Setting the Camera Functions
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To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [ A
Rec. Mode] menu or [ u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.
Setting with the Menus
Pressing the 3 button displays the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
During recording During playback
MENU
R e c . M o d e
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M
Recorded Pixels
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
AWB
A F
ISO
AUTO
W h i t e B a l a n c e
A F S e t t i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
MENU
1 / 3
R e c . M o d e
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M
Recorded Pixels
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
W h i t e B a l a n c e AWB
A F
ISO
AUTO
A F S e t t i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
1 / 3
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M
MENU
SHUTTER
Press halfway
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Change the setting and go to R mode
S e t t i n g
F o r m a t
S o u n d
D a t e A d j u s t
A l a r m
Wo r l d Ti m e
MENU
1 / 3
0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 5
MENU
S e t t i n g
F o r m a t
S o u n d
D a t e A d j u s t
A l a r m
Wo r l d Ti m e
MENU
1 / 3
0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 5 or
OK
Change the setting and go to Q mode
A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation.
Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
R e c . M o d e
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].
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M
Recorded Pixels
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
AWB W h i t e B a l a n c e
A F A F S e t t i n g
ISO
AUTO
S e n s i t i v i t y
MENU
1 / 3
3
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
The frame moves to [Quality Level].
R e c . M o d e 1 / 3
6 M Recorded Pixels
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
AWB W h i t e B a l a n c e
A F
ISO
AUTO
A F S e t t i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
MENU
4
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected.
The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings.
5
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.
6 M Recorded Pixels
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
AWB W h i t e B a l a n c e
A F
ISO
AUTO
A F S e t t i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
MENU
R e c . M o d e 1 / 3
OK
The quality level changes each time the four-way controller ( 23 ) is pressed.
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To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.
To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images
6
Press the Q button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.
3
To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations
6
Press the 4 button or the four-way controller ( 4 ).
The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.
To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations
6
Press the 3 button.
The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.
The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.
MENU
MENU
Exit : Saves the current setting, exits the menu and returns to the original screen.
: Saves the current setting and returns to Step 3.
MENU Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns to Step 3.
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Menu List
This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix
(p.169) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera
is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
[ A Rec. Mode] Menu
This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.
Item
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Description
For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures
For choosing the quality level of still pictures
For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions
Page
p.85
p.87
p.88
Focusing
Area
Focus
Limiter
Sensitivity
For changing the area of the autofocus
For limiting the lens movement area according to the conditions
For setting the sensitivity
p.90
p.90
p.92
EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture
Recorded
Pixels
p.78
For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.101
Frame Rate
For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second)
p.102
Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies
Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function
p.103
p.77
Instant Review
p.93
Memory
Sharpness
For setting the Instant Review time
For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off
For choosing sharp or soft outlines
p.97
p.94
Saturation
Contrast
For setting the color saturation
For setting the image contrast level
p.95
p.96
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• Use the Green mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
(p.64)
• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables
you to go straight to the menu. (p.58)
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[ u Setting] Menu
Item
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
Alarm
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
USB Connection
Video Out
Brightness Level
Power Saving
Quick Zoom
Auto Power Off
Green Button
Reset
Description Page
For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.149
For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound
p.152
For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles
p.150
For setting the alarm
For setting the world time
p.154
p.156
For setting the language in which menus and messages appear
For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files
p.158
p.159
For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.160
For setting the output format to the AV equipment
For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor
p.161
p.162
For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode
For displaying an image at maximum magnification by pressing y on the Zoom/ f / y button.
For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically
For assigning a function to the Green button
For returning settings other than the date and time, language, world time, video out and the shooting modes assigned to the Capture Mode Palette and the order in which they appear to their defaults
p.163
p.108
p.164
p.58
p.166
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1, 2
3
Setting the Shooting Mode
The OptioWPi has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode.
Choose a shooting mode and press the
Green button to display a guide of the
shooting mode. (p.62)
3
Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
OK
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• In shooting modes other than R , C , O , C , F and R , the flash, focus, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.
• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully
depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions
Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.172).
• The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the four-way controller ( 3 ) when Focus mode is set to \ .
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There are 22 available shooting modes.
1 R Program
The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the
functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.63)
2 A Night Scene
Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including
people in your picture. (p.66)
3 C Movie
Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.
(p.99)
4 O Voice Recording
Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful not to cover the
microphone on the top of the camera with your hand. (p.144)
5 C Synchro Sound Record
Automatically records the sound 10 sec. before and after the shutter is
released. (p.71)
6 q Landscape
Use this mode for taking landscape views. The focus encompasses a wide area.
7 < Flower
Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures of flowers with soft outlines.
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8 I Portrait
Use this mode for taking pictures of people.
Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.
9 B Underwater
Use this mode for taking pictures underwater.
Captures the blueness of the sea. (p.70)
0 i Surf & Snow
For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.
a \ Sport
Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed.
b Q Kids
Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.
c E Pet
Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s
coat. (p.67)
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d x Candlelight
Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere. The number of recorded pixels is set at 1280×960.
(p.66)
e X Soft
For taking pictures with soft, blurred outlines.
3 f F Panorama Assist
For capturing images to make a panoramic image. Use the supplied
software to join images easily. (p.68)
g y Fireworks
Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks. It is best to use a tripod as the
shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. (p.66)
h S Self-portrait
Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures. The camera adjusts the focus and color.
i z Natural Skin Tone
Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode.
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j D Food
Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish.
k J Museum
For taking pictures in museums and art galleries where flash photography is not permitted. Take care to avoid camera shake.
l R Report
For capturing image with fixed 1280×960 pixels for reports.
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Use the Capture mode to assign shooting modes to the Capture Mode
Palette. In default status, the 15 shooting modes from 1 to e are assigned to the palette. You can change the modes on the palette.
Changing the Shooting Mode Icons
In addition to the Green mode, this camera has 22 shooting modes, of which 15 are assigned to the Capture Mode Palette.
You can change the modes that appear on the Palette.
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
( 2345 ) to choose the shooting mode you want to remove.
OK
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3
3
Press y on the Zoom/ f / y button.
The shooting mode selection screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the mode icon you want to add and press the 4 button.
The selected mode icon is added to the
Mode Palette.
MENU OK
• Choose a shooting mode and press the Green button to display a
guide of the shooting mode. (p.62)
• The shooting modes assigned to the Capture Mode Palette and the order in which they appear are not returned to their defaults by selecting [Reset] on the [ u Setting] menu.
Calling Up a Specific Menu
When you assign functions to the Green button, pressing the Green button displays the menus one after another. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV
Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.
• The following functions can be assigned to the Green button:
Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance,
Focusing Area, Focus Limiter, Sensitivity, EV Compensation,
Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.
• The default setting is Green mode in [1] and no function in [2], [3] or [4].
• The setting is returned to the default setting by selecting [Reset] on the [ u Setting] menu.
• The functions assigned to the Green button can be used in the usual manner on the original menus ([ A Rec. Mode] and [ u Setting]).
• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the
Green button and on the original menu.
Assigning a Function to the Green Button
1
Select [Green Button] on the [ u Setting] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
G r e e n B u t t o n
The Green Button screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a number.
1 G r e e n M o d e
2 O f f
3 O f f
4 O f f
MENU
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4
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
G r e e n B u t t o n
A pull-down menu appears.
5
Choose a function and press the
4 button.
6
Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the
1 G r e e n M o d e
2 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s
3 Q u a l i t y L e v e l
4 W h i t e B a l a n c e
F o c u s i n g A r e a
F o c u s L i m i t e r
MENU C a n c e l necessary functions.
7
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
OK O K
Using the Green Button
1
Press the Green button in A mode.
The function assigned to [1] in [Green
Button] on the [ u Setting] menu is called up.
3
Next function assigned to Green button
2
Press the Green button again.
The function assigned to [2] is called up.
While the screen at right is displayed, use the Green button to recall functions allocated to [3] and [4].
3
Change the settings and press the
4 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• If the Green mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera enters the Green mode one second after the Green button
is pressed (p.64).
• If a function other than the Green mode has been assigned to the
Green button, the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is pressed.
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3
Setting the Playback Mode
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Playback mode to display the
Playback Mode Palette.
You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose an icon and pressing the
4 button.
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MENU OK
SHUTTER
MENU OK
OK
Close the Playback Mode
Palette and go to A mode.
Recorded Pixels 6 M
MENU OK
Go to screen for selected playback function.
Playback Mode Palette u n o p
Item
Slideshow
Resize
Trimming
Image/Sound Copy
Description
For playing back recorded images one after another
For changing the recorded pixels and quality of images
For deleting the unneeded part of a picture
For copying images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa
Page
p.110
p.122
p.124
p.125
s Image Rotation
D Digital Filter
For rotating still pictures
For changing the color of still pictures q Brightness Filter
Save as Still
Image
[
For changing the brightness of still pictures
For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture
Divide Movies For dividing a movie into two
Stitch Movies For joining two movies together
p.43
p.127
p.128
p.133
p.134
p.135
Y Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture
p.130
Z
Red-eye
Compensation
For correcting still pictures where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes
p.129
\ Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures
p.147
Z r
]
Protect
DPOF
Image Recovery
^ Start-up Screen
For protecting images and sound files from accidental deletion
For setting the DPOF print order data for still pictures
For recovering deleted images
For setting the start-up screen
p.120
p.136
p.119
p.165
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Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes
Selecting a mode on the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode
Palette and pressing the Green button displays an explanation of the selected item.
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode to display the Playback
Mode Palette.
2
Use the four-way controller
( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode.
OK
3
Press the Green button.
A guide of the selected shooting mode appears.
4
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode.
For capturing landscape views.
The camera focuses on a wide range.
OK
Press the Green button while the guide is displayed to return to the
Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette.
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