Kodak Pixpro Fz 53 Users Manual

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User Manual

BEFORE YOU START
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party:

JK Imaging, Ltd.

Address: JK Imaging, Ltd. 17239 South Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK
Company website: www.kodakpixpro.com
For Customers in the USA
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment
and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste and
electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please
use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product.
Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.
Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.

About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
JK Imaging, Ltd. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any
form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging, Ltd..
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their
respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Every effort has
been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however JK Imaging, Ltd. reserves the right to
make changes without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera.
This is to facilitate better understanding.
「Item properties」： The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the symbol「 」.

SAFETY NOTES
Safety notes for this camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on
a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the
camera, causing possible damage to it.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment
or under direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near a powerful
magnetic field, for example near a magnet or
transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long
period of time.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by
moisture, do not use or store the camera in very
humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of
water.
If water accidentally comes in contact with the
camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery and
the memory card, and dry it within 24 hours.

When you take the camera from a cold place to a
warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please
wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it
on.
Before you remove the battery and memory card, the
camera should be turned off.
When you clean the body of the camera, do not use
abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.
Use a professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated
cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Download your photos and remove the memory card
when you are going to store the camera for a long
period of time.
If this camera is not in use for a long time, please keep
it in a dry and clean condition.
Our company will not pay compensation for any
failure of playback of pictures or videos caused by
improper operation.

Safety notes for battery
Please use a battery that is the same type as the one
included.

Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid
a possible explosion.

Please use the attached charger to charge the battery.

Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct
sunlight.

If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department. If battery fluid leaks
onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and
seek immediate medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried out
in accordance with the local (national or regional)
regulations.
To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not
drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be
scratched by the objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with metal
objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting,
discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the
battery contacts dry.

If the battery overheats during charging or use, stop
charging or use immediately. Turn off the product,
remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools
down.
When the camera is stored for a long period of time,
remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is
not accessible to infants and children.
In a colder environment, the performance of the
battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, install it according to
the positive and negative markings on the battery
compartment. Never force it into the battery
compartment.

Safety notes for memory card
We suggest buying only well-known, name brand
memory cards to ensure peak performance.
Format the memory card using the camera before you
use it or insert a new one.
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid
objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory
card.
Do not expose the memory card to water.
Always keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when the camera
is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be
damaged.

Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the
memory card using your PC. Modifying the file names
may cause the files to not be recognized on the
camera or a possible error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the
folder that is automatically generated on the memory
card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this
camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be
recognized during the playback.
When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch
of the card matches the markings on the top of the
card slot.

Do not directly edit the data on the memory card.
Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.
When the camera is stored for a long period of time,
be sure to download your photos and remove the
memory card. Store it in a dry environment.

Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to
be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no
effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.
If the LCD is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth
immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean
water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse
your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.

CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START.................................1

MODE OVERVIEW....................................21

SAFETY NOTES..........................................3

Display Setting................................................................ 21
LCD Screen Display........................................................ 22

CONTENTS..................................................7

Overview of the screen icons in
photo shooting mode............................................. 22

GETTING READY.......................................11

Overview of the screen icons in movie mode... 24

Accessories Included..................................................... 11

Overview of the screen icons in
playback mode........................................................ 25

Part Names...................................................................... 12
Charging Battery............................................................ 15
Installing Battery and Memory Card.......................... 16
Turning Camera On and Off......................................... 18
How to take pictures...................................................... 18
Set your Language, Date/Time................................... 19
Set your Language, Date/Time after the first
power-on.................................................................. 19

Using the Mode Button................................................. 26
Manual Mode.................................................................. 27
Auto Mod......................................................................... 27
Anti-shake........................................................................ 28
Portrait ............................................................................. 28
Panorama Mode............................................................. 29
Scene Mode (SCN)........................................................ 30

Resetting your Language....................................... 19

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)................................... 33

Resetting Date/Time............................................. 20

BASIC OPERATION....................................35

Using the Zoom Function.............................................. 35

Photo Setup Menu.......................................................... 47

Macro Mode.................................................................... 36

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).................. 47

Self-timer Setting........................................................... 37

Image Size................................................................ 48

Flash Mode...................................................................... 38

Cont. AF.................................................................... 48

EV Setting........................................................................ 39

Continuous Shot..................................................... 49

Exposure Compensation....................................... 39

Focus Setting........................................................... 50

ISO............................................................................. 40

White Balance Setting........................................... 50

Shutter Adjustment............................................... 40

Color Effect.............................................................. 51

Using Quick Recording.................................................. 41

Photo Shooting Setting Menu...................................... 53

PLAYBACK...................................................42

Quality...................................................................... 53
AF Assist Beam....................................................... 54

Viewing Photos and Videos.......................................... 42
Thumbnail View.............................................................. 43
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only).......... 44
Slideshow......................................................................... 45
Photos and Video Deletion.......................................... 46

8 USING THE MENUS..................................47

Digital Zoom............................................................ 54
Date Imprint............................................................ 55
Quick Review........................................................... 55
Movie Menu.................................................................... 56
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)................. 56

Video Quality........................................................... 57

Power Saver............................................................. 67

Color Effect.............................................................. 57

Language.................................................................. 67

Movie Setting Menu...................................................... 58

World Time.............................................................. 68

Digital Zoom............................................................ 58

Date & Time............................................................. 68

Playback Menu............................................................... 59

File / Software................................................................. 68

HDR........................................................................... 59

Format ...................................................................... 68

Red-Eye Reduction................................................. 60

Copy to Card............................................................ 69

Rotate........................................................................ 60

File Numbering........................................................ 69

Resize........................................................................ 61

Reset.......................................................................... 70

Color ......................................................................... 61

FW Version.............................................................. 70

Playback Setting Menu................................................. 62

CONNECTIONS..........................................71

Protect....................................................................... 62
Delete........................................................................ 63
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)..................... 64
Trim............................................................................ 65
Setup Menu..................................................................... 66
Sound Settings........................................................ 67

Connecting to a Computer........................................... 71
Setting the USB Mode........................................... 71
Transferring files to your computer.................... 71
Video System.................................................................. 72
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode........................ 73

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer....... 74
Setting the USB Mode........................................... 74
Connecting to your Printer................................... 75
Using the PictBridge Menu........................................... 76
Print (with Date)..................................................... 76
Print (without Date)............................................... 77
Print Index................................................................ 78
Print DPOF Images................................................. 79
Exit............................................................................. 79

APPENDICES...............................................80
Specifications.................................................................. 80
Prompts and Warning Messages................................ 84
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 88

GETTING READY
Accessories Included
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is
missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.(The battery chargers may be a little different in shape
due to the difference of countries or regions this type of cameras are sold to, so please subject to the physical product.)

Rechargeable Li-ion battery

Quick St

AC adapter

art Gui

Wrist strap

STOP

Quick start guide

Micro USB cable

Warranty card

Service card

Part Names

1. Flash lamp
2. AF assist beam/
Self-timer lamp
3. Lens
4. Microphone

5. LCD
6. Zoom button
7

7. Indicator lamp

8. Playback button
9. Menu button
10. Mode button
11. Display button/Arrow button (Up)
12. Flash button/Arrow button (Right)

10 9
15

13. Delete button/Arrow button (Down)
14. Macro button/Self-timer button/
Arrow button (Left)
15. SET button

16. Micro USB port
17. Strap eyelet

18. Power button
19. Fast video recording button
20. Shutter button

21. Tripod socket
22. Speaker
23. Battery cover

Charging Battery
Before you charge your battery, you should turn the
camera off and insert the battery.
1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the
supplied USB cable.
2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the wall
outlet to charge the battery.

Charging indicator:
Steady orange : Charging
The indicator will go out once charging is finished,
and the camera will be powered off automatically.
To have maximum battery life, charge the battery
for at least 4 hours the first time.
When the camera is turned off, you can also
connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable
to charge the battery.

Indicator lamp
2
1

The charger is for indoor use only.
After the battery is stored for a long period of
time, use the supplied power charger to charge the
battery prior to use.

Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C
and 40°C.

Installing Battery and Memory Card
1. Open the battery cover.

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram.

3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as
shown in the diagram below.

4. Close the battery cover.

Write protection buckle

The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and
not included in all camera packaging. It needs to
be purchased separately. Please use an original
memory card which is Class 4 or higher and has a
capacity of 4GB to 32GB.
To remove your memory card, open the battery
cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and
remove it carefully.

Turning Camera On and Off
Press the power button to turn the camera on. To turn the
camera off, press the power button again.
Power Button

How to take pictures
1. Hold the camera with both hands , not blocking the
flash and lens by fingers.
2. Aim the camera at the object and then frame with the
LCD.
3. Use the zoom button to select Tele or Wide positions
to zoom in or out on your subject.
4. Press the shutter button half way to focus on the
subject. When the focus frame turns green, press the
shutter button completely down to take the picture.

When the power is off, press and hold the
button to power on and enter playback mode.

Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the
language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language.
3. After you press the
button to confirm the
selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in
yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the value
for the selected Date/Time.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
, and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「Language」and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language and press the
button to confirm.
5. Press the
appears.

button and the snapshot screen

6. Press the
button to confirm the time settings and
the snapshot screen appears.

Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the first time, follow the
instructions below to reset your language.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
, and press the
button to
enter the menu.

5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to press the value
for your selected block. After you finish your settings,
press the
button to confirm.
6. Press the
button and the following snapshot
screen appears.

Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow
the instructions below to reset date and time.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
, and press the
button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
, and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select 「Date &
Time」and press the
button or right arrow button
to enter the menu.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the Date/
Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd
HH:mm.

MODE OVERVIEW
Display Setting
Press the
Full, Off.

button to display the settings: Classic,

Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen

Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen
SD

1234

16M

00:56:00

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
SD

1234

16M

00:56:00

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

LCD Screen Display
Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting
mode

x3.2

1234

16M

15 sec

-0.3 EV

00:56:00

400 ISO

1 Shooting Mode Icons
Manual Mode

Portrait

Auto Mode

Panorama Mode

Anti-shake
2 Macro Mode

Scene Mode

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Battery Status
White Balance (Adjustable in mode)
Color Effect (Adjustable in mode)
Number of Remaining Shots
Image Size
Video Quality
ISO Value (Adjustable in mode)
Remaining Recording Time
Exposure Compensation
(EV value) (Adjustable in mode)
14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable in mode)
15 Histogram
16 Focus Frame
17 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
18 AF Mode

3 Zoom Display

Single-AF

4 Memory Card/Built-in Memory

Multi-AF

Self-timer 10 sec

x3.2

Self-timer Smile

1234

16M

00:56:00

-0.3 EV

19 Flash Mode
Force Off
Flash Auto

400 ISO

21 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
22 Continuous Shot
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
Time-Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)

Fill Flash
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
20 Self-timer
Self-timer Off
Self-timer 2 sec

Overview of the screen icons in movie mode

6 Battery Status

7 Color Effect

8 Video Quality

x3.2

9 Remaining Recording Time
10 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
11 Focus Frame

00:56:00

12 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
13 Expo Metering

-0.3 EV

AiAE
Spot

1 Movie Mode Icons
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-timer
Self-timer Off
Self-timer 10 sec
4 Zoom Display
5 Memory Card/Built-in Memory

Center
14 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that
an SDHC memory card be used.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be
adjusted(30X in total). Digital Zoom can be
adjusted to 6X .

Overview of the screen icons in playback mode

1 DPOF File
2 File Protection

1/45 SD

3 Memory space (indicating the current number of
photos and total number of photos)
4 Memory Card/Built-in Memory

5 Battery Status

x2
- 01 00 : 00

201

6 Zoom Magnification Area

7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date

10 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
11 HDR
12 Red-Eye Reduction

Using the Mode Button
This camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to switch easily among different modes. After pressing
the mode button to enter the mode selection menu, press the left/right button to choose the selected mode. Press the
button to confirm your selection. All the available modes are listed below:
Mode Name

Icon

Description

Manual Mode

Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.

Auto Mode

In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and
environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.

Anti-shake

Digital image stabilization to take clear pictures in the handheld state.

Portrait

The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces.

Panorama
Mode

In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo.

Scene Mode

Choose from 21 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.

Movie Mode

Record videos.

Manual Mode
When selecting manual (
) mode, you can set the EV
/ shutter speed manually and ISO value.
1. Press the
button to select manual exposure
mode
, press
button to confirm.

Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically
optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your
photos and videos for the best possible results.
Follow these steps:
1. Press the

button to select auto mode (

2. Compose your picture in the LCD and press the
shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
3. The LCD will show a green focus frame when the
subject is in focus.
4. Fully press the shutter button down to take pictures.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an
adjustment setting.
3. Press the up/down buttons to adjust the parameters.
4. Press the
button to confirm the settings and enter
the shooting screen.

Anti-shake
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand
shake, low light and slow shutter speed.

Use Anti-shake mode in dark environments or
when using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such
as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.

Portrait
In portrait mode, the camera is set to automatically
adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones.

Press the mode button to select portrait mode (

Panorama Mode
Panorama mode allows you to create a panoramic picture.
The camera will automatically compose a panoramic
picture using the individual shots that you take.
Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic picture:
1. Press

button to select panorama mode (

2. Press the arrow buttons to select a shooting direction.
(The right direction is used as default if you do not
make any choice) 2 seconds later, the camera is ready
to take pictures. You can also press the
button
or half press the shutter button to be ready to take
pictures.
3. Compose the first view of the panoramic picture on
the LCD and press the Shutter button to capture the
image.
4. After the first shot is taken, the semi-transparent
image of the first shot will appear at the edge of
the screen. You can use this image to compose
your picture before you press the shutter button to
capture and finish manual stitching.

5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press
button, the camera will splice the pictures
automatically. Press playback button to enter
playback mode to see the effect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice the
pictures automatically. Press playback button to enter
playback mode to see the effect.
During shooting, the flash, self-timer, macro modes
and exposure compensation are not available.
Focus adjustment is also not available at this time.
In panorama mode, up to 4 photos can be captured
when the image size is set at 2M.

Scene Mode (SCN)
During panorama mode shooting, press the
button to interrupt shooting and save the current
pictures taken. Press the down button ( ) to
cancel shooting and not to save the previously
taken pictures.

You can select an appropriate mode from the 21 scene
modes according to the type of environment you
are shooting. The camera then configures the most
appropriate settings automatically.
Press the
button to enter scene mode. The LCD will
display a menu like the example below:

Press the arrow buttons to select a scene , and press the
button to confirm.

Scene
Auto Scene

Description
Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene,
Night Scene Person, Auto.

Landscape

For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.

Sport

For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not
recommended for shooting indoors.

Beach

For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.

Sunset

For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.

Fireworks

For fireworks at night. Suggest using tripod.

Night Landscape

For night scenes. Suggest using tripod.

Snow

For snow scenes. Reproduce natural, clear white scenes.

Children

Turns off flash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject, suitable for taking photos of
children.

For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch 4R (6X4)
photographic paper).

Glass

For objects behind transparent glass.

Photo Frame

For adding interesting frame effects to the photo.

Scene

Description

Panning Shot

Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background.

Text

For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards.

Fish Eye

For interesting fish eye effect.

Party

Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting conditions.

Indoor

For indoor settings. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.

Leaf

For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.

Museum

For museums or flash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur.

Night Portrait

For portraits against night scenery.

Sketch

For taking photos with pencil sketch effect.

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different
environments intelligently and automatically select the
best scene and photo settings for you.

To use "ASCN":
1. Press the
button to select “SCN” mode, then
select “ASCN” function. LCD will be shown as follows:

“ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes:
Icon

Mode Name
Landscape
Mode

Icon

Mode Name
Night Landscape
Mode

Portrait Mode

Macro Mode

Night Portrait

Auto Mode

Backlit Portrait
2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject.
The optimum scene mode will be selected
automatically.
3. Press the shutter button half-way down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down to take
pictures.

Mode Name

Description

Landscape Mode

For landscapes, will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and
blue colors.

Portrait Mode

Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.

Night Portrait

When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, will automatically adjust
the exposure for people and night scenes.

Backlit Portrait

When the sun or any other light source is behind you, will automatically adjust the
foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.

Night Landscape Mode

For night scenes, will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light.

Macro Mode

The macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos.

Auto Mode

The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best
possible pictures.

BASIC OPERATION
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom
functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Press the
zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the
subject while taking pictures.

Zoom indicator

When the optical zoom reaches the threshold as digital
Zoom, release and turn the zoom button to T to switch
between the optical zoom and digital zoom.

Macro Mode
The macro cetting is ideal for shooting small objects
or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on
subjects very close to the camera.

•

1. Press the left arrow button (
marco menu.

•

Macro On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the
lens.

) to enter the

Macro Off
Select this option to disable Macro.

3. Press the
the menu.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 2 modes:

button to confirm the settings and exit

Self-timer Setting
Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals.
The camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10
seconds or by smile detection.
1. Press the left arrow button (
), and then press
the down button (
) to enter the self-timer menu.

•

Self-timer 10 sec
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the
Shutter Button is pressed.
Self-timer Smile
Press the shutter button and a picture
will be taken immediately after a smile is
detected.

3. Press the
the menu.

2. Press left/right arrow buttons to select the following
4 modes:
•

Self-timer Off
Disables the Self-timer.

•

Self-timer 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the
Shutter Button is pressed.

button to confirm the settings and exit

When enabling the self-timer, pressing the shutter
or the (
) button can disable the self-timer and
return to the shooting screen while keeping the
self-timer setting.
When enabling the smile detection, pressing the
shutter or the
button can disable the self-timer
and return to the shooting screen without keeping
the Self-timer Smile setting.

Flash Mode
The flash provides supplemental light for the scene. The
flash is usually used when shooting against the light to
highlight the object; it is also suitable for metering and
shooting in darker scenes to improve the exposure.
1. Press the right arrow button (
Settings Menu.

) to enter the Flash

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 6 modes:

•

Force Off
Flash is turned off.

•

Flash Auto
Camera flash goes off automatically based
on existing light conditions.

•

Fill Flash
The flash will engage with each shot even
if there is enough available light to take the
photo without flash.

•

Slow Sync.
This allows you to take pictures of people at
night that clearly show both your subjects
and the night time backdrop. The use of a
tripod is recommended when shooting with
this setting.

•

Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Use this mode for slow synchrony shots
with red-eye reduction.

•

Red-Eye Reduction
The camera emits a brief pre-flash before
the picture is taken to reduce red-eye
effects.

3. Press the
the option.

button to confirm the settings and exit

EV Setting
The EV function menu of the camera includes functions,
such as EV, shutter adjustment, ISO. Using the
appropriate function settings can improve your pictures.
To select the best setting for optimum photos, follow
these steps:
1. Press the

Exposure Compensation
Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In the case of
a very high contrast between the photographed object
and the background, the brightness of the picture can be
appropriately adjusted. (Adjustable in
mode)

button to display the settings screen.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
setting options.

The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0
to EV+2.0.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the option
values.
4. Press the
button to complete the setting and enter
shooting mode.

ISO

Shutter Adjustment

The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the
camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the
scene. To improve the camera's sensor performance
in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required.
A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter
conditions.

For shutter speed, the camera may automatically set the
aperture value corresponding to the manually set shutter
speed so as to obtain a most suitable exposure value.
The movement of object may be shown by adjusting the
shutter speed. High shutter value can make you clearly
capture the movement of fast moving object while low
shutter value can allow you to take a picture for fact
moving object with a strong sense of movement.
(Adjustable in mode)

Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will generally have
more noise than those taken at lower ISO settings.
(Adjustable in mode)

The camera's ISO settings include: Auto, 80, 100, 200,
400, 800, 1600.

Using Quick Recording
In shooting mode, press the recording short cut button
to begin recording video.

After finishing, press the recording short cut button
or the Shutter Button to stop and store the video. The
camera will return to shooting mode automatically.

PLAYBACK
Viewing Photos and Videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD:
1. After pressing the

button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD.

2. Use the left/right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the built-in memory or on the
memory card.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the

button to enter the movie playback mode.

An operation guide appears on the screen when playing back a video. Press the appropriate buttons to enable the
corresponding functions.
Mute

00:00:47

00:01:23

00:00:47

00:01:23

Increase volume

Back to the beginning of the video

Pause

Play

Fast forward

Decrease volume

Rewind

8
9
10

Play video forward
Cancel playback
Play video backward

Thumbnail View
When in playback mode, press the
on the zoom
button to display thumbnail images of photos and videos
on the screen.

If the
indicator appears on the LCD, then a
movie file is currently being displayed.
Press the
button to restore a preview icon to its
original image size.

1. Slide the zoom button to switch between 3x3 and 4x4
thumbnails.
2. When a 3x3 or 4x4 thumbnail is displayed, press the
arrow buttons to select a picture or video clip to view.

3. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video
clip to view and press the
button to restore it to
the original size.

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
When playing back photos, you can also use the zoom
button to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times.

4. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select a part
of the image to be zoomed in.
5. Press the
scale.

1. Press the left/right buttons to select a picture to be
zoomed in.
2. Press the

on the zoom button to zoom in.

3. The bottom right corner of the screen will display
the number of times and area of the photo zooming
operation.

button to return the image to its original

Movie images cannot be magnified.

Slideshow
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.
1. Press the
2. Press the

button to enter playback screen.
button to enter slide option.

3. Press the left/right buttons to select slideshow playing or 「Cancel」 to return to the playback screen.

4. Press the

button to confirm the setting.

Photos and Video Deletion
In playback mode, press the down arrow button (
select your photos and videos.

) to

To delete photos or videos:
1. Press the

button to switch to playback mode.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
photos and videos to be deleted.
3. Press the down arrow button (
screen is displayed.

) and the deletion

4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select 「Delete
One」or「Exit」and press the
button to confirm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 63 for instructions on deleting
more than one image at a time.

USING THE MENUS
Photo Setup Menu
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

Mode:
1. In photo shooting mode, press the
enter the photo shooting menu.

button to

Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's
field of view to be metered.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the photo
shooting menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the photo
shooting menu to be set and press the
button to
confirm.

There are 3 options:

Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.

•

AIAE (Artificial Intelligence AE): Automatically
selects the central and peripheral metering, to
calculate the reasonable value of metering by
weighting.

•

Spot metering targets a small area in the center
of the camera's field of view.

•

Center metering targets a slightly larger area in
the center of the cameras field of view.

Image Size

Cont. AF

The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A
higher image resolution allows you to print that image in
larger sizes without degrading the image quality.

Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously
focus automatically when taking pictures.

There are 2 options:
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the
better the image quality becomes. As the number
of recorded pixels lessen, you will be able to record
more images on a memory card.

• Off
• On

Continuous Shot
Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After
entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by
continuously holding the shutter button down.

•

Time-Lapse 30sec

•

Time-Lapse 1min

•

Time-Lapse 5min

•

Time-Lapse 10min

The flash is disabled in continuous shot mode in
order to achieve quick succession of shots.
There are 7 options:
•

Single

•

Continuous Shot

•

Press the shutter button to start continuous
shooting.

3 Shots

Focus Setting

White Balance Setting

This setting allows you to select different modes for
optimum focus.

The white balance setting allows you to adjust the color
temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the
most accurate color reproduction.

There are 2 options:

There are 7 options:

•

Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the
center of the LCD to focus on the subject.

•

Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses
the subject in a wide area to find the focus
point.

•

AWB

•

Daylight

•

Cloudy

•

Fluorescent

•

Fluorescent CWF

•

Incandescent

•

Manual WB (Fully press the shutter button
to detect the white balance value)

Color Effect
The image color setting allows you to select different color effects.
1. Press the

button to select the image color setting menu.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the image color setting options.

There are 4 options:
•

Normal

•

Vivid

•

Sepia

•

Black and White

• Options in the shooting mode (O: Disponible X: Indisponible)
Shooting Modes
Options

Photo Shooting Setting Menu
Quality

Mode:
1. Press the
button in photo shooting mode and
press the up/down buttons to select
.

The quality setting can be used to adjust the image
compression ratio.

There are three options for picture quality:
2. Press the

button to enter the menu.

3. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
, and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.

• Best (16M Average File Size: 4.0MB)
• Fine (16M Average File Size: 2.5MB)
• Normal (16M Average File Size: 2.0MB)

4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the item
to be set and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option
and press the
button to confirm.

AF Assist Beam

Digital Zoom

In a darker environment, AF assist beam can be turned
on for better focus.

This setting is for adjusting digital zoom. If this function
is disabled, only optical zoom can be used.

Date Imprint

Quick Review

Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image.

This option allows quick review of the photos
immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed
on the LCD based on the selected time.

There are 4 options:
• Off
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• Off

• 3 sec

• Date
• Date/Time

Movie Menu
Mode:

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

1. Press the
button, select the
mode and press
the
button to enter the movie menu.

Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's
field of view to be metered.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the movie
menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the movie
menu to be set and press the
button to confirm.

There are 3 options:
• AIAE (Artificial Intelligence AE): Automatically
selects the central and peripheral metering, to
calculate the reasonable value of metering by
weighting.
• Spot metering targets a small area in the center
of the camera's field of view.
• Center metering targets a slightly larger area in
the center of the cameras field of view.

Video Quality

Color Effect

Set the image resolution used during video recording.

The image color setting allows you to select different
color effects.
1. Press the
menu.

button to select the image color setting

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the image
color setting options.

The speed requirements for reading and writing high image
pixel images to SD card are as follows:
No.
1
2
3
4

Image Pixel
1280x720 *
1280x720
640x480
320x240

Frame

Recommendation

30
15
30
30

Class 4
Class 4
Class 4
Class 4

Recording
time (4GB)
About
16 minutes
32 minutes
48 minutes
201 minutes

There are 4 options:
•

Normal

* The longest recording time is 29 minutes at one time.

•

Vivid

When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended
periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate
heat. This is not a camera malfunction.

•

Sepia

•

Black and White

Movie Setting Menu
Digital Zoom

Mode:
1. Press the
button, and select
video recording screen.

to enter the

2. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
, and press the
button to
enter the menu.

3. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
, and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Select the items to be set and press the
button or
the right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option
and press the
button to confirm.

This setting is for adjusting digital zoom. If this function
is disabled, only optical zoom can be used.

Playback Menu
HDR

Mode:
1. Press the
and press the

button to display the playback screen
button to enter the menu.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
playback to be set and press
button to enter.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option
and press the
button to confirm.

With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed
may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights
captured to more accurately represent the actual scene.
1. In playback mode, press the left /right arrow buttons
to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the
settings, and
press the
button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right buttons to select whether HDR is
used.

Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.

: HDR
: Cancel
4. After using the HDR function, the image will be saved
as a new file and the original file is still stored in the
memory.

Red-Eye Reduction

Rotate

You can use this setting to reduce the Red-Eye of the
picture.
1. In playback mode, press the left /right arrow buttons
to select the photos to be edited.

You can use this setting to change the orientation of the
picture.
1. In playback mode, press the left /right arrow buttons
to select the photos to be edited.

2. Press the
press the

button, select the
settings, and
button to display the settings screen.

3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
corresponding menu or 「Cancel」 to return to the
playback screen.

3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
rotation direction or 「Cancel」 to return to the
playback menu.

: Turn Right
: Turn Left
: Cancel

: Red-Eye Reduction
: Cancel
4. Press the

button to confirm the setting.

button, select the
settings, and
button to display the settings screen.

4. Press the

button to confirm the setting.

Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated.
The rotated picture file will replace the original
photo.

Resize

Color

This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular
resolution and saves it as a new picture.

This setting allows you to change the picture color effect.
The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory
together with the original photo.

1. In playback mode, press the left /right arrow buttons
to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
press the

button, select the
settings and
button to display the settings screen.

3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select
「1024X768」or「640X480」or select 「Cancel」
to return to the playback menu.

4. Press the

1. In playback mode, press the left /right arrow buttons
to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
press the

button, select the
settings, and
button to display the settings screen.

3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
corresponding menu or 「Cancel」 to return to the
playback screen.

button to confirm the setting.
4. Press the

button to confirm the setting.

: Cancel

: Sepia

: Vivid

: Black and White

Playback Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Press the
button to show the playback screen,
press the
button, and press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
.

Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.

2. Press the

Protect

button to enter the menu.

To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally
erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files.

3. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
, and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the item
to be set and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.

5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option
and press the
button to confirm.

To lock or unlock the photo and video files:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Protect」and press the
button or right
arrow button to enter the sub-menu.

Delete
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the submenu and press the
button or right arrow button
to show the settings screen.

You can delete one or all photo/video files.

There are 3 sub menus available:
• One: Lock the selected photo or video if they are
unprotected; unlock the selected photo or
video if they are protected.
• All:

Lock all photos or videos.

• Reset: Cancel all locked photos or videos.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option
and press the
button to confirm.

To delete photo or video files:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「Delete」and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the submenu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
submenu and press the
button or right arrow
button to show the settings screen.
There are 2 sub menus available:
• One: Delete one photo or video.
• All:

Delete all photos or videos.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option
and press the
button to confirm.
The “
” indicator means a file is protected. File
protection must be removed first before a file can
be deleted.

The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a
group of pictures that you would like to print and will
save your selection on the memory card so that you
can use the memory card to print without having to
individually specify the photos you want to print.

Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset.

The printer that supports DPOF is needed for
printing.

Trim
The Trim setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures.
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「Trim」and press the

button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

2. Select「Yes」to confirm trim. Select a part to be trimmed using the zoom button and arrow buttons to trim a photo.

3. Press the
button and the「Save change?」prompt appears. Select「
「 」to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen.

」to change and save the picture. Select

The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480.

Setup Menu
Mode :
1. Press the
button in any mode and press the up/
down buttons to select
.
2. Press the

button to enter the menu.

3. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
, and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.

Sound Settings

Power Saver

To change this setting:

This setting allows you to save power and get the
maximum possible running time for your camera's
batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD and
camera off automatically after a consecutive period of
inactivity.

1. Select「Sound Settings」in the basic settings menu.
Press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option.

1. Select「Power Saver」in the basic settings menu.
Press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option.

3. Press the

button to confirm.

3. Press the

button to confirm.

Language
Refer to the “Reset your language” section on page 19.

File / Software
World Time
The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas
trips. This feature enables you to display the local time
on the LCD while you are abroad.
1. Select「World Time」in the basic settings menu.
The World Time screen appears.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
departure place (
) and destination (
) fields.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select a city
located in the same time zone as that of the field.
Press the
button to confirm settings.

Format
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents
in the memory card and built-in memory, including
protected photo and movie files.
To use this setting:
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「Format」
and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「Yes」
or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

Date & Time

Refer to the “Reset Date/Time” section on page 20.

5. If you select「Yes」the camera formats its memory.

If there is no memory card in the camera, the builtin memory will be formatted; if there is a memory
card, it will be formatted only.

Copy to Card
Use this setting to copy the files stored in the built-in
memory to a memory card.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select 「Copy to
Card」and press the
button or right arrow button
to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「Yes」
or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

If there is no card available in the camera, this
function will not be displayed.

File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will
save it with a sequential number. You can use this to
reset the file numbering to 1.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「File
Numbering」and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「Yes」
or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

Reset

FW Version

Use this setting to restore the camera to its original
factory default settings.

Use this setting to view the current camera firmware
version.

1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.

2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select 「Reset」
and press the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「FW
Version」and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.

4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「Yes」
or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

4. When there is a new firmware version in the SD card,
select「Yes」to update.

CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a Computer
You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy
(transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device.

Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either
a computer or a printer. The following steps will allow
you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to
connect with a PC.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「USB」and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「PC」and
press the
button to confirm.

Transferring files to your computer
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a
removable drive. Double-click the My computer icon on
the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy
folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as
you would copy any typical folder or file.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a
computer.
1. Make sure both the camera and computer are turned
on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
USB/AV port on your camera.

Video System
3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available
USB port on your computer.
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the
USB cable according to the instructions specifying
how to safely remove USB devices.

You can use the AV cable (which should be purchased
separately) to connect the camera and the television for
realizing the video output. Connect one end of the AV
cable to AV port of the camera, connect the other end to
AV-OUT port of the television. Adjust the format of the
video output system according to your requirements, and
the steps are as follows:
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「TVSystem」and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select 「NTSC」
or「PAL」and press the
button to confirm.

Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode

NTSC: English, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese,
French, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese,
Greek, Hungarian
PAL:

German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese
(Simplified), Portuguese, Swedish, Danish,
Finnish, Indonesia, Norwegian, Dutch,
Turkish, Polish, Thai, Croatian, Czech,
Arabic, Hindi

This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye-Fi
SD Card. Enable Eye-Fi connection by following below
steps.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「Eye-Fi」
and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「On」
or「Off」and press the
button to confirm.

The video output system would change accordingly
based upon the changes of the selected language.

If the Eye-Fi card is not available in the camera, this
feature is not displayed.

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
PictBridge technology allows printing of the
photos saved in the memory card by the
printer.
To find out if a printer is PictBridge
compatible, simply look for the PictBridge
logo on the packaging or check the owner's manual for
specifications. With the PictBridge function on your
camera, you can print the captured photos directly to
a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB
cable, without the need for a PC.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select「USB」
and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「Printer」and press the
button to confirm.

Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either
a PC or a Printer, the following steps will ensure that the
camera is correctly configured to connect with a Printer.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
and press the
button to enter
the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.

After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode
automatically from USB mode.
See “PictBridge“ section on page 76.

Connecting to your Printer
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
USB port on your camera.

If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible
printer, the following error message will appear on the
LCD.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on
the printer.

The error message above will also appear if the
USB mode is set incorrectly, in which case you
should disconnect the USB cable, check the USB
mode settings, ensure that the Printer is turned on,
and then try connecting the USB cable again.

Using the PictBridge Menu
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge
menu will appear.

Print (with Date)
If you have set the date and time on your camera, the
date and time will be recorded and saved with each
photo you take.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print (with Date)」
and the screen as shown below appears.

Press the up/down arrow buttons to select a menu item
and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the item.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed
information on each setting.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select a photo to
be printed.

Print (without Date)
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
number of copies for the currently displayed photo.

Use this setting to print the photos without dates on
them.

4. Press the
appear.

1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print (without Date)
」and the screen as shown below appears.

button and the following screen will

5. Select「Yes」and press the
button to confirm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.

2. Press the left/right arrow button to select a photo to
be printed.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
number of copies for the currently displayed photo.
4. Press the
appear.

button and the following screen will

Print Index
You can print all photos in the camera via this function.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print Index」and the
screen as shown below appears.

5. Select「Yes」and press the
button to confirm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.

2. Select「Yes」and press the
button to confirm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.

Print DPOF Images

Exit

To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos
for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See
“DPOF” section on page 64.

Select「Exit」to exit the PictBridge menu. At this time,
the message「Remove USB Cable!」appears on the
screen.

1. In the PictBridge menu, select 「Print DPOF Images」
and the screen as shown below appears.

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
2. Select「Yes」and press the
button to confirm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.

APPENDICES
Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Image Sensor

Lens

Type

1/2.3"CCD

Effective Pixels

16.15 Megapixels

Total Pixels

16.44 Megapixels

Focal Length

5.1mm (Wide) — 25.5mm (Tele)

35mm film equivalent

28mm (Wide) — 140mm (Tele)

F number

F3.9 (Wide) — F6.3 (Tele)

Lens Construction

8 groups 8 elements

Optical Zoom

Focusing Range

Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~ ∞
(Tele) 100cm ~ ∞
Macro: 5cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)

Autofocus System

TTL Autofocus

Anti-Handshake

Digital Image Stabilization

Digital Zoom

6x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 30x)

Number of
Recording
Pixels

Still Image

(4:3)

(3:2)

(16:9)

16MP: 4608×3456

14MP: 4608×3072

12MP: 4608×2592

10MP: 3648×2736

2MP: 1920×1080

5MP: 2592×1944
3MP: 2048×1536
0.3MP: 640×480

Movie

1280×720 (30fps), 1280×720 (15fps), 640x480 30fps, 320x240 30fps

Image Compression

Best, Fine, Normal

DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support

Yes

File Format

Still Image

Exif 2.3 (JPEG)

Movie

Movie Format: MOV (Motion JPEG), Audio: G.711 [Monaural]

Shooting Modes

Manual Mode, Auto Mode, Anti-shake, Portrait, Movie Mode, Panorama
Mode, Scene Mode

Scene Mode

Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape,
Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Text, Fish eye, Party,
Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Portrait, Sketch

Detection Features

Face, Smile, Blink

Red-Eye Removal

Yes

HDR

Yes(Post-Processing)

Panorama

Up to 180°(Horizontal)

LCD Display

2.7inch (230k Pixels)

ISO Sensitivity

Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600

AF Method

Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection

Exposure Metering Method

Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average,
Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE

Exposure Control Method

Program AE (AE-Lock Available)

Exposure Compensation

±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments

Shutter Speed

1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds)

Continuous Shooting

Yes

Playback Modes

White Balance Control

Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show
Zoom (Approx. x2~x8)
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF,
Incandescent, Manual

Flash

Flash Method

Internal

Flash Modes

Flash Off, Flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro,
Slow Synchro+Red-Eye Reduction ,Red-Eye Reduction

Recording Media

Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card not supported ]

PictBridge, ExifPrint Support

Yes

Multi-Language Support

27 Languages

Jacks

AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB)

Eye-Fi Support

Yes

Power

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LB-012, 3.7V 700mAh, In-Camera Charging

Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx. 200 Shots (Based on CIPA Standards)
o

Operation Environment

Temperature: 0 ~ 40 C, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%

Dimensions (W×H×D)

Approx. 91.5×56.5×22.6mm (Based on CIPA Standards)

Weight

Approx. 106g (Body Only)

Prompts and Warning Messages
Message

Description

Action

Warning! Battery exhausted.

The camera battery is used up. It is a
warning indicating that the camera is
going to shut down.

Replace with new batteries. The camera
will shut down in 2 seconds.

Lens obstruction, Re-start
Camera.

The lens is jammed or some foreign
object is preventing the lens from
functioning properly.

Turn off the camera and restart it to
reset the lens.

Suggest using tripod.

When continuous exposure is enabled,
this prompt message is displayed when
the photo shooting screen is displayed
for the first time.

The message will disappear after 2
seconds

Battery temperature is too
high.

The battery temperature reaches 53.5oC.

Let the battery cool before attempting
to use the camera again. The message
will disappear after 2 seconds

Built-in memory error!

An error occurs in internal memory.

Try shutting down the camera and
turning it on again. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds

Message

Description

Action

Warning! Do not turn off your
camera during update!

The message appears during the
firmware update process.

The message disappears after the camera
update and restart.

Connection Failed!

Failure to connect to your PC, printer,
TV .

Remove USB cable and retry connection

Please update firmware after
the battery is fully charged!

The firmware cannot be updated when
power is insufficient.

A message appears to prompt updating
after full charging and returning to the
update screen.

Write Protect !

The memory card is locked.

Remove memory card and switch the
lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. The
message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Card Full !

Indicates that the memory card is full.

Replace memory card with another that
has available memory. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Message

Description

Action

Memory Full !

Indicates that the camera memory
is full.

It disappears after 2 seconds.

Card Error !

During power-on, the memory card
cannot be recognized or a read/write
error occurs.

Format the memory card. WARNING: Formatting
the memory card will erase all data on the card.
Copy the data from the memory card to another
storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data
will be erased after the format. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Card is not formatted.

When an error occurs in the memory
card, the message "Not Formatted"
appears.

Slow access

When a memory card lower than
Class 4 is used to record a HD movie,
the writing speed will be slower and
recording will not continue.

Replace the memory card with a higher Class over
4. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Cannot write to SD card.

The photo shooting or video recording
has been interrupted so recording
cannot continue.

Turn off the camera. Then unload and reload the
memory card and turn on the camera to retry. Also
check if memory card is full or in a locked position.

No Red-Eye Detected!

Red eyes have not been detected in the
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
image.

Message

Description

Action

This image cannot be
edited.

The file format does not support editing or
the edited file cannot be edited again.

The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Exceeded maximum
folder number.

This indicates that the memory card
exceeded the maximum number of folders
(999). This could cause a long read time
during the camera's power up.

Copy the data to your PC, format the
memory card using the camera.

Too many pictures for
fast processing.

During the playback by date, the images
exceed specifications so that it is not
possible to play by date.

The message disappears after 2 seconds and
the camera returns to the normal playback
mode.

Unable to recognize
files.

The format of the file to be viewed is not
supported or the file is corrupted so it
cannot be properly read.

This image message disappears only after
the file is deleted.

No Picture!

When you press the play button, no image
files exist in the camera or memory card.

The message disappears 2 seconds later to
return to the photo shooting screen.

Protected!
Undeletable!

The file is protected. The message appears
when you delete it.

Remove memory card and switch the lever
on the side of card to UNLOCK. Place back
into the camera and try again. The message
will disappear after 2 seconds.

Troubleshooting
Problem

Possible causes
The battery has been depleted.

Camera does not turn on

Recharge the battery.
Correctly reinstall the battery.

Camera turns off suddenly during
operation

The batteries have been depleted.

Recharge the battery.

The picture is blurred

Camera shakes while taking a
picture.

Turn on OIS feature.

The memory card is full.

Use another memory card or delete
unnecessary files.

Images and video files cannot be
saved

Images will not print from the
connected printer

The battery is not inserted
correctly.

Solution

The memory card is locked.

Unlock the memory card.

The camera is not connected to the
printer correctly.

Check the connection between the
camera and printer.

The printer is not PictBridge
compatible.

Use a PictBridge compatible printer.

The printer is out of paper or ink.

Load paper into the printer or replace
the ink cartridge in the printer.

The printer paper is jammed.

Remove the jammed paper.

Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

Saving data to memory card is
slow

Using a memory card below Class
4 may result in slower recording
times.

Use a memory card with write
Class 4 or higher than 4 to improve
performance.

Cannot write to the memory card

The memory card has been locked.

Release the write lock of the memory
card or replace with another card.

Too many movies to process

The number of pictures or folders
in the memory card exceed the
specifications, so the playback can
not be displayed.

Delete unwanted files.

Current shooting environment
requires flash.

Turn on flash.

The flash
screen.

flashes on the LCD

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© 2015 by JK Imaging, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
JK Imaging, Ltd. 17239 South Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
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