E
Digital Camera
EX-Z1200
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.
• For the most up-to-date information about this
product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
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Configuring Display Language, Date,
■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness
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■ Performing a face recognition recording
■ Using the Family First Mode to Give Priority to
■ Recording with Normal-speed Continuous
and Flash Continuous Shutter
Shooting Images of Business Cards
Recording Snapshots into
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Manually Configuring Shutter Speed
Auto Tracking a Moving Subject
(Auto Framing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
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■ Using Key Customize to Assign Functions
■ Displaying the Image You Just Recorded
■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject
■ Resetting the Camera to Its
Reducing the Effects of Overexposure
Using the On-screen Histogram to
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS
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Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color
Combining Multiple Snapshots into
Adjusting White Balance of
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame
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USING THE CAMERA
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
■ Transfer of Images from the Camera
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
■ Transfer of Images from the Camera
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed
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QUICK START BASICS
First, charge the battery
3. Close the battery cover.
■ Loading the Battery into the Camera
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing lightly on the
cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow to
open.
2. Load the battery into the camera.
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■ Using the USB Cradle to Charge
1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power
outlet.
AC adaptor
AC power cord
2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
[CHARGE] lamp
Red: Charging
Green: Charged (Full)
•
It takes about 180 minutes to
achieve a full charge.
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Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings
1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
[ON/OFF] (Power)
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the
language you want and then press [SET].
3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area
where you will use the camera and then press
[SET].
[
[
]
]
]
ꢀ
[
]
[
ꢂ
ꢃ
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the city where you
[
]
SET
will use the camera and then press [SET].
ꢁ
[BS]
5. Use [S] and [T] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want and then press [SET].
The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on
the camera after purchasing it.
• If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date,
215).
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6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET].
Example: December 19, 2007
To display the date like this:
Select this option:
YY/MM/DD
07/12/19
19/12/07
12/19/07
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
7. Set the date and the time.
Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [S] and [T] to change the setting.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].
8. When settings are completed, press [SET].
9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera.
• After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page.
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Using a Memory Card
2. Load a memory card into the camera.
■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you
shoot on the card.
MEMORY
CARD
NOTE
• Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory
card provides additional capacity you can use to store more
images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer
movies.
• The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there
is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in
Front
Back
With the front of the memory card facing upwards (towards
the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card
slot and press until it clicks securely into place.
3. Close the battery cover.
• For information about memory card capacity, see page
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing lightly on the
cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow to
open.
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5. Press [S] to select “Format” and then press
■ Formatting a Memory Card
Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must
[SET].
• To cancel formatting, select “Cancel” and then press
format it.
[SET].
IMPORTANT!
•
Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears
from the monitor screen before doing anything else.
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or
other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not
need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to
a card has slowed down or if you notice any other
abnormality, re-format the card.
“Set Up” Tab
• Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera
to format the memory card.
1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [MENU].
[ON/OFF] (Power)
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4. Use [T] to select “Format” and then press [X].
[MENU]
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Shooting a Snapshot
” (Snapshot
1. Press [
] to turn on the camera.
This enters a REC mode and displays “
Snapshot mode icon
mode icon) on the monitor screen.
Operation Lamp
• If “
” does not appear on the monitor screen, you need
to select Snapshot as the recording mode “
Shutter Button
2. Point the camera at the subject.
3. While taking care to keep the camera still, half-
press the shutter button.
When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the
operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn
green.
Focus Frame
4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the
shutter button all the way down.
Monitor Screen
The recorded image will remain on the display for about one
second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the
camera will be ready to shoot the next image.
[
] (REC)
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Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among various image size
and quality settings. Note that image size and quality
settings affect how many images can be stored in memory.
• You can change the image size and quality settings as
required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for
attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a
website, etc. You can also select an image size that suits
the size of paper you plan to use for printing your images.
How do I half-press the shutter button?
The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down
when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a
“half-press”. When you half-press the shutter button, the
camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the
subject it is currently pointed at.
Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press
and a full-press of the shutter button is an important
technique for good-looking images.
Half-press
Full-press
Press lightly
until the
button stops.
All the way
Beep-beep!
Click!
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Viewing Snapshots
■ Fully pressing the shutter button without
waiting for Auto Focus
(page 160)
Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto
Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want.
[
] (PLAY)
•
With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto
Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action
more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out
of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
•
Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press
the shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.
[W] [X]
1. Press [
] to enter the PLAY mode.
If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to
scroll through them.
■ To return to a REC mode
Press [
].
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Shooting a Movie
(page 101)
1. Press [
] to enter a REC mode.
Remaining Recording Time
2. Press [SET].
Movie Icon
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
[
] (REC)
operation panel (Recording mode).
4. Use [W] and [X] to select “
(Movie)” and
then press [SET].
Shutter Button
“
” (movie icon) remains on the monitor screen.
5. Press the shutter button to start shooting the
movie.
• Audio is also recorded during movie recording.
Recording Time
Movie Recording Screen
6. Press the shutter button again to stop
recording.
[SET]
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Movie Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among six image quality
settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for
movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of
your camera, use a quality setting of “HQ” (High Quality) or
“HQ Wide” or better.
Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail,
smoothness, and clarity of the image during playback.
Reducing image quality let’s you shoot longer, so you can
switch to “Normal”, or “LP” conserve remaining memory
capacity if you start to run low.
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Viewing a Movie
(page 162)
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates
that this is an image from a movie.
1. Press [
] to enter the PLAY mode.
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want
to play.
“
” Movie icon
When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the
monitor screen by showing its first frame.
[
] (PLAY)
3. Press [SET] to start playback.
The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen
in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.
• During movie playback, you can adjust volume, skip
forward and back, and perform other operations (page
163).
[SET]
■ To return to a REC mode
Press [
].
[W] [X]
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Deleting a File
(page 205)
You can use the following procedure to delete files you have
transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have
printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up
memory for recording more images.
1. Press [
].
2. Press [T] (
).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot or
[
] (PLAY)
[S]
movie you want to delete.
4. Press [S] to select “Delete”.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “Cancel”.
5. Press [SET].
This deletes the selected snapshot or movie.
• If you want to delete more, repeat the above procedure
from step 3.
[SET]
• To quit the delete operation, press [MENU].
[W] [X]
[T] (
)
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INTRODUCTION
■ Direct Mode Power On
Features
■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by
selecting a sample image built into the
camera
Simply select the scene that is
similar to what you want to
shoot (Night Scene Portrait,
Flower, etc.), for instant camera
setups. A dedicated [BS] button
gives you direct access to the
BEST SHOT library of sample
scenes.
Example: Select for beautiful
portraits.
To view images, press
To record, press [
to power up in a REC
mode.
]
[
] to power up in the
PLAY mode.
■ A powerful collection of useful recording
features
• Reduction of the effects of hand and subject movement using
• High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the
• Quick Shutter, which helps you capture exactly the moment
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■ Powerful Print Features
• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the
• Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data
(page 151)
• Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy at-
home printing on a printer that supports one of these
Read this first!
■ LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-
precision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of
99.99%.
This means that some pixels may not light or may remain lit at all
times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid crystal
panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
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• The SDHC Logo is a trademark.
■ Copyrights
• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, QuickTime logo, and iPhoto
are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG
of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association
(MMCA).
• MMCplus is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association.
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of
image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the
copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and
international treaties. Also, regardless of whether such files are
purchased or obtained for free, posting them on the Internet or
distributing them to third parties without permission of the
copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and
international treaties. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
shall not be held liable for any misuse of this product that
infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright
laws.
The trademarks and registered trademarks shown below are
used in an editorial fashion in the explanatory text of this manual
without trademark ™ or registered trademark ® symbols. No
infringement on trademarks is intended.
• Ulead, Ulead VideoStudio, and Movie Wizard are trademarks
of Ulead Systems, Inc.
• HOTALBUM and the HOT ALBUM logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging,
Inc., and licensed to HOTALBUMcom, Inc.
• EXILIM, Photo Loader, and Photo Transport are registered
trademarks or trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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• Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on
HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc.,
and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD. All copyrights and other rights revert
to original copyright holders.
• All other company or product names mentioned herein are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies.
Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and
copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.
This product contains PrKERNELv4
Real-time OS of eSOL Co., Ltd.
Copyright© 2007 eSOL Co., Ltd.
PrKERNELv4 is a registered
trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
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• Note that the example screens and product illustrations
shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens
and configuration of the actual camera.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without
notice.
• The content of this manual has been checked at each step
of the production process. Please contact us if you notice
anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this manual, either in part or
its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use,
and other use of the contents of this manual without the
permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden
under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use or malfunction of this product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use of Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM and/or Photo
Transport.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss caused by deletion of memory contents
due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason.
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■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
Precautions during Use
■ Take test shots before shooting the final
shot.
■ Flash
• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure
• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or
explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk
of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision
and creates the risk of accident.
that the camera is recording correctly.
■ Avoid Use While In Motion
• Never use the camera to record or play back images while
operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking.
Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of
serious accident.
• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing
so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
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■ Display Panel
■ Transport
• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or
subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display
panel glass to crack.
• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere
else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper
use creates the risk of serious accident.
• Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch
any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of
skin inflammation.
■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and
other abnormalities
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth,
immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto
your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15
minutes and contact your physician.
• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or
strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire
and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to
protect yourself against burn injury.
■ Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this
camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device
creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
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■ Water and Foreign Matter
■ Dropping and Rough Treatment
•
Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal)
getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is
required when using the camera where it is raining or
snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a
bathroom.
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping
or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
■ Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to
explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
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■ Disassembly and Modification
■ Backing Up Important Data
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and
other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection,
maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera
memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage
device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera
malfunction, repair, etc.
■ Memory Protection
■ Locations To Be Avoided
•
Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as described in the documentation that comes with
the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in
corruption or loss of data in camera memory.
• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of
locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust
– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke
is present
– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to
direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or
other areas subject to very high temperatures
• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high
shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the
risk of personal injury.
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• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal
condition while using, charging, or storing a battery,
immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and
keep it away from open flame.
■ Rechargeable Battery
• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to
charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an
unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating,
fire, and explosion.
• 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. Doing so can damage the battery, and
cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• If the battery charging does not end normally within the
specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact
your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued
charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and
explosion.
• 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.
• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the
camera and special charger unit before using or charging the
battery.
• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause
deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera
only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery
damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service
life.
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates
the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
– Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.
– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is
connected to the charger unit.
– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can
conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)
– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or
expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it,
etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery
into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating
device, etc.
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• If a 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
battery correctly.
■ AC Adaptor
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions
when using the AC adaptor.
• Should fluid from a 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.
– Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera.
– Use the AC adaptor to supply power only to devices that
are specified for use with it.
– Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power
source.
– Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared
by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged,
creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you
observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
– Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it
to direct heat.
– Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending.
– Do not twist or pull on the power cord.
– Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged,
contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
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• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing
so creates the risk of electric shock.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions
when using the AC adaptor.
■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand
operation can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is
normal and does not indicate malfunction.
– Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating
device.
– When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on
the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord.
– Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving
the camera unattended for long periods, such as when
leaving on a trip, etc.
– At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs.
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■ Battery Life
■ Data Error Precautions
• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual
represent the approximate amount of time before the camera
turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the
special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They
do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated
level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by
ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount
of time spent in storage, etc.
• Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the
low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever
you are not using it.
• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to
turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon
as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can
lead to battery leakage and data corruption.
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital
components. Any of the following creates the risk of
corruption of data in camera memory.
– While the camera is performing an operation, removing the
battery or memory card from the camera, or placing the
camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle
– While the operation lamp is flashing green after turning off
the camera, removing the memory card from the camera or
placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle
– Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from
the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the
USB cradle while a data communication operation is being
performed
– Using a battery that is low
– Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
indicated by the message that appears.
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■ Operating Environment
■ Power Supply
• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of
moisture or dust
– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to
extreme temperature or humidity
– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area
subjected to strong vibration
• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40)
to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not
supported.
• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock.
The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about
12 hours after power is totally cut off (from both the battery
and USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these
■ Lens
■ Condensation
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the
lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of
images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not
indicate malfunction of the camera.
• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the
camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into
a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation”
to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note
that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To
avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag
before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until
the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated
to the new temperature before removing the camera. After
that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.
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■ Caring for your camera
■ Other Precautions
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface
can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid
touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a
blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a
soft, dry cloth.
• The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal
and does not indicate malfunction.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can
interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching
the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
■ Monitor Screen Images
• The images that normally appear on the monitor screen
during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you
cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera
enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature
for on-the-spot checks of important images.
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2. Load the battery into the camera.
With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the
direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the
direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into
the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it
in place.
Charging the Battery
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-40).
IMPORTANT!
• Use of any type of battery other than NP-40 is not
supported.
To load the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Stopper
NP-40
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3. Close the battery cover.
To charge the battery
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power
outlet.
USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera
for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following
procedure to charge it.
[DC IN 5.3V]
AC power cord
2. Make sure the camera is turned off.
If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off
before placing it onto the USB cradle.
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When charging is complete
3. With the camera positioned so the monitor
screen is facing towards you as shown in the
illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.
The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts.
• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual
charging time depends on current battery capacity,
remaining power, and charging conditions.
The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging,
changes to green.
Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC
power cord from the power outlet.
If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes green
This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you
have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature
in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until
the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera
returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the
[CHARGE] lamp will light red.
Cradle contact
Carefully insert the camera
as far as it will go.
[CHARGE] lamp
Camera contact
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If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red
IMPORTANT!
This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the
battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly.
• Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately
available special charger unit (BC-30L) to charge the
special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). The
battery cannot be charged using any other type of charger
device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in
unexpected accident.
• Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the
camera. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Use of
the separately available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620, or
AD-C630 is not supported.
Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts
are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then
reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC
adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set
the camera on the cradle again.
If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above
steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your
nearest CASIO authorized service center.
■ Battery Life and Number of Images between
Charges
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■ Battery Power Conservation Tips
IMPORTANT!
•
When you do not need to use the flash, select “
” (flash off)
• Due to differences in the power requirements of each
mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the
PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is
normal, and does not indicate malfunction.
• Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power
supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and
time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure
the settings after power is restored.
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect
against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the
■ Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor
screen indicates remaining power as shown below.
Remaining
Power
High
Low
Battery
Indicator
Indicator
Color
Light
blue
Orange
Red
Red
“
” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as
soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when “
battery immediately.
” is indicated. Charge the
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Replacing the Battery
Battery Precautions
1. Open the battery cover.
■ Precautions during Use
• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is
always less than operation under normal temperatures. This
is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.
• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within
the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside
this temperature range can cause charging to take longer
than normal or even cause charging to fail.
2. With the camera oriented with its monitor
screen facing upwards as shown in the
illustration, slide the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow and hold it there.
• This will cause the battery to come out part way.
• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full
charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the
end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.
Stopper
3. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery
out the rest of the way.
4. Load a new battery.
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■ Storage Precautions
Using the Camera in another Country
• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high
capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while
charged can cause it to deteriorate.
– If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use
up its charge before storing it.
– Always remove the battery from the camera when you are
not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to
discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging
when you need to use the camera.
Note the following precautions.
• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any
power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz.
Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug
depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking
the camera and AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel
agent about the power supply requirements in your
destination(s).
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a power supply through a
voltage converter or similar device. Doing so can lead to
malfunction.
– Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
■ Extra Batteries
Taking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-40) is
recommended while on a trip in order to avoid not being able to
shoot images due to the battery going dead.
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IMPORTANT!
Turning Power On and Off
• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [
] (REC) to turn on power also
■ Turning Power On
causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing
pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with
your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of
malfunction.
To turn power on and enter a REC mode
Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [
] (REC).
To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode
Press [ ] (PLAY).
NOTE
• Pressing [
] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to
the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after
switching modes.
you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of
time. If this happens, turn power back on.
Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green
momentarily and turns on power.
[
] (PLAY)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
■ Turning Power Off
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
Operation Lamp
[
] (REC)
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■ Battery Power Conservation Features
NOTE
This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power
off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these
settings in a REC mode as described below.
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on
when you press [
also configure the camera to turn off when you press [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY). You can
]
Feature
Name
Description
Settings
Turning On Power for the First Time
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen
appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time
the settings correctly.
The monitor screen turns off (goes
into a sleep state) if no operation is
performed for a preset amount of
time. Press any button to turn the
monitor screen back on.
30 sec
1 min
2 min
Off
Sleep
Note that the Sleep feature does not
operate in the PLAY mode.
IMPORTANT!
Power turns off if no operation is
performed for a preset amount of
time.
1 min
2 min
5 min
• Failure to set the date and time will cause the wrong
date and time data to be recorded with images.
• If you make a mistake when configuring the language,
date, and time settings, you can change the settings
Auto Power
Off
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• Sleep and Auto Power Off always operate as described below
in the PLAY mode, regardless of their current PLAY mode
settings.
– Sleep does not function in the PLAY mode.
– The Auto Power Off trigger time is always five minutes.
NOTE
When both sleep and Auto Power Off have the same time
settings, Auto Power Off takes priority.
• Sleep and Auto Power Off are disabled under the following
conditions.
•
– When there is a connection between the camera and
computer or other device via the USB cradle
– During a slide show
– During Voice Recording playback or recording
– During movie recording and playback
1. Press [MENU].
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the “Set Up” tab.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the item you want to
configure (“Sleep” or “Auto Power Off”) and
then press [X].
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the sleep or Auto
Power Off trigger time and then press [SET].
Selecting “Off” for the sleep setting disables the sleep
feature.
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Supported Memory Cards
Your camera supports use of the
following types of memory cards.
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
MMC (MultiMediaCard)
MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus)
• For information about memory card
Using a Memory Card
You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory
card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available
memory card. In addition to memory card storage, the camera
also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few
snapshots or a short movie. Use built-in memory for test
purposes, emergency use, etc.
NOTE
• Images can be copied between the camera’s built-in
Memory Used for Storage
• The following data is stored in built-in memory. It cannot be
copied to a memory card.
– Face Recognition data saved with Record Family
– BEST SHOT mode user image information
– FAVORITE folder
Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to
the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are
saved in built-in memory.
• Note that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a
memory card is loaded in the camera.
– Mode memory settings
– Start-up screen image
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• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other
IMPORTANT!
phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even
lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on
other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.).
• See the instructions that come with the memory card for
information about how to use it.
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If
you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to
record a movie using the “UHQ”, “UHQ Wide”, “HQ”, or
“HQ Wide” image quality setting. Because of this, use of a
memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least
10MB per second is recommended.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “
” and
“
” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let
you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a
memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least
10MB per second is recommended.
• SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards have a write
protect switch. Use it when you need to guard against
accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write
protect a memory card you must then turn write protection
off whenever you want to record to the card, format it, or
delete any of its images.
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2. Load a memory card into the camera.
Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards
(towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into
the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into
place.
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or
removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never
try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel
resistance.
MEMORY
CARD
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Front
Back
3. Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
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Replacing the Memory Card
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card
slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery,
and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center.
1. Remove the memory card from the camera.
Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part
way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the operation
lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save
operation to fail and even damage the memory card.
2. Load the other memory card.
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1. Load the memory card you want to format into
Formatting a Memory Card
Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to
format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to
format it each time you use it.
the camera.
2. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete
its contents.
3. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then
press [X].
IMPORTANT!
4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Format” and then
press [SET] to start formatting.
After formatting is complete, enter the PLAY mode and
check to make sure the “There are no files.” message
appears on the monitor screen.
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation
cannot be recovered. Double-check to make sure that you
really want to delete all the contents of the memory card
before proceeding with the format operation.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel”.
• Even if the file data on a memory card is protected (page
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it
in the camera can slow down data processing by the
camera. In the case of an SD memory card or SDHC
memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-
conformity with the SD format, causing problems with
compatibility, operation, etc.
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■ Memory Card Precautions
Using On-screen Menus
The following are menu operations you will need to use to
configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become
familiar with them.
menu contents.
some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. In any
case where the same setting can be configured both on the
Operation Panel and on the menu screen, the Operation
Panel operation is always shown.
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore
normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is
recommended that you always take along more than one
memory card whenever using the camera far away from the
home or office.
• If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded
images, try re-formatting the memory card.
• As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a
number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of
this, periodic re-formatting of a memory card is
recommended.
• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a
formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed
correctly and the memory card may be damaged if the
camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress.
Doing so can damage the memory card.
Example Menu Screen
Tabs
Press [MENU] to display the
menu screen.
• Menu contents are different in a
REC mode and PLAY mode.
This screen shows a REC
mode menu.
Settings
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Menu Screen Operation Buttons
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want.
[W] [X] Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting.
[S] [T] Select a setting option.
5. Apply the setting.
• Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the
menu screen.
[SET] Applies the selected settings.
[MENU] Exits the menu screen.
• Pressing [W] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting
and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue
configuring other settings, if you want.
The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC
• To select another tab, press [W], use [S] to return to the
tab and then use [W] and [X] to switch to another tab.
mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
This displays the menu screen.
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the tab where the
item you want to configure is located.
Here, we will select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [S] and [T] to
select the item you
want to configure and
then press [X].
Example: Select “Focus” and
then press [X].
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The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC
mode.
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
You can use the display menu to configure various monitor
screen settings.
about display menu contents.
1. In a REC mode, press [DISP].
This will display the display menu screen.
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want.
Example Display Menu Screen
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want.
• Menu contents are different in a
REC mode and PLAY mode.
This screen shows a REC
mode menu.
• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and
3.
4. After all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET].
• This will apply the settings and exit the menu screen.
Menu Screen Operation Buttons
Selects a setting option. [X] is also used to apply a
setting.
[W] [X]
[S] [T] Selects a setting option.
[SET] Applies the selected settings.
[DISP] Exits the menu screen.
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Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout)
Layout Type Description
The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the
camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode.
With this option,
the image being
composed
■ REC Mode Screen Layout
For a REC mode, the screen layout settings let you select the
completely fills
the monitor
Panel: Off
screen. This
layout of icons.
setting is best
Layout Type Description
when you want to display the subject on a large
Icons are superimposed on the displayed
image.
Pressing [SET]
in a REC mode
while “Panel:
On” is selected
as the layout
type will cause
Panel: On
the top icon of
the Operation Panel to become highlighted
(selected). You can then use the Operation
panel to change settings. Since there are few
icons superimposed on the displayed image,
they do not interfere with recording.
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*1 Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation
Panel).
*2 You can select date or time display.
Panel (Operation Panel)
1
*3 You can use the “Date Style” to select either month/day or
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the
The following procedure shows how to use Panel (Operation
Panel).
9
1. In a REC mode, press
[SET].
1
2
This highlights (selects) the
top icon of the Operation
Panel.
3
4
5
6
7
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the icon of the
EV shift (page 141)
8
setting you want to change.
9
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3. Use [W] and [X] to change the setting.
■ PLAY Mode Screen Layout
The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how
• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and
3.
display images are shown on the monitor screen.
4. After all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET].
Layout
Description
Type
• This will apply the settings and return to normal operation
(no Operation Panel icon selected).
With this setting,
100% of the display
image is always
IMPORTANT!
visible. With some
4:3
• Panel (Operation Panel) is not displayed while Voice
Recording or Zoom Continuous Shutter is being used.
aspect ratios, black
bands may appear
above and below, or
to the left and right of the image.
With this setting, the
display image is the
maximum possible
size that allows the
Wide
entire image to be
displayed
horizontally. With
some aspect ratios, the top and bottom of the image
will be cut off.
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Turning Display Information On and Off
(Info.)
Display
Information Description
Setting
With “Info.” you can turn display information on and off. You can
Turns off display
of all information.
configure separate settings for a REC mode and PLAY mode.
Display
Information Description
Setting
Hide
Turns on display
of camera setting
and other
Show
information.
Turns on display
of camera setting
and other
+Histogram
indicators, along
with a histogram
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Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness
(Brightness)
You can use the “Brightness” setting to adjust the brightness of
the monitor screen. This setting is the same in a REC mode and
PLAY mode.
Brightness
Setting
Description
Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use,
etc.
0
Low monitor screen brightness for nighttime use,
indoor use under dark conditions, etc.
–1
Brightness
Description
Setting
With this setting, the camera detects available
light levels and automatically adjusts the
brightness of the monitor screen accordingly.
Auto
This is the setting you should normally use.
In the PLAY mode, the brightness of the monitor
screen remains constant even if the available
light level changes.
Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes
the screen easier to view. This setting consumes
more power.
+2
+1
Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. This setting
results in brightness that is greater than the 0
setting.
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Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality
(Type)
You can use the “Type” setting to adjust the quality of the
monitor screen image. This setting is the same in a REC mode
and PLAY mode.
Quality Setting Description
This setting provides a clearer screen image
when shooting under dark conditions, and
comes in handy when recording at night with
a tripod.
Night
Consumes slightly less power than the other
settings, and extends battery life. Note that
power saving is disabled when “Auto” is
selected for the monitor screen brightness
setting.
Quality Setting Description
Increases contrast of the monitor screen
Power Saving
image so the subject stands out for easier
Dynamic
viewing and framing when shooting under
bright conditions.
Makes the monitor screen image a bit
brighter than the actual image for more
Vivid
clarity. Makes recorded image brighter when
showing it to others.
Displays the monitor screen image so it is as
Real
near as possible to the one recorded by the
camera.
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PLAY mode
If you lose your way...
To return to the normal playback
screen
Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have
gotten lost while performing button operations during recording
or playback.
Current Screen
Menu screen
[MENU] or [
[DISP] or [
]
Display Menu screen
REC mode screen
]
REC mode
Press [
Press [
]
To return to the normal snapshot
Current Screen
]. You could also select
or movie recording screen, press:
Delete screen
“Cancel” and then press [SET].
Menu screen
[MENU] or [
[DISP] or [
[BS] or [
]
Display Menu screen
BEST SHOT screen
]
]
“There are no files.”
screen
Press [
Press [
].
].
PLAY mode screen
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• A (Aperture AE)
In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are
Specifying the Recording Mode
Your camera has a number of different modes. Before recording
an image, select the recording mode that suits the type of image
you are trying to record.
• S (Shutter Speed AE)
In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings
• M (Manual Exposure)
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter
2. Use [S] and [T] to
select the top option in
the operation panel
(Recording mode).
•
•
(Movie)
(MOVIE BEST SHOT)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample movie
scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the recording mode
and then press [SET].
•
•
(Snapshot)
Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you
should normally use for image recording.
(BEST SHOT)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and
the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful
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Holding the Camera Correctly
Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand
movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when
shooting snapshots.
NOTE
• The icon of the currently
Snapshot mode icon
selected recording mode
(like “
” for the Snapshot
mode) is displayed on the
monitor screen.
• To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach
the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist
while you are operating the camera.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only.
Never use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
Horizontal
Vertical
Hold the camera as shown in
the illustration, with your arms
firmly against your sides.
Hold the camera so the
flash is above the lens.
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IMPORTANT!
NOTE
• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any
of the areas indicated in the illustration.
• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the
camera when you press the shutter button or while the
Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the
camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and
take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter
releases. This is especially important when available
lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
Microphone
Flash
Lens
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3. Focus the image.
Shooting a Snapshot
While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press
the shutter button.
1. Press [
] (REC).
Snapshot mode Icon
Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus
frame and operation lamp will turn green. The aperture,
shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity also will be set
automatically.
2. Select “
Remaining Snapshot
Memory Capacity
(Snapshot)” as the
recording mode (page
62).
This will cause “
”
(Snapshot mode icon) to
appear on the monitor
screen.
Operation Lamp
Shutter Button
Focus Frame
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4. Shoot the image.
NOTE
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest
of the way.
• The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that
lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates
a smaller opening.
• Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is
allowed into the camera. A slower shutter speed means
that light is allowed in for a longer time. Shutter speed is
indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000
second, etc.).
Shutter Button
This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card
or the camera’s built-in memory.
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If the image does not focus...
■ Fully pressing the shutter button without
waiting for Auto Focus
If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing
green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the
subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try
to focus again.
You can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button all the
way without waiting for Auto Focus. What the camera does in
off.
Checking a Snapshot
A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while
after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets
ready for the next image.
Perform the following operation to view a snapshot after you
shoot it.
When Quick Shutter is turned on
High-speed Auto Focus is enabled, which helps you capture
exactly the moment you want. Quick Shutter comes in handy
when shooting a fast-moving subject.
• Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is
used.
Press [
].
• Quick Shutter is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
This will display the snapshot you just shot.
Use [W] and [X] to scroll through other images in memory.
When Quick Shutter is turned off
Normal Auto Focus is performed and then the image is
recorded.
To return to a REC mode, press [
].
• If you keep the shutter button depressed, images will continue
to be shot without focus.
•
Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the
shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.
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Specifying Image Size
NOTE
A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels).
The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and
is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial
factory default image size setting is 12M (4000 × 3000 pixels).
Note that a larger image takes up more memory.
• The following information changes on the display during
the image size selection operation.
– Image size in pixels (2048 × 1536, etc.)
– Optimum print paper size
– Remaining snapshot memory capacity
• For information about image size, image quality, and number
This setting applies to snapshots only.
Image Size (Pixels)
12M 4000 × 3000 Poster Print
3:2 4000 × 2656 Poster Print
16:9 4000 × 2240 HDTV
Print Paper Size
Larger
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
8M
5M
3264 × 2448 A3 Print
2560 × 1920 A3 Print
2048 × 1536 A4 Print
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the second option
from the top in the operation panel (Image
Size).
3M
Smaller
VGA
640 × 480
E-Mail
3. Use [W] and [X] to select an image size and
then press [SET].
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• Selecting 3:2 (4000 × 2656 pixels) records images with an
aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio
(3:2) of print paper.
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An
HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them
wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of
the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible
with the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen.
• VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching
images to e-mail.
• Print paper sizes should be thought of as rough estimates
only (200 dpi print resolution).
Specifying Image Quality
Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality),
“Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the
image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”. Select “Fine”
if you want to give priority to image quality, or “Economy” to give
priority to the number of images you can store in memory.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number
This setting applies to snapshots only.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “
then press [X].
Quality” and
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the image quality
setting you want and then press [SET].
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Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp
The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when
you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions.
The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright.
NOTE
• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting
a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree
branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
The initial factory default setting is
AF assist lamp on.
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
Turning off the AF assist lamp
using the following procedure is
recommended when shooting the
image of a nearby person.
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1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Snapshot Shooting Precautions
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Assist Light”
and then press [X].
■ Operation
•
While the operation lamp is flashing green, never open the
battery cover or place the camera onto or remove it from the
USB cradle. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the
image you just shot, damage to other images stored in
memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to turn on the AF assist lamp, select “On”
here.
• If unneeded light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the
lens with your hand when shooting an image.
IMPORTANT!
• Do not look directly into the AF assist/REC light/self-timer
lamp or point it directly at a person’s eyes.
■ Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image
composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality
set for the image quality setting.
• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen
response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor
screen image.
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■ Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent
Auto Focus Restrictions
• Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following
types of subjects.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
Lighting
• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the
brightness or color of an image.
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp
to reach
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
• Proper focus may not be possible if the camera is moved
while shooting.
• An image may be out of focus even though the operation
lamp is lit green and the focus frame is green.
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2. Slide the zoom controller to change the zoom
Shooting with Zoom
factor.
Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes
the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with
digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the
image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 12 - 45.2X.
Slide the zoom
To do this:
controller in this
direction:
Enlarge the subject and narrow the
range
[
[
] (telephoto)
IMPORTANT!
• Generally speaking, the higher the digital zoom factor, the
coarser the image that is recorded. However, digital zoom
can be used up to a certain point without causing
deterioration of the image.
Reduce the size of the subject and
broaden the range
] (wide angle)
• Digital zoom is not supported while “Timestamp” (page
1. Enter a REC mode.
[
][
] Zoom controller
Wide Angle
Telephoto
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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Digital Zoom Indicator
NOTE
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand
movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
• Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital
zoom only is available while shooting a movie. Make sure
you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before
you press the shutter button to start shooting your movie.
Focus Range
(Displayed when shooting
with Auto Focus, macro, or
manual focus.)
Zoom Bar
■ Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point
If you hold the zoom controller towards [
above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical
zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the
] in step 2 of the
Undeteriorated Image Quality
Range
Deteriorated Image Quality
Range
zoom controller and then holding it again towards [
] will
switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher
3X to 18.7X*
Optical/Digital Switch Point
1X
12X to 45.2X*
zoom factor.
•
When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of
optical zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates the approximate
zoom factor.
Zoom Pointer
(Indicates current
zoom.)
Image Deterioration Point
Image starts to deteriorate from here.
* Point factor depends on image size.
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● Zoom Values for Each Image Size
■ Turning Off Digital Zoom
You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom
only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to
accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom
when shooting snapshots.
Deteriorated Image
Quality Range
Undeteriorated Image
Quality Range
12M
3:2
1X
1X
1X
1X
1X
1X
1X
3X
12X
12X
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
3X
3X
16:9
8M
12X
3.7X
4.7X
5.8X
18.7X
14.5X
18.7X
23.3X
45.2X
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Digital Zoom” and
then press [X].
5M
3M
VGA
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press
• The image deterioration point depends on the image size
factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration
point.
[SET].
• If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select
“On” here.
• Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of
image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration
is possible with image sizes of “8M (3264 × 2448 pixels)” and
smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without
image deterioration is indicated on the display. The
deterioration point depends on the image size.
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Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Using Flash
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to
use.
Wide Angle : 0.1 m to 4.0 m (0.3' to 13.1')
Telephoto : 0.3 m to 2.1 m (1.0' to 6.9')
• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.
Flash Setting
Description
1. In a REC mode, press [T] (
) once.
Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with
exposure (amount of light and brightness)
conditions.
• Initial factory default setting.
Flash Off
Flash On
Flash does not fire.
Flash always fires.
• This setting can be used to brighten a
subject that normally comes out dark due
to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro
flash).
[T] (
)
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the flash setting you
want and then press [SET].
Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of
exposure conditions.
This causes an indicator identifying the selected flash mode
to appear on the monitor screen.
• Use this setting when you want to
suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Red Eye
Flash fires automatically in accordance
same conditions as Auto Flash. This setting
can be used to reduce the red eye effect that
occurs in images of people shot with flash.
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Red-eye reduction
NOTE
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause
red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is
caused when 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 fires the REC light before recording in order to cause
the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close. This
reduces the chance of red eye.
•
can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [T]
(
).
IMPORTANT!
•
When using flash, take care
that the flash window is not
blocked by your fingers or the
camera strap.
Flash
IMPORTANT!
• Note the following important points when using red-eye
reduction.
– Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in
the image are looking directly at the camera (REC light).
Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the
subjects so they all look at the camera.
– Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects
are located far away from the camera.
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■ Checking the Flash Mode
The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and
by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button.
■ Changing the Flash Intensity
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity”
and then press [X].
Operation Lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity
setting you want and then press [SET].
You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2
(strongest).
5
N
IMPORTANT!
“
” indicates flash will fire.
• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far
away or too close.
• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the
operating lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that
charging is complete.
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1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
■ Using Flash Assist
The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not
enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this
happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness
of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient.
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some
types of subjects.
• Any of the following can result in the flash assist effect
being canceled out.
Flash assist not used
Flash assist used
Flash assist is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
Use the following procedure to turn off flash assist when you do
not want to use it.
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■ Flash Precautions
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is
too far away or too close.
• Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery
condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged
battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 5 seconds.
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a
slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand
movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer,
and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed
amount of time.
Self-Timer Type
Description
10 sec
10-second self-timer
10s
2-second self-timer
•
When shooting under conditions that
slow down the shutter speed, you can
use this setting to prevent blur due to
hand movement.
•
With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in
accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where
lighting is bright.
2 sec
2
s
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or
some other light source can cause abnormal image colors.
This option shoots three images: one
image 10 seconds after the shutter button
is pressed, the next image one second
after the camera gets ready to shoot after
the first image, and the final image one
second after the camera gets ready to
shoot after the second image.
X3
x3
(Triple Self-timer)
Off
Self-timer is disabled.
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Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• The image is not shot right
away after you press the
shutter button. Instead,
shooting starts after the
preset time elapses. The AF
Assist/REC light/Self-timer
Lamp flashes while the
countdown is being
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Self-timer” and then
press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to
select the self-timer
type and then press
[SET].
This causes an indicator
identifying the selected self-
timer type to appear on the
monitor screen.
performed.
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by
fully pressing the shutter button while the AF Assist/REC
light/Self-timer Lamp is flashing.
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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Using Continuous Shutter
Your camera has four continuous shutter modes.
NOTE
• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen
between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the
camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image
depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or
not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash
charge condition.
Continuous
Description
Shutter Mode
Normal Speed
(Normal-speed
Continuous
Shutter)
Continually records images until memory
becomes full.
• No self-timer operation can be performed when recording
with the any of the following settings.
– Normal-speed continuous shutter mode or high-speed
continuous shutter mode
– “Layout” or “Auto Framing” BEST SHOT sample scene
selected
High Speed
(High-speed
Continuous
Shutter)
Continuously records at approximately
three images per second. Images can be
recorded until memory is full. Image size
is fixed at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels).
– “
Tracking” selected as the Auto Focus area (page
Flash Cont.
Use this mode to record up to three
(Flash Continuous consecutive images, firing the flash for
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the
following recording operations.
Shutter)
each one.
– Recording with Flash Continuous Shutter
– Recording with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business
Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID
Photo)
Z
Zoom Cont.
In this mode, you select an area on the
(Zoom Continuous monitor screen with a selection
Shutter)
boundary. Then when you press the
shutter button, the camera records the
monitor screen image and the area
enclosed in the selection boundary,
digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
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Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode
Recording with Normal-speed
Continuous Shutter, High-speed
Continuous Shutter, and Flash
Continuous Shutter
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and
then press [X].
1. Press the shutter button to shoot.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the mode you want
and then press [SET].
•
With Normal-speed continuous shutter and High-speed
continuous shutter, images continue to be shot as long as
you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the
shutter button stops shooting.
This enables the continuous shutter mode you selected and
displays its icon on the monitor screen.
To turn off continuous shutter, select “Off”.
• Flash continuous shutter can shoot up to three images.
Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before
three images are recorded.
IMPORTANT!
• The speed of normal speed continuous shutter and high-
speed continuous shutter depend on the type of memory
card being used and the amount free space available in
memory. When shooting to built-in memory, continuous
shutter shooting is relatively slow.
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Recording with Zoom Continuous
Shutter
IMPORTANT!
• Note that with zoom continuous shutter, you do not need to
keep the shutter button depressed.
• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with zoom
continuous shutter.
• The size of the image on the left side of the monitor screen
is 12M, while the size of the image on the right is 5M.
1. Use [S], [T], [W], and
[X] to move the
selection boundary
around the image of
the subject on the left
side of the monitor
screen until it is
located at the part you want to enlarge, and
then press [SET].
•
When Auto Focus is selected as the focus mode, the
metering mode automatically switches to “Spot” (pages
the Zoom Continuous Shutter selection boundary.
This will enlarge the area within the boundary and display it
in the right side of the monitor screen.
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Both the left image and the right image will be recorded.
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• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the normal-
speed continuous shutter mode or high-speed continuous
shutter mode.
• Note that the resolution of images recorded with the high-
speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter
mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital
noise than images recorded with the normal-speed
continuous shutter mode.
Continuous Shutter Precautions
• 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.
• Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of
the following features.
– Face recognition
– Some BEST SHOT scenes (Layout, Auto Framing,
Business Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old
Photo, ID Photo)
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode, Voice Recording
mode
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for the high-speed
continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode,
regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
•
With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash range is
narrower than normal.
– “
Tracking” selected as the Auto Focus area (page
•
When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still
until all recording is finished.
• A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if
memory capacity runs low.
• The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image
size and image quality settings.
• You can select the flash mode you want with normal-speed
continuous shutter mode.
•
With high-speed continuous shutter, the flash mode
automatically becomes “ ” (flash off).
With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash mode
automatically becomes “ ” (flash on).
•
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■ Recording Audio for a Snapshot
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use
this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the
mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in
the snapshot.
1. Press the shutter
button to shoot.
This monitor screen will show
the image you just shot,
• You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single
snapshot.
along with the “
” icon.
• If you do not want to
record audio at this time,
press [MENU]. This will
display the monitor screen
for shooting the next image.
Remaining Recording Time
■ Turning on Audio Snapshot
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap” and
then press [X].
2. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press
3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording.
[SET].
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if
you do not press the shutter button.
• To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select “Off” in step
3 of the procedure under “Turning on Audio Snapshot”.
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Playing Back Snapshot Audio
NOTE
Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “
icon.
Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back
its audio.
”
• After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s
hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime
• The following shows the formats used for storing audio
snapshot data.
– Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension)
IMPORTANT!
– Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
– Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second
recording at 5.5KB per second)
• Take care that you do not
block the camera’s
Microphone
microphone with your
fingers while recording.
• Good recording results are
not possible when the
camera is too far away from
what you are trying to
record.
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [DISP]
while audio recording is in progress.
• Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting
with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode.
You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you
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■ Shooting with Aperture Priority AE (A Mode)
Manually Configuring Shutter Speed
and Aperture Settings
You can select an exposure mode to control how the camera
configures its aperture and shutter speed settings when
recording an image.
With aperture priority AE, you set the aperture and the camera
sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically. A wider
aperture (a lower aperture value) provides a shallow depth of
field, while a narrow aperture (a higher aperture value) provides
a greater depth of field. The difference between a wide and
narrow aperture becomes apparent when shooting with optical
A Mode (Aperture You set the aperture manually, and the
Priority AE)
camera sets the applicable shutter speed
automatically.
The following shows the ranges for the aperture setting you can
configure in the A mode.
S Mode (Shutter
Speed Priority
AE)
You set the shutter speed manually, and
the camera sets the applicable aperture
value automatically.
Aperture
Wider
Narrower
(Zoom at full
wide angle)
M Mode (Manual
Exposure)
You can set the shutter speed and
aperture manually.
• In the A mode and S mode, you can also change the
exposure compensation (EV shift) setting.
F2.8
F8.0*
Wide
Focus Range
Narrow
* The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F8.0 is
the aperture when the ND filter is being used.
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1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
5. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus the image in accordance with your
setting.
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
operation panel (Recording mode).
• The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor
screen will turn orange when you half-press shutter
button if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “A (Aperture AE)”.
4. Use [S] and [T] to
select the aperture
setting and then use
[W] and [X] to set the
aperture value you
want.
A mode
6. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
• You also can select the EV
shift setting located under
the aperture setting and
then specify an exposure
value (EV shift), if you
want.
EV shift
Aperture
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1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
■ Shooting with Shutter Speed Priority AE
(S Mode)
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
With shutter speed priority AE, you set the shutter speed and the
camera sets the appropriate exposure value automatically. You
can set the shutter speed that best matches how much your
subject is moving.
The following shows the ranges for the shutter speed setting you
can configure in the S mode.
operation panel (Recording mode).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “S (Shutter Speed
AE)”.
4. Use [S] and [T] to
select the shutter
speed setting and then
use [W] and [X] to set
the speed you want.
• You also can select the EV
shift setting located under
the shutter speed setting
and then specify an
S mode
Slower
Faster
Shutter
Speed
30 seconds
1/2000 second
Frozen
EV shift
Shutter Speed
Movement
NOTE
Blurred
exposure value (EV shift),
if you want.
“Auto”, regardless of the current “ISO” setting.
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5. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus the image in accordance with your
setting.
■ Shooting with Manual Exposure Settings
(M mode)
The following shows the ranges for the shutter speed and
• The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor
screen will turn orange when you half-press the shutter
button if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.
aperture settings you can configure in the M mode.
Slower
30 seconds
Blurred
Faster
Shutter Speed
Movement
1/2000 second
Frozen
6. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
Aperture (Zoom
at full wide
angle)
Wider
F2.8
Narrower
F8.0*
Focus range
Narrow
Wide
* The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F8.0 is
the aperture when the ND filter is being used.
NOTE
“ISO 50”, regardless of the current “ISO” setting.
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1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
6. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus the image in accordance with your
settings.
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
operation panel (Recording mode).
• The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor
screen will turn orange when you press the shutter button
half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.
3. Use [W] and [X] to
select “M (Manual
Exposure)”.
M mode
7. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• If “Panel: Off” is selected for the layout type setting,
pressing [SET] will display the aperture, shutter speed, EV
shift, and other information when display of the Operation
Shutter Speed
Aperture
• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want
when shooting 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.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the aperture setting
and then use [W] and [X] to set the aperture
value you want.
5. Use [S] and [T] to select the shutter speed
setting and then use [W] and [X] to set the
speed you want.
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• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise to
appear in the image. Because of this, the camera performs
a noise reduction process automatically whenever the
shutter speed is 1/4 second or slower. The slower the
shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noise will be
generated in an image. Because of the time required for
noise reduction, it takes longer to record images shot at
slower shutter speeds. Do not perform any key operation
while an image recording operation is in progress.
Face Recognition
The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in
an image for focus and brightness settings. The following
describes to two available face recognition modes.
Face
Recognition Description
Mode
Detects human faces and adjusts focus and
brightness accordingly.
• At shutter speeds slower than 1/2 second, the brightness of
the recorded image may not be the same as the brightness
of the image that appears on the monitor screen.
speed priority AE mode and manual exposure mode. You
can, however, turn on Camera Shake, if you like.
•
When multiple faces are detected, image is
given to any relatively large face located in
the center of the image.
Normal mode
Detects human faces. When multiple faces are
detected, this mode gives setting priority to the
faces of family members whose faces have
been registered using Record Family.
Family First
mode
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6. When you are ready to shoot, press the
shutter button the rest of the way.
The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are
of proper brightness.
Performing a face recognition recording
operation (Normal Mode)
1. Enter a REC mode.
2. Press [S] (
) once.
NOTE
• Half pressing the shutter button to perform face recognition
[S] (
)
while “
area will cause the focus frame to follow the movement of
the face.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
Face Detection:
Normal” and then press [SET].
4. Point the camera at the
subjects.
The camera will detect the
faces of any people in the
image. The detected faces all
will be bounded by frames
after detection is complete.
5. Half-press the shutter button.
The focus frame of the face that is focused becomes green.
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5. When the message “Face recognition
successful!” appears, use [S] and [T] to
select “Save” and then press [SET].
This will record the face data and return to the recording
screen.
Using the Family First Mode to Give
Priority to Particular Faces
■ Using Record Family to Pre-record Face
Data
• To re-record the face data, select “Cancel”.
To use the Family First mode, you need to pre-record facial data
for the friends and family members to which you want to give
priority.
NOTE
• You can have up to six sets of face data recorded in the
camera.
1. Enter a REC mode.
• Face data is stored in the camera’s built-in memory, in a
the data in the “FAMILY” folder can cause the camera to
stop operating properly. Never delete or edit any data in the
“FAMILY” folder.
2. Press [S] (
) once.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
Record Family”
and then press [SET].
4. Point the straight at
the person whose face
you want to record,
adjust as required to
the face fits within the
frame on the monitor
screen, and then press
the shutter button.
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5. Use [W] and [X] to select a name, and then
press [T].
■ Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level
to Recorded Face Data
• You can select any one of 12 preset names to face data.
After recording face data, you can assign a name and a priority
level that controls how the data is applied when shooting a
snapshot.
6. Use [W] and [X] to select the priority level you
want and then press [SET].
1. Enter a REC mode.
• You can select any one of four levels, from “
(Lowest) to “ ” (Highest). Selecting “
(Disabled) will disable face recognition.
”
”
2. Press [S] (
) once.
3. Use [W] and [X] to
select “ Edit
Family” and then press
[SET].
This display the face data
editing screen.
4. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the face
data you want to edit, and then press [SET].
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Deleting recorded face data
■ Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and
Edited Face Data
Perform the following steps when you want to delete recorded
face data.
After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot
photographs. The camera will record images in accordance with
the priority levels you configured for each set of face data.
1. Enter a REC mode.
2. Press [S] (
) once.
1. Enter a REC mode.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
Edit Family”
2. Press [S] (
) once.
and then press [SET].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
Face
4. Press [MENU].
Recognition: Family First” and then press
[SET].
206) to delete the face data you want.
4. Point the camera at the
subjects.
• You can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
The camera will detect the
faces of the people whose
face data has been saved in
camera memory. The
NOTE
deletes all the recorded face data.
detected faces all will be
bounded by frames after detection is complete.
• The frames will be colored according to the priority level
of the face: White (lowest), yellow, or green (highest). A
green frame indicates the highest priority face when the
image is recorded.
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5. Half-press the shutter button.
This will focus on the face with the highest priority (the one
with the green frame) and adjust its brightness. When
focusing is complete, a green focus frame will appears at
the faces that were indicated by green frames in step 4
above.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
Select this
To do this:
setting:
Minimize face detection time. Up to five
Speed
faces can be detected.
6. When you are ready to shoot, press the
Allow detection of a maximum of five to
ten faces.
shutter button the rest of the way.
Quantity
NOTE
• Be sure to select “
NOTE
(Tracking)” for the AF area
• Selecting “Quantity” while using the Normal mode will
make it possible to detected smaller faces at a greater
distance than when “Speed” is selected.
whenever “Family First” is selected as the face recognition
Selecting the Face Detection Method (Priority)
Use the following procedure to specify whether you want to give
priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces during face
detection.
1. Enter a REC mode.
2. Press [S] (
) once.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
Priority” and
then press [SET].
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• Face recognition in the Family First mode may be slower than
in the Normal mode because the camera needs time to
determine whether the faces in the image are the same as the
recorded faces. Also, compared with the Normal mode, the
Family First mode will not be able to recognize faces that are
far away and small.
• If the camera is unable to find a face when you press the
shutter button, it will focus on the center of the screen.
• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the
focus mode when shooting with face recognition. Use of no
other focus mode is supported.
Face Recognition Precautions
• The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one
time is five when “Speed” is selected for the “Priority” setting,
and ten when “Quantity” is selected.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– A face that is partially obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat,
etc
– A face that is shaded from the light
– A profile of a face that is not shot straight on
– A face that is tilted left or right
– A face that is very far away or very small
– A face that is very close or very large
– A face in an area that is very dark
• Face detection is not supported for animals or other non-
human subjects.
• Even if you have the face of a family member recorded, the
person’s facial expression, shooting conditions, or other
factors can make proper recognition (highest priority
assignment) impossible.
• Face recognition can be improved by recording multiple
versions of the same person’s face indoors and outdoors, with
different expressions, and at different angles.
•
When shooting with the camera held sideways (for a portrait
orientation shot), face recognition may take more time when
shooting with the camera held normally (landscape
orientation).
• Face recognition cannot be used in combination with any of
the following features.
– Images recorded with certain BEST SHOT scenes
(Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Old
Photo, ID Photo, Layout, Auto Framing, Monochrome,
Retro, Twilight)
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode, Voice Recording
mode
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• The following functions are disabled when shooting with face
recognition.
– Multi AF
– Continuous Shutter
– Histogram
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SHOOTING A MOVIE
Image Quality
(pixels)
Approximate
Data Rate
Movie Image Quality
Frame Rate
Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image
quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that
determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during
playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result
in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time
you can shoot.
845 Kilobits/
second
20 frames/
second
LP
320 × 240
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “
then press [X].
Quality” and
• Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording
stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the quality setting
Image Quality
(pixels)
Approximate
Data Rate
you want and then press [SET].
Frame Rate
• The “
” indicator is on the monitor screen while “UHQ
5.8 Megabits/
second
20 frames/
second
Wide” or “HQ Wide” is selected for the quality setting.
UHQ
640 × 480
7.0 Megabits/
second
20 frames/
second
UHQ Wide 848 × 480
2.8 Megabits/
second
20 frames/
second
HQ
640 × 480
848 × 480
640 × 480
3.4 Megabits/
second
20 frames/
second
HQ Wide
Normal
1.4 Megabits/
second
20 frames/
second
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Movie File Formats
Shooting a Movie
Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is
monaural.
Movies normally are recorded using H.264/AVC MOV format.
Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a
computer using QuickTime 7.
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
Movie Size
The following shows the approximate movie file size for a one-
minute movie.
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
operation panel (Recording mode).
Image Quality
UHQ
Approximate Size
42.3 MB
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
(Movie)” and
then press [SET].
This causes “
” to appear on the monitor screen.
UHQ Wide
HQ
51.1 MB
20.3 MB
4. Press the shutter
button to start
Remaining Recording Time
HQ Wide
Normal
LP
24.7 MB
shooting the movie.
10.2 MB
• “
” is displayed while
6.2 MB
movie recording is in
progress.
Recording Time
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Shooting with MOVIE BEST SHOT
5. Press the shutter button again to stop
shooting.
scene that is closest to the one you want to shoot, and the
camera sets up for it automatically. Selecting the “Night Scene”
MOVIE BEST SHOT scene, for example, sets the camera to
shoot bright, clear images at night.
Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording
stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording. Movie
recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes
full before you stop movie recording by pressing the shutter
button.
Anti Shake Movie Recording
Turning on Anti Shake for movie recording causes the view
angle to become smaller. Anti Shake reduces the effects of hand
movement only. It does not limit the effects of subject movement
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• Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom
only is available while shooting a movie. If you want to use a
particular optical zoom setting, make sure you select it before
you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page
74).
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more
pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor.
Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these
conditions.
Movie Recording Precautions
• You cannot use flash while shooting a movie.
• The camera also records audio. Note the following points
when shooting a movie.
– Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your
fingers, etc.
– Good results are not possible when the camera is too far
away from what you are trying to record.
– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button
noise to be picked up in the audio.
•
When the subject is outside the camera’s focus range,
focusing is not possible and the image will be out of focus.
• The angle of view for movies is less than that for snapshots.
Microphone
• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to
appear in the monitor screen image. This does not indicate
malfunction. The band will be recorded in the case of a movie.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “
” and
“
” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you
know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a memory card
with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second
is recommended.
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4. Press [BS].
Using Short Movie
Short Movie shoots a movie that starts four seconds before the
shutter button is pressed and ends four seconds after it is
pressed.
• Since four seconds of action before the shutter button is
pressed are recorded, Short Movie is a good way to make
sure you don’t miss the action of kids or other active subjects.
images of Short Movie scenes.
5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “Short
Movie” scene and then press [SET].
Pressing the shutter button at this point will shoot a Short
Movie with a 4-second first part and a 4-second second
part.
6. With the camera pointed at the subject, press
the shutter button.
This will shoot a Short Movie that for about four seconds,
and then stop shooting automatically. The total length of the
Short Movie will be eight seconds (four seconds before the
shutter button was pressed plus four seconds after it was
pressed). To stop movie recording, press the shutter button
again.
Shutter button pressed.
Short Movie
Recording Start
Four seconds
Four seconds
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
operation panel (Recording mode).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
(Movie)” or “
(MOVIE BEST SHOT)”, and then press [SET].
This causes “
” or “
” to appear on the monitor
screen.
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IMPORTANT!
Using Past Movie
• Movie data is continually recorded and stored in a buffer
before you press the shutter button. Keep the camera
pointed at the subject. Then at the right moment, press the
shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the
remaining recording time of part two of the Short Movie
counts down on the monitor screen.
Past Movie is similar to a normal movie, except that it captures
about five seconds of whatever happened in front of the lens
before the shutter button was pressed to start shooting. Past
Movie is a great way to make sure that you never just miss that
special moment because you press the shutter button too late.
Shutter button pressed.
Shutter button pressed.
Movie
Recording Start
Recording End
Past Part Approximately 5 seconds
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
operation panel (Recording mode).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
(Movie)” or “
(MOVIE BEST SHOT)”, and then press [SET].
This causes “
” or “
” to appear on the monitor
screen.
4. Press [BS].
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5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “Past
Movie” scene and then press [SET].
6. With the camera pointed at the subject, press
the shutter button.
7. Press the shutter button again to stop
shooting.
Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory
becomes full before you press the shutter button.
IMPORTANT!
•
When Past Movie is selected, the camera continually
updates an internal buffer that holds about five seconds of
movie images of what has happened in front of the
camera’s lens. When you press the shutter button, your
movie will start with the buffer’s current contents and
continue from there. Be sure to keep the camera still and
pointed in the direction of the subject for some time before
you press the shutter button to start shooting.
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USING BEST SHOT
With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is
like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up
automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the
main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out
looking great!
■ Selecting a Sample Scene
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
Boundary (Currently Selected Sample Scene)
■ Some Sample Scenes
• Portrait
• Scenery
Scene Name
Example: BEST SHOT mode scene list
Scene Number
• Night Scene
• Night Scene Portrait
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• This will enter the BEST SHOT mode or MOVIE BEST
SHOT mode and display a list of sample scenes as
shown below.
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the
boundary to select the scene you want to
select.
• Pressing [S] or [T] while the boundary is at the edge of
the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT
scenes.
Displayed Sample
Current REC Mode
Scenes
(Snapshot)
• Sliding the zoom controller towards [
] or [
] will
(BEST SHOT)
display text that explains the settings configured by the
selected scene. Slide the zoom controller towards [
]
A
S
(Aperture AE)
BEST SHOT mode scene
list
or [
] again to return to the scene selection screen
(Shutter Speed AE)
(Manual Exposure)
(Voice Recording)
(Movie)
M
3. Press [SET] to apply the settings of the
selected scene and return to the recording
screen.
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
scene list
(MOVIE BEST SHOT)
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect
until you select a different scene.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the
above procedure from step 1.
4. Press the shutter button.
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• You can change the camera settings that are made when
you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the
BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you
select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera. If
you think you will later need to use a particular camera
setup you configured, save it as a BEST SHOT user setup
NOTE
• You also can press [SET], select the top option (Recording
mode) in the control panel, and then select either
(BEST SHOT) or
IMPORTANT!
• Night Scene, Fireworks scenes use slow shutter speeds.
Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital
noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a
digital noise reduction process on slow shutter images.
Because of this, such images take longer to store after you
press the shutter button. Do not perform any key operation
while an image is being stored. Also, it is a good idea to
use a tripod to avoid image blur due to camera movement
when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
• Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes
settings for auction site images. Depending on your
camera model, the sample scene is named either “For
eBay” or “Auction”. Images you record using the auction
site sample scene are stored in a special folder so you can
• BEST SHOT scenes were not shot using this camera.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce
the results you expected due to shooting conditions and
other factors.
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Displaying Detailed Information about a BEST
SHOT Scene
To find out more about a scene,
select it with the red boundary on
the scene selection screen and
then slide the zoom controller
NOTE
• If you select a scene by pressing [SET] while the
description screen is displayed, the same description
scene will appear the next time you press [BS] to view
BEST SHOT sample scenes.
towards [
] or [
].
The following are the different operations you can perform
while the scene description screen is on the display.
• To return to the scene selection screen, slide the zoom
controller towards [
] or [
] again.
• To scroll through available BEST SHOT scenes, use [W] and
[X].
• To select the currently displayed scene and configure the
camera with its settings, press [SET].
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4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Save” and then
press [SET].
■ Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes
You can use the procedure below to save the setups of
snapshots or movies that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes. After
that, you can recall a setup whenever you want to use it.
Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall
User Scene”, along with a scene number.
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
IMPORTANT!
• If you are shooting snapshots and the camera’s current
deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files.
recording mode setting is
(Snapshot),
(BEST
SHOT), A (Aperture AE), S (Shutter Speed AE), M
(Manual Exposure), or
(Voice Recording), press
[BS].
• If you are shooting a movie and the camera’s current
recording mode setting is
BEST SHOT), press [BS].
(Movie) or
(MOVIE
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select “BEST
SHOT” (Register User Scene) and then press
[SET].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot or
movie whose setup you want to register.
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Deleting a BEST SHOT User Scene
NOTE
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST
SHOT user scene.
• Registering a snapshot creates a snapshot setup, while
registering a movie creates a movie setup. A snapshot
setup can be used to shoot snapshots only, and a movie
setup can be used to shoot movies only.
• You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST
SHOT scene by displaying the camera’s setting menus and
looking at its settings.
• User BEST SHOT scenes are assigned numbers in the
sequence: U1, U2, U3, and so on.
• The following are the settings that are included in a user
snapshot scenes:
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
• If the camera’s current recording mode setting is
(Snapshot),
(Shutter Speed AE), M (Manual Exposure), or
(BEST SHOT), A (Aperture AE), S
(Voice
Recording), pressing [BS] will display snapshot sample
scene list.
• If the camera’s current recording mode setting is
(Movie) or
(MOVIE BEST SHOT), pressing [BS] will
display movie sample scene list.
Face Recognition, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash,
ISO, Metering, Dynamic Range, Portrait Refiner, Flash
Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation,
Contrast
2. Slide the zoom controller towards [
] or
[
] to display its explanation screen.
• The following are the settings that are included in a user
movie scene:
Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Filter, Sharpness,
Saturation, Contrast
• You can store up to 999 BEST SHOT user scenes.
• User BEST SHOT scenes are stored in built-in memory
folder (movies).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the BEST SHOT user
scene you want to delete.
4. Press [T] (
).
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5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Delete” and then
press [SET].
Taking Bright Images without Flash
The BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” scene makes it possible for
you to take natural looking images without using the flash, even
when lighting is low
This will delete the BEST SHOT user scene you selected
and display the next screen (either the next user scene or
the Register User Scene).
6. Use [W] and [X] to select another scene and
then press [SET].
• This returns to the recording state.
Normal Snapshot (With flash) Snapshot with High Sensitivity
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “High
Sensitivity” scene and then press [SET].
3. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
High Sensitivity will remain selected until you select a
different BEST SHOT scene.
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IMPORTANT!
Shooting Images of Business Cards
and Documents (Business Shot)
Shooting a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly
shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear
misshaped in the resulting image. The BEST SHOT Business
Shot scenes correct the shape of rectangular objects so they
appear natural.
• High Sensitivity is disabled following an automatic flash
operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or
while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”.
• Shooting with High Sensitivity can cause an image to
appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause
slight deterioration of image resolution.
• The desirable level of image brightness may not be
possible under very dark conditions.
•
When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a tripod to
protect against the effects of hand movement.
• The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise
reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images
recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation
causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the
image and be ready for the next shot.
Before Keystone Correction
After Keystone Correction
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BEST SHOT has two Business Shot scenes from which to
choose.
■ Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot
Scene
• Business cards and
documents
•
White board, etc.
1. After selecting either
of the BEST SHOT
Business Shot
scenes, compose the
image and press the
shutter button to
shoot.
This displays a screen that shows all of the rectangular
shapes in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone
correction.
A red boundary will surround the currently selected
correction candidate. If there is a black boundary, it means
that the black boundary is indicating a second possible
candidate. If there is no second candidate (black boundary),
jump directly to step 3.
• If the camera is unable to detect any keystone correction
candidate at all, the message “Cannot correct image!” will
appear on the monitor screen momentarily and then the
camera will save the image as-is (uncorrected).
■ Selecting a Business Shot Scene
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the
“Business cards and documents” or the
“White board, etc.” scene and then press
[SET].
Whichever you select will remain in effect until you select a
different BEST SHOT scene.
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2. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you
IMPORTANT!
want to use for correction.
• Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct)
is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not
be able to detect the shape of the object correctly unless it
is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.
• Correction will not be possible if the subject is the same
color as its background. Make sure the object is against a
background that allows its outline to stand out.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Correct” and then
press [SET].
This will correct the image and store the resulting
(corrected) image.
• To cancel the correction operation, select “Cancel”.
• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with a Business
Shot scene. However, you can use optical zoom.
• The maximum Business Shot image size is 2M (1600 ×
1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger
image size. When the camera is configured to record
images smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), Business
Shot scenes will produce images in accordance with the
currently specified image size.
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■ Shooting an Image Using the ID Photo Scene
Shooting ID Photographs
You can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it
out in a variety of different standard ID photo sizes.
The following are the ID photo sizes that are included on the
printout.
1. On the monitor screen,
compose the image by
positioning the subject
within the on-screen
30 × 24mm, 40 × 30mm, 45 × 35mm, 50 × 40mm, 55 × 45mm
frame and then press
the shutter button to
shoot an initial
temporary image.
• The initial temporary image is not saved in memory. The
final image is saved in memory when you perform step 3,
below.
■ Selecting the ID Photo Scene
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “ID
Photo” scene and then press [SET].
ID Photo will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
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2. Align the guidelines that appear on the
monitor screen with the subject in the
recorded image.
3. When everything is the way you want, press
[SET].
This saves the image in memory.
IMPORTANT!
Head Line
• An ID photo is always saved as 5M (2560 × 1920 pixels),
regardless of the camera’s current image size setting.
Oval Boundary
Chin Line
Align the subject so the head fills the oval boundary. Also
make sure that the subject’s head is within the head line and
the chin line.
Perform this
To do this:
operation:
Move the subject up, down, left,
Use [S], [T], [W], [X].
and right
Slide zoom controller
Enlarge the subject
towards [
Slide zoom controller
towards [ ].
].
Reduce the size of the subject
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■ Printing an ID Photo
Restoring an Old Photograph
With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded
photograph and then use the camera’s built-in advanced digital
camera technology to restore it.
Printing an ID photo image will print the same image in various
sizes on a single sheet of paper. Then you can cut out the
image(s) you want to use.
IMPORTANT!
■ Before Recording with Old Photo
• Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to record is
enclosed within the monitor screen.
• Make sure the photograph is against a background that
allows its outline to stand out, and that it fills the monitor
screen to the maximum extent possible.
• Make sure that light is not reflecting off the surface of the
original photograph when recording it.
• The ID photo sizes provided here are not exact. Actual
sizes may be slightly larger.
When printing an ID photo, be sure to print on 4" × 6" size
paper. Images may not print at the proper sizes if another
size of paper is used.
When printing an ID photo, be sure to set up your printer for
“borderless print”. For full details, see the user
documentation that comes with your printer.
•
•
• If the old photograph is portrait orientation, be sure to
compose the image with the camera in landscape (horizontal)
orientation.
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■ Recording an Image with Old Photo
NOTE
When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are
•
1. Press the shutter
recording, the shape of the photograph may appear
distorted in the recorded image. Auto keystone correction
corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph
appears normal even if you record it at an angle.
button to shoot the
image.
• This displays a photograph
contour confirmation
screen and then saves the
original recorded image.
displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if
the camera is unable to find the contour of the
photograph.
■ Selecting the Old Photo Scene
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “Old
Photo” scene and then press [SET].
“Old Photo” will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you
want to correct.
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3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Trim” and then
press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo.
However, you can use optical zoom.
When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will
not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the
following cases.
– When part of the photograph extends outside of the
monitor screen
– When the subject is the same color as the background it
is placed upon
This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen.
• To cancel the correction operation, select “Cancel”.
•
4. Move the zoom
controller left and
right to zoom the
cropping boundary.
• The maximum Old Photo image size is 2M (1600 × 1200
pixels). When the camera is configured to record images
smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), Old Photo will
produce images in accordance with the currently specified
image size.
5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the
selection boundary to the desired location and
then press [SET].
The camera will correct color automatically and save the
• Under certain conditions, restored colors may not produce
the desired results.
corrected image.
• If you do not want a border around the resulting image,
select and area that is smaller than the original image.
• To cancel the restoration operation at any point and save
the image as-is, press [MENU].
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1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
Recording Snapshots into a Multi-
image Layout (Layout Shots)
You can create a multi-snapshot image by recording snapshots
into the frames that are arranged in a preset pattern. This lets
you create album-like arrangements of related images in a
single image. BEST SHOT scenes are available with three
frames and two frames.
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select “Layout”,
and then press [SET].
3. Use [W] and [X] to select a background color.
4. Press the shutter
button to record the
first image.
• Layout (Two Images)
• Layout (Three Images)
The camera will record the
first snapshot and then get
ready for the next one.
Frame
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5. Press the shutter button again to record the
next snapshot.
IMPORTANT!
• Only the final multi-snapshot image is saved in camera
memory. The individual snapshots are not saved.
• The size of the multi-snapshot image for this operation is
fixed automatically at 5M (2560 × 1920 pixels).
While Layout Shot is being used, the setup of the camera is
changed automatically as shown below.
– ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed)
– AF Area: Spot (fixed)
• The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot.
– Digital Zoom
– Self-timer
– Continuous Shutter
• If you are shooting into a three-frame layout, press the
shutter button a third time to record the third image.
• Pressing [SET] during steps 4 or 5 of the above
procedure will toggle between the layout screen (the one
with the frames on it) and a screen that uses the entire
display area to compose the image you are shooting.
• To clear the currently recorded Layout images and restart
an ongoing Layout operation, press [MENU]. Next,
continue from step 4 above.
•
• You cannot save a multi-snapshot image unless there are
snapshots recorded in each of the available frames.
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3. Align the focus frame
with the subject you
want to focus on and
then half-press the
shutter button.
Focus frame
Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto
Framing)
With auto tracking, a boundary area follows a moving subject,
making it easy to snap an image with the subject in the center.
• The focus frame and the
cropping boundary will
follow the subject as it
moves.
• Focusing of the subject
continues to be performed
while you keep the shutter
button half pressed.
1. In a REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select “Auto
Framing”, and then press [SET].
Cropping boundary
4. Press the shutter button all the way to record
the image.
• This will record the area enclosed within the cropping
boundary.
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IMPORTANT!
• Only the part of the image within the cropping boundary will
be recorded.
• The image size for this operation is fixed automatically at
5M (2560 × 1920 pixels).
• The following functions are disabled during Auto Framing.
– Timestamp
– Self-timer
– Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed
Continuous Shutter, Flash Continuous Shutter
• Auto Framing may not be able to follow a fast-moving
subject. If this happens, release the shutter button, re-align
the focus frame with the subject, and then half-press the
shutter again.
•
When shooting with “Auto Framing”, the image size is fixed
at 5M (2560 × 1920 pixels) and the Undeteriorated Image
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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Changing the Focus Mode
Your camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus.
Focus Mode Description
Auto Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed.
Focus
Focus Range*
Auto adjustment
During movie recording, the Auto Focus mode is disabled. (Approximately 40 cm to
(1.3' to
))
• Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
Macro
(Close-up)
Used for close-up shooting. Macro Focus becomes fixed
focus while shooting a movie.
Auto adjustment (6 cm to 50 cm (2.4" to 19.7"))
• Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
Pan
Pan Focus (PF) is available during movie recording only. Fixed distance
Focus
Fixed focus for relatively wide-range focusing.
• Focus range varies with optical zoom position.
Infinity
Focus
Focus is fixed at infinity. Use this mode when shooting
scenery and other faraway images.
Infinity
Manual Focus is performed manually.
Focus
• Focus range varies with optical zoom factor.
Optical Zoom Factor
Range
1X
3X
6 cm to
30 cm to
(0.2' to
(1.0' to
)
)
* “Focus Range” indicates distance from the lens surface.
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Perform the following steps to change the focus mode.
Using Auto Focus
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with
the subject you want to focus and then half-
press the shutter button.
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then
press [X].
This camera will perform the focus operation.
You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the
operation lamp and the focus frame color.
Focus Mode Icon
3. Use [S] and [T] to
select the focus mode
setting you want and
then press [SET].
An icon appears on the
monitor screen to indicate the
current focus mode.
• See the following pages of
this section for details
about shooting with each
focus mode.
Operation Lamp
Focus Frame
Status
Operation Lamp Focus Frame
Focusing
Complete
Lit Green
Green
Red
Not Focused
Flashing Green
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2. When the image is focused, press the shutter
Using Macro Focus
button the rest of the way to shoot.
1. Half-press the shutter button to focus the
image.
IMPORTANT!
The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus.
• During movie recording, the Auto Focus mode is disabled
and the camera switches to the Pan Focus mode
automatically.
2. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
NOTE
IMPORTANT!
•
When proper focusing is not possible because the subject
is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch
to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while
shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the
monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
• Use of the flash along with Macro Focus can cause the light
of the flash to become blocked, which can produce
unwanted lens shadows in your image.
•
• Macro Focus becomes fixed focus while shooting a movie.
Example:
cm –
*
will be replaced by the actual focus range value.
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NOTE
•
When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the
subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto
Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
•
Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while
shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the
monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Example:
cm –
cm
*
will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
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Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips
Changing the Auto Focus Area
Select this
setting:
To do this:
When the shutter button is half-pressed,
have the camera automatically select
one or more of nine possible focus
frames
• If the camera is able to focus on
multiple points, all applicable focus
frames turn green.
Use the following procedure to change the metering area used
for Auto Focus (AF).
Multi
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then
press [X].
Half-pressing the shutter button focuses
the subject and also starts a focus
tracking operation that keeps the focus
frame on the subject as it moves.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you
Tracking
want and then press [SET].
Select this
To do this:
setting:
Use a small area in the center of the
screen for metering
• This setting is best when you want to
Spot
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NOTE
•
When you select “
Multi” as the focus area, nine focus
frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will
automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s),
which will change to green on the monitor screen.
Spot /
Tracking
Multi
Focus Frame
Focus Frame
• “
Multi” cannot be used in the Face Recognition
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2. Keeping the shutter
button half-pressed,
re-compose the image
as you like.
Using Focus Lock
“Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you
want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is
not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.
•
When “
Tracking” is
• Use focus lock with “
Spot” or “
Tracking” focus.
selected as the Auto
Focus area, the focus
frame will move
automatically and follow
the subject.
Subject to be focused on
1. Align the monitor
screen’s focus frame
with the subject you
want to focus on and
then half-press the
shutter button.
3. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
Focus Frame
NOTE
• Focus lock also causes exposure (AE) to be locked.
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Quick Shutter
4. Press the shutter button all the way down
without pausing.
If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for
Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will
record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is
much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps to avoid
missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to
Auto Focus.
Pressing the shutter button all the way without pausing at
the halfway type will record with Quick Shutter, without
performing the normal Auto Focus operation.
IMPORTANT!
• Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is
used.
• Quick Shutter will not work when you are using a very
high zoom factor. In this case, you should use Auto Focus
instead.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Quick Shutter” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you
want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Turn on Quick Shutter
Turn off Quick Shutter
On
Off
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Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)
Using Manual Focus
Pan Focus (PF) is available during movie recording only. Pan
Focus fixes focus for a relatively wide focus range, which means
you can shoot without waiting for the Auto Focus operation to
finish.
With Manual Focus, the camera
automatically enlarges the subject
on the monitor screen, which
helps you manually adjust focus.
Manual focus can be used for
shoot such images as moving
trains. Before the train arrives,
manually focus on an electric pole
or some other object. Then when
the train passes the object you
focused on, you can shoot without
worrying about focus.
1. When you are ready to shoot, press the
shutter button all the way, without pausing.
Yellow Boundary
Using Infinity Focus
As its name suggests, Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity (
).
Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway
subjects. Infinity Focus also comes in handy when shooting from
a car or train window, or when shooting scenery or other
subjects that are difficult to focus properly with Auto Focus.
1. While Manual focus is selected as the focus
mode, compose the image on the monitor
screen so the subject you want to focus on is
within the yellow boundary.
1. While Infinity Focus is selected as the focus
mode, press the shutter button to shoot.
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2. Use [W] and [X] to focus the image, as you
view the results on the monitor screen.
At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge
and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
NOTE
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page
on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the
focusing range.
For this:
Press this button:
Example: MF
cm –
Closer focus
More distant focus
[W]
[X]
*
will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
IMPORTANT!
• The monitor screen will return to step 1 if you do not
perform any operation for about two seconds.
•
While Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode, the [W]
and [X] keys are used to adjust the focus setting. Any other
functions assigned to the [W] and [X] keys with Key
the keys during manual focus.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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3. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want
Reducing the Effects of Hand and
Subject Movement
You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce
image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when
shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a
fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting
conditions.
Your digital camera is equipped with a CCD shift type camera
shake correction feature and a high-sensitivity anti image blur
feature. These two features work in concert to minimize the
effects of hand and subject movement.
and then press [SET].
Select this
When you want to do this:
setting:
Correct for the effects of both hand and
subject movement
Auto
Minimize the effects of hand movement
only
Camera
Shake
Increase sensitivity to minimize the
effects of subject movement only
Image
DEMO
Blur
Confirm the Anti Shake effect on the
monitor screen while the shutter button is
half-pressed.
Recording is not performed when the
shutter button is pressed all the way.
• Turning off the camera cancels this
setting and changes it to the setting
that was selected before you changed
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the fifth option from
the top in the operation panel (Anti Shake).
it to “
DEMO”.
Turn off both features
Off
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• Camera Shake may not work well with a slow shutter
speed. If this happens, use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Note that the CCD shift type camera shake correction
feature does not operate while you are recording on a
tripod. Select off for the “Anti Shake” setting or select “
Image Blur”.
• The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise
reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images
recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation
causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the
image and be ready for the next shot.
IMPORTANT!
•
While the “Anti Shake” setting is “
Auto” or “
Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the
camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is the
sound of the operation the camera performs to prepare for
shake correction, and does not indicate malfunction.
• ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear
on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter
button while “
Auto” or “
Image Blur” is selected for
Anti Shake. They do appear along with the image that is
displayed immediately after you record it so you can check
them.
is set to “Auto”.
• Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear
somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight
deterioration of image resolution.
• Only the “
Camera Shake” setting can be enabled in
the S mode (Shutter Speed AE) and M mode (Manual
seconds, “
Camera Shake” becomes disabled in the S
mode and M mode.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of hand
or subject movement when movement is severe.
• You can also use Camera Shake to reduce the effects of
hand movement only while recording a movie. The effects
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3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want,
Shooting with the REC Light
and then press [SET].
You can turn on the camera’s
REC light (AF assist/REC light/
self-time lamp) when shooting
where lighting is dim. You can
turn on the REC light while
shooting to illuminate your
subject.
AF assist/REC light/
self-time lamp
Select this
To have the REC light do this:
setting:
Always turn on the REC light when
recording
On
Turn off the REC light when recording
Off
• The “ ” appears on the monitor screen while the REC
light is on.
■ To use the REC light to shoot a snapshot
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
2. On the “REC” tab, select “REC Light” and then
press [X].
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■ To use the REC light to record a movie
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Never look directly into the AF assist/REC light/self-timer
lamp or point it directly into the eyes of others.
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the
• Never point the AF assist/REC light/self-timer lamp in the
direction of a person who is operating a motor vehicle.
• The effectiveness of the REC light is reduced in the case of
faraway subjects.
• Though the REC light can be use for illumination when
shooting snapshots, the REC light does not illuminate the
subject with the same brightness as the flash.
operation panel (Recording mode).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
(Movie)” or “
(MOVIE BEST SHOT)” and then press [SET].
4. Press [T] ( ) once.
5. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
6. Press the shutter button to record the movie.
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3. Use [W] and [X] to adjust the exposure
compensation value.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV
Shift)
You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value)
before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results
when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or
a subject that is against a dark background.
[X]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used
for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects.
* Increasing the EV value also works well with the
BEST SHOT “Backlight” scene.
Exposure Compensation Value: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Unit: 1/3EV
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S] and [T] to
select the second
option from the bottom
in the operation panel
(EV Shift).
[W]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for
dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a
clear day.
EV Shift Value
To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the value until it
becomes 0.0.
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4. After the EV value is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply it.
Controlling White Balance
Shooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast,
while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your
subject a green cast. White balance corrects for different types
of lighting so the colors in your images always look natural.
The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect
until you change it.
IMPORTANT!
•
When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions,
you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even
after performing exposure compensation.
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the third option from
the bottom in the operation panel (White
Balance).
NOTE
• Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-pattern
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the white balance
metering will cause the metering mode to switch
automatically to center weighted metering. The metering
mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
This comes in handy when adjusting exposure
compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram
setting you want and then press [SET].
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Select this
setting:
NOTE
When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the
To do this:
•
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. If this happens, select the white
balance setting that matches you shooting conditions
(Daylight, Overcast, etc.)
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[W] and [X] buttons so they control the white balance
Let the camera adjust white balance
automatically
AWB Auto WB
Daylight
Shoot outdoors on a clear day
Shoot outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in
the shade, etc.
Overcast
Shoot in the shadow of a building, in the
shade of trees, etc. on a clear day
Shade
Suppress color cast when shooting under
white or day white fluorescent lighting
Day White
N
Fluorescent
• To select “Auto” with the control key (when the control key
is configured to select the auto white balance setting),
scroll through the settings until “ AWB ” appears on the
monitor screen.
Suppress color cast when shooting under
daylight fluorescent lighting
Daylight
Fluorescent
D
Suppress the appearance of light bulb
lighting
Tungsten
Manually adjust white balance to suit a
particular light source
MWB Manual WB
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4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use
when shooting, point the camera at a blank
white piece of paper so it fills the entire
monitor screen and then press the shutter
button.
■ Configuring the White Balance Setting
Manually
Under complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance
settings may not be able to produce natural looking colors.
When this happens, you can configure the white balance setting
manually for particular lighting conditions. Note that you will
need to have a plain white sheet of paper on hand when
performing the following procedure.
White sheet of paper
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the third option from
the bottom in the operation panel (White
Balance).
The camera will adjust white balance settings for the current
conditions, and display “Complete” when it is finished.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “
MWB
Manual WB”.
This will display the subject that the lens is aimed at on the
monitor screen using the current manual white balance
settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump
directly to step 5.
5. Press [SET] to register the white balance
settings and return to the shooting screen.
• The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off
the camera.
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To shoot with this level of
sensitivity:
Select this
setting:
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A
larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for
shooting when available lighting is dim. If you want to use faster
shutter speeds, you should use a higher ISO sensitivity value.
Under certain conditions, a fast shutter speed in combination
with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which
makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images,
use the lowest possible ISO sensitivity setting.
Automatically selected by camera.
Low
Auto
ISO 50
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
High
IMPORTANT!
1. In a REC mode, press [SET].
• Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems
with subjects that close to the camera.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movies, regardless
of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[W] and [X] buttons so they control the ISO sensitivity
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the sixth option from
the top in the operation panel (ISO Sensitivity).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
when “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting.
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Center Weighted
Specifying the Metering Mode
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is
metered for exposure.
Center weighted metering concentrates on the
center of the focus area to measure light. Use
this metering method when you want to exert
some control over exposure, without leaving
settings totally up to the camera.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and
then press [X].
Spot
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
being affected by surrounding conditions.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Multi (Multi Metering)
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.
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IMPORTANT!
Reducing the Effects of Overexposure
and Underexposure
You can use the procedure below to expand the dynamic range,
which makes it possible to capture the bright areas of an image
while reducing the chance of overexposure and underexposure.
When shooting a subject that is back lit, for example, an
expanded dynamic range minimizes overexposure and
underexposure.
• The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted”
anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The
metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted”
when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0.
When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, the
icon will not be displayed on the monitor screen when you
•
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
NOTE
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Dynamic Range”
and then press [X].
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[W] and [X] buttons so they control the metering mode
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3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
Enhancing Human Skin Textures
You can use the procedure below to reduce digital noise from
and then press [SET].
Select this
When you want to do this:
setting:
human skin in the recorded image and enhance its texture.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Apply Dynamic Range to a greater
Expand +2
extent than “Expand +1”
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Portrait Refiner”
and then press [X].
Suppress overexposure and
Expand +1
underexposure
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
Do not suppress overexposure and
underexposure
Off
and then press [SET].
Select this
When you want to do this:
setting:
• You can also correct the dynamic range of a photograph
Enhance skin texture more than
Noise Filter +2
“Noise Filter +1”
Enhance skin texture
Noise Filter +1
Off
Turn off skin texture enhancement
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Using the Camera’s Color Filter
Effects
The camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images
as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would
get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera.
Controlling Image Sharpness
Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject
outlines in your images.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness” and
then press [X].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Color Filter” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2
(sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green,
Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple
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Controlling Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in
Adjusting Image Contrast
Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your
your images.
images.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation” and
then press [X].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast” and
then press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2
(most saturated) to –2 (least saturated).
You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most
contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast
between light and dark).
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IMPORTANT!
Date Stamping Snapshots
• Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with
Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function
• Once date and time information is stamped in a print, it
cannot be edited or deleted.
You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and
time stamped in the lower right corner of the image.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp” and
then press [X].
Month/Day format of the date.
• The recording date and time are determined in accordance
snapshot is recorded.
• Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping is turned
on.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2007, 1:25 p.m.
To do this:
Select this setting:
• Date stamping is not supported for the following types of
images.
– Some BEST SHOT images (Auto Framing, Business
cards and documents, White board, etc., Old Photo, ID
Photo)
Display the date only (2007/12/24) Date
Display the date and time (2007/
Date&Time
12/24 1:25pm)
Display nothing
Off
– Zoom Continuous Shutter
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Using the On-screen Histogram to
Check Exposure
The on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation
of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the
histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure
levels of images.
NOTE
• You can use key customization to configure the [W] and [X]
buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can
perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen
■ How to Use the 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. If
the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can
use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better
balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so
the graph is as close to the center as possible. For snapshots,
you can even display individual histograms for R (red), G
(green), and B (blue). These lines can be used to determine
whether there is too much or too little of each of the color
components in an image.
Histogram
1. Select either a REC mode or the PLAY mode.
You can turn histogram display on or off separately for a
REC and PLAY modes.
2. Press [DISP].
3. On the “Info.” tab, select “+Histogram” and
then press [SET].
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An overall well-balanced histogram
results when the overall image is at
optimal lightness.
Example Histograms
A histogram towards the left side
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, as shown in
the nearby image.
IMPORTANT!
• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee
optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose
or under expose the image, you may not want a centered
histogram.
• Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may
not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration.
• Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause
the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the
actual exposure of the image when it was shot.
• This histogram does not appear when shooting with face
A histogram towards the right side
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, as shown in
the nearby image.
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Using Key Customize to Assign
Functions [W] and [X]
Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions
listed below to the [W] and [X] keys. Once you do, you will be
able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or
movies, without going through the menus. For details about
each of the functions, see the referenced page numbers.
Other Useful Recording Functions
The following functions are also available in a REC mode to help
make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable.
• Assign functions to the [W] and [X] keys
• Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition
• Review an image you just recorded
• Register initial power up settings
• Reset settings
When this function is
assigned:
You can use [W] and [X] to do
this:
Change the metering setting
Perform EV shifting for
exposure compensation
EV Shift (page 141)
Change the white balance
setting
Change the ISO sensitivity
setting
ISO (page 145)
Select the self-timer time
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1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Displaying an On-screen Grid
The on-screen grid can be displayed on a REC mode monitor
screen for easy alignment when composing images.
2. On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then
press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the function you
want to assign and then press [SET].
After you assign a function, you can control its setting using
the [W] and [X] keys.
Selecting “Off” leaves the [W] and [X] keys with no function
assigned.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Grid” and then
press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] 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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Displaying the Image You Just Recorded
(Image Review)
When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with
the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the
image you just recorded so you can check it.
Using Icon Help
Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it
on the monitor screen while in a REC mode.
• Icon help text is displayed for the following functions:
Recording mode, metering, flash mode, white balance, self-
timer. Note, however, that metering, white balance, and self-
timer icon help text appears only when “Metering”, “White
Balance”, or “Self-timer” respectively is assigned to the [W]
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Review” and then
press [X].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
2. On a “REC” tab, select “Icon Help” and then
press [X].
and then press [SET].
To configure the camera to do this
after an image is recorded:
Select this
setting:
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Display the image for about one second On
Nothing Off
Select this
To do this:
setting:
Display icon help text next to the icon of
On
a function when you select the function
Turn off icon help
Off
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