E
Digital Camera
EX-P700
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO
product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for
future reference.
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INTRODUCTION
24 GETTING READY
Contents
About This Manual ..................................................... 24
General Guide ............................................................ 26
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INTRODUCTION
Camera
26
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ......................................................................11
Precautions ................................................................ 14
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 29
REC modes
PLAY mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
29
33
34
General Precautions
14
16
17
17
18
18
18
Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 35
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 36
Power Requirements ................................................. 37
Test for proper operation before using the camera!
Data Error Precautions
Operating conditions
Condensation
Lens and Phase Differential Sensor
Other
Using the Rapid Charger
To load the battery
To remove the battery
Power Supply Precautions
Using AC Power
37
41
42
45
48
50
51
19 QUICK START GUIDE
Turning the Camera On and Off
Configuring Power Saving Settings
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 19
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 21
To record an image .................................................... 22
To view a recorded image .......................................... 23
To delete an image..................................................... 23
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 52
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 54
To configure display language and clock settings
55
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Using the Self-timer ................................................... 75
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 77
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 78
58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 58
Specifying the Recording Mode
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
Recording Precautions
About Auto Focus
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
58
59
60
62
63
63
80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 80
Using Auto Focus
81
84
85
85
87
87
Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 64
To view current preview buffer contents after
Using the Macro Mode
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Pan Focus
recording a single image
To delete preview buffer contents after recording
a single image
64
65
Using Focus Lock
Orientation Sensor ..................................................... 65
Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 67
Using Zoom ................................................................ 68
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 88
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 90
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
91
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
68
69
Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 93
Using Aperture Priority AE
93
94
96
97
98
Using Shutter Speed Priority AE
Setting Exposure Settings Manually
Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance
Exposure Mode Recording Precautions
Using the Flash .......................................................... 71
Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
72
73
73
74
Flash Precautions
Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock) ....................... 99
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Using a Continuous Shutter Mode........................... 100
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot)...................................119
Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode
Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode
25-shot Stop Action Images
(Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode)
Continuous Shutter Precautions
101
102
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) .................................... 121
103
104
To use Business Shot
123
Using the Movie Mode ............................................. 124
Recording Audio ....................................................... 126
Using Auto Bracketing.............................................. 105
Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected
as the Variable (AE Bracketing)
Using Auto Bracketing with White Balance
as the Variable (WB Bracketing)
Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance
as the Variable (Focus Bracketing)
106
107
108
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording Your Voice
126
128
Using the Histogram ................................................ 130
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 132
Using Auto Bracketing with Non-configurable
Variables (Multi Bracketing)
Auto Bracketing Precautions
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
133
134
135
136
136
137
137
138
138
139
140
141
143
109
110
Selecting the Auto Focus (AF) Mode
Selecting the Metering Mode
Using the Filter Function
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Specifying Color Saturation
Specifying Contrast
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
Using Icon Help
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
Previewing Images Recorded with High Speed
Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing .................... 111
To view current preview buffer contents after
recording multiple images
To delete current preview buffer contents after
recording multiple images
111
112
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ....................................113
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
115
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single
Image (Coupling Shot) ..............................................117
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Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu) ....................... 143
Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording ... 144
Playing a Movie ........................................................ 164
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 165
Loading the Battery
145
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
166
Before Using the Card Remote Controller for
Recording
Using the Card Remote Controller
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 166
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 167
146
147
To specify the slideshow images
To specify the slideshow time
To set the slideshow interval
169
170
170
Using an External Flash ........................................... 149
External Flash Unit Requirements
Before Using an External Flash Unit
Using an External Flash Unit
External Flash Precautions
149
150
151
152
Rotating the Display Image...................................... 171
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 172
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 173
Using a Conversion Lens or Filter ........................... 153
Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens
154
To re-record audio
174
Installing a Filter
156
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 175
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 176
157 PLAYBACK
Selecting the Video Input System
177
Basic Playback Operation........................................ 157
Playing an Audio Snapshot
158
178 DELETING FILES
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 159
Resizing an Image ................................................... 160
Cropping an Image................................................... 161
Checking the Focus of a Recorded Image .............. 163
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 178
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 179
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Setting the Clock ...................................................... 192
180 FILE MANAGEMENT
To select your Home Time zone
To set the current time and date
Changing the Date Format
192
193
194
Folders ..................................................................... 180
Memory Folders and Files
180
Using World Time ..................................................... 194
Protecting Files ........................................................ 181
To display the World Time screen
To configure World Time settings
To configure summer time (DST) settings
194
195
196
To protect a single file
To protect all files in memory
181
182
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 182
Changing the Display Language ............................. 197
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 197
Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 198
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder
182
184
185
185
200 USING A MEMORY CARD
186 OTHER SETTINGS
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 201
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 186
To insert a memory card into the camera
To remove a memory card from the camera
To format a memory card
201
202
202
203
To configure sound settings
To set the volume level
186
187
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 187
Configuring Power Down Image Settings................ 188
Memory Card Precautions
Copying Files ........................................................... 204
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 190
a memory card
204
To copy a specific file from a memory card
to built-in memory
Using the Alarm ........................................................ 191
205
To set an alarm
Stopping the Alarm
191
192
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Image Files Supported by the Camera
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions
230
231
206 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF........................................................................ 207
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
208
209
232 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 210
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 232
To print a single image
To print a group of images
Printing Precautions
210
213
214
Creating an album
232
234
234
237
239
240
Selecting an Album Layout
Configuring Detailed Album Settings
Viewing Album Files
Saving an Album
To delete an album
PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 215
Exif Print ................................................................... 215
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 240
About the bundled CD-ROM
216 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
(CASIO Digital Camera Software)
240
Computer System Requirements
242
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 216
USB Connection Precautions
222
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in
Windows ................................................................... 243
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 222
Getting Started
244
244
244
245
245
246
246
USB Connection Precautions
226
Selecting a Language
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 226
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
Installing an Application
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer.................................................................. 227
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
Memory Data ............................................................ 228
Exiting the Menu Application
DCF Protocol
228
Memory Folder Structure
228
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Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a
IMPORTANT!
Macintosh ................................................................. 246
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the EX-P700.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
Installing Software
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
246
247
249 APPENDIX
Menu Reference....................................................... 249
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 252
REC modes
PLAY mode
Rapid Charger
252
253
254
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
• Note that the example screens and product
illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ
somewhat by the screens and configuration of the
actual camera.
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 255
If you have problems installing the USB driver...
259
Display Messages
260
Specifications ........................................................... 262
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
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MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
•
I Copyright Restrictions
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
Except for the purpose of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and
audio files violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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• Four auto bracketing modes (page 105)
Features
Configurable variables can be set up to record multiple
versions of an image altering the exposure, white
balance, or focus distance setting. Non-configurable
variables create multiple versions of the same image
using various filters and other settings.
• 7.2 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 7.41 million total pixels of very high-
resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.
• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• Ex Finder view (page 32)
• Long battery life
The Ex Finder view provides you with a wealth of
information on the monitor screen as you compose your
images.
A low-power design combines with a large-capacity
battery to provide more recording and playback between
charges.
• Ex Menu (page 143)
Ex Menu gives you short-cut menu access to four
frequently-used settings.
• 16X zoom (page 68)
4X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
• 8.9MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• Multi Auto Focus (page 82)
When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven
different points and automatically selects the best one.
This avoids unintended auto focusing on the background,
which can cause foreground subject to be out of focus.
• High-speed, high-precision Auto Focus
A phase differential sensor combines with contrast Auto
Focus for faster focusing.
• Three continuous shutter modes (page 100)
In addition to normal continuous shutter operation that
can continually record shots as long as memory is
available, you can also use high-speed continuous
shutter and stop-action continuous shutter, which records
a series of shots in a single image.
• Movable Auto Focus (AF) Area (page 82)
You can move the focus area to the location you want.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 201)
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• Manual Assist (page 97)
• Real-time RGB histogram (page 130)
Follow the on-screen guidance when configuring manual
exposure settings.
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than
ever before.
• AE Lock (page 99)
A simple operation locks exposure on a particular subject,
helping to ensure that the image is focused the way you
want.
• World Time (page 194)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
• BESTSHOT (page 113)
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures
every time.
• Alarm (page 191)
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or
audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.
• Business Shot (page 121)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• Album Function (page 232)
HTML files are generated automatically to create an
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.
• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 117, 119)
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a
previously recorded background image. This means you
can create images that include you and your friend, even
if you are the only two people around.
• Calendar screen (page 166)
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
for that date, which helps to make searching for a
particular image quicker and easier.
• Triple Self-timer (page 75)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
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• Audio Snapshot mode (page 126)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include
audio.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 207)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
• Movie + Audio mode (page 124)
• Voice recording (page 128)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
• PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 215)
Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
• After Recording (page 173)
Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record
them.
• Selectable Sound Settings (page 186)
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you
turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or
all the way, or perform a key operation.
• USB DIRECT-PRINT and PictBridge support (page 210)
Connect directly to a USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge
compatible printer and you can print images without going
through a computer.
• Card remote controller (page 144)
• External flash connectability (page 149)
• Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the
camera with a USB cable (page 216).
• Conversion lens/close-up lens support (page 153)
Use of a conversion lens enhances telephoto and wide
angle shots, while the close-up lens enhances macro
shots.
• Connect the camera to a TV with the AV cable and use
the TV screen for image recording and viewing (page
176).
• DCF Data Storage (page 228)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.
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• Photo Loader and Photohands (page 241)
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.
Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-P700.
All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the
CASIO EX-P700 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so
creates the risk of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave
maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized
service center.
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out
of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,
contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating
a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s
vision and create the risk of accident.
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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage
if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true
with young children. When using the flash, the camera
should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the
subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking
care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s
battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After
making sure there is no more smoke coming from the
camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service
center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device
besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor
besides the one that comes with this camera.
• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord
from the power outlet and clean the area around the
prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can
create the risk of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk
of accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always
keep backup copies of data by transferring them to
personal computer memory.
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• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not
only make storage of the current image impossible, it can
also corrupt other image data already stored in file
memory.
Test for proper operation before using
the camera!
• Before using the camera to record important images,
make sure you first record a number of test images and
check the results to ensure that the camera is configured
correctly and operating properly (page 19).
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Data Error Precautions
Operating conditions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— Removing the battery or memory card while the
camera is performing a record or memory access
operation
— Removing the battery or memory card while the
operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the
camera
— Disconnecting the USB cable while a data
communication operation is being performed
— Low battery power
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject
to temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
— Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 260). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.
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Condensation
Lens and Phase Differential Sensor
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera
into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is
much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave
it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a
chance to reach the same temperature as the new
location. If condensation does form, remove the battery
from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a
few hours.
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens and phase differential sensor. Doing so can
scratch the lens and phase differential sensor surface and
cause malfunction.
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens and
phase differential sensor can interfere with proper image
recording. Never touch the lens and phase differential
sensor with your fingers. You can remove dust particles
from the lens and phase differential sensor surface by
using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the
surface of the lens and phase differential sensor with a
soft lens cloth.
• When aiming the camera, make sure that your finger
does not block the phase differential sensor.
Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1
1. Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-40)
that comes with the camera (page 37).
• Note that the shape of the rapid charger depends on the
area where you purchased the camera.
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
1
2
[CHARGE] lamp lights red
during charging.
2
[CHARGE] lamp turns
green when charging is
complete.
[CHARGE] lamp lights
red during charging.
[CHARGE] lamp turns
green when charging
is complete.
Power Cord Type
Plug-in Type
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2. Load the battery into the camera. (page 41).
1
3
2
Stopper
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To configure display language and clock settings
• Be sure to configure the following settings
before using the camera to record images.
See page 54 for details.
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2. Press [̆] to select the language you want.
1
3. Press [SET] to register the language setting.
4. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the geographical
area you want, and then press [SET].
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want, and then
press [SET].
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time (DST)
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
setting you want, and then press [SET].
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the date format setting you
want, and then press [SET].
8. Set the date and the time.
9. Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the
setting screen.
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To record an image
See page 58 for details.
Green
operation lamp
1. Press the power button to turn on the
Snapshot mode icon
camera.
1
2
4
2. Align the mode dial with
mode).
(Snapshot
10
1600 1200N
IN
ISO 80
F2.8
1/1000
04/12/24
3. Point the camera at the subject, use the
monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the
image, and then press the shutter button half
way.
:
12 58
3
Focus frame
• When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame
turns green and the green operation lamp lights.
4. Holding the camera still, gently press the
shutter button all the way down.
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To view a recorded image
To delete an image
See page 157 for details.
See page 178 for details.
1
2
1
2
3
4, 5, 6
3
1. Press the power button to turn
on the camera.
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2. Align the mode dial with
3. Press [EX ].
(PLAY mode).
2. Align the mode dial with
(PLAY mode).
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want to delete.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through the images.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select
“Cancel”.
6. Press [SET] to delete the image.
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This section contains information about things you need to
know about and do before trying to use the camera.
This term as used in
this manual:
Means this:
“a REC mode”
The currently selected recording
mode (Snapshot, BESTSHOT,
Aperture Priority AE, Shutter
Speed Priority AE, Manual
Exposure, Movie, Voice
Recording)
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions
used in this manual.
“digital noise”
Tiny flecks or “snow” in a
recorded image or on the
monitor screen, which makes
the image look grainy.
I Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.
This term as used in
Means this:
this manual:
“camera”
The CASIO EX-P700 Digital
Camera
“file memory”
The location where the camera
is currently storing images you
record (page 60)
“battery”
The NP-40 Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery
“rapid charger”
The CASIO BC-30L Rapid
Charger
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I Button Operations
I File Memory
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([ ]).
The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the
following three locations.
I On-screen Text
• The camera’s built-in flash memory
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
• An SD memory card loaded in the camera
• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
marks (“ ”).
For more information about how the camera stores images,
see page 228.
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General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
I Front
1 Zoom controller
2 Shutter button
3 Power button
0 Lens
A Phase differential sensor
B Microphone
2
3
4
5
1
C
4 Viewfinder
5 Self-timer lamp
6 Remote control signal receiver
7 Speaker
8 External flash sync terminal
9 Lens ring
C Flash
6
D [DC IN](AC adaptor connector)
E [USB/AV](USB/AV port)
F Terminal panel cover
B
7
8
• Be sure to reinstall the lens
ring on the camera lens when
you are not using a conversion
lens. Optical zoom is possible
only up to about 2X while the
lens ring is not installed
properly.
A
9
Open Terminal Panel Cover
0
D
E
F
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I Back
G Viewfinder
H Operation lamp
I [ ](Focus) button
T [EX
U [AE-L](AE Lock) button
V [ BKT] (Continuous Shutter/
Auto Bracketing) button
] (EX/Delete) button
H
I
J
J [
] (Flash / Calendar) button
G
K Mode dial
: PLAY mode
: Snapshot mode
: BESTSHOT mode
: Aperture Priority AE mode
: Shutter Speed Priority AE mode
: Manual Exposure mode
: Movie mode
V
U
K
T
L
M
N
O
REC modes
S
R
Q
: Voice Recording mode
P
L [MENU] button
M Strap ring
N [ ](Self-timer / Remote Controller)
button
O [PREVIEW] button
P [SET] button
Q [̆][̄][̇][̈]
R [DISP] button
S Monitor Screen
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I Bottom
W
X
W Battery cover
X Tripod screw hole
• Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
Y
Y Stopper
Z Battery compartment
[ Memory card slot
Z
[
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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen
contents actually produced on the camera.
REC modes
AE Bracketing
AEB
WBB
AFB
1 Flash mode indicator
3 White balance indicator
(page 71)
None Auto
(page 90)
None Auto
WB Bracketing
Focus Bracketing
Multi Bracketing
1234 5 67 8
9
Flash Off
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
0
A
Flash On
Red Eye Reduction
5 Self-timer/Remote
E
D
•
If the camera detects that
flash is required while auto
flash is selected, the flash on
indicator will appear when
the shutter button is pressed
half way.
controller mode
(pages 75, 146)
None 1 Shot
Fluorescent 1
1
Fluorescent 2
2
Tungsten
Flash
10-second Self-timer
10
s
B
2-second Self-timer
Triple Self-timer
2 Focus mode indicator
Manual
2
s
(page 80)
None Auto Focus
x3
2s
4 Continuous shutter/auto
bracketing mode
(pages 100, 105)
Single Shot
C
Remote controller
Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Remote controller and
2-second Self-timer
Manual Focus
High Speed Continuous
Shutter
•
(Pan Focus) appears in
the Movie mode only.
Normal Speed
Continuous Shutter
Multi Continuous Shutter
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6 Recording mode
(page 58)
9 Memory Capacity
NOTE
(pages 124, 262)
(Remaining number of storable
images)
Movie Recording: Remaining
recording time
• Changing the setting of any one of the following
functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the
monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you
want (page 139).
Snapshot
BESTSHOT
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Speed Priority AE
Manual Exposure
Movie
Recording mode, flash mode, focus mode, white
balance, self-timer/remote controller mode, metering
mode
0 Image quality (page 78)
F : FINE
N : NORMAL
E : ECONOMY
T : TIFF
Voice Recording
A Memory indicator
7 Metering mode indicator
(page 201)
(page 135)
Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Memory card selected for
data storage.
8 Image size (page 77)
B Date and time (page 192)
×
3072 2304 pixels
×
3072 2048 (3:2) pixels
C Battery capacity
×
2304 1728 pixels
(page 45)
×
1600 1200 pixels
×
1280
640
960 pixels
480 pixels
D Histogram (page 130)
×
Movie Recording: recording time
E Focus frame (page 61)
•
•
Focused: Green
Unfocused: Red
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F
I Exposure Panel
The exposure panel is an area in the lower right corner of
the REC modes monitor screen that shows various
adjustable parameters. You can also use the exposure
panel to adjust exposure settings.
G
H
I
J
Exposure Panel
F Digital zoom indicator (page 69)
G ISO sensitivity (page 133)
H Aperture value (pages 93, 96)
• The following explains the items that appear on the
exposure panel. Note that the current REC mode
determines which items appear.
I Shutter speed value (pages 94, 96)
•
An out of range ISO sensitivity, aperture, or shutter speed setting
causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.
1 Aperture value (pages 93, 96)
Use this item to adjust the aperture.
• The aperture value is displayed in the
J Zoom indicator (page 69)
•
•
Left side indicates optical zoom.
Right side indicates digital zoom.
Aperture value
exposure panel when the mode dial is
set to “A” (aperture priority AE) or “M”
(manual exposure).
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2 Shutter speed (pages 94, 96)
Use this item to adjust the shutter
speed.
I Ex Finder View
4
6
5
Shutter speed
• The shutter speed is displayed in the
exposure panel when the mode dial is
set to “S” (shutter speed priority AE) or
“M” (manual exposure).
7
8
3
2
1
9
3 EV shift (exposure compensation value)
(page 88)
0
Use this item to adjust the exposure
compensation (EV shift) value.
• The EV shift value is displayed in the
exposure panel when the mode dial is
EV shift
A
B
set to “
” (snapshot), “
”
1 Focus distance scale (page 263)
(BESTSHOT), “A” (aperture priority
AE), or “S” (shutter speed priority AE).
• This scale indicates the focus distance range. Note
that this scale is not intended for precision
measurement. It is provided as a general guide only.
• The focus distance scale may not appear when any
one of the following conditions exists.
— When “Contrast” is selected as the Auto Focus (AF)
mode (page 134)
— When “Hybrid” is selected as the Auto Focus (AF)
4 Manual Focus (MF) setting (page 85)
Use this item for adjust focus manually.
• The manual focus setting item is
displayed in the exposure panel when
manual focus is selected (indicated by
MF setting
“
” on the monitor screen) using [ ].
mode (page 134) and Macro “
” is selected as the
focus mode (page 80)
— Conditions that are so dark or so bright that distance
measurement is impossible
— When “Free” is selected as the Auto Focus Area (AF
Area) mode (page 82)
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2 Focal distance (page 263)
3 White balance indicator (page 90)
4 Flash mode indicator (page 71)
PLAY mode
12
3
5 Focus mode indicator (page 80)
6 ISO sensitivity (page 133)
7 Manual focus icon
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
• This icon is displayed only when “MF (Manual Focus)”
is selected as the focus mode.
F
E
• If you use [̆] and [̄] to move the cursor to “ ” and
then press [̇] or [̈], the Ex Finder view will
disappear and the manual focus position indicator
(page 85) will appear. After a few moments, the Ex
Finder view will reappear.
8 Color change icon
D
C B A
• Use [̆] and [̄] to move the cursor to “ ” and then
press [̇] or [̈] to change the color of the Ex Finder
view.
1 PLAY mode file type
Snapshot
3 Folder number/File
9 Aperture value (pages 93, 96)
0 Shutter speed (pages 94, 96)
number (page 180)
Example : When a file named
CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a
folder named 100CASIO
Movie
• ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed values
on the monitor screen will turn amber when you
press the shutter button half way if the image is over-
exposed or under-exposed.
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
100-0023
2 Image protection
Folder name File name
indicator (page 181)
4 Image quality (page 78)
A EV shift (exposure compensation value) (page 88)
B Histogram (page 130)
F : FINE
N : NORMAL
E : ECONOMY
T : TIFF
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5
Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
Memory card selected for
data storage.
Shade
Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of [DISP] cycles the contents of the monitor
screen as shown below.
Fluorescent 1
1
2
Fluorescent 2
Tungsten
Flash
(page 201)
6 Image size (page 77)
Manual
I REC modes
×
3072 2304 pixels
×
3072 2048 (3:2) pixels
×
B Flash mode indicator
(page 71)
2304 1728 pixels
×
Indicators on (page 29)
1600 1200 pixels
×
1280
640
960 pixels
480 pixels
Flash On
×
Movie Playback: Elapsed play
time
Flash Off
Ex Finder view on (page 32)
Histogram on (page 29)
Indicators off
Red-eye reduction
7 ISO sensitivity (page 133)
C Recording mode
(page 58)
8 Aperture value
(pages 93, 96)
Snapshot
9 Shutter speed value
BESTSHOT
(pages 94, 96)
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Speed Priority AE
Manual Exposure
0 Date and time (page 192)
Monitor screen off
A White balance indicator
I PLAY mode
(page 90)
D Battery capacity
Auto
AWB
(page 45)
Daylight
Cloudy
Indicators on (page 33)
Histogram/Details on (page 33)
Indicators off
E Histogram (page 130)
F EV value (page 88)
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IMPORTANT!
Indicator Lamps
• The Ex Finder view cannot be displayed in the
following modes: PLAY, Coupling Shot, Pre-shot,
Movie.
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following
modes: PLAY, BESTSHOT, Movie (standby).
• Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen
contents during movie recording, or during standby
or recording of an audio snapshot.
You can find out the operational status of the camera at a
glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and
whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator
Lamp Reference” on page 252.
Self-timer lamp
• The only display options that appear when you press
[DISP] in the Coupling Shot is “Indicators on” and
“Monitor screen off”.
• Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode
toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and
off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the
PLAY mode, pressing [DISP] toggles between
“indicators on” and “indicators off”.
Green operation lamp
• When playing back the contents of a Voice
Recording file while "indicators off" is selected (Voice
Recording file icon only on the monitor screen), the
monitor screen will go black about two seconds after
you press [SET] to start playback. The Voice
Recording file icon (indicators off) will reappear after
playback is complete.
Red operation lamp
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IMPORTANT!
Attaching the Strap
• To avoid dropping the camera while operating it, be
sure to wear the strap around your wrist. Use the
buckle to ensure that the strap is fastened snugly
around your wrist.
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the
illustration.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.
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I
Loading the Battery into the Rapid Charger
Power Requirements
Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are
aligned correctly, load the battery into the rapid charger.
Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not
positioned correctly in the rapid charger.
Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC
power.
• Battery
One NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery
-
T
The battery is not charged when you purchase the
camera. You need to charge the battery before using
the camera for the first time.
+
• Household AC Power
AC Adaptor: AD-C40 (Option)
Using the Rapid Charger
Contacts
[CHARGE] lamp
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2. Plug the rapid charger into a household
power outlet.
I To charge the battery
1. Correctly positioning the positive and
negative terminals of the battery, load the
battery into the rapid charger.
• This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.
• Charging will take about two hours.
• Note that the shape of the rapid charger depends on
the area where you purchased the camera.
[CHARGE] lamp
Rapid Charger
AC power cord
Power Cord Type
Plug-in Type
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NOTE
NOTE
The plug-in type rapid charger is designed for
• The power cord type rapid charger is designed for
operation with any power supply in the range of 100V
to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC
power cord plug varies according to country or
geographic area. If you plan to use the rapid charger
in a geographic area where the power receptacle
shape is different from that in your area, replace the
AC power cord with one of the other ones that come
with the camera, or purchase a commercially
available AC power cord that is compatible with the
power outlets in that area.
•
operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V
AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power plug
varies according to country or geographic area. When
traveling abroad, it is up to you to find out if the shape
of the rapid charger power plug is compatible with
local power outlets and to purchase any required
adaptors.
3. The [CHARGE] lamp turns green when
charging is complete.
4. After charging is complete, unplug the rapid
charger from the power outlet, and remove
the battery from it.
• Always unplug the rapid charger from the power
outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not
charging.
Plug
[CHARGE] lamp
Rapid Charger
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IMPORTANT!
• Charging the battery may cause interference with TV
and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger
into an outlet that is further away from the TV or
radio.
• Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can
make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe
contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth
to keep them clean.
•
If the battery or rapid charger is very hot or cold when
you start charging or if it becomes hot during charging,
the rapid charger will enter a standby state, which is
indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp is lit amber.
Charging will resume when the temperature returns to
the allowable charging temperature range, which is
indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red.
• Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately
after removing it from the camera can result in only
partial charging. Give the battery time to cool before
charging it.
• Battery discharges slightly even when it is left
without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it
is recommended that you charge the battery
immediately before you need to use it.
• The battery used with this camera is specifically
designed for use with digital cameras. If you want to
try to use it to power another type of device, you
should first check the user documentation that
comes with the device to see if the battery is
compatible.
• Though the actual service life of the battery depends
on the environment under which it is used, you can
expect to be able to recharge it about 500 times
before it needs replacement.
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2. While pulling the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the illustration, slide
the battery into the camera.
To load the battery
1. Slide the battery cover on the bottom of the
camera in the direction indicated by the
arrow, and then swing it open.
Stopper
(–) marks
NP-40
• Push the bottom of
the battery, and
make sure that the
stopper securely
locks the battery in
place.
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3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide
it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
To remove the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
• This will cause the battery to come part way out of
the slot.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type
of battery is not supported.
Stopper
3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from
the camera.
• Take care so you do not drop the battery.
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I If the camera does not work normally
I Battery Life Guidelines
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded. Remove the battery from the camera and check the
battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them
clean with a dry cloth.
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time under the conditions defined below the
table, until power automatically turns off due to battery
failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide
the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and
continued use reduce battery life.
Operation
Apporoximate Battery Life
200 shots (100 minutes)
Number of Shots (CIPA
Standard)*1 (Operating Time)
Number of Shots, Continuous
440 shots (110 minutes)
Recording*2 (Operating Time)
Continuous Snapshot Playback*3
Continuous Voice Recording*4
220 minutes
210 minutes
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Supported Battery: NP-40
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
• The above values are based on a new battery starting
from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery
life.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor Screen: On
• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto
every 30 seconds, during which two images are
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and
back on every time 10 images are recorded.
I Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select
(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 71 for more
information.
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
51) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera.
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor screen: On
• Flash: Off
• Image recorded every 15 seconds, alternating full
wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
• You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP]
button to turn off the monitor screen.
*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous
recording.
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I Low Battery Indicator
Power Supply Precautions
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The
indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
Note the following precautions when handling or using the
battery and the rapid charger.
I Battery Handling Precautions
G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
battery indicator is
. Charge the battery immediately
whenever either of these indicators appears.
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before
using the battery for the first time. Keep these safety
precautions and all operating instructions on hand for
future reference.
Battery Level
Indicator
High
Low
NOTE
• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
• Use only the rapid charger (BC-30L) to charge the
special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery.
Never use any other charging device.
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• Failure to observe any of the following precautions
while using the battery creates the risk of overheating,
fire, and explosion.
— Never try to use the battery to power any device
other than this camera.
• Should you ever notice any of the following conditions
while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately
remove it from the camera or rapid charger, and keep it
away from open flame:
— Fluid leaking
— Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
— Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw
it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you
load it into the camera or attach it to the rapid
charger.
— Never carry or store the battery together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,
etc.)
— Emission of a strange odor
— Heat emission
— Battery discoloration
— Battery deformation
— Any other battery abnormality
• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,
and explosion.
— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any
way, or expose it to strong impact.
— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water.
— Do not use or leave the battery under direct
sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in
any other area subject to high temperatures.
• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery
fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse
them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
• If the battery is to be used by young children, make
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the
precautions and proper handling instructions and make
sure that they handle the battery correctly.
• Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto
clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean
tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can
cause skin irritation.
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G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
G BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Charge the battery in a location where the temperature
is in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Charging
outside this temperature range can cause charging to
take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.
• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates
that the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Replace the battery with a new one.
• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol,
or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.
Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead
to malfunction.
• Make sure you remove the battery from the camera
when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery
left in the camera discharges very small amounts of
power even when power is turned off, which can lead to
a dead battery or the need for longer charging before
the next use.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or
lower).
G USING THE BATTERY
• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in
the camera or stored in its case.
• Always make sure that the rapid charger is on a level
surface when using it for charging.
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I Rapid Charger Precautions
Using AC Power
• Never plug the rapid charger into an outlet whose
voltage rating is different from that marked on the rapid
charger. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction,
and electric shock.
You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor
(AD-C40) in order to be able to power the camera using AC
power.
• Never plug in or unplug the rapid charger while your
hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric
shock.
1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC
adaptor.
• Do not plug the rapid charger into an outlet or
extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing
so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric
shock.
• The rapid charger becomes slightly warm during
charging. This is normal and does not indicate
malfunction.
2. Open the camera’s terminal panel cover and
connect the AC adaptor to the port marked
[DC IN].
• Unplug the rapid charger from the power outlet
whenever you are not using it.
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3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical
outlet.
I Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic
Area
• The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated
from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor
in another country, it is up to you to purchase the
applicable AC power cord that matches the configuration
of power receptacles in that country.
[DC IN]
Terminal panel
cover
AC adaptor
Plug
AC power cord
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I AC Adaptor Precautions
• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the
AC adaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. If
you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you
disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of
damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC
adaptor without first turning power off.
Turning the Camera On and Off
Press the power button to turn the camera on and off.
Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes
the green operation lamp to flash. Press the power button
again to turn off the camera.
Green operation lamp
• The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after
extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause
for alarm.
• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the AC
adaptor from the AC outlet.
• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor
powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged
into the camera.
• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera
whenever it is connected to a computer.
• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
Power button
IMPORTANT!
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
feature, press the power button to turn it back on
again.
• Turning on camera power while the mode dial is set
to a REC mode causes the lens to extend from the
camera. Make sure there is nothing in front of the
camera that can be hit by the lens when you turn on
the camera.
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G See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 52) for
information about how to use menus.
Configuring Power Saving Settings
You can configure the settings described below to
conserve battery power.
To configure this feature:
Sleep
Select this setting:
Sleep
Sleep
: Automatically turns off the monitor screen
if no operation is performed for a specified
amount of time in a REC mode.
Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off
Performing any button operation causes
the monitor screen to turn back on.
Auto Power Off: Turns off power if you do not perform any
operation for a specified amount of time.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently
selected setting, and then press [SET].
• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”,
and “Off”.
• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and
“5 min”.
1. Turn on the camera.
• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the
PLAY mode.
2. Press [MENU].
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Set Up” tab.
• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep
state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[̈].
• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled
in the following cases.
— While the camera is connected to computer or TV
via its USB/AV port
— While a slideshow is in progress
— While playing back a voice recording file
— While playing back a movie
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Selection cursor
(Indicates the currently
selected item)
2. Press [MENU].
Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen
that you can use to perform various operations. The menu
that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode
or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu
procedure in the snapshot mode.
Tab
[MENU]
[SET]
1. Turn on the camera,
and then align the
mode dial with
.
[̆][̄][̇][̈]
• If you want to enter the
PLAY mode instead,
you would align the
Settings
mode dial with
.
Mode dial
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G Menu Screen Operations
3. Press [̇] or [̈] to select the tab you want,
and then press [SET] to move the selection
cursor from the tab to the settings.
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Do this:
Press [̇] and [̈].
Move from the tab to the
settings
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the feature
whose setting you
want to configure,
and then press [̈].
Press [̄].
Move from the settings to
the tab
Press [̆].
Move between the settings
Press [̆] and [̄].
Display the options
available for a setting
Press [̈] or press [SET].
Press [̆] and [̄].
• Instead of pressing [̈],
you could also press
Example: To select the
[SET].
Select an option
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen
“Size” item.
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and
return to tab selection
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently
Press [̇].
selected setting.
Exit the menu screen
Press [MENU].
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6. Perform one of the following operations to
apply the setting you configured.
Configuring Display Language and Clock
Settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the
camera to record images.
To do this:
Perform this key operation:
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen.
• Display language
• Home city
• Date style
Apply the setting and
return to feature selection
in step 4.
Press [̇].
• Date and time
Apply the setting and
return to tab selection in
step 3.
1. Press [̇].
2. Use [̆] to move back up to
tab selection.
Note that the current date and time settings are used by
the camera to generate the date and time that are stored
along with image data, etc.
• See “Menu Reference” on page 249 for more information
about menus.
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IMPORTANT!
To configure display language and clock
settings
• Recording images without configuring the clock
settings causes incorrect time information to be
stored with image data. Be sure to configure the
clock settings before using the camera.
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
• A built-in backup battery retains the date and time
settings for about two days if the camera is not
supplied with power. The date and time settings will
be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The
following are the conditions when power is not being
supplied to the camera.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
language you want,
and then press [SET].
: Japanese
— When the rechargeable battery is dead or
removed from the camera
English
: English
— When using the AC adaptor to power the camera,
disconnecting the AC adaptor
Français : French
Deutsch : German
Español : Spanish
• The date and time setting screen will appear on the
monitor screen the next time you turn on the camera
after the date and time settings have been cleared. If
this happens, reconfigure the date and time settings.
• If you make a mistake when setting the language or
clock with the following procedure, you will need to
use the camera’s menu to individually change the
language (page 197) or clock (page 192) settings.
Italiano
Português : Portuguese
: Chinese (Complex)
: Italian
: Chinese (Simplified)
: Korean
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the date format
setting you want, and
then press [SET].
geographical area
where you live, and
then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2004
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the name of the
city where you live,
and then press [SET].
To display the date like this:
04/12/24
Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
24/12/04
12/24/04
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
When you want to do this:
Select this setting:
Keep time using summer time
(Daylight Saving Time)
On
Off
Keep time using standard time
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7. Set the current date
and the time.
To do this:
Do this:
Change the setting at the current
cursor location
Press [̆] and [̄].
Press [̇] and [̈].
Move the cursor between settings
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-
hour timekeeping
Press [DISP].
8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit
the setting screen.
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This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image.
•
•
(Snapshot mode)
Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you
should normally use for image recording.
(BESTSHOT mode)
Recording an Image
This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the
applicable sample scene. Simply select one of 27 sample
scenes, and the camera will automatically be configured
with the settings required to record a similar image (page
113).
Specifying the Recording Mode
Your CASIO digital camera has seven recording modes,
each of which is described below. Before recording an
image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that
suits the type of image you are trying to record.
•
•
•
(Aperture Priority AE mode)
In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings
are adjusted accordingly (page 93).
Snapshot mode
(Shutter Speed Priority AE mode)
In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other
settings are adjusted accordingly (page 94).
BESTSHOT mode
Aperture Priority AE mode
Shutter Speed Priority AE
mode
(Manual Exposure mode)
This mode gives you total control over aperture and
shutter speed settings (page 96).
Manual Exposure mode
Movie mode
•
•
(Movie mode)
Use this mode to record movies (page 124).
Voice Recording mode
PLAY mode
Mode dial
(Voice Recording mode)
Use this mode to record audio only (page 128).
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NOTE
Snapshot mode icon
Aiming the Camera
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an
image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the
chance of movement, which can blur your images.
• The icon of the currently
selected recording mode
10
1600 1200N
IN
(like
for the Snapshot
mode) is displayed on the
monitor screen.
ISO 80
F2.8
1/1000
• Horizontal
Hold the camera
still in both
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hands, with your
arms firmly
against your
sides.
• Vertical
When holding
the camera
vertically, make
sure that the
flash is above
the lens. Hold
the camera still
with both hands.
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IMPORTANT!
Recording an Image
• Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block
the flash, microphone or lens.
• When aiming the camera, take particular care to
ensure that your finger is not blocking the phase
differential sensor.
Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and
aperture values in accordance with the brightness of the
subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-
in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in
the camera.
• When an optionally available SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images
are stored on the card (page 201).
Flash
Microphone
Phase differential
Lens
sensor
1. Press the power
button to turn on the
camera.
• This causes an image or
a message to appear on
NOTE
the monitor screen.
Power button
• Your image will be blurred if you move the camera
when pressing the shutter button. Press the shutter
button carefully, taking care to avoid camera
movement. This is especially important when
available lighting is low, which slows down the
shutter speed.
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2. Align the mode dial
with “ ” (Snapshot
mode).
4. Press the shutter button half
way to focus the image.
• When you press the shutter
button half way, the camera’s
Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image, and displays
the shutter speed and aperture
values. The ISO sensitivity value
also appears on the display at
this time.
• This enters the Snapshot
mode for image
recording.
Shutter button
Green operation lamp
BKT
Mode dial
3. Compose the image
on the monitor screen
so the main subject is
within the focus
10
1600 1200N
• You can tell whether the
image is focused by
observing the focus frame
and the green operation
lamp.
IN
ISO 80
F2.8
1/1000
frame.
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• The focusing range of
the camera depends on
focus mode you are
using (page 80).
Focus frame
• You can compose images using either the monitor
screen or the optical viewfinder (page 67).
• When using the optical viewfinder to compose
images, you can use [DISP] to turn off the monitor
screen and conserve battery power.
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G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
Recording Precautions
When you see this:
It means this:
• Never open the battery cover while the green operation
lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current
image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored
in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the
camera.
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
The image is in focus.
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is not in focus.
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being
stored to the memory card.
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that
cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the
camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience
some brightness or color problems with recorded images.
• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting
(page 133), the camera automatically adjusts its
sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the
subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to
appear in images of relatively dark subjects.
• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected
for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 133), the camera
increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed.
Because of this, you need to guard against camera
movement if you have flash turned off (page 71).
• Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to
appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when
recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect
against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from
the light.
5. After making sure that the
image is focused properly,
press the shutter button the
rest of the way down to
record.
Shutter button
• The number of images that can
be stored in memory depends on
the image size and image quality
setting you are using (pages 77,
78, 262).
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About Auto Focus
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
• Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved
during recording, or when recording the types of subjects
listed below.
— Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast
— Strongly backlit subjects
— Polished metal or other brightly reflective subjects
— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns
— Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the
camera
• The image shown on the monitor screen in a REC mode
is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual
image is recorded in accordance with the image quality
setting currently selected on your camera. The image
saved in file memory has much better resolution and
detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the
response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,
which causes some digital noise (graininess) in the
monitor screen image.
— Subjects in poorly lit areas
— Moving subjects
• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical
band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a
CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does
not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical
smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a
snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie (page
124).
• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not
necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in
focus.
• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for
some reason, try using focus lock (page 87) or manual
focus (page 85).
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IMPORTANT!
Previewing the Last Image Recorded
• Preview buffer contents are cleared by the following
operations.
— Turning off the camera
— Changing the mode dial setting
• Nothing is stored in the preview buffer when you
record a movie.
Whenever you record an image, the camera stores a copy
of it in a preview buffer. You can use the procedures
described here to view the contents of the preview buffer,
without exiting a REC mode.
The last recorded image remains in the preview buffer until
you record another image, change to the PLAY mode, or
turn off camera power.
To view current preview buffer contents
after recording a single image
1. In a REC mode, press
[PREVIEW] to display the
current contents of the
preview buffer.
[PREVIEW]
2. Press [PREVIEW] again to return to the REC
mode screen.
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To delete preview buffer contents after
recording a single image
Orientation Sensor
The camera has an orientation sensor that detects whether
the camera is being held horizontally (its normal
orientation) or vertically when you record an image.
Information about camera orientation is recorded along with
the image data so the image can be displayed properly.
When you transfer images to a computer using the bundled
Photo Loader application (page 241), Photo Loader also
detects the orientation of each image and displays it
accordingly.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that image deletion cannot be undone. Once
you delete an image, it is gone. Make sure you really
do not need an image anymore before you delete it.
1. In a REC mode, press [PREVIEW] to display
the current contents of the preview buffer.
2. While the preview image is on the display,
press [EX ].
3. In response to the confirmation message that
appears, use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
• To cancel the delete operation without deleting
anything, select “Cancel”.
4. Press [SET].
• This deletes the image and returns to the REC mode
screen.
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IMPORTANT!
— Miss-operation of the orientation sensor can also
occur if the camera is angled towards the front or
back. A sensor error may occur if the camera is
angled more than about 60 degrees towards the
front or back.
• To ensure proper operation of the orientation sensor,
note the following points.
— Keep the camera still during recording. Moving
the camera while recording can cause miss-
operation of the orientation sensor.
— When recording an image using portrait (vertical)
orientation, make sure the camera is standing
straight up, 90 degrees from horizontal. A sensor
error may occur if the camera is angled more than
about 20 degrees from vertical.
— When positioning the camera vertically, keep the
flash above the lens.
— Note that the orientation sensor does not operate
in the Movie mode.
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Using the Optical Viewfinder
You can conserve battery power by turning off the
camera’s monitor screen (page 34) and using the optical
viewfinder to compose images.
Viewfinder
IMPORTANT!
• The visible area framed by the viewfinder shows the
image that would be recorded at a distance of about
one meter (3.3´). When recording a subject that is
closer to you than one meter, the recorded image will
be lower than what you can see inside the viewfinder
area.
Area recorded
at distances
less than one
meter (3.3´)
Area visible in
the viewfinder
BKT
• Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be
recorded, always use it for composing images in the
Macro and Manual Focus modes.
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Using Zoom
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical
zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically
switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum
limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the
camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.
Zoom out
Zoom in
2. Compose the image, and then press the
shutter button.
Optical Zoom
The optical zoom range is 1X to 4X.
NOTE
1. In a REC mode, shift the
zoom controller to change
the zoom factor.
• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens
aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against
hand movement when using the telephoto setting
(zoom in).
• You can change the digital zoom setting during
movie recording, but not the optical zoom setting.
Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you
want to use before you press the shutter button to
start movie recording.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
while recording with the Macro mode (page 84) or
manual focus (page 85), a value will appear on the
monitor screen to tell you the focusing range.
Zoom controller
To do this:
Zoom out
Zoom in
Shift this side of the zoom controller:
(Wide Angle)
(Telephoto)
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I To record an image using digital zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the
center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 4X
to 16X (in combination with optical zoom).
Digital zoom indicator
1. In a REC mode, hold
the zoom controller
towards
(telephoto) /
side.
IMPORTANT!
• This causes the zoom
indicator to appear on
the display.
• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor
screen is turned off (page 34).
• When you perform a digital zoom operation, the
camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the
center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image
enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the
original.
Zoom indicator
2. When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/
digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.
Digital
Zoom range
Optical Zoom range
1X
4X
16X
Zoom pointer
Optical/digital zoom switch over point
• The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like
when digital zoom is turned on. The digital zoom
range is not displayed when digital zoom is turned
off.
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3. Release the zoom controller momentarily, and
I To turn digital zoom on and off
then slide it towards
(telephoto) /
side
again to move the zoom pointer into the
digital zoom range.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
• The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the
pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the
optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Digital Zoom”, and
then press [̈].
then slide it towards
(wide angle) /
side again
to move into the optical zoom range.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
4. Compose the image, and then press the
shutter button.
To do this:
Select this setting:
Turn on digital zoom
Turn off digital zoom
On
Off
• Only the optical zoom range is displayed in the zoom
level indicator when digital zoom is turned off.
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To do this:
Select this setting:
None
Using the Flash
Have the flash fire automatically when
required (Auto Flash)
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you
want to use.
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown
below.
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Always fire the flash (Flash On)
Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the
chance of red-eye in the image (Red-
eye reduction)
In this case, the flash fires automatically
when required
Wide Angle: Approximately 0.4 meters to 3.6 meters
(1.3´ to 11.8´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Telephoto : Approximately 0.4 meters to 2.5 meters
(1.3´ to 8.2´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
3. Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
2. Press [ ] to select the flash mode.
• Each press of [
] cycles through the flash mode
settings described below on the monitor screen.
• Image recording may not be performed if you press
the shutter button while the flash is charging (which
is indicated by a flashing red operation lamp).
• Using the flash while “Auto” is selected for the ISO
Sensitivity setting increases sensitivity, which can
cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the
image. You can reduce digital noise by using a lower
ISO Sensitivity setting. Note, however, that this also
has the effect of shortening the flash range (the
range that is covered by the light from the flash)
(page 133).
Flash mode indicator
[
]
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I About Red-eye Reduction
Flash Unit Status
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can
cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the
image. This happens because the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction
is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two
pre-flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in
the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for
the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash
operation for actual recording of the image.
You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing
the shutter button half way and checking the monitor
screen and red operation lamp.
BKT
The
indicator is also
shown on the monitor
screen when the flash unit
is ready to fire.
IMPORTANT!
Red operation lamp*
Note the following important points when using red-
eye reduction.
* Red operation lamp
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people
in the image are looking directly at the camera during
the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call
out to the subjects so they all look at the camera
while the pre-flash operation is performed.
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the
subjects are located far away from the camera.
When the red operation
lamp is this:
It means this:
Flashing
Lit
Flash unit is charging
Flash unit is ready to fire
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Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity
setting.
Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can
cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image,
because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When
this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the
brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the
flash illumination was sufficient.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash Intensity”,
and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To make flash intensity:
Stronger
Select this setting:
Flash assist used
Flash assist not used
+2
+1
0
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Normal
Weaker
–1
–2
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash Assist”, and
then press [̈].
NOTE
• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too
far or too close to the camera.
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Flash
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Auto”, and then
Flash Precautions
press [SET].
Take care that your fingers do
not block the flash when you
hold the camera. Covering the
flash with your finger can
greatly reduce its
• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for
some types of subjects.
effectiveness.
• Flash assist may have little effect on your image if
you changed any of the following settings when you
recorded it.
— Flash intensity (page 73)
— Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 88)
— ISO sensitivity (page 133)
• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using
a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long
as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
actual time required depends on the battery level,
temperature, and other conditions.
— Contrast (page 137)
• The flash does not fire when recording using the following
modes and functions: infinity (
) focus mode (page 85),
continuous shutter (page 100), auto bracketing (page
105), Movie mode (page 124). The
(Flash Off) icon on
the monitor screen indicates that the flash is turned off.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by
Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire
properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these
symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as
possible.
(Flash
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• When recording with the flash turned off (
) while
Using the Self-timer
available lighting is dim, mount the camera on a tripod.
Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can
cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse.
The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-
second delay of the shutter release after you press the
shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform
three consecutive self-timer operations to record three
images.
• When red-eye reduction (
) is selected, flash intensity
is adjusted automatically in accordance with the
exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is
brightly lit.
• Using flash in combination with another light source
(daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal
image colors.
Self-timer setting
1. In a REC mode, use
[
] to cycle through
the available self-timer
modes.
• Each press of [
]
cycles through the timer
settings on the monitor
screen in the sequence
shown below.
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3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”
appears on the monitor screen, and another
image is recorded one second later.
To do this:
Select this setting:
No icon displayed
Disable the self-timer
Specify a 10-second self-timer
Specify a 2-second self-timer
Specify Triple Self-timer
4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record
the third image.
10
s
2s
x3
Self-timer lamp
2. Record the image.
Specify self-timer off for remote
controller operation (page 146)
• When you press the
shutter button, the self-
timer lamp flashes as
the countdown
Specify 2-second self-timer for remote
controller operation (page 146)
2s
progresses, and then
the shutter releases
after the self-timer
reaches the end of its
countdown.
• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series
of three images in the sequence described below.
1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown
and then records the first image.
• You can interrupt an
ongoing self-timer
countdown by pressing
the shutter button while
the self-timer lamp is
flashing.
2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
The amount of time required for preparation
depends on the camera’s current “Size” and
“Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or
card) you are using for image storage, and
whether or not the flash is charging.
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NOTE
Specifying Image Size
• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting
with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid
blurring of images due to hand movement.
• The functions below are not available for use in
combination with the Triple Self-timer.
BULB (pages 95, 96), Continuous Shutter (page
100), Auto Bracketing (page 105), Coupling Shot
(page 117), Pre-shot (page 119)
“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the
number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of
the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels
provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher
pixel count also causes the image’s file size of to be larger.
You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater
detail or smaller file size.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Size”, and then
press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the image size (in
pixels) you want, and then press [SET].
• When selecting the image size, the image size value
(pixels) will alternate on the display with a
corresponding print size. The print size indicates the
optimum paper size when you print an image that is
the image size you select.
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Image Size:
Print Size:
Specifying Image Quality
×
3072 2304 A3 Print
Larger
Smaller
Compressing an image before storage can cause a
deterioration of its quality. The more an image is
compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image
quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used
when an image is stored in memory. You can select an
image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or
smaller file size.
×
3072 2048 A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-to-vertical
(3:2) ratio)
2304 1728 A4 Print
×
×
×
1600 1200 5˝ 7˝ Print
×
×
1280 960
3.5˝ 5˝ Print
E-mail (optimum size when
attaching image to e-mail)
×
640 480
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• Indicated sizes are rough approximates only.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
• The above print sizes are all approximate values when
printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a
larger setting when you want to print at a higher
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Quality”, and then
press [̈].
resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.
×
• Selecting the “3072 2048 (3:2)” image size will record
images with a 3:2 (horizontal : vertical) aspect ratio, which
is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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IMPORTANT!
To get this:
Select this setting:
TIFF
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you
record. This means that the remaining image
capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be
exactly accurate (pages 30, 262).
Image recording without
compression
Higher
Quality
High image quality, large file
size
Fine
• It takes longer to store a TIFF (uncompressed)
image than a JPEG (compressed) image.
• When you record a TIFF image, a JPEG format FINE
version of the same image is also stored. The FINE
version is the one that appears on the camera’s
monitor screen when you display the image in the
PLAY mode.
Normal image quality and
normal file size
Normal
Economy
Low image quality, small file
size
Lower
Quality
• A TIFF image cannot be resized (page 160), cropped
(page 161), or copied (page 204). All of these
operations must be performed on JPEG images.
• You cannot transfer a TIFF image to a computer using
the bundled Photo Loader application (page 241). Use
the procedure under “Viewing Images on a
Computer” (page 216) instead.
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This section describes other powerful features and
functions that are available for recording.
To set up the camera to do this:
Focus automatically (Auto Focus)
Perform close-up focus (Macro)
Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)
Perform infinity focus (Infinity)
Focus manually (Manual Focus)
Select this setting:
None
*
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Infinity, Manual, and Pan Focus.
* The PF (Pan Focus) setting is available in the Movie
mode only.
IMPORTANT!
• Pan Focus can be used in the Movie mode only. You
cannot use Pan Focus in any other REC mode.
[
]
1. In a REC mode, press [ ].
• Each press of [ ] cycles
thorough the focus mode
settings.
Focus mode indicator
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When you see this:
It means this:
Using Auto Focus
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when
you press the shutter button down half way. The following
is the Auto Focus range.
The image is focused.
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is not
focused.
Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
3. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to
record the image.
1. Press [ ] to cycle through the focus mode
settings until there is no focus mode indicator
on the display.
2. Compose the image
10
1600 1200N
so the main subject is
IN
within the focus
frame, and then press
the shutter button
half way.
ISO 80
F2.8
1/1000
04/12/24
:
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• You can tell whether the
image is focused by
observing the focus
frame and the green
operation lamp.
Focus frame
Green operation lamp
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NOTE
I Specifying the Auto Focus Area
• When “Hybrid” is selected as the Auto Focus mode
(page 134), pressing the shutter button all the way
without pausing at the half-way point will perform
high-speed Auto Focus using the phase differential
sensor only. Note, however, that high-speed Auto
Focus is somewhat less reliable than the Auto Focus
operation performed when you press the shutter
button half way and pause.
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro
mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame
changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you
select.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• Except when you specifically need very fast focusing
and response, it is recommended that you normally
press the shutter button half way and wait for the
Auto Focus operation to complete before pressing
the shutter button the rest of the way down to record.
• When proper focusing is not possible because the
subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the
camera automatically switches to the Macro mode
range (page 84).
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then
press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the Auto Focus area
you want, and then press [SET].
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• Spot
• Multi
For this type of Auto Focus area:
Select this:
Spot
Very limited range in the center of the
screen
• This setting works well with focus lock
(page 87).
Automatic selection of the focus area where
the subject closest to the camera is located
• With this setting, a wide focus frame,
which contains seven focus points,
appears on the monitor screen first. When
you press the shutter button half way, the
camera automatically selects the focus
point where the subject closest to the
camera is located, and a focus frame
appears at that point.
Focus frame
Focus frame
Multi
• Free
• This setting works well for group photos.
[SET]
Free movement of the focus point location
you want.
• Selecting this setting initially displays the
focus point in the center of the monitor
screen. Then you can use the [̆], [̄],
[̇], and [̈] keys to move it to the location Free
you want. Finally, press [SET] to select
the current focus point location.
Focus point
Focus frame
• Selecting “Free” also automatically
changes from Auto Focus (AF) to contrast
focus (page 134).
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IMPORTANT!
Using the Macro Mode
• Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom or the
Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to
become blocked, which can produce unwanted
shadows in your image.
The Macro mode lets you focus on close up subjects
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when
you press the shutter button down half way. The following
are the approximate focus ranges in the Macro mode.
Ranges: 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝) at wide angle
40cm to 50cm (15.6˝ to 19.7˝) at telephoto
NOTE
• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly
because the subject is too far away, the camera
automatically switches to the Auto Focus range
(page 81).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 68) while recording with the Macro mode, a
value will appear on the monitor screen as shown
below to tell you the focusing range.
1. Press [ ] to cycle through the focus mode
settings until “ ” is shown as the focus
mode indicator.
2. Record the image.
• The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
Example: 10cm – 50cm
• You can tell whether the image is focused by
observing the focus frame and the green operation
lamp. The indications of the focus frame and green
operation lamp are the same as those in the Auto
Focus mode.
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Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode
when recording scenery and other faraway images.
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in
the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.
1. Press [ ] to cycle through the focus mode
settings until “ ” is shown as the focus
mode indicator.
Optical Zoom Factor
Approximate Focus Range
10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞)
40cm (15.7˝) to infinity (∞)
1X
4X
2. Record the image.
1. Press [ ] to cycle
through the focus
mode settings until
“
” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
• At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
Boundary
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NOTE
2. While watching the
image on the monitor
screen, use [̇] and
[̈] to focus.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 68) while recording with manual focus, a value
will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to
tell you the focusing range.
Example: MF 10cm – ∞
Manual focus position
To do this:
Do this:
Press [̇].
Press [̈].
Focus in on the subject
Focus out on the subject
• Pressing [̇] or [̈] causes the area inside of the
boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor
screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal
image reappears a short while later.
3. Press the shutter button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• In the Manual Focus mode, the [̇] and [̈] keys
adjust focus, even if you used key customization to
assign other functions to them (page 140).
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Using Pan Focus
Using Focus Lock
You can use pan focus in the Movie mode (page 124) to fix
the focus for recording without Auto Focus.
Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject
that is not located within the focus frame when you record
an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode
1. Enter the Movie mode
(page 124).
and the Macro mode (
).
Main subject
• This automatically selects
Pan Focus as the focus
mode, which is indicated
1. Using the monitor
screen, compose the
image so the main
subject is within the
focus frame, and then
press the shutter
10
1600 1200N
by “
” appearing on the
IN
monitor screen.
ISO 80
F2.8
• If another focus mode is selected in the Movie mode,
use [ ] to display the “
1/1000
04/12/24
” (Pan Focus) indicator.
button half way.
:
12 58
2. Press the shutter button to record a movie.
IMPORTANT!
• This locks the focus on
the subject that is
currently within the
focus frame.
Focus frame
• Pan Focus can be used in the Movie mode only. You
cannot use Pan Focus in any other REC mode.
2. Keeping the shutter
button pressed half
way down, re-
10
1600 1200N
IN
ISO 80
F2.8
compose the image
as you like.
1/1000
04/12/24
12 58
:
Main subject
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3. When the image is composed the way you
want, press the shutter button the rest of the
way to record it.
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure
setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your
subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when
recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or
a subject that is against a dark background.
NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.
EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab,
select “EV Shift”, and
then press [̈].
Exposure compensation
value
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• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
4. Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright
conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory
results even after performing exposure
compensation.
EV value
[̆] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
NOTE
• Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-
pattern metering (page 135) will cause the metering
mode to switch automatically to center weighted
metering (page 135). Returning the EV shift value to
0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to
multi-pattern metering.
• You can use key customization (page 140) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
a REC mode.
[̄] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
Adjusting White Balance
want, and then press [SET].
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light
sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so
the colors of an image appear more natural.
When shooting under these conditions:
Normal conditions
Select this setting:
Auto
Outdoor daylight on a clear day
Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy
day, in the shade of a tree, etc.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
In the shade of a building or any other
area where the color temperature is high
2. Select the “REC” tab,
select “White
Under white or daylight white fluorescent
light (suppresses color fogging)
1
2
Balance”, and then
press [̈].
Under daylight fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
Under incandescent lighting
Flash
Difficult lighting that requires manual control
(See “Configuring the White Balance
Setting Manually”.)
Manual
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NOTE
Configuring the White Balance Setting
Manually
Certain complex light sources or other environmental
conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results
when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is
selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you
configure the camera for a particular light source and other
conditions.
Note that you must perform manual white balance under
the same conditions you will be shooting under. Have a
sheet of white paper on hand before starting the following
procedure.
• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance
setting, the camera automatically determines the
white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and
light source conditions can cause problems when the
camera tries to determine the white point, which
makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of
the other fixed white balance settings to specify the
type of lighting available.
• You can use key customization (page 140) to
configure the camera so the white balance setting
changes whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in a
REC mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Manual”.
• This causes the object
you last used to adjust
manual white balance to
appear on the monitor
screen.
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NOTE
4. Point the camera at a white paper or similar
object under the lighting conditions for which
you want to set the white balance, and then
press the shutter button.
• After you adjust white balance manually, the setting
remains in effect until you change it or until you turn
off the camera.
White paper
• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.
The message “Complete” appears on the monitor
screen after white balance adjustment is complete.
5. Press [SET].
• This registers the white balance settings and returns
to the currently selected recording mode.
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1. Align the mode dial
with “A” (Aperture
Priority).
Specifying the Exposure Mode
You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode,
which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings
used during image recording.
A mode : Aperture Priority AE
S mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE
M mode : Manual Exposure
Aperture value EV shift
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the aperture value in
the exposure panel, and then use [̇] and [̈]
to change the setting.
Using Aperture Priority AE
When A mode (aperture priority AE) is selected as the
exposure mode, the camera adjusts the shutter speed
automatically in accordance with a fixed aperture value
specified by you. A wider aperture (a lower aperture value)
provides a shallow depth of field, while a small aperture (a
higher aperture value) provides a greater depth of field.
Wide
F2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
Shallow Deep
Small
Aperture value
*
Depth of Field
* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.
Aperture values are different at other optical zoom
settings.
Wide Aperture
Small Aperture
• You could also use [̆] and [̄] to select “EV Shift”
here, and then use [̇] and [̈] to specify an
exposure compensation value (page 88).
•
If you are using manual focus (page 85), you can also
use [̆] and [̄] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus
adjustment), and then use [̇] and [̈] to focus
manually.
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3. Press the shutter button half way.
Using Shutter Speed Priority AE
When S mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected as the
exposure mode, the camera adjusts the aperture
automatically in accordance with a fixed shutter speed
specified by you. You should specify a shutter speed in
accordance with how much your subject is moving.
• This causes the camera to configure shutter speed
automatically in accordance with the aperture value
you selected. Then it focuses the image.
• The shutter speed and aperture values on the
monitor screen will turn amber when you press the
shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed
or under-exposed.
Slow
Fast
4. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button all the way down to record.
1. Align the mode dial
with “S” (Shutter
Speed Priority).
Shutter speed
EV shift
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2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the shutter speed
value in the exposure panel, and then use [̇]
and [̈] to change the setting.
3. Press the shutter button half way.
• This causes the camera to configure the aperture
value automatically in accordance with the shutter
speed you selected. Then it focuses the image.
Slow
BULB, 60 seconds
Blurred
Fast
Shutter speed
Movement
• The shutter speed and aperture values on the
monitor screen will turn amber when you press the
shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed
or under-exposed.
1/2000 second
Stopped
• You could also use [̆] and [̄] to select “EV Shift”
here, and then use [̇] and [̈] to specify an
exposure compensation value (page 88).
4. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button all the way down to record.
•
If you are using manual focus (page 85), you can also
use [̆] and [̄] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus
adjustment), and then use [̇] and [̈] to focus
manually.
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the shutter speed
value in the exposure panel, and then use [̇]
and [̈] to change the setting.
Setting Exposure Settings Manually
In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter
speed and aperture manually.
Slow
BULB, 60 seconds
Blurred
Fast
Shutter speed
Movement
1/2000 second
Stopped
1. Align the mode dial
with “M” (Manual).
• If you are using manual focus (page 85), you can
also use [̆] and [̄] to select “FOCUS” (manual
focus adjustment), and then use [̇] and [̈] to focus
manually.
Aperture value
Shutter speed
4. Press the shutter button half way.
•
This causes the camera to adjust focus automatically.
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the aperture value in
the exposure panel, and then use [̇] and [̈]
to change the setting.
5. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button all the way down to record.
Wide
F2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
Shallow Deep
Small
Aperture value*
Depth of Field
* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.
Aperture values are different at other optical zoom
settings.
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IMPORTANT!
Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance
• The shutter speed displayed in the A mode and the
aperture value displayed in the S mode are rough
approximations only. Because of this, these settings
may be slightly different from the settings that appear
when you press the shutter button half way (which
are more precise).
Pressing [SET] while in the A mode (aperture priority AE),
S mode (shutter speed priority AE), or M mode (manual
exposure) causes on-screen guidance and exposure indicators
(aperture and shutter speed) to appear on the display.
Guidance images
Aperture indicator
Shutter speed indicator
• In the A mode, you can use [̇] and [̈] to change the
aperture value setting. Pressing a button causes the
Guidance images to disappear from the display.
• In the S mode, you can use [̇] and [̈] to change the
shutter speed setting. Pressing a button causes the
Guidance images to disappear from the display.
• In the M mode, you can use [̆] and [̄] to switch the
Guidance images between the aperture value and shutter
speed settings. After displaying the screen you want, you
can use [̇] and [̈] to change the setting.
• If the Guidance images disappear from the monitor
screen, you can display them again by pressing [DISP].
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• At shutter speeds slower than 1 second, the brightness of
the recorded image may not be the same as the
brightness of the image that appears on the monitor
screen.
Exposure Mode Recording Precautions
• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want
when recording an image that is very dark or very bright.
If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to
adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually.
• You can select the “BULB” setting in the S mode (shutter
speed priority AE) or M mode (manual exposure).
• With the “BULB” setting, exposure continues as long as
you keep the shutter button depressed, for up to 60
seconds.
• Note that when you are using the “BULB” setting, the
record operation with the card remote controller (page
148) is different from the record operation on the camera.
• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise
(graininess) to appear in the image. Because of this, the
camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction
process whenever the shutter speed is 1/8 second or
slower. The slower the shutter speed, the greater the
possibility that digital noise will be generated in an image.
If you notice digital noise in your images at very slow
shutter speeds, try using a shutter speed setting that is
faster than four seconds. Also note that the digital noise
reduction process can cause it to take longer (about
double the shutter speed setting or more) to record each
image.
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2. Press [AE-L].
Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock)
• This fixes the exposure
settings (aperture and
shutter speed), and
displays “AE-L” on the
monitor screen.
The AE Lock feature lets you lock auto exposure at a
particular setting. This feature is separate from the AE lock
that is achieved by pressing the shutter button half way in any
exposure mode besides the M mode (manual exposure).
You can use AE Lock in the following instances.
— To set up exposure on a subject that is different from
the subject selected by Auto Focus
BKT
AE-L
[AE-L]
AE-L
• The AE Lock is released
by pressing [AE-L] again
or by changing to another
mode.
— To setup exposure prior to using the flash for recording
1. In a REC mode, point the camera at the
subject on which you want exposure to be
performed.
3. Record the image.
• AE Lock is released automatically when the image is
recorded.
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IMPORTANT!
Using a Continuous Shutter Mode
• If AE Lock is already in effect, you can re-execute it
by pressing [AE-L] once to release AE Lock, and
then pressing [AE-L] again to perform a new AE Lock
operation.
• Continuous shutter recording is always performed
with AE Lock.
• AE Lock can be used before starting movie recording
or while movie recording is in progress (page 124).
• Proper Auto Focus may not be possible if you try to
use AE Lock to record an image in which there is a
very large variation in brightness.
• You can also perform AE Lock by holding down
[AE-L], instead of performing the procedure
described above.
You can configure the camera to record only a single
snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to
keep recording as long as the shutter button remains
depressed (continuous shutter). You can select from
among three different continuous shutter modes.
• Normal speed continuous shutter mode
This mode records images as long as you keep the
shutter button depressed.
• High speed continuous shutter mode
This mode records up to 5 consecutive images, at a
speed of about three images per second, as long as you
keep the shutter button depressed. This mode records
faster than the normal speed continuous shutter mode.
• Multi continuous shutter mode
Pressing the shutter button once records 25 consecutive
stop-action shots at high speed and combines them into a
single image.
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NOTE
Using the Normal Speed Continuous
Shutter Mode
The normal speed continuous shutter mode records
images as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.
• Recording Speed: Depends on image size and image
quality settings.
• You can also select a continuous shutter mode by
holding down [
want with [̆] and [̄], and then releasing [
BKT], selecting the mode you
BKT].
• Number of Shots: Maximum number of shots possible
(based on remaining memory capacity)
1. In a REC mode, press
[
BKT].
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”, and then press
[SET].
• This causes “
” to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter button to record.
• Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter
button depressed. Release the shutter button to stop
recording.
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IMPORTANT!
Using the High Speed Continuous
Shutter Mode
The high speed continuous shutter mode provides higher
speed recording than the normal speed coutinuous shutter
mode.
• Nothing is displayed on the monitor screen while
recording is in progress.
• The camera automatically performs a digital noise
reduction process at shutter speeds slower than 1
second. Because of this, the maximum number of
high-speed continuous shutter mode shots becomes
four (instead of five) at shutter speeds slower than
1 second.
•
Recording Speed: Three images per second (The interval
between shots is longer when shooting at slow shutter
speeds
)
• Maximum Number of Shots: 5
1. In a REC mode, press [
BKT].
H
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”, and then press
[SET].
• This causes “
” to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter button to record.
•
Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter
button depressed. Release the shutter button to stop
recording.
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IMPORTANT!
25-shot Stop Action Images (Using the
Multi Continuous Shutter Mode)
• Note with the above procedure, you do not need to
keep the shutter button depressed.
Use the following procedure to
record 25 consecutive stop-
action shots at high speed and
combine them into a single
image.
×
• The size of the 25-shot images is 1600 1200
pixels.
1. In a REC mode, press [
BKT].
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”, and then press
[SET].
• This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter button once to record.
• After 25 shots are recorded, they are combined into
a single image, which is stored in memory.
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• A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through
if memory capacity runs low.
• Using a slow shutter speed setting causes a longer
interval between images.
Continuous Shutter Precautions
Continuous shutter cannot be used when any one of the
following conditions exists.
— When TIFF is selected for the image resolution (page 78)
— When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed
(pages 95, 96)
— When using Coupling Shot, Pre-shot, or Soft Focus
(pages 113, 117, 119)
• The flash is disabled while a continuous shutter mode is
being used.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the
normal speed continuous shutter mode. Also, you cannot
use the high speed continuous shutter mode or multi
continuous shutter mode in combination with the Triple
Self-timer (page 75).
• The slowest possible shutter speed setting when using
the multi continuous shutter mode is 1/15 second.
• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the
exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for
the first image. The same settings are applied to all
subsequent images.
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera
still until all recording is finished.
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I Non-configurable Auto Bracketing Variables
There are six non-configurable auto bracketing variables.
• Filter 1
• Filter 2
Using Auto Bracketing
Auto bracketing lets you select a single particular setting as
a variable, and then record a series of images, each of
which uses a different setting for the variable you selected.
You can then select the image(s) you want to keep.
There are two types of auto bracketing variables:
configurable and non-configurable.
• Portrait
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Contrast
I Configurable Auto Bracketing Variables
There are three configurable auto bracketing variables.
• Exposure
The shift range of a non-configurable variable and the
number of images recorded are fixed, and cannot be
changed by you.
• White Balance
• Focus distance
With these configurable variables, you can specify how the
setting of the variable changes, and whether three or five
images should be recorded when the shutter button is
pressed.
Three images using exposure as a variable
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to specify the number of
Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure
Selected as the Variable (AE Bracketing)
With AE bracketing, you can specify recording of three
images or five images each of which is recorded with a
different Auto Exposure setting. You can also specify the
range of change for the exposure value (shift range).
• You can specify the shift range you want for AE
bracketing.
images you want to record.
• You can specify either three images or five images.
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the shift range.
5. When the settings are the way you want,
press [SET].
• This causes the “AEB” indicator to appear on the
monitor screen.
1. In a REC mode, press
[
BKT].
6. Press the shutter button to record.
• Pressing the shutter button once records the number
of images you specified.
NOTE
• The recording speed is the same as that for high
speed continuous shutter mode (page 102).
• You can also select an auto bracketing mode by
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “AEB”, and
then press [̈].
holding down [
BKT], selecting the mode you
BKT].
want with [̆] and [̄], and then releasing [
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4. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the shift range.
Using Auto Bracketing with White
Balance as the Variable (WB Bracketing)
5. When the settings are the way you want,
press [SET].
With WB bracketing, you can specify recording of three
images or five images, each of which is recorded with a
different white balance setting. As the white balance setting
changes, the image takes on a more reddish or bluish
tinge. You can also specify the range of change for the
white balance setting (shift range).
• This causes the “WBB” indicator to appear on the
monitor screen.
6. Press the shutter button to record.
• Pressing the shutter button once records the number
of images you specified.
• You can specify the shift range you want for WB
bracketing.
1. In a REC mode, press [
BKT].
NOTE
• The recording speed is the same as that for high
speed continuous shutter mode (page 102).
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “WBB”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to specify the number of
images you want to record.
• You can specify either three images or five images.
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4. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the shift range.
Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus
Distance as the Variable (Focus
Bracketing)
5. When the settings are the way you want,
press [SET].
With focus bracketing, you can specify recording of three
images or five images, each of which is recorded using a
different focus distance setting. You can also specify the
range of change for the focus distance (shift range). This
comes in handy when performing the hard-to-focus macro
and telephoto recording.
• This causes the “AFB” indicator to appear on the
monitor screen.
6. Press the shutter button to record.
• Pressing the shutter button once records the number
of images you specified.
• You can specify the shift range you want for focus
bracketing
NOTE
1. In a REC mode, press [
BKT].
• The recording speed is the same as that for high
speed continuous shutter mode (page 102).
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “AFB”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to specify the number of
images you want to record.
• You can specify either three images or five images.
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the non-
configurable variable you want, and then
press [SET].
Using Auto Bracketing with Non-
configurable Variables (Multi Bracketing)
There are six non-configurable auto bracketing variables.
• Filter 1 (five images)
• Filter 2 (five images)
• This causes the “MB” indicator to appear on the
monitor screen.
• Portrait (three images)
• Sharpness (five images)
4. Press the shutter button to record.
• Pressing the shutter button once records the image.
After that, the image data is processed internally to
create other versions of the same image in
accordance with the selected auto bracketing
function.
• Saturation (five images)
• Contrast (five images)
The shift range of a non-configurable variable and the
number of images recorded are fixed, and cannot be
changed by you.
I
To use auto bracketing with a non-configurable
variable
1. In a REC mode, press [
BKT].
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Multi”, and
then press [̈].
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NOTE
Auto Bracketing Precautions
• Auto bracketing cannot be used when any one of the
following conditions exists.
— When TIFF is selected for the image resolution (page 78)
— When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed
(pages 95, 96)
— During Coupling Shot, Pre-shot, or Soft Focus
recording (pages 113, 117, 119)
• Selecting “Filter 1” records images with the
monochrome, sepia, red, and purple filters.
• Selecting “Filter 2” records images with the green,
blue, yellow, and pink filters.
• Selecting “Portrait” records a normal image, followed
by an image with soft focus and enhanced flesh
tones.
• The flash is disabled while auto bracketing is being used.
• The Triple Self-timer (page 75) cannot be used together
with auto bracketing.
• Take care not to move the camera until all of the shots
(three or five) of the auto bracketing operation are
recorded.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that you can use only one non-configurable
variable at a time. You cannot use them in
combination with each other.
• The camera automatically performs a digital noise
reduction process at shutter speeds slower than 1
second. Because of this, an auto bracketing operation
that normally records five shots records only four shots at
shutter speeds slower than 1 second.
• An auto bracketing operation may stop part way through if
memory capacity or battery power runs low.
• Certain menu settings may be ignored when you use Auto
Bracketing for recording.
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• This screen does not appear if the recording
operation recorded only one image.
Previewing Images Recorded with High Speed
Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing
You can preview all of the images recorded by a high
speed continuous shutter (page 102) or auto bracketing
(page 105) operation.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the
selection boundary to the image you want to
view, and then press [SET] to display it.
• This displays the image with an indicator (like “
that shows the recording method used, along with a
value indicating the image number in the series.
”)
To view current preview buffer contents
after recording multiple images
3. After displaying an image, use [̇] and [̈] to
1. In a REC mode after
recording with high
speed continuous
shutter or auto
scroll between images.
4. Press [PREVIEW] again to return to the REC
mode screen.
bracketing, press
[PREVIEW] to display
[PREVIEW]
the current contents of
the preview buffer.
• This displays all of the
images in the preview
buffer. The currently
selected image is the
one with the selection
boundary around it.
Images recorded using the
high speed continuous
shutter mode
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IMPORTANT!
To delete current preview buffer
contents after recording multiple images
• Pressing [PREVIEW] following normal speed, multi
continuous shutter mode, or snapshot operation
displays the last image recorded only.
• Preview buffer contents are cleared by the following
operations.
— Turning off the camera
— Changing the mode dial setting
— Recording a new image without high speed
continuous shutter or auto bracketing
IMPORTANT!
• Note that image deletion cannot be undone. Once
you delete an image, it is gone. Make sure you really
do not need an image anymore before you delete it.
1. In a REC mode after recording with high
speed continuous shutter or auto bracketing,
press [PREVIEW] to display the current
contents of the preview buffer.
2. Press [EX ].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the delete operation
you want.
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To do this:
Select this option:
All Delete
Using the BESTSHOT Mode
Delete all of the images of the last high
speed continuous shutter or auto
bracketing operation
Selecting one of the 27 BESTSHOT scenes automatically
sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
Delete only the image you selected
using [̇] and [̈]
Scene Number
Scene Name
Portrait
Delete
Cancel
1
2
Cancel the delete operation
Scenery
3
Portrait With Scenery
Coupling Shot (page 117)
Pre-shot (page 119)
Soft Focus
4. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET].
4
5
6
7
Children
IMPORTANT!
8
Sports
• The “All Delete” option is not available when there is
only one image.
9
Candlelight Portrait
Party
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Pet
Flower
Natural Green
Soft Flowing Water
Splashing Water
Sundown
Night Scene
Night Scene Portrait
Fireworks
Food
Text
Collection
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IMPORTANT!
Scene Number
Scene Name
• BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this
camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an
image recorded using the setup of a BESTSHOT
scene may not produce exactly the results you
expect.
23
24
25
26
27
Monochrome
Retro
Twilight
Business cards and documents (page 121)
White board,etc. (page 121)
Register User Scene (page 115)
• After selecting a BESTSHOT scene, you can change
to a different one by pressing [SET] and then using
[̇] and [̈] to scroll through available scenes. When
the one you want is displayed, press [SET].
• You can change the camera settings that are made
when you select a BESTSHOT scene. Note,
however, that the BESTSHOT settings revert to their
defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene,
change the recording mode, or turn off the camera.
• Digital noise reduction processing is performed
automatically when you are recording a night scene,
fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter
speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record
images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you
do not perform any camera button operations until
the image recording operation is complete.
• When recording the image of a night scene,
fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter
speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
hand movement.
1. Align the mode dial
with , and then
press [SET].
• This enters the
BESTSHOT mode and
displays a sample
scene.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the sample scene
you want, and then press [SET].
3. Record the image.
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• The slowest possible shutter speed setting when
using the multi continuous shutter mode (page 103)
is 1/15 second. Because of this, images probably will
be underexposed if you use the multi continuous
shutter mode while the fireworks BESTSHOT scene
is selected.
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an
image you recorded for later recall when you need it again.
Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the
camera accordingly.
1. Align the mode dial with
[SET].
, and then press
NOTE
• Operation guidance and
the currently selected
BESTSHOT scene
• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a
sample scene.
appear on the display for
about two seconds if the
camera is in the
BESTSHOT mode when
you turn it on.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display “Register
User Scene”.
3. Press [SET].
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NOTE
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display the image
whose setup you
• The following are the settings that are included in a
BESTSHOT mode user setup: focus mode, EV shift
value, filter, metering mode, white balance mode,
flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash
mode, ISO sensitivity, Flash Assist, aperture and
shutter speed.
want to register as a
BESTSHOT scene.
• Note that images recorded with this camera only can
be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.
• You can have up to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in
the camera’s built-in memory at one time.
• You can check the current setup of a scene by
displaying the various setting menus.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Save”, and
then press [SET].
• This registers the setup.
• When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is
automatically assigned a file name using the format
“UP700nnn.JPE” (n=0 to 9).
• Now you can use the
procedure on page 114
to select your user
setup for recording.
IMPORTANT!
• BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s
built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes.
• Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 198)
deletes all BESTSHOT user setups.
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I To delete a BESTSHOT user setup
Combining Shots of Two People into a
Single Image (Coupling Shot)
Coupling Shot lets you record images of two people and
combine them into a single image. This makes it possible
for you to include yourself in group images, even when
there is no one else around to record the image for you.
Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page
113).
1. Align the mode dial with
[SET].
, and then press
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the user setup you
want to delete.
3. Press [EX ] to delete the user setup.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
5. Press [SET] to delete the file.
6. Press [MENU].
• First Image
This is the part
of the image that
does not include
the person who
is recording the
first image.
• Second
Image
Making sure that
the background
of the image is
aligned correctly,
record the image
of the person
who recorded
the first image.
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4. Press the shutter button to record the left
side of the image.
• Combined
Images
• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash
settings are fixed for this type of image.
5. Next, align the focus
frame with the
subject you want in
the right side of the
image, taking care to
align the actual
1. Align the mode dial with
[SET].
, and then press
background with the
Semi-transparent
background
semi-transparent
background of the
first image, which is
shown on the monitor
screen.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “Coupling Shot”,
and then press [SET].
3. Align the focus frame
on the monitor screen
with the subject you
want on the left side
of the image.
• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 4 of the above
procedure cancels the first image and returns to step
3.
• While “Coupling Shot” is
selected, the “AF Area”
(page 82) setting
automatically becomes
“Spot”.
Focus frame
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6. When everything is aligned correctly, record
the right side of the image.
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot)
Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if
you need to ask someone else to record the image for you.
Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.
IMPORTANT!
• Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store
data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot
recording if there is not enough file memory available
to store the required data. If this happens, delete
images you no longer need and try again.
1. You compose the background you want and press the
shutter button, which causes a semi-transparent image
of the background to remain on the monitor screen.
2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your
original background, telling them to compose the image
by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a
guide.
• The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.
• Depending on how the image is actually composed in
step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as
the one you composed in step 1.
Note that Pre-shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode
only (page 113).
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• Freeze the background on
the monitor screen.
1. Align the mode dial with
[SET].
, and then press
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “Pre-shot”, and then
press [SET].
3. Compose the background you want on the
monitor screen, and then press the shutter
button to temporarily record it as a reference
image.
• Record the image, using
the background on the
monitor screen as a guide.
• This operation causes a semi-transparent image of
the background to appear on the monitor screen, but
the displayed image is not actually saved in camera
memory.
• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash
settings are fixed for this type of image.
4. Now you can stand in
front of the
• Only the second image
is recorded.
background and ask
someone else to snap
your picture, using
the semi-transparent
background on the
Semi-transparent
background
monitor screen as a
composition guide.
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• You can press [MENU] at this point to clear the
semi-transparent background from the monitor
screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new
background.
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot)
Recording a business card, document, white board, or
similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the
subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image.
Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of
rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera
was positioned directly in front of them.
5. After composing the final image (using the
semi-transparent background as a guide), the
person with the camera should press the
shutter button to record.
• Note that the semi-transparent background image
you temporarily record in step 3 is for composition
purposes only. The final image contains only what is
in front of the camera when the shutter button is
pressed in step 5.
Before keystone
correction
After keystone
correction
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NOTE
I Setup Sample Images
• When the camera is at an angle to a business card
or document it is recording, the shape of the
business card or document may appear distorted in
the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this
distortion, which means that subjects appear normal
even if you record at an angle.
• Business cards and
documents
• White board, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• Before recording, compose the image so outline of
the item you want to record fits entirely within the
monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect
the shape of the subject correctly unless it is
enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.
• The camera also will be unable to detect the shape
of the subject if it is the same color as the
background. Make sure the subject is against a
background that allows the outline of the subject to
stand out.
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4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the candidate you
To use Business Shot
want to correct.
1. Align the mode dial with “ ”, and then press
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Correct”, and
then press [SET].
[SET].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the Business Shot
• Selecting “Cancel” in
place of “Correct” stores
the original image as-is,
without correcting it.
image you want, and then press [SET].
3. Record the image.
• This displays a screen
that shows all of the
objects in the image that
qualify as candidates for
keystone correction.
IMPORTANT!
×
• The maximum Business Shot image size is 1600
1200 pixels, even if the camera is configured for a
larger image size. An image size setting smaller than
• An error message will
appear (page 260) if the
camera is unable to find
any suitable keystone
correction candidate in
the image. After a short
while, the original image
will be stored in memory,
as-is.
×
1600 1200 pixels records images at the specified
size.
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Remaining recording time
1. Align the mode dial
with
Using the Movie Mode
.
You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be
as long as available memory capacity allows.
• File Format: AVI
AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted
by the Open DML Group.
×
• Image Size: 320 240 pixels
Recording time
• Movie File Size: Approximately 300KB/second.
Movie recording indicator
2. Point the camera at
the subject and then
press the shutter
button.
• Maximum Movie Length
— One Movie:
As long as available memory capacity allows
— Total Movie Time:
29 seconds with built-in memory; 200 seconds with
64MB SD memory card
• Movie recording
continues as long as
remaining memory
capacity allows, or until
you stop it by pressing
the shutter button
again.
NOTE
• You can play back files recorded in the Movie mode
on your computer using Windows Media Player.
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• The remaining recording time counts down and the
elapsed recording time counts up on the monitor
screen as you record.
IMPORTANT!
• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode.
• This camera also records audio. Note the following
points when recording a movie.
• Starting a movie record operation causes optical
zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available
while a movie record operation is in progress. If you
want to use optical zoom to record a movie, perform
the zoom operation before starting the record
operation.
— Take care that you do
Microphone
not block the
microphone with your
fingers.
— Good recording
results are not
• The focus mode automatically changes to Pan Focus
(page 87) when you enter the Movie mode,
regardless of the mode memory’s (page 141) Focus
setting. You can, however, change to another focus
mode before starting a recording.
possible when the
camera is too far from
the subject.
— Operating camera
buttons during
recording can cause
button noise to be
included in the audio.
3. When movie recording is complete, the movie
file is stored in file memory.
— Movie audio is recorded in monaural.
— The camera focuses automatically whenever you
have Auto Focus or Macro (
) selected as the
focus mode (page 80). Note that the confirmation
tone that sounds during the Auto Focus operation
will be recorded in the audio. If you do not want
confirmation tones in your audio, keep Pan Focus
(
(
) as the focus mode, or select Manual Focus
) and manually focus the image before
starting your recording.
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— Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the
Recording Audio
Pan Focus (
), Manual Focus (
) and Infinity
(
) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.
sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode,
you cannot adjust focus settings while recording
is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments
before beginning the record operation.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record
data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped.
REC
• Image Format: JPEG
JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data
compression.
and
flash on the monitor screen during
The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.
recording to let you know when a frame has been
dropped.
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of
approximately 4KB per second)
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NOTE
4. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
• You can play back an audio file recorded in the
Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using
Windows Media Player.
• Recording audio for a snapshot creates two separate
files: one for the image data and one for the audio
data. Each file is stored in a different folder in
camera memory (page 228).
• After the image is
recorded, the camera
enters audio recording
standby, with the image
you just recorded on
the monitor screen and
Remaining recording time
displays a
indicator.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing
[MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”,
and then press [̈].
5. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On” and then
• The green operation lamp flashes as recording is
performed.
press [SET].
• This enters the Audio Snapshot mode.
• If you have the monitor screen turned off (page 34),
the monitor screen turns on while you are adding
audio to a snapshot.
• Selecting “Off” enters the Normal Snapshot mode
(no audio).
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6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter button.
Recording Your Voice
The Voice Recording mode provides quick and easy
recording of your voice.
IMPORTANT!
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• The Audio Snapshot mode is unavailable during
image recording using any of the following: Triple
Self-timer, continuous shutter, auto bracketing,
Coupling Shot.
• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio
to a snapshot after recording it, and also change the
audio recorded for an image. See page 173 for more
information.
• Recording Time:
Approximately 38 minutes with built-in memory
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of
approximately 4KB per second)
NOTE
• You can play back files recorded in the Voice
Recording mode on your computer using Windows
Media Player.
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Recording time
1. Align the mode dial
I Audio Recording Precautions
with “ ”.
Microphone
• Keep the microphone on the
front of the camera pointed
at the source.
• This enters the Voice
Recording mode and
• Take care that you do not
block the microphone with
your fingers.
displays a
indicator.
Remaining recording time
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera
is too far from the subject.
• Pressing the power button or rotating the mode dial stops
recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.
2. Press the shutter button to start voice
recording.
• The remaining recording time value counts down on
the monitor screen and the green operation lamp
flashes as recording is performed.
• Pressing [DISP] during voice recording turns off the
monitor screen.
• You can insert index marks while recording by
pressing [SET]. See page 175 for information about
jumping to an index mark during playback.
3. Recording stops when you press the shutter
button, when memory becomes full, or when
the battery goes dead.
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• An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red),
G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed.
This histogram can be used to determine whether there is
too much or too little of each of the color components in
an image.
Using the Histogram
You can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitor
screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions
as you record images (page 34). You can also display the
histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
NOTE
• You can use key customization (page 140) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
a REC mode. If you do this, you can adjust exposure
compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram
(page 88).
• When the histogram is too far
to the left, it means that there
are too many dark pixels.
This type of histogram results
when the overall image is
dark. A histogram that is too
far to the left may result in
“black out” of the dark areas
of an image.
Histogram
• A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an
image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis
indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis
indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to
determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left
side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required
to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram
appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV
shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in
order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can
be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as
close to the center as possible.
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• When the histogram is too far
to the right, it means that
there are too many light
pixels.
This type of histogram results
when the overall image is
light. A histogram that is too
far to the right may result in
“white out” of the light areas of
an image.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that the above histograms are shown for
illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to
achieve exactly the same shapes for particular
subjects.
• A centered histogram does not necessarily
guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image
may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even
though its histogram is centered.
• You may not be able to achieve an optimum
histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV
shift.
• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting
conditions can cause the histogram to indicate
exposure that is different from the actual exposure of
the image when it was recorded.
• A centered histogram
indicates that there is good
distribution of light pixels and
dark pixels. This type of
histogram results when the
overall image is at optimal
lightness.
• The RGB (color component) histogram is displayed
for snapshots only. In the Movie mode, only the
luminance distribution histogram appears on the
monitor screen.
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NOTE
REC Mode Camera Settings
• You can also configure the settings listed below. See
the referenced pages for more information.
— Size (page 77)
The following are the settings you can configure before
recording an image using a REC mode.
— Quality (page 78)
— White Balance (page 90)
— AF Area (page 82)
— Audio Snap (page 126)
— Flash Intensity (page 73)
— Flash Assist (page 73)
• ISO sensitivity
• Auto Focus mode (AF mode)
• Metering
• Color filtering
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Contrast
— Digital Zoom (page 69)
• Grid on/off
• Image Review on/off
• Icon Help
• L/R key setting
• Power on default settings
• Resetting the camera
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IMPORTANT!
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
• Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in
combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can
cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an
image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images,
use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.
• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the
flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in
improper illumination of the subject.
You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better
images in places where lighting is dim or when you are
using faster shutter speeds.
• ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that
originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic
film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is
better for recording when available lighting is dim.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
NOTE
• You can use key customization (page 140) to
configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting
changes whenever you press [̇] and [̈] while in a
REC mode.
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then
press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
Auto
Automatic sensitivity selection
Conforms to ISO 80
Conforms to ISO 160
Conforms to ISO 320
Conforms to ISO 640
ISO 80
ISO 160
ISO 320
ISO 640
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IMPORTANT!
Selecting the Auto Focus (AF) Mode
• Use of Continuous AF performs focus non-stop, so
battery power runs down faster than with Hybrid AF.
• Even if “Hybrid” or “Continuous” is selected as the
AF mode, the camera automatically uses the
contrast AF for focusing when “Free” is selected for
the Auto Focus area setting (page 82).
• Be sure to use Contrast AF whenever you have a
telephoto conversion, wide angle conversion, or
close-up lens installed (page 153). Note that
Contrast AF is slower to focus than Hybrid AF.
Use the following procedure to change the AF mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “AF Mode”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
To perform this type of Auto Focus: Select this AF mode
:
Combination of phase difference
and contrast focus
Hybrid
• Normally, you should use this mode.
At normal distance, high-speed
continual focus
Continuous
Contrast type Auto Focus, which
allows Auto Focusing capabilities
even if the phase differential
sensor is blocked
Contrast
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Center Weighted
Selecting the Metering Mode
Center weighted metering measures
light concentrating on the center of the
focus area. Use this metering method
when you want to exert some control
over exposure, without leaving settings
totally up to the camera.
Use the following procedure to specify multi (multi pattern)
metering, spot metering, or center weighted metering as
the metering mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Spot
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Metering”, and
then press [̈].
Spot metering takes readings at a very
small area. Use this metering method
when you want exposure to be set
according to the brightness of a
particular subject, without it being
affected by surrounding conditions.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Multi (Multi pattern)
Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides the
image into sections and measures the
light in each section for a balanced
exposure reading. The camera
automatically determines shooting
conditions according to the measured
lighting pattern, and makes exposure
settings accordingly. This type of
metering provides error-free exposure
settings for a wide range of shooting
conditions.
IMPORTANT!
• When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode,
certain procedures cause the metering mode setting
to change automatically as described below.
• Changing the exposure compensation setting (page
88) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering
mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering
mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the
exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
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Using the Filter Function
Specifying Outline Sharpness
The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an
image when you record it.
Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of
image outlines.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter”, and then
press [̈].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
want, and then press [SET].
• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
To get this:
Select this setting:
High sharpness
+2
+1
0
IMPORTANT!
Normal sharpness
Low sharpness
• Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same
effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.
–1
–2
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Specifying Color Saturation
Specifying Contrast
Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the
image you are recording.
Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference
between the light areas and dark areas of the image you
are recording.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation”, and
then press [̈].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
To get this:
Select this setting:
High color saturation (intensity)
+2
+1
0
High contrast
+2
+1
0
Normal color saturation (intensity)
Low color saturation (intensity)
Normal contrast
Low contrast
–1
–2
–1
–2
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Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you
compose images and ensure that the camera is straight
when recording.
Image review displays the images you record on the
monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the
following procedure to turn image review on and off.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Display images on the monitor
screen for about one second
immediately after they are recorded
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then
press [̈].
Do not display images immediately
after they are recorded
Off
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Display the grid
Hide the grid
On
Off
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IMPORTANT!
Using Icon Help
• Selecting one of the following settings causes the
icon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily on
the monitor screen. The icon and text disappear after
a short while.
Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you
select it on the monitor screen while in a REC mode (page
29).
• Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions:
current recording mode, flash mode, focus mode, white
balance, self-timer/remote controller mode, metering
mode.
— Flash mode
— Focus mode
— White balance
(Auto) icon (page 71)
(Auto Focus) icon (page 80)
(Auto) icon (page 90)
AWB
Note, however, that white balance and metering icon help
text appears only when “White Balance” or “Metering” is
assigned to the [̇] and [̈] keys with the key
customization feature (page 140).
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Icon Help”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Display guidance text when you
select an icon on the monitor
screen
On
Off
Turn off Icon Help
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When you want to assign this function to
[̇] and [̈] keys:
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈]
Select this:
EV Shift
Keys
EV shift
A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [̇]
and [̈] keys so they change camera settings whenever
they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the
[̇] and [̈] keys, you can change the setting assigned to
them without going through the menu screen.
• [̇] decreases compensation, [̈]
increases compensation (page 88).
White balance setting
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through white
balance settings (page 90).
White Balance
ISO
ISO sensitivity
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through ISO
sensitivity settings (page 133).
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Metering mode
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through metering
modes (page 135).
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and
then press [̈].
Metering
AF Area
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through AF areas
(page 82).
AF Area
Off
want, and then press [SET].
No function assigned
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Function
Flash
Focus*1
On
Off
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Spot
Multi
Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the
power on default settings individually for the flash mode,
focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area,
Metering, Self-timer, Cont./BKT, Flash Intensity, digital
zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position.
Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to
remember the status of that mode when you turn off the
camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera
back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera
automatically restores the initial factory default setting for
the applicable mode.
White Balance
ISO
AF Area
Setting when
camera is
turned off
Metering
Self-timer
Cont./BKT
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
1 Shot
0
On
The following table shows what happens when you turn
mode memory on or off for each mode.
Last Auto Focus
position that was in
effect before you
switched to manual
focus
MF Position
Zoom Position*2
Wide Angle
*1 The focus mode setting is not remembered for the
Movie mode. PF (Pan Focus) is automatically selected
in the Movie mode.
*2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered.
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IMPORTANT!
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• If you change the BESTSHOT mode sample scene
selection or if you turn off the camera while it is in the
BESTSHOT mode, the camera’s setup (except for
“Zoom Position”) will be configured according to the
BESTSHOT sample scene settings when you turn it
back on again. This is true, regardless of mode
memory on/off settings.
• If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode,
the flash will be turned off when you turn the camera
back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off
setting for the flash.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Memory” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the item you want to
change, and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
Turn on mode memory so settings
are restored at power on
Turn off mode memory so settings
are initialized at power on
Off
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Resetting the Camera
Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu)
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s
settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu
Reference” on page 249.
Pressing [EX
] displays a shortcut menu that you can
use to configure white balance, ISO sensitivity, metering,
and AF area settings.
1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].
1. In a REC mode, press
[EX ].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Reset”, and then
press [SET].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the item you want,
and then use [̆] and [̄] to scroll through the
available settings.
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel” and press [SET].
• Refer to the following pages for details about each of
the settings.
— Adjusting the White Balance (page 90)
— Specifying ISO Sensitivity (page 133)
— Specifying the Metering Mode (page 135)
— Specifying the Auto Focus Area (page 82)
3. After configuring the settings you want, press
[SET] to exit the shortcut menu.
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NOTE
Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording
• You can also configure a setting by holding down
You can use the card remote controller (WR-4C) that
comes with the camera when recording. By mounting the
camera on a tripod and using the remote shutter release,
you can eliminate the chance of blurred images due to
accidental hand movement.
[EX
[̈], and then changing the setting with [̆] and [̄].
The setting is applied when you release [EX ].
], selecting the item you want with [̇] and
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
1 Signal emitter
2 Shutter button
3 Zoom button
4 SET button
5 Control buttons
6 DISP button
7 MENU button
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2. Wipe the surfaces of the battery with a soft,
dry cloth, and then place it onto the battery
holder so its positive , side is facing
upwards (so you can see it).
Loading the Battery
You need to load a lithium battery (CR2025) into the card
remote controller before you can use it to control the camera.
1. While pressing point A in the direction
indicated by the arrow, pull the battery holder
from the remote controller.
A
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3. Slide the battery holder back into the remote
controller.
Before Using the Card Remote
Controller for Recording
Be sure to perform the following steps before using the
card remote controller for recording.
IMPORTANT!
• Take care to ensure that the battery is not
accidentally swallowed when it is removed from the
remote controller. Particular care is required where
young children are present.
Remote controller
1. In a REC mode, use
operation enabled
[
] to select the
• Keep this button battery out of the reach of small
children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your
physician immediately.
card remote controller
mode you want to use.
• Enabling the card remote
controller for recording
causes either “ ” or
“
” to appear on the
2s
monitor screen.
: Pressing the remote controller’s shutter button
immediately releases the shutter.
: Pressing the remote controller’s shutter button
2s
releases the shutter about two seconds later
(same as the 2-second self-timer).
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IMPORTANT!
Using the Card Remote Controller
Point the signal emitter on the remote controller at the
camera’s signal receiver (front or side), and perform the
operation you want.
Card remote controller button operations are identical to
those of the corresponding camera buttons.
• The “ ” setting is useful when you want to be part
of the2ismage you are recording. The delay gives you
time to look at the camera after operating the remote
controller.
• The remote controller can be used in the PLAY mode
and the Voice Recording mode, regardless of the
Triple Self-timer setting.
• The range of the card remote controller is normally about
five meters on a straight line between the signal emitter
and front camera signal receiver, and about one meter
from an angle to the right of the front of the camera.
Remote control
signal receivers
Signal emitter
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IMPORTANT!
• When using the card remote controller for “BULB”
recording (pages 95, 96), press the card remote
controller shutter button once to start exposure, and
a second time to stop exposure. This is different from
the operation using the camera’s shutter button,
which you must keep depressed as long as you want
exposure to be performed. Note that card remote
controller shutter button operations are different from
camera shutter button operations.
• Installing a conversion lens on the camera can cause
the signal receiver on the front of the camera to
become blocked. Point the card remote controller at
the signal receiver on the side of the camera in this
case (page 153).
• Any one of the following conditions can reduce the
range for remote controller operations.
— When the card remote controller signal emitter is
at an angle to the camera’s signal receiver
— When the camera is exposed to bright light
— When the card remote controller battery is low
• Unlike the camera’s shutter button, you cannot press
the remote controller shutter button half way.
Pressing the remote controller shutter button causes
the camera to perform an auto focus operation and
then record the image.
• Contrast type Auto Focus, which allows Auto
Focusing capabilities even if the phase differential
sensor is blocked
• When performing a high-speed continuous shutter
mode operation with the card remote controller, keep
the shutter button of the card remote controller
depressed until all of the images (up to five) are
recorded. If you want to stop recording part way
through, release the shutter button.
• A continuous shutter or auto bracketing record
operation may be interrupted part way through if
remote control signal reception is interfered with or if
the card remote controller battery goes low.
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IMPORTANT!
Using an External Flash
• Some flash performance may be lost when using a
ring flash or other type of unit with a long flash time.
• The aperture value and ISO sensitivity available with
some flash units may not match the values
supported by your camera. In such a case, make
adjustments in the aperture setting of the external
flash and the camera until proper brightness is
achieved.
Use of a commercially available flash unit makes it possible
to obtain a higher level of brightness (guide number) than
you get when using the built-in flash alone. An external
flash also makes it possible to extend the effective range of
flash photography.
• The guide number of the internal flash is 8 (ISO 80/m).
External Flash Unit Requirements
Any external flash unit you use with this camera must
satisfy the following requirements.
• Variable flash intensity (AUTO)
• Flash Duration: Less than 1/1000 sec.
• Coverage Angle: Coverage of 33mm equivalent 35mm
focal length lens (without wide conversion lens)
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IMPORTANT!
Before Using an External Flash Unit
• Note that the brightness of what you see on the
monitor screen will be different from the brightness of
the image you record. Make sure you check the
settings of your external flash and of the camera
before recording.
• Turning the camera’s external flash setting on and
off not only determines whether or not a connected
external flash fires, it also changes the setup of the
camera. Make sure you always turn the external
flash setting off whenever you are not using an
external flash unit for recording.
Be sure to perform the following steps before using an
external flash unit.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “External flash”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On”, and then
press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Enables firing of an external flash. On
Disables firing of an external flash. Off
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