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Please purchase “Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards” or “Multi-Media Contents Cards*” (MMC) for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in

these User’s Instructions as “Memory Cards.”

*MultiMedia Card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

 

Safety Precautions

4

Using Your Camera Correctly . 10

Names of Parts

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Preparations

Loading and Recharging the

 

Loading and Removing

 

Setting the Date

26

Battery Pack

23

Memory Cards

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camera Basics

Using the LCD Monitor to

 

Using the LCD Monitor to

 

Using the Optical Viewfinder

 

Shoot Still Pictures

27

Shoot Moving Pictures

31

to Shoot Still Pictures

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shooting a Picture Using the

 

Using Color Mode for B&W

 

Increasing Exposure Sensitivity

 

Flash

35

and Sepia Images

46

to 2x, 4x

51

 

Macro and Landscape

 

Selecting the Aperture before

 

Selecting the Metering Mode...

52

Camera Functions

Photography

37

Shooting (AE Mode)

47

Setting the REC Review

54

Using the Self-timer

39

Selecting the Focus Distance

 

Digital Zoom ON/OFF

55

 

 

 

Setting Image Quality

40

before Shooting

48

Other Functions

56

 

Exposure Compensation

42

Shooting a Night Scene or the Inside

 

 

 

White Balance

43

of a Room (Long Exposure Mode) ...

49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Playback Basics

Displaying Images on the LCD

Playing Movies on the LCD

 

 

 

Monitor

57

Monitor

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Thumbnail” Picture Review in

Erasure Prevention

63

Digital Print Order Format

 

Advanced Image Playback

Forward/Reverse Direction

60

Erasing Individual Images

64

(DPOF) Setting

69

Closeup Image Playback

60

Erasing All Images

65

Adjusting the Image Size

 

and Delete Functions

Displaying Exposure Information ..

61

Rotating Images

67

(Trimming)

71

 

Multiple Image Display (Index

 

Automatic Playback

68

Viewing and Erasing the

 

 

Display)

62

 

 

Trimmed Image

73

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formatting Memory Cards

75

Selecting the Display Language ..

82

Returning Settings to their

 

 

Turning the Electronic Tone

 

Selecting the Video Output

 

Default Values

86

Camera Setup Options

ON/OFF

77

Mode

83

Changing the Display...................Color for

88

 

Setting Auto Power-Off

78

Creating a New Folder on the

 

the Setting Buttons

 

Mode Lock ON/OFF

80

Memory Card

84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transferring Images to a

Installing the USB Driver

92

Connecting the USB Cable to

 

Viewing the Images on your

 

Personal Computer

Installing the image software ..

94

your PC

95

PC

97

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Information

LCD Monitor Operations

101

SD Memory Card Handling

 

Specifications

108

Troubleshooting

102

Precautions

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GB/F White Balance Using Your Camera Correctly Names of PartsInstalling the image software Your PC Rotating ImagesIndication Meaning Graphic MeaningDo not disassemble, change or repair the camera Do not use in areas near waterDo not use the camera in the bath or shower Keep the batteries out of the reach of childrenDo not subject the LCD monitor to impact Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cablesDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impact Using Your Camera Correctly Using Your Camera Correctly Using Your Camera Correctly Abbreviations Used In This Manual Disp button Mode select lever Macro/ Landscape mode buttonFlash mode button Self-timer LED redStrap lug Memory card door release Tripod socket Battery packCover Basic Preparations Loading and Recharging the Battery PackCheck the Contents Recharging TimeRemoval Write Protect SwitchLoading and Removing Memory Cards Attaching the hand strapTo confirm the new setting data, press the button Setting the DateSet the mode select lever to SET Press the # buttonUsing the LCD Monitor to Shoot Still Pictures Camera BasicsUse the Digital Zoom for Even Greater Enlargements BeepHints for Holding the Camera Steady Shutter Release Button Half-way Down Using the LCD Monitor to Shoot Moving PicturesPrecautions when Recording Other UsesUsing the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Still Pictures Precaution when using the optical viewfinderFunctions Shooting a Picture Using the FlashCamera Operation No display Normal modeMacro and Landscape Photography Macro/Landscape SelectionCombined Modes Using the Self-TimerPress the button and select the desired mode Setting Image Quality File Compression General Guidelines for Selecting Image QualityExposure Compensation White BalanceSetting Details menu will disappear Adjusting the Preset ValueSetting Details menu Using Color Mode for B&W and Sepia Images Selecting the Focus Distance before Shooting Selected together with long exposures Increasing Exposure Sensitivity to 2xOther Applications Selecting the Metering Mode Guideline for Light-MeteringSetting the REC Review Digital Zoom ON/OFF Select Digital ZoomExample Other FunctionsFocus Lock Image Playback Basics Displaying Images on the LCD MonitorPlaying Movies on the LCD Monitor Advanced Image Playback Delete Functions Closeup Image Playback Press the T buttonMultiple Image Display Index Display Erasure Prevention Image Protect FunctionErasing Individual Images Erasing All Images Images can be rotated 90 to either right or left Rotating ImagesTo erase multiple images To end the slide show, press Digital Print Order Format Dpof SettingAutomatic Playback Slide Show Adjusting the Image Size Trimming Select Execute TrimmingViewing and Erasing the Trimmed Image To Erase a PictureCamera Setup Options Formatting Memory CardsDifference between Erasing and Formatting Press the % or fi button to 3 Using the % or fi buttonTurning the Electronic Tone ON/OFF All Erase Format Single-PictureSelecting Auto Power-Off Power-Save Function When Power Save is set to 1 MIN, 2 MIN or 3 MINMode Lock ON/OFF Difference in Displays when Mode Lock is on and OFFSelecting the Display Language Selecting the Video Output ModeEspañol using % or fi FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, orAfter reset Recording Status Before and After Resetting File NumbersBefore reset Before reset After resetModes Returning Settings to their Default ValuesDATE, Video OUT and Language Changing the Display Color for the Setting Buttons Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Software and Hardware Requirements CD-ROM SoftwareWhen you are using Macintosh Installing the USB DriverWhen you are using Windows PC To install the driver To install the driver for Mac OSInstalling Image Expert Windows Installing the image softwareConnecting the USB Cable to your PC Installing Image Expert MacintoshOn a Macintosh computer Make sure that Viewing the Images on your PCOn a Windows computer Still images Moving images To install Arcsoft PhotoBase for PalmYou can To use Arcsoft PhotoBaseLCD Monitor Operations Adjusting LCD Monitor BrightnessOther Information Turning the LCD Monitor ON/OFFPlay TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy BackOpera Symptom Cause Remedy PlayOther TionSD Memory Card Handling Precautions Specifications DisplayFor customers in the U.S.A Battery/PowerInput/Output For customers in Canada