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Camera User Guide
Basic Operations
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take
pictures and play back pictures.

Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to
take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to
customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a
computer.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery needs to be charged before use. The
battery is not charged at the time of purchase.
The serial number of this
product is given on the bottom
face of the camera.

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  • Page 1: Advanced Operations

    Camera User Guide The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.
  • Page 2 Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Safety Precautions For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions thoroughly.

  • Page 3: Using These Manuals

    Using These Manuals The following two manuals are included with this camera. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) The “Software User Guide”...

  • Page 4: Key Features

    Key Features * The illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual items. Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wide- angle pictures This camera has a compact body only 25 mm thick, featuring a 24-72 mm* 3× optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting.
  • Page 5 Macro shooting (P.42) at 1 cm, plus close-up flash shooting (P.44) at 20 cm for wide-angle and 15 cm for telephoto shots The camera is equipped with close-up functions that allow you to take pictures at a distance of only 1 cm for the wide-angle side and 4 cm for the telephoto side, from the front of the lens to the subject.
  • Page 6 Fn (Function) buttons enables easy mode switching with a single push of the button (P.189) When a function is assigned to either of the two Fn (Function) buttons, you can perform the assigned function, such as switching to JPEG mode or RAW mode, switching to auto focus or manual focus, or switching to color or black-and-white mode, simply by pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using These Manuals..............1 Key Features ................. 2 Contents ..................5 Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ................. 12 Optional Accessories ................14 Recommended Ricoh Accessories ............15 Names of Parts................17 How to Use the Mode Dial............
  • Page 8 Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Lever ..............66 Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) ..........68 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ..............69 Using the Fn (Function) Buttons..........
  • Page 9 Setting the Picture Quality and Color (Image Settings) ..... 111 Setting the Black-and-White Picture Quality (B&W)......113 Setting the Toning Effect for Black-and White Images (B&W (TE)) ..114 Customizing the Picture Quality (Setting1, Setting2) ......116 Correcting Distorted Images While Shooting (Distortion Corr.) ..............117 Adjusting the Light Intensity of the Flash (Flash Expo.
  • Page 10 3 Other Playback Functions Playback Menu ................149 Using the Menu..................150 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (Slide Show) .... 151 Preventing the Deletion of Files (Protect)........152 Protecting a File ..................152 Protecting All Files ................153 Protecting Multiple Files at Once ............154 Using a Printing Service (DPOF)..........
  • Page 11 Changing the ISO Auto-High Setting (ISO Auto-High) ....188 Assigning a Function to the Function Button (Set Fn1/2 Button) ..............189 Setting Whether to Save the Fn (Function) Button Function to My Settings (Fn Set. My Set.)..........191 Changing the Operation Sound Setting (Operation Sounds) ..192 Changing the Operation Sound Volume (Vol.
  • Page 12 7 Appendices Troubleshooting................. 227 Error Messages..................227 Camera Troubleshooting ..............228 Software and Computer Troubleshooting ..........235 Specifications ................237 Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/ SD Memory Card ................240 Optional Accessories..............241 Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)..........241 Recommended Ricoh Accessories..........

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List........12 Names of Parts......... 17 How to Use the Mode Dial ....19 How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever ........20 Picture Display .........

  • Page 14: Packing List

    Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. * The actual appearance of items included may differ. Digital Camera Handstrap The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Lens Cap Lens Cap Strap Hot Shoe Cover...
  • Page 15 Camera User Guide CD-ROM (GP.212) The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Although the software included in the CD-ROM cannot be used with Macintosh, it is possible to display the Software User Guide. (Only on computers with Acrobat installed.) (This booklet) Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Rechargeable Lithium-ion AC Adapter Battery Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer. Battery Charger...

  • Page 17: Recommended Ricoh Accessories

    Recommended Ricoh Accessories The camera can be used with the following recommended accessories when it is used alone. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These recommended accessories cannot be used with DX-2G. LCD Viewfinder (VF-1) Wide Conversion Lens LCD viewfinder attaches to the hot (DW-6) shoe.
  • Page 18 Removing/attaching the ring cap ----------------------------------------------------------- Remove the ring cap when using the wide conversion lens (DW-6), tele conversion lens (TC-1), self retaining lens cap or hood & adapter (HA-2). Removing the ring cap Ring cap With the ring cap removal button pressed, removal button turn the ring cap counterclockwise while the camera is turned off and remove from the...

  • Page 19: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera Front View Item Name Refer to Up-down Dial P.20 Mode Dial P.19 Shutter Release Button P.36 POWER Button P.32 Flash Cover P.44 Hot Shoe P.244 F (Flash) OPEN Switch P.44 Fn1 (Function 1) Button P.71 Strap Eyelet P.13 Microphone Ring Cap Removable Button...

  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rear View ADJ. VF/LCD Item Name Refer to Picture Display P.22 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.32, 39, 44 AV Output Terminal P.169 USB Terminal P.172, 221, 222, 225 VF/LCD button P.57 ADJ. Lever P.66 z (Telephoto)/8 (Englarged View) Button P.41, 51 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.41, 50 $/F (Flash) Button...

  • Page 21: How To Use The Mode Dial

    How to Use the Mode Dial Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function Description Refer to...

  • Page 22: How To Use The Up-Down Dial And Adj. Lever

    How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever You can use the up-down dial Up-down dial and ADJ. lever to easily perform various operations that are usually done using the !"#$ buttons. You can rotate the up-down dial as shown here. You can press the ADJ.
  • Page 23 Description Mode/Display Refer to Up-down Dial ADJ. Lever Same as !" buttons. Same as #$ buttons. Scene Mode P.88 (Scene Mode selection screen) Same as #$ buttons. Playback Mode Allows you to change the P.51, (Normal playback display magnification. screen) Same as !"...

  • Page 24: Picture Display

    Picture Display Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures 9999 9999 1280 1280 +0.7 + 0 . 7 Interval Interval X4 . 0 X4 . 0 Shtr Btn:Start Shtr Btn:Start 21 22 23 24 27 28 Movie Mode F2.5 F2.5 1/15 1/15 ISO-154...
  • Page 25 Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to Flash Mode P.44 White Balance Mode/ P.134, White Balance Macro Shooting P.42 Compensation Self-timer P.47 Scene Mode/Multi-shot P.88, Exposure Metering Mode P.105 Auto Bracket P.121, Shooting Mode Types P.19 122, Recording Destination P.28 Remaining Number of Still P.240...
  • Page 26 Example of Picture Display During Playback 8, 9 05:12 05:12 A:1,G:1 A:1,G:1 Stop Stop ADJ. 2008/07/01 2008/07/01 12:00 12:00 2008/07/01 2008/07/01 12:00 12:00 Still Image Mode Movie Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to Protect P.152 Image Size P.99 DPOF P.155...

  • Page 27: Battery Level Indication

    Battery Level Indication A battery symbol appears at the lower right of the picture display to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted. Battery Symbol Description The battery is sufficiently charged. Green The battery level begins to drop. Recharging the battery or exchanging with new batteries is recommended.

  • Page 28: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the camera is already turned on, make sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.32. About the Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (sold separately)
  • Page 29 Storage capacity of shots --------------------------------------------------------------------- • Approximate storage capacity of shots you can take Battery Type Storage capacity of Shots (Normal Mode) Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Approx. 350 AAA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores) Approx. 45 Approximately 350 shots can be taken when using the LCD viewfinder (VF-1). Approximately 50 shots can be taken when using the LCD viewfinder (VF-1).

  • Page 30: Sd Memory Card (Available In Stores)

    SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is approx. 54 MB. To record a lot of still images or movies at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD memory card.
  • Page 31 Write-protecting your images ---------------------------------------------------------------- Move the write-protection switch on the SD memory card to LOCK to prevent your still images from being accidentally erased or the card from being formatted. If you unlock the card (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible to erase images and format the card.

  • Page 32: Loading The Battery And Sd Memory Card

    Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card The rechargeable lithium-ion battery (sold separately) can be used to power this camera. This battery is convenient because the battery power lasts long and it can be used over and over again by recharging. If the camera is already turned on, make sure it is turned off before loading the battery and card.
  • Page 33 Loading the Specified Dry Cell Batteries (Available in Stores) Insert the batteries in the direction shown. Close the battery/card cover by pressing the battery cover closed while sliding the release lever with your finger. Removing the SD Memory Card Slide the release lever toward “OPEN” to open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 34: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Turn the camera on. Press the tabs on both sides of the lens cap, and remove the lens cap. Press the POWER button. • After the start sound, the auto focus/ flash lamp blinks for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode •...

  • Page 35: Turn The Camera Off

    Turn the camera off. Press the POWER button. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When turning the power on for the first time with a conversion lens attached, the conversion lens type selection screen appears. Select [WIDE[DW-6]] or [TELE[TC- 1]], and then press the MENU/OK button. You cannot shoot without selecting a conversion lens.

  • Page 36: Setting The Language

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

  • Page 37: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, the date/time setting screen appears. Press the !"#$ buttons to Date Settings set the year, month, date Date 2008 and time. Time • Change the value with !" and Format Y/M/D hh:mm...

  • Page 38: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Holding the Camera Hold the camera as shown below for best results. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. Put your finger on the shutter release button. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your fingers, hair, or the strap.
  • Page 39 Preventing camera shake---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases: • When shooting in a dark place without using the flash •...

  • Page 40: Shooting

    Shooting The shutter release button works in two steps. When you press the shutter release button halfway (Half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Next, press it all the way down to shoot. When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing.
  • Page 41 To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a background, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject, and then compose your shot. Subject to be focused on Shooting range Gently press the shutter release button all the way.
  • Page 42 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • The J symbol indicates that camera shake may occur. Hold the camera still and focus the camera again. • The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE (Auto Exposure) accuracy. •...

  • Page 43: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function Pressing the z (Telephoto) button allows you to take a close-up picture of the subject. Pressing the Z (Wide-angle) button allows you to take a wide- angle picture. Wide-angle Telephoto With the camera ready to shoot, press the z or Z button.

  • Page 44: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)

    Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up of the subject. (Macro shooting) This is good for shooting small subjects because you can shoot up to approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) away from the front of the lens. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button.
  • Page 45 • The macro shooting functions for scene mode are shown below. Scene Mode Macro Shooting Movie Disabled Portrait Disabled SEA&SEA Enabled Landscape Disabled Nightscape Disabled Text Mode Enabled Skew Correct Mode Enabled Zoom Macro Macro shooting only...

  • Page 46: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch outward to raise the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire if it is not open. With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode.
  • Page 47 Select the timing at which the flash fires from [1stCurtain] or [2ndCurtain] in the shooting menu’s [Synchro Settings]. • For the operating procedure, see P.120. Slide the F OPEN switch outward to raise the flash cover. Press the F button to change the flash mode.
  • Page 48 • The flash shooting functions for scene mode are shown below. Scene Mode Flash Shooting Movie Fixed to [Flash Off] Portrait Initial setting: Flash Off SEA&SEA Initial setting: Flash On Landscape Fixed to [Flash Off] Nightscape [Flash On] is disabled Initial setting: Auto Text Mode Initial setting: Flash Off...

  • Page 49: Using The Self-Timer

    t Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the t (Self-timer) button. • The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Viewing Your Images In playback mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images. Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image taken is displayed.
  • Page 51 Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When shooting with [Pic Quality/Size] set to RAW mode (GP.99), a JPEG file associated with the DNG file is recorded at the same time. If the JPEG file is deleted on a computer, for example, a thumbnail of the DNG file can be displayed, but the thumbnail cannot be enlarged.

  • Page 52: Grid View (Thumbnail Display)

    Grid View (Thumbnail Display) When playing back images on the picture display, the playback screen can be divided into 20 frames (grid view). The grid view allows you to select an image to enlarge or delete. Press the 6 (Playback) button.

  • Page 53: Enlarging Images

    Enlarging Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the picture display. Image Size Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 640 × 480 3.4× 1280 × 960 6.7× Image sizes other than those above 16× Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to magnify.
  • Page 54 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.202), the image displayed on the screen after being taken can be enlarged. • Movies cannot be enlarged. • For information on displaying S-Cont or M-Cont images enlarged, see P.110.

  • Page 55: Deleting Files

    Deleting Files You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.202), the image displayed on the screen after being taken can be deleted. Deleting a File Press the 6 (Playback) button.

  • Page 56: Deleting All Files

    Deleting All Files Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the D (Delete) button. Press the !" buttons to select [Delete All]. Press the MENU/OK button. Finish Delete One • You are prompted to confirm that Delete All you want to delete all images. If Select so, press the $ button to select [Yes], and then press the MENU/...
  • Page 57 Specifying Individual Files to be Deleted Press the !"#$ buttons to Delete select the file you want to delete and press the D button. • The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the file. Sel/Cancel Execute Repeat Step 4 to select all the files you want to delete.
  • Page 58 Specifying a Range of Files to be Deleted Press the ADJ. lever. • Press the ADJ. lever again to return to the screen for deleting one file at a time. Press the !"#$ buttons to Delete select the starting point of the range of files you want to delete and press the D button.

  • Page 59: Changing The Display With The Disp. Button

    Changing the Display with the DISP. Button Pressing the DISP. button allows you to change the screen display mode and toggle the information displayed on the picture display. Turning the picture display on/off ---------------------------------------------------------- Pressing the VF/LCD button while the picture display is on turns the picture display off. Some camera operations are not available when the picture display is off.
  • Page 60 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When [Level Setting] is set to [Display] or [Disp + Snd] (GP.196), the level indicator is displayed during normal symbol display and histogram. (GP.60) • If any of the following operations is performed, the picture display turns on even when it is turned off (except when an LCD viewfinder VF-1 is attached).
  • Page 61 White Saturation Highlights Display ------------------------------------------------------- The white saturation areas of the image flash in black. White saturation is the loss of grayscale that indicates the color shading in an image in which very bright areas of the subject are rendered in white. An image with a loss of grayscale cannot be edited later. It is recommended that you shoot another image while avoiding direct sunlight and setting the exposure level lower (-).

  • Page 62: About The Electronic Level

    About the Electronic Level When [Level Setting] is set to on in the setup menu or by pressing and holding the DISP. button (GP.196), the camera uses a level indicator and level sound to let you know whether the image is level during shooting.
  • Page 63 Level indicator display When level When tilted to the right Green Orange When level status cannot be When the camera is held determined vertically...
  • Page 64 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the camera is tilted too much, the mark on the level indicator becomes red and indicates the opposite end of the direction in which the camera is tilted. • When shooting with the camera positioned vertically, the level function can be used to determine whether the image is vertically level.

  • Page 65: Histogram

    Histogram When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the picture display. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis (from left to right, shadows (dark areas), midtones, and highlights (bright areas)).

  • Page 67: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. Various Shooting Functions ..66 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ........145 3 Other Playback Functions..149 4 Direct Printing ......171 Changing Camera Settings..177 Downloading Images to Your Computer ........

  • Page 68: Various Shooting Functions

    1 Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Lever You can assign four shooting menu functions to the ADJ. lever. The fifth function (AE/AF Target Shift GP.69) is fixed and cannot be changed. By using the ADJ. lever, you can display the screen for that function with fewer button operations and without displaying the shooting menu.
  • Page 69 Press the !" buttons to select the setting. Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button to set the setting. Functions That Can Be Assigned to [ADJ Lever Set] Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., WB Correct, ISO, Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp, Flash Amt. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...

  • Page 70: Changing The Text Density (Scene Mode)

    Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) By pressing the ADJ. lever, you can change the shading of text for shooting with [Text Mode] (GP.88) in scene mode. You can select from [Deep], [Normal] and [Light]. To change the setting, use the shooting menu or the ADJ. lever. This section explains easy ways to change the setting with the ADJ.

  • Page 71: Shifting The Ae And Af Targets

    Shifting the AE and AF Targets By pressing the ADJ. lever, you can shift the target for the automatic exposure (AE) and/or the auto focus (AF) without having to move the camera when taking a picture. This is particularly useful when you are using a tripod to take pictures.
  • Page 72 Half-press the shutter release button. • If [AE/AF] is selected, the Spot AE/Spot AF position is displayed. • If [AF] is selected, the Spot AF position is displayed. • If [AE] is selected, the Spot AE position and focusing frame are displayed.

  • Page 73: Using The Fn (Function) Buttons

    Using the Fn (Function) Buttons When functions are assigned to the Fn (Function) buttons with [Set Fn1/2 Button] on the setup menu (GP.189), you can easily change the shooting menu setting, or switch from one function to another, simply by pressing one of the two Fn buttons. At the time of purchase, [Set Fn1 Button] is set to [AF/MF], and [Set Fn2 Button] is set to [AE Lock].

  • Page 74: Functions That Can Be Set In Scene Mode

    Functions That Can Be Set in Scene Mode The functions that can be set with the Fn1/Fn2 button in scene mode differ from those in other shooting modes. The following settings can be made with the Fn1/Fn2 button. The settings that are not marked O can be assigned to the Fn1/Fn2 button with [Set Fn1/ 2 Button], but they cannot be operated by pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button.

  • Page 75: Switching Between Auto Focus And Manual Focus (Af/Mf)

    Switching Between Auto Focus and Manual Focus (AF/MF) Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [AF/MF] (GP.189) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button during shooting allows you to switch between auto focus (AF) and manual focus (MF). Pressing the Fn1/ Fn2 button switches between auto focus and manual focus depending on the [Focus] setting on the shooting menu (GP.102), as shown below.
  • Page 76 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • For information on how to use manual focus, see P.103. • You can also use the shooting menu to make the [Focus] setting. (GP.102) • You can press the Fn1/Fn2 button to switch AF/MF and lock the focus at the focus lock position (AF Lock).

  • Page 77: Switching Between Auto Focus And Snap Mode (Af/Snap)

    Switching Between Auto Focus and Snap Mode (AF/Snap) Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [AF/Snap] (GP.189) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button during shooting allows you to switch between auto focus (AF) and Snap. Pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button switches between auto focus and manual focus depending on the [Focus] setting on the shooting menu (GP.102), as shown below.

  • Page 78: Locking The Exposure (Ae Lock)

    Locking the Exposure (AE Lock) Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [AE Lock] (GP.189) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button during shooting allows you to lock or cancel the exposure. Set [Set Fn1/2 Button] to [AE Lock] on the setup menu. •...

  • Page 79: Switching From Jpeg To Raw Mode (Jpeg>Raw)

    Switching from JPEG to RAW Mode (JPEG>RAW) Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [JPEG>RAW] (GP.189) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button when a [Pic Quality/Size] setting other than a RAW setting is selected (GP.99) allows you to switch to RAW mode with the same image ratio. Pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button again returns to JPEG mode.

  • Page 80: Switching From Color To Black-And-White Or Black-And-White (Te) Mode (Color>B&W, Color>Te)

    Switching from Color to Black-and-White or Black-and-White (TE) Mode (Color>B&W, Color>TE) Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [Color>B&W] or [Color>TE] (GP.189) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button with [Image Settings] set to a setting other than [B&W] or [B&W (TE)] allows you to switch from color mode to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)].

  • Page 81: Shifting The Ae And Af Targets

    Shifting the AE and AF Targets This function allows you to shift the target for the automatic exposure (AE) and/or the auto focus (AF) without having to move the camera when taking a picture. This function is the same as the ADJ. lever’s AE/AF target shift function.

  • Page 82: Setting Other Functions

    Half-press the shutter release button. • If [AE/AF] is selected, the Spot AE/Spot AF position is displayed. • If [AF] is selected, the Spot AF position is displayed. • If [AE] is selected, the Spot AE position and focusing frame are displayed.

  • Page 83: Shooting With A Set Aperture Value (A: Aperture Priority Mode)

    Shooting with a Set Aperture Value (A: Aperture Priority Mode) Setting the mode dial to A (aperture priority mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value. Once the aperture value is set, the camera automatically sets the optimal shutter speed. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and capture a sharp portrait of the foreground subject.
  • Page 84 Turn the mode dial to A. • The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current aperture value is displayed in orange on the right edge of the screen. F2.5 F2.5 Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture value. Half-press the shutter release button.

  • Page 85: Shooting With A Set Aperture Value And Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure Mode)

    Shooting with a Set Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure Mode) Setting the mode dial to M (manual exposure mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. You can select from the following shutter speeds. 1/2000 1/1600 1/1250...
  • Page 86 Turn the mode dial to M. • The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current aperture value, shutter speed, and exposure value indicator are F2.5 F2.5 1/60 1/60 displayed on the right edge of the screen. • When the exposure value is in the range of -2EV to +2EV, the brightness +2EV of the picture display changes...
  • Page 87 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To increase the exposure time, lower the shutter speed. In this case, camera shake may occur. Hold the camera steady with two hands or use a tripod when shooting. • While shooting with a slow shutter speed, the picture display turns off. •...

  • Page 88: Shooting With An Combined Aperture Value And Shutter Speed (P: Program Shift Mode)

    Shooting with an Combined Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (P: Program Shift Mode) Setting the mode dial to P (program shift mode) allows you to shoot with a set combination of the aperture value and shutter speed. Use the up-down dial to set the program shift mode. Turn the mode dial to P.

  • Page 89: Shutter Speed

    Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is the program diagram. • In this example, the flash mode is set to [Flash Off], and the ISO setting is set to [ISO 100]. • The aperture value and shutter speed can be shifted within the area indicated in gray. This changes depending on the exposure value (Ev).

  • Page 90: Shooting With Optimal Settings According To Shooting Conditions (Scene: Scene Mode)

    Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions (SCENE: Scene mode) Setting the mode dial to SCENE allows you to select from among the following modes and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. Scene Modes Description Allows you to shoot movies with sound. For detailed operations, see P.145.
  • Page 91 Scene Modes Description Use when capturing text images, for example notes written on a whiteboard at a meeting. Images are captured in black and white. You can also change the shading of text. (GP.68) Text Mode You can set the image size to either 4000 × 3000 or 2048 × 1536 pixels. (GP.99) Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For information on the shooting menu items in scene mode, see P.96.
  • Page 92 When you want to change shooting menu in scene mode, or setup menu settings-------------------------------------------------------------------- Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode, and then press the ! button once or twice to select the [MODE] tab. Then, press the $ button once for the shooting menu, and twice for the setup menu to display.

  • Page 93: Using The Skew Correction Mode

    Using the Skew Correction Mode Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the picture display. Press the MENU/OK button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. Press the !"#$ buttons to select [Skew Correct Mode].

  • Page 94: Shooting In Zoom Macro Mode

    Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the picture display. Press the MENU/OK button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. Press the !"#$ buttons to select [Zoom Macro].

  • Page 95: Shooting With Custom Settings (My1/My2/My3: My Settings Mode)

    Shooting with Custom Settings (MY1/MY2/MY3: My Settings Mode) Setting the mode dial to MY1/MY2/MY3 allows you to shoot with preset settings. Use [Reg. My Settings] on the setup menu to make the MY1/MY2/MY3 settings. (GP.185) Turn the mode dial to MY1/ MY2/MY3.

  • Page 96: Shooting Menu

    Shooting Menu Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. The shooting menu can be used to set the following shooting settings. When Mode Dial is Set to Any Mode Other Than SCENE Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to Pic Quality/Size RAW(12M), RAW3:2(10M), RAW1:1(9M),...
  • Page 97 (*1) This setting cannot be displayed when the mode dial is set to M. This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to 5. (*2) (*3) This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to A. (*4) This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to MY1/MY2/ MY3.
  • Page 98 When Mode Dial is Set to SCENE When the mode dial is set to SCENE, the displayed items differ depending on the selected scene mode. See the following table. Setting Refer to Pic Quality/Size O P.99 Density P.68 Size Movie Size P.99 Frame Rate P.146...

  • Page 99: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu In the instructions of this manual, the menu selection is confirmed when you “Press the MENU/OK button” (as in Step 5 below), but you can also confirm the setting and return to the menu screen by pressing the # button. MENU/OK Press the button...

  • Page 100: Changing The Display

    Changing the display ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Press the # button to select a tab on the left of the screen. (If the ADJ. lever or the DISP. button is pressed at this point, the display returns to the screen shown in Step 1.) •...

  • Page 101: Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (Pic Quality/Size)

    Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (Pic Quality/Size) The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the movie size. Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen. Still Images Image Size Picture Quality...
  • Page 102 Movies Image Size Movie Size 640 × 480 320 × 240 • You can also choose the number of frames for movies. (GP.146) Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or SD memory card depends on the [Pic Quality/Size] setting.
  • Page 103 Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.97. Press the " button to select [Pic Quality/Size] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Still Images Movies Press the MENU/OK button. •...

  • Page 104: Changing The Focusing Mode (Focus)

    Changing the Focusing Mode (Focus) When you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Select from the following five focusing modes. Focusing Modes Symbol Method Description None Multi AF Measures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area.

  • Page 105: Manual Focus Shooting (Mf)

    Manual Focus Shooting (MF) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus). Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • In scene mode, manual focus can be used when [Zoom Macro] or [Skew Correct Mode] is selected.
  • Page 106 Press and hold the MENU/OK button as required. • Pressing and holding the MENU/OK button enlarges only the center of the screen. • Pressing and holding the MENU/OK F2.5 F2.5 30 30 button again returns to normal 10 10 display. Hold [ OK ] : Hold [ OK ] : Press the !"...

  • Page 107: Changing The Exposure Metering Modes (Exposure Metering)

    Changing the Exposure Metering Modes (Exposure Metering) You can change the exposure metering modes (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. There are three exposure metering modes. Exposure Metering Modes Symbol Mode Description None Multi The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is metered to determine the overall exposure value.

  • Page 108: Shooting With Multi-Shot (Continuous/S-Cont/M-Cont)

    Shooting with Multi-Shot (Continuous/S-Cont/M-Cont) With multi-shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot has the following three modes: Continuous Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. Still images are recorded one at a time, just as in normal shooting.
  • Page 109 Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.97. Press the " button to select [Continuous Mode] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select [Continuous], [S-Cont], or [M-cont]. Press the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Continuous Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button.

  • Page 110: Shutter Release Button

    M-Cont (M Multi-Shot) Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button. • The camera memorizes the scene while you hold down the shutter release button. Release your finger from the shutter release button. • The camera stops shooting and the 16 still images (in the previous 2 seconds) are recorded as one still image.
  • Page 111 • The storage capacity of images in the multi-shot mode with the internal memory are as shown in the table below. [Pic Quality/Size] [RAW/JPEG Setting] Storage capacity of multi-shot mode RAW(12M) Fine Normal N640 RAW3:2(10M) Fine Normal N640 RAW1:1(9M) Fine Normal N640 F4000(12M), N4000(12M), F3:2(10M),...

  • Page 112: Viewing An S-Cont Or M-Cont Still Image In Enlarged Display Mode

    Viewing an S-Cont or M-Cont Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-Cont or M-Cont is displayed, you can enlarge any one of the 16 frames. You can also switch between frames while viewing the image in enlarged display mode.

  • Page 113: Setting The Picture Quality And Color (Image Settings)

    Setting the Picture Quality and Color (Image Settings) You can change the picture quality of an image, including the contrast, sharpness, color and color depth. You can select from the following picture quality settings. Picture Quality Modes Type Description Auto Levels The camera automatically corrects image tone when images are recorded in order to reduce areas that are overly bright or dark and achieve appropriate brightness even for high contrast images.
  • Page 114 Press the MENU/OK button. • If you selected a setting other than [Normal], the symbol appears on the screen. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When [Auto Levels] is selected, the exposure correction may not be effective and the color tones may be partially different from those of other settings for [Image Settings].

  • Page 115: Setting The Black-And-White Picture Quality (B&W)

    Setting the Black-and-White Picture Quality (B&W) Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.97. Press the " button to select [Image Settings] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select [B&W] and press the $ button. •...

  • Page 116: Setting The Toning Effect For Black-And White Images (B&W (Te))

    Setting the Toning Effect for Black-and White Images (B&W (TE)) Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.97. Press the " button to select [Image Settings] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select [B&W (TE)] and press the $ button.
  • Page 117 Press the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [Color>TE] (GP.189) allows you to switch between color and black-and-white (TE) mode by pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button. (GP.71)

  • Page 118: Customizing The Picture Quality (Setting1, Setting2)

    Customizing the Picture Quality (Setting1, Setting2) Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.97. Press the " button to select [Image Settings] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select [Setting1] or [Setting2]. Press the $ button. •...

  • Page 119: Correcting Distorted Images While Shooting (Distortion Corr.)

    Correcting Distorted Images While Shooting (Distortion Corr.) You can automatically correct image distortion while shooting by setting [Distortion Corr.] to [On]. Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.97. Press the " button to select [Distortion Corr.] and press the $ button.

  • Page 120: Adjusting The Light Intensity Of The Flash (Flash Expo. Comp.)

    Adjusting the Light Intensity of the Flash (Flash Expo. Comp.) You can adjust the light intensity of internal flash. You can set the light intensity from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Displaying the shooting menu. •...

  • Page 121: Setting The Flash Amount In Manual Flash Mode (Man. Flash Amount)

    Setting the Flash Amount in Manual Flash Mode (Man. Flash Amount) You can set the internal flash amount when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash] (GP.44). The flash amount can be set at [Full] or [1/1.4], [1/2], [1/2.8], [1/4], [1/5.6], [1/8], [1/11], [1/16], [1/22], [1/32] of the maximum amount.

  • Page 122: Setting The Flash Timing (Synchro Settings)

    Setting the Flash Timing (Synchro Settings) You can select the timing for which the flash fires from the two settings shown below. The default setting at the time of purchase is [1stCurtain]. Setting Description 1stCurtain The flash fires right after the exposure starts. Select this setting for normal shooting.

  • Page 123: Shooting Consecutively With Different Exposures (Auto Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (Auto Bracket) The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels based on the set exposure level. Select from -0.3EV, ±0, +0.3EV or -0.5EV, ±0, +0.5EV for the difference in exposure level. Displaying the shooting menu.

  • Page 124: Shooting Consecutively With Different White Balance (Wb-Bkt)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if you cannot determine the appropriate white balance.
  • Page 125 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • This function is not available when [Pic Quality/Size] is set to RAW mode. • This function is not available during multi-shot shooting. • The flash cannot be used. • If [Image Settings] is set to [B&W], the white balance bracket function can be set but it does not operate.

  • Page 126: Shooting Consecutively With Different Color (Cl-Bkt: Color Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different Color (CL-BKT: Color Bracket) When [CL-BKT] is selected and a still image is shot, the camera records three images – a black-and-white image, a color image, and a black-and-white (TE) image, or the camera records two images –...
  • Page 127 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. Recording • When [CL-BKT B&W (TE)] is set to [On] (GP.205), a black-and-white image, a color image, and a black- and-white (TE) image are recorded. B&W Green • When [CL-BKT B&W (TE)] is set to [Off] (GP.205), a black-and-white Recording image and a color image are...

  • Page 128: Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)

    Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction) This function allows you to set noise reduction to be carried out with priority when shooting still images. Available Settings Description Image noise reduction is not carried out with priority. ISO 401> When shooting still images, noise reduction is carried out with priority when the ISO sensitivity is 401 or higher.
  • Page 129 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When noise reduction is set, noise reduction takes priority over other image processing functions. As a result, image definition may be diminished in some cases depending on the subject. • In scene mode, noise reduction is only available when [Zoom Macro] is set. •...

  • Page 130: Shooting Pictures Automatically At Set Intervals (Interval)

    Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 5 seconds. Displaying the shooting menu. •...
  • Page 131 Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off. • The time until the next picture can be taken according to the shooting menu setting may be longer than the time set for interval shooting. In this case, the shooting interval becomes longer than the set time.

  • Page 132: Inserting The Date Into A Still Image (Date Imprint)

    Inserting the Date into a Still Image (Date Imprint) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. Displaying the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.97. Press the "...

  • Page 133: Using The Camera Shake Correction Function To Prevent Camera Shake (Camera Shake Cor)

    Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (Camera Shake Cor) You can prevent camera shake by turning on the camera shake correction function. At the time of purchase, the camera shake correction function is turned on. Displaying the shooting menu. •...

  • Page 134: Changing The Exposure (Exposure Comp.)

    Changing the Exposure (Exposure Comp.) The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with the correct exposure. In the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can adjust the exposure setting.
  • Page 135 Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button. • The setting appears on the screen. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • This function is not available in manual exposure mode. • When shooting in particularly bright places, you may not be able to correct the exposure level.

  • Page 136: Using Natural And Artificial Lighting (White Balance)

    Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (White Balance) Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [Auto]. Normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources, you can change the setting.
  • Page 137 Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The white balance function is not available when [Image Settings] is set to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)], or scene mode is set to [Text Mode]. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...

  • Page 138: Setting The White Balance Manually (Manual Settings)

    Setting the White Balance Manually (Manual Settings) In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever. Press the ADJ. lever left or right, or press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select [M]. Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white Manual Settings: under the lighting conditions...

  • Page 139: Setting The White Balance Details (Detail)

    Setting the White Balance Details (Detail) In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever. Press the ADJ. lever left or right, or press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select [CT] and press the DISP. button.

  • Page 140: Correcting The White Balance Mode Color Tone (White Bal. Comp.)

    Correcting the White Balance Mode Color Tone (White Bal. Comp.) The white balance mode color tone set in [White Balance] (GP.134) can be corrected to green, magenta, blue or amber. After this, even if the white balance mode is changed, the same value will be applied to the changed white balance mode.
  • Page 141 Press the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • When using the ADJ. lever to adjust the white balance, select [WB Correct] from the setting menu and press the MENU/OK button. The white balance compensation map will appear on the screen.

  • Page 142: Changing The Sensitivity (Iso Setting)

    Changing the Sensitivity (ISO Setting) ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or a fast-moving object while minimizing blurring. You can select from the following ISO settings: Auto, Auto-Hi, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 When ISO setting is set to [Auto], the camera automatically changes...
  • Page 143 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Images shot with a higher sensitivity may appear grainy. • The camera can reduce image noise depending on the ISO sensitivity. (GP.126) • The ISO sensitivity ranges for when the ISO setting is set to [Auto] are shown in the table below.

  • Page 144: Returning The Shooting Menu Settings To Their Defaults (Restore Defaults)

    Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (Restore Defaults) To return the shooting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting menu is displayed. Press the !" buttons to select [Restore Defaults] and press the $ button.

  • Page 145: Automatically Changing The Aperture Value In Aperture Priority Mode (Auto Aper. Shift)

    Automatically Changing the Aperture Value in Aperture Priority Mode (Auto Aper. Shift) Depending on the set aperture value, the image may be overexposed and the [!AE] symbol will appear when shooting in particularly bright places. In this case, select a higher aperture value (closing the aperture), or set [Auto Aper.

  • Page 146: Changing The Shooting Mode When In My Settings Mode (Switch Shooting Mode)

    Changing the Shooting Mode When in My Settings Mode (Switch Shooting Mode) You can switch shooting modes in my settings mode (GP.93) without turning the mode dial. Turn the mode dial to MY1/ MY2/MY3. • The symbol for the shooting mode F2.5 F2.5 registered to [Reg.

  • Page 147: Shooting/Playing Back Movies

    2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can set the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 pixels. You can set the number of frames shot per second (frame rate) to either 30 or 15.

  • Page 148: Setting The Frame Rate (Frame Rate)

    Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash cannot be used. • While shooting movies, only digital zoom can be used. (GP.38) • When the shutter release button is pressed in Step 5, the camera focuses on the subject. • The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the remaining memory capacity during movie recording.
  • Page 149 Movie frames---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Movies consist of many frames whose images appear to be moving when displayed at high speed. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Movie recording time may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.

  • Page 150: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last movie shot is displayed. • The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. Select the movie you want to view using the !"#$ buttons.

  • Page 151: Other Playback Functions

    3 Other Playback Functions Playback Menu Press the MENU/OK button in playback mode to display the playback menu. The playback menu allows you to make the settings for the following functions. Setting Options Refer to Slide Show P.151 Protect Select/Cancel 1 File, Select/Cancel All Files, P.152 Select Multi-Files DPOF...

  • Page 152: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode. Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback menu appears. The menu items are provided on two screens. Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. • If the ADJ. lever or the DISP. button is pressed at this point, the display returns to the screen shown in Step 2.

  • Page 153: Displaying Photos In Order Automatically (Slide Show)

    Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (Slide Show) You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. •...

  • Page 154: Preventing The Deletion Of Files (Protect)

    Preventing the Deletion of Files (Protect) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting a File Press the 6 (Playback) button. •...

  • Page 155: Protecting All Files

    Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unprotect a file, display the file you want to unprotect and perform Steps 3 to 5. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU/OK button. •...

  • Page 156: Protecting Multiple Files At Once

    Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. • The screen is divided into 20 frames and thumbnails are displayed. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first file you want to protect.

  • Page 157: Using A Printing Service (Dpof)

    Using a Printing Service (DPOF) The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, you must make print settings on your camera.

  • Page 158: Setting Dpof For All Still Images

    Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To remove the DPOF setting, display the still image with the DPOF setting and perform Steps 3 to 5. Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button.

  • Page 159: Setting Dpof For Multiple Still Images

    Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. • The screen is divided into 20 frames and thumbnails are displayed. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first still image for which you want to make the DPOF setting.

  • Page 160: Changing The Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the Image Size (Resize) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Original Resized F4000/N4000/F3:2/N3:2/F1:1/N1:1/N3264/ N1280 N640 N2592/N2048 N1280 N640 Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • You can resize only still images. Movies cannot be resized. •...
  • Page 161 Press the !" buttons to select [1280] or [640]. Press the MENU/OK button. Finish • Messages appear during the 1280 correction process, and then the corrected image is recorded. The Select original image remains unchanged.

  • Page 162: Copying The Contents Of The Internal Memory To An Sd Memory Card (Copy To Card)

    Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card (Copy To Card) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once. Turn the camera off. Insert an SD memory card.

  • Page 163: Straightening Skewed Images (Skew Correction)

    Straightening Skewed Images (Skew Correction) You can straighten rectangular objects, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle, to make them look as if they were shot squarely. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the !"#$ buttons to display the file you want to straighten.
  • Page 164 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The image size does not change for skew corrected images. • If the image size is large, skew correction will take time. Resize the image (GP.158) before performing skew correction to speed up the process. • The following table shows the approximate time required for skew correction. Image Size Correction time 4000 ×...

  • Page 165: Correcting The Image Brightness And Contrast (Level Compensation)

    Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation) You can use either [Auto] or [Manual] mode to correct the brightness and contrast in still images you have shot and then record the corrected images. [Manual] mode allows you to correct the image by adjusting the histogram.

  • Page 166: Correcting Images Automatically (Auto)

    Correcting Images Automatically (Auto) Press the !" buttons to select [Auto] and press the $ button. • The [Level Compensation] screen Level Compensation Auto appears. The original image appears at the upper left of the screen and the corrected image is shown on the right. •...

  • Page 167: Correcting Images Manually (Manual)

    Correcting Images Manually (Manual) Press the !" buttons to select [Manual] and press the $ button. • The [Level Compensation] screen appears. The original image appears at the upper left of the screen, the histogram is at the lower left, and the corrected image is shown on the right.
  • Page 168 • Example 2) To correct an overexposed or underexposed image: If the image in overexposed, move the left point to the right so that it is aligned with the left end of the histogram peaks. If the image in underexposed, move the right point to the left so that it is aligned with the right end of the histogram peaks.

  • Page 169: Correcting The Image Color Tone (White Balance Compensation)

    Correcting the Image Color Tone (White Balance Compensation) This function allows you to correct the green, magenta, blue and amber color tones in still images you have taken and then record the corrected images. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the !"#$ buttons to display the file you want to correct.
  • Page 170 Press the MENU/OK button. • Messages appear during the correction process, and then the corrected image is recorded. The original image remains unchanged. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • You can only use white balance compensation for still images shot using this camera. • You cannot correct the white balance for images shot in Movie, S-Cont or M-Cont mode.

  • Page 171: Viewing On A Television

    Viewing on a Television You can view files you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the picture display. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
  • Page 172 Press the POWER button or the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second to turn the camera on. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the indicators on picture display or the LCD viewfinder (VF-1) disappear and the speaker output turns off. •...

  • Page 173: Direct Printing

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

  • Page 174: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. Make sure that the camera is off. Open the terminal cover. Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. • Your camera turns on automatically. •...

  • Page 175: Printing Still Images

    Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridge- compatible printer. Still images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is loaded. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.
  • Page 176 Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. • When [Connecting...] is displayed, the connection to the printer is not yet established. When a connection is established, [Connecting...] disappears and [Direct Print] appears.

  • Page 177: Printing Several Still Images

    Press the MENU/OK button. • The selected still images are sent to the printer and the [Sending...] screen appears. • Pressing the DISP. button cancels the operation. • When the images have been sent to the printer, the display returns to the direct print playback mode screen and printing starts.
  • Page 178 Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. • When [Connecting...] is displayed, the connection to the printer is not yet established. When a connection is established, [Connecting...] disappears and [Direct Print] appears.

  • Page 179: Changing Camera Settings

    5 Changing Camera Settings Setup Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the setup menu from the shooting menu (GP.94) or playback menu (GP.149). The setup menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below. Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to...

  • Page 180: Using The Setup Menu

    Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to Sequential No. [On], Off P.207 Date Settings P.209 Language/N , English, Deutsch, Français, Italian, P.210 Español, Video Out Mode NTSC, PAL P.211 * The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera. Using the Setup Menu In the instructions of this manual, the menu selection is confirmed when you “Press the MENU/OK button”...
  • Page 181 Press the MENU/OK button. • The setup menu disappears and the camera is ready for shooting or playback. • The setup menu may appear depending on the setting. In this case, press the MENU/OK button again to return to the shooting or playback screen.

  • Page 182: Preparing The Sd Memory Card (Format [Card])

    Preparing the SD Memory Card (Format [Card]) If the error message [Card Error] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or the card has been used with a computer or other digital camera, you must format the card with this camera prior to use.

  • Page 183: Formatting The Internal Memory (Format [Internal])

    Formatting the Internal Memory (Format [Internal]) If the error message [Format internal memory] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Formatting the internal memory deletes all of the data recorded in the memory. If you have images in the internal memory that you do not want to delete, copy the images to the SD memory card before formatting the internal memory.

  • Page 184: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Picture Display (Lcd Brightness)

    Adjusting the brightness of the picture display (LCD Brightness) To adjust the brightness of the picture display, follow the steps below. Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.178. Press the " button to select [LCD Brightness] and press the $ button.

  • Page 185: Setting The Type Of Conversion Lens (Conversion Lens)

    Setting the Type of Conversion Lens (Conversion Lens) When using the recommended wide conversion lens (DW-6) or tele conversion lens (TC-1), it is necessary to set which lens will be used. Available Settings Description Even when a conversion lens is attached to the camera, the camera *Default setting will not be recognize it as an attached conversion lens.
  • Page 186 Press the MENU/OK button. When [WIDE[DW-6]] or [TELE[TC- 1]] is selected: • When the power is turned on with a conversion lens attached, or when a conversion lens is attached, a symbol indicating the conversion lens type is displayed momentarily at the center of the picture display, and then a smaller symbol is displayed at the lower right of the picture display.

  • Page 187: Registering Custom Settings (Reg. My Settings)

    Registering Custom Settings (Reg. My Settings) The My Settings function allows you to easily shoot with your desired settings. You can register three groups of settings as “My Settings”. Setting the mode dial to MY1 allows you to shoot with the settings registered in [MY1].
  • Page 188 Settings Saved with My Settings Function Shooting mode (5/P/A/M/SCENE) Focal distance used in manual focus Scene Mode Macro Flash Mode Zoom position Self-Timer DISP. Mode Pic Quality/Size Focus Exposure Metering Continuous Mode Image Settings Flash Expo. Comp. Man. Flash Amount Auto Bracket WB-BKT CL-BKT...

  • Page 189: Setting The Zoom To A Fixed Focal Length (Step Zoom)

    Setting the Zoom to a Fixed Focal Length (Step Zoom) Step zooming allows you to set the focal length of the zoom so that it stops at five levels (24, 28, 35, 50, 72 mm*). * Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera Available Settings On (Step zooming on) Off (Step zooming off) *Default setting...

  • Page 190: Changing The Iso Auto-High Setting (Iso Auto-High)

    Changing the ISO Auto-High Setting (ISO Auto-High) You can change the upper limit of the ISO setting for [Auto-Hi] (Auto high sensitivity) (GP.140) in [ISO Setting] on the shooting menu. Available Settings AUTO 200 AUTO 400 *Default setting AUTO 800 AUTO1600 To change the auto high sensitivity setting, follow the steps below.

  • Page 191: Assigning A Function To The Function Button

    Assigning a Function to the Function Button (Set Fn1/2 Button) When a function is assigned to the two Fn (Function) buttons, you can easily change the shooting menu setting, or switching from one function to another, simply by pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button. Press the Fn1 button to use the function assigned to [Set Fn1 Button].
  • Page 192 To assign a function to the Fn1/Fn2 button, follow the steps below. Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.178. Press the " button to select [Set Fn1 Button] or [Set Fn2 Button] and press the $ button.

  • Page 193: Setting Whether To Save The Fn (Function) Button Function To My Settings (Fn Set. My Set.)

    Setting Whether to Save the Fn (Function) Button Function to My Settings (Fn Set. My Set.) You can set whether the functions assigned to the Fn1/Fn2 buttons with [Set Fn1/2 Button] (GP.71) are saved with [Reg. My Settings] (GP.185). Available Settings Description Save functions registered to the Fn1/Fn2 button with [Reg.

  • Page 194: Changing The Operation Sound Setting (Operation Sounds)

    Changing the Operation Sound Setting (Operation Sounds) The following five operation sounds are made during camera operation. Start sound : Sound when the camera is turned on. Shutter : Sound when the shutter release button is pressed. Focus sound : Sound when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera focuses on the subject.

  • Page 195: Changing The Operation Sound Volume (Vol. Settings)

    Changing the Operation Sound Volume (Vol. Settings) You can change the operation sound volume. Available Settings (Mute) (Small) (Medium) *Default setting (Large) To change the operation sound volume, follow the steps below. Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.178. Press the "...

  • Page 196: Assigning A Function To The Adj. Lever (Adj Lever Set.)

    Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Lever (ADJ Lever Set.) When any of a number of shooting functions is assigned to the ADJ. lever, you can display the screen for that function with fewer button operations and without displaying the shooting menu. You can also use [ADJ Lever Set.1] to [ADJ Lever Set.4] to assign a camera function that can be activated by pressing the ADJ.

  • Page 197: Using The Shutter Release Button To Set A Setting In Adj. Mode (Adj Shutter)

    Using the Shutter Release Button to Set a Setting in ADJ. Mode (ADJ Shutter) In ADJ. mode (GP.66), you usually press the MENU/OK button or the ADJ. lever to set a setting. When [ADJ Shutter] is set to [On], you can also set a setting by half- pressing the shutter release button.

  • Page 198: Changing The Level Confirmation Setting (Level Setting)

    Changing the Level Confirmation Setting (Level Setting) When [Level Setting] is set to on, the camera uses a level indicator and sounds to let you know whether the image is level during shooting. You can select from the following level confirmation settings.

  • Page 199: Changing The Af Auxiliary Light Setting (Af Aux. Light)

    Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF Aux. Light) You can set whether to use the AF auxiliary light when shooting with auto focus. When [AF Aux. Light] is set to [On], the AF auxiliary light lights and the auto focus distance is measured when shooting in dark surroundings and when it is difficult for the camera to measure the auto focus distance.

  • Page 200: Using The Auto Resize Zoom (Digital Zoom Img)

    Using the Auto Resize Zoom (Digital Zoom Img) This function allows you to crop and record a shot image. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a set magnification. Whereas, auto resize zoom saves the cropped portion of the image, the image quality is not decreased, however the image size may become smaller.

  • Page 201: Auto Resize

    Press the !" buttons to select [Auto Resize]. Press the MENU/OK button. With the camera ready to shoot, press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. • Each time the 8 button is pressed, the image size is resized by one setting. •...

  • Page 202: Changing The Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off)

    Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off) If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it shuts off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Power Off). By default, auto power off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting.

  • Page 203: Setting The Playback Screen Output Display (Playback Screen)

    Setting the Playback Screen Output Display (Playback Screen) When you attach the recommended viewfinder (VF-1), you can set whether the playback screen will display on the picture display or the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is not attached, regardless of the [Playback Screen] setting, the playback screen will display on the picture display.

  • Page 204: Changing Image Confirmation Time (Lcd Confirm.)

    Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD Confirm.) Immediately after you press the shutter release button and take a still image, the image taken is displayed on the screen for a moment so you can check it. By default, the image confirmation time is set to 0.5 second, but this can be changed.

  • Page 205: Automatically Rotating The Playback Image (Auto Rotate)

    Automatically Rotating the Playback Image (Auto Rotate) You can set the camera to automatically rotate the image during playback according to the position of the camera. Available Settings Description On *Default setting The playback image is automatically rotated. The playback image is not automatically rotated. When [Auto Rotate] is set to [On], the direction of the playback image will be as follows.
  • Page 206 Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • The playback image is not automatically rotated, even when [Auto Rotate] is set to [On], in the following cases. • When playing back movies or images shot with S-Cont. or M-Cont. • In grid view (GP.50) • When playing back images shot with the camera tilted too far forward or backward. •...

  • Page 207: Setting The Recorded Image During Color Bracket Shooting (Cl-Bkt B&W (Te))

    Setting the Recorded Image During Color Bracket Shooting (CL-BKT B&W (TE)) When [Auto Bracket] is set to [CL-BKT] and a still image is shot (GP.124), the camera records three images - a black-and-white image, a color image, and a black-and-white (TE) image, or the camera records two images - a black-and-white image and a color image.

  • Page 208: Changing The Raw Mode Jpeg Image Setting (Raw/Jpeg Setting)

    Changing the RAW Mode JPEG Image Setting (RAW/JPEG Setting) When shooting with [Pic Quality/Size] set to RAW mode (GP.99), a JPEG file associated with the RAW format file (.DNG file) is recorded at the same time. You can change the picture quality and image size of this JPEG file.

  • Page 209: Changing The File Name Setting (Sequential No.)

    Changing the File Name Setting (Sequential No.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered file name that is automatically assigned. When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card.
  • Page 210 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When data is recorded to the internal memory, files are assigned consecutively numbered file names, just as if [Sequential No.] is set to [Off]. • When images are transferred to a computer using DL-10 (GP.221), the file being transferred is renamed and saved.

  • Page 211: Setting The Date And Time (Date Settings)

    Setting the Date and Time (Date Settings) You can shoot still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the setup menu is explained here. Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.178. Press the "...

  • Page 212: Changing The Display Language (Language/N)

    Changing the Display Language (Language/N) You can change the language displayed on the picture display. The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera. Available Settings (Japanese) English Deutsch (German) Français (French) Italiano (Italian) Español (Spanish) (Russian) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below.

  • Page 213: Changing The Playback Method For Viewing On Tv (Video Out Mode)

    Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (Video Out Mode) You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera. (GP.169) Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in North America and other countries/regions) for use with television equipment and other audiovisual equipment.

  • Page 214: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    6 Downloading Images to Your Computer The screen images shown here may differ from the images displayed on your computer depending on your computer OS. For Windows Refer to P.225 for Macintosh. You can download images to a computer using either of the following methods.

  • Page 215: System Requirements For Using The Supplied Cd-Rom

    System Requirements for Using the supplied CD-ROM The following environments are necessary for using the supplied CD-ROM. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual. Operating Systems Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Supported Windows Me Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Professional Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 ®...

  • Page 216: Cd-Rom Setup

    CD-ROM Setup Once you insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically. Item Name Description Refer to Installing the software Use this button to install software required for batch P.215 downloading and editing of images. Browse User’s Manual Click this to display the “Software User Guide”...

  • Page 217: When [Installing The Software] Is Clicked

    When [Installing the software] is Clicked The following software will be installed: Software Description DL-10 Downloads images collectively to your computer. Irodio Photo & Video Shot images can be displayed, managed, or edited. Studio USB Driver Used to connect an earlier model camera to a computer running Windows 98 SE/Me/2000.

  • Page 218: Windows Vista

    Here is an example of the Windows XP screen. Start your computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Operating systems other than Windows Vista • The installer screen appears automatically. Windows Vista • The Autorun screen appears automatically.
  • Page 219 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. • The [Select Program Folder] screen appears. Confirm the destination location and then click [Next]. • The Irodio Photo & Video Studio installer starts. Install Irodio Photo & Video Studio following the messages displayed on the screen.

  • Page 220: When [Browse User's Manual (Software Version)] Is Clicked

    When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] is Clicked The “Software User Guide” (PDF file) on the CD-ROM is displayed on your computer screen. If you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, simply click [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)]. Acrobat Reader must be installed to view the PDF file.

  • Page 221: Uninstalling The Software

    Start your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Operating systems other than Windows Vista • The installer screen appears automatically. Windows Vista • The Autorun screen appears automatically. • Select [Run Autorun.exe]. The installer screen appears automatically. Click [Browse CD-ROM Content].

  • Page 222: Irodio Photo & Video Studio

    DSC Software Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP/Vista). Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). Select [DSC Software] (select [DSC Software S]) and then click the [Change/Remove] button. Confirm file deletion and click [OK].

  • Page 223: Downloading Images Using The Software

    Downloading Images Using the Software After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer. Make sure the camera power is off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera.

  • Page 224: Downloading Images Without Using The Software

    Downloading Images Without Using the Software You can download images from the camera to a computer without having to use software. Make sure that the camera power is off. Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer.

  • Page 225: Downloading Images From An Sd Memory Card

    Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card---------------------------------- It is possible to download images from an SD memory card to the computer via a PC card slot or card reader. Depending on the type of PC card slot or card reader, a memory card adapter may be required when using an SD memory card.

  • Page 226: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Perform the following operations when disconnecting the camera from your computer. (The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same.) Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon at the right end of the task bar.

  • Page 227: For Macintosh

    For Macintosh Refer to P.212 for Windows. This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems. • Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2 • Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.5.2 Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • You cannot download images from this camera to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6. •...

  • Page 228: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location. • The figure below shows the folder configuration in the drive. • When the contents of the internal memory are displayed, the drive name is [DSCINDRV]. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • Do not force the USB cable into the terminal. •...

  • Page 229: Appendices

    7 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Error Message Cause and Action Refer to Insert Card No card is loaded. Insert a card. P.30 Set Date. The date is not set. Set the date. P.209 File Number Over Limit The file number limit has been exceeded.

  • Page 230: Camera Troubleshooting

    Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem Cause Solution Refer to The camera does not turn Battery is not loaded or is Load the battery correctly. When P.30 exhausted. using the dedicated rechargeable P.26 lithium-ion battery or AAA nickel- P.241 metal hydride batteries, charge the batteries as required.
  • Page 231 Problem Cause Solution Refer to Cannot charge the Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Replace with a new rechargeable P.30 rechargeable lithium-ion has reached the end of its useful lithium-ion battery. battery. life. Battery runs out quickly. It is being used at extreme high or low temperatures.
  • Page 232 Problem Cause Solution Refer to Nothing displays in the The LCD viewfinder is not fully Fully attach the LCD viewfinder. LCD viewfinder (VF-1). attached. Although the camera is The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. - set to auto focus, it is The subject is not in the center of Shoot with focus lock.
  • Page 233 Problem Cause Solution Refer to Even though the flash The distance to the subject Get closer to your subject and P.44 fired, the picture is dark. exceeds the flash range. shoot. Change the flash mode or P.140 the ISO setting. The subject is dark.
  • Page 234 Problem Cause Solution Refer to The level indicator is not [Level Setting] is set to [Off] or Set [Level Setting] to [Display] or P.196 displayed. [Sound]. [Disp + Snd]. The display is set to a setting Press the DISP. button to change P.57 other than normal symbol display the display to normal symbol...
  • Page 235 Problem Cause Solution Refer to The picture display Battery is exhausted. When using the dedicated P.26 turned off. rechargeable lithium-ion battery P.241 or AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries, charge the batteries as required. When using AAA alkaline batteries or AAA oxyride batteries, replace them with new batteries.

  • Page 236: Other Problems

    Other Problems Problem Cause Solution Refer to Cannot load the SD The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.30 memory card. The camera does not Battery is exhausted. When using the dedicated P.26 operate even when the rechargeable lithium-ion battery P.241 buttons are pressed.

  • Page 237: Software And Computer Troubleshooting

    Software and Computer Troubleshooting For details about the software, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file). Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista When software for your digital camera is used on a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista installed, the following warning message may appear at software activation or USB connection.
  • Page 238 Click the [Exceptions] tab. Check that the software is in [Programs and Services]. Click [Add Program] to add software that uses the network. If you clicked [Ask Me Later]: Each time the program is activated, the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box appears. Then you can select [Unblock].

  • Page 239: Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor Approx. 12.1 million effective pixels (Approx. 12.4 million total pixels), 1/1.7" CCD Lens Focal Length 5.1 to 15.3 mm (equivalent to 24 to 72 mm on a 35-mm camera) F-aperture F2.5 to F4.4 Normal shooting: approx. 30 cm to A (Wide-angle) or 30 m to A Shooting Distance (Telephoto) (from the front of the lens)
  • Page 240 Number of Still Image 4000 × 3000, 3984 × 2656, 2992 × 2992, 3264 × 2448, 2592 × 1944, Recorded 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 Pixels Movie 640 × 480, 320 × 240 Text 4000 × 3000, 2048 × 1536 Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (up to 16 GB), Internal Memory (approx.
  • Page 241 1 The picture quality mode that can be set varies depending on the image size. 2 A JPEG file in Normal 640 or in Fine/Normal mode with the same size as the RAW file is recorded at the same time. The DNG file format is a RAW image file format and is the standard format of Adobe Systems. 3 Compatible with DCF and DPOF.

  • Page 242: Number Of Images That Can Be Stored In Internal Memory/Sd Memory Card

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

  • Page 243: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories This camera can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Remarks AC Adapter Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Rechargeable battery for use with this camera. Battery Charger Used to charge the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 244: Disconnecting The Ac Adapter

    Close the battery/card cover and slide the release lever in the opposite direction of “OPEN” to lock it in place. Plug the power cord into an outlet. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • When closing the battery/card cover, slide the release lever and be sure to lock it in place.

  • Page 245: Recommended Ricoh Accessories

    Recommended Ricoh Accessories The camera can be used with the following recommended accessories when it is used alone. Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ These recommended accessories cannot be used with DX-2G. Item Model Remarks Self Retaining LC-1 Opens and closes automatically according to the lens Lens Cap movement.

  • Page 246: Using The External Flash

    Using the External Flash The camera has a hot shoe, allowing you Hot shoe to attach an external flash (available in stores). Close the flash cover (GP.17). With the camera and external flash powered off, attach the external flash to the hot shoe. Turn on the camera, turn the mode dial to A or M, and set the aperture value (GP.81, 83).

  • Page 247: Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When Camera Is Turned Off

    Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off Turning the camera off resets some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset to its default when the camera is turned off. O : setting is saved ×...
  • Page 248 O : setting is saved × : setting is reset Type Function Default Settings Items set with the LCD Brightness setup menu Conversion Lens Reg. My Settings Step Zoom ISO Auto-High AUTO 400 Set Fn1 Button AF/MF Set Fn2 Button AE Lock Fn Set.

  • Page 249: Cautions On Use

    Cautions on Use Cautions on Use • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore. • Be sure not to drop or apply any sudden force to the camera. •...

  • Page 250: Care And Storage

    Care and Storage Care • Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.

  • Page 251: Information To The User

    An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: 2G This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 252: Index

    Color>TE........78 Index Continuous.........106 Conversion Lens ......183 Copy To Card......160 AC adapter ......14, 241 Date Imprint .......130 ADJ Lever Set.1, 2, 3, 4 .... 194 Date Settings .......35, 209 ADJ Shutter ....... 195 Delete...........53 ADJ. lever....18, 20, 66, 148 Delete/Self-timer button ...18, 47, 53 ADJ.
  • Page 253 Histogram ........63 Noise Reduction......126 Hood & Adapter....15, 243 Hot shoe ......17, 244 Operation Sounds ......192 Oxyride batteries......26 Image Settings ......111 Internal memory ......28 Pic Quality/Size......99 Interval........128 PictBridge........171 Irodio Photo & Video Studio Picture display......18, 22 .......
  • Page 254 Step Zoom......... 187 Still image mode....22, 24 Storage capacity....27, 240 Switch Shooting Mode....144 Synchro Settings ....... 120 Tele conversion lens ... 15, 183, 243 Telephoto/Enlarged view button ........... 41, 51 Terminal cover ....18, 169, 172, 221, 222 Text Mode ........

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