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  • Page 1 Operation Manual For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.

  • Page 2: Using These Manuals

    Using These Manuals Using This Guide Display examples: The three manuals included are for your Camera. This manual gives examples of those pic- tures on LCD monitor with other models that has shooting functions equivalent to those of 1. Please read this first: this camera.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)...... 48 Using the AF target shift function ......48 Recording Voice Memos........50 Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 3 Using Special Features for Im- proved Photography Section 1 Getting Started Using the Flash............ 52 Checking that Everything is Packed.......

  • Page 4: How To Use Du-10X

    Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie ....85 SAVE) ..............118 Viewing a Still Image or Movie ......86 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) . 119 Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) 120 Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory ..

  • Page 5: Section 2 Downloading Images To A Com- Puter

    Using the File Menu..........149 Using the Shortcut Menu ......... 149 Using the Keyboard ..........149 Viewing Image Information......... 150 Using the File Menu..........150 Using the Shortcut Menu ......... 150 Displaying the Viewer Screen ......151 Using the Viewer Screen ......... 151 Printing an Image ..........

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

    Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot.

  • Page 8: Checking That Everything Is Packed

    Checking that Every- Quick Start Guide thing is Packed The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed. Digital Camera CD-ROM The software and the operation manual are included on this CD-ROM. AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Warranty Card Handstrap Safety Precautions...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Names of Parts Optional Accessories AC Adapter It is necessary to know these in order to Used for power supply from a home outlet to understand the explanations in this manual. the camera. Connect this adapter for long- Check the following. time play or image transfer to a personal Camera computer.
  • Page 10 10.$ Button/F(Flash) Button (see P.52) Rear View 11. " /N (Macro) Button (see P.48) 12.DISP. Button 13.D (Delete)/T (Self-timer) Button (see P.95/P.54) 14.M Button 15.ADJ. Button 16.LCD Monitor 17.Speaker Left Side, looking from the front 18.Power (DC in) Cable Cover 19.Battery/Card Cover 20.Strap eyelet (see P.8) 21.Tripod Screw Hole (underside)

  • Page 11: How To Use The Mode Dial

    How to Use the Mode Dial Using the up/down dial The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera. With the up/down dial, you can easily use various functions of the !"#$ buttons. The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and play- How to use the up/down dial back (still image viewing).

  • Page 12: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries • Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This is economical because you can If you have already used this camera, follow recharge and discharge it, and use it over the steps below to make sure it is turned off and over again.

  • Page 13: Using The Batteries

    Using the Batteries If you have already used this camera, make • Other batteries, such as manganese dry sure it is turned off before loading batteries. cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. • Please remove the batteries if you are not Open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 14: Using The Rechargeable Battery

    Using the Recharge- Removing the Rechargeable Bat- tery able Battery If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing batteries. The rechargeable battery is another option for powering this camera. This battery is con- Open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 15: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter When shooting or viewing still images for a long • Please remove the rechargeable batteries time, or when connecting to your computer, use if you are not going to use the camera for a of the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recom- long period of time.

  • Page 16: Removing The Ac Adapter

    Removing the AC Adapter Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out. When using the AC Adapter, the battery level indication may not reach the full area. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/ Auto Power-off The camera is switched On and Off as fol- • If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to lows. save power. To use the camera again, sim- Turning the Camera On ply press the power button.

  • Page 18: Inserting An Sd Memory Card (Available In Stores)

    Inserting an SD Mem- ory Card (Available in Where images are recorded Stores) When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal mem- You can record the still images and movies ory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it you have taken in the camera's internal records images on the memory card.

  • Page 19: Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Make sure the card is facing the Press the card gently and right way and then push the release it. card all the way in until it clicks. The card pops out just a little. Close the battery/card cover and Gently take the card out of the slide it back into place.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Lcd Monitor

    How to Use the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor. Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures (When the shutter release button is half-pressed) Movie Mode...
  • Page 21 Symbol Display Contents Refer to 5. Flash Mode Types Still Image Shooting Mode. P.38 Aperture Priority Mode. P.55 Manual Exposure Mode. P.56 Multi-Shot Mode. P.43 * A musical note is dis- played for an image shot S Multi-Shot Mode. P.43 with sound.
  • Page 22 Symbol Display Contents Refer to 16. Battery Remaining Battery Power. P.13 17.Zoom Bar Zoom Bar P.46 18. Self-timer Self-Timer Shooting. P.54 After 10 Seconds After 2 Seconds 19. Date/Time Date Imprint mode. P.81 20. INTERVAL Interval Interval Shooting. P.79 21. Camera Shake Indicates camera shake.

  • Page 23: The Screen During Playback

    The Screen During Playback Still Image Mode Movie Mode Symbol Display Contents Refer to 1. PROTECT Protected status. P.104 2. DPOF DPOF specified. P.107 3. Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. P.86 Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. P.86 4.

  • Page 24: Switching The Screen Display

    Switching the Screen Display If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between dis- play/no display of symbols, etc. When Shooting Grid Guide Display Histogram Display Display Symbols LCD monitor off No Display (Synchro-Monitor Mode) •...

  • Page 25: Synchro Monitor Mode

    Synchro Monitor Mode In Synchro Monitor mode, the LCD monitor is kept off (no display) except during the following camera operations. This mode is effective for saving power consumption. Half-press the shutter button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.

  • Page 26: Button Functions

    Button Functions The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons. • Power Button, see P.17. • Mode Dial, see P.11. • For the Up/down Dial, see P.11. • Shutter Button, see P.36. Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Menu display D (Delete)/ If you press the button in Shooting If you press this button during Play-...

  • Page 27: The Basics Of The Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

    The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu Operation To display the menu: Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 (Shooting Mode), A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode), 4 (SCENE Mode), or 6 6 (Playback Mode). Press the M M button. The menu appears. On the menu screen, you can move between screens by pressing the #$ buttons and between items by pressing the !"...

  • Page 28: The Basics Of The Setup Screen

    • On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange dis- played is the current setting. Even if you change the setting by mov- ing the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was. •...

  • Page 29: Screens

    Screens Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection options. Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons. Setting Option Refer to...

  • Page 30: Shooting Menu (Aperture Priority Mode)

    Shooting Menu (Aperture Priority Mode) In Aperture Priority Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen using the #$ buttons Setting Option Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE NC2592, F2592, N2592, F2048, N2048, F1280, [N1280], N640 P.70 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP,...

  • Page 31: Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)

    Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting Option Refer to MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 P.72 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, P.73 WHITE BALANCE P.62 (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten light)/ (Fluorescent light), (One Push) Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button.

  • Page 32: Shooting Menu (Text Mode)

    Shooting Menu (Text Mode) In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting Option Refer to DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT P.67 SIZE 2560, [2048] P.70 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON, [OFF] P.58 DATE IMPRINT [OFF], DATE, TIME P.81 Playback Menu In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting Option Refer to...

  • Page 33: Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)

    Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode) In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene. Symbol Setting Content Refer to PORTRAIT P.41 SPORT P.41 LANDSCAPE P.41 NIGHTSCAPE P.41 TEXT MODE P.41 HIGH SENSITIVITY P.41...

  • Page 34: Setup Screen (Setup Mode)

    Setup Screen (Setup Mode) This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen with the !" buttons. Setting Option Refer to CARD FORMAT P.112 IN FORMAT P.113 LCD BRIGHTNESS P.113 ADJ.

  • Page 35: Section 2 Basic Shooting

    Section 2 Basic Shooting The basics of shooting are explained here, from how to hold your camera to how to shoot still images and movies.

  • Page 36: How To Hold The Camera

    How to Hold the Camera How to Focus If the camera moves when you press the The area displayed on the LCD Monitor is shutter button, the still image might not come shot as a still image or a movie. out clearly (due to camera shake).
  • Page 37 If the camera cannot automatically focus, ing on the shooting distance. To check the focusing or the shooting range accurately the crosshairs in the center of the LCD before shooting, please use the LCD moni- monitor turn red and the auto-focus lamp tor.

  • Page 38: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting Still Images Put the subject of your photo right in the center and press the When taking still images, Shooting Mode is shutter button half-way. usually used. There are two methods of using the shutter button, pressing the shutter in two stages (half-press) and pressing it all the way down at once (full-press).

  • Page 39: Capturing The Moment Shooting (Full-Press)

    Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) If it is difficult to focus the camera, see P.36. Turn the mode dial to 5 5 (Shoot- ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- ority/Manual Exposure Mode). Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor.

  • Page 40: When The Subject Is Not Centered On Your Composi- Tion (Focus Lock)

    When the Subject is not The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of Centered on Your Com- the screen, and the camera focuses. position (Focus Lock) When the subject of your composition is not centered, you can compose your picture after setting the focus and then shoot.

  • Page 41: Shooting With Scenery-Matching

    Shooting with Scenery- NIGHTSCAPE Matching Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with people in the frame. If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of shooting modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for the scene.

  • Page 42: Combination Of Scene Mode And Function

    If you press M button, the shooting menu appears. • You can set White Balance while in Scene Press the shutter release button. Mode as well (see P.62), but it may not be possible to get the effect that matches a scene.

  • Page 43: Shooting With Multi-Shot

    Shooting with Multi-Shot If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. This is convenient when you want to capture the moment. There are three ways to shoot Multi-Shots, "CONT", "SCONT" and "MCONT". CONT (Multi-Shot) As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures con- tinue to be taken.

  • Page 44: Making Multi-Shot Settings (Cont. Mode)

    Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select [CONT], [S-CONT], or [M-CONT]. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size and picture quality settings as follows: F2592 N2592 F2048 N2048 F1280 N1280...

  • Page 45: Shooting With Multi-Shot

    Shooting Movies Shooting with Multi-Shot Operation continued from the previous page: You can shoot movies with sound. Compose your picture, then You can select the image size, either 320 × press and hold the shutter but- 240, or 160 × 120 pixels. ton.

  • Page 46: Shooting With Optical Zoom

    Shooting with Optical To shoot with the zoom, follow the steps below. Zoom Turn the mode dial to 5 5 (Shoot- ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- If you use the z (Telephoto): T/ Z (Wide- ority/Manual Exposure Mode). angle): W buttons, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to Compose your picture while change your distance from the subject.

  • Page 47: Shooting With The Digital Zoom

    Shooting with the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom function enlarges images • The more you enlarge with the digital by processing them. When you use the digital zoom, the lower the picture quality zoom, pressing the z (Telephoto) button becomes. enlarges the subject even more than the •...

  • Page 48: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Photo)

    Shooting Close-ups Using the AF target shift function (Macro Photo) At macro shooting, the AF target shift func- tion allows you to lock the focus by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without mov- Using the N (Macro) button allows you to ing the camera.
  • Page 49 Press the ADJ. button. In 5 (Shooting Mode), press the ADJ. button four times (five times if the ADJ. button has the fourth function). In A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode), press the ADJ. button three times (four times if the ADJ. button has the third function).

  • Page 50: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos For how to play back sound, see P.88. The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. Capacity Recording time WAV file 14 min 02 s This is one of file formats to store voice data. 32MB 64 min 38 s 64MB...

  • Page 51: Section 3 Using Special Features For Im

    Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography This section describes how to change the various shoot- ing-related settings.

  • Page 52: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash • By default, your camera is set to Flash Off. If you press the F (Flash) button, you can switch into Flash Mode (Flash, Flash Off, and • The settings are saved until you press the F (Flash) button to change them. other settings).
  • Page 53 The flash starts recharging. While the Turn the external flash on, set flash is charging, the LCD Monitor goes the flash to Auto, and adjust the off and the flash lamp blinks. Once f-number and ISO sensitivity of charging is complete, the lamp goes off the flash to those of the camera.

  • Page 54: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer • Each press of the T (Self-timer) button, it You can set the Self-timer to shoot after selects a function in the following either two or ten seconds. If the person who sequence: 10 sec, 2 sec, Self-timer Off, 10 takes the photo wants to be in the still image sec, 2 sec...

  • Page 55: Shooting In Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode

    Shooting in Aperture Shooting with Set Aperture (Aper- ture Priority Mode) Priority/Manual Expo- sure Mode To shoot with a set aperture, follow the steps below. Using the up/down dial When the mode dial is set to Aperture Priority Mode, you can set the aperture and shutter Turn the Mode Dial to A/M (Aper- speed manually for shooting.

  • Page 56: Shooting At Set Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode)

    Using the shooting menu Half-press the shutter release button. Turn the Mode Dial to A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). The shutter speed is determined and dis- played in the bottom part on the screen. The current f-number and shutter speed (AUTO) appear in the bottom part on the screen.
  • Page 57 Release the ! ! ! ! button. Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select a shutter speed. Half-press the shutter release button. The LCD monitor displays an exposure level indicator. The indicator range is from -2EV to +2EV. If the exposure level is outside this range, the indicator turns orange.

  • Page 58: Shooting A Still Image With Sound (Image With Sound)

    Shooting a Still Image with Press the O O or # # # # button. Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) The setting for shooting with sound is complete. You can shoot a still image with a voice If you pressed the # # # # button, also memo.

  • Page 59: Using The Adj. (Adjust) Button

    Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button The ADJ button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. You can also register a function other than these adjustment functions to the ADJ button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button opera- tions.

  • Page 60: Changing The Exposure (Exposure Comp.)

    Changing the Exposure Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) (EXPOSURE COMP.) To change the exposure compensation set- ting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below. The exposure setting allows you to select Turn the mode dial to 5 5 (Shoot- brightness levels for your shots.

  • Page 61: Using The Shooting Menu (Exposure)

    Press the O O button. Press the !" !" !" !" buttons and spec- ify a value. Exposure Compensation settings are completed and the setting value appears Moving it to the - (minus) side makes it in the right-hand portion of the screen. darker.

  • Page 62: Using Natural And Artificial Lighting (White Bal- Ance)

    Using Natural and Artifi- Turn the mode dial to 5 5 (Shoot- cial Lighting (WHITE ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- ority/Manual Exposure Mode). BALANCE) Press the ADJ. Button. With a normal camera, a white subject may The White Balance menu appears. not be reproduced as white depending on lighting around the subject.

  • Page 63: Using The Shooting Menu (White Balance)

    Using the Shooting Menu (White If you select (One Push) Balance) Press !" !" to select !" !" (One Push). To change the white balance setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Turn the mode dial to 5 5 (Shoot- ing Mode), A/M (Aperture Prior- ity/Manual Exposure Mode), or...
  • Page 64 If you pressed the # # # # button, also If you pressed the # # # # button, also press the M M button. press the M M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the set- The Shooting Menu closes and the set- ting value is displayed on the upper left ting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

  • Page 65: Sensitivity Settings (Iso Setting)

    Sensitivity Settings (ISO Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity) SETTING) To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below. Turn the mode dial to 5 5 (Shoot- The ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive to light the film is. A greater value means higher ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- sensitivity.

  • Page 66: Using The Shooting Menu (Iso Sensitivity)

    Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) Press the O O or # # # # button. To change the ISO sensitivity setting using ISO settings are completed. the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. If you pressed the # # # # button, also Turn the mode dial to 5 5 (Shoot- press the M...

  • Page 67: Changing Shading For Shooting Text (Density)

    Changing Shading for Press the ADJ. Button. Shooting Text (DEN- The Text Density menu appears. SITY) When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ.

  • Page 68: Using The Shooting Menu (Text Density)

    Using the Shooting Menu (Text Den- If you pressed the # # # # button, also sity) press the M M button. To change the Text Density setting using the The display returns to the shooting Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. screen.

  • Page 69: Shooting Consecutively With Different White Balance (White Balance Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select with Different White [WB-BKT]. Balance (WHITE BAL- ANCE BRACKET) Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. The first image is reddish, the second one is equal to the current setting, and the third one is bluish.

  • Page 70: Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (Pic Quality/Size)

    Choosing Picture Qual- ity Mode/Image Size Image Files (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) Files containing still images and movies are called Image Files. The size of a stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size set- Changing Picture Quality Mode/ tings.

  • Page 71: Changing The Image Size For Shooting In Text Mode

    Changing the Image Size for Shoot- Select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and ing in TEXT Mode then press the O O or $ $ $ $ button. In TEXT Mode, you cannot set Image Quality Mode. The image size can be selected from 2048 1536 and 2560 1920.

  • Page 72: Changing The Image Size Of A Movie

    Press the O O or # # # # button. Select [MOVIE SIZE] and then press the O O or $ $ $ $ button. The image size setting is complete. If you pressed the # # # # button, also press the M M button.

  • Page 73: Manual Focus Shooting (Focus)

    Manual Focus Shooting Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select (FOCUS) [MF]. When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (manual focus). You can also shoot with a fixed shooting dis- tance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity ( ).

  • Page 74: Shooting At A Fixed Distance

    • To change the shutter speed for shooting • Selecting [SNAP] will fix the shooting dis- with manual focusing, turn the mode dial to tance to 2.5 meters. Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode • Selecting [ ] will fix the shooting distance (A/M), select [Manual exposure] from the to infinity.

  • Page 75: Changing The Light Metering (Photometry)

    Changing the Light Press the #$ #$ buttons to switch Metering (PHOTOMETRY) between displays as required. Select [PHOTOMETRY] and You can change the metering method (the then press the O O or $ $ $ $ button. range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value.

  • Page 76: Changing The Edge Quality Of Still Images (Sharpness)

    Changing the Edge Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select Quality of Still Images the desired setting. (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. By default, your camera is set to Normal. Press the O O or # # # # button.

  • Page 77: Shooting Consecutively With Different Exposures (Auto Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively Select [ON] and then press the with Different Expo- O or # # # # button. sures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracket function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, 0, and +0.5EV.

  • Page 78: Setting The Shutter Speed (Time Exposure)

    Setting the Shutter Select [TIME EXPOSURE] and Speed (TIME EXPOSURE) press the O O or $ $ $ $ button. If you set the shutter speed, when you shoot, the shutter stays open for the specified time. By setting the shutter speed, you can capture the movement of subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene.

  • Page 79: Shooting Pictures Automatically At Set Intervals (In- Terval)

    Shooting Pictures Auto- Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to specify matically at Set Inter- the length of time. vals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 sec- onds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds.
  • Page 80 • In steps 5 to 7, if you press and hold the !" " " " buttons, you can quickly raise or lower the setting value. • If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recom- mended.

  • Page 81: Inserting The Date Into A Still Image (Date Imprint)

    Inserting the Date into a Press the " " " " button to select Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) [DATE IMPRINT] and then press the O O button. You can stamp the date on the bottom right of your still images. You can choose to display the date in one of two formats, Date (Y/M/D) or Date and Time (Y/M/D/H:M).

  • Page 82: Returning The Shooting Menu Settings To Their Defaults (Restore Defaults)

    Returning the Shooting Make sure that [YES] is selected, Menu Settings to their and then press the O O button. Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) You can restore the Shooting Menu defaults, returning the settings to what they were at the time of purchase. To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial set- tings, follow the steps below.

  • Page 83: Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Im

    Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds You can display still images or movies on the LCD Monitor to check them, and delete unwanted ones. You can also hear a recorded sound from the speaker. It is recommended that you plug in the AC Adapter when- ever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.

  • Page 84: Viewing The Photo You Just Took (Quick Review)

    Viewing the Photo You Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed Just Took (Quick Review) The still image you displayed with the Q (Quick Review) button can be displayed Right after shooting a still image, if you want enlarged up to 3.4 times using the 8 to see it immediately, you can display the (Enlarged View) button.

  • Page 85: Deleting The Displayed Still Image Or Movie

    Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie The movie or still image you displayed using the Q (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the D (DELETE) button. To delete a still image or movie that is dis- played, follow the steps below. While using the Quick Review function, press the D D D D (Delete) button.

  • Page 86: Viewing A Still Image Or Movie

    Viewing a Still Image or Move to the still image you want Movie to view using the #$ #$ buttons. If you press the $ button, you can view the next still image or movie. Still images and movies you shot are recorded in the internal memory of the cam- If you press the # button, you can view era or on an SD memory card.

  • Page 87: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Press the z (telephoto) button Fast Forward during play. To view movies, follow the steps below. Press the Z (Wide-Angle) but- Rewind Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 (Play- ton during play. back Mode). Pause/Playback Press the shutter button. The last still image taken is displayed.

  • Page 88: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound Playing Back Sound Recorded with a Still Image You can play back sound recorded in Voice To play back sound attached to a still image, Memo Mode or recorded with a still image. follow the steps below. Playing Back Sound Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 (Play-...

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, follow the steps below. Press the !" !" !" !" buttons. The volume adjustment bar appears. Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to adjust the volume. The volume can be set to nine levels. The setting will be used until you change •...

  • Page 90: Viewing Thumbnail Images On The Lcd Monitor

    Viewing Thumbnail Images on the LCD Monitor In Thumbnail Display mode, text files are displayed in blue. The LCD Monitor screen is split into six thumbnail images, allowing you to view your still images or movies at one glance (Thumb- •...

  • Page 91: Enlarged Viewing

    Enlarged Viewing Movies cannot be displayed enlarged. When you are displaying a still image, if you press the 8 (Enlarged View) button, you can display the still image up to 3.4 times larger. To view still images in Enlarged Display For how to display still images, see P.86.

  • Page 92: Viewing An S Multi-Shot Or M Multi-Shot Still Image In Enlarged Display Mode

    Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Press the DISP. button to turn on or off the Enlarged Display Mode bar display at the lower part of the LCD mon- itor. When S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images (16 images in a file) are displayed, one (shot) of the 16 images can be displayed For how to shoot images in S Multi-Shot or...

  • Page 93: Showing Photos In Order Automatically (Slide Show)

    Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, mov- ies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 (Play- back Mode).

  • Page 94: Viewing On A Television

    Viewing on a Television Turn your camera on by press- ing the power button. You can also view the still images and mov- ies you have taken on a TV screen. The cam- era displays everything on the TV screen just •...

  • Page 95: Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds

    Deleting Unwanted Still Press the $ $ $ $ button to select Images/Movies/Sounds [DELETE ONE]. You can easily delete still images, movies, and sounds that have not come out right. The following are the three ways to delete photos: • One shot at a time •...

  • Page 96: Deleting Multiple Frames At Once

    Press the $ $ $ $ button to select !" !" !"#$ #$ buttons to Press the!" [YES]. select the still images, movies, or sounds you want to delete. Press the D D D D (Delete) button. The trash symbol appears in the upper left of the still image, movie, or sound.j Press the O O button.

  • Page 97: Section 5 Direct Printing

    Section 5 Direct Printing PictBridge is a registered trademark.

  • Page 98: About The Direct Print Function

    About the Direct Print Sending Images to a Function Printer for Printing The Direct Print standard enables direct You can send images from the camera to a printing from a camera to a printer, by con- PictBridge compliant printer to print them. necting them via a USB cable.

  • Page 99: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Press the ADJ. button. Connect your camera to a printer using the Make sure that [1 FILE] is USB cable provided. selected, and then press the O Check that the camera’s power button. is off. Check that the printer’s power is off.

  • Page 100: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Check that the printer is ready • The items available vary depending on the for printing. functions of the printer. • If there are no options available for an The "Connecting" screen appears. item, the detailed options screen does not Press the ADJ.

  • Page 101: Printing Several Images

    Printing Several Images The following items are available: Item Name Function Check that the printer is ready for printing. PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. The "Connecting" screen appears. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a Press the ADJ.
  • Page 102 Press the !" !" !" buttons to select !" Press the O O button. an item, and then press the $ $ $ $ The selected images are sent to the button to display the detailed printer and the "Connecting" screen options screen.

  • Page 103: Section 6 About Other Functions

    Section 6 About Other Functions The camera has functions to protect still images and mov- ies from being inadvertently deleted, to copy images and movies from the internal memory onto a memory card, and to set still images for a Print Service. These management functions are explained here.

  • Page 104: Write-Protecting Your Images (Protect)

    Write-protecting Your Make sure that [1 FILE] is Images (PROTECT) selected, and then press the O button. You can protect still images from being acci- dentally deleted. There are 3 methods of making Protect set- tings: • One shot at a time •...

  • Page 105: Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, Or Sounds At Once

    Protecting Multiple Still Images, Press the " " " " button to select Movies, or Sounds at Once [PROTECT] and then press the O button. To protect selected still images, movies, or sounds all at once, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 (Play- back Mode).

  • Page 106: Copying The Contents Of Internal Memory To A Mem- Ory Card (Copy To Card)

    Copying the Contents of Press the !" !" !" !"#$ #$ buttons to Internal Memory to a Mem- select the still image, movie, or sound you wish to protect and ory Card (COPY TO CARD) press the O O button. You can copy all the movie, still image, and sound data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once.

  • Page 107: Using A Printing Service (Dpof: Dee-Pof)

    Using a Printing Service Make sure that [1 FILE] is (DPOF: Dee-Pof) selected, and then press the O button. The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing.

  • Page 108: Setting Dpof For A Still Images

    Setting DPOF for a Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still • To remove the DPOF setting from all your images, follow the steps below. still images, select [CANCEL] in step 5. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 (Play- •...
  • Page 109 Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. Press the ! button to increase the num- ber, or the " button to decrease it. Press the #$ #$ buttons to select the next still image for which you wish to make the DPOF set- ting.

  • Page 110: Changing The Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the Image Press the $ $ $ $ button to select Size (RESIZE) [1280] or [640]. You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to additionally create a file of a differ- ent image size. The selectable image sizes are 640 x 480 and 1280 x 960 in Normal Mode.

  • Page 111: Section 7 Changing Camera Settings

    Section 7 Changing Camera Settings This section explains how to make changes to the cam- era's settings.

  • Page 112: Getting The Sd Memory Card Ready For Use (Card Format)

    Getting the SD Memory Press the $ $ $ $ button to select Card Ready for Use [YES] and then press the O button. (CARD FORMAT) If an error message "This card cannot be used." is displayed, or if you have formatted a card with a computer or some other device, it will be necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use.

  • Page 113: Formatting Internal Memory (In Format)

    Formatting Internal Adjusting the Bright- Memory (IN FORMAT) ness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) If an error message "Format the internal memory" is displayed, it will be necessary to To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, format the internal memory prior to use. follow the steps below.

  • Page 114: Setting A Function To The Adj. Button (Adj Btn.set.)

    Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ If a function is set with [Set ADJ. Button], the BTN.SET.) AF target shift function (P.48) available from the ADJ. button at Macro shooting is acti- vated when the ADJ. button is pressed the Each time the ADJ.

  • Page 115: Changing The Operation Sound Setting (Beep Sound)

    Changing the Operation Changing Image Confir- Sound Setting (BEEP mation Time (LCD CON- SOUND) FIRM.) During operation, the camera generates four Immediately after pressing the shutter button, types of sounds: start sound, shutter release the still image taken is displayed for a sound, focus sound, and beep sound.

  • Page 116: Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (Auto Power Off)

    Changing Auto Power- Off Settings (AUTO • When Auto Power-Off turns off the cam- POWER OFF) era, just press the power button again to turn it on and resume use. • The Auto Power-off function does not work If you do not operate the camera for the set when the camera is connected to a com- period of time, it will shut off automatically puter.

  • Page 117: Changing File Name Settings (Sequential No.)

    Changing File Name Set- Press the #$ #$ buttons to select tings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) the desired setting. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD Memory Card or in internal memory, with a consecutively numbered file name automatically assigned.

  • Page 118: Changing Power-Save Mode Settings

    Changing Power-Save Press #$ #$ to select the desired Mode Settings (POWER- setting. SAVE) This setting will be used until you change You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your • If the power is turned on or the mode dial is batteries.

  • Page 119: Setting The Date And Time (Date Settings)

    Setting the Date and In [FORMAT], choose the Date Time (DATE SETTINGS) and Time format. You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP screen is explained here. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode).

  • Page 120: Changing The Display Language (Language)

    Changing the Display Changing the Playback Language (LANGUAGE) Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. You can view your still images and movies on a Possible Settings television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your 日本語...

  • Page 121: Changing The Setting Of Step Zooming (Step Zoom)

    Changing the setting of step zooming (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of four levels (28, 35, 50, and 85 mm as converted equivalent to 35 mm) (Step Zoom). Possible Settings OFF (Default) To set step to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below.

  • Page 123: Chapter 2 Playing Back Images

    Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Win- dows) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains the process of installing the provided software onto your computer. Please do not connect your camera to the com- puter before installing the software for download- ing.

  • Page 124: Using The Software Provided

    Using the Software Provided The CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. DSC Software DL-10 for Windows Used to download images DU-10x Used to display images on your computer USB driver...

  • Page 125: System Requirements For Using The Provided Software

    System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating Systems Supported Windows 98/98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Pentium 2 or higher Memory Windows 98/98SE: 32MB or more (96MB or more recommended)

  • Page 126: Preparing To Download Images To Your Computer

    Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows how to download images to your computer by using the CD-ROM included with the camera. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and the screen shown on the left appears.

  • Page 127: Installation

    Installation Click [Next]. For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 In Windows 2000, only a user with adminis- trative privileges can perform installation. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. If you have already connected your cam- era to the computer and the [Found New Confirm where you want to Hardware Wizard] screen was displayed, install and then click [Next].

  • Page 128: Uninstalling The Software (For Windows 98/98Se/Me/ 2000)

    The uninstallation process begins and a message appears • If the screen from step 3 is not displayed when it is finished: click [OK]. automatically, take the following steps. A message may appear prompting you Double-click the [My Computer] icon, and to restart the computer.

  • Page 129: For Windows Xp

    For Windows XP After a few moments, the [Select Com- ponents] screen appears. In Windows XP, only a user with administra- tive privileges can install the software. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. If you have already connected your cam- era to the computer and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen was displayed, click [Cancel], disconnect the cable...

  • Page 130: Uninstalling The Software (For Windows Xp)

    Uninstalling the Software (For Win- dows XP) When you want to remove the software, fol- low the steps below (this operation is called uninstallation). For Windows XP, only a user with administra- tive privileges can uninstall the software. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar.

  • Page 131: Installing Other Software

    Installing Other Software Installing DirectX DirectX is software to play back movies. In addition to the DSC Software, you can also This camera requires DirectX 7.1 or later to install the following software from the CD- play movie files in Windows. If you have an ROM provided.
  • Page 133 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer This section explains how to display still images and mov- ies you have downloaded to your computer.

  • Page 134: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the Camera For Windows XP to a Computer In Windows XP, the first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] After installing the software on your com- screen will appear. puter, connect your camera to it.
  • Page 135 Select [DL-10], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK]. • To load images from the camera with assistance from the Windows XP Scanner and Camera Wizard, select [Scanner and Camera Wizard]. • Leaving the [Always use this program for this action] check box unchecked will cause the [DSC 718] screen to be displayed each time you transfer...

  • Page 136: Downloading Pictures To Your Computer

    Downloading Pictures • Even when the storage folder is changed, the file number will be continuous. The to Your Computer number cannot be initialized. • When transferring images to a computer, if a file already exists with the same name in After you have connected your camera to the the destination folder, your image is computer, the DL-10 software automatically...

  • Page 137: How To Use Dl-10

    How to Use DL-10 The DL-10 Window Once DL-10 starts up, the following DL-10 DL-10 is a software program to import window appears on your computer screen. images from the camera to a computer. By simply connecting the camera to your computer via a USB cable, images are auto- matically imported to the computer.
  • Page 138 4. [Minimize Button] Minimizes the window and displays its icon on the Windows task bar. If you click on the icon, the window will be displayed again. 5. [Indicator] The indicator lights if the camera is con- nected via USB cable. When lit, if you put the mouse pointer on the Indicator, it dis- plays "Camera Connected."...

  • Page 139: How To Use The Optional Settings

    How to Use the Optional Settings If you select [Option settings] from the menu displayed on a button in the DL-10 window, the [Option settings] dialog box appears. Item Description Initial Setting [Automatically save on If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, images are Execute auto save connection] automatically downloaded and saved.

  • Page 140: How To Use The Background Illustration Settings

    Downloading Images How to Use the Background Illustra- tion Settings from an SD Memory Card You can select a background for the DL-10 window from three types of patterns. It is possible to download images from a If you select [Background illustration setting] memory card to computer via a PC Card Slot from the menu displayed by the [MENU] but- or Card Reader.

  • Page 141: Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How To Use Du-10X)

    Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) DU-10x enables you to view downloaded images at a glance as well as edit, rotate and resave images. This section explains how to use DU-10x. DU-10x runs in a Windows environment.

  • Page 142: Starting And Exiting Du-10X

    Starting and Exiting Exiting DU-10x DU-10x To exit DU-10x and close its window, select [File] from the menu bar, then select [Exit] from the menu displayed, or click the [ ] There are two methods for starting DU-10x: (Close) button in the upper-right corner of the •...

  • Page 143: Thumbnail Display Description

    Thumbnail Display d. Display all files below folder¶ Description Selecting this option displays the images Once you start DU-10x, images appear as in all subfolders as thumbnails. thumbnails. e. Start List Editor 3. Thumbnail Image The reduced images are displayed at one glance.

  • Page 144: Switching The Ordering Of Images

    Switching the Ordering of Images Displayed thumbnail images are ordered according to date (descending order). You can change the ordering method to by file type or by name. You can also choose whether each of the above is ordered accord- ing to ascending or descending order.

  • Page 145: Changing The Display Size

    Changing the Display 3. Medium Size To change the display size, use either the tool bar or [Display size] from the [View] menu. 4. Medium+memo You can change the display size to one of five sizes available. 1. Extra-large 5. Medium+GPS 2.

  • Page 146: Viewing Images In A Slide Show

    Viewing Images in a The [slide show] dialog box is Slide Show displayed, so make the neces- sary settings. You can view images sequentially and auto- matically in either a slide show (selected images only) or auto slide show (all images). To View a Slide Show You can select one or more images and dis- play them as a slide show.

  • Page 147: Using Auto Slide Show

    Using Auto Slide Show How to Use the Slide Show Dialog In Auto slide show, all the images displayed as thumbnails appear in order. You can make slide show display settings in the [slide show] dialog box. To start Auto slide show, follow the steps below.

  • Page 148: Renaming An Image In Thumbnail View

    Renaming an Image in Copying a Reduced Thumbnail View Image File You can rename an image shown on the You can reduce an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen. Thumbnail Display screen and copy it onto the clipboard. How to Rename an Image Available scale options are 100%, 1/2, 1/3, 1/ To rename an image shown on the Thumb- 4, and 1/8.

  • Page 149: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Using the Keyboard Click an image you want to You can delete images. delete in the Thumbnail Display There are three methods for deleting images. Area. Press the [DELETE] Key on your Using the File Menu keyboard. Click an image you want to The confirmation message appears.

  • Page 150: Viewing Image Information

    Viewing Image Information You can display image information, such as the date and time a photo was shot, the size of the image, and so on. Information Dialog Box To display image information, follow one of the steps below. Using the File Menu Click the image in the Thumbnail Display Area for which you want to see information.

  • Page 151: Displaying The Viewer Screen

    Displaying the Viewer You can enlarge or reduce the displayed size. By repeating [Enlarge Display], you Screen can enlarge the view up to 16 times its orig- inal size. By repeating [Reduce Display], you can reduce the view down to 1/16th its If you use the Viewer screen, images are dis- original size.

  • Page 152: Printing An Image

    Printing an Image Using the [Print Setup] Dialog Box You can print a thumbnail display image. There are ten layouts available. To Print an Image To print an image, follow the steps below. Select [Print Setup] from the [File] menu. The [Print Setup] dialog box appears.

  • Page 153: Checking The Printing Layout

    Checking the Printing Layout Printing Images You can check the print preview before print- To print images, follow the steps below. ing. Select the images you want to Select [Print Preview] from the print by clicking on them. [File] menu. To select two or more contiguous The print preview screen appears.

  • Page 155: Chapter 3 Playing Back Images

    Chapter 3 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macin- tosh) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains how to install the required software on your computer. • For the rest of this explanation, still images and movies will be referred to together as "file". •...

  • Page 156: Using The Software Provided

    Using the Software Provided The CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. DL-10 for Macintosh Downloading images (for Macintosh) USB driver Connecting your camera to a computer.

  • Page 157: System Requirements

    System Requirements The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Internal Memory Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)

  • Page 158: Preparing To Download Images To Your Computer

    Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows the flow of downloading images to your computer by using the CD-ROM included with the camera. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and the window or icon shown on the left appears.

  • Page 159: Installation

    Installation Click [Install]. Click [Continue]. For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 The software is installed and then the Turn on your Macintosh. Installation Complete message appears. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop.

  • Page 160: For Mac Os X 10.1.2 To 10.3

    For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Click [Continue]. Turn on your Macintosh. The installation screen appears. Click the destination volume Insert the CD-ROM provided into you want, then click [Continue]. the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then open the Mac OS X folder.

  • Page 161: Uninstalling The Software (For Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2)

    Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. Please remove the following files from their respective folders. File Name Folder Name DL-10 System Folder: Control Panels DL-10 Prefs System Folder: Preferences...
  • Page 163 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer...

  • Page 164: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the Camera Downloading Pictures to a Computer to Your Computer After installing the software on your com- After you have connected your camera to the puter, connect your camera to it. computer, images download automatically. Make sure the camera's power is off.

  • Page 165: For Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2

    For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 When an SD Memory Card is loaded, the [Digital Camera.SD] icon is displayed In Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9.1, or earlier ver- and you can view the image files stored sions, a folder called [Digital Camara] is cre- on the SD Memory Card loaded.

  • Page 166: For Mac Os X 10.1.2 To 10.3

    For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Your camera turns on. When an SD Memory Card is not loaded, the [Digital Camara] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored in internal memory.

  • Page 167: How To Use Dl-10

    How to Use DL-10 1. [About DL-10] Displays the version of DL-10. DL-10 is a software program to import 2. [Quit] images from the camera to a computer. Closes DL-10. By simply connecting the camera to your 3. [Option settings] computer via a USB cable, images are auto- Specifies where to save images and matically imported into the computer.

  • Page 168: How To Use Optional Settings

    How to Use Optional Settings If you select [Optional Settings] from the [DL-10 Set- tings] menu, the [Optional Settings] dialog box appears. Item Description Initial Setting [Automatically save on If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, the images Transfer files auto- connection] are automatically downloaded and saved.

  • Page 169: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 170: Up/Down Dial Functions

    A. Up/down Dial Functions • For image selection on the thumbnail dis- play screen, see P.90. The up/down dial has the following functions: • Up/down dial operation method, see P.11. • For Scene Mode selection on the SCENE selection screen, see P.33. •...
  • Page 171 • For how to change the date and time set- • For how to switch between files, see P.84. ting, see P.119. • For how to change the magnification of • For how to change the LCD brightness, enlarged display screen at still image play- see P.113.

  • Page 172: Specifications

    B. Specifications Camera General Video Signal Format : NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage : AA Dry Alkaline Batteries (1.5 V) 2 Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) 1 External Part (AC Adapter); 3.8 V External Dimensions : 113.6mm (W) 58.0 mm (H) 29.0 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Weight : Approx.
  • Page 173 Image Data Record/Replay Part Pixels Still Images : 2592 1944, 2048 1536, 1280 960, 640 480 Text : 2560 1920, 2048 1536 Movies : 320 240, 160 File Formats Still Images : Compressed; JPEG (Exif Ver.2.21), TIFF (Non-Compressed YUV) Text : TIFF (MMR Method ITU-T.6) Movies : AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG Format Compliant)

  • Page 174: Functions Whose Defaults Will Be Restored Upon Power-Off

    C. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off Power-off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function will be reset to its defaults upon power-off. Mode Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS ADJ.

  • Page 175: Optional Accessories

    Mode Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X Playback LCD screen display Volume D. Optional Accessories This camera can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Remarks AC Adapter For when you want to supply power directly from a wall outlet. Rechargeable Battery Available for this camera.

  • Page 176: Using Your Camera Abroad

    F. Using Your Camera Abroad The AC Adapter • Can be used in regions with a current of 120V, 50Hz/60Hz. • If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug Adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination.

  • Page 177: Care And Storage

    H. Care and Storage Care • Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.

  • Page 178: Troubleshooting

    I. Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. Power Supply Symptom Cause Measure Page The power does not Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted. Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the P.12 come on.
  • Page 179 Shooting Symptom Cause Measure Page Images do not The power is not on. Or the LCD Monitor is dark. Turn the power on. Or adjust the brightness of P.17 appear on the LCD the LCD Monitor. P.113 Monitor. The AV cable is connected. Disconnect the AV cable.
  • Page 180 Shooting Symptom Cause Measure Page There is a vertical This is a phenomenon that occurs when a bright This is normal. smear on the image. subject is shot. It is called the smear phenome- non. The cross for the AF The camera is not in Macro mode.

  • Page 181: Other Problems

    Other Problems Symptom Cause Measure Page Cannot load the The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.18 Memory Card. Even when the cam- Batteries are running low. If using alkaline batteries, replace with a new P.12 era's buttons are set.
  • Page 182 About computer connection and software Symptom 1 Cannot download images Measure 1 Your computer may not recognize the camera correctly. Follow the steps below. For Windows 98/98SE/Me Step 1 First, follow the steps below. 1. Load the CD-ROM into your computer. 2.
  • Page 183 8. Check whether or not there is an unknown device symbol (!) indicated for [DSC Camera Port]. If there is, select it, and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Man- ager] tab to delete it. 9.
  • Page 184 16.Turn off your camera and restart your computer. 17.Turn your computer back on and reinstall the software from the CD-ROM. *At this time, do not connect your camera. 18.Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. When the computer recognizes the camera, the [New Hardware] screen launches and your camera is registered by the com- puter.
  • Page 185 6. Double-click the [System] icon. 7. On the [System Properties] screen displayed, click the [Hardware] tab. 8. On the [Hardware] tab page displayed, click the [Device Manager] button. 9. On the [Device Manager] screen displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 10.Check if there is [DSC 718] below it.
  • Page 186 For Windows 98/98SE/Me, the COM Port setting may be wrong. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. 2. Click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar to display the [Start] menu. 3. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel]. 4.
  • Page 187 Symptom 2 Even if you check [The same image will not be saved] in the DL-10 Optional Settings, the same images are loaded into your computer. Measure The camera's clock is incorrectly set or the camera's clock information has been reset. To allow the [The same image will not be saved] function to work properly, the camera's clock information must be set properly.

  • Page 188: Error Messages

    J. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD Monitor, take the corresponding action. Error Message Cause and Action Page INSERT CARD No card is loaded. Insert a card. P.18 SET DATE The date is not set. Set the date. P.119 FILE NUMBER OVER The file number limit has been exceeded.

  • Page 189: Index

    Index Installation ............. 127 Installing Acrobat Reader ........131 Installing DirectX ........... 131 INTERVAL .............. 79 ISO SETTING ............65 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) .........8, 12 AA Nickel Batteries ..........12 About the Direct Print Function .......98 LANDSCAPE ............41 AC Adapter ..............9 LANGUAGE ............
  • Page 190 Specifications ............172 SPORTS ..............41 STEP ZOOM ............121 Switching the Screen Display ........24 Synchro Monitor Mode ..........25 TEXT MODE ............41 Thumbnail Display ...........90 TIME EXPOSURE ...........78 Turning the Power On/Off ........17 USB Cable ..............8 USB driver .............156 Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button .......59 Using the Flash ............52 Using the Self-Timer ..........54 Using the up/down dial ..........11...

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