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  • Page 1 Digital Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera. •...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    • Copyrights This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2012 •...

  • Page 4: To Replace The Battery

    Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. Power Supply Charging • If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red... • Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low.
  • Page 5 • Rechargeable Battery • Do not charge the battery by any unauthorized means. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first! ..........1 Unpacking .
  • Page 7 • Using Scene Mode What is Scene Mode? ......... . 50 •...
  • Page 8 • Printing Printing Photos ..........74 Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .

  • Page 9: Unpacking

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

  • Page 10: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. • Camera Front Back bl bm bn [ SET ] bp bo 1 Zoom controller ] (REC) button 15 [ ] (Delete) button (pages 27, 44, 55, 62) (pages 25, 27) (page30) 2 Shutter button (page 27)

  • Page 11: Monitor Screen Contents

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

  • Page 12: Movie Recording

    • Simple Mod 1 Remaining photo memory capacity 2 Photo size (page 34) 3 Flash (page 37) 4 Self-timer (page 39) 5 D-Lighting (page 63) 6 Date/time (page 90) 7 Date Stamp indicator (page 90) 8 Battery level indicator (page20) 9 Focus frame (pages 28, 58) 10 Remaining video memory capacity (page 50) 11 Video image quality (page 36)

  • Page 13: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

    • Movie Playback 1 File type 2 Folder name/file name (page 86) 3 Video recording time (page 46) 4 Video image quality (page 36) 5 Date/time (page 90) 6 Battery level indicator (page 20) Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.

  • Page 14: Quick Start Basics

    Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores photos on a memory card, so you can record and delete photots a countless number of times. Record Delete Play You can use the photos you record in a variety of different ways. Store photos on your Print photos Attach photots to e-mail.

  • Page 15: What You Can Do With Your Camera

    What you can do with your camera Your camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital photos easier, including the following three main functions. Face Tracking Point the camera at a person and it automatically detects the person’s face for beautiful portrait.

  • Page 16: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use

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

  • Page 17: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB adapter • USB connection to a computer • To charge with the USB adapter Power off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank.
  • Page 18 • To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection.
  • Page 19 With your computer USB cable USB port turned on, connect the (included with camera) camera to it. The back lamp should light Large connector red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 130 minutes to [USB/AV] port achieve a full charge.
  • Page 20 NOTE • Even if you power on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, back lamp operation will change as described below. Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description Lit/Flashing Amber Charging...
  • Page 21 Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates estimated remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Battery Indicator indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated.

  • Page 22: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

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

  • Page 23: Preparing A Memory Card

    If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 91 – Date and time: Page 90 NOTE •...

  • Page 24: To Load A Memory Card

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

  • Page 25: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

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

  • Page 26: Powering The Camera On And Off

    Powering the Camera On and Off To turn power on [ON/OFF] (Power) To turn on power This feature is not enabled by default. and enter the Refer to page 93 for details. REC mode Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or (REC). • The back lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 27).

  • Page 27: Holding The Camera Correctly

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

  • Page 28: To Shoot A Photo

    To shoot a photo Press (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. Make sure is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 50. Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen Shutter button ] (REC) Remaining Photo Memory Capacity Point the camera at the subject.
  • Page 29 Half-press the shutter button to Back lamp Focus frame focus the photo. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. When you half-press the shutter button, the Half-press camera automatically adjusts exposure and Press lightly...

  • Page 30: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos Use the following procedure to view photos on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back videos, see page 64. Press [ ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the photos currently stored in memory.

  • Page 31: Deleting Photos And Videos

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

  • Page 32: To Delete Specific Files

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

  • Page 33: Photo Shooting Precautions

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

  • Page 34: Photograph Tutorial

    Photograph Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. Control Panel [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Available settings [SET] Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 35: Changing The Photo Size

    NOTE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 10) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The following are the initial defaults for Control Panel options.
  • Page 36 Photo Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. More detail, but takes up more memory. Best Large Number when you plan to print large-size prints (such of Pixels as A3 size). Less detail, but takes up less memory.
  • Page 37 • The initial factory default photo size setting is “16M”. • Selecting “3:2” records photos with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past.

  • Page 38: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [ ] ( ) once. Flash Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [ ] ( ).
  • Page 39 NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement.

  • Page 40: Using The Self-Timer

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

  • Page 41: Using Face Tracking

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

  • Page 42: Shooting Without Disturbing Others

    Shooting without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode automatically disables flash, mutes operation tones, and configures other settings to avoid disturbing others around you. It comes in handy when shooting in a museum or other areas where flash photograph is prohibited. In the REC mode, press [SET].
  • Page 43 Point the camera at the subject. If the camera detects a human face, it continually focuses on the face (page 40). If the camera does not detect a face, it continually focuses on the center of the screen. • The camera will focus and focus frame will turn green. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.
  • Page 44 Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting. Setting: Available Options: Photo Size Flash (Auto)* / (On) / (Off) Self-timer (Self-timer: 10 sec.) / Simple Mode MENU Quality tab/Set Up tab • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings. •...

  • Page 45: Shooting With Zoom

    Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 12.5X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the photo to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 12.5X to 159.5X.

  • Page 46: Optical Zoom And Digital Zoom Switch Point

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

  • Page 47: Recording Video And Audio

    Recording Video and Audio To record a video Configure the quality setting for the video (page 36). The length of the video you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the camera Remaining recording time at the subject and then press (page 112)
  • Page 48 NOTE • Spending a long time using video recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a video. –...

  • Page 49: Recording Audio Only

    Recording Audio Only (Voice REC) Voice REC lets you record audio only, without a photo or video. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the bottom Control Panel option (SCN) and then press [SET] (page 33). Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “Voice REC”...

  • Page 50: To Play Back An Audio Recording

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

  • Page 51: Using Scene Mode

    Using Scene Modes What is Scene Mode? Scene Mode provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically.

  • Page 52: Advanced Photo Settings

    Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different Scene Mode scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.

  • Page 53: Using On-Screen Menus

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 66 for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
  • Page 54 NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings Menu items Tab.

  • Page 55: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus Approximate Focus Focus Mode Range Settings Type of Shot Photo Videos Photo Videos ∞ Approximately 5 cm to General ∞ Auto Focus Automatic (infinity) (2.0"...

  • Page 56: Selecting A Focus Mode

    To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the photo so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [ ] and [ ] to adjust focus. •...

  • Page 57: Changing The Focus Frame Shape

    Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the photo. When you are ready to take the photo, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE). Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure ] (REC)

  • Page 58: Using Burst

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

  • Page 59: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

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

  • Page 60: Assigning Functions To The [ ] And [ ] Keys

    Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys. Setting [ ]/[ ] key operation EV Compensation Adjusts the EV Compensation value (page 61) White Balance...

  • Page 61: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.

  • Page 62: Photo Quality Settings

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

  • Page 63: Controlling White Balance

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

  • Page 64: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

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

  • Page 65: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Viewing Photos and Videos Viewing Snapshots See page 29 for the procedure for viewing photos. Viewing a Video Press [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ ] and [ ] to display the video you want to view. Press [ ] (Video) to start Video icon: playback.

  • Page 66: Zooming An On-Screen Image

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

  • Page 67: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. • Example PLAY Panel Operation In the PLAY mode, press [SET].
  • Page 68 Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the tab Tabs where the menu item you want to configure is located. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ ].

  • Page 69: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera

    Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 66). Start Starts the slideshow. Time from the start to the end of the slideshow Time 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes...

  • Page 70: Performing Playback Without Disturbing Others

    Performing Playback without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode turns off camera operation sounds so you can avoid disturbing others around you when play back photos. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. On the PLAY panel (page 65), use [ ] and [ ] to select the second menu option from the bottom (Silent) and then press [SET].

  • Page 71: Selecting Photos For Printing

    Selecting Photos for Printing (DPOF) Procedure ] (PLAY) Photo Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab DPOF See page 77 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure ] (PLAY) [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Protect Protects specific files. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed.

  • Page 72: Resizing A Photo

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

  • Page 73: Adding Audio To A Photo

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

  • Page 74: Copying Files

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

  • Page 75: Printing

    Printing Printing Photos Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the photos you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer Printing photos on a Printer with Memory Card Slot You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print photos directly from a memory card.

  • Page 76: Connecting Directly To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print photos without going through a computer. • To set up the camera before connecting to a printer Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu (page 52) or the PLAY menu (page 66).
  • Page 77 • To print Power on the printer and load paper. Power on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select a paper size and then press [SET].

  • Page 78: Using Dpof To Specify Photos To Be Printed And The Number Of Copies

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

  • Page 79: Date Stamp

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

  • Page 80: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save photos to a Save photos and view them manually (USB computer and connection) (pages 80).

  • Page 81: Viewing And Storing Photos On A Computer

    Viewing and Storing Photos on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (photo and video files). NOTE • You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory card.
  • Page 82 Power on the camera. • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. • Charging continues even if the camera is turned on (page 19). Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start”...

  • Page 83: Playing Videos

    • To view photos you copied to your computer Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the file you want to view. A photo that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.

  • Page 84: Transferring Photos Automatically And Managing Them On Your Macintosh

    • Video Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper video playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. •...
  • Page 85 Power on the camera. The camera’s back lamp will light green at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.

  • Page 86: Playing A Video

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

  • Page 87: Files And Folders

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

  • Page 88: Other Settings (Set Up)

    Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 49) – PLAY Menu (page 65) Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [SET]...

  • Page 89: Configuring A Startup Image

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

  • Page 90: Configuring World Time Settings (World Time)

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

  • Page 91: Time Stamping Snapshots

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

  • Page 92: Specifying The Date Format

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

  • Page 93: Configuring Sleep State Settings

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

  • Page 94: Configuring [ ] And [ ] Settings

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

  • Page 95: Configuring Usb Protocol Settings

    Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 80, 81). Mass With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external Storage...

  • Page 96: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

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

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Appendix Precautions during Use • Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back files while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. •...
  • Page 98 • Water and Foreign Matter • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.

  • Page 99: Battery Life

    • Battery Life • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (25°C (77°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation.

  • Page 100: Caring For Your Camera

    • Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of photos, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.

  • Page 101: Battery Precautions

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

  • Page 102: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 22 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly.
  • Page 103 • Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you.

  • Page 104: Reset Initial Default Settings

    Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 94). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting.
  • Page 105 “Set Up” Tab Startup: Sound 1 / Date Format – Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Language – LCD Save 1 min Half Shutter: On / Off Sounds Shutter: On / Off Power Saving 2 min Beep: On / Off REC/PLAY Disable Beep: 0~7...

  • Page 106: When Things Don't Go Right

    When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not 1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 15). turn on. 2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 15). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
  • Page 107 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The subject is out The photo may not be focused properly. When composing the of focus in the photo, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. recorded photo. The flash does not 1)If (Forced Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to fire.
  • Page 108 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded photo or 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save video was not saved. operation was complete, which will result in the photo or video not being saved. If the battery indicator shows charge the battery as soon as possible (page 20).
  • Page 109 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Playback The color of the Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly playback image is into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so different from what sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. appears on the monitor screen when shooting.
  • Page 110 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The time and date Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date settings configured settings (page 21). Do not remove the battery from the camera the first time after for at least 48 hours after configuring time and date settings. purchasing the After that, the settings will not be reset if you remove the camera are reset to...

  • Page 111: Display Messages

    Display Messages The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the ALERT camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera.
  • Page 112 SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer. The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC LOCK memory card loaded in the camera is in the The card is locked. locked position. You cannot store photos and videos to or delete photos and videos from a memory card that is locked.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Specifications Photos: File Format JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Videos: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice REC): WAV (monaural) Built-in Memory (Photo and Video Storage Area: 13.6MB) Recording Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Photo: Recorded Image Sizes 16M (4608 3456), 3:2 (4608 3072), 16:9 (4608...
  • Page 114 Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second * May differ due to the camera setup. Aperture Value F3.0 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter) * Using optical zoom changes the aperture value. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Fluorescent_1, Fluorescent_2, Tungsten, Manual WB...

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