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Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Installing the Software
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Camera Body Temperature
About the LCD Monitor
Video Format
Charging the Date/Time Battery
Conventions Used in the Text
Using the Self-timer
Thumb Index
Read This First
Basic Functions
Playback
Erasing
Printing
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
List of Messages
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Photo Tips and Information
Please Read
Test Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
Safety Precautions
Warnings
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Caution about magnetic fields
Cautions
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Extended Storage
Front View
Back View
Operation Panel
Indicator
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger
Plug the battery charger into a power outlet
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Installing the Battery Pack
direction of the arrows
way in until the lock clicks
3Slide the battery cover closed
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Installing the CF Card
1 card slot cover
3 Close the CF card slot cover
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Setting the Date and Time
1Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights
2Press the MENU button
3Use the or button to select the
(Set up) menu
5Set the date and time
6Press the SET button
7 Press the MENU button
Setting the Language
5Use the , , or button to select a language and press the SET button
6 Press the MENU button
Turning the Power On
Power Saving Function
Switching Between Shooting/Playback
Using the LCD Monitor
Shooting Mode ()
Press the DISP. button
Playback Mode ( )
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode (Standard Display)
Playback Mode (Detailed Display)
Histogram Function
Using the Viewfinder
About the Autofocus Function
Using the Zoom
Telephoto/Wide Angle
1Press the zoom lever toward or
Digital Zoom
Pressing the Shutter Button
Pressing Halfway
Pressing Fully
Press the shutter button fully
Selecting Menus and Settings
Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode only)
1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)
2Press the FUNC. button
3Use the or button to select an item
FUNC. MENU
Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button
1Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)
or (Play)
3Use the or button to select a menu
4Use the or button to select an item
5Use the or button to select an option
6Press the MENU button
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Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
Rec. Menu
Play Menu
Set up Menu
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My Camera Menu
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
Shooting in Auto Mode
turn the mode dial to
2Aim the camera at the subject
4Press the shutter button halfway (p. 41)
5Press the shutter button fully (p. 42)
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
Changing the Review Duration
button
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1In the FUNC. menu, select * or
2Use the or button to select an option
3Press the FUNC. button
Quick Shots
1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on
Using the Flash
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Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
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Using the Digital Zoom
2In the (Rec.) menu, select
4 Press the zoom lever toward
Continuous Shooting
To change the continuous shooting speed
or and press the MENU button
Using the Self-timer
1Press the / button to display
Changing the Self-timerCountdown Time
Shooting in Manual Mode
and turn the mode dial to
2Change the settings
3Shoot (p. 53)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Framing a Subject
SET button
3Shoot the first frame in the sequence
shoot
5Repeat the procedure for additional images
Shooting a Movie
2Press the shutter button fully
3Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording
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Shooting with the Focus Lock
shutter button fully
Shooting with the AF Lock
the / button
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
the button
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
Switching between Focusing Modes
2Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]
3Press the MENU button
Switching between Light Metering Modes
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
1In the FUNC. menu, select
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
3In the FUNC. menu, select * and press the SET button
4Use the or button to select a shutter speed
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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Setting a Custom White Balance
2 Use the or button to select
Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the SET button
4Press the FUNC. button
Changing the Photo Effect
2Use the or button to select an effect
Adjusting the ISO Speed
2Use the or button to select a speed
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
1In the (Set up) menu, select
Resetting the File Number
2Use the or button to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button
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Displaying Images Individually
1Slide the mode switch to (Playback)
Magnifying Images
1Press the zoom lever toward
2Use the , , or button to move around the image
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Switching between Sets of Nine Images
Viewing Movies
1Use the or button to select a movie
2Press the SET button
Pausing and Resuming Play
Press the SET button during playback
Operating the movie control panel
1Select a movie and press the SET button (p. 93)
Editing Movies
3Use the or button to select
or and the or button to set the portion to which the cut is applied
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Rotating Images in the Display
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
Playing/Erasing Sound Memos
Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Starting a Slide Show
1In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button
4Press the MENU button
Press the or button
Selecting Images for Slide Shows
1Display the Slide Show menu
3Use the or button and the
4Select images for the Slide Show
5Press the MENU button
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
3Use the or button to select or and the or button to select an option
Protecting Images
Erasing Single Images
Erasing All Images
Formatting CF Cards
About Printing
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Setting the DPOF Print Settings
Selecting Images for Printing
3Select images for printing
4 Press the SET button
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Setting the Print Style
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Resetting the Print Settings
[OK] and press the SET button
Selecting Images for Transferring
button to move
4 Press the MENU button
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Computer System Requirements
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3Slide the camera's mode switch to (Play)
6Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch]window (first time only)
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images
, or , and press the (Print/Share) button
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper
or , and press the
button (or SET button)
2Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading
Downloading Directly from a CF Card
3Copy the CF card’s images to the desired folder on the hard disk
Viewing Images on a TV set
camera off
Yellow IN AUDIOto the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks
on the TV
4Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode
6Press the ON/OFF button
Changing My Camera Settings
2Use the or button to select an item
3Use the or button to select an option
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Registering My Camera Settings
Registering CF Card Images and Sounds
5 Press the DISP. button
6Select an image or record a sound
File Format of My Camera Settings
List of Messages
List of Messages during Shooting/Playback
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Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
3 Open the DC coupler terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC terminal
Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)
Camera Care and Maintenance
Camera Body
Lens
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Specifications
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Battery Capacity
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
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Image File Sizes (Estimated)
CompactFlash™ Card
Battery Pack NB-1LH
Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1(Optional)
Tip for Using the Self-timer
(p.64)
How to adjust the exposure
Advanced Technique for the Macro mode (p.60)