Attaching a Lens
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Remove the body mount
cover (1) and lens mount
cover (2).
After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward.
3
Align the lens mount index
(red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
3
To remove the lens
Attach the lens cap turn the lens counterclockwise while pushing the lens unlock button
(4).
4 u Caution
• If the lens is removed while the power is on, the shutter release button will be locked. Do not attach or remove the lens while the power is on.
• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
• Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached.
• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it from the camera.
• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera or touch the CMOS sensor.
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
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Using the Battery and Charger
Use the battery D-LI68 and battery charger D-BC68P exclusively developed for this camera.
Charging the Battery
1
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Indicator lamp
Battery charger
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3
Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger.
The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
AC plug cord u Caution
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:
• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted correctly
• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life) t Memo
• The maximum charging time is approximately 115 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Inserting/Removing the Battery
u Caution
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be removed.
• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure to recharge the battery every six to twelve months.
• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with high temperatures.
• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the current date and time.
1
Slide the battery cover in
the direction of 1.
1
2
2
Insert the battery until it
locks into place with the A mark facing toward the lens.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.
3
Close the battery cover, and slide it in the direction
of 5.
3
5
4 your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking a lot of pictures.
Using the AC Adapter
We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC115
(optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open the battery cover.
Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.
2
Pull down the connection
cable cover (1) on the bottom side of the battery chamber, and insert the
DC coupler into the battery chamber.
To remove the DC coupler, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.
1
2
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• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long time.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in
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3
Close the battery cover.
Pull out the connection cable from the connection cable cover section.
4
Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.
• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using the AC adapter.
Inserting a Memory Card
This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card,
SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. An SD Memory
Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) can also be used. (In this manual, they are referred to as memory cards.)
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Slide the card cover in the
direction of 1.
1
2
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5
Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and plug the cord into the power outlet.
u Caution
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals.
The memory card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.
• After removing the DC coupler, return the connection cable cover to its original position.
3
Insert the card all the way with the memory card label facing toward the monitor.
Push the memory card in once to remove.
4
Close the card cover, and slide it in the direction of
4 .
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3 u Caution
• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp is lit.
• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is
unused or has been used on other devices. (p.26)
• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a write speed cannot keep up with a recording speed, the writing may stop during recording.
Initial Settings
Turn the camera on and make the initial settings
Turning the Camera On
1
Press the power switch.
Press the switch again to turn off the camera.
The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the
[Language/ W ] screen appears.
t Memo
• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting: 1min.)
You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the D 3 menu.
Setting the Display Language
1
Use ABCD to select the desired language and
press E.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.
Proceed to Step 6 if F
(Hometown) does not need to be changed.
2
Press B to move the frame
to F and press D.
MENU
The [ F Hometown] screen appears.
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2
3
Use CD to select a city.
Use V to change the region.
Refer to “List of World Time
Cities” (p.82) for cities that can be
selected as a hometown.
MENU OK
4
Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),
and use CD to select S or T.
5
Press E.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
6
Press B to select
[Settings complete] and
press E.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
MENU OK
Setting the Date and Time
1
Press D, and use AB to select the date format.
4
Press B, and then press D.
The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to
[mm/dd/yy].
5
Use AB to set the month.
Set the day, year and time in the same manner.
mm/dd/yy 24h
MENU OK
6
Press B to select
[Settings complete] and
press E.
The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
MENU mm/dd/yy 24h
OK t Memo
• You can change the language and date and time settings from the D
1 menu. (p.18)
Formatting a Memory Card
1
Press F.
The A 1 menu appears.
2
Use V to display D4 menu.
3
Use AB to select [Format] and press D.
The [Format] screen appears.
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MENU
2
Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.
3
Press E.
The frame returns to [Date Format].
OK
4
Press A to select [Format]
and press E.
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
OK u Caution
• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card may be damaged.
• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.
t Memo
• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label assigned to the card is “Q7”. When this camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “Q7”.
Basic Shooting Operation
Take pictures in R mode in which the camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode.
1
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.
2
Turn the camera on.
3
Set the mode dial to R .
2
Dial indicator
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The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor
(Guide Display).
4
View the subject on the monitor.
5
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to adjust the composition of the image.
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6
Position the subject inside the
AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
AF frame y Setting the Sound Effects
(p.18)
7
Press the shutter release button fully.
The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant Review).
Available operations
L Deletes the image.
J Saves the RAW image.
y
Setting the display for Instant Review (p.16)
Reviewing Images
Review the captured image on the monitor.
1
Press B.
The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed
(single image display).
2
Review the captured image.
Available operations
C Displays the previous image.
D
L
Displays the next image.
Deletes the image.
V to the right
V
J
to the left
G
Magnifies the image (up to 16×).
Use ABCD to change the display area.
Press M to return the display area to the center.
Thumbnail display (p.51)
Saves the RAW image (only when the data is available).
Changes the type of information
displayed (p.11)
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• When Jv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save
RAW Data).
