Contents
Lenses you can use
For Using Your Camera Safely
Precautions for Battery Usage
Care to be Taken During Handling
Precautions for Battery Charger Usage
Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage
Memo
Before Using Your Camera
Contents
Getting Started
Shooting Functions
Basic Operations
Shooting Settings
Using the Flash
Playback Functions
Processing Images
Camera Settings
Printing from the Camera
Appendix
Resetting to Default Settings
Composition of the Operating Manual
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera
Shows useful information
Before Using Your Camera
Camera Characteristics
Cmos sensor 23.4×15.6 mm
Shake Reduction SR
Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Names and Functions of Working Parts
Green button Main switch
Capture Mode
Shutter release button
Front e-dial
Mode dial
Focus mode lever
Metering mode lever
Shake Reduction switch
Playback Mode
Green button
At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial
Display Indicators
Flash mode Shake Reduction p.65 Active mode appears p.61
Monitor
Detailed information display p.1
Capture Mode
Detailed information display p.2
Detailed information display
Playback Mode
RGB
Histogram Display
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Viewfinder
Before Using Your Camera
LCD Panel
Displaying the Menu screen Press the 3button Capture mode
How to Operate the Menu
A Rec. Mode menu appears on the monitor
Press the four-way controller
Use the four-way controller 23 to choose an item
Selecting and Setting a Menu Item
Turn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time
Lets you capture images with settings that you set
Using the Mode Dial
Function
Priority
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
Charging the Battery
Using the Battery
Open the battery cover
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Stow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing
Battery Level Indicator
Using the AC Adapter Optional
Lift the card cover unlock lever 1 and turn it towards Open
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card
Close the card cover
Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove
Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
When the File Format is Jpeg
When the File Format is RAW
Turning the Camera On and Off
Move the main switch to on position
Setting the Display Language
Initial Settings
Default setting is English
Press the 4button twice
Press the 4button
Press the 3button once
When an Incorrect Language is Set
Press the four-way controller 5 twice
Use the four-way controller 23 to choose the date style
Setting the Date and Time
Frame moves to mm/dd/yy
Frame returns to Date Style
Frame moves to the month
Use the four-way controller 23 to set the month
Set the day and year in the same manner
Next, set the time Depending on the time
Attaching the Lens
GettingStarted
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
Basic Operations
Holding the Camera
Basic Shooting Operation
Set the mode dial to B
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
Set the focus mode lever to l
Press the shutter release button fully
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject
Picture is taken
Review the captured image on the monitor
Operating the shutter release button
Histogram Display p.227
Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on
Turn the zoom ring to the right or left
Using a Zoom Lens
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Using the Built-in Flash
Fn menu appears
Selecting Flash Mode Press the button
Flash options screen appears
Use the four-way controller 45 to choose a flash mode
Camera is ready to take a picture
Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused
Using Built-in Flash Press the Kbutton
Press the shutter release button halfway
Daylight-Sync Shooting
Using Red-eye Reduction Flash
Taking pictures Hyper-program
Shake Reduction
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function
Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function
Turn on the Shake Reduction switch
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Setting the Shake Reduction Function
Playing Back Images
Playing Back Still Pictures
Press the Q button after taking a picture
Previous image appears Next image appears
Deleting a Single Image
Deleting Images
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Delete
Shooting Functions
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items
How to Operate the Shooting Menus
ACustom Setting Menu Setting Items
Turned to the preview position
Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items
Using slower shutter speed
Setting the Exposure
Using faster shutter speed
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Effect of Aperture
Depth of Field
Opening the aperture reduce the aperture value
Closing the aperture increase the aperture value
Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in Auto
Setting the Sensitivity
Expanding the Dynamic Range
Changing the Sensitivity in Capture Mode
Exposure EV Com Change Sen Description Shutter Mode
Changing the Exposure Mode
Noise Reduction
Slow Shutter Speed NR
Aperture to the proper Yes
Exposure Description EV Com Change Sen Shutter Mode
Priority Exposure according to
Lets you set shutter
About Program Line
Using the B Green Mode
Set the mode dial to e
Using the e Hyper-program Mode
Set the mode dial to K
Using the K Sensitivity Priority Mode
Hyper-program
To change the shutter speed
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity
Using the b Shutter Priority Mode
Exposure Warning
Using the c Aperture Priority Mode
Exposure Warning
Using the L Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode
About the Green Button
Set the mode dial to a Press the Green button
Using a Hyper-manual Mode
EV Bar
Combining with L
Set the mode dial to p
Using the p Bulb Mode
Set the mode dial to M
Using the MFlash X-Sync Speed Mode
Selecting the Metering Method
Using the Multi-Segment Metering
Center and determines the exposure
Measures only the center of the viewfinder
Using the Center-Weighted Metering
Setting the Meter Operating Time
Using the Spot Metering
Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segment Metering
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Adjusting the Exposure
EV Compensation for a Hyper-manual and M Flash X-sync speed
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Changing the Exposure Steps
Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock
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Press the Lbutton
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Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode
Use the four-way controller 5 to select the number of shots
Take the picture
Using the Autofocus
Focusing
Set the focus mode lever to l or k
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AF Adjustment
Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points
Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point
Sets the focusing area to the center
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Fixing the Focus Focus Lock
Lock the focus
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Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked
Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus
Using the Focus Indicator
Set the focus mode lever to
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Using the Viewfinder Matte Field
Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode
Using the =Button
How to Take Pictures
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Focus Before Shooting
Checking the Composition, Exposure
Selecting the Preview Method
Displaying the Preview
Focus on the subject, and then turn the main switch to
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Displaying the Live View
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Continuous Shooting
Use the four-way controller 45 to select g
Camera is ready to take pictures continuously
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Burst Shooting
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Interval Shooting
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Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus
Camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures
Mount the camera onto a tripod Press the button
Self-Timer Shooting
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On the remote control unit is pressed
Remote Control Shooting Remote
Control F Sold Separately
Use the four-way controller 45 to select h
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1Self-Timer Shooting p.122
Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake
Changing the Shooting Conditions
Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode
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Set the number of frames
Set the step interval
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Rec. Mode menu and press
Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode
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Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures
Press the 4button twice Press the 3button
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Three frames are saved
Changing the Settings in a Mode
Storing User Settings
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Using the Flash
Compensating Flash Output
Turn the rear e-dial to set Flash Mode in the Fn menu p.75
Flash
Allowing Shooting while Charging
Using the Flash in b Shutter Priority Mode
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in c Aperture Priority Mode
Using e/K/c mode
Using the Slow-Speed Sync
Using b/L/amode
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Using Trailing Curtain Sync
Built-in Flash
Distance and Aperture when Using
Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
Available depending on other factors
Unavailable due to vignetting
Lens Name
Lens Name Compatibility
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Using an External Flash Optional
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Using P-TTL Auto Mode
About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ
Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
Using in Wireless Mode
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Using the Built-in Flash Wirelessly
Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the Camera
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Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
Using a Combination of External Flash Units
Wireless Shooting
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Flash connected to another flash unit
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Wireless Flash Control P-TTL Flash Mode
Red-Eye Reduction
Trailing Curtain Sync
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Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash
Discharging Multiple Flashes
Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
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Sync Socket
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Mode Custom Image 154 Setting the File Format 156
Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture
Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Blue
Press the button in Capture mode
Cyan, Infrared Color
Shooting Fn menu appears
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Use the four-way controller 45 to change the setting
Use the four-way controller 45 to choose the Image Tone
Setting the Jpeg Recorded Pixels
Setting the File Format
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Setting the Jpeg Quality Level
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Setting the File Format
Select Button in the a Rec. Mode menu
Setting the RAW Button Function
Camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode
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Setting the White Balance
Press the four-way controller 23 and set
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White Balance screen appears
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Fine-Tuning the White Balance
Use the four-way controller 2345 to fine tune White Balance
White Balance fine tune screen appears
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Adjusting the White Balance Manually
Use the four-way controller 3 to select K Manual
Appears when measuring is completed
White Balance fine-tuning screen
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Screen to enter the color temperature appears
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature
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Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial
Color Temperature
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Setting the Color Space
Color Space
SRGB Sets to sRGB color space
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Playback Functions
Playback Menu Setting Items
How to Operate the Menus During Playback
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Playback Fn Menu Setting Items
Press the Q button
Rotating Images
Image rotation information is saved
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Enlarging Playback Images
Turn the rear e-dial to the right toward y
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Image enlarges at each calibration 1.2 times* to 32 times
Four-way controller Moves area to enlarge
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Displaying Multiple Images
Turn the rear e-dial to the left toward f
Multi-image display screen appears
Full screen display of the selected image appears
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Multi-image options screen appears
Images Camera returns to the multi-image display screen
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Displaying a Folder
Turn the rear e-dial to the left
Multi-image display screen
Comparing Images
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Slideshow
Stop the slideshow
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Start screen is displayed and slideshow Begins
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Setting the Slideshow Display Interval
Select Slideshow in the Q Playback menu
To select the image display
Adjusting the Exposure p.100
Using the Histogram
Changing Playback Display Method
Histogram Display p.26
Understanding Brightness
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Understanding Contrast
Understanding Color Balance
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Setting the Playback Display
Camera is ready to take or play back images
Deleting All Images
Deleting Multiple Images
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Press the Q button Press the i button twice
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Deleting Selected Images from Multi-image Display
Use the four-way controller To select Select&Delete
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Appears on the images
Selected images are deleted
Deleting a Folder
Toward f in Playback mode to Display the folders
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Use the four-way controller 2 to select Delete
Protect
Protecting Images from Deletion
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Protect
Protect screen appears
Protect all images screen appears
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All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected
Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV
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Processing Images
Processing Images with Digital Filters
Press the button in Playback mode
Screen for selecting the filter appears
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Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dial
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Save as
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Editing One RAW Image
Editing RAW Images
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Editing All RAW Images
Press the four-way controller Press the button
Edited image is saved under a different name
All selected RAW images are edited and saved in a new folder
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Specifying the Parameters
Parameter setting screen appears
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Contrast/Sharpness
Use the four-way controller 45 to change the parameter
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Select Save as and press the 4button
RAW image is edited and saved as a new image
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Printing from the Camera
Printing Single Images
Setting the Printing Service Dpof
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Settings for All Images
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Screen for making Dpof settings for all images appears
Dpof screen appears
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Printing Using PictBridge
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Setting Transfer Mode
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Connecting the Camera to the Printer
PictBridge menu appears
Use the four-way controller 45 to choose an image to print
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Print single image screen appears
You can print up to 99 copies
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Screen for changing print settings appears
Select Paper Size and press the four-way controller
Use the four-way controller 2345 to choose the paper size
Printing All Images
Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen
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Print all images screen appears
Disconnecting the USB Cable
Printing Images Using the Dpof Settings
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Turn off the camera
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10Camera Settings
RSet-up Menu Setting Items
How to Operate the RSet-up Menu
Storing images
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Function Sensor Cleaning
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Format
Time, and Display Language
Setting the Beep Setting, Date
Turning the Beep On and Off
Select Beep in the R Set-up
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Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style
Selection frame moves to X Destination setting
Setting the World Time
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World Time setting is saved
List of World Time Cities
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Setting the Text Size
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu
Setting the Guide Display Time
Display
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor LCD Color Tuning
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
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Setting the Instant Review
Press the 4button
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Setting the Live View
Select Live View in the Q Playback menu
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Setting the Digital Preview
Selecting the File Number Setting
Setting the Image File Naming Convention
Selecting the Folder Name
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Setting the File Name
After entering the desired characters, press the button
232
Text is changed
Setting Auto Power Off
Power Settings
Selecting the Video Output Format
Selecting the Video Output Format
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Selecting a Battery
Press the 4button Press the 3button twice
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Using Pixel Mapping
Defective pixels are mapped and corrected
Memory screen appears
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera
Resets the camera settings
11Resetting to Default Settings
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set- up Menu
Resetting the Custom Function Menu
Resetting Saved User Settings
Resetting Other Settings
File name is reset
Resetting the File Name
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12Appendix
Reset Setting
Default Settings
Rec. Mode Menu
Playback Menu
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Set-up Menu
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ACustom Setting Menu
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Fn Menu
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Lens Combinations
Functions Available with Various
Lenses that can be used with this camera
Lens names and mount names
250
Lens and Built-in Flash
251
Exposure error may occur.
Aperture Ring Use
Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor
Cleaning the Cmos Sensor
Detecting Dust on the Cmos Sensor Dust Alert
Select Dust Alert in the R Set- up menu
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Image is saved and Dust Alert is exited
254
Removing Dust with a Blower
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Sensor Cleaning screen appears
Use the four-way controller 23 to select Mirror Up
Battery Grip D-BG2
Optional Accessories
Power Supply Accessories
AC Adapter D-AC50
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Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ
Auto Flash AF200FG
For Viewfinder
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Cable Switch CS-205
Interchangeable Focusing Screen
Remote Control F
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Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
Camera Case/Strap
Others
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Error Messages
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Data error has occurred during printing
Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print
Paper is jammed in the printer. Remove paper
Troubleshooting
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Capacity Pixels
Main Specifications
512MB 256MB 128MB
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NTSC/PAL
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Glossary
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SRGB standard RGB
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Vignetting
White Balance
Index
Symbols
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Warranty Policy
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For customers in USA
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For customers in Canada
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Declaration of Conformity
Information on disposal for users
Memo