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Installing the Batteries
Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography)
How to Press the Shutter Button
Turning the Power ON/OFF
Setting the Image Size and Quality
About the Color of the Viewfinder Lamp
Close-up Photography (Macro Photography)
Zoom Photography
Accessories
Using the Power Outlet
Installing the Batteries (continued)
Names of Parts (continued)
About SmartMedia™ (continued)
Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)
Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued)
About SmartMedia™ (continued)
LCD Monitor Display (continued)
Names of Parts (continued)
In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to
If you use the AC adapter in a room with a power outlet, you can take photographs for an extended period of time.
This camera uses four (4) size AA batteries.
The color of the viewfinder lamp indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the lamp color may differ
The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: half way down and fully down. When pressed half way down,
Set the (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be photographed.
Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots and wide angle shots.
The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 2 in. (5 cm) at wide to
Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
• Take care not to touch the SmartMedia™'s electrodes (metal contacts) or allow the electrodes to
Status display
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Turning the Power ON
Removing the Batteries
In Playback Mode ([
Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture.
Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the
according to the mode dial setting.
Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the remaining amount of space in the
set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be fired.
This also prevents failed photographs due to battery wear or failed transfer of data to a PC. For details on handling
20 in. (50 cm).
AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. When pressed fully down, the camera takes a picture.
become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any dirt.
• If you take a photograph in the [
This display indicates the camera's status. You can verify the camera's status even if the LCD monitor is
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direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 .
the AC adapter, be sure to read page 14.
SmartMedia™.
This camera cannot focus on subjects within 2 in. (5 cm) at wide to 20 in. (50 cm) unless in the macro photography
The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 1.3 ft (0.4 m) to 10 ft (3 m).
• To avoid damage caused by static electricity during transportation or storage, always use the special
Batteries (4 size AA)
Reverse the procedure for "Loading the Batteries" and remove the batteries.
Suppressed Flash mode at a dark place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter speed warning is
not on.
Set the mode dial to [
Press the shutter button down half way 1 .
• This camera uses alkaline, nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.
mode. Do not use the macro photography mode for subjects outside of this range.
static-free case provided.
Alkaline
Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. (
displayed. (When the shutter is pressed half way down, the viewfinder lamp blinks green and the slow shutter
The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in the status display vary according to the setting.
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• You can not use manganese dry battery in this camera.
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In the macro photography mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON. Take the photograph while viewing the
AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) (
• If you are not using the camera for a long period of time, remove the SmartMedia™ and store it in a
speed mark [
Compose the picture using the Zoom key.
Set the mode dial to [
• Before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF. If the AC adapter is
LCD monitor.
caused by shaking.
Glossary (Page 105)) start to function.
safe place.
Set the mode dial to the desired mode.
• The lock of the battery door may be hard to open depending on the batteries loaded, be very careful
connected or disconnected with the power ON, the camera may malfunction or the recorded data may
Set the mode dial to [
• Using the flash during multi photography and bulb photography is not possible.
When AF or AE are locked, the beep tone (
• Pressing the Telephoto (zoom) key zooms in on the subject, and
• Inserting a SmartMedia™ that is charged with static electricity into your camera may cause it to
when opening it.
Mode dial setting (
In the [
be erased (destroyed) even if the batteries are loaded.
Viewfinder lamp
Press the
• The flash setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.
the viewfinder lamp lights or blinks in green. (
enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.
• When removing the batteries, take care not to drop the camera by mistake.
malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera OFF and then ON again.
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Multi photography
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Loading the Batteries
Protected image (
Set the mode dial to [
Press the flash button to set to the desired mode
• The settings are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.
• Pressing the Wide key provides a wider angle picture.
• The SmartMedia™ may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after the camera is used for a
quality and size while viewing the image on the status
When the camera is turned ON, the Auto Power OFF function starts
Viewfinder
• It may take a few seconds to charge the flash. Photography by using the flash is not possible while the charging
• The lens position moves according to the Zoom key setting.
while viewing the image on the LCD monitor or the
long time. This is normal and not a malfunction.
display.
to work.
Open the terminal cover 1 , and insert the AC adapter
Remaining battery power
is in progress. So wait until the charging is completed.
LCD monitor
Press the
Press and hold the shutter button down fully 2 .
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• The SmartMedia™ has a limited service life. If images can no longer be written or erased, buy a new
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status display.
Pressing the image quality button displays the available qualities and
Press the shutter button down half way 1 , and press
connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the
Push the SmartMedia™ in as far as it can go, and pull
The camera takes a picture.
[
] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
SmartMedia™.
• Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to turn the camera OFF.
sizes in order. Select from the available combinations of quality and
Pressing the flash button displays the available flash modes in order.
camera 2 .
it down fully 2 .
The viewfinder lamp turns red while image data is being recorded
In the Manual Photography mode, [
• Use the index labels provided with the camera. If you attach a commercially available label, it may
it out with your fingers.
• The lock of the battery door may be hard to open depending on the batteries loaded, be very careful
The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD
size.
SmartMedia™
• Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure,
onto the SmartMedia™.
monitor when the manual setup screen is displayed.
cause a malfunction when the SmartMedia™ is loaded or removed.
If you push SmartMedia™ once in as far as it can go, it will protrude
when opening it.
Image size
monitor or the status display.
(8MB, 3.3V) (1)
and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.
Press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to
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slightly. Pull it out with your fingers.
Viewfinder Lamp
In the Manual Photography mode, the icon for the mode that you
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Flash photography
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P.
• When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp
non-display.
Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
• If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about 1 minute), the power is turned
No indication: Auto
selected is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the manual setup
IMPORTANT
Loading SmartMedia™
Color
lights or blinks in green. (
OFF to prevent battery wear. This is called "Auto Power OFF". To return to the normal state, either
screen is displayed.
: Slow synchro
HH FULL (default)
• Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while an image is being recorded.
• If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON (
change the mode dial or press the shutter down fully (
Press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to non-display.
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This may corrupt the data on the SmartMedia™ or damage the SmartMedia™ itself.
: Forced flash
+
preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.
Pull open the battery door as shown.
Set the mode dial to [
Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.
• The Zoom key setting is automatically canceled by either turning the camera OFF or by activation of the
• The viewfinder lamp turns red while image data is being recorded
: Suppressed flash
Auto ' [
Green
Auto Power OFF function.
Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power
+
onto the SmartMedia™.
Using the LCD Monitor
: Red-eye reduction
<Quality>
Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the
Turning the Power OFF
outlet.
• Anti-static case (1)
Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 .
Close the SmartMedia™ cover.
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Image size
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• Index labels (2)
PDR-M65; HALF: 1024 x 768 pixels FULL: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Compose the picture. Press the shutter button down
Set the mode dial to [
Tripod mount
Using the LCD Monitor
• Write-protect stickers (4)
To cancel macro photography, press the
PDR-M61; HALF: 896 x 600 pixels FULL: 1792 x 1200 pixels
half way 1 , and press it down fully 2 .
The power is turned OFF, and the lens returns to its original position
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Image quality
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in the body.
Red
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Get ready to take the photograph.
<Size>
• Macro photography is not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is
HH : NORMAL
Load the batteries (
activated.
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• Only the [
• The settings are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC
adapter.
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Video cable (1)
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image quality button to set the required
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CD-ROM
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• Instruction Manual
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• Software Manual
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• Software application
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HHH FULL
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ON
About the Auto Power OFF Function
(Slow shutter speed warning: No indication)
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[
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[HHH ] FINE
: Low compression
(Slow shutter speed warning: Indication)
Blinking
[HHH ] NORMAL : Middle compression
[
] or [
[HH
H] BASIC
: High compression
The more stars there are, the better image quality becomes. Higher quality images,
[Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia™ in progress
however, take up more memory space, reducing the number of images that can be taken.
Do not set the mode dial to [
ON
MENU button
[
] or [
M65: [FULL] 2048 x 1536 pixels, [HALF] 1024 x 768 pixels
Quick Reference Guide
Macro button
M61: [FULL] 1792 x 1200 pixels, [HALF] 896 x 600 pixels
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Blinking
The FULL setting improves the quality of the image. Higher quality images, however, take up
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more space, reducing the number of images that can be taken.
Function button
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Example of counter display
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(The display varies according to the mode dial setting.)
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macro button again.
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] Forced Flash modes can be set for flash photography.
When the image is not in focus
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USB cable
ENTER button
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Press the center of the button.
Viewfinder Lamp
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Slideshow (
P. 65)
(Use this button to fix a selection.)
Press down
1
(cross pad) button
half way.
Press the button on the required side.
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Folder number (
2
Press down
P. 82)
Telephoto
(Use these buttons to select an item
fully.
(zoom) key
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Image number (
P. 82)
Time display (in [
Zoom key
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P. 45)
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P. 101)
Possible number of shots
Telephoto (zoom)
(in [
] or [
Press down
1
Press "T".
image photography)
half way.
Neck strap (1)
Wide
Date (month/day/year) (
PC indication (in [
2
Press down
2
Press "W".
fully.
Time (24-hour-format) (
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Meaning
HHH HALF
HFULL
DISP button
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Erase button
] [ ] Slow Synchro
Terminal cover
• DIGITAL terminal
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• VIDEO terminal (only M65)
: SmartMedia™ loaded symbol
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Self-timer photography
Press down
1
half way.
SmartMedia™ cover release knob
Macro photography
Press down
2
fully.
SmartMedia™ cover
Sold separately
• AC adapter
Battery cover
• Soft case
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Wide key
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