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Digital Camera
EX-Z1000
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
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UNPACKING
As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.
To attach the strap to the camera
Attach strap here.
Digital Camera
Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery (NP-40)
USB Cradle (CA-33) Strap
CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
*
The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
(AD-C52G)
AC Power Cord *
2
Basic Reference
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)
(AD-C52J)
UNPACKING
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CONTENTS
UNPACKING 2
QUICK START BASICS 10
First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
INTRODUCTION 22
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
GETTING READY 36
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Turning Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
■ Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
■ Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout)
■ Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.) 56
■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness) 58
■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type) 59
If you lose your way... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Camera on a Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
■ Using the Camera in another Country
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SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62
Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp
■ Snapshot Shooting Precautions
Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Instant Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
■ Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode
■ Recording with Normal-speed Continuous
Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter
■ Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter
■ Continuous Shutter Precautions
Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
SHOOTING A MOVIE 89
Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
■ Movie Recording Precautions 91
USING BEST SHOT 93
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . . 100
Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Shooting ID Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Restoring an Old Photograph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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ADVANCED SETTINGS 109
Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
■ Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) . . . . . . . 118
Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Using the Camera’s Filter Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Date Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Using the On-screen Histogram to
Check Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 132
■ Using Key Customize to Assign Functions
■ Displaying an On-screen Grid
■ Displaying the Image You Just Recorded
Configure Power On Default Settings
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES139
Viewing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
■ Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot 140
Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . 143
Viewing Camera Images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Zooming the Displayed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Using the 12-image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Using the Calendar Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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EDITING IMAGES 153
Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Correct the Color of an Old Photograph . . . . . . . 157
Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . 159
Rotating the Displayed Image of a Snapshot . . . 160
Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame
(MOTION PRINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
USING AUDIO 168
Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) . . . . . . 171
MANAGING YOUR FILES 174
Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Using the FAVORITE Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
DELETING FILES 181
Deleting a Specific File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots . . . . . . . . 182
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OTHER SETTINGS 184
Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . 184
Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 186
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Changing the Date and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . 187
Using World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
■ Configuring World Time Settings 189
Changing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Changing the USB Port Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
[ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Button
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Formatting Built-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
PRINTING 195
Types of Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Using Professional Print Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Using Your Printer to Print Images . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be
Printed and the Number of Copies. . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
USING THE CAMERA WITH
A COMPUTER 206
What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 207
■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer
■ Managing Images on Your Computer
■ Retouching, Reorienting, or Printing Snapshots 220
■ Viewing User Documentation (PDF) Files
Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . 223
■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh
■ Managing Images on Your Macintosh
■ Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card . . . . 234
Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
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APPENDIX 238
General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Display Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
■ Find the Problem and Fixing It 252
■ If you have problems installing the USB driver... 256
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
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CONTENTS
Getting the Most Out of Your Camera
Snapshots
Shooting with Optimum Setups
➞ USING BEST SHOT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Children, etc
Adding Special Effects
➞ USING BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Monochrome, retro, etc.
Compensating for Hand or Subject Movement
➞ Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement . .98
Increasing Sensitivity when Lighting is Dim
➞ Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Making Images of Business Cards, Documents, and
Meeting Information (White Board) Easier to Read
➞ Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents
(Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Shooting ID Photos
➞ Shooting ID Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Selecting the Best Focus Mode for Shooting Conditions
➞ Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Eliminating Light Source Color Cast
➞ Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Snapshots
Sharpening or Softening Subject Outlines
➞ Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Enhancing or Reducting Color Satuation
➞ Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Increasing or Decreasing Contrast
➞ Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Movies
➞ Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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QUICK START BASICS
First, charge the battery
■
Loading the Battery into the Camera
1.
Open the battery cover.
While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open.
3.
Close the battery cover.
2.
Load the battery into the camera.
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Using the USB Cradle to Charge
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
1.
Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet.
Inlet Type
AC adaptor
Plug-in Type
AC adaptor
2.
Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
[CHARGE] lamp
Red: Charging
Green: Charged (Full)
• It takes about three hours to achieve a full charge.
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Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings
[ON/OFF] (Power)
1.
Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
This will cause the lens to extend.
[BS]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[SET]
The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it.
2.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to select the language you want and then press [SET].
3.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to select the area where you will use the camera and then press
[SET].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the city where you will use the camera and then press [SET].
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want and then press [SET].
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6.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the date format and then press [SET].
Example: December 19, 2006
To display the date like this: Select this option:
06/12/19
19/12/06
12/19/06
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
7.
Set the date and the time.
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [ S ] and [ T ] to change the setting.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].
8.
When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
9.
Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera.
• After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page.
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Using a Memory Card
■
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card.
NOTE
• Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies.
• The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in
memory, skip this procedure and go to “Shooting a
1.
Open the battery cover.
While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open.
2.
Load a memory card into the camera.
Front Back
With the front of the memory card facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot and press until it clicks securely into place.
3.
Close the battery cover.
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■
Formatting a Memory Card
Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card.
• Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera to format the memory card.
1.
Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4.
Use [
T
] to select “Format” and then press [
X
].
5.
Press [
S
] to select “Format” and then press
[SET].
• To cancel formatting, select “Cancel” and then press
[SET].
Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before doing anything else.
“Set Up” Tab
[ON/OFF] (Power)
[MENU]
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Shooting a Snapshot
Auto icon
10 N
AF
ISO
AWB
-0.3EV
15:37
[ ] (REC)
Operation Lamp
Shutter Button
Focus Frame
1.
Press [ ] to turn on the camera.
This enters the REC mode and displays “ on the monitor screen.
” (Auto icon)
2.
Point the camera at the subject.
3.
While taking care to keep the camera still, halfpress the shutter button.
When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.
4.
Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button all the way down.
The recorded image will remain on the display for about one second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the camera will be ready to shoot the next image.
Monitor Screen
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Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that image size and quality settings affect how many images can be stored in memory.
• You can change the image size and quality settings as required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a website, etc. You can also select an image size that suits the size of paper you plan to use for printing your images.
For details, see pages 67, 68, and 259.
How do I half-press the shutter button?
The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a
“half-press”. When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at.
Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press and a full-press of the shutter button is an important technique for good-looking images.
Half-press Full-press
Press lightly until the button stops.
All the way
Beep-beep!
Click!
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Viewing Snapshots
[ ] (PLAY)
[ W ][ X ]
1.
Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.
If there are multiple images in memory, use [ W ] and [ X ] to scroll through them.
■
To return to the REC mode
Press [ ].
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Shooting a Movie
Movie Icon
Remaining Recording Time
[ ] (REC)
Recording Time
Movie Recording Screen
[BS]
1.
Press [ ] to enter the REC mode.
2.
Press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
Shutter Button
3.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to select the “ ”
“
(Movie) scene and then press [SET].
” (movie icon) remains on the monitor screen.
4.
Press the shutter button to start shooting the movie.
• Audio is also recorded during movie recording.
5.
Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Movie Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among three image quality settings (HQ, Normal, LP) for movies. For best camera performance, use the “HQ” (High Quality) setting for movie recording.
Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of the image during playback.
Reducing image quality let’s you shoot longer, so you can switch to “Normal” or “LP” conserve remaining memory capacity if you start to run low.
For details, see pages 89 and 259.
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Viewing a Movie
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie.
“ ” Movie icon
[ ] (PLAY)
[SET]
1.
Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the movie you want to play.
When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the monitor screen by showing its first frame.
3.
Press [SET] to start playback.
The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.
• During movie playback, you can adjust volume, skip forward and back, and perform other operations (page
■
To return to the REC mode
Press [ ].
[ W ][ X ]
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Deleting a File
You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images.
[ ] (PLAY)
[ S ]
1.
Press [ ].
2.
Press [
T
] ( ).
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the snapshot or movie you want to delete.
4.
Press [
S
] to select “Delete”.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “Cancel”.
5.
Press [SET].
This deletes the selected snapshot or movie.
• If you want to delete more, repeat the above procedure from step 3.
• To quit the delete operation, press [MENU].
[ W ][ X ]
[SET]
[ T ] ( )
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INTRODUCTION
Features
■
BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera
Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot
(Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST
SHOT library of sample scenes.
Example: Select for skillful shots of a fast-moving pet.
Example: Select for beautiful portraits.
■
Direct Mode Power On
[
To view images, press
] to power up in the
PLAY mode.
To record, press [ ] to power up in the REC mode.
■
A powerful collection of useful recording features
• Hand movement and subject movement reduction using high
• High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the
flash is not being used (page 100)
•
Quick Shutter for very high-speed focus (page 115)
BEST SHOT Screen
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■
High-quality (Motion JPEG) movie recording
(page 89)
• MOTION PRINT for printing of a movie scene as a single image
■
Powerful Print Features
• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the
• Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data
• Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy athome printing on a printer that supports one of these
standards, without a computer (page 197)
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Multi-function USB Cradle
You can place the camera on the USB cradle to perform the following operations.
– Photo Stand slideshow of images (page 145)
– Connection to a TV for viewing on the TV screen (page
– Connection to a printer for image printing (page 197)
– Connection to a computer for transfer of images to the
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Read this first!
■
LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of
99.99%.
This means that some pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
■
Copyrights
Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. Also, regardless of whether such files are purchased or obtained for free, posting them on the Internet or distributing them to third parties without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any misuse of this product that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws.
The following terms, which are used in this manual, are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and DirectX are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States.
• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. of the United States.
• MultiMediaCard™ is a trademark of Infineon Technologies
AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard
Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other countries of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
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• All other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
• Photo Loader and Photohands rights are owned by CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except for the rights of other companies as defined above, all rights related to these programs and other rights shall revert to CASIO COMPUTER
CO., LTD.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• The content of this manual has been checked at each step of the production process. Please contact us if you notice anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, and other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or loss caused by deletion of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
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Precautions during Use
■
Take test shots before shooting the final shot.
• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly.
■
Avoid Use While In Motion
• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking.
Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident.
■
Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
■
Flash
• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and creates the risk of accident.
• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
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Display Panel
• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack.
• Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician.
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Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
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Transport
• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.
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Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities
• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
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Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
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Dropping and Rough Treatment
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
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Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
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Disassembly and Modification
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
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Locations To Be Avoided
• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust
– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present
– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures
• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.
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Backing Up Important Data
• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc.
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Memory Protection
• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure as described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory.
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Rechargeable Battery
• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
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• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life.
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
– Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.
– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is connected to the charger unit.
– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)
– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it, etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating device, etc.
• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame.
• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• If the battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
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• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery.
• If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle battery correctly.
• Should fluid from a battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water.
Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
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AC Adaptor
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
– Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera.
– Use the AC adaptor to supply power only to devices that are specified for use with it.
– Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power source.
– Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
– Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it to direct heat.
– Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending.
– Do not twist or pull on the power cord.
– Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
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• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
– Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating device.
– When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord.
– Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving the camera unattended for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc.
– At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs.
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USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand operation can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
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Battery Life
• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.
• Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever you are not using it.
• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption.
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Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.
– Removing the battery or memory card from the camera, or placing the camera on the USB cradle while the camera is performing an operation
– Removing the memory card from the camera or placing the camera on the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green after turning off the camera
– Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the
USB cradle while a data communication operation is being performed
– Using a battery that is low
– Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 256). Perform the action
indicated by the message that appears.
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Operating Environment
• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture or dust
– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to extreme temperature or humidity
– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area subjected to strong vibration
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Condensation
• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated to the new temperature before removing the camera. After that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.
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Power Supply
• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock.
The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about one day after power is totally cut off (from both the battery and
USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these
settings after power is restored (page 187).
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Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
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Caring for your camera
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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Monitor Screen Images
• The images that normally appear on the monitor screen during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera
has an image zoom feature (page 150) which you can use to
enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature for on-the-spot checks of important images.
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Other Precautions
• The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
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Charging the Battery
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-40).
IMPORTANT!
• Use of any type of battery other than NP-40 is not supported.
To load the battery
1.
Open the battery cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2.
Load the battery into the camera.
Slide the stopper on the side of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and load the battery. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place.
Stopper
NP-40
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3.
Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera.
The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following procedure to charge it.
To charge the battery
1.
Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet.
• Note the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
Inlet Type
AC Adaptor
USB Cradle
[DC IN 5.3V]
AC power cord
Plug-in Type
USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
[DC IN 5.3V]
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2.
Make sure the camera is turned off.
If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off before placing it onto the USB cradle.
3.
With the camera positioned so the monitor screen is facing towards you as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.
The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts.
• It takes about three hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity, remaining power, and charging conditions.
When charging is complete
The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging, changes to green.
Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.
If the [CHARGE] lamp lights amber
This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the
[CHARGE] lamp will light red.
Cradle contact
Carefully insert the camera as far as it will go.
[CHARGE] lamp
Camera contact
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If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red
This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly.
Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set the camera on the cradle again.
If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately available special charger unit (BC-30L) to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). The battery cannot be charged using any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident.
• Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the camera. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Use of the separately available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620, or
AD-C630 is not supported.
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Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off)
for the flash setting (page 76).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the
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Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.
Remaining
Power
Battery
Indicator
Indicator
Color
High Low
Light blue
Orange Red Red
“ ” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when “ battery immediately.
” is indicated. Charge the
IMPORTANT!
• Due to differences in the power requirements of each mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the
PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction.
NOTE
•
See page 263 for information about battery life.
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Replacing the Battery
1.
Open the battery cover.
2.
With the camera oriented with its monitor screen facing upwards as shown in the illustration, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow and hold it there.
• This will cause the battery to come out part way.
Stopper
Battery Precautions
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Precautions during Use
• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.
• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.
• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.
3.
While still holding the stopper, pull the battery out the rest of the way.
4.
Load a new battery.
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Storage Precautions
• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while charged can cause it to deteriorate.
– If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use up its charge before storing it.
– Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging when you need to use the camera.
– Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
Turning Power On and Off
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Turning Power On
To turn power on and enter the REC mode
Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC).
To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode
Press [ ] (PLAY).
Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green momentarily and turns on power.
[ON/OFF] (Power)
[ ] (PLAY) [
Operation Lamp
] (REC)
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IMPORTANT!
• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) to turn on power also causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction.
NOTE
• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.
•
Auto Power Off (page 44) will turn off power automatically if
you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time. If this happens, turn power back on.
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Turning Power Off
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
NOTE
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). You can also configure the camera to turn off when you press [
(REC) or [
]
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Turning On Power for the First Time
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time
settings. Use the procedure under “Configuring Display
Language, Date, and Time Settings” (page 12) to configure
the settings correctly.
IMPORTANT!
• Failure to set the date and time will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.
• Leaving the camera for about one day with no power supplied will cause the date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings after power is restored. The following conditions will result in no power being supplied to the camera.
– Battery not loaded or dead battery
– Battery not loaded or dead battery with the camera on the cradle, but without the cradle plugged into a power outlet
• If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings
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Battery Power Conservation Features
The camera is equipped with two features for conserving battery power, as described below.
Feature
Name
Description
Sleep
Auto Power
Off
In the REC mode, the monitor screen turns off (goes into a sleep state) if no operation is preformed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on.
Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the PLAY mode.
Power it turned off if no operation is performed for a preset amount of time.
Settings
30 sec,
1 min,
2 min,
Off
2 min,
5 min
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the “Set Up” tab.
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the item you want to configure (“Sleep” or “Auto Power Off”) and then press [ X ].
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4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the sleep or Auto
Power Off trigger time and then press [SET].
Selecting “Off” for the sleep setting disables the sleep feature.
NOTE
• Auto Power Off and sleep are disabled under the following conditions.
– When there is a connection between the camera and computer or other device via the USB cradle
– During a slide show
– During Voice Recording file playback
– During movie recording and playback
Using a Memory Card
You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available memory card. In addition to memory card storage, the camera also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few snapshots or a short movie. Use built-in memory for test purposes, emergency use, etc.
NOTE
• Images can be copied between the camera’s built-in
memory and a memory card (page 179).
• The following data is stored in built-in memory. It cannot be copied to a memory card.
– BEST SHOT mode user image information
– FAVORITE folder
– Mode memory settings
– Start-up screen image
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Supported Memory Cards
Your camera supports use of SD memory cards or MMCs
(MultiMediaCard).
Memory Used for Storage
Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved in built-in memory.
• Note that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a memory card is loaded in the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it.
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “HQ” image quality setting.
Because of this, use of an SD memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “ ” and
“ ” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of an SD memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least
10MB per second is recommended.
• SD memory cards have a write protect switch. Use it when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD memory card you must then turn write protection off whenever you want to record to the card, format it, or delete any of its images.
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• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.).
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
1.
Open the battery cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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2.
Load a memory card into the camera.
Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards
(towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place.
Replacing the Memory Card
1.
Remove the memory card from the camera.
Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand.
Front Back
3.
Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera.
2.
Load the other memory card.
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IMPORTANT!
• Never insert anything besides an SD memory card or MMC
(MultiMediaCard) into the memory card slot. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card.
Formatting a Memory Card
Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to format it each time you use it.
Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete its contents.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered. Double-check to make sure that you really want to delete all the contents of the memory card before proceeding with the format operation.
• Even if the file data on a memory card is protected (page
175), formatting the card will delete all its data.
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.
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1.
Load the memory card you want to format into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
3.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Format” and then press [SET] to start formatting.
After formatting is complete, enter the PLAY mode and check to make sure the “There are no files.” message appears on the monitor screen.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel”.
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Memory Card Precautions
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
• If you feel that images are not being recorded normally, try reformatting the memory card.
• As you record data to and delete data from an SD memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to retain data.
Because of this, periodic re-formatting of an SD memory card is recommended.
• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the memory card may be damaged if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress.
Doing so can damage the memory card.
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B
Using On-screen Menus
The following are menu operations you will need to use to configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become familiar with them.
•
See “Menu Reference” on page 243 for information about
menu contents.
Example Menu Screen
• Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode. This screen shows a
REC mode menu.
Tabs
Settings
Menu Screen Operation Buttons
[ W ] [ X ] Select tabs. [ X ] is also used to apply a setting.
[ S ] [ T ] Select a setting option.
[SET]
Applies the selected settings.
[MENU] Exits the menu screen.
The following is the procedure for menu operations in the REC mode.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
This displays the menu screen.
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the tab where the item you want to configure is located.
Here, we will select the “REC” tab.
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3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the item you want to configure and then press [
X
].
Example: Select “Focus” and then press [ X ].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want.
5.
Apply the setting.
• Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the menu screen.
• Pressing [ W ] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue configuring other settings, if you want.
• To select another tab, press [ W ], use [ S ] to return to the tab and then use [ W ] and [ X ] to switch to another tab.
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
You can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings.
•
See “Display Menu Reference” on page 247 for information
about display menu contents.
Example Display Menu Screen
• Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode. This screen shows the
REC mode menu.
Menu Screen Operation Buttons
[ W ] [ X ]
Selects a setting option. [ X ] is also used to apply a setting.
[ S ] [ T ] Selects a setting option.
[SET]
Applies the selected settings.
[DISP] Exits the menu screen.
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The following is the procedure for menu operations in the REC mode.
1.
In the REC mode, press [DISP].
This will display the display menu screen.
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the setting you want.
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want.
• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and
3.
4.
After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
• This will apply the settings and exit the menu screen.
Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout)
The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode.
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REC Mode Screen Layout
For the REC mode, the screen layout settings let you select the layout of icons.
Layout Type Description
Panel
(Operation
Panel)
Normal
Pressing [SET] in the REC mode while “Panel”
(Operation Panel) is selected as the layout type will cause the top icon of the Operation
Panel to become highlighted (selected). You can then use the Operation panel to change settings. Since there are few icons superimposed on the displayed image, they do not interfere with recording.
With this option, the image being composed completely fills the monitor screen. This setting is best when you want to display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio monitor screen (page
67). Icons are superimposed on the displayed
image.
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Panel (Operation Panel)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 Image Size/Quality *
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Date/Time *
2
* 1 Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation
Panel).
*
2 You can select date or time display.
The following procedure shows how to use Panel (Operation
Panel).
1.
In the REC mode, press [SET].
This highlights (selects) the top icon of the Operation Panel.
2.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the icon of the setting you want to change.
3.
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to change the setting.
• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and
3.
4.
After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
• This will apply the settings and return to normal operation
(no Operation Panel icon selected).
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IMPORTANT!
• Panel (Operation Panel) is not displayed while Voice
Recording or Zoom Continuous Shutter is being used.
Normal
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PLAY Mode Screen Layout
The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen.
Layout Type Description
With this setting, 100% of the display image is always visible. With some aspect ratios, black bands may appear above and below, or to the left and right of the image.
Normal
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Layout Type Description
With this setting, the display image is the maximum possible size that allows the entire image to be displayed horizontally. With some aspect ratios, the top and bottom of the image will be cut off.
Wide
Turning Display Information On and Off
(Info.)
With “Info.” you can turn display information on and off. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Display Information
Setting
Description
Show
+Histogram
Hide
Turns on display of camera setting and other information.
Turns on display of camera setting and other indicators, along with a histogram
Turns off display of all information.
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REC Mode (Layout: Panel (Operation Panel))
Show +Histogram
REC Mode (Layout: Normal)
Show +Histogram
Hide Hide
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PLAY mode
Show
Hide
+Histogram
Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness
(Brightness)
You can use the “Brightness” setting to adjust the brightness of the monitor screen. This setting is the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Brightness
Setting
Description
Auto
With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly.
This is the setting you should normally use.
In the PLAY Mode, the brightness of the monitor screen remains constant even if the available light level changes.
+2
+1
Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes the screen easier to view. This setting consumes more power.
Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. This setting results in brightness that is greater than the 0 setting.
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Brightness
Setting
Description
0
–1
Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc.
Low monitor screen brightness for nighttime use, indoor use under dark conditions, etc.
Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality
(Type)
You can use the “Type” setting to adjust the quality of the monitor screen image. This setting is the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Quality Setting Description
Dynamic
Vivid
Real
Increases contrast of the monitor screen image so the subject stands out for easier viewing and framing.
Makes the monitor screen image a bit brighter than the actual image for more clarity.
Displays the monitor screen image so it is as near as possible to the one recorded by the camera.
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Quality Setting Description
Night
Power Saving
This setting provides a brighter screen image when shooting under dark conditions, and comes in handy when recording at night with a tripod. Note, however, that this setting can cause movement of objects on the monitor screen image to become rough.
Consumes slightly less power than the other settings, and extends battery life.
If you lose your way...
Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or playback.
REC mode
Current Screen
Menu screen
Display Menu screen
BEST SHOT screen
“There are no files.” screen
PLAY mode screen
To return to the normal snapshot or movie recording screen, press:
] [MENU] or [
[DISP] or [
[BS] or [ ]
]
Press [
Press [
].
].
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PLAY mode
Current Screen
Menu screen
Display Menu screen
REC mode screen
Delete screen
To return to the normal playback screen
] [MENU] or [
[DISP] or [
Press [ ]
]
Press [ ]. You could also select
“Cancel” and then press [SET].
Using the Camera on a Trip
Extra Batteries
Taking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-40) is recommended while on a trip in order to avoid not being able to shoot images due to the battery going dead.
Using the Camera in another Country
Note the following precautions.
• The AC adaptor that comes with the camera supports 100V to
240V AC power (50/60Hz). Note, however, that the shape of the power plug differs from country to country. Check with your travel agent for details before leaving on your trip.
• Do not use a voltage adaptor with this camera.
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Holding the Camera Correctly
Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when shooting snapshots.
• To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only.
Never use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
Horizontal Vertical
IMPORTANT!
• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.
Flash AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp
Microphone Lens
Hold the camera as shown in the illustration, with your arms firmly against your sides.
Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens.
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NOTE
• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the
Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
Shooting a Snapshot
1.
Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode.
Confirm that the subject
(people, scenery, etc.) and the Auto icon “ ” are displayed on the monitor screen.
If any icon other than the
Auto icon “ ” is displayed,
Auto Icon
Focus Frame
10 N
AF
ISO
AWB
-0.3EV
15:37
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2.
Focus the image.
While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button.
Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green. The shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity also will be set automatically.
See “Monitor Screen Indicators” on page 66 for more
information.
Operation Lamp
3.
Shoot the image.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way.
Shutter Button
This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera’s built-in memory.
Shutter Button
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If the image does not focus...
.
If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.
Checking a Snapshot
A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets ready for the next image.
Perform the following operation to view a snapshot after you shoot it.
Press [ ].
This will display the snapshot you just shot.
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to scroll through other images in memory.
To return to the REC mode, press [ ].
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Using Quick Shutter
Pressing the shutter button all the way down without waiting at the halfway point shoots the image using Quick Shutter (page
115). Quick Shutter lets you record right away, so you don’t miss
those special moments waiting for Auto Focus.
• Quick Shutter focuses much quicker than normal Auto Focus.
It comes in handy when shooting a fast-moving subject. It also eliminates worries of spoiled shots when you ask someone else to record and image for you, and they press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus.
• Quick Shutter is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
In cases when you want to take a little time for accurate focus, turn off Quick Shutter.
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Monitor Screen Indicators
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
Remaining Shots
Metering
Digital zoom indicator
Continuous
Shutter Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Histogram
Image Size and Quality
Flash Mode
Focus Mode
Self-timer Mode
Anti Shake Indicator
ISO Sensitivity
White Balance Setting
Exposure Compensation
Date/Time
NOTE
• The aperture is a mechanism that adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. The aperture value indicates the size of the aperture opening. The greater the aperture value, the narrower the opening. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
• The slower the shutter speed, the greater the amount of light entering through the lens. Shutter speed is indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000 second, etc.)
The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
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Changing the Image Size
A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels).
The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial factory default image size setting is 10M (3648 × 2736 pixels).
Note that a larger image takes up more memory.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number
of images that can be stored, see page 260.
This setting applies to snapshots only.
•
For information about movie image size, see page 89.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Size” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select an image size and then press [SET].
NOTE
•
You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to
change the image size setting.
• The following information changes on the display during the image size selection operation.
– Image size in megabytes (M) (5M, etc.)
– Image size in pixels (2560 × 1920, etc.)
– Optimum print paper size
Image Size (Pixels)
Larger
Print Paper Size
10M 3648 × 2736 Poster Print
3:2 3648 × 2432 Poster Print
Smaller
16:9 3648 × 2048 HDTV
5M 2560 × 1920 A3 Print
3M
2M
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
A4 Print
3.5" × 5" Print
VGA 640 × 480 E-Mail
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• Selecting 3:2 (3648 × 2432 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio
(3:2) of print paper.
• VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching images to e-mail.
• Print paper sizes should be thought of as rough estimates only (200 dpi print resolution).
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An
HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen.
Specifying Image Quality
Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality),
“Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”. Select “Fine” if you want to give priority to image quality, or “Economy” to give priority to the number of images you can store in memory.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number
of images that can be stored, see page 260.
This setting applies to snapshots only.
•
For information about movie image quality, see page 89.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “ Quality” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the image quality setting you want and then press [SET].
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NOTE
• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp
The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions.
The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright.
The initial factory default setting is AF assist lamp on.
AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp
Turning off the AF assist lamp using the following procedure is recommended when shooting the image of a nearby person.
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1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “AF Assist Light” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to turn on the AF assist lamp, select “On” here.
IMPORTANT!
• Do not look directly into the AF assist/self-timer lamp or point it directly at a person’s eyes.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions
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Operation
• Never open the battery cover or place the camera on the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the image you just shot, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.
• Shooting a dark subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO
sensitivity (page 123) setting will cause the camera to
increase sensitivity and increase shutter speed automatically.
Such conditions can cause digital noise in the image.
• If unneeded light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when shooting an image.
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Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality set for the image quality setting.
• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.
• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction. The band will not be recorded in a snapshot, but will be recorded in the case of a movie.
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Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent
Lighting
• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an image.
Auto Focus Restrictions
• Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following types of subjects.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp to reach
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
• Proper focus may not be possible if the camera is moved while shooting.
• An image may be out of focus even though the operation lamp is lit green and the focus frame is green.
– If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page
114) or manual focus (page 116).
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Shooting with Zoom
Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 12 - 45X.
IMPORTANT!
• Generally speaking, the higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the image that is recorded. However, digital zoom can be used up to a certain point without causing deterioration of the image.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
[ ][ ] Zoom controller
2.
Slide the zoom controller to change the zoom factor.
To do this:
Slide the zoom controller in this direction:
Enlarge the subject and narrow the range
Reduce the size of the subject and broaden the range
[
[ ] (telephoto)
] (wide angle)
– For more information, see “Optical Zoom and Digital
Zoom Switch Point” on page 73.
Wide Angle Telephoto
3.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
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NOTE
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
• Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom only is available while shooting a movie. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start shooting your movie.
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Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point
If you hold the zoom controller towards [ ] in step 2 of the above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards [ ] will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.
• When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of optical zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates the approximate zoom factor.
Digital Zoom Indicator
Focus Range
(Displayed when shooting with Auto Focus, macro, or manual focus.)
Zoom Bar
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Undeteriorated Image Quality
Range
Deteriorated Image Quality
Range
1X 3X to 17.1X
Optical/Digital Switch Point
12X to 45X
Zoom Pointer
(Indicates current zoom.) Image Deterioration Point
Image starts to deteriorate from here.
(Point factor depends on image size.)
• The image deterioration point depends on the image size
(page 67). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom
factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “5M (2560 × 1920 pixels)” and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display. The deterioration point depends on the image size.
• The digital zoom range of the zoom indicator is shown on the monitor screen only while “Digital Zoom” is turned on.
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is not supported while “Timestamp” (page
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Turning Off Digital Zoom
You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom when shooting snapshots.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Digital Zoom” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
• If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select
“On” here.
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Using Instant Zoom
Instant Zoom lets you jump to digital zoom telephoto with the press of a button.
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Specifying the Instant Zoom Setting
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Instant Zoom” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
• Select “Off” if you do not want to use Instant Zoom.
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Using Instant Zoom
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press [
S
].
This immediately changes the digital zoom to the preset
Instant Zoom setting.
Performing the above operation after zooming with optical zoom will cause the subject to be zoomed to a
Instant Zoom factor level that is equivalent to the current optical zoom factor plus the preset Instant Zoom digital zoom factor.
3.
Press [
S
].
This returns to the original (pre-Instant Zoom) factor.
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IMPORTANT!
• Performing an Instant Zoom operation after zooming an image with digital zoom will cancel the previous digital zoom operation.
• Instant Zoom is not supported while “Timestamp” (page
Using Flash
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.
Flash Setting Description
Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions.
• Initial factory default setting.
Flash Off Flash does not fire.
Flash On Flash always fires.
• This setting can be used to brighten a subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro flash).
Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of exposure conditions.
• Use this setting when you want to suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc.
Red Eye Flash fires automatically in accordance same conditions as Auto Flash. This setting can be used to reduce the red eye effect that occurs in images of people shot with flash.
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Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Wide Angle : 0.1 m to 3.6 m (0.3' to 11.8')
Telephoto : 0.4 m to 1.9 m (1.3' to 6.2')
• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.
1.
In the REC mode, press [
T
] ( ) once.
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[ T ] ( )
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET].
3.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• If you are using the “Normal” Screen Layout setting (page
T ] ( ) will cycle through the available flash settings.
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IMPORTANT!
• When using flash, take care that the flash window is not blocked by your fingers or the camera strap.
• When the ISO sensitivity setting is “Auto” (page
and there is increased digital noise when flash is
Flash used. Decreasing ISO sensitivity shortens the range of the flash, but is also reduces digital noise.
Red-eye reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
IMPORTANT!
• Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.
– Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera (flash).
Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera.
– Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.
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Checking the Flash Mode
The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button.
Operation Lamp
Flashing Orange :Flash is charging.
Lit or Flashing Green * :Flash charging is complete.
Monitor Screen
“ ” indicates flash will fire.
*
Flashes green when focusing is not possible with Auto Focus or Macro Focus.
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Changing the Flash Intensity
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the flash intensity setting you want and then press [SET].
You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2
(strongest).
IMPORTANT!
• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close.
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Using Flash Assist
The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient.
Flash assist not used Flash assist used
Flash assist is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
Use the following procedure to turn off flash assist when you do not want to use it.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.
• Any of the following can result in the flash assist effect being canceled out.
– Changing the flash intensity (page 79)
– Correcting brightness (EV shift) (page 118)
– Changing ISO sensitivity (page 123)
– Changing the contrast setting (page 127)
• Using flash assist can cause an increase in digital noise.
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Flash Precautions
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close.
• Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 8 seconds.
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc. Noise is generated in images shot under these conditions, which can make the image appear rough.
• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source can cause abnormal image colors.
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer, and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.
Self-Timer Type Description
10 s
10 sec
2 s
2 sec
10-second self-timer
2-second self-timer
• When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter speed, you can use this setting to prevent blur due to hand movement.
x 3
X3
(Triple Self-timer)
Off
This option shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, the next image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the first image, and the final image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the second image.
Self-timer is disabled.
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1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Self-timer” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the self-timer type and then press
[SET].
This causes an indicator identifying the selected selftimer type to appear on the monitor screen.
4.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
•
You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to
change the self-timer setting.
Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image
• The image is not shot right away after you press the shutter button.
Instead, shooting starts after the preset time
AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp elapses. The AF assist/ self-timer lamp flashes while the countdown is being performed.
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by fully pressing the shutter button while the self-timer lamp is flashing.
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NOTE
• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition.
• You cannot use the any self-timer to shoot with any continuous shutter mode.
• Triple Self-timer cannot be used with the following BEST
SHOT sample scenes: Business Cards and Documents,
Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo, and Movie.
Using Continuous Shutter
Your camera has four continuous shutter modes.
Continuous
Shutter Mode
Normal Speed
(Normal-speed
Continuous
Shutter)
High Speed
(High-speed
Continuous
Shutter)
Flash Cont.
(Flash Continuous
Shutter)
Z
Zoom Cont.
(Zoom Continuous
Shutter)
Description
Continually records images until memory becomes full.
Record up to three consecutive images at high speed.
Use this mode to record up to three consecutive images, firing the flash for each one.
In this mode, you select an area on the monitor screen with a selection boundary. Then when you press the shutter button, the camera records the monitor screen image and the area enclosed in the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.
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Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the mode you want and then press [SET].
This enables the continuous shutter mode you selected and displays its icon on the monitor screen.
To turn off continuous shutter, select “Off”.
Recording with Normal-speed
Continuous Shutter, High-speed
Continuous Shutter, and Flash
Continuous Shutter
1.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
• With Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting.
• High-speed continuous shutter and flash continuous shutter can shoot up to three images. Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before three images are recorded.
IMPORTANT!
• The speed of normal-speed continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera.
When shooting to built-in memory, continuous shutter shooting is relatively slow.
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Recording with Zoom Continuous
Shutter
1.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and
[
X
] to move the selection boundary around the image of the subject on the left side of the monitor screen until it is located at the part you want to enlarge, and then press [SET].
This will enlarge the area within the boundary and display it in the right side of the monitor screen.
2.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
Both the left image and the right image will be recorded.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that with zoom continuous shutter, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed.
• Digital zoom and instant zoom are disabled while shooting with zoom continuous shutter.
• Zoom continuous shutter is not available when the image size setting is 3:2 (3648 × 2432 pixels) or 16:9 (3648 ×
2048 pixels).
• When the image size setting is 10M (3648 × 2736 pixels) or
5M (2560 × 1920 pixels), the size of the zoomed image produced by zoom continuous shutter is 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels).
• When Auto Focus is selected as the focus mode, the metering mode automatically switches to “Spot” (pages
113, 124) and locates the Auto Focus area in the center of
the Zoom Continuous Shutter selection boundary.
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Continuous Shutter Precautions
• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image.
The same settings are applied to all subsequent images.
• Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with the following BEST SHOT scenes: Business Cards and
Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo, Pastel,
Illustration, Cross, Movie.
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until all recording is finished.
• A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if memory capacity runs low.
• The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image size and image quality settings.
• You can select the flash mode you want with normal-speed continuous shutter mode.
• With high-speed continuous shutter, the flash mode automatically becomes “ ” (flash off).
• With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash mode automatically becomes “ ” (flash on).
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the normalspeed continuous shutter mode.
• Triple Self-timer can be used in combination with the zoom continuous shutter mode only.
• Note that the resolution of images recorded with the highspeed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with the normal-speed continuous shutter mode.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for the high-speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
• With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash range is narrower than normal.
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Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in the snapshot.
• You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot.
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Turning on Audio Snapshot
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select “On” and then press
[SET].
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Recording Audio for a Snapshot
1.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
This monitor screen will show the image you just shot, along with the “ ” icon.
• If you do not want to record audio at this time, press [MENU]. This will display the monitor screen for shooting the next image.
Remaining Recording Time
2.
Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
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3.
Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button.
• To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select “Off” in step
3 of the procedure under “Turning on Audio Snapshot”.
Playing Back Snapshot Audio
Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ” icon.
Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back its audio.
•
For information about the playback operation, see page 140.
IMPORTANT!
• Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode.
You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you
NOTE
• After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s hard disk, you can play back the audio using Windows
Media Player.
• The following shows the formats used for storing audio snapshot data.
– Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension)
– Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
– Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second)
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [DISP] while audio recording is in progress.
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SHOOTING A MOVIE
Movie Image Quality
Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.
•
Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording.
Image
Quality
HQ
Normal
LP
Pixels
640 × 480 pixels
640 × 480 pixels
320 × 240 pixels
Approximate
Data Rate
10.2 Megabits/ second
6.1 Megabits/ second
2.45 Megabits/ second
Frame Rate
25 frames/ second
25 frames/ second
12.5 frames/ second
Movie Size
The following shows the approximate movie file size for a oneminute movie.
Image Quality Approximate Size
HQ
Normal
LP
76.5 MB
45.75 MB
18.38 MB
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Movie File Formats
Movies are recorded in Motion JPEG standard AVI format.
Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a computer using the following software.
– Windows Media Player
– Macintosh QuickTime
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “ Quality” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the quality setting you want and then press [SET].
Shooting a Movie
Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is monaural.
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to select the “ ”
(Movie) scene and then press [SET].
This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
3.
Press the shutter button to start shooting the movie.
•
“ ” is displayed while movie recording is in progress.
Remaining Recording Time
Recording Time
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4.
Press the shutter button again to stop shooting.
Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you stop movie recording by pressing the shutter button.
Movie Recording Precautions
•
You cannot use flash while shooting a movie.
•
The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie.
– Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc.
– Good results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.
– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked up in the audio.
Microphone
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• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction. The band will not be recorded in a snapshot, but will be recorded in the case of a movie.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “ ” and
“ ” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of an SD memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.
• Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom only is available while shooting a movie. If you want to use a particular optical zoom setting, make sure you select it before you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor.
Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions.
• When the subject is outside the camera’s focus range, focusing is not possible and the image will be out of focus.
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USING BEST SHOT
With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlit scenes (which result in the main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great!
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Some Sample Scenes
• Portrait • Scenery
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Selecting a Sample Scene
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
This displays a screen showing thumbnails of 15 sample scenes.
• The currently selected sample scene is the one with the red boundary around it.
• The initial default selection is “ ” (Auto).
Red Boundary
Scene Name
Scene Number
• Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait
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2.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to move the boundary to select the scene you want to select.
• Pressing [ S ] or [ T ] while the red boundary is at the edge of the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT
• scenes.
Sliding the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] will display text that explains the settings configured by the selected scene. Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] again to return to the scene selection screen.
• To return to “Auto”, select Scene 1, which is “ ” (Auto).
Pressing [MENU] while the scene selection screen or scene description text is on the monitor screen will cause the red boundary to jump directly to “ ” (Auto).
3.
Press [SET] to apply the settings of the selected scene and return to the recording screen.
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.
4.
Press the shutter button.
• While the “ ” (Movie) scene is selected, pressing the shutter button starts and stops movie recording.
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IMPORTANT!
• Night Scene, Fireworks
These scenes use slow shutter speeds. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process on slow shutter images. Because of this, such images take longer to store after you press the shutter button. Do not perform any key operation while an image is being stored. Also, it is a good idea to use a tripod to avoid image blur due to camera movement when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
• BEST SHOT scenes were not shot using this camera.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the
BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera. If you think you will later need to use a particular camera setup you configured, save it as a BEST SHOT user setup
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Displaying Detailed Information about a BEST
SHOT Scene
Though the name of each
BEST SHOT scene is displayed as you move the selection boundary around the 15-scene selection screen, there may be times when you need more information about a scene’s setup. To find out more about a scene, select it with the red boundary on the scene selection screen and then slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ].
The following are the different operations you can perform while the scene description screen is on the display.
• To return to the scene selection screen, slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] again.
• To scroll through available BEST SHOT scenes, use [ W ] and
[ X ].
• To select the currently displayed scene and configure the camera with its settings, press [SET].
NOTE
• If you select a scene by pressing [SET] while the description screen is displayed, the same description scene will appear the next time you press the [BS] button to view BEST SHOT sample scenes.
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Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes
You can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes. After that, you can recall a setup whenever you want to use it.
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to select “BEST
SHOT” (Register User Scene) and then press
[SET].
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to register.
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Save” and then press [SET].
Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall
User Scene”, along with a scene number.
IMPORTANT!
•
Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 194)
deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files.
NOTE
• You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST
SHOT scene by displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.
• Only the setup of a snapshot with this camera can be saved as a user BEST SHOT setup.
• User snapshot scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: U1, U2, and so on.
• The following are the settings that are included in a user snapshot scenes:
Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering,
Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation,
Contrast
• You can store up to 999 BEST SHOT user scenes.
• User snapshot scenes are stored in camera built-in
memory in the folder named “SCENE” (page 235).
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Deleting a BEST SHOT User Scene
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST
SHOT user scene.
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or
[ ] to display its explanation screen.
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the BEST SHOT user scene you want to delete.
4.
Press [
T
] ( ).
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
This will delete the BEST SHOT user scene you selected and display the next screen (either the next user scene or the Register User Scene).
6.
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to select another scene and then press [SET].
• This returns to the recording state.
Reducing the Effects of Hand and
Subject Movement
You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.
You can turn on Anti Shake using BEST SHOT or by performing a menu operation.
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Turning on Anti Shake Using BEST SHOT
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to select the “Anti
Shake” scene and then press [SET].
Anti Shake will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
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Turning on Anti Shake Using the Menu
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Anti Shake” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Auto” and then press [SET].
• This turns on Anti Shake and displays “ monitor screen.
” on the
• In this case, Anti Shake will remain on until you turn it off on the menu.
NOTE
•
You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to
change the Anti Shake setting.
IMPORTANT!
•
Anti Shake will not work unless the ISO setting (page 123)
is set to “Auto”.
• Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of hand or subject movement when movement is severe.
• Anti Shake is disabled while shooting a movie.
• Anti Shake may not work with a very low shutter speed.If this happens, use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
• Though “ ” (Anti Shake) is displayed on the monitor screen following an automatic flash operation using the
“Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”, Anti Shake is disabled.
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Taking Bright Images without Flash
The BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” scene makes it possible for you to take natural looking images without using the flash, even when lighting is low
IMPORTANT!
• Shooting with High Sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• The desirable level of image brightness may not be possible under very dark conditions.
• When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a tripod to protect against the effects of hand movement.
• High Sensitivity is disabled following an automatic flash operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”.
Normal Snapshot (With flash) Snapshot with High Sensitivity
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to select the “High
Sensitivity” scene and then press [SET].
3.
Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
High Sensitivity will remain selected until you select a different BEST SHOT scene.
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Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)
Shooting a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. The BEST SHOT Business
Shot scenes correct the shape of rectangular objects so they appear natural.
BEST SHOT has two Business Shot scenes from which to choose.
• Business cards and documents
• White board, etc.
Before Keystone Correction After Keystone Correction
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Selecting a Business Shot Scene
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to select the
“Business cards and documents” or the
“White board, etc.” scene and then press
[SET].
Whichever you select will remain in effect until you select a different BEST SHOT scene.
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Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot
Scene
1.
After selecting either of the BEST SHOT
Business Shot scenes, compose the image and press the shutter button to shoot.
This displays a screen that shows all of the rectangular shapes in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction.
A red boundary will surround the currently selected correction candidate. If there is a black boundary, it means that the black boundary is indicating a second possible candidate. If there is no second candidate (black boundary), jump directly to step 3.
• If the camera is unable to detect any keystone correction candidate at all, the message “Cannot correct image!” will appear on the monitor screen momentarily and then the camera will save the image as-is (uncorrected).
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the candidate you want to use for correction.
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Correct” and then press [SET].
This will correct the image and store the resulting
(corrected) image.
• To cancel the correction operation, select “Cancel”.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the object correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.
• Correction will not be possible if the subject is the same color as its background. Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out.
• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with a Business
Shot scene. However, you can use optical zoom.
• The maximum Business Shot image size is 2M (1600 ×
1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. When the camera is configured to record images smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), Business
Shot scenes will produce images in accordance with the currently specified image size.
Shooting ID Photographs
You can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in a variety of different standard ID photo sizes.
The following are the ID photo sizes that are included on the printout.
30 × 24mm, 40 × 30mm, 45 × 35mm, 50 × 40mm, 55 × 45mm
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Selecting the ID Photo Scene
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to select the “ID
Photo” scene and then press [SET].
ID Photo will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
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Shooting an Image Using the ID Photo Scene
1.
On the monitor screen, compose the image by positioning the subject within the on-screen frame and then press the shutter button to shoot an initial temporary image.
• The initial temporary image is not saved in memory. The final image is saved in memory when you perform step 3, below.
2.
Align the guidelines that appear on the monitor screen with the subject in the recorded image.
Head Line
Oval Boundary
Chin Line
Align the subject so the head fills the oval boundary. Also make sure that the subject’s head is within the head line and the chin line.
To do this:
Perform this operation:
Move the subject up, down, left, and right
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], [ X ].
Enlarge the subject
Reduce the size of the subject
Slide zoom controller towards [ ].
Slide zoom controller towards [ ].
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3.
When everything is the way you want, press
[SET].
This saves the image in memory.
IMPORTANT!
• An ID photo is always saved as 5M (2560 × 1920 pixels), regardless of the camera’s current image size setting.
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Printing an ID Photo
Printing an ID photo image will print the same image in various sizes on a single sheet of paper. Then you can cut out the image(s) you want to use.
IMPORTANT!
• The ID photo sizes provided here are not exact. Actual sizes may be slightly larger.
• When printing an ID photo, be sure to print on 4" × 6" size paper. Images may not print at the proper sizes if another size of paper is used.
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Restoring an Old Photograph
With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded photograph and then use the camera’s built-in advanced digital camera technology to restore it.
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Before Recording with Old Photo
• Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to record is enclosed within the monitor screen.
• Make sure the photograph is against a background that allows its outline to stand out, and that it fills the monitor screen to the maximum extent possible.
• Make sure that light is not reflecting off the surface of the original photograph when recording it.
• If the old photograph is portrait orientation, be sure to compose the image with the camera in landscape (horizontal) orientation.
NOTE
• When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are recording, the shape of the photograph may appear distorted in the recorded image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph appears normal even if you record it at an angle.
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Selecting the Old Photo Scene
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to select the “Old
Photo” scene and then press [SET].
“Old Photo” will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
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Recording an Image with Old Photo
1.
Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
• This displays a photograph contour confirmation screen and then saves the original recorded image. An error message will appear (page
256), without displaying the photograph contour
confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to find the contour of the photograph.
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the candidate you want to correct.
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Trim” and then press [SET].
This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen.
• To cancel the correction operation, select “Cancel”.
4.
Move the zoom controller left and right to zoom the cropping boundary.
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5.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to move the cropping boundary to the location you want and then press [SET].
The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image.
• If you do not want a border around the image, configure the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the boundary of the displayed image.
• To cancel the cropping operation at any point and save the image as-is, press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo.
However, you can use optical zoom.
• When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the following cases.
– When part of the photograph extends outside of the monitor screen
– When the subject is the same color as the background it is placed upon
• The maximum Old Photo image size is 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels). When the camera is configured to record images smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), Old Photo will produce images in accordance with the currently specified image size.
• Under certain conditions, restored colors may not produce the desired results.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Changing the Focus Mode
Your camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus.
Focus Mode Description
Auto
Focus
Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed.
During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode automatically.
Macro
(Close-up)
Pan
Focus
Infinity
Focus
Manual
Focus
Automatic focus for distances that are closer than those for
Auto Focus. Used for close-up shooting.
Pan Focus (PF) is available during movie recording only.
Fixed focus for relatively wide-range focusing. Use Pan Focus under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult.
Focus is fixed at infinity. Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway images.
Focus is performed manually.
Focus Range
Auto adjustment
(Approximately 40 cm to (1.3' to ))
Auto adjustment (6 cm to 50 cm (2.4
" to 19.7
" ))
• Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
Fixed distance
• Focus range varies with optical zoom position.
Infinity
• Focus range varies with optical zoom factor.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
3X
Range
6cm to (00' to )
40cm to (00' to )
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Perform the following steps to change the focus mode.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the focus mode setting you want and then press [SET].
An icon appears on the monitor screen to indicate the current focus mode.
• See the following pages of this section for details about shooting with each focus mode.
Focus Mode Icon
NOTE
•
You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to
change the focus mode setting.
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Using Auto Focus
1.
Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then halfpress the shutter button.
This camera will perform the focus operation.
You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the operation lamp and the focus frame color.
Operation Lamp
10 N
AF
ISO
AWB
-0.3EV
15:37
Focus Frame
Status
Focusing
Complete
Not Focused
Operation Lamp Focus Frame
Lit Green
Flashing Green
Green
Red
2.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode automatically.
NOTE
• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Example: cm –
* will be replaced by the actual focus range value.
• Auto Focus cannot be selected while shooting a movie.
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Using Macro Focus
1.
Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.
The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus.
2.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• Use of the flash along with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• Macro Focus becomes fixed focus while shooting a movie.
NOTE
• When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto
Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Example:
*
cm – cm
will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
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Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips
Changing the Auto Focus Area
Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for
Auto Focus (AF).
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then press
[
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Use a small area in the center of the screen for metering
• This setting is best when you want to use focus
When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the camera automatically select one or more of nine possible focus frames
• If the camera is able to focus on multiple points, all applicable focus frames turn green.
Spot
Multi
NOTE
• When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen.
Spot Multi
Focus Frame Focus Frame
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Using Focus Lock
“Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.
• Use focus lock with “ Spot” focus.
1.
Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus on and then half-press the shutter button.
Subject to be focused on
10 N
AF
ISO
AWB
-0.3EV
15:37
Focus Frame
2.
Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, re-compose the image as you like.
10 N
AF
ISO
AWB
-0.3EV
15:37
3.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot.
NOTE
• Focus lock also causes exposure (AE) to be locked.
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Quick Shutter
When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately shoots the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Quick Shutter” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Turn on Quick Shutter
Turn off Quick Shutter
Select this setting:
On
Off
Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)
Pan Focus (PF) is available during movie recording only. Pan
Focus fixes focus for a relatively wide focus range, which means you can shoot without waiting for the Auto Focus operation to finish.
1.
When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button all the way, without pausing.
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Using Infinity Focus
As its name suggests, Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity ( ).
Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway subjects. Infinity Focus also comes in handy when shooting from a car or train window, or when shooting scenery or other subjects that are difficult to focus properly with Auto Focus.
1.
While Infinity Focus is selected as the focus mode, press the shutter button to shoot.
Using Manual Focus
With Manual Focus, the camera automatically enlarges the subject on the monitor screen, which helps you manually adjust focus. Manual focus can be used for shoot such images as moving trains. Before the train arrives, manually focus on an electric pole or some other object. Then when the train passes the object you focused on, you can shoot without worrying about focus.
Yellow Boundary
1.
While Manual focus is selected as the focus mode, compose the image on the monitor screen so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary.
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2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to focus the image, as you view the results on the monitor screen.
At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
For this:
Closer focus
More distant focus
[
[
Press this button:
W
X ]
]
• The monitor screen will return to step 1 if you do not perform any operation for about two seconds after pressing [SET] to display the enlarged image.
3.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page
72) while shooting with manual focus, a value will appear
on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.
Example: MF
*
cm –
will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
IMPORTANT!
• While Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode, the [ W ] and [ X ] keys are used to adjust the focus setting. Any other functions assigned to the [ W ] and [ X ] keys with Key
Customize (page 132) are not performed when you press
the keys during manual focus.
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Correcting Image Brightness (EV
Shift)
You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.
Exposure Compensation Value: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Unit: 1/3EV
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “EV Shift” and then press [SET].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to adjust the exposure compensation value.
[ S ]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects.
*
Increasing the EV value also works well with the
BEST SHOT “Backlight” scene.
[ T ]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
EV Shift Value
To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0.
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4.
After the EV value is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it.
The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it.
EV Shift Value
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
NOTE
•
You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to
change the EV shift setting.
• Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-pattern metering will cause the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. The metering mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change
the exposure compensation value to 0.0 (page 124).
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[ W ] and [ X ] buttons so they control the metering mode
setting (page 132). This comes in handy when adjusting
exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen
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Controlling White Balance
Shooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast, while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your subject a green cast. White balance corrects for different types of lighting so the colors in your images always look natural.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “White
Balance” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the white balance setting you want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Let the camera adjust white balance automatically
Shoot outdoors on a clear day
Shoot outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc.
Shoot in the shadow of a building, in the shade of trees, etc. on a clear day
Suppress color cast when shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting
Suppress color cast when shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting
Suppress the appearance of light bulb lighting
Manually adjust white balance to suit a particular light source
•
For details, see “Configuring the White
Balance Setting Manually” (page 121).
Auto
Daylight
Overcast
Shade
N
Day White
Fluorescent
D
Daylight
Fluorescent
Tungsten
Manual
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NOTE
•
You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to
change the white balance setting.
• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches you shooting conditions
(Daylight, Overcast, etc.)
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[ W ] and [ X ] buttons so they control the white balance
• To select “Auto” with the control key (when the control key is configured to select the auto white balance setting), scroll through the settings until “ monitor screen.
AWB ” appears on the
■
Configuring the White Balance Setting
Manually
Under complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance settings may not be able to produce natural looking colors.
When this happens, you can configure the white balance setting manually for particular lighting conditions. Note that you will need to have a plain white sheet of paper on hand when performing the following procedure.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “White Balance” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Manual”.
This will display the subject that the lens is aimed at on the monitor screen using the current manual white balance settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump directly to step 5.
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4.
Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button.
5.
Press [SET] to register the white balance settings and return to the shooting screen.
NOTE
• After you adjust white balance manually, the setting remains in effect until you change it or until you turn off the camera.
White sheet of paper
The camera will adjust white balance settings for the current conditions, and display “Complete” when it is finished.
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Specifying ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for shooting when available lighting is dim. If you want to use faster shutter speeds, you should use a higher ISO sensitivity value.
Under certain conditions, a fast shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest possible ISO sensitivity setting.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “ISO” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To shoot with this level of sensitivity:
Automatically selected by camera.
Low
Select this setting:
Auto
ISO 50
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
High
NOTE
•
You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to
change the ISO sensitivity setting.
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IMPORTANT!
• Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems with subjects that close to the camera.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movies, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[ W ] and [ X ] buttons so they control the ISO sensitivity
Specifying the Metering Mode
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Multi (Multi Metering)
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.
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Center Weighted
Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus area to measure light. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera.
Spot
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by surrounding conditions.
IMPORTANT!
• The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted”
automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 118) to
anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted”
• when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0.
When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, the icon will not be displayed on the monitor screen when you
return to the REC mode information display (page 240).
NOTE
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[ W ] and [ X ] buttons so they control the metering mode
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Using the Camera’s Filter Effects
The camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Filter” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green,
Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple
Controlling Image Sharpness
Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject outlines in your images.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2
(sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).
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Controlling Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2
(most saturated) to –2 (least saturated).
i
Adjusting Image Contrast
Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).
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Date Stamping Snapshots
You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2006, 1:25 p.m.
To do this: Select this setting:
Display the date only (2006/12/24) Date
Display the date and time (2006/
12/24 1:25pm)
Display nothing
Date&Time
Off
IMPORTANT!
• Once date information is stamped in a print, it cannot be deleted.
•
Use the “Date Style” setting (page 189) to specify the Year/
Month/Day format of the date.
• The recording date and time are determined in accordance
with the camera’s clock settings (pages 12, 188) when the
snapshot is recorded.
• Digital zoom and Instant Zoom are not supported while date stamping is turned on.
• Date stamping is not supported for the following types of images.
– Some BEST SHOT images (Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo)
– Images recorded with Zoom Continuous Shutter
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Using the On-screen Histogram to
Check Exposure
The on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure levels of images.
NOTE
• You can use key customization to configure the [ W ] and [ X ] buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen
Histogram
1.
Select either the REC mode or the PLAY mode.
You can turn histogram display on or off separately for the
REC and PLAY modes.
2.
Press [DISP].
3.
On the “Info.” tab, select “+Histogram” and then press [SET].
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How to Use the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness.
You can use the histogram to determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use
EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance.
Optimum exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so the graph is as close to the center as possible. The histogram also includes RGB histogram lines that show the distribution of R
(red), G (green), and B (blue) components. These lines can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image.
Example Histograms
When the histogram is to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image.
When the histogram is to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out” of the light areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image.
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A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness, as shown in the nearby image.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve similar shapes for particular subjects.
• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose or under expose the image, you may not want a centered histogram.
• Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration.
• Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was shot.
• The RGB (color component) histogram lines are displayed for snapshots only.
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Other Useful Recording Functions
The following functions are also available in the REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable.
• Assign functions to the [ W ] and [ X ] keys
• Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition
• Review an image you just recorded
• Register initial power up settings
• Reset settings
Using Key Customize to Assign
Functions [
W
] and [
X
]
Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the [ W ] and [ X ] keys. Once you do, you will be able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or movies, without going through the menus. For details about each of the functions, see the referenced page numbers.
When this function is assigned:
You can use [
W
] and [
X
] to do this:
Change the metering setting
Perform EV shifting for exposure compensation
Change the white balance setting
Change the ISO sensitivity setting
Select the self-timer time
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1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the function you want to assign and then press [SET].
After you assign a function, you can control its setting using the [ W ] and [ X ] keys.
Selecting “Off” leaves the [ W ] and [ X ] keys with no function assigned.
Displaying an On-screen Grid
The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy alignment when composing images.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Grid” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To to this:
Display the grid
Hide the grid
Select this setting:
On
Off
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Displaying the Image You Just Recorded
(Image Review)
When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the image you just recorded so you can check it.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Review” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To configure the camera to do this after an image is recorded:
Select this setting:
Display the image for about one second On
Nothing Off
Using Icon Help
Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it
on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page 243).
• Icon help text is displayed for the following functions: metering, flash mode, white balance, self-timer, EV shift.
Note, however, that metering, white balance, self-timer and
EV shift icon help text appears only when “Metering”, “White
Balance”, “Self-timer” or “EV shift” respectively is assigned to the [ W ] and [ X ] keys with the key customization feature (page
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Icon Help” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Display icon help text next to the icon of a function when you select the function
Turn off icon help
On
Off
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IMPORTANT!
• The icons listed below do not appear on the display while icon help is turned off.
– Focus mode
– White balance
AWB
Using Mode Memory to Configure Power
On Default Settings
You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in
“mode memory” whenever it is turned off, and restores the settings the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it off and on.
Selecting “Off” for a setting will cause that setting to return to its optimal default whenever the camera is turned off and then back on again. Selecting “On” will cause its setting when power is turned off to be restored when the camera is turned back on again.
The following lists all of the settings that can be configured with mode memory. The ones marked with an asterisk (
*
) have mode memory turned on (that is, their current setting is saved when the camera is turned off and restored when the camera is turned back on) as the initial factory default setting.
BEST SHOT, Flash
*
, Focus, White Balance, ISO, AF Area
*
,
Metering, Self-timer, Flash Intensity, Digital Zoom * , MF Position,
Zoom Position
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1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “Memory” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the item you want to configure and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Save the current setting when the camera turned off, and restore it when the camera is turned back on
Restore the optimum default when the camera is turned on
On
Off e
Setting
BEST SHOT *
1
Flash
Focus
White Balance
ISO
AF Area
Metering
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
MF Position
Zoom Position *
2
Mode
Memory On
Mode Memory Off
Setting at power off
Exits BEST SHOT when camera is turned off.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Spot
Multi
Off
0
On
Focus mode before manual focus was selected.
Full wide
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*
1 “On” restores the selected BEST SHOT scene when the camera is turned back on. “Off” exits BEST SHOT when the camera is turned off.
*
2 Optical zoom position only.
IMPORTANT!
• Turning the camera off while mode memory for the BEST
SHOT mode is on will restore the settings of the BEST
SHOT scene what was selected when you last turned off the camera. This is true, regardless of any of the mode memory on/off settings of each individual setting, except for
Zoom Position.
Resetting the Camera to Its Initial
Factory Defaults
Use the following procedure when you want to return to the camera to its initial factory default settings, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See
“Menu Reference” on page 243 for the initial factory default
setting for each menu item.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Reset” and then press [SET].
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel”.
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IMPORTANT!
• The following are not initialized when you reset the camera
– Home Time setup
– World Time setup
– Adjust
– Date Style
– Language
– Video Out
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VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES
Viewing a Snapshot
Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.
1.
Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.
• This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with some information about the settings used to shoot it.
File Type Folder/File Names
Image Quality
Image Size
Date and Time
[ ] • The file type icon that appears at the top of the monitor screen depends on the type of file (snapshot, movie, audio only, etc) that is currently displayed.
–
–
–
*
For information about folder names and file names, see
•
See page 56 information about how to hide the image
information and view the image alone.
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2.
Use [
X
] and [
W
] to scroll between images.
Press [ X ] to scroll forward and [ W ] to scroll back.
[ X ] [ X ]
[ W ] [ W ]
NOTE
• Holding down [ W ] or [ X ] scrolls at high speed.
• The image that initially appears when scrolling may appear to be a bit rough at first, but it will soon be replaced by an image with better definition. Note that if you copy an image from another type of digital camera, only a rough image may be shown on the monitor screen.
To switch to the REC mode
Press [ ].
Listening to the Audio of an Audio
Snapshot
You can use the following procedure to play the audio of an audio snapshot. An audio snapshot is indicated by the “ ” file type icon.
1.
Enter the PLAY mode and then use [
W
] and
[
X
] to display the audio snapshot whose audio you want to play.
2.
Press [SET] to play the snapshot’s audio from the camera’s built-in speaker.
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Audio Playback Controls
The following are the different operations you can perform while audio is playing.
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback
Pause or restart playback
Adjust volume
Change on-screen indicators
Stop playback
Do this:
Hold down [ X ] or [
Press [SET].
Press [ S ] or [ T ].
Press [DISP].
Press [MENU].
W ].
You can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused only.
Viewing a Movie
Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera’s monitor screen.
1.
Enter the PLAY mode and then use [
W
] and
[
X
] to display the movie you want to play.
• Check the file type icon. The file type icon of a movie is
“ ” (Movie) icon.
File Type Folder Name/File Name
Recording Time
Quality
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie.
*
For information about folder names and file names, see
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2.
Press [SET] to start playback.
• The monitor screen will return to the selection screen in step 1 after the end of the movie is reached.
To switch to the REC mode
Press [ ].
Movie Playback Controls
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback.
• Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation up to three steps.
Return from fast forward/fast reverse to normal playback
Pause or restart playback
When paused, scroll forward or back frame-by-frame
• Hold down either button to scroll nonstop.
Adjust volume
• Volume can be adjusted only while movie playback is in progress.
Toggle on-screen indicators on or off
Do this:
Hold down [ X ] or
[ W ].
Press [SET].
Press [SET].
Press [ X ] or [ W ].
Press [ S ] or [ T ].
Press [DISP].
To do this:
Zoom in up to 3.5X
• While an image is zoomed, you can use
[ S ] [ T ] [ W ] and [ X ] to move around and view the parts of the image that do not fit on the monitor screen.
Stop playback
Do this:
Slide the zoom controller in the direction of [
( ).
]
Press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
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Playing a Slideshow on the Camera
The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically.
You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files the way you want.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow” and then press [ X ].
3.
Configure the slideshow settings.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select an item and then configure it as described below.
Images
(Select the files you want to include in the slideshow.)
Time (Specify the time of the slideshow, from start to finish.)
• All images: Includes all snapshots, movies, and audio in memory.
• Only: Includes snapshots and audio snapshots only.
• Only: Includes movies only.
• One Image: Includes only one specific image (selected using [ W ] and [ X ]).
• Favorites: Includes snapshots in the
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to select one of the following times (in minutes): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30,
60.
Interval
(Select the interval between slides.)
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”.
– If you specify a value from 1 to 30 seconds, images change at the specified interval, but the audio portion of movies and audio snapshots will continue to play until the end, regardless of the interval setting.
– When “MAX” is selected, only the first frame of each movie is displayed, without any playback of the audio.
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Effect (Select a special effect.)
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select the effect you want.
• Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4: Applies preset effects in sequence.
• Random: Applies preset effects (Pattern 1,
2, 3, 4) in random sequence.
• Off: No effect applied.
– The “Effect” setting is disabled when
“Favorites” is selected for “Images”, or when the “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1” or “2”.
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Start” and then press [SET] to start the slideshow.
The slideshow is performed in accordance with the settings you configured above.
• You can also scroll through images during a slide show by pressing [ X ] (forward) and [ W ] (back).
• To adjust the level of audio volume during a slideshow, use [ S ] and [ T ] to adjust the volume.
To stop a slideshow
Press [SET]. This will return to the PLAY mode.
• Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen.
• Pressing [ ] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and switches to the REC mode.
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IMPORTANT!
• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is switching from one image to another. Wait until an image is stopped on the display before performing a button operation. If a button does not work, wait a bit and try again.
NOTE
• Selecting a movie when “One Image” is selected for
“Images” and then selecting a movie for the slideshow will cause the movie to play back repeatedly within the time specified by the slideshow “Time” setting.
• In image copied from a computer or an image recorded with a different type of digital camera may remain on the screen longer than the time specified by “Interval”.
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Playing a Slideshow on the USB Cradle
(Photo Stand)
You can play a slideshow on the camera while it is mounted on the USB cradle. This is a good way to enjoy a long slideshow, without worrying about the camera’s battery going dead.
•
Configure slideshow settings (page 143) before performing
the steps below.
• Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the USB cradle, and plug it into a power outlet.
1.
Turn on the camera and place it onto the USB cradle.
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2.
Press the USB cradle’s
[PHOTO] button to start the slideshow.
The slideshow is performed in accordance with the settings you configured with the
camera will turn off automatically after the time
[PHOTO] you specified with the “Time” setting elapses.
• You can change the slideshow setting by pressing
[MENU] while a slideshow is in progress. After configuring the settings, press [MENU] again to restart the slideshow.
• To adjust the level of audio volume during a slideshow, use [ S ] and [ T ] to adjust the volume.
To stop a slideshow
Press the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button. This will turn off the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• The battery does not charge while a slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow.
NOTE
• You can connect the USB cradle to a TV and enjoy the slideshow on a big screen. You can also connect to a video
recording device and record a slideshow (page 147).
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Viewing Camera Images on a TV
Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV screen.
• You need to use the USB cradle and the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect to a TV.
1.
Connect the USB cradle to a TV.
VIDEO IN Jack (Yellow) AUDIO IN Jacks (White)
Video Audio
TV
Yellow White
AV Cable
[AV OUT] (AV output port)
2.
Turn off the camera and place it onto the USB cradle.
3.
Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.
If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the USB cradle is connected.
4.
Press [ ] to turn on the camera and enter the
PLAY mode.
Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] will not turn on the camera on the PLAY mode.
When the camera turns on in the PLAY mode, an image will appear on the TV screen. The camera’s monitor screen will not turn on.
5.
Now you can perform the applicable operation on the camera for the type of file you want to play.
• At this point you could press the USB cradle’s [PHOTO]
button to start a slideshow (page 146).
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To turn off the camera
You can turn off the camera by doing either of the following.
• Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button.
• Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
IMPORTANT!
• When connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera’s [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 192).
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen.
You can use [DISP] to change the display contents.
• Audio is monaural.
• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume.
When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required.
NOTE
• After using an optionally available AV cable (EMC-3A) to connect the camera’s cradle connector directly to the
VIDEO IN terminal of a TV (without using the USB cable), you can view recorded images on the TV.
• You can use the camera’s USB cradle to connect to a DVD recorder or video deck and record images from the camera.
The following explains how to use the bundled AV cable.
– DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.
– USB cradle: Connect to the [AV OUT] (AV output port)
– Camera: Place onto the cradle
You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting “ Only” for the slideshow
“Images” setting (page 143). When recording images to an
external device, use [DISP] to clear all indicators from the
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Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video
Output System
You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.
For this type of TV:
Select this video output system:
Standard aspect ratio screen NTSC TV
(Japan, U.S., and other countries)
Wide aspect ratio screen NTSC TV
(Japan, U.S., and other countries)
Standard aspect ratio screen PAL TV
(Europe and other areas)
Wide aspect ratio screen PAL TV
(Europe and other areas)
NTSC 4:3
NTSC 16:9
PAL 4:3
PAL 16:9
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. You may also need to configure the aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in abnormal image display.
• Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.
• Images will not display correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC or PAL.
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Zooming the Displayed Image
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size.
1.
In the PLAY mode, and use [
W
] and [
X
] to display the snapshot you want to zoom.
2.
Slide the zoom controller towards
[ ] ( ).
Each press of this button zooms the image more.
You can use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to move to a different part of the image after zooming.
Zoom Factor
Image Area
Part of the image that is currently displayed.
To zoom back out, slide the zoom controller towards
[ ] ( ).
• If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lower right corner of the monitor screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed.
To return to image to normal size
Press [MENU] or [BS].
IMPORTANT!
• Depending on the image size, some images may not be able to be zoomed to the full 8 times normal size.
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Using the 12-image Screen
You can use the procedure below to display a screen that shows
12 images.
1.
Slide the zoom controller towards
[ ] ( ).
This displays the 12-image screen with a selection boundary around the last image that was on the monitor screen.
Selection Boundary
2.
Select the image you want.
• Use [ W ] and [ X ] to scroll between 12-image screens.
• To view the full-screen version of a particular image, use
[ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to move the selection boundary to it and then press [SET].
Using the Calendar Screen
Use the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image recorded on each date of a particular month. This screen helps to make searching for an image quicker and easier.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [
S
] ( ).
This displays the calendar screen.
• You can also display the calendar by pressing
[MENU], selecting the
“PLAY” tab, selecting Year/Month
“Calendar”, and then pressing [ X ] to display the calendar.
Selection Boundary
• To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [BS].
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2.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to move the selection boundary to the date whose image you want to view and then press [SET].
This will display the first image recorded on that date.
NOTE
• The year and month on the calendar is displayed using the same format as you selected for the “Date Style” setting
IMPORTANT!
• Note following points about how certain editing functions of the camera affect the date with which the image is associated on the calendar screen.
Performing this type of editing operation:
Keystone, Color
Correction, Resize,
Trimming, Copy
Editing the date and time of an image
Will associate the resulting image with this date:
The date that the editing operation was performed
The date that the original image was recorded
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Resizing a Snapshot
You can change the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes.
Image Size (Pixels)
Larger
Print Size
5M 2560 × 1920 A4 Print
Smaller
3M 2048 × 1536 A4 Print
VGA 640 × 480
• Optimum size for an image to be attached to e-mail.
* M stands for “Mega”, which means “million”.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to scroll through images and display the one you want to resize.
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select an image size, and then press [SET].
• When you select an image size, it will start to cycle through the following information:
Image Size Number of Pixels Print Size
The print size indicates the optimum paper size for
.
printing a snapshot of the selected image size.
5.
After you press [SET] in step 4 to resize the image, the monitor screen returns to step 3.
From there you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to resize another image if you want.
To exit the resize operation, select “Cancel”.
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IMPORTANT!
• Note that you cannot resize the following types of snapshots.
– VGA (640 × 480 pixels) and smaller snapshots
– Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT
– Snapshots recorded with another camera
• Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off.
The aspect ratio of the resulting image will be 4:3.
• Resizing cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the resized version of the snapshot.
• The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the recording date of the original snapshot.
Cropping a Snapshot
You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also retained.
1.
In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot you want to crop.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Trimming” and then press [ X ].
• This operation can be performed only while a snapshot is on the monitor screen.
Zoom Factor
Represents
Snapshot Area
Part of image that is currently displayed.
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4.
Use the zoom controller to zoom, and [
S
], [
T
],
[
W
], and [
X
] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract.
5.
Press [SET] to extract the displayed part and save it as a separate file.
• To exit the cropping procedure at any time before you press [SET], press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Note that you cannot crop the following types of images.
– Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT
– Snapshots recorded with another camera
• The image produced by cropping a 3:2 or 16:9 image will have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
• Cropping cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the extracted image.
• The recording date of the extracted image will be the same as the recording date of the original snapshot.
Keystone Correction
Use the following procedure to correct the snapshot of a blackboard, document, poster, photograph, or other rectangular object that is out of square because it was recorded at an angle.
Performing keystone correction on an image causes a new
(corrected) 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file.
1.
In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot you want to correct.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Keystone” and then press [
X
].
This displays screen that shows all of the rectangular shapes in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction.
• Note that the above step is possible only when there is a snapshot displayed on the monitor screen.
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4.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the candidate you want to correct.
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Correct” and then press [SET].
• Select “Cancel” to exit the procedure without performing keystone correction.
IMPORTANT!
• If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size, the new (corrected) version will be the same size as the original one.
• Keystone correction cannot be performed on the following types of images.
– Movie images
– Images created with MOTION PRINT
– Images recorded with another camera
• The keystone correction operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the corrected image.
• When you display a corrected image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected.
• When a keystone corrected image appears on the fullmonth calendar screen, it is displayed on the date that it
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Using Color Restoration to Correct the
Color of an Old Photograph
Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc.
• Performing color restoration on an image causes a new
(restored) 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file.
1.
In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot you want to correct.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Color Correction” and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the photograph candidate you want.
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Trim”, and then press [SET].
This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen.
• To exit color restoration without storing anything, select
“Cancel”.
6.
Move the zoom controller left and right to zoom the cropping boundary.
• The size of the area you can select with the cropping boundary will depend on the size of the currently displayed image.
7.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to move the cropping boundary to the location you want and then press [SET].
The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image.
• If you do not want a border around the image, configure the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the boundary of the displayed image.
• To exit color restoration without saving anything, press
[MENU].
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IMPORTANT!
• If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size, the new (restored) version will be the same size as the original one.
• Note that you cannot correct the following types of images.
– Movie images and the voice recording file icon
– Images created with MOTION PRINT
– Images recorded with another camera
• The color correct operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the corrected image.
• When you display a restored image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected.
• When a corrected image appears on the full-month calendar screen, it is displayed on the date that it was
NOTE
• If you want to record the image of an old photograph with
this camera and restore the resulting image, see “Restoring an Old Photograph” on page 106.
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Editing the Date and Time of an Image
Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. This capability comes in handy when the current date and time are wrong due to the following reasons.
• Because the camera’s clock settings were not configured
correctly when the image was recorded (page 12)
• Because the image was recorded using the wrong World
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
W
] and [
X
] to display the image whose date and time you want to edit.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Date/Time” and then press [
X
].
4.
Set the date and the time you want.
Do this: To do this:
Change the value at the cursor location
Move the cursor between settings
Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping
Press [ S ] or [ T ].
Press [ W ] or [ X ].
Press [BS].
5.
When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to apply them.
• After editing the time and date, display the image to confirm that the date and time are correct.
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IMPORTANT!
• You cannot change the date of the following types of files.
– Movies, Voice recordings
– Images created with MOTION PRINT
• The date and time stamped into an image using the Time
Stamp feature cannot be edited (page 128).
• You cannot edit the date and time of a image that is protected. Unprotect the image and then edit the date and time.
• You can specify any date in the range of January 1, 1980 to
December 31, 2049.
Rotating the Displayed Image of a
Snapshot
Perform the following procedure to rotate the snapshot currently on the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot that you shot using portrait (vertical) orientation. After rotating a snapshot, you can return it to its original orientation, if you want.
• Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters how the snapshot is displayed on the camera’s monitor screen.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Rotation” and then press [
X
].
• This operation can be performed only while a snapshot is on the monitor screen.
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the snapshot whose display image you want to rotate.
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Rotate” and then press [SET].
• Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left.
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5.
When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot rotate the image of a protected snapshot. To rotate a protected snapshot, first remove its protection
• You may not be able to rotate the image of a snapshot recorded with another camera.
• You cannot rotate the image of a snapshot shot using
MOTION PRINT.
• The original (unrotated) version of a snapshot’s image will be displayed on the 12-image screen and the calendar screen.
Editing a Movie on the Camera
You can perform the following cut operations on the camera to edit movies you have recorded.
Operation
Cut
(To-Point Cut)
Cut
(Point-To-Point Cut)
Cut
(From-Point Cut)
Description
Cuts everything from the current location to the beginning of the movie.
Cuts everything between two points.
Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the movie.
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IMPORTANT!
• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. Once you perform an editing operation, you will not be able to undo it.
• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited.
• The movie editing operation is supported only for movies that were recorded with this camera.
• You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not enough memory available, delete any files you no longer need to free up more.
• Cutting a movie into two parts or splicing of two movies in to a single movies cannot be performed on the camera.
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Editing with To-Point Cut or From-Point Cut
1.
Play back the movie you want to edit.
2.
Press [SET] to pause playback.
• Check to make sure that
“ ” (cut icon) is displayed on the monitor screen. If it isn’t, press
[SET] again.
Cut icon
3.
Press [
T
].
• You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above.
1 In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit and then press [MENU].
2 On the “PLAY” tab, select “Movie Editing” and then press [ X ].
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4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “ Cut” (To-
Point Cut) or “ Cut” (From-Point Cut) and then press [SET].
• To cancel movie editing, select “Cancel” and then press
[SET]. This will return to the paused movie playback screen.
5.
Use the following operations to select the frame (point) from which or to which you want to cut the movie
(the cut point).
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback
[ X ] or [
Pause or unpause movie playback [SET]
W ]
Scroll paused playback one frame forward or back
[
Press this button:
X ] or [ W ]
• The part of the movie indicated in red on the displayed indicator bar is the part that will be cut.
• To cancel the cut operation, press [MENU]. This will return to the screen in step 3.
6.
When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press [
T
].
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7.
In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
• To cancel movie editing, select “No” instead of “Yes” and then press [SET]. This will return to the paused movie playback screen.
• The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before performing any operation on the camera. Note that a cut operation can take a very long time if the movie being edited is long.
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Using Point-To-Point Cut
1.
Play back the movie you want to edit.
2.
Press [SET] to pause playback.
Cut icon
3.
Press [
T
].
• You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above.
1 In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit and then press [MENU].
2 On the “PLAY” tab select “Movie Editing” and then press [ X ].
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4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “ Cut”
(Point-To-Point Cut) and then press [SET].
• To cancel movie editing, select “Cancel” and then press
[SET]. This will return to the paused movie playback screen.
5.
Use the following operations to select the frames (points) between which you want to cut the movie
(the cut points).
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback
[ X ] or [
Pause or unpause movie playback [SET]
W ]
Scroll paused playback one frame forward or back
[
Press this button:
X ] or [ W ]
• To cancel the cut editing operation, press [MENU]. This will return to the screen in step 3.
6.
When the frame where you want the first
(From) cut point to be is displayed, press [
T
].
7.
Repeat step 5 to select the frame you want to use as the second (To) cut point.
• The part of the movie indicated in red on the displayed indicator bar is the part that will be cut.
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8.
When the frame where you want the second
(To) cut point to be is displayed, press [
T
].
9.
In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
• To cancel movie editing, select “No” instead of “Yes” and then press [SET]. This will return to the paused movie playback screen.
• The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before performing any operation on the camera. Note that a cut operation can take a very long time if the movie being edited is long.
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame
(MOTION PRINT)
MOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the two formats described below.
9-frame Snapshot
(2M 1600 × 1200 pixels)
This format puts the selected movie frame in the center, the four frames that precede it along top and the four frames that follow it along the bottom.
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1-frame Snapshot
(VGA 640 × 480 pixels)
This format creates a snapshot using the selected movie frame only.
1.
In the PLAY mode, display the movie that contains the frame you want to use.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “MOTION PRINT”, and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select either “9 frames” or
“1 frame”.
5.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to scroll through the movie frames and search for the one you want to use as the image of the snapshot.
• Holding down [ W ] or [ X ] scrolls at high speed.
6.
After displaying the movie frame you want, press [SET].
• If you selected “9 frames” in step 4, the camera will create a 9-frame snapshot with the frame you selected in step 6 in the center.
• If you selected “1 frame” in step 4, the camera will create a snapshot of the frame you selected in step 6.
IMPORTANT!
• MOTION PRINT is not possible using a movie that was recorded on a different type of camera.
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Adding Audio to a Snapshot
The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio
(regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or added later) is indicated by the “ ” icon.
You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want.
You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a snapshot.
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Adding Audio to a Snapshot
1.
In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot to which you want to add audio.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing” and then press [
X
].
• This operation can be performed only while a snapshot is on the monitor screen.
4.
Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
5.
Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button.
To play back snapshot audio
Perform the steps under “Listening to the Audio of an Audio
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Re-recording Snapshot Audio
IMPORTANT!
• Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a snapshot.
1.
In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot whose audio you want to re-record.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing” and then press [ X ].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• If you just want to delete the audio of the snapshot without re-recording anything, press [MENU] here and skip the rest of this procedure.
5.
Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
This deletes the previous recording and replaces it with the new one.
6.
Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button.
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IMPORTANT!
• Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording.
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying
Microphone to record.
• You may not be able to record audio if remaining memory capacity is too low.
• Adding audio (dubbing) is not possible for the following types of images.
– Movies
– Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT
– Protected snapshots
NOTE
• Your camera supports the following audio data formats.
– Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
– Approximate Audio File Size: 165KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second)
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Recording Audio Only (Voice
Recording)
Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.
Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 24 minutes of
Voice Recording.
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to select “Voice
Recording” and then press [SET].
This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
3.
Press the shutter button to start recording.
• The operation lamp flashes green while recording is in progress.
• You can press [DISP] during recording to turn off the monitor screen.
• Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a marker into the recording.
During later playback, you will be able to jump to the markers in the recording.
Recording Time
Remaining Recording Time
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4.
Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording and return to the screen in step 3.
• Recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full.
• If you press [ON/OFF] (Power) or play [ ] (PLAY), or if the battery goes dead during recording will stop the recording operation and save anything you have recorded up to that point.
5.
Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to record more, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [BS] and selecting another BEST
SHOT scene.
When exiting this procedure, select “Auto” for normal image recording.
IMPORTANT!
• Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording.
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.
Microphone
NOTE
• You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime.
• Your camera supports the following audio data formats.
– Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
– Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second)
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Playing Back Voice Recording Data
1.
Enter the PLAY mode, and then use [
W
] and
[
X
] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play.
“ ” is displayed in place of an image for a Voice
Recording file.
2.
Press [SET] to start playback.
Voice Recording Playback Controls
The following are the different operations you can perform while a Voice Recording is playing.
To do this:
Jump to a marker in the audio data while playback is paused.
Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback. Hold down [ X ] or [ W ].
Pause or restart playback Press [SET].
Press [ X ] or [ W ].
Adjust volume
• You can adjust volume only while playback is in progress or paused.
Press [ S ] or [
Toggle on-screen indicators on or off Press [DISP].
T ].
Stop playback Press [MENU].
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MANAGING YOUR FILES
Files and Folders
Your camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file.
You can delete, protect, and copy files as required.
Files are grouped in folders that are created automatically by the camera.
Files and folders have their own unique names, which are assigned automatically by the camera.
•
For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder Structure” (page 235).
File
Name and Maximum Number Allowed
Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named CIMG0001 through CIMG9999.
The extension on the file name depends on the file type.
• If a folder already contains 9999 files, recording another file will cause a new folder to be created automatically.
Folders Folders are named from 100CASIO to 999CASIO
• There can be up to 900 folders.
Example
26th file name:
CIMG0026.JPG
Serial number
(4 digits)
100th folder name:
100CASIO
Extension
Serial number (3 digits)
NOTE
• You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera’s monitor
• The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.
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Protecting a File Against Deletion
You can protect an important file to ensure that it cannot be deleted accidentally.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you
perform the format operation (pages 15, 49, 194).
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Protecting a Specific File
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to scroll through images until the one you want to protect is on the monitor screen.
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “On” and then press [SET].
An image that is protected is indicated by the “ ” icon.
5.
Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
To unprotect a specific file
Perform the procedure under “Protecting a Specific File”, but in step 4 select “Off” instead of “On”.
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Protecting All Files in Memory
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “All Files : On” and then press [SET].
This protects all files currently in memory.
4.
Press [MENU].
To unprotect all files in memory
Perform the procedure under “Protecting All Files in Memory”,
but in step 3 select “All Files : Off” instead of “All Files : On”.
Using the FAVORITE Folder
The FAVORITE folder is located in the camera’s built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations.
FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card.
IMPORTANT!
• The FAVORITE folder can be used for snapshots only.
Saving an audio snapshot in the FAVORITE folder will save the snapshot part only.
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Copying a File to the FAVORITE Folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Save” and then press [SET].
4.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to select the snapshot you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].
This saves a copy of the snapshot to the FAVORITE folder.
6.
Now you can repeat steps 4 and 5 to save another image, or press [MENU] twice to exit this procedure.
IMPORTANT!
• The snapshot copied to the FAVORITE folder is converted to QVGA size (320 × 240 pixels). A snapshot in the
FAVORITE folder cannot be restored to its original size.
• Snapshots in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied to a memory card.
NOTE
• The number of snapshots that can be stored in the
FAVORITE folder depends on the image quality of each one, and how much built-in memory capacity is remaining.
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Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Show” and then press [SET].
4.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to scroll through the snapshots in the
FAVORITE folder.
File Name
Perform the following steps to view FAVORITE folder contents on your computer.
1.
Remove the memory card from the camera.
2.
Place the camera on the USB cradle (which is connected to the computer).
3.
Perform the required operations on your computer to navigate to the camera’s memory and display the FAVORITE folder contents.
FAVORITE folder icon
5.
After you are finished viewing the FAVORITE folder snapshots, press [MENU] twice to exit this procedure.
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Copying Files
Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card, or from a memory card to built-in memory.
This makes it possible, for example, to perform the following steps and copy a file from your memory card to another person’s memory card.
1 Copy the file from your memory card to the camera’s built-in memory.
2 Remove your memory card and insert the other person’s memory card.
3 Copy the file from built-in memory to the other memory card.
IMPORTANT!
• You can copy snapshots, movies, audio snapshots, or
Voice Recording files you recorded with your camera.
• You cannot copy a snapshot that is in the FAVORITE folder.
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Copying All Files in Built-in Memory to a
Memory Card
The following operation copies all files from built-in memory to a memory card. You cannot copy files individually.
1.
Load the memory card to which you want to copy the files into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Copy” and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Built-in Card” and then press [SET].
This starts the copy operation. Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before performing any operation on the camera.
• After the copy operation is complete, the last file copied will be displayed on the monitor screen.
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Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to
Built-in Memory
With this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one.
1.
Load the memory card that contains the file you want to copy into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU].
3.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Copy” and then press [ X ].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Card Built-in” and then press [SET].
5.
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to select the file you want to copy.
6.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Copy” and then press [SET].
This starts the copy operation. Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before performing any operation on the camera.
• The copied image reappears on the monitor screen after the copy operation is complete.
7.
Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to copy another file, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
NOTE
• Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest serial number.
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DELETING FILES
You can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files.
You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory.
Here we will explain the different file delete procedures, including how to delete snapshots from the FAVORITE folders.
IMPORTANT!
• Remember that a file delete operation cannot be undone.
Always make sure that you really no longer need a file before deleting it.
• A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a protected
file, first remove its protection (page 175).
• Deleting an audio snapshot deletes both the snapshot and the audio file.
Deleting a Specific File
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [ T ] ( ).
2.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to scroll through the images until the one for the file you want to delete is on the monitor screen.
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• To exit the delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
4.
Now you can repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete another file, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
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Deleting All Files
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [
T
] ( ).
2.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET].
3.
In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Yes”.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “No” instead of
“Yes”.
4.
Press [SET].
• This deletes all of the files and displays the message
“There are no files.”
Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots
You can delete a single snapshot, or you can delete all the snapshots currently in the FAVORITE folder.
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Deleting a Specific Snapshot
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [ S ] and [ T ] to select “Show” and then press [SET].
4.
Press [
T
] ( ).
5.
Use [ W ] and [ X ] to select the snapshot you want to delete.
6.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
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7.
Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete another FAVORITE folder snapshot, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU] twice.
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Deleting All FAVORITE Folder Snapshots
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Show” and then press [SET].
4.
Press [
T
] ( ).
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET].
NOTE
• All snapshots in the FAVORITE folder are also deleted
whenever you format built-in memory (page 194).
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OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Camera Sound Settings
Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings.
• Type of sound for shutter release and other operations
• Volume level for shutter release and other operation sounds
• Volume level for movie and Voice Recording playback
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Selecting the Operation Sound
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the operation whose sound you want to configure (Startup, Half
Shutter, Shutter, Operation) and then press
[
X
].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Select this setting: To do this:
Sound one of the built-in sounds (1 through 5)
Turn sound off
Sound 1 - 5
Off
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Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “ Operation”.
4.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to specify the playback volume setting you want and then press [SET].
• You can set the volume to one of eight levels in the range of 0 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes the sound.
NOTE
• The volume setting you configure here is also applied to
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Setting the Playback Volume Level
You can use this procedure to set the playback volume level for movies and audio snapshots, independent of the operation tone volume.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “ Play”.
4.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to specify the operation tone volume setting you want and then press [SET].
• You can set the volume to one of eight levels in the range of 0 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes the sound.
IMPORTANT!
• The volume setting you configure here does not affect the
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Turning the Startup Screen On or Off
You can configure the camera to display a startup screen of an image you recorded, whenever you turn it on.
• The startup screen is not displayed when you turn on the camera by pressing [ ] (PLAY).
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to scroll through the images until the one you want to use as the startup screen is on the monitor screen.
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Use the selected image as the startup screen
Turn off the startup screen
Select this setting:
On
Off
NOTE
• The following are the types of images that you can select for the startup screen.
– Special startup screen images built into the camera
– Snapshots
– Audio snapshots (Audio does not play.)
• Only one startup screen image can be in effect at any time.
To change the startup screen to another image, simply overwrite the current image with the new one.
•
Formatting built-in memory (page 194) will delete the
current startup screen image.
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Specifying the File Name Serial
Number Generation Rule
Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs
generation of the serial number used in file names (page 174).
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To have the camera do this:
Select this setting:
Remember the current number and always assign the next one, even if all files are deleted or if the memory card is replaced.
Restart the serial number from 0001 whenever all files are deleted or the memory card is replaced.
Continue
Reset
Changing the Date and Time Setting
When changing the date and time setting, be sure to do so for your Home City (the location where you normally use the camera). If you already have your Home City setting configured
time setting only, if you want.
IMPORTANT!
• Changing the time and date setting without correctly configuring your Home City setting first will cause all of the
World Time (page 189) dates and times to be off.
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Selecting Your Home City
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [
X
].
This displays the current World Time settings.
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3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Home” and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “City” and then press [
X
].
5.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to select the area where your Home City is located and then press [SET].
6.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select your home city and then press [SET].
7.
After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to exit the setting screen.
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Setting the Date and Time for Your Home
City
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust” and then press [ X ].
3.
Set the date and the time.
To do this:
Press this button:
Move the cursor between settings [ W ] or [ X ]
Change the setting at the cursor location [ S ] or [ T ]
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour format
[BS]
4.
After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to exit the setting screen.
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Changing the Date Format
You can select from among three different formats for the date.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Example: December 19, 2006
To display the date like this: Select this format:
06/12/19
19/12/06
12/19/06
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
Using World Time
You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.
Configuring World Time Settings
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “World” and then press [
X
].
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4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “City” and then press [ X ].
• To configure the summer time setting, select “DST” and then select either
“On” or “Off”.
• Summer time is used in some areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months.
• Use of summer time depends on the local customs and laws.
5.
Use [ S ], [ T ], [ W ], and [ X ] to select the area where the city you want to view is located and then press [SET].
6.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the city you want and then press [SET].
7.
After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to exit the setting screen.
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Switching between the Home Time and
World Time Screens
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “World” for the
World Time screen, or “Home” for the Home
Time screen.
4.
After selecting the screen you want, press
[SET] to exit the setting screen.
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Changing the Display Language
You can use the following procedure to select one of 10 languages for on-screen messages.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Language” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
], [
T
], [
W
], and [
X
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Changing the USB Port Protocol
You can use the procedure below to change the USB communication protocol that is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ X ].
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3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
When you want to connect to this type of device:
Select this setting:
Computer or a printer that supports USB
With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external storage device.
Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer
(using the bundled Photo Loader application).
Printer that supports PictBridge (page
This setting simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.
Mass Storage
(USB DIRECT-
PRINT)
PTP
(PictBridge)
[ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Button
Settings
You configure the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button.
[ ] [ ]
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY” and then press [ X ].
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3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
To configure both keys to do this when pressed:
Turn on the camera
Turn on or turn off the camera
Do not turn on the camera
Select this setting:
Power On
Power On/Off
Disable
NOTE
• With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press
[ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode.
• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode or [ ]
(REC) while in the PLAY mode will switch to the applicable mode (REC or PLAY).
• Pressing [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) while the camera is on switches immediately to the applicable mode (REC or
PLAY), even if you are performing a menu operation.
• The initial factory default for this setting is “Power On”.
• Change this setting to anything besides “Disable” before connecting to a TV for image viewing.
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Formatting Built-in Memory
Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in built-in memory before you format it.
• Formatting built-in memory also deletes the following.
– Protected images
– FAVORITE folder images
– BEST SHOT mode user setups
– Startup screen
• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause the camera to stop operating normally.
1.
Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera.
• If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
This formats built-in memory.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel”.
• Entering the PLAY mode after formatting the built-in memory will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear.
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PRINTING
Types of Printing
There are three different methods you can use for printing images.
Professional
Print Service
Take the memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service.
• You can use DPOF settings to specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before taking the card in for printing.
Printing at
Home
Printing on a Printer (page 197)
Printing with a Computer
Print on a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, or on a printer equipped with a memory card slot.
• You can use DPOF settings to specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing.
■ Windows Computer
Install the software (Photohands) that comes bundled with the camera.
See “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” on page 207.
■ Macintosh
After transferring the images to your Macintosh, use commercially available software to print.
See “Using the Camera with a Macintosh” on page 223.
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Printing Precautions
• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings.
• Contact the manufacturer of your printer to find out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc.
• Never disconnect cables or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so can cause a printer error.
Using Professional Print Service
Take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to the professional print service. Before taking in a memory card,
you can use the camera’s DPOF settings (page 200) to specify
which images you want printed, the number of copies, and whether or not the images should include a date stamp.
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Using Your Printer to Print Images
If your printer is either of the types described below, you can use it to print without going through a computer.
– Printer equipped with an SD memory card slot
– Printer that support PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
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Printing on a Printer with an SD Memory
Card Slot
Remove the SD memory card from the camera and insert it directly into the printer’s memory card slot. Depending on what type of printer you are using, it also may be able to read the settings (images to be printed, number of copies, date stamping)
you configure with the camera’s DPOF settings (page 200). For
details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer.
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Printing on a Printer that Supports
PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
You can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB
DIRECT-PRINT compliant printer and print images without going through a computer.
• The camera’s USB cradle also allows easy connection to a printer. Before connecting to a printer via the USB cradle, be sure to perform the following procedure first.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ X ].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select the setting that suits your printer and then press [SET].
For this type of printer: Select this setting:
USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible Mass Storage
PictBridge compatible PTP
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4.
Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your printer’s USB port.
USB Port
USB Cable (Bundled)
Connector B
Connector A
5.
Turn off the camera and place it onto the USB cradle.
6.
Turn on the printer.
7.
Load paper into the printer.
8.
Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
This displays a print menu on the camera’s monitor screen.
[ ] (USB) Connector
• Also, connect the AC adaptor to the cradle and plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet.
• If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor, make sure that the camera’s battery is fully charged.
• Nothing appears on the camera’s monitor screen if the camera is on the USB cradle while the bundled AV cable is connected to the cradle. Be sure to disconnect the AV cable from the cradle if you want to use the camera’s monitor screen to view images.
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9.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Paper Size” and then press [
X
].
10.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select a paper size and then press [SET].
• The following are the available paper sizes.
3.5" × 5", 5" × 7", 4" × 6", A4, 8.5" × 11", By Printer
• Selecting “By Printer” prints using a paper size selected on the printer.
• Available paper settings depend on the connected printer. For full details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer.
11.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to specify the print option you want.
If you want to print a specific image:
Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. After that, use [ W ] and [ X ] to display the image you want to print.
If you want to print multiple images:
Select “DPOF” and then press [SET]. Next, use the
DPOF settings (page 200) to specify the images you want
to select.
To toggle date stamping on and off, press [BS]. The date stamp will be printed when
“On” is indicated on the monitor screen.
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12.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Print” and then press [SET].
Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the printing status message to re-appear.
The print menu screen will re-appear when printing is complete.
• If you selected “1 Image” in step 11, you can repeat the procedure from step 11 to print other images, if you want.
13.
After you are finished printing, press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
This will turn off the camera.
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be
Printed and the Number of Copies
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets you specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and whether date stamping is turned on or off. The settings you configure are recorded on the memory card. After configuring settings you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports
DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service.
With DPOF, you can configure settings while viewing the actual images on the camera’s monitor screen, so there is no need to recall hard-to-remember files names, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• Certain print service providers may not support DPOF or may support different printing protocols. In this case, you will need to perform printing in accordance with the instructions provided by the print service you are using.
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Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for
Each Image
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Select Images” and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
W
] and [
X
] to scroll through the images until the one you want to print is on the monitor screen.
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to specify the number of copies.
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 0 if you do not want to print the image.
6.
If you want to include the date in the image, press [BS] to toggle date stamping on and off.
• To turn off date stamping, press [BS] so “Off” is displayed.
• Repeat steps 4 through 6 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
7.
After everything is the way you want, press
[SET] to save the settings.
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Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF” and then press [
X
].
3.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “All images” and then press [
X
].
4.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to specify the number of copies.
•
You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 0 if you do not want to print.
5.
If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] to toggle date stamping on and off.
•
To turn off date stamping, press [BS] so “Off” is displayed.
6.
After everything is the way you want, press
[SET] to save the settings.
Clear DPOF settings when you no longer need them!
DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured. If you no longer need the currently configured DPOF settings, use
the procedure under “Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for
All the Images” to change the number of copies setting for all the
images to 00.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!
If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings, or they may ignore your date stamp setting.
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IMPORTANT!
• Some printers may ignore time stamp settings or may not support DPOF at all. Check the user documentation that comes with your printer for details.
Date Stamping
You can use any one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image.
•
Configure DPOF settings on the camera to specify date
– If an image already has the date or time stamped into it using the camera’s Date Stamping feature, turning on
DPOF date stamping will cause the two dates to be stamped in the same location. Be sure to turn off DPOF date stamping when printing an image that is stamped with the camera’s Date Stamping function.
– Some printers may ignore time stamp settings or may not support DPOF at all. Check the user documentation that comes with your printer for details.
– Note that some professional print services do not support
DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints.
•
The camera’s Date Stamping feature stamps the date and
time directly into the image data (page 128).
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•
Specify date stamping with Photohands (Windows only)
– See the Photohands User’s Guide for details. The
Photohands User’s Guide is provided as a PDF file on the
CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera.
•
Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service
– Some print services do not support date printing. Check with your service for more information.
Supported Protocols
Your camera supports the protocols described below.
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PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT
• PictBridge
Camera and Imaging Products Association
(CIPA)
• USB DIRECT-PRINT
Seiko Epson Corporation
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PRINT Image Matching
III
Using image editing software and printing on a printer that also supports PRINT Image Matching
III makes it possible to use information about shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce exactly the type of image you want.
PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching III are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Exif Print
Printing on a printer that also supports Exif
Print (Exif 2.2) uses information about shooting conditions recorded with the image to enhance printed image quality.
Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc.
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What you can do
Connecting the camera to a computer with the bundled USB cable provides you with the capabilities described below.
View and store images *
Manage, edit, and print images
You can use your computer to view camera images and for long-term storage of images.
• With some versions of Windows you need to install the USB driver that comes bundled with the camera.
• Installation of a USB driver is not required for the Apple Macintosh.
You can use the software that comes bundled with the camera to perform various operations with the images stored on your computer’s hard disk.
• Refer to the explanations later in this section and install the required software on your computers.
*
You can also transfer images to a computer for viewing and storage without connecting the camera, by removing the memory card from the camera and reading the contents of the
card with your computer (page 234).
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
•
Windows users should refer to “Using the Camera with a
Windows Computer” on page 207.
•
Macintosh users should refer to “Using the Camera with a
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Using the Camera with a Windows
Computer
Install the required software in accordance with what version of
Windows you are running and what you want to do.
Objective
• Viewing images on a computer
• Storing images on a computer
Manage images stored on a computer.
Retouch, rotate, print snapshots
Windows
Version
XP/2000/
Me
98SE/98
XP/2000/
Me/98SE/
98
XP/2000/
Me/98SE/
98
Install this software:
–
(USB driver not required.)
USB driver Type B
(USB driver. Be sure to install this driver.)
Photo Loader 3.0
DirectX 9.0c
(When DirectX
9.0 or higher is not installed on the computer already.)
Photohands 1.0
See page:
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Objective
Play movies
Edit movies
Windows
Version
Install this software:
XP/2000/
Me/98SE/
98
XP/2000/
Me/98SE/
98
DirectX 9.0c
*
Windows 2000/98SE/98
Users of the above operating systems also need to install DirectX 9.0c if DirectX 9.0 or greater is not already installed on your
• Windows Media Player is not included on the CD-
ROM that comes bundled with the camera, but it is included with Windows.
Use the Windows Media
Player application that is installed with Windows for playback.
–
• Use commercial software as required.
See page:
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Objective
View the
User’s Guide
Windows
Version
XP/2000/
Me/98SE
98
Install this software:
Adobe Reader 6.0
(Not required if already installed.)
–
• If your computer does not have Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed already, go to the Adobe Systems
Incorporated website to download and install
Acrobat Reader 5.0.5.
See page:
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Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.
Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USB driver Type B
• Installation is not required in the case of Windows XP, 2000, and Me.
• Correct operation is not guaranteed on a computer that has been upgraded from Windows 95 or 3.1.
Photo Loader 3.0
HD : At least 40MB
Other : IE 5.5 or higher, DirectX 9.0 or higher
Photohands 1.0
HD: At least 10MB
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DirectX 9.0c
HD: 65MB for installation (18MB on hard disk)
Adobe Reader 6.0
CPU : Pentium
Memory : 32MB
HD : 60MB
Other : Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
IMPORTANT!
• For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “Read me” files on the
CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
Viewing and Storing Images on a
Computer
You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your computer by connecting to the camera via its USB cradle.
• Depending on what version of Windows your computer is running, you may need to install the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM first.
General Procedure
1) If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, install the USB
driver (page 210). If your computer is running Windows XP,
2000, or Me, proceed directly to step 2.
2) Use the USB cradle to connect the camera and computer (page
3) View and copy the images you want (page 215).
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Installing the USB Driver (Windows 98SE and 98 Only)
Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver on the computer.
If you do, the computer will not be able to recognize the camera.
If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, be sure to install the USB driver.
Do not connect the camera to your computer without installing the USB driver first.
The following operation shows how to install the USB driver on a computer running Windows 98. The procedure for Windows
98SE is slightly different, but the general flow is the same.
1.
Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
• Use the CD-ROM that has “USB driver” on its label.
• This will display the menu screen.
2.
On the menu screen, click the “English” tab.
• You could also click another language tab, if you prefer.
3.
Click “Install” for “USB driver B” to start installation.
4.
Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog box and click “Next”.
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5.
When the final screen is reached, click
“Finish”.
• Depending on the version of Windows that your computer is running, a message may appear telling you to restart your computer. If your computer displays such a message, restart.
6.
To exit the installer, click [Exit] to close the
CD-ROM menu and then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.
• Depending on what version of Windows your computer is running, your computer may restart automatically. If this happens, the CD-ROM menu may re-appear after the restart. Click “Exit” to exit the CD-ROM menu and then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.
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IMPORTANT!
• If you are not using the AC adaptor to power the camera, the battery may go low and cause the camera to turn off while it is in the middle of exchanging files with your computer. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera.
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1.
Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet.
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
2.
Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and the
USB port of your computer.
USB Cable (Bundled)
Connector B
USB Port
Connector A
• If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor, make sure that the camera’s battery is fully charged.
[ ] (USB) Connector
• Orient the USB plug so it correctly matches the shape of the USB port when you connect them.
• Plug the USB cable into the ports securely, as far as it will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.
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3.
Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it on and then press [MENU].
• Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet.
4.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ X ].
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Mass Storage” and then press [SET].
6.
Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
• If you plan to transfer images from the camera’s built-in memory to your computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera.
7.
Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
[USB]
USB Lamp
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Camera-Computer Connection
Pressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a removable disk.
From now on, you will not have to perform steps 3 through 5 in the above procedure when you connect the camera to your computer (unless you change the camera’s USB settings for some reason).
• With some Windows setups, you may see a guidance message appear on your display to let you know about the new removable disk. If this happens, simply close the guidance message dialog box.
IMPORTANT!
• Never disconnect the USB cable or remove the camera from the USB cradle without exiting the USB mode first.
Doing so can corrupt image data. See “Removing the
Camera from the USB Cradle” on page 218 for the correct
steps you need to perform to remove the camera from the cradle safely.
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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer after the First Time
Since you need to install the USB driver and configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your computer, later connections are much simpler.
1.
Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
• If you plan to transfer images from the camera’s built-in memory to your computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera.
2.
Press the USB cradle’s
[USB] button.
• Pressing the cradle’s
[USB] button puts it into the
USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green.
[USB]
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Viewing Camera Images on Your Computer
After connecting the camera to your computer, you can view camera images on your computer screen.
• For information about connecting to a computer, see
“Connecting the Camera to Your Computer after the First
1.
Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My
Computer”.
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick “My Computer”.
2.
Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk.
3.
Double-click the “DCIM” folder.
4.
Double-click the folder that contains the image you want to view.
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5.
Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.
This displays the image.
•
For information about file names, see “Memory Folder
NOTE
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
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Saving an Image on Your Computer
In order to work on an image or put it into an album, you must first save it to your computer. To save a camera image to your computer, you must first establish a connection between them via the camera’s USB cradle.
• For information about connecting to a computer, see
“Connecting the Camera to Your Computer after the First
1.
Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My
Computer”.
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick “My Computer”.
2.
Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk.
3.
Right-click the “DCIM” folder.
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4.
On the shortcut menu that appears, click
“Copy”.
5.
Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My
Documents”.
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick “My Documents” to open it.
• If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “My Documents”, the next step will overwrite it. If you want to keep the existing “DCIM” folder, you need to change its name or move it to a different location before performing the next step.
6.
On the “My Document” “Edit” menu, select
“Paste”.
This will paste the “DCIM” folder (and all the image files it contains) into your “My Documents” folder. You now have a copy of the files that are in camera memory on your computer.
IMPORTANT!
• Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera or cradle while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
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Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle
Windows XP/98SE/98 Users
Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle’s USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle.
Windows 2000/Me Users
Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. Next, press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle’s
USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle.
Managing Images on Your Computer
To manage images on your computer, you need to install the
Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
NOTE
• If you already have Photo Loader installed on your computer, check its version. If the bundled version is newer than the one you have, uninstall the old version of Photo
Loader and then install the newer version.
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Installing Photo Loader
1.
Start up your computer, and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
• Use the CD-ROM that has “Photo Loader” on its label.
• Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM on your computer and then double-click the “MENU.exe” file.
2.
On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
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3.
Click the Photo Loader “Read me” file and read its contents.
• “Read me” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements.
4.
Click “Install” for Photo Loader.
5.
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Loader.
• Windows 98SE/98
If the Jet40SP8_9xNT.exe and MDAC (Microsoft Data
Access Components) 2.8 installation dialog box appears after installation of Photo Loader is complete, follow the instructions on the screen to perform the installation. The installation dialog box will not appear if
Jet40SP8_9xNT.exe and MDAC 2.8 or higher are already installed on your computer.
• Windows XP (including SP1), 2000, or Me (Excluding
Windows XP SP2)
If the MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components) 2.8 installation dialog box appears after installation of Photo
Loader is complete, follow the instructions on the screen to perform the installation. The installation dialog box will not appear if MDAC 2.8 or higher installed is already installed on your computer.
IMPORTANT!
• See the “Read me” file that comes with Photo Loader for information about what you need to do to be able to use existing libraries after updating, re-installing Photo Loader, or moving Photo Loader to another computer. If you do not follow the correct procedure for installation, you may not be able to display existing library information or calendar format HTML files with Photo Loader, or imported image files may be deleted.
Checking Your Computer’s DirectX Version
In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your computer also needs to have Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. You can check the installed version of Microsoft DirectX using your
PC’s DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
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1.
On your computer, click “Start”, “All
Programs”, “Accessories”, “System Tools” and then “System Information”.
2.
On the “Tools” menu, select “DirectX
Diagnostic Tool”.
3.
On the “System” tab, check to make sure that the “DirectX Version” is 9.0 or higher.
4.
Click “Exit” to exit the DirectX Diagnostic
Tool.
• If your PC already has Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install Microsoft DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM.
• If your computer does not have Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install Microsoft DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM.
Retouching, Reorienting, or Printing
Snapshots
In order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC, you need to install Photohands from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• If you already have Photohands installed on your computer, check its version. If the bundled version is newer than the one you have, uninstall the old version of
Photohands and then install the newer version.
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Installing Photohands
1.
Start up your computer and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
• Use the CD-ROM that has “Photohands” on its label.
• Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM on your computer and then double-click the “MENU.exe” file.
2.
On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
3.
Click the Photohands “Read me” file and read its contents.
• “Read me” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements.
4.
Click “Install” for Photohands.
5.
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photohands.
Playing Movies
Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback.
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Movie Playback Precautions
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your PC before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc.
• Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following.
– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “Normal” or
“LP”.
– Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
– Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF) Files
1.
Start up your computer, and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
• Use the CD-ROM that has “User’s Guide Included” on its label.
• Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM on your computer and then double-click the “MENU.exe” file.
2.
On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
3.
In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read.
IMPORTANT!
• You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you do not already have Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, install Adobe Reader from the bundled CD-ROM that has “Adobe Reader” on its label.
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User Registration
You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer.
1.
Click the “Register” button.
• This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register.
Exiting the CD-ROM Menu
On the CD-ROM menu, click “Exit”.
Using the Camera with a Macintosh
Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do.
Objective
OS
Version
Install this software:
• Viewing images on your
Macintosh
• Storing images on your
Macintosh
OS 9/OS X –(USB driver not required.)
Manage images stored on your
Macintosh
Play movies
View the
User’s Guide
OS 9
OS X
OS 9/OS X
OS 9/OS X
Photo Loader 1.1
–
• Use iPhoto, which comes bundled with your operating system.
–
• You can playback with
QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system.
–
• Use Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat reader, which comes bundled with your operating system.
See page:
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NOTE
• Printing is not supported with Photo Loader 1.1. Use commercial software for printing on a Macintosh.
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System Requirements
System requirements are different for each of the applications.
Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
Photo Loader 1.1
Memory : 32MB
HD : At least 3MB
USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X. Operation is supported using the standard USB driver that comes with the operating system, so all you need to do is connect the camera to your Macintosh using the USB cable.
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IMPORTANT!
• For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “readme” files on the
CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
• The software on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera does not support operation under Mac OS X.
Viewing and Storing Images on a
Macintosh
You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh by connecting to the camera via its USB cradle.
IMPORTANT!
• Connection is not supported to a Macintosh running Mac
OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. Connection is supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1,
10.2, 10.3, 10.4) only. Use the standard USB driver that comes with the operating system for connection.
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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time
1.
Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet.
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
2.
Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and the
USB port of your Macintosh.
USB Cable (Bundled)
Connector B
USB Port
Connector A
[ ] (USB) Connector
• Orient the USB plug so it correctly matches the shape of the USB port when you connect them.
• Plug the USB cable into the ports securely, as far as it will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.
• If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor, make sure that the camera’s battery is fully charged.
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3.
Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it on and then press [MENU].
• Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet.
4.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ X ].
5.
Use [
S
] and [
T
] to select “Mass Storage” and then press [SET].
6.
Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
• If you plan to transfer images from the camera’s built-in memory to your Macintosh, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera.
7.
Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
[USB]
USB Lamp
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Camera-Macintosh Connection
Pressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive.
The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.
From now on, you will not have to perform steps 3 through 5 in the above procedure when you connect the camera to your
Macintosh (unless you change the camera’s USB settings for some reason).
IMPORTANT!
• Never disconnect the USB cable or remove the camera from the USB cradle without exiting the USB mode first.
Doing so can corrupt image data. See “Removing the
Camera from the USB Cradle” on page 231 for the correct
steps you need to perform to remove the camera from the cradle safely.
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Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh after the First Time
Since you need to configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh, later connections are much simpler.
1.
Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
• If you plan to transfer images from the camera’s built-in memory to your Macintosh, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera.
2.
Press the USB cradle’s
[USB] button.
• Pressing the cradle’s
[USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green.
[USB]
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Viewing Camera Images on Your Macintosh
After connecting the camera to your Macintosh, you can view camera images on your Macintosh screen.
• For information about connecting to a Macintosh, see
“Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh after the First
1.
Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
2.
Double-click the “DCIM” folder.
3.
Double-click the folder that contains the image you want to view.
4.
Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.
This displays the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Do not leave the same image displayed on your Macintosh screen for a long time. Doing so can cause image “burn in”.
NOTE
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your Macintosh screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
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Saving an Image on Your Macintosh
In order to work on an image to put it into an album, you must first save it to your Macintosh. To save a camera image to your
Macintosh, you must first establish a connection between them via the camera’s USB cradle.
• For information about connecting to a Macintosh, see
“Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh after the First
1.
Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
2.
Drop the “DCIM” folder into the folder where you want to store it.
This copies the “DCIM” folder to the folder on your
Macintosh.
IMPORTANT!
• Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or rename an image, do so only on images that have been copied to your
Macintosh.
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera or cradle while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
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Removing the Camera from the USB C
radle
1.
On your Macintosh screen, drag the camera drive to Trash.
2.
Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle’s USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle.
Managing Images on Your Macintosh
If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with your operating system.
If you are running Mac OS 9, install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
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Installing Photo Loader
Before starting installation, be sure to read any “readme” file that accompanies Photo Loader. “readme” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements.
1.
Place the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera into your Macintosh CD-ROM drive.
Use the CD-ROM that has “Photo Loader” on its label.
2.
Open the folder named “Photo Loader”.
3.
Open the folder named “English” and then open the folder named “Important”.
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4.
Open the folder named “Installer” and then open the file named “readme”.
5.
Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to install Photo Loader.
IMPORTANT!
• See the “readme” file that comes with Photo Loader for information about what you need to do to be able to use existing libraries after updating, re-installing Photo Loader, or moving Photo Loader to another computer. If you do not follow the correct procedure for installation, you may not be able to display existing library information or calendar format HTML files with Photo Loader, or imported image files may be deleted.
Playing Movies
You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies.
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Movie Playback Precautions
Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following.
– Change the movie image quality setting to “Normal” or
“LP”.
– Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime.
– Shut down other applications that are running.
You can also use the AV cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect to a Macintosh or TV equipped with a video input terminal, play back movies on a larger screen.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a
PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader.
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To view the camera user’s guide
1.
On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
• Use the CD-ROM that has “User’s Guide included” on its label.
2.
Open the “Digital Camera” folder and then open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view.
3.
Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.
• “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for
English.)
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Viewing the Photo Loader User’s Guide
1.
On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
• Use the CD-ROM that has “Photo Loader” on its label.
2.
Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder.
3.
Open “PhotoLoader_english”.
Registering as a User
Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/
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Reading Files Directly from a Memory
Card
The method you should use to read files from a memory card depends on the type of computer you have. Some typical examples are shown below. After you connect, use the same procedures as those that you use when the camera is connected to your computer via the USB cradle.
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If your computer has a memory card slot
Insert the camera’s memory card directly into the slot.
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If your computer has a PC card slot
Use a commercially available PC card adapter (for SD Memory Card and MMC) to insert the memory card into the slot. For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the PC card adapter and your computer.
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Other types of computers
Use either of the method described below.
– Use a commercially available SD memory card reader/writer. See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/ writer for details about how to use it.
– Use a commercially available PC card reader/ writer in combination with a commercially available PC card adapter (for SD memory card and MMC). See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adapter for details about how to use them.
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Memory Card Data
The camera stores images you shoot and other data in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System
(DCF).
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About DCF
DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to display or print image data from another DCF device.
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Memory Folder Structure
DCIM
100CASIO
CIMG0001.JPG
CIMG0002.AVI
CIMG0003.WAV
CIMG0004.JPG
CIMG0004.WAV
101CASIO
102CASIO
FAVORITE *
CIMG0001.JPG
(DCIM Folder)
(Recording Folder)
(Image File)
(Movie File)
(Audio File)
(Audio Snapshot Image File)
(Audio Snapshot Audio File)
(Recording Folder)
(Recording Folder)
(FAVORITE Folder)
(Recording File)
(Recording File)
MISC
AUTPRINT.MRK
SCENE *
(DPOF File Folder)
(DPOF File)
(Snapshot BEST SHOT Folder)
(Snapshot BEST SHOT User Setup File)
(Snapshot BEST SHOT User Setup File)
STARTING.JPG
*
(Startup Screen File)
* Indicates files that can be created in built-in memory only.
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Folder and File Contents
• DCIM Folder
Folder that contains all of the camera files
• Recording Folder
Folder that contains files recorded with the camera
• Image File
File of an image shot with the camera. Extension is “JPG”.
• Movie File
File of a movie shot with the camera. Extension is “AVI”.
• Audio File
Audio recording file. Extension is “WAV”.
• Audio Snapshot/Image File
Image file of an audio snapshot. Extension is “JPG”.
• Audio Snapshot/Audio File
Audio recording file of an audio snapshot. Extension is
“WAV”.
• FAVORITE Folder
Folder that contains Favorites image files. Size of images is
320 × 240 pixels.
• DPOF File Folder
Folder that contains DPOF files, etc.
• Snapshot BEST SHOT Folder
Folder that contains snapshot BEST SHOT user setup files
• Snapshot BEST SHOT user setup file
File of a snapshot BEST SHOT user setup
• Startup Screen File
File for storing the startup screen image. This file is created when you specify an image for use as the startup screen image.
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Supported Image Files
• Image files shot with this camera
• DCF-compliant image files
Even if an image is DCF-compliant, this camera still may not be able to display it. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen.
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Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data
Handling Precautions
• When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO disk, or other medium, be sure to transfer the entire DCIM folder and its contents. Changing the name of the DCIM to a date or something similar after you copy it to your computer is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. When moving the folder back to the camera, however, be sure to change its name back to DCIM. This camera does not recognize any folder name besides DCIM.
All of the other folders inside the DCIM folder must also have their original names if you transfer them back to the camera.
• Folders and files must be stored in accordance with the
“Memory Folder Structure” shown on page 235 in order for the
camera to be able to recognize them correctly.
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APPENDIX
General Guide
The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained.
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Camera
Front
1 2 3 4
1
2 [ON/OFF] (Power)
3
4 AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp
5 Lens
6
6 5
Back
789 bkbl br bq bp bo
7
8 [ ] (PLAY) Button
9 [ ] (REC) Button
bk Zoom Controller
bl Operation Lamp
bm
bn Control Button
([ S ], [ T ], [ W ], [ X ]) bm bn
[ S ]
[ W ]
[ T ] bo bp bq
[SET] Button
[ X ]
[SET]
br Monitor Screen
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Bottom cl ck bt bs bs
Battery/Memory Card Slots (pages 36, 47)
bt
ck Tripod Hole
Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
cl
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USB Cradle
Front
1
5
4
3
2
1
2 USB Lamp
3 [USB] Button
4 [PHOTO] Button
5 [CHARGE] Lamp
Back
6
7
8
6 [AV OUT] (AV output port)
7 [ ] (USB) Connector
8 [DC IN 5.3V] (External Power)
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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
• The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
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Snapshot Recording Mode
1234 5 678 9 bk
Normal
Panel
(Operation
Panel) ck bt bs bt br bq
4 6 7 8 bm bk9 bl
1
2
5 ck
3 bq bp br bs bn bo bl bm bn bo bp
1
2
3 White Balance Setting
4 Continuous Shutter Mode
5
6 Recording Mode
7
Digital zoom indicator (page 73)
8
9
bk Remaining Snapshot Memory
bl Snapshot Image Quality
bm
bn
bo
bp
bq Exposure Compensation
br
Battery Level Indicator (page 40)
bs
bt
ck
Anti Shake Indicator (page 98)
IMPORTANT!
• The aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity will all turn orange if any one of them is not correct when the shutter button is halfpressed.
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Movie Recording Mode
1 2 3
Normal
8
7 6
3 4
Panel
(Operation
Panel)
8
7 6
4
5
5
1
2
1
2
White Balance Setting (page 120)
3 Recording Mode
4
Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 90)
5
6
Exposure Compensation (page 118)
7
Battery Level Indicator (page 40)
8
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Snapshot Playback Mode
1 2 3 bq bp
4
5
6
7
8
9 bo bn bm blbk
1
2
3 Folder Name/File Name
4 Snapshot Image Quality
5 Snapshot Image Size
6
7
8
9
bk
bl White Balance Setting
bm
bn Recording Mode bo Battery Level Indicator
bp
bq Exposure Compensation
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Movie Playback Mode
1 2 3
7
1
2
3 Folder Name/File Name
4 Movie Recording Time
5 Movie Image Quality
6
7 Battery Level Indicator
4
5
6
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Icon Help
Icon Help provides you instant access to information about the icons that appear on the monitor screen in the REC mode. You
can turn off icon help if you want (page 134).
• Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions.
Flash Mode, Metering, White Balance, Self-timer, EV Shift
• Metering, White balance, self-timer, and EV shift icon help text appears only when “Metering”, “White Balance”, “Selftimer”, or “EV Shift” is assigned to the [ W ] and [ X ] keys with
the key customization feature (page 132).
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Menu Reference
The tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press
[MENU]. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode.
• An asterisk ( * ) indicates reset default settings.
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REC Mode
REC Tab Menu
Focus
Continuous
Self-timer
Anti Shake
AF Area
AF Assist
Light
Instant Zoom
Digital Zoom
L/R Key
(Auto Focus) * /
(Pan Focus) /
(Manual Focus)
Macro /
(Infinity) /
Normal Speed / High Speed /
Flash Cont. / Zoom Cont. / Off
*
10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Off *
Auto / Off
*
Spot
On
*
/ Off
* / Multi
X3 / X2 / X1.4
* / Off
On
*
/ Off
Metering / EV Shift / White Balance / ISO /
Self-timer / Off *
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Quick Shutter
Audio Snap
Grid
Review
Icon Help
Memory
On
*
/ Off
On / Off *
On / Off
*
On * / Off
On
*
/ Off
BEST SHOT: On / Off *
Flash: On * / Off
Focus: On / Off *
White Balance: On / Off *
ISO: On / Off *
AF Area: On * / Off
Metering: On / Off *
Self-timer: On / Off *
Flash Intensity: On / Off *
Digital Zoom: On * / Off
MF Position: On / Off *
Zoom Position: On / Off *
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Quality Tab Menu
Size 10M (3648 × 2736) * / 3:2 (3648 × 2432) /
16:9 (3648 × 2048) / 5M (2560 × 1920) /
3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) /
VGA (640 × 480)
Fine / Normal
*
/ Economy
Quality
(Snapshots)
Quality
(Movies)
HQ * / Normal / LP
EV Shift
Sharpness
–2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.0 / –0.7 / –0.3 / 0.0
*
/
+0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0
White Balance Auto * / (Daylight) / (Overcast) /
D
(Shade) /
N
(Day White Fluorescent) /
(Daylight Fluorescent) / (Tungsten) /
Manual
ISO
Auto
*
/ ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400
Metering
Filter
Multi * / Center weighted / Spot
Off
*
/ B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow /
Pink / Purple
+2 / +1 / 0 * / –1 / –2
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Saturation
Contrast
Flash Intensity
Flash Assist
+2 / +1 / 0
*
/ –1 / –2
+2 / +1 / 0 * / –1 / –2
+2 / +1 / 0
*
/ –1 / –2
Auto * / Off
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Set Up Tab Menu
Sounds
Startup
File No.
World Time
Timestamp
Adjust
Date Style
Language
Sleep
Auto Power Off
REC / PLAY
USB
Video Out
Format
Reset
Startup * / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation /
Operation / Play
On (Selectable image) / Off
*
Continue * / Reset
Home
*
/ World
Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.)
World Time setup (city, DST, etc.)
Date / Date&Time / Off *
Time setting
YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY
/ English / Français / Deutsch / Español /
Italiano / Português / / /
30 sec / 1 min * / 2 min / Off
2 min
*
/ 5 min
Power On * / Power On/Off / Disable
Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)
*
/
PTP (PictBridge)
NTSC 4:3 * / NTSC 16:9 / PAL 4:3 / PAL 16:9
Format / Cancel
*
Reset / Cancel *
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PLAY Mode
PLAY Tab Menu
Slideshow
Calendar
Keystone
Color
Correction
Start * / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel
–
MOTION PRINT 9 frames * / 1 frame / Cancel
Movie Editing Cut (Before) /
Cut (Between) /
Cut (After) / Cancel
*
–
–
Favorites
DPOF
Protect
Date/Time
Rotation
Resize
Trimming
Dubbing
Copy
Show * / Save / Cancel
Select images
*
/ All images / Cancel
On * / All Files : On / Cancel
–
Rotate * / Cancel
5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536)
*
/
VGA (640 × 480) / Cancel
–
–
Built-in * / Card Built-in / Cancel
“Set Up” Tab
• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
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Display Menu Reference
The tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press
[DISP]. Most of these items are for configuring monitor screen settings. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode.
• An asterisk (
*
) indicates reset default settings.
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REC Mode
Layout
Info.
Brightness
Type
Panel (Operation Panel)
*
/ Normal
Show * / +Histogram / Hide
Auto / +2 / +1 / 0 / –1
Dynamic * / Vivid / Real / Night /
Power Saving
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PLAY Mode
Layout
Info.
Brightness
Type
Normal / Wide
*
Same as REC Mode settings.
Same as REC Mode settings.
Same as REC Mode settings.
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Indicator Lamps
The camera has lamps: an Operation Lamp and an AF assist/ self-timer Lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera.
Operation Lamp AF assist/self-timer Lamp
* There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes four times per second. The table below explains what each flash pattern indicates.
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REC Mode
Operation Lamp
Green Red Amber
AF
Assist/
Self-timer
Lamp
Red
Lit
Pattern
3
Meaning
Operational (Power on, recording enabled)
Flash is charging.
Lit
Pattern
3
Lit
Flash charging is complete.
Auto Focus operation was successful.
Cannot Auto Focus.
Lit
Pattern
2
Pattern
1
LCD is off or in sleep state.
Image is being stored.
Storing movie or processing image.
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Operation Lamp
Green Amber
AF
Assist/
Self-timer
Lamp
Red Red
Pattern
1
Meaning
Cannot charge flash.
Pattern
2
Lit
Pattern
3
Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. /
BEST SHOT setup cannot be registered.
Memory card is locked / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error
Low battery alert
Pattern
3
Pattern
3
Card is being formatted.
Powering down
IMPORTANT!
• When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the image you shot to be lost.
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PLAY mode
Operation Lamp
Green Red Amber
AF
Assist/
Self-timer
Lamp
Red
Lit
Pattern
3
Pattern
2
Meaning
Operational (Power on, recording enabled)
One of the following operations is in progress: Delete,
DPOF, protect, copy, format, resize, trimming, adding audio to snapshot, keystone correction, color correction, MOTION
PRINT, movie editing, power down
Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted.
Operation Lamp
Green Red Amber
AF
Assist/
Self-timer
Lamp
Red
Lit
Pattern
3
Meaning
Memory card is locked / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full.
Low battery alert
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USB Cradle Indicator Lamps
The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the cradle and camera.
[CHARGE] Lamp
Color
Red
Green
Amber
Red
Status
Lit
Lit
Lit
Flashing
USB Lamp
Meaning
Color Status
Charging
Charging complete
Charge standby
Green Lit
Charge error
USB connection
Green Flashing Memory being accessed.
[CHARGE] lamp USB Lamp
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Troubleshooting Guide
Find the Problem and Fixing It
Power does not turn on.
Problem Possible Causes
Power Supply
1) The battery is not oriented correctly.
2) The battery is dead.
Action
Camera suddenly powers down.
1) Auto Power Off activated (page 44).
2) The battery is dead.
1) Orient the battery correctly (page 36).
2) Charge the battery (page 36). If the battery goes dead
soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
Purchase a separately available NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery.
1) Turn power back on.
2) Charge the battery (page 36).
Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed.
Auto Focus does not focus properly
Image Recording
1) Camera is in the PLAY mode.
2) Flash is charging.
3) Memory is full.
1) Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode.
2) Wait until the flash finishes charging.
3) Transfer images your computer, delete images you no longer need, or use a different memory card.
1) The lens is dirty.
2) The subject is not in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image.
3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus.
4) You are moving the camera when shooting.
5) You are pressing the shutter button all the way without half-pressing.
1) Clean the lens.
2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image.
3) Use manual focus (page 116).
4) Mount the camera on a tripod.
5) Half-press the shutter button and allow enough time for
Auto Focus to focus.
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Problem
The subject is out of focus in the recorded image.
The flash does not fire.
Possible Causes
The image is not focused properly.
1) (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode.
2) The battery is dead.
3) A BEST SHOT scene that selects the flash mode is selected.
(Flash Off) as
Action
When composing the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame.
1) Select a different flash mode (page 76).
2) Charge the battery (page 36).
3) Turn on the flash (page 76) or select a different BEST
Camera powers down during selftimer countdown.
The monitor screen image is out of focus.
The battery is dead.
1) You are using the Manual Focus and have not focused the image.
2) You are trying to use the Macro Focus ( shooting a scenery or portrait shot.
) when
3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or Infinity Focus
( ) when shooting a close-up shot.
1) Focus the image (page 116).
2) Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots.
3) Use the Macro Focus ( ) for close-ups.
An image I shot was not saved.
Though available lighting is bright, the faces of people in the image are dark.
1) Power was cut off to the camera before the save operation was complete.
2) The camera’s memory card was removed before the save operation was complete.
Not enough light is reaching the subjects.
Subjects are too bright when shooting images in a seashore or ski area.
Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of images.
1) When the battery indicator shows “
battery as soon as possible (page 36).
”, charge the
2) Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
• Change the flash mode setting to “
daylight synchro flash (page 76).
•
Increase the EV shift value (page 118).
” (Flash On) for
• Change the flash mode setting to “
•
daylight synchro flash (page 76).
Increase the EV shift value (page 118).
” (Flash On) for
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Problem
Digital zoom
(including Instant
Zoom) does not work. The zoom bar indicates zoom only up to a zoom factor of
3.0.
Possible Causes
1) The digital zoom setting is turned off.
2) Date stamping is turned on.
There is a vertical line on the monitor screen
Movies
Shooting a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image.
Action
1) Turn on the digital zoom setting (page 74).
2) Turn off date stamping (page 128). Digital zoom is
disabled while date stamping is turned on.
Images are out of focus.
There is digital noise in images.
The subject is outside the range of the camera.
Sensitivity is increased automatically for dark subjects, which increases the chance of digital noise.
The color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting.
Images are not displayed.
Playback
Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens when shooting.
A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie.
Shoot within the allowable range.
Use a light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens.
This camera cannot display non-DCF images.
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Problem
All buttons and switches are disabled.
The camera’s monitor screen is blank.
Possible Causes
Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device.
USB communication is in progress.
I can’t transfer images over a USB connection.
Display language setting screen appears when the camera is turned on.
Other
1) The camera is not set securely on the USB cradle.
2) The USB cable is not connected securely.
3) The USB driver is not installed.
4) The camera is turned off.
1) Camera’s display language, Home city, date style, date and time, and other settings have not been configured.
2) A problem with the camera’s built-in memory management area.
Action
Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again.
After confirming that the computer is not accessing the memory card, disconnect the USB cable.
1) Check the connection between the camera and USB cradle.
2) Check all connections.
3) Install the USB driver (page 210).
4) Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
1) Check the settings (pages 12, 188).
2) Perform the reset operation to initialize the camera’s
setup (page 136). After that, configure each setting. If
the language selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s built-in memory management area has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.
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If you have problems installing the USB driver...
You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running
Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed.
This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to reinstall the camera’s USB driver.
For information about how to re-install the USB driver, see the
USB driver’s “Read me” file on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
Display Messages
Battery is low.
Cannot correct image!
Cannot find the file.
Cannot register any more files.
Card ERROR
Battery power is low.
Keystone correction of the image cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be
stored as-is, without correction (page 101).
The image you specified with the slideshow
“Images” setting cannot be found. Change the
“Images” setting (page 143) and try again.
• You are attempting to save a BEST SHOT scene when there are already 999 scenes
in the “SCENE” folder (page 97).
• You are attempting to copy a FAVORITE file when the “FAVORITE” folder already
contains 9999 files (page 176).
There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card, and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting the memory card deletes all its files. Before formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device.
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Check connections!
• You are attempting to connect the camera to a printer while the camera’s USB settings are not compatible with the USB system of
• You are attempting to connect to a computer that does not have a USB driver
Battery power is low, so an image file could not be saved.
Files could not be saved because battery is low.
Folder cannot be created.
You are trying to record a file while there are already 9,999 files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to record more, delete files you no
LENS ERROR This message appears and the camera turns off whenever lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.
The printer ran out of paper while printing.
Load paper!
Memory Full
No Favorites file!
Printing Error
Memory is full. If you want to record more,
delete files you no longer need (page 181).
The FAVORITE folder does not contain any files.
An error occurred while printing.
• The printer is turned off.
• The printer generated an error, etc.
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Record Error
Replenish ink!
RETRY POWER
ON
Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data storage.
Shoot the image again.
During printing, the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink.
If the lens comes into contact with some obstacle, this message appears and the camera turns off. Take action to remove the obstacle, and try turning on power again.
SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO service center.
The card is locked.
The LOCK switch of the SD memory card loaded in the camera is in the locked position.
You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.
There are no files.
There are no printing images.
Set up DPOF.
There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card.
There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings
There is no image to register.
This card is not formatted.
The setup you are trying to save is for an image that cannot be saved as a user BEST
SHOT scene.
The memory card loaded in the camera is not
formatted. Format the memory card (page 49).
This file cannot be played.
The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera.
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This function cannot be used.
This function is not supported for this file.
You attempted to copy images from built-in memory to a memory card while there is no memory card loaded in the camera (page
The function you are trying to use cannot be performed for some reason.
Specifications
■
Main Specifications
Product Type . . . . . . .Digital Camera
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . .EX-Z1000
■
Camera Functions
Image Files
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snapshots:
JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design
Rule for Camera File System) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant
Movies: Motion JPEG AVI format
Audio: WAV
Recording Media. . . . . . . . Built-in Memory 8.0 MB
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
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Storage Capacity
• Snapshots
Image Size
(Pixels)
10M
(3648 ×
2736)
3:2
(3648 ×
2432)
16:9
(3648 ×
2048)
5M
(2560 ×
1920)
3M
(2048 ×
1536)
Image
Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Normal
Economy
Economy
4.2 MB
2.8 MB
1.4 MB
3.8 MB
2.5 MB
1.25 MB
3.3 MB
2.2 MB
1.1 MB
2.8 MB
2.0 MB
1.0 MB
1.92 MB
1.28 MB
640 KB
Approximate
Image File
Size
Approximate
Built-in Memory
(8.0MB)
Capacity
1 image
Approximate SD
Memory Card *
(256MB)
Capacity
56 images
2 images 84 images
5 images 162 images
2 images
3 images
62 images
93 images
5 images 180 images
2 images 71 images
3 images 106 images
6 images 203 images
2 images 84 images
3 images 116 images
7 images 221 images
4 images 121 images
5 images 180 images
11 images 348 images
Image Size
(Pixels)
Image
Quality
2M
(1600 ×
1200)
VGA
(640 × 480)
(VGA)
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Approximate
Image File
Size
1.17 MB
780 KB
390 KB
360 KB
240 KB
120 KB
Approximate
Built-in Memory
(8.0MB)
Capacity
Approximate SD
Memory Card *
(256MB)
Capacity
6 images 196 images
9 images 286 images
17 images 530 images
20 images 625 images
30 images 938 images
57 images 1742 images
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Movies
Image
Size
(Pixels)
Maximum
Recording
Time Per
File
HQ
640 × 480
10 minutes
Normal
640 × 480
10 minutes
Approximate
Data Rate
(Frame Rate)
Approximate
Built-in Memory
(8.0MB)
Capacity
Approximate SD
Memory Card *
(256MB)
Capacity
10.2
Megabits/ second
(25 frames/ second)
6.1 Megabits/ second
(25 frames/ second)
6 seconds 3 minutes,
16 seconds
10 seconds 5 minutes,
27 seconds
LP
320 × 240
10 minutes
2.45
Megabits/ second
(12.5 frames/ second)
26 seconds 13 minutes,
35 seconds
* Number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only.
* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products.
The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are using.
* When using a memory card with a different capacity, calculate the number of images as a percentage of 256 MB.
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Delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 file; all files
(with memory protection feature)
Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . .10.1 million
Imaging Element . . . . . . . .1/1.8 square pixel primary color CCD
(Total pixels: 10.37 million)
Lens/Focal Distance . . . . .F2.8 to 5.4/f=7.9 to 23.7 mm
(Equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm film camera.)
Seven lenses in five groups, including aspherical lens.
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3X optical zoom / 4X digital zoom
(Image Size: 10M (3648 × 2736 pixels))
(12X total zoom)
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes:
Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Pan Focus
(movie recording only), Infinity Mode,
Manual Focus
AF Area:
Spot or Multi; with AF assist lamp
Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface)
Auto Focus:
40 cm to (1.3' to )
Macro Focus:
6 cm to 50 cm (2.4" to 19.7")
Infinity:
Manual Focus:
6 cm to (2.4" to )
Range is affected by optical zoom.
Exposure Control . . . . . . . Metering:
Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot by imaging element
Exposure: Program AE
Exposure Compensation:
–2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCD shutter, mechanical shutter
Snapshot (Auto):
1/2 to 1/2000 second (with ISO 50)
Snapshot (Night Scene):
4 to 1/2000 second (with ISO 50)
* The shutter speed range may be different for some BEST SHOT scenes and sensitivity settings.
Aperture Value . . . . . . . . . F2.8/5.6
*
auto switching
* Brightness converted
*
Using optical zoom causes the aperture value to change.
White Balance. . . . . . . . . . Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snapshots (Standard):
Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
Snapshots (When “Anti Shake” setting is
“Auto”): ISO 800 (maximum)
Snapshots (When BEST SHOT scene is
“Anti Shake”): ISO 800 (maximum)
Snapshots (When BEST SHOT scene is
“High Sensitivity”): ISO 3200 (maximum)
Movies: Auto
Self-timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trigger Times:
10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
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Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . .Flash Modes:
Auto, Off, On, Soft Flash, Red-eye reduction
Approximate Flash Range:
Flash Range:
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.1 to 3.6 meters (0.3' to 11.8')
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.4 to 1.9 meters (1.3' to 6.2')
• Flash Continuous Shutter
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.6 to 2.1 meters (2.0' to 6.9')
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.4 to 1.1 meters (1.3' to 3.6')
*
ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”
* Depends on zoom factor.
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Snapshots (with audio); Macro; Selftimer; Continuous Shutter; BEST SHOT; movie (with audio); audio (Voice
Recording)
*
Audio is monaural.
Approximate Audio Recording Times
Audio Snapshot:
30 seconds per image
After Recording:
30 seconds per image
Voice Recording:
24 minutes (when using built-in memory)
Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . 2.8-inch TFT color LCD
230,400 (960 × 240) pixels
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor Screen
Timekeeping Functions. . . Built-in quartz digital clock
Date and Time:
Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar: To 2049
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 cities in 32 time zones
City name, date, time, summer time
Input/Output Terminals . . . Cradle contact
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB 2.0 Full-Speed compatible
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . Monaural
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monaural
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Power Supply
Power Requirements. . . . . . . Lithium ion rechargeable battery
(NP-40) × 1
Approximate Battery Life
All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Number of Shots (CIPA)
* 1
Continuous Playback (Snapshots)
* 2
Continuous Movie Recording
Continuous Voice Recording
* 3
360 shots
780 minutes
195 minutes
480 minutes
• Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacity: 1300 mAh)
• Recording Medium: SD memory card
• Measurement Conditions
*
1 Number of Shots (CIPA)
In accordance with CIPA standards
Normal temperature (23°C (73°F)), monitor on, zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are shot with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are shot.
*
2 Continuous Playback Time
Standard temperature (23°C (73°F)), one-image scroll approximately every 10 seconds
*
3 Approximate continuous recording time
• The above values are based a new battery, starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
• Frequency of flash, zoom, and Auto Focus usage, and the time the camera is on greatly affects recording time and number of shots values.
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Power Consumption . . . . .3.7 V DC; Approximately 3.6 W
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .92.0 (W) × 58.4 (H) × 22.4 (D) mm
(3.6"(W) × 2.3"(H) × 0.9"(D))
(Excluding projections; 19.9 mm (0.8") at thinnest point)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 139 g (4.9 oz)
(excluding battery and bundled accessories)
Bundled Accessories . . . . .Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-
40); USB Cradle (CA-33); Special AC
Adaptor; USB Cable; AV Cable; Strap;
CD-ROM; Basic Reference
■
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
Rated Voltage . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 V
Rated Capacitance . . . . . . 1300 mAh
Operating Temperature. . . 0 to 40°C (32 to 104 °F)
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.5 (W) × 38.0 (H) × 9.3 (D) mm
(1.53"(W) × 1.50"(H) × 0.37"(D))
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 34 g (1.2 oz)
■
USB Cradle (CA-33)
Input/Output Terminals . . . Camera contact; USB port; external power supply terminal (DC IN 5.3 V); AV terminal (AV OUT: NTSC/PAL standards)
Power Consumption . . . . . 5.3 V DC, Approximately 3.2 W
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 (W) × 17 (H) × 58 (D) mm
(4.2"(W) × 0.7"(H) × 2.3"(D))
(Excluding projections)
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 59 g (2.1 oz)
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Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . .100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz 83 mA
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . .5.3 V DC 650 mA
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .50 (W) × 20 (H) × 70 (D) mm
(2.0"(W) × 0.8"(H) × 2.8"(D))
(excluding projections, excluding cable)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
■
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-
C52J)
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . .100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz 83 mA
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . .5.3 V DC 650 mA
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .50 (W) × 18 (H) × 70 (D) mm
(2.0"(W) × 0.7"(H) × 2.8"(D))
(excluding projections, excluding cable)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
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Key Features
- 10.1 Megapixel CCD sensor for high-quality images
- 3x optical zoom lens for getting closer to your subjects
- 2.7-inch LCD screen for easy viewing and framing your shots
- Movie recording mode for capturing special moments in motion
- Self-timer mode for taking group shots or capturing yourself in the frame
- Continuous shooting mode for capturing fast-paced action
- 9 different scene modes for optimizing your camera settings for different shooting conditions
- Built-in flash for taking pictures in low-light conditions
- Compact and lightweight design for easy portability
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