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Digital Camera
EX-Z5
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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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Camera Rechargeable Lithium
Ion Battery (NP-20)
Lithium Ion Battery
Charger
(BC-11L)
AC Power Cord *
* The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
Strap
CD-ROM USB Cable
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AV Cable Basic Reference
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Contents
2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
17 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 17
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 18
To record an image .................................................... 19
To view a recorded image .......................................... 20
To delete an image ..................................................... 20
21 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 21
General Guide ............................................................ 22
Camera
Lithium Ion Battery Charger
22
24
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 25
REC Mode
PLAY Mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
25
27
29
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 30
Power Requirements ................................................. 31
To charge the battery
To load the battery
Low Battery Indicator
To replace the battery
Power Supply Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
Configuring Power Saving Settings
31
34
36
37
38
41
42
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 44
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 46
To configure display language and clock settings 47
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50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 50
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
Using the easy Mode
Recording Precautions
50
51
55
57
Using Zoom ................................................................ 59
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
59
61
Using the Flash .......................................................... 63
Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
65
66
66
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 68
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 71
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 72
74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 74
Using Auto Focus
Using the Macro Mode
Using Pan Focus
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
75
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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 82
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 84
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 85
Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 87
Normal-speed continuous shutter
High-speed continuous shutter
Flash continuous shutter
88
88
88
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 89
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
91
92
94
Reducing the Effects of
Hand or Subject Movement ....................................... 94
Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 96
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) ............................... 97
Before recording with Business Shot
To use Business Shot
98
98
Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 99
Before trying to restore an old photograph
To restore an old photograph
99
100
Recording a Movie ................................................... 102
Specifying Movie Image Quality
Recording a Movie
103
104
Recording Audio ....................................................... 106
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording Your Voice
106
107
Using the Histogram ................................................ 109
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REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 112
Assigning Functions to the [
왗] and [왘] Keys
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
112
113
Turning Image Review On and Off
Using Icon Help
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
Selecting the Metering Mode
Using the Filter Function
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Specifying Color Saturation
Specifying Contrast
Date Stamping Snapshots
Resetting the Camera
114
114
115
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118
120
120
121
121
122
123
124 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 124
Playing an Audio Snapshot 125
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 126
Resizing an Image ................................................... 127
Cropping an Image ................................................... 128
Keystone Correction ................................................ 130
Using Color Restoration to
Correct the Color of an Old Photograph .................. 131
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 133
Playing a Movie
Editing a Movie
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT)
133
134
138
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 139
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 140
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 141
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 144
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 145
To re-record audio 146
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 147
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 148
Selecting the Video Output System 150
152 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 152
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 153
154 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 154
Memory Folders and Files 154
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Protecting Files ........................................................ 155
To protect a single file
To protect all files in memory
155
156
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 156
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder
156
158
159
159
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 168
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 169
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 170
160 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 160
To configure sound settings
To set the confirmation tone volume level
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback
160
160
161
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 161
Specifying the File Name
Serial Number Generation Method .......................... 162
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 163
To select your Home Time zone
To set the current time and date
Changing the Date Format
163
164
164
Using World Time ..................................................... 165
To display the World Time screen
To configure World Time settings
165
165
Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 166
Changing the Display Language ............................. 167
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171 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 172
To insert a memory card into the camera
To replace the memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
172
173
174
Copying Files ........................................................... 175
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory
176
177
178 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 179
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
180
181
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 183
Date Printing 187
PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 188
Exif Print ................................................................... 188
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189 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 189
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 196
Using a Memory Card to
Transfer Images to a Computer ............................... 200
Memory Data ............................................................ 201
DCF Protocol
Memory Folder Structure
Image Files Supported by the Camera
201
202
203
205 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 205
Selecting the Software You Need
Computer System Requirements
Managing Images on a PC
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot
Playing a Movie
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
Exiting the Menu Application
205
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208
211
213
214
214
214
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 215
Selecting the Software You Need
Computer System Requirements
Managing Images on a Macintosh
Playing a Movie
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
To register as a camera user
215
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220 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 220
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 223
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 226
If you have problems installing the USB driver...
Display Messages
231
232
CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor (Option) ................. 234
General Guide
Using the USB Cradle to Charge the Battery
Using the Photo Stand Feature
Using the USB Cradle to Display Images on a TV Screen
Using the USB Cradle to Print Images
Using the USB Cradle to Connect to a Computer
USB Cradle Indicator Lamp Reference
234
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238
239
240
241
246
Specifications ........................................................... 247
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IMPORTANT!
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise due to the use or malfunction of the
EX-Z5.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and
DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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■ LCD Panel
The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of
99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).
■ Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.
Features
• 5.0 million effective pixels
• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.3MB built-in memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 41)
Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use.
• easy mode (page 55)
This feature eliminates troublesome setups.
• 12X zoom (page 59)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
• Flash Assist (page 66)
This feature compensates when flash intensity is not strong enough, so images are better illuminated.
• Triple Self-timer (page 68)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.
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• Auto Macro (pages 76, 78)
Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode when the distance between the camera and subject it shorter than the Auto Focus range.
• Quick Shutter (page 76)
When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.
This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
• Auto Focus Area Selection (page 77)
When “ Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine different points and automatically selects the best one.
• Three continuous shutter modes (page 87)
In addition to normal-speed continuous shutter, you can also select high-speed continuous shutter or flash continuous shutter.
• BEST SHOT (page 89)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected. It’s the simple way to set up for beautiful snapshots quickly and easily. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake. A [BS] (BEST
SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT sample scenes.
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• Business Shot (page 97)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• Restoring an Old Photograph (page 99)
You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology.
• Movie recording with audio (page 102)
VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format
• Audio Snapshot mode (page 106)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.
• Voice Recording (page 107)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
• Real-time RGB histogram (page 109)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.
• Keystone Correction (page 130)
A simple operation corrects for keystoning, which occurs when you record the image of a blackboard or poster from an angle.
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• Color Correction (page 131)
Simply record the image of an old photograph to restore its colors.
• MOTION PRINT (page 138)
Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing.
• Calendar screen (page 140)
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular file quicker and easier.
• Connect the camera to a TV and use the TV screen for image recording and viewing (page 148)
• World Time (page 165)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 171)
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 179)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.
• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support
(page 183)
Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer.
• PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 188)
Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.
• Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera (pages 189, 196)
• DCF Data Storage (page 201)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers.
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• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
(pages 208, 211, 217)
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.
Precautions
■ General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z5.
All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the
CASIO EX-Z5 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the risk of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center.
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the risk of accident.
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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the risk of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.
• Never open the battery cover while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.
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■ Test for proper operation before using the
camera!
Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly.
■ Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.
— Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation
— Removing the battery, removing the memory card while the operation lamp is still flashing green after you turn off the camera
— Disconnecting the USB cable while a data communication operation is being performed
— Low battery power
— Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 232). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.
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■ Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0
°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
■ Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.
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■ Power Supply
• Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
• This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time will reset whenever the camera is not supplied power by the battery for about 30 hours.
Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 163).
• Never remove the battery from the camera while the camera is turned on. Doing so can damage the camera. If you mistakenly remove the battery, immediately reinsert it into the camera and press the power button to turn power back on.
■ 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.
■ Caring for your camera
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens 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.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
■ Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1.
Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-20) that comes with the camera (page 31).
• It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge.
1
2.
Load the battery into the camera.
(page 34).
1
-
T
+
2
Stopper
2
[CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging.
[CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete.
3
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To configure display language and clock settings
• Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.
See page 47 for details.
• If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera’s menu to individually change the language (page 167) or clock (page 163) settings.
1.
2.
3.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language
you want.
Press [SET] to register the language setting.
1
4.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical
area you want, and then press [SET].
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and
then press [SET].
6.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the summer time (DST)
setting you want, and then press [SET].
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
[
왖]
[
왗]
[
왔]
[
왘]
[SET]
7.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the date format setting
you want, and then press [SET].
8.
Set the date and the time.
9.
Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen.
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To record an image
Auto recording icon
See page 50 for details.
5
3
N
Focus frame
2
3
1
1.
Press [ ] (REC).
• This enters the REC (recording) mode.
2.
Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way.
• When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights green.
3.
Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down.
Operation lamp
Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 174.
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To view a recorded image
See page 124 for details.
1
To delete an image
See page 152 for details.
1
2
1.
Press [ ] (PLAY).
• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll through the
images.
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1.
Press [ ] (PLAY).
2.
Press [
왔] ( ).
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to
delete.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
5.
Press [SET] to delete the image.
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GETTING READY
GETTING READY
This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.
■ Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.
This term as used in this manual:
“camera”
“file memory”
“battery”
“digital noise”
Means this:
The CASIO EX-Z5 Digital Camera
The location where the camera is currently storing images you record
(page 51)
The NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium
Ion Battery
Tiny flecks or “snow” in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy.
■ Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).
■ On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).
■ Supplementary Information
•
•
IMPORTANT! indicates very important information you need to know in order to use the camera correctly.
NOTE indicates information that is useful when operating the camera.
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■ File Memory
The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.
• The camera’s built-in memory
• An SD memory card loaded in the camera
• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 201.
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
■ Front
1
Shutter button
2
Power button
3
Self-timer lamp
4
Microphone
5
Lens
6
Flash
1
2
3 4
6
5
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■ Back
7
8
9
:
A
F
E D C
B
7
Operation lamp
8
Zoom button
9
Strap ring
0
[ ] (PLAY mode) button
A
[ ] (REC mode) button
B
[
왖][왔][왗][왘]
C
[SET] button
D
[BS] (BEST SHOT) button
E
[MENU] button
F
Monitor Screen
[
왖]
[
왗]
[
왔]
[
왘]
[SET]
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■ Bottom
G
Memory card slot
H
Stopper
I
Battery cover
J
Battery compartment
K
USB/AV connector
L
Tripod screw hole
* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
M
Speaker
G H
M L K J I
GETTING READY
Lithium Ion Battery Charger
1
2
1
[CHARGE] lamp
2
Contacts
3
AC jack
3
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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
REC Mode
■ Screen Indicators
I
H
G
1 2 3 4 5 67
F E
8 9
0
A
B
C
D
1
Flash mode indicator
(page 63)
Auto Flash
Flash Off
Flash On
Soft Flash
Red-eye reduction
• appears momentarily when you select Auto Flash as the flash mode, and then disappears.
• If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter button is pressed half way.
2
Focus mode indicator
(page 74)
Auto Focus
Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
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Manual Focus
• When you select Auto Focus with Key Customize (page
112), appears only briefly, and then disappears from the display.
3
White balance indicator
(page 84)
AWB
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Day White
Daylight
Tungsten
Manual
• When you select Auto with
Key Customize (page 112),
AWB
appears only briefly, and then disappears from the display.
4
Continuous Shutter mode (page 87)
None Single shot
Normal-speed
Continuous Shutter
High-speed
Continuous Shutter
Flash Continuous
Shutter
5
Self-timer (page 68)
None 1-Image
10 s
2 s x 3
Self-timer 10 sec
Self-timer 2 sec
Triple self-timer
6
Recording types
Auto recording
BEST SHOT easy
Movie
Voice Recording
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7
Metering mode indicator
(page 118)
None Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
8
• Snapshots: Image size
(page 71)
9
• Snapshots: Memory capacity
(pages 53, 247)
• Movies:
Remaining recording time
(page 104)
0
• Snapshots: Image quality
(page 72)
F : Fine
N : Normal
E : Economy
• Movies: Image quality
(page 103)
HQ : High Quality
NORMAL : Normal
LP : Long Play
A
ISO sensitivity
(page 117)
B
Aperture value (page 53)
C
Shutter speed value
(page 53)
D
Date and time
(page 166)
E
EV value (page 82)
F
Battery capacity
(page 36)
G
Histogram (page 109)
H
Anti Shake indicator
(page 94)
I
Focus frame
(page 52)
• Focusing complete: Green
• Focusing failed: Red
NOTE
• An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.
• Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help (page 114) text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon
Help if you want.
Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer,
Recording type, EV shift
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J
K
J
Digital zoom indicator (page 61)
K
Zoom indicator (page 61)
• Left side indicates optical zoom.
• Right side indicates digital zoom.
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PLAY Mode
12 3
F
E
4
5
6
7
8
9
D C B A 0
1
PLAY mode file type
Snapshot
Movie
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
2
Image protection indicator (page 155)
3
Folder name/File name
(page 154)
Example : When a file named
CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder named 100CASIO
100-0023
Folder name File name
4
• Snapshots: Image quality
(page 72)
F : Fine
N : Normal
E : Economy
• Movies: Recording time (page 104)
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5
• Snapshots: Image Size
(page 71)
• Movies: Image quality
(page 103)
HQ : High Quality
NORMAL : Normal
LP : Long Play
6
ISO sensitivity (page 117)
7
Aperture value
(page 53)
A
White balance indicator
(page 84)
AWB
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Day White
Daylight
Tungsten
Manual
8
Shutter speed value
(page 53)
9
Date and time
(page 166)
0
Metering mode indicator
(page 118)
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
B
Flash mode indicator
(page 63)
Flash On
Flash Off
Soft Flash
Red-eye reduction
C
Recording types
Auto recording, easy
BEST SHOT
D
Battery capacity
(page 36)
E
Histogram (page 109)
F
EV value (page 82)
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IMPORTANT!
• Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING READY
Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of [
왖] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
■ REC Mode
■ PLAY Mode
Indicators on
Indicators on Histogram on
Histogram/Details on
Indicators off
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
• Pressing [
왖] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot.
• You can use [
왖] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in the REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function.
• Pressing [
왖] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [
왖] (DISP) toggles between “indicators on” and “indicators off”.
• When playing back the content of a Voice Recording file while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor screen will go black about two seconds after you press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is complete.
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.
Strap ring
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.
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Power Requirements
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20).
The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.
To charge the battery
1.
Correctly positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery, load the lithium ion battery into the battery charger.
-
T
+
• Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly, load the battery into the battery charger. Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly in the battery charger.
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2.
Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet.
• This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.
• Charging will take about 90 minutes.
[CHARGE] lamp
Battery Charger
NOTE
• The battery charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC.
Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
If you plan to use the battery charger in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that come with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.
AC power cord
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3.
The [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete.
4.
After charging is complete, unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, and remove the battery from it.
• Always unplug the battery charger from the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not charging.
IMPORTANT!
• If the battery or battery charger is very hot or cold when you start charging or if it becomes hot during charging, the battery charger will enter a standby state, which is indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp goes out. Charging will resume when the temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range, which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red.
• Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.
• Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it.
• Charging the battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio.
• Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth to keep them clean.
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To load the battery
1.
Slide the battery cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.
2.
With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera.
Stopper
NP-20
(–) marks
• Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place.
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3.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
■ If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Perform the following steps.
1.
Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
2.
Check to make sure that the AC power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and battery charger.
• If the same symptoms occur again after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.
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Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The
indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears.
Battery Level
Indicator
High Low
IMPORTANT!
• See page 250 for information about battery life.
• 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 the REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction.
■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select
(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 63 for more information.
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
42) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.
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To replace the battery
1.
Open the battery cover.
2.
Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.
• This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot.
Stopper
3.
Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.
• Take care so you do not drop the battery.
4.
Load a new battery into the camera (page 34).
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Power Supply Precautions
Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the charger.
■ Battery Handling Precautions
● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before using the battery for the first time.
NOTE
• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
• Use only the battery charger (BC-11L) that comes with the camera or the optionally available USB cradle (CA-32) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery.
Never use any other charging device.
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.
— Never try to use the battery to power any device other than this camera.
— Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
— Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you load it into the camera or attach it to the charger.
— Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)
— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any way, or expose it to strong impact.
— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water.
— 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.
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• Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away from open flame:
— Fluid leaking
— Emission of a strange odor
— Heat emission
— Battery discoloration
— Battery deformation
— Any other battery abnormality
• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
Continued charging creates the risk of 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.
• If the 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 the battery correctly.
• Should fluid from the 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.
● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
• This lithium ion battery is intended for use with a
CASIO Digital Camera only. For details about the camera models that this battery can be wed with, see the user documentation that comes with your camera.
• Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in 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.
• Though the actual service life of the battery depends on the environment under which it is used, you can expect to be able to recharge it about 500 times before it needs replacement.
• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Replace the battery with a new one.
• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.
Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead to malfunction.
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● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20
°C (68°F) or lower).
● USING THE BATTERY
• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in the camera or stored in its case.
■ Battery Charger Precautions
• Never plug the battery charger into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from that marked on the battery charger. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
• Never plug in or unplug the battery charger while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
• Do not plug the battery charger into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
• The battery charger becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet whenever you are not using it.
• Always make sure that the battery charger is on a level surface when using it for charging.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
■ To turn on the camera
Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). The operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on.
To enter this mode at startup:
REC
PLAY [
Press this button to turn on the camera:
Power button or [
] (PLAY)
] (REC)
Power button Operation lamp
NOTE
• Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode.
• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about
10 seconds after switching modes.
IMPORTANT!
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ]
(PLAY) to turn it back on again.
• Pressing the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take care to avoid any interference with the lens operation or allowing anything to strike the lens when it is extended.
[ ] (PLAY)
[ ] (REC)
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■ To turn off the camera
Press the power button to turn off the camera.
NOTE
• You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY).
For details, see “Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ]
(PLAY) Power On/Off Functions” on page 169.
Configuring Power Saving Settings
You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power.
Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.
Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time.
1.
Turn on the camera.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[
왘].
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● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 44) for
information about how to use menus.
To configure this feature: Select this setting:
Sleep Sleep
Auto Power Off Auto Power Off
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to change the currently
selected setting, and then press [SET].
• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”, and “Off”.
• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and
“5 min”.
• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the
PLAY mode.
• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases.
— When the camera is connected to a computer or some other device
— While playing back a voice recording file
— While a movie is being recorded
— While playing back a movie
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Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.
1.
Press the power button or [ ] (REC).
• If you want to enter the
PLAY mode instead, press [ ] (PLAY).
Power button
2.
Press [MENU].
[MENU]
[
왗]
[
왔]
[SET ]
[
왖]
[
왘]
Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)
Tab
Settings
[ ] [ ]
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● Menu Screen Operations
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Move from the tab to the settings
Move from the settings to the tab
Move between the settings
Display the options available for a setting
Select an option
Apply the setting and exit the menu screen
Apply the setting and return to tab selection
Exit the menu screen
Do this:
Press [
왗] and [왘].
Press [
왔].
Press [
왖].
Press [
왖] and [왔].
Press [
왘] or press [SET].
Press [
왖] and [왔].
Press [SET].
Press [
왗].
Press [MENU].
3.
Press [
왗] or [왘] to select the tab you want,
and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [
왘].
• Instead of pressing [
왘], you could also press
[SET].
Example: To select the
“Focus” item.
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to change the currently
selected setting.
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6.
Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.
To do this:
Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.
Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4*.
Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3.
Perform this key operation:
Press [SET].
Press [
왗].
1. Press [
왗].
2. Use [
왖] to move back up to tab selection.
* In the case of easy Mode (page 55), pressing [
왗] will apply the setting and exit the setting screen without returning to feature selection in step 4.
IMPORTANT!
• See “Menu Reference” on page 220 for more information about menus.
• Entering the easy mode (page 55) changes display contents to four menu items each, using larger size characters. The easy mode also displays simple onscreen help.
Configuring Display Language and Clock
Settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.
• Display language
• Home city
• Date Style
• Date and time
Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image data, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.
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• A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about 30 hours if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera.
— When the rechargeable battery is dead or removed from the camera
• The date and time setting screen will appear on the monitor screen the next time you turn on the camera after the date and time settings have been cleared. If this happens, reconfigure the date and time settings.
• If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera’s menu to individually change the language (page 167) or clock (page 163) settings.
• The time and date setting is used by the Time Stamp feature and the DPOF date stamp (pages 122, 179).
To configure display language and clock settings
1.
Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or
[ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and
[
왘] to select the
language you want, and then press [SET].
: Japanese
English : English
Français : French
Deutsch : German
Español : Spanish
Italiano : Italian
Português : Portuguese
: Chinese (Complex)
: Chinese (Simplified)
: Korean
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3.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and
[
왘] to select the
geographical area where you live, and then press [SET].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
When you want to do this:
Keep time using summer time
(Daylight Saving Time)
Keep time using standard time
Select this setting:
On
Off
6.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2006
To display the date like this:
06/12/24
24/12/06
12/24/06
Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
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7.
Set the current date and the time.
To do this:
Change the setting at the current cursor location
Move the cursor between settings
Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping
Do this:
Press [
왖] and [왔].
Press [
왗] and [왘].
Press [BS].
8.
Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, self-timer lamp or lens.
Recording an Image
Aiming the Camera
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.
• Horizontal Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.
Flash Self-timer lamp
Lens
Microphone
• Vertical When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.
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• There is a speaker on the bottom of the camera. The operation sound and other sounds can become difficult to hear if you cover the speaker with your hand while holding it.
Speaker
NOTE
• Moving the camera as you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed
(when you press the shutter button half way) can cause blurring of the image. Press the shutter button carefully, taking care to avoid camera movement.
This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
Recording an Image
Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.
• When an optionally available SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 171).
After purchasing a memory card, be sure to load it into the camera and format it before trying to use it (page
174).
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1.
Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera.
Power button
[ ]
• This causes the image and the auto recording icon
( ) to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. If the auto recording icon ( ) is not displayed, use the procedure on page 89 to select the “Auto” scene.
This should cause the auto recording icon to appear.
• If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “There are no files.” will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet. In addition, the icon will be visible at the top of the display. If this happens, press [ ] (REC) to enter the currently selected recording mode.
2.
Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.
• The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 74).
Auto recording icon
5
3
N
Focus frame
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3.
Press the shutter button half way to focus the image.
• When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s
Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity.
• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.
Shutter button
Operation lamp
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● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
It means this: When you see this:
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is in focus.
The image is not in focus.
• The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
Continuous
Shutter mode
White balance
Focus mode
Flash mode
Self-timer
Recording types
Metering mode indicator
Memory capacity
(Snapshots)
Image quality
(Snapshots)
Image size
(Snapshots)
Date and time
EV shift
ISO sensitivity
Aperture value* 1
Shutter speed value* 2
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*1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
*2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter remains open longer, which means more light reaches the CCD. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
4.
After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to record.
• The number of images you can record depends on the image size and the image quality setting you are using
(pages 71, 72, 247).
Shutter button
IMPORTANT!
• When the “REC” tab’s “Quick Shutter” setting is turned on (page 76), the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down without pausing. This helps to ensure that you are able to capture exactly the moment you want.
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Using the easy Mode
The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU] .
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “easy Mode”, and
then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “On”, and then
press [SET].
• This enters the easy mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
5.
Compose the image on the monitor screen so the subject is within the focus frame.
6.
Press the shutter button half way to focus the image.
• The focus frame will turn green and operation lamp will light green when focusing is complete.
7.
After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to record.
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■ Using the easy Mode Menu
In the easy mode, menu display is limited to flash, selftimer, image size, and easy mode settings. All other settings are fixed automatically at preset optimum values.
1.
Press [MENU].
• The easy menu displays larger text than standard menus.
2.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the menu item you
want, and then press [SET].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Menu Item:
Flash
Self-timer
Image Size easy Mode
Available Settings:
(Auto Flash) /
(Flash Off)
(Flash On) /
(10-second self-timer) /
/
/
/
* Underlined settings indicate initial defaults.
• See the following sections for full details about the
“Flash”, “Self-timer”, or “Image Size” settings.
— Using the Flash (page 63)
— Using the Self-timer (page 68)
— Specifying Image Size (page 71)
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• The following are the settings you can select for
“easy Mode”.
Select this setting: To do this:
Stay in the easy mode, without switching to another recording type
Switch from the easy mode to a standard recording type
• On-screen pop-up help text provides a brief explanation of each setting.
4.
After making the menu settings you want, select “Exit Menu” and then press [SET].
Recording Precautions
■ Recording Precautions
• Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.
• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting
(page 117), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.
• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 117), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed.
Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 63).
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• Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from the light.
■ About Auto Focus
• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects.
— Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast
— Strongly backlit subjects
— Very shiny objects
— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns
— Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the camera
— Subjects in poorly lit areas
— Moving subjects
— Subjects outside the shooting range of the camera
• Proper focus may also be difficult or impossible if the camera is moving.
• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in focus.
• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 81) or manual focus (page 80).
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■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some digital noise (graininess) in the monitor screen image.
• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. 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 (page
102).
Using Zoom
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.
Optical Zoom
The optical zoom range is 1X to 3X.
1.
In the REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor.
Zoom button
To do this:
Zoom out for a wider view
(main subject becomes smaller)
Zoom in for a closer view (main subject becomes larger)
Press this side of the zoom button:
(Wide Angle)
(Telephoto)
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Zoom out Zoom in
2.
Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.
NOTE
• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting
(zoom in).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Auto Focus mode, Macro mode or manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages
75, 78, 80).
• Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording.
Digital zoom only is available. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording
(page 102).
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Digital Zoom
Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom).
IMPORTANT!
• When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the original.
• Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping
(“Date” or “Date&Time”) is turned on (page 122).
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■ To record an image using digital zoom
1.
In the REC mode, hold down the telephoto ( ) side of the zoom button.
• This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display.
Digital zoom indicator
Zoom indicator
2.
When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.
Optical Zoom range
Digital
Zoom range
1X 3X
Zoom pointer
Optical/digital zoom switch over point
12X
• The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like when digital zoom is turned on (page 62). The digital zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is turned off.
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3.
Release the zoom button momentarily, and then hold down its telephoto ( ) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range.
• The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the digital zoom range. Release the zoom button and then hold down its wide angle ( ) side again to move into the digital zoom range.
4.
Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.
■ To turn digital zoom on and off
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Digital Zoom”, and
then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Turn on digital zoom
Turn off digital zoom
Select this setting:
On
Off
• Only the optical zoom range is displayed in the zoom indicator when digital zoom is turned off.
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Using the Flash
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below.
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.1 to 3.7 meters
(0.3´ to 12.1´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.6 to 1.9 meters
(2.0´ to 6.2´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
* Depends on zoom factor.
1.
In the REC mode, press [
왔] ( ).
• Each press of [
왔] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings described below on the monitor screen.
Flash mode indicator
To do this:
Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash)*
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Always fire the flash (Flash On)
Always use soft flash, regardless of exposure conditions (Soft Flash)
Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction)
In this case, the flash fires automatically when required
Select this setting:
* appears momentarily when you select Auto as the flash mode, and then disappears.
2.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
[
왔] (
)
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IMPORTANT!
• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.
• Using the flash while “Auto” is selected for the ISO
Sensitivity setting increases sensitivity, which can cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the image. You can reduce digital noise by using a lower
ISO Sensitivity setting. Note, however, that this also has the effect of shortening the flash range (the range that is covered by the light from the flash)
(page 117).
■ Flash On
Select (Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically.
This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro flash).
■ Soft Flash
Select (Soft Flash) as the flash mode to suppress flash intensity and shoot with a soft feel.
■ About Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This happens because the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye.
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IMPORTANT!
Note the following important points when using redeye reduction.
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.
Flash Unit Status
You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and operation lamp.
Operation lamp*
The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.
* Operation lamp
When the operation lamp is this:
Flashing amber
Lit or flashing green * 1
It means this:
Flash unit is charging
Flash unit is ready to fire
*1 Flashes green when the image is not focused while using the Auto Focus mode or Macro mode.
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Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Flash Intensity”,
and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To make flash intensity:
Stronger
Normal
Weaker
Select this setting:
+2
+1
0
–1
–2
IMPORTANT!
• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera.
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Using Flash Assist
Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient.
Flash assist used Flash assist not used
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Flash Assist”, and
then press [
왘].
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4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Turn on flash assist
Turn off flash assist
Select this setting:
Auto
Off
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.
• Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it.
— Flash intensity (page 66)
— Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 82)
— ISO sensitivity (page 117)
— Contrast (page 121)
• Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital noise in recorded images.
■ Flash Precautions
• Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera.
Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.
Flash
• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using the flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 7 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when camera battery power is low. If this happens, the flash will not fire properly and you will not be able to obtain the desired exposure. Be sure to charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible when power goes low.
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• When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse.
• When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.
• Using flash in combination with another light source
(daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors.
Using the Self-timer
The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Self-timer”, and
then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the self-timer type
you want to use, and then press [SET].
• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.
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To do this:
Specify a 10-second self-timer
Specify a 2-second self-timer
Specify Triple Self-timer
Disable the self-timer
• This causes an indicator identifying the selected self-timer type to appear on the monitor screen.
• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.
Select this setting:
10 s
10 sec
2 s
2 sec
x 3
X3
Off
1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image.
2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera’s current “Size” and
“Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging.
3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later.
4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record the third image.
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5.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
Self-timer lamp
• When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown
(about 10 seconds or two seconds).
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter button while the self-timer lamp is flashing.
NOTE
• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement.
• The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer.
BEST SHOT recording (“Business Cards and
Documents”, “Whiteboard, etc.”, “Old Photo”), movie recording functions
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Specifying Image Size
“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger.
You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size.
• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For information about movie image size, see page 103.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Size”, and then
press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• When selecting the image size, the image size value
(pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select.
Image Size
5M*
5M
(3:2)
2560
× 1920
2560
× 1712
(3:2)
4M
3M
2M
VGA
2304
× 1728
2048
× 1536
1600
× 1200
640
× 480
* “M” stands for “Mega.”
Print Size
A3 Print
A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-tovertical ratio)
A4 Print
A4 Print
3.5˝
× 5˝ Print
E-mail (optimum size when attaching image to e-mail)
Larger
Smaller
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• The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.
• In order to obtain the level of resolution for which your camera is designed, recording at a maximum image size
(5M) is recommended. Use a smaller image size when you want to conserve memory capacity.
• Selecting the “5M (3:2) (2560
× 1712 (3:2))” image size records images with a 3:2 (horizontal:vertical) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on photographic paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.
Specifying Image Quality
Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size.
• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For information about movie image quality, see page 103.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
Quality”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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To get this:
High image quality, large file size
Normal image quality and normal file size
Low image quality, small file size
Select this setting:
Fine
Higher
Quality
Normal
Economy
Lower
Quality
IMPORTANT!
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 26, 247).
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus.
• This causes the focus mode indicator to appear on the display.
Focus mode indicator
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Adjusts focus automatically
• Auto Focus cannot be selected during movie recording.
Close-up recording
• During movie recording, Macro mode uses fixed focus that is optimized for macro recording.
Focus adjusted on a certain subject distance
Infinity recording
Manual focus recording
Select this setting:
(Auto Focus)
Macro (Close-up)
(Pan Focus)
(Infinity)
(Manual Focus)
IMPORTANT!
• You can use the key customization feature (page
112) to switch the focus mode whenever you press
[
왗] or [왘] while recording a snapshot or movie.
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Using Auto Focus
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range.
Range: 40cm to
∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
”, and then press [SET].
4.
Compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way.
• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.
Operation lamp
Focus frame
When you see this:
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
It means this:
The image is focused.
The image is not focused.
5.
Press the shutter button the rest of the way to record the image.
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NOTE
• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 78).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 59) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.
Example: AF
앪앪cm - ∞
*
앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
IMPORTANT!
• Auto Focus cannot be selected during movie recording.
■ Quick Shutter
When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately records 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.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Quick Shutter”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] 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
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■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the Auto Focus area
you want, and then press [SET].
•
For this type of Auto Focus area:
Very limited range in the center of the screen
• This setting works well with focus lock
(page 81).
Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located
• With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains nine focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter button half way, all of the focus frames that are in focus among the nine focus points become green.
• This setting works well for group photos.
Select this:
Spot
Multi
Spot • Multi
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Focus frame Focus frame
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Macro Mode
Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode.
Range: 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝)
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
Macro”, and then press [SET].
4.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
NOTE
• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range
(page 76).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 59) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.
Example:
앪앪cm - 앪앪cm
*
앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
IMPORTANT!
• Use of the flash along with the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• During movie recording, Macro mode uses fixed focus that is optimized for macro recording.
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Using Pan Focus
Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
”, and then press [SET].
4.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
NOTE
• If you press the shutter button half way, the focus distance will appear on the monitor screen.
Example:
앪앪m - 앪앪m
*
앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
Using the Infinity Mode
The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (
∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
”, and then press [SET].
4.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
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Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the
Manual Focus mode.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
3X
Approximate Focus Range
10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (
∞)
60cm (23.6˝) to infinity (
∞)
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “ ”, and then press [SET].
• At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus.
Boundary
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4.
Press [SET].
5.
While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [
왗] and
[
왘] to focus.
Manual focus position
To do this:
Focus in on the subject
Focus out on the subject
Do this:
Press [
왗].
Press [
왘].
• Pressing [
왗] or [왘] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image will reappear a short while later.
• If you do not adjust the focus of the enlarged image, it will return automatically to step 3. If this happens and you still want to adjust the focus, press [SET] to display the enlarged image again.
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6.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
NOTE
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 59) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.
Example: MF
앪앪cm - ∞
*
앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
Using Focus Lock
Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ).
1.
Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way.
• This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.
Main subject
Focus frame
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2.
Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, recompose the image as you like.
Main subject
3.
When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it.
• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.
EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “EV Shift”, and then press [
왘].
Exposure compensation value
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3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET].
• Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value.
EV value
[
왖] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
[
왔] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
4.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
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
• Performing an EV shift operation while using multipattern metering (page 118) will cause the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to 0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering.
• You can use key customization (page 112) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [
왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 109).
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Adjusting White Balance
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “White
Balance”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
When shooting under these conditions:
Normal conditions
Outdoor daylight on a clear day
Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc.
In the shade of a building or any other area where the color temperature is high
Under white or daylight white fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
Under daylight fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
Under incandescent lighting
Difficult lighting that requires manual control (See “Configuring the White
Balance Setting Manually” (page 85).)
Select this setting:
Auto
N
D
Manual
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NOTE
• 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.
When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of the other fixed white balance settings to specify the type of lighting available.
• You can use the key customization feature (page
112) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [
왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode.
• If you have key customization configured to control white balance and you have Icon Help turned on
(page 114), select “
AWB
Auto WB” to change the white balance mode to auto.
Configuring the White Balance Setting
Manually
Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you configure the camera for a particular light source and other conditions.
Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. Have a sheet of white paper on hand before starting the following procedure.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select a “Quality” tab, select “White
Balance”, and then press [
왘].
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3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “Manual”.
• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5.
4.
Point the camera at a white paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button.
• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.
The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete.
5.
Press [SET].
• This registers the white balance settings and returns to the currently selected recording mode.
NOTE
• After you adjust white balance manually, the setting remains in effect until you change it or until you turn off the camera.
White paper
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Using Continuous Shutter
You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed. You can select from among the following three continuous shutter modes.
• Normal-speed continuous shutter
You can continually record images until memory becomes full.
• High-speed continuous shutter
Record up to three consecutive images at high speed.
• Flash continuous shutter
Use this mode to record up to three consecutive images, firing the flash for each one.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Continuous”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “Normal
Speed”, “High
Speed”, or “Flash
Cont. ”, and then press [SET].
• This causes the applicable icon to appear on the monitor screen.
: Normal-speed continuous shutter
: High-speed continuous shutter
: Flash continuous shutter
• With “Off”, snapshots are recorded one at a time.
IMPORTANT!
• Turning off the camera automatically turns off the continuous shutter mode.
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Normal-speed continuous shutter
Holding down the shutter button continuously records images, as long as there is memory available to store them. Release the shutter button to stop recording.
• You can select the flash mode you want with normalspeed continuous shutter (page 63).
• The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera. When recording to built-in memory, continuous shutter recording is relatively slow.
High-speed continuous shutter
Holding down the shutter button while high-speed continuous shutter is selected records up to three images at high speed. Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before three images are recorded.
• Flash is turned off automatically.
• Note that the resolution of images recorded with highspeed continuous shutter is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with normal-speed continuous shutter.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for high-speed continuous shutter, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
Flash continuous shutter
Holding down the shutter button while flash continuous shutter is selected records up to three images, firing the flash for each one. Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before three images are recorded.
• Flash is turned on automatically.
• Note that the resolution of images recorded with flash continuous shutter is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with normal-speed continuous shutter.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for flash continuous shutter, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
• With flash continuous shutter, the flash range is narrower than normal.
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Using the BEST SHOT Mode
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful snapshots every time.
■ Example Sample Scene
• Portrait • Scenery
1
. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST
SHOT).
• This enters the BEST
SHOT mode and displays all 12 of the
BEST SHOT scenes.
• In addition to the snapshot scenes, there is one movie scene and one voice record scene.
• Sample scenes are arranged in sequence, starting from the upper left corner.
• The currently selected sample scene is the one with the selection boundary around it.
• Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait
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2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the sample
scene you want, and then press [SET].
• Pressing [MENU] causes the selection boundary to jump to the first sample scene (“Auto”).
• Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the selection boundary around the display. Scrolling left while the selection boundary is in the upper left or scrolling right while it is in the lower right corner will scroll to another screen of 12-sample scenes.
• Selecting the “Auto” scene changes the recording type to snapshot auto recording (“ ” displayed)
(page 52).
3.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
• While the “Movie” scene is recorded, pressing the shutter button starts and stops movie recording
(page 104).
IMPORTANT!
• BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT scene may not produce exactly the results you expect.
• You can change the camera settings that are configured when you select a BEST SHOT scene.
The settings you can change are the same as those that are saved when you save a BEST SHOT user setup (page 93). Note, however, that some BEST
SHOT scenes do not allow you to change certain settings. BEST SHOT scene settings revert to their default presets whenever you select another BEST
SHOT scene or turn off the camera. If you want to save your settings for later use, save them as a
BEST SHOT user setup (page 93).
• Digital noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you do not perform any camera button operations until the image recording operation is complete.
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• When recording the image of a night scene, fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent hand movement.
NOTE
• Operation guidance and the currently selected BEST
SHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds if the camera is in the BEST SHOT mode when you turn it on.
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually
You can use the following procedure to display BEST
SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the explanation about each scene’s settings.
1
. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2
. Press the zoom button.
• This displays the sample scene that was selected on the 12scene screen.
• To return to the 12scene screen, press the zoom button again.
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3
. Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the sample scene
you want, and then press [SET].
• Pressing [MENU] jumps to the first sample scene
(“Auto”).
4
. Press the shutter button to record the image.
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an snapshot you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it.
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select “Register
User Scene”, and then press [SET].
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to
display the snapshots whose setup you want to register as a
BEST SHOT scene.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Save”, and then
press [SET].
• This registers the setup. Now you can use the procedure on page 89 to select your user setup for recording.
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IMPORTANT!
• BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.
• Selecting a user snapshot setup displays the indicator “U” in the upper right corner of the monitor screen, followed by a number (that indicates the setup number).
• Note that formatting built-in memory (page 170) deletes all BEST SHOT user setups.
NOTE
• The following are the settings that are included in a snapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area,
Metering, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter,
Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast.
• Note that snapshots recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BEST SHOT user setup.
• You can have up to 999 BEST SHOT user setups in the camera’s built-in memory at one time.
• You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus.
• BEST SHOT snapshot user setups are stored in camera built-in memory in the folder named
“SCENE”. File names are assigned automatically using the format “UEXZ5nnn.JPE”, where “nnn” is a value from 000 through 999.
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To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.
Press the zoom button to switch from the 12scene screen to the sample scene.
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to display the user setup you
want to delete.
4.
Press [
왔] ( ) to delete the user setup.
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.
6.
Press [SET] to delete the file.
7.
Select another scene, and then press [SET].
• This returns to the recording state.
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject
Movement
You can reduce the effects of subject movement, and for hand movement that tends to occur when shooting a faraway subject using telephoto, a fast-moving subject, or under dim lighting conditions.
1.
Perform one of the procedures below to enable Anti Shake.
Using the BEST SHOT mode
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2. Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the “Anti Shake” scene, and then press [SET].
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Using the Menu Screen
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
•
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Anti Shake”, and then press [
왘].
3. Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Auto”, and then press
[SET].
(Anti Shake indicator) is displayed on the monitor screen while Anti Shake is turned on (page
26).
2.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Anti Shake is disabled automatically when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO sensitivity. If you want Anti Shake to be operational after turning it on, be sure to change the ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 117).
• Recording with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• The Anti Shake feature may not be able to eliminate the effects of hand or subject movement when shaking is severe.
• Anti Shake is disabled during movie recording.
• The Anti Shake feature may not work when using a very low shutter speed. If this happens, use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
• Though “ ” (Anti Shake) is displayed on the monitor screen while the flash setting is “Auto Flash”,
“Fash On”, or “Soft Flash”, Anti Shake is disabled.
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Shooting with High Sensitivity
Higher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighter images, without using flash, even when there is not enough lighting available to obtain normal exposure.
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the “High
Sensitivity” scene, and then press [SET].
3.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• High Sensitivity is disabled automatically when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO sensitivity. If you want High Sensitivity to be operational after turning it on, be sure to change the
ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 117).
• Recording with high sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• A 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 while the flash setting is
“Auto Flash”, “Flash On”, or “Soft Flash”.
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Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot)
Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image.
Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.
■ Setup Sample Images
• Business cards and documents
• White board, etc.
Before keystone correction
After keystone correction
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Before recording with Business Shot
• Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen.
• Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out, and that it fills the monitor screen to the maximum extent possible.
NOTE
• When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that subjects appear normal even if you record at an angle.
To use Business Shot
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗] and [왘] to select the
Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET].
3.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
• This displays a screen that shows all of the objects in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction. An error message will appear (page 232) if the camera is unable to find any suitable keystone correction candidate in the image. After a short while, the original image will be stored in memory, as-is.
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4.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the candidate you
want to correct.
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “Correct”, and then press [SET].
• Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is disabled while recording with
Business Shot. However, you can use optical zoom.
• The camera will not be able to recognize the subject in the following cases.
— When part of the subject extends outside of the monitor screen
— When the subject is the same color as the background it is placed upon
• The maximum Business Shot image size is 2M (1600
× 1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. An image size setting smaller than
2M (1600
× 1200 pixels) records images at the specified size.
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Restoring an Old Photograph
You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology.
Before trying to restore an old photograph
• Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to restore is enclosed within the monitor screen.
• Make sure the object 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.
• If the old photograph is portrait orientation, be sure to compose the image with the camera in landscape
(horizontal) orientation.
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NOTE
• When the camera is at an angle to the old photograph, one side of the recorded image may appear longer than the side opposite from it. This is called “keystoning,” which is caused by the difference in distance from the camera lens to each side of the photograph. The side of the photograph that is closer to the camera looks longer and the side further from the camera looks shorter. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph appears normal even if you record it at an angle.
To restore an old photograph
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select “Old
Photo”, and then press [SET].
3.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
• This displays a photograph contour confirmation screen, and then saves the original recorded image.
An error message will appear (page 232), without displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to find the contour of the photograph.
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4.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the contour
candidate you want to correct.
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “Trim”, and then press [SET].
• This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen.
• If you do not want to crop the image, select
“Cancel” to store the image.
6.
Use the zoom button to make the cropping boundary larger or smaller.
7.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the
cropping boundary to the location you want, and then press [SET].
• The camera will restore color automatically and save the 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].
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IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is disabled while recording an old photograph. However, you can use optical zoom.
• The camera will not be able to recognize an old photograph in the following cases.
— When part of the photograph extends outside of the monitor screen
— When the old photograph is the same color as the background it is placed upon
• The maximum size when recording an old photograph 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), images will be in accordance with the currently specified image size.
• Under certain conditions, restored colors may not produce the desired results.
Recording a Movie
You can record movies with audio, up to 10 minutes long.
You can select a resolution setting to suit your needs.
• File Format: Motion JPEG AVI format
• Maximum Movie Length
— Each Movie: 10 minutes
— Total Recording Time: Limited only by the amount of memory available for storage.
• Approximate Movie File Size (1-minute movie):
72.8MB (Quality Setting: HQ)
43.6MB (Quality Setting: Normal)
17.5MB (Quality Setting: LP)
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Specifying Movie Image Quality
The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them.
Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A
“pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image.
More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and higher image quality when a movie is played back.
Before recording a movie, select the image quality setting that suits your needs.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
Quality” , and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Setting
Higher
Quality
Lower
Quality
HQ
(640
× 480 pixels)
Normal
(640
× 480 pixels)
LP
(320
× 240 pixels)
Approximate
Data Rate
10.2 megabits per second
6.1 megabits per second
2.45 megabits per second
Frame Rate
30 frames/ second
30 frames/ second
15 frames/ second
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Recording a Movie
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the “
” (movie) scene, and then press [SET].
• Selecting the “ ” (movie) scene causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
3.
Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter button.
• This starts movie recording.
• This starts movie recording, which is indicated by “
REC
” on the monitor screen.
Remaining recording time
Recording time
• Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows.
• Pan Focus (page 79) is selected automatically as the focus mode in the Movie Mode regardless of the
Mode Memory “Focus” setting (page 115) and the snapshot focus mode setting. You can switch to another focus mode before you start recording, but remember that you cannot select the Auto Focus mode for movie recording.
4.
To stop movie recording, press the shutter button again.
• When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory.
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■ Movie Recording Precautions
• This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie.
— Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.
— Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
— Operating camera buttons
Microphone during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio.
— Movie audio is recorded in monaural.
• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. 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.
• The movie recording capacity of built-in memory is very small. Use of a memory card (page 171) is recommended when recording movies.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. and
REC
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 during movie recording. Digital zoom only is available. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page 102).
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you record close ups or recording with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended when recording close ups or recording with a large zoom factor.
• Images may be out of focus if the subject is outside the shooting range of the camera.
• Macro uses fixed focus that is optimized for macro recording.
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Recording Audio
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.
• Image Format: JPEG
JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression.
The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of approximately 5.5KB per second)
NOTE
• You can play back an audio file recorded in the
Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using
Windows Media Player.
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1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “On” and then press
[SET].
• This enters the Audio Snapshot mode.
• Selecting “Off” enters the Normal Snapshot mode
(no audio).
4.
Press the shutter button to record the image.
• After the image is recorded, the camera enters audio recording standby, with the image you just recorded on the monitor screen and displays a indicator.
Remaining recording time
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
5.
Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
• The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress.
6.
Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button.
IMPORTANT!
• Audio snapshot recording is not supported (audio cannot be recorded) for the following types of recording: “X3” self-timer recording (Triple Selftimer), normal-speed continuous shutter recording, high-speed continuous shutter recording, flash continuous shutter recording.
Recording Your Voice
Voice Recording provides quick and easy recording of your voice.
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• Recording Time:
Approximately 25 minutes with built-in memory
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of approximately 5.5KB per second)
NOTE
• You can play back files recorded with Voice
Recording on your computer using Windows Media
Player.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
1.
In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗] and
[
왘] to select the “Voice
Recording” scene, and then press [SET].
• Selecting the “Voice
Recording” scene causes
“ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
Recording time
Remaining recording time
3.
Press the shutter button to start voice recording.
• The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the operation lamp flashes green as recording is performed.
• Pressing [
왖] (DISP) during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
• You can insert index marks while recording by pressing [SET]. See page 148 for information about jumping to an index mark during playback.
4.
Recording stops when you press the shutter button, when memory becomes full, or when the battery goes dead.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
■ Audio Recording Precautions
• Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.
Using the Histogram
You can use [
왖] (DISP) to display a histogram on the monitor screen (page 29). The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images. You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
Microphone
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
• Pressing the power button or pressing [ ] (PLAY) stops recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.
• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio to a snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio recorded for an image. See page 145 for more information.
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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) required to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to the center as possible.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
• An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red),
G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed.
This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image.
NOTE
• You can use key customization (page 112) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [
왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode. If you do this, you can adjust exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 82).
• When the histogram is too far 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.
• When the histogram is too far 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.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
• 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.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.
• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.
• You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.
• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was recorded.
• The RGB (color component) histogram is displayed for snapshots only.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
REC Mode Camera Settings
The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using the REC mode.
• L/R key setting (key customization)
• Grid on/off
• Image Review on/off
• Icon Help on/off
• Power on default settings
• ISO sensitivity
• Metering
• Filter
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Contrast
• Timestamp
• Resetting the camera
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Assigning Functions to the [
왗] and [왘]
Keys
A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [
왗] and [
왘] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the
[
왗] and [왘] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• After you assign a function, you can change its setting simply by pressing the [
왗] and [왘] keys.
— Focus (page 74)
— EV Shift (page 82)
— White Balance (page 84)
— ISO (page 117)
— Self-timer (page 68)
— Off: No function assigned
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
• While recording a snapshot or movie, you can use
[
왗] and [왘] to set the functions assigned to them.
However, you cannot change the ISO sensitivity setting during movie recording. The only setting you can change while movie recording is in progress is
EV shift.
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.
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1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Display the grid
Hide the grid
Select this setting:
On
Off
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Turning Image Review On and Off
Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Display images on the monitor screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded
Do not display images immediately after they are recorded
Select this setting:
On
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 26).
• Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions:
Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, recording type, EV shift.
Note, however, that focus mode, EV shift, self-timer and white balance icon help text appears only when “Focus”,
“EV shift”, “Self-timer” or “White Balance” is assigned to the [
왗] and [왘] keys with the key customization feature
(page 112).
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Icon Help”, and then press [
왘].
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Display guidance text when you select an icon on the monitor screen.
Turn off Icon Help
Select this setting:
On
Off
IMPORTANT!
• The icons listed below do not appear on the display while Icon Help is turned off.
— Flash mode icon (page 63)
— Focus mode icon (page 74)
— White balance
AWB
icon (page 84)
Specifying Power On Default Settings
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the BEST SHOT mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera automatically restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable mode.
— The following table shows what happens when you turn mode memory on or off for each mode.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Function
BEST
SHOT*
1
Flash
Focus
White Balance
ISO
AF Area
Metering
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
MF Position
On
Setting when camera is turned off
Off
BEST SHOT status cancel
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Spot
Multi
Off
0
On
Last Auto Focus position that was in effect before you switched to manual focus
Wide Zoom Position* 2
*1 Specifies whether startup is performed with BEST
SHOT scene selection as-is. When on, starts up with the last used BEST SHOT scene but turning off starts up with auto status.
*2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the item you want to
change, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Turn on mode memory so settings are restored at power on
Turn off mode memory so settings are initialized at power on
Select this setting:
On
Off
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IMPORTANT!
• Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priority over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera off while in the BEST SHOT mode, all settings except for “Zoom Position” will be configured according to the BEST SHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off settings.
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds.
• ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for recording when available lighting is dim.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “ISO”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
To get this:
Automatic sensitivity selection
Lower sensitivity
Higher sensitivity
Select this setting:
Auto
ISO 50
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
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IMPORTANT!
• Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.
• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movie recording, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
NOTE
• You can use the key customization feature (page
112) to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting changes whenever you press [
왗] and [왘] while in the REC mode.
Selecting the Metering Mode
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. You can use the following procedure to change the camera’s metering mode.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “Metering”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Multi (Multi pattern)
Multi (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.
Center Weighted
Center weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. 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 it being affected by surrounding conditions.
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IMPORTANT!
• When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, certain procedures cause the metering mode setting to change automatically as described below.
• Changing the exposure compensation setting (page
82) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
• When “Multi” is selected, the icon is not displayed when you return to the REC mode information display (page 26).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Filter Function
The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
IMPORTANT!
• Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
High sharpness
Normal sharpness
Low sharpness
Select this setting:
+2
+1
0
–1
–2
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Specifying Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
High color saturation (intensity)
Normal color saturation (intensity)
Low color saturation (intensity)
Select this setting:
+2
+1
0
–1
–2
Specifying Contrast
Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
High contrast
Normal contrast
Low contrast
Select this setting:
+2
+1
0
–1
–2
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
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.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2006, 1:25 p.m.
To include this date stamp information:
Recording date (2006/12/24)
Recording date and time
(2006/12/24 1:25pm)
Nothing
Select this setting:
Date
Date&Time
Off
IMPORTANT!
• Once date information is stamped in a print, it cannot be deleted.
• Use the “Date Style” setting (page 164) to specify the format of the date.
• The recording date and time are determined in accordance with the camera’s clock settings (pages
47, 163) when the snapshot is recorded.
• Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping
(“Date” or “Date&Time”) is turned on (page 61).
• Date stamping is not supported for the following types of images.
Images recorded with certain BEST SHOT scenes
(“Business Cards and Documents”, “Whiteboard, etc.”, “Old Photo”)
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Resetting the Camera
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu
Reference” on page 220.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Reset”, and then
press [SET].
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel” and press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 221).
— Home Time setup
— World Time setup
— Time setting
— Date Style
— Language
— Video Out
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PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them.
Basic Playback Operation
Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory.
1.
Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
• This enters the PLAY mode and causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.
[ ]
PLAY mode file type Folder name/ File name
Image quality
Image size
Date and time
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2.
Use [
왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scroll
through files on the monitor screen.
NOTE
• Holding down [
왗] or [왘] scrolls images at high speed.
• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.
PLAYBACK
Playing an Audio Snapshot
Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot
(indicated by ) and play its audio.
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] until the
image you want is displayed.
2.
Press [SET].
• This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image.
• You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse the audio
Pause and unpause audio playback
Adjust audio volume
Changing display contents
Cancel playback
Do this:
Hold down [
왗] or [왘].
Press [SET].
Press [
왔] and then use [왖] and [
왔].
Press [
왖] (DISP).
Press [MENU].
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IMPORTANT!
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused.
PLAYBACK
Zooming the Display 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, use [
왗] and [왘] to display
the image you want.
2.
Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image.
• This zooms the image.
• An indicator appears in the lower right corner, that shows what part of the original image is currently displayed on the monitor screen.
Current zoom factor
Original image
Displayed part
3.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to shift the image
up, down, left, or right.
4.
Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size.
IMPORTANT!
• Depending on the original size of the recorded image, you may not be able to zoom a display image the full eight times normal size.
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Resizing an Image
You can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [
왘].
• Note that this operation is possible only when a snapshot image is on the monitor screen.
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll through images and
display the one you want to resize.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• When selecting the image size, the image size value
(pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select.
Image Size
3M
2M
2048
× 1536
1600
× 1200
VGA 640
× 480
Print Size
A4 Print
3.5˝
× 5˝ Print
E-mail (optimum size when attaching image to e-mail)
Larger
Smaller
* “M” stands for “Mega.”
• To cancel the resize operation, select “Cancel”.
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IMPORTANT!
• Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory.
• Note that you cannot resize the following types of images.
— VGA (640
× 480 pixels) and smaller images
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Images recorded with another camera
• The resize operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the resized image.
• When you display a resized image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time that appear when the image is displayed indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was resized.
• When a resized image is displayed on the calendar screen (page 140), it will appear on the date it was resized.
Cropping an Image
You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an enlarged image.
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll
through images and display the one you want to crop.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select
“Trimming”, and then press [
왘].
• An indicator appears in the lower right corner, that shows what part of the original image is currently displayed on the monitor screen.
Current zoom factor
Original image
Displayed part
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4.
Use the zoom button to zoom the image.
• The part of the image displayed on the monitor screen is the cropped part.
5.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to to scroll the part
to be cropped up, down, left, and right.
6.
Press [SET] to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary.
• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point, press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Trimming an image causes the original (pre-trimmed) image and the new (trimmed) version to be stored as separate files.
• Note that you cannot crop the following types of images.
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Images recorded with another camera
• The cropping operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.
• When you display a cropped image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time that appear when the image is displayed indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was cropped.
• When a cropped image is displayed on the calendar screen (page 140), it will appear on the date it was cropped.
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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) version (2M (1600
× 1200 pixels)) to be stored as a separate file.
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll
through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want to correct.
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Keystone”, and then press [
왘].
• This causes a screen that shows all of the objects in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction to appear.
• Note that the above step is possible only when there is a snapshot displayed on the monitor screen.
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to
select the candidate you want to correct.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Correct”, and then
press [SET].
• Select “Cancel” to exit the procedure without performing keystone correction.
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IMPORTANT!
• If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600
× 1200 pixels), the new (corrected) version is the same size as the original one.
• Keystone correction cannot be performed on the following types of images.
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— 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 full-month calendar screen, it is displayed on the date that it was corrected (page 140).
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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) version (2M (1600
× 1200 pixels)) to be stored as a separate file.
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll
through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want to correct.
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Color
Correction”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the photograph
candidate you want.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Correct”, and then
press [SET].
• This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen.
• To exit color restoration without storing anything, select “Cancel”.
PLAYBACK
5.
Use the zoom button to make the cropping boundary larger or smaller.
• Resize the cropping boundary as required to crop the area you want.
6.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the
cropping boundary to the location you want, and then press [SET].
• The camera will correct color automatically and save the 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].
IMPORTANT!
• If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600
× 1200 pixels), the new (restored) version is 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 corrected (page 140).
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 99.
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Playing and Editing a Movie
Playing a Movie
Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded with this camera.
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to
scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one you want.
Elapsed recording time
Movie icon
Image quality
2.
Press [SET].
• This starts playback of the movie.
• You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing.
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To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback
• Each press increases the speed one more step.
Return fast forward or fast reverse movie playback to normal speed
Pause movie playback
Scroll paused playback one frame
Stop movie playback
Adjust the movie audio volume level
Toggle monitor screen indicators on and off
Zoom the movie image
Do this:
Press [
왗] or [왘].
Press [SET].
Press [SET].
Press [
왗] or [왘].
Press [MENU].
Press [
왔] and then use
[
왖] and [왔].
Press [
왖] (DISP).
Press the zoom button
( ).
Scroll a zoomed movie image on the monitor screen
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], [왘].
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IMPORTANT!
• You can adjust the volume level of movie audio during movie playback only.
• You can zoom a movie up to 3.5 times normal size.
• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
Editing a Movie
Use the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies.
Editing operations let you cut everything before or after a specific frame, or to cut everything between two frames.
IMPORTANT!
• Cut operations cannot be undone. Make sure you really want to cut the part of the movie you are specifying before executing the cut operation.
• Movie editing is not possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited.
• Certain types of memory cards can cause the movie cut operation to take considerable time. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• You will not be able to perform the cut operation if the amount of memory available is less than the size of the movie file you are cutting. If this happens, delete any files you no longer need to free up more memory.
• Splicing of two different movies into a single movie or cutting one movie into multiple parts are not supported by camera operations.
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■ To cut everything before or after a specific
frame
1.
While the movie you are editing is playing, press [SET].
• This will pause movie playback.
2.
Press [
왔].
• You can also display the same screen while in the
PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the
“PLAY” tab, selecting “Movie Editing”, and then pressing [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the operation you
want to perform.
To do this:
Cut everything before a specific frame
Cut everything after a specific frame
Exit the cut mode
Select this setting:
Cancel
Cut
Cut
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4.
Display the frame where you want the cut to be located.
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback
Pause or unpause movie playback
Scroll paused playback one frame
Cancel the cut operation
Do this:
Press [
왗] or [왘].
Press [SET].
Press [
왗] or [왘].
Press [MENU].
• The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will be cut.
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5.
When the frame you want is displayed, press [
왔].
■ To cut everything between two specific
frames
1.
While the movie is playing, press [SET].
• This will pause movie playback.
6.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Yes,” and then
press [SET].
• The message “Busy.... Please wait...” will remain on the display as the cut operation is performed. Cutting is complete when the message disappears.
• Select “No” to exit the cut mode.
2.
Press [
왔].
• You can also display the same screen while in the
PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the
“PLAY” tab, selecting “Movie Editing”, and then pressing [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
then press [SET].
• Select “Cancel” to exit the cut mode.
Cut”, and
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4.
Display the starting frame where you want the first cut to be located.
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback
Pause or unpause movie playback
Scroll paused playback one frame
Cancel the cut operation
Do this:
Press [
왗] or [왘].
Press [SET].
Press [
왗] or [왘].
Press [MENU].
5.
When the frame you want is displayed, press [
왔].
6.
Referring to step 4, search for the cut end screen. When the cut end screen is displayed, press [
왔].
• The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will be cut.
7.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Yes”, and then
press [SET].
• The message “Busy.... Please wait...” will remain on the display as the cut operation is performed. Cutting is complete when the message disappears.
• Select “No” to exit the cut mode.
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Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT)
The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame from an existing movie and create a still image that is suitable for printing. There are two layouts you can use when capturing an image, and the layout you select determines the final image size.
• 9 frames (1600
× 1200-pixel final image size)
Background images
Selected main image
■ To capture a still image from a movie
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll
through movies on the monitor screen and display the one that contains the frames you want.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “MOTION
PRINT”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select the layout (“1 frame” or “9 frames”) you want to use.
• Select “Cancel” to exit the MOTION PRINT mode.
• 1 frame (640
× 480-pixel final data size)
Selected main image
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5.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to display the frame that you
want to use as the main image.
• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
6.
After selecting the frame you want, press
[SET].
• This displays the resulting still image.
• If you selected “9 frames” for the layout, the frame you selected in step 4 will be the main image, and the frames on either side of it will be used as the background frames.
• If you selected “1 frame” in step 4, an image of the frame you selected in step 6 appears here.
IMPORTANT!
• MOTION PRINT is not possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
Displaying the 9-image View
The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button
( ).
• This displays the 9-image screen. The image that was last on the display will have a selection boundary around it.
• If there are fewer than nine images in memory, they are displayed starting from the upper left corner. The selection boundary is located at the image that was on the display before you switched to the 9-image view.
•
• For a movie file (page 133), “ the top and bottom of the screen.
” is displayed at
• On the 9-image screen, indicates a voice recording file (page 147).
appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera.
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2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and
[
왘] to move the
selection boundary to the image you want.
Pressing [
왘] while the
selection boundary is in the right column or
[
왗] while it is in the left
column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images.
Selection boundary
Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and
Image 1 is displayed first
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10 11 12
13 14 15
16 17 18
19 20
3.
Pressing any button besides [
왖], [왔], [왗], [왘],
or the shutter button displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located.
Displaying the Calendar Screen
Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar.
Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the file you want.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button
( ) twice.
• You can also display the calendar by pressing [MENU], selecting the “PLAY” tab, selecting
“Calendar”, and then pressing [
왘] to display the calendar.
• Use the procedure under “Changing the
Date Format” on page
164 to specify the date format.
Year/Month
Date selection cursor
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• The file displayed on the calendar for each date is the first file that was recorded on that date.
• To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [BS].
•
• On the calendar screen, indicates a voice recording file (page 147).
appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera.
2.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the
selection boundary to the date you want, and then press [SET].
• This displays an image of the first file that was recorded on the selected date.
Playing a Slideshow
A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”, and then press [
왘].
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3.
Use the screen that appears to configure the image, time, interval, and effect settings.
Images
Time
Interval
• All Images
Displays all images in camera memory.
• OnIy
This icon appears only in the case of snapshots and audio snapshots.
• OnIy
This icon appears only in the case of movies.
• One Image
Displays a particular image.
• Favorites
Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to specify the playback time you want (1 to 5 minutes, or 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes).
Use [
왗] and [왘] to specify the interval you want
(MAX, or 1 to 30 seconds).
• When playback reaches a movie file while
“MAX” is selected as the interval, only the first frame of the movie is displayed.
Effect
• Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4
Applies a preset effect when transitioning from one image to another.
• Random
Randomly applies the preset patterns (1, 2, 3, and 4).
• OFF
Effects turned off.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Start”, and then
press [SET].
• This starts the slideshow.
5.
To stop the slideshow, press [SET].
• The slideshow will also stop automatically after the amount of time you specified for “Time” elapses.
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IMPORTANT!
• Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops.
• Pressing [
왗] during a slideshow will scroll to the previous image, while [
왘] scrolls to the next image.
• When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays the movie and its audio once.
• When the slideshow comes to a voice recording file or an audio snapshot, it plays the audio once.
• The audio of movies, audio snapshots, and voice recording files is not played when “MAX” is specified for the slideshow “Interval” setting. With all other
“Interval” settings, movies and all audio (movies, audio snapshots, voice recording files) are played back, regardless of their length.
• During audio playback, you can adjust volume by pressing [
왔] and then using [왖] and [왔].
• Note that effect settings are disabled when the slideshow “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “
Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” setting is
“MAX”, “1 sec”, or “2 sec”.
• Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.
• If there are indicators on the display, you can clear them by pressing [
왖] (DISP) (page 29).
• When the slideshow reaches a movie while “One
Image” is selected for “Images”, the movie will repeat playback for the time specified by for “Time”.
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Rotating the Display Image
Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image.
After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation.
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Rotation”, and then press [
왘].
• Note that this operation is possible only when a snapshot image is on the monitor screen.
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll through images until
the one you want to rotate is on the monitor screen.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “Rotate”, and then press [SET].
• Each press of [SET] rotates the image 90 degrees.
5.
After you are finished configuring settings, press [MENU] to exit the setting screen.
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IMPORTANT!
• You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it.
• You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera.
• You cannot rotate the following types of images.
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
• Image rotation is supported for single image only.
You cannot rotate a 9-image screen, an image on the calendar screen, or a zoomed image.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record the audio of an audio snapshot (one with a icon on it).
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of approximately 5.5KB per second)
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1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll
through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
5.
Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button.
To re-record audio
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll
through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”, and then
press [SET].
• If you merely want to delete the audio without rerecording, press [MENU] here to complete the procedure.
5.
Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
6.
Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button.
• This deletes the existing audio and replaces it with the new one.
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IMPORTANT!
• Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far Microphone from the subject.
• The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete.
• You will not be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low.
• You cannot add audio to the following types of images.
— Movie images
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Protected snapshot (page 155)
• Audio that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need audio before re-recording or deleting it.
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file.
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to display
the voice recording file (a file with on it) you want to play.
2.
Press [SET].
• This starts playback of the voice recording file through the camera’s speaker.
• You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.
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To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse the audio
Pause and unpause audio playback
Adjust audio volume
Toggle monitor screen indicators on and off
Cancel playback
Do this:
Hold down [
왗] or [왘].
Press [SET].
Press [
왔] and then use [왖] and [
왔].
Press [
왖] (DISP).
Press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused.
• If your recording has index marks (page 108) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [
왗] or [왘]. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the index mark position (page
108).
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen
You can display recorded images on a TV screen and even use a TV screen to compose images before you record them. To display camera images on a TV, you need a television equipped with a video input terminal.
1.
Connect one end of the AV cable that comes with the camera to the camera’s USB/AV connector, and the other end to the video input terminal of the TV.
AV cable
Yellow
(Video)
White
(Audio)
Video input terminal
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TV
USB/AV connector
• Connect the yellow plug of the AV cable to the video input (yellow) terminal of the TV, and the white plug to the TV’s audio input (white) terminal.
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2.
Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.
3.
Press [ ] or [ ] to turn on the camera, and then perform the required operation for playback or recording.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure that “Power On” or “Power On/Off” is selected for the camera’s power on/off functions
(page 169) when you connect to a TV to view images.
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen.
• Note that the audio output is monaural.
• Depending on the size of the TV screen, recorded images and images during recording may not fill the entire screen.
• For video output, the audio volume level is initially set to maximum. Perform volume level adjustment using TV controls.
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NOTE
• You can connect the camera to a DVD recorder or video deck to record images from the camera.
Simply connect the AV cable that comes with the camera to the video input and audio input jacks of your DVD recorder or video deck instead of to your
TV.
— After connecting, you can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record them onto a DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting “ Only” for the slideshow
“Images” setting (page 141).
— When recording images to an external device, use [
왖] (DISP) to clear all indicators from the monitor screen (page 29).
Selecting the Video Output System
You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system to match the system of the TV you are using.
1.
In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
If you are using a TV designed for use in this area:
U.S., Japan, and other areas that use the NTSC system
Europe and other areas that use the PAL system
Select this setting:
NTSC
PAL
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IMPORTANT!
• Images will not display properly if you select the wrong video system.
• This camera supports the NTSC and PAL video systems only. Images will not display properly if you use a TV (monitor) that is designed for a different video system.
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DELETING FILES
DELETING FILES
You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding.
• A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a protected file, unprotect it first (page 155).
• Delete cannot be performed when all files in memory are protected (page 156).
• Deleting an audio snapshot deletes both the image file and the audio file attached to it.
• You cannot use the procedures in this section to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. See the procedures on page 159 for details about deleting
FAVORITE folder contents.
Deleting a Single File
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [
왔] ( ).
2.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll through files and
display the one you want to delete.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
4.
Press [SET] to delete the file.
• Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you want.
5.
Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
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Deleting All Files
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [
왔] ( ).
2.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “All Files Delete”,
and then press [SET].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Yes”.
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”.
4.
Press [SET] to delete all the files.
• The message “There are no files.” appears on the screen after all of the files are deleted.
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FILE MANAGEMENT
The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the camera’s built-in memory.
Folders
Your camera automatically creates folders in its built-in memory or on the memory card.
Memory Folders and Files
An image you record is automatically stored in a folder, whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900 folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are generated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 100th folder.
1 0 0 C A S I O
Serial number (3 digits)
Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999.
Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. File names are generated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 26th file
C I M G 0 0 2 6 . J P G
Extension
Serial number (4 digits)
• The folder and file names described here appear when you view folders and files on a computer. See page 27 for information about how the camera displays folder and file names.
• The actual number of files you will be able to store on a memory card depends on image size and quality, card capacity, etc.
• For details about the folder structure, see “Memory Folder
Structure” on page 202.
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Protecting Files
Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 152).
You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation.
IMPORTANT!
• Even if a file is protected, it still will be deleted by a memory card format operation (page 174) or a builtin memory format operation (page 170).
To protect a single file
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “On”, and then press [SET].
• A file that is protected is indicated by the mark.
• To unprotect a file, select
“Off” in step 4, and then press [SET].
5.
Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to scroll through files and
display the one you want to protect.
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To protect all files in memory
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “All Files : On”, and
then press [SET].
• To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the setting shows “All Files : Off”.
4.
Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
Using the FAVORITE Folder
You can copy photos of family members or other special shots from the file storage folder (page 202) to the
FAVORITE folder in built-in memory. Images copied to the
FAVORITE folder are automatically reduced to 320
× 240 pixels. Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal images private as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand.
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [
왘].
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3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “Save”, and then press [SET].
• This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card.
4.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the file you want to
copy to the FAVORITE folder.
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Save”, and then
press [SET].
• This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE folder.
6.
After copying all of the files you want, use [
왖]
and [
왔] to select “Cancel”, and then press
[SET] to exit.
NOTE
• Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320
× 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the
FAVORITE folder.
• A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
Remember that the maximum number of images that can be stored in built-in memory depends on the size of each image and other factors.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that an image that has been copied to the
FAVORITE folder and then resized cannot be returned to its original size.
• Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied to a memory card.
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To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then
press [SET].
• If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “No
Favorites file!” appears.
4.
Use [
왘] (forward) and
[
왗] (back) to scroll
through the files in the
FAVORITE folder.
File Name
IMPORTANT!
• Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one. If you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen, you need to remove the memory card from the camera (if you are using one) before starting data communication (pages 173,
189).
FAVORITE folder icon
5.
After you are finished viewing files, press
[MENU] twice to exit.
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To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then
press [SET].
4.
Press [
왔] ( ).
5.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the file you want to
delete from the FAVORITE folder.
6.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”, and then
press [SET].
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
7.
After deleting all of the files you want, use [
왖]
and [
왔] to select “Cancel”, and then press
[SET] to exit.
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then
press [SET].
4.
Press [
왔] ( ).
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “All Files Delete”,
and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot use the delete operations on page 152 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder.
Performing the memory format operation (page 170), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.
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OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation.
To configure sound settings
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the sound whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].
To do this:
Select a built-in sound
Turn off the sound
Select this setting:
Sound 1 through Sound 5
Off
To set the confirmation tone volume level
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
Operation”.
4.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to specify the volume setting
you want, and then press [SET].
• You can set the volume in the range of 0 (no sound) to 7 (loudest).
IMPORTANT!
• The volume setting you make here also affects the video output volume level (page 148).
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To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “
Play”.
4.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to specify the playback
volume setting you want, and then press
[SET].
• You can set the playback volume in the range of 0
(no sound) to 7 (loudest).
IMPORTANT!
• The volume setting you make here does not affect the video output volume level (page 148).
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen whenever you press the power button or [ ]
(REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to display the image you want
to use as the startup image.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].
To do this:
Use the currently displayed image as the startup screen image
Disable the startup screen
Select this setting:
On
Off
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IMPORTANT!
• You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image.
— The camera’s built-in image
— A snapshot
— The image only of an audio snapshot
• Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory. Because of this, if you want to return to a previous startup image, you need to have a separate copy of that image in the camera’s standard image memory.
• The startup image is deleted if you format built-in memory (page 164).
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method
Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 154).
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].
To do this for a newly saved file:
Store the last file number used and increment it, regardless of whether files are deleted or whether the memory card is replaced with a new one.
Restart the serial number from 0001 whenever all files are deleted or the memory card is replaced.
Select this setting:
Continue
Reset
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Setting the Clock
Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time
Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want to change the time and date setting only without changing the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under “To set the current time and date” (page 164) only.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the zone where you are currently located) before changing the time and date settings. Otherwise, the time and date setting will change automatically when you select another time zone.
To select your Home Time zone
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [
왘].
• This displays the current World Time zone.
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Home”, and then
press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “City”, and then
press [
왘].
5.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the
geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET].
6.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the city you want,
and then press [SET].
7.
After selecting the city you want, press [SET] to register its zone as your Home Time zone.
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To set the current time and date
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Set the current date and the time.
To do this:
Change the setting at the current cursor location
Move the cursor between settings
Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping
Do this:
Press [
왖] or [왔].
Press [
왗] or [왘].
Press [BS].
4.
When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to register them and exit the setting screen.
Changing the Date Format
You can select from among three different formats for display of the date.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2006
To display the date like this:
06/12/24
24/12/06
12/24/06
Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
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Using World Time
You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone and instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clock when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones.
To display the World Time screen
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “World”.
To do this:
Display the time in your home time zone
Display the time in the zone currently selected on the World Time screen
Select this:
Home
World
4.
Press [SET] to exit the setting screen.
To configure World Time settings
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “World”, and then
press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
select “City”, and then press [
왘].
• To configure the summer time setting, select
“DST”, and then select either “On” or “Off”.
• Summer time is used in some geographical 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.
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5.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and
[
왘] to select the
geographical area you want, and then press
[SET].
6.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the city you want,
and then press [SET].
7.
When the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.
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 46)
• Because the image was recorded using the wrong World
Time zone (page 165)
1.
In the PLAY mode, use [
왗] and [왘] to display
the image whose date and time you want to edit.
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Date/Time”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Set the date and the time you want.
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To do this:
Change the value at the cursor location
Move the cursor between settings
Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping
Do this:
Press [
왖] or [왔].
Press [
왗] or [왘].
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.
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 122).
• 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.
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Changing the Display Language
You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to change the
setting, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the USB Port Protocol
You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device.
Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
When connecting to this type of device:
Computer or USB DIRECT-
PRINT-compatible printer (page
183)
PictBridge-compatible printer
(page 183)
Select this setting:
Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)
PTP (PictBridge)*
* “PTP” stands for “Picture Transfer Protocol”.
• Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer 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).
• PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.
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Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions
You can use the following procedures to configure [ ]
(REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns on and/or off whenever they are pressed.
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To configure this operation:
Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or
[ ] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not turn off)
Power turns on or off when [ ]
(REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed
Power does not turn on or off when
[ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed
Select this setting:
Power On
Power On/Off
Disable
IMPORTANT!
• When “Power On/Off” is selected, pressing [ ]
(REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode turns off the camera.
• Pressing [ ] (REC) in the PLAY mode switches to the currently selected recording mode, and pressing
[ ] (PLAY) in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode.
• When connecting the camera to a TV for viewing camera images, “Power On” or “Power On/Off” must be selected for the power on/off function.
NOTE
• The initial default setting is “Power On”.
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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 memory before you format it.
• Formatting built-in memory deletes the following.
— Protected images
— FAVORITE folder images
— BEST SHOT mode user setups
— Startup screen image
• Before starting the format operation, check to make sure that the camera’s battery is not low. Battery power going low during formatting can cause improper formatting and creates the risk of camera malfunction.
• Never open the battery cover while the format operation is being performed. Doing so creates the risk of camera malfunction.
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 (page 173).
2.
Press [MENU].
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Format”, and then
press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after formatting built-in memory will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.
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USING A MEMORY CARD
USING A MEMORY CARD
You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in memory to a memory card and from a built-in memory card to built-in memory.
• Normally, files are stored in built-in memory. When you insert a memory card, however, the camera automatically stores files to the card.
• Note that you cannot save files to built-in memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used.
• 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
REC
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, which you can use to protect against accidental deletion of image data. Note, however, if you write protect an
SD memory card, you must remove write protection whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete any of its files.
• Electrostatic charge, digital noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always maintain backup copies of important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.)
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Using a Memory Card
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it.
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
To insert a memory card into the camera
1.
Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.
2.
Positioning the memory card so its front is facing in the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot.
Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place.
3.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Front Back
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To replace the memory card
1.
Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera.
2.
Pull the memory card out of the slot.
3.
Load another memory card.
IMPORTANT!
• Never try to insert anything that is not an SD memory card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the camera’s memory card slot. Doing so can cause malfunction of the camera.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your dealer 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 file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.
• Certain types of memory cards or camera conditions can cause the format operation to take considerable time.
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Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it.
IMPORTANT!
• 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 card, formatting on a computer can result in nonconformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data on the memory card before you format it.
• Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes all the files, even those that are protected (page
155).
■ To format a memory card
1.
Load the memory card into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera, and press [MENU].
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Format”, and then
press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after formatting the memory card will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear.
• 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, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
• We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images.
• 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.
• Before starting the format operation, check to make sure that the camera’s battery is not low. Battery power going low during formatting can cause improper formatting and creates the risk of memory card malfunction.
• Never open the battery cover while the format operation is being performed. Doing so creates the risk of memory card malfunction.
Copying Files
Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card.
IMPORTANT!
• Only snapshot, movie, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.
• Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied.
• Copying an audio snapshot copies both its image file and the audio file.
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To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
1.
Load the memory card into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU].
3.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Copy”, and then press [
왘].
IMPORTANT!
• Copy is not possible if there is not enough memory capacity to hold all of the images you are trying to copy.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Built-in Card”,
and then press [SET].
• This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...”.
• After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder.
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To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory
1.
Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”.
2.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Card Built-in”,
and then press [SET].
3.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to select the file you want to
copy.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Copy”, and then
press [SET].
• This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...”.
• The file reappears on the monitor screen after the copy operation is complete.
• Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if you want.
5.
Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation.
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NOTE
• Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.
PRINTING IMAGES
PRINTING IMAGES
A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs.
■ Professional Print Service
The camera’s DPOF feature lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each you want.
For more information, see “DPOF” (page 179).
NOTE
• Certain print service providers may not support
DPOF or may support different printing protocols. In this case, use the protocol supported by your print service to specify the images you want to have printed.
■ Printing Directly on a Printer Equipped with
a Card Slot, or a Printer that Supports USB
DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge
After using the camera’s DPOF feature to specify the images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed, you can plug the memory card into a printer equipped with a card slot, or connect the camera to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT printer for printing.
For more information, see “DPOF” (page 179) and “Using
PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT” (page 183).
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■ Printing with a Computer
Windows Users
The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and
Photohands applications, which can be installed on a
Windows computer for image transfer, management, and printing. For more information, see “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” (pages 189, 205).
Macintosh Users
The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the
Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and management, but not for printing. Use commercially available software for printing with a Macintosh. For more information, see “Using the Camera with a Macintosh
Computer” (pages 196, 215).
DPOF
The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print
Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a
DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
With this camera, you can select images by viewing them on the monitor screen without needing to remember file names, their locations in memory, etc.
■ DPOF Settings
File Name, number of copies, date
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To configure print settings for a single image
1.
3.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [
왘].
Use [
4.
Use [
왗] and [왘] to
display the image you want.
왖] and [왔] to select “Select images”,
and then press [
왘].
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5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to specify the number of
copies.
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed.
6.
To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [BS] so
“On” is displayed.
• “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
• Turning on date stamping while “00” is specified for the number of copies will cause the number of copies to change to “01”. Any other number of copies setting will remain the same when you turn on date stamping.
• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [BS] so
“Off” is displayed.
• Repeat steps 4 through 6 if you want to configure other images for printing.
7.
After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to apply them.
PRINTING IMAGES
To configure print settings for all images
1.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “All images”, and
then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
specify the number of copies.
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed.
5.
To turn on date stamping for the prints, press
[BS] so “On” is displayed.
• “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
• Turning on date stamping while “00” is specified for the number of copies will cause the number of copies to change to “01”. Any other number of copies setting will remain the same when you turn on date stamping.
• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [BS] so
“Off” is displayed.
6.
After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to apply them.
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IMPORTANT!
• 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 want to prevent this from happening, perform the procedure under “To configure print settings for all images”
(page 181) and change the number of copies to “00”.
After that, you can configure new DPOF settings as required.
• 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 printing service may print all images without regard to your DPOF settings, or date printing may not be performed.
• Note that some professional print services do not support DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints.
• Some printers may have settings that disable date stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user documentation that comes with your printer for details about how to enable these features.
• If you use the DPOF setting to turn on date stamping for printing on an image that already has date/time stamp data embedded in it (page 122), the two stamps will be superimposed. Because of this, do not turn on DPOF date stamping if an image already has a date/time stamp embedded on it.
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Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports
PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support
(page 179) also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.
• PictBridge is a standard established by the Camera and
Imaging Products Association
(CIPA).
• USB DIRECT-PRINT is a standard proposed by Seiko
Epson Corporation.
■ Setting the USB Port Protocol
1.
Press [MENU].
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [
왘].
3.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
When connecting to this type of device:
Computer or USB DIRECT-
PRINT-compatible printer
PictBridge-compatible printer
Select this setting:
Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)
PTP (PictBridge)
• Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer 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).
• PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.
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■ Connecting the Camera to Your Printer
1.
Check the battery level indicator to make sure that the battery is fully charged, and then press the power button to turn off the camera.
• If battery power is low, replace the battery.
• The camera does not draw power over the USB cable.
2.
Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the camera to a printer.
USB cable (bundled)
USB
USB port
USB/AV connector
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your printer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
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■ Printing Images
1.
Turn on the printer.
2.
Load paper for printing the images into the printer.
3.
Turn on the camera.
• This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen.
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Paper Size”, and
then press [
왘].
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select the paper size you
want to use for printing, and then press [SET].
• The following are the print sizes that are available.
3.5˝
× 5˝
5˝
× 7˝
4˝
× 6˝
A4
8.5˝
× 11˝
By Printer
• Selecting “By Printer” prints using the paper size selected on the printer.
• Available paper size settings depend on the connected printer. For full details, see the instructions that come with your printer.
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6.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to
specify the print option you want.
• To print a single image:
Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. Next, use [
왗] and [왘] to select the image you want to print.
• To print multiple images or all images: Select “DPOF
Printing”, and then press [SET]. Selecting this option will print the images selected with the DPOF settings.
See page 180 for more information.
• You can toggle date stamping of the image on and off by pressing [BS]. The date stamp will be printed when “On” is indicated on the monitor screen.
“On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
7.
On the camera’s monitor screen, use [
왖] and
[
왔] to select “Print”, and then press [SET].
• This starts printing and displays the message
“Busy.... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any of the camera’s buttons while printing is in progress will cause the message to reappear.
• The print menu will appear when printing is complete.
• If you selected “1 Image” in step 6, you can select another image for printing and then repeat this step to print.
8.
After printing is complete, turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
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Date Printing
Any one of the procedures described below can be used to include the recording date in image prints. Correct date printing requires that the current date be set on the camera before the image is recorded.
• Before recording the image, turn on date stamping
(“Date” or “Date&Time”) (page 122).
• Specifying date printing with DPOF settings (page 180)
— If you use the DPOF setting to turn on date stamping for printing on an image that already has date/time stamp data embedded in it (page 122), the two stamps will be superimposed. Because of this, do not turn on
DPOF date stamping if an image already has a date/ time stamp embedded on it.
— Some printers may have settings that disable time stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user documentation that comes with your printer for details about how to enable these features.
— Note that some professional print services do not support DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints.
• Specifying date printing with the Photohands software that comes with the camera
— See page 23 of 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.
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• Specifying date printing when having printing done by a print service
— Some print services do not support date printing.
Check with your service for more information.
■ Printing Precautions
• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings.
• Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc.
• Never disconnect the USB cable or perform any camera operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.
PRINTING IMAGES
PRINT Image Matching
III
Images include PRINT Image Matching
III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching
III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.
* Seiko Epson Corporation holds the copyright for PRINT Image Matching and
PRINT Image Matching
III
.
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Exif Print
Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce betterlooking prints.
IMPORTANT!
• Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer manufacturer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
After establishing a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows
(see below) or a Macintosh (see page 196).
Using the Camera with a Windows
Computer
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a computer running under Windows. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for other information about USB connections, etc.
1. If you are running Windows 98SE or 98, install the
USB driver onto your computer.
• You need to perform this step only once, the first time you connect to your computer.
• If you are running Windows XP, 2000, or Me, you do not need to install the USB driver.
2. Establish a connection between the camera and computer.
3. View and copy the images you want.
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IMPORTANT!
• If battery goes low during printing, printing may stop and the camera may shut down.
• If you plan to transfer file data from the camera’s built-in memory to your computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. If there is, remove the memory card from the camera before you connect to your computer.
■ Install the USB driver onto your computer
Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer. If you do, the computer will not be able to recognize the camera.
• USB driver installation is required in the case of
Windows 98SE and 98. Do not connect the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems without installing the USB driver first.
• USB driver installation is not required in the case of
Windows XP, 2000, and Me.
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1.
What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows XP,
2000, Me, 98SE, or 98.
Windows 98SE/98 Users
• Start from step 2 to install the USB driver.
• Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98.
Windows XP/2000/Me Users
• Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump directly to step 6.
2.
Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “USB driver”.
3.
On the menu screen that appears, click
“English”.
4.
Click [USB driver B] and then [Install].
• This starts installation.
• Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation.
• The following steps show installation under the
English version of Windows.
5.
When the final setup screen appears, click the
[Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit the menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.
• With some computer operating systems, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear.
If this happens, restart your computer. The CD-ROM menu will appear again after your computer restarts.
Click the [Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit the menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.
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■ Establish a connection between the camera
and computer
1.
Make sure the camera’s battery is fully charged.
2.
Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU].
• It makes no difference whether the camera is in a
REC mode or the PLAY mode.
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage”, and
then press [SET].
5.
Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s USB/AV connector and your computer’s USB port.
USB port
Connector A
USB cable (bundled)
USB/AV connector
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
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6.
Turn on the camera.
• This will cause your computer to create a hardware profile for camera’s built-in memory or the memory card loaded in the camera. You do not need to install the USB driver every time. After you install it once, your computer will recognize the camera’s built-in memory or its memory card when you establish a
USB connection between the camera and your computer.
• This will cause the camera’s operation lamp to light green.
Operation lamp
• At this point, some operating systems will display a “Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating system does, close the dialog box.
■ View and copy the images you want
1.
On your computer, double-click “My
Computer”.
• If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then
[My Computer].
2.
Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk.
3.
Double-click the “DCIM” folder.
4.
Double-click the folder that contains the image you want.
5.
Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.
• For information about file names, see “Memory
Folder Structure” on page 202.
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NOTE
• If you open a rotated image on your computer, the original unrotated version will appear (page 144).
This is true both for a rotated image opened from camera memory and for a rotated image that has been copied to your computer’s hard disk.
6.
Depending on your operating system, perform one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want.
Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98
1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the “DCIM” folder.
2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy].
3. Double click [My Documents] to open it.
4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste].
• This copies the “DCIM” folder (which contains the image files) to your “My Documents” folder.
Windows XP
1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the “DCIM” folder.
2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy].
3. Click [Start] and then [My Documents].
4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste].
• This copies the “DCIM” folder (which contains the image files) to your “My Documents” folder.
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NOTE
• If you already have a folder named “DCIM” in your computer’s “My Documents” folder, performing the procedures under step 6 above will overwrite the existing “DCIM” folder with the newly saved folder. If you want to save the contents of the existing “DCIM” folder, change its name or move it to another location before saving a new “DCIM” folder.
IMPORTANT!
• Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s file memory.
Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
7.
Depending on the version of Windows you are running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection.
Windows XP/98SE/98 Users
Press the camera’s power button. After making sure that the camera’s operation lamp is not lit green, disconnect the camera from the computer.
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, disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera.
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■ USB Connection Precautions
• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to
“burn in” on the screen.
• Never disconnect the USB cable or perform any camera operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
Using the Camera with a Macintosh
Computer
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh.
You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about USB connections, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• This camera does not support operation on a computer running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X
10.0. If you have a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or
OS X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or 10.4), use the standard
USB driver that comes with your OS.
1. Establish a connection between the camera and your
Macintosh.
2. View and copy the images you want.
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IMPORTANT!
• If you plan to transfer file data from the camera’s built-in memory to your Macintosh, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. If there is, remove the memory card from the camera before you connect to your Macintosh.
■ Establish a connection between the camera
and your Macintosh
1.
Make sure the camera’s battery is fully charged.
2.
Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU].
• It makes no difference whether the camera is in a
REC mode or the PLAY mode.
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [
왘].
4.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage”, and
then press [SET].
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5.
Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s USB/AV connector and your computer’s USB port.
USB port
Connector A
6.
Turn on the camera.
• Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive.
• The appearance of the drive icon depends on the
Mac OS version you are using.
• Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive whenever you establish a USB connection between the camera and your Macintosh.
USB cable (bundled)
USB/AV connector
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
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■ View and copy the images you want
1.
Double-click the drive icon for the camera’s file memory, the “DCIM” folder, and then the folder that contains the image you want.
2.
Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.
• For information about file names, see “Memory
Folder Structure” on page 202.
NOTE
• If you open a rotated image on your Macintosh, the original unrotated version will appear (page 144).
This is true both for a rotated image opened from camera memory and for a rotated image that has been copied to your Macintosh hard disk.
3.
To copy all the files in file memory to your
Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.
IMPORTANT!
• Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s file memory.
Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
4.
To terminate the USB connection, drag the drive icon that represents the camera to
Trash. Next, disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera.
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■ USB Connection Precautions
• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to
“burn in” on the screen.
• Never disconnect the USB cable or perform any camera operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer
The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card.
Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot
Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot
Use a commercially available PC card adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC). For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the PC card adaptor and your computer.
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Using 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.
Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC)
See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adaptor for details about how to use them.
Memory Data
Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
DCF Protocol
DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange images with each other. DCF protocol defines a format for image file data and the folder structure for file memory, so images can be viewed using another manufacturer’s DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.
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Memory Folder Structure
■ Folder Structure
DCIM
100CASIO
CIMG0001.JPG
CIMG0002.AVI
CIMG0003.WAV
CIMG0004.JPG
CIMG0004.WAV
101CASIO
102CASIO
(DCIM Folder)
(Storage folder)
(Image file)
(Movie file)
(Audio file)
(Audio snapshot image file)
(Audio snapshot audio file)
(Storage folder)
(Storage folder)
FAVORITE *
CIMG0001.JPG
CIMG0002.JPG
(FAVORITE folder)
(Storage file)
(Storage file)
MISC
AUTPRINT.MRK
SCENE *
UEXZ5001.JPE
UEXZ5002.JPE
(DPOF file folder)
(DPOF file)
(BEST SHOT folder)
(User setup file)
(User setup file)
* These folders are created in built-in memory only.
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■ Folder and File Contents
• DCIM folder
Folder that stores all of the digital camera files
• Storage folder
Folder for storing files created by the digital camera
• Image file
File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: JPG)
• Movie file
File that contains a movie recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: AVI)
• Audio file
File that contains an audio recording (File Name
Extension: WAV)
• Audio snapshot image file
File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot
(File Name Extension: JPG)
• Audio snapshot audio file
File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot
(File Name Extension: WAV)
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• FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only)
Folder that contains Favorites image files
(Image Size: 320
× 240 pixels)
• DPOF file folder
Folder that contains DPOF files
• BEST SHOT folder (Built-in memory only)
Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files
• User setup file (Built-in memory only)
Files that contain BEST SHOT user setups
Image Files Supported by the Camera
• Image files recorded with this camera
• DCF protocol image files
Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
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■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card
Precautions
• Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer.
Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. However, if you even want to copy the folders back to the camera’s file memory, be sure you change the name of the DCIM folder back to
“DCIM” first. The camera does not recognize any folder name other than DCIM.
• Memory Folders and files must be stored in accordance with the “Memory Folder Structure” shown on page 202 in order for the camera to be able to recognize them correctly.
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an overview of what you can do with them.
Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 215).
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer.
Selecting the Software You Need
Install the software on your computer that allows you to perform the type of operations you want.
Purpose
USB connection to a computer for image transfer
–
Software Name
USB driver Type B
Management of images transferred to a computer
Photo Loader 2.3
* DirectX 9.0c
Supported Windows Versions
XP/2000/Me
98SE/98
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Required Operation
Establish a connection between the camera and computer. Installation of the USB driver is not required (page 189).
Establish a connection between the camera and computer. Install the USB driver Type B
(page 189).
Install Photo Loader 2.3 (page 208).
* If the computer does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install DirectX 9.0c (page
210).
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Purpose
Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing
Movie playback
Software Name
Photohands 1.0
* DirectX 9.0c
Viewing of user documentation (PDF) files
Adobe Reader 6.0
–
Supported Windows Versions
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Required Operation
Install Photohands 1.0 (page 211).
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
XP/2000/Me/98SE
98
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.
* If you are running Windows 2000, 98SE or 98 with a DirectX version that is lower than 9.0, install DirectX 9.0c (page 210).
If your computer does not already have Adobe
Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, install Adobe Reader 6.0 (page 218).
If your computer does not already have Adobe
Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader 5.0.5.
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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
OS: 98SE/98
• In the case of Windows XP, 2000, or Me, connect the camera to the computer. You do not need to install the
USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM.
• Correct operation is not guaranteed on a computer that has been upgraded from Windows 95 or 3.1.
Photo Loader 2.3
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Memory: At least 16MB
HD: At least 7MB
Other: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; DirectX 9.0 or higher
Photohands 1.0
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Memory: At least 64MB
HD: At least 10MB
DirectX 9.0c
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete.
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Adobe Reader 6.0
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE
CPU: Pentium
Memory: 32MB
HD: 60MB
Other: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
IMPORTANT!
• For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the “Read me” file on the CD-
ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
Managing Images on a PC
To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo
Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo
Loader”.
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.
The CD-ROM includes the software and user documentation for various languages. Check the CD-ROM menu screen to see if applications and user documentation are available for a particular language.
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■ Getting Started
Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-
ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer.
• The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-
ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application.
■ Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not available in all languages.
1.
On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photo
Loader” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
1.
Click the “Read me” button for “Photo
Loader”.
IMPORTANT!
• Before upgrading or reinstalling Photo Loader, or before installing it onto another computer, be sure to read the “Read me” file for information about retaining existing libraries.
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■ Installing Photo Loader
1.
Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”.
2.
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing
Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse your existing library information and HTML files that are created automatically by Photo Loader. In some cases, image files may be lost.
■ Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX
In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX using your PC’s DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
1.
On your PC, click [Start], [All Programs],
[Accessories], [System Tools], and then
[System Information].
2.
On the [Tools] menu of the window that appears, select [DirectX Diagnostic Tool].
3.
On the [System] tab, check to make sure that the version shown for the “DirectX Version” item is 9.0 or higher.
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4.
Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
• If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM.
• If your PC does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-
ROM.
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a
Snapshot
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.
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows
“Photohands”.
NOTE
• 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.
The CD-ROM includes the software and user documentation for various languages. Check the CD-ROM menu screen to see if applications and user documentation are available for a particular language.
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■ Getting Started
Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-
ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer.
• The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-
ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application.
■ Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not available in all languages.
1.
On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
You should always read the “Read me” file for
“Photohands” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
1.
Click the “Read me” button for “Photohands”.
■ Installing Photohands
1.
Click the “Install” button for “Photohands”.
2.
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen.
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Playing a Movie
Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback.
■ 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.
Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use the AV cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal a TV or computer and play back movies that way.
IMPORTANT!
• The above is the recommended environment.
Configuring this environment does not guarantee proper operation.
• Even if your computer meets the recommended requirements described above, certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
1.
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 installed, you can install it from the bundled CD-ROM.
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 Menu Application
1.
On the menu screen, click “Exit” to exit the menu.
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer
Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer.
Selecting the Software You Need
Install the software on your Macintosh that allows you to perform the type of operations you want.
Purpose
USB connection to a Macintosh for image transfer
–
Software Name
Managing of Images on a Macintosh Photo Loader 1.1
–
Movie playback –
Viewing of user documentation
(PDF) files
–
Mac OS Versions
OS 9/OS X
OS 9
OS X
OS 9/OS X
OS 9/OS X
Required Operation
Establish a connection between the camera and your Macintosh. USB driver is not required
(page 196).
Install Photo Loader 1.1 (page 217).
Use iPhoto, which comes bundled with your operating system (page 217).
QuickTime is not included on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, but it is included with your Macintosh operating system.
Use the QuickTime application that is installed with your operating system for playback (page
218).
Use Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader, which comes bundled with your operating system (page 218).
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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.
Photo Loader 1.1
OS: OS 9
Memory: 32MB
HD: At least 3MB
• USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running OS
9 or 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.
IMPORTANT!
• For details about Macintosh minimum system requirements, see the “Readme” file 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.
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Managing Images on a Macintosh
■ To manage images on a Macintosh running
OS 9
Install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo
Loader”.
● To install Photo Loader
1.
Open the folder named “Photo Loader”.
2.
Open the folder named “English”, and then open the file named “Important”.
3.
Open the folder named “Installer”, and then open the file named “readme”.
4.
Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to install Photo Loader.
IMPORTANT!
• If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo
Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder.
Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files. Failure to follow this procedure correctly can result in loss or corruption of your existing files.
■ To manage images on a Macintosh running
OS X
Use iPhoto, which comes bundled with the operating system. iPhoto enables management of snapshots.
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Playing a Movie
You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies.
■ Movie Playback Precautions
• Even if your computer meets the minimum requirements described above, certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies.
• Proper movie playback may not be possible on some
Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following.
— Try recording movies with a quality setting of “Normal” or “LP”.
— Try upgrading to the latest version of QuickTime.
— Quit any other applications that are running.
Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use the AV cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal a TV or
Macintosh and play back movies that way.
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.
■ To view the camera user’s guide
1.
On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
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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■ To view the Photo Loader user’s guide
1.
On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
2.
Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder.
3.
Open “PhotoLoader_english”.
To register as a camera user
Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following
CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/
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Menu Reference
The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and the PLAY mode, and their settings.
• The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
■ REC Mode
● REC Tab Menu
Focus
Continuous
Self-timer
Anti Shake
AF Area easy Mode
L/R Key
Quick Shutter
Audio Snap
Grid
Digital Zoom
(Auto Focus) /
(Pan Focus) /
(Manual Focus)
Macro /
(Infinity) /
Normal Speed / High Speed / Flash Cont. /
Off
10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Off
Auto / Off
Spot /
On / Off
Multi
Focus / EV Shift / White Balance / ISO /
Self-timer / Off
On / Off
On / Off
On / Off
On / Off
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Icon Help
Memory
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 5M (2560
× 1920) /
5M (3:2) (2560
× 1712 (3:2)) /
4M (2304
× 1728) / 3M (2048 × 1536) /
2M (1600
× 1200) / VGA (640 × 480)
Fine / Normal / Economy Quality
(Snapshots)
Quality
(Movies)
EV Shift
HQ / Normal / LP
White Balance
ISO
–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
Auto / (Daylight) / (Cloudy) /
(Shade) /
N
(Day White) /
D
(Daylight) / (Tungsten) / Manual
Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400
Metering
Filter
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Flash Intensity
Flash Assist
Multi / Center weighted / Spot
Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue /
Yellow / Pink / Purple
+2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2
+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 / PAL
Format / Cancel
Reset / Cancel
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■ PLAY Mode
● PLAY Tab Menu
Slideshow
Calendar
MOTION PRINT
Movie Editing
Keystone
Color Correction
Favorites
DPOF
Protect
Date/Time
Rotation
Resize
Trimming
Dubbing
Copy
Start / Images / Time / Interval / Effect /
Cancel
–
9 frames / 1 frame / Cancel
Cut (Before) /
(Between) /
Cut
Cut (After) / Cancel
–
–
Show / Save / Cancel
Select images / All images / Cancel
On / All Files : On / Cancel
–
Rotate / Cancel
3M / 2M / VGA / Cancel
–
–
Built-in Card / Card Built-in / Cancel
● Set Up Tab Menu
• The contents of the PLAY mode set up tab menu are identical to those of the REC mode set up tab menu.
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Indicator Lamp Reference
The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lamp and an self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera.
Operation lamp 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.
■ REC Mode
Lit
Lit
Lit
Operation Lamp
Green
Pattern 3
Pattern 2
Pattern 1
Red
Pattern 1
Amber
Pattern 3
Self-timer lamp
Red
Meaning
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Operational (Power on, recording enabled)
Flash is charging.
Auto Focus operation was successful.
Cannot Auto Focus.
Monitor screen is off. / Sleep state
Storing image
Storing movie data / processing image data
Self-timer countdown
(10 to 3 seconds)
Self-timer countdown
(3 to 0 seconds)
Cannot charge flash.
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Operation Lamp
Green Red Amber
Self-timer lamp
Red
Pattern 3
Pattern 3
Pattern 2
Lit
Pattern 3
Meaning
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
Formatting card
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 recorded images to be lost.
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■ PLAY Mode
Operation Lamp
Red Green
Lit
Selftimer lamp
Red
Pattern 3
Pattern 2
Lit
Pattern 3
Meaning
Operational (Power on, recording enabled)
One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, image protect, copy, format, power down, image resizing, image trimming, after recording, keystone correction, color correction,
MOTION PRINT, movie editing
Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted.
Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full.
Low battery alert
■ Battery Charger Lamp Reference
The lithium ion battery charger has a [CHARGE] lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the battery charger operation that is being performed.
[CHARGE] lamp
[CHARGE] lamp
Lit Red
Flashing Red
Off
Meaning
Charging
Battery charger or battery abnormality
Charging complete or charge standby state
(Ambient temperature is too high or too low.)
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Power does not turn on.
Possible Cause
1) The battery is not oriented correctly.
2) The battery is dead.
Camera suddenly powers down.
Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed.
1) Auto Power Off activated (page 42).
2) The battery is dead.
1) The camera is in the PLAY mode.
2) Flash unit is being charged.
3) Memory is full.
Action
1) Orient the battery correctly (page 34).
2) Charge the battery (page 31). 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-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery.
1) Turn power back on.
2) Charge the battery (page 31).
1) Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode.
2) Wait until the flash unit finishes charging.
3) Transfer files you want to keep to your computer and then delete files from image memory, or use a different memory card.
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Symptom
Auto Focus does not focus properly.
The subject is out of focus in the recorded image.
Possible Cause
1) The lens is dirty.
2) The subject is not located 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 operation (page
58).
4) You are moving the camera.
Action
1) Clean the lens.
2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image.
3) Use manual focus (page 80).
4) Turn on Anti Shake or mount the camera on a tripod (page 94).
The image is not focused properly.
When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame (page 52).
Scenery shots are out of focus.
The flash does not fire.
1) The image is not focused properly.
2) The wrong focus mode is selected.
3) The wrong BEST SHOT scene is selected.
1) “ ” (flash off) is selected as the flash mode.
2) The battery is dead.
3) A scene that selects “ flash mode is selected in the BEST SHOT mode.
” (flash off) as the
1) When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame (page 52).
2) Change the focus mode to “ ” (Auto Focus, page 75) or “ ” (infinity, page 79).
3) Change the BEST SHOT scene to “Scenery”
(page 89).
1) Select a different flash mode (page 63).
2) Charge the battery (page 31).
3) Select a different flash mode (page 63) or
BEST SHOT scene (page 89).
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Symptom
Camera powers down during self-timer countdown.
Possible Cause
The battery is dead.
Monitor screen image is out of focus.
1) You are using the Manual Focus mode and have not focused the image.
2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot.
3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot.
Recorded images are not saved in memory.
Though available lighting is bright, the faces of human subjects appear dark.
1) Camera powers down before the save operation is complete.
2) Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Not enough light is reaching the subjects.
Subjects are too dark when recording images on a seashore or at a ski area.
Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of images.
Action
Charge the battery (page 31).
1) Focus the image (page 80).
2) Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots.
3) Use the Macro mode ( ) for close-ups.
1) When the battery indicator shows “ ”, charge the battery as soon as possible (page 31).
2) Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
• Change the flash mode setting to “ ” (flash on) for daylight synchro flash (page 64).
• Increase the EV shift value (page 82).
• Change the flash mode setting to “ ” (flash on) for daylight synchro flash (page 64).
• Increase the EV shift value (page 82).
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Symptom
Vertical lines on the monitor screen.
Out of focus images.
Digital noise in images.
Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image.
Possible Cause
The subject is outside the shooting range of the camera.
Sensitivity is increased automatically for dark subjects. Greater sensitivity increases the chance of digital noise.
Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording.
Action
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.
Record within the allowable shooting range.
Use a light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens.
Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording.
Images are not displayed.
A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
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Symptom
All buttons and switches are disabled.
Monitor screen is off.
Cannot transfer files over a
USB connection.
Display language setting screen appears when the camera is turned on.
Possible Cause
Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device.
USB communication is in progress.
1) USB cable is not connected securely.
2) USB driver is not installed.
3) 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 camera memory, disconnect the USB cable.
1) Check all connections.
2) Install the USB driver on your computer (page
189).
3) Turn on the camera.
1) Check the settings (page 46).
2) Perform the reset operation to initialize the camera’s setup (page 123). 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 digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install 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.
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Display Messages
Battery is low.
Cannot correct image!
The battery is dead.
Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (pages 98, 100).
Can not find the file.
The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image
(page 141).
Cannot register any more files.
• You are attempting to save a BEST SHOT scene when there are already 999 scenes in the
“SCENE” folder (page 93).
• You are attempting to copy a FAVORITE file when the “FAVORITE” folder already contains
9999 files (page 157).
Card ERROR
Some problem occurred with the memory card.
Turn off the camera, and remove and then reinsert the memory card. If the same message appears, format the memory card (page 174).
IMPORTANT!
Formatting the memory card deletes all files on the memory card. Before formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device.
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 the printer
(page 168).
• You are attempting to connect to a computer that does not have a USB driver installed (page 189).
File could not be saved because battery is low.
Folder cannot be created.
The battery is dead, so the recorded image could not be saved.
LENS ERROR
This message appears when you try to record an image while there are 9,999 files stored in the
999th folder. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 152).
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.
Load paper!
Memory Full
No Favorites file!
The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is out of paper.
Memory is full. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 152).
There is no FAVORITE file.
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Printing Error
Record Error
Replenish ink!
One of the following problems occurred during printing.
• Printer power off
• Printer internal error
Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again.
The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink.
RETRY POWER ON
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
The card is locked.
Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.
The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked.
You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.
There are no files.
• There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card.
• This message will appear if you rename the files or folders in camera memory or if you move them to different locations. If this happens, move the files or folders back to their original locations in camera memory and return them to their original preset names (pages 201, 203).
There are no printing images.
Set up DPOF.
There are no DPOF settings specifying images and the number of copies of each for printing.
Configure the required DPOF settings (page 179).
There is no image to register.
The image or movie whose setup you are trying to save is not supported by BEST SHOT.
This card is not formatted.
This file cannot be played.
The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 174).
The image file or audio file is corrupted, or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera.
This function cannot be used.
You attempted to copy files from built-in memory to a memory card loaded in the camera while there is no memory card in the camera (page 175).
This function is not supported for this file.
The function you are trying to perform is not supported for the file on which you are trying to perform it.
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CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor (Option)
You can perform the following operations after setting the camera onto the optional CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor.
• Charging of the camera’s rechargeable lithium ion battery.
• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature.
• TV connectability for viewing of images on a television screen.
• Direct connection to a printer for printing.
• Transfer of images recorded with the camera to a computer over a USB connection.
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component and button on the USB cradle.
■ Front
1
5
1
Camera connector
2
[USB] lamp
3
[USB] button
4
[PHOTO] button
5
[CHARGE] lamp
4 3
2
■ Back
8
7
6
6
[DC IN 5.3V]
(AC adaptor connector)
7
[ ] (USB port)
8
[AV OUT]
(AV output port)
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Using the USB Cradle to Charge the
Battery
You can charge the camera’s NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery by setting the camera onto the USB cradle.
1.
Load the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-
20) into the camera.
2.
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.
USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
[DC IN 5.3V]
AC power cord
NOTE
• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V
AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.
• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
3.
Turn off the camera.
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4.
With the camera positioned with the monitor screen facing forward as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
[CHARGE] lamp
• The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green.
• It takes about 130 minutes to achieve a full charge.
Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
5.
After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the battery charger (BC-11L) or the USB cradle (CA-32) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.
• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630
AC adaptors with this camera.
• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s connector as far as it will go.
• The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera
(which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery reaches normal temperature. The
[CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.
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• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the
USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally.
■ If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Perform the following steps.
1.
Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
2.
Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle.
• If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.
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Using the Photo Stand Feature
The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image. Photo Stand feature operations are performed in accordance with slideshow setting. Before using Photo Stand feature, you need to configure slideshow settings as described in the camera user’s guide.
1.
Turn off the camera.
2.
Set the camera onto the USB cradle.
3.
Press the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button.
• This starts the Photo
Stand slideshow with the images or image you specified.
[PHOTO] button
• Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press
[MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or select “Start” and then press [SET].
• During audio playback, you can adjust volume by pressing [
왔] and then using [왖] and [왔].
4.
To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press the
[PHOTO] button again.
IMPORTANT!
• The battery is not charged while a Photo Stand slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow.
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Using the USB Cradle to Display Images on a TV Screen
You can place the camera onto the USB cradle and connect the cradle to a TV to view camera images on a TV screen.
1.
Connect one end of the AV cable that comes with the camera to the [AV OUT] port of the
USB cradle, and the other end to the video input terminal of the TV.
AV cable (bundled)
TV
Video input terminal
[AV OUT] (AV output port)
• Connect the yellow plug of the AV cable to the video input (yellow) terminal of the TV, and the white plug to the TV’s audio input (white) terminal.
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2.
Turn off the camera.
3.
Set the camera onto the USB cradle.
4.
Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.
5.
Press [ ] to turn on the camera, and then perform the required operation for playback.
IMPORTANT!
• See the applicable explanation in the camera user’s guide when outputting images to a TV screen.
• When the camera is on the USB cradle, pressing the cradle’s [PHOTO] button will activate the Photo
Stand feature and display images on the TV screen.
APPENDIX
Using the USB Cradle to Print Images
You can place the camera onto the USB cradle and connect the cradle to a printer to print images.
1.
Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and a printer.
USB port
Connector A
Connector B
USB cable
(bundled)
2.
Turn off the camera, and then set the camera on the USB cradle.
3.
Turn on the printer and then perform the procedure in the camera user’s guide to print.
4.
After you are finished printing, press the USB cradle’s [USB] button, and then turn off the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.
[ ] (USB port)
• Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
• If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
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Using the USB Cradle to Connect to a
Computer
You can place the camera onto the USB cradle and connect the cradle to a computer to view images or to transfer them to the computer.
IMPORTANT!
• Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication.
■ Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
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.
• If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
[DC IN 5.3V]
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2.
Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port.
USB cable
(bundled)
USB port
Connector B
Connector A
3.
Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, and then press its [MENU] button.
4.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [
왘].
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
6.
Turn off the camera.
7.
Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
[ ] (USB port)
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.
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8.
Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
• This will cause your computer to create a hardware profile for camera’s built-in memory or the memory card loaded in the camera. You do not need to install the USB driver every time. After you install it once, your computer will recognize the camera’s built-in memory or its memory card when you establish a
USB connection between the camera and your computer.
• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green.
• At this point, some operating systems will display a
“Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating system does, close the dialog box.
9.
Perform the procedure in the camera user’s guide to view the images on your computer.
10.
Depending on the version of Windows you are running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection.
Windows XP/98SE/98 Users
• After pressing the USB cradle’s [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB 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. After pressing the USB cradle’s [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.
[USB] button
[USB] lamp
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■ Using the Camera with a Macintosh
Computer
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.
• If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
2.
Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port.
USB cable
(bundled)
USB port
Connector B
Connector A
[DC IN 5.3V]
[ ] (USB port)
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.
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3.
Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, and then press its [MENU] button.
4.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [
왘].
5.
Use [
왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
6.
Turn off the camera.
7.
Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
8.
Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green.
• Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive.
• The appearance of the drive icon depends on the
Mac OS version you are using.
• Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive whenever you establish a USB connection between the camera and your Macintosh.
9.
Perform the procedure in the camera user’s guide to view the images on your computer.
10.
To terminate the USB connection, drag the drive icon that represents the camera to
Trash.
11.
Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. After making sure the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.
[USB] button
[USB] lamp
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IMPORTANT!
• Do not disconnect the USB cable, disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the camera from the USB cradle, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while
USB data communication is being performed. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
USB Cradle Indicator Lamp Reference
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 USB cradle and camera.
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[CHARGE] lamp
[USB] lamp
[CHARGE] lamp
Color
Red
Green
Amber
Red
Status
Lit
Lit
Lit
Flashing
[USB] lamp
Color
Green
Green
Meaning
Status
Lit
Flashing
Charging
Charging complete
Charge standby
Charge error
USB connection
Accessing memory
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Specifications
Product ............................... Digital Camera
Model .................................. EX-Z5
■ Camera Functions
Image Files Format
Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;
DPOF compliant
Movies ............................. AVI (Motion JPEG)
Audio ............................... WAV
Recording Media ............... 8.3MB built-in memory
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Data Size
• Snapshots
File Size
(pixels)
5M
2560
× 1920
5M (3:2)
2560
× 1712
(3:2)
4M
2304
× 1728
3M
2048
× 1536
2M
1600
× 1200
VGA
640
× 480
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Approximate
Image File Size
Built-in memory 8.3MB
3.0MB
2.0MB
1.0MB
2.85MB
2 shots
3 shots
7 shots
3 shots
1.9MB
950KB
2.43MB
1.62MB
4 shots
8 shots
3 shots
4 shots
810KB
1.92MB
1.28MB
640KB
1.17MB
780KB
390KB
360KB
240KB
120KB
9 shots
4 shots
6 shots
11 shots
6 shots
9 shots
18 shots
21 shots
32 shots
59 shots
SD Memory
Card 256MB*
78 shots
116 shots
221 shots
87 shots
129 shots
246 shots
97 shots
143 shots
271 shots
121 shots
180 shots
348 shots
196 shots
286 shots
530 shots
625 shots
938 shots
1742 shots
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• Movies
Image
Size
(Pixels)
HQ
640
× 480
Normal
640
× 480
LP
320 × 240
Maximum
Recording
Time Per
File
Approximate
Data Rate
(Frame Rate)
Approximate
Recording
Time for Builtin Memory
8.3 MB
6 seconds 10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10.2 megabits per second
(30 frames / second)
6.1 megabits per second
(30 frames / second)
2.45 megabits per second
(15 frames / second)
11 seconds
27 seconds
Approximate
Recording
Time for SD
Memory
Card 256MB
3 minutes and 16 seconds
5 minutes and 27 seconds
13 minutes and 34 seconds
* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products.
Capacity depends on card manufacturer.
* To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value.
Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection)
Effective Pixels .................. 5.0 million
Imaging Element ................ 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD
Lens/Focal Distance
Lenses ............................. F3.1 (W) to 5.9 (T); f=6.3 (W) to
18.9mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 38 (W) to 114mm (T) for
35mm film)
6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens
Zoom ................................... 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom
(12X in combination with optical zoom)
Focusing ............................. Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus
AF Area: spot, multi
Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface)
Auto Focus ...................... 40cm to
∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
Macro .............................. 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝)
Infinity Mode ....................
∞
Manual ............................. 10cm to
∞ (3.9˝ to ∞)
• Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change.
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Exposure Control
Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by
CCD
Exposure ......................... Program AE
Exposure Compensation ..... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)
Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter
Snapshot mode (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second
• Shutter speed is different for the following BEST SHOT scenes.
Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second
Fireworks: 2 seconds (fixed)
Aperture .............................. F3.1/4.4, auto switching
• Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
White Balance .................... Auto WB, fixed (6 modes), manual switching
Sensitivity ........................... Snapshots: Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100,
ISO 200, ISO 400
• Maximum sensitivity is ISO 800 when the BEST SHOT Anti Shake or High
Sensitivity scene is being used.
Movies: Auto
Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Selftimer
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes .................... Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction, Soft Flash
Flash Range .................... Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.1 to 3.7 meters (0.3´ to 12.1´)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.6 to 1.9 meters (2.0´ to 6.2´)
• Flash Continuous Shutter
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.4 to 1.9 meters (1.3´ to 6.2´)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.6 to 1.0 meters (2.0´ to 3.3´)
* ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”
* Depends on zoom factor.
Recording Functions ........ Snapshot; audio snapshot; macro; self-timer; Continuous shutter; BEST
SHOT mode; movie with audio ; Voice
Recording
• Audio recording is monaural.
Audio Recording Time
Audio Snapshot ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image
Voice Recording .............. Approximately 25 minutes with built-in memory
After Recording ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image
Monitor Screen .................. 2.5-inch TFT color LCD
115,200 pixels (480
× 240 pixels)
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Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen
Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock
Date and Time ................ Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar ................. To 2049
World Time ...................... City; Date; Time; Summer time;
162 cities in 32 time zones
Input/Output Terminals .... USB/AV connector
USB ..................................... USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
Microphone ........................ Monaural
Speaker ............................... Monaural
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■ Power Requirements
Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-20)
× 1
Approximate Battery Life:
The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Operation
Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*
1
(Recording Time)
Continuous Snapshot Playback*
2
Continuous Movie Recording*
3
Continuous Voice Recording* 4
Approximate Battery Life
180 shots (90 minutes)
230 minutes
100 minutes
230 minutes
Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 700mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)
• Temperature: 23
°C (73°F)
• Monitor Screen: On
• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.
*2 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions
• Temperature: 23
°C (73°F)
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
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*3 Approximate time for continuous movie recording, without using zoom.
*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.
Power Consumption ......... 3.7V DC Approximately 4.5W
Dimensions ........................ 95.2(W)
× 60.6(H) × 19.8(D) mm
(3.8˝(W)
× 2.4˝(H) × 0.78˝(D))
(excluding projections; 16.2mm (0.64˝) at thinnest part)
Weight ................................. Approximately 118 g (4.2 oz)
(excluding battery and accessories)
Bundled Accessories ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-
20); Lithium ion battery charger (BC-
11L); AC power cord; USB cable; AV
Cable; Strap; CD-ROM; Basic
Reference
■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)
Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V
Rated Capacitance ............ 700 mAh
Operating Temperature
Range .................................. 0
°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions ........................ 33(W)
× 50(H) × 4.7(D) mm
(1.3˝(W)
× 2.0˝(H) × 0.19˝(D))
Weight ................................. Approximately 16 g (0.56 oz)
■ Lithium Ion Battery Charger (BC-11L)
Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 80mA, 50/60Hz
Output ................................. 4.2V DC, 600 mA
Charging Temperature ..... 5
°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Chargeable Battery type ... Rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-20)
Full Charge Times ............. Approximately 90 minutes
Dimensions ........................ 55 (W)
× 86 (H) × 20 (D) mm
(2.2˝(W)
× 3.4˝(H) × 0.79˝(D))
(excluding projections)
Weight ................................. Approximately 58 g (2.0 oz)
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Table of contents
- 2 INTRODUCTION
- 2 Unpacking
- 3 Contents
- 9 Features
- 12 Precautions
- 17 QUICK START GUIDE
- 17 First, charge the battery!
- 18 To configure display language and clock settings
- 19 To record an image
- 20 To view a recorded image
- 20 To delete an image
- 21 GETTING READY
- 21 About This Manual
- 22 General Guide
- 22 Camera
- 24 Lithium Ion Battery Charger
- 25 Monitor Screen Contents
- 25 REC Mode
- 27 PLAY Mode
- 29 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
- 30 Attaching the Strap
- 31 Power Requirements
- 31 To charge the battery
- 34 To load the battery
- 36 Low Battery Indicator
- 37 To replace the battery
- 38 Power Supply Precautions
- 41 Turning the Camera On and Off
- 42 Configuring Power Saving Settings
- 44 Using the On-screen Menus
- 46 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings
- 47 To configure display language and clock settings
- 50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
- 50 Recording an Image
- 50 Aiming the Camera
- 51 Recording an Image
- 55 Using the easy Mode
- 57 Recording Precautions
- 59 Using Zoom
- 59 Optical Zoom
- 61 Digital Zoom
- 63 Using the Flash
- 65 Flash Unit Status
- 66 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
- 66 Using Flash Assist
- 68 Using the Self-timer
- 71 Specifying Image Size
- 72 Specifying Image Quality
- 74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
- 74 Selecting the Focus Mode
- 75 Using Auto Focus
- 78 Using the Macro Mode
- 79 Using Pan Focus
- 79 Using the Infinity Mode
- 80 Using Manual Focus
- 81 Using Focus Lock
- 82 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
- 84 Adjusting White Balance
- 85 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
- 87 Using Continuous Shutter
- 88 Normal-speed continuous shutter
- 88 High-speed continuous shutter
- 88 Flash continuous shutter
- 89 Using the BEST SHOT Mode
- 91 Displaying Sample Scenes Individually
- 92 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
- 94 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
- 94 Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement
- 96 Shooting with High Sensitivity
- 97 Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)
- 98 Before recording with Business Shot
- 98 To use Business Shot
- 99 Restoring an Old Photograph
- 99 Before trying to restore an old photograph
- 100 To restore an old photograph
- 102 Recording a Movie
- 103 Specifying Movie Image Quality
- 104 Recording a Movie
- 106 Recording Audio
- 106 Adding Audio to a Snapshot
- 107 Recording Your Voice
- 109 Using the Histogram
- 112 REC Mode Camera Settings
- 112 Assigning Functions to the [<] and [>] Keys
- 113 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
- 114 Turning Image Review On and Off
- 114 Using Icon Help
- 115 Specifying Power On Default Settings
- 117 Specifying ISO Sensitivity
- 118 Selecting the Metering Mode
- 120 Using the Filter Function
- 120 Specifying Outline Sharpness
- 121 Specifying Color Saturation
- 121 Specifying Contrast
- 122 Date Stamping Snapshots
- 123 Resetting the Camera
- 124 PLAYBACK
- 124 Basic Playback Operation
- 125 Playing an Audio Snapshot
- 126 Zooming the Display Image
- 127 Resizing an Image
- 128 Cropping an Image
- 130 Keystone Correction
- 131 Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph
- 133 Playing and Editing a Movie
- 133 Playing a Movie
- 134 Editing a Movie
- 138 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT)
- 139 Displaying the 9-image View
- 140 Displaying the Calendar Screen
- 141 Playing a Slideshow
- 144 Rotating the Display Image
- 145 Adding Audio to a Snapshot
- 146 To re-record audio
- 147 Playing Back a Voice Recording File
- 148 Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen
- 150 Selecting the Video Output System
- 152 DELETING FILES
- 152 Deleting a Single File
- 153 Deleting All Files
- 154 FILE MANAGEMENT
- 154 Folders
- 154 Memory Folders and Files
- 155 Protecting Files
- 155 To protect a single file
- 156 To protect all files in memory
- 156 Using the FAVORITE Folder
- 156 To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
- 158 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
- 159 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder
- 159 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder
- 160 OTHER SETTINGS
- 160 Configuring Sound Settings
- 160 To configure sound settings
- 160 To set the confirmation tone volume level
- 161 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback
- 161 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
- 162 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method
- 163 Setting the Clock
- 163 To select your Home Time zone
- 164 To set the current time and date
- 164 Changing the Date Format
- 165 Using World Time
- 165 To display the World Time screen
- 165 To configure World Time settings
- 166 Editing the Date and Time of an Image
- 167 Changing the Display Language
- 168 Changing the USB Port Protocol
- 169 Configuring [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions
- 170 Formatting Built-in Memory
- 171 USING A MEMORY CARD
- 172 Using a Memory Card
- 172 To insert a memory card into the camera
- 173 To replace the memory card
- 174 Formatting a Memory Card
- 175 Copying Files
- 176 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
- 177 To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory
- 178 PRINTING IMAGES
- 179 DPOF
- 180 To configure print settings for a single image
- 181 To configure print settings for all images
- 183 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
- 187 Date Printing
- 188 PRINT Image Matching III
- 188 Exif Print
- 189 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
- 189 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
- 196 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer
- 200 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer
- 201 Memory Data
- 201 DCF Protocol
- 202 Memory Folder Structure
- 203 Image Files Supported by the Camera
- 205 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
- 205 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
- 205 Selecting the Software You Need
- 207 Computer System Requirements
- 208 Managing Images on a PC
- 211 Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot
- 213 Playing a Movie
- 214 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
- 214 User Registration
- 214 Exiting the Menu Application
- 215 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer
- 215 Selecting the Software You Need
- 216 Computer System Requirements
- 217 Managing Images on a Macintosh
- 218 Playing a Movie
- 218 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
- 219 To register as a camera user
- 220 APPENDIX
- 220 Menu Reference
- 223 Indicator Lamp Reference
- 226 Troubleshooting Guide
- 231 If you have problems installing the USB driver...
- 232 Display Messages
- 234 CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor (Option)
- 234 General Guide
- 235 Using the USB Cradle to Charge the Battery
- 238 Using the Photo Stand Feature
- 239 Using the USB Cradle to Display Images on a TV Screen
- 240 Using the USB Cradle to Print Images
- 241 Using the USB Cradle to Connect to a Computer
- 246 USB Cradle Indicator Lamp Reference
- 247 Specifications