Sigma SD14 User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

This manual explains how to use SIGMA SD14 digital SLR camera. Please refer to the SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide, which is available in the PDF format of the supplied CD-ROM, to get information about installation of SIGMA Photo Pro software to your computer, connection between camera and computer and for detailed explanation of SIGMA Photo Pro software.

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Thank you for purchasing

the Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera

The Sigma SD14 Digital SLR camera is a technical breakthrough! It is powered by the Foveon® X3™ image sensor, the world’s first image sensor to capture red, green and blue light at each and every pixel. A high-resolution digital single-lens reflex camera, the SD14 delivers superior-quality digital images by combining Sigma’s extensive interchangeable lens line-up with the revolutionary Foveon X3 image sensor. You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new SD14 camera’s features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera!

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE SD14

■ Powered by Foveon X3 technology.

■

In addition to RAW format data recording system, this camera also incorporates easy to use and high quality JPEG recording format. Super high quality JPEG format recording mode makes the best use of the characteristic of

■

Dust protector keeps dust from entering the camera and adhering to the image sensor.

■ Mirror-up mechanism and depth-of-field preview button support advanced

photography techniques.

FOVEON® X3TM image sensor.

• Please keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing so will allow

you to understand and take advantage of the camera’s unique features at any time.

• The warranty of this product is one year from the date of purchase. Warranty terms

and warranty card are on a separate sheet, attached. Please refer to these materials for details.

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be collected separately for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. If the new products are purchased, this product might be handed over to the distributor or the collection system of waste electrical and electronic equipment eventually. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product or components of this product. If this product is disposed illegally, it might cause a possibility of penalties. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT

This camera is intended only for personal use and should never be used in a way that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. In addition, although it is intended purely for personal use, some restrictions may be applied to the photographing of demonstrations, performances, shows, exhibitions, or commercial properties, etc. Copyright or other legal rights should not be contravened.

■ FOVEON is a registered trademark of Foveon, Inc. X3, and the X3 Logo are

trademarks of Foveon, Inc.

■ CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

■ IBM PC/AT series computer is a trademark or registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the U.S.A.

■ Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

■ Macintosh and MAC OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the

U.S.A. and /or other countries.

■ Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

■ Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the

United States and / or other countries.

■ All other company or product names used in documents are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective holders.

PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES

Please make sure that following standard accessories are included with your camera. If any of them is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased your camera immediately.

1. Camera Body (SD14)

2. Body Cap (on the camera)

3. Eyepiece Cup (on the camera)

4. Strap

5. Finder Cap

6. Li-ion Battery BP-21（Battery Cover is included）

7. Battery Charger BC-21

8. Battery Charger Cable

9. USB Cable

10. Video Cable

11. SIGMA Photo Pro Disc

12. Instruction Manual

13. Warranty Card

14. SIGMA Limited Warranty & Service Network

• No CF card is included with this camera. Please purchase the brand and capacity CF

card that you desired separately.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES .......................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................6

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................8

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS.....................................................................11

TOP LCD PANEL ............................................................................................13

VIEWFINDER..................................................................................................13

CONTROL DIALS ...........................................................................................14

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE...........................................15

PREPARATION .......................................................................................18

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP .................................................................18

HOW TO USE THE FINDER CAP ..................................................................18

LOADING THE BATTERY ..............................................................................19

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS.............................................................22

USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (SOLD SEPARATELY)...........................23

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS.....................................................24

SETTING THE LANGUAGE ...........................................................................26

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE....................................................................27

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD ..............................................28

FORMATTING THE CF CARD .......................................................................30

FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM..........................................................................31

FOLDER MANAGER ......................................................................................32

FRAME NUMBER COUNTER ........................................................................33

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................34

TOP LCD ILLUMINATION...............................................................................35

HOLDING THE CAMERA ...............................................................................35

SHUTTER BUTTON .......................................................................................36

SETTING THE ELECTRONIC SOUND ..........................................................36

BASIC OPERATION................................................................................37

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE....................................................37

P PROGRAM AE..........................................................................................37

A APERTURE PRIORITY AE.......................................................................39

S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE............................................................40

M MANUAL EXPOSURE.............................................................................41

BULB SETTING ..............................................................................................42

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH.................................................................43

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ........................................................................43

EXPOSURE MODE AND BUILT-IN FLASH ...................................................44

FUNCTION SETTING OF FLASH ..................................................................45

FOCUSING..............................................................................................46

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS..........................................................................46

SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE ........................................................47

AF POINT SELECTION ..................................................................................48

AF AUXILIARY LIGHT ....................................................................................49

FOCUS LOCK .................................................................................................50

MANUAL FOCUS............................................................................................50

OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE ......................................................51

DRIVE-AREA ..................................................................................................51

SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING .........................................................................51

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING............................................................................52

SELF TIMER ...................................................................................................52

MIRROR LOCK-UP.........................................................................................53

ADVANCED OPERATION.......................................................................54

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE（WB）.....................................................54

SETTING THE SENSITIVITY（ISO EQUIVALENCY）.................................57

IMAGE FILE SETTING ...................................................................................58

IMAGE PARAMETER AND COLOR SPACE..................................................59

SELECTING THE METERING MODE............................................................61

AE LOCK.........................................................................................................62

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION......................................................................63

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .........................................................64

AUTO BRACKETING......................................................................................65

REMOTE CONTROLLER RS-31 ....................................................................67

DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON.........................................................69

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY................................................................................70

EXTENDED MODE SETTING ........................................................................71

REVIEWING, DELETING AND MODIFYING IMAGES............................72

QUICK PREVIEW....................................................................................72

CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION...........................................72

CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW STYLE ..................................................74

QUICK DELETE ..............................................................................................75

REVIEWING IMAGES .............................................................................76

VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME .................................................................77

MAGNIFYING IMAGES

(ZOOMED-IN VIEW)

................................................78

VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME

VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION..................................................................81

IMAGE INFO SCREEN FOR MAGNIFIED IMAGES......................................82

HISTOGRAM...................................................................................................83

OVER-EXPOSURE WARNING ......................................................................84

VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV ..........................................................................85

(CONTACT SHEET VIEW)

(JUMP MODE)

.................................80

..................79

DELETING IMAGES................................................................................86

DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE ........................................................................87

DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES.....................................................................88

MODIFYING IMAGES .............................................................................89

LOCKING IMAGES .........................................................................................90

MARKING IMAGES ........................................................................................93

ROTATING IMAGES .......................................................................................96

USING THE OK BUTTON SHORTCUT .........................................................98

SHOWING A SLIDESHOW ...........................................................................100

CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS .........................................................103

CAMERA SET-UP MENU......................................................................104

USING THE CAMERA SET-UP MENU.........................................................104

LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................................................105

CAMERA INFO PAGE...................................................................................107

REFERENCE..........................................................................................108

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .........................................................................108

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................109

CLEANING THE IMAGE SENSOR...............................................................109

EXPLANATION OF TERMS..........................................................................112

AUTO POWER OFF .....................................................................................115

WARNING DISPLAYS...................................................................................117

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................119

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................121

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ...................................122

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manual carefully, before using the camera. Please take special note of the following two cautionary symbols.

Warning !!

Caution !!

This symbol denotes warning or point, where caution is required.

Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided.

WARNING (BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER)

Keep batteries in a safe place out of children’s reach. If a battery is swallowed, call for emergency medical aid immediately.

Do not use any battery other than the designated battery types. Doing so may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury o fire.

Do not use any battery other than that specified in this booklet. Otherwise, it might cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire.

void any shock, shake and drop. Ignoring this warning may cause

battery explosion, or battery leakage, resulting in injury or fire.

Never disassemble, short circuit, heat, batteries or put batteries into fire. Ignoring this warning may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, injury or fire.

Please only use charger with dedicated battery. Charging other battery types causes battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire.

If for some reason, the camera or batteries emit smoke, or if overheating or the smell of burning is detected, remove the batteries, taking care to avoid being burned, Take the camera to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma service station.

Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your community regarding the disposal of batteries.

If you do not use the camera for a long period of time, remove the battery.

Do not use any AC adapter other than the one provided with your camera. Using other brands may cause electrical shock and fire

Using the product and disregarding this warning sign ma cause serious injury or other dangerous results.

Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause injury or damage.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The AC Adapter is designed for use with this product only. Do not use it with any other appliance. Doing so may cause overheating, fire, electric shock or injury.

If the adapter is emitting smoke, generating a strange odor or making an abnormal noise, while in use, disconnect the power plug from the outlet immediately. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

If water or a foreign object gets into the adapter, unplug from the AC outlet immediately. It could cause fire or electric shock.

Do not attempt to modify or disassemble this product. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord, or pull it, bend it unduly, or heat it. It could damage the cord, and could cause fire o electric shock.

Do not use this product with AC voltage other than the specified powe supply voltage (AC100V - 240V). Doing so could cause fire or electric shock.

Use a safety approved AC power cord as is specified by each country.

WARNING (CAMERA)

Never use your camera in an environment where flammable or burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals, such as Propane, Gasoline, etc., are present.

Keep the camera in a safe place that children cannot reach. Playing with the camera strap around one’s neck can cause strangulation.

Do not disassemble the camera; Doing so can cause electric shocks and burns.

Do not touch internal parts of the camera that become exposed as a result of damage, it could cause fire or electric shock. Remove the batteries and contact an authorized Sigma service station.

fter attaching a lens, do not look directly at the sun, through the

viewfinder. Doing so can cause damage to the eye or loss of eyesight.

Do not look at the sun with the lens of your camera; otherwise you can lose your eyesight.

Keep the camera away from moisture or water. If you drop you camera/lens in water, please contact the retailer where you purchased the camera, or a service station immediately. If you use the camera with this condition it can cause electric shock or fire.

Prevent water, or metallic and other conductive objects from coming into contact with the terminals of Camera Body. This can result in electric shock, overheating and fire.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise, the bright light would damage the eye. Keep at least 1m/3feet distance between face and the camera, when taking a picture with flash.

Do not cover the flash with your finger or hand, it can cause skin burn.

CAUTION (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER)

Do not pull the Battery Charger o the AC adapter from the AC outlet. It could cause fire or electric shock due to damaged cord. Always take hold of the moulded AC plug, when unplugging it from the outlet.

the AC power cord, when disconnecting

Do not cover the Battery Charger or the AC adapter with cloth, cushions, etc. It could cause excessive heat, deform the case, and cause fire.

When Battery Charger is not used unplug it from the outlet.

CAUTION (CAMERA)

Do not aim your lens or camera & lens combinations toward the sun; light entering through the lens could cause damage to eyes or fire.

Please do not carry your camera while a tripod is attached, as this could result in injury or a fall.

Please do not grasp the camera with wet hand, as it might cause electric shock

Do not leave the camera in a hot place or in a car parked in the sun. If the camera becomes hot, it might cause burns to the skin.

If the liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor becomes damaged, be careful of the fragments of glass, which can cause injury. If the liquid inside the LCD monitor leaks out, and you are faced with the following situations, please do as follows.

 If the liquid adheres to clothes or the skin, wash it away with soap

immediately.

 If the liquid enters the eye, flush the affected eye with clean wate

immediately for 15minutes, and seek medical assistance.

 If the liquid is swallowed, drink large quantity of water, induce vomiting

and seek medical assistance.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Please read this section before using the camera.

Study and familiarize yourself with the functions of your camera before using it. No compensation or guarantee is provided for unsatisfactory pictures or loss of profit, etc.

Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold environment, on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one time.

Do not use this camera with any external flash unit other than Sigma Flash EF-500 DG SUPER SA-STTL or EF-500 DG ST SA-STTL, which have special contact pins on the hot shoe. The flash units are offered as optional accessories. Other brands of external flash units may damage the camera’s circuit boards or may not function properly.

ENVIRONMENT

■ Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical

shock.

■ This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used underwater. Wipe off any

water droplets with a dry cloth as soon as possible. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Sigma Service Center.

■ Do not leave the camera in a dusty, hot, or highly humid environment for a long

period of time.

■ If the camera is moved from a cold place to a warm room, water droplets may

appear on the camera. Please keep the camera in a bag until it is acclimatized to the ambient room temperature.

■ The camera will work within a temperature range between 0˚C/32˚F and

+40˚C/104˚F and humidity less than 80% (no condensation). However, in cold temperatures below 0˚C, the power performance of the battery reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep the batteries warm.

■Static electricity or magnetic fields, may effect the operation of the camera. If

such exposure occurs, please remove the battery from the camera and re-insert it, to reset the camera’s microprocessors.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

HOW TO STORE THE CAMERA

■If you intend to store the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

■ To avoid growth of fungus, store the camera and lens in a dry, cool and

ventilated place, with a drying agent such as silica gel. Keep your equipment away from chemicals.

NOTE ON THE TFT COLOR LCD MONITOR

■A few pixels may always be lit or may never light on the LCD monitor. This is

not a failure or malfunction. Images recorded with the camera will not be affected.

■Excessive rubbing of, pushing on or impact to the LCD monitor may cause

failure.

■ Because of the normal physical characteristics of the liquid crystal, the

reaction of the display may become slow at low temperatures. At high temperatures, the display may become dark, but it will return to normal at room temperature.

NOTES ON CF CARD AND MICRODRIVE

Unlike a MicrodriveTM a CF card is resistant to vibration and it is the optimal recording medium for a digital camera. Nevertheless the effects of strong shock, static electricity or magnetism, may cause the data memorized by the CF card to be lost. A Microdrive magnetism, may cause data loss and may damage the Microdrive. Therefore, careful handling is required and caution is especially necessary while writing, or reading data.

■ Do not leave the CF card or Microdrive in direct sunlight or near a heating

device.

■ Avoid storing CF cards and Microdrives in environments of high temperature

and humidity or where static electricity or electromagnetic fields may be generated

■ For proper usage of the CF card and Microdrive, please refer to their

instruction manuals.

■ The “Delete” feature of the Camera and PC may not delete the data in the

memory card completely some data might still remain. If you wish to remove all data from card securely, please use third party software.

is a hard disk. Shock, vibration, static electricity, and

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

1. AF AUXILIARY LIGHT

2. DUST PROTECTOR

3. LENS MOUNT

4. LENS LOCK BUTTON

5. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

6. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

7. TRIPOD SOCKET

9. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

10. PC SYNCHRO TERMINAL

11.

12. CONNECTOR COVER

13. RELEASE SOCKET

14. FOCAL PLANE MARK

15. HOT SHOE

16. DIOPTER ADJUSTER

17. D-DIAL（DRIVE DIAL）

18. CAMERA STRAP EYELET

19.

20. EYEPIECE CUP

21. VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE

22. MODE DIAL

23. TOP LCD ILLUMINATION BUTTON

LATCH

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPERTMENT

BUTTON

DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON

(FUNCTION) BUTTON

24. C-DIAL（COMMAND DIAL）

25. SHUTTER BUTTON

26. TOP LCD PANEL

27. CF CARD COVER

AF POINT SELECTOR BUTTON

28.

29.

COMPENSATION BUTTON

30. AE LOCK BUTTON

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36. COLOR LCD MONITOR

37. CF CARD BUSY LIGHT

38.

39.

40.

41.

42.

EXPOSURE / APERTURE

(MAIN MENU) BUTTON

(VIEW) BUTTON

(INFORMATION) BUTTON

(MODIFY MENU) BUTTON

(DELETE) BUTTON

QUICK SET BUTTON

CONTROLLER

4-WAY CONTROLLER

(OK) BUTTON

(CANCEL) BUTTON

TOP LCD PANEL

SHUTTER SPEED

COUNTER /

SENSITIVITY

UTO BRACKETING

EXPOSURE METER

FLASH MODE

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

VIEWFINDER

CENTER AREA METERING

FLASH INDICATOR

FOCUS INDICATOR

SHUTTER SPEED

APERTURE VALUE

EXPOSURE MODE

SOUND SETTING

METERING MODE

AF MODE

BATTERY INDICATOR

REMOTE CONTROL

AUTO FOCUS FRAME

EXPOSURE METER

AUTO BRACKETING

APERTURE VALUE

AE LOCK INDICATOR

CONTROL DIALS

D-DIAL

MODE DIAL

UTO BRACKETING

MIRROR LOCK-UP

SELF-TIMER (2s)

SELF-TIMER (10s)

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING

POWER OFF

DRIVE AREA

PROGRAM AE

PERTURE

PRIORITY AE

SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE

MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE

The SD14 camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections.

Charging the battery (P.19)

Charge the supplied lithium ion battery with the provided battery charger.

To insert the battery（P.2 0 ）

Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram.

Mount the lens (P.24)

Align the red mark on the camera’s lens mount with the red dot on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount of the camera, and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

Set the language (P.26)

Set the date and time (P.27)

Loading the Compact-Flash Card (P.28)

Position the CF card label facing toward the CF card cover as shown in the illustration, and push the CF card gently, all the way into the slot.

Turn the “D”-dial to the □

(single

frame shooting) position.（P. 5 1 ）

Set the AF/MF switch on the lens to the AF position. (P.46)

Select the exposure mode （P. 37 ）

Set the “Mode”-Selector to P “Program AE” position

Focus （P. 4 6 ）

Determine the composition through the finder, and then press the shutter button “Half-way” to activate exposure metering and autofocus.

Take a picture

Press the shutter button “All-the way-down” to take a picture

Review the image.（P. 7 2 ）

The image is displayed for 2 seconds on the LCD monitor.

PREPARATION

This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera.

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP

Undo the strap end.

Thread the Finder Cap onto the strap.

Attach the carry strap as shown.

HOW TO USE THE FINDER CAP

When using the self-timer or remote control, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the Finder Cap, to prevent stray light from entering the camera.

Remove the eyecup from the viewfinder.

Attach the Finder Cap onto the viewfinder.

LOADING THE BATTERY

A lithium ion battery BP-21 is provided with the SD14 camera. Charge the battery, before using the camera first time. Please charge the battery by the supplied battery charger BC-21, when no charge remains.

To Charge the battery

Connect the power cable to the charger and insert the plug into the wall outlet.

Attach the battery, by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the diagram.

● Charge lamp will be on during charging.

● It takes about 150 minutes to recharge the

battery.

● Required time for recharging the battery

depends on the ambient temperature and status of recharge level.

When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the power cable plug from the wall outlet.

● We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it is not

used for several days, battery performance decreases.

● In the case that the number of possible shots will decrease extremely after

charging, it may indicate the end of battery life. Please purchase a new battery.

WARNING!!

LOADING THE BATTERY

Confirm that the D dial is in the position, and open the cover by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the instruction.

Insert the battery in accordance with diagram inside the cover.

● Insert the battery until it locks into place.

Close the cover securely.

● Push the cover until it clicks into the locked

position.

It is possible to remove battery cover, if it is tilted around 35°. If this part comes off during opening or closing the cover, please insert cover as shown in the illustration.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

Turn the “D”- dial to the position, and open the battery compartment cover by sliding battery compartment cover latch in the direction as shown by the arrow.

Eject the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration.

WARNING!!

• While the CF Card busy light is on, please do not remove the battery. Doing

so can result data loss. Moreover, Camera, CF card and Microdrive may be damaged.

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS

When “D”-dial is set to drive area (p.14), the battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the top LCD panel. Explanations of the symbols are given as follows.

POWER SAVING

To conserve the battery, the camera has several power-saving features. After six seconds of non-operation certain camera systems automatically shut down: the shutter speed and aperture value disappear from the top LCD panel, the display in the viewfinder turns off, and some buttons no longer work (however, it is still be possible to review images or change menu settings on the color LCD monitor). Press the shutter button halfway to reactivate the camera. To prevent the shutter from being accidentally released, turn the D-dial to the whenever the camera is not in use.

Additionally, if the color LCD monitor is not used for a set amount of time, the camera goes into a low-power mode. The VIEW and MENU buttons are not active when the camera is in low-power mode. This feature prevents the color LCD from being accidentally turned on and draining the battery while the camera is not being used. To reactivate the VIEW and MENU buttons, press the shutter button halfway. For more information see p.115.

Battery Status

The battery strength is sufficient.

The battery level is low and the battery will need to be changed soon.

The power of the battery is insufficient, replace the battery immediately.

position

USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY

You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter (SAC-2). When using your camera for an extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to a computer or cleaning the image sensor, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household power outlet.

(Sold Separately)

Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. ①

Connect the plug of the AC adapter to the camera. ②, ③

Insert the plug of the AC cable into a wall outlet. ④ When you have finished using the camera, please disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

When using the SD14 with an AC power supply, the battery icon shows the full symbol, regardless of the power level of the battery. If you start to operate the camera on battery power, the display will change and show the remaining power level of the battery.

WARNING!!

• While the CF card busy light is on, do not change the power supply by any

means. Doing so can result in data loss or damage to the camera, CF card or Microdrive.

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS

Make sure to turn the “D”-Dial to position (Power Off position)

Remove the camera body cap and the rear cap of the lens’.

Align the red mark on the camera’s mount with the red dot on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount of the camera, and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

CAUTION !!

• To ensure a proper connection, do not hold down the lens lock button while

mounting the lens.

• The SD14 camera contains a dust protector, located inside the lens mount.

The dust protector is a very delicate device. Take care not to cause scratch its surface. Touching or pushing it with your fingers can easily damage it. If there is dirt or dust on it, please refer to the Maintenance section of your manual (P.109).

To remove the lens, press the lens lock button and turn the lens counter–clockwise until it stops. Gently remove the lens from the camera body.

CAUTION !!

• On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electrical contacts.

Keep them clean to ensure proper connection. To avoid damaging them, be sure to place the lens on its front end when it is off the camera.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

Camera menus and messages that appear on the color LCD monitor can be displayed in either English, Japanese, German or French and other languages. You should receive the SD14 camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself.

Make sure the camera is turned on.

Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P. 1 04 )

Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Language”.

Press the sub-menu.

Use the select the desired language.

English 日本語 Deutsch

中文

Français Español Italiano

한국어

arrow or

arrows on the 4-way controller to

to open the

English Japanese

Germany Chinese

French Spanish Italy Korean

Press the arrow or or the without making any changes.

arrow or

to apply the setting

to close the sub-menu

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

The SD14 camera records the date and time when each image is captured and stores this information with the image. To ensure that the correct information is recorded with each image, set the camera’s internal clock to the correct date and time before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse.

Make sure the camera is turned on.

Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.104)

Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Date/Time…”.

Press the arrow or the to open the date/time set-up page.

Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select a setting and use the cycle through the setting options.

Once all changes have been made, press to save the settings and return to the main menu.

•Press set-up page without saving any of the changes.

TIP

at any time to close the date/time

• The date can be displayed in one of three formats: mm/dd/yyyy (month/day/year),

dd/mm/yyyy (day/month/year), or yyyy/mm/dd (year/month/day).

• The camera’s internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its charge from

camera’s battery. If the camera is without battery for an extended period of time, such as after prolonged storage, the internal clock will need to be reset.

• You can synchronize the date and time on the SD14 camera to your computer by

using the “Set Date and Time…” option in the Camera menu of the SIGMA Photo Pro software (See SIGMA Photo Pro Manual provided on the CD-ROM).

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INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD

The SD14 camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) cards to store images. The camera supports both Type I and Type II CF cards, including Microdrives.

TO INSERT THE CF CARD

Set the “D”-Dial to the position.

Open the CF card cover, as shown in the illustration.

Position the CF card with the label facing toward the CF card cover and insert the CF card smoothly, in the direction of the arrow, as far as it can go into the slot.

• The eject button will pop out slightly.

Close the CF Card Cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow, until it clicks shut

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• It may be necessary to format the CF card before use. (See P.30)

TO REMOVE THE CF CARD

Set the “D”-Dial to the position.

• Make sure that the CF card busy light is off, before continuing.

Slide the CF Card Cover until it pops open.

Press the Eject button to eject the CF card.

Close CF Card Cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut

CAUTION !!

• Never do any of the following while the CF Card busy light is on. (The CF

card busy light indicates when the camera is writing, reading, or erasing images from the CF card. Doing any of the following may cause image data to be lost or corrupted.)

1. Do not open the CF card cover or remove the CF card.

2. Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery.

3. Do not apply shocks or vibrations to the camera.

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• If the “D”-Dial is set to the position while the CF Card busy light is on,

the camera will remain on until it is done processing images or accessing the CF card.

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