Page 1: Advanced Operations
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.
Page 2 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 Test Shooting Copyright...
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or Danger serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Page 4 Warning ● Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards.
Page 5 ● Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. ● Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns.
Page 6: Using The Manuals
Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your CX4. “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 7: Quick Q & A Index
Quick Q & A Index First Steps How do I set the clock? Setting the clock 5 P.26, 98; How do I charge the battery? Charging the battery 5 Taking Photographs “Point-and-Shoot” Photography Can the camera choose settings automatically? Auto shooting mode Can the camera match settings to the scene? Scene mode Preventing Blur...
Page 8: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings How do I take photos at different sizes? Picture quality/size How do I take monochrome photos? Image settings How do I reduce image noise? Noise reduction How do I stamp the date on photos? Date imprint 3 Movies How do I shoot movies? Movie mode 6 Playback...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Precautions ... 2 Using the Manuals ... 5 Quick Q & A Index ... 6 Contents ... 8 Basic Operations Packing List ...14 Optional Accessories ... 14 How to Use the Mode Dial ...15 Names of Parts ...16 Picture Display ...18 Getting Ready ...21 About the Battery ...
Page 10 Advanced Operations ADJ. Button Functions Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./OK Button ... 46 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ... 47 Using the Fn (Function) Button Assigning a Role to the Fn Button ... 49 Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting ... 49 Locking the Exposure ...
Page 11 Picture Quality/Size: Choosing Size and Compression Options for Photographs ... 72 Movie Size: Choosing a Frame Size for Movies ... 72 Density: Adjusting Contrast in Text Mode ... 72 Size: Choosing the Size of Photographs Taken in Text Mode ... 72 Focus: Choosing How the Camera Focuses ...
Page 12 Resize: Creating Small Copies of Images ... 86 Trim: Creating Cropped Copies ... 86 Level Compensation: Creating Copies with Modified Brightness and Contrast ... 86 White Balance Compensation: Creating Copies with Modified White Balance ... 86 Skew Correction: Reducing the Effects of Perspective ... 86 Protect: Protecting Images from Accidental Deletion ...
Page 13 Function Guide: Viewing Help ... 101 Shooting Info. Display Frame: Viewing Settings at a Glance ... 101 Minimum Distance: Displaying the Minimum Focus Distance ... 101 Auto Rotate: Rotating Pictures for Playback... 101 White Saturation Display: Viewing Image Highlights ... 101 Card Sequence No.: File Numbering Options ...
Page 14: Basic Operations
Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ...14 How to Use the Mode Dial ...15 Names of Parts ...16 Picture Display ...18 Getting Ready ...21 Basic Shooting ...27 Playing Back Images ...34 Deleting Files ...37 Changing the Display with the DISP.
Page 15: Packing List
Open the package and make sure all the items are included. * The actual appearance of items included may differ. • CX4 The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. • USB Cable (Mini B cable) •...
Page 16: 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. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal My Settings Mode T, U Movie Mode Scene Auto Mode Scene Mode Continuous Mode...
Page 17: Names Of Parts
Camera Front View Mode Dial Shutter Release Button Microphone POWER Button Lens Cover Zoom Lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail View) Flash AF Auxiliary Light/ Self-Timer Lamp Lens Names of Parts Item Name Refer to P.15, 27, 33, 54, 58, 61, 62, 66 P.27 P.66...
Page 18 Rear View 3 4 5 Item Name Picture Display Strap Eyelet Terminal Cover Speaker USB Terminal AV Output Terminal N ( Macro) ADJ./OK Button F ( Flash) 6 ( Playback) Button MENU Button Fn (Function) Button t ( Self-timer)/D ( Delete) Button DISP.
Page 19: Picture Display
Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Still Image Mode 0.3 0.3 Interval Interval Interval Interval 1cm- 1cm- 1cm- X4.8 X4.8 X4.8 X4.8 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1/1000 1/1000 1/1000 EV EV 1000 Item Name 1 Flash Mode 2 Flash Exposure Compensation P.75 3 Plus Normal Shooting/ Multi-Target AF Focus Mark 4 Scene Mode/Continuous...
Page 20: Movie Mode
Movie Mode 00 : 00 /00 : 02 00 : 00 /00 : 02 00 : 00 00 /00 : 02 02 Shutter button : Start Shutter button : Start Shutter button : Start Shutter button : Start Item Name 36 Recording Time 37 Remaining Recording Time P.131 Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 21: Shooting Mode
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The picture display may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera’s status while in use. • Additional information can be viewed by pressing the DISP. button. (GP.40) F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 3.5 EV EV 0.7 0.7 28 28 Item Name...
Page 22: Getting Ready
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.25. About the Battery This camera uses the rechargeable battery DB-100, a dedicated lithium-ion battery supplied with the camera.
Page 23: About The Sd Memory Card (Available In Stores)
About the SD Memory Card (available in stores) Pictures can be stored in the camera’s 86 MB internal memory or on SD or SDHC memory cards (hereafter referred to as “memory cards”) available separately from third-party suppliers. About Formatting ------------------------------------------------------------------- Before using a memory card for the first time or after using a memory card in other devices, be sure to format it with this camera.
Page 24: Charging The Rechargeable Battery
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The [Copy to Card from Internal Memory] item (GP.87) in the playback menu (GP.85) can be used to copy the pictures in internal memory to a memory card. • A Speed Class 6 memory card is recommended when recording movies with [x1280] selected for [Movie Size].
Page 25: Loading The Rechargeable Battery And Sd Memory Card
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card After recharging the rechargeable battery, load the battery and the SD memory card. Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery or the SD memory card. Open the battery/card cover. Insert the rechargeable battery and SD memory card.
Page 26: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on or off. When the camera is turned on, a start-up sound plays and the picture display turns on. If the POWER button is pressed when the camera is on, the number of files recorded on that day is displayed, and then the camera turns off.
Page 27: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Press the ADJ./OK button !"NF to select a language. • When the DISP. button is pressed, the language setting is canceled and the date/time setting screen appears. Press the ADJ./OK button. • The display language is set, and the date/time setting screen appears.
Page 28: Basic Shooting
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Shooting in Auto Shooting Mode (Focus and Shoot) Turn the mode dial to 5 to shoot with auto shooting mode. 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.
Page 29: About Focusing
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 Gently press the shutter release button all the way. •...
Page 30: Using The Zoom Function
Preventing Camera Shake --------------------------------------------------------- • Press the shutter release button gently to prevent 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 - When using the zoom function - When [Time Exposure] (GP.75) is selected in the shooting menu (GP.71)
Page 31: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)
Using the Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------- While you can use the normal zoom to enlarge the subject up to 10.7 ×, digital zooming allows you to enlarge the subject still further (up to another 4.8 × for still images, 2.8 × for movies with a frame size of 1280, or 4.0 × for movies with a frame size of 640 or 320).
Page 32: Using The Flash
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [Auto]. Press the ADJ./OK button toward F (flash). • The list of the flash modes symbol is displayed on the picture display.
Page 33: Using The Self-Timer
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash mode setting is retained until you press the ADJ./OK button toward F (Flash) again. • The flash does not fire when shooting movies, in continuous mode, in multi- target AF, in dynamic range double-shot, and in bracket shooting. •...
Page 34: Shooting In Scene Auto Mode
Shooting in Scene Auto Mode In scene auto mode, the camera selects the optimal scene mode (GP.52) automatically. The following scene modes can be selected. Scene Mode Portrait Night. Port. Sports The icon of the selected scene mode is shown in the display. If macro mode is selected, an icon will be displayed at upper left in the picture display.
Page 35: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Viewing Your Images To select playback mode, press the 6 ( Playback) button. When the camera is off, pressing and holding the 6 (Playback) button longer than 1 second turns the camera on in playback mode. Press the ADJ./OK button NF to display the previous file or the next file.
Page 36 To view an image full frame, select it in the thumbnail list and press the ADJ./OK button or turn the zoom lever once toward 8 (Enlarged View). 81 Frames If the zoom lever is turned toward 9 when 20 frames are displayed, the screen is divided into 81 frames and thumbnails are displayed.
Page 37: Enlarging Images
Enlarging Images Turn the zoom lever toward 8 (Enlarged View) to zoom in on the selected still image. The magnification varies depending on the image size. Image Size z 4 : 3 F a 4 : 3 F Image sizes other than those above Pressing the DISP.
Page 38: Deleting Files
Deleting Files You can delete files from the SD memory card or internal memory. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The [Recover File] item (GP.87) in the playback menu (GP.85) can be used to recover files that have been deleted accidentally. Note, however, that files cannot be recovered if, for example, the camera has been turned off or shooting mode has been selected since the files were deleted.
Page 39: Deleting Multiple Files
Deleting Multiple Files You can select multiple files for simultaneous deletion either individually or by selecting one or more ranges consisting of two images and all photographs between them. To delete multiple files, press the D (Delete) button in playback mode and follow the steps below (to exit at any time without deleting images, press DISP.).
Page 40: Specifying A Range Of Multiple Files
Specifying a Range of Multiple Files Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Delete Multi] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • Omit this step if the camera is already in multi-frame view. Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Sel. Range] and then press the ADJ./OK button.
Page 41: 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. During Shooting Mode Normal Symbol Display 9999 9999 9999 9999 4:3 F 4:3 F 4:3 F Picture Display Off...
Page 42: Information Display
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When [Shooting Info. Display Frame] is set to [On] in the setup menu, the shooting information display frame can be displayed for normal symbol display and histogram display (GP.101). • Histograms are not displayed in movie mode. A blinking [O] icon, the recording time, and the time available are displayed during recording even when indicators are hidden or the grid guide is displayed.
Page 43: About The Electronic Level
About the Electronic Level When [ Level Setting] is turned on in the setup menu or by pressing and holding the DISP. button, the camera uses a level indicator and level sound to let you know whether the image is level during shooting.
Page 44 Level indicator display When level: The level indicator becomes green, indicating that the scale is in the middle. When tilted to the right or left: The mark on the level indicator becomes orange, indicating the opposite side of the direction in which the camera is tilted. When the camera is tilted too far to the right or left: Half of the level indicator on the opposite...
Page 45: About The Histogram Display
About the Histogram Display 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 46: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 ADJ. Button Functions ...46 2 Using the Fn (Function) Button 3 Shooting Mode Types ...52 4 Playback Functions ...67 5 Shooting Menu ...71 6 Playback Menu ...85 7 Setup Menu ...98 8 Direct Printing ...105...
Page 47: Adj. Button Functions
1 ADJ. Button Functions The ADJ./OK button has the following functions. For the operating procedure of each function, see the corresponding reference page. Assigning four functions from the shooting menu Shifting the AE and AF targets Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./OK Button You can assign four functions from the shooting menu to the ADJ./OK button.
Page 48: Shifting The Ae And Af Targets
Shifting the AE and AF Targets You can shift the target for automatic exposure (AE) and/or auto focus (AF). Available Setting Description AE/AF AE and AF are set to Spot AE and Spot AF respectively and the target can be moved for both simultaneously. (The targets for Spot AE and Spot AF occupy the same position.) The AF is set to Spot AF and the target can be moved.
Page 49: Using The Fn (Function) Button
2 Using the Fn (Function) Button Simply press the Fn button to quickly access the function assigned to it using the [ Set Fn Button] option in the setup menu (GP.49). The function assigned to the Fn button can be selected from the options below.
Page 50: Assigning A Role To The Fn Button
Assigning a Role to the Fn Button To assign functions to the Fn button, follow the steps below. Select [Set Fn Button] in the setup menu (GP.98) and press the ADJ./OK button F. Select the setting and then press the ADJ./OK button. Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting You can select the focus target for close-ups.
Page 51: Locking The Exposure
Locking the Exposure Assigning [ AE Lock] to the Fn button (GP.49) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to lock or cancel the exposure. Set [Set Fn Button] to [AE Lock] on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.49. With the camera ready to shoot, position subject in the center of the picture display and press the Fn button.
Page 52: Choosing A Focus Setting
Choosing a Focus Setting If any of the following functions is assigned to the Fn button (GP.49), you can change the focus setting during shooting by pressing the Fn button. Available Setting Description AF/Face Pr. Switch between multi, spot, or subject tracking AF and face- priority multi AF (GP.73).
Page 53: Shooting Mode Types Scene Mode ( W )
3 Shooting Mode Types Scene Mode ( W ) In scene mode, you can choose from one of the following 11 subject types. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Modes Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects up to eight faces, and adjusts focus, exposure, Portrait...
Page 54 Use when taking pictures of moving objects. Sports Use when taking scenery pictures with abundant greenery or blue sky. Landscape The camera automatically zooms to the optimal zoom position to shoot at a higher magnification than in normal macro shooting. Optical zoom can not be used. Macro mode is selected Zoom Macro automatically.
Page 55: Selecting A Scene Mode
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • In [Discreet Mode] or [Pets]: - The beep does not sound. - Pressing the ADJ./OK button to F (flash) does not change the flash mode (GP.31). - The self-timer lamp will not blink and a beep will not sound in self-timer mode (GP.32).
Page 56: Using Skew Correction Mode
Press the ADJ./OK or Fn button. • Pressing ADJ./OK button returns the camera to shooting mode with the selected option shown at the top of the picture display. Pressing Fn button selects the highlighted option and displays the shooting menu (GP.71). Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Page 57 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When [Skew Correct Mode] is selected, note the following: • To shoot the subject as large as possible, position it so that the entire portion of the subject is visible on the picture display. • The camera may fail to recognize the subject in the following cases: - When the image is out of focus - When four edges of the subject are not clearly visible - When it is hard to distinguish between the subject and background...
Page 58: Continuous Mode (R)
Continuous Mode (R) Turn the mode dial to R to use the various continuous shooting functions. Continuous mode can be selected from the continuous mode selection dialog displayed when the MENU button is pressed. Continuous Modes This is the normal continuous mode. Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button.
Page 59: Taking Pictures In Continuous Mode
Taking Pictures in Continuous Mode Turn the mode dial to R. • The camera enters shooting mode with the current continuous mode shown at the top of the picture display. Press the MENU button. • To choose a different continuous mode, press the MENU button to display continuous mode options.
Page 60: M-Cont Plus (10M)
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Focus, exposure value, and white balance are locked. • ISO sensitivity is raised. • Flickering may be recorded as horizontal bands when pictures are taken under fluorescent lights. • When [Card Sequence No.] is set to [On] (GP.102) and the last four digits of the file number exceed “9999”...
Page 61: M-Cont Plus (2M)
M-Cont Plus (2M) The camera shoots while the shutter release button is pressed all the way down, but only the last 26 frames (about the last 0.9 seconds of shooting) are recorded, creating a single multi-picture (MP) file. …the camera records the 26 frames taken in the last 0.9 seconds of shooting.
Page 62: Creative Shooting Mode (X)
Creative Shooting Mode (X) Choose from six creative photographic effects. Creative Shooting Mode Options Create images with natural contrast, reducing loss of detail in shadows and highlights. For detailed operations, see P.63. Dynamic Range Use to create pictures that appear to be photos of dioramas. For detailed operations, see P.64.
Page 63: Taking Pictures In Creative Shooting Mode
Taking Pictures in Creative Shooting Mode Turn the mode dial to X. • The camera enters shooting mode with the current creative shooting mode option shown at the top of the picture display. Press the MENU button. • To choose a different creative shooting mode, press the MENU button to display creative shooting mode options.
Page 64: Dynamic Range Double Shot
Dynamic Range Double Shot “Dynamic range” refers to the range of brightnesses (tone levels) that can be expressed by the camera. Dynamic range double shot creates a smooth transition from highlights to shadows for natural contrast. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With dynamic range double shot, two consecutive pictures are taken with different exposures and then the areas with the appropriate exposure are combined together.
Page 65: Shooting In Miniaturization Mode
The effect can be chosen using the [Dynamic Range Expansion] option when [Dynamic Range] is selected in creative shooting mode. If an option other than [AUTO] is highlighted when you press the ADJ./OK button F, the menu shown at right will be displayed.
Page 66: Plus Normal Shooting
Press the ADJ./OK button NF to choose the width of the area that will be in focus. Press the ADJ./OK button. Frame a picture and press the shutter release button halfway to focus, then press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Page 67: Movie Mode (3)
Movie Mode (3) Shooting Movies Rotate the mode dial to 3 to record movies with sound. Frame size can be selected using the [Movie Size] item (GP.72) in the shooting menu. Each movie you shoot is recorded as an AVI file. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus and the rest of the way down to start recording.
Page 68: Playback Functions
4 Playback Functions Playing Back Movies To play back movies, follow the steps below. Select the movie you want to play back in playback mode. Press the ADJ./OK button. • Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen.
Page 69 The display changes as follows. 000-0001 000-0001 000-0001 000-0001 0001 0001/0001 0001/0001 0001/0001 0001 2010/01 01/01 01 2010/01/01 0 0 0:00 00 2010 2010/01/01 00:00 00:00 F3.5 1/55 55 F 3.5 F 3.5 1/55 1/55 ADJ./OK 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 2010 2010/01/01 2010/01/01 0 0 0:00 00...
Page 70: Exporting Mp Files
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The [DPOF], [Trim], [Resize], [Skew Correction] (playback mode), [Level Compensation], and [White Balance Compensation] functions are not available for MP files. • [Flag Function Setting] and [Protect] cannot be set for individual frames in an MP file. If [Flag Function Setting] or [Protect] is set when the thumbnail view or single image view is displayed, the setting will be applied to the MP file instead of an individual frame.
Page 71 To select multiple individual frames: Select [Sel. Indiv.] and press the ADJ./OK button. Select a frame and press the ADJ./OK button. • Press the MENU button to switch to the display for specifying a range of frames. • If you selected a frame by mistake, you can deselect it by selecting the frame and pressing the ADJ./OK button.
Page 72: Shooting Menu
5 Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust camera settings when taking pictures. To display the shooting menu, press the MENU button when the camera is in shooting mode. Using the Menu Press the MENU button in shooting mode. •...
Page 73: Shooting Menu Options
Shooting Menu Options Dynamic Range Expansion Select the dynamic range expansion effects. Soft Focus Options Choose the amount of softening produced by the [Soft Focus] option in creative shooting mode. Select from [Weak] and [Strong]. Choose the hue of photographs created using the [Cross Process] option in creative shooting mode.
Page 74: Focus: Choosing How The Camera Focuses
Focus Choose a focusing mode. — Multi AF Measures the distances from nine AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. Choose to prevent out-of-focus photos. Face Pr. Multi The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses using multi AF.
Page 75: Exposure Metering: Choosing How The Camera Sets Exposure
Exposure Metering You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. — Multi The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is metered to determine the overall exposure value. Center The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value.
Page 76: Flash Exposure Compensation: Adjusting Flash Level
Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjust the light intensity of the flash. You can set the light intensity from –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Flash exposure compensation may not work outside the flash range (GP.128). Auto Bracket Vary exposure, white balance, color, or focus over a series of pictures.
Page 77: Interval Shooting: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Shooting You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from five seconds to one hour in increments of five seconds. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off. •...
Page 78: Slow Shutter Limit: Choosing The Slowest Available Shutter Speed
Slow Shutter Limit The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following: 1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second. When this function is set to [Off ], the maximum shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 79: Focus
Focus Subject Tracking AF When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera will focus on the subject in the focus frame at the center of the monitor and a green target icon will be displayed (the target icon will be displayed in red if the camera is unable to locate a subject to track).
Page 80: Manual Focus (Mf): Focusing Manually
MP file ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MP is a file format for recording a set of still images. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash cannot be used. • The [Time Exposure] setting is disabled (GP.75). • The camera shake correction function cannot be used. If [Multi-trgt AF] is set while the camera shake correction function is turned on, E changes to F.
Page 81: Auto Bracketing
Auto Bracketing Choose the type of bracketing performed. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assigning [AT-BKT], [WB-BKT], [CL-BKT], or [FOCUS-BKT] to the Fn (Function) button with [Set Fn Button] allows you to switch between on and off by pressing the Fn button (GP.48). Auto Bracket If [On] is selected, the camera will take three photos each time the shutter-release button is pressed: one...
Page 82: Color Bracketing (Cl-Bkt): Creating Photographs With Varying Color Settings
Color Bracketing (CL-BKT) With color bracketing, three images, a black-and-white, a color, and a sepia image, are recorded. An icon is displayed when [CL-BKT] is selected. Contrast, Sharpness and Vividness During Color Bracket Shooting ----- During color bracket shooting, the contrast, sharpness, and vividness values set in [Image Settings] are applied.
Page 83: Exposure Compensation
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When [Focus] is set to [MF], the first picture is taken at the set focus position without being measured. • [White Balance] functions according to the [Auto] setting even if it is set to [Multi-P AUTO]. • Photographs are taken and recorded in the following order: Focus position Shooting order Recording order...
Page 84: White Balance
White Balance Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [Multi-P AUTO]. Change the setting in situations where the white balance is difficult to adjust effectively, such as when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources.
Page 85: Manual: Measuring White Balance
Manual Select [Manual] and press the ADJ./OK button. Frame a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph and press DISP. • The white balance is set. Press the ADJ./OK button. •...
Page 86: Playback Menu
6 Playback Menu The options in the playback menu can be used to perform a variety of operations on existing pictures. To display the playback menu, select playback mode and press the MENU button. Using the Menu Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode. Press the ADJ./OK button !"NF to display the desired file.
Page 87: Playback Menu Options
Playback Menu Options Flag Function Setting Flag up to 20 files for quick access. Flag Function Display Displays images flagged with [Flag Function Setting]. Fn button can be used for the same purpose. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The file set to [Flag Function Setting] with the smallest file number is displayed. Export Still Images Export selected images from a MP file.
Page 88: Slide Show: Automatic Playback
Slide Show You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Each still image is displayed for three seconds. • For movies and MP files, all the images you shot are played back. Copy to Card from Internal Memory Copy all data from internal memory to a memory card in a single operation.
Page 89: Flag Function Setting
Flag Function Setting Flag images for quick access during playback. Flagged images can be displayed by pressing the Fn button. Setting/Canceling One File at a Time To flag or remove flag marking from the current image, select [Flag Function Setting] in single-image playback. Flagged files are indicated by an icon.
Page 90: Trim
Trim Create a cropped copy of the current photograph. Turn the zoom lever toward 8 or 9 to adjust the crop size and press the ADJ./OK button !"NF to position the crop. Press the ADJ./OK button to save the cropped image to a separate file. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 91 • The size of the image after cropping depends on the size of the original and the size of the crop (the first crop shown in the trimming display is the second largest crop; to display the largest crop, select 9 with the zoom lever). Aspect ratio 4 : 3 Original image size j 4 : 3 F/ j 4 : 3 N...
Page 92: Level Compensation
Aspect ratio 1 : 1 Original image size j 4 : 3 F/ j 4 : 3 N (3648 × 2736) i 3 : 2 F (3648 × 2432) g 1 : 1 F (2736 × 2736) g 16 : 9 F (3648 ×...
Page 93: Correcting Images Automatically
Correcting Images Automatically Select [Auto] and press the ADJ./OK button F. A preview will be displayed with the original image at upper left and the corrected copy on the right. Press the ADJ./OK button to copy the image. Correcting Images Manually Select [Manual] and press the ADJ./OK button F.
Page 94: White Balance Compensation
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the camera can not create a corrected copy, an error message will be displayed and the camera will exit to the playback menu. • To cancel level compensation, press the DISP. button. • You can only use level compensation for still images shot using this camera. •...
Page 95: Skew Correction
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To cancel, press the DISP. button. • Press the D button to reset white balance. • For help, press the Fn button; press the button again to return to the preview display. Skew Correction Create copies that have been processed to reduce the effects of perspective on rectangular objects, such as message boards or business cards.
Page 96: Protect
Protect [Protect] allows you to protect files from being accidentally deleted. If [1 File] is selected, you can protect or unprotect the file selected by pressing the ADJ./OK button NF. If [Select All] or [Cancel All] is selected, you can protect or unprotect all files. Selecting Multiple Files Select [Sel.
Page 97: Dpof
Select the last frame and press the ADJ./OK button. • Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select multiple ranges. Press the Fn button. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Sel. Indiv.] and [Sel. Range] can be selected directly if [Protect] is chosen in thumbnail view. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note that formatting deletes all files, including protected files.
Page 98: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To remove the DPOF settings for multiple still images, follow the same steps described above to set the number of copies to print to [0] for each image, and then press the ADJ./OK button. Viewing Pictures on TV To view pictures on a TV, connect the camera using the supplied AV cable.
Page 99: Setup Menu
7 Setup Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the setup menu from the shooting menu (GP.71) or playback menu (GP.85). Using the Menu Press the MENU button. • The shooting menu (or the playback menu) appears. Press the ADJ./OK button N. Press the ADJ./OK button ".
Page 100: Setup Menu Options
Press the ADJ./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 button or the ADJ./OK button to return to the shooting or playback screen.
Page 101: Operation Sounds: Choosing The Sounds Made By The Camera
Operation Sounds Choose the sounds made by the camera. Available Settings Description Level Sound Shutter Sounds Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you try to perform an operation that cannot be performed, the beep sound is emitted regardless of the [Operation Sounds] setting. •...
Page 102: Level Setting: Adjusting Tilt Indicator Settings
Level Setting Adjust level indicator and level sound settings. Grid Guide Display Options Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode. Available Settings Description A three-by-three grid for “rule of thirds” composition. A four-by-four grid with diagonal lines running from corner to corner makes it easy to find the center of the subject.
Page 103: Card Sequence No.: File Numbering Options
Card Sequence No. When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card. Available Settings Description On (Continue numbering) Off (Do not continue numbering) Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • This option applies only to memory cards. The names of photos in internal memory consist of “RIMG”...
Page 104: Reg. My Settings
Reg. My Settings Save current camera settings in [MY1] or [MY2]. Settings saved in [MY1] are recalled when the mode dial is rotated to T , those saved in [MY2] when the mode dial is rotated to U. Set the camera to the desired settings. Select [Reg.
Page 105: Digital Zoom Image
Digital Zoom Image If [Normal] (the default option) is selected for [Digital Zoom Image] , digital zoom will enlarge image data from the center of the frame to create a picture at the current image size, creating a slightly grainy image.
Page 106: Direct Printing
The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You cannot print AVI files (movies) or MP files with this function.
Page 107: Printing Still Images
Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridge- compatible printer. If a memory card is inserted, the pictures will be printed from the memory card; otherwise pictures will be printed from internal memory. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.
Page 108 • The following items can be selected. Each item is available only when supported by the printer connected to the camera. Item Name Description Paper Size Sets the paper size. Paper Type Sets the paper type. Layout Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper. The number of images that can be laid out on a sheet of paper varies depending on the connected printer.
Page 109: Printing Several Still Images
Press the ADJ./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 110: Downloading Images To Your Computer
9 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 You can copy pictures to your computer with or without DL-10 software, which can be installed from the supplied CD. System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM The following environments are necessary for using the supplied CD- ROM.
Page 111: Cd-Rom Setup
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The CD-ROM supports the following languages. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with languages other than those listed below. Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean • 64-bit Windows Vista is not supported. •...
Page 112: Installing Software
Installing Software Click [Installing the software] to install the following software. Software Description DL-10 Downloads images collectively to your computer. MediaBrowser Display, manage, and edit existing images. USB Driver Used to connect an earlier model Ricoh camera to a computer running Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/ Windows Me/Windows 2000.
Page 113 Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. • The MediaBrowser installer will start. To install MediaBrowser, accept the license agreement and follow the on-screen instructions. When a message appears asking you to restart your computer, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and then click [Finish].
Page 114: Copying Pictures To Your Computer
If DL-10 is installed: • DL-10 starts and image transfer begins automatically. • Pictures are copied to the [Digital Camera] folder in [My Documents], where they are sorted into separate folders by date of recording. See the “Software User Guide” on the supplied CD for more information.
Page 115 If DL-10 is not installed: • Copy files from the camera to the desired location. • When an SD memory card is loaded, its files are displayed. Otherwise, files in the internal memory are displayed. Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete. •...
Page 116: For Macintosh
For Macintosh This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems. • Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.6.3 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VM-1 software can be installed on Macintosh computers as described on P.117. More information is available in the “Software User Guide”. Copying Pictures to Your Computer Follow the steps below to copy pictures to your computer.
Page 117: Using The Mp File Viewer
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the USB cable during image transfer. • Do not use force when connecting the cable or when handling the camera with the cable connected. Do not attempt to transport the camera while the USB cable is connected.
Page 118 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 Supported Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6.3 Macintosh computer Internal Memory Hard Disk Available Memory CD-ROM Drive Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 119: 10 Appendices
10 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, check the information on the reference page and take the corresponding action. Error Message Insert card. Set date. The file number limit has been exceeded. Unmatched File Insufficient memory.
Page 120: Camera Troubleshooting
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem Cause The camera does not The battery is exhausted or not turn on. inserted. An unacceptable battery is used. The camera is automatically turned off by auto power off. The battery is loaded in wrong direction.
Page 121 Shooting Problem The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Unable to view the shot image. Images do not appear on the picture display. Although the camera is set to auto focus, it is unable to focus. Although the camera is not in focus, the green frame appears in the...
Page 122 Problem Cause The flash does not fire. The flash cannot be used in the Or, the flash cannot following cases: charge. • In bracket shooting • In continuous mode • In movie mode • In discreet mode • In pets mode In some scene modes, the flash is disabled by default.
Page 123 Problem The level indicator is not displayed. The image is tilted even though it was shot with the level indicator in the middle or while the level sound was sounding. Self timer lamp does not light. Playback/Deleting Problem Cannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear.
Page 124: Other Problems
Problem Cause Part of the screen The screen is highlighted due to an flashes in black. overly bright area. A file cannot be The file is protected. deleted. The SD memory card is locked. Cannot format the SD The SD memory card is locked. memory card.
Page 125: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings available in each shooting mode. N (Macro) * F (Flash) t (Self-timer) * Digital Zoom Dynamic Range Expansion Soft Focus Options Vignetting Toy Color Plus Normal Shooting Picture Quality/Size Movie Size Density Size Focus Multi AF *...
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Page 127 Custom Self-Timer Interval Shooting * Camera Shake Correction * Slow Shutter Limit Date Imprint Exposure Compensation White Balance * Multi-P AUTO Other than those above ✓ ISO Setting Maximum ISO for ISO Auto Restore Defaults Step Zoom Set Fn Button * Macro Target * Step Zoom AE Lock...
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Page 129: Specifications
Specifications No. of effective pixels (camera) Approx. 10.00 million effective pixels Image Sensor Lens Focal Length F-aperture Shooting Distance Normal shooting: Approx. 30 cm to ∞ (Wide-angle) or 1.5 m to ∞ Lens Construction 10 elements in 7 groups (4 aspherical lens elements with 5 surfaces) Zoom Magnification Focus Modes Blur Reduction...
Page 130 Shooting Mode Auto shooting mode/Movie mode/Scene auto mode/Scene mode (Portrait/Discreet Mode/Night. Port./Night Landscape Multi-shot/Sports/ Landscape/Zoom Macro/Pets/Skew Correct Mode/High Sens/Text Mode)/My settings mode/Continuous mode/Creative Shooting Mode (Dynamic Range/ Miniaturize/High Contrast B&W/Soft Focus/Cross Process/Toy Camera) Picture Quality Mode * F (Fine), N (Normal) Number of Still Image 3648 ×...
Page 131 Tripod Hole Shape Date Maintain Time Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature *1 The picture quality mode that can be set varies depending on the image size. *2 Compatible with DCF and DPOF. DCF is the abbreviation for “Design rule for Camera File system, ” a JEITA standard.
Page 132: Number Of Images That Can Be Stored
Number of Images That Can Be Stored 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. Mode Image Size j 4 : 3 F W (other j 4 : 3 N...
Page 133 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The maximum recording time is the estimated total recording time. Movies may be up to 4 GB in size. The maximum length is 12 minutes for movies recorded at a [Movie Size] of [ x 1280] and 29 minutes for movies recorded at [ z 640] or [ y 320].
Page 134: Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When The Camera Is Turned Off
Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When the Camera Is Turned Off Turning the camera off may reset 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. Function Shooting Dynamic Range Expansion...
Page 135 Function Playback Volume Adjustment Setup LCD Brightness Reg. My Settings Step Zoom Set Fn Button ADJ Button Setting 1 ADJ Button Setting 2 ADJ Button Setting 3 ADJ Button Setting 4 AF Auxiliary Light Operation Sounds Volume Settings LCD Confirmation Time Auto Power Off LCD Auto Dim Digital Zoom Image...
Page 136: Using Your Camera Abroad
Using Your Camera Abroad Battery Charger (Model BJ-10) The battery charger can be used in regions with a current of 100-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz. If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination.
Page 137: Cautions On Use
Cautions on Use Cautions on Use • This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased. • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore.
Page 138: Care And Storage
Conditions in which condensation may easily occur: ----------------------- • When the camera is moved to an environment where the temperature differs greatly. • In humid places. • In a room immediately after being heated, or when the camera is exposed directly to cooled air from an air-conditioner or another similar appliance.
Page 139: Warranty And Servicing
Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh Repair Center.
Page 140: 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: CX4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Page 141: Index
Index ADJ./OK Button ...17, 46 ADJ Button Setting ...46, 99 Adobe Reader ...112 AE/AF Target Shift ...47 AE Lock ...50 AF Auxiliary Light ...16, 99 Auto Bracket ...75, 80 Auto Power Off... 25, 100 Auto Rotate ...101 Auto Shooting Mode ...15, 27 AV Cable ...14, 97 AV Output Terminal ...17, 97 Battery ...23, 24...
Page 142 Macro Target ...49 Manual Focus (MF)...79 Maximum ISO for ISO Auto ...77 MediaBrowser ...111 MENU Button ... 17, 71, 85, 98 Microphone ...16 Miniaturize ...61, 64 Minimum Distance ...101 Mode Dial ...16 Movie Mode ...15, 66 Movie Size ...72 MP File ...67 Multi-Target AF ...78 My Settings Mode (MY) ...
Page 143: Telephone Support Numbers In Europe
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) (from outside the UK) Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (außerhalb Deutschlands) France (à partir de la France) (en dehors de la France) Italia (dall'Italia) (dall'estero) España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) http://www.service.ricohpmmc.com/ 0203 239 6327 +44 203 239 6327 06331 268 438...
Page 144: If A Problem Arises
From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental management Ricoh is aggressively promoting environment- friendly activities and also environment conservation activities to solve the great subject of management as one of the citizens on our precious earth. To reduce the environmental loads of digital cameras, Ricoh is also trying to solve the great subjects of “Saving energy by reducing power consumption”...

Ricoh CX4 User Manual

Basic Operations

Packing List

How to Use the Mode Dial

Names of Parts

Picture Display

Getting Ready

Basic Shooting

Playing Back Images

Deleting Files

Button

Advanced Operations

ADJ. Button Functions

Using the Fn (Function) Button

Playback Functions

Shooting Menu

Playback Menu

Setup Menu

Direct Printing

Downloading Images to Your Computer

10 Appendices

Index

Quick Links

Advanced Operations

Troubleshooting

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