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KODAK PIXPRO AZ252 DIGITAL CAMERA User Manual...
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BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA Company Website: kodakpixpro.com For Customers in the U.S.A. Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. JK Imaging reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging.
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SAFETY NOTES Safety Notes for this Camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid When you take the camera from a cold objects. environment to a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the reasonable period of time before you turn the camera.
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Safety Notes for Batteries If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact In colder environments, the performance of our customer service department immediately. batteries could be noticeably reduced. If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your When you install the batteries, align the skin department with clean water and seek battery markings according to the positive and immediate medical attention.
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Do not directly edit the data on the memory When using your camera on an airplane, card. Copy the data to your computer before observe the relevant rules specified by the you edit the files. airline and FAA regulations. When the camera is stored for long periods Due to the limitations of manufacturing of time, be sure to download your photos and technology, the LCD may have a few dead or...
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WARNING Altering, tampering or modifying the any parts of AZ252 camera are unauthorized and will void the manufacturer’s warranty and “could” void Federal and/or State Compliance. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ......1 MODE OVERVIEW ....... 21 Display Setting ..........21 SAFETY NOTES ........3 LCD Screen Display ........22 CONTENTS .......... 7 Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode ........22 GETTING READY ........11 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode ............
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Using the Zoom Function......36 Thumbnail View ..........47 Focus Setting..........37 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) . 48 Macro Mode..........37 Slideshow ............. 49 Self-Timer Setting ......... 38 Deleting Photos and Videos ......50 Flash Mode ........... 39 USING THE MENUS ......
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Digital Zoom ........... 57 Playback Setting Menu ........ 66 Date Imprint ........... 57 Protect ............ 66 Quick Review.......... 58 Delete ............. 67 Custom Settings ........58 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..68 Movie Menu ..........59 Trim ............69 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..
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CONNECTIONS ........75 Exit ............84 APPENDICES ........85 Connecting to a Computer ......75 Setting the USB Mode ......75 Specifications ..........85 Transferring Files to Your Computer ..75 Prompts and Warning Messages ....89 Video System ..........76 Troubleshooting ...........
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GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer or our customer service team. AA Alkaline Battery × 4 Micro USB Cable Neck Strap Lens Cap with Cord...
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Installing AA Batteries and Memory Card 1. Open the battery door cover. 2. Insert 4 AA batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction as shown in the following diagram: Please use brand name batteries (such as Energizer® or Duracell®) for optimal performance. Do not mix new and old batteries or use different brands of batteries.
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3. Insert the memory card into the memory card 4. Close the battery door cover. slot as shown in the diagram below: Write Protection Toggle Switch A standard SD memory card is not included in the camera packaging and needs to be purchased separately.
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Turning Camera On and Off How to Take Pictures Slide the Power switch to turn the camera on/off. 1. Hold the camera with both hands, being careful to not block the flash and lens with fingers. 2. Point the lens toward the object you want to Power Switch take a picture of, then frame it with the LCD.
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Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, 2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the language selection screen appears. and press the button or right arrow button to 2.
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5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to press the value for your selected entry. After you finish your settings, press the button to confirm. 6. Press the button and the following snapshot screen will appear. Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time.
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MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen Full, Off. Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen x3.4 x3.4 1234 1234 F3.7 F3.7 1/50 1/50 -0.3EV -0.3EV 400 ISO 400 ISO Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram...
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LCD Screen Display Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode 2 Macro Mode 3 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom lever) 4 Memory Card/Built-In Memory x3.4 x3.4 5 Battery Status 6 White Balance (Adjustable in Mode) 7 Color Effect (Adjustable in Mode) 1234 1234...
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21 Self-Timer x3.4 x3.4 Self-Timer Off Self-Timer 2 sec 1234 1234 Self-Timer 10 sec 00:56:00 00:56:00 F3.7 F3.7 1/50 1/50 -0.3EV -0.3EV 400 ISO 400 ISO Self-Timer Smile 19 AF Mode 22 HDR (Adjustable in Mode) Single-AF 23 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) 24 Expo Metering Multi-AF AiAE...
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality x3.4 x3.4 9 Remaining Recording Time 10 Exposure Compensation (EV Value) 1 1 Image Stabilization 12 Focus Frame 00:56:00 00:56:00 13 Eye-Fi On (with signal) -0.3 EV -0.3 EV 14 Expo Metering AiAE...
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection 3 Memory Space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 1/45 1/45 4 Memory Card/Built-In Memory 5 Battery Status 6 Zoom Magnification Area 7 Image Zoom Ratios 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date...
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Using the Mode Dial This camera provides a convenient Mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the Auto Mode subject and environment.
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Please refer to the table below if any non-adjustable options in mode: (O: Available X: Unavailable) Options Aperture Shutter Mode (Display) (Display) (Display) (Display) 1. Turn the Mode Dial to select the mode you want. 2. Press the button to configure settings. 3.
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Face Beautifier Beautifier Mode has 3 effects: In Beautifier Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic • Effect 1: Skin Soften portrayal of skin tones. 1. Turn the Mode dial to select Face Beautifier • Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening Mode ( 2.
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4. When you finish shooting the first photo, two Panorama Mode target icons will display on the LCD in the left With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of and right sides. Move the camera to the right pictures which will be automatically stitched into until the round target icon is directly positioned an ultra-wide panoramic (up to 180°) picture by the over the square box.
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Scene Mode In Panorama Mode, up to 4 photos can be You can select your desired scene from the captured when the image size is set at 2MP. 22 preset modes according to the type of environment you are shooting in. The camera then During Panorama Mode shooting, press the automatically configures the most appropriate button to interrupt shooting and save the...
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Scene Description Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Auto Scene Scene, Night Scene Person and Auto. For fast-moving subjects. Captures sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This Sport mode is not recommended for shooting indoors. Beach For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight. Sunset For sunsets.
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Scene Description Panning Shot Clearly captures fast moving objects, leaving a blurred background. Portrait Most suitable for capturing people, focusing on their faces. Fish Eye For an interesting fish eye effect. Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under complicated lighting Party conditions.
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Auto Scene (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can intelligently detect different environments and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes: Mode Name Description For landscapes, automatically adjusts the exposure and reproduces vivid Landscape Mode green and blue colors.
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Custom Settings ( Movie Mode The user can store frequently used shooting 1. Turn the Mode dial to select Movie Mode ( modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment. Follow the steps below: 1. Select any mode to be stored. 2.
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Landscape While operating in this mode, the camera will 6. Select [Yes] to save or [No] to cancel. provide vivid reproduction of greens and blues, adjusting your landscape photos for the best possible results. Follow these steps: 1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on. 2.
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BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Zoom Indicator Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle x3.4 x3.4 the Zoom lever of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures. 1234 1234 00:56:00...
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Focus Setting Macro Mode In different photo shooting modes, you can select The macro setting is ideal for shooting small different focus methods. objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1.
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Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set • Self-Timer 10 sec intervals. The camera shutter speed can be set for A single picture is shot 10 seconds after 2 seconds, 10 seconds or Smile Detection. the shutter button is pressed. 1.
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Flash Mode The flash provides supplemental light for a scene. • Flash Auto The flash is usually used when shooting against the Camera flash goes off automatically light to highlight the object; it is also suitable for based on existing light conditions. metering and shooting in darker scenes to improve •...
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White Balance Setting The white balance setting allows you to adjust the • color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction. • Daylight Follow the steps below to set white balance of the • Cloudy camera: •...
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Continuous Shot Follow the steps below to configure the • 3 Shots Continuous Shot settings: • Time-Lapse 1. Press the button to enter the Continuous Take pictures based on the preset Shot menu. interval (30sec/1min/5min/10min). 3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.
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EV Setting Exposure Compensation The EV Function Menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV (Exposure Value) Adjustment, Set up Exposure Compensation to adjust the ISO, Shutter, Aperture, etc. Using the appropriate picture brightness. If there is very high contrast Function Settings can improve your pictures.
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Shutter Adjustment The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of For shutter speed, the camera may automatically the camera's light sensor based on the brightness set the aperture value corresponding to the of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor manually set shutter speed so as to obtain the performance in darker environments, a higher most suitable exposure value.
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Using Quick Recording Aperture Adjustment You can adjust the aperture size and value. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the Recording Selecting a larger aperture opening will emphasize Shortcut Button to begin recording video. the point of focus and will show a blurry background and foreground.
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"i" Button Function Menu Mode: The image color setting allows you to select • Black and White different effects. • Vignetting 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. • Salon 2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the •...
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PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view captured photos and video clips on the LCD: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD. 2. Use the left/right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the built-in memory or on the camera’s Memory Card.
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Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom lever 3. Press the button to select the date for counter clockwise to the position to display playback. thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the LCD screen. ‘11-03-02 ‘11-04-01 W Zoom Out T Zoom In ‘11-07-07...
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The Zoom lever can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between 2x to W Zoom Out T Zoom In 4. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select a portion of the photo to be zoomed in on.
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Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. 3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select Slideshow playing or [Cancel] to return to the playback screen.
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Deleting Photos and Videos In Playback Mode, press the down arrow button 4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select ) to select your photos and videos. [Delete One] or [Exit] and press the button to confirm. To delete photos or videos: 1.
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USING THE MENUS Photo Setup Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field of view to be metered. enter the Photo Shooting Menu. 2.
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Image Size OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) The size setting refers to the image resolution in This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to unintentional shaking or low light. print that image in larger sizes without degrading the photo image quality.
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Continuous AF (Auto-Focus) HDR (High Dynamic Range) Use Continuous AF setting to be able to With the HDR function, pictures that are continuously focus automatically when taking overexposed may be corrected to optimize pictures. the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene.
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Beautifier Select Scene Select the effect for Beauty Mode. Select a Scene Mode under SCN mode. Beautifier Mode has 3 effects: • Effect 1: Skin Soften • Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening • Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening + Eye Enlargement...
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• Options in the Shooting Mode (O: Available X: Unavailable) Shooting Modes Options...
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Photo Shooting Setting Menu Quality Mode: The quality setting can be used to adjust the image 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode compression ratio. and press the up/down arrow buttons to select Quality Best Fine Normal There are three options for picture quality: 2.
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AF Assist Beam (Auto-Focus Assist Beam) Date Imprint In a darker environment, the AF assist beam setting Include a date/time stamp on the photo image. can be turned on for better focus. Digital Zoom This setting is for adjusting digital zoom. If this function is disabled, only optical zoom can be used.
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Quick Review Custom Settings This option allows quick review of photos Custom settings stores the current Photo Shooting immediately after they are taken. Each photo is Mode and its parameters. The stored mode and displayed on the LCD screen for the selected time. parameters are directly invoked in the Custom Settings Mode.
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Movie Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the 1. Turn the Mode dial, select the mode and camera's field of view to be metered. press the button to enter the Movie menu. There are 3 options: 2.
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Video Quality OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Set the image resolution used during video This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by recording. unintentional shaking or low light. The speed requirements for reading and writing high resolution image pixel images to a SD card are as follows: Use this Image Stabilization Mode in darker Recording environments.
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Movie Setting Menu Mode: 1. Turn the Mode dial and select to enter the 4. Select the items to be set and press the video recording screen. button or the right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow buttons to select , and press the...
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Digital Zoom Custom Settings This setting is for adjusting Digital Zoom. If this Custom settings stores the current Movie Shooting function is disabled, only Optical Zoom can be Mode and its parameters. The stored mode and used. parameters are automatically used in the Custom Settings Mode.
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Playback Menu HDR (High Dynamic Range) Mode: With the HDR function, pictures that are 1. Press the button to display the playback screen overexposed may be corrected to optimize and press the button to enter the menu. the highlights and lowlights captured to more 2.
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Touch-Up Rotate 1. In Playback Mode, press the left/right arrow You can use this setting to change the orientation button to select the photos to be edited. of the picture. 2. Press the button, select the settings, 1. In Playback Mode, press the left/right arrow and press the button to display the settings button to select the photos to be edited.
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Resize Color This setting allows you to resize a picture to a This setting allows you to change the picture color particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. effect. The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original photo.
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Playback Setting Menu Mode: 1. Press the button to show the playback Protect screen, press the button, and press the up/ To prevent any pictures or videos from being down buttons to select accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or 2.
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Delete There are 4 sub-menus available: You can delete one or all photo/video files. • One: Lock the selected photo or video if they are unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if they are protected. • Date Folder: Protect all photos in the date folder.
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select option and press the button to confirm. a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that you can use the memory card to print without The “...
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Trim 3. Press the button and the [Save change?] The trim setting allows you to crop photos and prompt appears. Select [ ] to change and save them as new pictures. save the picture. Select [ ] to cancel changes 1.
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Setup Menu 4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the 1. Press the button in any mode and press the item to be set and press the button or right up/down arrow buttons to select arrow button to enter the menu. 2.
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Sound Settings Power Saver With this setting you may adjust the sound/volume. This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera's 1. Select [Sound Settings] in the basic settings batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD menu.
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World Time File / Software This zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display Format the local time on the LCD while you are abroad. Please Note: formatting enables you to delete all files 1.
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File Numbering 5. If you select [Yes] the camera will format its memory. If there is no memory card in the camera, the After you take a picture or video clip, the camera built-in memory will be reformatted; if there is will automatically save it with a sequential number.
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Reset Firmware (FW) Version Use this setting to restore the camera to its original Use this setting to view the current camera factory default settings. firmware version. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow buttons to select and press the button to...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Computer You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device. Setting the USB Mode The camera’s USB port can be used to connect to either a computer or a printer. The following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC.
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Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from 3. Connect the other end of the cable to an either NTSC or PAL. available USB port on your computer. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow 4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect buttons to select and press the button to...
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Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode This camera supports wireless connection for Eye- NTSC: English, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Fi cards. Enable the Eye-Fi connection by following Korean, Vietnamese the steps below: PAL: German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow (Simplified), Portuguese, Swedish, buttons to select and press the...
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Supported HDMI Connections Connecting HDMI-Ready TV HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, 1. Use a High-Definition output terminal cable (not through which uncompressed audio and video included) to connect your camera to an HDMI signals are transmitted.
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge technology allows printing of the 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select photos saved on the memory card by a compatible [USB] and press the button or right arrow printer. button to enter the menu. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, 4.
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Connecting to your Printer 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge turned on. compatible printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
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Using the PictBridge Menu Print (with Date) After setting the USB mode to printer, the PictBridge menu will appear. If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take.
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Print (without Date) 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the Use this setting to print the photos without dates number of copies for the currently displayed on them. photo. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select [Print (without 4. Press the button and the following screen Date)] and the screen as shown below appears.
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Print Index You can print all photos in the camera via this function. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select [Print Index] and the screen as shown below appears. 5. Select [Yes] and press the button to confirm; select [Cancel] to cancel printing. 2.
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Print DPOF Images Exit To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos Select [Exit] to exit the PictBridge Menu. At this for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. time, the message [Remove USB Cable!] will See “DPOF” section on page 68. appear on the screen.
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APPENDICES Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Type 1/2.3"CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels 16.15 Megapixels Total Pixels 16.44 Megapixels Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 107.5mm (Tele) 35mm Film Equivalent 24mm (Wide) — 600mm (Tele) F Number F3.7 (Wide) —...
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LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(4M) AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face-Detection Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot Exposure Metering Method (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Prior AE Exposure Compensation ±...
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Flash Method Pop-up(Manual) Flash Flash Auto, Fill Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Flash Modes Reduction Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB Recording Media SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB [MMC Card Not Supported] ExifPrint Support Multi-Language Support 28 Languages Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB), HDMI (Type D) Eye-Fi Support Power...
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Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Solution The camera batteries are depleted. Replace with new batteries. The Warning! Battery exhausted. It is a warning indicating that the camera will shut down in 2 seconds. camera is going to shut off. The lens is jammed or some Lens obstruction, Re-start Turn the camera off and restart it to...
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Message Description Solution Indicates that you can This message disappears after you Remove USB Cable! disconnect the USB cable. disconnect the USB cable. Failure to connect to your PC, Connection Failed! Remove cable and retry connection. printer, TV (with HDMI). Remove the memory card and switch the Write Protect ! The memory card is locked.
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Message Description Solution Format the memory card. WARNING: Formatting the memory card will erase all data on the card. Copy When an error occurs in the the data from the memory card to Card is not formatted. memory card, the message "Not another storage, such as a computer.
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Message Description Solution This indicates that the memory card exceeded the maximum number Exceeded maximum folder Copy the data to your PC and format of folders (999). This could cause a number. the memory card using the camera. long read time during the camera's power up.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution The batteries are not inserted Camera does not turn on Correctly install the batteries. correctly. Camera turns off suddenly The batteries have been Replace the batteries. during operation depleted. Turn on OIS Feature. Camera shook while taking a Please use tripod for high The picture is blurred picture.
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Problem Possible Causes Solution Using a memory card below Use a memory card with Class Saving data to memory card Class 4 may result in slower 4 or higher specs to improve is slow recording times. performance. Release the write lock on the Cannot write to the memory The memory card has been memory card or replace with...
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Memory Card Compatibility • Cards compatible with this camera ( : Compatible X: Not Compatible) √ Conversion micro micro micro adapter to SD SDHC SDXC SDHC SDXC card exFAT exFAT Format FAT12, 16 FAT32 FAT12, 16 FAT32 Capacity Up to 2GB 4~32GB 64GB~2TB Up to 2GB...
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