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Introduction
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How to Use this Manual
Contents
Introduction.............................................................................2
Preparation of Camera .........................................................14
Basic Operations ..................................................................18
Shooting Technique .............................................................41
Using Playback p Mode Functions................................67
Using Setup SET UP Mode Functions.............................80
Appendix ...............................................................................93
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Handling Precautions
<Precautions for Operating the Camera>
Caution and Warning Symbols
DANGER
<Storing the Camera>
<LCD Monitor>
Microcomputer Protection Circuit:
Test Photos and Warranties
<Precautions for Handling Batteries>
PRINT Image Matching
USB DIRECT-PRINT
Functions of this Camera
Shooting Playback
Connecting to a PC
Digital Print
System Around the Camera
Names of Parts
Attaching the Hand Strap
Preparation of Camera
1
Pack
Removing the memory card
Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Cards only)
The AA batteries may also be used.
2
3
Press the POWER button.
Battery indicator and replacing time
1 Set the mode select dial to
3 When the setting is completed, press the e button.
Date and time must be set.
Display format of date
Basic Operations
Taking a Picture (Shooting Still Images) 1
2
Compose your picture while watching on the LCD monitor.
3
Lightly depress the shutter release button halfway to set exposure and focus.
4
When the standby LED goes off, the shoot- ing is completed.
Holding the Camera Steady
Shutter Release Button Half-way Down
Using (+) and () buttons
(+) button () button
Lets Shoot Movies too 1
2
3
4
Checking the Pictures (Playback of Images)
Set the Mode to p playback mode.
Set the mode select dial to p and turn on the camera power.
You can check the recorded image by pressing Right or Left on the
Playing Back a Still Picture
Checking Image Information
Press the display button.
Erasing Unwanted Images 1
erase.
2
3
1Press Up on the directional keypad to select [EXECUTE].
2Press the e button to erase the image.
4
Press the MENU button to exit the operation.
When the Memory Card is Full
MEMORY CARD FULL
Connecting to a PC
If the operating system you are using is Windows 98/98SE or Mac OS 8.6
In addition, any PC requires the following installation.
Installing the USB Driver
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Connecting the USB Cable to your PC
1
2
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Viewing the Images on Your PC
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How to disconnect the USB cable
Uninstalling the USB Driver and Remedies
Removing the Driver
Printing Digital Images with a Dedicated Printer
For printers supporting DPOF
For printers supporting USB DIRECT PRINT (only EPSON printers)
Setting and Using the Printing Functions
1
mode. (page 76)
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Shooting Technique
Shooting Images Using Focus Lock
1
2
Shooting Technique
Shooting Images Using Zoom (optical zoom and digital zoom)
Shooting Technique
Saving Power by Shooting Images Using the Viewfinder
Pressing the DISPLAY button twice turns off the LCD monitor.
How to Use the Display Button
Using the Camera s Mode and Movie m Mode Functions
Using Flash Functions
Types of Flash Modes
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[ ] Macro and Landscape Photography
Operation setting to [ ]
Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to s.
Using the landscape mode
1
Avoiding Camera Shake
What is Parallax?
<Shift in the composition of the shot>
[t] Using the Self-Timer
[ ] Selecting Image Dimensions (Pixels)
[ ] Setting Image Quality (File Compression)
Recording Capacity Based on Image Dimensions (Pixels) and Quality
Guidelines for selecting image dimensions (pixels) and quality
[ ] Exposure Compensation
Operation setting to [+0.3]
Guidelines for using exposure compensation
3
select [EXP.COMP], then press the e button.
[WB] White Balance Setting
Operation setting to [ ]
3
4
5
[sM]/[mM] [COLOR MODE] Selecting Color, B/W or Sepia Mode
[sM][CHROMA] Changing the Contrast
[sM][SHARPNESS] Sharpening the Outline
[sM]/[mM][WB PRESET] Setting White Balance Manually
3
4
5
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[sM][AE MODE] Selecting the Exposure Mode
Operation setting to [F7.5]
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4
5
[sM]/[mM][FOCUSING] Selecting the Focus Mode
Operation setting to [MF]
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4
5
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[sM][LONG EXP.] Slowing the Shutter Speed
Operation setting to [LT4S]
3
4
5
[sM][ISO] Changing ISO Sensitivity to Shoot Subjects
Operation setting to [ISO160]
3
4
5
[sM][METERING] Selecting the Area to be Exposed
Operation setting to [SPOT AREA]
3
4
5
[sM][DIGITAL ZOOM] Using Digital Zoom or Not
Using Playback p Mode Functions
[MULTI] Multiple Image Playback
Multiple Image Display and Operations
Erasing an Image on the Multiple Image Display.
[PROTECT] Protecting Images from being Erased
[ERASE] Erasing Individual Images
[ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images
[RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming Images
6
To Resize an Image
3
select [RESIZE], then press the e button.
9 Confirming and Deleting the Resized Image
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4
[ROTATE] Rotating Images
[AUTO PLAY] Automatic Playback
7
3
select [AUTO PLAY], then press the e button.
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[PRINT] Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setting
3
4
5
6
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To set the DPOF setting for other images, repeat steps 4 to 9.
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Setting an Index Print
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The display returns to the [SETTING PRINT] screen.
Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of Setting the DPOF.
Resetting all print settings
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Using Setup SET UP Mode Functions
[BRIGHT CNTRL] Setting Brightness of the LCD Monitor
[INSERT DATE] Setting to Write the Date in the Image
Operation setting to [WITH DATE]
2
select [INSERT DATE], then press Right on the
3
[FORMAT] Formatting the Memory Card
Use this function before using a new memory card or when erasing all data including images.
Operation to format a memory card.
[POWER SAVE] Saving Power by Turning Power Off Automatically
1
Operation setting to [1MIN.]
<Note regarding camera used in the s/m mode:>
15SEC.
6MIN.
2
[MODE LOCK] Preserving the Mode Settings
Operation setting to [ON]
[BEEP] Turning ON or OFF the focusing beeps and shutter release sound
Operation setting to [OFF]
2
[CUSTOM SET.] Setting a function to the (+) and () button.
Operation setting to [EX COMP]
1
2
pad and select [CUSTOM SET.]. Then, press the Right button on the directional keypad.
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2
Operations when [W BALANCE] is selected
Turn on the power first and set the [CUSTOM SET.] in Setup modes to [W BALANCE].
1 2
[COLOR SELECT] Setting the Color of Menu Display
Operation setting to [RED]
2
select [COLOR SELECT], then press Right on the
3
[START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen
Operation Setting an image as startup screen 1
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2
3
[REC REVIEW] Reviewing the Image Just after Shooting
Operation setting to [OFF]
[LANGUAGE] Selecting the Display Language
Operation setting to [FRANAIS]
2
[FILE NO.] Resetting the File Number to 0001
then press the e button to complete the setting.
Operation Resetting File Numbers 1
2
select [FILE NO.], then press Right on the direc-
[MODE RESET] Restoring Default Settings of Functions
Operation Restoring the default settings 1
2
3
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Remedy
Messages and Remedies
Message Cause Remedy
List of Menus and Icons Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Display when the Camera s or Movie m mode is selected
Display when Playback p mode is selected
Display when SET UP mode is selected
LED Indication and Camera Status
Front illumination (Blue / Red)
Self-timer LED (Red)
Memory card access LED (orange)
Standby LED (green)
Caution LED (red)
List of Menu modes that can be locked and default settings
Mode Menu Mode lock Default
Optional Accessories
AC Adap ter AC-74 L
<AC Adapter Handling Precautions>
Pay attention to your selection of [LONG EXP.] and [ISO].
Specifications