Getting Started

Memo :

0Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss.

0This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc.

0Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card (even if the card is inserted in an adapter). It may cause malfunction.

0To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended.

0Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4 MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.

0You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card.

0Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card. It is recommended to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage.

0To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.

0UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards.

UHS Speed Class is not supported.

0An SD card which is used for recording and/or editing on other devices may not be played back or edited on this unit.

0An SD card which is used for recording on this unit may not be used for playing back and/or editing on other devices.

When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card

Confirm and update the OS of your computer.

Windows

0 Make sure that the operating system version is SP1 or

Vista

higher.

 

0 Download and install the updating program (KB975823)

 

from the following URL.

 

32 bit version

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?

 

displaylang=ja&FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-

 

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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?

 

FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-abb2-2ad529de00a1

 

64 bit version

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?

 

displaylang=ja&FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-

 

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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?

 

FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315

Windows 7 Download and install the updating program (KB976422)

 

from the following URL.

 

32 bit version

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?

 

displaylang=ja&FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-

 

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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?

 

FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915ea

 

64 bit version

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?

 

displaylang=ja&FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-

 

b860-47084587155f

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?

 

FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-b860-47084587155f

Mac OS X Not compatible.

10.4Tiger / Mac OS X

Leopard

Mac OS X Update the OS version to 10.6.5 or later.

10.6Snow

Leopard

Using the Touch Screen

The LCD monitor of this unit is a touch panel which enables operations by touching the screen.

Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the touch screen according to the mode in use.

0There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following are some examples.

A Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen

to make selection.

B Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.

Memo :

0The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen does not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip.

0Tap the buttons (icons) on the touch screen accurately. The buttons may not respond if they are not tapped on the right area.

0Do not press or rub with excessive force.

0Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp tip.

0Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction.

0Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” if the reactive area of the screen is misaligned with the touched area. (Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.)

“Adjusting the Touch Panel” (A p. 11)

0You cannot operate the touch screen under water. Lock the screen to prevent operation errors.

“Shooting under Water” (A p. 32)

Locking the Screen (when Shooting Underwater)

Lock the screen before using this unit underwater to prevent operation errors on the touch screen.

0Once the screen is locked, operations on the touch screen are disabled.

0The START/STOP (recording) button and the zoom lever can be used while the screen is locked.

0You can set for both video and still image modes.

oSetting the “SCREEN LOCK”

A Check that the unit is in the recording mode.

B Tap “MENU”.

C Tap “RECORD SETTING”.

D Tap “SCREEN LOCK”.

0The Lbutton appears on the screen.

oTo cancel “SCREEN LOCK”

Tap the Lbutton.

Memo :

0Once “SCREEN LOCK” is set, only the Lbutton on the touch screen can be operated.

0“SCREEN LOCK” cannot be set for the following cases:

-during recording

-when “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”, “RECORDING EFFECT” or “DATE/ TIME RECORDING” has been set

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