up.

ISO 0 100

6 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

• The status indicator blinks while data is being recorded on the card, and stops blinking when recording completes.

• When the QUICK VIEW menu item is set to “ON”, the captured image displays on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

[

005/16.5F

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]

Basic Operations

4 Press the Power button

until the camera turns on.

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• To capture another image, release the Shutter button and make sure the status indicator lights up, then perform steps 5 and 6.

Notes:

• Do not turn the power off while the status indicator is blinking in step 6.

• Remove the lens cap before powering on the camera.

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Basic Operations Capturing

Capturing a Motion Image

You can take a moving picture up to 30 seconds in the same way as you do with a video camera and record that image on the card.

Status indicator

Mode dial

Shutter button

Power button

1 Insert a card into the camera (see page

9).

Basic Operations

2 Remove the lens cap.

3 Set the Mode Dial to “=”.

4 Press the Power button

until the camera turns on.

To pause capturing

Press the Shutter button fully again.

Notes:

• You cannot use the zoom, digital zoom and the flash for capturing motion images.

• If the card becomes full during motion image capture, the camera automatically stops recording.

• The camera captures the motion image in 320K240 pixels.

• See page 18 for how to playback a motion image.

• The following settings are not available in movie image mode.

- Self timer

- Exposure value setting

- Gamma setting

5 Press the Shutter button fully to

begin capturing.

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Zooming

Auto Focus

Available in [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 3K.

Zooming in (when you want to center

attention on the subject)

Zooming out (when you want to include

the surroundings)

Zooming in

Press the Power Zoom “T” (telephoto) button to get a close-up view (1).

Zooming out

Press the Power Zoom “W” (wide angle) button to get a wide field of view (2).

• The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting.

Power zoom

buttons

Available in [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

The camera is designed to automatically focus on most types of subjects. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

Notes:

• If no subject is in the center of the frame, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the center will be focused on.

• If there is no subject to focus on, the camera will automatically zoom out until a focusable subject comes into the frame.

• Auto Focus may not work in the situations

described below. If v lights up red, the camera cannot auto-focus. Try focusing again in a different angle or composition.

– Subject is too dark. – Lack of contrast, e.g. snow scene. – Fast-moving subject. – Background is too bright. – Subject has horizontal stripes. – Subject is shot through a dirty or wet

window. – Light reflects off the subject. – Two subjects at different distances overlap

in the same frame. – Subject has fine, repeated patterns. – Subjects at different distances appear in

the center of the frame at the same time. – Fast-speed shutter being used under

fluorescent lighting.

Basic Operations

Zoom range indicator

WT3ZOOM

Note:

• See page 30 for how to use the digital zoom.

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Basic Operations Capturing

Using the Flash

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

You can use the flash to record good-quality still images even in dark locations.

Types

s: Automatic flash mode, based on light

condition

N: Automatic flash mode with red-eye

reduction

q: Flash on mode L: Flash on mode with red-eye reduction M: Flash off mode

Basic Operations

“q” button

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the q button until the desired

flash mode displays.

• Each time you press the q button, the

flash mode icon changes as shown below .

3 Capture the still image (see page 13).

• The flash works depending on the setting.

Notes:

• s and N are not available in Manual Exposure Control mode (,), Aperture Priority mode (;) and Shutter Speed Priority mode (').

• q and qN are not available in Auto mode ([).

• Flash is automatically set to off when using Continuous, Auto Bracket and Auto Gamma modes.

• The flash sensor on the front of the body measures the light level to emit. Do not obstruct it with your finger when holding camera.

Using Macro Shot

Available in [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

This camera lets you shoot close-ups to focus on subjects from about 3.5 to 28 inches (9 to 70 cm) away with the Power zoon "W" button set to widest angle, and 8 to 28 inches (20 to 70 cm) away with the Power zoon "W" button set to other than the widest angle. Excellent for photographing insects and flowers.

Power zoom “W” button

“%” button

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the Power Zoom “W” button to set

to widest angle, then press the % button.

3 Move the camera closer to the subject

until you obtain the desired angle of view, then capture the image.

Notes:

• When you capture a macro shot, make sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination.

• In Scene Select mode (.), this function will only work if you select “BLACK&WHITE” from the “SCENE MENU”.

• Use a tripod to avoid camera shaking.

• Macro Shot is not available when Quick Shot is on.

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Basic Operations

Previewing

Previewing Images

The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy preview monitor. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen preview.

Mode dial

Power button

Operation button

DISPLAY button

Previewing still images

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”.

2 Press the Power button until the camera

turns on.

• The last image recorded on the card displays in full screen.

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Notes:

• Depending on the amount of data for the recorded image, the picture quality icon displayed during playback may not match the picture quality setting used during recording.

• Images bigger than 2448K1632 pixels, e.g. images recorded on other equipment, display as thumbnails, not full screen.

• Images and capture details recorded with a different camera may not display properly or not display at all.

• Do not preview images on any card that has a defective image (with noise and distortion) created on other equipment. If you mistakenly preview the images on such a card, turn the power off, remove, and never use it with this camera again.

Basic Operations

]

3 Press j or k to select

the image.

• When holding down the button, you can search through the images on the card. The search can be very fast, so it is recommended that you use the on-screen indicators.

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Basic Operations Previewing

Previewing motion images

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”.

2 Press the Power button

until the camera turns on.

3 Press j or k to select

the motion image.

• The movie icon appears when the selection frame is over the motion image file.

Basic Operations

Movie icon

4 Press m to start previewing.

• The movie previews in full screen.

Using the thumbnail preview

1 Press the $ button.

2 Press j, k, l or m to select the

desired image.

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• When holding down the button, the selection frame moves faster.

• Press the $ button again to return to full-screen preview.

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Preview Options

You can use the options below when you preview a motion image.

• To pause the preview, press m. Press m again to return to normal preview.

• To search the scene in the previewing file, press j or k. Press m to return to normal preview.

• To stop the preview, press l.

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Deleting One Stored Image

Zooming a Preview Image

Available in w mode

You can delete unwanted images to free up card memory.

Operation button

SET button

“@” button

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”,

then power on the camera.

• The images recorded on the card are displayed in full screen format.

2 Press j or k on the Operation button

to select the image to be deleted.

3 Press the @ button.

4 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the SET button to delete the image.

Available in w mode

This function allows you to magnify the preview image up to 4 times its original size.

1 Preview the image (see page 17 or 18).

2 Press the Power Zoom “T” button to

magnify the image.

Basic Operations

• Each time you press the button, magnification changes as shown below.

1 K 2 K 4K

3 Press j, k, l or m to shift the display

area of the image.

DEL E TE ?

YES

• To cancel deletion, press l or m to select “NO”, then press the SET button. The menu screen appears.

• If you want to delete another image, repeat steps 2 to 4.

Notes:

• To delete all images, see page 38.

• Do not turn the power off while deleting an image.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page

33).

• You can restore the most recent image deleted (see page 54).

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To return to original size

Press the Power Zoom “W” button until the image returns to its original size.

Note:

• You cannot zoom in images that were recorded with a different camera.

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Basic Operations Previewing

Previewing on a TV screen

Available in w mode

You can connect the camera to a TV to enjoy preview with several people.

Preparation

1 Make sure each device to be connected

is powered off.

2 Open the jack cover on the camera (see

page 2).

3 Connect the camera to your TV (or VCR)

with the supplied A/V cable, as shown below.

VIDEO

AV-IN

L-AUDIO-R(MONO)

S-VIDEO

Basic Operations

A/V cable (supplied)

Previewing

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

on the camera.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “~”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “VIDEO OUT”,

then press the SET button.

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T

LANGUAGE

VIDEO OUT

UNDO LAS T IMAGE

NTSC

SPE AKER

PAL

BEEP RE TURN

5 Press l or m to select the TV system

in your location, then press the SET button.

VIDEO OUT

NTSC

PAL

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

The arrow shows the signal flow.

4 Turn on the TV and set it to the “AV” or

“VIDEO” channel. (See the operation manual of your TV.)

• When connecting to a TV via a VCR, turn on the VCR and set it to the “AV” or “LINE” input channel. Operate the TV as you normally do to view the signal from the VCR. (See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR.)

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7 Begin preview (see page 17 or 18).

Note:

• Close the jack cover after use.

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Useful Features

Using the Controls

Mode Dial

Turn the Mode Dial to set the camera to each mode below.

Preview mode (w): pp. 17, 18 Auto mode ([): p. 13 Program AE mode (]): p. 41 Aperture Priority mode (;): p. 42 Shutter Speed Priority mode ('): p. 43 Manual mode (,): p. 45 Scene Select mode (.): p. 46 Movie mode (=): p. 14

An icon for each mode appears here.

Operation button

Use the Operation button to select menu items and adjust menu settings.

MENU button

Use the MENU button to turn on/off the menu screen.

SET/DISPLAY button

When the menu screen displays, use this button to set the selected menu

Useful Features

Note:

• If you power on the camera with the Mode Dial set halfway between two modes, the startup screen stays on and the status indicator blinks green. Set the dial so it securely snaps in to the desired position.

Power button

To turn the power on, press the Power button until the camera turns on.

To turn the power off, press the Power button.

Note:

• Do not turn the power off when the status indicator blinks.

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Useful Features

Using the Menu Screen

Use the menu screens to adjust the various camera settings. Steps below show how to change the SENSITIVITY menu setting in Program AE mode.

Operation button

Menu button

Note:

• See page 3 and the page for each function for the menu items you can select in each mode.

Mode dial

Power button

SET button

1 Set the Mode Dial to the desired mode

(“]”).

2 Press the Power button

until the camera turns on.

Note:

• When you select the Scene

select mode (.) for the

Useful Features

desired mode in step 1, the SCENE MENU screen appears (see page 46). Select the desired setting before performing the next step.

3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE

IMAGE QUAL I TY SHOOT I NG MODE QU I CK S HO T FRAME GUIDE DIGITAL ZOOM RETURN

4 Press l or m on the operation button

to select the desired menu screen (P), then press the SET button.

• You can press k, instead of the SET

button.

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

OFF

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY GAMMA

MET ER I N G

VOI CE REC. RETURN

5 Press l or m to select the desired

menu item (SENSITIVITY), then press the SET button.

• You can press k, instead of the SET

button.

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY

AUTO

GAMMA

MET ER I N G

VOI CE REC. RETURN

ISO ISO ISO

6 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

• You can press k, instead of the SET

button.

SENSI T I V I TY

AUTO

ISO

• To adjust another menu item, press l or m to select “RETURN” and press the

SET button, then perform steps 4 to 6.

To turn off the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

Note:

• Items that are not selectable are grayed out.

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Useful Features

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1824 G 1216

1200 G 800

720 G 480

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Capturing

Selecting Image Size and Quality

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

You can capture images in different combinations of image size and quality. There are two quality and four size settings available. The number of images that can be stored will depend on this combination and the size of the memory card.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “O”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “IMAGE SIZE”,

then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE

116

IMAGE

SHOOT I

QU I CK

720

FRAME DIGITAL ZOOM RE TURN

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

IMAGE SI ZE

116

720

6 Press l or m to select “IMAGE

QUALITY”, then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE

IMAGE QUAL I TY

SHOOT I NG MODE

FINE

QU I CK S HO T

ST ANDARD FRAME GUIDE DIGITAL ZOOM RETURN

7 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

IMAGE QUAL I TY

FINE

ST ANDARD

8 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• The image size and quality are not selectable while capturing a motion image.

Approximate number of recordable images with the supplied card (16MB SD Memory Card)

Size

Quality

FINE STANDARD

Useful Features

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Useful Features Capturing

Selecting the Shooting Mode

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

This camera has five different modes for capturing images.

Types

SINGLE: Normal mode to capture a single

still image

CONTINUOUS: Captures three consecutive

still images

SELF TIMER: Captures a still image with

time-lag of 10 seconds

BRACKET: Captures three still images at

different exposure settings

z BRACKET: Captures three still images at

different gamma settings

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “O”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “SHOOTING

MODE”, then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE IMAGE QUAL I TY

Useful Features

SHOOT I NG MODE

SINGLE

QU I CK S HO T

CONT INUOUS

FRAME GUIDE DIGITAL ZOOM

SELF TIMER

RETURN

BRACKET

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Notes:

• Depending on your selection in step 5, perform the steps in the sections indicated below.

- SINGLE: p. 13

- CONTINUOUS: See the following section.

- SELF TIMER: p. 25

- BRACKET: p. 26

- z BRACKET: p. 27

• When the card capacity becomes nearly full in step 5, the settings, CONTINUOUS, BRACKET and z BRACKET may not be selectable.

In CONTINUOUS mode

1 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

2 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

• The camera captures three consecutive still images.

Notes:

• In CONTINUOUS mode, the flash does not work.

• If the card becomes full or the battery runs down

completely while shooting in continuous mode, the camera automatically stops image capture.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

SHOOT I NG MODE

SINGLE

CONT I NUOUS

SELF T IMER BRACKE T

BRACKE T

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Using the Self Timer

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

The self-timer allows you to record images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is convenient when you want to record an image of you and your friends together.

1 Select “SELF TIMER” in SHOOTING

MODE menu (see page 24).

SHOOT I NG MODE

SINGLE CONT I NUOUS

SELF T IMER

BRACKE T

• The self timer mode icon appears when the on-screen indicators are turned on.

Self timer mode icon

2 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

Useful Features

3 Press the Shutter button fully to

activate the ten-second countdown to image capture.

• The self timer indicators on the body and LCD screen blink. Ten seconds after pressing the Shutter button, the camera automatically captures the image.

Self timer indicators

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Useful Features Capturing

Using Automatic Exposure Bracketing

Available in ], ;, ', , or . mode

This function allows you to take the same scene with three different exposure settings. The camera automatically takes three successive images while changing the exposure value for each image slightly.

1 Select “BRACKET” in SHOOTING

MODE menu (see page 24).

SHOOT I NG MODE

SINGLE

SHOT

CONT I NUOUS

GUIDE

ZOOM

SELF T IMER

BRACKE T

2 Press l or m to select the exposure

value for brighter and darker images, then press the SET button.

BRA CK E T

05EV.

10EV.

15EV.

20EV.

Useful Features

• Bracket mode icon appears on the screen.

Bracket mode icon

3 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

4 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

• The camera shoots three successive images at three different exposure values.

Below is an example of the effect you can excpect.

Darker image (JEV)

Standard image (0.0EV)

Brighter image (HEV)

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Notes:

• This function cancels after one capture sequence. To use AE Bracketing again, perform the above steps again.

• See page 41 to read “About Exposure Value”.

• ±0.5EV may result in a suttle difference while

±2.0EV result in stronger contrast between pictures.

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Using Automatic Gamma Bracketing

Available in ], ;, ', , or . mode

The camera automatically takes three successive images while changing the gamma setting for each image.

1 Select “z BRACKET” in SHOOTING

MODE menu (see page 24).

SHOOT I NG MODE

SINGLE

SHOT

CONT I NUOUS

GUIDE

ZOOM

SELF T IMER BRACKE T

BRACKE T

• z bracket mode icon appears on the

screen.

Gamma bracket mode icon

Useful Features

2 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

3 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

• The camera automatically captures three still images with different gamma settings.

Notes:

• This function cancels after one capture sequence. To use Automatic Gamma Bracketing again, perform the above steps again.

• This function does not work with Gamma Brightness Compensation.

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Useful Features Capturing

Using Quick Shot

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

This function lets you take a quick snapshot. No need to push the shutter button halfway down to fix the focus then fully to capture. The camera automatically fixes the focus clearly on everything in the frame from close up to infinity.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “O”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “QUICK SHOT”,

then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE

IMAGE QUAL I TY SHOOT I NG MODE

QU I CK S HO T

FRAME GUIDE

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

RETURN

5 Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

QU I C K SHOT

Useful Features

OFF

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

• The camera automatically sets to panfocus settings.

7 Press the Shutter button fully.

• The camera captures the image without first pressing halfway to lock the focus.

Note:

• Zooming is not available in Quick Shot.

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Using the Frame Guide for Recording

Available in [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

This function helps you decide on the size and composition of the subject occupying the screen.

Types

Cross: A cross mark at the

center of the screen for placing the subject at the center.

Focus: Focus brackets for

guiding you to the focus area.

Landscape: Grid lines

dividing the screen into 9 areas to help you with the horizontal and vertical composition.

Portrait: Frame fitting an

upper-body view.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “O” (“X” in =

mode), then press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “FRAME

GUIDE”, then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE

IMAGE QUAL I TY SHOOT I NG MODE QU I CK S HO T

FRAME GUIDE

DIGITAL ZOOM RETURN

5 Press j, k, l or m to select the

desired frame guide, then press the SET button.

FR AME GU I D E

Useful Features

Snapshot: For capturing a

small group of friends in a frame with surrounding background.

Off: No frame guide

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6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Useful Features

WT 6DZOOM

Capturing

Setting the Digital Zoom

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

You can select two different zoom ranges : 13K (optical zoom), 3-9K (digital zoom).The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “O”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “DIGITAL

ZOOM”, then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 1

IMAGE S I ZE

IMAGE QUAL I TY SHOOT I NG MODE QU I CK S HO T FRAME GUIDE

DIGITAL ZOOM

RETURN

OFF

5 Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Useful Features

OFF

When using the digital zoom range, a “D” appears in the zoom range indicator.

Power zoom

buttons

Zoom range indicator

“D” displays here.

To use optical zoom only

Select “OFF” in step 5.

Note:

• When using the digital zoom, you have to turn the LCD screen backlight on. When you turn off the LCD screen (by pressing the SET/DISPLAY button), the zoom returns to the optical zoom range.

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Turning off the Quick View

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

This camera presets to display a still image for approximately 3 seconds immediately after it is taken. You can turn off this function by performing the procedure below.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

3 Press l or m to select “P”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “QUICK VIEW”,

then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

OFF

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY GAMMA

MET ER I N G

VOI CE REC. RETURN

5 Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the SET button.

Useful Features

QUICK VIEW

OFF

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• If the LCD screen is turned off, Quick View will turn it on and show the preview image for a few seconds, then turn it off again.

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Useful Features Capturing

Capturing a Still Image with Sound

Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

You can record up to 10 seconds of sound while capturing each still image. The built-in microphone is used for sound recording.

Microphone

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “P”, then

press the SET button.

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

7 Capture the still image (see page 13).

• The camera captures a still image with 10 seconds of sound.

To quit the sound recording manually

Press the Shutter button.

Notes:

• See page 40 for previewing a still image with sound.

• You can only record with sound when the SHOOTING MODE menu is set to SINGLE.

• If an image has a sound file attached, the image protection setting will protect both files.

4 Press l or m to select “VOICE REC.”,

then press the SET button.

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CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY GAMMA

MET ER I N G

VOI CE REC.

RETURN

OFF

BAL ANCE

5 Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

VOI CE REC.

OFF

BAL ANCE

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Previewing

Protecting the Images

Available in w mode

You can protect your important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure.

Selecting one image

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

the camera.

2 Press j or k to select the image to be

protected.

3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “w”, then press

the SET button.

5 Press l or m to select “PROTECT”,

then press the SET button.

PREV I EW

PROTECT

ONE IMA GE

IMAGE EFF ECT

ALL IMAGES

SL I DE SHOW

ORDE R

PRINT DELE TE ALL DUB B IN G RETURN

6 Press l or m to select “ONE IMAGE”,

then press the SET button.

PROTECT

ONE IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

8 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

To cancel the protection setting

When you select a protected image in step 7, the following screen appears. Press the SET button to cancel protection.

CANCEL ?PROTE CT ION

PREV I OUS

SET SETRESET/:

ME NUEXI T :

0100-1000 0

Selecting all images

1 Select “ALL IMAGES” in step 6 of

“Selecting one image”.

PROTECT

ONE IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

2 Press l or m to select “SET”, then

press the SET button.

PROTECT ALL ?IMAGES

SET

RESE T

EXI T

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7 Press the SET button to protect the

image.

PROTECT TH I S ?IMAGE

PREV I OUS

SET SETRESET/:

• The protection icon appears in the status bar.

Protection icon

• To protect another image, press j or k to select the image, then press the SET button.

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To cancel protection setting for all images

Select “RESET” in step 2 of “Selecting all images”.

ME NUEXI T :

0100-1000 0

0100-100

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Using Image Effects

Available in w mode

These filters allow you to alter a still image for more dramatic effect.

Types

SEPIA: Filling with sepia

color similar to that of an old photograph

CROSS: Enhancing light spots with crosses

SOFT SPOT: Shading off to get a soft border around an image

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

on camera.

2 Press j or k to select the image to

which you want to add an effect.

3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

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4 Press l or m to select “w”, then press

the SET button.

6 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

• After processing, the image displays with the selected effect.

IMAGE EFF ECT

SEP I A

CROSS

SOF T SPOT

7 Press the SET button.

8 Press l or m to select “YES” to save

the image, then press the SET button.

• When you select “YES” to save the still image, the edited image is saved as an additional image file.

SAVE TH I S ?IMAGE

YES

• Select “NO” to cancel the effect.

• To add the image effect to another image, perform steps 2 to 8 again.

0100-1000 0

5 Press l or m to select “IMAGE

EFFECT”, then press the SET button.

PREV I EW

PROTECT

IMAGE EFF ECT

SL I DE SHOW PRINT DELE TE ALL DUB B IN G RETURN

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CROSS

ORDE R

SOF T SPOT

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Previewing in a Slide Show

Available in w mode

This camera can preview images in a slide show format, a useful feature when you want to check the still images that have been recorded on the card.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

on camera.

2 Press j or k to select the image from

which you want to begin the slide show.

3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “w”, then press

the SET button.

5 Press l or m to select “SLIDE SHOW”,

then press the SET button.

PREV I EW

PROTECT

IMAGE EFF ECT

SL I DE SHOW

SEC.

ORDE R

PRINT DELE TE

SEC.

DUB B IN G

SEC.

ALL

RETURN

SEC.

To stop the Slide Show

Press the SET button to stop a Slide Show in progress.

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6 Press l or m to select the display

interval, then press the SET button.

SL IDE SHOW

SEC.

• Beginning from the image selected in step 2, the images display in full-screen view consecutively in order of capture.

• The Slide Show ends one image before the image that started the sequence.

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Printing Order Information

Available in w mode

The print order function allows you to add DPOF print information to still images recorded on a card.

About DPOF

DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) is a system that allows capture devices to tag information of recorded images on memory cards for printing, number of copies and other details. You can order prints at shops with DPOF-compatible printing.

Selecting one image

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

the camera.

2 Press j or k to select one image for

print order processing.

3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “w”, then press

the SET button.

5 Press l or m to select “PRINT

ORDER”, then press the SET button.

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PREV I EW

PROTECT

IMAGE EFF ECT SL I DE SHOW

DELE TE

ONE IMA GE

DUB B IN G

ALL IMAGES

RETURN

ORDE R

ALL

7 Press l or m to select the number of

prints.

• You can set 1 through 99 for the number of prints.

ONE

IMAGE

PRI NT#

PREV I OUS NEX T

SET : SET

ME NUEX I T :

• To set the number of printouts to another image, press j or k to select the image, then press l or m to select the number of prints.

8 Press the SET button.

9 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• You cannot add DPOF information to motion images.

0100-1000 0

6 Press l or m to select “ONE IMAGE”,

then press the SET button.

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ALL IMAGES

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To cancel the setting for one image

Select “0” for the number of prints in step 7 above.

Selecting all images

1 Select “ALL IMAGES” in step 6 of

“Selecting one image”, then press the SET button.

ORDER

ONE IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

2 Press l or m to select the number of

prints, then press the SET button.

To cancel the setting for all images

Select “0” for the number of prints in step 2 of “Selecting all images”.

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Useful Features Previewing

Deleting All Images

Available in w mode

You can delete all stored images on a card following the steps below.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

on the camera.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “w”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “DELETE ALL”,

then press the SET button.

PREV I EW

PROTECT

IMAGE EFF ECT

SL I DE SHOW

ORDE R

DELE TE ALL

DUB B IN G RETURN

5 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the SET button.

DEL E TE ALL

EXCEPT PROTECTED?

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YES

IMAGES

Notes:

• Protected images are not deleted in this procedure. To delete a protected image, first cancel its protection setting. (see page 33).

• DELETE ALL also erases the DPOF (print order information for all images including protected ones (see page 36).

• It may take several seconds to delete all images from the card.

• Do not turn the power off during the deletion process.

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Adding Sound to a Still Image

Available in w mode

You can add sound to a still image stored in the card.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

on camera.

2 Press j or k to select the image to

which you want to add sound.

3 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

4 Press l or m to select “w”, then press

the SET button.

5 Press l or m to select “DUBBING”,

then press the SET button.

PREV I EW

PROTECT

IMAGE EFF ECT SL I DE SHOW PRINT ORDER DELE TE ALL

DUB B IN G

RETURN

OFF

6 Press l or m to select “ON”, then press

the SET button.

DUB B ING

OFF

7 Press the Shutter button fully to

begin dubbing.

8 Press the Shutter button fully to stop

dubbing.

• The maximum dubbing time is 10 seconds. After 10 seconds elapse, the dubbing stops automatically even if you do not press the Shutter button.

Notes:

• If you dub an image that already has sound,

the new sound overwrites the old.

• If you want to overwrite the sound on a protected image, cancel the protection first.

• See page 40 to playback an image with sound.

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Useful Features Previewing

Previewing an Image with Sound

Available in w mode

You can play back the sound recorded with a still image.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

on the camera.

2 Press j or k to select the image with

sound.

• A sound icon appears on the image with sound.

3 Press the Shutter button fully to

begin sound playback.

To pause the sound playback

Press the Shutter button fully again.

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Advanced Features

Program AE Mode

In Program AE mode, the camera automatically determines the shutter speed and aperture, and you can set more detailed menu settings in comparison with the Auto mode ([).

1 Set the Mode Dial to “]”,

then power on camera.

2 Set any desired menu items.

Note:

• The available mode is described below the

function title in each page. You can set the functions indicated with “]” in that description.

3 Press j or k to set the exposure value

(EV).

• You can select 9 steps from D2.0EV to H2.0EV.

Program AE mode icon

EV5.0

Exposure value

About Exposure Value

Automatic exposure works by selecting an average value of all the different tones in the shot. If two different objects have an equal amount of dark and light parts, they will have the same exposure value. However, when the scene is dominated by dark shadows or light objects, the AE system does not work properly, and may fail to select the best exposure. For example, if you capture a bride in white wedding dress, the image becomes darker than it actually looks. The camera tries to neutralize the light and dark portions and the dress becomes gray while skin tone becomes too dark.

4 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

• The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture.

5 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

Note:

• AE is an abbreviation for Auto Exposure.

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Aperture Priority Mode

In Aperture Priority mode, the camera determines the shutter speed automatically according to an aperture value set manually.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “;”,

then power on the camera.

2 Set any desired menu

items.

Note:

• The available mode is described below the

function title in each page. You can set the functions indicated with “;” in that description.

3 Press l or m to set the desired F-stop.

• You can select 9 steps from F2.0 to F8.0.

Aperture Priority mode icon

F-stop

5 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

• The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed.

6 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

About aperture setting

The larger the aperture (smaller f-number) the more blurred the background and foreground will become. On the other hand, the smaller the aperture (bigger fnumber) the clearer the background and foreground will become. You may set a small f-number for portraits. And you may set a big f-number to capture a subject with background/foreground in various degrees of focus.

• Use a larger F-stop value to focus on both the subject and background.

• Use a smaller F-stop value to clearly capture both subject and background.

6.5FEV5.0

4 Press j or k to set the exposure value

(EV).

• You can select 9 steps from D2.0EV to H2.0EV

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EV5.0

Exposure value

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Shutter Speed Priority Mode

In Shutter Speed Priority mode, the camera determines the aperture value automatically according to a shutter speed set manually.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “'”,

then power on the camera.

2 Set any desired menu items.

Note:

• The available mode is described below the

function title in each page. You can set the functions indicated with “'” in that description.

3 Press l or m to set the desired shutter

speed.

• You can select 17 steps from 0.5 sec. to 1/500 sec.

Shutter Speed Priority mode icon

5 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

• The camera automatically adjusts the aperture.

6 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

EV5.0

4 Press j or k to set the exposure value

(EV).

• You can select 9 steps from D2.0EV to H2.0EV

EV5.0

Exposure value

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Shutter speed

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Recommended Shutter Speeds

The following are tips for setting the shutter speed. Use a shutter speed based on your subject and photographic objectives.

Situation

• Will make a fast-moving object look frozen (e.g. a runner, dancer).

• To capture most moderately moving objects.

• To capture objects that are not moving very fast.

• Safe to hold by hand without shaking.

• You can try a variety of depth of fields.

• To capture images in fairly dark conditions.

• Creates a sense of motion by blurring moving objects.

Recommended

shutter speed

1/500 sec.

1/250 sec.

1/125 sec.

1/60 sec.

1/30 sec.

1/15 sec.

slower

Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed

• Fast shutter speeds can be used to capture fast-moving objects such as a racehorse or athlete. The subject will look frozen in motion.

• Slower shutter speeds can be used in take pictures under low lighting conditions such as the evening light of the moon.

• Slower shutter speeds can also be used when you want the image blurred so it shows a trail of motion, such as in streams or waterfalls.

Notes:

• With 1/500, you can capture most sports. However, it may blur parts that are moving faster than the area of focus, like the clear head and torso of a galloping horse but with blurry legs.

• Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. tends to darken the picture. Record in bright locations when you use a fast shutter speed.

• Use of a tripod is recommended when using a slow shutter speed to avoid camera shaking unless you have a special reason to hold the camera by hand.

• Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly color shifts.

• When selecting 1/30 sec., you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is in motion.

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Manual Exposure Control Mode

Use when your photographic objectives are not met by AE settings and you want complete control over exposure. Try various exposures and see the difference in effect. Also, review the captured image on the LCD screen before you try another exposure.

Selectable shutter speeds

F2.0 to F6.7: 16s to 1/500s F8 : 16s to 1/1000s

1 Set the Mode Dial to “,”,

then power on camera.

2 Set any desired menu items.

Note:

• The available mode is described below the function title in each page. You can set the functions indicated with “,” in that description.

3 Press j or k to select the desired

shutter speed setting (1), and press l or m to select the desired F-stop (2).

Manual Exposure Control mode icon

4 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

5 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

Shutter speed

• If the photograph would be under- or overexposed, the shutter speed and aperture values in the status bar will display red. In such case, select other combinations to obtain an appropriate setting, which will display the values in white.

• If you set a slow shutter speed the image taken could come out blurred. The shutter speed and aperture values will display yellow to alert you to this possibility.

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500 6.5F1/

F-stop

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Advanced Features

Scene Select Mode

You can select scene settings to create the best results for a specific situation. The camera will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation.

Types

PORTRAIT (F): Captures a subject clearly

with blurred background and foreground.

SNAP SHOT (G): Captures the scene

clearly with subjects in both background and foreground focused.

LANDSCAPE (H): Captures a distant

subject clearly.

NIGHT VIEW (I): Captures your subject

with the surrounding night view.

BLACK&WHITE (J): Captures the scene

in black and white.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “.”,

then power on the camera.

• SCENE MENU screen appears.

2 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

• The subject displays in the selected mode and a frame guide matching the scene menu selection appears onscreen.

SCENE MENU

PORTRA I T

SNAP SHOT LANDSCAPE

NIGHT VI EW

BLACK WHI TE&

3 Set any desired menu items.

Note:

• The available mode is described below the function title in each page. You can set the functions indicated with “.” in that description.

4 Press the Shutter button half-

way down to focus on the subject.

5 Press the Shutter button fully to

capture the image.

Changing the scene setting

To change the scene setting while in Scene Select mode, press the MENU button once. Pressing the MENU button twice displays the menu screen.

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Setting the Metering Mode

Available in ], ;, ' or , mode

This camera has two metering methods. Choose the metering method that matches your composition and lighting conditions.

Types

CENTER: Suitable to correctly expose the

whole image with emphasis on a subject in the center when the scene is under reasonably good lighting.

SPOT: Suitable to correctly expose a

subject that is much darker or brighter than the background.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “P”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “METERING”,

then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY GAMMA

MET ER I N G

VOI CE REC.

CENTER

RETURN

SPOT

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

MET ER I NG

CENTER

SPOT

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• In Auto mode ([), the METERING menu item

is set to “CENTER”.

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Setting the White Balance

Available in ], ;, ', , . or = mode

This mode fine-tunes colors based on settings that match the lighting conditions so that colors that look white to the human eye will also look white when captured. Select a setting that matches the condition.

Types

AUTO: The camera automatically adjusts

the white balance

DAYLIGHT (V): Suitable mode for capturing

in outdoors

FLUORESCENT (S): Suitable for capturing

under a fluorescent lamp

TUNGSTEN (T): Suitable for capturing

under a tungsten lamp

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “P”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “WHITE

BALANCE”, then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY GAMMA

MET ER I N G

VOI CE REC. RETURN

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• In Auto mode ([), the WHITE BALANCE

menu item is set to “AUTO”.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

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FLUORESCENT

AUTO

DAYL I GHT

TUNGS TEN

0.0

EV 6.5F

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Setting the Light Sensitivity

Available in ], ;, ' or , mode

This mode emulates the sensitivity of camera film. The higher the ISO number, the faster the shutter speed you can use.

Types

AUTO: The camera automatically produces

the sensitivity to match lighting conditions.

ISO100, ISO200, ISO400: Setting increased

sensitivities reduces the time needed to make an exposure.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “P”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “SENSITIVITY”,

then press the SET button.

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY

AUTO

GAMMA

MET ER I N G

VOI CE REC. RETURN

ISO ISO ISO

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

SENSI T I V I TY

AUTO

ISO

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Notes:

• In Auto mode ([), the SENSITIVITY menu item

is set to “AUTO”.

• In Manual mode (,), the default SENSITIVITY

setting in the menu is “ISO 100”, and “AUTO” is not selectable.

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Gamma Correction

Available in ], ;, ', , or . mode

This function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the darker portion or by decreasing the brightness of the brighter portion.

Types

STANDARD: Standard image without

gamma correction

1 HIGHLIGHT (?): Decreasing the bright-

ness of brighter portion

2 DARKNESS (|): Increasing the brightness

of dark portion

3 CONTRAST (}): Enhances the contrast

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “P”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “GAMMA”, then

press the SET button.

CAPTURE 2

QUICK VIEW

WH I T E BALANCE

SENSI T I V I TY

GAMMA

MET ER I N G

STANDARD

VOI CE REC.

H I GHL IGH T

RETURN

DARKNESS

CONTRAST

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

GAMMA

STANDARD

H I GHL I GH T

DARKNESS

CONTRAST

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• In Auto mode ([), the GAMMA menu item is

set to “STANDARD”.

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Displaying the Date and Time

Selecting the Display Style of Date and Time

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

You can display the date or both the date and time of capturing an image.

Types

OFF: The date and time do not display. DATE&TIME: Both the date and time display. DATE: The date displays.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “/”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “DISPLAY”, then

press the SET button.

DATE TIME/

DISPLAY

OFF

DAT E

TIME&

STYLE SETTING

RETURN

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

Follow the procedure below to select among three different display styles of date and time.

Types

MMM.DD.YYYY: First 3 letters of month with

day and year as numbers

DD.MM.YYYY: Day, month and year as

numbers

YYYY.MM.DD: Year, month and day as

numbers

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “/”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “STYLE”, then

press the SET button.

DATE TIME/

DISPLAY

12H/ 24H

STYLE

MMM . .

SETTING

RETURN

YYYY.DD.

YYYY ..MMDD

YYYYDD

DISPLAY

OFF DATE

TIME&

DATE

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• If you capture an image without setting the date and time, under bars will display in the preview screen instead of the date and time values.

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5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

STYLE

MMM

YYYY..

YYYY.DD.

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Setting to Factory Presettings

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

You can set the camera to the factory presetting by following the steps below.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “Z”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “DEFAULT”,

then press the SET button.

SETTING 1

DEFAUL T

FORMAT AUTO OFFPOWER F I L E NUMBER RETURN

5 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the SET button.

DEFAULT

ALL WI LL

SET T I NGS RETURN FACTORYTO SETTINGS. OK?

YES

Formatting the card

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

Format any commercially available card before using. Also, you may have to format a card that has been used in a different camera. Be aware that formatting a card erases all the stored images.

Notes:

• Formatting a card erases all stored images,

including delete-protected images. Be sure to backup important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card.

• Do not remove the power source during formatting, as this may cause damage to the card. It is recommended that you use the AC outlet for the power supply when formatting.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “Z”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “FORMAT”, then

press the SET button.

SETTING 1

DEFAUL T

FORMAT

AUTO OFFPOWER F I L E NUMBER RETURN

• Select “NO” to cancel the procedure.

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5 Press l or m to select “YES”, then

press the SET button.

FORMAT

ALL WI LL BE

IMAGES DELETED! OK?

YES

• Select “NO” to cancel card format.

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• The supplied card is preformatted for immediate use.

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Setting the Time for Automatic Power Off

Setting the File Numbering Method

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

When you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time, the power turns off automatically. Select the automatic power off time.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “Z”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “AUTO POWER

OFF”, then press the SET button.

SETTING 1

DEFAUL T FORMAT

AUTO OFFPOWER

F I L E NUMBER

MIN.

RETURN

MIN.

5 MIN.

5 Press l or m to select the desired time

for powering off, then press the SET button.

AUTO OFFPOWER

MIN.

5 MIN.

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

The camera automatically assigns file numbers to captured images. You can select two different methods of file numbering.

Types

SERIAL: Defines file numbers by

incrementing up from the last image captured when inserting a new card

RESET: Defines a new set of file numbers

when inserting a new card

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “Z”, then press

the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “FILE

NUMBER”, then press the SET button.

SETTING 1

DEFAUL T FORMAT AUTO OFFPOWER

F I L E NUMBER

RETURN

SERIAL

RESET

5 Press l or m to select the desired

setting, then press the SET button.

F I L E NUMB ER

SERIAL

RESET

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6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Advanced Features

Restoring the Last Image Deleted

Available in w mode

You can restore an image erased by mistake if it is the most recent image deleted. Do not perform any operation, except the procedure below to recover the image.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

the camera.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “~”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “UNDO LAST

IMAGE”, then press the SET button.

• The camera displays the last deleted image and restores it to the memory card.

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT

UNDO LAST IMAGE

SPEAKER BEEP RETURN

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• You cannot restore an image after performing any of the operations below.

- Deleting all images

- Deleting another image

- Capturing an image

- Setting the protection or print order

Advanced Features

- Formatting the card

- Saving the image with effect

Turning off the Speaker

Available in w mode

You can turn off the sound while viewing motion images or still images with sound data attached.

1 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

the camera.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

3 Press l or m to select “~”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “SPEAKER”,

then press the SET button.

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT UNDO LAST IMAGE

SPEAKER

BEEP

LAST IMAGE

OFF

RETURN

5 Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the SET button.

SPEAKER

OFF

Note:

• SPEAKER turns the camera speaker on or off. When you playback images on a TV screen, the recorded sound outputs from the TV speakers regardless of the camera’s speaker setting.

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Turning off the Confirmation Sound

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

The camera beeps when turning the power on, controlling the buttons, or when an error occurs. You can turn off the confirmation sound if you like.

1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode.

2 Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

3 Press l or m to select “~”, then

press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “BEEP”, then

press the SET button.

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT UNDO

LAST IMAGE SPEAKER

BEEP

OFF

RETURN

5 Press l or m to select “OFF”, then

press the SET button.

BEEP

OFF

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

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Advanced Features

Changing the Language for the On-screen Display

Available in w, [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode

This camera allows you to choose English, German, French, Spanish or Japanese as the on-screen display language. To change the language for on-screen display, perform the steps below. The default language setting is English.

Operation button

MENU button

Mode dial

Power button

SET button

1 Press the Power button until the camera

turns on.

2 Press the MENU button until the menu

screen appears.

5 Press l or m to select the desired

language, then press the SET button.

• The menu screen displays in the language selected.

LANGUAGE

ENGLI SH DEUTSCH FRAN

Ç AIS

ESPAÑ OL

6 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

Note:

• The operation procedures in this manual are

based on using the English on-screen displays.

3 Press l or m on the operation button

to select “~”, then press the SET button.

4 Press l or m to select “LANGUAGE”,

then press the SET button.

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T

LANGUAGE

VIDEO OUT

ENGLI SH

UNDO LAST IMAGE

Advanced Features

• “LANGUAGE” menu is “SPRACHE” in German, “LANGUE” in French, “IDIOMA” in Spanish or “-” in Japanese.

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DEUTSCH

SPEAKER

FRAN

ESPAÑOL

BEEP RETURN

Ç AIS

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Transferring Data on Card to Computer

Using the supplied USB cable, you can transfer all image, sound and related data to a computer.

System Requirements

• Microsoft Windowsb 98 Service Pack 1, Windowsb 98 Second Edition, Windowsb 2000 Professional Service Pack 2, Windowsb Me or Windowsb XP Home/Professional Editions (recommended)

• USB terminal

• CD-ROM drive (for driver installation)

• Mouse or other pointing device

Note:

• The USB driver is not compatible with Macintosh operating systems.

Preparation

1 Turn on the PC.

2 Connect the camera to a PC with the

supplied USB cable as shown below.

3 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the

camera.

To USB terminal

USB cable (supplied)

To USB terminal

DC plug for AC adapter

4 Set the Mode Dial to “w”, then power

the camera.

5 Press the ! button to have your PC

recognize the USB cable.

Note:

• When you connect the USB cable for the first time, you need to install the USB driver. Before installing the USB driver, you must read and agree to the "LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE" on the first page of the supplied Installation Guide.

• The installation procedure varies depending on your PC operating system. Find your operating system and follow the steps in “Installing the USB driver”.

Disconnecting the USB cable

Windows 2000/Me/XP

1 Quit PixLab.

2 Click the "Safely Remove Hardware"

icon that appears on the task bar, and choose an applicable hard drive to stop.

3 After the message "Safe To Remove

Hardware" appears, disconnect the USB cable or eject the card.

Note:

• See Windows Help for the procedure of disconnecting USB cable in detail.

Windows 98

1 Quit PixLab.

2 When data is not being transferred (the

indicator on LCD display stays still), right-click on the disk drive icon, which appears on explorer window, to eject the disk. After that, disconnect the USB cable or eject the card.

Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

Installing the USB driver

• In the examples below the CD-ROM drive letter is taken as “R:”. Select the correct drive letter according to your operating environment.

Windows 98 SP1/98 SE

1 “Add New Hardware Wizard” appears

after performing “Preparation”.

2 Insert the CD-ROM containing the

USB driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click “Next”.

3 Select “Search for the best driver for

your device.”, then click “Next”.

4 Select “Specify a location:”, and

specify “R:\USBDRV\WIN98”, then click “Next”.

5 Check the message, then click “Next”

to begin installation.

6 Click “Finish” to complete the

installation.

Windows 2000 SP2

For installing the USB driver, you need to log in as the system administrator.

Windows Me

1 “Add New Hardware Wizard” appears

after performing “Preparation”.

2 Select “Specify the location of the

driver”.

3 Insert the CD-ROM containing the

USB driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click “Next”.

4 Select “Search for the best driver for

your device.” and “Specify a location.”

5 Specify “R:\USBDRV\WINME” and

click “Next”.

6 Click “Finish” to complete the

installation.

Windows XP HE/PE

For installing the USB driver, you need to log in as the system administrator.

1 “Found New Hardware Wizard”

appears after performing “Preparation”.

2 Select “Install from a list or specific

location”.

1 “Found New Hardware Wizard”

appears after performing “Preparation”, then click “Next”.

2 Select “Search for a suitable driver for

my device”, then click “Next”.

3 Select “Specify a location”, insert the

CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click

Advanced Features

“Next”.

4 Specify “R:\USBDRV\WIN2KXP”,

then click “OK”.

5 Check the message, then click “Next”

to begin installation.

6 Click “Finish” to complete the

installation.

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3 Insert the CD-ROM containing the

USB driver into the CD-ROM drive, then click “Next”.

4 Select “Search for the best driver in

these locations.” and “Include this location in the search:”.

5 Specify “R:\USBDRV\WIN2KXP”, then

click “Next”.

6 Click “Finish” to complete the

installation.

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Installing the software

Before you start transferring data, install the Quick File Transfer Software included in the supplied CD-ROM. (Refer to the Installation Guide for details.)

Transferring the data

To transfer all the data to your PC at one time, simply press the ! button after making the necessary preparations.

1 Press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

2 Press l or m to select “~”, then

press the SET button.

3 Press l or m to select “PC CON-

NECT”, then press the SET button.

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T

OFF

LANGUAGE

VIDEO OUT UNDO LAST IMAGE SPEAKER BEEP RETURN

Image Folders and File Names

If you select OFF in step 4 on page 58, you will find a new drive called "Removable Disk (F:)" (or other drive letter, depending on your PC configuration). Image, sound and related data are stored in files and on a card as shown below.

••••••

DCIM

Folder of still image files

100SHARP

PICS0001.WAV

PICT0001.JPG

PICT0002.JPG

PICT0003.AVI

Sub-folder of still images

Serial number (100 to 999)

Audio data

Still images

Motion image

4 Make sure the PC CONNECT menu is

set to ON, then press the SET button.

PC CONNECT

OFF

OUT

• If you select OFF, double-click the “My Computer” icon and choose “Removable Disk” in the window. See Image Folders and File Names.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the

menu screen.

6 Press the ! (data transfer)

button.

• Transfer indicator moves, and all images, sound and related data on the card will automatically transfer to the PC.

Note:

• Refer to the PDF manual of the Quick File Transfer Software for details.

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Caution on transferring data

While transferring data, the transfer indicator moves. Do not execute the operations below.

• Disconnect the USB cable

• Turn the power on/off

• Turn off the PC or setting it to Standby

• Open the card slot cover

You cannot transfer data when;

• The card is full.

• The card is write-protected. Delete a few unneeded images or shift the write protect switch to the unlocked position and try transferring again.

Note:

• In case of data transfer error, disconnect the

USB cable, then connect it again, or turn the power off, then turn it on again.

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Appendix

Useful Information

SD\ Memory Card

SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards are small, handy and flexible storage media used in a variety of mobile applications. They are one of the smallest memory solutions available on the market.

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. It cannot use a SmartMedia/ card or Memory Stickb.

SD/ Memory Card

SmartMedia\ card

• An SD Memory Card has advanced features including cryptographic security for copyrighted data and a selectable mechanical write protect switch.

• The card slot on this camera is compatible with an SD Memory Card.

Note:

• This camera is verified to work properly with the SD Memory Card (128 MB or less).

Memory Stickb media

Removable Storage Care

Below are some precautions to ensure a long life and perfect performance from your SD Memory Card. Information specific to one card is attached with the card’s acronym.

Precautions

• Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. Do not try to force the card in.

• Store the card in its antistatic plastic case when not in use.

• Do not disassemble or modify the card.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the card.

• Do not allow the card to become wet.

• Do not peel off the card label.

• Do not attach other labels or stickers to the card.

• Do not expose to extreme heat sources (e.g. sunlight, heating appliances).

• Do not store in a highly humid or dusty place.

• Do not store in a place exposed to corrosive gas.

• Do not use in a place exposed to strong electromagnetism.

Protecting your images

• Select the write protect switch on the exterior card casing to protect your images.

• Do not power off any devices while transferring data, as this may destroy the data.

• Back up your image data often to a hard disk or other permanent storage media.

• Be aware that formatting will erase all image data stored on the card.

Note:

• Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable for data that is lost through improper handling of the storage media.

Cleaning

• Be careful not to allow dirt and finger grime buildup around the card contacts.

• Be careful about static electricity, which can suddenly erase data.

• If you notice dirt or static electricity, clean the card with a soft, dry cloth.

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Condensation

• Be careful about condensation forming on the card surface, which can cause malfunction.

• If you notice beads of water on the card, allow it to evaporate and dry naturally.

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AC Adapter

• The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio.

• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter.

• The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it.

• Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter to vibration.

• Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.

• Avoid using the adapter in humid or extremely hot places.

Using Your Camera Abroad

Television signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country. When you are abroad, check the sections below before using the AC adapter or connecting the camera to a TV.

AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory)

The supplied AC adapter is compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 120 V AC. Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

Cleaning

• Many plastic parts are used in the camera casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing.

• Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

• Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and other smudges off the LCD screen.

• Use a soft cloth or compressed air and lens paper designed for photographic lenses to clean the lens.

Television Signal Standards

In any country, you can always preview the image by using the LCD monitor. However, if you want to preview the image on a TV screen, the TV must be either NTSC-M or PAL system compatible.

NTSC-M is used in the following areas: The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherland Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad, the U.S.A., Venezuela, Southern Vietnam, and the Virgin Islands.

PAL is used in the following areas: Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.

Appendix

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Appendix

Trouble Shooting

General

Symptom

The camera does not power on.

Cannot format the card.

The camera turns power off suddenly.

The startup screen stays on and the status indicator blinks green.

In [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

Symptom

The Shutter button does not function to capture.

The LCD screen does not display the image from the lens.

The captured image is too dark or too bright in , mode.

The flash does not function.

Cannot focus on a close up subject.

The captured image appears unclear.

Cannot use the digital zoom.

Appendix

Possible causes

The AA batteries are depleted.

You did not press the Power button long enough.

You did not insert the AA batteries correctly.

The write protect switch is set to lock position.

The card is broken.

The AA batteries are depleted.

The power automatically turns off when there is no operation for a certain period of time.

The Mode Dial is set halfway between two modes.

Possible causes

You did not press the Shutter button enough.

The LCD screen turns off.

The exposure setting does not match the lighting condition.

You set the flash to off mode.

You set the flash to Auto mode in a bright condition.

The flash has malfunctioned.

The camera cannot automatically focus on a subject closer than 1 ft (30 cm).

The focus is not properly locked.

The DIGITAL ZOOM menu item is set to “OFF”.

Suggested solution

Replace them with new ones (p. 7).

Press and hold down the Power button for approximately 1 second.

Make sure the battery polarity matches the indicators on the bottom of the camera body (p. 7).

Set the write protect switch to unlocked position (p. 9).

Replace the card with new one (p. 9).

Replace them with new ones (p. 7).

Select a desired time setting in “AUTO POWER OFF” menu (p. 53).

Set the dial so it securely snaps in to the desired position.

Suggested solution

Press the Shutter button fully.

Press the DISPLAY button to turn it on (p. 6).

Use a different mode to capture the image.

Press the q button and try other modes (p. 16).

Not a malfunction.

Call for service (p. 64).

Press the % button to use Macro Shot (p. 16).

Press the Shutter button half-way down and wait a few moments until the focus locks (p. 13).

Set it to “ON” (p. 30).

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In [, ], ;, ', , or . mode

Symptom

Cannot select the menu items “BRACKET” or “z BRACKET”.

The menu screen does not appear when pressing the MENU button in . mode.

Possible causes

Battery power is too low to capture 3 or more images.

There is not enough card capacity to store 3 or more images.

You have not selected a scene menu in the initial screen.

In = mode

Symptom

The camera automatically stops capturing a movie image.

Cannot use the digital zoom.

Possible causes

The AA batteries are depleted.

30 second movie capture limit has elapsed.

You cannot use the digital zoom in = mode.

In w mode

Symptom

Cannot delete an image.

The image does not display in full screen.

Cannot display the image on TV.

Cannot transfer the data to the PC.

Possible causes

The image is protected.

The image size is larger than 2448K1632.

The video input channel or TV channel is not selected properly.

The A/V cable is not properly connected.

The VIDEO OUT menu is not set to the correct item.

The USB driver is not correctly installed.

The USB cable is not properly connected.

The PC CONNECT menu is set to “OFF”.

Suggested solution

Replace the batteries with new ones (p. 7).

Replace the card with new one (p. 9) or delete unwanted files (p. 19).

Select a desired scene menu, and press the SET button, then press the MENU button again (p. 46)

Suggested solution

Replace them with new ones (p. 7).

Not a malfunction.

Suggested solution

Cancel the protection (p. 33).

Cannot display an image larger than 2448K1632 on this camera.

Check the operation manual for your VCR or TV, and select the proper channel (p. 20).

Check the cable connection (p. 20).

Check the TV system that applies to where you live (p. 61), and set it to correct item (p. 20).

Check the installation procedure, and try again (p. 58).

Check the cable connection (p. 57).

Set it to “ON” (p. 59).

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Specifications

Digital still camera

Image Capturing Device 1/1.8" CCD image sensor (effective pixels: 4.04 megapixels)

Color Temperature Compensation Auto white balance with daylight, fluorescent or tungsten

Power Source AA size alkaline batteries

Power Consumption 3.2 W

Recording Format JPEG for still images/Motion JPEG for motion images

Recording Medium SD Memory Card

Sound Recording Format WAV (monaural)

Dimensions (W K H K D) 4.5" K 2.9" K 2.4" (113.5 K 74.5 K 60 mm)

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to L40°C)

Storage Temperature D4°F to 140°F (D20°C to L60°C)

Operating Humidity 30% to 80%

AC adapter

Power Requirement AC 100-120V, 50/60Hz

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to L40°C)

Dimensions (W K H K D) 2.0" K 1.1" K 2.6" (50.0 K 27.0 K 65.5 mm)

Lens F2.0-F2.5, f=7-21mm (35mm film equivalent: 33-99mm)

Power zoom 1-3K in optical range, 3-9K in digital range

LCD monitor 1.5" CGSilicon, 134,000pixels

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries DC 6.0 V with AC adapter

Weight 0.64 lbs (290 g) (without batteries, card, wrist strap, and lens

cap)

DC Output 6 V

Weight 0.24lbs (110g)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Appendix

SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.)

For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE SHARP (1-800-237-4277) or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharpusa.com).

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Guía de operación rápida en español

Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU.

ADVERTENCIA: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CAUSAR UN INCENDIO

O RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.

PRECAUCION

Si el adaptador de CA se extravía o tiene que ser cambiado, adquiera otro del mismo tipo en el centro de servicio SHARP de su concesionario.

NOTA

El monitor de cristal líquido de la videocámara es un producto de alta tecnología, con más de 134.000 transistores de película fina*, lo que le proporciona una imagen perfectamente detallada. De vez en cuando tal vez aparezca un pixel en la pantalla en forma de punto fijo de color azul, verde, rojo o negro. Tenga en cuenta que esto no tiene ninguna influencia en las prestaciones de la videocámara.

*Las especificaciones están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso.

Marcas comerciales

• Microsoft y Windows son marcas registradas o marcas de fábrica de Microsoft Corporation en los Estados Unidos y/o en otros países.

• DPOF es una marca comercial de CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. y Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• Todos los demás nombres de marcas o productos son marcas comerciales registradas o marcas comerciales de sus respectivos titulares.

ADVERTENCIA SOBRE EL COPYRIGHT

SHARP está resuelta a que esta unidad sea utilizada cumpliendo plenamente con las leyes del copyright de Estados Unidos, y a que se obtengan los permisos previos de los propietarios del copyright siempre que sea necesario.

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AVISOS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

1. Lectura de las instrucciones—Antes de utilizar este producto deberán leerse todas las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo.

2. Conservación de las instrucciones—Las instrucciones de seguridad y manejo deberán guardarse para poder consultarlas en futuro en caso de ser necesario.

3. Cumplimiento de las advertencias— Deberán cumplirse todas las advertencias del producto y de las instrucciones de manejo.

4. Cumplimiento de las instrucciones— Deberán seguirse todas las instrucciones de manejo.

5. Limpieza—Desenchufe este producto de la toma de corriente de la pared antes de limpiarlo. No utilice agentes de limpieza líquidos ni en aerosol. Utilice un paño húmedo para hacer la limpieza.

6. Aditamentos—No utilice aditamentos que no sean recomendados por el fabricante del producto, porque pueden causar peligros.

7. Agua y humedad—No utilice este producto cerca del agua y la humedad como, —por ejemplo, cerca de una bañera, lavabo, fregadero de cocina o lavadora; no lo utilice tampoco en un sótano húmedo, cerca de una piscina o en otros lugares similares.

8. Accesorios—No coloque este producto sobre un carrito, soporte, trípode, ménsula o mesa inestable. El producto podría caerse y causar lesiones graves a un niño o a un adulto, y también podría estropearse.

vendido con el producto. Cuando quiera que monte el producto hágalo siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante, y utilizando los accesorios de montaje recomendado por él.

9. La combinación del producto y un carrito deberá moverse con mucho cuidado. Las paradas repentinas, la fuerza excesiva y las superficies irregulares pueden ser la causa de que la combinación del producto y el carrito se vuelquen.

10. Ventilación—Las ranuras y aberturas de la caja sirven para la ventilación del producto, y para asegurar un funcionamiento fiable

del mismo y evitar que éste se recaliente,

Utilícelo solamente con un carrito, soporte, trípode, ménsula o mesa recomendado por el fabricante, o

por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Las aberturas no deberán taparse nunca colocando el producto en una cama, sofá, alfombra u otras superficies similares. Este

producto no deberá colocarse en una instalación empotrada

como, por ejemplo, un mueble librería o una estantería, a menos que disponga de la ventilación apropiada o se cumplan las instrucciones del fabricante.

11. Fuentes de alimentación—Este producto sólo deberá ser utilizado con el tipo de fuente de alimentación indicado en la etiqueta de características. Si no está seguro del tipo de alimentación empleado en su casa, consulte a su concesionario o a la compañía eléctrica local. Para los productos que van a ser utilizados con energía de baterías u otras fuentes, consulte las instrucciones de manejo.

12. Puesta a tierra o polarización—Este producto puede estar equipado con una clavija de alimentación de corriente alterna polarizada (una clavija con una patilla más ancha que la otra). Esta clavija sólo entrará en la toma de corriente de una forma, lo que constituye una característica de seguridad. Si no puede introducir a fondo la clavija en la toma de corriente, pruebe invirtiendo la clavija. Si la clavija sigue sin poder introducirse en la toma de corriente, póngase en contacto con un electricista para que le cambie la toma de corriente obsoleta. No anule la característica de seguridad de la clavija polarizada.

13. Protección de cables de alimentación—Los cables de alimentación deberán instalarse de forma que nadie camine sobre ellos ni queden pellizcados por objetos colocados encima o contra ellos, poniendo mucha atención a las clavijas, receptáculos y al punto donde entran y salen del producto.

14. Tormentas eléctricas—Para que este producto disponga de una mayor protección durante una tormenta eléctrica, o para cuando se deje sin atender durante un largo periodo de tiempo, desenchúfelo de la toma de corriente y desconecte la antena o el sistema de cable. Esto impedirá que el producto se estropee debido a las tormentas eléctrica o a la sobretensión en la línea de alimentación.

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15. Líneas de alimentación—Una antena exterior no deberá colocarse cerca de líneas de alimentación elevadas ni tampoco cerca de luces eléctricas o circuitos de alimentación, ni donde pueda caer encima de tales líneas de alimentación o circuitos. Cuando instale un sistema de antena exterior deberá tener mucho cuidado para que éste no toque tales líneas de alimentación o circuitos porque el contacto con ellos podría causar un accidente mortal.

16. Sobrecarga—No sobrecargue las tomas de corriente de la pared, los cables de extensión o los receptáculos integrales de otros equipos porque existe el riesgo de que se produzca un incendio o una descarga eléctrica.

17. Entrada de objetos y líquidos—No meta nunca objetos de ningún tipo en este

producto a través de las aberturas porque pueden tocar puntos de tensión peligrosos o

cortocircuitar partes que puedan causar un incendio o una descarga eléctrica. No derrame nunca líquidos de ningún tipo en el producto.

18. Servicio—No intente reparar este producto usted mismo ya que al abrirlo o retirar las cubiertas puede exponerse a una tensión peligrosa o a otros peligros. Solicite las reparaciones al personal de servicio cualificado.

19. Daños que requieren ser reparados— Desenchufe este producto de la toma de corriente y solicite las reparaciones al personal de servicio cualificado cuando se produzcan las condiciones siguientes:

a. Cuando el cable de alimentación o su

clavija estén estropeados.

b. Si se ha derramado líquido, o han

entrado objetos, en el interior del producto.

c. Si el producto ha estado expuesto a la

lluvia o al agua.

d. Si el producto no funciona normalmente

siguiendo las instrucciones de manejo. Ajuste solamente los controles indicados en las instrucciones de manejo, ya que el ajuste incorrecto de otros controles puede causar daños y tal vez se requiera un trabajo de reparación extensivo por parte de un técnico cualificado para devolver el producto a su estado de funcionamiento normal.

e. Si el producto se ha caído o se ha

estropeado de cualquier forma.

f. Cuando el producto muestre un

cambio visible en su rendimiento,— esto indica la necesidad de tener que realizar reparaciones.

20. Partes de recambio—Cuando sea necesario utilizar partes de recambio, asegúrese de que el técnico de servicio emplee aquellas que hayan sido especificadas por el fabricante o que tengan las mismas características que las partes originales. Los cambios no autorizados pueden causar un incendio, descargas eléctricas u otros peligros.

21. Comprobación de seguridad—Al terminar cualquier trabajo de mantenimiento o reparación en este producto, pida al técnico de servicio que realice las comprobaciones de seguridad para determinar si el producto se encuentra en condiciones de funcionamiento apropiadas.

22. Montaje en la pared o en el techo—El producto deberá montarse en una pared o en un techo sólo como lo recomienda su fabricante

23. Calor—El producto deberá instalarse lejos de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, salidas de calor, estufas y otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor.

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Precauciones

• Antes de grabar una escena importante,

realice una prueba de grabación, y luego reproduzca para comprobar si la escena se grabó correctamente.

• Cuando no utilice la cámara digital, no se

olvide de extraer la tarjeta, desconectar la alimentación y desenchufar la cámara digital de la fuente de alimentación.

• No dirija el objetivo hacia el sol. No permita que la luz del sol directa llegue al objetivo ni a la pantalla del monitor LCD de la cámara digital, tanto si está realizando la grabación como si no, porque esto podría dañar el sensor de CCD o la superficie de la pantalla LCD. Tenga mucho cuidado especialmente cuando grabe en exteriores.

• Evite los campos

magnéticos.

La utilización de la cámara digital cerca de lámparas fluorescentes fuertes, motores, televisores u otros campos magnéticos puede afectar negativamente a las imágenes grabadas.

• La utilización de la cámara digital cerca de

una emisora u otra fuente potente de transmisión puede causar zumbidos o deterioro en la imagen.

• Evite golpearla o dejarla caer.

No deje caer la cámara digital ni tampoco la someta a golpes o vibraciones intensas. Los golpes producidos durante la grabación ocasionarán ruidos en la imagen grabada.

• Esta cámara digital está equipada con un

objetivo móvil. No lo golpee ni lo presione con fuerza.

• Evite poner la cámara digital cerca de equipos de iluminación.

El calor producido por las luces incandescentes puede deformar la cámara digital o hacer que ésta funcione mal.

• Respete siempre las prohibiciones o

restricciones relacionadas con la utilización de equipos electrónicos en vuelos comerciales o en otras áreas susceptibles.

• Tenga cuidado con la temperatura y la

humedad.

Podrá utilizar su cámara digital a temperaturas de entre 32°F y 104°F (0°C y L40°C), con una humedad relativa de entre el 30% y el 80%. Durante el verano, no deje el aparato en el interior de un automóvil sin ventilación; no lo deje tampoco bajo la luz del sol directa ni cerca de fuentes de calor intenso; esto podría estropear considerablemente la caja del aparato y su circuito.

• Evite situaciones en las que el agua, la

arena, el polvo u otras sustancias extrañas puedan entrar en la cámara digital, y no utilice ni deje su cámara digital en lugares con excesivo humo, vapor o humedad.

En estos ambientes pueden producirse fallos en el funcionamiento o se puede formar moho en el objetivo. Asegúrese de guardar este aparato en un lugar bien ventilado.

• Algunos trípodes

pequeños y portátiles quizá se acoplen mal a la cámara digital, y puede que no sirvan de apoyo seguro. Utilice siempre trípodes fuertes y estables.

• Cuando utilice su cámara

digital en un ambiente frío, la pantalla del monitor LCD aparecerá a menudo menos brillante inmediatamente después de conectar la alimentación. Esto no es ningún fallo de funcionamiento. Para evitar que la cámara digital se enfríe excesivamente, envuélvala en un paño grueso, una manta, etc..

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Guía de operación rápida

Inserción y extracción de las pilas AA

Asegúrese de que la alimentación esté desconectada.

2 Deslice el mando de abertura de la

puerta del compartimiento de las pilas a la posición UNLOCK.

Mando de abertura de la puerta del compartimiento de las pilas

3 Deslice la puerta y luego ábrala en el

sentido de la flecha.

Inserción y extracción de una tarjeta

Inserción

1 Asegúrese de que la alimentación esté

desconectada.

2 Abra la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta en

el sentido de la flecha.

3 Inserte una tarjeta como se muestra

abajo, y luego empújela a fondo.

Interruptor de protección contra escritura

4 Inserte las pilas AA como se muestra

abajo.

5 Cierre la puerta y luego deslícela a

LOCK.

Nota:

• También puede utilizar la cámara conectándola a una toma de corriente empleando el adaptador de CA suministrado.

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Guía de operación rápida

WT3ZOOM

Captura de una imagen fija en el modo automático

Indicador de estado

Inserte una tarjeta en la cámara.

Dial de modos

Disparador

Botón de la alimentación

2 Quite la tapa del objetivo. 3 Ponga el dial de modos en “[”. 4 Pulse el botón de la

alimentación hasta que la cámara se encienda.

5 Pulse hasta la mitad el

disparador para enfocar el motivo.

6 Pulse completamente el

disparador para capturar la imagen.

• El indicador de estado parpadeará mientras los datos estén siendo grabados en la tarjeta, y dejará de hacerlo cuando termine la grabación.

Notas:

• No desconecte la alimentación mientras el indicador de estado está parpadeando en el paso 6.

• Quite la tapa del objetivo antes de encender la cámara.

Captura de una imagen en movimiento

Inserte una tarjeta en la cámara.

2 Quite la tapa del objetivo. 3 Ponga el dial de modos en “=”. 4 Pulse el botón de la

alimentación hasta que se encienda la cámara.

5 Pulse a fondo el disparador para

empezar a capturar imágenes.

Para hacer una pausa en la captura

Pulse otra vez a fondo el disparador.

Empleo del zoom

Acercamiento con zoom

Pulse el botón del zoom motorizado “T” (telefoto) para obtener una vista de primer plano (1).

Alejamiento con zoom

Pulse el botón del zoom motorizado “W” (granangular) para obtener un campo de visión más amplio (2).

• El indicador de alcance del zoom le indica el ajuste actual del zoom.

Botones del

zoom

motorizado

Indicador de alcance

del zoom

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Presentación preliminar de imágenes

Dial de modos

Botón de la alimentación

Botón de

funcionamiento

Botón DISPLAY

Presentación preliminar de imágenes fijas

1 Ponga el dial de modos en “w”. 2 Pulse el botón de la alimentación hasta

que se encienda la cámara.

• La última imagen grabada en la tarjeta se visualiza en toda la pantalla.

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3 Pulse j o k para

seleccionar la imagen.

4 Pulse DISPLAY para iniciar la

presentación preliminar.

• La imagen seleccionada aparece en toda la pantalla.

Operaciones disponibles durante la presentación preliminar de una imagen en movimiento

• Para hacer una pausa en la presentación preliminar, pulse m. Pulse de nuevo m para volver a la presentación preliminar normal.

• Para buscar una escena en el archivo de presentación preliminar, pulse j o k. Pulse m para volver a la presentación preliminar normal.

• Para detener la presentación preliminar, pulse l.

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Cambio a la presentación

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preliminar de imagen

miniatura

1 Pulse el botón $.

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Presentación preliminar de imágenes en movimiento

1 Ponga el dial de modos en “w”. 2 Pulse el botón de la

alimentación hasta que se encienda la cámara.

3 Pulse j o k para

seleccionar la imagen en movimiento.

• Cuando se visualiza un archivo de imagen en movimiento aparece el icono de película.

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2 Pulse j, k, l o m para seleccionar la

imagen deseada.

• Pulse de nuevo el botón $ para volver a la presentación preliminar de pantalla completa.

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Guía de operación rápida

Borrado de una imagen almacenada

Botón de funcionamiento

Botón SET

Botón “@”

Ponga el dial de modos en “w”, y luego encienda la cámara.

• Las imágenes grabadas en la tarjeta se visualizan en toda la pantalla.

2 Pulse j o k en el botón de

funcionamiento para seleccionar la imagen que va a borrar.

3 Pulse el botón @.

4 Pulse l o m para seleccionar “YES”, y

luego pulse el botón SET para borrar la imagen.

DEL E TE ?

YES

Protección de las imágenes

Ponga el dial de modos en “w”, y luego encienda la cámara.

2 Pulse j o k para seleccionar la

imagen que va a proteger.

3 Pulse el botón MENU hasta que

aparezca la pantalla de menú.

4 Pulse l o m para seleccionar “w”, y

luego pulse el botón SET.

5 Pulse l o m para seleccionar “PRO-

TECT”, y luego pulse el botón SET.

PREV I EW

PROTECT

ONE IMAGE

IMAGE EFFECT

ALL IMAGES

SL IDE SHOW

ORDE R

PRINT DELETE ALL DUBB ING RETURN

6 Pulse l o m para seleccionar “ONE

IMAGE”, y luego pulse el botón SET.

PROTECT

ONE IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

7 Pulse el botón SET para proteger la

imagen.

PROTECT TH I S ?IMAGE

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PREV I OUS

SET SETRESET/:

8 Pulse el botón MENU para volver a la

pantalla de menú.

Nota:

• Seleccione “ALL IMAGES” en el paso 6 de “Selección de una imagen” para proteger todas las imágenes guardadas.

MENUEXI T :

0100-1000 0

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Cambio del idioma de la visualización en pantalla

Botón de funcionamiento

Dial de modos

Botón de la alimentación

Botón MENU

Pulse el botón de la alimentación hasta

Botón SET

que se encienda la cámara.

2 Pulse el botón MENU hasta que

aparezca la pantalla de menú.

3 Pulse l o m en el botón de

funcionamiento para seleccionar “~”, y luego pulse el botón SET.

4 Pulse l o m para seleccionar “LAN-

GUAGE”, y luego pulse el botón SET.

SETTING 2

PC CONNEC T

LANGUAGE

VIDEO OUT

ENGLI SH

UNDO LAST IMAGE

DEUTSCH

SPEAKER

FRAN

Ç AIS

ESPAÑOL

BEEP RETURN

• El menú “LANGUAGE” es “SPRACHE” en alemán, “LANGUE” en francés, “IDIOMA” en español o “-” en japonés.

5 Pulse l o m para seleccionar el idioma

deseado, y luego pulse el botón SET.

LANGUAGE

ENGLI SH

DEUTSCH

FRAN

Ç AIS

ESPAÑ OL

6 Pulse el botón MENU para apagar la

pantalla de menú.

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

OPERATION MANUAL

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For assistance in reporting the theft or

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this product, record on the line

below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. Please retain this information.

Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only

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In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

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