Setting the Camera Functions
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 in A mode displays the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
Pressing the 3 button in Q mode displays the [ u Setting] menu.
During recording During playback
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MENU
R e c . M o d e
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M
AWB
ISO
AUTO
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
Focusing Area
S e n s i t i v i t y
1 / 3
MENU E x i t
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
Wo r l d Ti m e
1 / 3
0 8 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7
E n g l i s h
MENU E x i t
R e c . M o d e
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M
AWB
ISO
AUTO
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
Focusing Area
S e n s i t i v i t y
1 / 3
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M
MENU E x i t
SHUTTER
Press halfway
MENU
,
OK or
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
Wo r l d Ti m e
1 / 3
0 8 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7
E n g l i s h
MENU E x i t
The setting is complete and the camera returns to
A mode
The setting is complete and the camera returns to
Q mode
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A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation.
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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
F o c u s i n g A r e a
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
8 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
F o c u s i n g A r e a
ISO
AUTO
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.
a Storage Capacity
8 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
F o c u s i n g A r e a
ISO
AUTO
S e n s i t i v i t y
MENU C a n c e l
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OK O K
The quality level changes each time the four-way controller ( 23 ) is pressed.
Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes.
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Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures
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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.
Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images
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Press the Q button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.
Saving 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.
Canceling 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
Exit
MENU
: Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.
: Returns to Step 3 with the current setting.
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
“Default Settings” (p.167) 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
Focusing Area
Sensitivity
For changing the area of the autofocus
For setting the sensitivity
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EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture
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Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.101
Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies
Frame Rate
p.103
For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second) p.104
Color Mode
Movie SR
For choosing a color mode for movies
p.105
For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function p.106
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function
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
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Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint
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
For choosing sharp or soft outlines
For setting the color saturation
For setting the image contrast level
For choosing whether to imprint the shooting date on the picture when shooting
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• Use the s (Green mode) to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [ A
Rec. Mode] menu. (p.66)
• You can save time by assigning frequently used menus to the
Green button. (p.55)
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[ u Setting] Menu
Item
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
USB Connection
Video Out
Brightness Level
Power Saving
Auto Power Off
Quick Zoom
Green Button
Guide Display
Reset
Description
For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.148
For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound
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For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles
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For setting the world time
For setting the language in which menus and messages appear
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For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files
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For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.157
For setting the output format to the AV equipment
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For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor
For setting the time until power saving mode is activated
p.160
For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically
For displaying an image at maximum magnification by pressing y on the Zoom/ f / y button during still picture playback
For assigning a function to the Green button in
Capture mode
For setting to display guides when an icon is selected in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette
For returning settings other than the date and time, language, and video out to their defaults
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Setting the Shooting Mode
The Optio M40 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.
A guide of the selected shooting mode appears after approximately two seconds
when a shooting mode is selected. (p.59)
MENU
You can also set to hide the guides. Refer to
“Setting the Guide Display” (p.162) for instructions.
OK
3
Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
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• In shooting modes other than R , A , O , c and Y , the flash, focus mode, 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.170).
• The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the four-way controller ( 3 ) when Focus Mode is set to \ and focus
position is being adjusted (p.80).
There are 15 available shooting modes.
Capture Mode Palette
Item b Auto Picture
R
A d
O q
<
Program
Night Scene
Movie
Voice Recording
Landscape
Flower z Natural Skin Tone e i
\ c
Portrait
Surf & Snow
Sport
Digital SR
(Blur reduction)
Description
Selects the best capture mode.
The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself.
Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including people in your picture.
Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.
Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful not to cover the microphone with your hand.
Use this mode for taking landscape views. The depth of field encompasses a wide area.
Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures of flowers with soft outlines.
Sets color and brightness so that skin tone appears more natural than in Portrait mode.
Use this mode for taking pictures of people.
Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.
For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.
Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed.
Uses higher sensitivity to reduce blur when taking pictures.
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Q
E
D
Kids
Pet
Food
Y Frame Composite
Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.
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.
Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish.
Use this mode to take pictures with a frame.
Recorded pixels is fixed at h and quality level is fixed at D .
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Face Recognition
Face Recognition can be activated in b (Auto Picture mode), z
(Natural Skin Tone mode) and e (Portrait mode).
This function recognizes faces, focuses, and performs exposure compensation when capturing images.
• In b mode, the Face Recognition can be activated when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and Portrait is selected.
• If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject's face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area
(Multiple).
• The Face Recognition function may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking toward the camera.
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Calling Up a Specific Menu
Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. 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, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Sharpness,
Saturation and Contrast.
• The default setting is Green Mode.
• The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by selecting [Reset] on the [ u Setting] menu.
• The functions assigned to the Green button can also 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.
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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 (the
G r e e n M o d e default setting is Green Mode).
3
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the function you want to set and press the 4 button.
4
Press the 3 button.
MENU
R e c o r d e d P i x e l s
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
W h i t e B a l a n c e
F o c u s i n g A r e a
S e n s i t i v i t y
C a n c e l OK
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
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Using the Green Button
1
Press the Green button in A mode.
The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [ u Setting] menu is called up.
The function assigned to Green button
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2
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to 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 (p.66) 1.5 seconds after the Green
button is pressed.
• 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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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.
3
MENU
MENU OK
SHUTTER
Press halfway
MENU
OK
OK
Closes the Playback Mode
Palette and goes to A mode.
MENU
Recorded Pixels 8 M
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
OK
Goes to the screen for selected playback function.
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Playback Mode Palette u n o p
Item
Slideshow
Resize
Cropping
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 s Image Rotation For rotating still pictures
D Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures q Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures
Y Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture
Z
Red-eye
Compensation
For correcting still pictures where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes
\ Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures
Z
Protect
For protecting images and sound files from accidental deletion r DPOF
For setting the DPOF print order data for still pictures
^ Start-up Screen For setting the start-up screen
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Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes
When Guide Display (p.162) is set to
O (On), a guide of the mode selected in the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette appears.
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.
Choose a Playback Mode if the camera is in
Q mode.
A guide of the selected mode appears after approximately two seconds when a mode is selected.
3
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode.
The setting screen for the selected
Playback Mode is displayed if the camera is in Q mode.
MENU OK
MENU OK
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