Camera User Guide
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Package Contents
Compatible Memory Cards
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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Contents
6 Setting Menu
7 Accessories
Contents: Basic Operations
1 View
E Shoot/View Movies
cPrint
Save
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
•Use only the recommended battery
•Do not place the battery near or in direct flame
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands
Caution
•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing
•Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:
Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause discomfort
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day)
•In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash
•Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera
Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is
charging
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information
Touch-ScreenOperations
Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations
Charging the Battery
Remove the cover
Insert the battery
Charge the battery
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Remove the battery
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Open the battery cover
Close the battery cover
Open the memory card cover
Insert the memory card
Close the memory card cover
Removing the Battery
Removing the Memory Card
Check the card’s write-protecttab
Open the memory card/battery cover
Close the memory card/battery cover
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the memory card
Setting the Date and Time
Turn the camera on
Set the date and time
Finish the setup process
Changing the Date and Time
Access the camera menu
hoose [Date/Time]
Change the date and time
Display Language
Enter Playback mode
Access the setting screen
Set the display language
Trying the Camera Out
Trying the Camera Out
Compose the shot
Shoot
Shooting Still Images
Focus
Shooting Movies
Start shooting
Finish shooting
Viewing
Browse through your images
Play movies
Erasing the Images
Choose an image to erase
Erase the image
Included Software, PDF Manuals
System Requirements
Installing the Software and PDF Manuals
Insert the CD-ROMin the computer’s CD-ROMdrive
Begin the installation
Install the files
Saving Images to a Computer
Connect the camera to the computer
Turn the camera on to access
CameraWindow
Save the images to the computer
Using the PDF Manuals
Accessories
Camera Basics
On/Off
Shutter Button
Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.)
Press all the way down
Shooting Display Options
FUNC. Menu
n Menu
Indicator Display
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Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode
Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed
Still Images
Movies
Scene Icons
Background Normal
Subject
People
In Motion
Continuous Shooting Scenes
Image Stabilization Icons
On-ScreenFrames
Common, Convenient Features
Common, Convenient Features
Using the Self-Timer
Configure the setting
Using the Self-Timerto Avoid Camera Shake
Customizing the Self-Timer
Choose $
onfigure the setting
Shooting By Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter)
Prepare to use touch shutter
Choose the subject to focus on
Deactivating the Flash
Adding the Shooting Date and Time
Using Face ID
Register face information
Save the settings
Enter a name
Enter a birthday
Continue registering face information
Shooting
Checking and Editing Registered Information
Checking Registered Face ID Information
Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen
Choose a person to check
Check the registered information
Overwriting and Adding Face Information
Access the [Add Face Info] screen
Choose the name of the person to overwrite
Access the face info screen
Choose the face info to overwrite
Erasing Face Information
hoose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase
Access the [Face Info List] screen
Choose the face info to erase
Erasing Registered Information
Access the [Erase Info] screen
Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase
Image Customization Features
Image Customization Features
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images)
Red-EyeCorrection
Access the [Flash Settings] screen
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps
Changing Movie Image Quality
Image
Resolution
Frame Rate
Details
Helpful Shooting Features
Helpful Shooting Features
Checking for Closed Eyes
Customizing Camera Operation
Customizing Camera Operation
Changing the Image Display Period After Shots
Changing the Image Display Style After Shots
Other Shooting Modes
Specific Scenes
Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene)
Shoot under low light (Low Light)
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Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow)
tShoot fireworks (Fireworks)
Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin)
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Applying Special Effects
Applying Special Effects
Shooting with a Fish-EyeLens Effect (Fish-eyeEffect)
Choose an effect level
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)
Choose the area to keep in focus
For movies, choose the movie playback speed
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-MinuteClips)
Speed
Playback Time
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)
Choose a color tone
Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect
Shooting in Monochrome
Specify the range of colors to keep
Shooting with Color Swap
Choose Y
Specify the color to replace
Specify the new color
Specify the range of colors to replace
Special Modes for Other Purposes
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Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter)
Auto Shooting After Smile Detection
Aim the camera at a person
Using the Wink Self-Timer
Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway
Face the camera and wink
Using the Face Self-Timer
ompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway
Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
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Choose the shutter speed
Check the exposure
High-SpeedContinuous Shooting (High-speedBurst)
Images Displayed During Playback
Shooting Various Movies
Shooting iFrame Movies
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Gmode
Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode)
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting Image Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)
Lock the exposure
Changing the Metering Method
Changing the ISO Speed
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Color and Continuous Shooting
Color and Continuous Shooting
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Custom Color
Continuous Shooting
Mode
Description
Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting Range and Focusing
Digital Tele-Converter
Changing the AF Frame Mode
Face Detect
Face AiAF
Fixed Frame
Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked
Recompose the shot
Shooting with Servo AF
Changing the Focus Setting
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)
Choose a subject, a person’s face, or a location to focus on
Shooting with the AF Lock
Lock the focus
Flash
Flash
Shooting with the FE Lock
Set the flash to h (p. 114)
Lock the flash exposure
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
Other Settings
Other Settings
Rearranging Icons
Removing Icons
Changing Layouts
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Changing the IS Mode Settings
Deactivating Powered IS
Playback Mode
Viewing
Viewing
Adjust the volume
Pause playback
Active Display
Tilt the camera while browsing images
Checking People Detected in Face ID
Switch to simple information display mode and check
Switching Display Modes
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)
Histogram
Checking the Focus
Access Focus Check
Switch frames
Zoom in or out, or view other image areas
Browsing and Filtering Images
Browsing and Filtering Images
Choose a search condition
View the image search results
Viewing Movie Digest Movies
Choose a movie
Play the movie
Viewing Individual Images in a Group
Choose an image group
View individual images in the group
Editing Face ID Information
Image Viewing Options
Image Viewing Options
Viewing Slideshows
Choose a slideshow transition and start playback
Changing Slideshow Settings
Configure the settings
Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle)
Choose Smart Shuffle
Protecting Images
Choosing Images Individually
Choose [Select]
Protect the images
Specifying All Images at Once
Choose [Select All Images]
Erasing Images
Choosing Images Individually
Specifying All Images at nce
hoose [Select All Images]
Erase the images
Rotating Images
Image Categories
Image Categories
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
Choose a category
Choose images
Convenient Control: Touch Actions
Changing Touch Actions Functions
Assign a function to a dragging pattern
Assignable Functions
Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images
Cropping
Choose [Trimming]
Adjust the cropping area
Save as a new image and review
Choose [My Colors]
Choose [i-Contrast]
Correcting Red-Eye
Choose [Red-EyeCorrection]
Correct the image
Editing Movies
Setting Menu
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Hiding Hints and Tips
Screen Brightness
Start-upScreen
Customizing the Start-upScreen
Access the [Start-upImage] screen in Playback mode
Screen Color Scheme
Formatting Memory Cards
Access the [Format] screen
Choose [OK]
Format the memory card
Low-LevelFormatting
File Numbering
Date-BasedImage Storage
Lens Retraction Timing
Power-SavingAdjustment
Access the [Power Saving] screen
World Clock
Specify your home time zone
Specify your destination
Date and Time
Access the [Date/Time] screen
Touch-ScreenCalibration
Adjusting Other Settings
Restoring Defaults
Access the [Reset All] screen
Restore default settings
Checking Certification Logos
Accessories
Tips on Using Included Accessories
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
Flash Units
High-PowerFlash HF-DC2
Other Accessories
Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
HDMI Cable HTC-100
Using Optional Accessories
Using Optional Accessories
Turn the TV on and switch to video input
Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote
Display images
Control the camera with the TV remote
Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV
Playback on a Standard-DefinitionTV
Powering the Camera with Household Power
Make sure the camera is off
Insert the coupler
Connect the adapter to the coupler
Connect the power cord
Open the cover
Close the cover
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Printing Images
Access the printing screen
Print the image
Configuring Print Settings
Trimming
Paper
Settings
Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming)
Adjust the cropping frame as needed
Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]
Choose a paper size
Choose a type of paper
Choose a layout
Available Layout Options
Printing ID Photos
Choose [ID Photo]
Printing Movie Scenes
Choose a printing method
Movie Printing Options
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
Adding Images to the Print List via the FUNC. Menu
Add the image to the print list
Configuring Print Settings
Print Type
Date
File No
Clear DPOF
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
Choose [Select Images & Qty.]
Specify the number of prints
Setting Up Printing for All Images
Configure the print settings
Clearing All Images from the Print List
Choose [Clear All Selections]
Confirm clearing the print list
Adding Images to a Photobook
Adding Images Individually
Adding All Images to a Photobook
Removing All Images from a Photobook
hoose [Clear All Selections]
Confirm clearing the photobook
Using an Eye-FiCard
Using an Eye-FiCard
Checking Connection Information
Disabling Eye-FiTransfer
hoose [Disable] in [Eye-Fitrans.]
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Full-screendisplay is not available while shooting (p. 67)
is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 57)
Shots are out of focus
Shots are blurry
White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots
Shots look grainy
Subjects are affected by red-eye(p. 68)
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower
Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available
Playback
Playback is not possible
Playback stops, or audio skips
Touch-Screen
Having difficulty choosing items or buttons by touch
On-ScreenMessages
On-ScreenMessages
Exceeded selection limit
Communication error
Naming error
Lens Error
Print error
Ink absorber full
Handling Precautions
On-ScreenInformation
On-ScreenInformation
Battery Level
Display
Playback (Detailed Information Display)
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 122)
Functions and Menu Tables
Functions and Menu Tables
FUNC. Menu
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4 Shooting Menu
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3 Set up Menu
Item
Ref. Page
1 Playback Menu
2 Print Menu
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
Index
Index
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