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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first! ..........1 Unpacking .
  • Page 4 • Using Scene Mode What is Scene Mode? ......... 45 •...
  • Page 5 • Printing Snapshots ..........70 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies .

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Unpacking As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Rechargeable lithium ion Digital camera USB adapter battery Quick Start Guide/ User Manual (website)

  • Page 7: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. • Camera Front Back [ SET ] 18 17 16 15 14 1 Zoom controller 9 Microphone 15 [ ] (Delete) button (pages 24, 39, 61, 61) (pages 42,68) (page 27) 2 Shutter button (page 24)

  • Page 8: Monitor Screen Contents

    Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.

  • Page 9: Movie Recording

    • Movie Recording 1 Recording mode (page 41) 2 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 41) 3 Movie recording time (page 41) 4 EV value (page 57) 5 Battery level indicator (page 17) 6 Movie recording indicator (page 41) • Snapshot Viewing 1 File type 2 Protect indicator (page 66) 3 Folder name/file name (page 80)

  • Page 10: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

    • Movie Playback 1 File type 2 Folder name/file name (page 80) 3 Movie recording time (page 41) 4 Movie image quality (page 34) 5 Date/time (page 84) 6 Battery level indicator (page 17) Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Basics

    Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Record Delete Play...

  • Page 12: What You Can Do With Your Camera

    What you can do with your camera Your camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions. Mode dial There are 5 modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Voice REC, Intelligent Scene, Auto Mode, Scene mode, ART mode.

  • Page 13: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use

    First, charge the battery prior to use. Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera.

  • Page 14: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB adapter • USB connection to a computer • To charge with the USB adapter Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank.
  • Page 15 • To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection.
  • Page 16 With your computer USB cable USB port turned on, connect the (included with camera) camera to it. The LED Lamp should light Large connector red, indicating that charging has started. The LED Lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 130 minutes to [USB] achieve a full charge.
  • Page 17 NOTE • Even if you turn on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, LED Lamp operation will change as described below. LED Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description Lit/Flashing Amber Charging / Transfer files...
  • Page 18 Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Battery Indicator indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated.

  • Page 19: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.

  • Page 20: Preparing A Memory Card

    If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 85 – Date and time: Page 84 NOTE •...

  • Page 21: To Load A Memory Card

    To load a memory card Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into...

  • Page 22: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 30).

  • Page 23: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on [ON/OFF] (Power) To turn on power Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or and enter the (REC). REC mode • The LED Lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 24). To turn on power Press [ ] (PLAY).

  • Page 24: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.

  • Page 25: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Press (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. Make sure is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 45. Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen Shutter button ] (REC) Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity Point the camera at the subject.
  • Page 26 Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Recording a Movie Full-press ] (Movie) Press [ ] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press ] (Movie) again to stop movie recording.

  • Page 27: Viewing Snapshots

    Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 60. Press [ ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

  • Page 28: Deleting Snapshots And Movies

    Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete).

  • Page 29: To Delete Specific Images

    To delete specific images Press [ ] (Delete). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete Images” and then press [SET]. • This displays a image selection screen. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the image you want to delete, and then press [SET].

  • Page 30: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the LED Lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. •...

  • Page 31: Using The Mode Dial

    Snapshot Tutorial Using the mode dial There are 5 modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Voice REC, Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Auto Mode, ART mode. Once turning the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording.For detail operation, please see the following sections.

  • Page 32: Optimizing Image Brightness

    Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want to change. 1 Snapshot image size/quality 6 D-Lighting (page 31) (pages 32, 57) 7 Silent (page 38) 2 Movie image quality (page 34) 8 REC menu display (page 47) 3 Flash (page 35) 9 Scene Mode 4 Self-timer (page 37)

  • Page 33: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size (Size) • Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are Pixel in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc.

  • Page 34: To Select The Snapshot Image Size

    Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. More detail, but takes up more memory. Best Large Number when you plan to print large-size prints (such of Pixels as A3 size). Less detail, but takes up less memory.

  • Page 35: Specifying Movie Image Quality

    • The initial factory default image size setting is “16M”. • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past.

  • Page 36: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [ ] ( ) once. Flash Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [ ] ( ).
  • Page 37 NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement.

  • Page 38: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).

  • Page 39: Shooting Without Disturbing Others

    Shooting without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode automatically disables flash, mutes operation tones, and configures other settings to avoid disturbing others around you. It comes in handy when shooting in a museum or other areas where flash photograph is prohibited. In the REC mode, press [SET].

  • Page 40: Shooting With Zoom

    Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 24X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 24X to 172.8X.

  • Page 41: Optical Zoom And Digital Zoom Switch Point

    Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point If you hold the zoom controller towards (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards (Telephoto) will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.

  • Page 42: Recording Movie Images And Audio

    Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the camera Remaining recording time at the subject and then press (page 109)
  • Page 43 NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. –...

  • Page 44: Recording Audio Only

    Recording Audio Only (Voice REC) Voice REC lets you record audio only, without a photo or video. Turn the Mode dial from camera to setup REC mode. Press the shutter button to start recording. Remaining recording time • The LED Lamp flashes green while recording is in progress.

  • Page 45: To Play Back An Audio Recording

    To play back an audio recording In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the Voice REC file you want to play. is displayed in place of an image for a Voice REC file. Press [ ] (Movie) to start playback.

  • Page 46: Using Scene Mode

    Using Scene Mode What is Scene Mode? Scene Mode provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically.
  • Page 47 Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different Scene Mode scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.

  • Page 48: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 62 for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
  • Page 49 NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. IMPORTANT! • Some menu items are not available while the camera is in the Silent mode (page 38).

  • Page 50: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus Approximate Focus Focus Mode Range Settings Type of Shot Snapshot Movies Snapshot Movies General Approximately 10 cm to Auto Focus Automatic recording (Changing by Zoom Position) Approximately 10 cm to 50 Macro Close ups...
  • Page 51 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [ ] and [ ] to adjust focus. •...

  • Page 52: Changing The Focus Frame Shape

    Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure ] (REC) [SET]...

  • Page 53: Using The Auto Focus Lamp

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab AF Area This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the Spot image. When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area Multi from among nine possible areas.

  • Page 54: Using Face Tracking

    Using Face Tracking When shooting people, the face tracking feature detects the faces of up to eight individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. In the REC mode, press [SET] MENU REC Tab Face Tracking. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Tracking).

  • Page 55: Using Burst

    Using Burst Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Burst While Burst is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE • With burst, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well.

  • Page 56: Assigning Functions To The [ ] And [ ] Keys

    NOTE • Stabilizer is disabled during movie recording. • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “On” is selected. These values will appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after you shoot a snapshot.

  • Page 57: Configuring Power On Tdefault Settings

    Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions. Functions Supported by Icon Help •...

  • Page 58: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab Quality (Snapshot) Fine Gives image quality priority. Normal Normal • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.

  • Page 59: Controlling White Balance

    Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 60: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Auto Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. Lower sensitivity Slow shutter speed Less noise ISO 64 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Fast shutter speed (Set ISO 800...

  • Page 61: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 26 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ ] and [ ] to display the movie you want to view. Press [ ] (Movie) to start Movie icon: playback.

  • Page 62: Zooming An On-Screen Image

    Zooming an On-screen Image In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. Slide the zoom controller towards to zoom. Zoom factor You can use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll the Image area zoomed image on the monitor screen.

  • Page 63: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. • Example PLAY Panel Operation In the PLAY mode, press [SET].
  • Page 64 Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the tab Tabs where the menu item you want to configure is located. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ ].

  • Page 65: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera

    Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 62). Start Starts the slideshow. Time from the start to the end of the slideshow Time 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes...

  • Page 66: Performing Playback Without Disturbing Others

    Performing Playback without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode turns off camera operation sounds so you can avoid disturbing others around you when play back images. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. On the PLAY panel (page 64), use [ ] and [ ] to select the second menu option from the bottom (Silent) and then press [SET].

  • Page 67: Selecting Images For Printing

    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab DPOF See page 69 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure ] (PLAY) [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Protect Protects specific files. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed.

  • Page 68: Resizing A Snapshot

    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 10M, 6M, VGA.

  • Page 69: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Voice Memo) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Voice Memo You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot.

  • Page 70: Copying Files

    Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse [ ] [ ] Play/pause [SET] Press [ ] and then Volume adjustment press [ ] [ ]. Display content switching [ ] (DISP) Stop playback ] (Movie) Copying Files (Copy) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU...

  • Page 71: Printing Snapshots

    Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing with a Computer After transferring the images to your computer, use commercially available software to print.

  • Page 72: Using Dpof To Specify Images To Be Printed And The Number Of Copies

    Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service.

  • Page 73: Date Stamp

    Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings, or they may ignore your date stamp setting.

  • Page 74: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a Save images and view them manually (USB computer and connection) (pages 72).

  • Page 75: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files). NOTE • You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory card.
  • Page 76 Turn on the camera. • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. • Charging continues even if the camera is turned on (page 16). Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start”...

  • Page 77: Playing Movies

    • To view images you copied to your computer Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the image file you want to view. An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
  • Page 78 • Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. •...
  • Page 79 Turn on the camera. The camera’s back lamp will light green at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.

  • Page 80: Transferring Images Automatically And Managing Them On Your Macintosh

    Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. Playing a Movie You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies on a Macintosh.

  • Page 81: Files And Folders

    Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example File...

  • Page 82: Other Settings (Set Up)

    Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 47) – PLAY Menu (page 60) Configuring Eye-Fi Settings (Eye-Fi) Procedure [SET]...

  • Page 83: Configuring A Startup Image

    Configuring a Startup Image Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Startup Image Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ (PLAY).

  • Page 84: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.

  • Page 85: Time Stamping Snapshots

    Time Stamping Snapshots (Date Stamp) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date Stamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted.

  • Page 86: Specifying The Date Format

    Specifying the Date Format Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date Format You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY 7/10/12 Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Language...

  • Page 87: Configuring Sleep State Settings

    Configuring Sleep State Settings (LCD Save) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab LCD Save This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (LCD Save is disabled while “Off”...

  • Page 88: Configuring [ ] And [ ] Settings

    Configuring [ ] and [ ] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab REC/PLAY Camera turns on whenever [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is Power On pressed. Camera turns on or off whenever [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is Power On/Off pressed.

  • Page 89: Selecting The Screen Aspect Ratio And Video Output System (Tv Out)

    Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (TV Out) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab TV Out You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries Video system used in Europe and other areas...

  • Page 90: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

    Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. •...

  • Page 91: Appendix

    Appendix Precautions during Use • Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. •...
  • Page 92 • Water and Foreign Matter • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.
  • Page 93 • Rechargeable Battery • Do not charge the battery by any unauthorized means. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
  • Page 94 • Battery Life • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (25°C (77°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation.
  • Page 95 • Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
  • Page 96 • Copyrights This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2013 •...

  • Page 97: Power Supply

    Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. Power Supply Charging • If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red... • Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low.

  • Page 98: Battery Precautions

    Battery Precautions • Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

  • Page 99: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 19 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly.
  • Page 100 • Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you.

  • Page 101: Reset Initial Default Settings

    Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 87). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting.
  • Page 102 “Set Up” Tab Eye-Fi On / Off Startup Image Startup: Sound 1 / File Continue Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Numbering Sound 4 / Sound 5 / World Time Home Date Stamp Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Adjust –...

  • Page 103: When Things Don't Go Right

    When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not 1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 12). turn on. 2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 12). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
  • Page 104 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The subject is out The image may not be focused properly. When composing the of focus in the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. recorded image. The flash does not 1)If (Forced Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to fire.
  • Page 105 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save was not saved. operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 17).
  • Page 106 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Playback The color of the Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly playback image is into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so different from what sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. appears on the monitor screen when shooting.
  • Page 107 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The time and date Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date settings configured settings (page 18). Do not remove the battery from the camera the first time after for at least 48 hours after configuring time and date settings. purchasing the After that, the settings will not be reset if you remove the camera are reset to...

  • Page 108: Display Messages

    Display Messages The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the ALERT camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera.
  • Page 109 There are no There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure printing images. the required DPOF settings (page 69). Set up DPOF. This card is not The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 87). formatted.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications Photographs: File Format JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Videos: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice REC): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 13.6MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC Photographs: Recorded Image Sizes 16M (4608x3456), 3:2 (4608x3072), 16:9 (4608x2592), 10M (3648x2736), 5M (2560x1920), 3M (2048x1536), VGA (640x480) Videos:...
  • Page 111 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Fluorescent_1, Fluorescent_2, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Snapshots: Output Sensitivity) Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 equivalent Movies: Auto Self-timer Approximate Trigger Times: 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Self-timer: x3 Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Recording...

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