Chapter Basic Operations Turning On/Off the Camera ... 24 How to Use the Mode Dial ... 25 LCD Monitor and LCD Panel .. 26 Recording Mode ... 26 Play Mode ... 27 Adjusting the LCD Monitor ... 28 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Contrast ...
Turning On/Off the Camera Use the power button to turn the camera on and off. Turning the Camera ON A Press the power button. • You can turn the camera on when Note the LCD monitor is opened P.122 “Turning the Camera On/ Off When the LCD Monitor is Opened”...
How to Use the Mode Dial The camera offers a number of modes for shooting and playback. Use the mode dial to select the mode you need. Mode Dial Mode Setup mode Motion Picture mode Continuous Shooting mode Text mode Voice Memo mode Still Picture mode Play mode...
LCD Monitor and LCD Panel The LCD monitor or LCD panel displays the camera status, such as the battery level, recordable picture count and mode setting, in symbols and figures. Recording Mode LCD panel LCD monitor Storage Memory Flash mode Red-eye reduction mode White balance...
Play Mode LCD panel LCD monitor Rewind Storage memory File type Size/No. of pixels Image quality/ Compression rate Battery symbol Protect symbol Voice annotation Keypad memo Folder name/File name Playback file no./Total no. of files Advance Switching to the Edit mode LCD panel 2048 1536, 1024 768, 640 480 F, N, E, NC...
Adjusting the LCD Monitor This section explains how to use the LCD monitor including adjusting the contrast of the LCD monitor and using the fine adjustment function. Adjusting the LCD Monitor Contrast If the LCD monitor is hard to see, for example in bright sunlight, adjust the contrast of the monitor.
LCD Monitor When using the stylus pen, set the LCD monitor as shown below. A Rotate the LCD monitor as illustrated. Do not rotate beyond the limits of the angle shown. B Open the LCD monitor perpendicularly, rotate it at an angle of 180 degrees in the direction of the arrow and close it.
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B Move the focus (green frame enclosing an item) using the button to select [TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION] and press the ENTER button. • P.32 “Selecting and Canceling Items” C Flip up the LCD monitor perpendicularly, turn it 180 degrees in the direction of arrow and close it.
How to Select the Items You can select items, and confirm or cancel camera settings using the buttons on the operation panel and stylus pen. This section explains how to use the buttons and stylus pen. Using the Stylus Pen Basically, the stylus pen can be used in the following two ways.
Selecting and Canceling Items This section explains how to operate the buttons on the touch screen and stylus pen. Switching the Displays Touch Using the pen lower left of the screen. Press the to move the focus (green frame enclosing an item) Using the on the lower item.
EDIT Mode Edit Mode (1) Touch [EDIT] Using at the lower the pen right corner of the screen. Press the Using [ENTER] button. buttons How to Use the Check Box ( ) Using the Pen Touch the desired to change it to cancel the selection, touch again.
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How to Use the Spin Box ( ) Using the Pen Touch with the pen to specify the number. Touching increases the number and touching decreases the number. Using the Buttons Use the · · · on the desired item and specify the number with the button or Pressing the...
Character Input and Writing/Drawing This section explains how to input characters using the on-screen keypad and how to write or draw using the tool palette. Using the On-screen Keypad You can input characters in items displaying the keypad. Follow the steps below. A Select to display the on-screen keypad.
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Press the key to move to the next line. Press this key to return to the previous screen without saving the characters you input. : Press this key to input a space. Erasing Characters Touch [BS]. Characters are erased one at a time from the last character each time [BS] is pressed.
Using the Tool Palette The function of the tool palette is to enable you to write characters freehand or draw diagrams involving lines and circles. There are five types of tools. Pen : Erase : Erase All : Select line width : Changes the thickness of the pen Select color : Writing Characters or Drawing Diagrams A Touch...
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Erasing the Characters or Diagrams A Touch and drag the area you wish to erase with the pen. Erasing All Characters and Diagrams Touch to erase all the characters or diagrams.
Registering the Camera Information This section explains how to register the camera information such as setting the date and time and owner information. Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time on the camera. You can also follow these procedures when you use the camera for the first time or need to change the date and time settings.
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B Set the date and time and then select [OK]. Specify which date you will use, HOME or DESTINATION, by “Select the Date To Be Used” (See below). • P.34 “How to Use the Spin Box ( C Select [EXIT]. •...
Select the Date Format Select the date format. There are three types to choose from. Example: Setting September 15. 2000, 10:00 am YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm MM DD YYYY hh:mm DD MM YYYY hh:mm A Select [DATE/TIME FORMAT]. B Select the date format you wish to use and then select [OK].
Registering Owner Information You can register personal data such as the owner’s name, address, telephone number, and the name of the photographer. You can use the registered information for signature imprint, sending images by fax, or playback on a PC. A Set the mode dial to [ B Select [OWNER INFORMATION].
Before You Start Recording Before you start recording, format the storage media, adjust the viewfinder diopter and check the way to hold the camera. Formatting the Storage Memory This function enables you to format the CF card, PC card and internal memory. Before using a new card or a card that has been used on another device, such as a PC, format the card with the camera first.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the diopter so that you can see the subject clearly in the viewfinder. A Turn the diopter adjuster to the left or right to adjust the visibility and ensure that you can see the subject clearly.
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B Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip. The shutter release buttons are located on top and front sides of the camera. Use either button depending on the situation. Important • Apply gentle but firm pressure to the shutter release button. Pressing Note the button quickly can result in a blurred image.