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Contents

Operating Manual Regarding trademarks Regarding copyrightsAbout the Camera For Using Your Camera SafelyTo users of this camera About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter Precautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion BatteryAbout the Usage of AA Batteries Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your CameraPrecautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera About the Battery and ChargerCleaning Your Camera Storing Your CameraAbout SD Memory Cards Write-protect switchAbout Eye-Fi Cards Regarding User Registration Memo Before Using Your Camera ContentsGetting Started Shooting Functions Basic OperationsShooting Settings Playback Functions and Image Editing Connecting to a Computer Changing Additional SettingsAppendix Using the FlashComposition of the Operating Manual Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained belowIndicates useful information How to Change Function Settings Before Using Your CameraChecking the Contents of the Package Names and Functions of the Working Parts Main switch Capture ModeEV Compensation Button DGreen buttonFocus mode switch Mode dialFront e-dial R Lens unlock buttonFour-way controller Playback Mode3button I Delete button Monitor Display Capture ModeControl panel Shooting Info Display Selection screen Status screen Settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayedCamera Your Live ViewAF frame Button guide AE Metering p.97 AE Lock p.96Before Using Your Camera Before Using Your Still picture capture mode Control panel ModeRed  Shooting Info DisplayReturn to the status screen Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitorDisplay Indicators are displayed Detailed Information Playback ModeSingle image display Standard Information Display  Detailed Information Display Use the four-way controller 23 to switch between pagesStill picture Focus mode p.101/AF point p.104/Contrast AF p.106  Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Using the HistogramHistogram shows the brightness Histogram before and after shootingGuide Indicators Viewfinder Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity Before Using Your Camera 10 ISO/ISO Auto p.87AE Lock p.96 Changing AF point p.105 Electronic Level Display Using the Direct Keys How to Change Function SettingsPress the four-way controller Standby mode Press the 4buttonPress the Mbutton Standby mode Using the Control PanelSetup screen of the selected item appears Control panel appearsPress the 3button in standby mode Using the MenusPress the 3button or the shutter release button HalfwayPress the four-way controller 5 twice Use the four-way controller 23 to select a settingUse the four-way controller 23 to select an item Press the four-way controllerPress the 3button Turning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Attaching the Strap Inserting the BatteryAttaching a Lens Attaching the Strap Using the Lithium-ion Battery Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Battery chargerGettingStarted Inserting/Removing the Battery Close the battery cover Using the AA BatteriesBattery cover is locked Available Batteries Characteristics AA lithium batteriesBattery Level Indicator Open the battery coverUsing the AC Adapter GettingStarted Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Close the card cover 3, Then slide it in the direction ArrowAttaching a Lens Pushing the indicated portions Remove the front lens cap byInward To remove the lensGetting Started Adjusting the Viewfinder DiopterAlways turn the camera off when not in use Turn the main switch to onTurning the Camera On and Off Setting the Display Language Initial SettingsInitial Setting screen appears in the selected language W Hometown screen appearsUse the four-way controller Initial Setting screen reappearsTo select a city Press the four-way controller 3 to select DST, and useUse the four-way controller 23 to set the month Setting the Date and TimeSet the current date and time and the display style Choose mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy or yy/mm/ddTimeTime 10001000 Memo Basic Operations Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Set the mode dial to n Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsBasic Shooting Operation Look through the viewfinder to View the subject Set the focus mode switch to lFlash Review the captured image on the monitor Press the shutter release button fullyAvailable operations Is available. p.72Live View image is displayed on the monitor Setting the Flash Mode Using the Built-in FlashCapture Mode Selectable Flash Mode E/F/r G/H/I/r A/p K/r Press the four-way controller 4 in standby modePress the four-way controller 3 in on p.69 Compensating Flash OutputTurn the rear e-dial S OperationsPress the Ebutton Using the Built-in FlashTake a picture Playing Back Images Reviewing ImagesPress the Q button You can play back captured images with the cameraYou can delete images one by one Deleting a Single ImageDelete confirmation screen appears Image is deletedMemo Checking the Depth of Field Preview Setting the Exposure FocusingCamera Shake Taking Pictures ContinuouslyDirect Keys Setting Items How to Operate the Shooting FunctionsRec. Mode Menu Items GPS Framerate *1 Sets the number of frames shot per Second 130 Movie Menu ItemsQuality Level *1 Sets the quality level of the movie Sets the microphone sensitivity Movie SR *1Custom Setting Menu Items 215 Save Menu LocationCapture Mode Characteristics NAuto Picture mode Selecting the Appropriate Capture ModeMode for the subject Dial indicatorAuto Picture Modes HDR Scene ModesCamera switches to the Hmode status screen Selecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to HScene Mode selection screen appears Press the MbuttonFunctions Exposure ModesPriority Automatic Exposure Aperture value Manual ExposureSetting the Sensitivity Setting the ExposurePress the four-way controller 2 in standby mode Use the four-way controller 23 to select ISO Auto or ISOShootingFunctions Set the mode dial to e, K, b, c, L, a or p Changing the Exposure ModeAvailable # Restricted × Not available Turn the front e-dial R Shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a modeTake your finger off the shutter release button Bulb ShootingExposure ends Exposure is adjusted Adjusting the ExposurePress the m button 1, and then turn the rear e-dial S Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure + Standard  Underexposed  Overexposed default settingSet the bracket value Press the four-way controller 5 in standby modePress the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button fully Locking the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock Refer to Setting the =/LButton Operation p.169 for detailsAssign AE Lock to the =/Lbutton Set the exposure, and press the =/LbuttonSelecting the Metering Method Press the Mbutton in standby modeAE Metering screen appears Camera returns to the control panelReducing the Image Noise Noise Reduction Reduces noise at high ISO sensitivity settingsHigh-ISO NR High-ISO NR screen appearsTo set the level of noise reduction To select a sensitivity value,Which is applied to the selected Sensitivity valueSlow Shutter Speed NR 100Reduces noise during long exposures Shooting FunctionsSetting the Focus Mode FocusingTTL phase-matching autofocus 101102 Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the ViewfinderFPS 103104 Selecting the Focusing Point AF PointAF Active Area screen appears Select the desired AF point 105106 Setting the Contrast AF during Live ViewContrast AF screen appears 107 108 Selecting the Desired Focusing AreaSelect G in on p.106, and press the 4button Select the AF area109 Checking the FocusTurn the rear e-dial S to change the magnification Autofocus system operatesFocusing Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus110 Press the 4button or the shutter release button halfway 111Image on the monitor is magnified Press the four-way controller 5, and adjust the value AF Fine Adjustment21. AF Fine Adjustment screen appears 112 How to Take Pictures Adjustment value is saved113 Press the 3button three timesDisplaying the Optical Preview Checking the Depth of Field PreviewTake your finger off the V/Ybutton Preview Method Description Optical Preview115 Displaying the Digital PreviewAssign Digital Preview to the V/Ybutton Focus on the subject, and press the V/YbuttonTaking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera ShakeShake Reduction screen appears You can also change the setting from the a Rec. Mode 3 menu Self-timer shooting117 Correcting the Tilt of the Images 118Use the four-way controller 45 to select P Off or O On 119 Shooting with the Self-timerCamera is ready to take a picture 120 121 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit Optional122 Continuous Shooting Taking Pictures Continuously123 124 Interval Shooting Press the 4button to complete the setting125 Interval Shooting screen appearsIf you selected Now, proceed to Step 126Camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures 127 128 Multi-exposureMulti-exposure screen appears Select from 2 to 9 shotsTake the picture 129Multi-exposure is ended Exposure Bracketing and Lens Correction are not availableSet the mode dial to C, and press the 3button Changing the Settings for Movie RecordingMovie Capture Settings screen appears Compensation value. default settingSelect Recorded Pixels 131Select Framerate Set Quality Level to C, D, or E Press the 3buttonRecording Movies Set the mode dial to C132 Press the shutter release button againFlash is not available 133134 Interval MovieInterval Movie screen appears 135 136 Playing Back MoviesFirst frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Movie playback startsCapturing a Still Picture from a Movie 137Press the m button Save confirmation screen appearsEditing Movies Select a point where you want to divide the movie138 139 140 Setting the White Balance Setting a File FormatSetting the Image Finishing Tone Correcting ImagesImage Capture Settings screen appears Setting a File FormatSettings Jpeg Recorded Pixels File Format143 You can set the format of image filesColor Space Jpeg Quality144 You can select a color space to use145 Setting the White Balance146 Press the four-way controller 3 in standby modeUse the four-way controller 45 to select the white balance Fine-tune the white balance147 Adjusting the White Balance ManuallySelect K in on p.146, and press the four-way controller Use the four-way controller 45 to select K1 to K3148 Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured ImageTurn the front e-dial R to select an image 149 Adjusting the White Balance with Color TemperatureUse the four-way controller 45 to change the settings Brightness AdjustmentCorrecting Images Highlight Correction or Shadow Correction screen appearsHigh Dynamic Range Image Capture This section explains how to set HDR Capture151 HDR Capture screen appears152 Select from ±1 EV, ±2 EV default setting or ±3 EV153 Lens Correction Distortion  Lateral chromatic aberrationUse the four-way controller 45 to select Off or On 154Select Start adjustment, and press the 4button Composition AdjustmentAdjust the composition Composition Adjust. screen appears156 Custom Image Setting the Image Finishing Tone157 158 Screen to adjust the parameters appears159 You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart160 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured ImageTurn the front e-dial R to select a cross processed image 161 Digital Filter162 Shooting SettingsUse the four-way controller 2345 to select a filter 163 Use the four-way controller 23 to select an exposure mode Setting the E-dials OperationScreen for the selected exposure mode appears Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions165 Following settings can be selected for each exposure modeESHIFT ELINE Auto166 Depends on the Exposure Setting p.130 of the C Movie 1 menuPress the 4button Press the 3button BSHIFT CSHIFT167 Setting the V/YButton OperationSelect , and press the four- way controller Button Customization screen appearsIs taken. default setting Setting the One Push File Format168 Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a file format169 Setting the =/LButton OperationOff the =/Lbutton to return to normal autofocus operation Saving the Settings Saving Frequently Used SettingsSave User Mode screen appears A mode cannot be set when the mode dial is set to n, Hor CRename User Mode screen appears Editing a Setting Name171 Text-entry screen appearsFour-way controller Moves the text selection cursor 172Cursor at the position of the text input cursor CursorUsing Saved User Settings Checking the Saved User SettingsSet the mode dial to Bor C 173Change the settings as necessary Resetting to Default SettingsResets the settings saved as a mode to the default settings Reset User Mode screen appearsFunctions Connecting the Camera to an AV DeviceSelecting the Playback Functions Deleting Multiple ImagesPlayback Mode Palette Items How to Operate the Playback/Edit FunctionsPlayback Functions and Image Editing Function Image Rotation *1177 Playback Menu ItemsSelect from ×16, ×8, ×4, ×2 or Off default setting Setting the Playback Display MethodBased on the rotation information when 18. Save Rotation Info in the ACustom Setting 3 menu isSelecting the Playback Functions Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback modeMagnifying Images 179180 Displaying Multiple ImagesSelect the images to display Turn the rear e-dial S to the right toward yChanging the Multiple Image Display Style 181Press the Mbutton in on p.180 Use the four-way controller To select the display style182 Playing Back Images Continuously Setting the Slideshow Display183 Start screen is displayed and the slideshow starts 184185 Rotating ImagesImage rotation information is saved Deleting Selected Images Deleting Multiple ImagesSelect images to delete You can delete multiple images at once187 Deleting a FolderSelected images are deleted Folder display screen appears188 Deleting All ImagesConfirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels Resize Processing Images189 Screen to select the recorded pixels appears190 Cutting Out Part of the Image CroppingCropped image is saved as a new image Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame Rear e-dial S191 Processing Images with Digital FiltersExtracted Color 2 OFF/Red White Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow192 193 Four-way controller 45 to Adjust the valueTo select a parameter Screen to select a filter appearsRecreating Filter Effects 194Filter effects used for the selected image appear Image EditingTo check the parameter details, press the Mbutton 195Image selection screen appears Filter-processed image is saved as a new imageJoining Multiple Images Index Index setting screen appears196 Press the four-way controller 3 in the single image display197 Processing may take a while when creating an index imageYou can select a white or black background Index image is created and a confirmation screen appearsDeveloping One RAW Image Developing RAW ImagesScreen to select a development method is displayed Use the four-way controller 45 to change the value 199Following parameters can be changed RAW image is developed and saved as a new Jpeg imageDeveloping Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings200 Select the RAW images to be developedUse the four-way controller To set Jpeg Recorded 201Pixels and Jpeg Quality Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal Connecting the Camera to an AV Device203 Setting the Video Output FormatTurn the AV device and camera on Interface Options screen appears204 Camera Settings How to Operate the Set-up MenuFile Management Settings Changing Additional Settings How to Operate the Set-up MenuSet-up Menu Items USBMenu Function Create New 207224 Folder File Name Setting the Sound Effects Camera SettingsUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volume Sound Effects 1 screen appears209 Setting the World TimeUse the four-way controller 45 to select a destination city 210  List of World Time Cities 211Region City Setting the Electronic Level Display Setting the Monitor and the Menu DisplaysSetting the LCD Display 212Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the value Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the MonitorAdjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor LCD Display Settings screen appears214 Setting the Display for Instant ReviewInstant Review screen appears ARec. Mode 1 menu C Movie 1 menu Setting the Initial Menu Tab to be Displayed215 19. Save Menu Location screen appearsMinimizing Battery Consumption Battery SettingsSetting the Battery Type AA Battery Type screen appearsFunction Default Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory217 Memory 1 screen appears218 Settings are saved even when the camera is turned offTurn the rear e-dial S to display the Memory 2 screen Turned offResetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus Resetting the Camera SettingsResetting the Custom Menu 219Checking the Camera Version Information Additional Settings220 ChangingFormatting an SD Memory Card File Management Settings221 Format screen appears222 Protecting Images from Deletion ProtectTo select Protect, and press Button 223 Setting the Naming System of the FolderIf you selected Date, proceed to Step 224 Creating New FoldersFolder name is changed Create New Folder screen appears225 Setting the File NameFolder with a new number is created File Name screen appearsSelecting the File Number Setting Setting the Photographer Information226 Change the textEnter the text 227228 Using an Eye-Fi CardEye-Fi screen appears Transferring Selected Images 229Screen to select the unit of transfer appears Folder selection screen appears230 Transferring process cannot be canceled once startedSelect the images to transfer Images to be transferred are specifiedYou can set up to 99 copies Setting the Dpof Settings231 Press the Mbutton to select P or O for printing the date 232Computer Using the Provided SoftwareSaving Images on a Computer  Windows Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer Macintosh ComputerSaving Images on a Computer Setting the USB Connection Mode235 Unless otherwise specified, select MSC236 Connecting the Camera and a ComputerTurn the camera on Save the captured images to the computerInstalling the Software Using the Provided Software237 Turn the computer on238 Connecting to a ComputerClick Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 LE Regarding User Registration 239240 Using the Flash Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Flash in bMode Using the Flash in cModeUsing the Flash Set the flash mode to Gor H243 Built-in flash pops upCalculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value 244Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number ApproxSlave flash High-speed sync Wireless flash Using an External Flash Optional245 Flash Built-in246 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash247 Using the High-speed Sync FlashSetting the Channel for the External Flash Using Flash in Wireless Mode248 First, set the channel for the external flash unitOff Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash 249250 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension CordMaster ControlWhen combining with the built-in flash Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension CordsWhen combining two external flashes 251252 Using the Contrast Control Sync FlashConnect the external flash to the camera indirectly Refer to p.250 for detailsCleaning the Cmos Sensor Default SettingsUsing the GPS Unit Error MessagesRec. Mode Menu Default SettingsDirect Keys AppendixAF.A 255Astro 256Tracer GPS 257 Playback Mode PaletteMovie Menu DpofPlayback Menu 258Set-up Menu 259 ACustom Setting Menu260 261 Functions Available with Various Lens CombinationsFA J DA L262 Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this cameraLens names and mount names Lens and Built-in Flash 263Unavailable due to vignetting Available with some restrictions264 Setting the Focal LengthAttach a lens, and turn the camera on Turn the rear e-dial S to set the focal length265 Shaking the Cmos sensor removes dust from the sensor unit Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Dust RemovalDust Removal screen appears Do not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to p Sensor Cleaning screen appearsRemoving Dust with a Blower 267268 Clean the Cmos sensorTurn the camera off Attach the lens or body mount cover269 Using the GPS UnitAstrotracer 270 Shooting Celestial Bodies AstrotracerSelect ASTROTRACER, and press the four-way controller Press the shutter release button fully again 271Error Messages 273 274 There is no Troubleshooting275Available space on 276 Problem Cause RemedySubject is outside the AF area, aim AF areaUse a tripod 277Appendix Model Description Main SpecificationsImage Capture Unit File Formats279 Focusing SystemLive View LCD Monitor280 Drive ModeAppendix Exposure Control ShutterCapture Functions 281Movie Appendix Playback Functions 282Customization Dimensions and Weight Power SupplyAccessories 283284 285 Index286 287 288 289 290 291 Warranty Policy CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union 293For customers in USA 294For customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au Canada295 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals296 Memo Deutschland GmbH FranceGermany SL3 8PN, U.K