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Kyocera Finecam L3, Finecam L4, L3, L4 Basic Operations

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Basic

Operations

Basic Operations

(For First-time Digital Camera Users)

Shoot imagesRView imagesRErase unwanted images

These are the basic operations of a digital camera.

Please learn how to use this digital camera by shooting some trial images

first. In addition, try to enjoy the special functions for the digital camera. For

example, process images using the PC or print the digital image.

Taking a Picture (Shooting Still Images)

1Setting the Mode to “s” Camera Mode

Set the mode select dial to “s”

then press the “POWER” power

button to turn on the camera's

power.

After the start screen is displayed, the date is

shown for approximately 3 seconds.

Make sure that the date is correct.

2Compose your picture for the subject.

Compose your picture while

watching on the LCD monitor.

●Take care of camera shake.

See also:

For “Camera shake” see page49.

“Holding the Camera Steady” (page 20)

“Saving Power by Shooting Images Using the

Viewfinder” (page 43)

Press the “ ” button to enlarge the subject and the

“ ” button to reduce the size of the subject.

“Shooting Images Using Zoom (optical zoom

and digital zoom)” (page 42)

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Contents

Main ENGLISH FRANAIS Instruction manual Mode demploi GB/F s / mp Introduction Check the Contents 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 Page 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 Page Connecting the USB Cable to your PC 1 2 Page Viewing the Images on Your PC Page 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) 2 3 4 5 6 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 a Page [ ] 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 6 [sM][AE MODE] Selecting the Exposure Mode Operation setting to [F7.5] 3 4 5 [sM]/[mM][FOCUSING] Selecting the Focus Mode Operation setting to [MF] 3 4 5 Page [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 6 7 8 4 [ROTATE] Rotating Images [AUTO PLAY] Automatic Playback 7 3 select [AUTO PLAY], then press the e button. 4 [PRINT] Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setting 3 4 5 6 00_8CQ.book Page 77 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM To set the DPOF setting for other images, repeat steps 4 to 9. 7 8 Setting an Index Print 00_8CQ.book Page 78 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM The display returns to the [SETTING PRINT] screen. Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of Setting the DPOF. Resetting all print settings Page 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. Page 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 1 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