Pentax Optio V10 Owner Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 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 PENTAX Digital Camera 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, performances or of items on 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

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SDHC Logo is trademark.

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image

Matching III compliant.

Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image

Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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.

Regarding PictBridge

PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.

Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information.

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Using Your Camera Safely

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries.

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

About the Camera

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 camera is taken apart.

• 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.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory

Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed.

• 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.

• Use an AC adapter that is 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 unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as it may explode.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

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• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring the clothing.

• 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.

• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth.

Precautions for Battery Usage

• Only use specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and – contacts of the battery.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause explosion or leakage.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Precautions for D-LI63 Battery Usage:

- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)

Precautions for Battery Charger Usage

• Only use the battery charger D-BC63 supplied with the camera. Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown of the battery charger.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

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• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX

Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.

About the AC Adapter

Caution

• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a

PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified

NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• 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 traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media

(SD Memory Card), etc.

• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene.

• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

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• 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.

• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature 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.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.

• 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.

• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.28) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or built-in memory will delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera memory at your own risk.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC63. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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Contents

Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3

Contents ...........................................................................................5

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11

Camera Features.................................................................................12

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................14

Names of Parts...............................................................................15

Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................16

Monitor Indications .........................................................................16

Getting Started 19

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................19

Powering the Camera .........................................................................20

Charging the Battery.......................................................................20

Installing the Battery .......................................................................21

Charging the Battery Abroad ..........................................................23

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply .................25

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................26

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures........................29

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........30

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................32

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ....................................33

Initial Settings .....................................................................................34

Setting the Display Language.........................................................34

Setting the Date and Time..............................................................37

Quick Start 39

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................39

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................41

Playing Back Images ......................................................................41

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................41

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................42

Common Operations 43

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................43

A Mode .........................................................................................43

Q Mode ........................................................................................45

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Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................47

Setting with the Menus ...................................................................47

Menu List ........................................................................................50

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................52

Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................55

Setting the Playback Mode.............................................................57

Taking Pictures 60

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................60

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode

(Auto Picture Mode)........................................................................60

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

(Program Mode) .............................................................................62

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures

(Digital SR Mode) ...........................................................................63

Taking Pictures of People

(Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait Mode)........................................64

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................66

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ....................68

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)..........................69

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................71

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................72

Taking a Series of Pictures.............................................................73

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................74

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................76

Displaying Shooting Information ......................................................77

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................79

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................79

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................81

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................83

Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................85

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................87

Changing the Focusing Area ..........................................................89

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................90

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)..........................92

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................93

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................94

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................95

Setting the Date Imprint..................................................................96

Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................97

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Recording Movies ...............................................................................99

Recording a Movie..........................................................................99

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................101

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................103

Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................104

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones

(Color Mode).................................................................................105

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function .....................106

Playing Back and Deleting Images 107

Playing Back Images ........................................................................107

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode.................................107

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................108

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display..........109

Zoom Playback.............................................................................111

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................113

Slideshow .....................................................................................114

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................116

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................116

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................117

Deleting Images ................................................................................118

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................118

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................120

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................122

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........123

Editing and Printing Images 125

Editing Images ..................................................................................125

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................125

Cropping Images ..........................................................................127

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................128

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................130

Using the Brightness Filter ...........................................................131

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................132

Red-eye Compensation................................................................134

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................135

Printing Single Images..................................................................135

Printing All Images........................................................................137

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Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................138

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................138

Printing Single Images..................................................................139

Printing All Images........................................................................141

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................142

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................142

Recording and Playing Back Sound 143

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................143

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................145

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................146

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................146

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................147

Settings 148

Camera Settings................................................................................148

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............148

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................149

Changing the Date and Time........................................................151

Setting the World Time .................................................................153

Changing the Display Language ..................................................155

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................156

Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................157

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................158

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................159

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................160

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................161

Setting the Guide Display .............................................................162

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................163

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................164

Appendix 165

List of World Time Cities..................................................................165

Default Settings.................................................................................167

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................170

Optional Accessories .......................................................................171

Messages...........................................................................................172

Troubleshooting................................................................................174

Main Specifications ..........................................................................176

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................180

Index...................................................................................................185

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The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1 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.

A

Q

mode

mode

This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “Still Picture Capture Mode”, the mode for recording movies is referred to as the “ d mode” and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the “ O mode”.

This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files.

s , b , R , A , d , O , q , < , z , e , i , \ , c , Q , E , D , Y

The icons above the title show the shooting modes that can activate the function.

Ex.

R c Y

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

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Memo

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Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

1 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.

2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures or playing back images straightaway.

3 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 chapters below.

4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

5 Playing Back and Deleting Images–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera.

6 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for

PENTAX, and refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help for instructions on editing and printing images with a computer.

7 Recording and Playing Back Sound –––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound (a voice memo) to an image, and how to play back sound files.

8 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

9 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio V10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

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The Optio V10 features an easy-to-see 3.0-inch LCD monitor. In addition, settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy to navigate. Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor.

If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use, first select b (Auto

Picture) (p.60). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode* depending on the scene.

A guide appears when you select an icon, allowing you to check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.59)

* When you select b (Auto Picture mode), the shooting mode is selected from

(Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and e (Portrait mode).

Let the camera choose the optimal settings.

Use the s (Green mode) to take pictures easily using standard settings. (p.66)

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Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture!

With the Optio V10, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.69) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame.

For decorating your pictures with a frame.

Easy Printing without Using a Computer!

By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the

USB cable, you can print images directly from the camera.

Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult!

Easily print out images without using a computer.

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar

Format!

With the Optio V10, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.110) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio V10

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW70

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC63 (*)

AC plug cord Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

(The battery charger is not sold separately and is only available together with the

AC plug cord in the battery charger kit K-BC63.)

For details on other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.171).

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Names of Parts

Front

Shutter release button

Self-timer lamp (red)

Power switch

Flash

Lens

Microphone

Strap lug

Back

LCD monitor

PC/AV terminal

Battery/card cover

Tripod socket

DC terminal cover

Speaker

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Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Zoom/ w / x / f / y lever

Shutter release button

Q button

Four-way controller

4 / W button

Green/ i button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.43 - p.46) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

10

5

11

12

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1 Shooting mode (p.52)

2 Flash mode (p.81)

3 Drive mode (p.72, p.73)

4 Focus mode (p.79)

5 Camera shake icon (p.77)

6 Digital zoom icon (p.74)

7 Memory status (p.32)

+ : Built-in memory

(without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected

8

9

Remaining image storage capacity

Battery indicator (p.23)

10 Focus frame (p.39)

11 Date imprint warning (p.96)

12 Date and time (p.37)

13 World Time (p.153)

No icon : Hometown

X : Destination

14 EV compensation (p.76)

* 5 only appears when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

* Some indications do not appear in some shooting modes.

Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

1

2

3

4

8

M 5

6

7

8

9

1 Bright portion (blinks red)

2 Dark portion (blinks yellow)

3 Shutter speed

4 Aperture

5 Recorded pixels (p.83)

6 Quality (p.85)

7 White balance (p.87)

8 Sensitivity (p.90)

9 Histogram (p.78)

* 3 and 4 only appear when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

* Some indications do not appear in some shooting modes.

About the Bright and Dark Portions

When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is so dark it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning.

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Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to

A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected.

B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.113)

A11

A1

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

8

M

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

A8

B9

B7

B8

A9

A10

A1

A2

A3

A4

Playback mode (p.57)

Folder number (p.156)

File number

Protect icon (p.123)

A10 Four-way controller guide

A11 Key lock icon (p.67)

B1 Bright portion (blinks red)

(p.17)

A5 Voice memo icon (p.147)

A6 Battery indicator (p.23)

B2

B3

Recorded pixels (p.83)

Quality (p.85)

A7 Volume icon (p.116, p.145, p.147) B4 White balance (p.87)

A8 Memory status (p.32)

+ : Built-in memory

B5 Sensitivity (p.90)

B6 Dark portion (blinks yellow)

(without card) a : SD Memory Card

(p.17)

B7 Shutter speed r : Card is write-protected B8 Aperture

A9 Captured date and time (p.37) B9 Histogram (p.78)

In Normal Display, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed in two seconds.

Guide Indications

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

The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller ( 2 )

Four-way controller ( 3 )

Four-way controller ( 4 )

Four-way controller ( 5 )

3 button

2

3

4

5

MENU

Zoom lever

4 / W button

Shutter release button

Green/ i button

OK

SHUTTER

| , i

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera.

2

1

1

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug.

2

Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

1

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Powering the Camera

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Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the

[Battery depleted] message appears.

Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

1

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC63.

2

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

3

Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.

4

Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished.

• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes

(max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63, 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.

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2

Installing the Battery

Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

1

Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1 . When let go, the cover opens automatically in the direction of 2 .

2

Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3 , insert the battery with the

PENTAX logo pointing toward the LCD monitor.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

3

Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of 1 .

Removing the Battery

1

Open the battery/card cover.

2

Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3 .

The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.

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Use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.25)

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• If the battery has been removed from the camera for a long time, when it is reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message

[Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction.

Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera. The date and time may also be reset.

• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording

Time, and Playback Time

(at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and exclusive battery fully charged)

Image

Storage Capacity* 1

200 pictures

Movie Recording

Time*

70 min.

Sound Recording

Time* 2

260 min.

Playback Time*

210 min.

2

*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23°C). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

*2: According to the result of in-house testing.

• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal performance when the batteries reach room temperature.

• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

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• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the w indicator on the LCD monitor.

Screen Display w (green) x (green) y (yellow) z (red)

[Battery depleted]

Battery Status

Adequate power remains.

Battery is running low.

Battery is running very low.

Battery is exhausted.

The camera will turn off after this message appears.

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Charging the Battery Abroad

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used.

However, electrical socket shapes differ from country to country. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in the country of your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major

Countries and Regions of the World” (p.24)) and take an appropriately shaped adapter plug with you.

The socket shape does not affect the charging method.

• Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective operation.

• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery charger is not in use.

Type A B BF C S

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Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World

1

North America U.S.A., Canada

Europe,

Former Soviet

Union

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria,

Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden,

Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland,

France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia

U.K.

Spain

Switzerland, Poland, Portugal

Asia Taiwan, Japan

Sri Lanka, Maldives

Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia

Vietnam

India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Macau

Thailand

Korea

Philippines

Oceania

Central and

South

America

Singapore, Hong Kong

China

Malaysia

Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji

Guam

Tahiti

Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Bahamas,

Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico

Brazil, Peru

Chile

Argentina

Middle East Israel, Iran

Kuwait

Africa

Jordan

Canary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco

Kenya, South Africa

Algeria

Egypt

Zambia, Tanzania

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

A B BF C S

9

9 9

9

9

9

9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9

9

9

9

9 9

9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9

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9 9

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AC plug cord

AC adapter

3 connector cable

DC terminal

1

2

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

1

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the DC terminal cover (DC IN).

2

Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the camera.

3

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

4

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the connector cable are inserted securely. The data may become lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is being recorded.

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.

Be sure to read “Using Your Camera Safely” (p.1) before using the

AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC64 before using the adapter.

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Installing the SD Memory Card

1

1

2

SD Memory

Card socket

SD Memory

Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card.

(Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.32)

• Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to

“Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory”

(p.148) for instructions on formatting.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.29)

Backing Up Data

The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location on a regular basis to prevent data loss.

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1

Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1 . When let go, the cover opens automatically in the direction of 2 .

2

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the lens.

Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

3

Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of 1 .

1

Removing the SD Memory Card

1

Open the battery/card cover.

2

Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it.

Pull the card out.

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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a 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.

r appears on the LCD monitor when the Write-protect switch card is write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted

(1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

(2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.

(4) when the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• 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.

• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.

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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.

Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD

Memory Card).

The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors, so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. As a rough guide, i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use.

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

Recorded Pixels a 3264×2448 f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728

Use

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

h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 For making postcard-size prints.

l 1024× 768 m 640× 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

The default setting is a (3264×2448).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

C

D

E

Best

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.

The default setting is D (Better).

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1 p.83

Selecting the Quality Level 1 p.85

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Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

C (Best)

Built-in

Memory

256 MB

D (Better)

Built-in

Memory

256 MB

E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

256 MB a 3264×2448 13 pictures 62 pictures 26 pictures 121 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures f 2592×1944 21 pictures 97 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures 58 pictures 267 pictures g 2304×1728 26 pictures 121 pictures 52 pictures 242 pictures 75 pictures 346 pictures h 2048×1536 33 pictures 151 pictures 65 pictures 299 pictures 95 pictures 435 pictures i 1600×1200 52 pictures 242 pictures 87 pictures 401 pictures 128 pictures 586 pictures l 1024× 768 104 pictures 476 pictures 175 pictures 802 pictures 222 pictures 1016 pictures m 640× 480 208 pictures 953 pictures 303 pictures 1386 pictures 416 pictures 1906 pictures

• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of

Movies

Choose the recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate (number of frames per second) according to how you intend to use the movies you have taken.

The higher the number of recorded pixels and the quality level, the clearer the details, but the bigger the file size.

The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the bigger the file size.

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate in [Movie] on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1 p.101

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1 p.103

Selecting the Frame Rate 1 p.104

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Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m

(640×480)

D

(320×240)

Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

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

The default setting is m (640×480).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

C

D

E

Best

Better

Good

Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.

Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.

The default setting is C (Best).

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use

30fps

15fps

Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.

Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller.

The default setting is 30fps (frames per second).

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time

(Approximate recording time) m

(640×480)

D

(320×240)

C

D

E

C

D

E

30fps

Built-in

Memory

256 MB

49 sec.

1 min.

6 sec.

1 min.

41 sec.

1 min.

19 sec.

1 min.

47 sec.

2 min.

31 sec.

3 min.

47 sec.

5 min.

5 sec.

7 min.

42 sec.

6 min.

3 sec.

8 min.

12 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

15fps

Built-in

Memory

1 min.

38 sec.

2 min.

13 sec.

3 min.

16 sec.

2 min.

31 sec.

3 min.

28 sec.

5 min.

3 sec.

256 MB

7 min.

28 sec.

10 min.

10 sec.

14 min.

57 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

15 min.

53 sec.

23 min.

6 sec.

Sound

Built-in

Memory

41 min.

17 sec.

256 MB

3 hr.

8 min.

53 sec.

• The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory

Card used.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

32

1

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on.

When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends.

If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

2

Press the power switch again.

The LCD monitor turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Taking Pictures 1 p.60

Checking the Memory Card

The Memory Card is checked automatically when the camera turns on. + appears on the

LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. In this case, images and sound files will be saved in the built-in memory.

r appears instead of a when the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position. Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write-protect switch is locked.

Memory status

If the battery has been removed from the camera for a long time, when it is reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction. Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera. The date and time and other settings may also be reset.

Follow the procedure on p.37 to set these settings again.

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Power switch

Q button

1

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

You can start Optio V10 in playback mode with the lens retracted.

Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures.

1

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

The LCD monitor turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in Playback Mode.

To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.41

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Initial Settings

1

Set the language, time and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures.

Power switch

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

34

In this manual, the arrow keys to be pressed are expressed as indicated on the right.

The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time.

Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37) to set the current date and time.

Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37) when the Date Adjust screen appears.

Language, Date, and Time can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display

Language” (p.155).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (p.151).

Setting the Display Language

1

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the desired display language.

E n g l i s h

Deutsch

D a n s k

Svenska

F i n n i s h

P o l i s h

I t a l i a n o

Nederlands

MENU C a n c e l

C z e c h

Hungarian

OK O K

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2

Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to

“Setting the Date and Time” (p.37, p.38).

Go to Step 3 in "Setting Hometown and

DST" if the desired settings do not appear.

I n i t i a l S e t t i n g

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

MENU C a n c e l

E n g l i s h

DST

OK O K

DST

If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back.

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

1

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the language and press the 4 button.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

1

Press the 4 button.

2

Press the 3 button.

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

4

Use the four-way controller ( 32 ) to select

[Language/ ].

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Language/ screen appears.

6

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the language.

7

Press the 4 button.

The [ u Setting] menu appears in the selected language.

The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset Hometown and the Date and Time, refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.153).

• To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (p.151).

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Setting Hometown and DST

3

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

I n i t i a l S e t t i n g

The frame moves to [Hometown].

4

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Hometown screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the city.

6

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

MENU C a n c e l

E n g l i s h

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

7

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select P (Off).

8

Press the 4 button.

DST

OK O K

DST

The Initial Setting screen appears.

9

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjust] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date and time display style.

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to [24h].

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or

[12h] (12-hour display).

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Date].

D a t e A d j u s t

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

D a t e A d j u s t

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

OK O K mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

OK O K mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

0 : 0 0

OK O K

7

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The frame moves to the month.

8

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the month.

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Change the day and year in the same manner.

Next, change the time.

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2007

0 : 0 0

OK O K

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9

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Language, Date, Time, Hometown, and DST can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display

Language” (p.155).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (p.151).

• To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.153).

• When the 3 button is pressed in the Language/ screen, the selected language is canceled and the Date Adjustment screen is displayed in the default language (English). To set to another language, follow the steps on p.35.

• When the 3 button is pressed in the Date Adjustment screen, the camera enters Shooting mode without setting the date. Restart the camera to set the date. The Date Adjust screen reappears. Alternatively, you can display the Date Adjustment screen from the [ u Setting] menu. (p.151)

If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is automatically set according to the City set for [Hometown] in initial settings. Refer to the pages below for the video output settings and instructions on how to change the video output setting after initial settings.

• To see the video output format set in initial settings, refer to “List of World

Time Cities” (p.165).

• To change the video output format after initial settings, refer to “Changing the

Video Output Format” (p.158).

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Power switch

Zoom/ w / x lever

Shutter release button

2

The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

1

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called

Still Picture Capture Mode.

2

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.

Focus frame

You can change the captured area by turning the Zoom/ w / x lever to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.26)

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• The shooting mode is set to b (Auto Picture mode) in the default settings. (p.60) Turn the power on to enable taking still pictures in b mode.

• Press the Green button to switch to s (Green mode) and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.66)

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

Press halfway

The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.

Press fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

[Poor focusing conditions]

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

• Subject contrast is very low. (a blue sky, solid white walls, etc.)

• Dark places, black objects, or subjects that cannot reflect light.

• Fine patterns.

• Rapidly moving objects.

• When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame.

• Areas of strongly reflected light or backlit subjects.

Instant Review

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time.

(p.92)

You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button.

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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

Shutter release button

Q button

Four-way controller

2

Playing Back Images

1

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode

(Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode ( Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.

Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

1

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 45 ).

The previous or next image appears.

File number

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3 button

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button i button

Rotating the Displayed Image

1

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select s (Image

Rotation) and press the 4 button.

The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°,

MENU

Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button.

The rotated image appears.

OK

• Movies cannot be rotated.

• Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state.

Deleting the Displayed Image

Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen. Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete] and press the 4 button. (p.118)

D e l e t e

C a n c e l

OK

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Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

A

Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.32)

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still

Picture Capture Mode. (Except in s , 3 and \ modes) (p.40)

Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.39)

Starts and stops movie recording in d mode. (p.99)

Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.143)

3 Zoom/ w / x / f / y lever

Changes the captured area. (p.74)

4 Q button

Switches to the Q mode. (p.107)

3

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5 Four-way controller

( 2 ) : Changes the drive mode. (p.72, p.73)

( 3 ) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.52)

( 4 ) : Changes the flash mode. (p.81)

( 5 ) : Changes the focus mode. (p.79)

( 23 ) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.80)

6 4 / W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.77)

7 Green button

Switches to s (Green mode). (p.66)

Calls up the assigned menu. (p.55)

8 3 button

Displays the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.47)

In this manual, the arrow keys to be pressed are expressed as indicated on the right.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

8

Q

Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.32)

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.107)

3 Zoom/ f / y lever

Turn toward f during single-image display to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when turned toward y . (p.109)

Enlarges the image when turned toward y during single-image display.

Returns to the previous display when turned toward f . (p.111)

Turn toward f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display. (p.110)

Turn toward y during folder display to change to nine-image display of the selected folder. (p.110)

Turn toward y during calendar display to change to nine-image display for the selected date. (p.110)

Can be used to adjust the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (p.116, p.145, p.147)

4 Q button

Switches to A mode. (p.107)

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5 Four-way controller

(

(

( 2

3 )

)

45 )

: Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file.

(p.116, p.145, p.147)

: Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.58)

Stops a movie or sound file during playback.

(p.116, p.145, p.147)

: Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image display. (p.41)

Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback. (p.116)

Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the index in sound file playback. (p.145)

( 2345 ) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.111)

Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display. (p.109, p.110)

Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function. (p.132)

6 4 / W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.113)

Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display.

(p.109, p.111)

Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.110)

Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.110)

7 Green/ i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.118)

Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.120)

Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.110).

Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.110)

8 3 button

Displays the [ u Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.47)

Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display.

(p.57)

Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display.

(p.109, p.111)

Changes to nine-image display during folder display. (p.110)

Changes to nine-image display during calendar display. (p.110)

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Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the

[ A Rec. Mode] menu or [ u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

Setting with the Menus

Pressing the 3 button in A mode displays the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

Pressing the 3 button in Q mode displays the [ u Setting] menu.

During recording During playback

3

MENU

R e c . M o d e

8

M

AWB

Recorded Pixels

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

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

ISO

AUTO

Focusing Area

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU E x i t

MENU

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

R e c . M o d e

8

M

AWB

Recorded Pixels

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

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

ISO

AUTO

Focusing Area

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

8

M

MENU E x i t

SHUTTER

Press halfway

MENU

,

OK or

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU

E x i t

The setting is complete and the camera returns to

A mode

The setting is complete and the camera returns to

Q mode

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

3

Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

R e c . M o d e

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

3

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

R e c . M o d e

8

M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

4

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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

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

5

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.

a Storage Capacity

8

M

AWB

Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU C a n c e l OK

12

O K

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

Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes.

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Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6

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.

Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6

Press the Q button.

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

Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

6

Press the 4 button or the four-way controller ( 4 ).

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

3

Canceling the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6

Press the 3 button.

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

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.

MENU

MENU

Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

: Returns to Step 3 with the current setting.

MENU

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns to Step 3.

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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

“Default Settings” (p.167) 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.

[ A Rec. Mode] Menu

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

Item

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

Description

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For choosing the quality level of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions

For changing the area of the autofocus

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity

EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture

Page p.83

p.85

p.87

p.89

p.90

p.76

Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.101

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p.103

Frame Rate

Color Mode

For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second) p.104

For choosing a color mode for movies p.105

Movie SR

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function p.106

For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.75

p.92

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 sharp or soft outlines p.97

p.93

For setting the color saturation

For setting the image contrast level

For choosing whether to imprint the shooting date on the picture when shooting p.94

p.95

p.96

• Use the s (Green mode) to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.66)

• You can save time by assigning frequently used menus to the

Green button. (p.55)

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[ u Setting] Menu

Format

Item

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Green Button

Guide Display

Reset

Description Page

For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.148

For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound p.149

For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles p.151

For setting the world time p.153

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files p.155

p.156

For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.157

For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.158

For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor p.159

For setting the time until power saving mode is activated p.160

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically p.161

For displaying an image at maximum magnification by turning the Zoom/ f / y lever toward y during still picture playback

For assigning a function to the Green button in

Capture mode

For setting to display guides when an icon is selected in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette

For returning settings other than the date and time, language, and video out to their defaults p.112

p.55

p.162

p.163

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3

3

Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio V10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode.

A guide of the selected shooting mode appears after approximately two seconds when a shooting mode is selected. (p.59)

MENU

You can also set to hide the guides. Refer to

“Setting the Guide Display” (p.162) for instructions.

3

Press the 4 button.

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

OK

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• In shooting modes other than R , A , O , c and Y , the flash, focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions

Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.170).

• The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the four-way controller ( 3 ) when Focus Mode is set to \ and focus position is being adjusted (p.80).

There are 15 available shooting modes.

Capture Mode Palette

Item b Auto Picture

R Program

A Night Scene d Movie

O Voice Recording q Landscape

< Flower z Natural Skin Tone e Portrait i Surf & Snow

\ Sport

Description

Automatically select the best capture mode.

The basic mode for capturing images. Various functions can also be set with this mode.

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking and use a flash for portraits.

For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded.

For recording sound only. Be careful not to cover the microphone with your hands.

For capturing landscape views. The camera focuses on a wide range.

For capturing brightly colored flowers.

Reproduces the outline of the flower softly.

Adjusts color and brightness to reproduce skin more beautifully than Portrait.

For capturing portraits. The skin tone will be brighter to make the person look healthy.

For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.

For subjects in fast motion. Keeps the camera in focus until the shutter is released.

c

Digital SR

(Blur reduction)

Higher sensitivity reduces blur.

Page p.60

p.62

p.68

p.99

p.143

p.64

p.64

p.63

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Q

E

D

Kids

Pet

Food

Y Frame Composite

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing images of pets in motion. A setting suitable for the pet's coat can be set.

For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing.

For capturing image with frame composite.

Recorded pixels is fixed to h .

p.71

p.69

3

Face Recognition

Face Recognition is automatically activated in b (Auto Picture mode), z (Natural Skin Tone mode) and e (Portrait mode).

This function recognizes the subject’s face, focuses, and performs exposure compensation when capturing images.

• In b mode, the Face Recognition is automatically activated when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and

Portrait is selected.

• If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject's face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area

(Multiple).

• The Face Recognition function may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking toward the camera.

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Calling Up a Specific Menu

Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation,

Sensitivity and White Balance.

• The following functions can be assigned to the Green button:

Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance,

Focusing Area, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Sharpness,

Saturation and Contrast.

• The default setting is Green Mode.

• The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by selecting [Reset] on the [ u Setting] menu.

• The functions assigned to the Green button can also be used in the usual manner on the original menus ([ A Rec. Mode] and

[ u Setting]).

• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the

Green button and on the original menu.

3

Assigning a Function to the Green Button

1

Select [Green Button] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

G r e e n B u t t o n

The Green Button screen appears

G r e e n M o d e

(the default setting is Green Mode).

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the function you want to set and press the 4 button.

4

Press the 3 button.

MENU

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

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

S e n s i t i v i t y

C a n c e l OK O K

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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Using the Green Button

1

Press the Green button in A mode.

The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [ u Setting] menu is called up.

The function assigned to Green button

3

2

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the settings and press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode (p.66) 1.5 seconds after the Green button is pressed.

• If a function other than the Green Mode has been assigned to the

Green button, the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is pressed.

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Setting the Playback Mode

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Playback mode to display the

Playback Mode Palette.

You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose an icon and pressing the

4 button.

3

MENU

MENU OK

SHUTTER

Press halfway

MENU

OK

OK

Closes the Playback Mode

Palette and goes to A mode.

MENU

Recorded Pixels 8

M

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

OK

Goes to the screen for selected playback function.

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Playback Mode Palette u n o p s

Item

Slideshow

Resize

Cropping

Image/Sound

Copy

Image Rotation

Description

For continuously playing back images. Screen or

Sound effects can be set.

For changing Recorded Pixels and Quality Level to make the file size smaller.

For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image.

For copying images and sounds between the built-in memory and SD memory card.

For rotating captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV.

D Digital Filter

For modifying images with a Color filter or Soft filter.

q Brightness Filter For modifying the brightness of the images.

Y Frame Composite

For merging a frame onto an image. Select to overwrite or save it as a new file.

Z

Red-eye

Compensation

\ Voice Memo

Z Protect r

^

DPOF

Start-up Screen

For compensating red-eye. May not work on some images due to the condition of the image.

For attaching sound to images. Sounds can be recorded until the memory card is full.

Protects images and sounds from accidental deletion. Images can be deleted by formatting.

For setting the print settings of images. Useful when printing at a printing service.

For setting a captured image as the Start-up

Screen.

Page p.114

p.125

p.127

p.128

p.42

p.130

p.131

p.132

p.134

p.146

p.123

p.135

p.164

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Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes

When Guide Display (p.162) is set to O (On), a guide of the mode selected in the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette appears.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode to display the Playback

Mode Palette.

2

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode.

Choose a Playback Mode if the camera is in

Q mode.

A guide of the selected mode appears after approximately two seconds when a mode is selected.

3

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode.

The setting screen for the selected

Playback Mode is displayed if the camera is in Q mode.

MENU OK

MENU OK

3

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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

4, 5

1, 2

3

4 b

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting

Mode (Auto Picture Mode)

In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes:

(Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and e (Portrait mode).

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select b (Auto Picture).

3

Press the 4 button.

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

4

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus, and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.

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• In b mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (p.76)

• In b mode, [Focusing Area] is set to Multiple. (p.89)

• The continuous shooting function is not available in b mode.

• Face Recognition is automatically activated when e mode is selected in b mode. (p.54)

• The shooting mode is set to b mode in the default settings.

Taking Still Pictures 1 p.39

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1, 2

3

4

R

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.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

R (Program).

3

Press the 4 button.

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

4

Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”

(p.79 - p.96) for details of how to set the functions.

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

6

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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1, 2

3 c

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when

Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to reduce camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets the shutter speed (set to remain faster than 1/15 sec.) and aperture automatically. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select c (Digital SR).

3

Press the 4 button.

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

4

Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”

(p.79 - p.95) for details of how to set the functions.

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

6

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

When shooting mode is set to c , the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 50 and 3200. (p.91)

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1, 2, 3

2, 4

4

Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone

Mode/Portrait Mode)

z e z (Natural Skin Tone mode) and e (Portrait mode) are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.54) operates for each shooting mode, making taking pictures emphasizing the subject’s face easier.

z Use this mode to capture people. You can capture skin tone more beautifully.

e Use this mode to capture people.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select d (Natural Skin Tone) and press the 4 button.

When c (Portrait) is displayed in the location for d (Natural Skin

Tone), select c and press the 4 button.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch to z or e .

OK

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4

Press the 4 button.

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

When the location of the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the location of the face. As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame changes to match the location of the subject’s face.

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

6

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

4

• In z and e modes, Face Recognition is automatically activated.

(p.54)

• The digital zoom function cannot be used in z and e modes.

• Continuous shooting cannot be used in z and e modes.

• Only z or e and focus frame are displayed on the LCD monitor in z and e modes. No other shooting information is displayed. In addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 / W button.

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4

1 s

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In s (Green mode), you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

1

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to the s mode.

Press the Green button again to return to the status before the s mode was selected.

2

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

3

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the camera does not switch to s mode. The assigned function is displayed. (p.55)

• In s mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the

LCD monitor by pressing the 4 / W button.

• You cannot use the [ A Rec. Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette in s mode. If you try to display the [ A Rec. Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette, (key lock icon) and a message appear.

• If you switch to Q mode from s mode, you cannot display the [ u Setting] menu by pressing the 3 button. If you try to display the [ u Setting] menu, (key lock icon) and a message appear.

• When the camera is turned off in the s mode, it turns on in the s mode next time the power switch is pressed.

* The s mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

Information Display

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

, (Auto) *1

9 (Standard) *2

= (Standard) *3

Standard

White Balance

Focusing Area

Sensitivity

EV Compensation a

D (Better)

F (Auto)

J (Multiple)

Auto

±0.0

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

O (On)

1 sec

G (Standard)

G (Standard)

G (Standard)

P (Off)

*1 Can be set to a (Flash Off)

*2 Can be set to g (10 sec. Self-timer) or Z (2 sec. Self-timer). The self-timer mode (10 sec. or 2 sec.) setting made in a shooting mode other than s mode is available.

*3 Can be set to q (Macro), r (super macro) and 3 (Pan Focus)

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1, 2

3

4

A

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene Mode)

In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

A (Night Scene).

3

Press the 4 button.

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

4

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• The continuous shooting function is not available in A mode.

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

(p.72)

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1, 2, 4

3, 5, 6

Y

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select Y (Frame

Composite).

3

Press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection

MENU screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose the frame you want to use.

OK

5

Press the 4 button.

The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

• Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a different frame.

MENU OK

• Press the 3 button or turn the

Zoom/ f / y lever toward f to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame.

6

Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

8

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level at D .

• The continuous shooting function is not available in Y mode.

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1, 2, 4

3, 5

E F F ( H G G )

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In E (Pet mode), your moving pet is kept in focus while you take the picture, allowing you to capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select E (Pet).

3

Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select E , F , F , H , G or G .

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose

OK whichever you prefer.) Choose an icon (white, gray or black) whose tone best matches your pet's coat or fur.

5

Press the 4 button.

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

6

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

The focus frame follows the pet while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

7

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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1, 2

2

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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.

Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

g

Z

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

1

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.

2

Use the four-way controller

( 453 ) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

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

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.

OK

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4

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

• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z cannot be selected while s mode is in default setting. Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to s mode.

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1, 2

2

R q < i \ c Q E D

Taking a Series of Pictures

In this mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Continuous

Shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.

OK

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.

• The flash does not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• The continuous shooting function is not available in s , b , A , d ,

O , z , e or Y 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.

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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

1

Turn the Zoom/ w / x lever in A mode.

x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera

The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification.

Zoom bar

When the digital zoom function is set to P

(Off), you can take pictures at up to ×3 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.

Press x

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.

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

• The digital zoom function cannot be used in z and e modes.

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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 P (Off).

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Digital Zoom].

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 )

R e c . M o d e 2 / 3 to select O (On) or P (Off).

0.0

EV Compensation

The selected setting is saved.

4

Press the 3 button.

QUICK

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

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

MENU

4

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1 p.97

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2, 3

MENU

R e c . M o d e

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

1, 4

R A d q < z e i \ c Q E D Y

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.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [EV Compensation].

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the EV value.

0.0

QUICK

MENU

R e c . M o d e

EV Compensation

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

2 / 3

0 . 0

The selected EV value is saved (the default setting is ±0.0).

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.

4

Press the 3 button.

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

• If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

• When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the exposure. (p.78)

• In s and b modes, the EV compensation is fixed to ±0.0.

Saving the EV Compensation Value 1 p.97

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Displaying Shooting Information

The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4 / W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info.

For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.16).

• S appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.72)

• In s mode, the Green Mode screen appears. (p.66) You cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 / W button.

• Only z or e and the focus frame are displayed on the LCD monitor in z and e modes. Other shooting information is not displayed. You cannot change the information displayed on the

LCD monitor by pressing the 4 / W button.

• In Y mode, Histogram does not appear even when switched to

Histogram+Info.

Normal Display

4

OK

OK

Histogram + Info

8 M

+ 1 . 0

OK

No Info

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Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels.

The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets

(Dark) ← Brightness →

Dark portions

(Bright)

Bright portions you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1 p.76

Understanding Brightness

If the brightness 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.

Dark image Correct image Bright image

78

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow.

Displaying Shooting Information 1 p.77

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 1 p.113

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

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Setting the Shooting Functions

1

2 s b R A d q < z e i \ c Q E D Y

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

= Standard q Macro r Super Macro s Infinity

3 Pan Focus

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm

(15.7 in.) or more (60 cm or 23.6 in. for Tele). 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. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in. to 39.4 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. 5 cm to 40 cm (1.9 in. to 15.7 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Only digital zoom is available for zoom.

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off).

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused sharply.

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

1

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

2

Press the 4 button.

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

OK

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• In s mode, you can only select = , q , r and 3 .

• r cannot be selected in z and e modes.

• If you select = / q / r / \ in d mode, you can only focus before shooting.

Manual Focus 1 Below

Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.97

4

Manual Focus

The procedure for setting the focus manually ( \ ) is described below.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select \ and press the 4 button.

The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD monitor when focusing.

3

Press the four-way controller ( 23 ).

The \ 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.

OK

\ indicator

OK

2 : for distant focus

3 : for closer focus

4

Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.

The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller.

After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller ( 5 ) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while adjusting \ .

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller ( 5 ) while the \ indicator is displayed.

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

, Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye b Soft Flash

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

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

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

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 discharges regardless of the light conditions.

This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that it is not too bright even when discharged at close range.

The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions.

• The flash does not discharge a (Flash Off) in d mode or when the drive mode is set to 1 , or the focus mode is set to s .

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

• In s mode, you can only select , or a .

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1

Press the four-way controller ( 4 ) in A mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

2

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

OK

[About the red-eye phenomenon]

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes.

Saving the Flash Mode 1 p.97

For an explanation of how to use the Red Eye Compensation mode in the Playback mode to reduce Red Eye, refer to p.134.

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5

MENU

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures.

The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size also varies depending on the quality level setting (p.85).

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels a 3264×2448

(default setting) f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

Use

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

For making postcard-size prints.

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

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Recorded

Pixels].

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3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the number of recorded pixels.

a Storage Capacity

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU C a n c e l

Storage capacity for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded

Pixels setting is changed.

5

Press the 4 button.

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

1 / 3

8 M

5 M

4 M

3 M

2 M

1024

640

12

OK O K

• When shooting mode is set to Y , recorded pixels is fixed at h .

• When shooting mode is set to d , the number of recorded pixels set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.101)

• If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1 p.29

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ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU

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Selecting the Quality Level

You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.

The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.83).

Quality Level

C Best

D

Better

(default setting)

E 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.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Quality Level].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

a Storage Capacity 12

A pull-down menu appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the quality level.

8

M

AWB

Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO Storage capacity for the selected quality

S e n s i t i v i t y

C a n c e l O K level is displayed when the Quality Level MENU OK setting is changed.

5

Press the 4 button.

The Quality Level setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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• When shooting mode is set to Y , quality level is fixed at D .

• When shooting mode is set to d , the quality level set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.103)

• If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1 p.29

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1, 6

MENU

R e c . M o d e

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU

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R A d c Y

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

F

Auto

(default setting)

G Daylight

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

H Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

I Tungsten Light

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

J Fluores. Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

K Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

4

Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB (Auto).

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [White Balance].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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

The White Balance screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.

5

Press the 4 button.

MENU OK

The White Balance setting is saved.

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Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Refer to “Manual Setting” (p.88) for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually.

If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

Saving the White Balance 1 p.97

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Manual Setting

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand.

1

In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller

( 23 ) to select K (Manual).

2

Point the camera at the blank sheet of white paper or similar

W h i t e B a l a n c e material for White balance adjustment so that it fits the frame at the center of the LCD monitor.

3

Press the shutter release button fully.

MENU

SHUTTER

Cancel

A d j u s t

OK O K

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

4

Press the 4 button.

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

5

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Note the camera stores the last manually set white balance until it is set again or the camera is reset to its default settings using the [Reset] option on the [ B Setting] menu.

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU

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Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

J

Multiple (default setting) Normal range.

K

W

Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller.

Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Focusing Area].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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A pull-down menu appears.

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4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.

5

Press the 4 button.

AWB

MENU

The Focusing Area setting is saved.

ISO

AUTO

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

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

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

S e n s i t i v i t y

C a n c e l OK O K

6

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• In d and Y modes, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J

(Multiple) or K (Spot).

• In b , z and e modes, [Focusing Area] is set to J (Multiple).

• If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU

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Setting the Sensitivity

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

Sensitivity

Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 50 and 800.

50

100

200

400

800

• 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.

1600

3200

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sensitivity].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

R e c . M o d e

A pull-down menu appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the sensitivity.

5

Press the 4 button.

8

M

AWB

ISO

AUTO

MENU

Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

S e n s i t i v i t y

C a n c e l

5 0

1 0 0

2 0 0

4 0 0

8 0 0

1 6 0 0

3 2 0 0

OK O K

The Sensitivity setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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• When shooting mode is set to c , the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 50 and 3200.

• If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

Saving the Sensitivity 1 p.97

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ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

\

You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec (default setting),

2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display).

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Instant

Review].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

R e c . M o d e 2 / 3

A pull-down menu appears.

0.0

EV Compensation 5 sec

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the display time.

5

Press the 4 button.

The Instant Review setting is saved.

QUICK

MENU

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

C a n c e l

3 sec

2 sec

1 sec

0.5sec

O f f

OK O K

6

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Instant Review 1 p.40

Note the shutter remains locked until the Instant Review time ends.

To allow a second picture to be taken more quickly, set the Instant

Review time to a short interval or turn it off.

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MENU

R e c . M o d e

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

1, 4

R A d c Y

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sharpness].

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 )

R e c . M o d e 3 / 3 to change the sharpness level.

S S h a r p n e s s

The following setting is saved.

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

F (Soft)

D a t e I m p r i n t

G (Normal) (default setting)

H (Hard)

4

Press the 3 button.

MENU

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

4

If you use the [Sharpness] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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R e c . M o d e

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

1, 4

R A d c Y

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Saturation].

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 )

R e c . M o d e 3 / 3 to change the saturation level.

S S h a r p n e s s

The following setting is saved.

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

F (Low)

D a t e I m p r i n t

G (Normal) (default setting)

H (High)

4

Press the 3 button.

MENU

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

If you use the [Saturation] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

1, 4

R A d c Y

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast level.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Contrast].

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 )

R e c . M o d e 3 / 3 to change the contrast level.

S S h a r p n e s s

The following setting is saved.

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

F (Low)

D a t e I m p r i n t

G (Normal) (default setting)

H (High)

4

Press the 3 button.

MENU

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

4

If you use the [Contrast] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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R e c . M o d e

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

1, 4 b R A q < z e i \ c Q E D Y

Setting the Date Imprint

You can choose whether to imprint the shooting date on the picture when shooting. When O (On) is set, the date set in the Date Adjust screen

(p.37, p.151) is imprinted in the bottom-right corner.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Date Imprint].

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 )

R e c . M o d e 3 / 3 to select O (On) or P (Off) (default

S S h a r p n e s s setting).

4

Press the 3 button.

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

D a t e I m p r i n t

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

MENU

• b appears on the LCD monitor when [Date Imprint] is set to

O (On). However, b does not appear when [Date Imprint] is set to O (On) in z or e mode.

• The date imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be changed or removed after the image is taken.

• The date is imprinted on the picture with the date style set in the

Date Adjust screen.

• Note that when the printer and ACDSee or other image editing software is set to print the date, and when printing images with the date imprinted, the date may be printed twice.

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Saving the Settings (Memory)

The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off.

For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On)

(the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O (On) or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not listed here will be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.) 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.

Item Description

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

The flash mode set with the four-way controller ( 4 ) (p.81)

The drive mode set with the four-way controller ( 2 ) (p.72, p.73)

Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller ( 5 ) (p.79)

Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/ w / x lever (p.74)

MF Position

The manual focus position set with the four-way controller

( 23 ) (p.80)

White Balance

Sensitivity

EV

Compensation

Digital Zoom

DISPLAY

File No.

The [White Balance] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu

(p.87)

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu (p.90)

The [EV Compensation] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu

(p.76)

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu

(p.75)

The LCD monitor information display mode set with the

4 / W button (p.77, p.113)

When On has been selected, the file number is assigned sequentially even if a new SD Memory Card is inserted.

Default

Setting

O

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

O

P

O

4

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2, 3, 4, 5

6

MENU

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU

1, 7

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Memory].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Memory screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose an item.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off).

6

Press the 4 button.

The Memory setting is saved.

7

Press the 3 button.

M e m o r y

F l a s h M o d e

D r i v e M o d e

F o c u s M o d e

Z o o m P o s i t i o n

M F P o s i t i o n

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

MENU C a n c e l

1 / 2

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

OK O K

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Recording Movies

4, 5, 6

1, 2

3 d

Recording a Movie

This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select d (Movie).

3

Press the 4 button.

d mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

The following information appears on the LCD monitor.

1 2 3 4

1 Movie mode icon

2 Focus mode icon

3 Recording indicator (appears when recording begins in Step 4 and blinks during recording)

5 7 6

4 Recording time

5 Movie anti-shake icon (appears when Movie SR is set to On. p.106)

6 Date and time display

7 Focus frame (does not appear during recording)

You can change the captured area by turning the Zoom/ w / x lever to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera

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4

Press the shutter release button halfway.

When you select = / q / r / \ , you can press the shutter release button halfway before starting to record to focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording starts.

• Record movies up to 2 GB consecutively.

• For built-in memory or SD Memory Cards up to 2 GB, remaining recording time appears on the recording screen. For SD Memory

Cards whose capacity is 4 GB or more, the remaining recording time with 2 GB as the maximum appears on the recording screen.

In the setting screen for the “Movie” menu (p.101, p.103, p.104), the remaining recording time for the SD Memory Card is displayed. However, the actual maximum recording time is equivalent to 2 GB.

• The flash does not discharge in d mode.

• You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record, and the digital zoom while recording.

• Changing the LCD monitor display mode by pressing the 4 /

W button while recording a movie will not display the histogram.

• Movies are recorded in AVI format.

6

Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording stops.

Playing Back Movies 1 p.116

Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

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5, 6

7

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R e c . M o d e

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU d

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies

You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies:

[ m 640×480] and [ D 320×240].

The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The file size also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings. (p.30)

Recorded Pixels for Movies m

(640×480)

(default setting)

Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

D

(320×240)

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

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Recorded

Pixels].

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

a R e c . t i m e 00:20

A pull-down menu appears.

Recorded Pixels 640

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

F r a m e R a t e

C o l o r M o d e

320

3 0 f p s

F u l l C o l o r

M o v i e S R

4

MENU OK

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Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the number of recorded pixels.

Recording time for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the

Recorded Pixels setting is changed.

7

Press the 4 button.

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

8

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1 p.30

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R e c . M o d e

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU d

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies

You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size.

Quality level of movies

C

Best

(default setting)

D Better

Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.

E Good Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Quality Level].

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

R e c . t i m e 00:20

A pull-down menu appears.

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the quality level.

Recorded Pixels

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

F r a m e R a t e

C o l o r M o d e

M o v i e S R

640

Recording time for the selected quality level is displayed when the Quality Level setting is changed.

7

Press the 4 button.

The Quality Level setting is saved.

8

Press the 3 button twice.

MENU

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

OK

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1 p.30

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU d

Selecting the Frame Rate

You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: [30fps] and [15fps]. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Frame Rate].

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

R e c . t i m e 00:20

A pull-down menu appears.

Recorded Pixels 640

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [30fps] (default setting)

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

F r a m e R a t e

C o l o r M o d e

M o v i e S R or [15fps].

3 0 f p s

1 5 f p s

MENU OK

Recording time for the selected frame rate is displayed when the Frame Rate setting is changed.

7

Press the 4 button.

The Frame Rate setting is saved.

8

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1 p.30

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R e c . M o d e

8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU d

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia

Tones (Color Mode)

In d (Movie mode), you can set the color mode to Black and White or

Sepia, as well as Full Color (default setting), when recording a movie.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select

[Color Mode].

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

M o v i e

A pull-down menu appears.

Recorded Pixels 640

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

D 6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a color.

7

Press the 4 button.

The Color Mode setting is saved.

F r a m e R a t e

C o l o r M o d e

M o v i e S R

MENU C a n c e l

3 0 f p s

F u l l C o l o r

B & W

S e p i a

OK O K

8

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

The color mode setting cannot be changed after a movie is recorded.

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8 M Recorded Pixels

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

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

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

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

MENU

1, 6 d

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function

In d (Movie mode), you can use the Movie SR (movie anti-shake) function to correct camera shake.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie SR].

5

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) (default setting)

M o v i e

Recorded Pixels

640 or P (Off).

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

F r a m e R a t e 3 0 f p s

The Movie SR (movie anti-shake) setting C o l o r M o d e F u l l C o l o r

M o v i e S R is saved.

6

Press the 3 button twice.

MENU

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

Switching Between

A

Mode and

Q

Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “ A mode”. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as “ Q mode”. In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back.

Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

Switching from A Mode to Q Mode

1

Press the Q button.

• Press the Q button to switch to the Playback mode and view pictures while the lens is extended.

• Hold down the Q button for approximately one second to activate the Playback mode with the lens retracted.

• Hold down the Q button for approximately two seconds to display the pictures stored in the built-in memory with the SD

Memory Card inserted. (Browse built-in memory)

When an SD Memory Card is inserted, images, movies and sound files can be copied between the built-in memory and the SD Memory

Card. (p.128)

5

Browse Built-in Memory

• You can play back still pictures (including magnify) (p.41, p.111), movies (p.116), and sound (p.145), or display images in divided nineimage display, Folder display or Calendar display (p.109).

• You cannot delete data, Select & Delete, or display the Playback Mode

Palette or menu. Remove the SD Memory Card to perform these operations on images, movies and sound files saved in the built-in memory.

Switching from Q Mode to A Mode

1

Press the Q button or shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.41) for instructions.

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Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar

Display

Nine-Image Display

You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time.

1

In Q mode, turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward f .

Frame

A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move the frame. When 10 or more images

2

Select & Delete 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 have been saved, if you choose image 1 and press the four-way controller ( 24 ), the previous page appears.

Similarly, if you choose image 2 and press the four-way controller

( 35 ), the next page appears.

5

The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:

No icon : Still picture without sound

O (with image) : Still picture with sound d : Movie (first frame appears)

O (without image) : Sound file only

Press the 4 button, 3 button or turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward y to switch to single-image display of the selected image.

Press the Q button to switch to A mode.

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Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display

In nine-image display, turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward f to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display.

1

In Q mode, turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward f .

The screen changes to nine-image display.

2

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward f .

The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.

Folder display

The list of folders with recorded images and sound files appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move the selection frame.

Select a folder and turn the zoom/ f / y lever toward y or press the 4 button to switch to nine-image display with the first image in the folder selected.

100

103

Frame

101

104

102

100-0010

Calendar display

Recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format.

The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar.

O appears for dates on which a sound file was first recorded.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move the selection frame.

7

1

8

2

9

Frame

WED THU FRI SAT

3 4 5 6

Select a date and turn the zoom/ f / y lever toward y to switch to nine-image display with the first image from that date selected.

Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the first image recorded on that date.

• Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to normal nine-image display.

• Press the Q button or half-press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode.

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3

Zoom Playback

You can magnify an image up to ×8. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to magnify.

2

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward y .

The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8).

Turning the Zoom/ f / y lever toward y changes the magnification continuously.

You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified.

Guide

The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed.

Four-way controller ( 2345 ) Moves the position to be magnified

Zoom/ f / y lever ( y ) Makes the image bigger (max. ×8)

Zoom/ f / y lever ( f )

3

Press the 4 button.

Makes the image smaller (min. ×1.1)

The image returns to single-image display.

• Movies cannot be magnified.

• The guide does not appear if the LCD monitor display mode is set to “No Info”.

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S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

1, 4

5

Setting the Quick Zoom Function

When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image at maximum magnification (×8) simply by turning the Zoom/ f / y lever toward y once.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [ u Setting] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Quick Zoom].

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 )

S e t t i n g 3 / 3 to select O (On) or P (Off).

A u t o P o w e r O f f 3 m i n

O : Jumps to ×8 magnification Q u i c k Z o o m

G r e e n B u t t o n

P : Turning the Zoom/ f / y lever toward y once magnifies the image in stages

G u i d e D i s p l a y

R e s e t from ×1.1 to ×8.0

4

Press the 3 button.

MENU E x i t

The camera returns to Q mode.

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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode

Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode.

Pressing the 4 / W button changes the display mode.

Refer to p.18 for details of each display mode.

Normal Display

OK

OK

Histogram + Info

8 M

OK

No Info

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5

Slideshow

You can play back recorded images one after another.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose an image to start the slideshow with.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select u (Slideshow).

4

Press the 4 button twice.

The slideshow starts.

Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow. To resume the slideshow, press the 4 button while the slideshow is paused.

5

Press any button other than the 4 button or the power switch.

The slideshow stops.

If you press the four-way controller ( 5 ) while playing back a movie or picture with sound, the next image is displayed without ending the slideshow.

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Setting the Slideshow Conditions

You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select u (Slideshow).

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3

Press the 4 button.

The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Interval].

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

I n t e r v a l

S c r e e n E f f e c t

S o u n d E f f e c t

3 s e c

Wi p e

MENU OK

A pull-down menu appears.

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the interval and press the 4 button.

You can choose from 3sec (default setting), 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and

30sec.

7

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Screen Effect].

After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears with the following items that can be selected. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an item and press the 4 button.

Off

Wipe

(default setting)

No effect

The next image slides over the previous one from left to right

Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks

Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in

8

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sound Effect].

9

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On)

(default setting) or P (Off).

Except when the screen effect is set to Off, you can choose O (On) or

P (Off) for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next.

10

Press the 4 button.

The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect.

• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button or the power switch.

• Movies or pictures with sound will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller ( 5 ) while playing back a movie or a picture with sound skips to the next image.

• Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow.

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Playing Back Movies

2

1, 2, 3

5

Playing Back a Movie

You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the movie you want to play back.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

Playback starts.

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Reverse playback

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Pause

Zoom/ w / x lever ( x ) Increases the volume

Zoom/ w / x lever ( w ) Reduces the volume

The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Frame

Four-way controller ( 5 ) Frame forward

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Releases the Pause function (Play)

3

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Playback stops.

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Connecting the Camera to AV

Equipment

PC/AV terminal yellow

VIDEO

AUDIO

(L) (R) white

By using the AV cable, you can take pictures and play back captured images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV.

1

Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.

2

Connect the other ends of the AV cable (yellow: video, white: audio) to the AV device’s video input terminal and audio input terminal.

When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the

L (white) terminal.

3

Turn the AV device on.

When the device that the camera is connected to and the device that plays back images are different, turn both devices on.

When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input terminals (such as a TV), refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected.

4

Turn the camera on.

• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC64

(optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time.

• Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. (p.158)

• The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to AV equipment.

• Volume cannot be adjusted with the zoom lever while the camera is connected to AV equipment.

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Deleting Images

Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary.

1, 3

4

2

5

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File

You can delete a single image and sound file.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.123)

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.

2

Press the i button.

The confirmation screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete].

4

Press the 4 button.

The image or sound file is deleted.

D e l e t e

C a n c e l

OK

If you press the i button during Instant Review, the screen in Step 2 appears, enabling you to delete the image you have just taken. (p.42)

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Deleting a Sound File

If sound has been recorded with an image (p.146), you can delete the sound without deleting the image.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image with sound.

2

Press the i button.

The confirmation screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete Sound].

4

Press the 4 button.

The sound file is deleted.

D e l e t e S o u n d

D e l e t e

C a n c e l

OK

Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file.

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3, 5

3, 6

2, 4

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)

You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted.

5

1

In Q mode, turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward f .

Nine thumbnail images appear.

2

Press the i button.

P appears on the images and sound files.

Select & Delete 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0

3

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button.

O appears on the selected images and sound files.

MENU Cancel Delete OK

If you select an image and turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward y , the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the lever is turned, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not. (The display returns to the nineimage display when you release the lever.) However, protected images cannot be displayed in single-image display.

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4

Press the i button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Select & Delete].

6

Press the 4 button.

The selected images and sound files are deleted.

MENU

S e l e c t & D e l e t e

C a n c e l

OK O K

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3

4

1, 2

Deleting All Images and Sound Files

You can delete all the images and sound files at once.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.123)

5

1

Press the i button in Q mode.

A confirmation dialog appears.

2

Press the i button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete All].

4

Press the 4 button.

All the images and sound files are deleted.

D e l e t e A l l

C a n c e l

MENU OK

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Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion

(Protect)

You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

Z (Protect).

3

Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Single image/sound].

S i n g l e i m a g e / s o u n d

A l l I m a g e s / S o u n d s

C a n c e l

OK

5

Press the 4 button.

The message [Protect this image/sound] appears. To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select another image or sound file.

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Protect].

7

Press the 4 button.

The selected image or sound file is protected.

MENU

P r o t e c t

U n p r o t e c t

OK

• To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

• Y appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback.

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Protecting All Images and Sound Files

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

Z (Protect).

3

Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All Images/Sounds].

S i n g l e i m a g e / s o u n d

A l l I m a g e s / S o u n d s

C a n c e l

OK

5

Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Protect] or

[Unprotect] appears.

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Protect].

7

Press the 4 button.

All the images and sound files are protected.

MENU

P r o t e c t

U n p r o t e c t

Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD

Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted.

OK

To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

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Editing and Printing Images

Editing Images

1, 2, 3, 5, 7

4, 6, 8

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)

By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.

• Movies cannot be resized.

• You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image.

• You can select the available Recorded Pixels (p.29),

P (2816×2112), or D (320×240) for [Recorded Pixels].

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to resize.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select n (Resize).

4

Press the 4 button.

The screen for choosing the size and quality appears.

6

Recorded Pixels

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

MENU

8 M

OK

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Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the size and quality.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level].

6

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear.

The image is automatically saved with a new file name.

7

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

8

Press the 4 button.

The resized image is saved.

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s

MENU OK

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1, 2, 3, 5

4, 6

5

Cropping Images

You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to crop.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select o (Cropping).

4

Press the 4 button.

The Cropping screen appears.

5

Choose the cropping conditions.

Zoom/ f / y lever

Changes the size of the cropped section

MENU OK

Four-way controller ( 2345 )

Moves the cropping position up, down, left and right

Green button Rotates the cropping frame

6

Press the 4 button.

The cropped image is saved with a new file name.

The cropped image is saved in the same quality as the original image.

The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the cropped section.

Movies cannot be cropped.

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6

Copying Images and Sound Files

You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD

Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select p (Image/Sound Copy).

3

Press the 4 button.

The copying method selection screen appears.

Copying Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card

All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the

SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space in the SD Memory Card.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [ f }{ ].

5

Press the 4 button.

SD

SD

All the images and sound files are copied.

C a n c e l

OK

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Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory

Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [ {} f ].

5

Press the 4 button.

6

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the file you want to copy.

7

Press the 4 button.

MENU OK

The selected image/sound file is copied.

• If you press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Step 6, playback of movies, sound or picture with sound begins.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) during playback to stop. You cannot adjust the volume, fast forward, rewind, etc.

• If sound has been recorded with the image, the sound file is copied with the image.

• When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name.

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4, 6, 8

6

Using the Digital Filters

This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color, etc.

You can choose from 10 digital filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple,

Blue, Green, Yellow, Color extract (B&W with Red, B&W with Green,

B&W with Blue), and SOFT.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to edit.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select D (Digital Filter).

4

Press the 4 button.

The digital filter selection screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a digital filter.

If you choose a Color extract filter, use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the color to extract.

You can preview the results of the filter effect.

6

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the

MENU OK image appears.

7

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name.

MENU

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s

OK

8

Press the 4 button.

The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.

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Using the Brightness Filter

This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to edit.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select q (Brightness Filter).

4

Press the 4 button.

The brightness adjustment screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the brightness.

You can preview the results of the brightness adjustment.

6

Press the 4 button.

MENU OK

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

7

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear.

The image is automatically saved with a new file name.

8

Press the 4 button.

The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.

Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using

[Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter]. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the

4 button.

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4, 6, 7, 8, 10

6

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)

This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

Y (Frame Composite).

4

Press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose a frame.

MENU OK

6

Press the 4 button or turn the

Zoom/ f / y lever toward y .

The selected frame appears in single-image display.

You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

• Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a different frame.

MENU OK

• Press the 3 button or turn the Zoom/ f / y lever toward f to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 5 to choose a different frame.

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7

Press the 4 button.

The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/ f / y lever to make the image larger or smaller.

MENU

8

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

9

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s

MENU If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name.

10

Press the 4 button.

The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of h .

OK

OK

The Frame Composite function cannot be used on movies or images of size i and smaller. An error message appears in Step 4.

6

Using a New Frame

Frames downloaded from a website or other source can be used when taking pictures. To display the frames available in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card, in Step 3, select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button.

• The three frames stored in the built-in memory cannot be deleted.

• Up to 96 downloaded frames can be displayed. Including the three frames already stored in the built-in memory, you can choose from up to 99 frames.

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6

Red-eye Compensation

You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to correct.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

Z (Red-eye Compensation).

4

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s

MENU OK If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name.

6

Press the 4 button.

The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.

• The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message appears in Step 4.

• The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera.

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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.

You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files.

1, 2, 4, 6

3, 5, 8

7

Printing Single Images

Set the following items for each image.

Copies

Date

Choose the number of copies up to 99.

Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select r (DPOF).

3

Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Single Image] or

[All Images] appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Single Image].

S i n g l e I m a g e

A l l I m a g e s

C a n c e l

OK

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5

Press the 4 button.

The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to select another image.

If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies

MENU

C o p i e s

D a t e

0 0

OK and date setting ( O or P ) will be displayed.

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies.

7

Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.

O (On) : The date will be imprinted.

P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

To continue setting DPOF print order data, use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7.

8

Press the 4 button.

MENU

C o p i e s

D a t e

0 1

OK

The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu.

Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if O (On) was selected in the DPOF settings.

To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 6 and press the 4 button.

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4

Printing All Images

When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera.

1

Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode.

Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.135.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All Images].

3

Press the 4 button.

The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears.

4

Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not.

C o p i e s

D a t e

0 0

MENU OK Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in “Printing Single

Images” (p.136) for details of how to make the settings.

5

Press the 4 button.

The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen.

The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.

6

Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.

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Printing Using PictBridge

6

By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the

USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera.

• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 when the camera is connected to the printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.

• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the camera (such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.

• A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500.

• Printing the index of the images (printing multiple images on a single sheet) cannot be performed directly from the camera. Make the settings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC.

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

1

Select [PictBridge] for the [USB Connection] mode on the [ u Setting] menu.

Refer to “Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.157).

2

Turn off the camera.

3

Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable provided.

4

Turn the printer on.

5

When the printer is ready to print, turn the camera on.

The printing mode selection screen appears.

A l l I m a g e s

S i n g l e I m a g e

DPOF A U T O P R I N T

OK

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Printing Single Images

1

In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Single

Image].

2

Press the 4 button.

The setting screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image to print.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies.

You can print up to 99 copies.

5

Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.

O (On) : The date will be imprinted.

P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

6

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

To print the pictures according to the print settings on the printer, press the 4 button.

To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

7

Press the Green button.

The screen for changing the print settings appears.

8

Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Paper Size screen appears.

MENU

A l l I m a g e s

S i n g l e I m a g e

DPOF AUTOPRINT

OK

C o p i e s 0 1 D a t e

P a p e r S i z e

P a p e r Ty p e

Q u a l i t y

B o r d e r S t a t u s

MENU

P i c t B r i d g e

P a p e r S i z e

P a p e r Ty p e

Q u a l i t y

B o r d e r S t a t u s

MENU

OK

S e t t i n g

S e t t i n g

S e t t i n g

S e t t i n g

OK

Setting

Setting

Setting

Setting

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9

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the paper size.

You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer.

10

Press the 4 button.

P a p e r S i z e

S e t t i n g

C a r d

L

1 0 0 × 1 5 0

P o s t c a r d

4 ” × 6 ”

MENU

2 L

8 ” × 1 0 ”

A 4

L e t t e r

1 1 ” × 1 7 ”

A 3

OK

The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen.

11

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

12

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the paper type and press the 4 button.

The Paper Type setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Set [Quality] and [Border Status] in the same way as in Steps 11 and 12.

If you select [ _ Setting] for each print setting, images are printed according to the settings made on the printer.

Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper.

Quality with more E indicates higher print quality.

The print settings screen appears after each item has been set.

13

Press the 3 button.

The screen returns to the confirmation dialog.

14

Press the 4 button.

The image is printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

• The self-timer lamp lights while the camera is communicating with the printer, and blinks while the card is being accessed and during printing. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the self-timer lamp is blinking.

• The [Paper Size], [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status] settings are reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.

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Printing All Images

1

In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All

Images].

A l l I m a g e s

S i n g l e I m a g e

DPOF A U T O P R I N T

OK

2

Press the 4 button.

The setting screen appears.

3

Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not.

C o p i e s

MENU

T o t a l

The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images.

Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single

Images” (p.139) for details of how to make the settings.

4

Press the 4 button.

0 1

2 8

D a t e

OK

A confirmation dialog appears.

Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.139, p.140) for details of changing print settings.

5

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.

All the images are printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

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Printing Using the DPOF Settings

1

In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT].

2

Press the 4 button.

The DPOF settings you have made appear.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies. Refer to p.135 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings.

3

Press the 4 button.

MENU

C o p i e s

T o t a l

0 1

1 0

D a t e

OK

A confirmation dialog appears.

Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.139, p.140) for details of changing print settings.

4

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.

The images are printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing.

1

Turn off the camera.

2

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

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Recording and Playing Back Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Green button

Speaker

Microphone

1

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

O (Voice Recording).

3

Press the 4 button.

The remaining recordable time and the

1 recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor.

1 Recording time

2 Remaining recordable time

SHUTTER REC

2

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4

Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks during recording. You can record sound until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or up to 24 hours consecutively.

When the Green button is pressed during recording, an index is added to the current sound file.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.

SHUTTER REC

Recording stops.

• If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button.

• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

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Playing Back Sound

You can play back the sound files you made in O mode.

3

1

2, 3, 4

1

Press the Q button.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a sound file to play back.

3

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

The sound file is played back.

1 Total file recording time

2 Playback time

1 2

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Pauses playback

Zoom/ w / x lever ( x ) Increases the volume

Zoom/ w / x lever ( w ) Reduces the volume

If there are no recorded indexes:

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Reverses playback

Four-way controller ( 5 ) Fast forwards playback

If there are recorded indexes:

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Plays back starting from the previous index

Four-way controller ( 5 ) Plays back starting from the next index

The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Resumes playback

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Rewinds approx. 5 seconds

Four-way controller ( 5 ) Advances approx. 5 seconds

4

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Playback stops.

If an SD Memory Card is inserted and you press and hold the Q button for more than one second in Step 1, sound recorded in the built-in memory is played back. (p.107)

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Adding a Voice Memo to Images

You can add a voice memo to your still pictures.

1, 2, 3

4, 5

7

Recording a Voice Memo

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select \ (Voice

Memo).

4

Press the 4 button.

MENU OK

Recording starts. You can record a voice memo until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or up to 24 hours consecutively.

5

Press the 4 button.

Recording stops.

• A voice memo cannot be added to an image that already has a voice memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one. (p.119)

• A voice memo cannot be added to protected ( Z ) images (p.123).

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1, 2, 3

Playing Back a Voice Memo

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back.

U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

Playback starts.

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Zoom/ w / x lever ( x ) Increases the volume

Zoom/ w / x lever ( w ) Reduces the volume

3

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Playback stops.

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Settings

Camera Settings

How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

8

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in

Memory

Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.

All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with any other camera or digital device.

• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Format] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Format screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Format].

4

Press the 4 button.

Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode.

F o r m a t

A l l d a t a d e l e t e d

F o r m a t

C a n c e l

OK

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How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

Changing the Sound Settings

You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sound] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

S o u n d

The Sound screen appears.

Vo l u m e

S t a r t - u p S o u n d

S h u t t e r S o u n d

O p e r a t i o n S o u n d

S e l f - t i m e r S o u n d

1

1

1

MENU

Changing the Operation Volume

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Volume].

4

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the volume.

The selected volume is saved (the default setting is 3).

Set the volume to 0 to mute the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound.

8

Changing the Sound Type

5

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Start-up

Sound].

6

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

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Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [1] (default setting), [2], [3] or [Off] and press 4 button.

The selected sound type is saved.

8

Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off) for the self-timer sound.

9

Press the 3 button.

The screen returns to the [ B Setting] menu with the changed setting.

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How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Date Adjust] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The Date Adjust screen appears.

D a t e S t y l e mm dd yy 24h

D a t e

Ti m e

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date display style.

MENU C a n c e l

D a t e A d j u s t

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

5

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The frame moves to [24h].

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or

[12h] (12-hour display).

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

OK O K mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

OK O K mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

OK O K

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7

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

8

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Date].

D a t e A d j u s t

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

9

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in

Step 4.

For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01])

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2007

Ti m e 0 : 0 0

For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01])

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2007])

The following operations and screens use [mm/dd/yy] as an example.

The operations are the same even if another date style has been selected.

10

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the month.

11

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to the day field. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the day. After changing the day, change the year in the same manner.

12

Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10.

If you selected [12h] in Step 6, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

13

Press the 4 button.

The date and time settings are saved.

When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

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How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

Setting the World Time

The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37) and

“Changing the Date and Time” (p.151) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown X (Destination). This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone.

Setting the Destination

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [World Time] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Wo r l d Ti m e

The World Time screen appears (the default setting is W (Hometown)).

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select X (Destination).

S e l e c t t i m e

D e s t i n a t i o n

N e w Yo r k

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

DST

1 4 : 2 5

DST

1 4 : 2 5

MENU

4

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Destination screen appears. The city that is currently selected blinks on the map.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the Destination city.

C i t y

D e s t i n a t i o n

N e w Yo r k

1 4 : 2 5

The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear.

D S T

MENU C a n c e l

Ti m e D i f .

+ 0:00

6

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DST]

(Daylight Saving Time).

OK O K

7

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off).

Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time.

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8

Press the 4 button.

The World Time setting is saved.

9

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 on p.153 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city.

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Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor

(Select Time)

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [World Time] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Wo r l d Ti m e

The World Time screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Select time].

S e l e c t t i m e

D e s t i n a t i o n

L o n d o n

H o m e t o w n

DST

2 0 : 2 5

DST

1 4 : 2 5 N e w Yo r k

MENU

4

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select X (Destination) or

W (Hometown).

Wo r l d Ti m e

S e l e c t t i m e

D e s t i n a t i o n

L o n d o n

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

DST

2 0 : 2 5

DST

1 4 : 2 5

MENU

X : Displays the time in the city selected as the Destination city

W : Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city

6

Press the 4 button.

The Select time setting is saved.

7

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.

X (Destination) appears on the LCD monitor when the camera returns to A mode and

World Time is selected.

OK O K

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

Changing the Display Language

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,

Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian,

Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and

Japanese.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Language/ ] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Language/ screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select the language.

4

Press the 4 button.

E n g l i s h

Deutsch

D a n s k

Svenska

F i n n i s h

P o l i s h

C z e c h

I t a l i a n o

Nederlands

MENU C a n c e l

Hungarian

OK O K

The selected language is set to be displayed.

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

8

Changing the Image Folder Name

You can change the name of the folder where images are saved.

Folder Name

Date

(default setting)

XXX_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day)

* xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date style is set to [dd/mm/yy].

Standard XXXPENTX (where XXX is the 3-digit folder number)

Picture taken with standard folder name

(Example: March 25)

Folder name changed to date setting

(Example: March 25)

Next time a picture is taken

(Example: April 1)

DCIM DCIM DCIM

100

100PENTX

100

100PENTX

101

101_0325

100

100PENTX

101

101_0325

102

102_0401

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Folder Name] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Standard] or [Date].

4

Press the 4 button.

The Folder Name setting is saved.

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

Changing the USB Connection Mode

Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer.

Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USB

Connection] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [PC] or [PictBridge].

S e t t i n g

F o l d e r N a m e D a t e

[PC] (default setting): Select this option when transferring image data to a computer

U S B C o n n e c t i o n

Vi d e o O u t

B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l

P o w e r S a v i n g

[PictBridge] : Select this option when

MENU C a n c e l connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer

4

Press the 4 button.

The USB Connection setting is saved.

P C

PictBridge

5 s e c

OK

2 / 3

O K

Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected for the USB Connection mode. And do not connect the camera to your printer while [PC] is selected.

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

8

Changing the Video Output Format

When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Video Out] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [NTSC] or [PAL].

S e t t i n g 2 / 3

F o l d e r N a m e

U S B C o n n e c t i o n

D a t e

P C Choose the video output format to match the video input format of the AV equipment.

4

Press the 4 button.

Vi d e o O u t

B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l

P o w e r S a v i n g

N T S C

PA L

5 s e c

MENU C a n c e l O K The Video Out setting is saved.

OK

Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting.

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1 p.117

List of World Time Cities 1 p.165

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Four-way controller

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

3 button

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Brightness

Level] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the brightness.

S e t t i n g

F o l d e r N a m e D a t e

2 / 3

The following setting is saved.

F (Dark)

G (Normal) (default setting)

H (Bright)

3

Press the 3 button.

U S B C o n n e c t i o n

Vi d e o O u t

B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l

P o w e r S a v i n g

MENU E x i t

P C

N T S C

5 s e c

The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode.

The LCD monitor is displayed with the set brightness. To change the brightness setting, perform the above steps again.

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How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

8

Using the Power Saving Function

You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the LCD monitor returns to the ordinary brightness.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Power Saving] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

S e t t i n g 2 / 3

A pull-down menu appears.

F o l d e r N a m e 2 m i n

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [2min], [1min], [30sec],

U S B C o n n e c t i o n

Vi d e o O u t

B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l

P o w e r S a v i n g

1 m i n

3 0 s e c

N T S C

1 5 s e c

5 s e c

[15sec], [5sec] (default setting) or O f f

[Off].

4

Press the 4 button.

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

The Power Saving setting is saved.

Power Saving does not function in the following situations:

• in Playback mode

• while the camera is connected to a PC or printer

• when using the AC adapter

• while recording a movie

• while the menu is being displayed

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How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Auto Power

Off] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [5min], [3min] (default setting) or [Off].

4

Press the 4 button.

The Auto Power Off setting is saved.

S e t t i n g

A u t o P o w e r O f f

Q u i c k Z o o m

G r e e n B u t t o n

G u i d e D i s p l a y

R e s e t

5 m i n

3 m i n

O f f

3 / 3

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations:

• during a slideshow and movie or sound playback

• while the camera is connected to a PC or printer

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How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

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Setting the Guide Display

You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in

Capture Mode Palette (p.52) and Playback Mode Palette (p.57).

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Guide Display] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off).

S e t t i n g 3 / 3

A u t o P o w e r O f f 3 m i n

The following setting is saved.

O (On) : Display

P (Off) (default setting) : Hide

3

Press the 3 button.

Q u i c k Z o o m

G r e e n B u t t o n

G u i d e D i s p l a y

R e s e t

MENU E x i t

The camera returns to Capture mode or

Playback mode.

To change the setting, perform the above steps again.

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How to display the [ u Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

S e t t i n g

F o r m a t

S o u n d

D a t e A d j u s t

Wo r l d Ti m e

Language/

1 / 3

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

E n g l i s h

MENU E x i t

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)

You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default

Settings” (p.167) for the reset settings.

1

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Reset] on the [ u Setting] menu.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Reset screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Reset].

4

Press the 4 button.

The settings return to the defaults.

R e s e t

R e s e t t o i n i t i a l s e t t i n g ?

R e s e t

C a n c e l

OK O K

The following settings are not affected by resetting:

Date Adjust, Language/ and Video Out.

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How to display the Playback Mode Palette

1

2, 3, 5

4, 6

MENU OK

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Changing the Start-up Screen

You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.

1

Press the Q button.

The camera enters Q mode.

2

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select

^ (Start-up Screen).

4

Press the 4 button.

The image selection screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image for the startup screen.

6

Press the 4 button.

The Start-up Screen setting is saved.

MENU OK

• Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted.

• Select [Off] to hide the start-up screen.

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Appendix

List of World Time Cities

The following are cities that can be set for [Hometown] and [Destination] in World Time.

Region

North

America

Central and

South

America

Europe

Video output

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

City

Honolulu

Anchorage

Vancouver

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Calgary

Denver

Chicago

Miami

Toronto

New York

Halifax

Mexico City

Lima

Santiago

Caracas

Buenos Aires

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Lisbon

Madrid

London

Paris

Amsterdam

Milan

Rome

Copenhagen

Berlin

Prague

Stockholm

Budapest

Warsaw

Athens

Helsinki

Moscow

Region

Africa/

West Asia

East Asia

City

Dakar

Algiers

Johannesburg

Istanbul

Cairo

Jerusalem

Nairobi

Jeddah

Tehran

Dubai

Karachi

Kabul

Male

Delhi

Colombo

Kathmandu

Dacca

Yangon

Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur

Vientiane

Singapore

Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh

Jakarta

Hong Kong

Beijing

Shanghai

Manila

Taipei

Seoul

Tokyo

Guam

Video output

PAL

PAL

PAL

NTSC

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

NTSC

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

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Region

Oceania

City

Perth

Adelaide

Sydney

Noumea

Wellington

Auckland

Pago Pago

Video output

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

NTSC

• The video output mode shown in the Video output column in the table above is selected when Hometown is selected in Initial Setting (p.34).

• Change the video output mode manually when Hometown in

[World Time] of the [ u Settings] is changed.

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Default Settings

The table below lists the factory default settings.

The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below.

Last Memory Setting

Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.

No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is

* turned off.

: The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.97).

Reset Setting

Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.163).

No : The setting is saved even after reset.

[ A Rec. Mode] Menu Items

Item

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Movie Frame Rate

Color Mode

Movie SR

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Flash Mode

Memory

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

Zoom Position

Default Setting a (3264×2448)

D (Better)

F (Auto)

J (Multiple)

Auto

±0.0

m (640×480)

C (Best)

30fps

Full Color

O (On)

O (On)

1 sec

O (On)

P (Off)

P (Off)

P (Off)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

*

Yes

—

Last

Memory

Setting

Yes

Yes

*

Yes

*

*

Reset

Setting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

—

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Page p.104

p.105

p.106

p.75

p.92

p.81

p.72, p.73

p.79

p.74

p.83

p.85

p.87

p.89

p.90

p.76

p.101

p.103

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Item

Memory

MF Position

White Balance

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Digital Zoom

DISPLAY

File No.

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

Default Setting

P (Off)

P (Off)

P (Off)

P (Off)

O (On)

P (Off)

O (On)

G (Normal)

G (Normal)

G (Normal)

P (Off)

—

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Last

Memory

Setting

—

—

—

—

—

Reset

Setting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Page p.80

p.87

p.90

p.76

p.75

p.77, p.113

— p.93

p.94

p.95

p.96

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[ u Setting] Menu Items

Sound

Item Default Setting

Last

Memory

Setting

Yes Volume

Start-up Sound

Shutter Sound

Operation Sound

Self-timer Sound O

3

1

1

1

(On)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Date Style (date) According to initial setting Yes

Date Style (time) According to initial setting Yes Date

Adjust Date

Time

World Time Setting

Destination (City)

According to initial setting Yes

According to initial setting Yes

W (Hometown)

Same as Hometown

Yes

Yes

World

Time

Destination (DST) Same as Hometown Yes

Hometown (City) According to initial setting Yes

Hometown (DST) According to initial setting Yes

Language/

Folder Name

According to initial setting Yes

Date Yes

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

PC Yes

According to initial setting Yes

G (Normal) Yes

Reset

Setting

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Page p.149

p.37

p.153

p.34

p.156

p.157

p.158

p.159

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Item

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Green Button

Guide Display

Default Setting

5 sec

3 min

P (Off)

Green Mode

O (On)

Last

Memory

Setting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Reset

Setting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Playback Mode Palette Items

Slideshow

Start-up Screen

Item

Interval

Screen Effect

Sound Effect

Default Setting

Last

Memory

Setting

3 sec

Wipe

O (On)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Optio Logo screen 1 Yes

Reset

Setting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Key Operation

Item Function Default Setting

Last

Memory

Setting

—

Reset

Setting

—

* Yes

Q button

Zoom/ w / x lever

Operation Mode

Zoom Position

Q mode

Wide

2 Drive Mode 9 (Normal)

Four-way controller

3 Shooting Mode b (Auto Picture)

4

5

Flash Mode

Focus Mode

, (Auto)

= (Standard)

3 button Menu Display

Capture mode:

[ A Rec. Mode] menu

Playback mode:

[ B Setting] menu

4 / W button

Information

Display

G (Normal)

*

Yes

*

*

—

*

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

Page p.160

p.161

p.112

p.55

p.162

Page p.114

p.164

Page p.47

p.77, p.113

— p.74

p.72, p.73

p.52

p.81

p.79

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Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

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Yes: Can be set and function is available.

: Fixed setting. Cannot be changed.

# : Can be set but function is not available.

No : Cannot be set.

, (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) s b

No

R A

Yes Yes Yes No d

No

Yes Yes Yes Yes -

Yes Yes Yes No

O

No c Y q < iD

Yes Yes Yes z e

\ Q

E

Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes c (Auto + Red-eye) No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes d (Flash On + Red-eye) No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes b (Soft Flash) No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes g (Self-timer) Yes *1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Z (2 sec. Self-timer) Yes *1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

1 (Continuous Shooting) No No Yes No No No Yes No Yes No Yes

= (Standard) q (Macro)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No

No

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes r (Super Macro) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes s (Infinity)

3 (Pan Focus)

No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

\ (Manual Focus) No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recorded Pixels Yes Yes Yes Yes *2 # Yes Yes Yes Yes

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

Sensitivity

-

-

Yes Yes Yes Yes *2 # Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes -

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes -

*3 #

#

Yes Yes

*5

*3 Yes *6 Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

EV Compensation

Movie

No

No

No Yes Yes Yes

#

*4 # Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

# # Yes # # # # # #

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

-

-

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes #

#

#

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

No Yes

Yes Yes

Memory

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No No Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes No No No

No No Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes No No No

No No Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes No No No

No Yes Yes Yes # # Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

*1 The setting in a shooting mode other than s mode is available

*2 Follows setting for [Movie]

*3 W (Automatic Tracking AF) is not available

*4 Not available during recording

*5 Fixed at an automatic high sensitivity setting

*6 Fixed at J (Multiple) because Face Recognition AF is set

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Optional Accessories

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.

Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera.

Battery

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*)

Battery charger kit K-BC63 (*)

(including Battery charger D-BC63 (*) and AC plug cord)

AC adapter kit K-AC64

(including AC adapter D-AC64 and AC plug cord)

The battery charger and AC adapter are only available in the kit.

Cables

USB cable I-USB7 (*)

AV cable I-AVC7 (*)

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

O-ST24 Genuine leather strap

O-ST8 Silver chain strap

O-ST30 Vinyl-coated strap

Camera case

O-CC71

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Messages

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Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.

Battery depleted

Built-in memory full

Memory card full

Memory card error

Card not formatted

Card locked

Compression error

No image/sound

Movie recording stopped

Deleting

Camera cannot play this image and sound

Image folder could not be created

Protected

Data being recorded

The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery with the charger. (p.23)

The built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.

Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.

(p.26, p.118)

Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again. (p.125)

Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to display or copy the images on the card using a PC.

The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera. (p.148)

The SD Memory Card is write-protected. (p.28)

This message appears when compression of images has failed. Change the quality level/size and record or save again.

There are no image/sound files on the SD Memory Card.

This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits while recording a movie.

This message appears when deleting an image or sound file.

You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer.

The largest file number (9999) has been assigned to an image in the largest folder number (999) and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.148)

The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected.

This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed.

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Data being processed

This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.

Green mode must be canceled to use this function

No image to be processed

This image/sound cannot be processed

No card in the camera

This function is not available in Green Mode. Press the

Green button to cancel Green Mode. (p.66)

This message appears when no image/sound file is present.

This message appears when you attempt to edit a file that cannot be processed.

This message appears when an SD Memory Card is not inserted and [Image/Sound Copy] is selected.

The card memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds

The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds

Cannot process correctly

This message appears when there is not enough memory to copy to the SD Memory Card/built-in memory. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.

(p.26, p.118)

This message appears when Red-eye Compensation cannot be performed correctly.

Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.

Low paper level in the printer

Low ink level in the printer

Connection error Check printer

No image to be processed

Wrong DPOF setting

The paper is running low in the printer.

The ink is running low in the printer.

No paper in the printer There is no paper in the printer.

No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer.

Printer error

Data error

Paper stuck in the printer

An error message has been sent from the printer.

A data error message has been sent from the printer.

The paper is stuck in the printer.

PictBridge connection failed. Check the connection and try again. (p.138)

This message appears when there are no images that can be printed.

This message appears when DPOF printing is not available.

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Troubleshooting

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Problem

The camera will not turn on

No image appears on the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor is hard to see

The shutter will not release

The picture is dark

Cause

The battery is not installed

The battery is installed incorrectly

Remedy

Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a battery.

Check orientation of the battery.

Reinsert the battery according to the +symbols in the battery compartment.

(p.21)

The battery is exhausted

The camera is connected to a PC

The camera is connected to the AV equipment

The brightness level of the LCD monitor is set too dark

Charge the battery. (p.20)

The LCD monitor is off when the camera is connected to a computer.

The LCD monitor is off when the camera is connected to an AV equipment.

Adjust the brightness level in [Brightness

Level] in the [Setting] menu. (p.159)

Power Saving function is on

The flash is charging

When the Power Saving function is on, the LCD monitor automatically darkens after a certain amount of time. Press a button to return to the normal brightness level.

Select [Off] in [Power Saving] in the

[Setting] menu to turn the Power Saving function off. (p.160)

No pictures can be taken while the flash is charging. Wait until charging is completed.

There is no available space on the SD

Memory Card or in the built-in memory

Recording

The subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene

Insert an SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images. (p.26, p.118)

Wait until recording is finished.

The picture will become dark if the subject is too far away. Take pictures within the specified flash range.

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Problem Cause Remedy

The subject is not in focus

The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus

The subject is not in the focusing area

The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as: lowcontrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net. Try shooting using the focus lock (p.40), or

Manual Focus. (p.80)

Locate the desired subject in the focus frame (focusing area) in the center of the

LCD monitor. If it is difficult to do so, first lock the focus on the desired subject

(focus lock), and then move the camera to recompose.

The flash does not discharge

The flash mode is set to a (Flash Off)

The drive mode is set to 1

The focus mode is set to s

The shooting mode is set to d

Set the flash mode to Auto or

On). (p.81)

The flash will not discharge in these modes.

b (Flash

The USB connection with a personal computer does not function properly

The USB connection with a printer does not function properly

The USB connection setting of the camera is set to [PictBridge]

The USB connection setting of the camera is set to [PC]

Set the USB connection setting to [PC].

(p.157)

Set the USB connection setting to

[PictBridge]. (p.138)

Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then working properly, normal condition is restored and you can continue using the camera.

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Main Specifications

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Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens

Effective Pixels 8 megapixels

Sensor 8.5 megapixels (total pixels)

1/2.35 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter

Recorded Pixels Still Picture a (3264×2448 pixels), f (2592×1944 pixels) g (2304×1728 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) i (1600×1200 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels)

* Fixed at h (2048×1536) for Frame Composite

Movie m (640×480 pixels), D (320×240 pixels)

Sensitivity

File Format

Auto, manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600/3200)

* Automatically adjusted between ISO 50 - 800 in ISO Auto.

* When Digital SR (blur reduction) mode is selected, automatically adjusted until ISO 3200 for ISO Auto.

Still Picture JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, DPOF, PictBridge,

PRINT Image Matching III

Movie AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30fps/15fps, PCM system with monaural sound, full color/sepia/black and white,

Movie anti-shake function

Quality Level

Sound

Still Picture

Voice memo, voice recording: WAVE (PCM) system, monaural

C “Best”, D “Better”, E “Good”

Movie C “Best”, D “Better”, E “Good”

Storage Medium Built-in memory (approx. 52.1 MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time

Still Picture

C (Best)

Built-in

Memory

256 MB

D

Built-in

Memory

(Better)

256 MB

E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

256 MB a 3264×2448 13 pictures 62 pictures 26 pictures 121 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures f 2592×1944 21 pictures 97 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures 58 pictures 267 pictures g 2304×1728 26 pictures 121 pictures 52 pictures 242 pictures 75 pictures 346 pictures h 2048×1536 33 pictures 151 pictures 65 pictures 299 pictures 95 pictures 435 pictures i 1600×1200 52 pictures 242 pictures 87 pictures 401 pictures 128 pictures 586 pictures l 1024× 768 104 pictures 476 pictures 175 pictures 802 pictures 222 pictures 1016 pictures m 640× 480 208 pictures 953 pictures 303 pictures 1386 pictures 416 pictures 1906 pictures

The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.

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Movie/Sound m

640×480

D

320×240

C

30fps

Built-in

Memory

256 MB

49 sec.

3 min.

47 sec.

D

1 min.

6 sec.

5 min.

5 sec.

E

C

D

E

1 min.

41 sec.

1 min.

19 sec.

1 min.

47 sec.

2 min.

31 sec.

7 min.

42 sec.

6 min.

3 sec.

8 min.

12 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

15fps

Built-in

Memory

256 MB

1 min.

38 sec.

7 min.

28 sec.

2 min.

13 sec.

3 min.

16 sec.

2 min.

31 sec.

3 min.

28 sec.

5 min.

3 sec.

10 min.

10 sec.

14 min.

57 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

15 min.

53 sec.

23 min.

6 sec.

Sound

Built-in

Memory

41 min.

17 sec.

256 MB

3 hr.

8 min.

53 sec.

The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.

White Balance

Lens

Digital Zoom

LCD Monitor

Playback

Functions

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual

Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm

(equivalent to 36 mm - 108 mm in 35 mm format)

Aperture f/3.1 - f/5.9

Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (four aspherical elements)

Zoom Type

Picture Range

Electrically driven

Approx. 47 mm × 35.2 mm (screen is filled)

(Super Macro mode)

Electrically driven Lens Cover

Capture Mode Max. 4× (combines with 3× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12×)

3.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor (with backlight) with brightness adjustment function, approx. 230,000 pixels

Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×, scroll), folder display, calendar display, rotating, sound playback, voice memo playback, slideshow, movie playback, histogram display, bright/ dark portion display, Select & Delete, image/sound copying, digital filter (B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Color extract (B&W with Red, B&W with Green, B&W with Blue), Soft), brightness filter, cropping, resizing, framing, red-eye compensation, protect, DPOF, Start-up screen

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Focus Modes Autofocus, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus, Manual Focus

Type

Focus Range

(from lens front)

TTL contrast detection system by sensor

9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable)

Normal : Approx. 0.4 m -

(full zoom range; 0.6 m to during tele)

∞

Macro

Super Macro : Approx. 0.05 m - 0.4 m

Landscape :

Pan focus :

∞ (full zoom range)

∞

∞

∞

∞

∞

∞

(Wide),

(Tele)

(Wide),

(Tele)

(Wide),

(Tele)

∞

: Approx. 0.1 m - 1.0 m (Wide)

(Still Picture) Approx. 1.4 m - approx. 5.8 m -

(Movie) Approx. 0.5 m - approx. 2.0 m -

Manual focus: Approx. 0.1 m - approx. 0.6 m -

* Face Recognition AF is available only when

[Portrait] or [Natural Skin Tone] is selected in picture mode.

Exposure

Mechanism

Digital Filter

Shutter

Focus Lock

AE metering

By half-pressing shutter release button

TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment metering)

±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)

Shooting Modes Green, Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording,

Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport,

Digital SR (Blur reduction), Kids, Pet, Food, Frame Composite

Movie

EV

Compensation

Continuous

Recording Time

Approx. 1 second - until built-in memory or SD

Memory Card is full (or up to 2 GB)

B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Color extract

(B&W with Red, B&W with Green, B&W with Blue), Soft

Type Electronic/mechanical shutter

Flash

Drive Modes

Self-timer

Speed

Type

Approx. 1/2000 sec. - 4 sec.

Auto flash with red-eye reduction function

Flash Modes Auto (at low illumination), Flash Off, Flash On,

Auto + Red-eye, Flash On + Red-eye (Slow synchronization is possible only in Night Scene mode)

Effective Range Wide: Approx. 0.2 m to 5.5 m (in ISO Auto condition)

Tele : Approx. 0.6 m to 2.9 m (in ISO Auto condition)

Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.),

Continuous

Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.

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Power Supply

Battery Life

Maximum charging time

In/Out Port

Video Output

Format

PictBridge

Size

Weight

Weight When

Shooting

Accessories

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63, AC adapter kit (optional)

Number of

Recordable

Images

200 pictures

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPAcompliant testing. Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. (with

LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23°C)

* According to the result of in-house testing.

Playback Time

210 min.

Movie Recording

Time

70 min.

Sound

Recording Time

260 min.

Approx. 120 min.

PC/AV terminal, DC input terminal

NTSC/PAL (monaural)

Printer

Print Modes

Paper Size

PictBridge-compatible printer

Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT

Card, L, 2L, Postcard, 100 mm×150 mm, 4"×6",

8"×10", Letter, 11"×17", A4, A3, printer setting

Paper Type

Quality

C , D , E , printer setting

C , D , E , printer setting

Border Status With/without, printer setting

95.5 (W) × 58 (H) × 19 (D) mm (excluding operating or protruding parts)

120 g (excluding the battery and SD Memory Card)

140 g (including the battery and SD Memory Card)

Exclusive battery, Battery charger, AC plug cord, USB cable,

AV cable, Software (CD-ROM), Strap, Operating Manual, PC

Connection Manual, Quick Guide 9

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WARRANTY POLICY

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All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period

Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.

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• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.

• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European

Union.

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For customers in USA

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-

003 du Canada.

FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.

The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals

We: PENTAX Imaging Company

A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Located at: 600 12

th

Street, Suite 300

Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.

Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: Optio V10

Contact person: Customer Service Manager

Date and Place: October, 2007, Colorado

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Information on disposal for users

1. In the European Union

If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products.

Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.

Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical/electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*Please contact your local authority for further details.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

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Index

Symbols

[

A

Rec. Mode] menu

..........50

A

mode

..........................9, 107

Q

button

........................43, 45

Q

mode

.........................9, 107

[

u

Setting] menu

..................51

s

Green Mode

...................66

|

Green Button

.......44, 46, 55 i

Delete

.......................42, 118 x

Tele

...................................74

w

Wide

................................74

y

Magnify

..........................111

f

Nine-image display

.......109

g

Self-timer

..........................72

b

Auto Picture

..............53, 60

R

Program

.....................53, 62

A

Night Scene

..............53, 68 d

Movie

...............................53

O

Voice Recording

......53, 143 q

Landscape

......................53

<

Flower

..............................53

z

Natural Skin Tone

.....53, 64 e

Portrait

........................53, 64 i

Surf & Snow

...................53

\

Sport

.................................53

c

Digital SR

(Blur reduction)

...............53, 63

Q

Kids

...................................54

EFHG

Pet

..................54, 71

D

Food

...................................54

Y

Frame Composite

....54, 69

A

AC adapter

............................25

Adapter plug

.........................23

Adding sound

(Voice Memo)

.....................146

Auto

, .................................. 81

Auto

F ........................... 87

Auto Power Off

.................. 161

Autofocus

.............................. 89

AV equipment

.................... 117

B

B&W

............................ 105, 130

Basic mode

........................... 66

Battery

................................... 21

Battery level indicator

w .. 23

Bright portions

...................... 17

Brightness Filter

................. 131

Brightness level

................. 159

Browse Built-in Memory

... 107

C

Calling up menus

................. 55

Camera shake

................ 74, 77

Capture Mode Palette

......... 52

Changing volume

...... 145, 149

Charging a battery

............... 23

Checking the Memory

Card

....................................... 32

Color extract filter

.............. 130

Color Mode

......................... 105

Computer

............................ 157

Connecting to a printer

..... 138

Continuous shooting

1 ..... 73

Contrast

................................ 95

Copy

.................................... 128

Cropping

............................. 127

D

Dark portions

........................ 17

Date and time

............... 37, 151

Date Imprint

.......................... 96

Daylight

G ............................ 87

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Default setting

.......................34

Delete

i .......................42, 118

Deleting sounds

.................119

Digital Filter

.........................130

Digital SR

........................53, 63

Digital Zoom

..........................75

DPOF printing

.....................142

DPOF settings

....................135

F

Face Recognition

.................54

File No.

..................................97

Flash

......................................81

Flash Off

a ...........................81

Flash On

b ...........................81

Fluorescent Light

J ............87

Focus Mode

..........................79

Focusing

................................79

Focusing Area

......................89

Folder display

.....................110

Format

.................................148

Four-way controller

........44, 46

Frame Composite

..............132

Frame Rate

...................30, 104

G

Green Button

| .......44, 46, 55

Green Mode

s ...................66

Guide Display

...............59, 162

H

Histogram

..............................78

I

Infinity

s ...............................79

Installing battery

...................21

Instant Review

................40, 92

L

Language

......................34, 155

M

3

button

................. 44, 46

Macro

q ................................ 79

Magnify

y .......................... 111

Manual Focus

\ ............... 79

Manual

K ............................. 87

Memory

................................. 97

Movie SR

............................ 106

N

Nine-image display

f ...... 109

NTSC

................................... 158

Number of pixels

.................. 83

Number of recordable images

................................... 30

O

4

/

W

button

.... 44, 46

Optional accessory

............ 171

P

PAL

...................................... 158

Pan Focus

3 ..................... 79

Photo processing lab

........ 135

PictBridge

........................... 138

Playback

................ 41, 107, 116, 145, 147

Playback Mode

.................... 33

Playback Mode Palette

....... 57

Playing back movies

......... 116

Playing back sounds

......... 145

Power Saving

..................... 160

Power supply

.................. 20, 32

Power switch

............ 32, 43, 45

Press fully

(shutter release button)

...... 40

Press halfway

(shutter release button)

...... 40

Printing

................................ 138

Protect

Z ......................... 123

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Q

Quality Level

...........29, 85, 103

Quick Zoom

.........................112

R

Recorded Pixels

............................29, 30, 83, 101

Recording movies

................99

Recording sounds

..............143

Red-eye Compensation

....134

Red-eye reduction

cd .81, 82

Resetting settings

..............163

Resize

..................................125

Rotating

.................................42

S

Saturation

..............................94

Saving by date

....................156

Saving settings

.....................97

SD Memory Card

.................26

Select time

..........................154

Self-timer

g ..........................72

Sensitivity

..............................90

Sepia

............................105, 130

Setting the exposure

...........76

Shade

H ...............................87

Sharpness

.............................93

Shooting information

...77, 113

Shooting mode

.....................52

Shutter release button

.........................40, 43, 45

Slideshow

............................114

Soft

b ....................................81

Soft (digital filter)

................130

Sound settings

....................149

Sound types

........................149

Standard

= ........................79

Start-up screen

...................164

Strap

.......................................19

Super Macro

r ....................79

T

Tungsten Light

I ............... 87

TV

........................................ 117

U

USB connection mode

...... 157

V

Video output format

........... 158

Viewing a guide

................... 59

Voice Memo

....................... 146

W

White Balance

...................... 87

World Time

......................... 153

Z

Zoom

xw ........................... 74

Zoom lever

...................... 43, 45

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Memo

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Memo