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Camera Features
In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio E90 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes 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.
Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking
Functions
The Optio E90 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake
during movie recording (p.96).
Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development
(p.93).
Perfect for Portrait Shots!
The Optio E90 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 10 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, so you can always get the best shot. It also has a feature that lets you enlarge each person’s face in sequence during playback so you can quickly check their facial expressions.
* Up to 10 face detection frames are displayed on the monitor.
Face Detection function (p.61)
Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.71)
Face Close-up Playback for easy checking during
playback (p.110)
Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!
When you take a picture with the Optio
E90, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed
shots (p.76). You can also add frames to
pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject
not being aligned in the frame (p.129).
For decorating your pictures with a frame.
Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback
Functions!
The user-friendly design of the Optio
E90 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the
shooting mode (p.59) and choose the
optimal settings for the situation, or the
playback mode (p.104, p.122) and
enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.
A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode
Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode
Palette (p.59, p.104).
Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using
standard settings (p.66).
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Display Images in Calendar Format!
With the Optio E90, you can display recorded images by date in calendar
format (p.103). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play
back.
A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer!
The Optio E90 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit
still pictures (p.122). And no more
worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio
E90, you can recover them again
(p.115).
Resize (p.122), Cropping (p.123) and Red-eye
Compensation (p.128) can be used, while the image is
displayed in the playback mode.
Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Optio E90
Strap
O-ST86 (*)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW104
USB cable
I-USB98 (*)
Two AA alkaline batteries
Operating Manual
(this manual)
Quick Guide
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.183).
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Names of Parts
Front
Back
Self-timer lamp
Flash
Lens
Microphone
Speaker
Tripod socket
Battery/Card cover
Power switch
Shutter release button
PC/AV terminal
Strap lug
Display
Names of Operating Parts
Power switch
Shutter release button
Zoom/ f
/ y
button
Q
button
I
button
Four-way controller
4 /
W
button
Green/ i
button
3 button
Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an
explanation of the function of each button.
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Monitor Indications
Display in
A
Mode
The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode.
The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the
4
/
W
button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info.
Normal Display Detailed Display
10
M OK
1 4 : 2 5
OK OK
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No Info
• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function
(p.78).
• When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4 /
W
button.
• While shooting in
C
(Movie) mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4 /
W
button. The display is fixed at Normal Display.
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
5 6 7
1
2
8
9
10
11
12
3
4
13
14 15 16
1
Shooting mode (p.59)
9
Memory status (p.35)
2
Face Detection icon (p.61)
10
Remaining image storage capacity
3
Shutter speed
11
Battery level indicator (p.29)
4
Aperture
12
Focus frame (p.56)
5
Flash mode (p.84)
6
Drive mode (p.78, p.79)
7
Focus mode (p.86)
8
Digital zoom/Intelligent zoom
icon (p.67)
13
Date and time (p.41)
14
EV compensation (p.90)
15
Date Imprint setting (p.92)
16
World time setting (p.145)
* 3 and 4 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
* As to 7, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function is activated, the q
appears on the display (p.86).
* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.
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Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
A1 to A13 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected.
A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
A1
A2
B1
10
M
A8
A9
A10
A11
B2
B3
A12 A13
A1
Shooting mode (p.59)
A2
Face Detection icon (p.61)
A3
Flash mode (p.84)
A4
Drive mode (p.78, p.79)
A5
Focus mode (p.86)
A6
Digital zoom/
Intelligent zoom icon (p.67)
A7
Memory status (p.35)
A8
Remaining image storage capacity
A9
A10
B3
Battery level indicator (p.29)
Recorded pixels (p.88)
A11
Sensitivity (p.90)
A12
EV compensation (p.90)
A13
Date Imprint setting (p.92)
B1
Focus frame (p.56)
B2
Shutter speed
Aperture
* B2 and B3 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
* When the shooting mode is b
(Auto Picture) and if you press the shutter release button halfway, the selected shooting mode appears in
A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.63).
* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.
Display in
Q
Mode
The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode.
The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the
4 /
W
button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info.
Normal Display
OK
Detailed Display
OK
10
M
OK
No Info
During movie playback, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4 /
W
button. The display is fixed at
Normal Display.
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Normal Display/Detailed Display in Still Picture Playback Mode
(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)
The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to
A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display” is selected. B1 to B4 appear only when “Detailed Display” is selected.
A3 A4
A1
A2
A5
A6
A7
A8
B1
B2
B3
B4
10
M
A9
A10
A1
Playback mode
Q
: Still Picture Playback
Mode (p.104)
A2
Face Detection icon (p.61)
A3
Protect icon (p.116)
A4
Memory status (p.35)
A5
Folder number (p.148)
A6
File number
A7
Battery level indicator (p.29)
A8
Volume icon
A9
Captured date and time (p.41)
A10
Four-way controller guide
B1
Recorded pixels (p.88)
B2
Sensitivity (p.90)
B3
Shutter speed
B4
Aperture
* A2 appears only if the Face Detection function worked when the image was shot.
* In “Normal Display”, A7 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed for two seconds.
* A8 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of
movies. (p.101)
* A10 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no operation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is performed for two seconds in “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display”, only “Edit” disappears.
Guide Indications
A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation.
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
I
button
OK
SHUTTER
X
/ i
I
/ J
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Memo
