Camera Features
The Optio E40 features a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. Here we briefly describe how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!
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The Optio E40 features an easy-to-see 2.4-inch LCD monitor. In addition, settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy to navigate. Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor.
Picture taking has never been simpler in Green Mode. With just one press of a button, you can capture every smile, every moment, and every
memory. (p.48)
If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use, select b (Auto
Picture). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode depending
on the scene. *(p.50)
* When you select b (Auto Picture mode), a shooting mode is selected from -
(Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and I
(Portrait mode).
Let the camera choose the optimal settings.
Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings.
Have Fun with Adding a Frame to a Picture or
Taking Panoramic Pictures!
With the Optio E40, you can add a fancy frame when taking a picture of a
child or your pet, for example. (p.57)
You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Taking panoramic pictures is also easy, as the camera stitches up to 3 pictures into a
panoramic scene. (p.59)
For decorating your pictures with a frame.
For capturing a panoramic scene.
Easy Printing without Using a Computer!
By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the
USB/AV cable, you can print images directly from the camera. In addition, by placing the supplied dock insert onto a Kodak EasyShare
Printer Dock and then placing the camera on the printer dock, anyone can enjoy printing out images with a touch of a button.
Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult!
Easily print out images without using a computer.
Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar
Format!
The Optio E40 lets you display recorded images by date in calendar format.You can easily find the image you wish to play back as you look
back at your album. (p.94)
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Names of Parts
Front
Power switch
Shutter release button
Strap lug
DC coupler cable cover
Back
LCD monitor
Speaker
USB/AV terminal
Tripod socket
ImageLink terminal
(Dock terminal)
Flash
Self-timer lamp
Lens
Microphone
Power lamp
Battery/card cover
Names of Operating Parts
Power switch
Shutter release button
Zoom/w/x/f/y button
Q button
Four-way controller
4/W button
Green/i button
3 button
Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.36 - p.39) for an
explanation of the function of each button.
Monitor Indications
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.
1
2
3
4
5
10
11
12
6
7
8
9
13
14
1 Shooting mode (p.45)
2 Flash mode (p.71)
3 Drive mode (p.80 – p.82)
4 Focus mode (p.67)
5 Camera shake icon (p.78)
6 Digital zoom icon (p.65)
7 Memory status (p.26)
+ : Built-in memory
(without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected
8 Remaining image storage capacity
9 Battery level indicator (p.19)
10 Focus frame (p.31)
11 EV compensation (p.76)
12 Date and time (p.29)
* 5 appears only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
In R (Program Mode), 12 is displayed for two seconds after the camera is turned on.
Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)
ISO
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M
80
3
4
5
6
1
2
DATE
7
8
1 Shutter speed
2 Aperture
3 Recorded pixels (p.61)
4 Quality level (p.63)
5 White balance (p.74)
6 Sensitivity (p.73)
7 Histogram (p.79)
8 Date imprint warning (p.83)
* 1 and 2 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode
(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)
The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to
A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1
to B7 appear only when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.92)
A11
A1
B1
B2
B3
B4
8
M
ISO 80
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
B7
B5
B6
A9
A10
A1 Playback mode icon (p.47)
A2 Folder number (p.137)
A3 File number
A4 Protect icon (p.105)
A5 Voice memo icon (p.130)
A6 Battery level indicator (p.19)
A7 Volume indicator (p.130)
A8 Memory status (p.26)
+ : Built-in memory
(no card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected
A9 Shooting date and time (p.29)
A10 Four-way controller operation guide
A11 Key lock icon (p.49)
B1 Recorded pixels (p.61)
B2 Quality level (p.63)
B3 White balance (p.74)
B4 Sensitivity (p.73)
B5 Shutter speed
B6 Aperture
B7 Histogram (p.79)
In Normal Display, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed for two seconds.
Button operation guide
The button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller (2)
Four-way controller (3)
Four-way controller (4)
Four-way controller (5)
3 button
2
3
4
5
MENU
Zoom button
4/W button
Shutter release button
Green/i button
OK
SHUTTER
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