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Introduction
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Camera Preparations
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Basic Operations
3
Techniques for Taking Pictures
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Mode
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Playback Mode
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SET UP Mode
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Appendix
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  • Page 1 Introduction Camera Preparations Basic Operations Techniques for Taking Pictures Mode / Mode / Mode Playback Mode SET UP Mode Appendix ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS KYOCERA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Test Photos And Warranties

    Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. The KYOCERA Finecam SL400R is a powerful, high-resolution digital camera featuring an ultra-slim body and 3✕ optical zoom lens. Before using the camera, please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly and continue to enjoy this Kyocera product for many years to come.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction... 3 Test Photos and Warranties... 3 Notes on Copyright... 3 How to Use this Instruction Manual... 7 Nomenclature A World of Possibilities... 13 1 Camera Preparations ... 1-1 Inserting the Battery Pack ... 1-2 Removing the Battery Pack ... 1-2 Charging the Battery ...
  • Page 5 4 Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode... 4-1 Using the Flash ... 4-2 Flash modes... 4-2 Setting the flash mode... 4-3 [t] Taking Pictures Using the Self-Timer... 4-4 [ ] Selecting the Number of Pixels (Image Size)... 4-5 [ ] Selecting the Quality (Compression Ratio) ...
  • Page 6 Movie M mode is selected ... 7-5 Display when Playback P mode is selected... 7-6 Image Information Display... 7-6 LED indicators ... 7-7 Self-timer LED (red) ... 7-7 Card access LED (orange)... 7-7 Caution LED (red) ... 7-8 Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms ... 7-9...

  • Page 7: How To Use This Instruction Manual

    Basic Operations: This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer. If you use a digital camera for the first time, read these sections carefully in order to learn how to use it properly.

  • Page 8: Caution And Warning Symbols

    Caution and Warning Symbols These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and use the features correctly. This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in a DANGER death or serious personal injury if not followed properly.
  • Page 9 • Clean the camera body by wiping with soft cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents or cleansers, since such substances will damage the body materials. • Do not remove the SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC) while the card access LED is flashing.
  • Page 10 • The LCD monitor may appear difficult to see in some outdoor lighting situations. <Precautions for Handling Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack BP-780S> • Do not recharge or place batteries near sources of high heat (near flames, heaters, or in direct sunlight, etc.), or in places exposed to flammable gasses, since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke, or rupture.
  • Page 11 AC outlet (AC 100V to 240V; 50/60Hz). Using the adapter with other voltages or ratings may cause the hazard of fire or electrical shock. • Use only the dedicated AC adapter supplied with the digital camera. Using other adapters may result in accidents and fire danger.
  • Page 12 Nomenclature POWER button p.1-5 Shutter release button p.2-3 USB socket p.2-13, 2-20 Power input socket p.1-3 Connector cover Strap lug p.1-7 Microphone Flash unit p.4-2 Self-timer LED p.7-7 Light sensor Lens hood Lens/Cover glass Names of camera controls and reference pages DISPLAY button SCENE button Zoom button...

  • Page 13: A World Of Possibilities

    A World of Possibilities This digital camera, with its slimline body and rotatable lens and LCD monitor units, can be used in various ways not possible with conventional digital cameras. ● Stylish Slimline Body The ultra-slim body of the FineCam SL400R is only 15 mm (0.6") thick.

  • Page 14: Camera Functions

    ● Camera Functions You can access the wide selection of camera functions by pressing the mode buttons above the LCD monitor to switch between modes. There is also a SCENE button that lets you take pictures using camera settings tailored to a range of different scenes.

  • Page 15: System Around The Camera

    ● System Around the Camera E-mail Card reader AC adapter (supplied) DPOF-compatible printer (third-party) Printer USB cable (supplied) Digital camera Finecam SL400R Memory card Photo lab Photo lab Digital print...

  • Page 17: Camera Preparations

    Camera Preparations This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery, loading memory cards, and switching the camera on.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Inserting the Battery Pack Open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow ( ) to open it. Insert the battery pack (BP-780S) supplied with the camera. Check that the correctly. Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow ( ) to lock it.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Grip the battery pack and pull it out of the camera. • Take care not to drop the battery pack. Strong impacts caused by being dropped can cause the battery pack to leak fluid. • If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long period, store it in a cool, dark place.

  • Page 20: Removing The Memory Card

    Load the memory card. Make sure the side with the label attached is facing the LCD monitor. To load the card, push it into the slot until it makes a clicking sound and stops. • If the card does not slide in smoothly, you may be loading the card upside down. Check that the card is the right way up and do not try to force it into the slot.

  • Page 21: Switching The Camera On

    • When the card access LED is flashing, images are being recorded onto the memory card. Do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage. Push the memory card in gently with your fingertip.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    When this occurs, charge the battery. Setting the Date and Time The first time you use your digital camera, you must set the date and time. The date and time settings may also be cleared when you remove the battery pack or if you leave the camera unused for a long period.

  • Page 23: Using The Accessories

    ■ The date and time must be set. On a digital camera, the date and time of shooting are stored on the memory card along with the image data. This information is useful for organizing your images into albums for viewing on a computer.

  • Page 24: Using The Camera Case

    ● Using the Camera Case Use the camera case as shown in the illustration. Memory cards go in here. ● Using the Cleaning Pad Attach the cleaning pad to the hand strap as shown in the illustration. Clean the lens and LCD monitor with the side to which the cleaning cloth is attached. When cleaning the lens, remove the lens hood before wiping the lens with the cleaning pad.

  • Page 25: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer.
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures Take the camera out of the case. Hold the camera in both hands. Press the POWER button switch the camera on and then press button until the “ the mode select LED. After the startup screen, the date is displayed for roughly 3 seconds.

  • Page 27: Holding The Camera

    • Take care to avoid camera shake. ( • Press the side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the image to its original size. ( ■ Holding the camera With the LCD monitor facing towards you, hold the lens unit with your left hand and the section with the LCD monitor in your right hand.

  • Page 28: Shooting Movies

    When you press the shutter release button down fully, the camera emits the shutter sound and takes a picture. • Press the shutter release button lightly with the soft pad of your fingertip. Pressing the button roughly will result in camera shake. (See “Avoiding camera shake” •...
  • Page 29 Press the POWER button switch the camera on and then press button until the “ the mode select LED. Use the LCD monitor to compose your shot. The remaining number of seconds of movie shooting is shown in the top-right corner of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 30 Viewing Images – Press button until the “ the mode select LED. The photographed image appears on the LCD monitor. Press on the 4-way button to scan forward through the photographed images. Press through the images. Press the side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the side to return the enlarged image to its original size.

  • Page 31: Displaying Information For Playback Images - Information

    Press on the 4-way button to select the movie to be viewed. Press the OK button playback. • See p.5-2 for more information on playing back movies. Displaying Information for Playback Images – This feature allows you to check information such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for the image (still image) being played back.

  • Page 32: Deleting Unwanted Images

    Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images – This feature allows you to check data such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for an image you have just shot and to erase the image. Immediately after taking a picture in “...
  • Page 33 Press the MENU button K. The menu icons appear. Press on the 4-way button to select ERASE [ Press the OK button The erase confirmation message screen appears. Press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE]. • Use on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased.

  • Page 34: When The Memory Card Is Full

    Press the OK button image. The saved image that follows the erased image appears on the LCD monitor. To erase another image, repeat the procedure from step 5. If there are no further images, the “NO IMAGE” message appears. Press the MENU button K to finish the erase procedure.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can view images you have shot with this camera on a computer, copy the images to a computer and edit them, and then send them from the computer via e-mail. First check the operating system software on your computer and then read the relevant sections for your software.

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    Connecting to a Windows PC Installing the USB drivers If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB drivers, which are included on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera. • Do not connect the USB cable until USB driver installation is completed. Connecting the USB cable prior to installation will prevent successful USB driver installation.

  • Page 37: Viewing Images On A Windows Pc

    Viewing images on a Windows PC • If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, install the USB drivers before connecting the USB cable. ( p.2-12) • If you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, no driver installation is needed.
  • Page 38 Press the POWER button switch the camera on. [PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera’s memory card on your PC and copy the images to your PC. • In Windows XP, the Scanner and Camera Wizard window may appear. If it does, click the Cancel button to close the window.
  • Page 39 • • R00_9999.jpg *1 DCIM: Digital Camera IMage *2 MISC: Miscellaneous • Do not delete image data on a memory card on your PC. Erace images on the camera. • The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera, that file name is skipped.

  • Page 40: Disconnecting The Usb Cable From A Windows Pc

    Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC Use the procedure below when disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC. ● Windows Me users Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop. Select [USB Disk] and then click [Stop].
  • Page 41 Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and then click [Stop]. Select [Kyocera Finecam SL400R USB Device] and then click [OK]. When the “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ can now be safely removed from the system”...

  • Page 42: Deleting Or Uninstalling Devices (Windows 98 And Windows 98Se Only)

    Deleting or uninstalling devices If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. In this situation, delete the drivers as described below. Then use the procedure on p.2-12 to re-install the drivers. * Note that this procedure is only required for Windows 98 and Windows 98SE.
  • Page 43 Select “Finecam SL400R” marked with a question mark in [Other devices] and then click [Remove]. When the device deletion confirmation message appears, click [OK]. Switch the camera off, disconnect the USB cable and then restart your PC. 2-19...

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Connecting to a Macintosh Viewing images on a Macintosh computer • You do not need to install the USB drivers on a Macintosh computer. Connect the USB cable without installing any drivers. • To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already installed.
  • Page 45 Press the POWER button switch the camera on. [PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera’s memory card on your Macintosh and copy the images to your Macintosh. • When the camera is connected to a computer and you are viewing or copying images, the card access LED flashes.

  • Page 46: Disconnecting The Usb Cable From A Macintosh Computer

    • • • R00_9999.jpg *1 DCIM: Digital Camera IMage *2 MISC: Miscellaneous • Do not delete image data on a memory card on your Macintosh. Erase images on the camera. • The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera, that file name is skipped.

  • Page 47: Digital Printing On A Printer

    Digital Printing on a Printer You can print out your images as specified in the DPOF settings ( • This feature can only be used with DPOF-compatible printers (third-party). Refer to the instructions provided with your DPOF-compatible printer for details of the printing procedure.
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  • Page 49: Techniques For Taking Pictures

    Techniques for Taking Pictures This chapter describes some more advanced photography techniques, including photographic subjects that are difficult for the camera to focus on, using the zoom to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the subject, and using continuous shooting.

  • Page 50: Using Focus Lock To Take Pictures

    Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures Use Focus Lock in situations where the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the LCD monitor, or when you want to compose a shot where the focal point is not in the center of the shot.
  • Page 51 Using the Zoom Button – Use the zoom button to take pictures when you are at events such as sports meets or talks where you cannot get close to your subject, or when you want to compose a wide-angle shot of distant scenery. Pressing the side of the zoom button enlarges the image (telephoto).

  • Page 52: Displaying The Scene Mode Menu

    Setting the Best Camera Mode for the Scene Shot This camera features a SCENE button mode for the subject. Displaying the Scene Mode menu With the camera in shooting mode, press the SCENE button • With the camera switched on, check that “ p.2-2) The Scene Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 53: Shooting Modes

    Shooting modes This camera features 7 shooting modes to suit different subjects. All 7 modes are available in “ ” mode and “ ” mode. In “ can be selected. Standard (Applicable mode: Use this mode for normal photography. In “ ”...

  • Page 54: Flash Modes

    Night Portrait (Applicable mode: This shooting mode is set up particularly for shots of people taken against nighttime scenery. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light levels, and the [Red-eye Reduction Auto mode] setting p.4-2) can also be used to prevent the subject’s eyes from appearing red.

  • Page 55: Using Continuous Shooting Mode

    • Because slow shutter speeds are used in Night View and Night Portrait modes, you should place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures. ( • To prevent camera shake in Macro mode where high magnifications are used, you should place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures.
  • Page 56 • To ensure that you obtain true approx. 3.3 frames per second performance, format the SD memory card in the camera ( • If you repeatedly shoot and erase frames, the continuous shooting speed may drop. If this occurs, save the images on your PC and then format the memory card in the camera before continuing.

  • Page 57: Switching The Lcd Monitor Icon Display And Backlight On And Off

    Switching the LCD Monitor Icon Display and Backlight On and Off In “ ” mode, “ ” mode and “ LCD monitor. If the icons are an annoyance when you are taking pictures, or if you want to conserve power, you can use the DISPLAY button monitor backlighting on and off as required.

  • Page 58: Conserving Battery Power

    Conserving Battery Power There are several ways to limit the amount of power the camera uses when you are traveling or you are in a location where you cannot readily recharge the camera battery. As well as switching the camera off promptly after you finish using it, you can turn off the LCD monitor backlighting, set the Power Save function, and select SAF as the AF mode.

  • Page 59: M Movie Mode

    Using Camera Mode, Shooting Mode and This chapter describes various aspects of photography using a digital camera, such as using the flash, setting the number of pixels and image quality, and setting white balance. The icons below each of the function headings in this chapter provide a quick reference guide to the modes in which that function can be used.

  • Page 60: Using The Flash

    This camera features an Automatic Flash function that determines whether or not the flash is needed based on the ambient light level. There are also ways of using the flash to good effect even in bright conditions. This section describes how to use the flash in situations such as those where conditions are bright but you still want to use the flash or where you don’t want to use the flash even though it’s dark.

  • Page 61: Setting The Flash Mode

    • For long-exposure shots, always place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot. • The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time. •...

  • Page 62: [T] Taking Pictures Using The Self-Timer

    ● Flash settings in each mode using the scene button Some restrictions apply to the flash modes that are available in the shooting modes selected using the scene button Scene Mode Standard Sports Action Portrait Night View Night Portrait Macro Landscape ■...

  • Page 63: Selecting The Number Of Pixels (Image Size)

    on the 4-way button to select SELF TIMER [t] and then press the OK button Press on the 4-way button to select the desired delay time and then press the OK button Sets a self-timer delay of 10 seconds. Sets a self-timer delay of 2 seconds. OFF: Normal photography (default) The [...

  • Page 64: Selecting The Quality (Compression Ratio)

    Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select PIXELS [ ] and then press the OK button Press the desired image size and then press the OK button <Still Image> 2272 ✕ 1704 (default) 1600 ✕...
  • Page 65 on the 4-way button to select QUALITY [ ] and then press the OK button Press on the 4-way button to select the desired image quality and then press the OK button [F] (Fine): Shoots images at a low compression ratio. [N] (Normal): Shoots images at a high compression ratio.

  • Page 66: Using Exposure Compensation

    Use exposure compensation to adjust the brightness of your images. This function is especially useful for shots where you did not get the ideal exposure because subject and background brightness differed a lot, and for images that you deliberately want to shoot under- or overexposured.

  • Page 67: Determining The White Balance

    Determining the White Balance The color of a subject varies depending on the light source used. This applies particularly to white. White balance is the process of ensuring that a white object actually appears white under a given light source. Switch the camera on and press button until the “...

  • Page 68: Setting The Frame Rate

    The frame rate refers to the number of frames shot per second in a movie. The available frame rate settings are 30 frames per second (30fps) and 15 frames per second (15fps). Movement in movies with a frame rate of 30 fps is smooth, but the large image file sizes mean that they cannot be as long as movies shot at 15 fps.

  • Page 69: Setting Detailed Functions In The Settings

    The detailed settings discussed here can be used to set functions similar to those found on conventional cameras, such as AE and long exposure settings, as well as settings specific to digital cameras such as color and chroma. Detail menu SOUND Used to specify whether or not movies are shot with sound.
  • Page 70 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ button Press [SOUND] and then press Press the desired setting and then press the OK button [ ] ON: Shoots movies with sound. (default) ] OFF: Shoots movies without sound.

  • Page 71: [Color Mode] Selecting Color, Black & White Or Sepia

    [COLOR MODE] This feature allows you select colors so that your images resemble photos taken using sepia tone or monochrome film. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK...

  • Page 72: [Chroma] Changing The Color Intensity

    [CHROMA] The CHROMA setting lets you take pictures in which the intensity of the colors is increased (brighter colors) or decreased (paler colors). Switch the camera on and press button until the “ LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ button...

  • Page 73: [Sharpness] Enhancing The Image Outlines

    [SHARPNESS] This setting enables you to take pictures in which the subject’s outline is sharpened or softened. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK button...

  • Page 74: [Wb Preset] Setting Your Own Value For White

    [WB PRESET] Use this mode when there are multiple light sources or when you want to set the white value very precisely. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ button...

  • Page 75: [Ae Mode] Selecting The Exposure Setting Method

    ] appears on the LCD monitor. • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot. • Specify this setting for “ Movie mode.
  • Page 76 Press the desired setting and then press the OK button [No icon] PROGRAM: The camera sets the optimum shutter [F2.8] F2.8 [F7.5] F7.5 • When [F7.5] is selected, take care to avoid camera shake. Press the MENU button K to clear the menu. The selected setting ([F2.8], etc.) appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 77: [Focusing] Selecting The Focusing Method

    [FOCUSING] This mode allows you to specify the camera’s focusing method. There are 2 automatic focusing modes (WIDE AF* and SPOT AF*), and a manual focus mode (MF) that allows you to set the shooting distance yourself. * AF: Auto Focus WIDE AF: Uses a wide focusing frame.

  • Page 78: Determining The Shooting Distance With Manual Focusing (Mf)

    Press the desired setting and then press the OK button Press the MENU button K to clear the menu. The focusing frame (for WIDE AF and SPOT AF) or focusing gauge (for manual focusing) appears on the LCD monitor. Determining the shooting distance with manual focusing (MF) on the 4-way button to set the distance.

  • Page 79: [Long Exp.] Using Slow Shutter Speeds

    [LONG EXP.] When you take pictures of subjects such as stars at night or weak lights in a dark situation (e.g. candles), a slow shutter speed is used. The shutter speed refers to the length of time the shutter stays open. The longer this time, the longer the subject’s image is exposed. •...

  • Page 80: [Iso] Changing The Iso Sensitivity To Photograph Fast Moving Subjects

    The selected setting ([LT4S], etc.) appears on the LCD monitor. • If you select a long exposure, you can set the flash mode to Flash Off or to Fill-Flash with Red-eye Reduction mode. • When a long exposure is set in Macro/Landscape mode, the flash mode is fixed at Flash Off.

  • Page 81: On The Lcd Monitor

    Press on the 4-way button to select [ISO] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select the desired ISO setting and then press the OK button [No icon] AUTO: The camera sets the ISO sensitivity to suit the ambient conditions. (default) [ISO100] 100: Fixed at ISO 100 [ISO200] 200:...
  • Page 82 on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ button Press [METERING] and then press Press the desired metering mode and then press the OK button [No icon] EVALUATION: The entire screen is partitioned into CENTER: SPOT AREA: Light is measured at the center of the Press the MENU button K to clear the menu.

  • Page 83: [Digital Zoom] Switching The Digital Zoom On And Off

    [DIGITAL ZOOM] When you are composing a shot, if you press the maximum zoom is reached and then press the zooming begins ( p.3-3). To disable digital zooming, use the procedure below to set digital zooming to OFF. Switch the camera on and press button until the “...
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  • Page 85: Using The P Playback Mode Functions

    Using the Playback Mode Functions This chapter describes the camera’s Playback mode, in which you can check images you have shot on the LCD monitor. In Playback mode, you can also record sound onto your images, and resize, trim and rotate photographed images in 90° increments.

  • Page 86: [Playback Zoom] Viewing Your Images Enlarged

    [PLAYBACK ZOOM] You can use the zoom buttons to enlarge an image during playback. (Still images only) Switch the camera on and press button until the “ on the 4-way button to select the image to be played back. Press the side of the zoom button to enlarge the image.

  • Page 87: [Multi] Viewing Multiple Images

    Press the OK button The table below shows the operations that can be performed during playback. Button Increases the volume. Decreases the volume. Press once to stop the movie and begin scanning back- wards through the movie frame by frame. After that, scan- ning moves one frame back each time you press the button.
  • Page 88 on the 4-way button to select MULTI [ ] and then press the OK button The MULTI playback screen appears. ● Using the MULTI playback screen Protection icon: Displayed for images that have been protected. To previous image (backwards) Postrecording icon: Indicates that sound has been postrecorded onto the image.

  • Page 89: Erasing Images In The Multi Playback Screen

    Erasing images in the MULTI playback screen Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select ERASE [ ] and then press the OK button on the 4-way button to position the cursor on the image to be erased. on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button The image is erased.

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

    Reverting to normal playback (SINGLE playback) U D L R position the cursor on the image you want to view in normal playback mode. Press the OK button playback. [POSTRECORDING] This feature allows you to add or remove recorded voice in photographed images (still images only).
  • Page 91 on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button to begin voice recording. Dictate your message into the camera’s microphone. To stop a recording mid way through, press the OK button The screen in step 3 reappears. Press the MENU button K to clear the menu icons and return to the normal playback screen.

  • Page 92: Erasing Voice Messages

    Erasing voice messages Use the procedure below to erase a postrecorded voice message. Proceed carefully since erased messages cannot be recovered. Continued from step 3 in “Recording a message” on p.5-6: on the 4-way button to select the image from which you want to erase the voice message.

  • Page 93: [Protect] Protecting Images From Accidental Erasing

    Press the OK button playback. The table below shows the operations that can be performed during message playback. Button Increases the volume. Decreases the volume. Hold down to play back the message at half speed. Release the button to return to normal playback. Hold down to play back the message at double speed.

  • Page 94: Unprotecting Images

    • To protect another image, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen. • The [ERASE ALL] function ( [FORMAT] ( p.6-2) erases all the images on the card, including protected images. Unprotecting images Continued from step 3 in “Protecting an image”...

  • Page 95: [Erase All] Erasing All Images

    on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased. on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button to complete erasing. • To erase another image, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen.

  • Page 96: [Resize] Resizing And Trimming Images

    Resized or trimmed images are saved as new image files, so the original images are left untouched. • Image shot on a CONTAX or third-party digital camera cannot be resized. • Resized images are stored as shown below.
  • Page 97 on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE RESIZING] and then press the OK button on the 4-way button to select the image to be resized. When you have selected the image, press press the OK button Set the new image size. To simply change the number of pixels, press the OK button To enlarge an area, press the enlarge the image by 2✕...

  • Page 98: Checking And Erasing Resized Images

    • Movies cannot be resized. • Resizing may not be possible if there is too little space available on the memory card. Checking and erasing resized images You cannot use normal image playback to check resized images. Use the following procedure to view resized images.

  • Page 99: Resizing All The Images

    Resizing all the images You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card. From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-12: on the 4-way button to select [RESIZE ALL IMAGES] and then press the OK button on the 4-way button to select the image size and then press the OK button...

  • Page 100: Erasing All Resized Images

    Erasing all resized images This procedure erases all resized images. From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-12: on the 4-way button to select [ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGES] and then press the OK button Press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button All resized images are erased.

  • Page 101: [Auto Play] Displaying Images Automatically As A Slideshow

    on the 4-way button to select a setting and then press the OK button [ 90°]: Rotates the image 90° to the left (counterclockwise) [90° ]: Rotates the image 90° to the right (clockwise) [RETURN]: Cancels the operation and returns you to the menu icon screen.
  • Page 102 on the 4-way button to select [INTERVAL] and then press on the 4-way button to select the interval duration and then press the OK button You can choose an interval of 2, 10, 15 or 30 seconds. • The recording times for movies and postrecording take priority over this setting.

  • Page 103: Starting And Ending An Auto Play Slideshow

    on the 4-way button to select the [EFFECT] and then press on the 4-way button to select a setting and then press the OK button OFF: No effect is set. FADE: The previous image gradually darkens while the next image gradually brightens until it is fully displayed.

  • Page 104: [Print Settings] Specifying Dpof Print Settings

    To end the slideshow, press the MENU button K. [PRINT SETTINGS] DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a printing standard for images shot on digital cameras that allows the images to be printed on a consumer printer or at a print processing outlet. The DPOF settings specify which images are to be printed and how many copies of each image.
  • Page 105 • Select [RETURN] and press the OK button on the 4-way button to select the image for which you want to specify the print settings. Press on the 4-way button, select [OK] and then press the OK button Specify the number of prints. Use the 4-way button to select [PRINT QTY.] and then press on the 4-way button to set the...

  • Page 106: Specifying Index Print Settings

    on the 4-way button to select [PRINT SETS] and then press DPOF settings. The screen in step 4 reappears. • To specify DPOF settings for another image, repeat steps 4-11. • Selecting [RETURN] cancels the details set up to step 11 and returns you to the step 4 screen. Specifying index print settings This function produces a single print showing thumbnail versions of the images recorded on the memory card.

  • Page 107: Deleting All The Dpof Print Settings

    Deleting all the DPOF print settings From step 3 in “Specifying DPOF settings” : on p.5-20 on the 4-way button to select [ALL RESET] and then press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button All the print settings are deleted and the step 4 screen reappears.
  • Page 108 Next, use ERASE ALL. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Select ERASE ALL [ menu and press the OK button “ERASE ALL?” message appears. Select [EXECUTE] and press the OK button The protected images are left untouched and all the other images are erased.

  • Page 109: Using The Set Up Mode Functions

    Using the SET UP Mode Functions This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced functions, such as specifying the AF (Auto Focus) settings, adjusting the LCD monitor brightness, and initializing memory cards.

  • Page 110: [Af Mode] Setting Af Mode

    [AF MODE] The AF MODE setting allows you to set the camera’s AF (Auto Focus) operating mode to SAF, which is best for shooting still subjects, or CAF, which is ideal for subjects involving lots of movement, such as sports events. Switch the camera on and press button until the “...

  • Page 111: [Bright Cntrl] Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press on the 4-way button to select [FORMAT] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button Card initialization begins. When initialization is completed, the screen in step 2 reappears.

  • Page 112: [Backlight] Changing The Monitor Backlighting Brightness

    [BACKLIGHT] Use this procedure to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor backlighting. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press [BACKLIGHT] and then press Press the [BRIGHT] or [LOW POWER] and then press the OK button BRIGHT: Gives brighter backlighting.

  • Page 113: Power Save

    Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press on the 4-way button to select [INSERT DATE] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select [NO DATE] or [WITH DATE] and then press the OK button Date insertion is set and the screen in step 2 reappears.
  • Page 114 Press the delay until the camera switches off and then press the OK button NO PWR OFF: The camera is not automatically switched off. Take care to remember to switch the camera off yourself. 1MIN.: The camera switches off after 1 minute. 3MIN.: The camera switches off after 3 minutes.

  • Page 115: [Mode Lock] Preserving Your Function Settings

    [MODE LOCK] Mode Lock is a function which ensures that the settings you have specified in “ “ ” and “ ” modes are retained when the camera is switched off. ( Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press on the 4-way button to select [MODE LOCK] and then press...

  • Page 116: Shutter Vol

    Press the desired button beep volume and then press the OK button Maximum volume Medium volume (default) Low volume OFF: No button beep The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears. [SHUTTER VOL] Use this procedure to adjust the volume of shutter sound. Switch the camera on and press button until the “...

  • Page 117: [Start Screen] Selecting The Startup Screen

    Press on the 4-way button to select [COLOR SELECT] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select the desired color and then press the OK button The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears. [START SCREEN] This procedure sets the startup screen displayed when you switch the camera on.

  • Page 118: [Rec Review] Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them

    ● If a user-defined screen was selected in step 3 Press on the 4-way button to switch to the image selection screen. The still images recorded on the memory card appear. Press the desired image and then press the OK button on the 4-way button to select [SET] and then press the OK button...

  • Page 119: Selecting The Menu Language

    Press on the 4-way button to select the desired setting and then press the OK button 2SEC: Images are displayed for 2 seconds right after shooting. 4SEC: Images are displayed for 4 seconds right after shooting. OFF: Images are not displayed right after shooting.

  • Page 120: [File No.] Starting Image File Numbers From 0001

    [FILE NO.] Images shot on the camera are assigned file names that consist of sequential numbers before being saved in a folder called 100KCBOX. Executing FILE NO. creates a second folder called 101KCBOX and the numbering of the file names for images shot subsequently starts again from 0001. Resetting the file number in this way is useful when you want to store shots of a particular scene in a different folder.

  • Page 121: [Mode Reset] Resetting Function Settings

    [MODE RESET] Use this function when you want to reset modes and menu settings that you have specified back to their default settings. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press on the 4-way button to select [MODE RESET] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select...
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  • Page 123: Appendix

    Appendix This chapter provides a range of technical information, including measures for dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD monitor, the operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Check the items listed below before deciding that your camera is faulty. Problems and Solutions Problem Nothing appears on The lithium-ion battery pack is flat or is the LCD monitor. not inserted. The Power Save function has switched the camera off. ( There is no image on If you leave the camera for a while the LCD monitor.

  • Page 125: Messages And Responses

    Problem The caution LED This is the camera shake warning. flashes quickly. The shutter speed is slow. The camera will not The subject is a type that is not suited focus. The shooting to autofocus. ( mark flashes. The picture came out The image is overexposed.

  • Page 126: Mode-Locked Menu Options And Default Settings

    Mode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings Mode Camera Mode/ C/N/M Scene mode Continuous Shooting Mode/ C/N/M SELF TIMER Movie Mode C/N/M EXP.COMP. C/N/M WHITE BALANCE C/N/M SETTINGS C/N/M SETTINGS C/N/M SETTINGS C/N/M SETTINGS AF MODE Setup Mode FORMAT BRIGHT CNTRL BACKLIGHT DATE INSERT DATE...

  • Page 127: Lcd Monitor Information And Names Of Icons

    LCD Monitor Information and Names of Icons Display when the Camera C, Continuous Shooting N or Movie M mode is selected “ ” Camera Mode/ “ ” Continuous Shooting Mode w t u e r y i X .0 +1.0 ISO 00 004.09.01 !8 !9 @0...

  • Page 128: Display When Playback P Mode Is Selected

    Display when Playback P mode is selected ● Display when the MENU button K is pressed Menu icons are displayed. ULTI M A H J q MULTI (page 5-3) w POSTRECORDING (page 5-6) e PROTECT (page 5-9) r ERASE (page 5-10) t ERASE ALL (page 5-11) Image Information Display ●...

  • Page 129: Led Indicators

    There are 3 LEDs on the camera. Each LED indicates the status of the camera depending on how it lights or flashes. Self-timer LED (red) Flashes Lights Card access LED (orange) Flashes LED indicators While using the self-timer When a movie is being shot When the camera is set to Playback mode When the camera is set to SET UP mode When the camera is connected to a PC...

  • Page 130: Caution Led (Red)

    Caution LED (red) Camera mode/ Continuous Shooting mode/ Movie mode Battery recharging As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take care of camera shake. Flashes rapidly As the flash is being charged, you need to wait to take the next picture until the LED stops flashing. Flashes slowly Now recharging Lights...

  • Page 131: Basic Glossary Of Digital Camera Terms

    CCD (Charge Coupled Device) This is a device used as the imaging element in a digital camera. Strictly speaking, a CCD is used for transferring electrical signals and is governed by a semiconductor device called a phototransistor that converts light into electrical signals.
  • Page 132 EV (Exposure Value) An EV is a number that denotes exposure. EV=1 when the aperture setting is F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. Each time the exposure then halves, the EV number increases by 1 (EV=2, EV=3...). Conversely, when the exposure is double the EV=1 level, the EV becomes -1. When the exposure is doubled again, EV=-2, and so on.
  • Page 133 Memory card A recording medium that uses flash memory on which data can be electrically erased (rewritten). SD memory cards and Multimedia cards can be used with this camera. MF (Manual Focus) Focusing performed manually rather than using AF. Program AE This is a type of AE in which the camera automatically selects a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the brightness of the subject.

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