Toshiba PDR-3310 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba product. The TOSHIBA PDR-3310 is a digital camera equipped with a 3.22 mega-pixel CCD for high quality digital still photography. Before using the camera, please read this User’s Manual carefully and follow its instructions to assure proper use.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce produit TOSHIBA. La TOSHIBA PDR-3310 est un appareil photographique numérique disposant d'un CCD à 3,22 méga-pixels pour des photos numériques de haute qualité. Afin d’utiliser correctement cet appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement les explications de ce manuel.

Contents

Please purchase “Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards” or “Multi-Media Cards*” (MMC) for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in these User’s Instructions as “Memory Cards.”

* MultiMedia Card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG

(Germany), licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

Basic Preparations

Camera Basics

Camera Functions

Image Playback Basics

Advanced Image Playback and Delete Functions

Camera Setup Options

Safety Precautions ......................

Loading and Recharging the

Battery Pack ............................ 23

Using the LCD Monitor to

Shoot Still Pictures .................. 27

Shooting a Picture Using the

Flash ........................................ 35

Macro and Landscape

Photography ............................ 37

Using the Self-timer ................ 39

Setting Image Quality .............. 40

Exposure Compensation......... 42

White Balance ......................... 43

Displaying Images on the LCD

Monitor .................................... 57

“Thumbnail” Picture Review in

Forward/Reverse Direction ..... 60

Closeup Image Playback ........ 60

Displaying Exposure Information .. Multiple Image Display (Index

Display) .................................... 62

Formatting Memory Cards ........

Turning the Electronic Tone

ON/OFF ................................... 77

Setting Auto Power-Off ........... 78

Mode Lock ON/OFF ................ 80

Loading and Removing

Memory Cards ......................... 24

Using the LCD Monitor to

Shoot Moving Pictures ............ 31

Using Color Mode for B&W

and Sepia Images ................... 46

Selecting the Aperture before

Shooting (AE Mode) ................ 47

Selecting the Focus Distance

before Shooting ....................... 48

Shooting a Night Scene or the Inside of a Room (Long Exposure Mode) ...

Playing Movies on the LCD

Monitor .................................... 58

Erasure Prevention .................. 63

Erasing Individual Images ....... 64

Erasing All Images ................... 65

Rotating Images ...................... 67

Automatic Playback ................ 68

Selecting the Display Language .. Selecting the Video Output

Mode ........................................ 83

Creating a New Folder on the

Memory Card........................... 84

Names of Parts........................ 18Using Your Camera Correctly . 10

Setting the Date ...................... 26

Using the Optical Viewfinder

to Shoot Still Pictures ............. 32

Increasing Exposure Sensitivity

to 2x, 4x ................................... 51

Selecting the Metering Mode...

Setting the REC Review .......... 54

Digital Zoom ON/OFF ............. 55

Other Functions....................... 56

Digital Print Order Format

(DPOF) Setting......................... 69

Adjusting the Image Size (Trimming Viewing and Erasing the

Trimmed Image ........................ 73

Returning Settings to their

Default Values.......................... 86

Changing the Display Color for

the Setting Buttons................... 88

) ......................................

Transferring Images to a Personal Computer

Other Information

Installing the USB Driver ........... 92

Installing the image software .. 94

LCD Monitor Operations ....... 101

Troubleshooting ..................... 102

Connecting the USB Cable to

your PC .................................... 95

SD Memory Card Handling

Precautions ........................... 106

Viewing the Images on your

PC ............................................ 97

Specifications ........................ 108

Safety Precautions

Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-3310. These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will prevent harm and damage to the operator and other persons. Make sure that you fully understand the following details (indications) before proceeding to the main descriptions in this manual.

Indication definitions

Indication Meaning

This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Graphic symbol definitions

Graphic

symbol

death or serious bodily injury*1, if the safety instruction is not observed.

This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury*1, if the safety instruction is not observed.

This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury*2 or property damage*3. *1: Serious injury includes loss of eyesight, hurts, burns (high

temperature/low temperature), electrical shock, bone fracture, or toxication, which leave aftereffects and require patients to be hospitalized and/or to visit a hospital for treatment for long time.

*2: “Bodily injury” means injuries, burns, and shock which does

not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.

*3: “Physical damage” means extended harm to home,

household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.

Meaning

Indicates a prohibited action that must not be carried out. The actual prohibited action is indicated in the symbol or nearby graphically or described in text.

Indicates a necessary action that must be carried out. The actual necessary action is indicated in the symbol or nearby graphically or described in text.

Exemption Clauses

We disclaim any responsibility and shall be held harmless for any damages or losses incurred by the user in any of the following cases:

Fire, earthquake or any other act of God; acts by third parties; misuse by

the user, whether intentional or accidental; use under extreme operating conditions.

¶ Malfunction of non-function resulting in indirect, additional or

consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of expected income and suspension of business activities. Incorrect use not in compliance with instructions in this instruction manual.

¶ ¶ Malfunctions resulting from misconnection to other equipment. ¶ Repairs or modifications made by the user or caused to be made by

the user and carried out by a unauthorized third party.

¶ Notwithstanding the foregoing, Toshiba’s liabilities shall not, in any

circumstances, exceed the purchase price of the product.

DANGER

Do not heat, disassemble or throw the battery into fire or water.

Doing might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

Do not strike the battery with a hammer, or step on, drop or subject the battery to strong impact.

Doing so might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

Use only the optional, recommended battery charger. Do not use any other battery charger.

Charging the battery by any other battery charger might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

Use the battery only for its originally intended purpose.

Using the battery for any other purpose might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

Do not carry the battery or store it together with other metallic objects such as a ballpoint pen or necklace.

This might short-circuit the battery’s + and – terminals. This might cause the battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

Safety Precautions (continued)

WARNING

Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remove the battery and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire, electric shock or burns. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the battery and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

If the camera has fallen or its case is damaged, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the battery and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

Do not place the camera on wobbly, inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over.

Do not use in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach or near the shore.

Do not use the camera in the bath or shower.

This might cause a fire or electric shock.

DANGER

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair and internal inspection, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

Do not touch power or TV antenna cords during a thunderstorm.

This might cause electric shock.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident.

Use only the specified batteries or the specified AC adapter.

Use of a battery or AC adapter other than specified, might cause fire, defects or malfunctions.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

If a child swallows a battery, this might result in poisoning. If a child swallows a battery, immediately consult a physician.

If battery fluid enters the eyes, immediately rinse with fresh water and consult with a physician to receive treatment.

If left untreated, damage to the eye could be permanent.

Use the AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage (100 to 120V, 230V AC)

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not sharply bend, jerk, twist, or extend cords.

Do not allow metallic objects or other flammable foreign matter inside the camera.

This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do not open the SD Memory Card cover, and insert or allow such objects to fall inside.

Safety Precautions (continued)

CAUTION

If you want to use the camera on an airplane, consult with the airline and follow their instructions.

Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due to potential radio interference.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Do not place or wrap the camera in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a wellventilated place.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impact.

This might cause fire, electric shock or malfunctions.

Before you carry out maintenance on the camera, remove the battery and AC adapter.

Leaving these attached might cause electric shock.

Remove the batteries and AC adapter if you plan not to use the camera for a long time.

This might cause fire.

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage the surrounding areas.

CAUTION

Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder.

This may cause injury of the eyes.

Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause temporary damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not walk around with the camera swinging from the shoulder strap.

If you walk around with the camera hanging from your hand through the shoulder strap, the camera might bump into people or other objects, damaging the camera or causing an injury.

Before you store or dispose of used batteries insert them in their battery covers or tape the plus (+) and (–) terminals with insulating tape.

If stored or disposed of without doing this, the batteries may make contact with metal objects, resulting in fire or injury due to leaking of battery fluid, overheating or bursting of the battery.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

If the status display is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or sticks to your body or clothes, immediately rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid enters your eyes, immediately consult a physician to receive treatment.

Consult your dealer regarding the internal cleaning of the camera once every two years.

If dust is allowed to accumulate inside the camera for a long time, this might result in fire or defects. Consult your dealer regarding the cleaning costs.

When connecting or disconnecting the power cord to and from the power outlet or the camera, grasp and pull on the connector plug. Pulling on the cord may cause internal breakage of the wires, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Using Your Camera Correctly

Notes On Handling Your Camera

When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 4 onwards and the notes described below.

●Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places:

• Places subject to humidity, dust and dirt

• Places subject to direct sunlight

• Places subject to high or low temperature

• Places filled with highly flammable gas

• Places near gasoline, benzene or paint thinner

• Places subject to strong vibrations

• Places subject to smoke or steam

• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or magnets)

• Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods

●Do not expose the camera to sand

The PDR-M70 is particularly sensitive to sand. If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable. Pay special attention when using the camera at the beach or where sand or sand dust is likely to be present.

●Notes On Condensation

Due to a sudden change in temperature, such as when you move the camera from a cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, switch the camera OFF, and wait an hour before using the camera. Condensation may also form on the SD Memory Card. If this happens, remove the SD Memory Card, wipe off any water droplets and wait a short time before using it again.

●Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera

• To prevent the lens, surface of the LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust on these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth.

• Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as paint thinner, benzene or insecticide, as these may react with the camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating.

●Precautions for Operating the Camera

Do not remove the SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC) while the card access LED is flashing.

●Automatic Reset Function

This camera may fail to operate if exposed to very strong electromagnetic waves or static electricity. In this case, remove the batteries and reinsert them again to reset the camera’s circuits.

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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)

Notes On Handling Batteries

The PDR-3310 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT9). (PDR-BT1 can also be used.) (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as the “battery”) Other batteries cannot be used. When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 4 onwards and the notes described below. * The battery is not fully charged when you buy your camera. Be sure

to charge the battery before you use your camera.

* Before you use a battery, be sure to remove the electrode cover.

About Battery Use

• The battery gradually discharges even when not used. Charge the battery one or two days before use.

• To maximize the battery life, switch the camera OFF as often as possible when it is not being used.

• In cold locations, the number of frames that can be taken decreases. Take along a spare fully charged battery. You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture. If you are using a heating pad, do not place the battery directly against the pad.

• Always keep the terminals in a clean state.

• If the battery is used for a long time, the camera body and the battery itself will become warm. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• At normal temperatures, this battery can be recharged at least 300 times for use. If the battery runs out quickly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

When Not Using the Battery For A Long Time

• If the battery is not to be used for a while, store it after there is no power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

• When the battery is to be stored for a long time, fully charge the battery and then use the battery until there is no power left once every year and then store it.

• When the battery is not in use, be sure to remove it from the camera body. If the battery is left attached to the camera body or battery charger, a minute current will flow even if the power is turned OFF. This will result in overdischarge and the battery may no longer be useable.

• Store the battery in a cool place with the battery cover attached. We recommend a dry place with a surrounding temperature of +15°C (+59°F) to +25°C (+77°F). Avoid storing the battery in extremely hot or cold places.

Charging the Battery

• When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use.

• The battery can be charged within this camera body using the AC adapter supplied with the AC-71L (page 23). The battery takes about five hours to charge.

• This rechargeable battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before being charged.

• The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• The battery can be charged at temperatures between 0°C (+32°F) and +45°C (+113°F), but should be charged between +10°C (+50°F) and +30°C (+86°F) to obtain maximum battery performance.

• Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

Caution when disposing a battery

Batteries are included with this product. When they are no longer useable, you should not throw them away. Instead, properly dispose of them as small chemical waste.

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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)

Notes On Handling the AC Adapter

Be sure to use only the AC adapter provided with your camera. Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 4 onwards and the notes described below. * Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to contact any other

metal object as this might cause a short circuit.

• To connect the AC adapter, firmly insert the plug on the end of the cable into the DC IN 5V terminal. Do not insert the plug into other terminals. This might cause the camera to malfunction.

• Before you disconnect the connector cable, turn the camera OFF and then disconnect the cable holding it by its plug. Do not disconnect the connector cable by pulling the actual cable.

• Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impacts.

• Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid locations.

• Do not plug in the AC adapter while you are using the battery. Switch the camera OFF first.

• The AC adapter is for indoor use only.

• Use only the specified AC adapter. Do not use other AC adapters.

• The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• Buzzing or whirring noises may come from inside the camera. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• Do not use the AC adapter near a radio as it could interfere with radio signal reception.

• If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is in operation, the date may be lost from memory. If this happens, reset the date. (Page 26)

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT

Images taken with digital cameras are for personal enjoyment only and should not be used otherwise without the permission of the copyright holder as per copyright laws. Note that photographing some performances, exhibitions, etc., is restricted, even when photographs are taken for personal enjoyment. In addition, the transfer of memory cards (SD Memory Card, etc.) containing copyrighted images and files is limited to purposes within the range permitted by copyright laws.

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IMPORTANT

You should read this first before you use this software.

Notice and Request Regarding Software and Instruction Manual (1) Copying or duplication of the software and Instruction Manual

packaged with this Software Application in part or in whole is not allowed without the prior permission of Toshiba Corporation.

(2) Use of the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this

Software Application is allowed only on one personal computer.

(3) Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any damages to

the user or a third party as a result of use of a device by the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application.

(4) Every effort has been made in assuring the quality during

production of the CD-ROM contained in this package. If for any reason the CD-ROM has been damaged during production and within the warranty , the disk will be replaced free of charge. For all other nonconformities or damages made other than during the production of the CD-ROM, Toshiba Corporation will not be held liable whatsoever.

(5) The contents of the software, Design, Specifications and

Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application are subject to change without notice.

(6) The personal computer screens shown in this Instruction Manual

are examples, and may differ from actual screens.

(7) Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any

compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this Instruction Manual.

(8) Do not play back the CD-ROM packaged with this Software

Application on a regular CD player. Doing so might damage the headphones or speakers, or injure your ears.

Trademark Information

• Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the USA and other countries.

• Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Image Expert is a registered trademark of Sierra Imaging Inc.

• Other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Abbreviations Used In This Manual

• Windows 98 This refers to the MicrosoftR WindowsR 98 operating system.

• Windows 2000 This refers to the MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 Professional operating system.

• Windows ME This refers to the MicrosoftR WindowsR ME operating system.

• Windows XP This refers to the Micorsoft Windows XP operating system.

• Images This refers to both still images and movies.

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Names of Parts

“ ” Macro/ Landscape mode button

(page 37)

Use this button to select Macro or Landscape mode.

“ ” Flash mode button

(page 35)

Use this button to select flash mode.

“DISP” button

In the recording mode ( ), use this button to turn the LCD monitor ON/OFF.

Power button

Use to turn camera power ON/OFF.

Shutter release button

Mode select lever

Use this lever to switch between record, playback, and setup modes.

“@”/“#”/“%”/“ﬁ” buttons

Use to select items on each menu, and to select forward/ reverse playback modes.

“W” “T” Zoom buttons

Use to control the lens’s zoom setting (wide-angle to telephoto) when recording, and to enlarge images during playback.

“ ” button

Use this button to adjust LCD screen brightness and to set items on menus.

“MENU” button

Use this button to display or turn off the menus in recording or playback mode.

Caution LED (red)

This LED is used to signal the charge status of the lithium ion battery, the charging status of the electronic flash, and the camera shake warning.

During Recording

Other

LCD monitor

Functions as viewfinder during recording, and displays images and menu information during the playback and setup modes.

Self-timer LED (red)

(page 39)

This LED flashes during using the self-timer, and it is on continuously during the recording and playback of moving images or in the setup mode. Also, it flashes rapidly in the PC mode.

Flash charging

Camera shake warning

During battery charging

Battery charging error

Flashes (about 4 times/sec)

Flashes (about 8 times/sec)

Lights steadily

Flashes

Standby LED (green)

This LED is used to indicate the infocus status and the completion of battery recharging.

Card access LED (orange)

This LED flashes to indicate that the camera is currently accessing the memory card. ¶ Do not open the memory card

door, or remove the memory card when this LED is flashing.

1918

Optical viewfinder

Light sensor

Lens and lens cover

Connector cover

DIGITAL Input/Output connector (page 95) Video output connector (page 30) Power supply input socket (page 23)

Battery pack compartment and cover

(page 23)

(page 32)

Flash

Strap lug (page 25)

Memory card door release

Memory card door

(page 24)

Tripod socket

Macro/Landscape mode (page 37) Flash mode (page 35) Metering mode (page 52) Focus mark (lights when focus is set)

Color mode (page 46) / White balance mode (page 43)

Image quality (page 40) Number of images recordable

Auto-Exposure mode (page 47) Sensitivity (page 51) Long time exposure (page 49) /

Exposure compensation value (page 42)

Digital zoom (page 55) Focusing scale (displayed only

during manual focus) (page 48)

Menu display during recording Data (page 26): Automatically displayed

for 3 seconds after power is turned ON.

Battery indicator (page 23): Indicates remaining battery capacity

Self-timer (page 39): Displays the number of seconds remaining until the self-timer releases the shutter.

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* Before You Begin...This camera is an electronic device which uses a high-

performance IC. The heat emitted from IC may make the camera hot during use. It is not a failure.

Loading and Recharging the Battery Pack

Basic

Preparations

Check the Contents

Make sure all the items below are in the box:

¶ Digital camera

“TOSHIBA PDR-3310”

¶ Memory card ¶ Lithium-ion battery pack ¶ AC adapter ¶ The AC adaptor cable

(JAP/USA, EU, or HK/ England) which suites for your region will be included in the package.

* The shape of the plug is different in Great Britain. Make sure of

the shape of the plug used in each country before you use the camera.

¶ Video cable ¶ USB cable ¶ CD-ROM which includes

driver software

¶ Hand strap ¶ User's Guide

(this book)

¶ Warranty Card ¶ Your Registration Card

Open the battery compartment cover and insert the supplied battery pack.

¶ Be sure to insert the battery pack in

the correct direction; the camera will not operate if the battery pack is installed incorrectly.

Connect the AC adapter to the camera and plug it into a household outlet to begin recharging.

Standby LED Caution LED

Full recharging requires approximately 5 hours.

During recharging, the caution LED will light steadily. When recharging is completed, the caution LED will go out and the standby LED will light.

Charge the battery pack in accordance with the battery indicator status shown on the LCD monitor.

Low warning Charge required

Loading and Removing Memory Cards

Slide the memory card door release to open the card door.

Insert the memory card.

¶ Slide in the card until it stops with a

secure click.

¶ Be careful to insert the memory card in

the correct direction.

Close the memory card door.

Slide the memory card door release to open the card door, and pull out the memory card.

Write Protect Switch

(SD Memory Cards only)

SD Memory Cards are provided with a write-protect switch. When this switch is moved downward, further recording on the card is disabled, to

LOCK

protect any images and data already on the card. When in this status, no further images can be recorded on the card, and images already on the card cannot be erased.

The LCD monitor will display “WRITE PROTECT”.

Attach the supplied hand strap as shown.

Press the edge of the memory card in slightly before pulling out.

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Setting the Date

Follow these instructions to set the date, time, and calendar display mode:

Set the mode select lever to “SET UP”.

Press the “#” button.

The monitor will show the date/time setting display. Press the “@” and “#” buttons to change the setting item, and the “%” and “ﬁ” buttons to change the numerical values.

To cancel the setting operation: Press the “MENU” button; the setting contents will revert to those before the setting operation was begun.

To confirm the new setting data, press the “

” button.

This completes the operation, and the LCD monitor will return to the menu screen.

Camera

Basics

Using the LCD Monitor to Shoot Still Pictures

* Note about the Flash Unit

The flash will automatically open and close when the camera is turned on and off. Do not force the flash closed when the camera is turn on for use.

* Use the LCD monitor to

compose your pictures when particularly accurate composition is needed. The image recorded will be the same as that seen through the monitor.

1. Set the mode select lever to

” , then press the Power

“

button to turn on camera’s power.

An electronic beep will be heard for several seconds, followed by the appearance of the LCD monitor.

Automatically displayed for 3 seconds, then turns off.

2. Hold the camera steadily with both hands as shown to avoid camera shake.

Blurry pictures are most often caused by camera shake. Find the position and stance that is most comfortable for you and allows you to hold the camera steady. ¶ Rest the right index finger lightly

on the shutter release.

¶ Take care that the flash and lens

are not covered by your hand or fingers.

¶ Press the shutter release button

gently, without grasping the camera too tightly,

¶ Use the left hand to support the

camera firmly.

¶ Hold your elbows close to your

body and hold the camera steady.

3. Compose your picture while watching through the LCD monitor.

Press the zoom buttons to select between telephoto and wide-angle lens settings, thus enlarging or reducing the size of your subject. Press the “T” button to enlarge the subject, and the “W” button to reduce the size of the subject.

Press the “T” button until the zoom function reaches the maximum telephoto setting; release your finger slightly, then press the button again. The digital zoom will further enlarge the subject in three steps (1.3x, 1.6x and 2x the maximum optical zoom value).

The magnification ratio is displayed on the screen.

¶ Since electronic circuitry is used

to increase the magnification ratio, the results cannot be seen in the optical viewfinder. Always be sure the LCD monitor is turned ON when using the digital zoom function.

¶ Digital zoom cannot be used

when the LCD monitor is not turned ON.

¶ Digital zoom also cannot be used

when image quality is set to [ ]. If pictures are taken with digital zoom when image quality is set to [S] or [F], actual image quality will be equivalent to [N].

4. Press the shutter release button to take the picture

1 Lightly depress the shutter

release button halfway (see page 30) to begin focusing; the focus mark will light and the electronic beep will be heard when focus is locked.

“Beep,

beep”

2 Press down further on the

shutter release button to take the picture; recording of the image begins when the electronic beep sounds.

”

“Beep

The LCD monitor will become momentarily dark, then the view finder image will appear again.

3 The card access LED will flash

while the camera is writing image data to the memory card.

Caution LED

Card access LED

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Using the LCD Monitor to Shoot Moving Pictures

¶ Wait until the caution LED has

stopped flashing before taking your next photograph .

¶ When the camera is in the “ ”

mode, setting the auto PowerSave function allows the camera to automatically enter the auto power-off (“power-save”) mode if left inactive for a set period of time. From this “sleep” state, the camera can be restored to its normal shooting condition by depressing the shutter button halfway, or by pressing one of the other function buttons. (For details, see page 79).

¶ Never open the memory card

door or remove a memory card while the card access LED is flashing, since the memory card may be damaged and data lost.

When the shutter release button is pressed down lightly, it will stop part way in its travel. In this semidepressed position, the camera automatically sets focus and exposure. When the shutter release button is pressed further down, the shutter is released and the image is recorded.

Not pressed

The camera can be connected to a television monitor to allow use of the screen as a large viewfinder.

When connected to a television monitor, the camera’s own built-in LCD monitor turns off, and the subject is displayed instead on the television screen. ¶ The camera’s built-in LCD

monitor turns off whenever a video cable is connected to the camera.

¶ Use the supplied video cable to

connect the camera to a television.

This function allows you to record up to 15 seconds of simple movie images. The monitor display during movie recording is shown below:

1 Press the “MENU” button.

2 Select [ ], then press the

” button to set for movie

“

recording [

3 Press the shutter release

button to begin recording; fifteen seconds later the recording will end automatically.

This number indicates the remaining number of movies that can be

(each movie represents a maximum of 15 seconds of recording time).

¶ To stop recording before the 15

seconds have elapsed, press the shutter release button again.

recorded

<NOTE>

¶ The optical zoom can be used,

but the digital zoom (page 55) does not function during movie recording.

¶ To view movies on a computer,

installation of QuickTime 4.1 or later version is required.

Half-pressed

Fully depressed

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Turning the LCD monitor off will help conserve battery power.

Turning LCD monitor ON/OFF (page

101)

1. Set the mode select lever to

”, then press the Power

“

button to turn power ON.

2. Press the “DISPLAY” button to turn off the LCD monitor.

3. Hold the camera steadily as shown to prevent camera shake.

Using the optical viewfinder to compose your picture.

¶ See <Hints for Holding the Camera

Steady> on page 28.

4. Look through the optical viewfinder while composing your picture.

Press the “T” button to enlarge the subject, and the “W” button to reduce the size of the subject.

When using the optical viewfinder, take note of the distance to your subject. As distance to the subject decreases, parallax (the difference between what you see in the viewfinder and the actual image recorded through the lens) increases. When accurate subject composition is required, use the LCD monitor to take your pictures.

¶ Parallax: see page 38.

5. Press the shutter release button to take the picture.

1 Lightly depress the shutter

button halfway to begin focusing; the focus mark will light and the electronic beep will be heard when focus is locked.

“Beep,

beep”

2 Press down further on the

shutter release button to take the picture; recording of the image begins when the electronic beep sound.

”

“Beep

3 The caution LED and card

access LED will light while the camera is writing image data to the memory card.

Caution LED

Card access LED

¶ Your next picture can be taken

when the card access LED stops flashing.

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