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BLE H.Kato E.Omori
F.Fujimori
SEI M.Kauppi
Contents
Introduction
PhotoPC 850Z Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
For United Kingdom users - use of options. . . . 3
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
When using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
When using the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
When using the charger and batteries. . . . . . . . . 4
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking Your PhotoPC 850Z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Camera Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Charging the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Installing the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Replacing the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Handling the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Storing the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Disposing of the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Setting Up Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Attaching the strap to your camera. . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card .1-10
Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Setting the date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Chapter 2 Taking Pictures
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Your camera’s picture-taking range. . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Checking the display panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Using the dial switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Making basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Using the optical zoom feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Using the self timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Making Settings in the Viewfinder Dial Position. . . . .2-7
Adjusting the image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Setting the flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Adjusting the sensitivity setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Adjusting the white balance setting. . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Adjusting the exposure setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -11
Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Using the basic playback feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Using the digital zoom feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13