PENTAX Optio X Operating Manual

p.64), continuous shooting

button

Displays the [ A Rec. Mode] menu or [My Menu]. ( 1

p.44)

([My Menu] only appears when a function has been saved in [My

Menu].)

{

button

Displays the Fn guide. Pressing the four-way controller (

245

)

(

( performs the following operations.

Not all functions can be selected depending on the shooting mode when the { button is pressed.

(

) : Selects self-timer shooting (

)

(

p.66), multiple shooting (

1 p.66), auto bracketing (

p.68)

or interval shooting. ( 1

p.70)

: Selects a flash mode. (

1 p.78)

: Selects a focus mode. (

p.75)

Center button

Press the middle of the button. Pressing the rim up, down, left or right turns the button into the four-way controller (

The quick menu appears. (

p.50)

Playback Mode

button

Switches to

mode. (

1 p.136)

Turns the camera off when held down.

button

Switches to

mode. (

p.95)

Turns the camera off when held down.

button

Switches to

mode. (

1 p.34)

Turns the camera off when held down.

Shutter release button

Press down halfway or fully to switch to

mode. (

1 p.34)

button

Switches to

mode in single-image display. (

1 p.34)

Zoom lever

Press toward f

in single-image display to switch to nine-image display, and press toward f again to switch to folder display. Press toward y

to return to the previous display. (

Press toward y

to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press toward f

to return to the previous display. (

button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (

p.105)

Returns zoom display, rotated image display or nine-image display to single-image display. ( 1

Displays nine-image display for the folder selected in folder display.

(

Four-way controller

The outer rim can be pressed in four directions: up, down, left and right.

(

Pressing the center turns the controller into the center button (

2 )

( 45 )

: Plays back and pauses a movie or voice recording. ( 1

p.108)

: Displays the previous or next image in single-image display. (

p.38)

Frame forwards, frame reverses, fast forwards and reverses a movie during playback. ( 1

p.108)

Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the index during voice recording playback. (

1 p.138)

(

) : Rotates the image in single-image display. (

p.38)

Stops a movie or voice recording during playback. ( 1

p.108)

( 2345 ) : Moves the display area of the enlarged image. ( 1

p.103)

Selects an image in nine-image display and a folder in folder display. (

p.39) and adds a voice memo to a still picture

button

Displays the [

Playback] menu or [My Menu]. (

p.44)

([My Menu] only appears when a function has been saved in [My Menu].)

{

button

Displays the Fn guide. Pressing the four-way controller ( 245 ) performs the following operations.

Not all functions can be selected depending on the type of sound or image displayed when the { button is pressed.

( 2 ) : Makes DPOF print settings. ( 1

p.128)

( 4 )

(

)

: Deletes the image. ( 1

p.111)

: Protects the image. (

p.115)

Center button

Press the middle of the button. Pressing the rim up, down, left or right turns the button into the four-way controller (

The quick menu appears.

Engages Key Lock ( 1

(

p.139).

Using the Menus

When you press the 3 button, a menu appears on the LCD monitor. The menu varies depending on the camera mode. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus.

If you assign the function you use most frequently to [My Menu], pressing the

button will take you straight to [My Menu] (

p.51).

The explanations in this operating manual use examples of the My

Menu screen with no function assigned.

How to Use the Menus

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation.

Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [

Rec. Mode] menu

Press the

button in Capture mode.

R e c . M o d e

2560× 1920

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (

The frame moves to each item.

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

M u l t i p l e

A u t o

M y

MENU E x i t

Press the four-way controller (

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

R e c . M o d e M y

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

2560x1920

M u l t i p l e

A u t o

MENU

E x i t

Press the four-way controller (

A pull-down menu appears with the menu items that can be selected.

The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings.

R e c . M o d e

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

2560x1920

A u t o

MENU C a n c e l

M y

OK O K

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the setting.

The quality level changes each time the four-way controller ( 23 ) is pressed.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

Press the

button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the

button or the four-way controller (

The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the

button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The 3 button functions differ depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.

MENU

Exit : Save the current setting, exit the operation and return to the original screen (Capture or Playback mode).

: Save the current setting and return to Step 1.

Cancel : Cancel the current selection, exit the operation and return to Step 3.

Example of Menu Operation

Press the 3 button during taking a picture and the [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the 3 button during playback and the

[

Playback] menu appears. [My

Menu] appears if a function has been saved in [My Menu]. (

1 p.51)

M y M y M e n u

MENU

R e c . M o d e

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

M y

2560× 1920

M u l t i p l e

A u t o

MENU E x i t MENU E x i t

In a pull-down menu or setting screen,

• press the shutter release button to go to Capture mode.

• press the

button to go to

Playback mode.

R e c . M o d e

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

2560x1920

M u l t i p l e

A u t o

M y

MENU E x i t

SHUTTER

Press halfway

Change the setting and go to Capture mode

• Press the 4 button or four-way controller ( 4 ) when a pull-down menu is displayed to return to the menu item selection screen.

• Press the 3 button when a pull-down menu is displayed to cancel the setting.

1 0 0 - 0 0 3 8

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4

1 4 : 2 5

1 0 0 - 0 0 3 8

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4

1 4 : 2 5

MENU

P l a y b a c k

S l i d e s h o w

R e s i z e

T r i m m i n g

Copy image and sound

D i g i t a l F i l t e r

M o v i e E d i t

MENU E x i t

3 s e c

S e t - u p

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

W o r l d T i m e

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4

E n g l i s h

F o l d e r N a m e

MENU E x i t

P l a y b a c k

S l i d e s h o w

R e s i z e

T r i m m i n g

Copy image and sound

D i g i t a l F i l t e r

M o v i e E d i t

MENU E x i t

3 s e c

OK S t a r t

S e t - u p

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

W o r l d T i m e

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4

E n g l i s h

F o l d e r N a m e

MENU E x i t

MENU

Change the setting and go to the previous mode

Change the setting and go to

Playback mode

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix

(

p.163) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the

camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[

Rec. Mode] Menu

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.

Item

Recorded Pixels

Description

For selecting the number of pixels of still pictures

Quality Level

White Balance

For selecting the compression rate of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus

Page

Focus

Limiter

p.84

AE Metering

Sensitivity

Auto Bracket

Interval Shoot

Color Mode

Time-lapse

Movie

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

For limiting the lens movement area according to the conditions

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure

For setting the sensitivity

For automatically changing the shooting conditions

For continuous shooting of a set number of pictures at a set interval

For selecting a color filter for movies

For setting the frame rate when recording time-lapse movies

For taking digital zoom pictures

For setting the Instant Review time

For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off

For choosing whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines

For setting the color saturation

For setting the image contrast

All the settings on the [Rec. Mode] menu can be returned to their defaults with the [Initialize Rec. Mode] of the quick menu. (

1 p.94)

[

Playback] Menu

Trimming

Copy image and sound

Item

Slideshow

Resize

Digital Filter

Description

For playing back recorded images one after another

For changing the size of images

For deleting the unneeded part of a picture

For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD

Memory Card and vice versa

For creating a color filter effect using red, blue, green filters etc.

Alarm

Save as Still image

Quick Delete

For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture

Divide Movies For dividing a movie into two

Stitch Movies For joining two movies together

Quick Zoom

For displaying the image at maximum magnification by pressing the zoom lever once

For displaying the Delete screen with [Delete] highlighted when [On] is selected

For setting the alarm to ring and display an image at a specific time

[

Set-up] Menu

Item

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

Language/

Folder Name

Change Startup Screen

Background color

Brightness

Level

Video Out

Description

For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory

For adjusting the playback volume and settings of the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound

For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles

For setting the world time

For changing the language in which menus and messages appear

For setting the folder name with the date setting

For displaying an image as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on

For choosing the background color of the menus

For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor

USB Connection

Sleep Timeout

Auto Power Off

Reset

For setting the output format to the TV monitor

For changing the USB connection mode according to purpose

For setting the power-saving function

For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time

For returning settings other than the date and time, language, world time, video out and my menu to their defaults

Page

Page

Quick Menu

The quick menu appears when you press the center button (in the middle of the four-way controller). Press the 3 button to exit the quick menu without changing any of the settings.

The quick menu for each mode is shown below.

mode

Item

O ( Start

O (

Stop

Mode Palette

Initialize Rec. Mode

Key Lock

Set Direction

Description

For starting and stopping voice recording in still picture capture mode

For displaying the Mode Palette

For returning all the settings in the [

Rec. Mode] menu to their defaults. The settings in the [

Playback] menu and [ u Set-up] menu remain unchanged.

For disabling all operations except power off, release key lock, shutter and zoom

For returning to the direction screen in Panorama Assist mode

Page

C mode

Item

Take Still image

Initialize Rec. Mode

Key Lock

Description

For taking still pictures without interrupting movie recording

For returning all the settings in the [

Rec. Mode] menu to their defaults

For disabling all operations except power off, release key lock, shutter and zoom

Still Picture Playback mode

Item

( Start

O ( Stop

Key Lock

Slideshow

Description

For attaching a voice memo to the still picture displayed on the LCD monitor. Starts and stops recording.

For disabling all operations except power off, release key lock and four-way controller operation

For starting a slideshow

Page

Page

Before and during playback in Movie Playback mode, and before starting voice recording or playback

Item Page

Key Lock

Slideshow

Description

For disabling all operations except power off, release key lock and four-way controller operation

For starting a slideshow

p.39

p.106

During pause in Movie Playback mode

Item

Save as Still image

Back to 1st frame

Description

For saving the frame displayed on the LCD monitor as a still picture

For returning to the first frame of the selected movie

[ A Rec. Mode], [ Q Playback] and [ u Set-up] menu

Item

My Menu

Cancel

Description

For saving the selected function in My Menu

For returning to the original menu without saving a function in My Menu

My Menu

Item

Upward

Downward

Delete

Description

For moving the selected item to the field above

For moving the selected item to the field below

For deleting the selected item from My Menu

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p.109

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Page

p.51

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p.52

Using My Menu

[My Menu] appears when a function has been saved in [My Menu] and the

button is pressed. You can go straight to the settings screen of the function you use most frequently by saving that function in My Menu.

• You can use the saved function in the same way on the original menu

([

Rec. Mode], [

Playback] and [ u Set-up]).

• You cannot save different settings for the same function in My

Menu and on the original menu.

Saving a Function in [My Menu]

Press the

button.

The Menu screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to choose a menu.

Use the four-way controller (

)

R e c . M o d e

M y to choose the function you want to

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 2560x1920 save.

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g M u l t i p l e

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y A u t o

MENU E x i t

Press the center button.

The quick menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [My Menu].

R e c . M o d e

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

2560x1920

M u l t i p l e

M y

S e n s i t i v i t y C a n c e l A u t o

MENU E x i t

Press the center button.

The selected function is saved in

[My Menu].

M y

M y M e n u

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 2560x1920

MENU E x i t

• Any function in the [

Rec. Mode], [

Playback] or [ u Set-up] menu can be saved in [My Menu].

• [My Menu] settings are not returned to the defaults (with no function saved) by selecting [Reset] on the [ u Set-up] menu.

Delete the settings one by one.

Editing [My Menu] (Changing the display order and deleting items)

Press the

button.

[My Menu] appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to choose an item.

Press the center button.

M y M y M e n u

The quick menu appears.

If the selected item appears at the top,

[Downward] is highlighted. If the selected item appears in any other position, [Upward] is highlighted.

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

S l i d e s h o w

F o r m a t

U p w a r d

D e l e t e

2560x1920

3 s e c

D o w n w a r d

Upward : Moves the selected item up one field

E x i t

Downward : Moves the selected item down one field

Delete : Deletes the selected item

Use the four-way controller (

) to choose an item and press the center button.

The menu item is moved or deleted.

Taking Pictures

3, 4

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

(Program Mode)

In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

Press the

button.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures.

Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”

(pp.75 - 91) for details of how to set the

functions.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus and the aperture and shutter speed appear.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• You can take a still picture while recording a movie or a voice memo. (

p.54, p.96)

• The left and right keys on the four-way controller can be used to adjust the exposure. (

Using the Shutter Release Button

Taking Still Pictures

p.34

1, 2

Recording a Voice Memo While in Still Picture Capture Mode

Use the quick menu to record a voice memo while in still picture capture mode. You can continue taking pictures while recording the voice memo.

Press the center button in

mode.

The quick menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [

O (

Start] and press the center button.

The camera returns to

A mode and recording starts.

REC S t a r t

M o d e P a l e t t e

I n i t i a l i z e R e c . M o d e

Continue taking pictures while recording.

To finish recording, press the center button again to display the quick menu. Select [

( Stop] and press the center button.

• You can also take still pictures while recording a voice memo.

(

1 p.137)

• You can also take still pictures while recording a movie. (

p.96)

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the

Shooting Scene

Your Optio X camera has a variety of shooting modes that allow you to take pictures according to the situation or shooting conditions simply by choosing the right mode for that situation.

There are 15 available shooting modes.

R q

Program

Landscape

Flower

Portrait

Sport

The basic picture-taking mode. Lets you take pictures using the various camera functions.

Lets you capture the bright colors of landscape views by emphasizing the contours and tones of green trees, blue sky, etc.

Lets you capture the vivid colors of flowers. The brightness of the image is maintained while the background is moderately blurred.

Lets you take beautiful portrait shots. (Natural skin tone is captured by reducing the contrast.)

A Night Scene Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.

Panorama

Assist

Lets you overlap the edges of your images so that they can be joined to form a panorama picture using the software supplied with the camera.

;

Surf

Snow

Self-portrait

Night Scene

Portrait

Food

Museum

Lets you take clear, vivid pictures of water, such as the sea or a lake, in bright sunshine.

Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as snow-covered mountains.

Lets you take pictures of yourself, either alone or with others. (The focus is controlled to take into account the shooting distance (arm length).)

Lets you capture evening or night views or take pictures of people against a nightscape. (The camera has a max. slow shutter speed of four seconds and features slow synchronization and noise reduction functions.)

Lets you take pictures of prepared food that looks really appetizing.

Lets you capture exhibits and works of art in museums and galleries without using the flash.

E Pet Lets you capture lifelike pictures of your pet.

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject, such as at a sporting event.

Fireworks Lets you take clear photos of fireworks.

4, 5

1, 2

Press the four-way controller (

) in

mode.

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

(

2345

) to choose a shooting mode.

L a n d s c a p e OK O K

Press the

button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• In the shooting modes other than R and

, the flash, focus, saturation, contrast, sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.

• You can also display the Mode Palette from the quick menu by pressing the center button. (

p.50)

p.35

4, 5

1, 2

A B ^

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/

Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode)

You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

Use this mode when taking pictures of night views only.

B Use this mode when taking pictures of someone against a night scene.

^ Use this mode when taking clearer pictures of fireworks.

Press the four-way controller (

) in

mode.

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

(

2345

) to select

Press the

button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Night Scene Portrait

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

O K

• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function.

(

p.29, p.64)

6, 7

3, 5

1, 2, 4

E F F ( H G G )

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In Pet mode, you can take pictures that show your pet at its best. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

Press the four-way controller (

) in

mode.

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

2345

) to select

Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting the pet mode appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

There are two icons of a cat and a dog.

(Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)

Press the

button.

The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

5, 6

1, 2, 4, 6

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)

You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM (S-SW24) supplied with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together later into a panorama picture.

Press the four-way controller (

) in

mode.

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

2345

) to select

Press the

button.

Use the four-way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

: Joins the images at the left.

5 : Joins the images at the right.

: Joins the images at the top.

: Joins the images at the bottom.

The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

Take the first image.

Press the shutter release button fully to take the first image. The right edge of the image appears in semi-transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor.

Move the camera to the right and take the second image.

Move the camera until the semi-transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat

Steps 5 and 6 to take the third and subsequent images.

To exit Panorama Assist mode, press the center button or the four-way controller (

) to display the Mode Palette and change to another mode.

The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher). Refer to the “PC Connection Manual – Enjoying Your

Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for instructions on stitching images.

To return to Step 4, select [ Set Direction] on the quick menu in

F mode and press the center button.

R q

I A

F > ;

S B J K E \ ^

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Press the zoom lever in

mode or

mode.

* : enlarges the subject

/ : enlarges the area captured by the camera

The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification.

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is set to O (On), you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times.

Zoom bar

Press toward *

Optical zoom range

Digital zoom range

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate. (

p.29)

• Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

Setting the Digital Zoom

The digital zoom is set to

O (On)

in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to

(Off)

Press the

button in

mode or

mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Digital

Zoom].

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

(On) or

(Off).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

R e c . M o d e

A u t o B r a c k e t

I n t e r v a l S h o o t

M o v i e

D i g i t a l Z o o m

I n s t a n t R e v i e w 1 s e c

The digital zoom function setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

M e m o r y

MENU

E x i t

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus”

(p.45) for other operations after the setting has been made.

M y

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1

2, 3

R q

I A

F > ;

S B J K E \

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.

Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

Press the four-way controller

(

) button in

mode or

mode.

You can change the EV setting.

To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value.

You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

EV Compensation

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the exposure. (

p.73)

Saving the EV Compensation Value 1

Auto Bracketing

3, 4

1 2

R q

I A

F > ;

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Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.

The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.

The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the

{

button in

mode or

mode.

The Fn guide appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

• In

mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

• Press the 3 button or 4 button while the self-timer is engaged to cancel the self-timer. Alternatively, press the shutter release button halfway to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

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Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous

Shooting Mode & Multiple Shooting Mode)

There are two ways of taking a series of pictures. One involves taking pictures one after the other and saving each one separately (Continuous

Shooting mode), and the other involves joining a series of pictures into a single image (Multiple Shooting mode).

Continuous

Shooting

Multiple

Shooting

Pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

Four frames are taken at once and joined into a single picture.

Press the

{

button in

mode.

The Fn guide appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken in the selected mode.

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in F , A , B or ^ mode.

• You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD

Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

• The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.

• In Multiple Shooting mode, recorded pixels and quality level are

[2048×1536] and [ D (Better)], irrespective of settings.

Example of picture taken in Multiple Shooting mode

Four frames are joined to form a single image.

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Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions

(Auto Bracket)

Auto bracketing can be used to automatically vary settings such as the exposure and white balance over a series of three shots when the shutter release button is pressed. This simple operation ensures that you are able to get the best shots after shooting.

Auto Bracket Settings

Exposure b

White Balance d

Sharpness c

Saturation e

Contrast

Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, underexposed (dark), overexposed (bright). Choose the bracketing steps from 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.7 and 2.0. ( 1

Refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.12) for details of each display mode.

Conditions change in the following sequence: normal, red tinge (low color temperature), blue tinge (high color temperature). Choose the bracketing steps from 1, 2, 3, 4 and

5. ( 1

p.82)

Conditions change in the following sequence: current setting,

– (soft), + (hard). (

1 p.89)

Conditions change in the following sequence: current setting,

– (low), + (high). (

p.90)

Conditions change in the following sequence: current setting,

– (low), + (high). (

p.91)

Press the

{

button in

mode.

The Fn guide appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

The icon corresponding to the current setting appears, and then the setting appears for five seconds.

To take pictures with the displayed setting, go to Step 8.

Press the

button while the setting is displayed.

A u t o B r a c k e t

E x p o s u r e 0 . 3 E V

The Auto Bracket options screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to choose the shooting

W h i t e B a l a n c e

S h a r p n e s s

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

1 conditions.

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

Press the four-way controller (

) to choose the Auto

Bracket settings for

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to choose the bracketing steps.

Press the

button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

The function chosen for auto bracketing appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

• Three pictures are taken in succession when a is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 9.

• Only one picture is taken when any other auto bracket option is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in

Step 9, and the camera creates the series of three shots internally.

• Auto bracketing is not possible in

or ^ mode.

• The flash will not discharge in Auto Bracket mode.

• When recorded pixels is set to [2048×1536] and above, images are taken at [

(Better)] despite quality level set at [

(Best)].

• The Auto Bracket options screen in Step 3 above can also be displayed from the [

Rec. Mode] menu.

• With the exception of the shooting conditions selected for auto bracketing, the second and third pictures are taken under the same conditions as the first picture.

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Taking Pictures at a Fixed Interval

(Interval Shooting)

A set number of pictures can be automatically taken from a set time and for a set interval.

Interval

10 seconds to 99 minutes

Number of Shot From 2 to 99

Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 seconds to 4 minutes in units of 1 second, and intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in units of

1 minute. Intervals of less than 10 seconds cannot be set.

Number of shots can be set.

Start Time

After 0 minutes to

23 hours 59 minutes

Can be set in units of 1 minute. If the start time is set to 0 min., the first picture will be taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the

{

button in

mode.

The Fn guide appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

The current interval shooting setting appears for five seconds. To take pictures with the current setting, go to Step 8.

I n t e r v a l

N u m b e r o f S h o t

S t a r t Ti m e m i n 1 0 s e c

Press the

button while the setting is displayed.

I n t e r v a l S h o o t

I n t e r v a l 0 m i n 1 0 s e c

The Interval Shoot screen appears and

[Interval] is framed.

Set the interval time.

Number of Shot

S t a r t Ti m e

0 h r 0 m i n

1 Press the four-way controller (

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

2 Use the four-way controller (

) to change the minutes, then press (

3 Use the four-way controller (

) to change the seconds, then press (

The frame returns to [Interval].

Set the number of shots.

1 Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Number of Shot].

2 Press the four-way controller (

3 Use the four-way controller (

) to change the number of shots, then press (

The frame returns to [Number of Shot].

Set the time to start shooting.

1 Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Start Time].

2 Press the four-way controller (

3 Use the four-way controller (

) to change the hours, then press (

4 Use the four-way controller (

) to change the minutes, then press (

The frame returns to [Start Time].

Press the

button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Interval shooting starts.

Between shots, LCD monitor turns off. The remaining image storage capacity and interval time appear on the LCD monitor when you press the

button during standby.

The message [Stop interval shooting?] appears when you press the

3 button. To cancel interval shooting, press the 4 button.

• Interval shooting is not possible in

mode.

• The Interval Shoot screen in Step 3 can also be displayed from the

[

Rec. Mode] menu.

• In interval shooting, all pictures are taken under the same shooting conditions as the first picture. Items set to Auto are stored as Auto settings. When the focus mode is set to AF Setting, the autofocus is adjusted for each shot.

• Interval shooting stops and the camera turns off automatically when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory runs out of memory space.

Displaying Shooting Information in

Capture Mode

The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4 button: Normal Display, Histogram Display,

Histogram + Info, No Icons, Backlight Off.

All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal.

Normal Display Histogram Display

Histogram + Info

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Backlight Off

No Icons

Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of the image on the horizontal axis (darkest at the left and brightest at the right) and the number of pixels on the vertical axis.

The shape of the histogram tells you whether the exposure of the image is correct or not. If the exposure is correct, the graph peaks in the middle.

If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

Bright portions (where the image is so bright that it is totally white) blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions (where the image is so dark that it is totally black) blink yellow.

Setting the Shooting Functions

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Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

Autofocus

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 40cm

(16 in.) or more.

q r s

Macro mode

Super Macro mode

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 18 cm to 50 cm (7 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 6 cm to 20 cm (2.4 in. to 8 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The flash is set to a

(flash off).

Infinity-Landscape mode

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a

(flash off).

z Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

1 AF Area Move

This mode changes the position of the focusing area. You can choose from nine positions.

Press the

{

button in

mode.

The Fn guide appears.

Press the four-way controller (

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed.

The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode.

Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject.

The default setting is = .

Saving the Focus Mode

Manual Focus

The procedure for setting the focus manually is described below.

Press the

{

button in

mode.

The Fn guide appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when focusing.

Press the four-way controller

(

The MF indicator appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

: for distant focus

MF indicator

3 : for closer focus

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to the normal display.

The focus is fixed automatically after five seconds.

Adjusting the Focusing Area

Press the

{

button in

mode.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

)

.

The previously selected focusing area appears.

Use the four-way controller

(

2345

) to choose the focusing area.

Press the

button.

The focusing area is fixed in its new position.

The focusing area appears as a spot when it is being adjusted.

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

, a b

Auto

Flash Off

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

c d

Auto +

Red-eye reduction

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 discharges automatically.

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 the light conditions.

When the Zoom Position is toward / , taking pictures with the flash may cause an edge of the picture to appear dark. Check the picture using playback.

• The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) in C mode or ^ mode, or when the drive mode is set to j

, a or

, or when the focus mode is set to s or r .

• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.

Press the

{

button in

mode.

The Fn guide appears.

Press the four-way controller (

).

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed.

The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode 1

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose from six recorded pixels settings.

The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. The quality of the printed picture depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors; therefore, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.

1024×768 is sufficient for printing postcard-size prints.

The approximate file size is indicated after the number of recorded pixels.

The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting

(

p.81).

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels

2560×1920

Use

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC.

2304×1728

2048×1536

1600×1200

1024× 768

640× 480

For making postcard-size prints.

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Press the

button in

mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Recorded

Pixels].

Press the four-way controller (

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A pull-down menu appears.

The approximate file size is indicated after

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2304× 1728

2048× 1536

the number of recorded pixels.

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the number of recorded

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU C a n c e l

1600× 1200

1024× 760

640× 480

O K pixels.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

after the setting has been made.

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Selecting the Quality Level

Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures.

The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the higher the quality, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (

1 p.79).

Quality Level

C Best

D Better

Good

Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Press the

button in

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Quality Level].

Press the four-way controller (

R e c . M o d e

M y

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the quality level.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU C a n c e l

2560x1920

A u t o

OK O K

The Quality Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

after the setting has been made.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

p.22

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Adjusting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

White Balance

Auto

Daylight

Shade

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

Tungsten Light

Fluorescent

Light

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

Press the

button in

mode or

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

[White Balance].

Press the four-way controller (

W h i t e B a l a n c e

The White Balance screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the setting.

MENU OK

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The White Balance setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

after the setting has been made.

Saving the White Balance

Auto Bracketing

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

Manual Setting

Have a blank sheet of white paper ready.

Select

(manual) on the White Balance screen.

Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the

W h i t e B a l a n c e screen of the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button fully.

SHUTTER

MENU

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

Press the

button.

The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the

button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Setting the Autofocus Conditions

You can set various conditions for autofocus.

Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

Multiple

Spot

Normal range

The autofocus range becomes smaller.

Spot autofocus is selected when the focus mode is set to ) .

Setting the Focus Limiter

You can limit the lens movement area according to the conditions.

Set the Focus Limiter to O to limit the focus to far distances during normal shooting and to close distances during macro shooting. This enables quicker focusing.

Press the

button in

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [AF Setting].

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Press the four-way controller (

The Focusing Area screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (

)

F o c u s i n g A r e a

F o c u s L i m i t e r

M u l t i p l e

S p o t to select [Focusing Area].

Press the four-way controller (

MENU

C a n c e l

O K

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the setting.

Use the four-way controller (

) and then the four-way controller (

) to select [Focus Limiter].

Use the four-way controller (

) to select

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The AF setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

after the setting has been made.

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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 default setting is

(multisegment).

AE Metering

L Multi-segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen.

M Center-weighted

The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.

N Spot

The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.

Press the

button in

mode or

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [AE Metering].

Press the four-way controller (

R e c . M o d e

M y

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the AE Metering mode.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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MENU C a n c e l

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OK O K

The AE Metering setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

after the setting has been made.

Saving the AE Metering Mode

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

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Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

The default setting is Auto.

Sensitivity

Auto

160

320

The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.

• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

• Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

Press the

button in

mode or

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Sensitivity].

Press the four-way controller (

R e c . M o d e

M y

A pull-down menu appears.

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 2560× 1920

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the sensitivity.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU C a n c e l

A u t o

160

320

OK O K

The Sensitivity setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

after the setting has been made.

Saving the Sensitivity 1

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec and Off (no display). The default setting is 1 sec.

Press the

button in

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Instant

Review].

Press the four-way controller (

R e c . M o d e

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the display time.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

A u t o B r a c k e t

I n t e r v a l S h o o t

M o v i e

D i g i t a l Z o o m

I n s t a n t R e v i e w

M e m o r y

MENU

C a n c e l

5 s e c

4 s e c

3 s e c

2 s e c

1 s e c

0 . 5 s e c

M y

O K

The Instant Review setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

after the setting has been made.

Instant Review

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

F C

You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

Press the

button in

mode or

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Sharpness].

Use the four-way controller (

) to change the setting from

R e c . M o d e

S h a r p n e s s

[Normal] to

[Hard (+)] or

S a t u r a t i o n

M y

C o n t r a s t

[Soft (–)].

To soften the contours, choose (–) and to sharpen the contours, choose (+).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

MENU

E x i t

The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

after the setting has been made.

Auto Bracketing

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

MENU

R e c . M o d e

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

2560× 1920

M u l t i p l e

A u t o

MENU E x i t

M y

2, 3

F C

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

Press the

button in

mode or

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Saturation].

Use the four-way controller (

)

R e c . M o d e

M y to change the setting from

S h a r p n e s s

[Normal] to

[High (+)] or

[Low (–)].

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

To reduce the saturation, choose (–) and to increase the saturation, choose (+).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

MENU E x i t

The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

after the setting has been made.

Auto Bracketing

Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations

MENU

R e c . M o d e

R e c o r d e d P i x e l s

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e

A F S e t t i n g

A E M e t e r i n g

S e n s i t i v i t y

2560× 1920

M u l t i p l e

A u t o

MENU E x i t

M y

2, 3

F C

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast.

Press the

button in

mode or

mode.

The [

Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Contrast].

Use the four-way controller (

)

R e c . M o d e

M y to change the setting from

S h a r p n e s s

[Normal] to

[High (+)] or

[Low (–)].

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

To reduce the contrast, choose (–) and to increase the contrast, choose (+).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

MENU E x i t

The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

after the setting has been made.

Auto Bracketing

Saving the Settings (Memory)

You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off or returned to the defaults. The items that can be saved or reset are listed below. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. The table below also shows whether the

Memory default setting for each item is On or Off. Items not listed here will be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.

Item Description

Default

Setting

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

Zoom Position

MF Position

White Balance

AE Metering

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Digital Zoom

DISPLAY

File #

The flash mode set with the { button and four-way controller ( 4 ) ( 1

p.78)

The drive mode set with the { button and four-way controller (

) (

pp.64-72)

The focus mode set with the { button and four-way controller (

) (

p.75)

The zoom position set with the zoom lever ( 1

p.61)

The manual focus position set with the { button and four-way controller ( 5 ) ( 1

p.76)

The [White Balance] setting on the [

Rec. Mode] menu (

p.82)

The [AE Metering] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu (

p.86)

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu

( 1

p.87)

The EV compensation value set with the four-way controller ( 45 ) ( 1