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Digital Camera
EX-S770
User's
Guide
K837PCM1DMX
As you unpack
retailer.
your camera,
Digital
check to make sure that all items shown
Rechargeable
Camera
below
Lithium
are included.
Ion
If anything
is missing,
Battery
contact
USB Cradle
your original
(CA-34)
To attach the strap to the camera.
The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according
geographic
Special
AC Adaptor
CD-ROMs
(AD-C52S
or AD-C52G)/AC
(2)
to country or
area.
Power
Attach
Cord _
strap
here.
Strap
USB Cable
A V Cable
Basic
Reference
[
c
UNPACKING
2
UNPACKING
GETTING
READY
Charging
QUICK
START
BASICS
10
the
Battery
38
the Battery
42
Configuring Display Language, Date, and
Time Settings ..............................
12
Turning
Using a Memory Card .......................
14
Using
Shooting a Snapshot ........................
16
J
Loading
Viewing Snapshots
18
I
Replacing
Shooting a Movie ...........................
19
m Formatting
Viewing a Movie ............................
20
Deleting a File .............................
21
Replacing
m Battery Precautions
Using
Power
Precautions
.............................
during Use .....................
a Memory
52
Screen Settings
53
Layout (Layout)
Information
Monitor Screen
Image
lose
your
..................
in another
(Brightness)
Quality
way ..........................
on a Trip
54
On and Off (Info,)
Adjusting
m Using the Camera
3
50
.....................
Brightness
Using the Camera
m Extra Batteries
27
49
Monitor Screen
If you
48
Card
W Adjusting
22
24
Display
46
Card
Menus
Monitor
43
Card into the Camera
a Memory
a Screen
...................
.......................
the Memory
J Configuring
22
Card
On-screen
J Turning
42
On and Off
a Memory
J Selecting
Read this first!
37
the battery
i
Features ..................................
37
J To charge
10
INTRODUCTION
........................
J To load the battery
First, charge the battery .....................
.........................
37
Country
(Type)
57
59
60
61
62
62
62
CONTENTS
SHOOTING
A SNAPSHOT
A MOVIE
89
63
Movie Image Quality ........................
89
64
Shooting a Movie ...........................
90
67
W Movie Recording Precautions
91
J Specifying
Image Quality
J Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp
69
70
Using Short Movie ..........................
92
Using Past Movie ...........................
95
J Snapshot Shooting Precautions
J Auto Focus Restrictions
71
72
Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie
(Snapshot-In-Movie)
........................
97
Holding
the Camera
Shooting
Correctly
a Snapshot
J Specifying
Shooting
................
........................
Irnage Size
with
Zoom
Using
Flash
Using
the
Using
Continuous
........................
72
...............................
Self-Timer
J Selecting
76
........................
Shutter
the Continuous
...................
83
Shutter
83
Mode
84
W Recording with Zoom Continuous
m Continuous
Shutter Precautions
84
85
Audio
to a Snapshot
USING
BEST SHOT
98
81
J Recording with Normal-speed
Continuous
Shutter, High-speed
Continuous
Shutter,
and Flash Continuous
Shutter
Adding
c
SHOOTING
63
Shutter
.................
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject
Movement ................................
104
Taking Bright Images without Flash ..........
105
Shooting Images of Business Cards and
Documents
Restoring
Shot) .................
106
an Old Photograph ................
(Business
109
86
4
CONTENTS
ADVANCED
Changing
J Using
J Using
J Using
J Using
W Using
SETTINGS
112
the Focus Mode ..................
Auto Focus
Macro Focus
Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)
Infinity Focus
Manual Focus
(EV Shift} .......
112
113
114
118
119
119
Correcting
Image Brightness
Controlling
White Balance
..................
123
Specifying
ISO Sensitivity
..................
126
Specifying
the Metering Mode ...............
Using the Camera's Filter Effects
............
Controlling
Color Saturation
130
Functions
to Assign
...........
J
Displaying
an On-screen
J
Displaying
the Image You Just Recorded
135
Functions
135
Grid
136
Review)
137
J
Using Icon Help
J
Using Mode Memory to Configure
Power On Default Settings
138
J
Resetting
Defaults
140
the Camera
137
to Its Initial Factory
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS
AND MOVIES
129
129
Recording
Using Key Custornize
[_1] and [1_-]
(image
127
Image Sharpness ................
Useful
J
121
Controlling
................
Other
142
Viewing a Snapshot ........................
142
Adjusting Image Contrast ...................
130
Date Stamping
131
Viewing a Movie ...........................
J Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake
144
146
132
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera
147
Snapshots
..................
Using the On-screen Histogram to
Check Exposure ...........................
W Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot
5
..........
143
Viewing Camera Images on a TV .............
151
Zooming the Displayed Image ...............
154
Using the 12-image Screen ..................
155
Using the Calendar Screen ..................
155
Using Image Roulette
156
......................
CONTENTS
EDITING
IMAGES
Resizing a Snapshot
Cropping a Snapshot
Keystone Correction
DELETING
158
FILES
186
.......................
158
Deleting a Specific File .....................
......................
159
Deleting All Files ..........................
.......................
160
Deleting FAVORITE
Using Color Restoration
186
187
Folder Snapshots
........
187
to Correct
the Color of an Old Photograph
..............
OTHER
162
SETTINGS
189
Editing the Date and Time of an Image ........
164
Rotating an Image .........................
165
Configuring
166
Turning the Startup Screen On or Off .........
191
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Rule ...........................
192
Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting...
192
Using World Time .........................
m Configuring World Time Settings
194
194
Editing a Movie on the Camera
..............
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame
(MOTION PRINT) ..........................
USING
171
AUDIO
173
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording
MANAGING
................
Audio Only (Voice Recording)
YOUR FILES
......
Changing the Display Language
.............
196
176
Changing the USB Port Protocol .............
196
[r'_ll] (REC) and [_]
197
179
179
Protecting
180
Using the FAVORITE
Folder .................
Copying Files .............................
189
173
Files and Folders ..........................
a File Against Deletion ............
Camera Sound Settings ..........
Formatting
(PLAY) Button Settings..
Built-in Memory
.................
199
181
184
6
CONTENTS
PRINTING
200
Using
the
Camera
J Viewing
Types of Printing ..........................
200
Using Professional
201
Print Service .............
Using Your Printer to Print Images ...........
202
..........
237
Irnages on a Macintosh
a Macintosh
239
J Transfer of Images from the Camera and
Management
of Images on Your Macintosh
245
J
246
Playing
J Viewing
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be
with
and Storing
Movies
User Documentation
Registering
(PDF
249
205
208
Reading
Files
Directly
Supported
209
Memory
Card
Data .........................
USING THE CAMERA
COMPUTER
TRANSFERRING
WITH A
What you can do ..........................
J Viewing
and Storing
Images
on a Computer
224
227
228
J Editing
a Movie
J Transferring
J Viewing
User
Images
to the Camera
Documentation
J User Registration
I
Snapshots
Exiting the CD-ROM
(PDF)
Files
Card
J Transferring
TO
STORAGE)
from
a computer
from
a Macintosh
254
.......
254
254
documents
Viewing
a Transferred
Document
the Camera ...............................
Deleting
Documents
249
250
to the Camera
docurnents
....
running Windows
215
J Retouching,
Reorienting,
J Playing Movies
a Memory
(DATA
Documents
J Transferring
.. 212
J Transfer of Images from the Camera and
Management
of Images on the Computer
or Printing
Transferring
211
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
from
DOCUMENTS
YOUR CAMERA
211
248
as a User
Printed and the Number of Copies ............
m Date Stamping
Protocols .......................
Files)
from
231
m Deleting
a Document
232
m Deleting
Documents
Camera
Page
256
on
258
Memory
....
260
260
261
236
237
Menu
237
CONTENTS
7
APPENDIX
General Guide
263
............................
Monitor Screen Contents
...................
263
265
Menu Reference ...........................
267
Display Menu Reference ....................
271
Indicator Lamps ...........................
272
Troubleshooting
276
Guide .....................
J Find the Problem and Fixing It
J If you have problems installing the USB driver...
m Display Messages
Specifications
............................
276
280
281
283
8
CONTENTS
Shooting
with Optimum Setups
USING BEST SHOT ...........................
Increasing
98
or Decreasing
Adjusting
Image Contrast
Contrast
......................
130
Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Children, etc
USING BEST
SHOT
...........................
98
Normal
Monochrome, retro, etc.
Compensating
Reducing
for Hand
or Subject
i
Sensitivity
°sTaking
Meeting
Bright
Information
Shooting
Images
(Business
Selecting
without
(White
i; Eliminating
Controlling
Sharpening
Controlling
Movement.
..............
the Focus
Light Source
White
Mode
Mode
Balance
105
and Documents
for Shooting
.....................
Color
104
Easier to Read
Cards
Shot) ..............................
the Best Focus
Changing
Board)
90
is Dim
Flash
of Business
.............................
........................................................................................................................
i
when Lighting
Images
Recording
a Movie
Movement
the Effects of Hand and Subject
Increasing
Movie
Shooting
..........................
i
i;
106
Conditions
112
Cast
.............
or Softening Subject Outlines
Image Sharpness
...................
123
129
9
CONTENTS
(page 37)
I
Loading
the Battery
1. Open the battery
into the Camera
3. Close
the battery
cover.
cover.
While
pressing
lightly on
the cover, slideit in the
directionindicatedby the
arrowto open.
2. Load the battery
into the camera.
10
QUICK START BASICS
I
Using the USB Cradle to Charge
1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power
outlet.
AC adaptor
AC power
cord
2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
[CHARGE] lamp
Red: Charging
Green: Charged (Full)
• It takes about two hours to
achieve a furl charge.
11
QUICK START BASICS
(pages
192, 196)
1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
[ON/OFF]
(Power)
2. Use [&], [V], [_], and [1_] to select the
language you want and then press [SET].
3. Use [A], [V], [_], and [1_] to select the area
where you will use the camera and then press
[SET].
1_1]_
the camera
B
on this page are required
after purchasing
_l_]
,. jS T,j
[BS]
The settings
4. Use [A] and [V] to select the city where you
will use the camera and then press [SET].
5. Use [A] and [V] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want and then press [SET].
the first time you turn on
it.
12
QUICK START BASICS
6. Use [A] and [Y] to select the date format and then press [SET].
Example:
7.
December
19, 2006
! !
_C_t _
06/12/19
YY/MM/DD
19/12/06
DD/MM/YY
12/19/06
MM/DD/YY
I_t
Set the date and the time.
Use [_] and [liD']to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [A] and [V] to change the setting.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].
B.
When
all the settings
9.
Press
[ON/OFF]
are the way you want,
press
[SET].
to turn off the camera.
• After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page.
13
QUICK
START
BASICS
(page 46)
i
2.
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
When a memory
card is loaded,
the camera
stores
images
Load
a memory
card
into the camera.
you
shoot on the card.
NOTE
• Though
the camera
card provides
images,
has built-in
additional
high-quality
memory,
capacity
using a memory
you can use to store more
and large-size
images,
Front
With the front of the memory
movies.
• The camera
will store images
is no memory
memory,
Snapshot"
card loaded,
in its built-in
memory
the monitor
if there
and go to "Shooting
card facing
screen side of the camera),
slot and press until it clicks securely
if you prefer to use built-in
skip this procedure
Back
and longer
a
upwards
(towards
slide it into the card
into place.
3. Close the battery cover.
on page 16.
I. Open the battery cover.
While
pressing
cover,
direction
arrow
lightly on the
slide it in the
indicated
by the
to open.
14
QUICK
START
BASICS
J_
I
5.
Formatting a Memory Card
Press
[A] to select
"Format"
and then press
[SET].
Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must
format it.
• To cancel formatting, select "Cancel" and then press
[SET].
Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message disappears
from the monitor screen before doing anything else.
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or
other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not
need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to
"Set Up" Tab
a card has slowed down or if you notice any other
abnormality, re-format the card.
• Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera
to format the memory card.
1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
[ON/OFF]
(Power)
2. Press [MENU].
3. Use [41] and [1_] to select the "Set Up" tab.
4. Use [V] to select "Format"
and then press [1_].
[MENU]
15
QUICK START BASICS
(page 63)
Autoicon
1. Press [O]
to turn on the camera.
This enters the REC mode and displays
Operation
on the monitor
Lamp
.
[0
"_"
(Auto icon)
screen,
Point the camera at the subject.
] (REC)
3.
Shutter
Button
While
press
taking care to keep
the shutter button.
the camera
still, half-
When the image is in focus the camera will beep the operation
lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.
o
Continuing
shutter
to keep
button
the camera
still, press
the
all the way down.
The recorded image will remain on the display for about one
Focus Frame
second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the
camera will be ready to shoot the next image.
Monitor
Screen
QUICK
16
START
BASICS
Snapshot Image
Your camera
and quality settings.
settings
Size
and
• You can change
attachment
website,
to shoot
various
can be stored
the image size and quality
a smaller
to an e-mail
message,
etc. You can also select
see pages
settings
half-press
button
when you press
"half-press".
as
image for
for publishing
do I
The shutter
in memory.
or lower-resolution
on a
automatically
subject
it is currently
your images.
technique
shutter
adjusts
pointed
at this point is called
the shutter
exposure
button,
and focuses
a
the
on the
at.
pressure
of the shutter
for good-looking
button?
to stop about half way down
you half-press
how much
and a full-press
the
is designed
it lightly. Stopping
When
camera
Mastering
an image size that suits
the size of paper you plan to use for printing
For details,
How
image size
Note that image size and quality
affect how many images
required
Image Quality
lets you select frorn among
is required
button
for a half-press
is an important
images.
67, 69, and 283.
Half-press
Full-press
until the
_/
All the way
Press lightly
button
stops.
QUICK
17
START
BASICS
(page
[_
1. Press
[_]
142)
] (PLA Y)
to enter
the PLAY
mode.
If there are rnultiple irnages in mernory, use [_1] and [1_] to
scroll through them.
I
To return to the REC mode
Press[0].
18
QUICK
START
BASICS
(page 89)
2. Press [ •
Movie Icon
Remaining
Recording
Time
] to start shooting the movie.
"_"
(movie icon) remains
movie
recording
•
on the monitor
screen
while
is in progress.
Audio is also recorded
during
movie recording.
3. Press [ Q ] again to stop recording.
Image Quality
Movie
Your camera
[®]
Recording
Time
(HQ, HQ Wide,
movies.
For best camera
Quality)
or "HQ Wide"
is a standard
and clarity
1. Press [O]
to "Normal",
remaining
For details,
to enter the REC mode.
image quality
memory
among five image
Normal
performance,
setting
smoothness,
Reducing
Screen
Normal,
Movie quality
switch
Movie Recording
lets you select from
settings
use the "HQ" (High
for movie recording.
that determines
of the image during
the detail,
playback.
let's you shoot longer,
so you can
"Normal
Wide",
or "LP" conserve
capacity
if you start to run low.
see pages 89 and 284.
QUICK
19
quality
Wide, LP) for
START
BASICS
(page 144)
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates
that this is an image from a movie.
1. Press
2.
_
[_]
to enter
Use [41] and [,]
the
to select
PLAY
mode.
the movie
you want
to play.
"Movie icon
When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the
monitor screen by showing its first frame.
3.
[[_](PLA_
Press
[SET] to start playback.
The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen
in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.
• During movie playback, you can adjust volume, skip
[SET]
forward and back, and perform other operations (page
145).
M To return to the REC mode
Press[O].
20
QUICK START BASICS
(page 186)
You can use the following
transferred
printed,
memory
procedure
to your computer's
or files you simply
for recording
more
to delete
1. Press [_].
files you have
hard disk, images you have
no longer
2. Press [v] (_ _] ).
need. This frees up
images.
3. Use [,] and [,] to select the snapshot or
movie you want to delete.
[[_](PLA_
4.
Press
[A] to select
"Delete".
• To cancel the delete operation, select "Cancel".
5. Press [SET].
This deletes
•
the selected
If you want to delete
snapshot
more,
or movie.
repeat the above
procedure
from step 3.
•
To quit the delete
operation,
press
[MENU].
QUICK
21
START
BASICS
m Direct Mode Power On
I
BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by
selecting
a sample
image built into the
camera
Simply
select
the scene that is similar
(Night Scene Portrait,
dedicated
SHOT
Flower,
[BS] button gives you direct
library of sample
Example:
Select
to what you want to shoot
etc.), for instant
access
camera setups.
A
To view images, press
[[_]
to pewer up in the
PLAY mode.
to the BEST
scenes.
for skillful shots of a fast-moving
peL
To record, press [_
] to
pewer up in the REC mede.
M A powerful collection of useful recording
features
Example:
Select
for beautiful
portraits.
•
Hand movement
shutter
•
High-sensitivity
flash
• Quick
BEST
SHOT
speed
and subject
(page
recording
avoids
is not being used (page
Shutter
movement
reduction
using high
104)
dark images,
even when the
105)
for very high-speed
focus (page
118)
Screen
INTRODUCTION
22
I
High-quality
(MPEG-4)
movie
m Powerful Print Features
recording
• Short Movie for shooting a short movie starting a few seconds
before [ •
(page 92)
• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the
] is pressed and a few seconds after it is pressed
number of copies (page 205)
• Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data
• Past Movie for shooting a movie that includes scenes a few
seconds before [ • ] is pressed (page 95)
(page 131)
• Support for PictBridge for easy at-home printing on a printer
• Normal movie recording (page 90)
• Snapshot recording, even while a movie is being recorded
that supports one of these standards, without a computer
(page 202)
(page 97)
• MOTION PRINT for printing of a
W Multi-function
movie scene as a single image
(page 171)
USB
Cradle
You can place the camera on the USB cradle to perform the
following operations.
- Battery charging (page 37)
- Photo Stand slideshow of images (page 149)
- Connection to a TV for viewing on the TV screen (page
151)
- Connection to a printer for image printing (page 202)
- Connection to a computer for transfer of images to the
computer (pages 217, 240)
INTRODUCTION
23
I
•
Document
Bundled
transfer
computer
•
Bundled
transfer
transfer
Photo Transport
images
(page 232) lets you
saved on your computer
screen (website
CASIO
to the camera
software
DATA TRANSPORT
documents
or displayed
I
on your
data, maps, etc.) to your camera.
from your computer
software
lets you
to the camera
LCD Panel
The liquid crystal
precision
99.99%.
and
take it along with you (page 254).
panel of the monitor screen
technology
that provides
uses high-
a pixel yield in excess
of
This means that some pixels may not light or may remain lit at all
times. This is due to the characteristics
panel,
and does not indicate
of the liquid crystal
malfunction.
INTRODUCTION
24
I Copyrights
• Adobe
Except
for your own personal
image,
movie, audio,
copyright
treaties.
purchased
prohibited
for free, posting them
them to third parties without
copyright
holder is strictly
international
treaties.
prohibited
infringes
laws.
Note that CASlO
on the copyrights
registered
•
terms,
COMPUTER
or that violates
or trademarks
trademarks
of Adobe
Systems
or product
trademarks
names mentioned
or trademarks
herein
are
of their respective
Photo
Loader,
TRANSPORT,
owned
CO., LTD.
Photohands,
and CASIO
by CASlO
COMPUTER
rights of other companies
that
to these
copyright
programs
Photo Transport,
AVl Importer
CASlO
component
CO., LTD. Except
as defined
above,
DATA
rights are
for the
all rights related
and other rights shall revert to CASIO
CO., LTD.
are
of their respective
owners.
Logo is a trademark.
Internet
Explorer,
Windows
trademarks
of Microsoft
Macintosh
and QuickTime
Computer,
Inc. of the United
MultiMediaCard
AG of Germany,
Association
•
•
of the
of this product
or registered
companies.
or
laws and
which are used in this manual,
trademarks
• Windows,
•
registered
COMPUTER
The following
• SDHC
of others
permission
by copyright
shall not be held liable for any misuse
• All other company
such files are
on the Internet
are trademarks
States and other countries
Incorporated.
of the
laws and
of whether
and Reader
in the United
use of
permission
by copyright
Also, regardless
or obtained
distributing
unauthorized
or music files without
holder is strictly
international
enjoyment,
TM
Corporation
Media, and DirectX
of the United
are trademarks
of Apple
States.
is a trademark
and licensed
are
States.
of Infineon
Technologies
to the MultiMediaCard
(MMCA).
MMCplud
M is a trademark
Association.
of the MultiMediaCard
25
INTRODUCTION
• The contents
notice.
of this manual
• The content
of this manual
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•
are subject
has been checked
process.
Please
that is questionable,
Any copying
to change
of the contents
contact
erroneous,
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations
shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens
without
and configuration of the actual camera.
at each step
us if you notice
etc.
of this manual,
either in part or
its entirety, is forbidden.
Except for your own personal use,
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•
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to the use or malfunction
•
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any damages
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or loss suffered
to the use of Photo Loader,
CASIO
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laws.
DATA TRANSPORT,
by you or any third party due
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and/or CASIO
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component.
•
CASIO
COMPUTER
any damages
CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
or loss caused
due to malfunction,
by deletion
of memory
contents
repair, or any other reason.
INTRODUCTION
26
m Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
•
I
•
Take test shots before shooting
shot.
cameras
the final
Before shooting
your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure
that the camera
is recording
Never look at the sun or any other
•
•
correctly.
operating
Looking
serious
an automobile
to record or play back images
or other vehicle,
at the monitor while
the
your eyesight.
Never use the flash
unit in areas where flammable
gas may be present.
Such conditions
or
create the risk
of fire and explosion.
Avoid Use While In Motion
Never use the camera
bright light through
Doing so can damage
M Flash
explosive
I
viewfinder.
•
while
motor vehicle.
or while walking.
in motion creates
Never fire the flash
and creates
the risk of
•
accident.
Doing
in the direction
of a person
so can interfere
operating
with the drivers
the risk of accident.
Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject.
so creates
a
vision
Doing
the risk of loss of eyesight.
INTRODUCTION
27
I
Display Panel
•
Do not apply strong
subject
panel
it to strong
m Transport
pressure
impact.
to the LCD panel surface
or
•
Doing so can cause the display
else where
glass to crack.
• Should
the display
use creates
panel ever become
any of the liquid inside the panel.
cracked,
display
immediately
• Should
panel
panel
and contact
•
your physician.
Continued
strange
liquid ever get into your eyes or onto
•
whenever
your physician.
or anywhere
is restricted.
Improper
accident.
Never plug any devices
that are not specified
use of the camera
shock.
while it is emitting
it is overheating
Immediately
any of the above
creates
perform
symptoms
smoke
or
the risk of fire
the following
steps
are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
Connections
camera
creates
the risk of serious
odor, or while
and electric
rinse with clean water for at least 15
2.
I
devices
other abnormalities
your skin, immediately
minutes
inside of an aircraft
of such
M Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and
the risk of
liquid ever get into your mouth,
rinse your mouth out and contact
display
the camera
operation
never touch
Doing so creates
skin inflammation.
• Should
Never operate
for use with this
into connectors. Connecting
a non-specified
the risk of fire and electric shock.
device
If you are using the AC adaptor
to power the camera,
unplug
it from the wall outlet.
power,
remove the battery from the camera,
protect
yourself
3. Contact
against
If you are using battery
taking care to
burn injury.
your dealer or nearest
CASIO
authorized
service
center
28
INTRODUCTION
I Water and Foreign Matter
• Water,
other liquids,
or foreign
getting
inside the camera
shock.
Immediately
of the above
required
creates
perform
symptoms
near the ocean
metal)
•
the risk of fire and electric
the following
are present.
when using the camera
snowing,
m Dropping and Rough Treatment
matter (especially
steps whenever
Particular
where
or other
any
shock.
care is
2.
1. Turn off the camera.
If you are using the AC adaptor
unplug it from the wall outlet.
power,
3.
Contact
center.
remove the battery
your dealer
Immediately
perform
symptoms
after it is damaged
creates
by dropping
the risk of fire and electric
the following
steps whenever
to power the camera,
If you are using the AC adaptor
unplug
it from the wall outlet.
power,
remove the battery
3. Contact
to power the camera,
If you are using battery
from the camera.
your dealer or nearest
CASlO
authorized
service
center.
If you are using battery
from the camera.
or nearest
CASIO
authorized
any
are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
or in a
bathroom.
2.
use of the camera
rough treatment
of the above
it is raining or
or other body of water,
Continued
Keep Away From Fire
service
•
Never expose
explode
the camera
and creates
to fire, which
can cause it to
the risk of fire and electric shock.
INTRODUCTION
29
I
•
Disassembly
Doing so creates
other
personal
maintenance,
authorized
m Backing Up Important Data
and Modification
Never try to take the camera
apart or modify
the risk of electric
shock,
it in any way.
injury. Be sure to leave all internal
and repair up to your dealer
service
• Always
burn injury, and
inspection,
or nearest
keep backup
memory
device.
CASIO
copies
by transferring
of important
it to a computer
Note that data can be deleted
malfunction,
data in camera
or other storage
in the case of camera
repair, etc.
center.
M Memory Protection
I
•
Locations
To Be Avoided
Never leave the camera
locations.
Doing
so creates
-
Areas subject
-
Food preparation
• Whenever
in any of the following
types of
the risk of fire and electric
to large amounts
of humidity
areas or other
locations
procedure
shock.
the camera.
or dust
where
corruption
on a heated
carpet,
in areas exposed
direct sunlight,
in a closed
vehicle
parked
Never place the camera
shelf, etc. Doing
risk of personal
Incorrectly
be sure to follow the correct
in the documentation
replacing
the battery
or loss of data in camera
that comes with
can result
in
memory.
M Rechargeable Battery
Near heaters,
to
•
in the sun, or
on an unstable
surface,
so can cause the camera
Use only the specified
charge the battery.
other areas subject to very high temperatures
•
the battery,
oil smoke
is present
-
replacing
as described
unauthorized
on a high
to fall, creating
means
charger
Attempting
creates
unit or the specified
to charge the battery
the risk of battery
device to
by an
overheating,
fire, and explosion.
the
•
injury.
Do not expose
water.
deterioration
3O
or immerse
the battery
Doing so can damage
of its performance
in fresh water
the battery,
or salt
and cause
and loss of service
life.
INTRODUCTION
• This battery
is intended
for use with a CASIO
only. Use with any other device
damage,
life.
•
or deterioration
creates
of battery
the risk of battery
overheating,
-
Do not expose
-
Make sure the battery
connected
batteries
you ever notice leakage,
condition
electricity
it to strong
creates
discoloration,
while
•
near open flame.
is oriented
correctly
when
it is
•
the battery,
impact
pencil
pierce
with items that can
or
oven,
heater,
high-pressure
heat
or storing a battery,
the camera
or charger
unit and
under direct
cause deterioration
of its performance
If the battery
charging
charging
creates
sunlight,
in an
in the sun, or in any other area subject
Doing so can damage
charging
step on it,
the battery,
and loss of service
does not end normally
time, stop charging
authorized
service
the risk of battery
life.
within the
anyway
center.
to
and
and contact
Continued
overheating,
fire, and
explosion.
etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery
into a microwave
parked
your local CASIO
it with a needle,
odor,
or any other abnormal
high temperatures.
specified
lead, etc.)
(hit it with a hammer,
it from
Do not use or leave the battery
automobile
unit.
(necklaces,
using, charging,
remove
strange
deformation,
keep it away from open flame.
to heat or fire.
to the charger
Never disassemble
device,
Should
generation,
and service
precautions
Never carry or store the battery together
expose
•
fire, and explosion.
Never use or leave the battery
-
performance
any of the following
-
conduct
Camera
immediately
Failure to observe
-
Digital
the risk of the battery
•
generating
etc.
31
Battery fluid can damage
your eyes. Should
into your eyes accidentally,
immediately
tap water
a physician.
and then consult
battery fluid get
rinse them with clean
INTRODUCTION
•
Be sure to read the user documentation
that comes with the
M AC Adaptor
camera
using or charging
•
and special
charger
unit before
the
battery.
•
If a battery
responsible
is to be used by young
adult makes
proper
handling
battery
correctly.
• Should
Misuse of the AC adaptor
shock.
them aware
instructions,
fluid from a battery
contact
make sure that a
of the precautions
when
and
-
Use only the AC adaptor
and make sure that they handle
-
Use the AC adaptor
accidentally
get onto clothing
or
-
rinse it off with clean tap water.
with battery
the risk of fire and electric
the following
precautions
using the AC adaptor.
are specified
your skin, immediately
Prolonged
children,
creates
Make sure you observe
specified
to supply
for this camera.
power only to devices
that
for use with it.
Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz)
wall outlet as a power
source.
fluid can cause skin irritation.
-
Never plug the power
by other devices,
•
cord into a wall outlet that is shared
or into a shared
Misuse of the AC adaptor
extension
cord.
can cause it to become
creating
the risk of fire and electric
observe
the following
precautions
shock.
when using the AC adaptor.
-
Never place heavy objects
to direct heat.
on the AC adaptor
-
Never try to modify
-
Do not twist or pull on the power cord.
-
Should
the power
contact
your dealer
the AC adaptor
or subject
cord or plug ever become
or nearest
damaged,
Make sure you
CASIO
or subject
it to bending.
damaged,
authorized
service
center
32
it
INTRODUCTION
•
•
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands
so creates the risk of electric shock.
Misuse of the AC adaptor
shock.
when
-
creates
Make sure you observe
are wet. Doing
M USB Cradle and AC Adaptor
•
the risk of fire and electric
the following
Make sure you always
cradle before
precautions
•
using the AC adaptor.
Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating
connecting
remove
or disconnecting
Charging,
USB data communication,
operation
can cause the AC adaptor
normal and does not indicate
Precautions
the camera
from the USB
the AC adaptor.
the Photo Stand
to become
warm. This is
malfunction.
device.
-
When
unplugging
the AC adaptor
-
cord. Never pull on the power
Insert the plug into the wall outlet
Unplug the AC adaptor
from the wall outlet before
for long periods,
unattended
cord.
as far as it will go.
the camera
leaving
-
from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on
power
leaving
such as when
on a trip, etc.
At least once a year, unplug
the AC adaptor
outlet and clean off any dust built up around
from the wall
the prongs.
33
INTRODUCTION
I
Battery Life
•
Battery continuous
represent
M Data Error Precautions
operation
the approximate
amount
turns off due to low battery
special
battery
•
in this manual
Actual
temperature,
power when being powered
battery
corruption
They
-
the indicated
conditions,
by
-
low battery warning
to appear.
and cause the
While
or memory
onto or removing
Turn off the camera
whenever
-
Disconnecting
indicates
turn off due to low battery
power.
that the camera
Charge
the battery
low or dead batteries
leakage
is about to
the
the
onto or removing
or disconnecting
after turning
off
card from the camera
or
it from the USB cradle
the camera from
the AC adaptor
from
operation
the
is being
performed
can
and data corruption.
-
Using a battery that is low
-
Other abnormal
Any of the above
appear
indicated
c
green
the memory
USB cradle while a data communication
as soon
in the camera
removing
or placing
it from the USB cradle
the USB cable, removing
the USB cradle,
• The low battery warning
an operation,
the camera,
lamp is flashing
removing
digital
the risk of
memory.
card from
the operation
using precision
creates
is performing
placing the camera
you are not using it.
lead to battery
of data in camera
the camera
camera
the amount
is manufactured
Any of the following
the camera,
on can run down battery
Leaving
While
battery
etc.
Leaving the camera
as possible.
digital camera
components.
by the
(23°C (73°F)).
life is greatly affected
battery storage
in storage,
• Your
of time before the camera
that you will be able to achieve
level of operation.
of time spent
provided
under normal temperature
do not guarantee
ambient
times
34
operations
conditions
can cause
on the monitor screen
by the message
an error message
(page 281).
Perform
to
the action
that appears.
INTRODUCTION
I
Operating
• The operating
m Power Supply
Environment
temperature
range of the camera
is 0°C to
•
40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•
Do not place the camera
-
In an area exposed
moisture
-
in any of the following
to direct
special
rechargeable
temperature
to strong
ion battery
(NP-20)
is not
supported.
or large amounts
or in other areas subjected
lithium
Use of any other type of battery
of
• The camera
does not have a separate
The date and time settings
to
one day after power is totally
or humidity
Inside of a motor vehicle
subjected
sunlight,
locations.
or dust
Near an air conditioner
extreme
-
Use onlythe
to power this camera.
USB cradle).
on a hot day, or in an area
settings
If this happens,
battery
of the camera
cut off (from
for the clock.
are cleared
be sure to reconfigure
after power is restored
(page
about
both the battery and
these
192).
vibration
M Lens
I
Condensation
• Sudden
•
and extreme
temperature
changes,
camera
is moved from the outdoors
a warm
room, can cause water droplets
to form
on the interior
that condensation
avoid condensation,
before subjecting
on a cold winter
and the exterior
of the camera.
place the camera
temperature
to the new temperature
before removing
that, open the battery cover
• You may sometimes
Note
images,
To
Wait
the surface
of the
and cause
notice some distortion
indicate
in certain types
such as a slight bend in lines that should
This is due to the characteristics
bag
change.
the air in the bag has had enough time to become
the lens surface
malfunction.
day into
of the camera.
into a plastic
Never apply too much force when cleaning
lens. Doing so can scratch
called "condensation"
can cause malfunction
it to sudden
such as when the
malfunction
of lens, and does not
of the camera.
until
acclimated
the camera.
After
and leave it open for a few hours.
35
of
be straight.
INTRODUCTION
I Caring for your camera
•
Fingerprints,
dirt, and other foreign
matter on the lens surface
can interfere
with proper operation
of the camera.
touching
blower
the lens surface.
Avoid
To clean the lens surface,
to blow off dust or foreign
use a
matter and then wipe with a
soft, dry cloth.
•
Fingerprints,
interfere
dirt, and other foreign
with proper operation
the flash. If the flash
becomes
matter on the flash
of the camera.
can
Avoid touching
dirty, wipe it clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
• To clean the camera,
I
wipe
it with a soft, dry cloth.
Monitor Screen Images
• The images
during
cannot
that normally
image
playback
appear
are smaller
on the monitor
than normal,
see all of the detail of the actual
screen
and so you
image. Your camera
has an image zoom
feature
(page
enlarge
screen
image. You can use this feature
the monitor
for on-the-spot
checks
of important
154) which you can use to
images.
I Other Precautions
• The camera
becomes
slightlywarm
and does not indicate
malfunction.
during
use. This is normal
36
INTRODUCTION
2.
Load
the
battery
With the EXILIM
Your camera
is powered
by a rechargeable
lithium
ion battery
(NP-20).
into
direction
of the monitor
direction
indicated
the camera.
the
camera.
logo on the battery
screen),
by the arrow
Press the battery
facing upwards
hold the stopper
(in the
in the
as you slide the battery
in until the stopper
into
secures
in place.
•
Use of any type of battery other than NP-20
is not
supported.
To load the battery
1. Open
the battery
cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
NP-20
37
Stopper
GETTING
READY
it
3.
Close
the battery
cover.
To charge the battery
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power
outlet.
USB Cradle
[DC IN 5.3V] __
The battery
is not fully charged
for the first time after purchasing
procedure
to charge
when you use the camera
it. Use the following
it.
AC Adaptor
2.
Make
sure
AC power
the camera
is turned
cord
off.
If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off
before placing it onto the USB cradle.
38
GETTING
READY
3.
With the camera
positioned
screen
towards
is facing
illustration,
place
so the monitor
you as shown
When
in the
charging
The [CHARGE]
it onto the USB cradle.
changes
The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts.
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual
Remove
power
charging time depends on current battery capacity,
remaining power, and charging conditions.
is complete
lamp, which was lit red during
charging,
to green.
the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC
cord from the power outlet.
If the [CHARGE]
lamp lights amber
This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you
have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature
Cradle
contact
in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until
the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera
returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the
[CHARGE] lamp will light red.
Camera
contact
39
GETTING
READY
If the [CHARGE]
This indicates
battery
lamp
flashes
that the camera
is loaded in the camera
Remove
the battery
red
or battery
is faulty, or that the
• Use only the bundled
incorrectly.
from the camera
available
and check if its contacts
are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then
reload
the battery
adaptor
into the camera.
is plugged
the camera
After confirming
that the AC
into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set
on the cradle
rechargeable
battery
cannot
device.
Attempting
unexpected
again.
nearest
CASlO
authorized
service
the above
is faulty. Contact
center.
your
I
lithium
be charged
I
ion battery
4O
charger
can result in
that comes
bundled
with the
Never use any other type of AC adaptor.
available
AD-C30,
Use of
AD-C4O, AD-C620,
or
is not supported.
Tips
you do not need to use the flash, select "_"
for the flash setting
•
the
The
using any other type of charger
to use a different
M Battery Power Conservation
• When
(NP-20).
accident.
the separately
AD-C630
or the separately
unit (BC-11 L) to charge
• Use only the AC adaptor
to occur after you perform
steps, it could mean that the battery
USB cradle
charger
special
camera.
If an error still continues
special
Enable
the Auto
against
wasting
camera
(page 45).
(flash off)
(page 76).
Power Off and the Sleep
battery
features
to protect
power when you forget to turn off the
GETTING
READY
I Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery
screen
power is consumed,
indicates
remaining
a battery indicator
power
as shown
on the monitor
• Due to differences
below.
mode,
the battery
in the power requirements
indicator
PLAY mode than what it shows
High
Low
normal,
• Leaving
(
)))))i(IditC_
))Light
blue
m
supplied
m
and does not indicate
the camera
the settings
_
Orange
_
Red
_
in a REC mode. This is
malfunction.
for about one day with no power
while the battery
time settings
of each
may show a lower level in the
to be cleared.
is dead will cause
its date and
You will have to re-configure
after power is restored.
Red
_NOTE
"m"
indicates
that battery
power is low. Charge
the battery
as
• See page 287 for information about battery life.
soon as possible.
Recording
battery
is not possible
when
"m"
is indicated.
Charge
the
immediately.
41
GETTING
READY
Replacing
the Battery
Battery
1. Open the battery cover.
Precautions
M Precautions
2. With the camera oriented with its monitor
•
Operation
always
screen facing upwards as shown in the
illustration, slide the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow and hold it there.
• This will causethe batteryto comeout part way.
during
provided
less than operation
is due to the characteristics
•
Charge
Use
by a battery
under cold conditions
under normal
of the battery,
than normal
Stopper
•
If a battery
charge,
range can cause charging
or even cause charging
provides
it probably
end of its service
only very limited
Charging
is within
outside
to take longer
to fail.
operation
means that the battery
life. Replace
This
not the camera.
the battery in an area where the temperature
the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
this temperature
is
temperatures.
the battery
following
has reached
a full
the
with a new one.
3. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery
out the rest of the way.
4. Load a new battery.
GETTING
42
READY
I Storage Precautions
• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high
capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while
charged can cause it to deteriorate.
I Turning Power On
- If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use
up its charge before storing it.
To turn power on and enter the REC mode
Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [_11] (REC).
- Always remove the battery from the camera when you are
not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to
To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode
discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging
when you need to use the camera.
Press [_]
- Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
(PLAY).
Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green
momentarily and turns on power.
Operation Lamp
ION/OFF] (Power)
Im
[El
43
m
(PLAY)
1
[&f"_ ] (REC)
GETTING READY
I
Turning
Power
Off
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [O]
(REC) to turn on power also
causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing
_NOTE
pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with
your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of
malfunction.
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on
when you press [l["_] (REC) or [['_-]] (PLAY). You can
also configure the camera to turn off when you press [_]
(REC) or [[_]
_NOTE
• Pressing [_]
(PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to
the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after
(PLAY)(page
197).
switching modes.
• Auto Power Off (page 45) will turn off power automatically if
you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of
time. If this happens, turn power back on.
44
GETTING READY
Turning
On
Power
for
the
The first time you load a battery
appears
for configuring
settings.
Use the procedure
Language,
the settings
First
I
Time
into the camera,
screen text language,
under "Configuring
Date, and Time Settings"
Battery Power Conservation Features
The camera
a screen
power,
is equipped
as described
with two features
for conserving
date, and time
Display
(page 12) to configure
correctly.
In the REC mode, the monitor screen
turns off (goes into a sleep state) if no
•
Failure
to set the date and time will cause the wrong
date and time data to be recorded
•
If you make a mistake
date, and time settings,
(pages
battery
below.
when
Sleep
with images.
configuring
you can change
operation is preformed for a preset
amount of time. Press any button to
turn the monitor
the language,
screen
back on.
Note that the Sleep feature
the settings
operate
30 sec
1 min
2 min
Off
does not
in the PLAY mode.
192, 196).
Auto Power
Off
Power it turned
performed
time.
off if no operation
for a preset
amount
is
of
2 min
5 min
1. Press [MENU].
2. Use [_1] and [,] to select the "Set Up" tab.
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the item you want to
configure ("Sleep" or "Auto Power Off") and
then press [11_].
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4. Use [A] and [V] to select the sleep or Auto
Power Off trigger time and then press [SET].
Selecting
feature.
"Off" for the sleep setting
disables
You can store images
the sleep
you shoot with the camera
card. It is up to you to purchase
memory
card. In addition to memory
also has built-in
_NOTE
• Auto Power Off and sleep are disabled under the following
conditions.
- When there is a connection between the camera and
a commercially
memory,
which
snapshots
or a short movie.
purposes,
emergency
on a memory
available
card storage,
is enough
Use built-in
the camera
to hold a few
memory
for test
use, etc.
_NOTE
computer or other device via the USB cradle
•
- During a slide show
- During Voice Recording file playback
Images
memory
can be copied
• The following
- During movie recording and playback
copied
between
and a memory
data is stored
to a memory
the camera's
card (page
in built-in
memory.
It cannot
BEST SHOT mode user image information
FAVORITE folder
-
Mode memory
-
Start-up
settings
image
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46
be
card.
-
screen
built-in
184).
READY
Supported
Memory Cards
Your camera supports use of SD,
,, See the instructions
that come with the memory
information
about how to use it.
SDHC, MMC (MultiMediaCard), or
MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus)
• Certain
memory cards.
types of cards can slow down processing
you are using a slow memory
'PLUS
setting.
Because
,, Certain
Memory
of this, use of a memory
maximum transfer
recommended.
°
"_"
Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to
memory
a frame
• Note that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a
memory card is loaded in the camera.
,, SD memory
protect
accidentally
protect
delete
B
"_"
and
recording
to let
transfer
Use of a
speed
of at least
cards
have a write
is recommended.
memory
Use it when you need to guard against
deleting
a memory
off whenever
during
data. Note, however,
if you write
card you must then turn write protection
you want to record to the card, format
it, or
any of its images.
GETTING
47
is
to record data,
has been dropped.
cards and SDHC
switch.
10MB per second
to be dropped.
screen
card with a maximum
10MB per second
image quality
card with a
cards take longer
movie frames
flash on the monitor
you know when
the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are
saved in built-in memory.
of at least
types of memory
which can cause
Used for Storage
speed
speeds.
If
card, you may not be able to
record a movie using the "HQ" or "HQ Wide"
MMC
card for
READY
•
Electrostatic
charge,
phenomena
can cause data to become
electrical
lost. Make sure that you always
other media
(CD-R,
CD-RW,
Loading
noise, and other
corrupted
back up important
a Memory
Card into the Camera
or even
data on
MO disk, hard disk, etc.).
• Make sure you always
removing
a memory
turn off the camera
• Be sure to orient the card correctly
try to force
a memory
before loading or
card.
when
loading
it. Never
card into the slot when you feel
resistance.
1. Open
the battery
cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
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GETTING
READY
2.
Load
a memory
card
into the camera.
Replacing
Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards
(towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into
1.
the memory
Card
card from
the camera.
Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part
the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into
place.
Front
Remove
the Memory
way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand.
Back
2. Load the other memory card.
3.
Close
the battery
cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
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GETTING
READY
Formatting
•
Never insert anything
memory
besides
card, MMC (MultiMediaCard),
(MultiMediaCardplus)
into the memory
can lead to malfunction.
•
•
Should
water
or any foreign
turn off the camera,
and contact your
service center.
retailer or nearest
Never remove
lamp is flashing
operation
using a new memory
or MMCplus
format
it. Once you format
card slot. Doing so
format
it each time you use it.
card, SDHC
Formatting
remove
CASlO
a memory
a memory
the camera
while
has files on it will delete
the battery,
authorized
the operation
cannot
green. Doing so can cause the image save
to fail and even damage
card, you will not need to
card that already
Note that data deleted
a card from
Card
card for the first time, you need to
its contents.
object ever get into the card
slot, immediately
a Memory
Before
an SD memory
the memory
really want to delete
card.
before
by a memory
be recovered.
proceeding
all the contents
a memory
in the camera
card is protected
to format
memory
card, formatting
operation,
(page
on a computer
causing
card.
and then using it
can slow down data processing
In the case of an SD memory
compatibility,
a memory
card on a computer
with the SD format,
card
all its data.
camera.
conformity
5O
of the memory
operation.
the card will delete
Be sure to use the camera
Formatting
to make sure that you
with the format
Even if the file data on a memory
180), formatting
card format operation
Double-check
bythe
card or SDHC
can result in nonproblems
with
etc.
GETTING
READY
1. Load the memory card you want to format
the camera.
into
M Memory Card Precautions
•
recommended
memory
and then
After formatting
is complete,
appears
on the monitor
• To exit the format
number
are no files." message
without
card whenever
abnormally,
you can restore
it. However,
it is
take along more than one
using the camera far away from the
formatting,
problems
try re-formatting
while
trying to playback
the memory
•
select
of a memory
Make sure that the battery
is charged
correctly
camera
•
operation.
card a
Never open the battery
fully before starting
card may be damaged
a
if the
is in progress.
cover while formatting
the memory
of
card is
may not be performed
down while formatting
Doing so can damage
51
Formatting
and the memory
powers
a memory
it loses its ability to retain data. Because
this, periodic re-formatting
recommended.
formatting
"Cancel".
of times,
recorded
card.
• As you record data to and delete data from
screen.
operation
that you always
If you experience
images,
and then
enter the PLAY mode and
check to make sure the "There
by reformatting
home or office.
•
4. Use [A] and [V] to select "Format"
press [SET] to start formatting.
card starts to behave
normal operation
2. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
3. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Format"
press [1_].
If a memory
is in progress.
card.
GETTING
READY
Menu
The following
configure
familiar
are menu operations
camera
settings.
Screen
apply a setting,
to become
Select
with them.
• See "Menu Reference"
on page 267 for information
• Menu contents are different
in the REC mode and PLAY
a setting
option.
App,ies
the
se,ested
settings.
about
Exits the menu screen.
menu contents.
Example Menu Screen
Buttons
Se,ect
tabs.
[,]isa,so
used
to
you will need to use to
Take a few moments
Operation
The following
Tabs
I
is the procedure
for menu operations
in the REC
mode.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
This displaysthe rnenuscreen.
mode. This screen shows a
REC mode menu.
2.
Use [_1] and [,]
item you want
to select
the tab where
to configure
is located.
the
Here, we will select the "REC" tab.
Settings
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GETTING
READY
3. Use [A] and [Y] to
Configuring
select the item you
want to configure and
then press [1_].
Exarnple:
screen
•
Select
"Continuous"
Settings
various
rnonitor
settings.
See "Display
Menu Reference"
about display
menu contents.
Example
•
4. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want.
on page 271 for information
Display
Menu contents
Menu
Screen
are different
in
the REC mode and PLAY
mode. This screen shows the
5. Apply the setting.
Pressing
Screen
menu to configure
and then press
[),].
•
Monitor
You can use the display
[SET] applies the selected
setting
REC mode menu.
and exits the
menu screen.
•
Pressing
[41] instead
of [SET] applies the selected
and returns to the menu screen.
configuring
• To select
other settings,
another
tab and then
setting
You can then continue
Menu Screen Operation Buttons
if you want.
tab, press
[_1], use [A] to return to the
use [_1] and [1_] to switch
to another
_i![_
Selects asetting option. [,]is
............................................................
setting.
tab.
[A_
i_!SP_
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Selects
a setting
Applies
the selected
also used to apply a
option.
settings.
Exits the menu screen.
GETTING
READY
The following
mode.
is the procedure
1. In the REC mode,
for menu operations
press
Selecting
in the REC
a Screen
Layout
(Layout)
The contents of the layout setting menu depend
camera is in the REC mode orthe PLAY mode.
[DISP].
on whether
the
This will display the display menu screen.
M REC Mode Screen Layout
2. Use [41] and [1_] to select the setting you want.
3.
For the REC mode, the screen
Use [A]
and [Y]
to select
the setting
let you select the
you want.
• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and
3.
4.
layout settings
layout of icons.
After
press
all the settings
Pressing [SET]
in the REC
are the way you want,
mode while
[SET].
"Panel"
• This will apply the settings and exit the menu screen.
(Operation
Panel
Panel) is
(Operation
selected
Panel)
layout type will cause the top icon of the
Operation
(selected).
as the
Panel to become
panel to change
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highlighted
You can then use the Operation
settings.
Since there are few
icons superimposed
on the displayed
they do not interfere
with
image,
recording.
GETTING
READY
3.
Use [_1] and [1_] to change
the setting.
• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and
3.
With this option,
the image being
composed
4. After all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET].
• This will apply tile settingsand returnto normaloperation
(no OperationPaneliconselected).
completely
fills
the monitor
Normal
screen.
setting
This
is best
when you want to display the subject on a large
16:9 aspect
ratio monitor screen
Icons are superimposed
(page 68),
•
on the displayed
procedure
cannot be changed
,, Panel (Operation
shows how to use Panel (Operation
Movie,
Panel).
Shutter
1. In the REC mode,
display
[SET].
settings
This highlights (selects) the
Panel)
is not displayed
Past Movie, Voice Recording,
while Short
or Zoom Continuous
is being used.
• The date display
press
using Panel (Operation
Panel).
image.
The following
Image quality
is always
month/day
and the time
format is always 24 hours,
format
regardless
of the current
of the camera's
"Date
Style" and "Adjust"
(pages
193, 194).
top icon of the Operation
Panel.
2. Use [A] and [Y] to select the icon of the
setting you want to change.
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GETTING
READY
I
PLAY Mode Screen Layout
The PLAY mode screen
display
images
layout settings
are shown
on the monitor
let you select how
With this
screen.
setting,
the
display
With this
Wide
setting,
100% of the
the entire image to be displayed
image is
With some aspect
always
visible.
some
above
_ossible size
that allows
display
Normal
image is the
maximum
horizontally.
ratios, the top and bottom
of the image will be cut off.
With
aspect
ratios, black bands may appear
and below, orto
the left and right of
the image.
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GETTING
READY
Turning
(Info.)
Display
Information
Show
With "lnfo." you can turn display
configure
separate
Show
+Histogram
REC Mode (Layout: Panel (Operation
On and Off
settings
information
Panel))
+Histogram
on and off. You can
for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Turns on display of camera
other information.
setting
and
Turns
setting
and
on display
other indicators,
of camera
Hide
along with a histogram
(page 132).
Hide
Turns
off display
of all information.
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GETTING
READY
REC Mode (Layout:
Normal)
Show
PLAY mode
Show
+Histogram
Hide
+Histogram
Hide
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GETTING READY
Adjusting
Monitor
Screen
Brightness
(Brightness)
You can use tile "Brightness"
the monitor
screen.
setting to adjust the brightness
This setting
is the same
of
0
Normal monitor
screen brightness
and PLAY mode.
-1
Low monitor
screen brightness
for nighttime
indoor use under dark conditions,
With this setting,
the camera
light levels and automatically
brightness
Auto
of the monitor
This is the setting
In the PLAY Mode,
screen
remains
detects
use,
etc.
available
adjusts the
screen accordingly.
you should
normally
the brightness
constant
for indoor use,
etc.
in the REC mode
use.
of the monitor
even if the available
light level changes.
+2
Brightness
that is greater than +1, which makes
the screen
easier to view. This setting consumes
more power.
Bright
+1
results
setting
for outdoor
in brightness
use, etc. This setting
that is greater
than the 0
setting.
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GETTING
READY
Adjusting
(Type)
Monitor
Image Quality
This setting
You can use tile "Type"
monitor
Screen
setting
to adjust the quality
screen image. This setting
of the
Night
is the same in the REC mode
and PLAY mode.
Increases contrast of the monitor screen
Real
image
and
at night with
a tripod.
settings,
Vivid
a clearer screen
under dark conditions,
comes in handy when recording
Consumes
Dynamic
provides
when shooting
Power Saving
slightly
power saving
image so the subject stands out for easier
selected
viewing and framing when shooting under
bright conditions.
setting.
less power than the other
and extends
battery life. Note that
is disabled
for the monitor
when "Auto"
screen
is
brightness
Makes the monitor screen image a bit
brighter than the actual image for more
clarity. Makes recorded image brighter when
showing it to others.
Displays the monitor screen image so it is as
near as possible to the one recorded by the
camera.
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GETTING
READY
PLAY mode
Perform
gotten
one of the following
lost while
performing
operations
if you find that you have
button operations
during
recording
or playback.
Menu screen
[MENU]
REC
Display
[DISP]
mode
Menu screen
[MENU]
Display
[DISP]
Menu screen
BEST
SHOT screen
"There
are no files."
screen
PLAY mode screen
Menu screen
or [_]
or [_]
REC mode screen
Press
Delete screen
Press [[]_].
You could also select
"Cancel" and then press [SET].
[[]_]
or [O]
or [i_Jl]
[BS] or [_]
Press [_].
Press [_].
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GETTING
READY
Extra Batteries
Taking
along extra fully charged
recommended
shoot
while
images due to the battery
Using the Camera
Note the following
• The bundled
power
supply
AC adaptor
going dead.
in another
is designed
Before
power
with any
can be used in various
Note, however,
of power
that there
outlet shapes
countries
may be some
voltage
in certain
trying to use the AC adaptor
be sure to check with your travel
•
Country
for operation
with the AC power cord withstand
the configuration
areas.
is
in the range of 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
the world.
problems
(NP-20)
precautions
This means the AC adaptor
around
batteries
on a trip in order to avoid not being able to
and with
geographic
in another
agent concerning
country,
the local
supply.
Do not use a voltage
adaptor
with this camera.
GETTING
62
READY
Holding
the camera
movement.
shooting
with one hand can result in accidental
Hold the camera
securely
• Take care that your fingers
hand
of the areas indicated
with both hands when
snapshots.
• To protect
Flash
against
accidentally
dropping
the camera,
the wrist strap and make sure it is around
while you are operating
• The supplied
and the strap do not cover any
in the illustration.
AF Assist/Self-timer
Lamp
attach
your fingers
or wrist
the camera.
strap is intended
for use with this camera
only.
Never use it for any other purpose.
•
Never swing the camera
around
Horizontal
by its strap.
Vertical
Microphone
Hold the camera
illustration,
against
as shown
in the
with your arms firmly
Hold the camera
Lens
so the
flash is above the lens.
your sides.
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A SNAPSHOT
_NOTE
• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the
camera when you press the shutter button or while the
1.
Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the
camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and
Press [O]
(REC)to
enter the REC mode.
Auto Icon
Confirm that the subject
take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter
releases. This is especially important when available
(people, scenery, etc.) and
the Auto icon "K"_" are
lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
displayed on the monitor
screen.
If any icon other than the
Auto icon "0"
is displayed,
Focus Frame
switch to "Auto" (page 98).
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SHOOTING
A SNAPSHOT
2.
Focus
the
image.
3.
While the focus frame is aligned
the shutter button.
with the subject,
Auto Focus will focus the image automatically,
frame and operation
speed,
aperture,
Shoot
the image.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest
of the way.
half-press
and the focus
lamp will turn green. The shutter
and ISO sensitivity
also will be set
automatically.
Operation
Lamp
Shutter Button
This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card
or the camera's built-in memory.
Shutter
Button
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SHOOTING
A SNAPSHOT
If the image does not focus...
_NOTE
• The aperture
value indicates
lets light into the camera.
a smaller
opening.
the size of the opening
A larger aperture
The camera
adjusts
value
If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing, it
that
means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too
close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try to focus
indicates
this setting
again.
automatically.
•
Shutter
speed
allowed
into the camera.
indicates
that light is allowed
the amount
A slower
in for a longer
indicated
on the monitor
second,
etc.) The camera
screen
adjusts
of time that light is
shutter
speed
time. Shutter
as seconds
this setting
Checking a Snapshot
means
A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while
after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets
speed is
(1/1000
ready for the next image.
Perform the following operation to view a snapshot after you
shoot it.
automatically.
Press [_].
This will display the snapshot you just shot
Use [_] and [1_] to scroll through other images in memory.
To return to the REC mode, press [IliUm].
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SHOOTING
A SNAPSHOT
I
Using Quick Shutter
Pressing
the shutter
the halfway
point shoots
118). Quick Shutter
those
special
It comes
eliminates
the image
focuses
waiting
at
A digital
(page
so you don't miss
is expressed
factory
than normal
a fast-moving
Auto Focus.
subject.
It also
•
of spoiled shots when you ask someone
all the way without
• Quick Shutter
In cases
waiting
is a collection
indicates
as horizontal
default image
For information
of images
This setting
for Auto Focus.
is turned on as the initial factory
image
•
size setting
applies
and
pixels. The initial
is 7M (3072 x 2304 pixels).
up more memory.
about image size, image quality,
that can be stored,
For information
of small dots (pixels).
how many pixels it contains,
pixels x vertical
Note that a larger image takes
else to record and image for you, and they press the shutter
button
Image Size
camera
The size of an image
for Auto Focus.
much quicker
in handy when shooting
worries
waiting
using Quick Shutter
lets you record right away,
moments
• Quick Shutter
Specifying
button all the way down without
and number
see page 284.
to snapshots
only.
about movie image size, see page 89.
default setting.
when you want to take a little time for accurate
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
focus,
turn off Quick Shutter.
2. On the "Quality"
tab, select "Size" and then
press [,].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select an image size and
then press [SET].
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SHOOTING
67
A SNAPSHOT
•
_NOTE
•
aspect
You can also use the Panel
change
(Operation
Panel)
the image
information
size selection
on the display
during
•
(M) (5M, etc.)
Image size in pixels (2560 x 1920, etc.)
-
Optimum
Print paper sizes should
• The letters "HDTV"
HDTV screen
Smaller
be thought
3072 x 2304
A3 Print
3:2
3072 x 2048
A3 Print
16:9
3072 x 1728
HDTV
5M
2560 x 1920
A3 Print
3M
2048 x 1536
A4 Print
2M
1600 x 1200
3.5" x 5" Print
VGA
640 x 480
aspect
size when
ratio
attaching
of as rough estimates
stand for "High Definition
has an aspect
with the aspect
Television".
ratio of 16:9, which makes
wider than the usual 4:3 aspect
:
7M
images with an
the standard
to e-mail.
the past. Your camera
Larger
matches
only (200 dpi print resolution).
print paper size
xeit
x 2048 pixels) records
(640 x 480 pixels) is the optimum
images
operation.
-
3:2 (3072
ratio of 3:2, which
(3:2) of print paper.
• VGA
changes
Image size in megabytes
i_gesie_
(page 54) to
the image size setting.
• The following
-
Selecting
ratio of television
can record images
An
them
screens
of
that are compatible
ratio of an HDTV screen.
E-Mail
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SHOOTING
A SNAPSHOT
Specifying
Your camera
"Normal",
Image Quality
lets you select "Fine"
or "Economy"
image quality setting.
(maximum
priority
•
to the number
For information
of images
This setting
•
image
quality),
economy)
is "Normal".
to image quality,
of images
• The "Fine"
for the
Select "Fine"
or "Economy"
setting
a finely detailed
branches
helps to bring out details
image
when shooting
of nature that includes
or leaves, or an image of a complex
dense
tree
pattern.
to give
you can store in memory.
about image size, image quality,
that can be stored,
and number
see page 283.
applies to snapshots
For information
memory
The initial setting
if you want to give priority
_NOTE
(maximum
only.
about movie image quality,
see page 89.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "Quality"
tab, select "_
Quality" and
then press [1_].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the image quality
setting you want and then press [SET].
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Turning
Off the AF Assist
The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera
you half-press
the shutter
button
setting
Turning
lighting
is bright.
lamp on.
3.
AFAssist/Self-timer
Lamp
Use [A]
and [V]
to select
"Off"
and then
press
[SET].
off the AF assist lamp
is recommended
nearby
2. On the "REC" tab, select "AF Assist Light"
and then press [1_].
default
is AF assist
using the following
shooting
focus when
under dark lighting conditions.
The AF assist lamp does not light when
The initial factory
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Lamp
When you want to turn on the AF assist lamp, select "On"
here.
procedure
when
the image of a
person.
• Do not look directly
)oint it directly
7O
into the AF assist/self-timer
at a person's
lamp or
eyes.
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Snapshot
Shooting
Precautions
m Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• The image that appears
I
Operation
• While
composition.
the operation
battery
cover
USB cradle.
image
or place the camera
memory,
malfunction
sensitivity
(page
of the camera,
126) setting
sensitivity
Such conditions
•
If unneeded
onto or remove
to other
a dark subject while
"Auto"
images
•
it from the
storage
stored
is selected
shutter speed
Subject
response
in
screen
•
Shooting
appear
for the ISO
is for image
at the quality
can cause
monitor screen
in the monitor
image.
a very bright subject
in the monitor screen
can cause a vertical
band to
image. This does not indicate
The band will not be recorded
will be recorded
automatically.
conditions
to slow and can cause digital noise
malfunction.
to
screen
quality setting.
brightness
of the
etc.
will cause the camera
and increase
set for the image
green, never open the
Doing so can result in incorrect
you just shot, damage
• Shooting
increase
lamp is flashing
on the monitor
The actual image will be recorded
in a snapshot,
but
in the case of a movie.
can cause digital noise in the image.
light is shining
directly
lens with your hand when shooting
Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent
Lighting
• Minuteflickeringof fluorescentlightingcan affectthe
brightnessor colorof an image.
onto the lens, shade the
an image.
c
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Auto Focus Restrictions
•
Proper focus may not be possible
when shooting
the following
Your camera
types of subjects.
-
Solid color wall or other very low contrast
-
Strongly
-
Very shiny subject
-
Blinds or other subject
-
Multiple
subjects
-
Subject
in a dark location
-
subject
digital
back lit subject
zoom (which
image to enlarge
with a repeating
at varying
distances
horizontal
• Generally
coarser
Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp
Fast-moving
-
Subjects
zoom (which
changes
which can be used in combination
digitally
process
it) for total zoom
the center
capabilities
speaking,
the higher the digital
the image that is recorded.
can be used up to a certain
deterioration
-
you with 3X optical
portion
with
of the
of 12 - 42.6X.
pattern
from the camera
to reach
•
provides
the lens focal distance),
zoom factor,
However,
point without
the
digital zoom
causing
of the image.
subject
outside the focus
range of the camera
Proper focus may not be possible
if the camera
1. Enter the REC mode.
[r_][r_7]zoom
button
is moved
while shooting.
• An image may be out of focus
even though
the operation
lamp is lit green and the focus frame is green.
If you cannot focus properly,
or manual
focus (page
try using focus lock (page 117)
119).
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2. Press the zoom button to change the zoom
_NOTE
factor.
•
_
this
_J_of
Performing
movement
• Optical
Enlarge the subject
the range
and narrow
[r_l]
Reduce the size of the subject
and broaden the range
-
For more information,
Zoom
Switch
Point"
(telephoto)
Press
the shutter
changes
when using the telephoto
zoom
is disabled
only is available
the lens aperture.
to protect
while shooting
while
you select the optical
zoom
you press the shutter
button
shooting
setting
against
setting
hand
(zoom
a movie.
a movie.
in).
Digital
Make sure
you want to use before
to start shooting
your movie.
Zoom and Digital
on page 74.
Wide Angle
3.
zoom
[1_'_1] (wide angle)
see "Optical
a zoom operation
• Use of a tripod is recommended
th
Telephoto
button
to shoot.
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A SNAPSHOT
I Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point
If you hold down the [['_'] ] side of the zoom
the above
procedure,
the zoom
optical zoom factor reaches
the zoom
to digital
operation
its maximum.
button and then holding
Undeteriorated
Image Quality
Range
button in step 2 of
lX
optical
zoom
:
3X to 142X|
moves
past the maximum
zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates
12X to 42.6X
zoom
Optical/DigitallSwitch
pointer
Quality
releasing
down its [r_3 ] side will switch
zoom, which you can use to set an even higher
the zoom
Image
Range
will stop when the
Momentarily
factor.
• When
Deteriorated
Point
T
_|
|
Zoom Pointer
(Indicates current
zoom.)
point depends
on the image size
limit of
I
Image Deterioration
Point
Image starts to deteriorate
from here.
(Point factor depends on image size.)
the approximate
factor.
• The image deterioration
(page 68). The smaller
the image size, the higher
factor you can use before
Focus Range
(Displayed when shooting
with Auto Focus, macro, or
manual focus.)
digital zoom generally
image quality,
some digital
smaller.
with image sizes
The range
image deterioration
deterioration
• The digital zoom
monitor screen
causes a deterioration
zoom without
image
is indicated
on the display.
on the image
Zoom"
The
is shown
on the
is turned on.
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and
zoom without
size.
range of the zoom indicator
only while "Digital
of
deterioration
of "5M (2560 x 1920 pixels)"
in which you can use digital
point depends
the zoom
the image deterioration
point. Though
is possible
Zoom Bar
reaching
A SNAPSHOT
W Turning Off Digital Zoom
You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom
• Digital zoom is not supported while "Timestamp" (page
131) is turned on.
only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to
accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom
when shooting snapshots.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Digital
then press [1_].
3. Use [A]
and [V]
to select
"Off"
Zoom" and
and then
press
[SET].
• If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select
"On" here.
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Approximate
Perform
the following
Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity:
Auto)
Wide Angle :0.15 m to 39 m (0.5' to 12,8')
Telephoto
: 0.4 m to 2.0 m (1.3' to 6.6')
steps to select the flash mode you want to
use.
• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.
Auto Flash
Flash fires automatically
exposure (amount
conditions.
•
Flash Off
Flash On
Initial factory
in accordance
with
of light and brightness)
default setting.
Flash does not fire.
Flash always fires.
•
This setting
can be used to brighten
subject that normally
to daylight
comes
or backlight
a
out dark due
(daylight
synchro
flash).
Soft Flash
Always
use soft flash,
exposure
•
Use this setting
suppress
Red Eye
when you want to
conditions
in images
etc.
in accordance
as Auto Flash. This setting
can be used to reduce
occurs
of
the flash to avoid reflection,
Flash fires automatically
same
regardless
conditions.
the red eye effect that
of people
shot with flash.
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1. In the REC mode, press [Y] ( _ _ ) once.
When using flash, take
care that the flash window
Flash Mode
is not blocked
fingers
Flash
by your
or the camera
strap.
When the ISO sensitivity
setting
is "Auto" (page
126), sensitivity
and there
is high
is increased
digital
noise when flash
used.
Decreasing
flash, but is also reduces
2.
Use [41] and [11_]to select
want
3.
Press
and then
press
the shutter
the flash
setting
is
ISO sensitivity
shortens
the range of the
digital noise.
you
[SET].
button
to shoot.
_NOTE
• If you are using the "Normal" Screen Layout setting (page
54), each press of [V] ( } _]
available flash settings.
) will cycle through the
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A SNAPSHOT
Red-eye
reduction
I
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly
red spots
caused
the eye. When
people
red-eye
reduction
fires a pre-flash
is selected
Checking
The current
inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is
when the light from the flash reflects
the camera
lit room can cause
the Flash Mode
flash
by the operation
mode is indicated
on the monitor
lamp when you half-press
screen and
the shutter
button.
off of the retina of
as the flash
Operation
mode,
Lamp s
to cause the irises in the eyes of any
in the image to close, which
reduces
the chance
of red
eye.
• Note the following important points when using red-eye
reduction.
-
"indicates
Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in
the image are looking directly at the camera (flash).
flash will fire.
Operation lamp
Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the
subjects so they all look at the camera.
-
Red-eye reduction may not work verywell if the subjects
are located far away from the camera.
Flashing Orange
Flash is charging.
Lit or Flashing Green_q
Flash charging is complete.
,J,1 Flashes green when focusing is not possible with Auto Focus
or Macro Focus.
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I
Changing
I
the Flash Intensity
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
enough
tab, select "Flash Intensity"
and then press [b'].
Use [A]
setting
and [Y]
to select
you want
and then
the flash
press
in an image
will look too dark if flash intensity
to reach a subject that is too far away. When
happens,
2. On the "Quality"
3.
Using Flash Assist
The subject
you can use flash assist to supplement
of the subject
so it appears
as if flash
illumination
is not
this
the brightness
was sufficient.
intensity
[SET].
You can set one of five levels, from -2 (weakest) to +2
(strongest).
•
Flash
intensity
may not change
when the subject
Flash assist not used
is too far
Flash assist
used
away or too close.
Flash
assist is turned
on as the initial factory
Use the following procedure
not want to use it.
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default
setting.
to turn off flash assist when you do
A SNAPSHOT
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "Quality"
M Flash Precautions
• The desired
tab, select "Flash Assist" and
then press [I_].
3.
Use [A]
•
and [V] to select
"Off"
Flash charging
condition,
and then press
battery,
[SET].
•
When you want to use flash assist, select "Auto" here.
types
•
may not produce
result for some
in the flash assist effect
lighting
Changing
the flash intensity
-
Correcting
-
Changing
ISO sensitivity
-
Changing
the contrast
brightness
(page 79)
(page
setting
Using flash assist can cause
some
to 7 seconds.
is dim results
in a
with a tripod,
etc. Noise is
conditions,
which
can
rough.
the flash is fired automatically
with exposure.
in
It does not fire in areas where
is bright.
• The presence
(EV shift) (page 121)
(battery
can cause image blur due to hand
shot under these
red eye reduction,
conditions
off when lighting
Secure the camera
in images
accordance
out.
-
speed, which
make the image appear
• With
can result
is
etc.) With a fully charged
from a few seconds
with flash turned
slow shutter
of subjects.
Any of the following
being canceled
•
the desired
when the subject
on operating
temperature,
it takes anywhere
Shooting
generated
Flash assist
may not be obtained
time depends
ambient
movement.
•
effect
too far away or too close.
of outdoor
sunlight,
fluorescent
other light source can cause abnormal
lighting,
image
or
colors.
126)
(page
an increase
130)
in digital
noise.
8O
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o
With the self-timer,
and the shutter
amount
pressing
is released
the shutter
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Self-timer"
button starts a timer,
of time.
lOsec
10-second
• When
sec
slow
under conditions
down the shutter
use this setting
that
identifying the selected self-
speed, you can
to prevent
timer type to appear on the
monitor screen.
blur due to
hand movement.
This option
shoots three
tmage 10 seconds
ts pressed,
_X3
(Triple
after the camera
shoot after the second
Self-timer
4.
Press
the shutter
button
to shoot.
button
_NOTE
• You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 54) to
gets ready to shoot after
the first image, and the final image
second
Off
one
the next image one second
after the camera
Self-timer)
images:
after the shutter
press
[SET].
This causes an indicator
self-timer
shooting
Use [A] and [V] to
select the self-timer
type and then
self-timer
2-second
_2
and then
press [1_].
and the image is shot after a fixed
.
_
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
one
change the self-timer setting.
gets ready to
image.
is disabled.
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Using
the
Self-timer
to Shoot
an Image
• The image is not shot
right away after you
press the shutter
Instead,
camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image
depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or
starts
time
elapses.
The AF assist/
self-timer
lamp flashes
while
• The indicator "lsec" appears on the monitor screen
between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the
button.
shooting
after the preset
_NOTE
AFAesist/Self-timerLamp
the countdown
not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash
charge condition.
• You cannot use the any self-timer to shoot with Normalspeed continuous shutter mode.
is
being performed.
•
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the
following recording operations.
You can interrupt
an
ongoing
countdown
self-timer
button while the self-timer
by fully pressing
the shutter
- Recording with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business
Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo)
lamp is flashing.
- Recording with High-speed Continuous Shutter or Flash
Continuous Shutter
c
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Selecting
Your camera has four continuous shutter modes.
the Continuous
Shutter
Mode
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Continuous"
and
then press [1_].
Normal Speed
(Normal-speed
Continuous
3.
Continually records images until memory
becomes full.
and then
and [V]
press
to select
the mode
you want
[SET].
This enables the continuous shutter mode you selected and
Shutter)
High Speed
(High-speed
Continuous
Use [A]
displays its icon on the monitor screen.
To turn off continuous shutter, select "Off".
Record up to three consecutive images
at high speed.
Shutter)
Flash Cont.
(Flash Continuous
Shutter)
Use this mode to record up to three
Zoom Cont.
(Zoom Continuous
In this mode, you select an area on the
monitor screen with a selection
Shutter)
boundary. Then when you press the
shutter button, the camera records the
consecutive images, firing the flash for
each one.
monitor screen image and the area
enclosed in the selection boundary,
digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.
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Recording with Normal-speed
Continuous
Shutter, High-speed
Continuous
Shutter, and Flash
Continuous
Shutter
1. Press
the shutter
button
Recording
Shutter
Continuous
.
Use [A], [V], [<], and
[1_] to move the
selection boundary
around the image of
the subject on the left
side of the monitor
screen until it is
located at the part you want to enlarge, and
then press [SET].
This will enlargethe areawithin the boundaryanddisplay it
in the rightside of the monitorscreen.
.
Press
to shoot.
• With Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, images continue
to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button
depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting.
• High-speed continuous shutter and flash continuous
shutter can shoot up to three images. Shooting stops if
you release the shutter button before three images are
recorded.
• The speed of normal-speed continuous shutter recording
depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera.
with Zoom
the shutter
button
to shoot.
Both the left image and the right image will be recorded.
When shooting to built-in memory, continuous shutter
shooting is relatively slow.
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Continuous
•
Note that with zoom continuous
keep the shutter
•
button
Digital zoom is disabled
continuous shutter.
• Zoom
continuous
size setting
shutter,
•
you do not need to
depressed.
while
shooting
with zoom
•
shutter
is not available
is 3:2 (3072 x 2048 pixels)
Starting
When the image size setting
is 7M (3072 x 2304
5M (2560
x 1920 pixels), the size of the zoomed
produced
by zoom continuous
shutter
are applied
shutter
•
is selected
mode automatically
as the focus mode,
switches
to "Spot"
BEST SHOT
116, 127) and locates
the Auto Focus area in the center
the Zoom Continuous
Shutter
selection
Whiteboard,
Past Movie,
Voice
(Business
Cards and
etc., Old Photo, Short
Movie,
shutter
capacity
continuous
• With
operation
high-speed
Self-timer
on the current
shutter,
"_"
shutter
(flash
shutter
the flash
mode
off).
mode, the flash
(flash on).
in combination
mode
with the normal-
mode.
can be used in combination
shutter
image
mode you want with normal-speed
continuous
becomes
continuous
continuous
if
mode.
automatically
becomes "_"
• You cannot use the self-timer
• Triple
may stop part way through
rate depends
• With the flash continuous
speed
still
settings.
the flash
shutter
automatically
mode, keep the camera
runs low.
shutter
• You can select
shutter
is finished.
size and image quality
85
with any of
Recording)
using a continuous
• The continuous
of
images.
Movie mode
memory
boundary.
to all subsequent
be used in combination
scenes
Documents,
• A continuous
the
(pages
cannot
features.
until all recording
When Auto Focus
metering
Some
• When
pixels).
the exposure
settings
-
image
causes
Continuous
pixels) or
is 3M (2048 x 1536
operation
The same
-
or 16:9 (3072 x
shutter
to be fixed at the levels for the first image.
1728 pixels).
•
a continuous
Precautions
and focus settings
the following
when the image
Shutter
with the zoom
mode only.
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• Note that the resolution of images recorded with the highspeed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter
You can add an audio
mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital
noise than images recorded with the normal-speed
continuous shutter mode.
this feature
recording
to add a verbal
mood to a snapshot,
• "Auto" ISO sensitivity always is used for the flash continuous
the snapshot.
shutter mode, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
• With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash range is
narrower than normal.
• You can record
to snapshots,
explanation
or to capture
if you want. Use
or a description
the sounds
up to about 30 seconds
of the
of the people in
of audio for a single
snapshot.
W Turning
on Audio Snapshot
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Audio
then press [1_].
Snap" and
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "On" and then press
[SET].
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I
3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording.
Recording Audio for a Snapshot
1. Press the shutter
Recording
button to shoot.
This monitor screen
will stop automatically
you do not press the shutter
will
•
after about 30 seconds
To turn off the audio snapshot
show the image you just
3 of the procedure
if
button.
feature,
under "Turning
select
on Audio
"Off" in step
Snapshot".
shot, along with the "_"
icon.
•
Playing
If you do not want to
record audio at this time,
press [MENU].
Remaining
Recording
Back
Audio snapshots
icon.
Time
This will
Snapshot
Audio
in the PLAY mode are indicated
Press [SET] while an audio snapshot
display the monitor screen
its audio.
for shooting
•
the next image.
For information
about the playback
by the "_"
is displayed
operation,
to play back
see page 143.
2. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
• Audio snapshot
with the Triple
capabilities
Self-timer
You can, however,
record
87
it (page
are disabled
while
or with a continuous
shooting
shutter
add audio to such a snapshot
mode.
after you
173).
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_NOTE
• After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer's
hard disk, you can play back the audio using Windows
Media Player (page 228).
• The following shows the formats used for storing audio
snapshot data.
- Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension)
- Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
- Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second
recording at 5.5KB per second)
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [DISP]
while audio recording is in progress.
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Before
shooting
quality setting.
determines
playback.
a movie,
you should
Movie image
the detail, smoothness,
Shooting
in better image
specify
and clarity
with the high-quality
quality,
3.
will result
the amount
Use [A]
Normal
Normal
LP
704 x 384
640 x 480
Wide
and [V]
you want
of time
to select
and then
the quality
press
setting
[SET].
• The "_"
indicator is on the monitor screen while "HQ
Wide" or "Normal Wide" is selected for the quality setting.
640 x 480
HQ Wide
Quality" and
of a movie during
you can shoot.
HQ
tab, select "_
then press [11_].
that
(HQ) setting
but it also shortens
2. On the "Quality"
a movie image
quality is a standard
704 x 384
320 x 240
Movie
File Formats
4.0 Megabits/
30 frames/
Movies
are recorded
second
second
Movies
you shoot with your camera
4.0 Megabits/
30 frames/
second
second
2.1 Megabits/
30 frames/
second
second
2.1 Megabits/
30 frames/
second
second
745 Kilobits/
15 frames/
second
second
computer
using the following
-
Windows
-
Macintosh
Importer
89
in MPEG-4
standard
AVl format.
can be played
back on a
software.
Media Player
QuickTime
(Requires
installation
of CASIO
AVl
component.)
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Movie
Size
The following
minute
shows the approximate
movie file size for a one
Audio is also recorded
monaural
movie
HQ
284
MB
HQ Wide
284
MB
Normal
149 MB
LP
Wide
2.
149 MB
53
Audio
is
1. In the REC mode, point the camera at the
subject.
Press
[•
] to start
shooting
Normal
while you shoot a movie
Remaining
Recording
Time
Recording
Time
the movie.
• _
is displayed while
movie recording is in
MB
progress
3. Press [ • ] again to
stop shooting.
Movie
recording
stop automatically
becomes
press
9O
[ •
also will
if memory
full before you
]
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A MOVIE
Shooting
with BEST SHOT
Movie Recording
With BEST SHOT (page 98), you select the preset scene that is
• You cannot
closest to the one you want to shoot, and the camera sets up for
it automatically. Selecting the "Night Scene" BEST SHOT scene,
• The camera
when
for example, sets the camera to shoot bright, clear images at
night.
-
Precautions
use flash while
also records
shooting
shooting
points
a movie.
Take care that the
microphone
is not
blocked by your fingers,
Anti Shake Movie Recording
a movie.
audio. Note the following
_,
etc.
You can also use Anti Shake to reduce the effects of hand
-
movement only while recording a movie (page 104). The effects
of subject movement are not limited.
Good
results
possible
are not
when the
camera
is too far away
from what you are trying
-
to record.
Operating camera
buttons while shooting
can cause button
•
Shooting
appear
in the monitor
malfunction.
Certain
noise to be picked
a very bright subject
up in the audio.
can cause a vertical
in a snapshot,
but
in the case of a movie.
types of memory
cards take longer
which
can cause movie frames
"_"
flash on the monitor
know when a frame
with a maximum
band to
screen image. This does not indicate
The band will not be recorded
will be recorded
•
]
Microphone
screen during
has been dropped.
transfer
speed
to record
to be dropped.
"_"
recording
data,
and
to let you
Use of a memory
card
of at least 10MB per second
is recommended.
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91
A MOVIE
• You can perform digital zoom while shooting a movie by
pressing [r_] ] Optical zoom is not available while shooting a
movie To use optical zoom for a movie use [r_l] to zoom as
required first and then press [ 0 ] to start recording
With Short Movie pressing [ • ] will shoot a movie that starts a
few seconds before [ • ] is pressed (first part) and ends a few
seconds after it is pressed (second part) You can specify how
long (in seconds) you want the first part and the second part of
the Short Movie to be
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more
pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor
Because of this use of a tripod is recommended under these
conditions
• Since a few seconds of action before [ Q ] is pressed are
recorded Short Movie is a good wayto make sure you don't
miss the action of kids or other active subjects
• When the subject is outside the camera's focus range
focusing is not possible and the image will be out of focus
• Auto Focus and Macro Focus become fixed focus while
• You can also use MOTION PRINT (page 171) to extract still
images of Short Movie scenes
shooting a movie (pages 113 114)
[ •
] button pressed.
A
Recording
Few seconds
Start
Few seconds
SHOOTING A MOVIE
92
I
Getting Ready to Shoot
with Short
o
Movie
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
Use [A],
to select
scene
[V], [4], and [11_]
the "Short
Movie"
and then
= Q .... _ //
press
[SET].
Past part
length
Future part
length
5. Use [A] and [V] to
This causes "D"
monitor screen.
to appear on the
select how long (in
seconds) you want
the second part of the
Short Move to be and
then press [11_].
Pressing [ • ] at this point will
shoot a Short Movie with a 4second first part and a 4-second
!BS]
second part,
If you want to configure settings for
PRINT
settings,
continue
MOTION
PRINT
settings
The total length of a Short
the length of the first part, the length of the second
MOTION
Use [A] and [V] to
select how long (in
seconds) you want
the first part of the
Short Move to be and
then press [11_].
Movie (first part plus second
part, or
seconds
from step 3.
and no longer
If you specify
3. Press [SET].
example,
the second
part) must be at least two
than eight seconds.
five seconds
you can specify
part. Specifying
for the first part in step 4, for
no more than three
this case, will cause the length
be reduced
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seconds
a value greater than three,
specified
for
in
for the first part to
automatically.
SHOOTING
A MOVIE
6. Use [_1] and [1_] to select the MOTION PRINT
setting you want and then press [SET].
W Shooting
a Short Movie
1. With the camera pointed at the subject, press
[o].
Create a snapshot
movie frames,
recorded
)ressed
when
with nine
This will shoot
9 frames
[ •
a Short Movie of the length you specified
then stop shooting
with the one
To stop shooting
] is
before the specified
before you press [ •
frame
a snapshot
recorded
of the
when [ •
1 frame
subject.
]
is pressed
Turn off MOTION
PRINT
time is up, press [ •
again.
in the center
Movie data is continually
Create
and
automatically.
recorded
Then at the right moment,
press
[•
Short
Movie counts
and stored
]. Keep the camera
], the remaining
recording
in a buffer
pointed
press [ •
at the
]. When
you
time of part two of the
down on the monitor
screen.
Off
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SHOOTING
A MOVIE
]
To return to the REC mode
After Short Movie recording is complete, the camera stands by
Past Movie is similar to a normal
for shooting of another Short Movie.
To exit Short Movie recording, press [BS], select something
about five seconds
before
other than "Short Movie" and then press [SET]. If you want to set
the camera up for normal snapshot shooting, for example, select
[ •
of whatever
] was pressed
movie,
except
happened
that it captures
in front of the lens
to start shooting.
Past Movie is a
great way to make sure that you never just miss that special
moment
"Auto" and then press [SET].
[ 0
because
you press the [ •
] button pressed.
] button
[ •
too late.
] button pressed.
Past Part Approximately 5 seconds
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SHOOTING
A MOVIE
I
Getting Ready to Shoot with Past Movie
1. In the REC mode, press
[BS].
W Shooting
a Past Movie
1. With the camera pointed at the subject, press
II _ ..... _ //
[o].
2.
Press
[ ® ] again
to stop shooting.
Movie recording also will stop autornatically if memory
becomes full before you press [ •
Jji
To return
After
!BS]
to the
Past Movie
for shooting
REC
mode
recording
of another
is complete,
Use [A],
Movie"
[V],
scene
[<],
and [P] to select
and then
press
the "Past
[SET].
camera
"Auto"
up for normal snapshot
[SET].
by
shooting,
other
If you want to set the
for example,
select
and then press [SET].
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96
stands
press [BS], select something
than "Past Movie" and then press
This causes "_"
to appear on the rnonitor screen, which
indicates that Past Movie is enabled.
the camera
Past Movie.
To exit Past Movie recording,
2.
].
C Bs'_
A MOVIE
• Shooting
You can shoot a snapshot while normal movie recording is in
progress. Note, however, that movie recording (image and
scenes
Short
audio) is interrupted for a few seconds while the snapshot is
recorded.
is in progress,
while
while
shooting
a movie is not
any one of the following
BEST SHOT
is selected.
Movie, Past Movie,
White board,
Business
cards and documents,
etc., Voice Recording.
_NOTE
I Shooting a Snapshot During a Movie
1. While movie recording
the shutter button.
a snapshot
supported
• You can use [V]
change
press
( { _
) while shooting
a movie to
the flash mode.
You can also half-press the shutter button to focus using
Auto Focus.
2. Movie recording continues after the snapshot
is recorded.
3. To stop movie recording, press [ ® ].
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97
With BEST
SHOT, you simply
select the sample
sets up
automatically.
result in the
Even difficult
main subject
looking
backlight
scenes
(which
being too dark if set up improperly)
W Selecting a Sample Scene
scene that is
like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera
come
1. In the REC mode,
press [BS].
out
This enters the BEST
great!
mode and displays
I
Some
Sample
• Portrait
showing
Scenes
sample
• Scenery
•
thumbnails
Red Boundary
SHOT
a screen
of 15
scenes.
The currently
sample
selected
scene is the one
with the red boundary
around
•
The initial default selection
is "1_"
•
Night Scene
•
Night Scene
Scene Name
it.
Scene Number
(Auto).
Portrait
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USING
BEST
SHOT
2.
Use [A],
boundary
select.
[Y],
[_],
to select
and [1_] to move
the scene
the
3.
you want to
[SET] to apply
selected
screen.
• Pressing [A] or [V] while the red boundary is at the edge
of the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT
scene
the settings
and return
of the
to the recording
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect
until you select a different scene.
scenes.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the
above procedure from step 1.
• Pressing the zoom button will display text that explains
the settings configured by the selected scene. Press the
zoom button again to return to the scene selection
screen.
• To return to "Auto", select Scene 1, which is "Q"
Press
4. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a
snapshot) or [ • ] (if you are shooting a
movie).
(Auto).
Pressing [MENU] while the scene selection screen or
scene description text is on the monitor screen will cause
the red boundary to jump directly to "Q"
(Auto).
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USING BEST SHOT
BEST
•
SHOT
Business
Scene
Limitations
cards and documents,
White
board, etc., and Old
BEST
Photo.
Images
These
• Short
scenes
Movie,
These
cannot
be used to shoot a movie.
cannot
be used to shoot a snapshot.
You can change
• Voice Recording
These
•
scenes
Night Scene,
scenes
speed
increases
process
images
use slow shutter
the chance
automatically
speeds.
of digital
performs
on slow shutter
take longer
Do not perform
stored.
be used to shoot a snapshot
or movie.
BEST
select
Fireworks
These
camera
you select
cannot
images.
Since a slow shutter
while
SHOT
scene may not produce
settings
scene.
conditions
(page
and
that are made when
Note, however,
that the
SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you
another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.
If
camera
save it as a BEST SHOT
user setup
102).
of this, such
to store after you press the shutter
any key operation
the camera
a BEST
setup you configured,
noise reduction
Because
SHOT
due to shooting
you think you will later need to use a particular
noise in the image, the
a digital
scenes were not shot using this camera.
shot using a BEST
the results you expected
other factors.
Past Movie
scenes
SHOT
an image
button.
is being
Also, it is a good idea to use a tripod to avoid image
blur due to camera
movement
when shooting
at slow shutter
speeds.
1O0
USING
BEST
SHOT
Displaying Detailed Information
SHOT Scene
about a BEST
_NOTE
•
Though
the name of each
description
BEST SHOT scene is displayed
as you move the selection
boundary
around
selection
screen,
If you select
a scene
screen
scene will appear
Portrait
BEST
by pressing
is displayed,
[SET] while the
the same
description
the next time you press [BS] to view
SHOT sample
scenes.
the 15-scene
there
may be
times when you need more
information
setup.
about a scene's
To find out more
about a scene,
boundary on the scene selection
zoom button.
The following
are the different
while the scene description
and then press the
operations
screen
• To return to the scene selection
button
select it with the red
screen
you can perform
is on the display.
screen,
press the zoom
again.
• To scroll through
available
BEST SHOT
scenes,
use [_1] and
[_,].
• To select the currently
camera
with its settings,
displayed
scene and configure
the
press [SET].
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101
BEST
SHOT
I Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes
You can use the procedure
snapshots
below to save the setups
of
or movies that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes.
that, you can recall a setup whenever
•
After
Formatting the camera's built-in memory (page
deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files.
you want to use it.
_NOTE
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
•
2. Use [&], [V], [,], and [1_] to select "BEST
Registering
registering
SHOT" (Register User Scene) and then press
[SET].
a snapshot
creates
a movie creates
setup
can be used to shoot
snapshots
setup
can be used to shoot
movies
SHOT
scene by displaying
looking
Your BEST
User Scene",
SHOT scene will be assigned
and then
scenes
in the sequence:
assigned
the name "Recall
snapshot
Focus,
Flash
while
only, and a movie
only.
of the currently
the camera's
selected
setting
are assigned
numbers
SU1, SU2, and so on, while
numbers
• The following
along with a scene number.
setup,
A snapshot
BEST
menus and
at its settings.
• User snapshot
Use [A] and [Y] to select "Save"
press [SET].
a snapshot
a movie setup.
• You can check the settings
3. Use [_1] and [1_] to select the snapshot or
movie whose setup you want to register.
.
199)
in the sequence:
are the settings
sequentially
movies
are
MU1, MU2, and so on.
that are included
in a user
scenes:
EV Shift, White Balance,
Intensity,
Flash Assist,
Flash, ISO, Metering,
Filter,
Sharpness,
Saturation,
Contrast
c
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BEST
SHOT
• The following
movie scene:
Focus,
are the settings
that are included
EV Shift, White Balance,
Saturation,
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST
SHOT user scene.
Filter, Sharpness,
Contrast
•
You can store up to 999 BEST SHOT
•
User snapshot
memory
Deleting a BEST SHOT User Scene
in a user
scenes
are stored
in the folder named
user scenes.
in camera
"SCENE"
,
In the REC mode, press [BS].
built-in
2. Press the zoom button to display its
explanation screen.
(page 251 ).
3. Use [<] and [1_] to select the BEST SHOT user
scene you want to delete.
4. Press [V] ( { _] ).
5. Use [A] and [V] to select "Delete"
press [SET].
This will delete the BEST
SHOT
and then
user scene you selected
and displaythe next screen (eitherthe next usersceneor
the Register
°
103
User Scene).
Use [41] and [1_] to select another scene and
then press [SET].
• This returnsto the recordingstate.
USING BEST SHOT
W Turning on Anti Shake Using the Menu
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
You can turn on the camera's
image
blur due to subject
shooting
a moving
fast-moving
movement
subject
subject,
Anti Shake feature
to reduce
or hand movement
using telephoto,
or when shooting
when shooting
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Anti Shake" and
when
then press [11_].
a
under dim lighting
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "Auto"
press [SET].
conditions.
You can turn on Anti Shake
using BEST
SHOT or by performing
•
This turns on Anti Shake
monitor screen.
•
In this case, Anti Shake will remain
on the menu.
a menu operation.
I
Turning
on Anti Shake
Using BEST SHOT
and displays
and then
"_"
on the
on until you turn it off
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
_NOTE
2.
Use [A],
Shake"
[Y],
scene
[4],
and [11_]to select
and then
press
the "Anti
• You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 54) to
change the Anti Shake setting.
[SET].
Anti Shake will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
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BEST
SHOT
•
•
Anti Shake will not work unless
is set to "Auto".
Shooting
the ISO setting
coarser
deterioration
than normal
of image
an image to appear
and can cause
•
or subject movement when movement is severe.
You can also use Anti Shake to reduce the effects
subject
•
movement
recording
the effects
• Though
are not limited
"_"
"Auto Flash"
is "Flash
(Anti Shake)
sometimes
recorded
under certain
causes the camera
for
is low
of
speed.
Normal Snapshot (With flash)
If
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
using the
or while the flash setting
performs
an automatic
to reduce digital
Snapshot with High Sensitivity
on the monitor
flash operation
or "Red Eye" setting,
operation
it possible
using the flash, even
the camera.
is displayed
an automatic
reduction
without
of hand
2. Use [A], [V], [_], and [,]
On" or "Soft Flash", Anti Shake is disabled.
• The camera
scene makes
images
(page 89).
use a tripod to stabilize
screen following
when lighting
looking
of hand
a movie. The effects
Anti Shake may not work with a very low shutter
this happens,
"High Sensitivity"
resolution.
Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate
only while
SHOT
slight
•
movement
The BEST
you to take natural
with Anti Shake can cause
somewhat
(page 126)
Sensitivity"
noise
noise in images
lighting conditions.
to take longer than
3.
This operation
Press
to select the "High
scene and then press [SET].
the shutter
button
to shoot the image.
High Sensitivity will remain selected until you select a
different BEST SHOT scene.
normal to store the
image and be ready for the next shot.
105
USING
BEST
SHOT
•
Shooting
appear
with High Sensitivity
somewhat
coarser
slight deterioration
• The desirable
possible
•
•
can cause
than normal
Shooting
of image resolution.
level of image
shaped
brightness
may not be
with slow shutter
protect
against
the effects
High Sensitivity
is disabled
operation
• The camera
sometimes
reduction
operation
recorded
under certain
causes the camera
Shot scenes
speeds,
use a tripod to
appear
card, document,
an angle
in the resulting
whiteboard,
or similarly
can cause the subject
image.
to appear
The BEST SHOT
correct the shape of rectangular
Business
objects
so they
natural.
of hand movement.
following
using the "Auto Flash"
the flash setting
a business
object from
misshaped
under very dark conditions.
When shooting
while
an image to
and can cause
is "Flash
performs
an automatic
flash
or "Red Eye" setting,
or
On" or "Soft Flash".
an automatic
to reduce digital
Om,&V_D
noise
noise in images
lighting conditions.
to take longer than
This operation
normal to store the
Before
Keystone
Correction
After Keystone Correction
image and be ready for the next shot.
106
USING
BEST
SHOT
BEST
SHOT has two Business
Shot scenes
from which to
Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot
Scene
choose.
•
Business
cards and
•
White board, etc.
°
documents
After selecting either
of the BEST SHOT
Business Shot
scenes, compose the
image and press the
shutter button to
shoot.
This displays
I
Selecting
a Business
shapes
Shot Scene
A red boundary
correction
Use [A],
"Business
"White
[Y], [4], and [11_]to select the
cards and documents"
or the
board,
etc."
scene
and then
all of the rectangular
as candidates
for keystone
correction.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
a screen that shows
in the image that qualify
will surround
candidate.
If there
that the black boundary
candidate.
press
the currently
selected
is a black boundary,
is indicating
If there is no second
a second
candidate
it means
possible
(black boundary),
jump directly to step 3.
•
[SET].
Whichever you select will remain in effect until you select a
different BEST SHOT scene.
If the camera
candidate
appear
camera
is unable to detect any keystone
at all, the message
on the monitor
screen
"Cannot
correct
momentarily
and then the
will save the image as-is (uncorrected).
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107
correction
image!" will
BEST
SHOT
2. Use [41] and [1_] to select the candidate you
want to use for correction.
3.
Use [A]
press
and [V]
to select
"Correct"
• Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct)
is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not
and then
be able to detect the shape
[SET].
is enclosed
This will correct the image and store the resulting
• Correction
(corrected) image.
• To cancel the correction operation, select "Cancel".
entirely within
will not be possible
color as its background.
background
• Digital
zoom
Shot scene.
1200 pixels),
currently
is the same
with a Business
zoom.
is configured
is configured
for a larger
to record
than 2M (1600 x 1200 pixels),
will produce
specified
a
Shot image size is 2M (1600 x
even if the camera
smaller
Shot scenes
108
while shooting
Business
it
to stand out.
you can use optical
size. When the camera
images
if the subject
its outline
is disabled
However,
unless
Make sure the object is against
that allows
• The maximum
image
of the object correctly
the monitor screen.
images
in accordance
Business
with the
image size.
USING
BEST
SHOT
_NOTE
• When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are
recording, the shape of the photograph may appear
With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded
photograph
camera
I
•
•
technology
built-in
advanced
digital
distorted in the recorded image. Auto keystone correction
corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph
it.
appears normal even if you record it at an angle.
with Old Photo
Make sure the entire photograph
you are trying to record is
enclosed within the monitor screen.
Make sure the photograph
screen
•
to restore
Before Recording
allows
•
and then use the camera's
its outline
to stand
to the maximum
is against
a background
extent
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2.
possible.
off the surface
original
it.
photograph
that
the Old Photo Scene
out, and that it fills the monitor
Make sure that light is not reflecting
If the old photograph
W Selecting
when
recording
is portrait
orientation,
of the
Photo"
[V],
scene
[_],
and [1_] to select
and then
press
the "Old
[SET].
"Old Photo" will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
be sure to
compose the image with the camera in landscape
orientation.
Use [A],
(horizontal)
109
USING
BEST
SHOT
I
3. Use [&] and [V] to
Recording an Image with Old Photo
select "Trim" and then
press [SET].
1. Press the shutter
button to shoot the
image.
• This displays
photograph
confirmation
then saves
recorded
contour
boundary
a
a cropping
on the monitor
screen.
contour
screen
•
and
To cancel the correction
operation,
select
"Cancel".
the original
image.
An error message
281 ), without displaying
confirmation
This displays
screen,
will appear
the photograph
if the camera
4. Press the zoom button to zoom the cropping
boundary.
(page
contour
is unable to find the
of the photograph.
2. Use [_1] and [1_] to select the candidate you
want to correct.
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110
BEST
SHOT
5.
Use [&],
[V],
cropping
boundary
[_],
and then
press
and [11_]to move
to the location
the
you want
• Digital
[SET].
zoom
However,
The camera will correct color automatically and save the
corrected image.
• When
is disabled
recording
boundary of the displayed image.
• To cancel the cropping operation at any point and save
the shape
following
cases.
-
part of the photograph
When
with Old Photo.
zoom.
the image of a photograph,
not be able to recognize
• If you do not want a border around the image, configure
the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the
while recording
you can use optical
the camera will
of the photograph
extends
outside
in the
of the
monitor screen
-
the image as-is, press [MENU].
When
the subject
is placed
is the same color as the background
• The maximum
Old Photo image size is 2M (1600 x 1200
pixels).
When the camera
smaller
than 2M (1600 x 1200 pixels),
produce
image
• Under
images
is configured
in accordance
to record images
Old Photo will
with the currently
specified
size.
certain conditions,
the desired
restored
colors may not produce
results.
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it
upon
BEST
SHOT
Your camera
Auto
Focus
Macro
provides
you with the five focus modes described
Automatic
focus when the shutter
Automatic
focus for distances
button
below.
The initial factory
is half-pressed.
default focus mode is Auto Focus.
Auto adjustment
(Approximately
(Close-up)
Auto Focus. Used for close-up
Pan
Focus
Fixed focus for relatively
Infinity
Focus
Focus
Manual
Focus
Focus is performed
(PF) under conditions
scenery
shooting.
wide-range
where
is fixed at infinity.
that are closer than those for
focusing.
•
Use Pan Focus
Auto Focus is difficult.
Use this mode when shooting
and other faraway
40 cm to co
Auto adjustment
Minimum
(1.3' to co ))
(15 cm to 50 cm (5.9" to 19.7"))
distance
position
varies with optical
zoom.
Fixed distance
•
Focus range varies with optical
zoom position.
Infinity
images.
manually.
•
Focus range varies with optical
Optical
c
Zoom
Factor
zoom factor.
Range
lX
15cm to co
(0.5'to
oo)
3X
40cm
(1.3'to
oo)
to co
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112
Perform
1.
the following
In the REC mode,
[V]
2.
steps to change
the focus
Using Auto Focus
mode.
press
1. Align the monitor screen's focus frame with
the subject you want to focus and then halfpress the shutter button.
(} "_]) twice.
Use ['all and [1_] to
select the focus mode
setting
then
you want
press
and
This camera will perform
the focus
You can tell if the image
is in focus by checking
operation
[SET].
the
lamp and the focus frame color.
Operation
• See the following pages of
this section for details
about shooting with each
focus mode.
operation.
Lamp
Focus Mode Icon
Focus Frame
_NOTE
Focusing
Complete
Lit Green
Not Focused
Flashing
Green
Green
Red
• If you are using the "Normal" Screen Layout setting (page
54), each press of [A] ( _ ) will cycle through the available
focus mode settings.
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113
2. When the image is focused, press the shutter
Using Macro
Focus
button the rest of the way to shoot.
1. Half-press the shutter button to focus the
image.
•
Auto Focus and Macro
shooting
Focus become
fixed focus while
The focus operation
is the same
as that for Auto Focus.
a movie.
2. When the image is focused,
press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
_NOTE
•
When
proper focusing
is not possible
because
the subject
is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera
to the Macro
•
Whenever
shooting
monitor
Example:
©O
Focus range automatically
you perform
an optical
zoom
operation
with Auto Focus, a value will appear
screen
OO
as shown
cm-
below
will switch
• Use of the flash along with Macro
(Auto Macro).
of the flash to become
while
unwanted
on the
to tell you the focus
• Auto Focus and Macro
range.
shooting
oo
will be replaced
bythe
actual focus
lens shadows
blocked,
Focus can cause the light
which
can produce
in your image.
Focus become
fixed focus
while
a movie.
range value.
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114
_NOTE
•
When
Macro
subject
Focus
•
shooting
monitor
Example:
you perform
with Macro
screen
O0
properly
the camera
range automatically
Whenever
O0
Focus cannot focus
is too far away,
the
to the Auto
(Auto Macro).
an optical
zoom
Focus, values
as shown
below
cm - {}0
cm
will be replaced
because
will switch
bythe
operation
will appear
while
on the
to tell you the focus
actual focus
range.
range values.
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115
Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips
_NOTE
Changing
the
Auto
Use the following
Focus
procedure
•
Area
to change
the metering
area used for
"_
appear
Multi" as the focus area, nine
on the monitor
camera will automatically
Auto Focus (AF).
focus frame(s), which
monitor screen.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
When you select
focus frames
On the "REC" tab, select "AF Area" and then press
Spot
determine
will change
screen.
The
the optimum
to green
_
on the
Multi
[_].
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want and
then press [SET].
Use a small
area in the center
metering
• This setting
Focus Frame
of the screen for
is best when you want to use focus
Focus Frame
Spot
lock (page 117).
When
the shutter
button
camera automatically
possible
have the
one or more of nine
focus frames
• If the camera
points,
is half-pressed,
select
Multi
is able to focus on multiple
all applicable
focus frames
turn green.
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116
Using Focus Lock
3.
"Focus lock" is the name of a technique you can use when you
When the image
button
is focused,
press
the shutter
the rest of the way to shoot.
want
to shoot
image
in which
subject
to screen.
be focused on is
not within
the an
focus
frame
in the the
center
of the
NOTE
• Use focus lock with "_
• Focus lock also causes exposure (AE) to be locked.
Spot" focus.
1. Align the monitor
screen's focus frame
Subject
to be focused
on
with the subject you
want to focus on and
then half-press the
shutter button.
Focus Frame
2. Keeping the shutter
button half-pressed,
re-compose the
image as you like.
L
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
117
Quick
Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)
Shutter
Pan Focus (PF) fixes focus for a relatively
When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately
which
shoots the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be
performed when you press the shutter release all the way
means you can shoot
operation
down. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while
you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
without waiting
wide focus
range,
for the Auto Focus
to finish.
1. When you are ready to shoot, press the
shutter button all the way, without pausing.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Quick Shutter"
and then press [11_].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you
want and then press [SET].
/
Turn on Quick
Shutter
_ On
Turn off Quick
Shutter
1 Off
4. Press the shutter button all the way down
without pausing.
Pressing
the shutter
at the halfway
button
all the way without
type records with Quick Shutter,
pausing
with no
Auto Focus.
c
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
118
Using Infinity
Focus
As its name suggests,
Use this mode when shooting
subjects.
Infinity
scenery
or when shooting
that are difficult
to focus
With
(oo).
and other faraway
Focus also comes in handy when shooting
a car or train window,
subjects
Using Manual
Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity
scenery
properly
Manual
automatically
from
subject
or other
Focus
Focus, the camera
enlarges
on the monitor
the
screen,
which helps you manually
focus.
with Auto Focus.
1. While Infinity Focus is selected as the focus
mode, press the shutter button to shoot.
Manual focus
adjust
can be
used for shoot
such images
moving
Before
trains.
arrives,
manually
electric
pole or some other
object.
Then when the train
passes
the object
as
the train
focus on an
Yellow Boundary
you focused
on, you can shoot without
worrying
about focus.
1. While Manual focus is selected as the focus
mode, compose the image on the monitor
screen so the subject you want to focus on is
within the yellow boundary.
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119
2.
Use [,q] and [1_] to focus
view the results
the image,
on the monitor
as you
_NOTE
screen.
• Whenever
At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge
and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
on the monitor
focusing
_]
More distant focus
[1_-]
*
©O
an optical zoom
with manual
screen
as shown
focus,
operation
(page
a value will appear
below to tell you the
range.
Example:
Closer focus
you perform
72) while shooting
MF ©O
cm - oo
will be replaced
bythe
actual focus range values.
• The monitor screen will return to step 1 if you do not
• While
perform any operation for about two seconds.
Manual
Focus is selected
as the focus mode,
and [1_] keys are used to adjust the focus setting.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
functions
Customize
assigned
to the [_1] and [1_-] keys with Key
(page 135) are not performed
the keys during
the [4]
Any other
manual
when you press
focus.
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120
3. Use [A] and [V] to adjust the exposure
compensation value.
[A]:
You can manually
before shooting
when
shooting
a subject
adjust
an image's
it. This feature
a backlit subject,
that is against
Exposure Compensation
Unit: 1/3EV
exposure
helps to achieve
a strongly
value (EV value)
better results
lit subject
indoors,
Increases
the EV value. A higher
for light-colored
_' Increasing
or
BEST
subjects
EV value is best used
and backlit subjects.
the EV value also works well with the
SHOT
"Backlight"
scene.
a dark background.
Value: -2.0EV
to +2.0EV
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "Quality" tab,
select "EV Shift" and
then press [SET].
[V]:
Decreases
dark-color
the EV value. A lower EV value is best for
subjects
and for shooting
outdoors
on a
clear day.
EV Shift Value
To cancel
becomes
exposure
compensation,
adjust the value until it
0.0.
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
121
4. After the EV value is
_NOTE
the way you want,
press [SET] to apply it.
The exposure
change
compensation
value you set remains
effect
• You can also use the Panel (Operation
until you change
•
in
Performing
metering
it.
an EV shift operation
while
will cause the metering
automatically
to center
the exposure
compensation
[_1] and [1_-] buttons
When shooting
under very dark or very bright conditions,
you may not be able to obtain satisfactory
after performing
exposure
setting
results even
metering.
compensation.
histogram
(page
feature
so they control
compensation
The metering
when you change
value to 0.0 (page
(page 135). This comes
exposure
using multi-pattern
metering
• You can use the key customization
•
(page 54) to
mode to switch
weighted
mode will return to multi-pattern
EV Shift Value
Panel)
the EV shift setting.
127).
to configure
the metering
mode
in handy when adjusting
while viewing
the on-screen
132).
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
122
the
Shooting
while
on a cloudy
shooting
subject
day can give your subject a blue cast,
under white fluorescent
a green cast. White
of lighting
balance
lighting
corrects
so the colors in your images
Let the camera
can give your
for different
always
adjust white balance
Auto
automatically
types
look natural.
Shoot
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
outdoors
on a clear day
_
Daylight
_
Overcast
Shoot in the shadow of a building, in the
shade of trees, etc. on a clear day
_
Shade
Suppress
_
Shoot outdoors on an overcast
the shade, etc.
2. On the "Quality"
tab,
select "White
Balance" and then
press [1_].
color cast when shooting
white or day white fluorescent
Suppress
daylight
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the white balance
setting you want and then press [SET].
the appearance
under
_
of light bulb
_
particular
light source
see "Configuring
Setting
Daylight
Fluorescent
adjust white balance
For details,
Day White
Fluorescent
lighting
Manually
Balance
under
lighting
color cast when shooting
fluorescent
Suppress
lighting
•
rainy day, in
Manually"
Tungsten
to suit a
Manual
the White
(page 124).
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
123
M Configuring
_NOTE
Balance
Setting
Under complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance
settings may not be able to produce natural looking colors.
• When "Auto" is selected for the white balance setting, the
camera automatically determines the white point of the
When this happens, you can configure the white balance setting
manually for particular lighting conditions. Note that you will
subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions
can cause problems when the camera tries to determine
need to have a plain white sheet of paper on hand when
performing the following procedure.
the white point, which makes proper white balance
adjustment impossible. If this happens, select the white
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
balance setting that matches you shooting conditions
(Daylight, Overcast, etc.)
2. On the "Quality"
tab, select "White Balance"
and then press [1_].
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[_1] and [1_] buttons so they control the white balance
3.
setting (page 135).
• To select "Auto" with the control key (when the control key
Use [A]
and [V]
to select
"Manual".
This will display the subject that the lens is aimed at on the
is configured to select the auto white balance setting),
scroll through the settings until "_"
monitor screen.
the White
Manually
• You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 54) to
change the white balance setting.
monitor screen using the current manual white balance
settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump
appears on the
directly to step 5.
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
124
4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use
when shooting, point the camera at a blank
white piece of paper so it fills the entire
monitor screen and then press the shutter
button.
__'_-I
_
\'k
5. Press [SET] to register the white balance
settings and return to the shooting screen.
_NOTE
,, After you adjust white balancemanually, the setting
remainsin effectuntil you changeit or until you turn off the
camera.
White sheet of paper
t
The camerawill adjustwhite balancesettingsfor the current
conditions,and display"Complete"when it is finished.
125
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
ISO sensitivity
is a value that expresses
larger value indicates
shooting
shutter
higher sensitivity,
when available
speeds,
Under certain
conditions,
with a high ISO sensitivity
makes
lighting
you should
an image appear
use the lowest possible
to light. A
is better for
is dim. If you want to use faster
use a higher
a fast shutter
setting
sensitivity
which
ISO sensitivity
speed
value.
in combination
can cause digital noise, which
rough. For clean, good-quality
ISO sensitivity
ISO 100
images,
setting.
Liw
A_utomatically
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "Quality"
selected
ISO 200
50
iAut°
by camera,
High
tab, select "ISO" and then
ISO 400
_NOTE
press [1_].
• You can also use the Panel (Operation
change
the ISO sensitivity
Panel)
(page 54) to
setting.
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
126
•
Using flash with high ISO sensitivity
with subjects
•
"Auto"
ISO sensitivity
of the current
•
always
ISO sensitivity
[_1] and [1_] buttons
(page
problems
The metering
metered
is used for movies,
mode determines
what part of the subject
is
for exposure.
regardless
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
setting.
You can use the key customization
setting
can cause
that close to the camera.
feature
to configure
the
2. On the "Quality"
so they control the ISO sensitivity
tab, select "Metering"
and
then press [1_].
135).
.
Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Multi (Multi
Multi-pattern
sections
Metering)
metering
section
for a balanced
camera
automatically
conditions
makes
divides
and measures
according
exposure
exposure
determines
error-free
shooting
conditions.
reading.
into
accordingly.
exposure
The
shooting
to the measured
settings
provides
the image
the light in each
settings
lighting
pattern,
for a wide range of
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
127
and
This type of metering
[]
Center Weighted
Center weighted
center
metering
concentrates
of the focus area to measure
this metering
some control
settings
totally
method
on the
• The metering
light. Use
automatically
when you want to exert
over exposure,
without
leaving
up to the camera.
mode will change
if you change
anything
other than 0.0 while
metering
mode will change
when the EV shift value
[]
• When
Spot
Spot metering
takes readings
area. Use this metering
want exposure
brightness
to be set according
of a particular
being affected
subject,
by surrounding
is selected
icon will not be displayed
at a very small
method when
"Multi"
to "Center Weighted"
the EV shift value (page
"Multi"
121 ) to
The
back to "Center Weighted"
is changed
back to 0.0.
as the metering
on the monitor
return to the REC mode information
you
is selected.
mode, the
screen when you
display
(page 265).
to the
_NOTE
without
• You can use the key customization
conditions.
[_1] and [1_-] buttons
setting
(page
feature
so they control
to configure
the metering
mode
135).
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128
the
The camera's
filter feature
lets you add color tints to your images
as you shoot them. The color effect
get by installing
Use the following
look just like what you would
outlines
procedure
to adjust the sharpness
of subject
in your images.
a color filter on the lens of the camera.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "Quality"
tab, select "Filter"
2. On the "Quality"
and then
tab, select "Sharpness"
and
then press [11_].
press [1_].
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Available
filter settings
Blue, Yellow,
are: Off, B/W, Sepia,
You can specify
Red, Green,
(sharpest)
one of five sharpness
settings
from
+2
to -2 (least sharp).
Pink, and Purple
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129
Use the following
procedure
to adjust the saturation
of colors in
Use the following
your images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "Quality"
to adjust the contrast
of your
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
tab, select "Saturation"
2. On the "Quality"
and
then press [1_].
You can specify
one of five saturation
(most
to -2 (least saturated).
tab, select "Contrast"
and
then press [1_].
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
saturated)
procedure
images.
settings
from
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
+2
You can specify
contrast
between
130
between
one of five contrast
settings
from
+2 (most
light and dark) to -2 (least contrast
light and dark).
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
You can have the snapshot's
time stamped
in the lower
recording
,, Once date and time information
cannot be edited or deleted.
date only, or date and
right corner of the image.
• Use the "Date Style" setting
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Month/Day
format
• The recording
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Timestamp"
and
o
snapshot
• Digital
Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Example:
December
24, 2006,
the date
Display the date
12/24 1:25pro)
Display
nothing
Date
and time
Date&Time
(2006/
clock settings
the Year/
(pages
in accordance
12, 193) when the
is recorded.
zoom is not supported
• Date stamping
1:25 p.m.
only (2006/12/24)
(page 194) to specify
while
date stamping
is turned
on.
is not supported
for the following
types of
images.
-
Display
in a print, it
of the date.
date and time are determined
with the camera's
then press [1_].
is stamped
Some BEST
documents,
-
Images
SHOT
White
recorded
images
(Business
cards and
board, etc., Old Photo)
with Zoom Continuous
Shutter
Off
c
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
131
_NOTE
• You can use key customization
The on-screen
of the current
histogram
histogram
exposure
that provides
a graphic
representation
of the image. You can also display
in the PLAY mode for information
the
so they control the EV shift setting.
perform
EV shift while viewing
histogram
about the exposure
to configure
buttons
(page
the results
the [_] and [IP']
Then you can
on the on-screen
135),
levels of images.
1. Select
either the REC mode
or the PLAY
mode.
You can turn histogram display on or off separately for the
REC and PLAY modes.
2. Press [DISP].
3. On the "lnfo." tab, select "+Histogram"
then press [SET].
and
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
132
I
Example Histograms
How to Use the Histogram
A histogram
in terms
number
is a graph that represents
of the number
of pixels. The vertical
of pixels, while the horizontal
You can use the histogram
includes
the shadowing
highlighting
histogram
the lightness
to determine
(left side),
too lopsided
whether
mid tones
(right) to bring out sufficient
appears
axis indicates
axis indicates
for some
exposure
can be achieved
is as close to the center
includes
RGB histogram
as possible.
means that there are too many dark
pixels. This type of histogram results
the
lightness.
when the overall image is dark. A
histogram that is too far to the left
an image
(center),
and
may result in "black out" of the dark
areas of an image, as shown in the
image detail. If the
reason,
EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve
Optimum
When the histogram is to the left, it
of an image
you can use
nearby image.
better balance.
by EV shifting
The histogram
so the graph
also
lines that show the distribution
of R
When the histogram
(red), G (green), and B (blue) components.
These lines can be
used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each
means
that there
of the color components
when the overall
is to the right, it
are too many light
pixels. This type of histogram
in an image.
histogram
image
results
is light. A
that is too far to the right
may result in "white out" of the light
areas of an image, as shown
nearby
in the
image.
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133
A centered
there
histogram
indicates
is good distribution
that
of light
• Note that the above
pixels and dark pixels. This type of
histogram
results
purposes
when the overall
image
is at optimal
shown
in the nearby
lightness,
shapes
as
for particular
• A centered
image.
histograms
are shown
for illustrative
only. You may not be able to achieve
optimum
histogram
exposure.
or under expose
similar
subjects.
does not necessarily
If you intentionally
guarantee
want to over expose
the image, you may not want a centered
histogram.
• Due to the limitations
not be able to achieve
of exposure
compensation,
an optimum
histogram
• Use of the flash and certain shooting
the histogram
to indicate
actual exposure
conditions
that is different
can cause
from the
of the image when it was shot.
• The RGB (color
for snapshots
exposure
you may
configuration.
component)
histogram
lines are displayed
only.
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134
The following
functions
help make your digital
• Assign
functions
are also available
and enjoyable.
Key Customize
Display
an on-screen
•
Review
an image you just recorded
grid for easy image
•
Register
•
Reset settings
lets you assign
any one of the five functions
listed below to the [_1] and [IP.] keys. Once you do, you will be
and [1_] keys
•
initial
in the REC mode to
image more efficient
to the [_]
Using Key Customize to Assign
Functions [<] and [1_]
composition
able to use the assigned
movies,
power up settings
without
each of the functions,
Metering
functions
going through
see the referenced
(page 127)
EV Shift (page
121)
White
(page 123)
Balance
ISO (page
Self-timer
126)
(page 81)
while
shooting
the menus.
snapshots
For details
page numbers.
Change
the metering
Perform
EV shifting
exposure
Change
about
setting
for
compensation
the white balance
setting
Change
the ISO sensitivity
setting
Select
the self-timer
time
ADVANCEDSETTINGS
135
or
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Displaying
The on-screen
2. On the "REC" tab, select "L/R Key", and then
screen
press [1_].
3.
Use [A]
want
and [V]
to assign
to select
and then
the function
press
an On-screen
grid can be displayed
for easy alignment
Grid
on the REC mode monitor
when composing
images.
you
[SET].
After you assign a function, you can control its setting using
the [_] and [1_] keys.
Selecting "Off" leaves the [_] and [IP'] keys with no function
assigned.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Grid"
press [1_].
and then
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
lay the grid
the grid
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ADVANCEDSETTINGS
Displaying
the Image You Just Recorded
Using Icon Help
(Image Review)
When you purchase
the Image
Review
Icon help displays
your camera,
feature
image you just recorded
turned
it is initially
on. Image
so you can check
configured
Review
on the monitor
with
displays
•
the
it.
balance,
mode, focus
self-timer,
white balance,
and then
shift" respectively
press [1_].
key customization
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
in the REC mode (page 267).
for the following
mode,
metering,
functions:
flash mode, white
EV shift. Note, however,
self-timer
only when "Metering",
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Review"
text about an icon when you select it
Icon help text is displayed
Recording
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
guidance
screen while
"White
is assigned
feature
that metering,
and EV shift icon help text appears
Balance",
"Self-timer"
or "EV
to the [_1] and [1_-] keys with the
(page
135).
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Icon Help" and then
press [,].
Display
Nothing
the image for about one second
.
On
Off
Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
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• The icons listed below
icon help is turned
-
Focus mode _
-
White
-
Metering
balance
on the display
Using Mode Memory
On Default Settings
while
off.
Flash mode _
-
do not appear
You can configure
icon (page 76)
"mode
icon (page 112)
_
mode _
icon (page
settings
123)
memory"
so it saves
Power
certain settings
it is turned off, and restores
the next time you turn the camera
you from having
icon (page 127)
the camera
whenever
to Configure
to configure
in
the
back on. This keeps
the camera each time you turn it off
and on.
See step 4 of the setting
the settings
procedure
below for information
about
you can save with mode memory.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "REC" tab, select "Memory"
and then
press [,].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the item you want to
configure and then press [1_].
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4. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Exits BEST
BEST SHOT .1
Save the current
camera
setting
is turned
On
Flash
back on
Restore
the optimum
Focus
default when the
Off
White
camera
is turned
on
it when
is
turned off.
when the
turned off, and restore
the camera
SHOT
when camera
Auto
Auto
Balance
Auto
ISO
Auto
AF Area
Metering
Setting at
power off
Spot
Multi
Self-timer
Off
Flash Intensity
0
Digital Zoom
On
MF Position
Focus
mode before
manual
focus was
selected.
Zoom
Position _2
Full wide
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SETTINGS
• 1 "On" restores
camera
the selected
BEST
SHOT scene when the
is turned back on. "Off" exits BEST
camera
is turned off.
• 2 Optical
zoom position
Resetting the Camera
Factory Defaults
SHOT when the
Use the following
only.
camera
• Turning
the camera
off while
mode memory
SHOT
mode is on will restore
SHOT
scene what was selected
the camera.
memory
Zoom
the settings
of the BEST
when you last turned off
This is true, regardless
on/off settings
for the BEST
setting,
except
when you want to return to the
default settings,
which
are the ones
that are configured
when you first purchase
the camera.
"Menu
Reference"
on page 267 for the initial factory
setting
for each menu item.
See
default
1. Press [MENU].
of any of the mode
of each individual
procedure
to its initial factory
to Its Initial
for
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Reset"
press [b'].
Position.
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "Reset"
and then
and then
press [SET].
•
To cancel the procedure
"Cancel".
without
resetting,
select
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140
• The following
are not initialized
when you reset the camera
(page 269).
-
Home Time setup
-
World
-
Adjust
-
Date Style
-
Language
Video Out
Time setup
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• This will display
some
Use the following
monitor
procedure
to view snapshots
on the camera's
one of the snapshots
in memory,
about the settings
used to shoot
information
along
with
it (page
266).
screen.
File Type
1. Press [_]
Folder/File
Names
to enter the PLAY mode.
Image Quality
.......................................
_:o_.__.
,,
e Size
•
The file type icon that appears
screen depends
audio only, etc) that is currently
•
-
_
: Snapshot
-
_
: Movie (page
-
_
: Audio snapshot
144)
(page 143)
about how to hide the image
and view the image
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movie,
displayed.
(page 142)
See page 57 information
information
at the top of the monitor
on the type of file (snapshot,
alone.
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2. Use [41] and [1_] to scroll between images.
Listening
Snapshot
Press[1_]to scroll forwardand [_] to scrollback
to the Audio
You can use the following
audio snapshot.
of an Audio
procedure
An audio snapshot
to play the audio of an
is indicated
by the "_"
file
type icon.
1. Enter the PLAY mode
and then use [._] and
[,] to display the
audio snapshot
whose audio you want
to play.
_NOTE
•
Holding
down
[_] or [1_] scrolls
• The image that initially
appears
at high speed.
when scrolling
may appear
to be a bit rough at first, but it will soon be replaced
image with better definition.
from
another
may be shown
type of digital
by an
Note that if you copy an image
camera,
on the monitor
2. Press [SET] to play the snapshot's audio from
only a rough image
the camera's built-in speaker.
screen.
To switch to the REC mode
Press [O].
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Audio
Playback
The following
audio
Controls
are the different
operations
you can perform
while
Use the following
monitor screen.
is playing.
1.
Fast forward
or fast reverse
Change
to view a movie on the camera's
mode
and then
the movie
use [_1] and
you want
to play.
• Check the file type icon. The file type icon of a movie is
Pause or restart
Adjust
the PLAY
[1_] to display
Hold down [11_]or [_1].
playback
Enter
procedure
playback
volume
on-screen
Press [SET].
Press [A]
indicators
Stop playback
You can adjust volume
"_"
or [V].
(Movie) icon (page 266).
File Type
Folder Name/File
Name
Press [DISP].
Press [MENU].
while playback
is in progress
Recording
Time
or paused
only.
Quality
The film-like
indicates
2.
frame that appears
on the monitor screen
that this is an image from
a movie.
Press [SET] to start playback.
• The rnonitor screen will return to the selection screen in
step 1 after the end of the movie is reached.
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To switch to the REC mode
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Press [i_m ].
Movie
Playback
Fast forward
•
Zoom
•
Controls
or fast reverse
playback.
increases
the speed of the fast forward
or fast
reverse operation
up to three
normal
When
paused,
Hold down [1_-] or
Stop playback
to
playback
forward
button
(O_).
Press [MENU].
steps.
reverse
• Playback
Press [SET].
scroll
Press the zoom
[_1].
playback
Pause or restart
While an image is zoomed, you can use
[A] [V] [_] and [1_-]to move around and
view the parts of the image that do not
fit on the monitor screen.
Each press of either button
Return from fast forward/fast
in up to 4.5X
Press
may not be possible
for movies
not recorded
with
this camera.
[SET].
or back
frame-by-frame
• Hold down either button to scroll
Press [1_-]or [_1].
non-
stop.
Adjust
volume
• Volume
can be adjusted
movie playback
Toggle
on-screen
only while
Press [A] or [V].
is in progress.
indicators
on or off
Press [DISP].
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Playing
Back a Movie with Anti Shake
Use the following
procedure
movie with Anti Shake.
you have the camera
effects
of camera
Anti Shake is particularly
connected
movement
_NOTE
when you want to play back a
to a TV for viewing,
are more evident
• You can press [ •
useful when
movie is stopped
since the
• You can also use the following
Shake on and off.
on a big screen.
1. While
1. In the PLAY mode, use [<] and [1_] to display
the movie you want to play with Anti Shake.
2.
Press
[ ® ] to turn
• Each press of [ •
] to turn Anti Shake on and off while the
or playing.
2.
a movie is playing,
Select the "PLAY"
then press
3.
on Anti Shake.
] toggles Anti Shake on and off.
screen
to turn Anti
press [MENU].
tab, select "_
Anti Shake",
and
[1_].
Use [A] and [V] to select
• When
procedure
Anti Shake is turned
used for playback
"On", and then press
[SET].
on, the area of the monitor
is slightly
smaller
than normal.
• "_"
(Anti Shake indicator) is displayed on the monitor
screen while Anti Shake is turned on.
3. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET].
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The slideshow
sequence,
feature
lets you play the files stored in memory
• All images: Includes all snapshots, movies,
and audio in memory.
in
• _
Only: Includes snapshots and audio
snapshots only.
automatically.
You can configure
want.
the slideshow
so it plays the files the way you
• _
Only: Includes movies only.
• One Image: Includes only one specific
image (selected using [_1] and [1_]).
• Favorites: Includes snapshots in the
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Slideshow"
and
FAVORITE folder (page 181).
then press [1_].
3.
Configure
the slideshow
Use [_] and [1_]to select one of the following
times (in minutes): 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30,
60.
settings.
Use [A] and [V] to select an item and then configure it as
described below.
Use [_] and [1_]to select a value from 1 to 30
seconds, or "MAX".
- If you specify a value from 1 to 30
seconds, images change at the
specified interval, but the audio portion
of movies and audio snapshots will
continue to play until the end,
regardless of the interval setting.
- When "MAX" is selected, only the first
frame of each movie is displayed,
without any playback of the audio.
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4.
Use [A] and [V] to select the effect you
want.
Pattern
1,2, 3, 4: Applies
preset
press
Random:
Applies
preset effects
The "Effect"
"Favorites"
is disabled
is selected
when the "interval"
and then
(Pattern
1,
• You can also scroll through images during a slide show
by pressing [1_-](forward) and [_1] (back).
• To adjust the level of audio volume during a slideshow,
use [A] and [V] to adjust the volume.
when
for "Images",
setting
"Start"
The slideshow is performed in accordance with the settings
you configured above.
sequence.
setting
to select
in
Off: No effect applied.
-
and [V]
[SET] to start the slideshow.
effects
sequence.
2, 3, 4) in random
Use [A]
is "MAX",
or
To stop a slideshow
"1"
Press [SET]. This will return to the PLAY mode.
or "2".
• Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and
returns to the menu screen.
• Pressing [ITS] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and
switches to the REC mode.
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m Playing a Slideshow
•
All button
operations
switching
from one image to another.
stopped
are disabled
on the display
operation.
If a button
while the slideshow
You can play a slideshow
Wait until an image is
before performing
on the USB Cradle
(Photo Stand)
is
a button
does not work, wait a bit and try
This is a good wayto
without
about the camera's
•
again.
on the camera
the USB cradle.
worrying
Configure
slideshow
settings
while it is mounted
on
enjoy a long slideshow,
battery
(page
going
dead.
147) before performing
the steps below.
•
_NOTE
•
Selecting
"Images"
a movie when "One Image"
and then selecting
is selected
cause the movie to play back repeatedly
•
specified
by the slideshow
In image
copied from a computer
with a different
screen
"Time"
type of digital
within
the bundled
AC adaptor
to the USB cradle, and plug
it into a power outlet.
for
a movie for the slideshow
Connect
will
1. Turn on the camera and place it onto the USB
cradle.
the time
setting.
or an image recorded
camera
longer than the time specified
may remain on the
by "Interval".
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,
Press the USB cradle's
[PHOTO] button to
start the slideshow.
The slideshow
accordance
is performed
camera
Press the USB cradle's [PHOTO] button. This will turn off the
camera.
in
with the settings
you configured
procedure
To stop a slideshow
with the
on page
• The battery
147. The
[PHOTO]
will turn off
automatically
after the time
you specified
with the "Time" setting
•
You can change
[MENU]
while
configuring
slideshow
the slideshow
a slideshow
the settings,
elapses.
setting
become
After
again
is in
is in progress.
Doing so can cause data to
corrupted.
_NOTE
to restart
• You can connect
the slideshow.
• To adjust the level of audio volume
while a slideshow
by pressing
is in progress.
press [MENU]
does not charge
progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow.
• Do not remove the camera from the cradle while a
slideshow
during
a slideshow,
recording
the USB cradle to a TV and enjoy the
on a big screen.
device
You can also connect
and record a slideshow
(page
to a video
151).
use [A] and [V] to adjust the volume.
c
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o
Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV
screen.
• You need to use the USB cradle and the AV cable that comes
with the camera to connect to a TV.
[F_-I] to turn on the camera
mode.
and enter the
Pressing [ON/OFF] or [r'_l] will not turn on the camera.
When the camera turns on in the PLAY mode, an image will
appear on the TV screen. The camera's monitor screen will
not turn on.
1. Connect the USB cradle to a TV.
VIDEO IN Jack (Yellow)
Press
PLAY
,
Now you can perform
on the camera
AUDIO IN Jacks (White)
the applicable
for the type of file
operation
you want
to
play.
Video
• At this point you could press the USB cradle's [PHOTO]
Audio
button to start a slideshow (page 150).
[A V OUT] (A V output port)
2. Turn off the camera and place it onto the USB
cradle.
3.
Turn on the TV and select
mode.
its video
input
If the TV has more than one video input, select the one
where the USB cradle is connected.
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To turn off the camera
You can use the camera's
You can turn off the camera by doing either of the following.
recorder
• Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button.
• Press the USB cradle's [USB] button.
There are various
USB cradle to connect to a DVD
or video deck and record images
connect
different
to another
device
methods
from the camera.
you can use in order to
when recording
images.
following describes one method for connection
AV cable that comes with the camera.
-
• When connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to
DVD recorder
and AUDIO
configure the camera's [l_Jl] (REC) and [['_q] (PLAY)
buttons for "Power On" or "Power On/Off" (page 197).
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen
-
USB cradle: Connect to the [AV OUT] (AV output
Camera: Place onto the cradle
camera
record
• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume.
When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume
movies by selecting
VIDEO
(page
"_
147). When
or video deck, you can turn off display
IN terminal
you can view
available
cradle
of a TV (without
recorded
AV cable (EMC-3A)
connector
images
to
to record,
recorded,
to the DVD recorder
to the camera.
information
is not
connect
a TV or
or video deck that is
For information
about connecting
or video deck and about how
see the user documentation
DVD recorder
using the USB cable),
to DVD
along with the image.
To view the image that is being
directly to the
recording
and other information
a monitor to the DVD recorder
the camera's
on the
Only" for the slideshow
recorder
connected
After using an optionally
port)
and movies
setting
other monitor
connect
of snapshots
"Images"
recorded
_NOTE
IN
and record it on a DVD or video tape. You can
(page 57) so indicators
control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as
required.
to the VIDEO
IN terminals.
You can play a slideshow
also appear on the TV screen.
You can use [DISP] to change the display contents.
• Audio is monaural.
•
or video deck: Connect
The
using the
that comes
with the
or video deck you are using.
on the TV.
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MOVIES
I
Selecting
the Screen
Output System
You can use the procedure
or PAL as the video output
aspect
Aspect Ratio and Video
• Select
in this section
system.
to select either NTSC
You can also specify
the aspect
an
aspect
ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.
ratio setting
ratio settings
abnormal
•
(Japan, U.S., and other countries)
Wide aspect ratio screen NTSC TV
(Japan, U.S., and other countries)
Standard aspect ratio screen PAL TV
(Europe and other areas)
Wide aspect ratio screen PAL TV
(Europe and other areas)
1. Press
on your TV as well. Incorrect
on the camera
image
the type
the
aspect
and/or the TV can result
in
display.
Images will not display
signal
Standard aspect ratio screen NTSC TV
ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches
of TV you plan to use, You may also need to configure
output setting
correctly
matches
unless
the camera's
the video signal system
video
of
the TV or other video equipment.
NTSC 4:3
• Images
will not display
equipment
NTSC 16:9
correctly
on a TV or video
that is not NTSC or PAL.
PAL 4:3
PAL 16:9
[MENU].
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Video Out" and
then press [1_].
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
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To zoom back out, press the zoom button ( _=Z).
• If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lower
Perform
the following
the monitor
procedure
to zoom the image currently
screen up to eight times its normal
on
right corner of the monitor screen shows what part of the
zoomed image is currently displayed.
size.
1. In the PLAY mode, and use [<] and [b'] to
display the snapshot you want to zoom.
To return to image to normal size
Press [MENU] or [BS].
2.
Press
the zoom
button ( C_ ).
Each press of this button
zooms the image more.
Zoom
Image
Factor
Area
• Depending on the image size, some images may not be
able to be zoomed to the full 8 times normal size.
You can use [A], [V], [_],
and [IP']to move to a
different part of the image
after zooming.
Part of the image that is
currently displayed.
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You can use the procedure
below
to display
a screen that shows
Use the following
12 images.
procedure
the first image recorded
1. Press the zoom button
Selection
screen
easier.
Boundary
to display
a calendar,
which shows
on each date of a particular
helps to make searching
for an image
month. This
quicker
and
(_).
This displays
1.
the 12-image
In the PLAY
screen with a selection
press
boundary
(_
around
the last
button
) twice.
This displays the calendar
screen.
image that was on the
monitor
mode,
the zoom
screen.
• You can also display the
2.
Select
want.
the image
you
calendar by pressing
[MENU], selecting the
• Use [_1] and [1_] to scroll between 12-image screens.
"PLAY" tab, selecting
"Calendar", and then
• To view the full-screen version of a particular image, use
[A], [V], [4], and [1_]to move the selection boundary to it
Year/Month
Selectior Boundary
pressing [liD.]to display the
calendar.
and then press [SET].
• To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [BS].
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2. Use [A], [Y], [_], and [1_] to move the
selection boundary to the date whose image
you want to view and then press [SET].
This will displaythefirst image recordedon thatdate.
Image Roulette scrolls through images on the monitor screen,
finally stopping randomly at a final image. It puts some fun into
image viewing that you can use for game playing, to award
prices, for fortunetelling, and just about anything else you can
_NOTE
• The year and month
same format
(page
on the calendar
as you selected
is displayed
imagine.
using the
for the "Date Style" setting
1. While
194).
the camera
is turned
off, hold down
[_1]
and [F_-I].
• Keep the buttons depressed until an image appears on
the display.
•
Note following
the camera
associated
Keystone,
on the calendar
Editing
functions
of
2. Release the buttons when Image Roulette
is
starts.
• The screenwill scrollthrough imagesandfinally stop at
one of them.
screen.
Color
Correction,
Trimming,
points about how certain editing
affect the date with which the image
Resize,
Copy
the date and time
of an image
The date that the editing
operation
was performed
The date that the original
image was recorded
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To perform another Image Roulette operation
Press [_] or [1_].
,, Image Roulette
•
To stop Image Roulette
For a rotated
screen
Press [_]
to enter the REC rnode or press [ON/OFF] to turn
off the camera.
(page 165), the Image
shows the unrotated
• Note that Image
this camera.
• The camera will exit Image Roulette automatically you do not
does not play audio or movie files.
snapshot
Roulette
Image
version
works
Roulette
when other types of images
perform the next Image Roulette operation within about one
minute after the final image of the previous operation
• You can use Image
are configured
appeared on the monitor screen.
Roulette
for "Power
Roulette
of the image.
only with images
may not operate
shot with
properly
are in memory.
only when
On" or "Power
"[_]
and [_]"
On/Off"
(page
197).
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4. Use [A] and [V] to select an image size, and
then press [SET].
You can change
separate
the size of a snapshot
snapshot.
The original
can resize a snapshot
and save the result as a
snapshot
is also retained.
to any one of the following
•
You
When you select an image size, it will start to cycle
through
sizes.
Image
the following
Size _
information:
Number
The print size indicates
printing
Larger
5M*
3M
2560 x 1920
A3 Print
2048x1586
A4Print
VGA
640 x 480
of the selected
• Optimum size for an image
to be attached to e-mail.
To exit the resize operation,
*
M stands
for "Mega",
which
Print Size _
.
paper size for
image
size.
5. After you press [SET] in step 4 to resize the
image, the monitor screen returns to step 3.
From there you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to
resize another image if you want.
E-Mail
Smaller
a snapshot
of Pixels _
the optimum
select
"Cancel".
means "million".
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Resize"
and then
press [1_].
3. Use [,q] and [1_] to scroll through images and
display the one you want to resize.
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•
Note that you cannot
resize the following
types of
You can crop a snapshot
snapshots.
•
the result in a separate
-
VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and smaller
-
Images
created
-
Images
recorded
Resizing
using MOTION
a snapshot
with another
snapshots
The aspect
Resizing
memory
ratio of the resulting
to store the resized
• The recording
1. In the PLAY mode, use [<] and [,] to scroll
through images and display the snapshot you
want to crop.
ratio of 16:9 or 3:2
image will be 4:3.
if there
version
date of the resized
will be the same
is also
PRINT
camera
shot with an aspect
cannot be performed
snapshot
retained.
will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off.
•
to trim parts you do not need, and save
file. The original
as the recording
2. Press [MENU].
is not enough
of the snapshot.
version
3.
of the snapshot
On the "PLAY"
select
date of the original
then
snapshot.
"Trimming"
press
tab,
Zoom
and
[1_].
Factor
Represents
Snapshot Area
• This operation can be
performed only while a
snapshot is on the monitor
screen.
Part of image that is
currently displayed.
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4. Use the zoom button to zoom, and [A], [V],
[<], and [1_]to move around the zoomed
image to display the part you want to extract.
Use the following
blackboard,
5. Press [SET] to extract the displayed part and
save it as a separate file.
• To exit the cropping
press [SET],
•
Note that you cannot
-
Images
created
-
Images
recorded
have an aspect
Cropping
memory
crop the following
using MOTION
with another
types
to store the extracted
it was recorded
on an image causes
at an angle.
keystone
(corrected)
2M (1600 x 1200 pixels) size image to be stored
a new
as a
file.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [<] and [1_] to scroll
through images and display the snapshot you
want to correct.
of images.
camera
2. Press [MENU].
a 3:2 or 16:9 image will
3.
if there
is not enough
date of the original
On the "PLAY"
then
image.
date of the extracted
as the recording
of a
or other rectangular
PRINT
by cropping
be performed
because
correction
the snapshot
photograph,
Performing
separate
ratio of 4:3.
cannot
• The recording
at any time before you
to correct
poster,
object that is out of square
press [MENU].
• The image produced
•
procedure
procedure
document,
press
tab, select
"Keystone"
and
[1_].
This displays screen that shows all of the rectangular
image will be the same
shapes in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone
correction.
snapshot.
• Note that the above step is possible only when there is a
snapshot displayed on the monitor screen.
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4. Use [<] and [1_] to
select the candidate
you want to correct.
•
If the original
pixels)
image
is smaller
than 2M (1600 x 1200
size, the new (corrected)
size as the original
• Keystone
version
will be the same
one.
correction
cannot
be performed
on the following
types of images.
5. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Correct"
press [SET].
•
Select "Cancel"
keystone
to exit the procedure
without
and then
performing
-
Movie images
-
Images
created
-
Images
recorded
• The keystone
correction.
with MOTION
with another
correction
there is not enough
• When
monitor
you display
screen,
was originally
• When
month
was corrected
memory
a corrected
camera
cannot be performed
to store the corrected
recorded,
(page
when the image
not when the image was corrected.
corrected
screen,
image
appears
it is displayed
on the full-
on the date that it
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if
image.
image on the camera's
the date and time indicate
a keystone
calendar
operation
PRINT
IMAGES
6. Press the zoom button to zoom the cropping
boundary.
•
Color restoration
let you correct the old color of a photograph
shot with a digital camera.
existing
•
old photographs,
Performing
This function
posters,
color restoration
(restored)
is useful for correcting
boundary
will depend
displayed
image.
with the cropping
on the size of the currently
etc.
on an image causes
7.
a new
2M (1600 x 1200 pixels) size image to be stored
a separate
The size of the area you can select
as
file.
Use [A],
[V],
cropping
boundary
and then press
[<],
and [1_] to move the
to the location
you want
[SET].
The camera will correct color automatically and save the
corrected image.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [41] and [1_] to scroll
through images and display the snapshot you
want to correct.
• If you do not want a border around the image, configure
the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the
boundary of the displayed image.
• To exit color restoration without saving anything, press
2. Press [MENU].
3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Color
and then press [1_].
[MENU].
Correction"
4. Use [<] and [1_] to select the photograph
candidate you want.
5.
Use [A]
press
and [Y]
to select
"Trim",
and then
[SET].
This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen.
• To exit color restoration without storing anything, select
"Cancel".
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_NOTE
•
If the original
image is smaller
than 2M (1600
pixels) size, the new (restored)
size as the original
•
-
Movie images
-
Images
created
-
Images
recorded
•
When you display
monitor
screen,
was originally
•
the following
with MOTION
PRINT
with another
camera
operation
memory
a restored
calendar
screen,
corrected
(page
image
with
image, see "Restoring
on page 109.
of images.
file icon
if there
is
image.
image on the camera's
the date and time indicate
When a corrected
types
cannot be performed
to store the corrected
recorded,
If you want to record the image of an old photograph
this camera and restore the resulting
an Old Photograph"
correct
and the voice recording
• The color correct
•
will be the same
one.
Note that you cannot
not enough
version
x 1200
when the image
not when the image was corrected.
appears
it is displayed
on the full-month
on the date that it was
155).
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4. Set the date and the time you want.
Use the procedure
a previously
when
in this section
recorded
the current
to change
image. This capability
date and time are wrong
the date and time of
comes
in handy
Change
due to the following
reasons.
•
•
Because
the camera's
clock settings
correctly
when
Because
the image was recorded
the image was
the value at the cursor
location
Move the cursor
between
settings
Toggle
12-hour
and 24-
Press [A]
or [V].
Press [<]
or [1_].
were not configured
recorded
(page 12)
between
hour timekeeping
using the wrong World
Press [BS].
Time zone (page 194)
,
1. In the PLAY mode, use [_1] and [1_] to display
the image whose date and time you want to
edit.
When all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to apply them.
•
After editing
confirm
the time and date, display
the image to
that the date and time are correct.
2. Press [MENU].
3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Date/Time"
then press [1_].
and
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•
You cannot
change
the date of the following
-
Movies,
Voice recordings
-
Images
created
Stamp feature
•
You cannot
protected.
time.
•
PRINT
be edited
Unprotect
the image
orientation.
(page 131).
original
•
procedure
to rotate the image (snapshot
on the monitor screen.
orientation,
This feature
that you shot using portrait
After rotating
a snapshot,
comes
or
in
(vertical)
you can return it to its
if you want.
Note that this procedure
and then edit the date and
any date in the range of January
the following
currently
handy with a snapshot
into an image using the Time
edit the date and time of a image that is
You can specify
December
cannot
Perform
movie)
with MOTION
• The date and time stamped
types of files.
does not actually
data. It simply alters how the snapshot
camera's monitor screen.
change
is displayed
the image
on the
1, 1980 to
31,2049.
°
2.
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
On the "PLAY"
press
tab, select
"Rotation"
and then
[1_].
• This operation can be performed only while a snapshot or
movie image is on the monitor screen.
.
Use [_1] and [1_] to select the snapshot whose
display image you want to rotate.
4. Use [A] and [V] to select "Rotate"
and then
press [SET].
•
Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed
degrees
image 90
left.
5. When the displayed image is at the orientation
you want, press [MENU].
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•
You cannot
protected
•
rotate an image that is protected.
snapshot,
first remove
To rotate
its protection
You may not be able to rotate an image recorded
another camera.
• The following
images
-
The voice recording
-
Images
-
Zoomed
created
• The original
be displayed
cannot
a
You can perform
(page 180).
edit movies
be rotated.
_
PRINT
version
on the 12-image
of a snapshot's
screen
Movies
Cut
Cuts everything
Cut)
location
_
and the calendar
(From-Point
can be rotated
on the camera's
only. The movie is not rotated
monitor
when played
cut
(Point-To-Point
image will
screen.
•
i'_"_'
(To-Point
_
images
(unrotated)
cut operations
on the camera
to
with
file icon
with MOTION
the following
you have recorded.
Cut)
Cut
Cut)
from the current
to the beginning
of the movie.
Cuts everything
between
Cuts everything
from the current
location
two points.
to the end of the movie.
screen
on a computer
screen.
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W Editing with To-Point
•
When you edit a movie,
original
•
only the result is saved.
movie is not retained.
Once you perform
an editing
operation, you will not be able to undo it.
A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot
be edited.
• The movie editing operation is supported
that were recorded with this camera.
•
The
remaining
memory
capacity
available,
delete
2.
is not enough
any files you no longer
Cutting
,,'_7" (cut icon) is
displayed on the monitor
of
screen. If it isn't, press
[SET] again.
memory
to a single
movies
cannot
be performed
Cut icon
need to free up
3.
a movie into two parts or splicing
[SET] to pause
playback.
• Check to make sure that
more.
•
Press
is less than the size of the
movie file you want to edit. If there
Cut
1. Play back the movie you want to edit.
only for movies
You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount
Cut or From-Point
Press
•
of two movies in
[V].
You could also perform
steps 1 through
on the camera.
the following
steps in place of
3 above.
(_) In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit
and then press [MENU].
(_) On the "PLAY" tab, select "Movie Editing" and then
press [1_].
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6. When the frame where you want the cut point
to be is displayed, press [V].
4. Use [A] and [V] to select "_=_
Cut" (ToPoint Cut) or "_
Cut" (From-Point Cut)
and then press [SET].
• To cancel
movie editing,
select
"Cancel"
and then press
[SET].This will returnto the pausedmovie playback
screen.
5. Use the following
operations to select
the frame (point) from
which or to which you
want to cut the movie
(the cut point).
Fastforward or fast reverse
playback
[IP']or [_1]
Pauseor unpausemovieplayback
[SET]
Scroll pausedplaybackoneframe
forward
or back
• The part of the movie indicated
indicator
• To cancel
[IP']or [_1]
in red on the displayed
bar is the part that will be cut.
the cut operation,
return to the screen
press [MENU].
This will
in step 3.
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7.
In response
appears,
then
to the confirmation
use [A]
press
and [V]
message
to select
"Yes"
that
W Using Point-To-Point
and
Cut
1. Play back the movie you want to edit.
[SET].
• To cancel movie editing, select "No" instead of "Yes" and
then press [SET]. This will return to the paused movie
2. Press [SET] to pause
playback.
playback screen.
• The selected cut operation will take considerable time to
complete. Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message
disappears from the monitor screen before performing
any operation on the camera. Note that a cut operation
can take a very long time if the movie being edited is long.
Cut icon
3.
Press
[V].
• You could also perform the following steps in place of
steps 1 through 3 above.
(_) In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit
and then press [MENU].
@ On the "PLAY" tab select "Movie Editing" and then
press [1_'].
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6. When the frame where you want the first
(From) cut point to be is displayed, press [V].
4. Use [A] and [V] to select "_i_'
(Point-To-Point
• To cancel
Cut"
Cut) and then press [SET].
movie editing,
select
"Cancel"
[SET]. This will return to the paused
and then press
movie
7. Repeat step 5 to select the frame you want to
use as the second (To) cut point.
playback
screen.
•
5. Use the following
operations to select
the frames (points)
between which you
want to cut the movie
(the cut points).
indicator
Fastforward or fast reverse
playback
[IP']or [_1]
Pauseor unpausemovieplayback
[SET]
Scroll pausedplaybackoneframe
forward
or back
• To cancel
will return
the cut editing
The part of the movie indicated
operation,
in red on the displayed
bar is the part that will be cut.
[IP']or [_1]
press
[MENU].
This
to the screen in step 3.
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8. When the frame where you want the second
(To) cut point to be is displayed, press [V].
9.
In response
appears,
then
to the confirmation
use [A]
press
and [V]
message
to select
"Yes"
that
MOTION
and
create
[SET].
PRINT
a snapshot.
two formats
lets you capture
The snapshot
described
a movie frame and use it to
you create
can be either of the
below.
• To cancel movie editing, select "No" instead of "Yes" and
This format
then press [SET]. This will return to the paused movie
playback screen.
puts the selected
movie
frame in the center, the four frames
precede
• The selected cut operation will take considerable time to
complete. Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message
that
it along top and the four frames
that follow
it along the bottom.
disappears from the monitor screen before performing
any operation on the camera. Note that a cut operation
can take a very long time if the movie being edited is long.
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This format
selected
creates
a snapshot
movie frame
5. Use [41] and [1_] to scroll through the movie
frames and search for the one you want to use
as the image of the snapshot.
using the
only.
•
Holding
down [_]
or [1_-] scrolls
at high speed.
6. After displaying the movie frame you want,
press [SET].
•
If you selected
a 9-frame
"9 frames"
snapshot
in step 4, the camera
will create
with the frame you selected
in step 6
in the center.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [41] and [,] to scroll
through images and display the movie that
contains the frame you want to use.
•
If you selected
a snapshot
"1 frame"
in step 4, the camera
of the frame you selected
will create
in step 6.
2. Press [MENU].
• MOTION
3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "MOTION
and then press [b'].
PRINT",
recorded
PRINT
is not possible
on a different
using a movie that was
type of camera.
4. Use [A] and [V] to select either "9 frames" or
"1 frame".
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3.
On the "PLAY"
select
The dubbing
snapshot
(regardless
added
feature
of your camera
after you shoot
of whether
later) is indicated
You can re-record
lets you add audio to a
it, A snapshot
that includes
the audio was recorded
bythe
a snapshot's
"_"
then
audio
audio whenever
press
tab,
and
[1_].
• This operation can be
on the spot or
performed only while a
snapshot is on the monitor
screen.
icon.
You can record up to about 30 seconds
"Dubbing"
you want.
of audio for a snapshot.
4. Press the shutter button to start audio
I
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
recording.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [41] and [1_] to scroll
through images and display the snapshot to
which you want to add audio.
5. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording.
Recording
will stop automatically
you do not press the shutter
2. Press [MENU].
To play
Perform
Snapshot"
back
snapshot
the steps under
after about 30 seconds
audio
"Listening
to the Audio of an Audio
on page 143,
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if
button.
AUDIO
I
5. Press the shutter button to start audio
Re-recording Snapshot Audio
recording.
This deletesthe previousrecordingand replacesit withthe
new one.
• Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you
delete or re-record the audio of a snapshot.
6. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording.
Recordingwill stop automaticallyafter about 30 secondsif
you do not pressthe shutter button.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [41] and [1_] to scroll
through images and display the snapshot
whose audio you want to re-record.
2. Press [MENU].
3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Dubbing"
press [1_].
and then
4. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Delete" and then
press [SET].
• If youjust wantto deletethe audioof the snapshot
without re-recordinganything,press [MENU]here and
skip the restof this procedure.
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_NOTE
• Take care that you do not
block the camera's
• Your camera
microphone with your
fingers while recording.
-
Audio
-
Approximate
supports
Format:
recording
the following
WAVE/ADPCM
audio data formats.
(.WAV
Audio File Size: 165KB
at 5.5KB
extension)
(30-second
per second)
• Good recording results
are not possible when the
camera is too far away
from what you are trying
to record.
• You may not be able to
Micr_
_hone
record audio if remaining
memory capacity is too
low.
• Adding audio (dubbing) is not possible for the following
types of images.
- Movies
- Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT
- Protected snapshots
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3. Press the shutter
button to start
recording.
Voice Recording
lets you record audio
only, without
a snapshot
•
or movie.
Using built-in
The operation
flashes
memory
only, you get up to about 18 minutes
of
•
lamp
is in progress.
You can press
[DISP]
during recording to turn off
the monitor screen.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
•
2. Use [A], [Y], [4], and [11_]to select "Voice
Recording" and then press [SET].
This causes"_" to appearon the monitorscreen.
Time
green while
recording
Voice Recording.
Recording
Pressing
Remaining
Recording
Time
[SET] during
recording
will insert a
marker
into the recording.
During
later playback,
you
will be able to jump to the
markers
in the recording.
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4.
Press
the shutter
recording
button
and return
again
to stop
to the screen
audio
in step 3.
• Take care that you do not
block the camera's
• Recording also will stop automatically if memory
becomes full.
microphone
• If you press [ON/OFF] (Power) or play [[_] (PLAY), or if
the battery goes dead during recording will stop the
with your
fingers while
• Good
recording operation and save anything you have
recorded up to that point.
recording.
recording
are not possible
camera
results
when the
is too far away
from what you are trying
5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to record
more, or you can exit this procedure by
pressing [BS] and selecting another BEST
SHOT scene.
Whenexiting this procedure,select"Auto"for normalimage
recording.
to record.
Microphone
_NOTE
• You can also play back Voice Recording
computer
using Windows
• Your camera
-
Audio
-
Approximate
supports
Media
the following
Data: WAVE/ADPCM
recording
data on your
Player or QuickTime.
audio data formats.
(.WAV
extension)
Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second
at 5,5KB
per second)
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I
Voice Recording
Playing Back Voice Recording Data
1. Enter
the PLAY
[1_] to display
want
mode,
the Voice
and then
use [,]
Recording
Playback Controls
The following are the different operations you can perform while
and
a Voice Recording is playing.
file you
to play.
"_"
is displayed in place of an image for a Voice
Recording file.
2. Press [SET] to start
playback.
Fast forward or fast reverse playback.
Hold down [1_-]or [_1].
Pause or restart playback
Press [SET].
Jump to a marker in the audio data
while playback is paused.
Press [1_] or [_].
Adjust volume
• You can adjust volume only while
Press [A] or [V].
playback is in progress or paused.
Toggle on-screen indicators on or off
Press [DISP].
Stop playback
Press [MENU].
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Your camera treats
You can delete,
Files are grouped
Files and folders
•
For details
each snapshot,
protect,
movie,
and Voice Recording,
as a separate
file.
and copy files as required.
in folders
that are created
have their own unique
about how folders
automatically
names, which
are organized
by the camera.
are assigned
in memory,
automatically
see "Memory
by the camera.
Folder Structure"
(page 251).
26th file name:
CIMG0026.JPG
"-T"- "-I-Serial number
(4 digits)
100th folder
Extension
name:
100CASIO
"TSerial number
(3 digits)
_NOTE
•
You can view folder and file names on your computer.
screen,
For details
about how file names
are displayed
on the camera's
monitor
see page 265.
• The total number
of folders
and files that is allowed
depends
on the image size and quality,
and capacity
of the memory
card being
used for storage.
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YOUR
FILES
You can protect an important
deleted
file to ensure
4. Use [A] and [V] to
select "On" and then
press [SET].
that it cannot be
accidentally.
An image that is protected
indicated
•
Note that even if a file is protected,
perform
I
the format
Protecting
operation
a Specific
(pages
it will be deleted
5. Now you can repeat
steps 3 and 4 to protect another image or exit
this procedure by pressing [MENU].
File
tab, select "Protect"
is
icon.
if you
15, 50, 199).
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "PLAY"
press [1_].
by the "_"
To unprotect
Perform
and then
a specific
the procedure
file
under "Protecting
step 4 select "Off" instead
a Specific
File", but in
of "On",
3. Use [_1] and [1_] to scroll through images until
the one you want to protect is on the monitor
screen.
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Protecting All Files in Memory
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
The FAVORITE
memory,
2. On the "PLAY"
press [,].
tab, select "Protect"
and then
do not want displayed
FAVORITE
you change
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select "All Files : On" and
then press [SET].
This protects
all files currently
in mernory.
Saving
to a different
Perform
the procedure
but in step 3 select
in the camera's
folder
built-in
snapshots
that you
normal
PLAY mode operations.
remain
in camera
memory
memory,
even if
card.
can be used for snapshots
an audio snapshot
the snapshot
all files
during
folder snapshots
• The FAVORITE
4. Press [MENU].
To unprotect
folder is located
and you can use it to store personal
in the FAVORITE
only.
folder will save
part only.
in memory
under "Protecting
"All Files : Off" instead
All Files in Mernory",
of "All Files : On".
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YOUR
FILES
I
Copying
a File to the FAVORITE
Folder
• The snapshot
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
to QVGA
2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Favorites"
and
FAVORITE
then press [11_].
• Snapshots
memory
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Save"
press [SET].
This saves
a copy of the snapshot
folder is converted
folder cannot be restored
in the FAVORITE
in the
to its original
folder cannot
size.
be copied
to a
card.
and then
_NOTE
4. Use [41] and [1_] to select the snapshot you
want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.
5. Use [A] and [V] to select "Save",
press [SET].
copied to the FAVORITE
size (320 x 240 pixels). A snapshot
• The number
of snapshots
FAVORITE
folder depends
one, and how much
built-in
that can be stored
on the image
memory
in the
quality of each
capacity
is remaining.
and then
to the FAVORITE
folder.
6. Now you can repeat steps 4 and 5 to save
another image, or press [MENU] twice to exit
this procedure.
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MANAGING YOUR FILES
I
Viewing
Snapshots
in the FAVORITE
Perform the following steps to view FAVORITE folder
Folder
contents on your computer.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Favorites"
1. Remove the memory card from the camera.
and
then press [1_].
2. Place the camera on the USB cradle (which is
connected to the computer).
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Show"
press [SET].
4. Use [,_] and [1_] to
and then
3. Perform the required operations on your
computer to navigate to the camera's memory
and display the FAVORITE folder contents.
File Name
scroll through the
snapshots in the
FAVORITE folder.
FAVORITE folder icon
5. After you are finished viewing the FAVORITE
folder snapshots, press [MENU] twice to exit
this procedure.
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MANAGING YOUR FILES
I Copying All Files in Built-in Memory to a
Memory Card
Files can be copied
memory
from the camera's
card, or from a memory
This makes
it possible,
built-in
card to built-in
for example,
to perform
steps and copy a file from your memory
memory
memory
to a
The following
memory.
memory
memory.
_) Remove
memory
your memory
person's
card to the camera's
to a
built-in
2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and
then press [MENU].
card.
memory
to the other memory
3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Copy"
press [I_].
card.
,
You can copy snapshots,
Voice Recording
•
memory
copy files individually.
1. Load the memory card to which you want to
copy the files into the camera.
card and insert the other person's
(_) Copy the file from built-in
•
copies all files from built-in
the following
card to another
card.
(_) Copy the file from your memory
operation
card. You cannot
You cannot
folder.
movies,
files you recorded
copy a snapshot
audio snapshots,
or
Use [A]
and [V]
and then press
with your camera.
to select
"Built-in
and then
_
Card"
[SET].
This starts the copy operation. Wait until the "Busy... Please
wait..." message disappears from the monitor screen before
that is in the FAVORITE
performing any operation on the camera.
• After the copy operation is complete, the last file copied
will be displayed on the monitor screen.
MANAGING
184
YOUR
FILES
I
7.
Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to
Built-in Memory
With this procedure,
files must be copied
another
pressing
one-by-one.
1. Load the memory card that contains the file
you want to copy into the camera.
tab, select "Copy"
file,
steps 5 and 6 to copy
or you can exit this procedure
by
[MENU].
_NOTE
• Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose
name has the largest serial number.
2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and
then press [MENU].
3. On the "PLAY"
press [,].
Now you can repeat
and then
4. Use [,i] and [V] to select "Card _
and then press [SET].
Built-in"
5. Use [41] and [1_] to select the file you want to
copy.
6. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Copy"
press [SET].
This starts the copy operation.
wait..."
message
performing
disappears
any operation
• The copied
Wait until the "Busy...
from the monitor
screen
Please
before
on the camera.
image reappears
the copy operation
and then
on the monitor
screen after
is complete.
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MANAGING YOUR FILES
You can delete
files you no longer
them to your computer's
memory
for new files.
You can delete
currently
one specific
•
Remember
1. In the PLAY mode,
press [Y] (_ _]).
all files
that a file delete
file delete procedures,
from the FAVORITE
operation
cannot
make sure that you really no longer
before deleting
A protected
Deleting
the audio
folders.
be undone.
.
Use [41] and [1_] to scroll through the images
until the one for the file you want to delete is
on the monitor screen.
,
Use [A] and [V] to select "Delete"
press [SET].
need a file
it.
file cannot
file, first remove
•
the different
how to delete snapshots
Always
•
file, or you can delete
in memory.
Here we will explain
including
need, or after you transfer
hard disk or print them. This frees up
be deleted.
its protection
an audio snapshot
(page
deletes
To delete
a protected
180).
both the snapshot
and
file.
•
,
To exit the delete operation
select "Cancel".
without deleting
and then
anything,
Now you can repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete
another file, or you can exit this procedure by
pressing [MENU].
DELETING
186
FILES
You can delete a single
1. In the PLAY mode, press IV] (_ "_).
snapshots
currently
snapshot,
or you can delete all the
in the FAVORITE
folder.
2. Use [A] and [Y] to select "All Files Delete"
and then press [SET].
I
3.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
In response
appears,
to the confirmation
use [A]
and [V]
message
to select
that
"Yes".
Press
a Specific
Snapshot
2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Favorites"
then press [11_].
• To cancel the delete operation, select "No" instead of
"Yes".
4.
Deleting
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "Show"
press [SET].
[SET].
• This deletes all of the files and displays the message
"There are no files."
and
and then
4. Press [Y] (_ _).
5. Use [41] and [1_] to select the snapshot you
want to delete.
6. Use [A] and [V] to select "Delete"
press [SET].
187
and then
DELETING FILES
7. Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete
another FAVORITE folder snapshot, or you
can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]
twice.
I
Deleting
All FAVORITE
Folder Snapshots
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Favorites"
and
then press [b'].
,
Use [A] and [V] to select "Show"
press [SET].
and then
4. Press [Y] (_ _l)5.
Use [A]
and [V]
and then press
to select
"All
Files
Delete"
[SET].
_NOTE
• All snapshots in the FAVORITE folder are also deleted
whenever you format built-in memory (page 199).
188
DELETING FILES
4. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings.
• Type of sound for shutter release and other operations
• Volume level for shutter release and other operation sounds
Sound
• Volume level for movie and Voice Recording playback
sounds (1 through 5)
one of the built-in
Turn soundoff
I Selecting the Operation Sound
Sound
1 - 5
Off
1. Press [MENU].
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Sounds"
and then
press [,].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the operation whose
sound you want to configure (Startup, Half
Shutter, Shutter, Operation) and then press
[,].
189
OTHER SETTINGS
I Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level
W Setting the Playback
You can use this procedure
1. Press [MENU].
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Sounds"
volume
level for
and then
1. Press [MENU].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "[]
Operation".
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Sounds"
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "[]
(page
you configure
here is also applied
Play".
4. Use [41] and [b] to specify the operation tone
volume setting you want and then press [SET].
• Youcan setthe volumeto oneof eightlevelsinthe range
of 0 (lowest)to 7 (highest).
• Settinga volume levelof 0 mutesthe sound.
_NOTE
setting
and then
press [_].
4. Use [,q] and [1_] to specify the playback
volume setting you want and then press [SET].
• Youcan setthe volumeto oneof eight levelsinthe range
of 0 (lowest)to 7 (highest).
• Settinga volumelevel of 0 mutesthe sound.
video output
Level
moviesandaudio snapshots,independentof the operationtone
volume.
press [,].
• The volume
Volume
to set the playback
to
151).
• The volume setting you configure here does not affect the
video output (page 151).
190
OTHER SETTINGS
_NOTE
You can configure
the camera to display
image you recorded,
• The startup
camera
whenever
screen
[[_]
,, The following
screen of an
for the startup
you turn it on.
is not displayed
by pressing
a startup
when you turn on the
(PLAY).
1. Press [MENU].
-
Special
-
Snapshots
-
Audio
are the types
startup
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Startup"
and then
overwrite
press [,].
3. Use [_1] and [1_] to scroll through the images
until the one you want to use as the startup
screen is on the monitor screen.
(Audio
the startup
built-in
startup
that you can select
images
built into the camera
does not play.)
screen image can be in effect
the current
• Formatting
current
screen
snapshots
• Only one startup
To change
of images
screen.
screen to another
image with the new one.
memory
screen
at any time.
image, simply
(page
199) will delete the
image.
4. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Use the selected
startup
image as the
On
screen
Turn off the startup
screen
Off
OTHER
191
SETTINGS
Use the following
generation
procedure
to specify
of the serial number
the rule that governs
used in file names (page
When
179).
changing
the date and time setting,
your Home City (the location
1. Press [MENU].
camera).
If you already
correctly,
you can use the procedure
time setting
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
only,
• Changing
World Time
the current
number
files are deleted
or if the memory
2.
the serial number
whenever
memory
from 0001
all files are deleted
or the
the current
if you want.
your Home City setting
without
correctly
first will cause all of the
(page 194) dates and times to be off.
1. Press [MENU].
Continue
card is
replaced.
Restart
configured
the Date
M Selecting Your Home City
and
assign the next one, even if all
under "Setting
the time and date setting
configuring
always
use the
have your Home City setting
and Time for Your Home City" (page 193) to change
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "File No." and then
press [,].
Remember
be sure to do so for
where you normally
On the "Set
then
Reset
press
Up" tab, select
"World
Time"
and
[1_].
This displays the current World Time settings
card is replaced.
OTHER
1 92
SETTINGS
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Home" and then
press [1_].
m Setting the Date and Time for Your Home
City
4. Use [A] and [V] to select "City"
press [,].
1. Press [MENU].
and then
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Adjust"
press [_].
5. Use [A], [V], [_], and [11_]to select the area
where your Home City is located and then
press [SET].
and then
3. Set the date and the time.
6. Use [&] and [Y] to select your home city and
then press [SET].
Movethe cursorbetweensettings
7. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to exit the setting screen.
Change
Toggle
format
the setting
[_] or [1_]
at the cursorlocation
between12-hourand24-hour
[A]
or [V]
[BS]
4. After all of the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to exit the setting screen.
193
OTHER SETTINGS
I Changing the Date Format
You can select
from among
three different
formats
for the date.
You can use the World
zone that is different
1. Press [MENU].
etc. World Time displays
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Date Style" and
zones around
Time screen to view the current
time in
from your Home City when you go on a trip,
the current
time in 162 cities in 32 time
the globe.
then press [11_].
Configuring
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Example:
December
World
Time Settings
1. Press [MENU].
19, 2006
06/12/19
YY/MM/DD
] 9/12/06
DD/MM/YY
] 2/19/06
MM/DD/YY
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "World
then press [11_].
Time" and
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "World"
press [,].
and then
OTHER
194
SETTINGS
4.
Use [A]
and [Y]
select
"City"
press
[b'].
to
m Switching between the Home Time and
World Time Screens
and then
1. Press [MENU].
• To configure the summer
time setting, use [A] and
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "World
then press [1_].
[V] to select "DST" and
then select "On".
• Summertime is used in some areas to advance the
Time" and
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "World" for the
World Time screen, or "Home" for the Home
Time screen.
current time setting by one hour during the summer
months.
• Use of summer time depends on the local customs and
laws.
4. After selecting the screen you want, press
[SET] to exit the setting screen.
5. Use [A], [V], [4], and [1_] to select the area
where the city you want to view is located and
then press [SET].
6. Use [A] and [V] to select the city you want
and then press [SET].
7. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to exit the setting screen.
19.5
OTHER SETTINGS
You can use the procedure
below to select a display
text
You can use the procedure
language.
• The number
geographic
communication
and types of languages
area where
depend
on the
a computer,
the camera was marketed.
printer,
below
to change
the USB
that is used when exchanging
or other external
that suits the device to which
1. Press [MENU].
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Language"
protocol
device.
data with
Select the protocol
you are connecting.
1. Press [MENU].
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then
and
then press [11_].
press [,].
3. Use [A], [V], [_], and [1_] to select the setting
you want and then press [SET].
OTHER
196
SETTINGS
3. Use [&] and [V] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
You configure
the [O]
Computer
press the [_ll]
With this setting,
camera
as an external
Use this setting
images
the computer
from the camera
(using the bundled
Photo
of
Mass Storage
PictBridge
image
the transfer
data to the connected
[OJ
(page
PTP
simplifies
button.
Loader
202)
This setting
button, or to turn off when you
(PLAY)
to a computer
[_J
that supports
(PLAY)
device.
transfer
application).
Printer
or [_]
(REC) or [[_]
sees the
storage
for normal
the camera so it does not turn on when you press
(REC)
of
1. Press [MENU].
(PictBridge)
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "REC/PLAY"
then press [11_].
device.
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197
and
SETTINGS
3. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
_NOTE
• With "Power
[O]
On/Off",
the camera
turns off when you press
(REC) in the REC mode or [_]
(PLAY)
in the PLAY
mode.
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_
Turn on the camera
•
Power On
Pressing
(REC)
Turn
on or turn
off the camera
Do not turn on the camera
Power
On/Off
[[_]
(PLAY)
while in the REC mode or [O]
while in the PLAY mode will switch
to the applicable
mode (REC or PLAY).
Disable
•
Pressing
[r'_]
on switches
(REC) or [_]
immediately
(PLAY) while the camera
to the applicable
PLAY), even if you are performing
• The initial factory
• Change
connecting
a menu operation.
default for this setting
this setting
to anything
mode (REC or
besides
is "Power
On".
"Disable"
before
to a TV for image viewing.
OTHER
198
SETTINGS
is
Formatting
•
built-in
memory
Note that data deleted
recovered.
•
Formatting
Protected
-
FAVORITE
-
BEST
-
Startup
before you format
memory
camera
SHOT
3. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Format"
the following.
Use [A] and [V] to select "Format"
press [SET].
This formats
mode user setups
•
is charged
Formatting
and the camera
fully before starting
normally
•
if the
memory
To exit the format operation
without
formatting,
select
Entering
the PLAY
memory
will cause the message
mode after formatting
"There
the built-in
are no files." to
appear.
is in progress.
cover while formatting
built-in
and then
"Cancel".
a
may not be performed
may stop operating
down while formatting
and then
press [,].
screen
powers
Press [MENU].
it.
folder images
operation.
.
cannot be
,
Never open the battery
progress.
also deletes
Check to make sure there is no memory card
loaded in the camera.
• If thereis a memorycard loadedin the camera,removeit.
in it.
images
Make sure that the battery
correctly
•
by a format operation
memory
built-in
-
formatting
any data stored
Check to make sure you do not need any of the
data in built-in
•
deletes
,
is in
Doing so can cause the camera to stop operating
normally.
OTHER
199
SETTINGS
There
are three
different
methods
you can use for printing
images.
Take the memory
card that contains
)rofessional
print service.
• You can use DPOF settings
the number
for printing.
Printing
Printing
on a Printer
(page 202)
with a Computer
of copies,
the images you want to print to a
to specify
Print on a printer that supports
memory card slot.
PictBridge,
•
You can use DPOF settings to specify
the number of copies, and date stamp
•
Windows
you want to print,
before taking the card in
or on a printer equipped
with a
which images you want to print,
settings before printing.
Computer
Install the software
(Photohands)
See "Using the Camera
•
which images
and date stamp settings
that comes
with a Windows
bundled
Computer"
with the camera.
on page 212.
Macintosh
After transferring
the images
to your Macintosh,
available software to print.
See "Using the Camera with a Macintosh"
2OO
use commercially
on page 237.
PRINTING
I
Printing
Precautions
• See the documentation that comes with your printer for
Take a memory
information about print quality and paper settings.
• Contact the manufacturer of your printer to find out if it
which
whether
cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so can
cause a printer error.
when
Note that selecting
printing
pages of all the documents
camera
of whether
using an outside
feature
you are printing
printing
in a memory
selecting
"All
service,
you want
DPOF settings
should
include
card,
(page 205) to specify
printed, the number
or not the images
you want to print
of copies,
and
a date stamp.
will also print all the
to the
(page 254).
at home or if you are
make sure you know what is
card (especially
"All Images"
images
the images
Before taking in a memory
Images"
for printing
that have been transferred
using the Data Storage
Regardless
stored
with
"All Images"
print service.
you can use the camera's
supports PictBridge, for new printer versions, etc.
• Never disconnect cables or perform any camera or USB
Precaution
card that contains
to the professional
documents)
before
(page 207).
PRINTING
201
m Printing on a Printer that Supports
PictBridge
If your printer is either of the types described
it to print without
-
going through
Printer equipped
card slot
below, you can use
You can connect
a computer.
with an SD memory
card/SDHC
memory
• The camera's
printer.
-
I
Printer
that support
PictBridge
Printing on a Printer with an SD Memory
camera
the SD memory
card or SDHC
and insert it directly
Depending
memory
into the printer's
on what type of printer you are using,
able to read the settings
(images
to be printed,
connecting
compliant
a computer.
easy connection
to a
to a printer via the USB cradle,
the following
procedure
be
first.
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then
press [1_].
card slot.
it also may be
number
with the camera's
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "PTP (PictBridge)"
and then press [SET].
of
copies,
date stamping)
settings
(page 205). For details, see the user documentation
comes
you configure
going through
1. Press [MENU].
card from the
memory
directly to a PictBridge
without
USB cradle also allows
Before
sure to perform
Card/SDHC Memory Card Slot
Remove
the camera
printer and print images
DPOF
that
with your printer.
PRINTING
202
4. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled
5. Turn off the camera and place it onto the USB
cradle.
with the camera to the USB cradle and your
printer's USB port.
6. Turn on the printer.
UBB Cable (Bundled)
UBB Port I
Connector
7. Load paper into the printer.
B
8. Press the USB
cradle's [USB] button.
Connector
A
This displays
a print menu
on the camera's
monitor
screen.
["_•
Also, connect
adaptor
•
battery
to the cradle and plug the
appears
camera
is on the USB cradle
on the camera's
monitor
screen
while the bundled
to the cradle. Be sure to disconnect
cable from the cradle
monitor
make sure that
is fully charged.
Nothing
is connected
Connector
outlet.
If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor,
the camera's
•
the AC adaptor
into an electrical
] (UBB)
screen to view
if the
AV cable
the AV
if you want to use the camera's
images.
2O3
PRINTING
9. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Paper Size" and
then press [1_].
11. Use [A] and [V] to specify the print option
you want.
If you want to print a specific
10. Use [&]
then
and [V]
press
to select
a paper
size and
Select
[SET].
"1 Image"
and [1_] to display
• The following are the available paper sizes.
the image you want to print.
If you want to print multiple
3.5" x 5", 5" x 7", 4" x 6", A4, 8.5" x 11", By Printer
• Selecting "By Printer" prints using a paper size selected
Select
on the printer.
• Available paper settings depend on the connected
want to select.
"DPOF
the DPOF
Printing"
settings
image:
and then press [SET]. After that, use [_]
images:
and then press [SET].
(page 205) to specify
Next, use
the images
you
• To toggle date stamping
printer. For full details, see the user documentation that
comes with your printer.
on and off, press [BS].
The date stamp will be
printed when "On" is
indicated on the monitor
screen.
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204
12. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Print"
press [SET].
Printing
will start and the message
will appear
disappear
on the monitor
"Busy...
Pressing
status message
The print menu screen
Please wait..."
The message
after a short while, even though
being performed.
printing
screen.
and then
any camera
DPOF
will
printing
copies,
button will cause the
when printing
"1 Image"
DPOF
in step 11, you can repeat the
from step 11 to print other images,
images
13. After
you are finished
printing,
press the USB
you configure
of
is turned on or
are recorded
settings
on the
|J
DPO
F
you can
card to print on a home printer that supports
card to a professional
you can configure
on the camera's
recall hard-to-remember
cradle's
[USB] button.
This will turn off the camera.
lets you specify
date stamping
or take the memory
With DPOF,
if you want.
Format)
card. After configuring
use the memory
If you selected
procedure
and whether
memory
is
complete.
•
Print Order
you want to print, the number
off. The settings
to re-appear.
will re-appear
(Digital
which images
is still
monitor
settings
screen,
files names,
print service.
while viewing
so there
the actual
is no need to
etc.
IMPORTANT!
• Certain print service providers may not support DPOF or
may support different printing protocols. In this case, you
will need to perform printing in accordance with the
instructions provided by the print service you are using.
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PRINTING
5.
I Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for
Each Image
Use [A]
to specify
the number
of
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 0 if you do not want to print the image.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the "PLAY" tab,
6. If you want to include the date in the image,
press [BS] to toggle date stamping on and off.
select "DPOF
Printing" and then
press [,].
•
To turn off date stamping,
press
[BS] so "Off" is
displayed.
•
Repeat
images,
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "Select
then press [b'].
and [V]
copies.
Images" and
steps 4 through
6 to configure
settings
for other
if you want.
7. After everything is the way you want, press
[SET] to save the settings.
4. Use [41] and [1_] to scroll through the images
until the one you want to print is on the
monitor screen.
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Clear DPOF settings when you no longer need them!
I Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All
the Images
DPOF settings are not cleared autornatically after printing is
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
complete. This means that if you perform another printing
operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be
2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "DPOF Printing"
performed in accordance with the last settings you configured. If
you no longer need the currently configured DPOF settings, use
and then press [,].
the procedure under "Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for
All the Images" to change the number of copies setting for all the
3. Use [&] and [Y] to select "All images" and
then press [1_].
images to 00.
4. Use [&] and [Y] to specify the number of
copies.
• Youcan specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify0 if you do not want to print.
5.
If you want
press
to include
[BS] to toggle
the date
in the images,
date stamping
on and off.
• To turn off date stamping, press [BS] so "Off" is
displayed.
6. After everything is the way you want, press
[SET] to save the settings.
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Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!
Date Stamping
If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be
You can use any one of the following
sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to
be printed and the number of copies. If you don't, the print
the recording
•
service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF
settings, or they may ignore your date stamp setting.
Configure
Some
support
comes
printers
DPOF
may ignore time stamp settings
-
or may not
at all. Check the user documentation
DPOF
stamping
(page
to specify
has the date or time stamped
Some
support
comes
-
on the camera
Date Stamping
date stamping
in the same
the camera's
-
to include
date
205)
date stamping
with your printer for details.
methods
using the camera's
stamped
that
settings
three
of an image.
If an image already
DPOF
•
date in the printout
location.
Date Stamping
DPOF
into it
turning
on
will cause the two dates to be
when printing
printers
feature,
may ignore
Be sure to turn off DPOF
an image that is stamped
with
function.
time stamp settings
or may not
at all. Check the user documentation
that
with your printer for details.
Note that some
professional
DPOF
Check with your service
printing.
print services
do not support
before ordering
prints.
• The camera's
time directly
208
Date Stamping
into the image
feature
stamps
data (page
the date and
131).
PRINTING
• Specify
date stamping
- See the Photohands
Photohands
CD-ROM
• Request
Some
Guide
that comes
date stamping
professional
-
User's
with Photohands
(Windows
User's Guide for details. The
is provided
bundled
only)
Your camera
as a PDF file on the
when ordering
prints from
the protocols
described
below.
m PictBridge
a
print service
print services
supports
with your camera.
do not support
Camera
date printing.
Check
and Imaging
Products
Association
(CIPA)
with your service for more information.
m PRINT Image Matching
Using image
editing
software
printer that also supports
III makes
shooting
it possible
conditions
image,
want.
and produce
PRINT
Image
trademarks
III
and printing
PRINT
Image
to use information
that is recorded
exactly
Matching
on a
Matching
about
with the
the type of image you
and PRINT
Image Matching
IIt are
of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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I
Exif Print
Printing
on a printer that also supports
Print (Exif 2.2)uses
shooting conditions
to enhance
Contact
printed
your printer
that support
Exif
information
about
recorded with the image
o _,,,eo
EXit'
PfiBt
image quality.
manufacturer
for information
Exif Print, printer upgrades,
about models
etc.
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You can transfer images stored on your
Connecting
the camera
cable provides
to a computer
you with the capabilities
with the bundled
described
computer to camera memory.
• You can even transfer images that were
USB
below.
not originally recorded with the camera.
You can capture (cut) a portion of the
image (web page, map, etc.) currently on
You can use your computer to view camera
images and for long-term storage of images.
your computer screen and transfer it to
With some versions of Windows you need
to install the USB driver that comes
bundled with the camera.
camera memory.
You can transfer documents from your
Installation of a USB driver is not required
computer to camera memory.
for the Apple Macintosh.
You can use the software that comes
You can also transfer images to a computer for viewing and
storage without connecting the camera, by removing the
bundled with the camera to perform various
operations with the images stored on your
memory card from the camera and reading the contents of the
card with your computer (page 249).
computer's hard disk.
Refer to the explanations later in this
section and install the required software on
your computers.
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WITH A COMPUTER
The procedures
you need to perform
with your computer
different
for Windows
• Windows
•
Computer"
Macintosh
software
are
refer to "Using
the Camera
with a
Install
on page 212.
users should
Macintosh"
using the camera
and the Macintosh.
users should
Windows
when
and when using the bundled
refer to "Using the Camera
• This camera
supports
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
it can be used with a computer
when
higher speed
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
computer
software
you are running
in accordance
with what version
of
and what you want to do.
with a
on page 237.
•
protocol,
the required
Windows
models,
other system
data transfer
is supported.
connecting
conditions
even cause operational
protocol.
that supports
through
becomes
Though
only USB 1.1
•
possible
Note that certain
a USB hub, and
can slow down data transfer
and
problems.
Viewing
images on
a computer
Storing
images on
a computer
XP/2000/
Me
USB driver Type B
(USB driver. Be sure to
install this driver.)
98SE/98
Transfer of
images from
the camera
and
management
of images on
the computer
XP/2000/
Me/98SE/
98
Retouch,
rotate, print
snapshots
XP/2000/
Me/98SE/
98
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(USB driver not required.)
Photo Loader 3.0
DirectX 9.0c (When DirectX
9.0 or higher is not installed
on the computer already.)
Photohands
216
224
1.0
227
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CAMERA
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A COMPUTER
}i[
Windows Media Player 9
• Connecting to the
Internet downloads and
installs the applicable
codec automatically,
228
Windows Media Player 9
• Connecting to the
Internet downloads and
installs the applicable
codec automatically,
DirectX 9.0c (When DirectX
9.0 or higher is not installed
on the computer already,)
228
98
Windows 98 WMP6.4
codec
• Connecting to the
Internet downloads and
installs the applicable
codec automatically,
228
XP/2000
Ulead Movie Wizard
VCD
231
XP/Me
2000/
Play movies
98SE
SE
Transfer
documents to
the camera
CASIO DATA
TRANSPORT 1,0
XP/2000
254
Adobe Reader 6.0
(Not required if already
installed.)
XP/2000/
Me/98SE
•
View the
User's Guide
98
236
If your computer does not
have Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed already, go to
the Adobe Systems
Incorporated website to
download and install
Acrobat Reader 5,0.5.
Edit movies
Me/98SE/
98
Transfer
images to the
camera
XP/2000/
Me/98SE/
98
• Use commercial
as required.
Photo Transport
software
1.0
232
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Computer
Cornputer
applications.
requirernents
requirements
requirements
images
for each of the
are greater,
HD
•
driver
Type
Installation
each application.
depending
on the number
CASIO DATA TRANSPORT
of
• Sufficient memoryto run the operating system
CPU
in the case of Windows
XP, 2000,
operation
been upgraded
Photo
HD
Other:
Loader
is not guaranteed
from Windows
on a computer
: 60MB
Other
: Internet
CPU
: At least 40MB
Photohands
32MB
HD
Windows
DirectX
6.0
: Pentium
that has
95 or 3.1.
3.0
IE 5.5 or higher,
Reader
Memory:
and Me.
• Correct
1.0
being handled.
B
is not required
least 64MB
:At least 2MB
Adobe
USB
1.0
provided
for running
and the sizes of the images
Transport
Memory:At
for the particular
you are trying to use. Note that the values
here are minimum
Actual
are different
Be sure to check the requirements
application
Photo
System Requirements
systern
Memory:
9.0 or higher
1.0
Media
:233MHz
:100MB
Other
:Sound
Internet
•
DirectX 9.0c
Player
5.01 or higher
9
Pentium
1I, AMD,
etc.
64MB
HD
HD: At least 10MB
Explorer
card; 800 x 600 or greater
Explorer
If you are running
WMP6.4
display
resolution;
5.01 or higher
Windows
98, install the Windows
98
codec from the CD-ROM.
HD: 65MB for installation (18MB on hard disk)
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Ulead
Movie
CPU
Wizard
: Pentium
Memory:
SE VCD
256MB
You can view
HD
: 250MB
Other
: 1024 x 768 or higher
•
Viewing and Storing
Computer
Ill 800MHz
For details
your computer
about the minimum
each software
CD-ROM
display
application,
that comes
resolution
system
requirements
see the "Read
bundled
•
Depending
Images
and store images
(snapshot
on a
and rnovie files) on
by connecting
to the camera
on what version
of Windows
via its USB cradle.
your computer
running,
you may need to install the USB driver
bundled
CD-ROM
is
from the
first.
for
General
me" files on the
with the camera.
Procedure
1) If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, install the USB I
driver (page 216). If your computer is running Windows XP,
2000, or Me, proceed directly to step 2.
I
2) Use the USB cradle to connect the camera and computer (page
217).
I
I
......
:i
13/View
and copy
I
the images you want (page 221).
I
I
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I
Installing the USB Driver (Windows
and 98 Only)
The following
98SE
computer
98SE
Do not try to establish
and computer
before
a connection
installing
between
on the
different,
98. The procedure
but the general
for Windows
flow is the same.
will not be able to recognize
CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.
• Use the CD-ROM that has "USB driver" on its label.
the
• This will display the menu screen.
is running
Windows
98SE or 98, be sure to
2.
install the USB driver.
Do not connect
is slightly
1. Set the bundled
camera.
If your computer
shows how to install the USB driver on a
the camera
the USB driver
computer.
If you do, the computer
operation
running Windows
the camera
to your computer
without
On the menu
screen,
click the "English"
tab.
• You could also click another language tab, if you prefer.
installing
the USB driver first.
3. Click "Install"
installation.
for "USB driver B" to start
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the
dialog box and click "Next".
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5. When the final screen is reached, click
"Finish".
•
Depending
is running,
on the version
a message
your computer.
message,
of Windows
may appear
If your computer
I Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
the First Time
that your computer
telling
you to restart
displays
•
such a
If you are not using the AC adaptor
the battery
restart.
while it is in the middle
6. To exit the installer, click [Exit] to close the
CD-ROM menu and then remove the CD-ROM
from your computer.
•
Depending
running,
happens,
restart.
on what version
your computer
the CD-ROM
of Windows
menu may re-appear
Click "Exit" to exit the CD-ROM
remove the CD-ROM
your computer
may restart automatically.
computer.
to power
to power the camera,
may go low and cause the camera
of exchanging
Use of the special
to turn off
files with your
AC adaptor
is recommended
the camera.
is
If this
after the
menu and then
from your computer.
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2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled
1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then
plug it in to a household power outlet.
with the camera to the USB cradle and the
USB port of your computer.
USB Cable
_
UBB Port I
Connector
Conneotor
•
If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor,
the camera's
battery
(Bundled)
A
make sure that
_
B
_
[.4_ ] (UBB) Connector
is fully charged.
• Orient the USB plug so it correctly matches the shape of
the USB port when you connect them.
• Plug the USB cable into the ports securely, as far as it will
go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not
correct
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7. Press the USB
3. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it
on and then press [MENU].
• Donot placethe cameraon the USB cradleyet.
cradle's [USB]
button.
4. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then
press [,].
5. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Mass
then press [SET].
Storage" and
USB Lamp
6. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it
off and then place the camera on the USB
cradle.
• Donot placethe cameraontothe USB cradlewhile it is
turned on.
• If you plan to transfer images from the camera's built-in
memoryto your computer,makesurethere is no memory
cardloaded inthe camera.
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Camera-Computer
Connection
Pressing the cradle's [USB] button puts it into the USB mode,
,, Never disconnect
the USB cable or remove the camera
which is indicated bythe USB lamp lighting green. In this mode,
your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the
from the USB cradle without
exiting
Doing
data. See "Removing
camera (or the camera's built-in memory if it does not have a
memory card loaded) as a removable disk.
Camera
From now on, you will not have to perform steps 3 through 5 in
the above procedure when you connect the camera to your
cradle
so can corrupt
image
from the USB Cradle"
steps you need to perform
the USB mode first.
the
on page 224 for the correct
to remove the camera
from the
safely.
computer (unless you change the camera's USB settings for
some reason).
• With some Windows setups, you may see a guidance
message appear on your display to let you know about the
new removable disk. If this happens, simply close the
guidance message dialog box.
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I Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
after the First Time
W Viewing Camera Images on Your Computer
Since you need to install the USB driver
camera
settings
only the first time you connect
computer,
later connections
and configure
the camera
After connecting
menu
to your
•
are much simpler.
Time"
•
Do not place the camera
turned on.
•
If you plan to transfer
memory
onto the USB cradle while
images
to your computer,
card loaded
from the camera's
make sure there
Pressing
it is
built-in
2.
is no memory
in the camera.
see
after the First
on page 221.
Double-click
"Removable
Disk".
3. Double-click the "DCIM" folder.
[USB] button puts it into the
indicated
to a computer,
to Your Computer
• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the
camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a
removable disk.
the cradle's
USB mode,
about connecting
the Camera
you can view
screen.
1. Windows XP users: Click "Start" and then "My
Computer".
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick "My Computer".
2. Press the USB cradle's
[USB] button.
•
to your computer,
on your computer
For information
"Connecting
1. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it
off and then place the camera on the USB
cradle.
the camera
images
4. Double-click the folder that contains the image
you want to view.
which is
by the USB lamp
lighting green.
[USB]
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5.
Double-click
you want
the file that contains
the image
I Saving an Image on Your Computer
to view.
This displays the image.
• For information about file names, see "Memory Folder
In order to work on an image
or put it into an album,
first save it to your computer.
To save a camera
computer,
Structure" on page 251.
you must first establish
via the camera's
•
_NOTE
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed
Time"
on your computer screen in its original (unrotated)
orientation.
between
to your
them
USB cradle.
For information
"Connecting
a connection
you must
image
about connecting
the Camera
to a computer,
to Your Computer
see
after the First
on page 221.
1. Windows XP users: Click "Start" and then "My
Computer".
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick "My Computer".
2.
Double-click
"Removable
Disk".
• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the
camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a
removable disk.
3. Right-click
the "DCIM" folder.
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4. On the shortcut menu that appears, click
"Copy".
5.
Windows XP users:
Documents".
Windows
click
"My
Click
20001Me198SEI98
Documents"
"Start"
and then
users:
to open
• Never use your computer
"My
memory
or memory
make
it.
so only on images
cradle while viewing
data to become
On the "My
"Paste".
Document"
"Edit"
menu,
memory
delete, move,
that are stored
or storing
will
on the camera
capacity.
or rename
and
Whenever
an image,
images.
the camera
or
Doing so can cause
corrupted.
select
This will paste the "DCIM" folder (and all the image files it
contains) into your "My Documents" folder. You now have a
copy of the files that are in camera memory on your
computer.
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CAMERA
do
on your computer.
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate
move it to a different location before performing the next
step.
6.
data, which
to play back images
alter remaining
you want to modify,
the next step will overwrite it. If you want to keep the
existing "DCIM" folder, you need to change its name or
or
built-in
card. Doing so can cause problems
image management
it impossible
can drastically
• If you already have a "DCIM" folder in "My Documents",
delete, move,
any image files that are in the camera's
with the camera's
Double-
to modify,
rename
WITH
A COMPUTER
I
Removing
Windows
Press the USB cradle
cradle's
Transfer of Images from the Camera and
Management
of Images on the Computer
the Camera from the USB Cradle
XP/98SE/98
Users
[USB] button.
USB lamp is not lit, remove
After rnaking
the camera
To manage
sure that the
Photo
from the cradle.
images
on your computer,
Loader
application
Loader
lets you import
you need to install the
from the CD-ROM
that comes
with the
camera.
Windows
2000/Me Users
Photo
computer
Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and
automatically,
and to display
disable the drive number assigned to the camera. Next, press
the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle's
images
images
from the camera
to arrange
images
in a calendar
format.
by recording
to your
date,
_NOTE
USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle.
• If you already have Photo Loader installed on your
computer, check its version. If the bundled version is newer
than the one you have, uninstall the old version of Photo
Loader and then install the newer version.
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I
5.
Installing Photo Loader
Use the CD-ROM
•
Normally,
that has "Photo
this should
automatically.
navigate
and then double-click
•
Access
to appear
instructions
to the CD-ROM
on your
installation
file.
Jet40SP8
installed
•
Click
the Photo
read
its contents.
Loader
"Read
me" file
9xNT.exeand
(Microsoft
is complete,
to perform
Data
dialog box appears
follow the
the installation.
The
if
MDAC2.8orhigherarealready
on your computer.
XP (including
Windows
XP SP2)
(Microsoft
not appear
SP1), 2000, or Me (Excluding
Data Access
dialog box appears
is complete,
to perform
installation, including installation conditions and computer
system requirements.
of Photo Loader
Windows
Loader
on your
Loader.
and MDAC
dialog box will not appear
installation
• "Read me" files contain important information about
appear
Photo
2.8 installation
on the screen
If the MDAC
and
9xNT.exe
Components)
after installation
language you want.
that
to install
98SE/98
the menu
2. On the menu screen, click the tab for the
3.
Windows
does not display
the "MENU.exe"
instructions
screen
If the Jet40SP8
on its label.
cause the menu screen
If your computer
screen automatically,
computer
Loader"
the
computer
1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
•
Follow
follow the instructions
the installation.
if MDAC
Components)
after installation
on the screen
The installation
2.8 or higher
2.8
of Photo
dialog box will
is already
installed
on
your computer.
4. Click "Install"
for Photo Loader.
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•
See the "Read me" file that comes
information
existing
follow
after updating,
Photo Loader
the correct
able to display
format
Loader
On your computer, click "Start", "All
Programs", "Accessories",
"System Tools"
and then "System Information".
.
On the "Tools" menu, select "DirectX
Diagnostic Tool".
for
about what you need to do to be able to use
libraries
or moving
with Photo
°
re-installing
to another
procedure
existing
Photo
computer.
for installation,
library information
HTML files with Photo Loader,
Loader,
If you do not
you may not be
3. On the "System"
or calendar
or imported
image
the "DirectX
tab, check to make sure that
Version" is 9.0 or higher.
files may be deleted.
4. Click "Exit" to exit the DirectX Diagnostic
Checking
Your
In order to manage
Computer's
images
PC's DirectX
Diagnostic
DirectX
version
Tool.
Version
using Photo Loader,
also needs to have Microsoft
can check the installed
DirectX
your computer
9.0 or higher
of Microsoft
DirectX
installed.
•
You
If your PC already
has Microsoft
DirectX
installed, you do not need to install
from the bundled CD-ROM.
using your
Tool.
•
If your computer
does not have Microsoft
higher
install Microsoft
bundled
installed,
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c
9.0 or
9.0c from the
CD-ROM.
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Microsoft
THE
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Retouching,
Snapshots
Reorienting,
3.
or Printing
the Photohands
If you already
have Photohands
check its version.
I
Installing
installed
If the bundled
than the one you have, uninstall
Photohands
and read
system requirements.
with the camera.
computer,
me" file
• "Read me" files contain important information about
installation, including installation conditions and computer
4. Click "Install"
•
"Read
its contents.
In order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC, you
need to install Photohands
from the CD-ROM that comes
bundled
Click
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen to install Photohands.
on your
version
the old version
for Photohands.
is newer
of
and then install the newer version.
Photohands
1. Start up your computer and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
•
Use the CD-ROM
•
Normally,
that has "Photohands"
this should
automatically.
If your computer
screen automatically,
computer
on its label
cause the menu screen
navigate
and then double-click
to appear
does not display
the menu
to the CD-ROM
on your
the "MENU.exe"
file.
2. On the menu screen, click the tab for the
language you want.
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Playing
Windows
Media Player,
computers,
movie,
3.
Movies
which
is already
installed
can be used for movie playback.
on most
codec.
_NOTE
In order to play a movie recorded
using Windows
with this camera
• If your computer
on your
Media Player,
you need to install the
MPEG-4
codec. The method you should
use to install the codec
depends
on whether
or not you have access
to an Internet
connection.
Perform
either of the procedures
below,
accordance
with your Internet
I
MPEG-4
and then double-
click the movie file.
computer
the downloaded
After installation is complete, playback of the movie file will
start automatically.
To play back a
first copy the movie to your computer
Install
already
has the MPEG-4
codec installed,
it will start playing the movie as soon as you double-click
in
availability.
Installing the Codec on a Computer that Can
Connect to the Internet
1. Connect your computer to the Internet.
2. Double-click the movie file that was recorded
with the camera.
If your PC does not have the MPEG-4
connect
download
to the Microsoft
website
codec installed,
automatically
it will
and
it.
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it.
I
4. Click "Install"
Installing the Codec on a PC that Cannot
Connect to the Internet
In this case, you should
CD-ROM
that comes
install Windows
bundled
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen to install Windows Media
Player 9.
Media Player 9 from the
with the camera.
1. Start up your computer,
and place
CD-ROM
into its CD-ROM
drive.
for Windows Media Player 9.
the bundled
• Use the CD-ROM that has "Windows Media Player" on its
label.
• Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear
automatically. If your computer does not display the menu
screen automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM on your
computer and then double-click the "MENU.exe" file.
2. On the menu screen, click the tab for the
language you want.
3.
Click the Windows
Media
file and read its contents.
Player
9 "Read
me"
• "Read me" files contain important information about
installation, including installation conditions and computer
system requirements.
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m Minimum Computer
for Movie Playback
• If your computer is running Windows 98, install the
Windows 98 WMP6.4 codec instead of Windows Media
The minimum
necessary
Player 9.
• In the case of Windows 2000 or 98SE, you need to install
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c. For information about determining
the version of Microsoft DirectX on your PC, see page 225.
system
requirements
to play back movies
Windows
computer.
Operating
System
Memory
:Windows
Required
Player 9.
- When using a high-speed type memory card
Try using Windows Media Player as-is, without changing
its basic settings.
Software:Windows
DirectX
• The above
- When using a memory card that is not a high-speed type
Change Windows Media Player settings as described
described
software
on a
M, 1GHz or higher
4, 2GHz or higher
Media Player 9
9.0c
environment.
proper
meets the minimum
above, certain
may interfere
below are
with this camera
does not guarantee
• Even if your computer
below. These settings will enable more stable movie
display.
described
recorded
is the recommended
this environment
Requirements
XP
:Pentium
Pentium
• Note the following important precautions when playing
back a movie from a memory card using Windows Media
System
settings
with proper
Configuring
operation.
requirements
and other installed
playback
of movies.
WITH
A COMPUTER
(_) On the Windows Media Player "Tools" menu, select
"Options". On the dialog box that appears, open the
"Performance" tab.
_) In the "Video acceleration" area, click "Advanced".
(_) In the "Video acceleration" area, clear the "Use video
mixing renderer" check box.
@ In the "Legacy video renderer" area, clear the "Use
YUV Flipping" check box.
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Editing
3.
a Movie
the Ulead Movie
me" file
In order to edit movies on your PC, you need to install Ulead
Movie Wizard SE VCD from the bundled CD-ROM.
and read
Wizard
SE VCD
"Read
its contents.
• "Read me" files contain important information about
installation, including installation conditions and computer
system requirements.
_NOTE
• The Ulead
Movie Wizard
on the bundled
CD-ROM
cannot
DVDs.
created
SE VCD application
4. Click "Install"
to the commercial
the software.
Movie Wizard
See the Ulead
for information
you need to do to upgrade
for Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD.
but it
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen to install Ulead Movie Wizard
SE VCD.
If you want to be able to create
DVDs, you need to upgrade
Installing
that comes
can create Video-CDs,
me" file on the CD-ROM
I
Click
version
of
SE VCD "Read
about and what
to the commercial
version.
Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD
1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
•
Use the CD-ROM
that has "Ulead
Movie Wizard
SE VCD"
on its label.
•
Normally,
this should
automatically.
cause the menu screen
If your computer
screen automatically,
computer
navigate
and then double-click
to appear
does not display
the menu
to the CD-ROM
on your
the "MENU.exe"
file.
2. On the menu screen, click the tab for the
language you want.
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Transferring
In order to return
the camera,
CD-ROM
3.
Images to the Camera
images
from your computer
install Photo Transport
that comes
memory
back to
on your computer
from the
Click
the Photo
read
its contents.
Transport
"Read
me" file
and
• "Read me" files contain important information about
installation, including installation conditions and computer
with the camera.
system requirements.
I
Installing Photo Transport
4. Click "Install"
1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
•
Use the CD-ROM
•
Normally,
that has "Photo
this should
automatically.
computer
2.
and then double-click
On the menu
language
navigate
screen,
click
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen to install Photo Transport.
on its label.
cause the menu screen
If your computer
screen automatically,
Transport"
for Photo Transport.
to appear
does not display
the menu
to the CD-ROM
on your
the "MENU.exe"
file.
the tab for the
you want.
• Regardless of the language you select, the English
version of Photo Transport is installed.
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3. Drop the image data you want to transfer to
the camera onto the Photo Transport Transfer
button.
I Transferring image files to the camera
1. First, connect the camera to your computer.
•
See page 217 for information
about connecting
the
Move
camera to your computer.
your mouse pointer
transfer,
your mouse
2. On your computer, click "Start",
"All
and then "Photo
to the image file you want to
and then hold down your mouse
button depressed,
button.
drag the mouse
the image file along with it to the Photo Transport
Programs", "Casio"
Transport".
This starts up PhotoTransport.
button,
and then release
the mouse
Keeping
pointer
and
Transfer
button.
Help button
Settings
button
Exit button
L
Transfer
button
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4.
Follow
the instructions
display to transfer
camera.
that appear
the image
on the
W Transferring screen captures to the camera
file to the
1. First, connect the camera to your computer.
•
• The image transfer method and detailed image settings
used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For details,
camera
see Photo Transport help (page 235).
•
You cannot
•
Only image files of the following
transfer
to the camera:
operation
movies
JPG, JPEG,
converts
the
"All
Programs", "Casio" and then "Photo
Transport".
This starts up PhotoTransport.
can be transferred
JPE, and BMP. The transfer
BMP files to JPEG
about connecting
to your computer.
2. On your computer, click "Start",
to the camera.
formats
See page 217 for information
3. Display the screen whose screen capture you
want to transfer.
format.
4. Click the Photo Transport Capture button.
Capture button
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5.
Use your mouse
to select
screen
to capture.
you want
the area of the
6.
Follow
the instructions
that appear
display to transfer a capture
area to the camera.
Move your mouse pointer to the upper left corner of the area
you want to capture and then hold down your mouse button.
on the
of the selected
• The image transfer method and detailed image settings
used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For details,
Keeping your mouse button depressed, drag the pointer
down to the right corner of the area and then release the
mouse button.
see Photo Transport help (page 235).
• The transfer
operation
converts
screen
captures
to JPEG
format.
W Photo Transport Setup and Help
Clicking
the Settings
use to configure
method,
button
etc, For detailed
operational
will display
image transfer
procedures,
a dialog box that you can
settings,
information
to specify
the transfer
about the setup,
and troubleshooting,
click the Help
button.
Capture
area
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Viewing
User Documentation
1. Start up your computer,
and place
CD-ROM
into its CD-ROM
drive.
(PDF)
Files
• You must have Adobe
the bundled
installed
Reader
on your computer
a PDF file. If you do not already
• Use the CD-ROM that has "User's Guide Included" on its
Adobe Acrobat
label.
the bundled
• Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear
Reader
CD-ROM
or Adobe
Acrobat
Reader
in order to view the contents
have Adobe
installed,
Reader
install Adobe
that has "Adobe
Reader"
Reader
of
or
from
on its label.
automatically. If your computer does not display the menu
screen automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM on your
computer and then double-click the "MENU.exe" file.
2. On the menu screen, click the tab for the
language you want.
3. In the "Manual" area, click the name of the
manual you want to read.
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User Registration
You can perform
course,
user registration
over the Internet.
you need to be able to connect
To do so, of
to the Internet
Install
with your
the required
the Macintosh
software
in accordance
OS you are running
with what version
of
and what you want to do.
computer.
1. Click
the "Register"
button.
• This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user
registration website. Follow the instructions that appear
•
on your computer screen to register.
•
Exiting the CD-ROM
On the CD-ROM
menu,
Menu
click "Exit".
Viewing
images on
your
Macintosh
Storing
images on
your
Macintosh
Transfer of
images from
the camera
and
management
of images on
your
Macintosh
Play movies
OS 9/OS
(USB driver not required.)
OS 9
Photo
OS X
•
OS X
CASIO AVI Importer
component 1.1
• Installing CASIO AVI
Importer component 1.1
makes it possible to play
back movies using the
QuickTime application
that comes bundled with
your operating system.
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X
THE
Loader 1.1
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Use iPhoto, which comes
bundled with your
operating system.
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A COMPUTER
M System Requirements
System
Transfer
documents to
the camera
OS X
CASIO DATA
TRANSPORT 1,0
requirements
Be sure to check
256
minimum
OS 9/OS X
• Use Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat reader,
which comes bundled with
your operating system.
for each of the applications.
for the particular
you are trying to use. Note that the values
requirements
requirements
View the
User's Guide
are different
the requirements
for running each application.
are greater,
depending
and the sizes of the images
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Photo
Loader
Memory:
NOTE
• Printing is not supported with Photo Loader 1,1. Use
commercial software for printing on a Macintosh.
HD
Actual
of images
being handled.
1.1
32MB
is supported
or OS X. Operation
that comes
on a Macintosh
is supported
with the operating
connect
the camera
CASIO
AVI Importer
running
using the standard
system,
component
Mac OS 9
USB driver
so all you need to do is
to your Macintosh
using the USB cable.
1.1
:OS X 10.2.8 or greater
QuickTime:QuickTime
6.5.2 or greater
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on the number
application
here are
: At least 3MB
USB connection
OS
provided
1.0
OS
: OS X 10,2.8 or greater
Other
: Sufficient memory to run the operating system
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•
For details
about the minimum
each software
CD-ROM
application,
that comes
system
requirements
see the "readme"
bundled
Viewing and Storing
Macintosh
for
files on the
with the camera.
You can view
and store images
your Macintosh
by connecting
• Connection
Images
(snapshot
on a
and movie files) on
to the camera
is not supported
via its USB cradle.
to a Macintosh
running
OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. Connection
supported
to a Macintosh
running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1,
10.2, 10.3, 10.4) only. Use the standard
comes
with the operating
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Mac
is
system
CAMERA
USB driver
that
for connection.
WITH
A COMPUTER
2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled
I Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
the First Time
with the camera to the USB cradle and the
USB port of your Macintosh.
1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then
plug it in to a household power outlet.
USB Cable
_
(Bundled)
UBB Port I
Connector
Conneotor
A
_
B
_
[.4_ ] (UBB) Connector
•
If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor,
the camera's
battery
• Orient the USB plug so it correctly matches the shape of
the USB port when you connect them.
make sure that
is fully charged.
• Plug the USB cable into the ports securely, as far as it will
go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not
correct
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7. Press the USB
3. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it
on and then press [MENU].
• Donot placethe cameraon the USB cradleyet.
cradle's [USB] button.
4. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then
press [,].
5. Use [A] and [Y] to select "Mass
then press [SET].
[USB]
Storage" and
USB Lamp
6. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it
off and then place the camera on the USB
cradle.
• Donot placethe cameraontothe USB cradlewhile it is
turned on.
• If you plan to transfer images from the camera's built-in
memoryto your Macintosh,makesure thereis no
memorycardloaded in the camera.
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Camera-Macintosh
Connection
Pressing the cradle's [USB] button puts it into the USB mode,
m Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh
after the First Time
which is indicated bythe USB lamp lighting green. In this mode,
your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the
Since you need to configure rnenu settings only the first time you
connect the camera to your Macintosh, later connections are
camera (or the camera's built-in memory if it does not have a
memory card loaded) as a drive.
much simpler.
The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS
version you are using.
1. Press
the camera's
off and then
cradle.
From now on, you will not have to perform steps 3 through 5 in
the above procedure when you connect the camera to your
place
[ON/OFF]
button
the camera
to turn
it
on the USB
• Do not place the carnera onto the USB cradle while it is
turned on.
Macintosh (unless you change the camera's USB settings for
some reason).
• If you plan to transfer images from the camera's built-in
memory to your Macintosh, make sure there is no
memory card loaded in the camera.
•
Never disconnect
from
the USB cable or remove the camera
the USB cradle without
Doing so can corrupt
Camera
image
exiting
data. See "Removing
from the USB Cradle"
steps you need to perform
2.
the USB mode first.
[USB] button.
the
• Pressing the cradle's
[USB] button puts it into
on page 245 for the correct
to remove the camera
Press the USB cradle's
from the
the USB mode, which is
indicated by the USB lamp
cradle safely.
lighting green.
[USB]
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I
Viewing
Camera Images on Your Macintosh
After connecting
camera
•
the camera to your Macintosh,
images
on your Macintosh
For information
"Connecting
about connecting
the Camera
to Your
you can view
• Do not leave the same
screen.
to a Macintosh,
Macintosh
on your Macintosh
"burn in".
see
after the First
_NOTE
Time" on page 242.
1. Double-click
image displayed
screen for a long time. Doing so can cause image
• An image that was rotated
on your Macintosh
the camera's drive icon.
screen
on the camera
in its original
will be displayed
(unrotated)
orientation.
2. Double-click the "DCIM" folder.
3. Double-click the folder that contains the image
you want to view.
4.
Double-click
you want
the file that contains
the image
to view.
This displays the image.
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I Saving an Image on Your Macintosh
In order to work on an image to put it into an album, you must
first save it to your Macintosh.
Macintosh,
you must first establish
via the camera's
•
To save a camera
between
them
USB cradle.
For information
"Connecting
a connection
• Never use your computer
image to your
about connecting
the Camera
to Your
Macintosh
see
or memory
so only on images
data, which
to play back images
alter remaining
you want to modify,
the camera's drive icon.
or
built-in
card. Doing so can cause problems
image management
it impossible
can drastically
Time" on page 242.
1. Double-click
memory
make
after the First
delete, move,
any image files that are in the camera's
with the camera's
to a Macintosh,
to modify,
rename
memory
delete, move,
will
on the camera
capacity.
or rename
that have been copied
and
Whenever
an image,
do
to your
Macintosh.
2.
Drop the "DCIM"
you want
folder
into the folder
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate
where
cradle while viewing
to store it.
data to become
This copies the "DCIM" folder to the folder on your
Macintosh.
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or storing
images.
the camera
or
Doing so can cause
corrupted.
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I
Removing
Transfer of Images from the Camera and
Management
of Images on Your
Macintosh
the Camera from the USB Cradle
1. On your Macintosh screen, drag the camera
drive to Trash.
If you are running
2. Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After
iPhoto,
making sure that the cradle's USB lamp is not
lit, remove the camera from the cradle.
which
Mac OS X, you can manage
comes
bundled
snapshots
with your operating
If you are running Mac OS 9, install the Photo Loader
from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
Photo
Loader
Macintosh
and to display
I
lets you import
automatically,
images
images
in a calendar
application
from the camera
to arrange
images
using
system.
to your
by recording
date,
format.
Installing Photo Loader
Before
starting
accompanies
information
installation,
be sure to read any "readrne"
Photo Loader.
about installation,
and computer
system
"readme"
including
file that
files contain
important
installation
conditions
requirements.
1. Place the CD-ROM that comes bundled with
the camera into your Macintosh CD-ROM
drive.
• Usethe CD-ROMthat has "Photo Loader"on its label.
2. Open the folder named "Photo
Loader".
3. Open the folder named "English"
and then
open the folder named "Important".
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4. Open the folder named "Installer"
open the file named "readme".
5. Follow the instructions
install Photo Loader.
and then
Playing
Movies
You can use QuickTime,
in the "readme"
operating
file to
system,
which comes
bundled
to play back movies.
first copy the movie to your Macintosh
with your
To play back a movie,
and then double-click
the
movie file.
To playback
•
See the "readme"
file that comes
with Photo
Loader
CASIO
for
bundled
information
existing
libraries
or moving
follow
about what you need to do to be able to use
Photo Loader
the correct
able to display
format
after updating,
to another
procedure
existing
re-installing
Photo
computer.
for installation,
library information
HTML files with Photo Loader,
If you do not
CASlO
AVl Importer
component
standard)
the QuickTime
or calendar
or imported
Macintosh
image
files may be deleted.
using QuickTime,
from the CD-ROM
play back AVl format (MPEG-4
on a High Quality
you may not be
component
install
that comes
with the camera.
Installing
Loader,
movies on your Macintosh
AVl Importer
Movie digital camera
application
operating
that comes
makes
it possible
to
movie data recorded
on a Macintosh,
bundled
using
with the
system.
M Installing CASIO AVI Importer component
1. Place the CD-ROM that comes bundled with
the camera into your Macintosh CD-ROM
drive.
•
Use the CD-ROM
that has "AVl Importer
component"
on
its label.
2.
Open
the folder
named
"Movie
Component".
There you will find a file named "CASlO AVI Importer.
component".
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3. Double-click the "Library"
startup disk.
4. In the "Library"
"QuickTime".
folder on the
• Be sure to move
Macintosh
folder, double-click
may not be possible
from a memory
5.
Drag
"CASIO
"QuickTime"
the movie data to the hard disk of your
before trying
AVI Importer.
component"
to play it. Proper
for data accessed
movie playback
over a network,
card, etc.
to the
folder.
This installs "CASIO AVI Importer. component" in the
"QuickTime" folder.
• If there are any other AVI components in the [QuickTime]
folder, it can make proper movie playback impossible.
Move the other AVI components to another location
outside the [QuickTime] folder.
6. Restart your Macintosh and confirm that
QuickTime can play the movies properly.
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A COMPUTER
I
Movie Playback
The minimum
necessary
system
Viewing
Precaution
requirements
to use your Macintosh
described
below are
to play back movies recorded
installed
with this camera.
OS
Software:QuickTime
or greater
website
• The above is the recommended
•
described
software
above,
environment.
does not guarantee
Even if your computer
(PDF Files)
Acrobat
Reader
in order to view the contents
go to the Adobe
and install Acrobat
Systems
of a
Incorporated
Reader.
settings
user's
guide
label.
requirements
and other installed
with proper playback
the camera
1. On the CD-ROM,
open the "Manual"
folder.
• Use the CD-ROM that has "User's Guide included" on its
Configuring
proper operation.
meets the minimum
certain
may interfere
or Adobe
6.5.2 or greater
W To view
this environment
Reader
on your computer
PDF file. If you don't,
:OS X 10.2.8
Required
User Documentation
You must have Adobe
2. Open the "Digital Camera" folder and then
of movies.
open the folder for the language whose user's
guide you want to view.
3.
Open
the file
named
"camera
xx.pdf".
• "xx" is the language code (Example: camera e.pdf is for
English.)
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CAMERA
WITH
A COMPUTER
I
Viewing
the Photo Loader
User's Guide
1. On the CD-ROM, open the "Manual" folder.
• UsetheCD-ROMthat has "PhotoLoader"on its label.
The method
depends
2. Open the "Photo Loader" folder and then open
the "English"
3. Open "PhotoLoader
Registering
Internet
registration
website
to register:
http://wo
examples
folder.
I
below.
you have. Some
After you connect,
card
typical
use the same
via the USB cradle.
If your computer has a memory card slot
Insert the camera's
Visit the following
use to read files from a memory
as those that you use when the camera is connected
to your computer
english".
as a User
rld.casio.com/qv/regist
are shown
procedures
only is supported.
you should
on the type of computer
memory
card directly
into the slot.
CASIO
M If your computer has a PC card slot
er/
Use a commercially
card, SDHC
memory
memory
available
card,
PC card adapter
(for SD memory
MMC, and MMCplus)
to insert the
card into the slot. For full details, see the user
documentation
that comes
with the PC card adapter
and your
computer.
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WITH
A COMPUTER
Other types of computers
Use either of the method
-
described
below.
Use a commercially
available
SD
memory
writer.
card reader/
comes
card/SDHC
structure
memory
card reader/writer
a digital
for details
display
about how to use it.
-
Use a commercially
combination
MMCplus).
available
PC card reader/writer
with a commercially
(for SD memory
images
you shoot and other data in
Rule for Camera
File System
About DCF
DCF is a system
that
with the SD
memory
with the Design
I
See the user
documentation
stores
accordance
(DCF).
card/SDHC
memory
The camera
card, SDHC
available
memory
See the user documentation
the PC card reader/writer
that defines
of the folders
camera,
printer,
or print image
both image file formats
that store data. This makes
or other
DCF-compliant
data from another
and the
it possible
device
to
DCF device.
in
PC card adapter
card, MMC,
and
that comes with
and PC card adapter
for details
about how to use them.
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USING
THE
CAMERA
WITH
A COMPUTER
for
I
Memory Folder Structure
MISC
DCIM
(DCIM Folder)
INDEX.PVM
AUTPRINTMRK
,,,Q
_:_1100CASIO
_i_1101
(DPOF
File Folder)
(DPOF
File)
(Total Index File)
(Recording
SCENE _
(Snapshot
BEST SHOT Folder)
U1000001 .JPE
(Snapshot
User Setup File)
U1OO0002.JPE
(Snapshot
User Setup File)
Folder)
CIMG0O01 .,JPG
(Image
File)
CIMG0002.AVI
(Movie File)
CIMG0003.WAV
(Audio File)
CIMG0004.JPG
(Audio Snapshot
Image
CIMGOB04.WAV
(Audio Snapshot
Audio File)
VIEW
(Document
Folder)
VIEW001 .JPE
(Document
File)
VIEW0B2.JPE
(Document
File)
THUMB.FNX
(Document
Management
THUMB.JPE
(Document
Management
VIEW.PVM
(MPV Management
102CASIO
(Recording
Folder)
103 VIEW
(Document
Folder)
File)
-=[_MSCENE*
File)
(Movie
BEST SHOT
UIOOOOOI.JPE
(Movie
User Setup File)
UIOOOOO2.JPE
(Movie
User Setup File)
_--IFAVORITE
File)
File)
_
(FAVORITE
Folder)
CIMGO001.JPG
(Recording
File)
CIMGO002.JPG
(Recording
File)
STARTING.JPG
'_ Indicates
_
(Startup
Screen
files that can be created
File)
in built-in
USING THE CAMERA
2.51
Folder)
memory
only.
WITH A COMPUTER
Folder
•
and
File
Contents
• Total Index
Recording
file of the document
files recorded
Extension
is "JPG".
Extension
•
is "AVI".
User Setup
Movie User Setup
recording
file. Extension
Audio recording
"WAV".
Document
Audio
•
Extension
Startup
is "JPG".
when
snapshot.
user setup files
SHOT
user setup
Folder
Movie BEST SHOT
user setup files
File
Movie
BEST SHOT
user setups
Folder
Extension
Screen
File for storing
File
file of an audio
SHOT
Favorites
image files. Size of images
is
320 x 240 pixels.
is "WAV'.
Image File
Image file of an audio snapshot.
BEST
File
BEST
Movie BEST SHOT
FAVORITE
Folder
snapshot
Folder that contains
File
• Audio Snapshot
File
the startup screen
you specify
image.
This file is created
an image for use as the startup
screen
image.
is
Folder
Folder that contains
document
Document
File
Document
files transferred
Document
Management
Management
•
Snapshot
Files that contain
• Audio Snapshot
•
DPOF files, etc.
BEST SHOT
Folder that contains
•
Movie File
Audio
•
•
with the camera
Image File
• Audio
Snapshot
File of a snapshot
Folder
File of a movie shot with the camera.
•
•
folder
File of an image shot with the camera.
•
File Folder
Folder that contains
Folder that contains
•
•
all of the camera files
File
Management
DPOF
Folder that contains
Folder that contains
•
•
DCIM Folder
Management
to the camera
to the camera
File
file for documents
MPV Management
files transferred
transferred
to the camera
transferred
to the camera
File
file for documents
USING
2.52
THE
CAMERA
WITH
A COMPUTER
I Supported Image Files
•
Image files shot with this camera
•
DCF-compliant
image files
Even if an image
able to display
another
is DCF-compliant,
it. When displaying
camera,
still may not be
recorded
it may take a long time for the image
on this camera's
I
this camera
an image
on
to appear
monitor screen.
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data
Handling Precautions
• When
saving
camera
or other medium,
and its contents.
something
data to a computer
be sure to transfer
Changing
hard disk, MO disk,
the entire DCIM folder
the name of the DCIM to a date or
similar after you copy it to your computer
way to keep track of multiple
folder back to the camera,
DCIM folders.
however,
name back to DCIM
This camera
folder name besides
DCIM
All of the other folders
When
is a good
moving
be sure to change
does not recognize
inside the DCIM folder
the
its
any
must also have
their original names if you transfer them back to the camera.
• Folders and files must be stored in accordance with the
"Memory
camera
Folder Structure"
shown on page 251 in order for the
to be able to recognize
them correctly.
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A COMPUTER
You can use CASIO
web page images,
computer
DATA TRANSPORT
and other
documents
screen to the camera.
documents
on the camera's
Then
monitor
to transfer
documents,
you can view
on you
you can view the
screen.
Transferring
documents from
computer running Windows
_NOTE
• In this section, anything you transfer to the camera is called
To transfer
a "document". Some documents can contain multiple
"pages".
documents
on your computer
can view it on the monitor
DATA TRANSPORT
screen,
a
to the camera
so you
you need to install CASIO
from the CD-ROM
that comes with the
camera.
•
Just about any document
can be transferred
to properly
document
•
Certain
camera's
transfer
you can print from your computer
to the camera.
and display
Note, however,
any particular
@ Installing CASIO DATA TRANSPORT
the ability
type of
1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled
CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
is not guaranteed.
types of documents
monitor screen
may look different
on the
•
than it looks on your computer
Use the CD-ROM
that has "DATA
TRANSPORT"
on its
label.
screen.
•
Normally,
this should
automatically.
screen automatically,
computer
254
cause the menu screen to appear
If your computer
navigate
and then double-click
TRANSFERRING
does not display
the menu
to the CD-ROM
on your
the "MENU.exe"
DOCUMENTS
file.
TO
(DATA
YOURSTORAGE)
CAMERA
2.
On the menu
language
screen,
click
the tab for the
@ Transferring
you want.
1. First, connect the camera to your computer.
• Regardless of the language you select, the English
version of CASIO DATA TRANSPORT is installed.
3.
Click
the DATA
TRANSPORT
"Read
me" file
and read its contents.
• "Read me" files contain important information about
•
Before
•
surethat a memorycard is loadedin the camera.
Seepage 217for informationaboutconnecting the
camerato your computer.
connecting
the camera to your computer,
make
2. On your computer, open the document data
installation, including installation conditions and computer
system requirements.
4. Click "Install"
documents
file that you want to transfer to the camera.
3. On the application
document, select
box that appears,
TRANSPORT" for
for DATA TRANSPORT.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen to install CASIO DATA
TRANSPORT.
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TRANSFERRING
menu of the currently open
"Print". On the print dialog
select "CASIO DATA
the "Printer Name" setting.
DOCUMENTS
TO
(DATA
YOURSTORAGE)
CAMERA
4.
Click
the [OK] button.
Transferring
Macintosh
This will display a dialog box for customizing document file
properties (date, file name, icon).
To transfer
transfer
•
the document
data to a JPEG
DATA TRANSPORT
from
on your computer
screen,
a
to the camera
so you
you need to install CASIO
from the CD-ROM
that comes with the
camera.
image and
the image to the camera.
You can change
the date, filename,
and icon settings
@ Installing CASIO DATA TRANSPORT
if
Before
you want.
• To cancel
•
documents
can view it on the monitor
5. Check the current data settings (date, file
name, icon) and then click the [OK] button.
This will convert
documents
the transfer,
click the [Cancel]
If you want a document
camera's
different
monitor
screen
image
be displayed
using an orientation
from that used on the computer
[Properties]
"Orientation"
button
setting,
button.
on the print dialog
contain
on the
that is
screen,
starting
accompanies
important
installation
click the
box, change
1. Place
the
installation,
CASIO
and then click the [OK] button.
information
conditions
"readme"
about installation,
and computer
the CD-ROM
the camera
drive.
be sure to read any "readrne"
DATA TRANSPORT.
that
system
comes
including
requirements.
bundled
into your Macintosh
file that
files
with
CD-ROM
• Use the CD-ROM that has "DATA TRANSPORT" on its
label.
2. Open the folder named "DATA TRANSPORT".
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3. Double-click"TRANSPORT
Installer".
4. Follow the instructions in the "readme"
install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT.
@ Transferring
file to
documents
1. First, connect the camera to your Macintosh.
• Beforeconnectingthe camerato your Macintosh,make
surethat a memorycard is loadedin the camera.
• Seepage 240for informationaboutconnecting the
camerato your Macintosh.
2. On your Macintosh, open the document that
you want to transfer to the camera.
3. On the menu bar, click "File" and then "Print".
°
Click
dialog
the PDF button
at the bottom
box and then select
TRANSPORT"
from
"CASIO
the menu
of the
DATA
that appears.
This will display a dialog box for customizing document file
properties (date, file name, icon).
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TO
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YOURSTORAGE)
CAMERA
5.
Check
the current
name,
icon)
data settings
and then click
(date,
file
the [OK] button.
This will convert the document to a JPEG image and
transfer the image to the camera.
• You can change the date, filename, and icon settings if
1. On the camera, select either the REC mode or
the PLAY mode.
you want.
• To cancel the transfer, click the [Cancel] button.
2.
Press
[DATA].
This enters the data mode
and displays
documents
camera
•
a menu of
currently
The currently selected
document is the one with
the red boundary
•
Pressing
displayed
•
Pressing
[[_]
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in
memory.
around
[DATA]
it.
will return to the screen
before you entered
[11_]
enters
enters
that was
the data mode.
the REC mode, while
pressing
the PLAY mode.
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DOCUMENTS
TO
(DATA
YOURSTORAGE)
CAMERA
3.
Use [A],
boundary
[Y],
[_],
and [1_] to move
to the document
the
you want
_NOTE
to select.
• Pressing [SET] orthe zoom button toggles between the
document menu and the document page screens.
• The document menu screen can show up to 12
documents. If there are more than 12 documents in
• Pressing [DISP] while the document page screen is on the
display will display a menu screen for configuring screen
camera memory, use [A] or [V] to switch between the
menu screens of 12 images each.
settings. You can use the menu to turn display information
on or off.
4. Press [SET] to open
the currently selected
document and
display its pages
(contents).
5.
Use [1_] (forward)
through
the pages
and [41] (back)
Note that selecting "All Images" for printing will also print all
the pages of all the documents that have been transferred
to the camera. Regardless of whether you are printing at
home or if you are using an outside printing service, make
sure you know what is stored in a memory card (especially
documents) before selecting "All Images" (page 207).
to scroll
of the document.
• Pressing [li] jumps to page 1 of the document.
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DOCUMENTS
TO
(DATA
YOURSTORAGE)
CAMERA
Specifying
the Initial
Data Mode
You can use the following
so either the document
were viewing
appears
Screen
procedure
to configure
the camera
data list or the last document
first whenever
you press
page you
[DATA]
to
Deleting
enter the data mode.
a Document
After displaying
1. Press [MENU].
document
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "DATA View",
and then press [1_].
Document
menu
Document
page you were
viewing
Page
page, you can delete a single
page or all the pages
in a document
at the same time.
W To delete a single document page
1. Display a page in the document that contains
the page you want to delete and then press
3. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
_i£_i_l_i_£iil_tii
a document
[v] (_ _]).
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2. Use [_1] and
when you last exited the
[,] to select the document
you want to delete.
page
List View
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "1 page" and then
press [SET].
Page View
data mode
4.
To delete
2 and 3.
other
document
pages,
repeat
steps
• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU],
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YOURSTORAGE)
CAMERA
I
To delete
all the pages in a document
Deleting
page
1. Display a page in the document whose pages
you want to delete and then press [V] (_ _).
and delete
camera
2. Use [A] and [V] to select "All pages" and then
press [SET].
3.
Use [&]
and [Y]
to select
Documents
You can use the document
menu to select
it, or you can delete
a specific
all documents
document
currently
in
memory.
W To delete a single document
1. On the document menu, use [A], [V], [,i], and
[,] to move the selection boundary to the
document you want to delete.
"Yes".
• To cancel tile delete operation, select "No" instead of
"Yes".
2. Press [MENU].
4. Press [SET].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "1 doc" and then
press [SET].
4.
Use [A]
and [V]
to select
"Yes".
• To cancel the delete operation, select "No" instead of
"Yes".
5. Press [SET].
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I
To delete all documents
1. While the document menu is displayed, press
[MENU].
2. Use [A] and [V] to select "All docs" and then
press [SET].
3.
Use [&]
and [Y]
to select
"Yes".
• To cancel the delete operation, select "No" instead of
"Yes".
4.
Press
[SET].
This will delete all documents in camera memory and
display the message "No documents in memory. Exiting
data mode.".
_NOTE
•
Formatting
camera
delete all documents
memory
(pages
currently
50, 199) will also
in camera
memory.
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YOURSTORAGE)
CAMERA
Back
Thenumbers
inparentheses
indicate
thepages
where
each
part
isexplained.
I
Camera
Front
@ Shutter
O
(page 65)
[ON/OFF]
(Power)
(page 43)
Flash
(page 76)
AF Assist/Self-timer
(pages
Lamp
63, 70, 81,272)
@ Operation Lamp
Lens
Microphone
(pages
91,175)
Strap Hole (page 2)
(pages 43, 65,272)
[DATA] Button (page 258)
Control Button
([A], IT], [<], [1_])
[DISP] Button (page 53)
[SET] Button
[BS] Button (page 98)
[[_]
(PLAY) Button
(pages 43, 197)
[ft_] (REC) Button
[MENU] Button (page 52)
Monitor Screen (page 53)
(pages 43, 197)
Zoom Button
(pages 72, 154, 155)
[ O ](Movie) Button
(page 89)
APPENDIX
263
Bottom
M USB Cradle
Front
@ Camera
Contact
(page 39)
USB Lamp
(pages
[USB]
219, 241,275)
Button
(pages
205, 219, 241)
[PHOTO]
Battery/Memory
Cradle
Contact
Tripod
Hole
Card Slots (pages
(page
(pages
attaching
Button
150, 151)
[CHARGE]
(page 39)
Use this hole when
Speaker
(pages
37, 48)
Lamp
39, 275)
to a tripod.
143)
Back
[DC IN 5.3V] (External
Terminal
Power)
(page 38)
@ [.-_z-] (USB) Connector
(pages
203, 218, 240)
[AV OUT] (AV output
(page
port)
151)
APPENDIX
264
The monitor
screen
• The sample
monitor
I
uses various
screens
screen
Recording
indicators,
in this section
in various
Mode
modes.
icons,
are intended
and values
to keep you informed
to show you the locations
They do not represent
screens
that actually
appear
Remaining
Capacity
Focus Mode (page
Balance
112)
Setting
Shutter
(page
123)
Mode
Self-timer
Recording
Metering
Snapshot
Remaining
Capacity
Snapshot
(Operation
Panel)
Movie
Mode (page 81)
Shutter
Mode
indicator
Speed
Memory
Battery
Focus
(page 283)
Image Quality
Exposure
(page
Image Size (page 67)
126)
66)
(page 68)
(page
192)
Compensation
121)
Level Indicator
(page 41)
Frame (pages
Histogram
(page 69)
(page 89)
(page
Value (page
Date/Time
(page 74)
Mode (page 127)
Snapshot
Movie Memory
Image Quality
Aperture
@ Digital zoom
on the
(page 90)
ISO Sensitivity
(page 83)
Panel
that can appear
on the camera.
O
Continuous
@
status.
and figures
@ Flash Mode (page 76)
White
Normal
of the camera's
of all the indicators
Anti Shake
(page
64, 116)
132)
Indicator
(page 104)
@
• The aperture
value, shutter
speed, and ISO sensitivity
if any one of them is not correct when the shutter
will all turn orange
button
is half-pressed.
APPENDIX
265
I Snapshot Playback Mode
M Movie Playback
Mode
@
@ File Type (page
142)
Protect Indicator
Folder Name/File
(page
Image
Name
Quality
69)
Snapshot
(page
180) _
179)
Snapshot
(page
_
(page
Recording
Battery
@ File Type (page
Protect
(page 41)
_
Histogram
_
Exposure
(page
Image
Mode
Level Indicator
Folder Name/File
(page
132)
Movie Recording
121)
180)
Name
Time
(page 144)
Size
Movie Image Quality
(page
126)
Date/Time
Value (page 66)
@ Battery
Speed (page 66)
Date/Time
Metering
(page
(page 89)
ISO Sensitivity
Shutter
144)
(page 179)
Compensation
67)
@ Aperture
Indicator
(page
Balance
(page
123)
192)
(page 41 )
192)
Mode (page
White
(page
Level Indicator
127)
Setting
Flash Mode (page 76)
APPENDIX
266
Icon
Help
Icon Help provides
icons that appear
you instant
access
to information
on the monitor screen
can turn off icon help if you want (page
Icon Help text is displayed
Recording
White
mode,
Balance,
Metering,
White balance,
text appears
timer",
menus
Flash
that appear
show the items that appears
on the monitor screen
[MENU]. The items included on the menus depend
the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode.
functions.
Mode, Metering,
• An asterisk
(') indicates
reset default
on the
when you press
on whether
settings.
EV Shift
self-timer,
only when "Metering",
or "EV Shift" is assigned
the key customization
The tables in this section
137),
for the following
Focus mode,
Self-timer,
about the
in the REC mode. You
feature
and EV shift icon help
"White
to the [4]
(page
Balance",
!
REC Mode
"Self-
and [1_-] keys with
REC
135).
Tab
Menu
Normal Speed / High Speed /
Flash Cont. / Zoom Cont. / Off _
10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Offf _
....
Auto
54 seconds
APPENDIX
284
Number
of image values
for reference
Based on Matsushita
The number
memory
When
are approximate
and are provided
of images
Electric
Industrial
Co., Ltd. products.
you can save depends
1 file; all files
Effective Pixels .........
(with memory protection
7.2 million
Imaging Element ........
on the type of
card you are using.
using a memory
the number
Delete ................
only.
of images
LendFocal
card with a different
as a percentage
capacity,
Distance .....
calculate
of 256 MB.
Zoom .................
Focusing ..............
feature)
1/2.5 square pixel primary color CCD
(Total pixels: 7.41 million)
F2.7 to 5.2/f=6.2 to 18.6 mm
(Equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm
film camera.)
Six lenses in five groups, including
aspherical lens.
3X optical zoom / 4X digital zoom
(Image Size: 7M (3072 x 2304pixels))
(12X total zoom)
Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes:
Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Pan Focus,
Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
AF Area:
Approximate
Spot or Multi; with AF assist lamp
Focus Range (from lens surface)
Auto Focus:
40 cm to oo (1.3' to co)
Macro Focus:
15 cm to 50 crn (5.9" to 19.7")
Infinity: co
Manual Focus:
15 cm to co (5.9" to oo)
Range is affected by optical zoom.
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Exposure Control ........
Shutter ................
Built-in Flash ...........
Metering:
Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot
by imaging element
Exposure: Program AE
Exposure Compensation:
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
CCD shutter, mechanical shutter
Auto, Off, On, Soft Flash, Red-eye
reduction
Approximate Flash Range:
Flash Range:
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.15 to 3.9 meters (0.5' to 12.8')
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.4 to 2.0 meters (1.3' to 6.6')
• Flash Continuous Shutter
Snapshot (Auto):
1/2 to 1/2000 second
Snapshot (Night Scene):
4 to 1/2000 second
Aperture Value ..........
White Balance ..........
Sensitivity ..............
Snapshot (Fireworks): 2 seconds (fixed)
F2.7/4.3 auto switching
Using optical zoom causes the aperture
value to change.
Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Snapshots (Standard):
Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
Recording
• Maximum sensitivity is ISO 800 when
the BEST SHOT Anti Shake or High
Sensitivity scene is being used.
Movies: Auto
Self-timer
..............
Flash Modes:
.............
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.26 to 1.68 meters (0.9' to 5.5')
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.4 to 0.87 meters (1.3' to 2.9')
ISO Sensitivity: "Auto"
Depends on zoom factor.
Snapshots (with audio); Macro; Selftimer; Continuous Shutter; BEST SHOT
(scenes other than Short Movie, Past
Movie, and Voice Recording); movie with
audio (Movie, Short Movie, Past Movie);
audio (Voice Recording)
Audio is monaural.
Trigger Times:
10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Approximate
Audio Recording Times
Audio Snapshot:
30 seconds per image
After Recording:
30 seconds per image
Voice Recording:
18 minutes (when using built-in memory)
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Monitor Screen ..........
2.8-inch Wide TFT color LCD
M Power Supply
Viewfinder
230,400 (960 x 240) pixels
Monitor Screen
Power
Timekeeping
.............
Input/Output Terminals
USB ..................
Microphone ............
Speaker ...............
......
Lithium
(NP-20)
Functions...Built-in
quartz digital clock
Date and Time:
World Time .............
Requirements
Approximate
Recorded with image data, Time stamp
Auto Calendar: To 2049
162 cities in 32 time zones
Battery
All of the values
amount
City name, date, time, summer time
...Cradle
contact
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible
Monaural
Monaural
temperatures
below
off. These
shorten
•
Battery:
•
Recording
•
Measurement
values
battery
Medium:
of Shots
Normal
seconds,
(23°C (73°F))
are not guaranteed.
before
Low
life.
SD memory
700 mAh)
card
(CIPA)
with CIPA standards
temperature
operation
the approximate
Conditions
In accordance
turned
represent
temperature
NP-20 (Rated Capacity:
• 1 Number
battery
x 1
Life
provided
of time under normal
the camera turns
ion rechargeable
between
during
(23°C
(73°F)),
monitor
full wide and full telephoto
which two images
on, zoom
every 30
are shot with flash;
off and back on every time 10 images
power
are shot.
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• 2 Continuous
Standard
Playback
approximately
• 3 Approximate
every
•
Repeated
Frequency
one-image
Power Consumption
Dimensions ............
scroll
.....
10 seconds
recording
time
are based a new battery,
charging
of flash, zoom,
time the camera
number
(23°C (73°F)),
continuous
• The above values
charge.
Time
temperature
shortens
starting
battery
and Auto Focus usage,
is on greatly
affects
recording
from a full
Weight ................
life.
and the
Bundled Accessories
time and
of shots values.
....
3.7 V DC; Approximately 4.3 W
94.5 (W) x 60.4 (H) x 17.3 (D) turn
(3.7"(W) x 2.4"(H) x O.7"(D))
(Excluding projections; 13.7 mrn (0.5") at
thinnest point)
Approximately 127 g (4.5 oz)
(excluding battery and bundled
accessories)
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP20); USB Cradle (CA-34); Special AC
Adaptor (AD-C52S or AD-C62G)/AC
Power Cord; USB Cable; AV Cable;
Strap; CD-ROMs
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APPENDIX
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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)
Rated Voltage ..........
Rated Capacitance ......
Operating Temperature...
Dimensions ............
Weight
I
................
J Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)
3.7 V
700 mAh
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
33.0(W) x 50.0(H) x 4.7(D) mm
(1.3"(W) x 2.0"(m) x 0.19"(D))
Approximately 16 g (0.56 oz)
Input Power ............
Output Power ..........
Dimensions ............
Weight ................
100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz 83 mA
5.3 V DC 650 mA
50 (W) x 20 (H) x 70 (D) mm
(2,0"(W) x 0,8"(H) x 2.8"(D))
(Excluding projections and cable)
Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
USB Cradle (CA-34)
Input/Output
Terminals
Power Consumption
Dimensions ............
Weight
................
•
., ,Camera contact; USB port; external
power supply terminal (DC IN 5.3 V); AV
terminal (AV OUT: NTSC/PAL standards)
.....
5.3 V DC, Approximately 3.2 W
109 (W) x 24 (H) x 58 (D) mm
(4.3"(W) x 0.9"(H) x 2.3"(D))
(Excluding projections)
Approximately 47 g (1.7 oz)
Power cord precautions
for use in Singapore
The power cord set is not supplied.
must comply with relevant
standards.
national
The power
and/or
cord used
international
I Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52S)
Input Power ............
Output Power ...........
Dimensions ............
Weight
................
100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz 90 mA
5.3 V DC 650 mA
63 (W) x 20 (H) x 50 (D) mm
(2.5"(W) x 0.8"(H) x 2.0"(U))
(Excluding projections and cable)
Approximately 76 g (2.7 oz)
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