E
Digital Camera
EX-Z750
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
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Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
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Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26
Contents
REC Modes
26
29
30
PLAY Mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
2
INTRODUCTION
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 32
Power Requirements .................................................. 33
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 13
Loading the Rechargeable Battery
To charge the battery
To replace the battery
Power Supply Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
Configuring Power Saving Settings
33
34
39
40
43
45
18 QUICK START GUIDE
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 46
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 49
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 18
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19
To record an image .................................................... 20
To view a recorded image .......................................... 21
To delete an image ..................................................... 21
To configure display language and clock settings
50
52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 52
Specifying the Recording Mode
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
52
53
54
22 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 22
General Guide ............................................................ 23
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 60
Using Zoom ................................................................ 61
Camera
23
25
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
61
62
USB Cradle
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Using the Flash .......................................................... 64
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 93
Displaying 12 BEST SHOT Sample Scenes
Flash Unit Status
66
66
67
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
on a Single Screen
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
95
96
98
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 69
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 71
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 72
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 98
To use Business Shot
100
Recording an ID Photo............................................. 101
Printing an ID Photo
102
74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Recording a Movie ................................................... 103
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 74
Specifying Movie Image Quality
Recording a Standard Movie
(Movie Mode)
104
105
106
108
Using Auto Focus
75
78
79
80
80
82
Using the Macro Mode
Using Pan Focus
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
Recording a Short Movie
(Short Movie Mode)
Recording Past Action
(Past Movie Mode)
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 83
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 84
Instant Movie Setups
(MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode) .................................... 110
Displaying All of the MOVIE BEST SHOT Sample
Scenes on a Single Screen
Creating Your Own MOVIE BEST SHOT Setup
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
86
111
112
Using the Manual Exposure mode ............................ 87
Using a Continuous Shutter Mode............................. 89
Recording Audio ....................................................... 114
Using the Normal Continuous Shutter Mode
Using the Zoom Continuous Shutter Mode
25-shot Stop Action Images
90
91
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording Your Voice
114
115
Using the Histogram................................................. 117
(Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode)
Continuous Shutter Precautions
92
93
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REC Mode Camera Settings.................................... 119
Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 145
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 146
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 147
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
Using Icon Help
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
Selecting the Metering Mode
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Specifying Color Saturation
Specifying Contrast
120
121
121
122
123
125
126
127
127
128
128
Using the Photo Stand Feature
149
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 150
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 152
To re-record audio
153
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 154
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 155
Resetting the Camera
Selecting the Video Output System
156
Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu)....................... 129
158 DELETING FILES
130 PLAYBACK
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 158
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 159
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 130
Playing an Audio Snapshot
131
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 132
Resizing an Image ................................................... 133
Cropping an Image................................................... 134
Playing and Editing a Movie..................................... 135
160 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders...................................................................... 160
Memory Folders and Files
160
Playing a Movie
135
136
Protecting Files ........................................................ 161
Editing a Movie
To protect a single file
To protect all files in memory
161
162
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT)
140
Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image ....... 141
Adjusting Image Brightness ..................................... 143
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Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 162
Configuring [
] (REC) and [
] (PLAY) Power
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder
162
164
165
165
On/Off Functions ...................................................... 174
Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 175
177 USING A MEMORY CARD
166 OTHER SETTINGS
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 178
To insert a memory card into the camera
To replace the memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
178
179
179
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 166
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 166
To configure sound settings
166
167
Copying Files............................................................ 181
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a
To set the confirmation tone volume level
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
snapshot playback
memory card
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory
181
167
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 168
182
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 169
184 PRINTING IMAGES
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 169
To select your Home Time zone
To set the current time and date
Changing the Date Format
170
170
171
DPOF........................................................................ 185
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
186
187
Using World Time ..................................................... 171
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 188
To display the World Time screen
To configure World Time settings
171
172
Date Printing
191
PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 192
Changing the Display Language.............................. 173
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 173
Exif Print ................................................................... 193
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 227
194 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
About the bundled CD-ROM
227
228
229
230
230
Computer System Requirements
Managing Images on a Macintosh
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
To register as a camera user
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 194
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 202
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images
to a Computer .......................................................... 207
231 APPENDIX
Memory Data............................................................ 208
DCF Protocol
208
209
210
Memory Folder Structure
Image Files Supported by the Camera
Menu Reference ....................................................... 231
Indicator Lamp Reference........................................ 234
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 237
212 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
If you have problems installing the USB driver...
Display Messages
242
243
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 212
Specifications ........................................................... 245
About the bundled CD-ROM
Computer System Requirements
Managing Images on a PC
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot
Playing a Movie
212
214
216
219
221
224
225
226
226
Editing a Movie
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
Exiting the Menu Application
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IMPORTANT!
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
•
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Ulead is a trademark of Ulead Systems,Inc.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the EX-Z750.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
• Note that the example screens and product
illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ
somewhat by the screens and configuration of the
actual camera.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and
DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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I LCD Panel
Features
The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD
manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of
99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels
are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned
on).
• 7.2 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 7.41 million total pixels of very high-
resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.
• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.3MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
I Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and
audio files violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
• Long battery life
A low-power design combines with a large-capacity
battery to provide more recording and playback between
charges.
• Bundled with a USB Cradle
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery (page 34), to view images on a TV
screen (page 155), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 194). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 149).
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 43)
Press [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• AF assist light (page 57)
Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim
lighting.
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• 24X zoom (page 61)
• BEST SHOT (page 93)
3X optical zoom, 8X digital zoom
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures
every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include
setups for ID photos, cross filter, and backlighting.
• Triple Self-timer (page 69)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Quick Shutter (page 76)
• Business Shot (page 98)
When you press the shutter button all the way down
without pausing, the camera immediately records the
image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.
This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you
wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• ID Photo Feature (page 101)
After recording a portrait, you can print a page that
contains a number of different versions in standard ID
photo dimensions.
• Auto Focus Area Selection (page 77)
When “
Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine
different points and automatically selects the best one.
• High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 103)
VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 AVI format
When “
Free” is selected, you can move the Auto
Focus area to the location you want.
• A choice of movie modes (page 103)
• Three continuous shutter modes (page 89)
Movie modes include a standard Movie mode, a Short
Movie mode (movie is a preset length that starts before
the shutter button was pressed and ends after it is
pressed), and a Past Movie mode (movie starts from five
seconds before the shutter button was pressed), and a
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode (instant camera setup based
on MOVIE BEST SHOT sample scenes).
Normal continuous shutter continually records images as
long as memory is available to store them. In addition,
zoom continuous shutter (page 91) and multi continuous
shutter (page 92) provide plenty of versatility for capturing
exactly the type of image you want.
• MOTION PRINT (pages 106, 140)
Capture frames from a movie and create still images that
are suitable for printing.
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• Audio Snapshot Mode (page 114)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include
audio.
• After Recording (page 152)
Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record
them.
• Voice Recording (page 115)
• Selectable Sound Settings (page 166)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you
turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or
all the way, or perform a key operation.
• Real-time RGB histogram (page 117)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than
ever before.
• World Time (page 171)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
• EX Menu (page 129)
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 177)
EX Menu gives you short-cut menu access to four
frequently-used settings.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 185)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
• Built-in Image Editing Functions
Simple operations let you change the white balance
(page 141) and brightness (page 143) of images after
they are recorded.
• Calendar screen (page 146)
• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 188)
Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
compatible printer and you can print images without going
through a computer.
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for
that date, which helps to make searching for a particular
file quicker and easier.
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III
• PRINT Image Matching
Compatible (page 192)
III
• Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD (page 224)
Images include PRINT Image Matching
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
III
data (mode
Bundled Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD software lets you
edit movie files on your computer and create Video CDs.
Software can be upgraded to convert files so they can be
played by a DVD player.
supports PRINT Image Matching
reads this data and
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
• DCF Data Storage (page 208)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.
• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
(pages 216, 219, 229)
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.
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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage
if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true
with young children. When using the flash, the camera
should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the
subject.
Precautions
I General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-Z750.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking
care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s
battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After
making sure there is no more smoke coming from the
camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service
center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device
besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor
besides the one that comes with this camera.
All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the
CASIO EX-Z750 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so
creates the risk of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave
maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized
service center.
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out
of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,
contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating
a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s
vision and create the risk of accident.
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• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord
from the power outlet and clean the area around the
prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can
create the risk of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
I Test for proper operation before using the
camera!
Before using the camera to record important images, make
sure you first record a number of test images and check the
results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly
and operating properly.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk
of accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always
keep backup copies of data by transferring them to
personal computer memory.
• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not
only make storage of the current image impossible, it can
also corrupt other image data already stored in file
memory.
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I Data Error Precautions
I Operating conditions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the
camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is
performing a record or memory access operation
— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or
placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the
green operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off
the camera
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject
to temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
— 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
— Low battery power
— Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 243). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.
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I Condensation
I Power Supply
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera
into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is
much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave
it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a
chance to reach the same temperature as the new
location. If condensation does form, remove the battery
from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a
few hours.
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of
battery is not supported.
• This camera does not have a separate battery for the
clock. The date and time settings of the camera are
cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the
battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these
settings after power is interrupted (page 169).
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I Lens
I Other
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens
cloth.
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
• 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.
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1. Load the battery into the camera
(page 33).
2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 34).
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where
you purchased the camera.
• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.
1
1 Inlet Type
2
2
Stopper
[CHARGE] lamp
Charging: Lights red
1 Plug-in Type
Charging Complete: Lights green
3
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To configure display language and clock settings
• Be sure to configure the following settings
before using the camera to record images.
See page 49 for details.
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the language you
want.
1
3. Press [SET] to register the language setting.
4. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the geographical area
you want, and then press [SET].
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want, and then
press [SET].
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time (DST) setting
you want, and then press [SET].
[̆]
[̇]
[̄]
[̈]
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the date format setting you
[SET]
want, and then press [SET].
8. Set the date and the time.
9. Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the
setting screen.
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To record an image
See page 52 for details.
Snapshot mode icon
1. Press [ ] (REC).
10
• This enters the REC (recording) mode.
1600 1200N
Green operation lamp
1
2. Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode).
3
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3. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor
screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and
then press the shutter button half way.
4
Focus frame
• When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the
focus frame will turn green and the green operation lamp
lights.
4. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter
button all the way down.
2
Before using a commercially available memory
card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s
formatting procedure. For details about formatting
a memory card, see page 179.
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To view a recorded image
To delete an image
See page 130 for details.
See page 158 for details.
1
1
2
2, 3, 4, 5
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).
2. Press [̄] ( ).
• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through the
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want to
images.
delete.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything,
select “Cancel”.
5. Press [SET] to delete the image.
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GETTING READY
This section contains information about things you need to
know about and do before trying to use the camera.
This term as used in this
manual:
Means this:
“a REC mode”
The currently selected
recording mode (Snapshot,
BEST SHOT, Movie, Short
Movie, Past Movie, MOVIE
BEST SHOT, Voice Recording)
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions
used in this manual.
“digital noise”
Tiny flecks or “snow” in a
recorded image or on the
monitor screen, which makes
the image look grainy.
I Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.
I Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([ ]).
This term as used in this
Means this:
manual:
“camera”
The CASIO EX-Z750 Digital
Camera
I On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
marks (“ ”).
“file memory”
The location where the
camera is currently storing
images you record (page 54)
“battery”
“charger”
The NP-40 Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery
I Supplementary Information
The optionally available CASIO
BC-30L charger
•
IMPORTANT!
indicates very important
information you need to know in order to use the camera
correctly.
•
NOTE
indicates information that is useful when
operating the camera.
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I File Memory
General Guide
The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the
following three locations.
The following illustrations show the names of each
component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
• The camera’s built-in flash memory
• An SD memory card loaded in the camera
• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
I Front
1 Zoom controller
2 Shutter button
3 Power button
4 Microphone
5 Flash
1 2 34 56 7
For more information about how the camera stores images,
see page 209.
6 AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
7 Finder
8 Lens
8
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I Back
I Bottom
9 Finder
M Stopper
9 0 AB
C
0 Operation lamp
A [ ] (PLAY mode)
button
N Memory card slot
O Battery compartment
P Battery cover
B [ ] (REC mode)
button
C Mode dial
Q Connector
R Tripod screw hole
* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
D
E
D Strap ring
E [SET] button
F [̆][̄][̇][̈]
G [DISP] button
H [MENU] button
I Monitor Screen
M
I
H
G
F
I Side
J Speaker
R
Q
P
ON
K [
shutter) button
L [EX] button
] (Continuous
J
K
L
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I Back
USB Cradle
Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB
cradle lets you perform the following tasks.
6 [DC IN 5.3V]
(AC adaptor connector)
7 [ ] (USB port)
8 [AV OUT]
• Battery charging (page 34)
• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow
feature (page 149).
(AV output port)
6
7
• TV connectability for viewing of images on a television
screen (page 155).
• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 189)
• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 194)
8
I Front
2
1
1 Camera connector
2 [USB] lamp
3
3 [USB] button
4 [CHARGE] lamp
5 [PHOTO] button
5
4
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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen
contents actually produced on the camera.
REC Modes
I Screen Indicators
1 Flash mode indicator
3 White balance indicator 5 Self-timer (page 69)
None 1-Image
(page 64)
None Auto
(page 84)
None Auto
Self-timer 10 sec
10s
Flash Off
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
2 3 45 6 7
8
Self-timer 2 sec
Triple self-timer
2
s
Flash On
1
E
Red-eye reduction
x3
9
0
•
If the camera detects that
flash is required while auto
flash is selected, the flash on
indicator will appear when the
shutter button is pressed half
way.
Fluorescent 1
1
2
6 REC modes (page 52)
Fluorescent 2
Tungsten
Manual
Snapshot
D
A
B
BEST SHOT
Manual Exposure
Movie
2 Focus mode indicator
4 Continuous shutter
modes (page 89)
Single Shot
(page 74)
None Auto Focus
MOVIE BEST SHOT
Short Movie
C
Macro
Past Movie
Pan Focus
Infinity
Normal Continuous
Shutter
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
Zoom Continuous
Z
Manual Focus
Shutter
•
appears only during
movie recording.
Multi Continuous
Shuttur
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7 Metering mode indicator
F
0 • Snapshots: Image size
(page 71)
(page 126)
×
3072 2304 pixels
Multi
×
3072 2048 (3:2) pixels
×
2560 1920 pixels
Center Weighted
Spot
×
2048 1536 pixels
×
G
H
I
J
1600 1200 pixels
×
640
480 pixels
8 • Snapshots: Memory capacity
(pages 56, 245)
• Movies: Recording time
(page 105)
(Remaining number of storable
images)
• Movies: Remaining
recording time (page 105)
A EV value (page 83)
B Date and time
(page 169)
K
9 Image quality
•
Snapshots (page 72)
F : Fine
C Battery capacity
F Digital zoom indicator (page 62)
G Exposure mode (pages 28, 56, 87)
H Shutter speed value (pages 28, 56, 87)
I Aperture value (pages 28, 56, 87)
J ISO sensitivity (page 125)
(page 39)
N : Normal
E : Economy
D Histogram (page 117)
•
Movies (page 104)
HQ
: High Quality
E Focus frame
NORMAL : Normal
LP
: Long Play
(page 55)
•
•
Focusing complete: Green
Focusing failed: Red
K Zoom indicator (page 62)
NOTE
•
•
Left side indicates optical zoom.
Right side indicates digital zoom.
• Changing the setting of any one of the following
functions will cause Icon Help (page 122) text to
appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon
Help if you want.
— Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-
timer, Metering.
NOTE
• An out of range shutter speed, aperture, or ISO
sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor
screen value to turn amber.
— EX menu screen (page 129) image size, white
balance, AF area.
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2 Aperture and Shutter speed values
(pages 56, 87)
I Exposure Panel
The exposure panel is an area in the lower right corner of
the REC modes monitor screen that shows various
adjustable parameters. You can also use the exposure
panel to adjust exposure settings.
Use this item to adjust the aperture
and shutter speed values.
• The aperture and shutter speed
values are displayed in the
exposure panel when the mode
dial is set to “M” (manual
exposure).
Aperture value
Shutter speed value
3 EV shift (exposure compensation value)
(page 83)
Exposure Panel
Use this item to adjust the exposure
compensation (EV shift) value.
• The EV shift value appears when the
mode dial is set to any setting other
than “M” (manual exposure) when
“EV Shift” is assigned as the
EV shift
• The following explains the items that appear on the
exposure panel. Note that the current REC mode
determines which items appear.
“L/R Key” function (page 120).
1 Exposure mode (pages 56, 87)
Use this item to select the exposure
mode.
4 Manual focus (MF) setting (page 80)
Use this item for adjust focus manually.
• The manual focus setting item is
displayed in the exposure panel when
manual focus is selected (indicated
• The exposure mode is displayed in the
exposure panel when the mode dial is
set to “M” (manual exposure).
Exposure mode
Manual focus
setting
by “
” on the monitor screen) using
[̆] (
).
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5 • Snapshots: Image Size
A White balance indicator
PLAY Mode
12
3
(page 71)
(page 84)
×
3072 2304 pixels
×
Auto
3072 2048 (3:2) pixels
AWB
×
2560 1920 pixels
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
4
5
×
2048 1536 pixels
F
E
×
1600 1200 pixels
×
640
480 pixels
6
7
8
9
• Movies: Image quality
(page 104)
Fluorescent 1
1
2
HQ
NORMAL : Normal
LP : Long Play
: High Quality
Fluorescent 2
Tungsten
Manual
6 Shutter speed value
D
C
B A 0
(pages 56, 87)
B Flash mode indicator
(page 64)
7 Aperture value
(pages 56, 87)
Flash On
1 PLAY mode file type
Snapshot
3 Folder name/File name
Flash Off
8 ISO sensitivity (page 125)
(page 160)
Example : When a file named
CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder
named 100CASIO
Red-eye reduction
9 Date and time
Movie
(page 169)
C REC modes (page 52)
Snapshot
MOVIE BEST SHOT
Short Movie
0 Metering mode indicator
100-0023
BEST SHOT
(page 126)
Past Movie
Folder name File name
Manual Exposure
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
4 • Snapshots: Image quality
(page 72)
D Battery capacity
(page 39)
F : Fine
N : Normal
E : Economy
2 Image protection
indicator (page 161)
E Histogram (page 117)
F EV value (page 83)
• Movies: Recording time (page 105)
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IMPORTANT!
Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of
the monitor screen as shown below.
• Some information may not display properly if you
display an image that was recorded using a different
digital camera model.
I REC Modes
Indicators on
Histogram on
Monitor screen off
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
I PLAY Mode
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the
following modes: PLAY, BEST SHOT, Movie, Short
Movie, Past Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode
(standby).
• Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen
contents during movie recording, or during standby
or recording of an audio snapshot.
• Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode
toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and
off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the
PLAY mode, pressing [DISP] toggles between
“indicators on” and “indicators off”.
Indicators on
Histogram/Details on
• When playing back the content of a Voice Recording
file while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording
file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor
screen will go black about two seconds after you
press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording
file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is
complete.
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
Attaching the Strap
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when
using the camera to protect against accidentally
dropping it.
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the
illustration.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.
Strap ring
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2. While pulling the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align
the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow
mark on the camera and slide the battery into
the camera.
Power Requirements
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion
battery (NP-40).
Loading the Rechargeable Battery
Arrow marks
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and then swing it
open.
NP-40
Stopper
• Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that
the stopper securely locks the battery in place.
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3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide
it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
To charge the battery
1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then
plug it in to a household power outlet.
• Note the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the
area where you purchased the camera.
USB Cradle
[DC IN 5.3V]
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type
of battery is not supported.
AC Adaptor
The battery is not fully charged when you use the
camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need
to charge the battery before using the camera for the
first time.
AC power cord
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NOTE
NOTE
• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation
with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V
AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power
cord plug varies according to country or geographic
area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a
geographic area where the power receptacle shape
is different from that in your area, replace the AC
power cord with one of the other ones that comes
with the camera, or purchase a commercially
available AC power cord that is compatible with the
power outlets in that area.
• The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power
ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however,
that the shape of the power cord plug varies
according to country or geographic area. It is up to
you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power
cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when
traveling abroad.
• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
2. Turn off the camera.
• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
3. Set the camera onto
the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera
onto the USB cradle
while it is turned on.
USB Cradle
• The [CHARGE] lamp
on the USB cradle
should turn red,
AC Adaptor
indicating that charging
has started. When
charging is complete,
[DC IN 5.3V]
[CHARGE] lamp
the [CHARGE] lamp
will turn green.
• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.
Actual charging time depends on current battery
capacity and charging conditions.
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• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means
that an error occurs while charging. An error can be
caused by any of the following: a problem with the
USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem
with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the
camera from the USB cradle and see if it works
normally.
• The only operations that can be performed while the
camera is on the USB cradle are: battery charging,
Photo Stand, image output to a TV, and USB data
communication.
4. After charging is complete, remove the
camera from the USB cradle.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-26) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available charger (BC-30L)
to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery. Never use any other charging device.
• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any
other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally
available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC
adaptors with this camera.
• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB
cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s
connector as far as it will go.
• The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and
the charge operation may not start right away if you
try to charge immediately after using the camera
(which causes battery to become warm) or when it is
too hot or too cold where you are performing the
charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until
the battery reaches normal temperature. The
[CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start
when the battery temperature returns to the
allowable charging temperature range.
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IIf the camera does not work normally
I Battery Life Guidelines
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded. Perform the following steps.
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time under the conditions defined below the
table, until power automatically turns off due to battery
failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide
the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and
continued use reduce battery life.
1. Remove the battery from the camera and
check the battery contacts for dirt. If the
contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry
cloth.
Operation
Apporoximate Battery Life
325 shots (160 minutes)
Number of Shots (CIPA
Standard)*1 (Operating Time)
2. Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s
power cord is connected securely to the
power outlet and USB cradle.
Number of Shots, Continuous
740 shots (190 minutes)
410 minutes
Recording*2 (Operating Time)
• If the same symptoms occur again when you place
the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above
steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.
Continuous Snapshot Playback*3
Continuous Movie Recording*4
Continuous Voice Recording*5
170 minutes
410 minutes
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Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
• The above values are based on a new battery starting
from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery
life.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and auto focus, and how long you leave power
turned on. Recording time and the number of images you
can record are also affected by the monitor screen
brightness setting (Normal or Bright) (page 166).
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor Screen: On
• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto
every 30 seconds, during which two images are
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and
back on every time 10 images are recorded.
ITips to Make the Battery Last Longer
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor screen: On
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select
(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 64 for more
information.
• Flash: Off
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
45) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera.
• You can also conserve battery power by using [DISP] to
turn off the monitor screen.
• Using Manual Focus (page 80) or Pan Focus (page 79)
during movie recording extends battery life.
• The “Normal” monitor brightness setting allows battery
power to last longer than the “Bright” setting (page 166).
• Image recorded every 15 seconds, alternating full
wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*4 Approximate time for continuous movie recording,
without using zoom.
*5 Voice recording times are based on continuous
recording.
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I Low Battery Indicator
To replace the battery
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The
indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
battery indicator is
. Charge the battery immediately
whenever either of these indicators appears.
• This will cause the battery to come part way out of
the slot.
Battery Level
Indicator
High
Low
Stopper
3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from
the camera.
• Take care so you do not drop the battery.
4. Load a new battery into the camera (page 33).
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• Failure to observe any of the following precautions
while using the battery creates the risk of overheating,
fire, and explosion.
— Never use any other type of charger except the
optional charger specified for the battery.
— Never try to use the battery to power any device
other than this camera.
— Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
— Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw
it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you
load it into the camera or attach it to the optional
charger.
— Never carry or store the battery together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,
etc.)
Power Supply Precautions
Note the following precautions when handling or using the
battery and the optional charger.
I Battery Handling Precautions
G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before
using the battery for the first time.
NOTE
• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-26) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available charger (BC-30L)
to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery. Never use any other charging device.
— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any
way, or expose it to strong impact.
— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water.
— Do not use or leave the battery under direct
sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in
any other area subject to high temperatures.
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• Should you ever notice any of the following conditions
while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately
remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away
from open flame:
— Fluid leaking
— Emission of a strange odor
— Heat emission
— Battery discoloration
— Battery deformation
— Any other battery abnormality
• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,
and explosion.
• 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 page 34 of this User’s Guide and the
instructions that come with the optional charger before
using or charging the battery.
G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital
camera only.
• Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or
the specified optional charger to charge the battery.
Never use any other type of charger for charging.
• Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the
operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge
the battery in a location where the temperature is in 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.
• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates
that the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Replace the battery with a new one.
• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol,
or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.
Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead
to malfunction.
• If the battery is to be used by young children, make
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the
precautions and proper handling instructions and make
sure that they handle the battery correctly.
• Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto
clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean
tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can
cause skin irritation.
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G BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
I USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Make sure you remove the battery from the camera
when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery
left in the camera discharges very small amounts of
power even when power is turned off, which can lead to
a dead battery or the need for longer charging before
the next use.
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage
is outside the rating marked on the AC
adaptor. Doing so can create the risk of fire or
electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor
bundled with this camera.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become
cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects
on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged
power cord creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or
lower).
G USING THE BATTERY
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or
subject it to severe bending, twisting, or
pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and
• See page 34 of this manual or the instructions that
come with the optional charger for information about
charging procedures and charging times.
• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in
the camera or stored in its case.
Caution!
electric shock.
• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric
shock.
• Do not overload extension cords or wall
outlets. Doing so creates the risk of fire and
electric shock.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), contact
your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord
creates the risk of fire or electric shock.
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• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be
Turning the Camera On and Off
splashed with water. Water creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
I To turn on the camera
• Do not place a vase or any other container
filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor.
Water creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
Press the power button, [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY). The
Caution!
green operation lamp will light momentarily, and then
power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends
on which button you pressed to turn it on.
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC
adaptor.
To enter this mode at
Press this button to turn on the camera:
startup:
• Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo
Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become
warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet
whenever you are not using it.
REC
Power button or [
[ ] (PLAY)
] (REC)
PLAY
Power button
Green operation lamp
• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
[
] (PLAY)
] (REC)
[
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NOTE
I To turn off the camera
• Pressing [
the REC mode, while pressing [
] (REC) to turn on the camera enters
] (PLAY) enters
Press the power button to turn off the camera.
the PLAY mode.
NOTE
• Pressing [
] (PLAY) while in a REC mode
• You can setup the camera so it does not turn on
switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about
10 seconds after switching modes.
when you press [
turn off when you press [
For details, see “Configuring [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY), or to
] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY).
] (REC) and [
]
IMPORTANT!
(PLAY) Power On/Off Functions” on page 174.
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
feature, press the power button, [
(PLAY) to turn it back on again.
• Pressing the power button or [
] (REC) or [
]
] (REC) to turn on
the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take
care to avoid any interference with the lens operation
or allowing anything to strike the lens when it is
extended.
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G See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 46) for
information about how to use menus.
Configuring Power Saving Settings
You can configure the settings described below to
conserve battery power.
To configure this feature:
Sleep
Select this setting:
Sleep
Sleep
: Automatically turns off the monitor screen
if no operation is performed for a specified
amount of time in a REC mode.
Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off
Performing any button operation causes
the monitor screen to turn back on.
Auto Power Off: Turns off power if you do not perform any
operation for a specified amount of time.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently
selected setting, and then press [SET].
• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”,
and “Off”.
• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and
“5 min”.
1. Turn on the camera.
• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the
PLAY mode.
2. Press [MENU].
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Set Up” tab.
• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep
state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[̈].
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• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled
in the following cases.
Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen
that you can use to perform various operations. The menu
that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode
or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu
procedure in a REC mode.
— When the camera is connected to a computer or
some other device through the USB cradle
— While a slideshow is in progress
— While playing back a voice recording file
— While a movie is being recorded
— While playing back a movie
Power button
1. Press the power
button or [ ] (REC).
— During Short Movie standby
• If you want to enter the
— During Past Movie standby
PLAY mode instead,
press [
] (PLAY).
[
][
]
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Selection cursor (indicates
the currently selected item)
G Menu Screen Operations
2. Press [MENU].
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Do this:
[MENU]
Tab
Press [̇] and [̈].
Move from the tab to the
settings
Press [̄].
[̆]
[̇]
[̄]
Move from the settings to
the tab
[̈]
Press [̆].
Move between the settings
Press [̆] and [̄].
Display the options
available for a setting
Press [̈] or press [SET].
Press [̆] and [̄].
Settings
Select an option
[SET]
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and
return to tab selection
Press [̇].
Exit the menu screen
Press [MENU].
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3. Press [̇] or [̈] to select the tab you want,
and then press [SET] to move the selection
cursor from the tab to the settings.
6. Perform one of the following operations to
apply the setting you configured.
To do this:
Perform this key operation:
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the feature
whose setting you
want to configure,
and then press [̈].
Apply the setting and
return to feature selection
in step 4.
Press [̇].
Apply the setting and
return to tab selection in
step 3.
1. Press [̇].
2. Use [̆] to move back up to
tab selection.
• Instead of pressing [̈],
you could also press
Example: To select the
[SET].
“Self-timer”
• See “Menu Reference” on page 231 for more
information about menus.
item.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently
selected setting.
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• A built-in backup battery retains the date and time
settings of the camera for about 27 hours if the
camera is not supplied with power. Date and time
settings will be cleared when the backup battery
goes dead. The following are the conditions when
power is not being supplied to the camera.
— When the rechargeable battery is dead or
removed from the camera
— When power is not being supplied to the camera
from the USB cradle while the rechargeable
battery is dead or removed from the camera
• The date and time setting screen will appear on the
monitor screen the next time you turn on the camera
after the date and time settings have been cleared.
If this happens, reconfigure the date and time
settings.
Configuring Display Language and Clock
Settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the
camera to record images.
• Display language
• Home city
• Date Style
• Date and time
Note that the current date and time settings are used by
the camera to generate the date and time that are stored
along with image data, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• If you make a mistake when setting the language or
clock with the following procedure, you will need to
use the camera’s menu to individually change the
language (page 173) or clock (page 169) settings.
• You will not be able to edit time data stored with
images that are recorded while the camera’s time
setting is wrong.
• Recording images without configuring the clock
settings causes incorrect time information to be
registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings
before using the camera.
• Even if you configure date and time settings, the
date and time are not stamped into the images
themselves. Note, however, that you can specify
inclusion of the date inside of an image when printing
(page 191).
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
To configure display language and clock
settings
geographical area
where you live, and
then press [SET].
1. Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or
[
] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the name of the
city where you live,
and then press [SET].
language you want,
and then press [SET].
: Japanese
English
: English
Français : French
Deutsch : German
Español : Spanish
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
Italiano
Português : Portuguese
: Chinese (Complex)
: Italian
When you want to do this:
Select this setting:
Keep time using summer time
(Daylight Saving Time)
On
Off
: Chinese (Simplified)
: Korean
Keep time using standard time
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6. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the date format
setting you want, and
then press [SET].
7. Set the current date
and the time.
Example: December 24, 2005
To do this:
Do this:
Change the setting at the current
cursor location
To display the date like this:
05/12/24
Select this format:
Press [̆] and [̄].
Press [̇] and [̈].
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
Move the cursor between settings
24/12/05
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-
hour timekeeping
Press [DISP].
12/24/05
8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit
the setting screen.
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This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image.
•
•
(Snapshot mode)
Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you
should normally use for image recording.
(BEST SHOT mode)
Recording an Image
This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the
applicable sample scene. Select one of the BEST SHOT
scenes and the camera automatically configures itself
with the setup for that scene (page 93).
Specifying the Recording Mode
Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes,
each of which is described below. Before recording an
image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that
suits the type of image you are trying to record.
•
(Manual Exposure mode)
This mode gives you total control over aperture and
shutter speed settings (page 87).
•
•
(Voice Recording mode)
Use this mode to record audio only (page 115).
Snapshot mode
BEST SHOT mode
Manual Exposure mode
Voice Recording mode
Past Movie mode
(Past Movie mode)
Pressing the shutter button starts recording from five
seconds prior to the point the button is pressed. Use this
mode when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-
moving action (page 108).
Short Movie mode
Mode dial
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
•
(Short Movie mode)
Movie mode
Each press of the shutter button in this mode records a
short movie that starts before the button is pressed and
ends after the button is pressed (page 106).
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•
•
(MOVIE BEST SHOT mode)
Aiming the Camera
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an
image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the
chance of movement, which can blur your images.
This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the
applicable sample scene. Select one of the MOVIE BEST
SHOT scenes and the camera automatically configures
itself with the setup for that scene (page 110).
(Movie mode)
Use this mode for general movie recording (page 105).
• Horizontal
Hold the camera
still in both
hands, with your
arms firmly
NOTE
against your
sides.
Snapshot mode icon
• The icon of the currently
selected recording mode
10
(like
for the Snapshot
1600 1200N
mode) is displayed on the
monitor screen.
• Vertical
When holding
the camera
vertically, make
sure that the
flash is above
the lens. Hold
the camera still
with both hands.
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IMPORTANT!
Recording an Image
• Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block
the flash, microphone, AF assist light/self-timer lamp
or lens.
Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in
accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you
record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a
memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.
• When an optionally available SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images
are stored on the card (page 177).
Flash Microphone
AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
Lens
After purchasing a memory card, be sure to load it into
the camera and format it before trying to use it (page
175).
1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn
on the camera.
NOTE
• Moving the camera as you press the shutter button
or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed
(when you press the shutter button half way) can
cause blurring of the image. Press the shutter button
carefully, taking care to avoid camera movement.
This is especially important when available lighting is
low, which slows down the shutter speed.
Power button
[
]
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• This causes an image or a message to appear on
the monitor screen, and then enters the currently
selected recording mode.
• You can compose images using either the monitor
screen or the optical viewfinder (page 60).
• When using the optical viewfinder to compose
images, you can use [DISP] to turn off the monitor
screen and conserve battery power.
• If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on,
the message “There are no files.” will appear if you
do not have any images stored in memory yet. In
4. Press the shutter button half
way to focus the image.
addition, the
display. If this happens, press [
the currently selected recording mode.
icon will be visible at the top of the
] (REC) to enter
• When you press the shutter
button half way, the camera’s
Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image, and displays
the shutter speed and aperture
values.
Snapshot mode icon
2. Align the mode dial
with “ ” (Snapshot
mode) (page 52).
10
Shutter button
1600 1200N
• The
(Snapshot
mode) icon is displayed
on the monitor screen
while the Snapshot
mode is selected.
Green operation lamp
• You can tell whether the
image is focused by
observing the focus frame
and the green operation
lamp.
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Focus frame
3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so
the main subject is within the focus frame.
• The focusing range of the camera depends on focus
mode you are using (page 74).
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G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
*1 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing
light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A
larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter
remains open longer, which means more light reaches
the CCD.
*2 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light
passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger
aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to
pass through.
When you see this:
It means this:
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
The image is in focus.
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is not in focus.
• The monitor screen uses various indicators and
icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
5. After making sure that the
image is focused properly,
press the shutter button the
rest of the way down to
record.
Continuous shutter mode
Self-timer
White balance
Focus mode
Recording Mode
Metering mode indicator
Memory capacity
Flash
mode
Shutter button
• The number of images you can
record depends on the image
size and the image quality setting
you are using
Image quality
Image size
EV shift
(pages 71, 72, 245).
Date and time
Exposure mode
Shutter speed value*1
Aperture value*2
ISO sensitivity
Manual focus setting
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IMPORTANT!
You can turn the AF assist light on or off. It is
recommended that you turn off the AF assist light when
recording images of nearby people, etc.
• When the “REC” tab’s “Quick Shutter” setting is
turned on (page 76), the camera immediately records
the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be
performed when you press the shutter release all the
way down without pausing. This helps to ensure that
you are able to capture exactly the moment you
want.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “AF Assist Light”,
and then press [̈].
I About AF Assist Light
The AF assist light/self-timer lamp operates automatically
to assist the Auto Focus operation whenever you are
shooting where lighting is dim.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
AF assist light/self-timer lamp
Turn on the AF assist light
Turn off the AF assist light
On
Off
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IMPORTANT!
I Recording Precautions
• Do not look directly at the AF assist light/self-timer
lamp or point it directly at the subject’s eyes.
• Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto
the USB cradle while the green operation lamp is
flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to
be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file
memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being
recorded to the memory card.
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that
cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the
camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience
some brightness or color problems with recorded images.
• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting
(page 125), the camera automatically adjusts its
sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the
subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to
appear in images of relatively dark subjects.
• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected
for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 125), the camera
increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed.
Because of this, you need to guard against camera
movement if you have flash turned off
(page 64).
• Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to
appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when
recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect
against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from
the light.
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I About Auto Focus
I About the REC Modes Monitor Screen
• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when
shooting the following types of subjects.
— Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast
— Strongly backlit subjects
• The image shown on the monitor screen in a REC mode
is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual
image is recorded in accordance with the image quality
setting currently selected on your camera. The image
saved in file memory has much better resolution and
detail than the REC modes monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the
response of the REC modes monitor screen to slow
down, which causes some digital noise (graininess) in the
monitor screen image.
— Very shiny objects
— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns
— Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the
camera
— Subjects in poorly lit areas
— Moving subjects
— Subjects outside the shooting range of the camera
• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not
necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in
focus.
• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for
some reason, try using focus lock (page 82) or manual
focus (page 80).
• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical
band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a
CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does
not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical
smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a
snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie (page
103).
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• Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be
recorded, always use it for composing images in the
Macro and Manual Focus modes.
Using the Optical Viewfinder
You can conserve battery power by turning off the
camera’s monitor screen (page 30) and using the optical
viewfinder to compose images. The optical viewfinder also
comes in handy when shooting in areas where the monitor
screen is difficult to view because available lighting is dim,
etc.
IMPORTANT!
• The visible area framed by the viewfinder shows the
image that would be recorded at a distance of about
one meter (3.3˝). When recording a subject that is
closer to you than one meter, the recorded image will
be lower than what you can see inside the viewfinder
area.
Optical viewfinder
Area recorded at
Area visible in
distances less than the viewfinder
one meter (3.3˝)
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Using Zoom
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical
zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically
switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum
limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the
camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.
Zoom out
Zoom in
Optical Zoom
The optical zoom range is 1X to 3X.
2. Compose the image, and then press the
shutter button.
Zoom controller
NOTE
1. In a REC mode, move the
zoom controller left or
right to zoom.
• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens
aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against
hand movement when using the telephoto setting
(zoom in).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
while recording with the Macro mode or manual
focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to
tell you the focusing range (pages 78, 80).
• Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording.
Digital zoom only is available. Make sure you select
the optical zoom setting you want to use before you
press the shutter button to start movie recording
(page 103).
• Moving the zoom
controller as far as it
goes in either direction
will zoom at high speed.
To do this:
Zoom out
Zoom in
Move the zoom controller in this direction:
(Wide Angle)
(Telephoto)
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I To record an image using digital zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the
center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X
to 24X (in combination with optical zoom).
Digital zoom indicator
1. In a REC mode, hold
the zoom controller
towards
side.
(telephoto)
/
IMPORTANT!
• This causes the zoom
indicator to appear on the
display.
• When you perform a digital zoom operation, the
camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the
center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image
enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the
original.
Zoom indicator
2. When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/
digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.
Digital
Zoom range
Optical Zoom range
1X
3X
24X
Zoom pointer
Optical/digital zoom switch over point
• The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like
when digital zoom is turned on (page 63). The digital
zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is
turned off.
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3. Release the zoom controller momentarily, and
I To turn digital zoom on and off
then slide it towards
(telephoto) /
side
again to move the zoom pointer into the
digital zoom range.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
• The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the
pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the
optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Digital Zoom”, and
then press [̈].
then slide it towards
(wide angle) /
side again
to move into the optical zoom range.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
4. Compose the image, and then press the
shutter button.
To do this:
Select this setting:
Turn on digital zoom
Turn off digital zoom
On
Off
• Only the optical zoom range is displayed in the zoom
indicator when digital zoom is turned off.
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To do this:
Select this setting:
None
Using the Flash
Have the flash fire automatically when
required (Auto Flash)*
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you
want to use.
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown
below.
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Always fire the flash (Flash On)
Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the
chance of red-eye in the image (Red-
eye reduction)
In this case, the flash fires automatically
when required
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.4 to 2.9 meters
(1.3´ to 9.5´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.4 to 1.6 meters
(1.3´ to 5.2´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
* Depends on zoom factor.
* When using Icon Help (page 122), select “
Auto
Flash”.
1. In a REC mode, press [̄] (
).
2. Press the shutter button to record the image.
• Each press of [̄] (
) cycles through the flash
mode settings described below on the monitor
screen.
Flash mode indicator
[̄] (
)
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IMPORTANT!
I Flash On
• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times
when you record an image. The initial flashes are
pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain
information that it uses for exposure settings. The
final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep
the camera still until the shutter releases.
Select
(Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting
causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is
enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically.
This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject
whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro
flash).
• Using the flash while “Auto” is selected for the ISO
Sensitivity setting increases sensitivity, which can
cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the
image. You can reduce digital noise by using a lower
ISO Sensitivity setting. Note, however, that this also
has the effect of shortening the flash range (the
range that is covered by the light from the flash)
(page 125).
I About Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can
cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the
image. This happens because the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye.
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 during
the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call
out to the subjects so they all look at the camera
while the pre-flash operation is performed.
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the
subjects are located far away from the camera.
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Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing
the shutter button half way and checking the monitor
screen and red operation lamp.
Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity
setting.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Red operation lamp*
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash Intensity”,
and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
The
indicator is also shown
want, and then press [SET].
on the monitor screen when the
flash unit is ready to fire.
To make flash intensity:
Stronger
Select this setting:
+2
+1
0
* Red operation lamp
Normal
When the red operation
lamp is this:
It means this:
–1
–2
Flashing
Lit
Flash unit is charging
Weaker
Flash unit is ready to fire
IMPORTANT!
• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too
far or too close to the camera.
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Auto”, and then
Using Flash Assist
press [SET].
Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can
cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image,
because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When
this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the
brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the
flash illumination was sufficient.
• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for
some types of subjects.
• Flash assist may have little effect on your image if
you changed any of the following settings when you
recorded it.
— Flash intensity (page 66)
— Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 83)
— ISO sensitivity (page 125)
— Contrast (page 128)
• Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital
noise in recorded images.
Flash assist used
Flash assist not used
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash Assist”, and
then press [̈].
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Flash
• When the flash is turned off (
), mount the camera on a
I Flash Precautions
tripod to record images in an area where available lighting
is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the
flash can cause digital noise, which makes images
appear coarse.
• Take care that your fingers
do not block the flash when
you hold the camera.
Covering the flash with your
finger can greatly reduce its
effectiveness.
• When red-eye reduction (
) is selected, flash intensity
is adjusted automatically in accordance with the
exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is
brightly lit.
• Using flash in combination with another light source
(daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal
image colors.
• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using
the flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long
as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
actual time required depends on the battery level,
temperature, and other conditions.
• The flash does not fire in the modes listed below. The
(Flash Off) icon on the monitor screen indicates that flash
is turned off.
Movie mode, Short Movie mode, Past Movie mode,
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when camera
battery power is low. If this happens, the flash will not fire
properly and you will not be able to obtain the desired
exposure. Be sure to charge the camera’s battery as soon
as possible when power goes low.
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Using the Self-timer
To do this:
Select this setting:
10 sec
The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-
second delay of the shutter release after you press the
shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform
three consecutive self-timer operations to record three
images.
Specify a 10-second self-timer
Specify a 2-second self-timer
Specify Triple Self-timer
Disable the self-timer
10s
2 sec
X3
2
s
x3
Off
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• This causes an
indicator identifying the
selected self-timer type
to appear on the
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Self-timer”, and
then press [̈].
monitor screen.
• With the Triple Self-timer,
the camera records a
series of three images in
the sequence described
below.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the self-timer type
you want to use, and then press [SET].
• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.
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AF assist light/
Self-timer lamp
1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown
and then records the first image.
5. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
The amount of time required for preparation
depends on the camera’s current “Size” and
“Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or
card) you are using for image storage, and
whether or not the flash is charging.
• When you press the
shutter button, the AF
assist light/self-timer
lamp flashes and the
shutter releases after the
self-timer reaches the
end of its countdown
(about 10 seconds or two
seconds).
3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”
appears on the monitor screen, and another
image is recorded one second later.
4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record
the third image.
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown
by pressing the shutter button while the AF assist
light/self-timer lamp is flashing.
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NOTE
Specifying Image Size
• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting
with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid
blurring of images due to hand movement.
• The following functions are not available for use in
combination with the self-timer.
Normal continuous shutter mode, Short Movie mode,
Past Movie mode
• The following functions are not available for use in
combination with the Triple Self-timer.
“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the
number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of
the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels
provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher
pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger.
You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater
detail or smaller file size.
• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For
information about movie image size, see page 104.
Business Shot, ID Photo, Movie mode
,
Short Movie
mode, Past Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Size”, and then
press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• When selecting the image size, the image size value
(pixels) will alternate on the display with a
corresponding print size. The print size indicates the
optimum paper size when you print an image that is
the image size you select.
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Image Size
Print Size
A3 Print
Specifying Image Quality
×
3072 2304
Larger
Compressing an image before storage can cause a
deterioration of its quality. The more an image is
compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image
quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used
when an image is stored in memory. You can select an
image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or
smaller file size.
×
3072 2048
A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-to-
vertical ratio)
(3:2)
×
2560 1920
A3 Print
A4 Print
×
2048 1536
×
1600 × 1200
3.5˝ 5˝ Print
E-mail (optimum size when
attaching image to e-mail)
×
640 480
Smaller
• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For
information about movie image quality, see page 104.
• The above print sizes are all approximate values when
printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a
larger setting when you want to print at a higher
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
×
• Selecting the “3072 2048 (3:2)” image size will record
images with a 3:2 (horizontal : vertical) aspect ratio, which
is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
then press [̈].
Quality”, and
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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To get this:
Select this setting:
Fine
High image quality, large file
size
Higher
Quality
Normal image quality and
normal file size
Normal
Low image quality, small file
size
Lower
Quality
Economy
IMPORTANT!
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you
record. This means that the remaining image
capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be
exactly accurate (pages 27, 245).
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To set up the camera to do this:
Select this setting:
None
Selecting the Focus Mode
Focus automatically (Auto Focus)*1
Perform close-up focus (Macro)
Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)*2
Perform infinity focus (Infinity)
You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus.
[̆] (
)
1. In a REC mode, press [̆]
Focus manually (Manual Focus)
(
).
*1 When using Icon Help (page 122), select “
Auto
• Each press of [̆] (
cycles thorough the focus
mode settings in the
)
Focus”.
*2 Pan Focus can be selected in a movie mode (Movie,
Short Movie, Past Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT) only.
sequence shown below.
Focus mode indicator
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Green operation lamp
Using Auto Focus
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when
you press the shutter button down half way. The following
is the Auto Focus range.
1 / 1000
F4.0
ISO100
Range: Snapshots: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
Movies: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
• Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change.
Focus frame
When you see this:
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
It means this:
1. Press [̆] (
) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until there is no focus mode
indicator on the display.
The image is focused.
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is not
focused.
• When using Icon Help (page 122), select “
Focus”.
Auto
3. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to
record the image.
2. Compose the image so the main subject is
within the focus frame, and then press the
shutter button half way.
• You can tell whether the image is focused by
observing the focus frame and the green operation
lamp.
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NOTE
I Quick Shutter
• When proper focusing is not possible because the
subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the
camera automatically switches to the Macro mode
range (page 78).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 61) while recording with Auto Focus, a value
will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to
tell you the focusing range.
When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately
records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be
performed when you press the shutter release all the way
down. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while
you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Example: AF 40cm - ∞
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Quick Shutter”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] 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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I Specifying the Auto Focus Area
For this type of Auto Focus area:
Select this:
Spot
Very limited range in the center of the
screen
• This setting works well with focus lock
(page 82).
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro
mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame
changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you
select.
Automatic selection of the focus area where
the subject closest to the camera is located
• With this setting, a wide focus frame,
which contains nine focus points, appears
on the monitor screen first. When you
press the shutter button half way, the
camera automatically selects the focus
point where the subject closest to the
camera is located, and a focus frame
appears at that point.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Multi
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then
press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the Auto Focus area
• This setting works well for group photos.
you want, and then press [SET].
Free movement of the focus point location
you want.
• Selecting this setting initially displays the
focus point in the center of the monitor
screen. Then you can use the [̆], [̄],
[̇], and [̈] keys to move it to the location
you want. Finally, press [SET] to select
the current focus point location.
Free
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•
Spot
•
Multi
Using the Macro Mode
Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up
subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range
in the Macro mode.
Range: 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝)
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1. Press [̆] (
) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “ ” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
Focus frame
Focus frame
•
Free
2. Press the shutter button to record the image.
• The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
[SET]
NOTE
• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly
because the subject is too far away, the camera
automatically switches to the Auto Focus range
(page 75).
Focus point
Focus frame
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 61) while recording with the Macro mode, a
value will appear on the monitor screen as shown
below to tell you the focusing range.
Example: 10cm - 50cm
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IMPORTANT!
Using Pan Focus
• Use of the flash along with the Macro mode can
cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which
can produce unwanted shadows in your image.
Pan Focus can be used in a movie mode (Movie, Short
Movie, Past Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT) to focus on a
particular subject and record without using Auto Focus.
Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under
conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or
in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too
noticeable in the movie audio.
1. In a REC mode, enter a movie mode (page 52).
• You can perform this procedure in the Movie, Short
Movie, Past Movie or MOVIE BEST SHOT mode.
2. Press [̆] (
) to scroll through settings
until “ ” is displayed.
3. Press the shutter button to record the movie
with Pan Focus.
IMPORTANT!
• Pan Focus can be used in a movie mode (Movie,
Short Movie, Past Movie or MOVIE BEST SHOT)
only. It is disabled in all other modes.
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Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode
when recording scenery and other faraway images.
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus range in the
Manual Focus mode.
1. Press [̆] (
) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “ ” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
Optical Zoom Factor
Approximate Focus Range
10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞)
50cm (19.7˝) to infinity (∞)
1X
3X
2. Press the shutter button to record the image.
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1. Press [̆] (
) to
cycle through the
focus mode settings
until “ ” is shown
as the focus mode
indicator.
• At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
Boundary
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
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NOTE
2. While watching the
image on the monitor
screen, use [̇] and
[̈] to focus.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 61) while recording with manual focus, a value
will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to
tell you the focusing range.
Example: MF 10cm - ∞
Manual focus position
To do this:
Do this:
Press [̇].
Press [̈].
Focus in on the subject
Focus out on the subject
• Pressing [̇] or [̈] causes the area inside of the
boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor
screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal
image will reappear a short while later.
3. Press the shutter button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• In the Manual Focus mode, the [̇] and [̈] keys
adjust focus, even if you used key customization to
assign other functions to them (page 120).
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2. Keeping the shutter
button pressed half
way down, re-
Using Focus Lock
Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject
that is not located within the focus frame when you record
an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode
1 / 1000
F4.0
ISO100
compose the image
as you like.
and the Macro mode (
).
Main subject
1. Using the monitor
screen, compose the
image so the main
subject is within the
focus frame, and then
press the shutter
Main subject
3. When the image is composed the way you
want, press the shutter button the rest of the
way to record it.
1 / 1000
F4.0
ISO100
• The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
button half way.
• This locks the focus on
the subject that is
currently within the
focus frame.
Focus frame
NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure
setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your
subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when
recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or
a subject that is against a dark background.
• Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
EV value
[̆] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality”
tab, select “EV Shift”,
and then press [̈].
[̄] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
Exposure compensation
value
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• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
Adjusting White Balance
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light
sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so
the colors of an image appear more natural.
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
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 [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality”
tab, select “White
Balance”, and then
press [̈].
NOTE
• Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-
pattern metering (page 126) will cause the metering
mode to switch automatically to center weighted
metering. Returning the EV shift value to 0.0 causes
the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern
metering.
• You can use key customization (page 120) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
a REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting
exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen
histogram (page 117).
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NOTE
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance
setting, the camera automatically determines the
white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and
light source conditions can cause problems when the
camera tries to determine the white point, which
makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of
the other fixed white balance settings to specify the
type of lighting available.
• You can use the key customization feature (page
120) to configure the camera so the white balance
setting changes whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while
in a REC mode.
When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting:
Normal conditions
Auto
Outdoor daylight on a clear day
Outdoor daylight on an overcast or
rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc.
In the shade of a building or any other
area where the color temperature is
high
Under white or daylight white
fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
1
2
• If you have key customization configured to control
white balance and you have Icon Help turned on
Under daylight fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
(page 122), select “
Auto WB” to change the
AWB
white balance mode to auto.
Under incandescent lighting
Difficult lighting that requires manual
control (See “Configuring the White
Balance Setting Manually” (page 86).)
Manual
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Manual”.
Configuring the White Balance Setting
Manually
Certain complex light sources or other environmental
conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results
when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is
selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you
configure the camera for a particular light source and other
conditions.
Note that you must perform manual white balance under
the same conditions you will be shooting under. Have a
sheet of white paper on hand before starting the following
procedure.
• This causes the object
you last used to adjust
manual white balance to
appear on the monitor
screen. If you want to use
the same settings you
configured during a
previous manual white
balance setting
operation, skip step 4
and perform step 5.
4. Point the camera at a white paper or similar
object under the lighting conditions for which
you want to set the white balance, and then
press the shutter button.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select a “Quality” tab, select “White
Balance”, and then press [̈].
White paper
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• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.
The message “Complete” appears on the monitor
screen after white balance adjustment is complete.
Using the Manual Exposure mode
In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter
speed and aperture manually.
5. Press [SET].
• This registers the white balance settings and returns
to the currently selected recording mode.
1. Align the mode dial with “M” (Manual).
NOTE
Exposure mode
Shutter speed value
Aperture value
• After you adjust white balance manually, the setting
remains in effect until you change it or until you turn
off the camera.
Manual focus setting
2. Press [SET] to select the shutter speed value
(page 28) in the exposure panel, and then use
[̇] and [̈] to change the setting.
Slow
60 seconds
Blurred
Fast
Shutter speed
Movement
1/1600 second
Stopped
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3. Press [SET] to select the aperture value (page
28) in the exposure panel, and then use [̇]
and [̈] to change the setting.
5. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button all the way down to record.
NOTE
Wide
Small
F2.8, F4.0
Deep
Aperture value*
• You can also perform the following operation in the
M mode (manual exposure).
1. Press [SET] to select the exposure mode (page
28) in the exposure panel.
Depth of Field
Shallow
* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.
Aperture values are different at other optical zoom
settings.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “S” (shutter speed
priority AE) or “A” (aperture priority AE).
3. Set the aperture (if you selected “S” above) or
shutter speed (if you selected “A”), and the other
setting will be configured automatically.
• While the “S” or “A” mode is selected, you can press
[SET] to select “EV shift” (page 28) in the exposure
panel, and then use [̆] and [̈] to adjust the EV shift
value (page 83).
• If you are using manual focus (page 80), you can
also press [SET] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus
setting) (page 28) in the exposure panel, and then
use [̇] and [̈] to focus manually.
4. Press the shutter button half way.
• This causes the camera to adjust focus automatically.
• If the image is over-exposed or under-exposed, the
shutter speed and aperture setting shown on the
monitor screen will turn amber when you press the
shutter button half way.
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IMPORTANT!
Using a Continuous Shutter Mode
• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you
want when recording an image that is very dark or
very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual
exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed
manually.
• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise
(graininess) to appear in the image. Because of this,
the camera automatically performs a digital noise
reduction process whenever the shutter speed is 1/8
second or slower. The slower the shutter speed, the
greater the possibility that digital noise will be
generated in an image. Because of the time required
for noise reduction, it takes longer to record images
at slower shutter speeds. Do not perform any key
operation while image recording is being performed,
which is indicated when the green operation lamp is
flashing.
You can configure the camera to record only a single
snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to
keep recording as long as the shutter button remains
depressed (continuous shutter). You can select from
among three different continuous shutter modes.
• Normal continuous shutter mode
This mode records images as long as you keep the
shutter button depressed.
• Zoom continuous shutter mode
In this mode, you can select an area on the monitor
screen with a selection 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.
• Multi continuous shutter mode
Pressing the shutter button once records 25 consecutive
stop-action shots at high speed and combines them into a
single image.
• At shutter speeds slower than 1/8 second, the
brightness of the recorded image may not be the
same as the brightness of the image that appears on
the monitor screen.
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NOTE
Using the Normal Continuous Shutter
Mode
Holding down the shutter button continuously records
images, as long as there is memory available to store them.
• Recording Speed: Depends on image size and image
quality settings.
• You can also select a continuous shutter mode by
holding down [
with [̆] and [̄], and then releasing [
], selecting the mode you want
].
• Number of Shots: Maximum number of shots possible
(based on remaining memory capacity)
1. In a REC mode, press
[
].
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”, and then press
[SET].
• This causes “
” to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter button to record.
• Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter
button depressed. Release the shutter button to stop
recording.
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IMPORTANT!
Using the Zoom Continuous Shutter
Mode
• Note with the above procedure, you do not need to
keep the shutter button depressed.
The zoom continuous shutter mode displays a selection
boundary that you can use to select an area in the monitor
screen. 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.
• Note that zoom continuous shutter operation is not
×
available when the image size setting is 3072 2048
×
(3:2) or 640 480.
• The size of the digitally processed images is smaller
than the camera’s current image size setting.
Example: When the camera’s current image size
×
setting is 3072 2304 pixels, the size of
the digitally processed images produced
by a zoom continuous shutter operation
1. In a REC mode, press [
].
×
will be 1600 1200 pixels.
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”, and then
Z
• When Auto Focus is selected as the focus mode, the
metering mode automatically switches to “Spot”
(pages 75, 77) and locates the Auto Focus area in
the center of the Zoom Continuous Shutter selection
boundary.
press [SET].
• This causes “
” to appear, along with a selection
Z
boundary in the center of the monitor screen.
3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the
selection boundary to the area of the monitor
screen you want, and then press [SET].
4. Press the shutter button once to record.
• This records two images: the image on the monitor
screen and the image within the selection boundary,
digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.
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IMPORTANT!
25-shot Stop Action Images (Using the
Multi Continuous Shutter Mode)
• Note with the above procedure, you do not need to
keep the shutter button depressed.
Use the following procedure to
record 25 consecutive stop-
action shots at high speed
and combine them into a
single image.
×
• The size of the 25-shot images is 1600 1200
pixels.
1. In a REC mode, press [
].
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”, and then press
[SET].
• This causes “
” to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter button once to record.
• After 25 shots are recorded, they are combined into
a single image, which is stored in memory.
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Continuous Shutter Precautions
Using the BEST SHOT Mode
• The flash is disabled while a continuous shutter mode is
being used.
Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes
automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar
type of image.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the
normal continuous shutter mode. Also, you cannot use
the zoom continuous shutter mode or multi continuous
shutter mode in combination with the Triple Self-timer
(page 69).
I Example Sample Scene
• The slowest possible shutter speed setting when using
the multi continuous shutter mode is 1/15 second.
• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the
exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for
the first image. The same settings are applied to all
subsequent images.
• Portrait
• Scenery
• 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.
• Using a slow shutter speed setting causes a longer
interval between images.
• Night Scene
• Night Scene Portrait
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IMPORTANT!
1. In a REC mode, align
the mode dial with
• BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this
camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an
image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT
scene may not produce exactly the results you
expect.
• 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 want to save your
settings for later use, save them as a BEST SHOT
user setup.
“
”, and then press
[SET].
• This enters the BEST
SHOT mode and displays
a sample scene.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the sample scene
you want, and then press [SET].
• If you want to check which sample scene is currently
selected or if you want to change to a different
scene, press [SET] again.
• Digital noise reduction processing is performed
automatically when you are recording a night scene,
fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter
speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record
images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you
do not perform any camera button operations until
the image recording operation is complete.
• When recording the image of a night scene,
fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter
speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
hand movement.
3. Press the shutter button to record the image.
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NOTE
Displaying 12 BEST SHOT Sample
Scenes on a Single Screen
This feature lets you view the BEST SHOT sample scenes
at a glance so you can more easily find the one you want.
• Operation guidance and the currently selected BEST
SHOT scene appear on the display for about two
seconds if the camera is in the BEST SHOT mode
when you turn it on.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
and then press [SET].
2. Move the zoom
controller in the
direction of “ ”.
• This displays 12 sample
scenes, with a selection
boundary located at the
scene that was
displayed when you
performed step 2.
• Sample scenes are arranged in sequence, starting
from the upper left corner.
• Use [̇] and [̈] to move the selection boundary
around the display. Scrolling past the last or the first
scene scrolls to the next screen of 12-sample
scenes.
• Moving the zoom controller in the direction of “
will exit the 12-scene screen.
”
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the sample
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an
image you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that,
you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it.
scene you want, and then press [SET].
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
and then press [SET].
• This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays a
sample scene.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display “Register
User Scene”.
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display the image
whose setup you
want to register as a
BEST SHOT scene.
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NOTE
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Save”, and then
press [SET].
• The following are the settings that are included in a
BEST SHOT user setup: focus mode, EV shift value,
white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity,
Metering, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Sharpness,
Saturation, and Contrast.
• This registers the setup. Now you can use the
procedure on page 94 to select your user setup for
recording.
• Note that images recorded with this camera only can
be used to create a BEST SHOT user setup.
• You can have up to 999 BEST SHOT user setups in
the camera’s built-in memory at one time.
• You can check the current setup of a scene by
displaying the various setting menus.
IMPORTANT!
• BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s
built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.
• Note that formatting built-in memory (page 175)
deletes all BEST SHOT user setups.
• When you register a BEST SHOT user setup, it is
automatically assigned a file name using the format
shown below, and stored in the “SCENE” folder.
UZ750nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)
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To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot)
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or
similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the
subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image.
Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of
rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera
was positioned directly in front of them.
and then press [SET].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the user setup you
want to delete.
3. Press [̄] (
) to delete the user setup.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
5. Press [SET] to delete the file.
6. Press [MENU].
Before keystone
correction
After keystone
correction
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NOTE
I Setup Sample Images
• When the camera is at an angle to a business card
or document it is recording, the shape of the
business card or document may appear distorted in
the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this
distortion, which means that subjects appear normal
even if you record at an angle.
• Business cards and
documents
• White board, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• Before recording, compose the image so outline of
the item you want to record fits entirely within the
monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect
the shape of the subject correctly unless it is
enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.
• The camera also will be unable to detect the shape
of the subject if it is the same color as the
background. Make sure the subject is against a
background that allows the outline of the subject to
stand out.
• Digital zoom is disabled while recording with
Business Shot. However, you can use optical zoom.
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4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the candidate you
To use Business Shot
want to correct.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Correct”, and
then press [SET].
and then press [SET].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the Business Shot
• Selecting “Cancel” in
place of “Correct” stores
the original image as-is,
without correcting it.
image you want, and then press [SET].
3. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
IMPORTANT!
• This displays a screen
that shows all of the
objects in the image that
qualify as candidates for
keystone correction. An
error message will
×
• The maximum Business Shot image size is 1600
1200 pixels, even if the camera is configured for a
larger image size. An image size setting smaller than
×
1600 1200 pixels records images at the specified
size.
appear (page 243) if the
camera is unable to find
any suitable keystone
correction candidate in
the image. After a short
while, the original image
will be stored in memory,
as-is.
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• The initial temporary image is not stored in camera
memory. The final image is stored in camera
memory when you perform step 5.
Recording an ID Photo
You can use this procedure to record a portrait and then
print a variety of different standard size ID photos. Note
that you need to use the BEST SHOT mode (page 93) to
record an ID photo.
• Printing an ID photo produces a single sheet containing
five ID photos of the following sizes.
4. Adjust the position of the subject as
described below.
To do this:
Select this setting:
Press [̆] or [̄].
×
×
×
×
30 24 mm (1.2˝ 0.94˝), 40 30 mm (1.6˝ 1.2˝),
Shift the subject up or down
Shift the subject left or right
×
×
×
×
45 35 mm (1.8˝ 1.4˝), 50 40 mm (2.0˝ 1.6˝),
Press [̇] or [̈].
×
×
55 45 mm (2.2˝ 1.8˝)
Zoom in on the subject
(to make it larger)
Move the zoom controller
towards “
”.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
Zoom out on the subject
(to make it smaller)
Move the zoom controller
towards “
”.
and then press [SET].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “ID Photo”
Head line
scene, and then press [SET].
3. On the monitor
screen, compose the
image by positioning
the subject within the
on-screen frame, and
then press the shutter
button to record an
initial temporary
Chin line
• Adjust the image so the head of the subject is
aligned with the head line at the top of the frame,
and the chin of the subject is aligned with the chin
line.
image.
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5. After positioning the subject in the frame,
press [SET].
Printing an ID Photo
Printing an ID photo will print five versions of the same
image in the sizes shown below on a single sheet of paper.
Then you can cut out the image(s) you want to use.
• Only the final image that is on the screen when you
press [SET] in step 5 is stored in camera memory.
×
×
×
×
30 24 mm (1.2˝ 0.94˝), 40 30 mm (1.6˝ 1.2˝),
×
×
×
×
45 35 mm (1.8˝ 1.4˝), 50 40 mm (2.0˝ 1.6˝),
IMPORTANT!
×
×
55 45 mm (2.2˝ 1.8˝)
×
• The image size of an ID photo is always 3072 2304
pixels, regardless of the camera’s current image size
setting.
IMPORTANT!
• The above sizes are not exact. Actual image sizes
may differ slightly from those noted above.
×
• When printing an ID photo, be sure to print on 4˝ 6˝
size paper (page 190). Images may not print at the
proper sizes if another size of paper is used.
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—
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
Recording a Movie
This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting
the applicable sample scene. Select one of the MOVIE
BEST SHOT scenes and the camera automatically
configures itself with the setup for that scene (page
110).
You can record high-resolution movies with audio. Movie
length is limited only by the amount of memory available for
storage. You can select a resolution setting to suit your
needs, and a variety of different movie modes provide
plenty of movie making versatility.
NOTE
• File Format: MPEG-4 AVI format
• You can play movie files on your computer using
Windows Media Player 9.
• Maximum Movie Length
— The length of a movie is limited only by the amount of
memory available to store it.
• Versatile Movie Recording Modes
—
Movie mode
Use this mode for normal movie recording (page 105).
—
Short Movie mode
Each press of the shutter button in this mode records
a short movie that starts before the button is pressed
and ends after the button is pressed (page 106).
—
Past Movie mode
This mode uses a 5-second buffer that is continually
updated. Pressing the shutter button starts recording
from five seconds prior to the point the button is
pressed. Use this mode when you want to make sure
you do not miss fast-moving action (page 108).
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Approximate
Data Rate
Specifying Movie Image Quality
Setting
Frame Rate
The image quality setting determines how much the
camera compresses movie images before storing them.
Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A
“pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image.
More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and
higher image quality when a movie is played back.
Before recording a movie, select the image quality setting
that suits your needs.
Higher HQ
4.0 megabits
30 frames/
second
×
Quality (640 480 pixels) per second
Normal 2.1 megabits
(640 480 pixels) per second
Lower LP 745 kilobits
Quality (320 240 pixels) per second
30 frames/
second
×
15 frames/
second
×
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
then press [̈].
Quality” , and
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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3. To stop movie recording, press the shutter
button again.
Recording a Standard Movie
(Movie Mode)
Use the Movie Mode when you want to record a standard
movie.
• When movie recording is complete, the movie file is
stored in file memory.
Remaining recording time
1. In a REC mode, align
the mode dial with
“
”.
• This enters the Movie
mode and causes “
appear on the monitor
screen.
” to
Recording time
2. Point the camera at the
subject and then press
the shutter button.
• Movie recording
continues as long as
remaining memory
capacity allows.
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I To record a Short Movie Mode movie
Recording a Short Movie
(Short Movie Mode)
The Short Movie Mode records a movie of preset length
each time you press the shutter button.
A Short Movie Mode movie consists basically of two parts,
as shown in the illustration below.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”.
• This enters the Short Movie Mode and causes “
to appear on the monitor screen.
”
2. Press [SET].
• When 4-second past part and 4-second future part is
specified
Past part
Future part
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
specify the length of
the past part (the part
before the shutter
Shutter
Release
Operation ➝
Record
Store
button is pressed),
and then press [̈].
• Times can be specified
in one-second units.
Action ➝ Stores the
previous
Recording
of the future
part starts.
Storage
complete.
4 seconds.
Recording stops automatically
4 seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed.
• The total short movie
length (past part plus
future part) can be the
range of two seconds to
eight seconds.
MOTION PRINT
You can specify the length of the past part and the future
part independently. The total length of the short movie can
be anywhere from two to eight seconds. A MOTION PRINT
feature (page 140) lets you capture still images from a
short movie as you store it.
• You can specify 0 seconds for the length of the past
part or the future part.
• The length of the past part can be from 0 to five
seconds.
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to specify the length of the
future part (the after part the shutter button is
pressed), and then press [̈].
6. Point the camera at the subject and then
press the shutter button.
• This will record a movie of the length specified by the
time values you specified in steps 3 and 4.
Recording stops automatically.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the MOTION PRINT
layout format you want, and then press [SET].
• To stop recording part way through, press the shutter
button again.
Select this
To do this:
setting:
IMPORTANT!
Store a capture of the
image at the point the
shutter button is pressed
to start Short Movie
• Note that in the Short Movie Mode, movie data is
continually recorded and stored in a buffer before
you press the shutter button. 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 recording.
9 frames
Mode recording, and
display it on a
background of eight
frames
• When a Short Movie Mode record operation starts
future part recording, the monitor screen will show a
countdown of the remaining recording time.
Recording continues until the end of the countdown
is reached.
Store a capture of the
image at the point the
shutter button is pressed
to start Short Movie
Mode recording
1 frame
Turn off MOTION PRINT (no snapshot stored) Off
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2. Point the camera at the subject and then
press the shutter button.
Recording Past Action
(Past Movie Mode)
This mode uses a 5-second buffer that is continually
updated. Pressing the shutter button starts recording from
five seconds prior to the point the button is pressed. Use
this mode when you want to make sure you do not miss
fast-moving action.
• This will record anything that went on in front of the
lens during the previous five seconds and continue
recording from the point that the shutter button was
pressed. Recording can continue as long as there is
memory available to store data.
3. To stop recording, press the shutter button
again.
Shutter
Release
Shutter
Release
Operation ➝
Record
Store
Action ➝ Stores the
Recording
Recording
ends.
Storage
complete.
previous
of the future
5 seconds. part starts.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with
”.
“
• This enters the Past Movie Mode and causes “
appear on the monitor screen.
” to
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— Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the Pan
Focus ( ), Manual Focus ( ) and Infinity (
I Movie Recording Precautions
)
• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode.
• This camera also records audio. Note the following points
when recording a movie.
focus modes, and so no confirmation tone sounds. In
the case of the Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust
focus settings while recording is in progress. Be sure
to make all adjustments before beginning the record
operation.
Microphone
— Take care that you do not
block the microphone
with your fingers.
• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical
band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a
CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does
not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical
smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a
snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
— Good recording results
are not possible when the
camera is too far from the
subject.
— Operating camera
buttons during recording
can cause button noise to
be included in the audio.
— Movie audio is recorded
in monaural.
which can cause movie frames to be dropped.
and
REC
flash on the monitor screen during recording to let
you know when a frame has been dropped.
• Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital
zoom only is available. Make sure you select the optical
zoom setting you want to use before you press the
shutter button to start movie recording (page 61).
• The effects of camera movement in an image become
more pronounced when you record close ups or recording
with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod
is recommended when recording close ups or recording
with a large zoom factor.
— The camera focuses automatically whenever you have
Auto Focus or Macro ( ) (page 74) selected as the
focus mode. Note that the confirmation tone that
sounds during the Auto Focus operation will be
recorded in the audio. If you do not want confirmation
tones in your audio, keep Pan Focus (
focus mode, or select Manual Focus (
) as the
) and
manually focus the image before starting your
recording.
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• Images may be out of focus if the subject is outside the
shooting range of the camera.
Instant Movie Setups
(MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode)
• Entering the Movie mode, Short Movie mode, Past Movie
mode, or MOVIE BEST SHOT mode automatically
changes the focus mode to Pan Focus (page 79),
regardless of the current mode memory’s (page 123)
Focus setting.
Selecting one of the MOVIE BEST SHOT sample scenes
automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar
type of movie.
• Certain types of subjects are difficult to focus (page 59)
and may cause blurry images. If this happens, try
changing the focus mode to Manual Focus (page 80) or
Pan Focus (page 79).
• If images are out of focus when using Auto Focus, you
may be able to achieve proper focus by pointing the
camera at another subject momentarily.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
and then press [SET].
• This enters the MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode and
causes “
” to appear on the monitor screen.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the sample scene
you want, and then press [SET].
• If you want to change to a different sample scene at
this point, press [SET] again. Pressing [SET] also
displays the currently selected scene.
3. Point the camera at the subject and then
press the shutter button.
4. To stop movie recording, press the shutter
button again.
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IMPORTANT!
Displaying All of the MOVIE BEST SHOT
Sample Scenes on a Single Screen
This feature lets you view the MOVIE BEST SHOT sample
scenes at a glance so you can more easily find the one you
want.
• MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using
this camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Images recorded using a MOVIE BEST SHOT scene
may not produce the results you expected due to
shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can change the camera settings that are made
when you select a MOVIE BEST SHOT scene. Note,
however, that the MOVIE BEST SHOT settings
revert to their defaults when you select another
MOVIE BEST SHOT scene, change the recording
mode, or turn off the camera. If you want to save
your settings for later use, save them as a MOVIE
BEST SHOT user setup.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
and then press [SET].
2. Move the zoom controller in the direction of
“
”.
• This displays all of the MOVIE BEST SHOT sample
scenes, with a selection boundary located at the
scene that was displayed when you performed step
2.
NOTE
• Turning on the camera while it is in the MOVIE BEST
SHOT Mode will cause operation guidance and the
currently selected sample scene to appear on the
monitor screen for about two seconds.
• Sample scenes are arranged in sequence, starting
from the upper left corner.
• If there are more than 12 scenes (because you have
added some custom scenes), the screen will scroll to
show the remaining screens when you press [̇] or
[̈] while the selection boundary is located at the left
or right edge of the screen.
• Moving the zoom controller in the direction of “
will exit the MOVIE BEST SHOT scene display.
”
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the sample
Creating Your Own MOVIE BEST SHOT
Setup
scene you want, and then press [SET].
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of a
movie you recorded as a MOVIE BEST SHOT scene. After
that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it.
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”,
and then press [SET].
• This enters the MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode and
displays a sample scene.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to display “Register User
Scene”.
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the movie whose
setup you want to save.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Save”, and then
press [SET].
• The normal MOVIE BEST SHOT screen will
reappear after the save operation is complete. Now
you can use the procedure on page 110 to select
your user setup for recording.
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IMPORTANT!
I To delete a MOVIE BEST SHOT user setup
• When selecting a user setup, scroll to the end of the
built-in MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes until “Recall
User Scene” appears on the display. Then scroll
further to see the user setup scenes.
• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 175)
deletes all user MOVIE BEST SHOT setups.
• The following are the settings that are included in a
MOVIE BEST SHOT user setup.
1. In the MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode, press [SET].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through user setups
until the one you want to delete is displayed.
3. Press [̄] (
).
Focus mode, white balance mode, sharpness,
saturation, contrast, EV shift
• Only the setup of a movie recorded with this camera
can be saved as a MOVIE BEST SHOT setup.
• You can register up to 999 MOVIE BEST SHOT user
setups.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then
press [SET].
5. Press [MENU].
• You can check the settings of the currently selected
MOVIE BEST SHOT scene by displaying the various
setting menus.
• MOVIE BEST SHOT user setups are stored in
camera built-in memory in the folder named
“MSCENE”. File names are assigned automatically
using the format shown below.
UZ750nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)
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1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Recording Audio
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”,
and then press [̈].
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On” and then
• Image Format: JPEG
JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data
compression.
press [SET].
• This enters the Audio Snapshot mode.
• Selecting “Off” enters the Normal Snapshot mode
(no audio).
The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
4. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• After the image is
recorded, the camera
enters audio recording
standby, with the image
you just recorded on the
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of
approximately 5.5KB per second)
Remaining recording time
monitor screen and
displays a
indicator.
NOTE
• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing
[MENU].
• You can play back an audio file recorded in the
Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using
Windows Media Player.
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5. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
Recording Your Voice
The Voice Recording mode provides quick and easy
recording of your voice.
• The green operation lamp will flash while recording is
in progress.
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• If you have the monitor screen turned off (page 30),
the monitor screen turns on while you are adding
audio to a snapshot.
• Recording Time:
Approximately 25 minutes with built-in memory
6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter button.
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of
approximately 5.5KB per second)
IMPORTANT!
• The Audio Snapshot mode is unavailable during
image recording using Triple Self-timer.
NOTE
• You can play back files recorded in the Voice
Recording mode on your computer using Windows
Media Player.
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NOTE
1. In a REC mode, align
the mode dial with
“ ”.
Recording time
• Holding down [DISP] as you press the power button
or [
without extending the lens.
] (REC) enters the Voice Recording mode
• This enters the Voice
Recording mode and
causes “
” to appear
on the monitor screen.
Remaining recording time
2. Press the shutter button to start voice
recording.
• The remaining recording time value counts down on
the monitor screen and the green operation lamp
flashes as recording is performed.
• Pressing [DISP] during voice recording turns off the
monitor screen.
• You can insert index marks while recording by
pressing [SET]. See page 154 for information about
jumping to an index mark during playback.
3. Recording stops when you press the shutter
button, when memory becomes full, or when
the battery goes dead.
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I Audio Recording Precautions
Using the Histogram
Microphone
• Take care that you do not
block the microphone with
your fingers.
You can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitor
screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions
as you record images (page 30). You can also display the
histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera
is too far from the subject.
• Pressing the power button or pressing [
] (PLAY) stops
recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.
• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio to a
snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio
recorded for an image. See page 152 for more
information.
Histogram
• A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an
image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis
indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis
indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to
determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left
side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required
to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram
appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV
shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in
order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can
be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as
close to the center as possible.
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• An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red),
G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed.
This histogram can be used to determine whether there is
too much or too little of each of the color components in
an image.
• When the histogram is too far
to the right, it means that
there are too many light
pixels.
This type of histogram results
when the overall image is
light. A histogram that is too
far to the right may result in
“white out” of the light areas of
an image.
NOTE
• You can use key customization (page 120) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
a REC mode. If you do this, you can adjust exposure
compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram
(page 83).
• A centered histogram
indicates that there is good
distribution of light pixels and
dark pixels. This type of
histogram results when the
overall image is at optimal
lightness.
• When the histogram is too far
to the left, it means that there
are too many dark pixels.
This type of histogram results
when the overall image is
dark. A histogram that is too
far to the left may result in
“black out” of the dark areas
of an image.
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IMPORTANT!
REC Mode Camera Settings
• Note that the above histograms are shown for
illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to
achieve exactly the same shapes for particular
subjects.
• A centered histogram does not necessarily
guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image
may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even
though its histogram is centered.
• You may not be able to achieve an optimum
histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV
shift.
• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting
conditions can cause the histogram to indicate
exposure that is different from the actual exposure of
the image when it was recorded.
The following are the settings you can configure before
recording an image using a REC mode.
• L/R key setting
• Grid on/off
• Image Review on/off
• Icon Help on/off
• Power on default settings
• ISO sensitivity
• Metering
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Contrast
• Resetting the camera
• The RGB (color component) histogram is displayed
for snapshots only. In the following modes, only the
luminance distribution histogram appears on the
monitor screen.
Movie mode, Short Movie mode, Past Movie mode,
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
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NOTE
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈]
• You can also configure the settings listed below. See
the referenced pages for more information.
— AF Area (page 77)
— Quick Shutter (page 76)
— Audio Snap (page 152)
Keys
A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [̇]
and [̈] keys so they change camera settings whenever
they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the
[̇] and [̈] keys, you can change the setting assigned to
them without going through the menu screen.
— Digital Zoom (page 63)
— Size (page 71)
— Quality (Snapshots) (page 72)
— Quality (Movies) (page 104)
— White Balance (page 84)
— Flash Intensity (page 66)
— Flash Assist (page 67)
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• After you assign a function, you can change its
setting simply by pressing the [̇] and [̈] keys.
— EV Shift (page 83)
— White Balance (page 84)
— ISO (page 125)
— Metering (page 126)
— Self-timer (page 69)
— Off: No function assigned
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Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you
compose images and ensure that the camera is straight
when recording.
Image review displays the images you record on the
monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the
following procedure to turn image review on and off.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
Display images on the monitor
screen for about one second
immediately after they are recorded
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then
press [̈].
Do not display images immediately
after they are recorded
Off
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Display the grid
Hide the grid
On
Off
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
Using Icon Help
Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you
select it on the monitor screen while in a REC mode (page
27).
• Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions:
— Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer,
metering.
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Display guidance text when you
select an icon on the monitor screen.
On
Off
Turn off Icon Help
— EX menu screen (page 129) image size, white
balance, AF area.
IMPORTANT!
Note, however, that metering, self-timer and white
balance icon help text appears only when “Metering”,
“Self-timer” or “White Balance” is assigned to the [̇] and
[̈] keys with the key customization feature (page 120).
• Selecting one of the following settings causes the
icon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily on
the monitor screen. The icon and text disappear after
a short while.
— Flash mode “
— Focus mode “
— White balance “
Auto Flash” icon (page 64)
Auto Focus” icon (page 74)
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Auto WB” icon (page 84)
AWB
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Icon Help”, and
then press [̈].
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Function
Flash
Focus*1
On
Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the
power on default settings individually for the flash mode,
focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area,
metering, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode,
manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode
memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the
status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and
restore it the next time you turn the camera back on. When
mode memory is turned off, the camera automatically
restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable
mode.
White Balance
ISO
AF Area
Spot
Metering
Multi
Off
0
Setting when
camera is
turned off
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
On
Last Auto Focus
position that was in
effect before you
switched to manual
focus
— The following table shows what happens when you turn
mode memory on or off for each mode.
MF Position
Zoom Position*2
Wide
*1 The focus mode setting is not remembered for the
Movie mode. PF (Pan Focus) is automatically
selected in the Movie mode.
*2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered.
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IMPORTANT!
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priority
over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera
off while in the BEST SHOT mode, all settings
except for “Zoom Position” will be configured
according to the BEST SHOT sample scene when
you turn it back on again, regardless of mode
memory on/off settings.
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the item you want to
change, and then press [̈].
• In the following modes, “
selected as the flash mode regardless of mode
memory on/off setting.
” (Flash Off) is always
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Movie mode, Short Movie mode, Past Movie mode,
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
Turn on mode memory so settings
are restored at power on
Turn off mode memory so settings
are initialized at power on
Off
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IMPORTANT!
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
• Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in
combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can
cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an
image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images,
use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.
• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the
flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in
improper illumination of the subject.
You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better
images in places where lighting is dim or when you are
using faster shutter speeds.
• ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that
originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic
film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is
better for recording when available lighting is dim.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used in the following
cases, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity
setting.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “ISO”, and
then press [̈].
Movie mode, Short Movie mode, Past Movie mode,
MOVIE BEST SHOT mode
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you want
NOTE
and then press [SET].
• You can use the key customization feature (page
120) to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity
setting changes whenever you press [̇] and [̈]
while in a REC mode.
To get this:
Select this setting:
Auto
Automatic sensitivity selection
Lower sensitivity
ISO 50
ISO 100
ISO 200
Higher sensitivity
ISO 400
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Center Weighted
Selecting the Metering Mode
Center weighted metering measures
light concentrating on the center of the
focus area. Use this metering method
when you want to exert some control
over exposure, without leaving settings
totally up to the camera.
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is
metered for exposure. You can use the following procedure
to change the camera’s metering mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Spot
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Metering”,
and then press [̈].
Spot metering takes readings at a very
small area. Use this metering method
when you want exposure to be set
according to the brightness of a
particular subject, without it being
affected by surrounding conditions.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Multi (Multi pattern)
Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides the
image into sections and measures the
light in each section for a balanced
exposure reading. The camera
automatically determines shooting
conditions according to the measured
lighting pattern, and makes exposure
settings accordingly. This type of
metering provides error-free exposure
settings for a wide range of shooting
conditions.
IMPORTANT!
• When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode,
certain procedures cause the metering mode setting
to change automatically as described below.
• Changing the exposure compensation setting (page
83) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering
mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering
mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the
exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
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Specifying Outline Sharpness
Specifying Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of
image outlines.
Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the
image you are recording.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness”,
and then press [̈].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
To get this:
Select this setting:
High sharpness
+2
+1
0
High color saturation (intensity)
+2
+1
0
Normal sharpness
Low sharpness
Normal color saturation (intensity)
Low color saturation (intensity)
–1
–2
–1
–2
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Specifying Contrast
Resetting the Camera
Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference
between the light areas and dark areas of the image you
are recording.
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s
settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu
Reference” on page 231.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast”,
and then press [̈].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Reset”, and then
want, and then press [SET].
press [SET].
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel” and press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
High contrast
+2
+1
0
Normal contrast
Low contrast
–1
–2
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NOTE
Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu)
• The following are the meanings of each of the image
size indicators that appear on the EX menu.
Pressing [EX] displays a shortcut menu that you can use to
configure image size, white balance, ISO sensitivity, and
AF area settings.
×
7M
: 3072 2304 pixels
×
7M(3:2) : 3072 2048 (3:2) pixels
×
5M
3M
2M
: 2560 1920 pixels
×
: 2048 1536 pixels
1. In a REC mode, press
[EX].
×
: 1600 1200 pixels
×
VGA
:
640
480 pixels
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the item you want,
and then use [̆] and [̄] to scroll through the
available settings.
• Refer to the following pages for details about each of
the settings.
— Specifying Image Size (page 71)
— Adjusting the White Balance (page 84)
— Specifying ISO Sensitivity (page 125)
— Specifying the Auto Focus Area (page 77)
3. After configuring the settings you want, press
[SET] to exit the shortcut menu.
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PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view
images after you record them.
2. Use [̈] (forward) or [̇] (back) to scroll
through files on the monitor screen.
Basic Playback Operation
Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in
the camera’s memory.
NOTE
[
]
1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to
turn on the camera.
• Holding down [̇] or [̈] scrolls images at high
speed.
• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling,
the image that initially appears on the monitor screen
is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower
quality than the actual display image. The actual
display image appears a short while after the preview
image. This does not apply to images copied from
another digital camera.
• This enters the PLAY
mode and causes an
image or a message to
appear on the monitor
screen.
PLAY mode file type Folder name/ File name
Image quality
Image size
Date and time
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IMPORTANT!
Playing an Audio Snapshot
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot
(indicated by
) and play its audio.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] until the
image you want is displayed.
2. Press [SET].
• This plays back the
audio that accompanies
the displayed image.
• You can perform the
following operations
while audio is playing.
To do this:
Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
the audio
Hold down [̇] or [̈].
Pause and unpause audio
playback
Press [SET].
Press [̆] or [̄].
Adjust audio volume
Cancel playback
Press [MENU].
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PLAYBACK
3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to shift the image
Zooming the Display Image
up, down, left, or right.
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image
currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal
size.
4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its
original size.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display
IMPORTANT!
the image you want.
• Depending on the original size of the recorded
image, you may not be able to zoom a display image
the full eight times normal size.
Current zoom factor
2. Shift the zoom
controller towards
Original image
to enlarge the image.
• This zooms the image.
• An indicator appears in
the lower right corner,
that shows what part of
the original image is
currently displayed on
the monitor screen.
Displayed part
• You can toggle display
of the zoom factor on
and off by pressing
[DISP].
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3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images and
Resizing an Image
display the one you want to resize.
You can resize a recorded image to either of the three
following sizes.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
×
• 2560 1920 pixels: Best for prints in A3-size and smaller
want, and then press [SET].
paper
• To cancel the resize operation, select “Cancel”.
×
• 2048 1536 pixels: Best for prints in A4-size and smaller
paper
×
• 640 480 pixels (VGA): Best for attachment to e-mail
IMPORTANT!
messages or incorporation into Web pages
• Resizing an image creates a new file that contains
the image in the size you select. The file with the
original image also remains in memory.
• Note that you cannot resize the following types of
images.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Resize”,
and then press [̈].
×
— 640 480 pixel and smaller images
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Images recorded with another camera
• The resize operation cannot be performed when
there is not enough memory to store the resized
image.
• Note that this operation is
possible only when a
snapshot image is on the
monitor screen.
• When you display a resized image on the camera’s
monitor screen, the date and time that appear when
the image is displayed indicate when the image was
originally recorded, not when the image was resized.
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4. Move the zoom controller left and right to
zoom the image.
Cropping an Image
You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an
enlarged image.
• The part of the image displayed on the monitor
screen is the cropped part.
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to to scroll the part
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through images and display the one you want
to crop.
to be cropped up, down, left, and right.
6. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image
enclosed in the cropping boundary.
2. Press [MENU].
• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point,
press [MENU].
Current zoom factor
3. Select the “PLAY”
tab, select
Original image
“Trimming”, and then
press [̈].
• An indicator appears in
the lower right corner,
that shows what part of
the original image is
currently displayed on
the monitor screen.
Displayed part
• Note that this operation
is possible only when a
snapshot image is on
the monitor screen.
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IMPORTANT!
Playing and Editing a Movie
Playing a Movie
• Cropping an image creates a new file that contains
the cropped image. The file with the original image
also remains in memory.
Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded
with this camera.
• Note that you cannot crop the following types of
images.
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Images recorded with another camera
• The cropping operation cannot be performed when
there is not enough memory to store the cropped
image.
• When you display a cropped image on the camera’s
monitor screen, the date and time that appear when
the image is displayed indicate when the image was
originally recorded, not when the image was
cropped.
Elapsed recording time
1. In the PLAY mode,
use [̇] and [̈] to
scroll through movies
on the monitor screen
and display the one
you want.
Movie icon
Image quality
2. Press [SET].
• This starts playback of the movie.
• You can perform the following operations while a
movie is playing.
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To do this:
Do this:
Editing a Movie
Use the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies.
Editing operations let you cut everything before or after a
specific frame, or to cut everything between two frames.
Fast forward or fast reverse
playback
• Each press increases the speed
one more step.
Press [̇] or [̈].
Return fast forward or fast
reverse movie playback to normal Press [SET].
speed
IMPORTANT!
• Cut operations cannot be undone. Make sure you
really want to cut the part of the movie you are
specifying before executing the cut operation.
• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be
edited.
Pause movie playback
Press [SET].
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