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  • Page 2 Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product's functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Safety Precautions For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.
  • Page 3 Key Features Equipped with a wide zoom lens in 4.8x high magnification This product has a compact body only 25 mm thick, featuring a 28- to 135-mm* wide 4.8x lens that applies to most normal shooting. The lens supports the shooting of various indoor and outdoor scenes.
  • Page 4 Adjust (adjust) button for easy customizing to optimum setting (P.49) The adjust button reduces button operation steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity with minimum steps. You can also assign a function as required. High-quality movie with sound of 30 frames/second (P.79) A high-quality movie of 320 x 240 pixels can...
  • Page 5 Provided with software having an image correction function for finishing images more beautifully The provided image editing software DU-10 has an automatic image correction function for correcting the brightness, hue, and contrast automatically. You can partially crop an image (trimming) or change its size. Choice of two power sources makes sure you wont miss any shooting opportunities (P.16)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Quick Guide Before Shooting................10 Packing List ........................10 Names of parts ......................12 About LCD Monitor Display ..................14 Getting Ready to Shoot............... 16 About the Batteries....................... 16 About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) ............19 Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card..............
  • Page 7 Shooting Setting Menu ....................50 Using the Shooting Setting Menu................. 51 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)............52 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)..........53 Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING)................ 55 Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) ............56 Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) 57 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ......
  • Page 8 Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ..........100 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ..........101 Changing Auto Power-Off Settings(AUTO POWER OFF) ......... 102 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ........... 103 Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER-SAVE)..........104 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)............106 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE)............
  • Page 9 Using Manuals The two manuals included are for your Camera. Camera User Guide (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera.You will also see how to install the provided software on your computer. Software User Guide (PDF file) This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, and display and edit them on your computer.
  • Page 10 How to Use This Guide Chapter 1 explains the basic operations of this product. If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. The following symbols are also used in this guide: This indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera. Important This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera Note...
  • Page 11 Chapter Quick Guide If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. Before Shooting ........10 Getting Ready to Shoot ......16 Basic Shooting ........25 Playing Back........... 35 Viewing on a Television......38 Erasing ............ 40...

  • Page 12: Before Shooting

    Before Shooting Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Packing List • Digital Camera • Handstrap Note • AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) Attaching the hand strap to the camera Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and loop them as shown.

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories • Camera User Guide (This booklet) • Rechargeable Battery • Rechargeable Battery Set Includes the Rechargeable Battery and • Warranty Battery Charger. • Safety Precautions • Software CD-ROM The provided software and the Software User Guide are included on this CD-ROM.

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Camera Front View 1. Shutter Release Button (P.25) 2. AF Window 3. Viewfinder 4. Lens Cover 5. Microphone (P.81) 6. Flash (P.33) 7. Power Switch (P.21) 8. Lens (P.25) About the Mode Selector You can select one of three modes with the mode selector. Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Rear View 11. #/F(Flash) Button (P.33) 1. Auto Focus (P.27)/Flash Lamp (P.33) 2. Viewfinder 12.disp Button (P.24) 3. Playback Button (P.35) 13.D (Delete) (P.40)/T (Self-timer) Button (P.67) 4. Mode Selector (P.12) 14.menu Button (P.51, P.83, P.94) 5. wide (Wide-angle) (P.31)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button (P.36) 15.adjust Button (P.49) 6.

  • Page 16: About Lcd Monitor Display

    About LCD Monitor Display Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures Movie Mode Still Image Mode 1. Flash (P.33) 14. Sharpness (P.64) 2. Macro Shooting (P.32) 15. Auto Bracket (P.66) 3. Self-timer (P.67) 16. Date/Time (P.72) 4. Mode Types 17. Zoom Bar (P.31) 5.

  • Page 17: The Screen During Playback

    The Screen During Playback 8, 9 Still Image Mode Movie Mode 1. Protect (P.85) 8. Picture Quality (P.59) 2. DPOF (P.88) 9. Image Size (P.59) 3. Mode Types 10. File No. 4. Playback Data Source (P.35) 11. Battery (P.16) 5. Number of Playback Files 12.

  • Page 18: Getting Ready To Shoot

    Getting Ready to Shoot Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries. 1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off. 2.
  • Page 19 The battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use. Note Indication of the number of images you can take Battery Type Number of Shots(dr5) Number of Shots(dr4) Rechargeable Battery Approx. 490 Approx. 500 AA Alkaline Batteries Approx. 190 Approx.
  • Page 20 Caution • Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. • You may not use CR-V3. • Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.

  • Page 21: About An Sd Memory Card (Available In Stores)

    About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store still images you have taken either in the camera's internal memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 12 MB. When you want to record a lot of images, or images at high resolutions, use a high- capacity SD Memory Card.

  • Page 22: Loading The Batteries And Sd Memory Card

    Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries and memory card. Open the battery/card cover. Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks.

  • Page 23: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: Slide the power switch to open the lens cover. After the start sound, the auto-focus/flash lamp blink for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode If the Playback button is pressed with the lens cover closed, the power is turn on in Playback Mode and the camera can be used in this mode.

  • Page 24: Setting The Language

    Setting the language When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings.

  • Page 25: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When the power is turned on for the first time and the language setting is completed, the date/time setting screen appears. Press the !" !" !" !"#$ #$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. Change the value with !"...

  • Page 26: Changing The Display

    Changing the Display If you press disp, you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc. Every time you press the disp button, the view cycles in the order of Histogram On, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and Normal Symbol Display.

  • Page 27: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Let's shoot! How to Hold the Camera If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should be avoided under the current shooting condition.

  • Page 28: Capturing The Moment Shooting (Full-Press)

    5 Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) The shutter release button works in two steps. There are two methods of using the shutter button; pressing the shutter button all the way down at once (full-press) and pressing it halfway (half-press). Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing not to miss a shooting opportunity.

  • Page 29: Checking The Focus And Shooting (Half-Press)

    5 Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press) When you press the shutter release button halfway (half-press), the autofocus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Subsequently press it all the way down (full-press) to shoot. This is useful when the subject is not in the middle (see P.29). To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover.
  • Page 30 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp Color of Auto Focus/Flash Lamp crosshairs Before focusing White Focused Green On (green) Focusing failure Blink (red) Blink (green) Crosshair Gently press the shutter button all the way. The still image you have taken freezes for a moment on the LCD Monitor and is recorded.

  • Page 31: When The Subject Is Not Centered(Shooting With Focus-Lock)

    5 When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock) When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focus-lock) Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front. Shooting range Subject to be focused on Final still image...
  • Page 32 With the shutter half-pressed, move the camera and compose your shot. Gently press the shutter button all the way. Note At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus without moving the camera. This function is useful when a tripod is used. Reference •...

  • Page 33: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function If you use the wide (Wide angle)/ tele (Telephoto) button, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from it. By pressing the wide button, the field in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder becomes wider.

  • Page 34: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode)

    N N N N Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). It is good for shooting small subjects because you can get up to one centimeter (1/2 inch) away. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N N N N button.

  • Page 35: Using The Flash

    F F F F Using the Flash Press the F (Flash) button to switch between flash modes. By default, your camera is set to Flash Off. From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about 0.2 to 2.7 m (wide) or about 0.13 to 2.1 m (tele) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.

  • Page 36: Shooting With Scenery-Matching

    Shooting with Scenery-Matching If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of still image modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for that kind of scene. PORTRAIT Use when taking portrait pictures. SPORT Use when taking pictures of moving objects. LANDSCAPE Use when you are taking scenery pictures with abundant greens or blue sky.

  • Page 37: Playing Back

    Playing Back Viewing Your Images In the Playback Mode you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on them. Press the Playback button. The camera switches to Playback mode and the last still image you took is displayed.

  • Page 38: Thumbnail Display

    9 Thumbnail Display You can view your images in sets of six. You can then select an image to erase or magnify. Press the Playback button. The last image you took is displayed. Press the 9 9 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button.

  • Page 39: Magnifying Images

    2048x1356, up to 6.7 times when its size is 1280x960, and up to 3.4 times when its size is 640x480. dr4: An image can be enlarged up to 8 times when its size is 2304x1728, up to 6.7 times when its size is 1600x1200 or 1280x960, and up to 3.4 times when its size is 640x480.

  • Page 40: Viewing On A Television

    Viewing on a Television You can view still images you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
  • Page 41 To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover or press the Playback button. Connecting the AV cable to the camera turns off the LCD monitor display and the speaker output. Note • If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder's In terminal, you can record what you have shot onto video.

  • Page 42: Erasing

    Erasing D D D D Erasing Unwanted Images You can erase unwanted images from the internal memory or SD Memory Card. You can erase them in the following three ways: • One file at a time • Deleting all frames at once •...

  • Page 43: Erasing Multiple Frames At One Time

    D D D D Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time Press the Playback button. Press the 9 9 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is divided into a display of six thumbnails. Press the !" !" !"#$ !" #$ buttons to select the image you want to erase and press the D D D D (Delete) button.

  • Page 45: Techniques/Playback

    Chapter A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Printing ........44 A Variety of Shooting Techniques..49 Shooting with Multi-Shot....... 75 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ..... 79 Recording/Playing Back Sound.... 81 Other Functions Available in Playback Mode............83...

  • Page 46: Direct Printing

    Direct Printing Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer, by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution •...

  • Page 47: Printing Still Images

    Printing Still Images You can send still images from the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer to print them. Still images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is loaded. Caution Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.
  • Page 48 Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ $ $ $ button to display the detailed options screen. If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button.
  • Page 49 Printing Several Still Images Check that the printer is ready for printing. The "Connecting" screen appears. Press the adjust button. The "Connecting" screen appears. When the connection between the printer and the camera is established, the Direct Print playback mode screen appears.
  • Page 50 Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ $ $ $ button to display the detailed options screen. If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button.

  • Page 51: A Variety Of Shooting Techniques

    A Variety of Shooting Techniques Using the adjust (Adjust) Button The adjust 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 adjust button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button operations.

  • Page 52: Shooting Setting Menu

    *Among the choices listed in the table below, default values at purchase are enclosed in [ ]. Setting Option Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE dr5: F2560, N2560, F2048, N2048, F1280,[N1280], N640 P.59 dr4: F2304, N2304, F1600, N1600, F1280,[N1280], N640 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, ∞ P.61 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI], CENTRE, SPOT P.65...

  • Page 53: Using The Shooting Setting Menu

    Using the Shooting Setting Menu With the camera ready to shoot, press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the !" !" buttons to select the desired item. !" !" The setting items are provided on three screens. When the "...

  • Page 54: Changing The Exposure (Exposure Comp.)

    Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting.

  • Page 55: Using Natural And Artificial Lighting (White Balance)

    Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Adjust the white balance so that a white subject may be reproduced as white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to "AUTO"; normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or under several light sources, you can change the setting.
  • Page 56 Setting the White Balance Manually (One Push) Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the adjust Button twice. The White Balance menu appears. Press the !" !" buttons to select !" !" (One Push). Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.

  • Page 57: Changing Sensitivities (Iso Setting)

    Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING) The ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive to light the film is. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or moving fast and suppresses blurring. However, the images become rough. For higher or lower sensitivity, you can select from the following six levels: AUTO, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800...

  • Page 58: Changing Shading For Shooting Text (Density)

    Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) You can change the shading of text for shooting in Text Mode of Scene Mode. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. To change the setting, use either the Shooting Setting menu or the adjust button. This section explains easy ways with the adjust button.

  • Page 59: Shooting Consecutively With Different White Balance (White Balance Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if the appropriate white balance cannot be judged. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the menu button.
  • Page 60 Note • This function is not available for Multi-Shot shooting (P.75) and Auto Bracket shooting (P.66). • The flash cannot be used. • Time Exposure (P.68) is set to OFF. Reference For how to change the White Balance, see P.53.

  • Page 61: Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (Pic Quality/Size)

    Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image and movie file depends on picture quality and size settings. In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N (Normal) and F (Fine). Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol Mode Description...
  • Page 62 Press the ok or $ $ $ $ button. Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed. Still Image Mode(dr5) Still Image Mode(dr4) If you pressed the # # # # button in step 5, press also the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu closes and the setting value appears on the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 63: Manual Focus Shooting (Focus)

    Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). Manual focusing allows shooting at a fixed distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity (∞).

  • Page 64: Shooting At A Fixed Distance

    Press the tele/wide buttons to focus the camera. If you press the tele button, the focus moves further away. If you press the wide button, the focus moves closer. Manual Focus is used for shooting until you change the settings. Note •...

  • Page 65: Using The Af Target Shift Function

    Using the AF Target Shift Function At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.29) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with locked focus. The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross at the center of the LCD monitor to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for focusing.

  • Page 66: Changing The Edge Quality Of Still Images (Sharpness)

    Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " " " " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the ok or $ $ $ $ button.

  • Page 67: Changing The Light Metering (Photometry)

    Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT. Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol Mode Description (No Symbol)

  • Page 68: Shooting Consecutively With Different Exposures (Auto Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV. Note This function is not available when shooting with sound. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the menu button.

  • Page 69: Tusing The Self-Timer

    T T T T Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the T T T T (Self-timer) button. The Self Timer mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper...

  • Page 70: Using Long Time Exposure (Time Exposure)

    Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds. By using long time exposure, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene.

  • Page 71: Shooting Pictures Automatically At Set Intervals (Interval)

    Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the menu button.
  • Page 72 To stop shooting, press the ok button. Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off. Note • In step 5, press and hold either the ! or " button to quickly raise or lower the setting value for minute. •...

  • Page 73: Limiting The Shutter Release Speed(Slow Shutter Lmt)

    Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) By setting this function to [ON], the maximum shutter release speed can be limited to the following: In Wide-Angle (Wide): 1/8 second In Telephoto (T): 1/30 second When the function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter release speed is 1 second.

  • Page 74: Inserting The Date Into A Still Image (Date Imprint)

    Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu appears.

  • Page 75: Shooting A Still Image With Sound (Image With Sound)

    2 2 2 2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. Voice recording can continue for up to eight seconds. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu appears.

  • Page 76: Returning The Shooting Setting Menu Settings To Their Defaults(Restore Defaults)

    Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the menu button. Press the !" !" !" !"...

  • Page 77: Shooting With Multi-Shot

    The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (dr5: 2560 x 1920 pixels, dr4: 2304 x 1728 pixels). 2. The camera records for about 2.2 seconds ahead 1. If you release the shutter release button here...
  • Page 78 Note • When shooting with S Multi- or M Multi-Shot, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to AUTO even if it is set to 64,100. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size setting as follows: F2560 N2560...

  • Page 79: Cont

    CONT Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop memorizing. To playback consecutive images shot in Multi-Shot mode, turn the camera to playback mode (see P.35) and select the still image with the #$ buttons for playback.

  • Page 80: 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 Enlarged Display Mode While still images (16 frames in a file) taken by SCONT or MCONT are displayed, one of the 16 frames can be displayed in an enlarged view. While viewing an enlarged frame image, you can switch between frames.

  • Page 81: Shooting/Playing Back Movies

    Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 pixels. Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file. Turn the Mode Selector to 3 3 (Movie Mode).

  • Page 82: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. Move to the movie you want to view using the #$ #$ buttons.

  • Page 83: Recording/Playing Back Sound

    The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. The table below shows the available recording time. Capacity Recording Time 12MB (Internal memory) dr5: 26 min 10 s dr4: 26 min 15 s 32MB 64 min 38 s 64MB 132 min 13 s 128MB...

  • Page 84: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound To playback sounds, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. Press the #$ #$ buttons to select a sound file for playback (speaker icon). Press the $ button to display the next file.

  • Page 85: Other Functions Available In Playback Mode

    Other Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Setting Menu The Playback menu provides the functions shown in the table below: Setting Option Refer to SLIDE SHOW P.84 PROTECT Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.85 DPOF Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.88 RESIZE 1280, 640 P.91...

  • Page 86: Showing Photos In Order Automatically (Slide Show)

    Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed.

  • Page 87: Write-Protecting Your Images (Protect)

    Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted completely if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting Files Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed.
  • Page 88 Protection is applied and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. Press the menu button. The Playback menu appears. Press the " " " " button to select [PROTECT] and press the ok or $ $ $ $ button.

  • Page 89: Protecting Multiple Files At Once

    Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. Press the 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections and thumbnail images are displayed in a reduced size.

  • Page 90: Using A Printing Service (Dpof: Dee-Pof)

    Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) 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 91 Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. Press the menu button. The Playback menu appears. Press the " " " " button to select [DPOF] and press the ok or $ $ $ $ button.
  • Page 92 Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. Press the 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections with the still images displayed at a reduced size.

  • Page 93: Changing The Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to additionally create a file of a different image size. Caution You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized. Note The following types of resizing are possible: Original...

  • Page 94: Copying The Contents Of Internal Memory To A Memory Card (Copy To Card)

    Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once. Turn the Camera Off Inser an SD Memory Card. Turn the camera on.

  • Page 95: Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings

    Chapter Changing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings ....94...

  • Page 96: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (see P.50) or Playback Setting menu (see P.83). The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below.

  • Page 97: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the SETUP Menu To display and use the Setup menu, follow the steps below. Note For some functions, the choice selection method may not be as explained here. For detailed operation, see the explanation of each function. Press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu (or the Playback menu) appears.

  • Page 98: Getting The Sd Memory Card Ready For Use(Format [Card])

    Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (FORMAT [CARD]) If the 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 99: Formatting Internal Memory (Format [Int. Mem.])

    Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) If an error message "Format the internal memory" is displayed, it will be necessary to format the internal memory prior to use. Caution Formatting the internal memory erases all of the images recorded in the memory. If you have images that you do not want to erase stored on the internal memory, please contact the Service offices prior to formatting it.

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor (Lcd Brightness)

    Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, follow the steps below. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. Press the " " " " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the ok or $ $ $ $ button.

  • Page 101: Setting A Function To The Adj. Button (Adj Btn.set.)

    Setting a Function to the adjust Button (ADJ BTN.SET.) Each time the adjust button is pressed, the camera displays the setting screen in the order of exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. By using the [ADJ BTN.SET.] option, you can set a function to be activated when the adjust button is pressed the fourth time.

  • Page 102: Changing The Beep Sound Setting (Beep Sound)

    Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sound. Start sound : Sound when the camera power is turned on. Shutter release sound : Sound when the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 103: Changing Image Confirmation Time (Lcd Confirm.)

    Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after pressing the shutter button, the still image taken is displayed for a moment so you can check it. At purchase, Confirmation Time is set to one second, but this can be changed. Possible Settings OFF (Photo not displayed for confirmation) 1 Second (Default)

  • Page 104: Changing Auto Power-Off Settings(Auto Power Off)

    Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for the set period of time, it will shut off automatically (Auto Power-off) to conserve battery power. At the time of purchase, Auto Power-Off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting.

  • Page 105: Changing File Name Settings (Sequential No.)

    Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) 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. When you are switching SD Memory Cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded SD Memory Card.

  • Page 106: Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power-Save)

    Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER-SAVE) The display on the LCD Monitor will turn off. Press the menu or adjust button to turn the LCD Monitor display on, and then press it again to turn the display off. After the end of setting, the display returns to off.
  • Page 107 Note • When the Power-Save mode is set to ON, if the power is turned on or the mode dial is turned to another position, a warning appears for about two seconds to indicate Power- Save mode. • Pressing the F (Flash) button allows you to turn the LCD Monitor Display on, and then change the flash setting (see P.33).

  • Page 108: Setting The Date And Time (Date Settings)

    Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is explained here. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. Press the "...

  • Page 109: Changing The Display Language (Language)

    Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. Possible Settings 日本語 (Japanese) ENGLISH (English) (Default) DEUTSCH (German) FRANÇAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAÑOL (Spanish) 簡体中文 (Simplified Chinese) 繁体中文 (Traditional Chinese) 한국어 (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below. Display the setup menu.

  • Page 110: Changing The Playback Method For Viewing On Tv (Video Out Mode)

    Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera. Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc.

  • Page 111: 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 five levels (28, 35, 50, 85, and 135 mm as converted equivalent to 35 mm cameras) (Step Zoom). Possible Settings OFF (Set at purchase) To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below.

  • Page 112: Displaying A Setting Change Warning (Shtg Stgs Warng.)

    Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) You can set the icon of a changed function blink or a warning message indicating a change will be displayed at power-on for about 5 seconds if the initial settings are changed for the following functions.

  • Page 113: Chapter 4 Installing Software

    Chapter Installing Software Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) ..........112 Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ..........124...

  • Page 114: Installing The Provided Software (For Windows)

    Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Reference For how to download images from the camera into your computer, see the Software User Guide available from the Software CD-ROM.
  • Page 115 When [Install Software ] is clicked: (P.115) The following software will be installed: Software Windows Description DL-10 Downloads images. DU-10 Allows images to be displayed, edited, or corrected. DirectX (see P.122) is required to play back movies. USB Driver Connects the camera to your computer. WIA Driver Downloads images.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Installing The Software On Your Computer(Windows Xp)

    Installing the Software on Your Computer (Windows XP) Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
  • Page 118 Confirm where you want to install and click [Next]. [InstallShield Wizard Complete] screen appears. Click [Finish]. The message shown on the right appears. The next step is to connect the camera to your computer and set up the drivers. See P.119 and the following pages. Note After installation, it may be necessary to restart your computer.

  • Page 119: Installing The Software On Your Computer (Windows 98/98Se/Me/2000)

    Installing the Software on Your Computer (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
  • Page 120 Confirm where you want to install and click [Next]. [InstallShield Wizard Complete] screen appears. Click [Finish]. Note After installation, it may be necessary to restart your computer. Reference For how to remove (uninstall) the software, see P.123.

  • Page 121: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting the Camera to Your Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. Make sure the camera power is off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera.

  • Page 122: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Browse to the folder where the WIA driver was installed (by default this should be C:\Program Files\DSC Software\WIA driver) and then select [Next]. The WIA Driver is installed. The [DSC 724] screen appears. Select [DL-10], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK].

  • Page 123: Installing Other Software

    Installing Other Software For Windows, in addition to the Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM provided. • Acrobat Reader • DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file).

  • Page 124: Installing Directx

    Installing DirectX DirectX is software to play back movies. This camera requires DirectX 7.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM. For Windows XP, installation of DirectX is not needed because the updated version is already installed.

  • Page 125: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. Select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add Or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). Select [DSC Software] and then click [Change/Remove].

  • Page 126: Installing The Provided Software (For Macintosh)

    Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Reference For how to download images from the camera into your computer, see the Software User Guide available from the Software CD-ROM.
  • Page 127 When [Install Software ] is clicked: The following software will be installed: Software Description DL-10 Downloads images. USB Driver Connects the camera to your computer. Mounter Connects the camera to your computer. 9:Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2 X: Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 When [View Software User Guide] is clicked: The Software User Guide (PDF file) on the Software CD-ROM can be displayed on your computer screen.

  • Page 128: 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 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...

  • Page 129: Installing The Software On Your Computer(Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2)

    Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Select the OS 9 folder. The [DSC Installer] icon appears. Double-click [DSC Installer]. The "DSC Installer" window opens. Click [Install Software].

  • Page 130: Installing The Software On Your Computer(Mac Os X 10.1.2 To 10.3)

    Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) Turn on your Macintosh and insert the CD-ROM in the CD- ROM drive. Open the Mac OS X folder. The [DSC Mounter.pkg] icon appears. Double-click [DSC Mounter.pkg]. The Installer starts. A screen appears prompting you to enter the administrator's password.
  • Page 131 Click the destination volume you want, and then click [Continue]. Click [Install]. When installation finishes, a message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh. Click [Continue Installation]. The software is installed, and after a while an Installation Complete message appears.

  • Page 133: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting........132...

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Camera Power Supply Refer Symptom Cause Remedy The power does not come Batteries are not loaded. Or they are Load the batteries correctly. P.20 exhausted. P.139 P.140 Because the camera overheated the Wait until the temperature of the camera P.21 power was automatically turned off.
  • Page 135 Shooting Refer Symptom Cause Remedy The camera does not Batteries are not loaded. Or they are If using alkaline batteries, replace the P.16 shoot even if you press exhausted. batteries with a new set. P.139 the shutter release button. P.140 The power is not on.
  • Page 136 Refer Symptom Cause Remedy A picture is blurred. You moved the camera when Hold the camera with your elbows tight P.25 pressing the shutter release button. on your body. Or use a tripod. When shooting in a dark place (ex. Use the flash.
  • Page 137 Playback/Deleting Refer Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot Playback. Or the The camera is not in Playback Mode. Press the Playback button. P.35 Playback screen does not The VIDEO/AV cable is not Reconnect it properly. P.38 come out. connected properly. The video format is set wrong. Set to correct format.

  • Page 138: Other Problems

    Other Problems Refer Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot load the Memory The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.20 Card. Even when the camera's Batteries are running low. If using alkaline batteries, replace the P.16 buttons are pressed, it batteries with a new set.

  • Page 139: Appendices

    Storage Temperature Range -20 °C to 60 °C Camera Parts Image Pickup Used dr5: Total 5.19 million pixels (effective pixels 5.02million) dr4: Total 4.19 million pixels (effective pixels4.00million) Lens • Lens 4.8 x Optical Zoom lens: F3.3 to 4.8 • Focal Length F: 4.6 to 22.2 mm (35 mm equivalent, 28 to 135 mm)
  • Page 140 • 1280 X 960 N; approx. 326KB/Screen, F; approx. 626KB/ Screen • 640 X 480 N; approx. 83KB/ Screen Image Size(dr4) • 2304 X 1728 N; approx. 804 KB/Screen, F; approx. 1.54 MB/ Screen • 1600 X 1200 N; approx. 495 KB/Screen, F; approx. 964 KB/ Screen •...

  • Page 141: Optional Accessories

    B. Optional Accessories This Camera can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Remarks Rechargeable Battery Available for this camera. Rechargeable Battery Set Includes the Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger. Inserting the Rechargeable Battery (sold separately) The rechargeable battery is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts long.

  • Page 142: Removing The Rechargeable Battery

    Removing the Rechargeable Battery. Open the battery/card cover. Remove the rechargeable battery. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Caution • Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.

  • Page 143: Combination Of Scene Mode And Function

    C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function Depending on the Scene Mode, the way functions work may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below. Mode Name Flash Macro Shooting PORTRAIT Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled SPORTS Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled...

  • Page 144: Menu Items By Mode

    Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) Setting Option Refer to Pic Quality/Size dr5: F2560, N2560, F2048, N2048, F1280, [N1280], N640 P.59 dr4: F2304, N2304, F1600, N1600, F1280, [N1280], N640 Focus [AF], SNAP, ∞ (except in Landscape) P.61 Image With Sound ON, [OFF] P.73...

  • Page 145: Functions Whose Defaults Will Be Restored Upon Power-Off

    E. 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 DATE SETTINGS POWER SAVE...

  • Page 146: Number Of Images That Can Be Stored In Internal Memory/Sd Memory Card

    F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings. Picture Mode Image Size 32MB...

  • Page 147: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Note • The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • The maximum number of pictures and other numeric values may be different even for cards of the same capacity if the manufacturer, type, or shooting conditions are different. •...

  • Page 148: Cautions On Use

    H. Cautions on Use • This product is for domestic use. The warranty is only valid domestically. • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore. •...

  • Page 149: Care And Storage

    I. 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, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.

  • Page 150: 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.20 SET THE DATE ON THE SETUP The date is not set. Set the date. P.106 MENU FILE NUMBER OVER...

  • Page 151: Warranty And Servicing

    K. Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest service office.

  • Page 152: Information To The User

    An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: dr4/dr5 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 153: Index

    Index Image Size ..........59 IMAGE WITH SOUND ......73 INTERVAL ..........69 Acrobat Reader ........113 ISO SETTING ........55 ADJ BTN.SET........99 ADJ. Button ...........49 Auto Bracket ..........66 LCD BRIGHTNESS ......98 AUTO POWER OFF ......102 LCD CONFIRM........101 Auto Power Off ........21 AV Cable .........10, 38 Macro-Mode ..........
  • Page 154 Uninstalling ..........123 USB Cable ..........10 USB Driver ........113, 125 Voice Memo ...........81 Warranty and Servicing .......149 WAV file ..........81 White Balance ........53 White Balance Bracket ......57 WIA Driver ...........113 Zoom .............31...

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