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Contax I4R User Manual

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Contents
Introduction.................................................................... EN-6
FCC Compliance Statement for American Users ....................................... EN-6
Handling Precautions ................................................................................... EN-7
Caution and Warning Symbols............................................................................ EN-7
A World of Possibilities .............................................................................. EN-14
System Map ...................................................................................................... EN-15
Nomenclature .............................................................................................. EN-16
Names of the Menus and Icons Shown on the Screen............................ EN-19
LED Displays ............................................................................................... EN-23
Self-timer LED (red) .......................................................................................... EN-23
Card access LED (orange)................................................................................ EN-23
Caution LED (red) ............................................................................................. EN-24
Getting Ready............................................................... EN-25
Inserting the Battery Pack.......................................................................... EN-25
Removing the Battery Pack........................................................................ EN-26
Charging the Battery................................................................................... EN-27
Inserting the Memory Card......................................................................... EN-28
Write-Protect Switch *SD Memory Cards only ............................................. EN-29
Removing the Memory Card ...................................................................... EN-30
Turning the Camera On .............................................................................. EN-31
Turning the Camera Off .................................................................................... EN-31
Operating the camera after auto off .................................................................. EN-32
Viewing the battery level and charging guide ............................................... EN-33
Setting the Date and Time .......................................................................... EN-34
Date display format....................................................................................... EN-34
Using the Accessories................................................................................ EN-36
Using the USB Cradle ....................................................................................... EN-36
Attaching the Strap............................................................................................ EN-37
Using the Camera Case.................................................................................... EN-37
Contents
Glossary
Getting Ready
A Important
BNote
• In this manual, the digital camera is referred to simply as "the camera". Also, SD memory
cards and MultiMedia cards are referred to generically as "memory cards".
Index
This indicates important information that must always be observed
when using the camera.
These provide supplementary explanations or references to further
information on the same topic.
EN-1
Nomenclature
Set Up
NEXT
Menus and Settings
Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Contents A Important This indicates important information that must always be observed when using the camera. BNote These provide supplementary explanations or references to further information on the same topic. • In this manual, the digital camera is referred to simply as "the camera". Also, SD memory cards and MultiMedia cards are referred to generically as "memory cards".

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Taking Pictures ............EN-38 Taking Still Images..................EN-39 Avoiding camera shake ................EN-39 Holding the camera ..................EN-40 Pressing the shutter release button half way..........EN-40 When the Memory Card is Full ..............EN-41 Using Continuous Shooting Mode ............
  • Page 3 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Playback ............... EN-82 Viewing Still Images..................EN-83 Viewing Your Images Enlarged................. EN-84 Viewing Image Information (File No/INFORMATION)........EN-85 [O] Viewing Multiple Images..............EN-87 Displaying multiple images................EN-87 Using the MULTI playback / GROUP playback screen ........ EN-89 To return to normal playback (SINGLE playback)..........
  • Page 4 [SHUTTER VOL] Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound ....EN-169 [START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen ........EN-170 To set the CONTAX logo screen (SINGLE/MULTI) ........EN-170 To set a user-defined screen (SINGLE)............EN-171 To set a user-defined screen (MULTI) ............EN-173 Turning the startup screen off .................
  • Page 5 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [FILE NO.] Starting Image File Numbers from 0001 ....... EN-181 [MODE RESET] Resetting Function Settings ......... EN-183 List of Menu Items and Default Values ........... EN-184 Troubleshooting..................EN-186 Problems and Solutions .................. EN-186 Messages and Responses................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Playback Set Up Introduction FCC Compliance Statement for American Users DIGITAL STILL CAMERA CONTAX i4R Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Handling Precautions Caution and Warning Symbols This Instruction Manual features the following caution and warning symbols to ensure that you use the camera safely. Read the contents of these warnings carefully and use the corresponding features correctly. This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in FDANGER death or serious personal injury if not followed properly.
  • Page 8 • This camera is not designed to be waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or under water. If the camera should inadvertently be exposed to water, it should be taken quickly to a Contax Service Center for inspection.
  • Page 9 Playback Set Up <Accessories> For best performance, we recommend the use of genuine Contax accessories. Contax is not responsible for any accidents or damage caused by the use of accessories made by other manufacturers or fashioned by the user. <Microcomputer Protection Circuit>...
  • Page 10 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up <Precautions for Handling Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack BP-760S> • Do not recharge or place batteries near sources of high heat (near flames, heaters, or in direct sunlight, etc.), or in places exposed to flammable gasses, since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke, or rupture.
  • Page 11 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up • Do not place batteries in water of any kind, or allow them to become wet, since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or cause electrical shock. • Do not use or attempt to recharge wet batteries, since they may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or cause electrical shock.
  • Page 12 Damage to the cords can cause fires and electrical shock. If cords become so damaged that their wire cores are exposed, discontinue use and consult your dealer or Contax Service Center. • Do not attempt to remove covers, disassemble, repair or modify AC adapter, since dangerous electrical shock could result.
  • Page 13 Make it a practice to take test shots before beginning any photography session to confirm that images are being recorded properly. Contax will not be held responsible for failure of photographs to be recorded or transmitted to a computer due to defects in the recording media (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card (MMC)).

  • Page 14: A World Of Possibilities

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up A World of Possibilities Zoom When you are taking a picture, you can use the digital zoom to enlarge the image by up to 6x. * Restrictions apply to the digital zoom for some image sizes.

  • Page 15: System Map

    System Map Output Print processing store DPOF-compatible printer Memory Card D-connector Digital camera cable (third- CONTAX i4R party product) Video cable Television that supports (supplied accessory) D3 or higher video input (Japan only) USB Cradle (supplied accessory) AC adapter AC-73L...

  • Page 16: Nomenclature

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Nomenclature Continuous shooting Shutter release button button N p.43 p.40 Microphone Self-timer LED Lens Flash unit Lens cover MENU button K 4-way button : Flash F Down : Macro/Landscape O Left : Digital Zoom b (Reduces down to x1.0) LCD monitor Right : Digital Zoom a (Enlarges) Speaker...
  • Page 17 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up USB Cradle Use the USB cradle to charge the battery pack and to connect to a computer, printer, television or television that supports D3 or higher video input (Japan only). Camera connection VIDEO OUT port terminal POWER IN port...
  • Page 18 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Digital cameras also offer the user a range of other options, including connecting to a computer and getting your images printed at a print processing store. Connecting to a computer Connecting your camera to a computer using the dedicated USB cradle and USB cable gives you access to a wide range of uses for your images, including using image retouching software to edit your images on a computer and sending them as attachments via e-mail.

  • Page 19: Names Of The Menus And Icons Shown On The Screen

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Names of the Menus and Icons Shown on the Screen "C" Still image, "M" Movie mode display Display in the normal screen C Still image mode M Movie mode 1234 00:00 2 2 7 2 X2 .
  • Page 20 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Display when the MENU button K is pressed C Still image mode EXP.COMP. FOCUSING q w e r t y u i o M Movie mode PIXELS q w !0 e r u q SELF TIMER p.57 y METERING...

  • Page 21: P" Playback Mode Display

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up "P" Playback mode display Display when the MENU button K is pressed RESIZE DISPLAY MODE y u i o !0 q w e r t ROTATE RETURN * When playing back on a television that supports D3 or higher video input.
  • Page 22 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Display when the 4-way button is pressed up File No Display Information Display (Press the 4-way button up once) (Press the 4-way button up twice) 100–KICX0001.JPG INFORMATION 100–KICX0001.JPG 1600KB 2272X1704 1/125 F2.8 ±...

  • Page 23: Led Displays

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up LED Displays There are 3 LEDs on the camera. The LEDs indicate the status of the camera by either lighting or flashing. Self-timer LED (red) While using the self-timer Flashes When a movie is being shot When the shutter operates and shooting has ended (does not light for continuous shots) When the camera is set to Playback mode...

  • Page 24: Caution Led (Red

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Caution LED (red) Take particular care to avoid camera shake because a slow shutter speed is being used. Still image Flashes rapidly mode Movie mode The flash is currently charging. Wait until the light stops flashing before taking your next shot.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Getting Ready Inserting the Battery Pack Releasing the latch on the card/battery cover. qUse the pad of your finger to slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow until there is a click and the latch is released (approximately 1 mm).

  • Page 26: Removing The Battery Pack

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Removing the Battery Pack Check that the camera is switched off and then release the card/battery cover latch. qUse the pad of your finger to slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow until there is a click and the latch is released (approximately 1 mm).

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Charging the Battery A Important Ensure that the battery pack is inserted in the camera before charging. Place the camera in the USB cradle. BNote Refer to "Using the USB Cradle" ( p.36) for details on attaching the USB cradle.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Memory Card

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Inserting the Memory Card Check that the camera is switched off and then release the card/battery cover latch. qUse the pad of your finger to slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow until there is a click and the latch is released (approximately 1 mm).
  • Page 29 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Write-Protect Switch *SD Memory Cards only SD Memory Cards come with a write-protect switch (although some cards may not have this switch). Write-Protect Switch Sliding this switch downward prevents any more files from Slide this switch being recorded onto the card and protects the images and down to write-...

  • Page 30: Removing The Memory Card

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Removing the Memory Card Check that the camera is switched off and then release the card/battery cover latch. qUse the pad of your finger to slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow until there is a click and the latch is released (approximately 1 mm).

  • Page 31: Turning The Camera On

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Turning the Camera On A Important Check that a memory card is inserted in the camera before turning the camera on. Slide the lens cover towards the outer edge, as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 32: Operating The Camera After Auto Off

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Close the lens cover. Operating the camera after auto off This camera is fitted with a power-saving auto off function that automatically turns the camera off if you leave it without performing any operations.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Battery Level And Charging Guide

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing the battery level and charging guide Battery fully Approx. 70% Remaining Camera will not charged. used. charge very low. operate. Charge Charge the the battery. battery soon. When the battery charge is completely depleted, the "LOW BATTERY" message appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 34: Setting The Date And Time

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Setting the Date and Time The first time you use your digital camera, you should set the date and time. Your date and time settings may be cleared when you remove the battery pack or if you leave the camera unused for a long period.
  • Page 35 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to change the date or select the display DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT format. 2004 10. 21 00:00 Y.M.D CANCEL Press the OK button E. SET UP(1/3) This completes the settings and the SET UP menu reappears. AF MODE FORMAT EXECUTE...

  • Page 36: Using The Accessories

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using the Accessories Using the USB Cradle Use the USB cradle to charge the battery pack and to connect to a computer, printer, television or television that supports D3 or higher video input (Japan only).

  • Page 37: Attaching The Strap

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Attaching the Strap Attach the supplied strap as shown in the illustration. Using the Camera Case Use the camera case as shown in the illustration. BACK EN-37 Contents Glossary Index Nomenclature Menus and Settings Troubleshooting...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Taking Pictures This chapter explains how to shoot still images and movies. Click on the section you want to read. Taking Still Images Using Continuous Shooting Movies Shooting Mode Quickly Checking Your Using Scene Modes Using Self-Timer Shots (Quick View)

  • Page 39: Taking Still Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Taking Still Images «Applicable mode: C» You can use this camera in various ways. You can take still images, shoot a sequence of consecutive shots (continuous shooting), and shoot movies. This chapter begins by explaining how to shoot photos (still images). Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "C"...

  • Page 40: Holding The Camera

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Holding the camera Hold the camera in both hands with the LCD monitor facing you. Take care that your fingers do not obstruct the lens or flash. Relax your shoulders. Brace your elbows lightly Hold the camera in against your sides.

  • Page 41: When The Memory Card Is Full

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the shutter release button down Click fully. The camera emits the shutter sound and takes a picture. BNote You can adjust the volume of the shutter sound. p.169) A Important For subjects that are closer than 60 cm to the camera, use macro mode to take the shot. p.55) When the Memory Card is Full 2 2 7 2...
  • Page 42 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up A Important • Press the shutter release button lightly with the soft pad of your fingertip. Pressing the button too hard will result in camera shake. ( "Avoiding camera shake" p.39) • When the shutter speed is low, the warning LED flashes relatively fast and the camera shake warning icon [H] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 43: Using Continuous Shooting Mode

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using Continuous Shooting Mode «Applicable mode: C» This camera is capable of taking a series of consecutive shots at up to approximately 3.0 frames per second.* This feature is useful for photographing moving subjects and for situations where you do not want to miss a snapshot opportunity.
  • Page 44 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Compose the shot. Press the shutter release button down Pipip half way to set the focus. Press the shutter release button down fully. The camera shoots pictures continuously for as long as you hold the button down.
  • Page 45 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up BNote • When used in combination with the self-timer, a series of 3 continuous shots is taken after either 10 seconds or 2 seconds. ( "[k] Using the Self-Timer" p.57) • You cannot switch to AF continuous shooting in Twilight, Night View or Landscape modes.

  • Page 46: Shooting Movies

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Shooting Movies «Applicable mode: M» You can use the camera to shoot movies with sound. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "M" lights up on the mode select LED. The movie mark and remaining shooting time appear at the top of the screen.
  • Page 47 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the shutter release button down fully. The camera starts shooting the movie. During movie shooting, the shooting mark (a red "Z") appears and the self-timer LED lights. The elapsed shooting time is displayed in the upper right of the screen and the focus frame disappears.

  • Page 48: N] Setting The Frame Rate For Movies (Frames Per Second)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [N] Setting the Frame Rate for Movies (frames per second) «Applicable mode: M» The frame rate refers to the number of frames shot per second in a movie. The available frame rate settings are 30 frames per second [30fps] and 15 frames per second [15fps].
  • Page 49 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. 30fps The selected frame rate appears on the LCD monitor. A Important This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. BACK EN-49 Contents Glossary Index Nomenclature Menus and Settings Troubleshooting...

  • Page 50: Quickly Checking/Erasing Your Shots (Quick View)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Quickly Checking/Erasing Your Shots (Quick View) «Applicable mode: C/M» This function lets you quickly check the images you have just taken and erase unwanted images when the camera is in "C" or "M" mode. Checking your images With the camera ready to shoot in "C"...

  • Page 51: Erasing Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up A Important Quick View cannot be used in the following situations: • When there is no memory card inserted • When the card/battery cover is open • When there are no images stored on the memory card Erasing images While an image is displayed, press the 4- way button down.

  • Page 52: Selecting Scenes To Automatically Set The Focus And Flash

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Selecting Scenes to Automatically Set the Focus and Flash The camera can be set to the optimal shooting settings for any subject. Selecting the Scene Mode «Applicable mode: C» Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "C"...
  • Page 53 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up The following 8 scene modes are available. j Sports Action mode This is the best scene mode for shots of moving subjects, such as at sporting events. e Portrait mode This scene mode is suitable for taking pictures of people. The white balance is optimized to give exquisite skin tones when using this scene mode.

  • Page 54: Cancelling Scene Modes

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up d Night View mode This is the best scene mode for shots of nighttime scenes. The flash is turned off and the focus is fixed at infinity. M Black and White mode This mode gives the same colors as photographs taken using monochrome film.

  • Page 55: Switching Between Macro And Landscape Mode

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Switching Between Macro and Landscape Mode «Applicable mode: C/M» Macro and Landscape modes help you select the best possible camera settings for shots of close-up subjects and distant scenery. With the camera ready to shoot in "C" or "M"...

  • Page 56: Using Macro Mode

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using Macro Mode Compose the shot and press the shutter release button half way. The camera gives a short double-beep, the green shooting mark "Z" lights on the LCD monitor and the focus frame turns green to indicate that the focus has been set.

  • Page 57: K ] Using The Self-Timer

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [k] Using the Self-Timer «Applicable mode: C/M» The self-timer is useful for shots where you want to include the photographer in the shot, such as commemorative photographs. In this mode, the shutter releases either 2 seconds or 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button.
  • Page 58 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the shutter release button. The self-timer runs for the selected delay time and then releases the shutter. When you are shooting a movie, movie shooting starts when the specified self-timer delay has elapsed. A Important •...

  • Page 59: Using Zoom (Wide-Angle And Telephoto)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using Zoom (Wide-angle and Telephoto) «Applicable mode: C/M» Use zoom to take pictures when you are at events such as sports meets or school plays where you want to zoom in on a distant subject, or when you want to compose a wide-angle shot of distant scenery.

  • Page 60: Using The Flash

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using the Flash «Applicable mode: C» This camera has an Automatic Flash mode in which the camera determines whether or not to fire the flash based on the ambient light level. However, there is also a range of other flash modes that you can use to achieve particular effects in your shots.

  • Page 61: Setting The Flash Mode

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Setting the Flash Mode Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "C" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the 4-way button up to select the icon for the mode you want to set. The flash mode icon changes in the cycle shown below each time you press the 4-way button up.

  • Page 62: Flash Settings For Each Mode

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Flash settings for each mode There are limitations on flash settings when using Scene modes ( p.52) or Macro/Landscape mode ( p.55). BNote It is recommended that you use the default flash settings in each of these modes. Scene mode Scene mode Available flash modes...

  • Page 63: Effective Flash Range

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Effective flash range This varies depending on the ISO sensitivity setting ( p.66). Refer to the following graph when shooting. distance (m) Approx. 0.6m to 1.8m AUTO (ISO: AUTO) BACK EN-63 Contents Glossary Index Nomenclature...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Brightness

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Adjusting the Brightness [M] Using Exposure Compensation «Applicable mode: C/M» Use exposure compensation to adjust the brightness of your images. This function is especially useful for shots where you did not get the ideal exposure because the brightness of the subject and background were very different.
  • Page 65 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. +2 . 0 The specified value appears on the LCD monitor. A Important • The exposure compensation setting does not change after a shot is taken. • This setting reverts to the default value when you turn the camera off. •...

  • Page 66: Iso] Changing The Iso Sensitivity To Shoot Fast Moving Subjects

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [ISO] Changing the ISO Sensitivity to Shoot Fast Moving Subjects «Applicable mode: C» The [ISO] setting corresponds to the ISO value of conventional film and indicates sensitivity to light. The ISO sensitivity options in this mode are [AUTO], [50], [100], [200] and [400].
  • Page 67 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. ISO200 The icon for the specified value appears on the LCD monitor. A Important This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. BNote [AUTO] is used in Sports Action, Portrait, Sunset, Night Portrait, Twilight and Night View modes.

  • Page 68: Metering] Selecting The Area Used For Setting The Exposure

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [METERING] Selecting the Area Used for Setting the Exposure «Applicable mode: C» In this mode, you can select the area that the camera uses to set the exposure. The available settings are [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT AREA].
  • Page 69 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select METERING [L] and press the OK button E. METERING Press the 4-way button up or down to select the desired setting and press the OK button E.

  • Page 70: Setting The Focus

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Setting the Focus [FOCUSING] Selecting the Focusing Method «Applicable mode: C/M» You can select either of 2 automatic focusing modes: [MULTI AF] or [SPOT AF]. [MULTI AF] : The camera automatically chooses the location to focus on from multiple points on the screen.
  • Page 71 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select FOCUSING [J] and press the OK button E. FOCUSING Press the 4-way button up or down to select the desired mode and press the OK button E.

  • Page 72: Focusing Off-Center (Focus Lock)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Focusing Off-Center (Focus Lock) «Applicable mode: C/M» Use Focus Lock in situations where the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the image, or when you want to compose a shot where the focal point is not in the center of the shot.

  • Page 73: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Subjects That Are Difficult to Focus On The camera has difficulty focusing on the following types of subject. Lock the focus on another object at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject and then take the picture. •...

  • Page 74: Af Mode] Still And Moving Subjects

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [AF MODE] Still and Moving Subjects «Applicable mode: C/M» This setting selects the method the camera uses to automatically set the focus. [SAF] : (Single Auto Focus) (Default): Best for normal photography. The camera sets the focus when you press the shutter release button half way.

  • Page 75: V] Selecting The Number Of Pixels

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [V] Selecting the Number of Pixels «Applicable mode: C/M» The number of pixels refers to the number of individual dots used to make up the image. The larger this number, the better the image quality. However, this also increases the size of the image file so that fewer pictures can be taken.

  • Page 76: Guide To Selecting The Number Of Pixels

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Guide to Selecting the Number of Pixels For high-quality printing or to give priority to image quality, choose a large number of pixels (image size). For files you want to send as e-mail attachments, choose a small image size to keep the file size small. The number of shots that can be taken is smaller if the number of pixels is large, and larger if the number of pixels is small.

  • Page 77: Adjusting Image Colors And Other Settings

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Adjusting Image Colors and Other Settings [s] Selecting the Light Source (White Balance) «Applicable mode: C/M» The color of a subject varies depending on the light source used. Setting the white balance is the process by which image colors are calibrated to ensure that photographed objects appear in their true colors regardless of the light source used.

  • Page 78: Configuring White Balance Manually

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. The icon for the selected white balance setting appears on the LCD monitor. A Important This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. BNote In Sunset mode, Twilight mode, Black and White mode, and Sepia mode, the white balance is automatically configured as suitable for the mode and cannot be changed.
  • Page 79 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Position your prepared white sample so PRESET WB? that it fills the frame on the screen. CANCEL Adjust the subject to fill the frame on the screen. White subject, such as paper. Press the 4-way button up to select [SET], then press the OK button E.

  • Page 80: Chroma] Changing The Color Intensity

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [CHROMA] Changing the color intensity «Applicable mode: C» The [CHROMA] setting lets you take pictures in which the intensity of the colors is increased (brighter colors) or decreased (paler colors). Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "C"...

  • Page 81: Sharpness] Enhancing The Image Outlines

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [SHARPNESS] Enhancing the Image Outlines «Applicable mode: C» This setting enables you to take pictures in which the subject's outline is sharpened or softened. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "C"...

  • Page 82: Playback

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Playback This chapter explains how to use your camera's playback modes to check your images. Click on the section you want to read. Viewing Still Images Viewing Multiple Viewing Continuous Images Shooting Images Viewing Movies Viewing Images Erasing Unwanted...

  • Page 83: Viewing Still Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Still Images «Applicable images: Still images only» Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. The last image shot appears on the LCD monitor. Press the 4-way button left or right to select the image to view.

  • Page 84: Viewing Your Images Enlarged

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Your Images Enlarged «Applicable images: Still images only» You can press the 4-way button left or right to enlarge an image during playback. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P"...

  • Page 85: Viewing Image Information (File No/Information)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the OK button E to display the zoom area movement screen. CHANGE AREA X4.0 X4.0 X4.0 Press the 4-way button up, down, left or right to scroll the image in that direction.
  • Page 86 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up BNote • Refer to p.22 for details of the screen displayed. • Press the MENU button K when information is displayed to return to the normal playback screen. BACK EN-86 Contents Glossary Index Nomenclature Menus and Settings...

  • Page 87: O] Viewing Multiple Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [O] Viewing Multiple Images «Applicable images: Still images / movies» In addition to the standard SINGLE playback mode, the camera has MULTI playback and GROUP playback modes that show multiple thumbnail images. •...
  • Page 88 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select DISPLAY MODE [O] and press the OK button E. DISPLAY MODE Press the 4-way button up or down to DISPLAY MODE select [MULTI] or [GROUP], then press the SINGLE MULTI OK button E.

  • Page 89: Using The Multi Playback / Group Playback Screen

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using the MULTI playback / GROUP playback screen MULTI Playback TDPOF icon: Indicates that print settings have Current frame number/Total number of frames: been specified for the image. Shows the position of the selected image relative to the total number of photographed images.

  • Page 90: To Return To Normal Playback (Single Playback)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up To return to normal playback (SINGLE playback) In MULTI playback / GROUP playback 4/18 mode, press the 4-way button up, down, left or right to select the image to be viewed in the normal playback mode. Press the OK button E.

  • Page 91: Viewing Continuous Shooting Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Continuous Shooting Images «Applicable images: Continuous shooting images only» Each series of continuous shooting images (image group) is automatically played back continuously. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED.
  • Page 92 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the continuous shooting button N. BNote Press the continuous shooting button N again or press the MENU button K to stop the playback of continuous shooting images. A Important When you erase a single image from within a group of continuous images, the group splits into 2 groups of continuous images.

  • Page 93: Viewing Movies

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Movies «Applicable images: Movies only» While playing movies, you can pause playback, move forward one frame at a time (frame advance) and adjust the volume. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P"...
  • Page 94 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Operation Description Right Press the 4-way button once to stop the movie, and then begin scanning forwards through the movie frame by frame each time you press the 4- way button. Hold the 4-way button right for 1 second to scan forward through the movie at twice the playback speed.

  • Page 95: O ] Viewing Images Automatically As A Slideshow (Auto Play)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [o] Viewing Images Automatically as a Slideshow (Auto Play) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» The camera's [AUTO PLAY] (slideshow) function displays your images at set intervals in the order in which they were photographed. AUTO PLAY can playback sound for movies and for images with postrecorded messages.
  • Page 96 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to SETTING AUTO PLAY select [INTERVAL], then press right. START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK EFFECT RETURN Press the 4-way button up or down to SETTING AUTO PLAY select the desired value, then press the START...
  • Page 97 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to SETTING AUTO PLAY select the playback method, then press START START EXECUTE the OK button E. INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK [PLAYBACK] : Postrecorded voice messages and movies are EFFECT...

  • Page 98: Starting And Ending An [Auto Play] Slideshow

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Starting and Ending an [AUTO PLAY] Slideshow See p.95 for more information on the [AUTO PLAY] settings. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED.
  • Page 99 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up The table below lists the operations you can perform while a movie or a still image with a postrecorded message is being played back. Description Operation Still image with postrecorded Movies message Increases the volume.

  • Page 100: J]/[I] Erasing Unwanted Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [J]/[I] Erasing Unwanted Images «Applicable images: Still images / movies» There are 3 methods for erasing images recorded on a memory card: • [ERASE] : Erases just one image. • [SELECT AND ERASE] : Erases the images you have selected. •...

  • Page 101: Erasing A Selection Of Images (Select And Erase)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select the image you want to erase. Press the 4-way button up to select ERASE IMAGE? [EXECUTE], then press the OK button E. The image is erased and the next image appears. If there are no further images, the "NO IMAGE"...
  • Page 102 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select ERASE MULTIPLE [I] and press the OK button E. The multiple erase screen appears. ERASE MULTIPLE Press the 4-way button up to select ERASE MULTIPLE [SELECT AND ERASE], then press the OK SELECT AND ERASE...

  • Page 103: Erasing All The Images (Erase All)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Erasing all the images (ERASE ALL) You can use the procedure below to erase all the images recorded on a memory card. A Important • You cannot erase protected images ( p.104). •...

  • Page 104: U] Protecting Images From Accidental Erasing (Protect)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [U] Protecting Images from Accidental Erasing (PROTECT) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» This feature enables you to protect important images to ensure that they are not inadvertently erased. BNote These settings can also be changed in MULTI playback / GROUP playback ( p.87) and QuickView ( p.50) modes.

  • Page 105: Unprotecting An Image

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. A Important [ERASE ALL] ( p.103) does not erase protected images. However, [FORMAT] p.161) erases all of the images on the card, including protected images. BNote In SINGLE playback mode, press the SCENE button I to view the protection settings screen.

  • Page 106: Tips For Erasing Images Using [Protect] And [Erase All]

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Tips for Erasing Images Using [PROTECT] and [ERASE ALL] For example, if you have 100 recorded images and you only want to keep 5 or 6 of them, using [ERASE] or [SELECT AND ERASE] to erase individual images can be very time-consuming. In a situation like this, where you have a large number of recorded images and you only want to keep a few of them, you can accomplish it in just a few steps using [PROTECT] and [ERASE ALL].

  • Page 107: P ] Adding Sounds To Still Images (Postrecording)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [p] Adding Sounds to Still Images (POSTRECORDING) «Applicable images: Still images only» This feature allows you to add recorded voice messages to photographed images. BNote • These settings can also be used in MULTI playback / GROUP playback modes p.87).
  • Page 108 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up to select 00:30 RECORD SOUND? [EXECUTE], then press the OK button E. Voice recording begins. When you speak into the microphone on the camera, the camera EXECUTE records your voice.

  • Page 109: Playing Back A Recorded Message

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Playing back a recorded message Use the procedure below to play back a postrecorded voice message. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED.

  • Page 110: Erasing A Recorded Message

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Erasing a recorded message Use the procedure below to erase a postrecorded voice message. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.

  • Page 111: V] Resizing And Trimming Images (Resize)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [V] Resizing and Trimming Images (RESIZE) «Applicable images: Still images only» You can use the procedure below to change the number of pixels (resize) in a photographed image and trim off any unwanted portions (trimming). You can select "320 x 240"...

  • Page 112: Resizing An Image

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Resizing an image Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Press the 4-way button left or right to select RESIZE [V] and press the OK button E.
  • Page 113 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Set the area to be resized and then press SELECT AREA the OK button E. To simply change the number of pixels, press the OK button E. To enlarge an area, press the SCENE button I to enlarge the image ZOOM AREA: CHANGE AREA: by 2x or 4x.

  • Page 114: Checking And Erasing Resized Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Checking and erasing resized images While you can use normal playback to view resized images, the procedure below enables you to view and erase only the resized images. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P"...

  • Page 115: Resizing All The Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up To erase the image, press the 4-way button up to select [J], then press the OK button E. R_CX0001.JPG 15KB RETURN Press the MENU button K. Resizing all the images You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card.
  • Page 116 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to SELECT IMAGE SIZE select the image size, then press the OK 320X240 E-MAIL ( S ) button E. 160X120 THUMB NAIL RETURN The number of resized images is displayed. [320x240 E-MAIL(S)] : Resizes the image to a smaller size that is convenient for attaching to an e-mail and...

  • Page 117: Erasing All Resized Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Erasing all resized images This procedure erases all resized images. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Press the 4-way button left or right to select RESIZE [V] and press the OK button E.

  • Page 118: W] Rotating An Image

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [W] Rotating an Image «Applicable images: Still images only» Use the procedure below to rotate an image 90° left or right. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "P" lights up on the mode select LED.
  • Page 119 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. A Important • You cannot rotate groups of continuous shots, protected images or resized images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with another camera. •...

  • Page 120: T] Using Dpof To Specify Print Settings

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [T] Using DPOF to specify print settings «Applicable images: Still images only» DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a printing standard for images shot on digital cameras that simplifies the printing of images on a consumer printer or at a print processing outlet.
  • Page 121 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select the image for which you want to specify the print settings. Press the 4-way button up to select [OK], SELECT PRINT IMAGE then press the OK button E. RETURN Press the 4-way button up to select PRINTING DETAILS...

  • Page 122: Specifying Index Print Settings

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to PRINTING DETAILS select [PRINT SETS], then press right. PRINT QTY. DATE NOT PRINT The DPOF specifications are set and the print settings screen PRINT SETS EXECUTE RETURN reappears.

  • Page 123: Resetting All The Dpof Print Settings

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to PRINT SETTINGS select [INDEX], then press right. PRINT SEL IMAGE INDEX ALL RESET EXECUTE RETURN DPOF 2 PRTS INDEX SET Press the 4-way button up to select [SET INDEX PRINT SETTINGS UP INDEX PRINT] and press the OK SET UP INDEX PRINT...
  • Page 124 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to PRINT SETTINGS select [ALL RESET], then press right. PRINT SEL IMAGE INDEX ALL RESET EXECUTE RETURN DPOF 2 PRTS INDEX SET Press the 4-way button up to select CLEAR DPOF SETTINGS? [EXECUTE], then press the OK button E.

  • Page 125: Connecting The Camera To The Printer

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [G] Printing by Connecting the Camera Directly to a Printer (PictBridge) «Applicable images: Still images only» By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can print your images quickly and simply direct from the camera. You can also use this method to print images with DPOF settings ( p.120) on printers that support DPOF.
  • Page 126 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select PictBridge [G] and press the OK button E. The printer connection screen appears. PictBridge CONNECT TO PRINTER RETURN Use the USB cable supplied with the camera to connect the USB cradle holding the camera to the printer.

  • Page 127: Specifying The Print Settings

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up The print menu screen appears. PRINT MENU SINGLE PRINT PRINT MULTIPLE IMAGES DPOF PRINTING PRINT SETTINGS Specifying the print settings In the print menu screen, press the 4-way PRINT MENU button down to select [PRINT SETTINGS] SINGLE PRINT PRINT MULTIPLE IMAGES and then press the OK button E.
  • Page 128 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to PRINT SETTINGS select the paper size, then press the OK PRINT QTY. button E. PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE PRTER SETS BORDERLESS The paper size is set. DATE NOT PRINT BNote...

  • Page 129: Printing Individual Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to PRINT SETTINGS select [DATE], then press right. PRINT QTY. PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE PHOTO BORDERLESS DATE NOT PRINT RETURN Press the 4-way button up or down to PRINT SETTINGS select the desired printing style, then PRINT QTY.

  • Page 130: Printing Multiple Images

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up to select EXECUTE PRINT? [EXECUTE], then press the OK button E. PRINT QTY. PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE PHOTO Printing begins, and when printing is successfully completed, the print BORDERLESS completion screen appears.

  • Page 131: Printing Using Dpof Settings

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the SCENE button I. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to print the images. To change print settings, see "Specifying the print settings" ( p.127). BNote Press the MENU button K to display the print menu screen.
  • Page 132 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up to select DPOF PRINTING [EXECUTE], then press the OK button E. DPOF 3 PRTS A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to print the INDEX SET images.

  • Page 133: Ending Pictbridge

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Ending PictBridge Wait until the print menu screen is displayed, then disconnect the USB cable. BACK EN-133 Contents Glossary Index Nomenclature Menus and Settings Troubleshooting...

  • Page 134: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Connecting to a Windows PC You can view images you have shot with this camera on a PC, copy the images to the PC and edit them, and then send them from the PC via e-mail. First check the operating system software on your PC and then read the relevant sections for your software.

  • Page 135: Install The Usb Driver (Windows 98, Windows 98Se Only)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Install the USB driver (Windows 98, Windows 98SE Only) If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB drivers. A USB driver is included on the CD-ROM ("Instruction Manual"...
  • Page 136 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up If you no longer need the USB drivers Turn the PC on and start up Windows. Double-click [My Computer]. Double-click [Control Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs] and select [Digital Camera USB Device3]. Click [Add/Remove]. When the [Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components?] message appears, click [OK].

  • Page 137: Viewing Images On A Windows Pc

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing images on a Windows PC A Important • If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, install the USB drivers before connecting the USB cable. ( p.135) • If you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you do not need to install the USB drivers.
  • Page 138 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Turn the camera on. ( p.31) [PC MODE] appears on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera's memory card from your PC and copy the images to your PC. PC MODE A Important •...

  • Page 139: Memory Card Folder Structure

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Memory card folder structure On Windows PCs, the folders in a camera memory card are configured as shown below. Removable Disk DCIM Still Image / Movie / Audio 100CXBOX The same file name cannot be used twice in the same folder.

  • Page 140: Disconnecting The Usb Cable From A Windows Pc

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC Use the procedure below when disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC. For Windows Me users Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop.
  • Page 141 Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and then click [Stop]. Select [CONTAX i4R USB Device] and then click [OK]. When the message saying [The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system] appears, click [OK].

  • Page 142: Deleting The Device (Windows 98 And Windows 98Se Only)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Deleting the Device (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. If this occurs, use the procedure below to delete the device. Then use the procedure on p.135 to re-install the drivers.
  • Page 143 Right-click [My Computer] and select [Properties]. When the [System Properties] window opens, click the [Device Manager] tab. Select [CONTAX i4R] marked with a question mark in [Other devices] and then click [Remove]. When the device deletion confirmation message appears, click [OK].

  • Page 144: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Connecting to a Macintosh You can view images you have shot with this camera on a Macintosh, copy the images to the Macintosh and edit them, and then send them from the Macintosh via e-mail.

  • Page 145: Viewing Images On A Macintosh

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing images on a Macintosh A Important • You do not need to install the USB drivers on a Macintosh computer. Connect the USB cable without installing the drivers. • To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already installed.
  • Page 146 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Turn the camera on. ( p.31) [PC MODE] appears on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera's memory card from your Macintosh and copy the images to your Macintosh. PC MODE A Important When the camera is connected to a Macintosh and you are viewing or copying...

  • Page 147: Memory Card Folder Structure

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Memory card folder structure On Macintosh computers, the folders in a camera memory card are configured as shown below. untitled DCIM Still Image / Movie / Audio 100CXBOX The same file name cannot be used twice in the same folder.

  • Page 148: Disconnecting The Usb Cable From A Macintosh

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Disconnecting the USB cable from a Macintosh Drag the [untitled] (Mac OS 9) or [NO_NAME] (Mac OS X) folder on the desktop to the Trash. Check that the "It is now safe to disconnect the device"...

  • Page 149: Connecting To A Television

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Connecting to a Television «Use the VIDEO OUT port to connect to the television» You can view the images taken with the camera on a television. You can view images you have taken on a television while you are traveling or at your home.
  • Page 150 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up A Important • Set the television to video input mode. • The LCD monitor turns off while the video cable is connected. • Images may sometimes not be displayed correctly on a television. BNote The video output format of the camera can be selected from NTSC and PAL formats.

  • Page 151: Playback On A Television That Supports D3 Or Higher Video Input"

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up «Playback on a television that supports D3 or higher video input» You can view the pictures taken with the camera on a television that supports D3 or higher video input. You can get more detailed images by connecting the television to the D3 video output connector instead of the VIDEO OUT port.

  • Page 152: Displaying Information (File No Display)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Use the D-connector cable to connect the USB cradle holding the camera to the television, then turn the television on. A Important Push the D3 connector cable on until the clips on the right and left sides of the D3 video connector click into place.

  • Page 153: W] Rotating An Image

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [W] Rotating an Image «Applicable images: Still images only» Use the procedure below to rotate an image 90° left or right. Press the MENU button K during playback to display the menu icons. Press the 4-way button up to select ROTATE [W] and press the OK button ROTATE...
  • Page 154 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [AUTO PLAY] settings You can specify the following settings for an [AUTO PLAY] slideshow: • [INTERVAL] : The delay between images • [START FRAME] : The first image in the slideshow • [EFFECT] : The effect used in the transition between images Press the MENU button K during playback to display the menu icons.
  • Page 155 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to select [START FRAME], then press right. SETTING AUTO PLAY INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME EFFECT RETURN Press the 4-way button up or down to select the starting image, then press the OK button E.

  • Page 156: U] Protecting Images From Accidental Erasing (Protect)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Starting and Ending an [AUTO PLAY] Slideshow See p.154 for more information on the [AUTO PLAY] settings. Press the MENU button K during playback to display the menu icons. Press the 4-way button up or down to select AUTO PLAY [o] and press the OK button E.
  • Page 157 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to select the image to be protected. Press the 4-way button up to select [SET], then press the OK button E. The [U] icon appears on protected images. BNote To protect another image, repeat steps 3 and 4.
  • Page 158 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [J] Erasing individual images (ERASE) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» Use the procedure below to erase a single image. A Important • You cannot erase protected images ( p.104). • When you erase an image with a postrecorded voice message ( p.107), the sound file is also erased.
  • Page 159 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Set Up This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced functions. Click on the section you want to read. Setting the AF method Formatting Memory Adjusting the LCD Card Monitor Brightness AF MODE...

  • Page 160: Af Mode] Setting The Af Method

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [AF MODE] Setting the AF method This setting selects the method the camera uses to automatically set the focus. Refer to p.74 for details. EN-160 Contents Glossary Index Nomenclature Menus and Settings Troubleshooting...

  • Page 161: Format] Initializing A Memory Card

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [FORMAT] Initializing a Memory Card You should use this function to format new memory cards before you use them or when you want to erase all the files (including images) on a card. A Important •...

  • Page 162: Bright Cntrl] Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [BRIGHT CNTRL] Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the LCD monitor brightness through 5 levels. Set the brightness to your preferred level. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...

  • Page 163: Setting The Date

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Setting the Date [DATE] Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time. Refer to p.34 for details. [INSERT DATE] Adding the Date to Images You can choose to imprint the date on images. 2004.10.21 Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...
  • Page 164 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up BNote • This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. • When [INSERT DATE] is set to [NO DATE], the date is only shown for 3 seconds when the camera is turned on. •...

  • Page 165: Power Save] Having The Camera Turn Off Automatically To Save Power

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [POWER SAVE] Having the Camera Turn Off Automatically to Save Power Forgetting to turn the camera off can cause the camera's battery charge to fall to a low level. For this reason, the camera features a power save function that automatically turns the camera off after several minutes if it is left turned on.
  • Page 166 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up or down to SET UP(1/3) select the desired time, then press the AF MODE OK button E. FORMAT NO PWR OFF BRIGHT CNTRL 15SEC DATE 30SEC The selected setting is applied. INSERT DATE 1MIN.
  • Page 167 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Notes on using the power save function (in "C" or "M" mode) Depending on the power save setting, the camera operates as follows: • When [POWER SAVE] is set to [15SEC], [30SEC], [1MIN.] or [3MIN.]. If the camera is left turned on for the configured time or longer, the LCD monitor automatically goes blank for two minutes (sleep mode).

  • Page 168: Beep] Adjusting The Volume Of The Camera Button Beep

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [BEEP] Adjusting the Volume of the Camera Button Beep Use this procedure to adjust the volume of the beep emitted when a camera button is pressed or the camera is turned on. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...

  • Page 169: Shutter Vol] Adjusting The Volume Of The Shutter Sound

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [SHUTTER VOL] Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound Use this procedure to adjust the volume of the shutter sound. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G" lights up on the mode select LED.

  • Page 170: Start Screen] Selecting The Startup Screen

    Use this procedure to select one of the following as the startup screen that is displayed when you turn the camera on: • CONTAX logo (SINGLE) : The CONTAX logo screen is displayed for approximately 1 second. (Default) • CONTAX logo (MULTI) : The CONTAX logo animation is displayed for approximately 1 second.

  • Page 171: To Set A User-Defined Screen (Single)

    CONTAX logo screen, then press the OK button E. RESET SELECT IMAGE The CONTAX logo screen is configured, and an example of the startup screen is displayed for 1 second before returning to the SET UP menu screen. BNote This setting is retained when you turn the camera off.
  • Page 172 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up to select SELECT START SCREEN [SINGLE], then press the OK button E. SINGLE MULTI Press the 4-way button left or right to SELECT START SCREEN select the center location, then press down.

  • Page 173: To Set A User-Defined Screen (Multi)

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up To set a user-defined screen (MULTI) A Important Check that the memory card containing the images you want to use is inserted into the camera. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...
  • Page 174 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button left or right to SELECT IMAGE select an image and press the OK button 0001/0051 A number is displayed in the lower left of the selected image. Repeat this procedure to select more images for the startup screen.

  • Page 175: Turning The Startup Screen Off

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Turning the startup screen off Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the 4-way button up or down to SET UP(2/3) select [START SCREEN], then press right.

  • Page 176: Rec Review] Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [REC REVIEW] Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them «Applicable mode: C» Use this procedure to have the camera display images for several seconds immediately after you shoot them. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...

  • Page 177: Zlanguage] Selecting The Menu Language

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [ZLANGUAGE] Selecting the Menu Language You can choose one of the following as the language displayed on the camera's screens: • Japanese (Default) • English • French • German • Spanish • Chinese (Simplified) Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...

  • Page 178: Video Out] Setting The Output Format For A Tv Connection

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [VIDEO OUT] Setting the Output Format for a TV Connection You can choose between NTSC and PAL video output formats when the camera is connected to a television through the VIDEO OUT port on the USB cradle.

  • Page 179: Startup Mode] Setting The Mode The Camera Starts In

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [STARTUP MODE] Setting the Mode the Camera Starts In The camera can be set to always start in still image mode when turned on, or to start in the same mode as the last time it was turned off. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...

  • Page 180: Display Info] Choosing The Information Displayed On The Screen

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [DISPLAY INFO] Choosing the Information Displayed on the Screen In "C" and "M" modes, a large number of icons are displayed on the LCD monitor. If you find the icons annoying when you are shooting, it is possible to change the display to make the screen easier to view.

  • Page 181: File No.] Starting Image File Numbers From 0001

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [FILE NO.] Starting Image File Numbers from 0001 Images shot on the camera are assigned file names that consist of sequential numbers before being saved in a folder called "100CXBOX". Executing [FILE NO.] creates a new folder "101CXBOX" and new images are stored in this folder.
  • Page 182 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the 4-way button up to select RESET NUMBER? [EXECUTE], then press the OK button E. The image file numbers are reset and the SET UP menu screen EXECUTE CANCEL reappears. BNote •...

  • Page 183: Mode Reset] Resetting Function Settings

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [MODE RESET] Resetting Function Settings Use this function when you want to reset the modes and menu settings that you have changed, back to their default settings. Turn the camera on and press the mode button until "G"...

  • Page 184: List Of Menu Items And Default Values

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up List of Menu Items and Default Values After Mode Menu Default Page Flash mode Default Auto Flash Still image Continuous Shooting Previous Single-shot mode mode Movie mode Scene mode Previous Normal Macro/Landscape Default Normal mode...
  • Page 185 DATE Previous INSERT DATE Previous NO DATE POWER SAVE Previous 1MIN. BEEP Previous SHUTTER VOL Previous START SCREEN Previous CONTAX logo screen (SINGLE) REC REVIEW Previous 2SEC ZLANGUAGE Previous Japanese VIDEO OUT Previous NTSC STARTUP MODE Previous STILL DISPLAY INFO Previous FILE NO.

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before deciding that your camera is faulty. Problems and Solutions Problem Cause Solution Page Nothing appears The batteries are flat, or the Insert the Lithium Ion battery on the LCD Lithium Ion battery pack is pack into the camera and...
  • Page 187 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Problem Cause Solution Page The number of This is because the erased This is dependent on factors available shots image size was small. such as the number of pixels did not increase and the subject and is not a after I erased an problem.
  • Page 188 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Problem Cause Solution Page The picture The image is overexposed. Set the exposure compensation came out to a negative value, or execute completely mode reset. white. There is a lot of Noise is more likely to occur Use the flash or reduce the ISO 'noise' in the if high ISO settings are used.

  • Page 189: Messages And Responses

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Messages and Responses Message Cause Solution Page "MEMORY CARD There is not enough Insert a new memory card or FULL" recording space available erase some unwanted images. on the memory card. There are 9999 or more images recorded on the memory card.
  • Page 190 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Message Cause Solution Page "COVER OPENED" The card/battery cover is Close the card/battery cover. open. "LOW BATTERY" There is no charge left in Charge the battery pack or use the battery. the AC adapter. "PRINTER ERROR"...

  • Page 191: Depth Of Field

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Basic Digital Camera Glossary AE (Auto Exposure) Automatic exposure is the function by which the camera automatically adjusts the exposure (the shutter speed and aperture settings) to suit the brightness of the subject. AF (Auto Focus) The function by which the camera automatically focuses images.
  • Page 192 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF is a standard used for printing images photographed using a digital camera on a home printer or at a commercial print processing store. Provided a DPOF-compatible printer or a commercial print processing store that provides a DPOF print service is used, prints specified on this (DPOF-compatible) camera will be produced in the quantities and formats specified in the DPOF settings.
  • Page 193 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Infinity Once the subject of a photograph is further than a set distance away from the camera lens, moving still further away requires no adjustment to the focus. The distance at which the subject is so far away that no change in the focus occurs is referred to as "infinity".

  • Page 194: White Balance

    Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up TFT (Thin Film Transistor) color LCD monitor The type of LCD monitor used in this camera. TFT panels provide good resolution and excellent responsiveness. White Balance The light emitted by fluorescent tubes or incandescent light bulbs differs slightly in color. Without any adjustment, the colors in shots taken under such light sources differ from the actual colors you see.
  • Page 195 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Index Numerics 4-way button 16 ERASE 100 ERASE ALL 103 ERASE MULTIPLE 102 AC adapter 27 SELECT AND ERASE 101 AE 191 EV 192 AE Lock 72 Exposure 192 AF 191 Exposure compensation 64 AF continuous 43 AF MODE 74 CAF 74...
  • Page 196 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up LED 23 Card access LED 16 REC REVIEW 176 Caution LED 16 Red-eye effect 193 Self-timer LED 16 RESIZE 111 Lens 16 RESIZE ALL IMAGES 115 Lens cover 16 Trimming 111 Rotating 118 Macintosh 144 Macro Mode 55 SCENE button 16...
  • Page 197 Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up USB cable 126, 137, 145 USB driver 135 USB port 17 USB Cradle 17, 36 USB cradle connector 16 Video cable 149 VIDEO OUT 178 VIDEO OUT port 17 WB (White Balance) Preset 77 White Balance 77, 194 Windows 134 Write-Protect 29...

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