Pentax Optio S Digital Camera User manual

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Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
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Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio S Digital Camera.
Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get
the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual
safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all
the camera's capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio S that are for anything other than personal
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases
where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment
during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images
taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside
the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care
should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
•
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•
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The SD logo
is a trademark.
PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.
Copyright © 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still
cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images
more faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols
during use.
Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience serious difficulties
if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience minor or middling difficulties or
physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Warning:
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are
present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the
camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed
portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, please take
care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if accidentally swallowed.
• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with
this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use
with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity,
stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter
and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may
result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or
electrical shock.
Caution:
• Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire,
as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke.
Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk
of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.
Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the
affected areas thoroughly with water.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
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• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular
care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot
inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should
be avoided.
Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the
camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or
any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid
resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any
other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure.
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures
are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low
temperatures.
This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off
dust using a lens brush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
high-performance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits
that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of
this product.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the
camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get
onto the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard”
(p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
• Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 provided for this
camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera
may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels
is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels
may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this
has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the
LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ····················································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ··························································2
Contents ··································································································4
Contents of the Operating Manual ··························································7
Checking the Contents of the Package ··················································8
Name of Parts ·························································································9
Names of Operating Parts ···································································10
Getting Started ············································································11
Attaching the Strap ···············································································11
Powering the Camera ···········································································12
Charging the Battery ····································································12
Installing the Battery ·····································································13
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ··················································15
Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard ··································16
Initial Settings ························································································18
Setting the Display Language ······················································18
Setting the Home Town ································································19
Setting the D.S.T. Mode ································································19
Setting the Date and Time ····························································20
Quick Start ····················································································22
Taking Still Pictures ···············································································22
Playing Back Still Pictures ····································································24
How to View the Recorded Images ······················································26
Common Operations ···································································28
Turning the Camera On and Off ···························································28
Playback Only Mode ·····································································28
Voice Recorder Mode ···································································28
Using the Button Functions····································································29
Capture Mode ···············································································29
Playback Mode ·············································································30
Voice Recorder Mode ···································································31
Setting the Menus ·················································································32
How to Set the Menus ··································································32
Menu List ······················································································34
Taking Pictures ············································································36
Setting the Shooting Functions······························································36
Changing the Mode ······································································36
Selecting the Focus Mode ····························································37
Selecting the Flash Mode ·····························································39
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ·······················40
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·····················································41
Selecting the Quality Levels ·························································42
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting
(White Balance) ············································································43
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Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ·······································45
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure
(AE Metering) ···············································································46
Setting the Sensitivity ···································································47
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ·························48
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ··································49
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ·····································50
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ·········································51
EV Compensation ········································································52
Taking Pictures·······················································································53
Setting the Functions (Standard Mode) ·······································53
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene
(Picture mode) ··············································································54
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ··················55
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ·······························56
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ···················58
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ···············60
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ·······························62
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ····································63
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) ·····················68
Using the Self-Timer ·····································································69
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ····································70
Using the Zoom ············································································71
Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ···················73
Saving the Settings (Memory) ·······························································74
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ················································74
Register Functions in User Mode ·················································75
Recording and Playback ····························································76
Recording Sound (Voice Recorder Mode) ·············································76
Playing Back Sound ···············································································77
Adding a Voice Memo ············································································78
Playback/Erasing/Editing ···························································79
Playing Back Images ············································································79
Playing Back Still Pictures ····························································79
Zoom Display ················································································79
Playing Back Movie Pictures ························································80
Displaying shooting information in Playback mode ······················81
Nine-image Display ······································································82
Slideshow ·····················································································83
Erasing Images ·····················································································84
Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo ·······································84
Erasing All Images ·······································································86
Protecting Images/sound from Deletion (Protect) ························87
Viewing Images on a TV ········································································88
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ·····················································89
Printing Single Image ···································································89
Printing All Images ·······································································91
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Editing Images ······················································································92
Changing the Image Size ·····························································92
Trimming Images ··········································································94
Copying Files ·························································································95
Viewing Images with your PC ·······························································96
About the included software ·························································96
System environment ·····································································96
Installing the software ···································································97
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ······················100
Joining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher ·················101
Disconnecting your camera from your PC ·································104
Viewing Images with your Macintosh ··················································106
About the included software ·······················································106
System environment ···································································106
Installing the software ·································································107
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ······················108
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh ························109
Settings ······················································································110
Camera Settings ·················································································110
Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard and the Built-in
memory ······················································································110
Changing the Sound Settings ····················································111
Changing the Start-up Screen ···················································112
Setting the Date Style ································································113
Changing the Date/Time ····························································114
Setting the World Time ·······························································114
Changing the Display Language ················································116
Changing the Video Output Format ············································117
Sleep Timeout ············································································118
Setting Auto Power Off ·······························································118
Setting the Quick Delete Function ··············································119
Setting the Quick Zoom Function ···············································119
Registering Functions ·································································120
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ·········································121
Setting the Alarm ················································································122
Checking the Alarm ····································································122
Setting the Alarm ········································································122
Turning the Alarm Off ·································································123
Appendix ····················································································124
List of City Names ···············································································124
Optional Accessories ···········································································125
Messages·····························································································126
Troubleshooting····················································································128
Main Specifications ··············································································130
WARRANTY POLICY ··········································································132
Contents of the Operating Manual
This Operating manual contains the following chapters.
Getting Started
This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the
instructions.
Quick Start
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back
images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also
tells you how to use the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
Common Operations
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of
the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the
respective [Taking Pictures], [Recording and Playback],
[Playback/Erasing/Editing] and [Settings] chapters.
Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and
how to set the relevant functions, including how to use the virtual
mode dial to change the shooting mode and how to select the
Picture mode best suited to the shooting scene.
Recording and Playback
This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice
memo to an image, and how to play back voice memos.
Playback/Erasing/Editing
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on
a TV and how to delete images.
Settings
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.
Appendix
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor
and what to do in the event of trouble.
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are
explained below.
☞
memo
Caution
Picture Mode
6
indicates the reference page number for an
explanation of the related operation.
indicates information that is useful to know.
indicates precautions to be taken when
operating the camera.
The icons above the title show the Capture
modes, that can activate the function.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Name of Parts
Front
Power switch
Remote control receiver
Shutter release button
Built-in flash
Camera
Optio S
Strap
O-ST5 (∗)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW8
Flashlight sensor
Lens
Self-timer lamp
DC input terminal
AV cable
I-AVC7 (∗)
USB cable
I-USB7 (∗)
Microphone
Strap lug
3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1 (∗)
PC/AV terminal
Terminal cover
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
Back
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery
D-LI8 (∗)
Battery charger
D-BC8 (∗)
Operating Manual
this manual
About items marked with (∗)
∗ Items marked with (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to the list on page 130.
✽ Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H
Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America,
Canada
8
Battery/Card cover
Tripod socket
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Getting Started
Names of Operating Parts
Attaching the Strap
Zoom /
/
Getting Started
Focus status lamp (green)
Flash status lamp (red)
/
button
/ / /
button
Shutter release button
Power switch
button
Four-way controller
(OK button in the center)
Speaker
Playback button
Display button
Menu button
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass
the other end through the loop.
Guide indications
A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during
operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller ()
Four-way controller ()
Four-way controller ()
Four-way controller ()
MENU button
10
Zoom / /
button (Only
for digital zoom and magnified playback)
Display button
button
button
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Powering the Camera
Charging
indicator
Battery
c
c
x
Battery
lock lever
x
Battery charger
z
Battery/Card cover
z
Battery
AC plug cord
Getting Started
Getting Started
To power outlet
Installing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first
time, charge the battery before installing.
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery
depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.
z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
c Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX name is
visible.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging
and changes to green when charging is completed.
v When charging is completed, remove the battery from the
battery charger.
memo
Caution
12
• The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes maximum.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the
battery is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time
that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when
the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has
not been used for a long time.
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge the battery
other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, as the
charger may overheat or be damaged.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails
to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
z
x
c
memo
Caution
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by
the arrow and flip the cover open.
Insert the battery with symbol facing toward the LCD
monitor while using the side of the battery to press the
battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Close the battery/card cover.
To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger
to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when
you inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (☞ p.15)
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,
remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the
date setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause malfunction.
• Do not twist the battery/card cover more than is necessary
when it is open. Doing so may damage the cover.
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● Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully
charged)
Number of recordable images : Approx. 160 (when 50% shooting
uses flash, LCD monitor ON)
Playback time
: Approx. 110 min.
To power outlet
AC plug
cord
c
AC adapter
Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the
camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended.
symbol displayed on
(lit green)
: Adequate power remains.
(lit green)
: Battery is running low.
(lit yellow)
: Battery is running very low.
z
x
↓
c
v
↓
↓
(lit red)
: Battery is exhausted.
↓
[Battery depleted.] : After the message is displayed,
the camera will turn off.
Getting Started
Getting Started
Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as
temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold
environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some
protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be
recovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature.
● Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the
the LCD monitor.
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x
v
* The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and
may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
Caution
z
Caution
Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the
terminal cover.
Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera, being sure to match the symbols.
Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting
or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are
inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while
you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.
• When using the AC adapter D-AC8, be sure to read the
operation manual accompanying the AC adapter.
• When connecting the DC terminals, be sure to match the
symbols. Inserting the plugs with too much force may
damage them.
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Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Battery/Card cover
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/Card
cover.
Write-protect
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is equipped with a
switch
write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the
existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of
existing data or formatting of the card.
This camera uses an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard.
Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted ( icon on the LCD monitor),
or in the Built-in memory if no card is inserted (
icon on the LCD
monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting
or removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
z
x
c
Open the battery/card cover.
Insert SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard so the label
(the side with the symbol) is facing toward the LCD
monitor and push the card in until it clicks.
Close the battery/card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out.
Approximate Number of Recordable Images and
Recorded pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Recorded pixels
2048 × 1536
Best
()
Better
()
Good
()
7
13
19
1600 × 1200
11
20
28
1024 × 768
26
47
62
640 × 480
57
89
119
Movie images
(320 × 240)
30 sec. × 3
sets
• The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB
SD Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,
capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
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Very occasionally, data stored in the Built-in memory becomes unreadable.
As a backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to
a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built-in memory.
Getting Started
Getting Started
To remove the card,
push and pull out
Data Backup
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or turn the camera off
while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB
cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent
impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard that have been used on another camera. Refer to
“Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard and the Built-in memory”
(p.110) for instructions on formatting.
• Never remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard during formatting as this
may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is
erased
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity
or electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being accessed.
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard has a limited service life. If it is not
used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure
to make a backup of important data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed
to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
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Initial Settings
Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in
which you will use the camera.
Power switch
Initial Setting
Language/
Playback button
memo
If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera
on, follow the procedure below to set the display language,
Home Town, DST, video output format and current date and
time. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the
LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is
not the current time, follow the instructions for “Changing the
Date/Time” (p.114) to set the correct date and time.
c
memo
Turn the camera on.
Use the four-way controller ()
to select the display language.
The default setting is English.
Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
MENU
x
Use the four-way controller ()
to select
(On) or
(Off).
The default setting is
(Off).
MENU
Exit
Ok
Initial Setting
Language/
Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
City
English
NYC
D.S.T
MENU
Initial settings
City
D.S.T
OK
• See p.124 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Setting the World Time” (p.114).
z
Language/
Exit
You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight
Saving Time) mode.
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
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Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
D.S.T
Setting the D.S.T. Mode
Setting the Display Language
z
x
NYC
x
Display button
Menu button
English
Press the four-way controller ()
to select the desired city (Home
Town).
Getting Started
Getting Started
Four-way controller (OK
button in the center)
City
z
Exit
OK
Ok
English
NYC
OK
memo
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Setting the World Time” (p.114).
Ok
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Changing the Display Language” (p.116).
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n
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time.
z
Date Adjust
1 /
1 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
x
Press the four-way controller ().
and will be displayed above
and below the day.
Exit
DISP
12/24 OK Ok
Date Adjust
1 /
1 / 2003
memo
• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel
the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen
will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made.
Refer to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.114).
Getting Started
Getting Started
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the month.
When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When you set date and time except the initial settings,
press the OK button again after pressing the OK button
when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture
mode.
0 : 00
MENU
c
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the day and press the
four-way controller ().
and will be displayed above
and below the year.
Repeat Step c to change the
[year] [hour] and [minutes].
DISP
12/24 OK Ok
Date Adjust
10 / 20 / 2003
0
MENU
v
Exit
: 00
Exit
DISP
Exit OK Ok
12/24
Date Adjust
10 / 20 / 2003
0
MENU
b
Use the Display button to select
the 12-hour or 24-hour display
format.
: 00
Exit
DISP
Date Adjust
10 / 20 / 2003
11 : 19
MENU
20
Exit OK Ok
12/24
Exit
DISP
PM
Exit OK Ok
12/24
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Quick Start
c
Taking Still Pictures
Shutter release button
Power switch
Viewfinder
Using the Shutter Release Button
Display button
Zoom /
/
button
For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.
z
x
Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
Confirm the subject and
shooting information on the
LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the middle of
the LCD monitor indicates the
zone of automatic focusing. You
can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button.
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Focus Frame
: makes the subject bigger.
: makes the subject smaller.
You can check the size of the subject by looking through
the viewfinder.
memo
As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to
check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway),
the focus, exposure and white balance are locked.
The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed
when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor,
the status lamp and the flash lamp.
Autofocus frame
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the
subject is out of focus, the frame will not be displayed.
Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp
status
lit
blink
Focus status lamp (green)
Subject is in focus
Subject is out of focus
Quick Start
Quick Start
LCD monitor
Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1
second (Instant Review) and recorded on the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory. (The green and red lamps on the right of the
viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being
recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or
the Built-in memory.)
Flash status lamp (red)
Flash is charged
Flash is charging
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 1 second. During this
time you can delete the image by pressing the
button
(The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting
[Delete], and then pressing the OK button.
You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK button during Instant Review (☞ p.78).
Setting the Instant Review Time ☞ p.48
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Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
Deleting the displayed image.
LCD monitor
Four-way controller
(OK button)
Playback button
Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.
z
Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
The image taken will be dis-played on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding
either forward or backward.
z
x
memo
File No.
100-0020
Delete
Cancel
MENU
Exit
All Images Sound
OK
Ok
Quick Start
Quick Start
During this time you can erase
the image by pressing the
button (The Delete screen will be
displayed.), press the four-way
controller () to select [Delete],
and then pressing the OK button.
Press the Playback button again
or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture
mode.
• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the
image with the largest file number will be displayed first
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor
by pressing the Zoom / / button.
• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image&sound] message will be displayed.
Zoom Display ☞ p.79
Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the four-way controller ().
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.
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Quick Start
How to View the Recorded Images
Viewing images on the camera
One of the advantages of a digital
camera is that it enables you to view
your pictures immediately after you
have taken them. You can check the
composition and brightness and take
the picture again if you are not satisfied.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞ p.79
Viewing images on a TV
If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display
them on your TV monitor. To view images on your TV, connect the camera to the TV with the video cable.
Viewing Images on a TV
☞ p.88
Once you have installed the USB driver on your PC, you can view
recorded images and edit them on your PC just by connecting the
camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images.
Or you can remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard from the
camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader. If you
use a laptop computer, you can transfer the image data by fitting
the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard into the card adapter and
inserting the card adapter into the card slot. (To remove the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer
images using another device, refer to the operating manual for the
device.)
☞
Viewing Images with your PC
p.96
Viewing Images with your Macintosh
☞ p.106
Printing images by a printing service
Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
can be ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs
by taking the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that
performs printing.
The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in
the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before taking
the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that performs
DPOF printing.
Setting the Printing Service
26
Quick Start
Quick Start
Instead of using the Built-in memory, images taken with this camera
can be recorded on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard. You can view
the images recorded on the card on
the camera itself, transfer them to
your PC and print them out.
Viewing images on a PC
☞ p.89
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Common Operations
Turning the Camera On and Off
Using the Button Functions
z Power switch
Playback button
z
Playback Only Mode
Press the power switch on while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode.
• When the camera turns on in Playback Only mode, the
lens does not extend.
• To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode,
turn the camera off and then turn it on again.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞ p.79
Voice Recorder Mode
Holding the power switch down for more than 2 seconds
activates the Voice Recording Only mode. (The power
switch is illuminated by a red light.)
• To switch from Voice Recording Only mode to Capture
Only mode or Playback Only mode, turn the camera off
and then turn it on again.
Recording Sound Only
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☞ p.76
Capture Mode
button
Changes the flash mode. (☞ p.39)
button
Changes the focus mode as follows. (☞ p.37)
Macro mode (☞ p.37)
Super macro mode (☞ p.37)
Infinity-landscape mode (☞ p.37) Manual focus mode (☞ p.38)
Move focusing area (☞ p.38)
Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (☞ p.22)
Four-way controller ()
Changes the EV compensation in all modes. (☞ p.52)
The function registered on the four-way controller can be
changed in the Fn settings. (☞ p.120)
Adjusts the ratio when the digital filter is set to Slim Filter
on the virtual mode dial. (☞ p.60)
Four-way controller ()
() Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and continuous
shooting mode.
() Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the shooting mode
Adjusts the focus in
mode. (☞ p.38)
OK button
Determines the Menu items. (☞ p.32)
MENU button
Displays the active menus in [Rec. Mode], [Playback] and [Set-up]. (☞ p.32)
Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.40, 81)
Playback button
Switches to Playback mode. (☞ p.24).
Common Operations
Common Operations
Press the power switch. (The power switch is illuminated
by a green light.)
The camera will turn on.
When the camera is turned on, the lens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.
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Playback Mode
button
Deletes the image. (☞ p.84)
button
Protects the image from erasure. (☞ p.87)
Zoom / /
button
displays nine images at once. (☞ p.82)
– + changes the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.79)
Four-way controller ()
() Sets the DPOF (☞ p.89) for the print service.
() Displays the image you wish to view. (☞ p.25)
MENU button
Displays the active menus in [Playback] and [Set-up].
(☞ p.32)
OK button
Determines the Menu items. (☞ p.32)
Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.
(☞ p.40, 81)
Playback button
Switches to Playback mode. (☞ p.24)
memo
30
• When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, pressing the Playback button does not change the mode to the
Capture mode.
Turn the camera off and turn it on again to switch from playback only mode to capture mode.
Shutter release button
When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again,
stops recording.
Four-way controller
() Starts playback. When pressed during playback,
pauses playback.
() Selects a recorded file before playback.
If there are no recorded indexes:
When () is pressed during playback, rewinds 5 seconds.
When () is pressed during playback, advances 5
seconds.
If there are recorded indexes:
When () is pressed during playback, plays back
starting from the previous index.
When () is pressed during playback, plays back
starting from the next index.
Playback button
Switches between Voice Recorder Mode and Playback
mode.
MENU button
When pressed during recording, an index can be added.
Common Operations
Common Operations
Voice Recorder Mode
When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 sec-
memo ond, recording continues for as long as the button is held down
and stops when the button is released.
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Setting the Menus
Example of menu operation
z MENU button
When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the
LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the
camera settings on these menus.
x
[
[
Rec.Mode] menu
Playback] menu
How to Set the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.
x
Caution
Set-up] menu
AWB
Multiple
Set-up
Format
Sound
Start-up Screen
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Off
3sec
Auto
OK
1/1
Ok
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
1/3
MENU
Exit
On
On
mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
OK
Ok
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Press the four-way controller ().
Use the four-way controller () to select the menu screen.
Use the four-way controller () to select an item.
Use the four-way controller () to move the frame up or
down.
v
v’
Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.
If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller ()
to move to the Select screen.
When you have finished making the settings, press the OK
button to return to the menu.
Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status.
• If you press any buttons except the OK button before
press the OK button and leave the menu screen, any
changes to setting will not be saved.
• Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu
screen, if you remove the battery before turning off the
camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly,
any changes to setting will not be saved.
1/3
MENU
Exit
2048 1556
AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
Ok
v
c
Rec. Mode
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
2048 1556
AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
1/3
Ok
MENU
Exit
2048 1556
AWB
Multiple
50
OK
Ok
v’
c
Select screen
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Memory
Sharpness
2/3
MENU
Exit
Alarm
On
2sec
Off
Parallel Mode
OK
Ok
Flash
White Balance
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/2
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
c
To the next screen
•
memo
•
32
Exit
Copy image&Sound
Resize
Trimming
Alarm
Slideshow
c
Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will
be displayed in a green frame.
c
b
MENU
2048 1556
Common Operations
Common Operations
z
1/3
[
Playback
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
If you press the shutter release button halfway to leave the menu screen and
switch to Capture mode (playback mode in playback only mode), any
changes to the setting will not be saved.
When you display the menu from Capture mode, the [Rec. Mode] menu will
be displayed, and when you display the menu from Playback mode, the
[Playback] menu will be displayed.
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[
Menu List
Playback] Menu
Item
[
Rec.Mode] Menu
: Adjustable
: Any changes made are invalid.
Item
Description
Default Setting
Reference
For selecting the size of recorded
pixels.
2048 × 1536
320 × 240
p.41
Quality Level
For selecting the image compression rate.
p.42
White Balance
For adjusting the color balance
according to lighting.
AWB (Auto)
p.43
p.45
[
]
Focusing Area For changing the Area of the autofocus.
(Multiple)
AE Metering
For setting the metering method to
determine the exposure.
Sensitivity
For setting the Sensitivity.
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
p.46
Auto
p.47
For taking digital zoom pictures.
On
p.71
For setting the instant review time.
1 sec
p.48
p.73
(3D only)
p.63
3D Mode
For taking 3D pictures.
Memory
For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned off. Normal
p.74
Sharpness
For setting the sharpness.
Normal
p.49
Saturation
For setting the saturation.
Normal
p.50
Contrast
For setting the contrast.
Normal
p.51
EV
Compensation
For adjusting the exposure
between –2.0 and +2.0.
±0.0
p.52
memo
•
p.95
Resize
Changes the size of images
p.92
Trimming
For trimming images
p.94
Alarm
For setting the alarm to ring at a specific time
p.122
Slideshow
Recorded images are played successively.
p.83
[
Set-up] Menu
Item
Parallel mode
For “” items, you can change the setting on the menu screen, however,
any changes are invalid in actual operation.
Reference
For copying files between the Built-in memory and the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
Description
Reference
Format
For formatting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
p.110
Sound
For setting the startup, shutter, button operation sounds, and the volume
p.111
Start-up Screen
For setting the Start-up screen when the camera is turned on.
p.112
Date Style
For setting the date style
p.113
Date Adjust
For adjusting the date and time
p.114
World Time
For setting the world time
p.114
Language/
For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed
p.116
Video Out
For setting the video output format
p.117
Sleep Timeout
For setting the power saving function
p.118
Auto Power Off
For turning off the power automatically
p.118
Quick Delete
When this option is turned on, the Delete screen is displayed with
[Delete] or [All Images] selected.
p.119
Quick Zoom
For playing back images at the maximum zoom size with the Zoom
button pressed only once
p.119
Fn Setting
For registering a function on the four-way controller ( )
p.120
Reset
For returning the camera settings to defaults
p.121
Common Operations
Common Operations
Recorded
Pixels
Fast Fwd Movie For setting the startup, shutter and Off
button operation sounds.
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Panorama Picture Mode
Description
Copy image & Sound
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Taking Pictures
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Setting the Shooting Functions
Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for
playing back or erasing images.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the
Playback button.
• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the
Playback button or the shutter release button halfway.
Focus Mode
Selecting the Capture Mode
(No icon) Autofocus mode
Standard mode
Lets you set all the functions.
p.22
Picture mode
Lets you set the functions according to the situation. There are 7
available modes in Picture mode.
p.54
Night-Scene mode
Lets you take dark scenes such as p.55
night views.
(Default
setting)
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Movie Picture mode Lets you take movies.
p.56
Panorama Assist
mode
Lets you take panorama pictures.
p.58
3D Image mode
Lets you take 3D pictures.
p.63
Digital Filter mode
Lets you set a color filter.
p.60
USER mode
Lets you activate the preset function settings simply by turning the
camera on.
p.62
Press the four-way controller () in
Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
Move the icon for the desired
mode to the top of the dial using
the four-way controller ( ).
The icon will be surrounded by a
green frame.
Press the OK button.
The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the
subject is more than 40 cm (1.3 ft).
Macro mode
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 18 cm – 50 cm (7 inch – 20 inch). When the
shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera
is focused on the object in the autofocus area.
Super macro mode
This mode is used when the distance to the subject
is approximately 6 cm – 20 cm. (2.4 inch – 8 inch).
The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area continuously pressing with the shutter
release button halfway.
Infinity-landscape mode
This mode is used for taking distant objects.
Manual focus mode
Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller ().
Focusing area mode
The position of the autofocus area is changed.
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Display the virtual mode dial and select the shooting mode.
There are 8 modes to choose from.
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36
Selecting the Focus Mode
Press the
or
button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed
and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].
memo • The zoom position is fixed at the middle and the flash will not
OK
Ok
discharge in [Super Macro Mode].
• When the movie picture mode (☞ p.56) is selected, the
focus mode is set to Autofocus mode, Infinity-landscape
mode and Manual focus mode.
• The flash does not fire in Super Macro mode.
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Caution
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If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder
when the focus mode is set on Macro and Super Macro, the
range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen
in the viewfinder.
Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.
Manual Focus
When the mode is set to
, the central portion of the picture
is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Use the four-way controller to adjust the focus while
watching the indicator on the monitor.
For distant focus
Selecting the Flash Mode
(No icon) Auto flash
For closer focus
memo
• The central portion of the picture is not enlarged when the
digital zoom is enabled.
Saving the Focus Mode
memo
In autofocus mode, you can change the focusing point by moving the autofocus area.
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x
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.
Flash On
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
Auto flash + Red-eye
Reduction
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused
by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Flash On + Red-eye Reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of
lighting conditions.
☞ p.74
Changing the Focusing Point
Flash Off
In focusing area mode, press the four-way controller
() to move the autofocus area.
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to
, continuous shooting or infinity-landscape.
• In [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make the
pupils of the subject’s eyes smaller shortly before the main
flash discharges to take the picture.
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Press the shutter release button.
To return the autofocus area to its original location, press
the
button again.
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller () or take a finger off from the four-way controller ().
The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
Press the
button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed
and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp
☞ p.23
Saving the Flash Mode ☞ p.74
Caution
38
Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be
overexposed.
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Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
Rec. Mode
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button.
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123 4 5 9 6
Display On
Shooting information is displayed.
q Flash mode w Shooting mode
e Focus mode r Capture mode
t AF frame
y Number of recordable images
u Date & time i Battery indicator
o Card/Built-in memory
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
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Multiple
Auto
OK
Ok
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➞
Selecting the Recorded Pixels
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1 72 4
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048 ×
1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].
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Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.
• The AF frame is displayed in
Autofocus mode.
• If any of the modes are changed such
as Flash mode, the mode you
have changed is displayed for a few
seconds.
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Suited for printing on A4 paper (8 1/2 × 11)
Suited for printing on A5 paper
Suited for printing on postcards
Suited for attaching to E-mails or for creating
websites
Select [Recorded Pixels] on the
[
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the size.
➞
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
LCD Monitor Off
Turn off the LCD monitor.
(The LCD monitor is not turned off in
Playback mode.)
memo
Taking Pictures
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1024 × 768
640 × 480
AWB
AUTO
➞
Taking Pictures
Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end)
and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.
q Histogram
w Recorded pixels
e Quality level r White balance
t AE metering y Sensitivity
u Card/Built-in memory
MENU
Exit
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AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
Ok
➞
• The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie
picture mode.
• If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct
when it is printed out.
Display On
Caution
40
• The display cannot be turned off in
mode.
Saving the Display Mode
☞ p.74
,
,
and
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Rec. Mode
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
Rec. Mode
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AWB
Multiple
OK
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x
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1/3
MENU
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AWB
Multiple
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white
balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
Auto
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
BEST
Lowest compression ratio. Suited for photo prints.
Daylight
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
BETTER
Standard compression ratio. Suited for viewing the
image on a computer screen.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
GOOD
Highest compression ratio. Suited for attaching to
emails or creating webpages.
Shade
Tungsten
Light
Fluorescent
Light
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent
light.
Manual
Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the
white balance manually.
Select [Quality Level] on the
[
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to select the size.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or
other tungsten light.
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
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Ok
You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars,
the clearer the quality and the larger the volume.
The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume.
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Auto
Selecting the Quality Levels
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
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AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
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x
Ok
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v
Select [White Balance] on the
[
Rec.Mode] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
The white balance screen will be
displayed.
White Balance
AWB
Use the four-way controller ()
to select the setting.
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance ☞ p.74
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Manual Setting
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x
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v
Rec. Mode
Select [ ] (manual) on the white
balance screen.
White Balance
AWB
Point your camera at a blank sheet
of paper so that it fills the screen.
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DISPLAY
z
Adjust
Press the Display button.
The white balance is automatically
adjusted, [Adjust] is displayed on
the LCD monitor and the display
returns to the menu screen.
MENU
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Exit
OK
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
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AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
Ok
Ok
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the angle of the autofocus area.
Multiple
Spot
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Select [Focusing Area] on the
[
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the setting.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
2048 1556
AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
Ok
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
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Normal range
The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot)
The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check
memo the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
Saving the Focusing Area Setting ☞ p.74
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
xc
z
1/3
MENU
Exit
Rec. Mode
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AWB
Multiple
xc
Auto
OK
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Ok
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the
brightness and determine the exposure.
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.
Spot
The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of
the screen only.
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Use the four-way controller ()
to change the metering mode.
Auto
50
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
1/3
MENU
Exit
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AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
When
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x
Ok
is selected, the metering point moves in correspon-
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Ok
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The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.
• The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less
noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low
light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may
be affected by noise.
Select [Sensitivity] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to select the sensitivity.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Saving the AE Metering Method ☞ p.74
memo dence with movement of the focusing area.
OK
Sensitivity
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
Exit
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
200
Select [AE Metering] on the
[
Rec.Mode] menu.
MENU
AWB
Multiple
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Multi segment
Center-weighted
1/3
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Setting the Sensitivity
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
2048 1556
AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
Ok
Saving the Sensitivity ☞ p.74
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Rec. Mode
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Rec. Mode
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AWB
Multiple
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
xc
Auto
Exit
OK
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Ok
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review)
1/3
MENU
2048 1556
AWB
Multiple
Exit
Auto
OK
Ok
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or
soft outlines.
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x
z
x
c
Select [Instant Review] on the [
Use the four-way controller ()
to select the display time.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Rec.Mode] menu.
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Memory
Sharpness
2/3
MENU
Exit
On
2sec
Off
Parallel
OK
Ok
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Select [Sharpness] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Memory
Sharpness
2/3
MENU
Exit
On
2sec
Off
Parallel
OK
Ok
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec.,
2sec., 3sec., 4sec., 5sec. or off (no display).
The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned
memo off.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
xc
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1/3
MENU
Rec. Mode
2048 1556
Exit
AWB
Multiple
OK
MENU
Exit
AWB
Multiple
Auto
OK
Ok
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast.
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x
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
1/3
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Rec. Mode
Saturation
Contrast
EV Compensation
± 0.0
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3/3
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
Select [Contrast] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Rec. Mode
Saturation
Contrast
EV Compensation
3/3
MENU
Exit
± 0.0
OK
Ok
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
50
c
z
Ok
You can set the color saturation.
Select [Saturation] on the [
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Auto
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
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x
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
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Rec. Mode
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
2048 1556
AWB
Multiple
b
Auto
OK
Ok
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v
EV Compensation
Setting the Functions (Standard Mode)
You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or
under-exposed.
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c
In Standard mode (
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± 0.0
x
OK
Ok
Saving the EV Compensation Value ☞ p.74
EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller ()
memo in the Fn default settings. ☞ p.120
Caution
52
c
v
b
), you can set all the camera functions.
Press the four-way controller () in
Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
Use the four-way controller () to
).
select Standard mode (
OK Ok
Press the OK button.
Set the functions you want to use.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.36 to p.52) for
details of how to set the functions.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
x
Select [EV Compensation] on the
Rec. Mode
Saturation
[
Rec. Mode] menu.
Contrast
Use the four-way controller () to EV Compensation
select the EV setting in the range
of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV
steps.
3/3 MENU Exit
To brighten, set positive +.
To darken, set negative –.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Taking Still Pictures ☞ p.22
The light metering method is either center-weighted or spot
when the EV setting is adjusted.
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Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting
Scene (Picture mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.
Picture mode
There are nine available modes in Picture mode.
Landscape
Flower
Enables to take flower photos bright in color.
Portrait
Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.
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Surf & Snow Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and
snow covered mountains.
Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
x
Use the four-way controller ()
to move the icon for night-scene
mode ( ) at the top of the dial.
Autumn Colors
Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn.
Sunset
Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and sunset photos.
x
Use the four-way controller () to
select the Picture mode dial ( ).
The default setting is ( ).
The Picture mode dial appears.
c
Press the four-way controller () to
select the desired mode.
v
Use the four-way controller () to
move the icon for the Picture mode
you want to set at the top of the
dial.
Press the OK button.
The Picture mode is selected.
c
v
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Self-Portrait Enables you to take pictures of yourself or to be included in pictures.
Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
n
You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark
scenes, such as nightscapes.
Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors.
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b
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
OK
Ok
Using the shutter release button ☞ p.23
Playing back still pictures ☞ p.24
OK
Ok
Caution
OK
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark
scenes. To prevent camera shaking, secure the camera on a
tripod or other surface.
Ok
Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast, sharp-
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memo ness and white balance are automatically set to their default settings. You can change the settings.
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Keeping the shutter release button pressed
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If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than
one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the
button pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from
the shutter release button.
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Playing Back Movie Pictures ☞ p.80
Caution
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images and sound.
The maximum length of one recording (1 set) is approximately
30 seconds.
x
Press the four-way controller ()
in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
Use the four-way controller ()
to display the Movie Picture mode
at the top of the dial.
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q Flash off mark w Movie picture mode icon
e Recordable time for next set r Number of remaining sets
t Card/Built-in memory
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b
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Fast Forward Movie Mode ☞ p.73
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
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• The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.
• Infinity-landscape shooting is not possible in Movie
Picture mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture
mode.
• Sound cannot be recorded when [Fast Fwd Movie] is set
to ON.
• Autofocus mode, Infinity-landscape mode and Manual
focus mode can be set in Movie Picture mode.
• Only the digital zoom can be used to change the size of
the image in Movie Picture mode. Use the LCD monitor
when recording a movie picture.
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image
using the Zoom button.
: makes the image bigger.
: makes the image smaller.
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
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memo
Caution
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
You can take a number of images and join them together to
form a panorama picture. The panorama software provided with
the camera and a computer that supports Windows are necessary for joining the images.
x
c
v
b
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Press the four-way controller ()
in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
Set shift direction
Use the four-way controller ()
to display the Panorama Assist
) at the top of the dial.
mode (
Press the OK button.
The screen returns to Step v.
To cancel Panorama mode, change to another mode.
• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama
software provided with the camera.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist
mode.
• A computer that supports Windows is necessary for joining images to form a panorama picture. (The software
provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh.)
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
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Move the camera to the right and
take the second picture.
Repeat the above procedure to take
the third and subsequent pictures.
Press the four-way controller ().
Use the four-way controller to
choose the direction in which the
images will be joined.
Joins the images at the left.
Joins the images at the right.
Joins the images at the top.
Joins the images at the bottom.
The example shows the images when is selected.
Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to
take the first image. The right edge
of the image is displayed in transparent form on the left of the LCD
monitor.
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Setting the slim filter
When you select the slim filter in Digital Filter Mode, the slimness setting screen is displayed.
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Use the four-way controller () to set the slimness.
Decreases slimness.
Increases slimness.
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Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)
Caution
Press the OK button.
The camera returns to digital filter mode.
• The digital zoom cannot be used when the slim filter is
selected.
You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of
color filters such as red, blue and green, and a slim filter that
produces a slim effect.
Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, pink,
violet, blue, green and yellow. When you select a color filter in
the Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered
with the selected color, and the pictures are taken in that color.
Slim Filter
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Color Filters
You can set the degree of slimness in 8 steps vertically or horizontally.
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Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial is displayed.
Use the four-way controller () to select the Digital
Filter mode
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Press the four-way controller ().
The filter options screen is displayed.
Use the four-way controller () to select the filter you
want to use.
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
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Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)
In User mode, you can take pictures using the functions and
settings registered in advance in User mode.
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Use the four-way controller () to
select User mode (
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Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
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Select the viewing mode.
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The default setting is [Parallel]. If you do not need to switch to
[Cross], go to Step b.
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Press the MENU button.
The [
Rec. Mode] menu will be
displayed.
Press the four-way controller ()
to select [3D Mode].
Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Memory
Sharpness
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
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Press the four-way controller () in
Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them
by the parallel method or cross method (p.65). If you print out
the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer
provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.
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Off
Parallel Mode
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Use the four-way controller ()
to select [Parallel].
To view the picture with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel].
You can also view it without the image viewer.
Press the OK button.
The 3D image mode screen appears again.
Take the pictures
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Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.
Use the four-way controller () to select the 3D mode
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Take the first image.
Hold the camera so that the subject
is in the middle of the left half of the
screen and press the shutter release
button. The image is displayed in the
left half of the LCD monitor. The right
half of the screen is for taking the
second image.
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Move the camera to the right without changing your stance.
Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross
method
As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very
slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and
what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by
our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is
applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left
and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at
a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right
lines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures
without using the viewer.
How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer
Take the second image.
Make sure that the subject is in the
middle of the right half of the screen
and press the shutter release button.
Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as
shown below.
• To cancel the 3D image mode change to another Capture
mode.
• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two
images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are
not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to
ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the
second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the
pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.
• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the
distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if
the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be
moved will be 3m÷40=7.5cm.
However, as the way people see three-dimensional images
differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far
to move the camera.
Distance to subject
0.1 m
0.3 m
0.5 m
1m
3m
5m
Camera movement
0.5 cm
1 cm
1.5 cm
2.5 cm
7.5 cm
13 cm
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Press the OK button.
The screen for taking the first image appears in the left half
of the LCD monitor.
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How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer
Example of a 3D picture
Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide
and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of
the two.
three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the
same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very
large or very small. Try different sizes until the right effect is
achieved.
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Taking Pictures
As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from per-
memo son to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a
• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.
• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to
direct sunlight as this may lead to fire.
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