TABLE OF CONTENTS

The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 21 and 31, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 35. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer.

Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections.

The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided. Please store this manual in a safe place.

Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................

12

Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................

14

Charging the battery................................................................................................................

14

Inserting the battery ................................................................................................................

15

Battery-condition indicator......................................................................................................

16

Auto power save .....................................................................................................................

16

AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................

17

Attaching the strap ..................................................................................................................

17

Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................

18

Internal-memory indicator .......................................................................................................

19

Turning the camera on ............................................................................................................

19

Setting the date and time........................................................................................................

20

Recording mode - basic operation ......................................................................................................

21

Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................

21

Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................

21

LCD monitor display................................................................................................................

22

Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................

22

Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................

23

Basic recording operation .......................................................................................................

24

Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection.........................................................................

25

Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................

26

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Focus range.............................................................................................................................

26

Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................

27

Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................

27

Flash modes ............................................................................................................................

28

Flash range - Automatic operation .........................................................................................

29

Flash signals............................................................................................................................

29

Display button - recording mode ............................................................................................

29

Digital subject programs .........................................................................................................

30

Spot AF ...................................................................................................................................

31

Playback - basic operation ..................................................................................................................

32

Single-frame playback display ................................................................................................

32

Rotating images ......................................................................................................................

33

Deleting single images ............................................................................................................

33

Display button - playback mode .............................................................................................

34

Index playback ........................................................................................................................

34

Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................

35

Recording - advanced operation .........................................................................................................

36

Movie recording.......................................................................................................................

36

Drive modes ............................................................................................................................

37

Multi frame.......................................................................................................................

37

Self-timer .........................................................................................................................

38

Continuous advance........................................................................................................

39

Navigating the recording menus .............................................................................................

40

Image size and image quality..................................................................................................

42

Color mode..............................................................................................................................

43

White balance..........................................................................................................................

44

Custom key function ...............................................................................................................

45

Auto reset ................................................................................................................................

45

Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................

46

Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................

46

Metering modes ......................................................................................................................

47

Instant playback ......................................................................................................................

47

Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................

48

Voice memo.............................................................................................................................

49

Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................

50

Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................

51

Recording mode......................................................................................................................

52

Audio recording .......................................................................................................................

52

Frame rate & movie file sizes ..................................................................................................

53

Movie mode.............................................................................................................................

53

 

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