Kyocera Digital Camera Finecam L4 User Manual

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Please purchase “Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards” or “Multi-Media Cards*” (MMC)

for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in these User’s Manuals as

“Memory Cards.”

* MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany),

licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

Faites l’acquisition de “Cartes Mémoire Secure Digital” (SD) ou de “Cartes

MultiMedia*” (MMC) que vous utiliserez dans cet appareil. Dans le présent manuel, ces

cartes sont appelées “Cartes Mémoire”.

* MultiMedia Card est une marque déposée de Infineon Technologies AG (Allemagne),

accordée sous licence à MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

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Introduction

How to Use this Manual

The section “Introduction” contains important information regarding the camera

and this User’s Manual as well as precautions on handling the camera.

The section “Preparation of Camera” contains instructions on what to do before

using the camera.

The section “Basic Operations” describes basic operations of the digital camera

such as shooting, viewing, and erasing images. If you use a digital camera for the

first time, read these sections carefully in order to learn how to use it properly.

The section “Shooting Technique” describes how to bring the camera into focus or

how to take a picture using the viewfinder in order to use this camera perfectly.

The section “Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode Functions”

contains information on using functions which are set before shooting images. Such

functions include the flash and exposure compensation. This section is intended for

those who have understood the basic operations of the camera and have become

used to shooting operations.

The section “Using Playback “p” Mode Functions” describes how to use

functions used for viewing images as well as functions that allow simple image

processing such as resizing images and rotating images by 90°.

The section “Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions” describes functions, such

as specifying the memory card format and setting the date. These functions may be

used infrequently, but are otherwise useful and important.

The section “Appendix” contains a troubleshooting guide for solving problems with

the camera and camera specifications.

z The digital camera is referred to in this User’s Manual as “camera”.

* Before You Begin... This camera is an electronic device which uses a high-performance

IC. The heat emitted from the IC may make the camera warm during use. It is not a failure.

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Contents

Introduction.............................................................................2

Check the Contents.................................................................................. 2

How to Use this Manual ........................................................................... 3

Handling Precautions............................................................................... 8

Functions of this Camera ....................................................................... 11

Camera........................................................................................................... 11

System Around the Camera........................................................................... 12

Names of Parts ...................................................................................... 13

■ Attaching the Hand Strap............................................................................ 13

Preparation of Camera .........................................................14

1 Loading the Memory Card and Inserting the Battery Pack............................. 14

Removing the memory card ........................................................................... 15

Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Cards only) .............................................. 15

The AA batteries may also be used. .............................................................. 15

2 Turning the Power ON.................................................................................... 16

■ Battery indicator and replacing time............................................................ 16

3 Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................. 16

Basic Operations ..................................................................18

Taking a Picture (Shooting Still Images)................................................ 18

Holding the Camera Steady ........................................................................... 20

LED Displays after Shooting .......................................................................... 20

Shutter Release Button Half-way Down......................................................... 20

Using (+) and (–) buttons................................................................................ 21

Let’s Shoot Movies too........................................................................... 22

Checking the Pictures (Playback of Images) ......................................... 23

Checking Image Information .......................................................................... 24

Movie Display................................................................................................. 24

Display during Movie Playback ...................................................................... 24

Erasing Unwanted Images..................................................................... 25

Using the directional keypad and execute button........................................... 26

When the Memory Card is Full............................................................... 27

Connecting to a PC................................................................................ 28

Installing the USB Driver ................................................................................ 29

Connecting the USB Cable to your PC .......................................................... 31

Viewing the Images on Your PC .................................................................... 33

Printing Digital Images with a Dedicated Printer.................................... 38

Shooting Technique .............................................................41

Shooting Images Using Focus Lock....................................................... 41

Subjects that are Hard to Bring Into Focus .................................................... 42

Shooting Images Using Zoom (optical zoom and digital zoom)............. 42

Saving Power by Shooting Images Using the Viewfinder ...................... 43

How to Use the Display Button .............................................................. 44

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Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode

Functions............................................................................45

Using Flash Functions............................................................................ 45

What is red-eye phenomenon? ...................................................................... 47

[

] Macro and Landscape Photography.......................................... 48

Avoiding Camera Shake................................................................................. 49

What is Parallax? ........................................................................................... 49

[t] Using the Self-Timer ........................................................................ 50

[

] Selecting Image Dimensions (Pixels)............................................. 51

] Setting Image Quality (File Compression)...................................... 52

Recording Capacity Based on Image Dimensions (Pixels) and Quality......... 53

Guidelines for selecting image dimensions (pixels) and quality..................... 53

] Exposure Compensation................................................................ 54

Guidelines for using exposure compensation ................................................ 54

[

[WB] White Balance Setting................................................................... 55

[sM]/[mM] [COLOR MODE] — Selecting Color, B/W or Sepia Mode.. 56

[sM][CHROMA] — Changing the Contrast........................................... 57

[sM][SHARPNESS] — Sharpening the Outline.................................... 58

[sM]/[mM][WB PRESET] — Setting White Balance Manually............. 59

[sM][AE MODE] — Selecting the Exposure Mode............................... 60

[sM]/[mM][FOCUSING] — Selecting the Focus Mode ........................ 61

[sM][LONG EXP.] — Slowing the Shutter Speed................................. 63

[sM][ISO] — Changing ISO Sensitivity to Shoot Subjects ................... 64

[sM][METERING] — Selecting the Area to be Exposed ...................... 65

[sM][DIGITAL ZOOM] — Using Digital Zoom or Not............................ 66

Using Playback “p” Mode Functions................................67

[MULTI] Multiple Image Playback .......................................................... 67

[PROTECT] Protecting Images from being Erased................................ 70

[ERASE] Erasing Individual Images....................................................... 70

[ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images........................................................... 71

[RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming Images.............................................. 72

[ROTATE] Rotating Images ................................................................... 74

[AUTO PLAY] Automatic Playback ........................................................ 75

[PRINT] Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setting............................... 76

A Useful Way to Erase Images Using the Protect and

All Erase Functions..................................................................................... 79

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Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions.............................80

[BRIGHT CNTRL] Setting Brightness of the LCD Monitor ..................... 80

[INSERT DATE] Setting to Write the Date in the Image ........................ 81

[FORMAT] Formatting the Memory Card............................................... 82

[POWER SAVE] Saving Power by Turning Power Off Automatically .... 82

[MODE LOCK] Preserving the Mode Settings ....................................... 84

[BEEP] Turning ON or OFF the [Electronic] focusing beeps and

shutter release sound ...................................................................... 84

[CUSTOM SET.] Setting a function to the (+) and (–) button................. 85

[COLOR SELECT] Setting the Color of Menu Display........................... 88

[START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen................................... 89

[REC REVIEW] Reviewing the Image Just after Shooting..................... 90

[LANGUAGE] Selecting the Display Language...................................... 90

[FILE NO.] Resetting the File Number to 0001 ...................................... 91

[MODE RESET] Restoring Default Settings of Functions...................... 92

Appendix ...............................................................................93

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 93

List of Menus and Icons Displayed on the LCD Monitor ........................ 96

LED Indication and Camera Status........................................................ 99

List of Menu modes that can be locked and default settings ............... 101

Optional Accessories ........................................................................... 102

Pay attention to your selection of [LONG EXP.] and [ISO]. ................. 103

Specifications....................................................................................... 104

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Introduction

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA CONTAX Tvs DIGITAL

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

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.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

● Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna. Move the equipment or the radio or TV.

For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV. Or,

move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.

● Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Do not plug your radio or TV into the same cir-

cuit as your equipment.

● Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered. Also,

ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.

● If these suggestions do not help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from KYOCERA

CORPORATION, your camera may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations

may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera.

Shielded cables must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC

regulation.

For customers in Canada CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada

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Caution and Warning Symbols

These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of

special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and use the features

correctly.

This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in death or

serious personal injury if not followed properly.

DANGER

This symbol indicates handling procedures which may result in death or personal injury

if not followed properly.

WARNING

This symbol indicates procedures which may result in injury to the user, or physical

damage to the product if not followed properly.

CAUTION

Handling Precautions

● If camera or batteries become hot, emit smoke or a burning smell, or display other

abnormal symptoms, remove them from the camera immediately to prevent fire. When

handling the batteries, take precautions to avoid being burned.

● Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera, since you may receive a severe

electric shock.

● Do not operate the electronic flash at close proximity to a person's eyes (especially

those of an infant), since eye damage may result.

● Do not look through the camera directly at the sun or other strong light source, since

your eyesight may be damaged.

WARNING

● Do not attempt to take pictures while driving or walking, particularly when looking

through the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor, since you may cause an accident.

● When taking pictures, remain aware of your surroundings and what is happening

around you.

● Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other locations subject to large

concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air may promote corrosion of metal components

and damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or

catch fire. Sand inside the camera may result in internal damage and operating

malfunctions.

● If the camera is brought quickly from a cold place to a warm room, condensation may

form on the lens and internal parts. Such condensation may result in damage or short

circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Whenever

possible, avoid subjecting the camera to sudden changes in temperature, and if

condensation occurs, turn off the camera power quickly and leave it off until all

condensation is gone.

CAUTION

● This camera is a precision electronic instrument, and should be protected from

impacts and falls that might cause damage to internal parts or the shorting of circuitry.

● When taking the camera overseas or using it to record important events, check its

operating condition and take test pictures beforehand to confirm proper operation.

● This camera is not designed to be waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or under water. If the camera

should inadvertently be exposed to water, it should be taken quickly to a Kyocera/Yashica Service Center

for inspection.

● Fingerprints or smudges on the camera’s lens or light sensors may adversely affect the precision of the

camera. If soiling occurs, use a piece of clean chamois or commercially available lens tissue to gently wipe

away the smudge. Do not apply excessive pressure or touch the lens with any rough material. An air

blower or lens brush may be used to remove loose dust or dirt from the lens.

● Clean the camera body by wiping with soft cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents or

cleansers, since such substances will damage the body materials.

● Do not remove the Memory Cards while the card access LED is flashing.

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● Interference may occur in recorded or played back images when the camera is used in areas subject to

strong electromagnetic interference (e.g., near a television set or stereo speakers).

● Do not direct the camera lens directly toward the sun when shooting, since the CCD element may be

damaged.

● Dropping the camera may cause damage to internal parts even though the camera may appear

superficially undamaged. Always take the camera to a Kyocera/Yashica Service Center for inspection if it is

dropped.

● Do not attempt to touch the insides of the memory card slot, since damage or malfunction may result.

Microcomputer Protection Circuit:

This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect its microcomputer against strong external static

electricity. Though rarely, it may fail to function because this safety circuit has come into action.

In this case, turn off the camera’s power, remove the batteries, reload them and use the camera again.

For best performance, we recommend the use of genuine Kyocera accessories. Kyocera is not responsible

for any accidents or damage caused by the use of accessories made by other manufacturers or fashioned

by the user.

Photographs taken of professional performances, exhibitions, displays, or copyrighted materials may be

used only for your own personal enjoyment, and only with the consent of the copyright holders. Other use

may constitute violation of applicable copyright laws. Be aware that some performances, exhibitions, or

displays may impose restrictions on photographic or other recording even when the purpose of such

recordings are personal enjoyment.

Test Photos and Warranties

Make it a practice to take test shots before beginning any important photography session, in order to

confirm that images are being recorded properly. Kyocera will not be held responsible for failure of

photographs to be recorded or transmitted to a computer as the result of any defects in recording media

(Memory Cards).

● Store the camera in a well-ventilated location, avoiding damp or dusty areas, drawers

or boxes containing mothballs, or in laboratories or other locations where chemicals

are handled. Exposure to such chemical fumes can result in damage to the camera's

CAUTION

circuitry, resulting in short circuits and causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire.

● Do not place the camera in places that may be exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time

(the beach in summer, a closed car under bright sun, etc.). Such high temperatures may cause adverse

affects or damage to the camera, batteries, or memory cards.

● Remove the batteries before storing the camera for extended periods of time, to prevent battery leakage

and resulting damage.

● Strongly rubbing or pressing against the LCD monitor screen can cause damage or

other malfunctions. If dirt or dust adheres to the surface, use a blower brush to remove

the dirt. In the event of severe soiling, wipe gently with a soft cloth or chamois.

In addition, never use organic solvent such as benzin or thinner.

● If the LCD monitor should become broken, take precautions to prevent personal injury

from glass fragments.

● If the LCD monitor breaks and its liquid contacts your skin, quickly wipe away any

CAUTION

remaining liquid and wash the skin with soap and water. If the liquid should enter the

eyes, wash with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, then seek medical

attention immediately.

● Due to the innate characteristics of LCD panels, a few pixels may appear permanently lighted or

may not light at all. This is not a malfunction, and does not affect the recorded image in any way.

● The LCD monitor may appear difficult to see in some outdoor lighting situations.

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● Battery performance will be reduced temporarily in low temperatures. If you are shooting in cold weather,

keep the camera warm inside your jacket and take it out only when needed. Battery performance reduced

by cold temperature will return to normal under normal temperature conditions.

● If the “+” and “–” poles of the battery are soiled with sweat or grease, poor contact will result. Wipe both

poles clean with a dry cloth before use.

● Bring spare battery with you, if you are going on a long trip.

● The camera does not operate if the battery is loaded with “+” and “–” ends wrong.

● Do not touch the poles with a conductive object such as metal tweezers. Failure to do

so will not only shorten the battery life but also cause a short circuit. It is danger.

CAUTION

● Insulate the used battery by taping the contacts when dumping it. Otherwise, it might

explode or catch fire if it contact with other metals.

● Be sure to follow the following items. Otherwise, the battery will explode, causing a fire,

an injury or dirty surroundings.

1 Do not use the batteries that were not designed for this camera.

2 Do not load the battery with “+” and “–” ends wrong.

3 Do not throw the battery into a fire, and do not short-circuit charge, disassemble or

heat the battery.

WARNING

4 Never charge the alkaline, lithium and nickel batteries.

● Keep the battery out of reach of children. If they should swallow the battery, the battery

might be broken to damage the stomach or bowels. Immediately consult your doctor.

*Lithium battery pack = Manganese dioxide lithium battery pack(CR-V3).

● The SD logo is a registered trademark.

● Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

● Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, and the QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,

Inc.

● PRINT Image Matching is trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a

trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

● Kodak and EasyShare are the registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

● Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY 14650

● USB DIRECT-PRINT is trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

● All other corporate and brand names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective

owners.

PRINT Image Matching

This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II

enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to

their intentions.

USB DIRECT-PRINT

● This digital camera supports the USB DIRECT-PRINT function and can directly be connected to the printer

supporting the USB DIRECT-PRINT by a USB cable. After that, you can select an image on the monitor of

the digital camera and operate the monitor to start printing.

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Functions of this Camera

Shooting

Playback

DISP.

Connecting to a PC

Saving images on

the hard disk drive

or CD-R

Connect the camera to a PC using

the supplied USB cable. Depending

on the operating system, you need

to install the USB driver. In this

case, install the USB driver first,

then connect the camera to a PC.

Otherwise, you cannot install the

USB driver correctly. For details,

refer to page 28.

Sending images

by e-mail

Saving images as

background on the

desktop

Editing images

using image-

editing software

Digital Print

Printer

Photo lab

* You can e-mail digital images or take the mem-

ory card to a photo lab for printing just as ordi-

nary films. Ask about services at the photo lab.

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System Around the Camera

E-mail

Printer

Notebook PC

USB cable

(supplied)

Card reader

Card adapter

Digital camera

Memory card

(supplied)

Finecam L3 Finecam L4

Photo lab

Printer

USB DIRECT-PRINT

* This function is supported

only by the EPSON PM-

860PT Printer.

Note that the function is not

supported by the other

manufacturers and other

models made by EPSON.

* This printer is not available

in some regions. For the

details, contact your local

EPSON service support.

Digital print

AC adapter (Not included)

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Names of Parts

1Mode select dial (page 16)

2Shutter release button (page 19)

3Speaker

4POWER button (page 16)

5Self-timer LED (red) (page 99)

6Light sensor

7Viewfinder

8Connector cover

9USB connector (page 31)

0Power supply input socket

ALens/lens cover

BFlash (page 45)

CFront illumination(page 99)

DCaution LED (red) (page 100)

EStandby LED (green) (page 100)

FViewfinder (page 43)

GLCD monitor (page 96)

HDirectional keypad (Up/Down/Left/

Right) (page 26)

Ie button (page 26)

JMENU button (page 25)

KDISP. button (page 44)

LZoom buttons ( wide-angle,

telephoto) (page 42)

MMemory card access LED (orange)

(page 100)

NStrap lug

OMemory card door (page 14)

PTripod socket

Q(+) button/(–) button

RBattery cover (page 14)

SBattery cover release lever

■ Attaching the Hand Strap

Attach the supplied hand strap as shown.

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Preparation of Camera

1 Loading the Memory Card and Inserting the Battery

Pack

Open the memory card door.

Slide the memory card door and open it.

Insert the memory card.

Make sure the label side is toward the LCD monitor

side.

Clipped

edge

Slide in the card until it stops with a secure click.

● Do not attach a seal, etc. on the memory card.

If you do so, you may not be able to remove

the memory card.

Open the battery cover.

Put your finger on the battery pack cover release

lever and slide it to open the battery pack cover.

Battery cover

release lever

Insert the supplied lithium battery pack

(CR-V3).

Make sure of the direction of the + and - of the bat-

tery.

Close the card cover and the battery

cover.

1Close the card cover. (Then the battery pack cover

closes at the same time.)

2Slide the card cover and lock it.

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Preparation of Camera

Removing the memory card

Push the memory card once so that the card comes

out. Then pull out the card.

Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Cards only)

SD Memory Cards are provided with a

write protect switch.

Write protect

switch

When this switch is moved downward,

further recording on the card is disable and

any images and data already on the card

are protected.

Slide down to lock.

While the card is write-protected, shooting

or erasing images are disabled and the

“WRITE PROTECT” will be displayed on

the LCD monitor.

WRITE PROTECT

The AA batteries may also be used.

You can also use 2 nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery and 2AA nickel batteries other

than the supplied lithium battery pack (CR-V3).

● In comparison with the supplied CR-V3,

the recording capacity and playback time

will be shortened by using the batteries

above.

● Manganese batteries have low electric

capacity to use for the camera. If they

should be used, their state may improp-

erly be detected, causing malfunction of

the camera.

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Preparation of Camera

2 Turning the Power ON

Press the POWER button.

● The picture you take with this camera can be set

as the startup screen. (page 89)

■ Battery indicator and replacing time

Fully

charged

Half

consumed

Remaining

power is low.

Replace the

battery pack

soon.

The camera cannot

be operated.

Replace the battery

pack.

3 Setting the Date and Time

If the camera has been left for a long time without a battery pack, the date and time will be

reset. When you replace the battery pack with a new one, make sure that the date and time

are correct.

Set the mode select dial to

“SET UP”.

The setup menu is displayed.

SET UP(1/3)

DISP.

2 Set the date and time.

1 Press Down on the directional keypad to

select [DATE], then press Right on the

directional keypad.

2 Use the directional keypad to set the

date and time.

DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT

DISP.

Y.M.D

● Press Left or Right on the directional

CANCEL

keypad to move the cursor to Year

Month

Day

Hour

Minute

Display format*.

● Press Up or Down on the directional

keypad to change each value and the

display format.

For Display format of date, see

page 17.

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Preparation of Camera

When the setting is completed,

press the e button.

SET UP(1/3)

DISP.

BRIGHT CNTRL

DATE

INSERT DATE NO DATE

FORMAT

EXECUTE

POWER SAVE 3MIN.

STANDARD

2003.02.01

Date and time must be set.

When a picture is taken, the digital camera saves

image data to the memory card with its date and time

information. As shooting date and time are saved, it

is practical to organize image data in an album, etc.

on your PC.

Display format of date

You can select the display format (order of

year, month and date). There are 3 types.

When [INSERT DATE] is set to “ON”, the date

is shown in the format which was selected in

the date setting. (page 81)

Format

Y.M.D

Example

2003.07.21

07.21.2003

21.07.2003

M.D.Y

D.M.Y

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Basic Operations

(For First-time Digital Camera Users)

Shoot imagesRView imagesRErase unwanted images

These are the basic operations of a digital camera.

Please learn how to use this digital camera by shooting some trial images

first. In addition, try to enjoy the special functions for the digital camera. For

example, process images using the PC or print the digital image.

Taking a Picture (Shooting Still Images)

1 Setting the Mode to “s” Camera Mode

Set the mode select dial to “s”

then press the “POWER” power

button to turn on the camera's

power.

After the start screen is displayed, the date is

shown for approximately 3 seconds.

Make sure that the date is correct.

DISP.

2 Compose your picture for the subject.

Compose your picture while

watching on the LCD monitor.

● Take care of camera shake.

See also:

DISP.

For “Camera shake” see page 49.

“Holding the Camera Steady” (page 20)

“Saving Power by Shooting Images Using the

Viewfinder” (page 43)

Press the “ ” button to enlarge the subject and the

“

” button to reduce the size of the subject.

“Shooting Images Using Zoom (optical zoom

and digital zoom)” (page 42)

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3 Check the exposure and bring the camera into focus.

Lightly depress the shutter release button

halfway to set exposure and focus.

Pressing the shutter release button halfway

“Beep”

down (page 20.)

When exposure and the focus are properly set:

The electronic beep is heard and the standby

LED and focus mark come on.

DISP.

When exposure and focus are not set:

The standby LED and focus mark are flashing

and no electronic beep is heard.

● Repress the shutter release button halfway

down or use the focus lock to set exposure

and focus properly.

● If the focus should improperly be set, the shut-

ter is released to take a picture.

DISP.

4 Take a picture.

Fully depress on the shutter release button to

take the picture; the shutter sound is heard and

recording of the image begins.

“Beep”

DISP.

When the standby LED goes off, the shoot-

ing is completed.

DISP.

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Basic Operations

Holding the Camera Steady

Use both hands to hold the camera.

Relax your shoulders.

Be careful that the lens, flash,

light sensor and viewfinder are

not covered by your hand or

fingers.

Hold your elbows close to

your body.

LED Displays after Shooting

When the caution LED and card access LED flash after shooting, the messages to be noted

are as follows:

For the LED display, see page 99

Card Access LED

Alarm LED (Red)

DISP.

(Orange)

If the card access LED flashes after shooting, the images are being recorded into the

memory card.

Do not open the memory card door or remove the memory card. Doing so may cause

damage to the data. (You can take pictures while LEDs flash after shooting.)

If the caution LED flashes after shooting, the flash is being charged. Wait until the caution

LED goes before taking the next picture.

Shutter Release Button Half-way Down

When the shutter release button is

pressed, it will stop partway in its travel.

Not pressed

In this semi-depressed position, the

camera sets exposure and focus for

shooting. When the shutter release

button is fully depressed, the picture is

taken and recorded.

Half-pressed

Fully depressed (for

recording an image)

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Using (+) and (–) buttons

DISP.

The (+) and (–) buttons are used as follows:

● Using these buttons in camera or movie modes, the brightness on the LCD monitor can

be changed (Brightness range: 9 levels). The brightness on the LCD monitor can easily

be controlled just before shooting.

darker

brighter

(default)

You can also use the settings for handling the [EX COMP] or [W BALANCE] in addition to

[LCD BRIGHT]. For details, refer to [CUSTOM SET.] in the Setup modes. (page 85)

● By pressing these buttons on [Multiple Image Display] in Playback modes or in Setup

modes, the pages on the display can be turned over.

<[Multiple Image Display] in Playback modes>

(+) button

(–) button

* Press the Right or Left button on the directional keypad to move the image one by one.

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Let’s Shoot Movies too

1 Set the Mode to “m” movie mode.

Set the mode select dial to “m”,

then press the POWER button to

turn on the camera power.

2 Compose your picture and bring it into focus.

1 Compose your picture while

watching the LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway to bring the subject into

focus.

DISP.

● The camera controls the exposure in record-

ing according to the surrounding brightness.

● Focusing mark (green): Lights when the sub-

ject is brought into focus. (While the mark

flashes the subject isn’t brought into focus

but recording can be performed.)

Remaining

seconds for

recording

3 Take a picture.

Depress the shutter release button

fully to begin recording.

“Beep”

● Focusing mark (red): Lights while the moving

picture is recorded.

DISP.

Remaining seconds are displayed.

(0 to 30 seconds for 320x240 size,

0 to 120 seconds for 160x120 size)

The movie recording ends

automatically after 30 or 120 seconds.

● The zoom button can be used before recording,

but it is disabled during recording.

DISP.

● To stop recording before 30 seconds have

elapsed, press the shutter release button.

● When [PIXELS] is set to “160x120”, you can

record a max. 120 seconds movie.

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Checking the Pictures (Playback of Images)

Set the Mode to “p” playback mode.

Set the mode select dial to “p” and

turn on the camera power.

The image that you have taken is displayed on

the LCD monitor.

DISP.

You can check the recorded image

by pressing Right or Left on the

DISP.

directional keypad.

Press Right: Forward direction

Press Left: Reverse direction

● You can also check the recorded image by

pressing + or – button.

Press +: Forward direction

Press –: Reverse direction

Playing Back a Still Picture

To enlarge or contract the image,

press the zoom button.

DISP.

Press the telephoto button to enlarge the

image.

Press the wide button to contract the image

(to the original size).

● After the image is enlarged, use the direc-

tional keypad to move the screen to the part of

the image you wish to view.

● To move the next recorded image, resize the

image to the original size.

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Checking Image Information

You can check information such as aperture value, picture quality and shutter

speed used for shooting.

Press the display button.

The information will be displayed.

Protect status

File size

INFORMATION

Folder name and file name

Image quality setting

Shutter speed

Aperture

Pixels

Exposure compensation

DPOF setting contents:

number of prints and date imprint

ON/OFF

—

0 PCS

Date of shooting

● By pressing Right or Left on the directional keypad, the images can be viewed in either

forward of reverse direction.

● To delete the information, repress the display button.

Playing Back a Movie

Movie Display

1Press the e button to start playback of the movie.

Display during Movie Playback

2Pressing Right or Left on the directional keypad once pauses

the picture and starts forward frame advance playback. Each

time you press, a frame advances in forward direction.

3Press the e button to stop playback.

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Erasing Unwanted Images

1 Set the Mode to “p” playback mode and select “

”

erase.

1 Set the mode select dial to “p” and

turn on the camera power.

2 Press the MENU button.

The menu icons for the playback mode are

displayed.

DISP.

MULTI

3 Press Right on the directional keypad

to select [ERASE].

4 Press the e button.

DISP.

ERASE

ERASE IMAGE?

DISP.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

2 Select the image you want to erase.

Press Right or Left on the directional keypad to display the image to be erased.

● As an example, erase the displayed image.

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3 Delete the image.

1 Press Up on the directional keypad to

select [EXECUTE].

ERASE IMAGE?

DISP.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

2 Press the e button to erase the image.

When an image is erased, the next image

recorded on the card will be displayed.

To erase other images, repeat steps 2 and 3.

● A protected image cannot be erased. See

page 70.

ERASE IMAGE?

DISP.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

4 Complete the operation.

Press the MENU button to exit the operation.

Using the directional keypad and execute button

To select the item from the menu icon or menu, use the directional keypad and execute

button.

Directional keypad

In this manual, we call the center section as “execute button” and

its surrounding area “directional keypad”.

Execute button

To select the menu, press Up, Down, Right or Left on the

directional keypad and select the item. After that, press

the execute button to set it.

Down

Left

Right

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When the Memory Card is Full

If it becomes impossible to record any further images

on the memory card due to lower memory capacity,

the message “MEMORY CARD FULL” is displayed

on the LCD monitor.

MEMORY CARD FULL

It is necessary to either replace the memory card with a new one or to save images to a PC and

erase some of the images currently on the memory card.

Use the supplied PC cable to save images to a PC. For details, see page 28.

Also, there are two ways to erase all images on a memory card: “Erase all” and “Format”.

For details on the “Erase all” function, see page 71. For details on the “Format” function, see

page 82.

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Connecting to a PC

If you connect the camera to a PC, the images shot can be viewed, copied, processed and sent

by e-mail.

First check your PC environment or operating system.

If the operating system you are using is Windows 98/98SE or Mac OS 8.6

Install the USB driver, then

connect the camera and the PC

Caution:

Be sure to install the USB driver before connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Otherwise,

the driver cannot be installed properly. If you have connected the USB cable first, see "Uninstalling the USB

Driver and Remedies" on page 36 and take an appropriate remedy to your problem.

If the operating system you are using is Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows

XP*¹, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2 or Mac OS 10.0 to 10.2*²

*¹: Windows 2000 should be Professional version and Windows XP should be Home Edition or

Professional version.

*²: For the Mac OS, the OS X server should be excluded.

Connect the camera to your PC

● You don’t need to install the USB

driver.

* If the operating system you are using is not one of the above, or if it is one of the above, but is

updated from a previous version, correct behavior is not guaranteed.

In addition, any PC requires the following installation.

● PC with a USB port (for connection)

● CD-ROM drive (for installing software)

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Installing the USB Driver

The USB driver is included in the CD-ROM supplied with the camera.

Turn on the PC and start Windows or Mac.

Put the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your PC or Mac.

For Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE users

In the [My Computer] window, double-click the [Cd_41(D:)] or [Cd_40(D:)] folder

to open it.

● The alphabetical letter (D:) may vary with the PC you are using.

Double-click the [Eng] folder, then the [Disk1] folder to open it. Double-click the

[

Setup.exe] file to start installations. Follow the instruction and install the

driver.

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When a message “InstallShield Wizard Completed” is displayed, click “Finish” to

stop the Wizard. After that, restart the computer.

Caution:

If you failed in installation, uninstall the USB driver following the procedure shown in page 37 and reinstall it.

For Mac OS 8.6 users

Double-click the CD-ROM icon [CD_41] or [CD_40] displayed on the screen to

open the CD-ROM window.

Double-click the [UD0105 (E)] folder to open it, then copy the following files to the

folder [Extensions] in the system folder.

* UD0105-USB Storage Driver

* UD0105-USB Storage Shim (E)

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After the copy completes, restart the computer. When the computer is restarted,

the installation is completed.

Connecting the USB Cable to your PC

1 Use the sup-

plied USB

To the USB

port

cable to con-

nect the cam-

Exclusive USB

cable

era to the PC.

● Make sure of the

sizes of the USB

jacks. The smaller

jack is inserted into

the camera, and the

bigger one into the

PC.

To the USB port

Camera

Push until the jack

click.

2 Turn on the

camerapower.

If you can con-

firm the follow-

ing steps, the

connection is

completed.

Camera's LCD after connecting to your PC

[PC MODE] will appear on the LCD monitor.

PC MODE

The self-timer LED stays lit while the camera is connected

to the PC.

Caution:

When [PC mode] is displayed on the LCD monitor of the

camera but when [Removable Disk] or [Untitled Folder]

icon does not appear on the PC display, check the

secure connection for the USB cable.

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PC display after connecting the camera

Windows: New [Removable Disk] icon appears in [My Computer] window.

● The alphabetical letter in the parentheses varies with the PC you are using.

● For Windows XP users: The following Window will appear.

Macintosh: [Untitled Folder] icon appears on the Desktop.

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Viewing the Images on Your PC

The software for viewing the images has already been installed on your PC (to replay the

movies, you need to install QuickTime 4.1 or later).

For Windows users:

New [Removal Disk] icon appears by clicking the icon of [My Computer] window.

Double-click this

icon.

● The alphabetical letter in the parentheses varies with the PC you are using.

● For Windows XP users: The following Window will appear.

If you select this icon, a folder

containing image files opens.

Removable Disk

Still images/Movies

All the file names

should be unique. If you

delete an image, the

name for the image will

never be used again.

Open the [100KCBOX]

in the folder [DCIM] or

folder [RESIZE], select

an image you want to

see and double-click it.

This folder will be

created by setting

(DPOF) print. (page 76)

Resized images will be

recorded here.

● The 100 in the folder [100KCBOX] means the number from 100 to 999. For the sequential

number reset, see page 91.

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For Macintosh users:

[Untitled folder] icon appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open it.

Untitled folder

Still images/Movies

All the file names

should be unique. If you

delete an image, the

name for the image will

never be used again.

Open the [100KCBOX]

in the folder [DCIM] or

folder [RESIZE], select

an image you want to

see and double-click it.

This folder will be

created by setting

(DPOF) print. (page 76)

Resized images will be

recorded here.

● The 100 in the folder [100KCBOX] means the number from 100 to 999. For the sequential

number reset, see page 91.

The card access LED and the front illumination flash while

you access the data in the memory card or copying data.

DISP.

● Under this condition above, do not disconnect the USB

cable or turn off the PC or the camera. Failure to do so

might damage the image data.

Caution:

● If you see an image on the display of your PC and rotate the image, it cannot be playback

on the camera.

Be sure to copy the image before editing or rotating it.

● The batteries built in the camera will be consumed while the camera and your PC are con-

nected. It is recommended only to copy an image in the PC folder during connection. Use

caution to connect the camera and the PC for short time as possible.

* If you connect the camera and the PC for a few hours, it is recommended to use an optional

AC adapter AC-74L (page 102).

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How to disconnect the USB cable

To disconnect the USB cable or turning off the power switch of the camera, follow the

instructions below.

For Windows Me:

Double-click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar in the lower

right corner of the desktop.

Select [USB Disk], then click [Stop].

Select [Kyocera E:], then click [OK].

● If [Kyocera E:] won't appear, a different unit was selected. Click [Cancel] in this step, and

return to step 2. Then select another [USB Disk].

* The indication of [Kyocera E:] may vary with the PC you are using.

Click [OK] when a message appears.

Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power switch of the camera.

For Windows 2000:

Double-click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar in the lower

right corner of the desktop.

Select [USB Mass Storage Device], then click [Stop].

Select [Kyocera Finecam L4 USB device]*, then click [OK].

● If [Kyocera Finecam L4 USB device] won't appear, a different unit was selected. Click

[Cancel] in this step, and return to step 2. Then select another [USB Mass Storage

Device].

* In some PCs, select [Kyocera Finecam L3 USB device]*.

When the message "[USB Mass Storage Device] can be removed safely."

appears, click [OK].

Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power switch of the camera.

For Windows 98/98SE:

Turn off the power, then disconnect the USB cable.

For Windows XP users:

Double-click [Safely Remove Hardware] icon on the [Task Bar] at the lower right

of the desktop.

Select [USB Mass Storage Device], then click [Stop].

Select [Kyocera Finecam L4 USB device]*, then click [OK].

● If [Kyocera Finecam L4 USB device] won't appear, a different unit was selected. Click

[Cancel] in this step, and return to step 2. Then select another [USB Mass Storage

Device].

* In some PCs, select [Kyocera Finecam L3 USB device]*.

The message "The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely

removed from the system." and the pop-up menu appear on [Safe To Remove

Hardware] icon on the [Task Bar] at the lower right of the desktop, then click

[Close] of the [Safely Remove Hardware] dialog.

Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power switch of the camera.

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For Macintosh:

Click and drag the [Untitled Folder] folder on the Desktop to the garbage can. If you confirm that

a message ìRemoving safelyî or the like appears, or that the [Untitled folderî does not appear,

disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power switch of the camera.

Cautions to be taken when the PC and the camera are connected

● Even though you resume your PC from the suspend or sleep mode, you may not be able to

resume communication.

● When you need to modify an image, such as resizing or rotating, first copy the original image

to your PC, then edit the copied image. DO NOT modify the original. If you modify the stored

data on the memory card directly, you will not be able to view the image on the camera.

● DO NOT format the memory card using a PC. The memory card may not be able to be used

on the camera.

● DO NOT delete or move image data directly from the memory card to a PC. If you want to

delete any image data from the memory card, use the DELETE command on the camera.

Uninstalling the USB Driver and Remedies

For Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users, if you have connected the USB cable

before installing the driver software, the driver software is not installed properly.

In this case, take an appropriate remedy following the chart below.

Did you connect the USB cable and turn on the power of the camera before

installing the driver software? Or did the camera stay off?

When the power of the camera is turned on

1 Carry out "Removing driver software".

2 Reinstall the driver software. (P.29)

● If you install the driver software following the procedure on page 29, the window "Pro-

gram maintenance" appears halfway.

Select "Restoration (P)" and proceed installation procedure.

When the power of the camera stays off

Remove the USB cable and install the driver software (P.29).

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Removing the Driver

Turn on the PC and start Windows.

Connect the exclusive USB cable to the USB port on the camera and the USB

port on your PC.

Insert the memory card into the camera and turn on the power.

Access the [Device Manager].

1 Right-click the [My Computer] icon, then click [Properties].

2 On the [System Properties] window, click the [Device Manager] tab.

Click [Other Devices] and click [Delete] of [? Kyocera Finecam L4] or

[? Kyocera Finecam L3] with “?” mark.

When the window confirming the deletion of the device appears, click [OK].

Turn off the camera power and disconnect the USB cable, then restart your

PC. When the computer is restarted, the installation is completed.

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Printing Digital Images with a Dedicated Printer

You can print images by inserting the memory card on which images were recorded into the

printer or by connecting camera and printer with the USB cable.

● In the above case, you can use only supporting printers. Check the specification of your

printer before starting the operation.

For printers supporting DPOF

You can print images as specified in [PRINT]. (page 76)

● Only available with printers which support DPOF. For details on the operation, refer to the

instruction manual of the printer that supports DPOF.

● Even if the date print is set by DPOF, some printers may not print the date.

Insert the

card adapter

into the

Insert the card adapter

into the printer.

printer.

Insert the memory card into the card

adapter.

Remove the

memory card

from the

camera.

For printers supporting USB DIRECT –

PRINT (only EPSON printers)

Through this function, you can connect the digital camera to the printer using the USB cable to

print an image.

● The printer is not available in some regions.

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“Single Print” : You can print the image one by one while checking the images displayed on the

LCD monitor.

“DPOF Print” : You can print a few images together.

● This instruction manual describes how to use the camera. For use of the printer, refer to the

instruction manual of the printer.

● The functions above are supported only by the Epson PM-860PT printer. Note that the other

Epson models and printers made by other manufacturers don't support the print functions

above. (As of the end of February in 2003)

Setting and Using the Printing Functions

1 To use the "DPOF Print", set the mode to print (DPOF) in the playback

mode. (page 76)

SETTING PRINT

INDEX

SEL IMAGE

SET

ALL RESET EXECUTE

RETURN

DPOF

INDEX SETS

3PCS

OFF

DISP.

2 Connect the camera and the printer with the supplied USB cable.

You can connect them when the powers of

EXT. I/F

camera and the printer are ON.

Printer port

Camera port

The direct print menu will be displayed on the LCD

monitor.

DIRECT PRT

SINGLE PRINT

DROF PRINT

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3 Select the direct print menu.

Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select the menu, and then press the execute

button.

To use [Single Print], select the image you want to print.

Use the directional keypad to display the image you want to

SELECT PRINT IMAGE

print. Select [EXECUTE] in the menu and press the execute but-

ton.

RETURN

To use [DPOF PRINT], check the setting carried out at step 1.

If the setting is correct, select "Execute" in the menu using the

DROP PRINT

directional key pad and press the execute button.

PCS

EXECUTE

CANCEL

4 Set printing function.

Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select the menu,

and then press Right on the directional keypad. The submenu

PRINT SETS

will be displayed.

Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select the sub-

menu and press the execute button.

EXECUTE PRT EXECUTE

PRINT QTY

DATE

PRTER SETS

NOT PRINT

RETURN

After the printing function is set, select [EXECUTE PRT] and

press the execute button.

You can now set the paper type, image layout, etc.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the printer.

EXECUTE PRINT?

CHECK STATUS OF

PRINTER

EXECUTE

CANCEL

5 Print the image.

PRINTING

Check the paper set on the printer and printer settings.

Pres Up or Down on the directional keypad, select [EXECUTE]

in the menu and press the execute button.

Start printing.

CANCEL

6 Image was printed.

DIRECT PRT

The menu returns to the direct print menu.

SINGLE PRINT

DROF PRINT

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Shooting Technique

When you have learned in the section Basic Operation how to take a picture

learn how to use this camera more effectively with the following techniques.

Shooting Images Using Focus Lock

Focus lock is a useful function when the subject you wish to bring into focus is not in

the center of the LCD monitor, or when you wish to compose a picture away from the

center. This function can also be used for subjects which are hard to bring into focus.

1 Align the focus frame with the subject you wish to

bring into focus, then press the shutter release button

halfway.

Focus has been achieved when you hear the beep and

the standby LED lights.

“Beep”

● Focus and Exposure are locked (Focus Lock, AE

Lock).

DISP.

2 Move the camera while the shutter release button is

half-pressed until you have the desired composition

then depress the shutter release button fully to take

the shot.

● Focus Lock and AE Lock are released when you

remove your finger from the shutter button.

“Beep”

DISP.

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Subjects that are Hard to Bring Into Focus

The following types of subjects are hard to bring into focus.

Use the focus lock function to first focus on another subject at the same distance,

then shoot the desired subject.

● Low contrast subjects

● Objects that consist of the same repetitive pattern

● Dark subjects

● Subjects made up of only horizontal lines

● Exceedingly bright or glossy subjects

● Any subject when there is a strong light source inside the viewfinder or nearby, or when there

is intense light such as sunlight in the LCD monitor

● Multiple subjects at different distances from the center of the viewfinder

● Moving subjects

Shooting Images Using Zoom (optical zoom and

digital zoom)

Using the zoom buttons is useful when you want to take a close-up of a flower you cannot get

near to such as at a school presentation of field day.

Compose your picture by pressing

the “ ” (telephoto) button to

enlarge the subject and the “

”

(wide-angle) button to reduce the

size of the subject.

In addition to an optical zoom, this camera is

also equipped with an electronically con-

trolled digital zoom function for increasing

the magnification.

Although image quality is degraded, it is pos-

sible to increase magnification up to 12 times

(up to 6 times with the L3) by using the digi-

tal zoom in combination with the optical

zoom.

Press until the optical

zoom is maximized.

To use the two in combination, press the “

(telephoto) button until the optical zoom is

maximized.

”

Press again.

Release the button for an instant, then press

the button again. Digital zoom will begin.

The image is enlarged in

the steps x1.3, x1.6,

x2.0, x3.0* and x4.0*.

* The L3 goes up to x2.0.

● You cannot use the optical zoom in the

[

] macro mode. Only digital zoom

can be used.

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Saving Power by Shooting Images Using the

Viewfinder

It is recommended to turn off the LCD monitor and shoot images using the viewfinder when you

wish to save battery power.

Pressing the “DISPLAY” button twice turns

off the LCD monitor.

DISP.

Shoot the image while paying attention to camera

shake (page 49), field of view, and parallax

(page 49).

See “Specifications” (page 104) for field of view.

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How to Use the Display Button

When setting functions in s or m mode, icons representing other than default

settings are displayed on the LCD monitor. Although this is convenient for checking

current settings, it may be difficult to use during shooting. Press the “DISP.” button to

turn off icon displays if necessary.

When the camera is ready to shoot with the mode select dial set to s or m mode, pressing the

“DISPLAY” button toggles the display of icons on the LCD monitor as shown below.

Icons are displayed.

LCD monitor ON

Icons are not displayed.

(Flash mode, Macro/Landscape

mode, Focus gauge (at MF

setting), Focus frame are

displayed.)

LCD monitor ON

LCD monitor OFF

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Using the Camera “s” Mode and

Movie “m” Mode Functions

This camera is equipped with many functions for shooting.

Use these functions to shoot images in accordance with surrounding

conditions.

Using Flash Functions

This camera is equipped with an automatic flash function that judges the surrounding

light conditions and determines whether or not flash is necessary.

There are useful ways to use flash besides under dark conditions. This section

describes how to use the flash modes in accordance with the scene to be shot,

including using flash even when surroundings are bright and not using flash even

when surroundings are somewhat dark.

Usable Flash Range

The flash range differs depending on zooming

status and ISO sensitivity.

ISO:160

Use the following distances as a reference

when shooting images. (page 64)

Zoom set at wide-angle: Approx. 60 cm to 3.5 m

Zoom set at telephoto: Approx. 60 cm to 2 m

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Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode Functions

Types of Flash Modes

Auto Flash Mode (default)

The camera judges surrounding light conditions to determine whether or not a flash is

necessary.

Red-Eye Reduction / Auto Flash Mode

When people’s eyes appear red in images, it is called “red-eye” phenomenon. (See “What is

red-eye phenomenon?” In this mode, the flash fires twice (once immediately before shooting

and once at shooting) to help reduce the “red-eye”.

● No image is shot on the first flash, but an image is shot on the second flash. (After the first

flash, take care not to move the camera and that no one in the shot moves.)

Flash-off Mode

In this mode, the flash is disabled regardless of surrounding light conditions. This mode is

effective when shooting an evening sunset or to preserve indoor atmosphere. Since a slower

shutter speed may be used in this mode depending on the lighting, avoid camera shake by

stabilizing the camera with a tripod.

Fill-in Flash Mode

In this mode, the flash fires regardless of surrounding light conditions. A portrait becomes

darker when shooting with strong sunlight or with lighting coming from behind the people. In

such cases, it is possible to take a clear shot of both subject and background.

Night Backdrop Mode

When shooting people in front of a night backdrop, this mode allows both people and the night

backdrop to be shot clearly by slowing the shutter speed and using a flash. Since shutter speed

is slowed, avoid camera shake by stabilizing the camera with a tripod.

Fill-Flash with Red-Eye Reduction Mode (When long exposure is selected)

When the long exposure (page 63) is selected and Up on the directional keypad is pressed, you

can use the fill-flash with red-eye reduction mode.

This mode is appropriate for shooting people in front of the night backdrop. When this mode is

used the shutter speed slows (2 sec., 4 sec., and 8 sec.) and a flash lights twice (before and

after shooting), reducing red-eye phenomenon.

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Using Flash Functions (continued)

What is red-eye phenomenon?

Red-eye is a phenomenon where the pupils appear red due to reflection (retina reflection) of

light entering the eye.

Operation — setting to [

]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to

“s”.

2 Press Up on the directional keypad. When [

]

appears, the setting is completed.

Each time you press Up on the directional keypad, the flash

mode icon changes.

● This mode will be returned to the default setting [

] when the power is turned off. If you

want to preserve the setting, set [MODE LOCK] to [ON]. (page 84)

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s m

[

] Macro and Landscape Photography

Use the macro mode when taking pictures of small subjects such as flowers or coins

from a close distance. You can take pictures from a distance as close as about 20 cm

(from the surface of the lens). The landscape shooting mode is also available for

taking pictures of distant scenery. In this mode, the lens is set to

(infinity).

About 20 cm

About 60 cm

Camera

Normal

photography

Macro range

Landscape range

Operation — setting to [

]

Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to

“s”.

2 Press Down on the directional keypad. When

[

] appears, the setting is completed.

Each time you press Down on the directional keypad, the Macro/Landscape mode icon changes.

Normal shooting

(Landscape

mode)

(No icon)

(Macro

mode)

● In the macro mode, you cannot use the zooming control. The focus is fixed to wide focus

area. (You can use a digital zoom.)

● In the Landscape mode, the flash does not fire.

● In the Macro mode, pressing Up on the directional keypad will set

the fill-in flash mode.

● In the macro mode, if the LCD monitor is turned off and an image

is shot, the LCD monitor turns on by pressing the shutter button

halfway down. (When you press Up on the directional keypad or

the menu button, the LCD monitor turns on.)

● The shooting mode will be returned to the normal mode when the power is turned off. If you

want to preserve the setting, set [MODE LOCK] to [ON]. (page 84)

Using the landscape mode

The landscape mode is nice for shooting the low-contrast landscape such as sky.

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Avoiding Camera Shake

Shaking of the camera while taking a picture

may cause the image to break up. This can

occur easily when the shutter speed is slow

or when taking macro shots. Since subject

depth is extremely shallow when taking

macro shots, even slight shaking of the

camera while pressing the shutter release

button can affect an image.

DISP.

Camera shake can be avoided by stabilizing

the camera with a tripod. In addition, use of

a two-second self-timer [t2] is effective

when taking macro shots.

What is Parallax?

Parallax refers to the difference between

the composition of a picture as viewed

through the viewfinder and the image that

is actually taken. Pay attention to the

parallax particularly in macro shooting

mode. When taking macro shots using

the viewfinder, take the picture by

estimating the parallax and slightly

moving the camera to compensate.

(Since the amount of parallax differs

depending on the distance to the subject,

check the parallax by taking trial shots.)

Since there is no parallax when using the

LCD monitor, we recommend that you

use the LCD monitor as much as possible

for shooting.

Composition as

viewed through

the viewfinder

Image actually

recorded

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s m

[t] Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer is a convenient function when you wish to include yourself in your

pictures. The shutter is released 10 seconds or 2 seconds after pressing the shutter

release button.

[OFF]

[t10]

[t2]

Normal shooting (default)

Sets the 10 seconds timer.*

Sets the 2 seconds timer.

* The self-timer [t2] is effective for preventing camera from shaking when taking macro shots.

Operation — setting to [

]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

SELF TIMER

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select t [SELF TIMER], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [t10], then press the e button.

5 When [

] appears, the setting is completed.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display for shooting.

● The setting of the mode is turned off after a picture is taken. Set the mode again to take

another picture using the self-timer.

● Use a tripod to stabilize the camera.

● To cancel the self-timer before the shutter is released, press the shutter release button.

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s or m

[ ] Selecting Image Dimensions (Pixels)

The pixels are measured as the number of dots that make up an image. Although

picture quality increases with more dots, the size of the corresponding image files

increases, thus reducing the number of images which can be recorded.

Select image dimensions (pixels) according to what the image will be used for.

Still images

Finecam L3

Movies

Finecam L4 and Finecam L3

320x240 (default)

160x120

Finecam L4

2304x1728 (default)

1600x1200

2048x1536 (default)

1600x1200

1280x960

640x480

Operation — setting to [

]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

PIXELS

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[PIXELS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [1280x960], then press the e button.

5 When [

] appears, the setting is completed.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display for shooting.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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[ ] Setting Image Quality (File Compression)

Two compression ratios can be selected for the image quality: high compression

[NORMAL] and low compression [FINE]. Although a lower compression ratio results

in better picture quality, it also increases the size of files, thus reducing the number of

images which can be recorded.

Select the image quality according to what the image will be used for.

[FINE]

Fine

Low compression ratio is applied when shooting.

High compression ratio is applied when shooting.

[NORMAL]

Normal (default)

● The setting is available only for still images. You cannot select a compression ratio for mov-

ies.

Operation — setting to [FINE]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

QUALITY

select

[QUALITY], then press the e button.

FINE

NORMAL

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [FINE], then press the e button.

5 When [F] appears, the setting is completed.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display for shooting.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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Recording Capacity Based on Image Dimensions (Pixels) and Quality

Number of Images

Recordable in a Memory

Card^*3

Image

Dimensions

(Pixels)

Quality^*1

File Size^*2

2304x1728

(L4 only)

–

About 2.0 MB

About 1.0 MB

About 1.6 MB

About 800 KB

About 1.0 MB

About 500 KB

About 660 KB

About 360 KB

About 210 KB

About 140 KB

About 7 to 10

About 14 to 19

About 9 to 12

About 17 to 24

About 14 to 20

About 27 to 36

About 21 to 29

About 39 to 52

About 67 to 85

About 104 to 123

Camera

mode

(still

2048x1536

(L3 only)

images)

1600x1200

1280x960

640x480

About 8.9 MB*⁴

About 9.6 MB*⁵

About 1 to 2*⁴

About 1 to 2*⁵

320x240

160x120

Movie

mode

–

*¹F (fine) or N (normal)

*²File size differs depending on the subject conditions. Capacities are only given as general

references.

*³When using 16 MB Memory Card. Capacities are only given as general references.

*⁴When recording movies for 30 seconds

*⁵When recording movies for 120 seconds

Guidelines for selecting image dimensions (pixels) and quality

Select large image dimensions when you want to print a high quality picture or when you want

to emphasize the quality of the image. When sending an image as an e-mail attachment,

decrease the size of the file by selecting image dimensions. To emphasize picture quality, set

the image quality to [FINE]. In other cases, use [NORMAL] to keep image files small and

increase the number of recordable images.

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s m

[ ] Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used when you want to adjust brightness. Compensation

up to 2.0EV is possible in steps of 0.3EV in both the “+” and “–” directions.

brighter

darker

(default)

You can easily control the exposure

compensation just before shooting. For more

information, see page 86.

Custom Exposure

Compensation

Operation — setting to [+0.3]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

EXP. COMP

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select [EXP.COMP], then press the e button.

Compensation

value

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

+0.3

select [+0.3], then press the e button.

5 When [+0.3] appears, the setting is completed.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display for shooting.

● The compensation value that has been set remains unchanged even after a picture is taken.

(For example, once +0.3 is set, the value +0.3 is used for all images shot thereafter until you

change the setting.)

● The compensation value will be returned to the default setting ( 0.0) when the power is

turned off. If you want to preserve the setting, set [MODE LOCK] to [ON]. (page 84)

Guidelines for using exposure compensation

Use this mode when suitable exposure cannot be obtained due to extreme differences in the

brightness of the subject versus the background or when you wish to intentionally under- or

over-expose an image.

* As an example of extreme differences in the brightness of the subject versus background, a

scene on the stage with lighting coming from the spot light or a portrait in the location covered

with snow.

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s m

[WB] White Balance Setting

The color of a subject varies depending on the light source. The color white is

particularly affected by the light source. The adjustment used to make white look

white is called “white balance.”

Types of White Balance

This sets the white balance automatically

according to the surrounding conditions.

AUTO

Auto (default)

Bright sun

Incandescent light

bulbs (tungsten)

Since the light source is specified, you can take a

picture without being influenced by the color of the

subject.

Cloudy weather

Fluorescent lights

The white balance selected in the [SET DETAILS]

menu is used. The setting must be made before

shooting images. (page 59)

Preset

You can easily control the white balance just

before shooting. For more information, see

page 87.

Custom White

Balance

Operation — setting to [

]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

WHITE BALANCE

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select WB [WHITE BALANCE], then press the e

button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [

], then press the e button.

5 When [

] appears, the setting is completed.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display for shooting.

● This mode will be returned to the default setting [AUTO]. If you want to preserve the setting,

set [MODE LOCK] to [ON]. (page 84)

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[sM]/[mM] [COLOR MODE] — Selecting Color,

B/W or Sepia Mode

This function sets colors similar to photographs shot using sepia or monochrome

film.

No icon

[B/W]

COLOR (default)

B/W

[SEPIA]

SEPIA

Operation — setting to [SEPIA]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

SET DETAILS

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select [sM] or [mM], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [COLOR MODE], then press Right on the

COLOR MODE COLOR

CHROMA B/W

directional keypad.

SHARPNESS SEPIA

WB PRESET SET

PROGRAM

AE MODE

SETTINGS (1/2)

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [SEPIA], then press the e button.

6 Press the MENU button.

SEPIA

When the menu display is turned off, the setting is completed.

[SEPIA] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● This mode will be returned to the default setting when the power is turned off.

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[sM][CHROMA] — Changing the Contrast

The [CHROMA] setting allows to shoot images with enhanced or reduced contrast.

High contrast

[

+1]

No icon

STANDARD

(default)

–

Low contrast

[

–1]

Operation — setting to [+]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select sM [SET

DETAILS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [CHROMA], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

COLOR MODE

CHROMA

STANDARD

SHARPNESS

WB PRESET SET

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

AE MODE

PROGRAM

select [+], then press the e button.

SETTINGS

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

[

+1] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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[sM][SHARPNESS] — Sharpening the Outline

Use this mode to enhance or soften the outline of the subject.

Intensifies outline enhancement.

[

+3]

+2]

+1]

No icon

STANDARD

(default)

–1

Suppresses outline enhancement.

[

–1]

Operation — setting to [+2]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select sM [SET

DETAILS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [SHARPNESS], then press Right on the

COLOR MODE

CHROMA

SHARPNESS

WB PRESET

AE MODE

STANDARD

–1

directional keypad.

SETTINGS

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [+2], then press the e button.

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

[

+2] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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[sM]/[mM][WB PRESET] — Setting White Balance

Manually

Use this mode if there are multiple light sources or you want to set white absolutely.

Operation

Prepare an object such as a piece of white paper for setting the standard for “white”.

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select [sM] or [mM], then press the e button.

COLOR MODE COLOR

CHROMA

STANDARD

SHARPNESS STANDARD

WB PRESET

AE MODE

SET

PROGRAM

SETTINGS

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [WB PRESET], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

PRESET WB?

5 Locate the camera above the white subject you

have prepared until the image fills the screen and

select [SET] then press the e button.

SET

CANCEL

Make sure the

subject fills the entire

screen.

White subject such

as a piece of paper

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

[

] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

● Set the mode respectively in Camera s and Movie m mode.

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[sM][AE MODE] — Selecting the Exposure Mode

This function can be set to [PROGRAM] so that the camera automatically

determines the aperture value and the shutter speed or to [F2.8] or [F7.5] so that the

aperture value is fixed and the shutter speed is left up to the camera. The larger the

aperture value, the wider the area that is clearly in focus at the front and back of the

subject.

No icon

[F2.8]

PROGRAM

(default)

The camera determines the shutter speed and

aperture value according to the subject.

F2.8

The area that is clearly in focus at the front

and back of the subject is lengthwise

narrower, making the subject stand out.

[F7.5]

F7.5

The area that is clearly in focus at the front

and back of the subject is lengthwise wider

and the subject, background and foregoing are

clearly photographed.

● However, the flash light reaches shorter in

the flash modes.

Operation — setting to [F7.5]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select sM [SET

DETAILS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [AE MODE], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

COLOR MODE

CHROMA

SHARPNESS PROGRAM

WB PRESET

F2.8

AE MODE

F7.5

COLOR

STANDARD

SETTINGS

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [F7.5], then press the e button.

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

[F7.5] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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[sM]/[mM][FOCUSING] — Selecting the Focus

Mode

This function allows you to select the focus mode.

You can select automatic focus modes [WIDE AF*] or [SPOT AF*] and manual focus

mode [MF].

* AF: Auto focus

WIDE AF

Provides a wide focus frame.

The area clearly in focus becomes wider so that

this mode is good to shoot two people standing

side by side.

SPOT AF

(default)

Shots are taken with a regular focus frame.

Allows you to focus manually by determining the

^{focus distance. Focus distance: 0.6 m to}∞

Operation — setting to [MF]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select [sM] or [mM],

then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [FOCUSING], then press Right on the direc-

FOCUSING

LONG EXP.

ISO

METERING

DIGITAL ZOOM

WIDE AF

SPOT AF

EVALUATION

tional keypad.

SETTINGS

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [MF], then press the e button.

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

The focus gauge will appear on the LCD monitor.

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Deciding the Focus Distance

Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select the desired focus distance.

● The focus cannot be set with the viewfinder when

[MF] is selected. Use the LCD monitor.

General guidelines for the focus distance

Approximately 5 m

Approximately 3 m

Approximately 1 m

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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[sM][LONG EXP.] — Slowing the Shutter Speed

Slow the shutter speed when taking a shot of a starry night sky or small light (such

as a candle) in the middle of darkness. The shutter speed is the length of time the

shutter is open. The longer the shutter is open, the longer the time that the subject is

exposed.

[LT8S]

[LT4S]

[LT2S]

No icon

8SEC

Shutter speeds of 2 seconds, 4 seconds and 8

seconds can be set.

4SEC

2SEC

OFF (default)

Normal shots (1 to 1/2000 second) can be

taken.

● Since the time to be set differs depending on the subject, check the shutter speed taking trial

shots.

Operation — setting to [LT4S]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select sM [SET

DETAILS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [LONG EXP.], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

FOCUSING

LONG EXP.

ISO

SPOT AF

OFF

2SEC

METERING

4SEC

DIGITAL ZOOM 8SEC

SETTINGS

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [4SEC], then press the e button.

Although the flash mode is set to

, you can select fill-flash

with red-eye reduction mode (page 46) by pressing UP on the

directional keypad.

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

[LT4S] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● The image may include noise when a long shutter speed is used.

● When the power is turned off, the mode will be returned to the default setting [OFF] and the

normal shooting mode will be restored.

● Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

● [LT4S] (4 SEC) or [LT8S] (8 SEC) might not be selected in this mode according to your selec-

tion of ISO sensitivity (page 64). For the details, see page 103.

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[sM][ISO] — Changing ISO Sensitivity to Shoot

Subjects

[ISO] refers to sensitivity to light equivalent to the ISO sensitivity of film.

The settings include [AUTO], [80], [160] and [320]. Sensitivity to light increases to

allow shots in dark places or using a high-speed shutter. In addition, the distance

that the flash can reach will be increased.

[ISO320]

[ISO160]

[ISO80]

No icon

320

160

Sets a fixed ISO sensitivity.

AUTO (default)

ISO sensitivity matching the surrounding

conditions is set by the camera.

Operation — setting to [ISO160]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select sM [SET

DETAILS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [ISO], then press Right on the directional key-

FOCUSING

pad.

SPOT AF

AUTO

LONG EXP.

ISO

METERING

160

DIGITAL ZOOM 320

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

SETTINGS

select [160], then press the e button.

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

[ISO160] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● Noise may appear on the image by increasing the ISO sensitivity to [320].

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

● [ISO160] or [ISO320] might not be selected in this mode according to your selection of

[LONG EXP.] (page 63). For the details, see page 103.

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[sM][METERING] — Selecting the Area to be

Exposed

In this mode, it is possible to select the area to be exposed. Three settings are

available: [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT AREA]. Use these settings

depending on the subject.

No icon

EVALUATION

(default)

With this method, the entire screen is divided into

224 sections and the amount of light is measured

for each to determine the best exposure value for

the subject.

CENTER

With this method, weight is given to the amount of

light in the central area of the screen (larger than

SPOT AREA).

SPOT AREA

With this method, the amount of light at the center

of the screen is measured.

Operation — setting to [SPOT AREA]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select [sM] [SET

DETAILS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [METERING], then press Right on the direc-

FOCUSING

LONG EXP.

ISO

SPOT AF

OFF

EVALUATION

CENTER

tional keypad.

METERING

DIGITAL ZOOM SPOT AREA

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

SETTINGS

select [SPOT AREA], then press the e button.

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

[

] will appear on the LCD monitor.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset

the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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[sM][DIGITAL ZOOM] — Using Digital Zoom or Not

When composing your picture, first press the “ ” button until the optical zoom is

maximized, release and press it again to begin digital zooming. (page 42)

Select [OFF] for not using digital zoom.

ON (Default)

OFF

Digital zoom can be used.

Digital zoom cannot be used.

● There is no icon display for either setting.

Operation — setting to [OFF]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select sM [SET

DETAILS], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [DIGITAL ZOOM], then press Right on the

directional keypad.

FOCUSING

LONG EXP.

ISO

SPOT AF

OFF

AUTO

METERING

DIGITAL ZOOM OFF

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

SETTINGS (2/2)

select [OFF], then press the e button.

6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is

turned off, the setting is completed.

● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, resetting will be nec-

essary depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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Playback Mode is used to check images that have been shot.

Playback Mode also includes functions for rotating images by 90°.

[MULTI] Multiple Image Playback

With multiple image display, it is possible to display six thumbnail images on the LCD

monitor.

Viewing Pictures on the Multiple Image Display

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

MULTI

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[MULTI], then press the e button.

The multiple image playback screen appears.

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Multiple Image Display and Operations

DPOF icon:

Appears when the print setting is

made for an image.

Image No./Total images:

Indicates the No. of the selected

image in all recorded images.

Lock mark:

Appears when the image

is protected.

Movie icon

Cursor

To the previous

image (in reverse

order)

To the next image

(in forward order)

● Press Left on the directional keypad to move the

cursor to the previous image and Right on the

directional keypad to move the cursor to the next

image. Press Up on the directional keypad to

move the cursor to the image above and Down

on the directional keypad to move the cursor to

the image below.

icons

● You can change over the displayed page by

pressing + or – button.

Press +: Forward direction

Press –: Reverse direction

● Press the MENU button to display the menu

icons.

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Erasing an Image on the Multiple Image Display.

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

2 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

ERASE

select

[ERASE], then press the e button.

3 Use the directional keypad to move the cursor to the

ERASE IMAGE?

image you wish to erase.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

4 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [EXE-

CUTE], then press the e button.

The image will be erased.

● To erase other images, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the MENU button to finish the erasure opera-

tion.

The multiple image display will appear again.

Returning to the normal playback (single image display)

1 Use the directional keypad to move the cursor to the

image you wish to display for the normal playback.

2 Press the e button to return to the normal display.

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[PROTECT] Protecting Images from being Erased

Important images can be protected against accidental erasure.

● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect,

see page 15.

To protect images

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

PROTECT

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[PROTECT], then press the e button.

4 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

PROTECTION?

select the image you wish to protect.

SET

RETURN

5 Select [SET] and press the e button to protect the

image.

● To protect other images, repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press the MENU button to finish the operation.

● The protected images will not be erased even if [ERASE ALL] is executed, but they will

be erased when the memory card is formatted.

[ERASE] Erasing Individual Images

● Use caution when erasing an image. You cannot restore the erased image.

● The protected images cannot be erased. (page 70)

● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect,

see page 15.

To Erase an Image

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

ERASE ALL

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3 Use the directional keypad to select

[ERASE],

then press the e button.

4 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select the image you wish to erase.

ERASE IMAGE?

5 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [EXE-

EXECUTE

CANCEL

CUTE], then press the e button to erase the

image.

● To erase other images, repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press the MENU button to finish the operation.

[ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images

You can erase all images recorded in the memory card.

● Use caution when erasing an image. You cannot restore the erased image.

● The protected images cannot be erased. (page 70)

● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect,

see page 15.

To Erase All Images

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

ERASE ALL

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[ERASE ALL], then press the e button.

4 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [EXE-

ERASE ALL?

CUTE], then press the e button to erase all

images.

● A message “NO IMAGE” appears on the LCD. If an image

appears, it is presumed that the displayed image is protected

and was not deleted by the operation above.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

5 Press the MENU button to finish the operation.

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[RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming Images

You can change (resize) image dimensions and clip (trim) images. Since an image

that has been resized or trimmed is saved as a new image, it is possible to keep the

original image.

● Resized images are

recorded in the directory

as shown on the right.

DCIM

A new folder is created.

RESIZE

Resized image file

R00_0001.jpg

● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect,

see page 15.

● Files can be created under the name from [R00_0001jpg] to [R00_9999jpg] in the memory

card. You cannot resize more than 9999 images in this card.

To Resize an Image

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

RESIZE

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[RESIZE], then press the e button.

4 Select [EXECUTE RESIZING], then press the e

RESIZE MENU

button.

EXECUTE RESIZING

RESIZED IMAGE PLAYBACK

RETURN

5 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select the image, press Up on the directional key-

pad to select [OK], then press the e button.

SELECT RESIZE IMAGE

CANCEL

6 Set the area to be resized.

When changing image

dimensions only

When enlarging the area

Press the e

button.

Press the “ ” button to

enlarge the image (2x or

4x magnification). Use the

directional keypad to set

the area, then press the

e button.

SELECT AREA

ZOOM AREA

CHANGE ARE

ENTER

ZOOM AREA

CHANGE ARE

ENTER

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7 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

SELECT IMAGE SIZE

select the image size, then press the e button.

320×240

160×120

RETURN

8 The name of the resized image will be displayed.

RESIZE DONE

R00_0001.JPG 13KB

Press the e button after checking the name.

9 Press the MENU button to finish the operation.

Confirming and Deleting the Resized Image

Resized images cannot be displayed in normal playback mode. To display the

resized images, follow the procedure below.

Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of “To Resize an Image”.

4 Press Down on the directional keypad to select

RESIZE MENU

[RESIZED IMAGE PLAYBACK], then press the e

EXECUTE RESIZING

RESIZED IMAGE PLAYBACK

button.

RETURN

The resized image will be displayed.

● Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to view the

images in forward or reverse order.

R00_0001.JPG 13KB

RETURN

5 To erase the resized image, press Up or Down on

the directional keypad to select [

], then press the

e button.

● Be careful pressing the e button once erases the resized

image.

6 Press the MENU button to finish the operation.

● It is impossible to protect resized images.

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[ROTATE] Rotating Images

Images can be rotated 90° to either right or left.

● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect,

see page 15.

To Rotate the Image to [ _90˚

]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

ROTATE

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[ROTATE], then press the e button.

4 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

ROTATE IMAGE?

select the image you wish rotate.

90˚

RETURN

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [

], then press the e button.

90˚

[

] Rotate 90° to the left.

90˚

[

] Rotate 90° to the right.

90˚

[RETURN] Returns to the menu icon display.

The rotated image will be displayed.

● To rotate other images, repeat steps 4 and 5.

ROTATE IMAGE?

90˚

RETURN

6 Press the MENU button to finish the operation.

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[AUTO PLAY] Automatic Playback

This function plays back images automatically at set intervals.

Operation

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

AUTO PLAY

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[AUTO PLAY], then press the e button.

4 Set the interval.

1 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select

[INTERVAL], then press Right on the directional keypad.

SETTING AUTO PLAY

START

INTERVAL

START FRAME

2SEC

10SEC

15SEC

30SEC

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select a

playback interval, then press the e button.

5 Set the first frame.

1 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select

[START FRAME], then press Right on the directional key-

pad.

SETTING AUTO PLAY

START

INTERVAL

START FRAME

EXECUTE

2SEC

THIS FRAME

1ST FRAME

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select

[THIS FRAME] or [1ST FRAME], then press the e but-

ton.

6 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [EXECUTE], then press the e button to start

automatic playback.

SETTING AUTO PLAY

START

INTERVAL

EXECUTE

2SEC

START FRAME THIS FRAME

RETURN

7 Press the e button to stop automatic playback.

● Pressing MENU button also stops automatic playback.

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[PRINT] Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setting

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a standard used when printing digital

photographs on a home printer or by a commercial printing service. The function is a

simple way of specifying the number of copies to be printed, the need for date

imprinting, and so on. Before using this function, confirm that your home printer or

commercial photo printing service supports DPOF. When printing on a home printer,

be sure to read and follow the operating instructions for it.

● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect,

see page 15.

Photo lab

DISP.

Operation

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “p”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select

[PRINT], then press the e button.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [PRINT], then press Right on the directional

keypad.

SETTING PRINT

SEL IMAGE

SET

INDEX

EXECUTE

ALL RESET

RETURN

DPOF

INDEX SETS

0 PCS

OFF

5 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select the image to be printed, then select [OK] and

press the e button.

SELECT PRINT IMAGE

RETURN

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6 Set the number of prints.

1 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select

[PRINT QTY], then press Right on the directional keypad.

SETTING PRINT

PRINT QTY

DATE

NOT PRINT

PRINT SETS EXECUTE

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to set the

number of prints, then press the e button.

7 Set to print the date or not.

1 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select

[DATE], then press Right on the directional keypad.

SETTING PRINT

PRINT QTY

DATE

NOT PRINT

PRINT SETS PRINT

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select

[PRINT] or [NOT PRINT], then press the e button.

● Use caution when selecting "PRINT". When [PRINT] is set to the

[INSERT DATE] (page 81) in the setup mode and [PRINT] is rese-

lect in this mode, the date printing is doubled.

8 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [PRINT SET], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

SETTING PRINT

PRINT QTY

DATE

NOT PRINT

EXECUTE

PRINT SETS

9 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

SETTING PRINT

select [EXECUTE], then press the e button to

PRINT QTY

DATE

RETURN

complete the DPOF setting.

PRINT SETS EXECUTE

● If you select [RETURN], changes will not be applied to the set-

ting and the display returns to the [SETTING PRINT] screen.

The display returns to the [SETTING PRINT] screen.

● To set the DPOF setting for other images, repeat steps 4 to 9.

SETTING PRINT

INDEX

SEL IMAGE

SET

ALL RESET EXECUTE

RETURN

DPOF

INDEX SETS

2 PCS

OFF

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Setting an Index Print

You can print an index of images recorded in the memory

card.

Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the

DPOF”.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [INDEX], then press Right on the directional

keypad.

SETTING PRINT

INDEX

ALL RESET EXECUTE

SEL IMAGE

SET

RETURN

DPOF

INDEX SETS

2 PCS

OFF

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

SETTING INDEX PRINT

select [SETUP INDEX PRINT], then press the e

SETUP INDEX PRINT

ERASE INDEX SETTING

RETURN

button to complete the setting.

[SETUP INDEX PRINT]

Images are printed in an index.

[ERASE INDEX SETTING]

Cancel the index print.

[RETURN]

The display returns to the [SETTING PRINT] screen.

SETTING PRINT

INDEX

ALL RESET

SEL IMAGE

SET

EXECUTE

RETURN

DPOF

INDEX SETS

2 PCS

Resetting all print settings

Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the DPOF”.

4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [ALL RESET], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

SETTING PRINT

SEL IMAGE

INDEX

ALL RESET

SET

EXECUTE

RETURN

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

DPOF SETTING CLEAR?

select [EXECUTE], then press the e button to

release all print settings.

DPOF

INDEX SETS

2 PCS

The display returns to the [SETTING PRINT] screen.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

SETTING PRINT

SEL IMAGE

INDEX

ALL RESET

SET

EXECUTE

RETURN

DPOF

INDEX SETS

0 PCS

OFF

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A Useful Way to Erase Images Using the Protect and All Erase Functions

If, for example, you have recorded 100 images and you only want to keep 5 or 6 of

them, erasing the unwanted images one at a time is difficult work. If you have

recorded a lot of images and only wish to keep a few, use [PROTECT] and

[ERASE ALL] to make the operation easier.

First, protect the images that should be kept. (Use the multiple image display.)

1 Display the menu icons and select

[PROTECT].

2 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

PROTECTION?

display the image desired that should be kept,

then press the e button.

Repeat this procedure to select the images that should be

kept.

SET

RETURN

Then, erase all images.

1 Display the menu icons to select

[ERASE ALL]

ERASE ALL?

then press the e button.

[ERASE ALL?] appears on the screen.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

2 Select [EXECUTE], then press the e button to erase all images.

3 Protected images will not be erased but kept in

the memory card.

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Using Setup “SET UP” Mode

Functions

Functions such as setting the date and formatting the memory card are only

performed infrequently, but they are convenient and important functions. Such

functions are included in “SET UP” mode.

[BRIGHT CNTRL] Setting Brightness of the LCD

Monitor

This function adjusts brightness of the LCD monitor.

Operation

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [BRIGHT CNTRL], then press Right on the

SET UP(1/3)

directional keypad.

BRIGHT CNTRL

DATE

INSERT DATE

FORMAT

STANDARD

3 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

POWER SAVE

select the brightness, press the e button to com-

plete the setting.

Select + to make the LCD monitor brighter and – to make it

darker.

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[INSERT DATE] Setting to Write the Date in the

Image

Use this function if you want the date to be written in the image. Once the function is

set to [WITH DATE], the date is written in images when shooting.

[WITH DATE]

The date is written in images when shooting.

The date is not written.

[NO DATE]

(default)

● The date is written on the right bottom cor-

ner of the image.

● Once the date is written on an image, you cannot erase the date.

Operation — setting to [WITH DATE]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [INSERT DATE], then press Right on the

SET UP(1/3)

directional keypad.

BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD

DATE

INSERT DATE

FORMAT

2003.08.15

NO DATE

WITH DATE

3 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [WITH

DATE], then press the e button to complete the

setting.

POWER SAVE 3MIN

● When the function is set to [WITH DATE], the date is always dis-

played on the LCD monitor when shooting.

● Note that the date will be printed twice if you set this [INSERT

DATE] to [WITH DATE] and set [DATE] in [PRINT] (page 76) to

[PRINT],

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[FORMAT] Formatting the Memory Card

Use this function before using a new memory card or when erasing all data including

images.

Operation to format a memory card.

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to

“SET UP”.

SET UP(1/3)

BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD

DATE

INSERT DATE NO DATE

FORMAT

EXECUTE

POWER SAVE 3MIN

2003.08.15

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [FORMAT], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

3 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [EXE-

CUTE], then press the e button to begin format-

ting.

FORMATTING?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

4 When formatting is completed, the display returns

to the [SET UP(1/3)] screen.

● Note that protected images will also be erased.

● If you want to record the image from the file [KIF_0001.jpg] in the

folder [100KCBOX], remove the memory card after formatting and

follow the “Resetting File Number” (page 91).

[POWER SAVE] Saving Power by Turning Power Off

Automatically

This camera is equipped with an Auto Power-off function that automatically turns the

power off after several minutes if the camera is left on without any operation being

performed. This function helps to reduce power consumption if you forget to turn off

the camera. You can select the length of time before power is turned off.

[NO PWR OFF]

The power will be paused after 6 minutes, but it will not be turned

off automatically. Do not forget to turn off the camera.

[15SEC.]*

[1MIN.]

[3MIN.]

[6MIN.]

The power will be turned off automatically if the camera is left

inactive for more than 15 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 6

minutes.

*In the Playback mode or the Set Up mode, the power is automatically turned off after 1

minute.

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Operation — setting to [1MIN.]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [POWER SAVE], then press Right on the

SET UP(1/3)

directional keypad.

BRIGHT CNTRL NO PWR OFF

DATE

15SEC.

1MIN.

3MIN.

INSERT DATE

FORMAT

3 Press Up on the directional keypad to select the

length of time before power is turned off, then press

the e button to complete the setting.

POWER SAVE 6MIN.

When using the camera in the “s/m” mode, the auto power-off setting will cause the camera to

respond as follows:

1 When [POWER SAVE] is set to one of [15SEC], [1MIN], [3MIN] and [6MIN]:

With this setting, if the camera is left inactive for more than the specified period of time, it will

automatically enter the sleep mode for two minutes, after which the power will turn off.

During the two-minute power-save sleep period, the camera can be quickly restored to its

original shooting mode by depressing the shutter button halfway, or by pressing one of the other

function buttons.

After the two minutes have expired, the camera power will automatically turn off.

2 When [POWER SAVE] is set to [NO PWR OFF]:

With this setting, when the camera is left inactive for more than six minutes, it automatically

enters the sleep mode. (In this case, the camera remains in the sleep mode indefinitely, without

the power turning off.) To restore the camera to its normal shooting mode, depress the shutter

button halfway, or press one of the other function buttons.

15SEC.

2MIN.

1MIN.

3MIN.

2MIN.

3MIN.

6MIN.

2MIN.

6MIN.

NO PWR OFF

Power on and camera in ready but inactive state.

Sleep mode; camera operation stops with lens in extended position, but function

can be restored by pressing the shutter button halfway, or by pressing other

function buttons.

Power OFF.

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[MODE LOCK] Preserving the Mode Settings

This function preserves the camera mode functions set in the “s”, “m” or "SET UP"

mode when the power is turned OFF. (page 99)

[ON]

Mode settings are preserved even if the power is turned off.

[OFF]

(default)

Mode settings will be returned to their default values when the

power is turned off.

Operation — setting to [ON]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [MODE LOCK], then press Right on the

directional keypad.

SET UP(2/3)

MODE LOCK OFF

BEEP

CUSTOM SET

LCD BRIGHT

COLOR SELECT YELLOW

START SCREEN SET

3 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [ON],

then press the e button to complete the setting.

[BEEP] Turning ON or OFF the focusing beeps and

shutter release sound

[ON]

Set the Beep to ON.

[OFF]

Turns the beeping sound off.

Operation — setting to [OFF]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [BEEP], then press Right on the directional

keypad.

SET UP(2/3)

MODE LOCK OFF

BEEP

CUSTOM SET.

COLOR SELECT

OFF

YELLOW

3 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [OFF], press the e button to complete the

setting.

START SCREEN SET

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[CUSTOM SET.] Setting a function to the (+) and (–) button.

You can set the functions for handling any of the [LCD BRIGHT], [EX COMP] or [W BALANCE]

to the + and – buttons.

By pressing these buttons on [Multiple Image Display] in camera modes “s” or in movie modes

“m”, the function set just before shooting can be controlled.

[LCD BRIGHT]

(default)

The brightness on the LCD monitor can be changed in 9 levels.

[EX COMP]

The exposure can be controlled from –2.0 to +2.0 in 0.1 (EV)

increments.

[W BALANCE]

An adequate White Balance type (AUTO,

) can be selected.

Operation — setting to [EX COMP]

● Also when setting [LCD BRIGHT] or [W BALANCE], refer to the procedure below.

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SETUP”.

2 Press the Up or Down button on the directional key-

SET UP(2/3)

pad and select [CUSTOM SET.]. Then, press the

Right button on the directional keypad.

MODE LOCK OFF

BEEP

CUSTOM SET.

LCD BRIGHT

EX COMP

COLOR SELECT

W BALANCE

START SCREEN SET

3 Press the Up or Down button on the directional key-

pad and select [EX COMP]. When the setting is

completed, press the execute button.

SET UP(2/3)

MODE LOCK OFF

BEEP

CUSTOM SET.

COLOR SELECT

EX COMP

YELLOW

START SCREEN SET

4 For the operation of the (+) or (-) button, see the fol-

lowing pages.

[LCD BRIGHT]: page 86.

[EX COMP]: page 86.

[W BALANCE]: page 87.

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Operations when [LCD BRIGHT] is selected

You can use this function in camera modes or in movie modes.

Operation

Turn on the power first and set the [CUSTOM SET.] in Setup modes to [LCD

BRIGHT].

1 Set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

DISP.

2 Press the (+) and (–) buttons to set the brightness on the LCD.

To make the display brighter, press the (+) button.

To make the display darker, press the (–) button.

● The brightness setting determined with the (+) and (–) buttons will be released when any of

the following operations are executed. To fix the brightness on the LCD, set the value using

[BRIGHT CNTRL] (page 80) in the SETUP mode.

· Pressing the menu button

· Turning the mode select dial to switch over to other modes

· Turning off the power switch

Operations when [EX COMP] is selected

The compensation value can be set between –2.0 and +2.0 in 0.3 (EV) steps by

pressing the (+) or (–) button each time.

Operation

Turn on the power first and set the [CUSTOM SET.] in Setup modes to [EX COMP].

1 Set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

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2 Select the exposure compensation value by pressing the (+) or (–) button.

By pressing the (+) button, you can increase the exposure to +2.0

in +0.3 (EV) increments.

By pressing the (–) button, you can decrease the exposure to –2.0

in –0.3 (EV) increments.

● The LCD display indicates [

Example when setting the

exposure to +0.3

● The exposure compensation setting determined with the (+) and (–) buttons will be cancelled

and returned to the setting in the menu of the Camera or Movie modes when any of the fol-

lowing operations are executed. To fix the exposure compensation (while the power switch is

turned on), set the value using [EXP. COMP] (page 54) in the camera modes or the movie

modes.

· Pressing the menu button

· Turning the mode select dial to switch over to other modes

· Turning off the power switch

Operations when [W BALANCE] is selected

You can use this function in Camera or Movie modes.

You can select the white balance fitting to your light source by pressing the (+) or (–)

button each time.

This sets the white balance automatically

according to the surrounding conditions.

AUTO

Auto (default)

Bright sun

Incandescent light

bulbs (tungsten)

Since the light source is specified, you can take a

picture without being influenced by the color of the

subject.

Cloudy weather

Fluorescent lights

The white balance selected in the [SET DETAILS]

menu is used. The setting must be made before

shooting images. (page 59)

Preset

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Operation

Turn on the power first and set the [CUSTOM SET.] in Setup modes to [W

BALANCE].

1 Set the mode select dial to “s” or “m”.

2 Select the white balance type by pressing the (+) or (–) button.

When pressing the (+) button

When pressing the (–) button

AUTO

● The LCD display indicates [

Example when setting the white balance

to [ ] Bright sun

● The white balance setting determined with the (+) and (–) buttons will be cancelled and

returned to the setting in the menu of the Camera or Movie modes when any of the following

operations are executed. To fix the white balance (while the power switch is turned on), set

the value using [WB] (page 55) in the camera modes or the movie modes.

· Pressing the menu button

· Turning the mode select dial to switch over to other modes

· Turning off the power switch

[COLOR SELECT] Setting the Color of Menu Display

[YELLOW] (default)

[RED]

[PURPLE]

[BLUE]

Operation — setting to [RED]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [COLOR SELECT], then press Right on the

SET UP(2/3)

directional keypad.

MODE LOCK ON

BEEP

YELLOW

RED

CUSTOM SET

COLOR SELECT

START SCREEN

PURPLE

BLUE

3 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [RED], then press the e button to complete

the setting.

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[START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen

There are three types of startup screen.

KYOCERA logo screen

Customized screen

(default)

You can select an image recorded in the memory card as a

startup screen.

[OFF]

Nothing appears on start screen.

Operation

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to

“SET UP”.

SET UP(2/3)

MODE LOCK OFF

BEEP

CUSTOM SET

LCD BRIGHT

COLOR SELECT YELLOW

START SCREEN SET

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [START SCREEN], then press Right on the

directional keypad.

3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

select one of the screens, then press the e button

to complete the setting.

SELECT START SCREEN

Operation — Setting an image as startup screen

1 Select the center image in step 3 of [Operation], then press Down on the

directional keypad.

2 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to

SELECT IMAGE

select the image, then press the e button.

RESET

3 Select [SET] and press the e button.

EXECUTE SETTINGS?

SET

CANCEL

4 Select the center image, then press the e button to

SELECT START SCREEN

complete the setting.

SELECT IMAGE

● As the image set for the startup screen is saved in the camera’s memory, the startup screen

will not change even if you replace the memory card or delete the image.

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[REC REVIEW] Reviewing the Image Just after

Shooting

You can display the image for a few seconds immediately after shooting.

[OFF]

The image will not be displayed after shooting.

The image is displayed for 2 seconds after shooting.

The image is displayed for 4 seconds after shooting.

[2SEC] (default)

[4SEC]

Operation — setting to [OFF]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [REC REVIEW], then press Right on the

SET UP(3/3)

directional keypad.

[REC REVIEW] menu screen appears.

REC_REVIEW 2SEC

4SEC

FILE NO

OFF

EXECUTE

MODE RESET

3 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [OFF], then press the e button to complete

setting.

[LANGUAGE] Selecting the Display Language

Japanese

English

[

]

[ENGLISH]

[FRANÇAIS]

[DEUTSCH]

[ESPAÑOL]

French

German

Spanish

Chinese(simplified)

[

]

Operation — setting to [FRANÇAIS]

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”.

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [ LANGUAGE], then press Right on the

SET UP(3/3)

directional keypad.

[REC REVIEW] menu screen appears.

REC REVIEW

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

FILE NO

MODE RESET

ESPAÑOL

3 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [FRANÇAIS], then press the e button to

complete the setting.

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[FILE NO.] Resetting the File Number to 0001

The images are stored as files with consecutive numbers in the order images have

been shot. These files are stored in the “100KCBOX” folder. If the consecutive file

number is reset, a new folder is created on the memory card and a consecutive

number starting from 0001 is attached to the new files placed in the new folder. Use

this function for changing the folder for each separate photographic session.

New folder

100KCBOX

KIF_0001.JPG

101KCBOX

KIF_0001.JPG

KIF_0002.JPG

KIF_0003.JPG

● When the folder name is [999KCBOX], the file number cannot be reset. (A new file

cannot be created.)

● The folders that can be created are named from [100KCBOX] to [999KCBOX].

To reset the folder number to [100KCBOX], reset the File Number without inserting

the memory card. After that, insert a formatted memory card or a memory card

without data.

Operation — Resetting File Numbers

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to

“SET UP”.

SET UP(3/3)

REC REVIEW 2SEC

ENGLISH

EXECUTE

FILE NO

MODE RESET

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [FILE NO.], then press Right on the direc-

tional keypad.

3 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [OK],

RESET NUMBER?

then press the e button to complete the setting.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

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[MODE RESET] Restoring Default Settings of

Functions

Use this mode when restoring modes and menus to default settings.

Operation — Restoring the default settings

1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to

“SET UP”.

SET UP(3/3)

REC REVIEW 2SEC

ENGLISH

FILE NO

EXECUTE

MODE RESET EXECUTE

2 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [MODE RESET], then press Right on the

directional keypad.

3 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [EXE-

RESET CAMERA?

CUTE], then press the e button to complete the

setting.

For default settings of each menu, see page 101.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Battery power is depleted or the

battery pack is not inserted.

Replace the battery pack with a

new one.

The auto-off function has

operated to turn power off.

(page 82)

Press the POWER button again

to turn power ON.

Setting of power-save function

may cause camera to enter

sleep mode when it is inactive

for set period.

Press the shutter button

halfway, or press any other

function buttons to return the

camera to normal operating

condition. Since camera

response differs depending on

the setting of the Power-Save

function, consult page 82 for

details.

LCD doesn’t appear.

The LCD monitor is turned off.

Press the DISP button to turn

on the LCD monitor.

A strong magnet or other

electromagnetic generator is

located too near the camera.

Move the camera away from the

magnet or electromagnetic

field. After that, the LCD doesn’t

display, remove the battery pack

once and reinstall it in the

original location.

The file size of the recorded

image was very small.

File size and number of pictures

recordable differ depending on

the image quality setting and

subject conditions; not a

malfunction.

The number of images

recordable does not

change when a picture is

taken.

Image cannot be erased;

The image is protected.

Release the image protect

function. (page 70)

“

” mark appears.

The number of recordable

images didn’t change when

an image was erased.

The size of the erased image

file was very small.

File size and number of

recordable pictures differ

depending on image quality

mode and subject conditions;

not a malfunction.

Some image files are stored

in the area other than the

folder [***KCBOX] in the

memory card.

There are some files named

other than [kif_****].

Copy the image files or

other necessary files in the

PC or other medias and

format the memory card.

All images were deleted

and the message [NO

IMAGE] appears.

However, the number of

recordable frames is

very few.

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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The camera feels hot.

Large power consumption

occurs during use of the LCD

monitor;

the camera may feel warm

when the LCD monitor is used

for a long period of time.

This in itself is not a

malfunction, but the camera

should be allowed to cool down

before continuing use.

Caution LED flashes

slowly.

The flash is charging.

Remove your finger from the

shutter release button and wait

for the flashing to stop.

Caution LED flashes

rapidly.

Camera shake warning,

indicating that a slow shutter

speed has been selected.

Use a tripod or other means to

stabilize the camera.

Focus can’t be set.

Standby LED flashes.

Focus mark flashes.

The subject being shot is

difficult to bring into focus.

(page 41)

Use the focus lock function to

lock the focus on a part of the

subject with higher contrast

before final composition of the

image. (page 41)

Everything appears as a

white screen.

The setting is adjusted to over-

exposure.

Either turn off the long exposure

or reset the mode settings.

The write protect switch is set

(SD memory card).

Release the SD memory card’s

write protect lock, or insert a

different memory card.

(page 15)

Image cannot be

rotated, set for DPOF,

protected or resized.

The message “WRITE

PROTECT” appears.

Much noise is found on the

image.

Noise occurs easily by

increasing the ISO sensitivity or

setting to the long exposure

time.

Remove noise using the

retouching software or use a

lighting.

Some images that had not

been played back in the

camera were printed in the

print shop.

Resized images or images

recorded in the PC are

suspected.

Select the images you want to

print following one of the

procedures below.Set printing

(DPOF). (A resized image

cannot be set for DPOF). Erase

unnecessary images using the

PC.

When the camera and the

PC are connected,

[Removable Disk] or

[Untitled Folder] cannot be

displayed.

The USB cable is improperly

inserted.

Insert the USB cable securely.

The driver is not installed or the

driver installation is failed.

Follow the procedure shown in

the section “Uninstalling the

USB Driver and Remedies”

(page 36).

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Messages and Remedies

Message

Cause

Remedy

“MEMORY CARD FULL”

The memory card has

insufficient free memory

available.

Insert a new memory card, or

erase unneeded images on the

current card.

Or, change the setting of image

size or quality.

“NO CARD”

No memory card is loaded.

Insert a memory card.

“WRITE PROTECT”

The write protect switch is

activated (SD memory card).

Release the write protect

switch, or insert a different

memory card. (page 15)

The inserted memory card has

been formatted in a different

camera or information device.

Reformat the memory card in

the camera. (page 82)

“CARD ERROR”

The memory card format is not

compatible with the camera.

Insert another memory card or

format it.

Memory card is not loaded

correctly.

Remove the memory card and

reload it correctly.

Nothing is recorded on the

memory card.

● Insert a memory card with

recorded image data.

“NO IMAGE”

● Take a picture.

Printing is cancelled from the

printer or camera.

Return the menu of [Direct

Print] by selecting [Check] or

[Cancel].

If you restart printing, check the

status of the printer or the

camera.

“CANCEL PRINT”

“PRINTER BUSY”

Start printing from the camera

when the printer is starting or

operating.

Printer has any trouble, such as

ink shortage or paper jam.

If you cannot print the images,

turn off the powers of the

camera and the printer once

and turn on them. After that,

restart printing.

“PRINTER ERROR”

“NO PLAYBACK”

It appears when the image is

broken or the image was

restored in the PC.

Take a picture again.

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List of Menus and Icons Displayed on the LCD

Monitor

Display when the Camera “s” or Movie “m” mode is selected

Camera mode

Movie mode

2048

1Flash mode (page 45)

BWide AF

2White balance mode/color mode

(page 55/page 56)

CSpot AF

DMacro/Landscape mode (page 48)

ESelf-timer (page 50)

FDigital zoom/Long Exposure (page 63)

GExposure compensation (page 54)

HFocus gauge (appears when focus mode

is set to [MF]) (page 61)

3Metering mode (page 65)

4Focus mark (lights green when focus is

set. lights red in movie modes)

5ISO Sensitivity (page 64)

6Pixels (page 51)

7Image quality (page 52)

8Number of recordable images

9Auto-Exposure mode (page 60)

0Sharpness (page 58)

IDate

JBattery indicator

KRemaining seconds that can be recorded

for

AChroma (page 57)

Focus frame (page 61)

LCustom setting indicator (C_AE: Exposure

compensation, C_WB: White balance)

Display when the MENU button is pressed

● Menu icons are displayed.

Movie mode

Camera mode

Menu icons

1SELF TIMER (page 50)

2PIXELS (page 51)

1SELF TIMER (page 50)

2PIXELS (page 51)

3QUALITY (page 52)

4EXP.COMP (page 54)

5WHITE BALANCE (page 55)

6SET DETAILS

3EXP.COMP (page 54)

4WHITE BALANCE (page 55)

5SET DETAILS

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Display when [SET DETAILS] in Camera “s” or Movie “m” mode is selected

Menus appear.

Camera mode

Movie mode

(page 56)

(page 57)

(page 58)

(page 59)

(page 60)

COLOR MODE COLOR

(page 56)

(page 59)

(page 61)

CHROMA

SHARPNESS

STANDARD

COLOR

WB PRESET SET

FOCUSING

SPOT AF

COLOR MODE

WB PRESET SET

AE MODE

PROGRAM

SETTINGS (1/2)

SETTINGS

(page 61)

(page 63)

(page 64)

(page 65)

(page 66)

FOCUSING

LONG EXP.

ISO

METERING

DIGITAL ZOOM ON

SPOT AF

OFF

AUTO

EVALUATION

SETTINGS (2/2)

Display when Playback “p” mode is selected

Display when the MENU button is pressed

Menu icons

1MULTI (page 67)

5RESIZE (page 72)

2PROTECT (page 70)

3ERASE (page 70)

4ERASE ALL (page 71)

6ROTATE (page 74)

7AUTO PLAY (page 75)

8PRINT (page 76)

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Display when “SET UP” mode is selected

The setup menu is displayed.

(page 80)

(page 16)

(page 81)

(page 82)

SET UP(1/3)

BRIGHT CNTRL

DATE

STANDARD

2003.01.01

INSERT DATE NO DATE

FORMAT

EXECUTE

POWER SAVE 3MIN.

(page 84)

(page 85)

(page 88)

(page 89)

SET UP(2/3)

MODE LOCK

BEEP

CUSTOM SET.

OFF

LCD BRIGHT

YELLOW

COLOR SELECT

START SCREEN SET

(page 90)

(page 91)

(page 92)

SET UP(3/3)

2SEC

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

REC REVIEW

EXECUTE

FILE NO.

MODE RESET

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LED Indication and Camera Status

There are 5 LEDs on the camera.

Each LED indicates the status of the camera depending on how it lights or flashes.

Front illumination (Blue / Red)

Each LED lights after the power of the camera is turned on,

after a mode is selected or when the camera is connected to

the PC.

Self-timer LED (Red)

Flashes

While using the self-timer

When Playback

“p” or “SET UP”

mode is selected

Lights

When shooting still images or

movies

When the camera is

connected to a PC

PC MODE

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Memory card access LED (orange)

Flashes while the camera is accessing the memory card,

such as recording images to memory card or reading data.

● While the LED is flashing, do not open the memory card

door or remove the memory card. Failure to do so might

break the data.

ISP.

Flashes

ENU

Standby LED (green)

Ready to take a picture as the focus is set.

Lights

Camera “s” mode

/Movie “m” mode

The focus is not set. (But you can still take a

picture.)

Flashes

Caution LED (red)

As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take

care of camera shake.

Flashes rapidly

Flashes slowly

Camera “s” mode

As the flash is being charged, you need to wait

to take the next picture until the LED stops

flashing.

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List of Menu modes that can be locked and default

settings

Mode

Mode lock

Default

s Flash

Locked

AUTO

s/m Macro/Landscape

s/m SELF TIMER

Locked

Normal shooting

OFF

Default

s PIXELS (L4)

Locked

2304x1728

2048x1536

320x240

NORMAL

0.0

s PIXELS (L3)

m PIXELS

s QUALITY

s/m EXP.COMP

“s”Camera

Mode/

“m” Movie

s/m WHITE BALANCE

s/m SET DETAILS → COLOR MODE

s SET DETAILS → CHROMA

s SET DETAILS → SHARPNESS

s/m SET DETAILS → WB PRESET

s SET DETAILS → AE MODE

s/m SET DETAILS → FOCUSING

s SET DETAILS → LONG EXP.

s SET DETAILS → ISO

s SET DETAILS → METERING

s SET DETAILS → DIGITAL ZOOM

BRIGHT CNTRL

Locked

AUTO

Default

COLOR

STANDARD

PROGRAM

SPOT AF

OFF

Mode

Default

—

AUTO

EVALUATION

STANDARD

NO DATE

—

DATE

INSERT DATE

FORMAT

POWER SAVE

3MIN.

MODE LOCK

OFF

BEEP

“SET UP”

Mode

CUSTOM SET

LCD BRIGHT

YELLOW

COLOR SELECT

Kyocera Logo

Screen

START SCREEN

REC REVIEW

LANGUAGE

FILE NO.

—

2SEC

—

MODE RESET

—

Locked: When MODE LOCK is set to ON, the setting is saved even if the power is turned off when “MODE

LOCK” is set to “ON”.

Default: The setting returns to its default mode whether “MODE LOCK” is set to “ON” or “OFF”.

Previous: The setting that you set previously is saved whether “MODE LOCK” is set to “ON” or “OFF”.

101

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Optional Accessories

AC Adapter AC-74L

You don't have to pay attention to the battery capacity if you use this adapter to do a long

playback or connect a PC.

Connecting AC Adapter AC-74L

● Be sure that AC adapter plug is connected securely before use. Loose plugs and poor

contacts can cause generation of heat, fire, and electrical shock.

● Do not attempt to modify the AC adapter's cords, or subject them to unreasonable

force. Damage to the cords can cause fires and electrical shock. If cords become so

damaged that their wire cores are exposed, discontinue using them and consult your

dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center.

● Do not attempt to remove covers, disassemble, repair or modify your AC adapter, since

dangerous electrical shock could result.

● AC adapters that have become laden with dirt or household dust should not be used or

approached with metal objects, since electricity might be transmitted through the

metal, causing fire or personal electrical shock. In the event of heavy soiling of a plug,

remove it from its outlet and clean away the dirt before reusing.

WARNING

● In the event that an AC adapter plug emits smoke or unusual smell or sound, or if it is

damaged by impact or falling, cease use immediately. Continuing to use a damaged

plug could result in fire danger. In the event of damage to a plug, consult your dealer or

Kyocera/Yashica Service Center.

● Do not connect the AC adapter to any sources of power other than a household AC

outlet (AC 100V to 240 V; 50/60Hz). Using the adapter with other voltages or ratings

may cause the hazard of fire or electrical shock.

● Use the designated AC adapter. Using other adapters may result in unexpected

accidents and fire danger.

● Never attempt to splice the AC adapter cord, or subject it to severe twisting, bending,

or stretching.

● Do not handle the AC adapter with wet hands, since personal electrical shock could

result.

● Always grasp the plug body (not cord) when removing the AC adapter plugs from

camera and power outlet. Pulling on the cords could cause breakage or other damage

to the wires, resulting in danger of fire or electrical shock.

● If you observe any damage to the AC adapter, including broken wires and faulty plug

contacts, discontinue using the AC adapter and consult your dealer Kyocera/Yashica

Service Center.

CAUTION

● Prolonged use may cause the AC adapter to feel warm; this is a normal phenomenon and not a

malfunction.

● When not using the AC adapter for an extended period of time, first remove the plug from the camera body,

then disconnect the adapter from its AC outlet.

● If you wish to use the AC adapter while batteries are loaded in the camera, first set the camera's power

switch to OFF, then connect the AC adapter before turning on the camera again.

● The AC adapter has been designed for exclusive use with this camera. To prevent the danger of fire and

electrical shock, do not use the adapter with products other than the specific digital camera for which it

was designed.

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There are 4-type AC cables.

Shape of Plug Socket

Terminal front Terminal side

Voltage

Country

Type

100v - 125v Japan

100v - 125v USA, Mexico, Brazil, etc.

220 - 240v

Each country in Europe

England, Singapore, etc.

● If you use the adapter other than the countries specified in the table, check the voltage and

shape of plug socket for the country.

● In some regions, more than one type of plug sockets can be used. (For example, you can use

C type as well as BF type in a certain area of England.)

Pay attention to your selection of [LONG EXP.] and

[ISO].

Some combination of [LONG EXP.] and [ISO] menu icons cannot be selected as shown in the

table below.

ISO

Menu items

160

AUTO

⅜

320

⅜

LONG EXP.

OFF

⅜

[LT2S] 2 SEC

⅜

[LT4S] 4 SEC

[LT8S] 8 SEC

⅜ Selectable combination

Unselectable combination

In this case, the unselectable menu icons are not be displayed

on the screen and cannot be selected.

For example, if the [ISO] is set to 320, “4 SEC” and “8 SEC”

cannot be displayed in [LONG EXP.] mode.

FOCUSING

LONG EXP.

ISO

METERING

DIGITAL ZOOM ON

SPOT AF

OFF

2SEC

EVALUATION

SETTINGS

Menu items

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Specifications

L4: Finecam L4

L3: Finecam L3

Type:

Digital still camera with record, playback, and erase modes.

SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card (MMC)

Recording media:

Recording Capacity (Guideline) and Image Dimensions in Pixels

(when using 16 MB SD Memory Card, all pictures taken in the same mode):

2304×1728 (L4 only)

2048×1536 (L3 only)

1600×1200

1280×960

640×480

About 7 to10 (Fine)

About 9 to 12 (Fine)

About 14 to 20 (Fine)

About 21 to 29 (Fine)

About 67 to 85 (Fine)

About 14 to 19 (Normal)

About 17 to 24 (Normal)

About 27 to 36 (Normal)

About 39 to 52 (Normal)

About 104 to 123 (Normal)

Movies 320×240

Movies 160×120

About 1 to 2 (30 seconds each)

About 1 to 2 (120 seconds each)

Image Format:

Complies with JPEG standard (Exif ver2.2), DCF Standard

(Design rule for Camera File system), supports DPOF

Effective pixels:

Pickup Device:

L4: 4.03 mega pixels, L3: 3.22 mega pixels

L4 1/2.5" square-pixel interlace readout system CCD

4,230,000 pixels gross

L3 1/2.7 square-pixel interlace readout system CCD

3,340,000 pixels gross

Lens:

f = 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (L4: 35 mm camera equivalent to about

35 mm to 105 mm, L3: 35 mm camera equivalent to 38 mm to

115 mm) 3x zoom lens, F2.8 to 4.7

Focusing Range:

(from CCD)

About 64.5 cm*²to infinity ∞

In Macro Mode : About 24.5 cm*¹to 64.5 cm*²(fixed to wide-

angle position)

Exposure Control/Metering Method:CCD multi area evaluation, center weighted, spot

metering

Control Method:

Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Long Exposure mode

Exposure Compensation: +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV (in 1/3 steps, The function can be settable to

(+) or (-) button in custom setting.)

Aperture Control:

Automatic, or manually settable to F2.8, F7.5*,

*:brightness converted F value

Automatic Exposure Linkage Range: LV6 to LV16

White Balance:

Automatic, Manual (Preset, Bright sun, Incandescent light bulbs,

Cloudy weather, Fluorescent light, The function can be settable

to (+) or (-) button in custom setting.)

Shutter:

CCD electronic shutter and programmed electronic shutter with

independent aperture control (1 sec to 1/2000 sec, 2 sec, 4 sec,

8 sec).

Focusing Control:

Viewfinder:

Video feedback auto focusing and manual focusing

True image zoom viewfinder

Field of view ratio: 80% or more (within 3 m)

Magnification: About 0.3x (wide angle) to about 0.8x (telephoto)

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Flash:

Built-in flash, recycling time about 8 seconds(with new batteries,

at room temperature, based on our testing standards).

Flash range (from CCD) about 64.5 cm*²to 2.5 m (zoom set at

wide).

*¹:About 20 cm away from the front side of the lens

*²:About 60 cm away from the front side of the lens

Camera modes:

Flash modes (auto flash, red eye reduction, fill in flash, flash off,

night backdrop, *³red eye reduction forced flash); macro mode;

landscape mode; Exposure Compensation; color modes (color,

B&W, sepia), chroma; sharpness; white balance (auto, daylight,

tungsten, cloudy, fluorescent, preset, Custom Setting); AE

modes (programmed, F2.8; F7.5); focus (Wide AF, Spot AF,

MF); long exposure (OFF, 2 sec, 4 sec, 8 sec); sensitivity

(AUTO, ISO80, ISO160, ISO320); metering modes (evaluation,

center weighted, spot); Digital zoom ON OFF

*³Settable during long exposure

Movie Modes:

Playback modes:

Setup modes:

Macro mode; landscape mode; color modes (color, B&W, sepia);

white balance (auto, daylight, tungsten, cloudy, fluorescent,

preset, Custom Setting); focus (Wide AF, Spot AF, MF)

Multiple image display; protect; erase (single image); all erase

(erase all images in folder \DCIM\); rotation (right left 90

degrees); slide show; DPOF setting; Resizing

Brightness control; date; date inserting; memory card format;

auto power off setting function ON OFF and time setting (until

camera power turns off automatically); mode lock ON OFF

(preserves mode setting data); beep mode selection ON OFF,

custom setting selection (One of the settings of brightness

control, exposure compensation and white balance can be

allocated to the + and - buttons.); select color (Purple, Red,

Yellow, Blue); startup screen setting; REC Review On Off;

display language setting (Japanese, English, French, German,

Spanish, Chinese); file number reset; default reset

USB Direct Print^*4, PC mode (displayed on the LCD monitor in

connecting the camera and PC.)

*⁴It supports the USB DIRECT-PRINT proposed by Seiko

Epson.

Other:

LCD monitor:

Built-in 1.6", 70,000-pixels TFD color LCD monitor, size:

312×230 pixels.

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LCD monitor display:

Remaining battery capacity; camera and movie mode settings

(Self-timer mode, flash mode, macro landscape mode, white

balance mode, AE mode, focus, long exposure, sensitivity,

metering mode, chroma, sharpness), number of recordable

images; remaining recordable seconds of movie; digital zoom

setting (L4: ×1.3 ×1.6 ×2.0 ×3.0 ×4.0, L3: ×1.3, ×1.6, ×2.0); date

(appears for 3 seconds after power is turned on only); focus frame;

SD memory card write protect status (appears only when write

protect is enabled); image recorded (still, movie); playback mode

setting (multi image, protect, erase, all erase, rotate, slide show,

DPOF setting, resizing); setup mode (LCD brightness, date, date

inserting, format, auto off, mode lock, beep, custom setting, select

color, startup screen, REC view, display language, file number

reset, default reset), Indications in custom setting

Self-timer LED (red):

Self-timer LED (red): lights to indicate self-timer operation,

recording completion, connection to a PC, playback mode, set

up mode or movie recording

Card access LED

(orange):

Front LED: lights when the camera is turned on and goes off

automatically, when starting operation or when selecting mode

Standby LED (green):

Caution LED (red):

Front illumination:

lights to indicate focus display

lights to indicate flash charging or camera shake warning

lights when the camera is turned on and goes off automatically,

when starting operation or when selecting mode

<Input, Output>

Input output connector:

Power:

External power input connector; USB connector

Lithium battery pack (CR-V3), 2 AA nickel metal hydride

rechargeable batteries and the 2 AA nickel batteries can be

used. The batteries can be used as an external power supply

using the dedicated AC adapter.

Battery capacity:

Lithium battery pack (CR-V3):Number of recordable images

(using 50% flash, 2304×1728 or 2048×1536, Normal mode)

LCD monitor ON about 160

LCD monitor OFF about 170

2 AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries:

Number of recordable images

(using 50% flash, 2304×1728 or 2048×1536, Normal mode)

LCD monitor ON about 90

LCD monitor OFF about 100

Continuous playback time

Lithium battery pack (CR-V3): about 220 minutes (using LCD monitor)

2 AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries: about 180 minutes

(using LCD monitor)

(All values assume new batteries, room temperature, based on our

testing standards)

<Other>

Ambient operating temperature:0°C to 45°C

Dimensions:

112.5 (Width) x 54.5 (Height) x 35 (Depth) mm

(not including protruding parts)

Weight:

About 165 g (not including memory card or battery pack)

*All descriptions and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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