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E
Digital Camera
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions
contained in this User’s Guide.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future
reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this
product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
EX-Z75
K827PCM1DMX
2UNPACKING
UNPACKING
As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original
retailer.
Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
(NP-20) Battery Charger (BC-11L)
AC Power Cord *Strap
USB Cable AV Cable CD-ROM Basic Reference
*The shape of the AC power cord
plug varies according to country or
geographic area.
Attach strap here.
To attach the strap to the camera.
3CONTENTS
CONTENTS
UNPACKING 2
QUICK START BASICS 9
First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
INTRODUCTION 21
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
GETTING READY 34
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
■To charge the battery 34
■To load the battery 36
■Replacing the Battery 39
■Battery Precautions 39
Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . . 40
Turning Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
■Supported Memory Cards 44
■Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 46
■Replacing the Memory Card 47
■Formatting a Memory Card 48
Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . 51
■Selecting a Screen Layout 51
■Turning Display Information On and Off 55
If you lose your way... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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4CONTENTS
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 57
Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
■Specifying Image Size 61
■Specifying Image Quality 63
■Using the easy Mode 64
■Snapshot Shooting Precautions 66
■Auto Focus Restrictions 67
Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SHOOTING A MOVIE 81
Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
■Movie Recording Precautions 83
USING BEST SHOT 84
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Shooting Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Restoring an Old Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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ADVANCED SETTINGS 97
Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
■Using Auto Focus 98
■Using Macro Focus 99
■Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) 104
■Using Infinity Focus 104
■Using Manual Focus 104
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) . . . . . . . 106
Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Using the Camera’s Filter Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Date Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using the On-screen Histogram to
Check Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 118
■Using Key Customize to Assign Functions
[W] and [X] 119
■Displaying an On-screen Grid 120
■Displaying the Image You Just Recorded
(Image Review) 120
■Using Icon Help 121
■Using Mode Memory to Configure Power
On Default Settings 122
■Resetting the Camera to Its Initial
Factory Defaults 124
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS
AND MOVIES 125
Viewing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
■Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot 126
Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . 129
Viewing Camera Images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Zooming the Displayed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Using the 12-image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Using the Calendar Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
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EDITING IMAGES 137
Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using Color Restoration to Correct
the Color of an Old Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . 142
Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame
(MOTION PRINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
USING AUDIO 149
Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) . . . . . . 151
MANAGING YOUR FILES 153
Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Using the FAVORITE Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
DELETING FILES 160
Deleting a Specific File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots . . . . . . . . 161
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7CONTENTS
OTHER SETTINGS 162
Configuring Camera Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . 162
Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 163
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting. . . 165
Using World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
■Configuring World Time Settings 168
Changing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Changing the USB Port Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
[ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Button Settings . . 171
Formatting Built-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
PRINTING 173
Types of Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Using Professional Print Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Using Your Printer to Print Images . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be
Printed and the Number of Copies. . . . . . . . . . . . 177
■Date Stamping 180
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
USING THE CAMERA WITH
A COMPUTER 182
What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 183
■Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer 186
■Transfer of Images from the Camera and
Management of Images on the Computer 192
■Playing Movies 194
■Transferring Images to the Camera 194
■Viewing User Documentation (PDF) Files 198
■User Registration 198
■Exiting the CD-ROM Menu 198
Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . .199
■Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh 200
■Transfer of Images from the Camera and
Management of Images on Your Macintosh 203
■Playing Movies 204
■Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 204
■Registering as a User 204
Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card . . . . 205
Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
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8CONTENTS
APPENDIX 209
General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
■Battery Charger Lamp Reference 219
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
■Finding the Problem and Fixing It 220
■If you have problems installing the USB driver... 224
■Display Messages 225
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
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9QUICK START BASICS
QUICK START BASICS
(page 34)
■Using the Battery Charger to Charge
1. Load the battery into the battery charger.
2. Plug the battery charger into a household
power outlet.
First, charge the battery
[CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging.
[CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete.
• It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge.
10 QUICK START BASICS
■Loading the Battery into the Camera
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Load the battery into the camera.
3. Close the battery cover.
While pressing lightly on
the cover, slide it in the
direction indicated by the
arrow to open.
11 QUICK START BASICS
(pages 165, 169)
The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on
the camera after purchasing it.
•If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date,
and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 165,
169).
1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
2. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the
language you want and then press [SET].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the area
where you will use the camera and then press
[SET].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the city where you
will use the camera and then press [SET].
5. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want and then press [SET].
Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings
[SET]
[]
[]
[] []
[ON/OFF] (Power)
[BS]
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12 QUICK START BASICS
6. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the date format and then press [SET].
Example: December 19, 2007
7. Set the date and the time.
Use [W] and [ ] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [X S] and [T] to change the setting.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].
8. When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera.
•After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page.
To display the date like this: Select this option:
07/12/19 YY/MM/DD
19/12/07 DD/MM/YY
12/19/07 MM/DD/YY
13 QUICK START BASICS
(page 44)
■Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you
shoot on the card.
NOT
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•Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory
card provides additional capacity you can use to store more
images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer
movies.
•The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there
is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in
memory, skip this procedure and go to “Shooting a
Snapshot” on page 15.
•For information about memory card capacity, see page
227.
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Load a memory card into the camera.
With the front of the memory card facing upwards (towards
the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card
slot and press until it clicks securely into place.
3. Close the battery cover.
Using a Memory Card
While pressing lightly on the
cover, slide it in the
direction indicated by the
arrow to open.
MEMORY
CARD
MEMORY
CARD
Front Back
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■Formatting a Memory Card
Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must
format it.
IMPORTANT!
•Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or
other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not
need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to
a card has slowed down or if you notice any other
abnormality, re-format the card.
•Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera
to format the memory card.
1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [MENU].
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4. Use [T
T
T
TT] to select “Format” and then press [X
X
X
XX].
5. Press [S
S
S
SS] to select “Format” and then press
[SET].
•To cancel formatting, select “Cancel” and then press
[SET].
•Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears
from the monitor screen before doing anything else.
“Set Up” Tab
[ON/OFF] (Power)
[MENU]
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(page 57)
1. Press [ ] to turn on the camera.
This enters the REC mode and displays “ ” (Auto icon)
on the monitor screen.
2. Point the camera at the subject.
3. While taking care to keep the camera still, half-
press the shutter button.
When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the operation
lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.
4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the
shutter button all the way down.
The recorded image will remain on the display for about one
second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the
camera will be ready to shoot the next image.
Shooting a Snapshot
AWB
ISO
15:37
N
N
N
NN
2
EV
123
Auto icon
Focus Frame
Shutter Button
[ ] (REC)
Monitor Screen
Operation Lamp
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Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among various image size
and quality settings. Note that image size and quality
settings affect how many images can be stored in memory.
• You can change the image size and quality settings as
required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for
attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a
website, etc. You can also select an image size that suits
the size of paper you plan to use for printing your images.
For details, see pages 61, 63, and 227.
How do I half-press the shutter button?
The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down
when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a
“half-press”. When you half-press the shutter button, the
camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the
subject it is currently pointed at.
Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press
and a full-press of the shutter button is an important
technique for good-looking images.
Half-press
Press lightly
until the
button stops.
Beep-beep! Click!
Full-press
All the way
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(page 125)
1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.
If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to
scroll through them.
■To return to the REC mode
Press [ ].
■Fully pressing the shutter button without
waiting for Auto Focus
Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto
Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 103).
Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want.
• With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto
Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action
more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out
of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
• Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press
the shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.
Viewing Snapshots
[ ] (PLAY)
[ ]W][X
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(page 81)
1. Press [ ] to enter the REC mode.
2. Press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
3. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “ ”
(Movie) scene and then press [SET].
“ ” (movie icon) remains on the monitor screen.
4. Press the shutter button to start shooting the
movie.
• Audio is also recorded during movie recording.
5. Press the shutter button again to stop
recording.
Shooting a Movie
Movie Icon
Remaining Recording Time
Recording Time
[ ] (REC)
Movie Recording Screen
Shutter Button
[BS]
Movie Image Quality
Your camera lets you select from among three image quality
settings (HQ, Normal, LP) for movies. For best camera
performance, use the “HQ” (High Quality) setting for movie
recording.
Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail,
smoothness, and clarity of the image during playback.
Reducing image quality let’s you shoot longer, so you can
switch to “Normal” or “LP” conserve remaining memory
capacity if you start to run low.
For details, see pages 81 and 228.
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19 QUICK START BASICS
(page 127)
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates
that this is an image from a movie.
1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.
2. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the movie you want
to play.
When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the
monitor screen by showing its first frame.
3. Press [SET] to start playback.
The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen
in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.
• During movie playback, you can adjust volume, skip
forward and back, and perform other operations (page
128).
■To return to the REC mode
Press [ ].
Viewing a Movie
[ ] (PLAY)
[ ]W] [X
[SET]
“ ” Movie icon
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20 QUICK START BASICS
(page 160)
You can use the following procedure to delete files you have
transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have
printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up
memory for recording more images.
1. Press [ ].
2. Press [T
T
T
TT] ( ).
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the snapshot or
movie you want to delete.
4. Press [S
S
S
SS] to select “Delete”.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “Cancel”.
5. Press [SET].
This deletes the selected snapshot or movie.
• If you want to delete more, repeat the above procedure
from step 3.
• To quit the delete operation, press [MENU].
Deleting a File
[ ] (PLAY)
[ ]W] [X
[T] ( )
[ ]S
[SET]
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21 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
■BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by
selecting a sample image built into the
camera
Simply select the scene that is
similar to what you want to shoot
(Night Scene Portrait, Flower,
etc.), for instant camera setups.
A dedicated [BS] button gives
you direct access to the BEST
SHOT library of sample scenes.
■Direct Mode Power On
■A powerful collection of useful recording
features
• Hand movement and subject movement reduction using high
shutter speed (page 89)
• High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the
flash is not being used (page 91)
• Quick Shutter, which helps you capture exactly the moment
you want (page 103)
• Movie recording (Motion JPEG Standard) (page 81)
Features
Example: Select for
beautiful
portraits. To record, press [ ] to
power up in the REC mode.
To view images, press [ ]
to power up in the PLAY
mode.
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■Powerful Print Features
• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the
number of copies (page 177)
• Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data
(page 115)
• Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy at-
home printing on a printer that supports one of these
standards, without a computer (page 174)
■LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-
precision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of
99.99%.
This means that some pixels may not light or may remain lit at all
times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid crystal
panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
Read this first!
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23 INTRODUCTION
■Copyrights
Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of
image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the
copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and
international treaties. Also, regardless of whether such files are
purchased or obtained for free, posting them on the Internet or
distributing them to third parties without permission of the
copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and
international treaties. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
shall not be held liable for any misuse of this product that
infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright
laws.
The trademarks and registered trademarks shown below are
used in an editorial fashion in the explanatory text of this manual
without trademark ™ or registered trademark ® symbols. No
infringement on trademarks is intended.
• The SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, and iPhoto are trademarks
of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG
of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association
(MMCA).
• MMCplus is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association.
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
• HOTALBUM and the HOT ALBUM logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging,
Inc., and licensed to HOTALBUMcom, Inc.
• EXILIM, Photo Loader, and Photo Transport are registered
trademarks or trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on
HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc.,
and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD. All copyrights and other rights revert
to original copyright holders.
• All other company or product names mentioned herein are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies.
Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and
copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.
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24 INTRODUCTION
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without
notice.
• The content of this manual has been checked at each step
of the production process. Please contact us if you notice
anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this manual, either in part or
its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use,
and other use of the contents of this manual without the
permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden
under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use or malfunction of this product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use of Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM and/or Photo
Transport.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss caused by deletion of memory contents
due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations
shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens
and configuration of the actual camera.
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■Take test shots before shooting the final
shot.
• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure
that the camera is recording correctly.
■Avoid Use While In Motion
• Never use the camera to record or play back images while
operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking.
Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of
serious accident.
■Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
■Flash
• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or
explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk
of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision
and creates the risk of accident.
• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing
so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
Precautions during Use
26 INTRODUCTION
■Display Panel
• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or
subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display
panel glass to crack.
• Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch
any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of
skin inflammation.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth,
immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto
your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15
minutes and contact your physician.
■Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this
camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device
creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
■Transport
• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere
else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper
use creates the risk of serious accident.
■Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and
other abnormalities
• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or
strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire
and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to
protect yourself against burn injury.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
27 INTRODUCTION
■Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal)
getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is
required when using the camera where it is raining or
snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a
bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
■Dropping and Rough Treatment
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping
or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
■Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to
explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
28 INTRODUCTION
■Disassembly and Modification
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and
other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection,
maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
■Locations To Be Avoided
• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of
locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust
– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke
is present
– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to
direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or
other areas subject to very high temperatures
• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high
shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the
risk of personal injury.
■Backing Up Important Data
• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera
memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage
device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera
malfunction, repair, etc.
■Memory Protection
• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as described in the documentation that comes with
the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in
corruption or loss of data in camera memory.
29 INTRODUCTION
■Rechargeable Battery
• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to
charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an
unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating,
fire, and explosion.
• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause
deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera
only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery
damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service
life.
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates
the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
– Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.
– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is
connected to the charger unit.
– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can
conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)
– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or
expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it,
etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery
into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating
device, etc.
• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal
condition while using, charging, or storing a battery,
immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and
keep it away from open flame.
• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an
automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to
high temperatures. Doing so can damage the battery, and
cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• If the battery charging does not end normally within the
specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact
your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued
charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and
explosion.
• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get
into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean
tap water and then consult a physician.
• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the
camera and special charger unit before using or charging the
battery.
30 INTRODUCTION
• If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a
responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and
proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle
battery correctly.
• Should fluid from a battery accidentally get onto clothing or
your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water.
Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
■Battery Life
• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual
represent the approximate amount of time before the camera
turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the
special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They
do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated
level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by
ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount
of time spent in storage, etc.
• Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the
low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever
you are not using it.
• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to
turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon
as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can
lead to battery leakage and data corruption.
31 INTRODUCTION
■Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital
components. Any of the following creates the risk of
corruption of data in camera memory.
– Removing the battery or memory card from the camera
while the camera is performing an operation
– Removing the memory card from the camera while the
operation lamp is flashing green after turning off the
camera
– Disconnecting the USB cable while a data communication
operation is being performed
– Using a battery that is low
– Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 225). Perform the action
indicated by the message that appears.
■Operating Environment
• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of
moisture or dust
– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to
extreme temperature or humidity
– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area
subjected to strong vibration
32 INTRODUCTION
■Condensation
• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the
camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into
a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation”
to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note
that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To
avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag
before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until
the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated
to the new temperature before removing the camera. After
that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.
■Power Supply
• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20)
to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not
supported.
• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock.
The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about
one day after power is cut off from the battery. If this happens,
be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is restored
(page 165).
■Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the
lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of
images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not
indicate malfunction of the camera.
33 INTRODUCTION
■Caring for your camera
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface
can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid
touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a
blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can
interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching
the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
■Monitor Screen Images
• The images that normally appear on the monitor screen
during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you
cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera
has an image zoom feature (page 134) which you can use to
enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature
for on-the-spot checks of important images.
■Other Precautions
• The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal
and does not indicate malfunction.
34 GETTING READY
GETTING READY
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-20).
IMPORTANT!
• Use of any type of battery other than NP-20 is not
supported.
To charge the battery
1. Correctly positioning the positive and
negative terminals of the battery, load the
battery into the battery charger.
• Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are
aligned correctly, load the battery into the battery charger.
Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not
positioned correctly in the battery charger.
Charging the Battery
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.
35 GETTING READY
2. Plug the battery charger into a household
power outlet.
This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.
• It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual
charging time depends on current battery capacity,
remaining power, and charging conditions.
When charging is complete
The [CHARGE] lamp will go out. Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and then remove the battery from the charger.
If the [CHARGE] lamp does not light red
Charging cannot be performed because ambient temperature or
temperature of the charger is too hot or too cold. Wait until the
camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera
returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the
[CHARGE] lamp will light red.
If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red
The battery is faulty or the battery is loaded in the charger
incorrectly. Remove the battery from the charger and check if its
contacts are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with dry cloth and
then reload the battery into the charger. When experiencing
charging problems, also check to make sure that the power cord
is not disconnected from the power outlet or charger.
[CHARGE] lamp
If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above
steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your
nearest CASIO authorized service center.
36 GETTING READY
IMPORTANT!
• Use the special charger (BC-11L) to charge the special
lithium ion battery (NP-20). Never use any other type of
charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can
result in unexpected accident.
• Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately after
removing it from the camera can result in only partial
charging. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.
• Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without
loading it into the camera. Because of this, it is
recommended that you charge the battery immediately
before you need to use it.
• Charging the battery may cause interference with TV and
radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an
outlet that is further away from the TV or radio.
To load the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
37 GETTING READY
2. Load the battery into the camera.
With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the
direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the
direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into
the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it
in place.
3. Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
■Battery Life and Number of Images between
Charges
See page 231 for details.
■Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off)
for the flash setting (page 71).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect
against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the
camera (page 43).
NP-20 Stopper
38 GETTING READY
■Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor
screen indicates remaining power as shown below.
“ ” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as
soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when “ ” is indicated. Charge the
battery immediately.
IMPORTANT!
• Due to differences in the power requirements of each
mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the
PLAY mode than what it shows in the REC mode. This is
normal, and does not indicate malfunction.
• Leaving the camera for about one day with no power
supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and
time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure
the settings after power is restored.
Remaining
Power High Low
Battery
Indicator
Indicator
Color
Light
blue Orange Red Red
39 GETTING READY
Replacing the Battery
1. Open the battery cover.
2. With the camera oriented with its monitor
screen facing upwards as shown in the
illustration, slide the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow and hold it there.
• This will cause the battery to come out part way.
3. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery
out the rest of the way.
4. Load a new battery.
Battery Precautions
■Precautions during Use
• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is
always less than operation under normal temperatures. This
is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.
• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within
the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Charging outside this
temperature range can cause charging to take longer than
normal or even cause charging to fail.
• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full
charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the
end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.
Stopper
40 GETTING READY
■Storage Precautions
• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high
capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while
charged can cause it to deteriorate.
– If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use
up its charge before storing it.
– Always remove the battery from the camera when you are
not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to
discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging
when you need to use the camera.
– Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
Note the following precautions.
• The bundled battery charger is designed for operation with
any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz.
Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug
depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking
the camera and charger along on a trip, check with travel
agent about the power supply requirements in your
destination(s).
• Do not connect the battery charger to a power supply through
a voltage converter or similar device. Doing so can lead to
malfunction.
■Extra Batteries
Taking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-20) is
recommended while on a trip in order to avoid not being able to
shoot images due to the battery going dead.
Using the Camera in another Country
41 GETTING READY
■Turning Power On
To turn power on and enter the REC mode
Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC).
To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode
Press [ ] (PLAY).
Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green
momentarily and turns on power.
IMPORTANT!
• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) to turn on power also
causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing
pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with
your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of
malfunction.
NOT
E
• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to
the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after
switching modes.
• Auto Power Off (page 43) will turn off power automatically if
you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of
time. If this happens, turn power back on.
Turning Power On and Off
Operation Lamp
[ ] (PLAY) [ ] (REC)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
42 GETTING READY
■Turning Power Off
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
NOT
E
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on
when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). You can
also configure the camera to turn off when you press [ ]
(REC) or [ ] (PLAY) (page 171).
Turning On Power for the First Time
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen
appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time
settings. Use the procedure under “Configuring Display
Language, Date, and Time Settings” (page 11) to configure
the settings correctly.
IMPORTANT!
• Failure to set the date and time will cause the wrong
date and time data to be recorded with images.
• If you make a mistake when configuring the language,
date, and time settings, you can change the settings
(pages 165, 169).
43 GETTING READY
■Battery Power Conservation Features
This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power
off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these
settings in the REC mode as described below.
• Sleep and Auto Power Off always operate as described below
in the PLAY mode, regardless of their current PLAY mode
settings.
– Sleep does not function in the PLAY mode.
– The Auto Power Off trigger time is always five minutes.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “Set Up” tab.
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the item you want to
configure (“Sleep” or “Auto Power Off”) and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the sleep or Auto
Power Off trigger time and then press [SET].
Selecting “Off” for the sleep setting disables the sleep
feature.
NOT
E
• When both sleep and Auto Power Off have the same time
settings, Auto Power Off takes priority.
• Sleep and Auto Power Off are disabled under the following
conditions.
– When there is a connection between the camera and
computer or other device
– During Voice Recording playback or recording
– During movie recording and playback
Feature
Name Description Settings
Sleep
The monitor screen turns off (goes
into a sleep state) if no operation is
performed for a preset amount of
time. Press any button to turn the
monitor screen back on.
30 sec
1 min
2 min
Off
Auto Power
Off
Power turns off if no operation is
performed for a preset amount of
time.
1 min
2 min
5 min
44 GETTING READY
You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory
card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available
memory card. In addition to memory card storage, the camera
also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few
snapshots or a short movie. Use built-in memory for test
purposes, emergency use, etc.
NOT
E
• Images can be copied between the camera’s built-in
memory and a memory card (page 158).
• The following data is stored in built-in memory. It cannot be
copied to a memory card.
– BEST SHOT mode user image information
– FAVORITE folder
– Mode memory settings
– Start-up screen image
Supported Memory Cards
Your camera supports use of the
following types of memory cards.
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
MMC (MultiMediaCard)
MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus)
• For information about memory card
capacity, see page 227.
Memory Used for Storage
Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to
the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are
saved in built-in memory.
• Note that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a
memory card is loaded in the camera.
Using a Memory Card
45 GETTING READY
IMPORTANT!
• See the instructions that come with the memory card for
information about how to use it.
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If
you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to
record a movie using the “HQ” image quality setting.
Because of this, use of a memory card with a maximum
transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is
recommended.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “ ” and
“ ” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let
you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a
memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least
10MB per second is recommended.
• SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards have a write
protect switch. Use it when you need to guard against
accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write
protect a memory card you must then turn write protection
off whenever you want to record to the card, format it, or
delete any of its images.
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other
phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even
lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on
other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.).
46 GETTING READY
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or
removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never
try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel
resistance.
1. Open the battery cover.
While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
2. Load a memory card into the camera.
Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards
(towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into
the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into
place.
3. Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
MEMORY
CARD
MEMORY
CARD
Front Back
47 GETTING READY
Replacing the Memory Card
1. Remove the memory card from the camera.
Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part
way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand.
2. Load the other memory card.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card
(page 44) into the memory card slot.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card
slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery,
and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the operation
lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save
operation to fail and even damage the memory card.
MEMORY
CARD
48 GETTING READY
Formatting a Memory Card
Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to
format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to
format it each time you use it.
Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete
its contents.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation
cannot be recovered. Double-check to make sure that you
really want to delete all the contents of the memory card
before proceeding with the format operation.
• Even if the file data on a memory card is protected (page
154), formatting the card will delete all its data.
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it
in the camera can slow down data processing by the
camera. In the case of an SD memory card or SDHC
memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-
conformity with the SD format, causing problems with
compatibility, operation, etc.
1. Load the memory card you want to format into
the camera.
2. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
3. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then
press [X].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Format” and then
press [SET] to start formatting.
After formatting is complete, enter the PLAY mode and
check to make sure the “There are no files.” message
appears on the monitor screen.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel”.
49 GETTING READY
■Memory Card Precautions
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore
normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is
recommended that you always take along more than one
memory card whenever using the camera far away from the
home or office.
• If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded
images, try re-formatting the memory card.
• As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a
number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of
this, periodic re-formatting of a memory card is
recommended.
• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a
formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed
correctly and the memory card may be damaged if the
camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress.
Doing so can damage the memory card.
The following are menu operations you will need to use to
configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become
familiar with them.
• See “Menu Reference” on page 214 for information about
menu contents.
Example Menu Screen
Press [MENU] to display the
menu screen.
• Menu contents are different in
the REC mode and PLAY
mode. This screen shows a
REC mode menu.
Using On-screen Menus
Tabs
Settings
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Menu Screen Operation Buttons
The following is the procedure for menu operations in the REC
mode.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
This displays the menu screen.
2. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the tab where the
item you want to configure is located.
Here, we will select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to
select the item you
want to configure and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
Example: Select “Focus” and
then press [X].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want.
5. Apply the setting.
• Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the
menu screen.
• Pressing [W
W
W
WW] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting
and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue
configuring other settings, if you want.
• To select another tab, press [W
W
W
WW], use [S
S
S
SS] to return to the
tab and then use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to switch to another tab.
IMPORTANT!
• Entering the easy mode (page 64) changes display
contents to four menu items each, using larger size
characters. The easy mode also displays simple onscreen
help.
[ ]
W
W
W
WW] [X
X
X
XX Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting.
[ ]
S
S
S
SS] [T
T
T
TT Select a setting option.
[SET] Applies the selected settings.
[MENU] Exits the menu screen.
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You can use the display menu to configure various monitor
screen settings.
Selecting a Screen Layout
The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the
camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode.
■REC Mode Screen Layout
For the REC mode, the screen layout settings let you select the
layout of icons.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “Set Up” tab.
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “ Panel” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Panel
setting Description
On
Pressing [SET] in
the REC mode
while “On” is
selected will
cause the top icon
of the Operation
Panel to become
highlighted (selected). You can then use the
Operation panel to change settings. Since there
are few icons superimposed on the displayed
image, they do not interfere with recording.
52 GETTING READY
All screen shots in this manual show what appears when the
Operation Panel is turned on.
Panel (Operation Panel)
1Image Size/Quality *1 (pages 61, 63)
2Flash Mode (page 71)
3Self-timer (page 75)
4Anti Shake (page 89)
5ISO sensitivity (page 110)
6White balance (page 108)
7EV shift (page 106)
8easy Mode (page 64)
9Date/Time *2,*3 (page 165)
Off
With this option,
the image being
composed
completely fills the
monitor screen.
This setting is best
when you want to
display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio
monitor screen (page 62). Icons are
superimposed on the displayed image.
Panel
setting Description 1
9
5
3
4
7
8
2
6
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*1 Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation
Panel).
*2 You can select date or time display.
*3 You can use the “Date Style” to select either month/day or
day/month for date display (page 167).
The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the
current settings of the camera’s “Adjust” (page 166).
The following procedure shows how to use Panel (Operation
Panel).
1. In the REC mode,
press [SET].
This highlights (selects) the
top icon of the Operation
Panel.
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the icon of the
setting you want to change.
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to change the setting.
• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and
3.
4. After all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET].
• This will apply the settings and return to normal operation
(no Operation Panel icon selected).
IMPORTANT!
• Panel (Operation Panel) is not displayed while Voice
Recording is being used.
54 GETTING READY
■PLAY Mode Screen Layout
The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how
display images are shown on the monitor screen.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “Set Up” tab.
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “ Display” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
Display
setting Description
Wide
With this setting,
the display image
is the maximum
possible size that
allows the entire
image to be
displayed
horizontally. With some aspect ratios, the top and
bottom of the image will be cut off.
4:3
With this setting,
100% of the
display image is
always visible. With
some aspect
ratios, black bands
may appear above
and below, or to the left and right of the image.
55 GETTING READY
Turning Display Information On and Off
You can turn display information on and off by pressing [S]
(DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode
and PLAY mode.
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot turn display information on or off while an audio
snapshot record operation is standing by or in progress.
• The following shows the display information options
available during voice recording.
Display
Information
Setting
Description
Show
Turns on display
of camera setting
and other
information.
+Histogram
Turns on display
of camera setting
and other
indicators, along
with a histogram
(page 116).
Hide
Turns off display
of all information.
In this voice
recording
mode:
You can select these display
information options:
REC mode Display information or monitor screen off
PLAY mode Display information or hide information
Display
Information
Setting
Description
56 GETTING READY
Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have
gotten lost while performing button operations during recording
or playback.
REC mode
PLAY mode
If you lose your way...
Current Screen To return to the normal snapshot
or movie recording screen, press:
Menu screen [MENU] or [ ]
BEST SHOT screen [BS] or [ ]
“There are no files.”
screen Press [ ].
PLAY mode screen Press [ ].
Current Screen To return to the normal playback
screen
Menu screen [MENU] or [ ]
REC mode screen Press [ ]
Delete screen Press [ ]. You could also select
“Cancel” and then press [SET].
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SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT
Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand
movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when
shooting snapshots.
• To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach
the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist
while you are operating the camera.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only.
Never use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
IMPORTANT!
• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any
of the areas indicated in the illustration.
Holding the Camera Correctly
Horizontal Vertical
Hold the camera as shown in the
illustration, with your arms firmly
against your sides.
Hold the camera so the
flash is above the lens.
Flash Microphone
Self-timer Lamp Lens
58 SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT
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• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the
camera when you press the shutter button or while the
Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the
camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and
take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter
releases. This is especially important when available
lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
1. Press [ ] (REC) to
enter the REC mode.
Confirm that the subject
(people, scenery, etc.) and
the Auto icon “ ” are
displayed on the monitor
screen.
If any icon other than the
Auto icon “ ” is displayed,
switch to “Auto” (page 84).
Shooting a Snapshot
AWB
ISO
15:37
N
N
N
NN
2
EV
123
Focus Frame
Auto Icon
Remaining Snapshot
Memory Capacity
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2. Focus the image.
While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press
the shutter button.
Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus
frame and operation lamp will turn green. The aperture,
shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity also will be set
automatically.
3. Shoot the image.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest
of the way.
This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card
or the camera’s built-in memory.
Shutter Button
Operation Lamp
Shutter Button
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•The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that
lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates
a smaller opening. The camera adjusts this setting
automatically.
•Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is
allowed into the camera. A slower shutter speed means
that light is allowed in for a longer time. Shutter speed is
indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000
second, etc.) The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
If the image does not focus...
If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing
green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the
subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try
to focus again.
.
Checking a Snapshot
A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while
after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets
ready for the next image.
Perform the following operation to view a snapshot after you
shoot it.
Press [ ].
This will display the snapshot you just shot.
Use [W] and [X] to scroll through other images in memory.
To return to the REC mode, press [ ].
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■Fully pressing the shutter button without
waiting for Auto Focus
You can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button all the
way without waiting for Auto Focus. What the camera does in
this case depends on whether Quick Shutter (page 103) is on or
off.
When Quick Shutter is turned on
High-speed Auto Focus is enabled, which helps you capture
exactly the moment you want. Quick Shutter comes in handy
when shooting a fast-moving subject.
•Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is
used.
•Quick Shutter is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
When Quick Shutter is turned off
Normal Auto Focus is performed and then the image is
recorded.
•If you keep the shutter button depressed, images will continue
to be shot without focus.
•Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the
shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.
Specifying Image Size
A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels).
The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and
is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial
factory default image size setting is 7M (3072 × 2304 pixels).
Note that a larger image takes up more memory.
•For information about image size, image quality, and number
of images that can be stored, see page 227.
This setting applies to snapshots only.
•For information about movie image size, see page 81.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the top option
(Image Size).
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select an image size and
then press [SET].
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•You also can change the image size setting using the
menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49,
215).
•The following information changes on the display during
the image size selection operation.
– Image size in megabytes (M) (3M, etc.)
– Image size in pixels (2048 × 1536, etc.)
– Optimum print paper size
•Selecting 3:2 (3072 × 2048 pixels) records images with an
aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio
(3:2) of print paper.
•The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An
HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them
wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of
the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible
with the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen.
•VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching
images to e-mail.
•Print paper sizes should be thought of as rough estimates
only (200 dpi print resolution).
Image Size (Pixels) Print Paper Size
Larger
Smaller
7M 3072 × 2304 A3 Print
3:2 3072 × 2048 A3 Print
16:9 3072 × 1728 HDTV
5M 2560 × 1920 A3 Print
3M 2048 × 1536 A4 Print
2M 1600 × 1200 3.5" × 5" Print
VGA 640 × 480 E-Mail
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Specifying Image Quality
Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality),
“Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the
image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”. Select “Fine”
if you want to give priority to image quality, or “Economy” to give
priority to the number of images you can store in memory.
•For information about image size, image quality, and number
of images that can be stored, see page 227.
This setting applies to snapshots only.
•For information about movie image quality, see page 81.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “ Quality” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the image quality
setting you want and then press [SET].
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•The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting
a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree
branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
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Using the easy Mode
The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is
recommended for those who are new to digital imaging.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the second option
from the bottom (easy mode).
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select “ ON” and then
press [SET].
This enters the easy mode.
4. Focus the image.
While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press
the shutter button.
5. Shoot the image.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest
of the way.
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•You also can change the easy mode setting using the
menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49,
214).
■Using the easy Menu
The easy menu contains flash, self-timer, and image size
settings, plus an item for exiting the easy mode.
While the camera is in the easy mode, all the other settings
(besides Self-timer, Image Size, and easy Mode) on the REC
tab menu (page 214) and Quality tab menu (page 215) are fixed
at preset optimum values. Any settings you configured on these
tabs are not used in the easy mode.
IMPORTANT!
•To use the Set Up tab menu (page 216), you need to exit
the easy mode. To do this, select the “easy Mode” item in
step 2 of the following procedure, and then select in
step 3. After that, you can use the Setup tab menu as you
normally do.
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1. Press [MENU].
The easy menu displays
larger text than standard
menus.
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the menu item you
want, and then press [SET].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want,
and then press [SET].
•An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings.
•See the following sections for full details about the
“Flash”, “Self-timer”, or “Image Size” settings.
– Using the Flash (page 71)
– Using the Self-timer (page 75)
– Specifying Image Size (page 61)
•The following are the settings you can select for “easy
Mode”.
•On-screen pop-up help text provides a brief explanation
of each setting.
Menu Item: Available Settings:
Flash (Auto Flash)* / (Flash On) /
(Flash Off)
Self-timer (10-second self-timer) / *
Image Size * / /
easy Mode / *
Exit Menu Exit the easy menu
To do this: Select this
setting:
Stay in the easy mode, without switching
to another recording type
Switch from the easy mode to a standard
recording type
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Snapshot Shooting Precautions
■Operation
•Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp is
flashing green. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the
image you just shot, damage to other images stored in
memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.
•If unneeded light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the
lens with your hand when shooting an image.
■Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
•The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image
composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality
set for the image quality setting.
•Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen
response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor
screen image.
■Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent
Lighting
•Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the
brightness or color of an image.
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Auto Focus Restrictions
•Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following
types of subjects.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
•Proper focus may not be possible if the camera is moved
while shooting.
•An image may be out of focus even though the operation
lamp is lit green and the focus frame is green.
If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 102)
or manual focus (page 104).
Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes
the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with
digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the
image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 12 - 45.2X.
IMPORTANT!
•Generally speaking, the higher the digital zoom factor, the
coarser the image that is recorded. However, digital zoom
can be used up to a certain point without causing
deterioration of the image.
•Digital zoom is not supported while “Timestamp” (page
115) is turned on.
1. Enter the REC mode.
Shooting with Zoom
[ ][ ] Zoom button
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2. Press the zoom button to change the zoom
factor.
– For more information, see “Optical Zoom and Digital
Zoom Switch Point” on page 69.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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•Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
•Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand
movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
•Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital
zoom only is available while shooting a movie. Make sure
you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before
you press the shutter button to start shooting your movie.
To do this: Press this side of the
zoom button:
Enlarge the subject and narrow
the range [ ] (telephoto)
Reduce the size of the subject
and broaden the range [ ] (wide angle)
Wide Angle Telephoto
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■Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point
If you hold down the [ ] side of the zoom button in step 2 of
the above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the
optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing
the zoom button and then holding down its [ ] side will switch
to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom
factor.
•When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of
optical zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates the approximate
zoom factor.
● Zoom Values for Each Image Size
Digital Zoom Indicator
Zoom Bar
Focus Range
(Displayed when shooting
with Auto Focus, macro, or
manual focus.)
7M 1X 3X 12X
3:2 1X 3X 12X
16:9 1X 3X 12X
5M 1X 3.6X 14.2X
3M 1X 4.5X 17.9X
2M 1X 5.7X 22.6X
VGA 1X 14.2X 45.2X
1X 12X to 45.2X*
Zoom Pointer
(Indicates current
zoom.)
Image Deterioration Point
Image starts to deteriorate from here.
*Point factor depends on image size.
Undeteriorated Image Quality
Range
Deteriorated Image Quality
Range
3X to 14.2X*
Optical/Digital Switch Point
Undeteriorated Image
Quality Range
Deteriorated Image
Quality Range
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• The image deterioration point depends on the image size
(page 62). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom
factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration
point.
• Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of
image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration
is possible with image sizes of “5M (2560 × 1920 pixels)” and
smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without
image deterioration is indicated on the display. The
deterioration point depends on the image size.
• The digital zoom range of the zoom indicator is shown on the
monitor screen only while “Digital Zoom” is turned on.
■Turning Off Digital Zoom
You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom
only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to
accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom
when shooting snapshots.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Digital Zoom” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
• If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select
“On” here.
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Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to
use.
Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the second option
from the top (Flash).
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to
select the flash
setting you want and
then press [SET].
This causes an indicator
identifying the selected flash
mode to appear on the
monitor screen.
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Using Flash
Flash Setting Description
Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with
exposure (amount of light and brightness)
conditions.
• Initial factory default setting.
Flash Off Flash does not fire.
Flash On Flash always fires.
• This setting can be used to brighten a
subject that normally comes out dark due
to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro
flash).
Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of
exposure conditions.
• Use this setting when you want to
suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc.
Red Eye Flash fires automatically in accordance
same conditions as Auto Flash. This setting
can be used to reduce the red eye effect that
occurs in images of people shot with flash.
Wide Angle : 0.1 m to 3.5 m (0.3' to 11.5')
Telephoto : 0.6 m to 1.9 m (2.0' to 6.2')
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•When operation panel setting is turned off (page 51), you
can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [T]
( ).
IMPORTANT!
•When using flash, take care
that the flash window is not
blocked by your fingers or
the camera strap.
Red-eye reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause
red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is
caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of
the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode,
the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any
people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red
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 (flash).
Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the
subjects so they all look at the camera.
– Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects
are located far away from the camera.
Flash
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■Checking the Flash Mode
The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and
by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button.
•You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the
operating lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that
charging is complete.
■Changing the Flash Intensity
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity”
and then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the flash intensity
setting you want and then press [SET].
You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2
(strongest).
IMPORTANT!
•Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far
away or too close.
N
N
N
NN
2
“ ” indicates flash will fire.
Operation Lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging.
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■Using Flash Assist
The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not
enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this
happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness
of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient.
Flash assist is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
Use the following procedure to turn off flash assist when you do
not want to use it.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
IMPORTANT!
•Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some
types of subjects.
•Any of the following can result in the flash assist effect
being canceled out.
– Changing the flash intensity (page 73)
– Correcting brightness (EV shift) (page 106)
– Changing ISO sensitivity (page 110)
– Changing the contrast setting (page 115)
Flash assist not used Flash assist used
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■Flash Precautions
•The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is
too far away or too close.
•Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery
condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged
battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds.
•Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a
slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand
movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
•With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in
accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where
lighting is bright.
•The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or
some other light source can cause abnormal image colors.
With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer,
and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed
amount of time.
Using the Self-Timer
Self-Timer Type Description
10 sec 10-second self-timer
2 sec
2-second self-timer
•When shooting under conditions that
slow down the shutter speed, you can
use this setting to prevent blur due to
hand movement.
X3
(Triple Self-timer)
This option shoots three images: one
image 10 seconds after the shutter button
is pressed, the next image one second
after the camera gets ready to shoot after
the first image, and the final image one
second after the camera gets ready to
shoot after the second image.
Off Self-timer is disabled.
10
s
2
s
x3
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1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the third option from
the top (Self-timer).
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to
select the self-timer
type and then press
[SET].
This causes an indicator
identifying the selected self-
timer type to appear on the
monitor screen.
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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•You also can change the self-timer setting using the menu
that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 214).
Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image
•The image is not shot right
away after you press the
shutter button. Instead,
shooting starts after the
preset time elapses. The
self-timer lamp flashes
while the countdown is
being performed.
•You can interrupt an
ongoing self-timer
countdown by fully pressing the shutter button while the
self-timer lamp is flashing red.
Self-timer Lamp
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• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen
between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the
camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image
depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or
not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash
charge condition.
• You cannot use the any self-timer to shoot with continuous
shutter mode.
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the
following recording operations.
– Recording with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business
Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo,
Movie)
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 (and there is
enough memory available to store the images).
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “On” and then press
[SET].
This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
• With “Off”, the snapshots are recorded one at a time.
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the
shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button
stops shooting.
Using Continuous Shutter
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IMPORTANT!
• The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the
type of memory card loaded in the camera. When shooting
to built-in memory, continuous shutter shooting is relatively
slow.
• Turning off the camera automatically turns off the
Continuous Shutter mode.
• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the
exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the
first image. The same settings are applied to all
subsequent images.
• Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any
of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes (Business Cards and
Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, Movie, Voice
Recording)
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera
still until all recording is finished.
• A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through
if memory capacity runs low.
• The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image
size and image quality settings.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with
continuous shutter mode.
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You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use
this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the
mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in
the snapshot.
• You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single
snapshot.
■Turning on Audio Snapshot
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “On” and then press
[SET].
■Recording Audio for a Snapshot
1. Press the shutter
button to shoot.
This monitor screen will
show the image you just
shot, along with the “ ”
icon.
• If you do not want to
record audio at this time,
press [MENU]. This will
display the monitor screen for shooting the next image.
2. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording.
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if
you do not press the shutter button.
• To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select “Off” in step
3 of the procedure under “Turning on Audio Snapshot”.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Remaining Recording Time
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Playing Back Snapshot Audio
Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ”
icon.
Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back
its audio.
• For information about the playback operation, see page 126.
IMPORTANT!
• Take care that you do not
block the camera’s
microphone with your
fingers while recording.
• Good recording results are
not possible when the
camera is too far away from
what you are trying to
record.
NOT
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• After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s
hard disk, you can play back the audio using Windows
Media Player (page 194).
• The following shows the formats used for storing audio
snapshot data.
– Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension)
– Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension)
– Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second
recording at 5.5KB per second)
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [S]
(DISP) while audio recording is in progress.
• Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting
with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode.
You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you
record it (page 149).
Microphone
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SHOOTING A MOVIE
Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image
quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that
determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during
playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result
in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time
you can shoot.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “ Quality” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the quality setting
you want and then press [SET].
Movie File Formats
Movies are recorded in Motion JPEG standard AVI format.
Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a
computer using the following software.
– Windows Media Player
– Macintosh QuickTime
Movie Size
The following shows the approximate movie file size for a one-
minute movie.
Movie Image Quality
Image
Quality Pixels Approximate
Data Rate Frame Rate
HQ 640 × 480
pixels
10.2 Megabits/
second
30 frames/
second
Normal 512 × 384
pixels
6.1 Megabits/
second
30 frames/
second
LP 320 × 240
pixels
2.45 Megabits/
second
15 frames/
second
Image Quality Approximate Size
HQ 72.8 MB
Normal 43.6 MB
LP 17.5 MB
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Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is
monaural.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “ ”
(Movie) scene and then press [SET].
This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter
button to start
shooting the movie.
• “ ” is displayed while
movie recording is in
progress.
• The maximum size
allowed for a single movie
file is 4 GB. Movie
recording stops
automatically when a file
becomes 4 GB.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop
shooting.
Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory
becomes full before you press the shutter button.
Shooting a Movie
Recording Time
Remaining Recording Time
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Movie Recording Precautions
• You cannot use flash while shooting a movie.
• The camera also records audio. Note the following points
when shooting a movie.
– Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your
fingers, etc.
– Good results are not possible when the camera is too far
away from what you are trying to record.
– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button
noise to be picked up in the audio.
• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to
appear in the monitor screen image. This does not indicate
malfunction. The band will be recorded in the case of a movie.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “ ” and
“ ” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you
know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a memory card
with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second
is recommended.
• Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom
only is available while shooting a movie. If you want to use a
particular optical zoom setting, make sure you select it before
you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page
68).
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more
pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor.
Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these
conditions.
• When the subject is outside the camera’s focus range,
focusing is not possible and the image will be out of focus.
Microphone
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USING BEST SHOT
With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is
like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up
automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the
main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out
looking great!
■Some Sample Scenes
■Selecting a Sample Scene
1. In the REC mode,
press [BS].
This enters the BEST SHOT
mode and displays a screen
showing thumbnails of 15
sample scenes.
• The currently selected
sample scene is the one
with the red boundary
around it.
• The initial default selection
is “ ” (Auto).
• •Portrait Scenery
• Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait
Scene Number
Red Boundary
Scene Name
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2. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to move the
boundary to select the scene you want to
select.
• Pressing [S T] or [ ] while the red boundary is at the edge
of the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT
scenes.
• Pressing the zoom button will display text that explains
the settings configured by the selected scene (page 87).
Press the zoom button again to return to the scene
selection screen.
• To return to “Auto”, select Scene 1, which is “ ” (Auto).
Pressing [MENU] while the scene selection screen or
scene description text is on the monitor screen will cause
the red boundary to jump directly to “ ” (Auto).
3. Press [SET] to apply the settings of the
selected scene and return to the recording
screen.
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect
until you select a different scene.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the
above procedure from step 1.
4. Press the shutter button.
• While the “ ” (Movie) scene is selected, pressing the
shutter button starts and stops movie recording.
86 USING BEST SHOT
IMPORTANT!
• Night Scene, Fireworks scenes use slow shutter speeds.
Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital
noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a
digital noise reduction process on slow shutter images.
Because of this, such images take longer to store after you
press the shutter button. Do not perform any key operation
while an image is being stored. Also, it is a good idea to
use a tripod to avoid image blur due to camera movement
when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
• Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes
settings for auction site images. Depending on your
camera model, the sample scene is named either “For
eBay” or “Auction”. Images you record using the auction
site sample scene are stored in a special folder so you can
easily find them on your computer (page 207).
• BEST SHOT scenes were not shot using this camera.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce
the results you expected due to shooting conditions and
other factors.
• You can change the camera settings that are made when
you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the
BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you
select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera. If
you think you will later need to use a particular camera
setup you configured, save it as a BEST SHOT user setup
(page 88).
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Displaying Detailed Information about a BEST
SHOT Scene
To display detailed information
about a BEST SHOT scene,
select it with the red boundary
on the scene selection screen
and then press the zoom
button.
The following are the different operations you can perform
while the scene description screen is on the display.
• To return to the scene selection screen, press the zoom
button again.
• To scroll through available BEST SHOT scenes, use [W] and
[X].
• To select the currently displayed scene and configure the
camera with its settings, press [SET].
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• If you select a scene by pressing [SET] while the
description screen is displayed, the same description
scene will appear the next time you press [BS] to view
BEST SHOT sample scenes.
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■Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes
You can use the procedure below to save the setups of
snapshots that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes. After that, you
can recall a setup whenever you want to use it.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select “BEST
SHOT” (Register User Scene) and then press
[SET].
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the snapshot whose
setup you want to register.
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Save” and then
press [SET].
Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall
User Scene”, along with a scene number.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 172)
deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files.
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E
• You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST
SHOT scene by displaying the camera’s setting menus and
looking at its settings.
• User scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: U1,
U2, and so on.
• The following are the settings that are included in a user
scenes:
Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering,
Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation,
Contrast
• You can store up to 999 BEST SHOT user scenes.
• User snapshot scenes are stored in camera built-in
memory in the folder named “SCENE” (page 206).
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Deleting a BEST SHOT User Scene
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST
SHOT user scene.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Press the zoom button to display its
explanation screen.
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the BEST SHOT user
scene you want to delete.
4. Press [T
T
T
TT] ( ).
5. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Delete” and then
press [SET].
This will delete the BEST SHOT user scene you selected
and display the next screen (either the next user scene or
the Register User Scene).
6. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select another scene and
then press [SET].
• This returns to the recording state.
You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce
image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when
shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a
fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting
conditions.
You can turn on Anti Shake using BEST SHOT or by performing
a Panel operation.
■Turning on Anti Shake Using BEST SHOT
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “Anti
Shake” scene and then press [SET].
Anti Shake will remain selected until you select a different
BEST SHOT scene.
Reducing the Effects of Hand and
Subject Movement
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■Turning on Anti Shake Using the Panel
(Operation Panel)
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the fourth option
from the top (Anti Shake).
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select “Auto” and then
press [SET].
• This turns on Anti Shake and displays “ ” on the
monitor screen.
• In this case, Anti Shake will remain on until you turn it off
on the Panel.
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E
• You also can change the anti shake setting using the menu
that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 214).
IMPORTANT!
• Anti Shake will not work unless the ISO setting (page 110)
is set to “Auto”.
• Though “ ” (Anti Shake) is displayed on the monitor
screen following an automatic flash operation using the
“Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or while the flash setting
is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”, Anti Shake is disabled.
• Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear
somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight
deterioration of image resolution.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of hand
or subject movement when movement is severe.
• Anti Shake may not work with a very low shutter speed. If
this happens, use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
• The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise
reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images
recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation
causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the
image and be ready for the next shot.
91 USING BEST SHOT
The BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” scene makes it possible for
you to take natural looking images without using the flash, even
when lighting is low
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the “High
Sensitivity” scene and then press [SET].
3. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
High Sensitivity will remain selected until you select a
different BEST SHOT scene.
IMPORTANT!
• High Sensitivity is disabled following an automatic flash
operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or
while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”.
• Shooting with High Sensitivity can cause an image to
appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause
slight deterioration of image resolution.
• The desirable level of image brightness may not be
possible under very dark conditions.
• When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a tripod to
protect against the effects of hand movement.
• The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise
reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images
recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation
causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the
image and be ready for the next shot.
Taking Bright Images without Flash
Normal Snapshot (With flash) Snapshot with High Sensitivity
92 USING BEST SHOT
Shooting a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly
shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear
misshaped in the resulting image. The BEST SHOT Business
Shot scenes correct the shape of rectangular objects so they
appear natural.
BEST SHOT has two Business Shot scenes from which to
choose.
■Selecting a Business Shot Scene
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the
“Business cards and documents” or the
“White board, etc.” scene and then press
[SET].
Whichever you select will remain in effect until you select a
different BEST SHOT scene.
Shooting Images of Business Cards
and Documents (Business Shot)
Before Keystone Correction After Keystone Correction
• Business cards and
documents
• White board, etc.
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■Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot
Scene
1. After selecting either
of the BEST SHOT
Business Shot
scenes, compose the
image and press the
shutter button to
shoot.
This displays a screen that shows all of the rectangular
shapes in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone
correction.
A red boundary will surround the currently selected
correction candidate. If there is a black boundary, it means
that the black boundary is indicating a second possible
candidate. If there is no second candidate (black boundary),
jump directly to step 3.
• If the camera is unable to detect any keystone correction
candidate at all, the message “Cannot correct image!” will
appear on the monitor screen momentarily and then the
camera will save the image as-is (uncorrected).
2. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [ ] to select the candidate you
X
X
X
XX
want to use for correction.
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Correct” and then
press [SET].
This will correct the image and store the resulting
(corrected) image.
• To cancel the correction operation, select “Cancel”.
94 USING BEST SHOT
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct)
is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not
be able to detect the shape of the object correctly unless it
is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.
• Correction will not be possible if the subject is the same
color as its background. Make sure the object is against a
background that allows its outline to stand out.
• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with a Business
Shot scene. However, you can use optical zoom.
• The maximum Business Shot image size is 2M (1600 ×
1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger
image size. When the camera is configured to record
images smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), Business
Shot scenes will produce images in accordance with the
currently specified image size.
With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded
photograph and then use the camera’s built-in advanced digital
camera technology to restore it.
■Before Recording with Old Photo
• Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to record is
enclosed within the monitor screen.
• Make sure the photograph is against a background that
allows its outline to stand out, and that it fills the monitor
screen to the maximum extent possible.
• Make sure that light is not reflecting off the surface of the
original photograph when recording it.
• If the old photograph is portrait orientation, be sure to
compose the image with the camera in landscape (horizontal)
orientation.
Restoring an Old Photograph
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4. Use the zoom button
to change the
cropping boundary to
the desired size.
5. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to move the
selection boundary to the desired location and
then press [SET].
The camera will correct color automatically and save the
corrected image.
• If you do not want a border around the resulting image,
select and area that is smaller than the original image.
• To cancel the restoration operation at any point and save
the image as-is, press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo.
However, you can use optical zoom.
• When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will
not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the
following cases.
– When part of the photograph extends outside of the
monitor screen
– When the subject is the same color as the background it
is placed upon
• The maximum Old Photo image size is 2M (1600 × 1200
pixels). When the camera is configured to record images
smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), Old Photo will
produce images in accordance with the currently specified
image size.
• Under certain conditions, restored colors may not produce
the desired results.
97 ADVANCED SETTINGS
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Your camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus.
* “Focus Range” indicates distance from the lens surface.
Changing the Focus Mode
Focus Mode Description Focus Range*
Auto
Focus
Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed.
During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled
and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode
automatically.
Auto adjustment
(Approximately 40 cm to (1.3' to ))
• Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
Macro
(Close-up)
Used for close-up shooting. Macro Focus becomes fixed
focus while shooting a movie.
Auto adjustment (10 cm to 50 cm (3.9" " to 19.7 ))
• Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
Pan
Focus
Fixed focus for relatively wide-range focusing. Use Pan
Focus (PF) under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult.
Fixed distance
• Focus range varies with optical zoom position.
Infinity
Focus
Focus is fixed at infinity. Use this mode when shooting
scenery and other faraway images.
Infinity
Manual
Focus
Focus is performed manually. • Focus range varies with optical zoom factor.
Optical Zoom Factor Range
1X 10 cm to (0.3' to )
3X 60 cm to (2.0' to )
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Perform the following steps to change the focus mode.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to
select the focus mode
setting you want and
then press [SET].
An icon appears on the
monitor screen to indicate
the current focus mode.
• See the following pages
of this section for details
about shooting with each
focus mode.
Using Auto Focus
1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with
the subject you want to focus and then half-
press the shutter button.
This camera will perform the focus operation.
You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the
operation lamp and the focus frame color.
Focus Mode Icon
Status Operation Lamp Focus Frame
Focusing
Complete Lit Green Green
Not Focused Flashing Green Red
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
1/60
1/60
1/60
1/60
1/60
AWB
ISO
15:37
N
N
N
NN
2
EV
123
Focus Frame
Operation Lamp
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2. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled
and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode
automatically.
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E
• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject
is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch
to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while
shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the
monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Example: cm –
* will be replaced by the actual focus range value.
Using Macro Focus
1. Half-press the shutter button to focus the
image.
The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus.
2. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• Use of the flash along with Macro Focus can cause the light
of the flash to become blocked, which can produce
unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• Macro Focus becomes fixed focus while shooting a movie.
100 ADVANCED SETTINGS
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E
• When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the
subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto
Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while
shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the
monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Example: cm – cm
* will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
101 ADVANCED SETTINGS
Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips
Changing the Auto Focus Area
Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for
Auto Focus (AF).
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then press
[X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want and
then press [SET].
To do this: Select this
setting:
Use a small area in the center of the screen for
metering
• This setting is best when you want to use focus
lock (page 102).
Spot
When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the
camera automatically select one or more of nine
possible focus frames
• If the camera is able to focus on multiple
points, all applicable focus frames turn green.
Multi
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E
• When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine
focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The
camera will automatically determine the optimum
focus frame(s), which will change to green on the
monitor screen.
Spot Multi
Focus Frame Focus Frame
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Using Focus Lock
“Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you
want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is
not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.
• Use focus lock with “ Spot” focus.
1. Align the monitor
screen’s focus frame
with the subject you
want to focus on and
then half-press the
shutter button.
2. Keeping the shutter
button half-pressed,
re-compose the
image as you like.
3. When the image is focused, press the shutter
button the rest of the way to shoot.
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E
• Focus lock also causes exposure (AE) to be locked.
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
1/60
1/60
1/60
1/60
1/60
AWB
ISO
15:37
N
N
N
NN
2
EV
123
Focus Frame
Subject to be focused on
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
ISO100
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
1/60
1/60
1/60
1/60
1/60
AWB
ISO
15:37
N
N
N
NN
2
EV
123
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Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)
Pan Focus (PF) fixes focus for a relatively wide focus range,
which means you can shoot without waiting for the Auto Focus
operation to finish.
1. When you are ready to shoot, press the
shutter button all the way, without pausing.
Using Infinity Focus
As its name suggests, Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity ( ).
Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway
subjects. Infinity Focus also comes in handy when shooting from
a car or train window, or when shooting scenery or other
subjects that are difficult to focus properly with Auto Focus.
1. While Infinity Focus is selected as the focus
mode, press the shutter button to shoot.
Using Manual Focus
With Manual Focus, the camera
automatically enlarges the
subject on the monitor screen,
which helps you manually adjust
focus. Manual focus can be used
for shoot such images as moving
trains. Before the train arrives,
manually focus on an electric
pole or some other object. Then
when the train passes the object
you focused on, you can shoot
without worrying about focus.
1. While Manual focus is selected as the focus
mode, compose the image on the monitor
screen so the subject you want to focus on is
within the yellow boundary.
Yellow Boundary
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2. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to focus the image, as you
view the results on the monitor screen.
At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge
and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
• The monitor screen will return to step 1 if you do not
perform any operation for about two seconds.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page
67) while shooting with manual focus, a value will appear
on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the
focusing range.
Example: MF cm –
* will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
IMPORTANT!
• While Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode, the [W]
and [X] keys are used to adjust the focus setting. Any other
functions assigned to the [W] and [X] keys with Key
Customize (page 119) are not performed when you press
the keys during manual focus.
For this: Press this button:
Closer focus [W]
More distant focus [X]
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You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value)
before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results
when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or
a subject that is against a dark background.
Exposure Compensation Value: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Unit: 1/3EV
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to
select the third option
from the bottom (EV
Shift).
3. Use [W] and [X] to adjust the exposure
compensation value.
[X]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used
for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects.
* Increasing the EV value also works well with the
BEST SHOT “Backlight” scene.
[W]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for
dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a
clear day.
To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the value until it
becomes 0.0.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV
Shift)
EV Shift Value
B
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4. After the EV value is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply it.
The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect
until you change it.
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions,
you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even
after performing exposure compensation.
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• You also can change the EV Shift setting using the menu
that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215).
• Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-pattern
metering will cause the metering mode to switch
automatically to center weighted metering. The metering
mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change
the exposure compensation value to 0.0 (page 112).
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[W] and [X] buttons so they control EV shift (page 119).
This comes in handy when adjusting exposure
compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram
(page 116).
B
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• You also can change the white balance setting using the
menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49,
215).
• 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. If this happens, select the white
balance setting that matches you shooting conditions
(Daylight, Overcast, etc.)
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[W] and [X] buttons so they control the white balance
setting (page 119).
• To select “Auto” with the control key (when the control key
is configured to select the auto white balance setting),
scroll through the settings until “ ” appears on the
monitor screen.
■Configuring the White Balance Setting
Manually
Under complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance
settings may not be able to produce natural looking colors.
When this happens, you can configure the white balance setting
manually for particular lighting conditions. Note that you will
need to have a plain white sheet of paper on hand when
performing the following procedure.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the fourth option
from the bottom (White Balance).
3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Manual WB”.
This will display the subject that the lens is aimed at on the
monitor screen using the current manual white balance
settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump
directly to step 5.
AWB
MWB
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4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use
when shooting, point the camera at a blank
white piece of paper so it fills the entire
monitor screen and then press the shutter
button.
The camera will adjust white balance settings for the current
conditions, and display “Complete” when it is finished.
5. Press [SET] to register the white balance
settings and return to the shooting screen.
• The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off
the camera.
ISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A
larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for
shooting when available lighting is dim. If you want to use faster
shutter speeds, you should use a higher ISO sensitivity value.
Under certain conditions, a fast shutter speed in combination
with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which
makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images,
use the lowest possible ISO sensitivity setting.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the fifth option from
the top (ISO Sensitivity).
White sheet of paper
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
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3. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
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• You also can change the ISO sensitivity setting using the
menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49,
215).
IMPORTANT!
• Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems
with subjects that close to the camera.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movies, regardless
of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
• You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[W] and [X] buttons so they control the ISO sensitivity
setting (page 119).
To shoot with this level of
sensitivity:
Select this
setting:
Automatically selected by camera. Auto
Low
High
ISO 50
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
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The metering mode determines what part of the subject is
metered for exposure.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Multi (Multi Metering)
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into
sections and measures the light in each
section for a balanced exposure reading. The
camera automatically determines shooting
conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and
makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering
provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of
shooting conditions.
Center Weighted
Center weighted metering concentrates on the
center of the focus area to measure light. Use
this metering method when you want to exert
some control over exposure, without leaving
settings totally up to the camera.
Spot
Spot metering takes readings at a very small
area. Use this metering method when you
want exposure to be set according to the
brightness of a particular subject, without
being affected by surrounding conditions.
Specifying the Metering Mode
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IMPORTANT!
•The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted”
automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 106) to
anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The
metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted”
when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0.
•When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, the
icon will not be displayed on the monitor screen when you
return to the REC mode information display (page 211).
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•You can use the key customization feature to configure the
[W] and [X] buttons so they control the metering mode
setting (page 119).
The camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images
as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would
get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Filter” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green,
Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple
Using the Camera’s Filter Effects
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Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject
outlines in your images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2
(sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).
Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in
your images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2
(most saturated) to –2 (least saturated).
Controlling Image Sharpness Controlling Color Saturation
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Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your
images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most
contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast
between light and dark).
You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and
time stamped in the lower right corner of the image.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2007, 1:25 p.m.
Adjusting Image Contrast Date Stamping Snapshots
To do this: Select this setting:
Display the date only (2007/12/24) Date
Display the date and time (2007/
12/24 1:25pm) Date&Time
Display nothing Off
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IMPORTANT!
•Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with
Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function
and the printing software function (page 180).
•Once date and time information is stamped in a print, it
cannot be edited or deleted.
•Use the “Date Style” setting (page 167) to specify the Year/
Month/Day format of the date.
•The recording date and time are determined in accordance
with the camera’s clock settings (pages 11, 165) when the
snapshot is recorded.
•Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping is turned
on.
•Date stamping is not supported for the following types of
images.
– Some BEST SHOT images (Business cards and
documents, White board, etc., Old Photo)
The on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation
of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the
histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure
levels of images.
1. Press [S
S
S
SS] (DISP) as many times as necessary
to display the histogram (page 55).
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•You can use key customization to configure the [W X] and [ ]
buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can
perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen
histogram (page 119).
Using the On-screen Histogram to
Check Exposure
Histogram
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■How to Use the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image
in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the
number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If
the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can
use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better
balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so
the graph is as close to the center as possible. For snapshots,
you can even display individual histograms for R (red), G
(green), and B (blue). These lines can be used to determine
whether there is too much or too little of each of the color
components in an image.
Example Histograms
A histogram towards the left side
results when the overall image is
dark. A histogram that is too far to the
left may result in “black out” of the
dark areas of an image, as shown in
the nearby image.
A histogram towards the right side
results when the overall image is
light. A histogram that is too far to the
right may result in “white out” of the
light areas of an image, as shown in
the nearby image.
An overall well-balanced histogram
results when the overall image is at
optimal lightness.
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IMPORTANT!
•A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee
optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose
or under expose the image, you may not want a centered
histogram.
•Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may
not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration.
•Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause
the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the
actual exposure of the image when it was shot.
The following functions are also available in the REC mode to
help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable.
•Assign functions to the [W X] and [ ] keys
•Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition
•Review an image you just recorded
•Register initial power up settings
•Reset settings
Other Useful Recording Functions
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Using Key Customize to Assign
Functions [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX]
Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions
listed below to the [W] and [X] keys. Once you do, you will be
able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or
movies, without going through the menus. For details about
each of the functions, see the referenced page numbers.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the function you
want to assign and then press [SET].
After you assign a function, you can control its setting using
the [W] and [X] keys.
Selecting “Off” leaves the [W] and [X] keys with no function
assigned.
When this function is
assigned:
You can use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to do
this:
Metering (page 112) Change the metering setting
EV Shift (page 106) Perform EV shifting for
exposure compensation
White Balance (page 108) Change the white balance
setting
ISO (page 110) Change the ISO sensitivity
setting
Self-timer (page 75) Select the self-timer time
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Displaying an On-screen Grid
The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor
screen for easy alignment when composing images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Grid” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
Displaying the Image You Just Recorded
(Image Review)
When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with
the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the
image you just recorded so you can check it.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Review” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
To to this: Select this setting:
Display the grid On
Hide the grid Off
To configure the camera to do this
after an image is recorded:
Select this
setting:
Display the image for about one second On
Nothing Off
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Using Icon Help
Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it
on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page 211).
•Icon help text is displayed for the following functions:
Recording mode, metering, flash mode, white balance, self-
timer, EV shift. Note, however, that metering, white balance,
self-timer and EV shift icon help text appears only when
“Metering”, “White Balance”, “Self-timer” or “EV shift”
respectively is assigned to the [W] and [X] keys with the key
customization feature (page 119).
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Icon Help” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
•The icons listed below do not appear on the display while
icon help is turned off.
– Flash mode icon (page 71)
– White balance icon (page 108)
– Metering mode icon (page 112)
To do this: Select this
setting:
Display icon help text next to the icon of
a function when you select the function On
Turn off icon help Off
AWB
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Using Mode Memory to Configure Power
On Default Settings
You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in
“mode memory” whenever it is turned off, and restores the
settings the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps
you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it off
and on.
See step 4 of the setting procedure below for information about
the settings you can save with mode memory.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “Memory” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the item you want to
configure and then press [X
X
X
XX].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
To do this: Select this
setting:
Save the current setting when the
camera turned off, and restore it when
the camera is turned back on
On
Restore the optimum default when the
camera is turned on Off
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*1 “On” restores the selected BEST SHOT scene when the
camera is turned back on. “Off” exits BEST SHOT when the
camera is turned off.
*2 Optical zoom position only.
IMPORTANT!
•Turning the camera off while mode memory for the BEST
SHOT mode is on will restore the settings of the BEST
SHOT scene what was selected when you last turned off
the camera. This is true, regardless of any of the mode
memory on/off settings of each individual setting, except for
Zoom Position.
Setting Mode
Memory On Mode Memory Off
BEST SHOT*1
Setting at
power off
Exits BEST SHOT
when camera is
turned off.
Flash Auto
Focus Auto
White Balance Auto
ISO Auto
AF Area Spot
Metering Multi
Self-timer Off
Flash Intensity 0
Digital Zoom On
MF Position
Focus mode before
manual focus was
selected.
Zoom Position*2Full wide
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Resetting the Camera to Its Initial
Factory Defaults
Use the following procedure when you want to return to the
camera to its initial factory default settings, which are the ones
that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See
“Menu Reference” on page 214 for the initial factory default
setting for each menu item.
1. Press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset” and then
press [X].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Reset” and then
press [SET].
•To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel”.
IMPORTANT!
•The following are not initialized when you reset the camera
(page 216).
– Home Time setup
– World Time setup
– Adjust
– Date Style
– Language
– Video Out
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VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES
Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s
monitor screen.
1. Press [ ] to enter the
PLAY mode.
•This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with
some information about the settings used to shoot it (page
213).
•The file type icon that appears at the top of the monitor
screen depends on the type of file (snapshot, movie,
audio only, etc) that is currently displayed.
– : Snapshot (page 125)
– : Movie (page 127)
– : Audio snapshot (page 126)
•See page 55 information about how to hide the image
information and view the image alone.
Viewing a Snapshot
[ ]
File Type Folder/File Names
Image Quality
Image Size
Date and Time
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Audio Playback Controls
You can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused
only.
Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera’s
monitor screen.
1. Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W
W
W
WW] and
[X
X
X
XX] to display the movie you want to play.
•Check the file type icon. The file type icon of a movie is
“ ” (Movie) icon (page 213).
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen
indicates that this is an image from a movie.
2. Press [SET] to start playback.
•The monitor screen will return to the selection screen in
step 1 after the end of the movie is reached.
To do this: Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
playback Hold down [X
X
X
XX] or [W
W
W
WW].
Pause or restart playback Press [SET].
Adjust volume Press [T] and then use [S]
and [T].
Change on-screen indicators Press [S] (DISP).
Stop playback Press [MENU].
Viewing a Movie
File Type Folder Name/File Name
Recording Time
Quality
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To switch to the REC mode
Press [ ].
Movie Playback Controls
IMPORTANT!
•Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with
this camera.
To do this: Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback.
•Each press of either button increases
the speed of the fast forward or fast
reverse operation up to three steps.
Hold down [X] or
[W].
Return from fast forward/fast reverse to
normal playback Press [SET].
Pause or restart playback Press [SET].
When paused, scroll forward or back
frame-by-frame
•Hold down either button to scroll non-
stop.
Press [X] or [W].
Adjust volume
•Volume can be adjusted only while
movie playback is in progress.
Press [T] and
then use [S] and
[T].
Toggle on-screen indicators on or off Press [S] (DISP).
Zoom in up to 3.5X
•While an image is zoomed, you can use
[S] [T] [W] and [X] to move around and
view the parts of the image that do not
fit on the monitor screen.
Press the zoom
button ( ).
Stop playback Press [MENU].
To do this: Do this:
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The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in
sequence, automatically.
You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files the way you
want.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Configure the slideshow settings.
Use [S] and [T] to select an item and then configure it as
described below.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera Images
(Select the
files you want
to include in
the
slideshow.)
•All images: Includes all snapshots, movies,
and audio in memory.
• Only: Includes snapshots and audio
snapshots only.
• Only: Includes movies only.
•One Image: Includes only one specific
image (selected using [W] and [X]).
•Favorites: Includes snapshots in the
FAVORITE folder (page 156).
Time (Specify
the time of the
slideshow,
from start to
finish.)
Use [W] and [X] to select one of the following
times (in minutes): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30,
60.
Interval
(Select the
interval
between
slides.)
Use [W] and [X] to select a value from 1 to 30
seconds, or “MAX”.
– If you specify a value from 1 to 30
seconds, images change at the
specified interval, but the audio portion
of movies and audio snapshots will
continue to play until the end,
regardless of the interval setting.
– When “MAX” is selected, only the first
frame of each movie is displayed,
without any playback of the audio.
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4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T] to select “Start” and then
press [SET] to start the slideshow.
The slideshow is performed in accordance with the settings
you configured above.
•You can also scroll through images during a slide show
by pressing [X] (forward) and [W] (back).
•During audio playback, you can adjust volume by
pressing [T] and then using [S] and [T].
To stop a slideshow
Press [SET]. This will return to the PLAY mode.
•Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and
returns to the menu screen.
•Pressing [ ] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and
switches to the REC mode.
Effect (Select
a special
effect.)
Use [S] and [T] to select the effect you
want.
•Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4: Applies preset effects in
sequence.
•Random: Applies preset effects (Pattern 1,
2, 3, 4) in random sequence.
•Off: No effect applied.
– The “Effect” setting is disabled when
“Favorites” is selected for “Images”, or
when the “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1”
or “2”.
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IMPORTANT!
• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is
switching from one image to another. Wait until an image is
stopped on the display before performing a button
operation. If a button does not work, wait a bit and try
again.
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• Selecting a movie when “One Image” is selected for
“Images” and then selecting a movie for the slideshow will
cause the movie to play back repeatedly within the time
specified by the slideshow “Time” setting.
• In image copied from a computer or an image recorded
with a different type of digital camera may remain on the
screen longer than the time specified by “Interval”.
Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV
screen.
1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera
to connect the camera to a TV.
Viewing Camera Images on a TV
Yellow
VIDEO IN Jack
(Yellow)
White
TV
AUDIO IN Jacks
(White)
AV Cable
USB/AV
connector
Video Audio
Making sure that the T mark on the camera is aligned with
the S mark of the AV cable plug, connect the cable to the
camera.
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132 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES
• When connecting the bundled AV cable to the camera’s
USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it
click securely into place. Failure to insert the plug fully
can result in poor communication or malfunction of the
connected components.
• Some metal of the plug is visible
even when the plug is inserted
correctly.
2. Turn on the TV and select its video input
mode.
If the TV has more than one video input, select the one
where the camera is connected.
3. Press [ ] to turn on the camera and enter the
PLAY mode.
When the camera turns on in the PLAY mode, an image will
appear on the TV screen. The camera’s monitor screen will
not turn on.
• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] will not turn on the camera.
4. Now you can perform the applicable operation
on the camera for the type of file you want to
play.
To turn off the camera
You can turn off the camera by pressing the camera’s [ON/OFF]
button.
IMPORTANT!
• When connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to
configure the camera’s [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 171).
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen
also appear on the TV screen.
You can use [S] (DISP) to change the display contents.
• Audio is monaural.
• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume.
When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume
control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as
required.
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133 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES
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• You can use the camera to connect to a DVD recorder or
video deck and record images from the camera. There are
various different methods you can use in order to connect
to another device when recording images. The following
describes one method for connection using the AV cable
that comes with the camera.
– DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN
and AUDIO IN terminals.
– Camera: Connect to the USB/AV connector
You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the
camera and record it on a DVD or video tape. You can
record movies by selecting “ Only” for the slideshow
“Images” setting (page 129). When recording to DVD
recorder or video deck, you can turn off display information
(page 55) so indicators and other information is not
recorded along with the image.
To view the image that is being recorded, connect a TV or
other monitor to the DVD recorder or video deck that is
connected to the camera. For information about connecting
a monitor to the DVD recorder or video deck and about how
to record, see the user documentation that comes with the
DVD recorder or video deck you are using.
■Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video
Output System
You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC
or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an
aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.
1. Press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
For this type of TV: Select this video
output system:
Standard aspect ratio screen NTSC
TV (Japan, U.S., and other countries) NTSC 4:3
Wide aspect ratio screen NTSC TV
(Japan, U.S., and other countries) NTSC 16:9
Standard aspect ratio screen PAL TV
(Europe and other areas) PAL 4:3
Wide aspect ratio screen PAL TV
(Europe and other areas) PAL 16:9
137 EDITING IMAGES
EDITING IMAGES
You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a
separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You
can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes.
* M stands for “Mega”, which means “million”.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to scroll through images and
display the one you want to resize.
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select an image size, and
then press [SET].
• When you select an image size, it will start to cycle
through the following information:
Image Size Number of Pixels Print Size .
The print size indicates the optimum paper size for
printing a snapshot of the selected image size.
5. After you press [SET] in step 4 to resize the
image, the monitor screen returns to step 3.
From there you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to
resize another image if you want.
To exit the resize operation, select “Cancel”.
Resizing a Snapshot
Image Size (Pixels) Print Size
Larger
Smaller
5M* 2560 × 1920 A3 Print
3M 2048 × 1536 A4 Print
VGA 640 × 480
E-Mail
• Optimum size for an image
to be attached to e-mail.
143 EDITING IMAGES
Perform the following procedure to rotate the image currently on
the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot
that you shot using portrait (vertical) orientation. After rotating a
snapshot, you can return it to its original orientation, if you want.
• Note that this procedure does not actually change the image
data. It simply alters how the snapshot is displayed on the
camera’s monitor screen.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Rotation” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
• This operation can be performed only while a snapshot is
on the monitor screen.
3. Use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to select the snapshot whose
display image you want to rotate.
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “Rotate” and then
press [SET].
• Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90
degrees left.
5. When the displayed image is at the orientation
you want, press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate a
protected snapshot, first remove its protection (page 154).
• Zoomed images cannot be rotated.
• The original (unrotated) version of a snapshot’s image will
be displayed on the 12-image screen and the calendar
screen.
Rotating an Image
147 EDITING IMAGES
MOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to
create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the
two formats described below.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [W
W
W
WW] and [X
X
X
XX] to scroll
through images and display the movie that
contains the frame you want to use.
2. Press [MENU].
3. On the “PLAY” tab, select “MOTION PRINT”,
and then press [X
X
X
XX].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select either “9 frames” or
“1 frame”.
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame
(MOTION PRINT)
9-frame Snapshot
(2M 1600 × 1200
pixels)
This format puts the selected movie
frame in the center, the four frames that
precede it along top and the four frames
that follow it along the bottom.
1-frame Snapshot
(VGA 640 × 480
pixels)
This format creates a snapshot using the
selected movie frame only.
153 MANAGING YOUR FILES
MANAGING YOUR FILES
Your camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file.
You can delete, protect, and copy files as required.
Files are grouped in folders that are created automatically by the camera.
Files and folders have their own unique names, which are assigned automatically by the camera.
• For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder Structure” (page 206).
Files and Folders
Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example
File Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named CIMG0001 through CIMG9999. The
extension on the file name depends on the file type.
• If a folder already contains 9999 files, recording another file will cause a new
folder to be created automatically.
26th file name:
Folders Folders are named from 100CASIO* to 999CASIO*
• There can be up to 900 folders.
* The BEST SHOT mode (page 84) includes a sample scene that optimizes
settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample
scene is named either “For eBay” or “Auction”.
– Images recorded with the eBay scene are stored in a folder named
“100_EBAY”.
– Images recorded with the Auction scene are stored in a folder named
“100_AUCT”.
100th folder name:
CIMG 00 26. JP G
ExtensionSerial number
(4 digits)
100C AS IO
Serial number (3 digits)
*
168 OTHER SETTINGS
You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in
zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip,
etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time
zones around the globe.
Configuring World Time Settings
1. Press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and
then press [X
X
X
XX].
3. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to select “World” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
4. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [T
T
T
TT] to
select “City” and then
press [X
X
X
XX].
•To configure the summer
time setting, use [S] and
[T] to select “DST” and
then select “On”.
•Summer time is used in some areas to advance the
current time setting by one hour during the summer
months.
•Use of summer time depends on the local customs and
laws.
5. Use [S
S
S
SS], [T
T
T
TT], [W
W
W
WW], and [X
X
X
XX] to select the area
where the city you want to view is located and
then press [SET].
6. Use [S
S
S
SS] and [ ] to select the city you want T
and then press [SET].
7. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to exit the setting screen.
Using World Time
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| Márka: | Casio |
| Kategória: | kamera |
| Modell: | Exilim EX-Z75 |
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