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Camera User Guide
Note
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Preface
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe
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The following two manuals are included with your Caplio 500SE.
Using the Manuals
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Key Features
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Contents
Basic Operations 11
1 Various Shooting Functions 56
2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 83
3 Recording/Playing Back Sound 86
Advanced Operations 55
4 Other Playback Functions 88
5 Direct Printing 98
6 Changing Camera Settings 106
7 Downloading Images to Your Computer 128
8 Using the Bluetooth Function 154
9 Using the GPS Function 180
10 Using the Wireless LAN Function (Only for Caplio 500SE-W) 191
11 Appendices 221
Basic Operations
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Packing List
Optional Accessories
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Names of Parts
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Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use.
How to Use the Mode Dial
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Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures
LCD Monitor Display
Example of LCD Monitor Display During Playback
Battery Level Indication
Getting Ready
About the Battery
Number of shots you can take ---------------------------------------------------------------
SD Memory Card (available in stores)
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Charging the Rechargeable Battery (sold separately)
Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card
Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the L mark.
Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)
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Turning the Power On/Off
To turn the power on:
Press the power button.
To turn the power off:
Press the power button.
Setting the Language
Setting the Date and Time
Basic Shooting
Holding the Camera
Preventing Camera Shake ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Shooting
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Using the Zoom Function
With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro)
Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.
Full-press the shutter release button.
To cancel macro mode , press the N (Macro) button again.
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shoo ting)
Turn the mode dial to 5/K.
Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode.
Using the Flash
Scene Modes
Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions
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Turn the mode dial to K.
Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Shooting in CALS Mode
Turn the mode dial to 5/K.
Press the t (Self-timer)
Press the shutter release button.
t Using the Self-Timer
Playing Back Images
In shooting mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button.
The last image you took is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Reviewing the Image You Ju st Took (Quick Review)
Press the 6 (Playback)
Viewing Your Images
Three-frame View/List View (Thumbnail Display)
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Press the 6 (Playback) button.
The last image you took is displayed.
Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge.
Press the 8 (Enlarged View)
Magnifying Images
You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor.
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Changing the Display with the DISP. Button
Maximizing the LCD Monitor Bri ghtness
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.
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1 Various Shooting Func tions
Using the ADJ. Button
Settings by Mode
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Shooting Setting Menu
Using the Menu
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Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE)
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Shooting with the Antiblur Function (ANTIBLUR)
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Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS)
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Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)
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Turn the mode dial to 5/K.
Shooting with Multi-Shot (S-CONT/M-CONT)
S-CONT (S Multi-Shot)
M-CONT (M Multi-Shot)
Viewing an S-CONT or M-CONT Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode
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Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE)
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Turn the mode dial to 5/K.
Press the ADJ. button and then pr ess the #$ buttons until the exposure compensation bar appe ars.
Press the !" buttons to set the exposure setting.
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)
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Turn the mode dial to 5/K/3.
Press the ADJ. button and then pr ess the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears.
Press the !" buttons to select a setting other than [M].
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)
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Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING)
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Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)
2 Shooting/Playing Back Mo vies
3 Shooting Movies
Setting the Frame Rate (FRAME RATE)
Shooting/Playing Back Movies
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To playback movies, follow the steps below.
Press the 6 (Playback) button.
Playing Back Movies
Recording/Playing Back Sound
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3 Recording/Playing Back Sound
You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file.
Turn the mode dial to 2 (voice memo mode).
Press the shutter release
Press the shutter release button to stop recording.
Playing Back Sound
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4 Other Playback Functions
Using the Menu
Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the play back mode.
Press the !" buttons to select the desired item.
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Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)
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Write-protecting Files (PROTECT)
Protecting a File
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Using a Printing Service (DPOF)
Setting DPOF for the Displayed Still Image
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Changing the Image Size (RESIZE)
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5 Direct Printing
Direct Print Function
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Printing Several Still Images
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Printing Reports
Printing a Camera Memo on a Report
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Changing Camera Settings
6 Changing Camera Settings
SETUP Menu
Using the SETUP Menu
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Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD])
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Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.])
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Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS)
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Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.)
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Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF)
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Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND)
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Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS)
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Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.)
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Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)
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Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)
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Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM)
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Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)
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Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION)
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Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON)
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Registering the Power-on Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS)
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Changing the Startup Settings (START SETTINGS)
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7 Downloading Images to Yo ur Computer
For Windows
Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM
When [Installing the software] is clicked : (GP.134) The following software will be installed:
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System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM
Install the required software on your computer from the CD-ROM before connecting the camera.
Here is an example of the Windows XP screen.
Start your computer and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Click [Installing the software].
Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images on Your Computer
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Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite
Start your computer and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
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Installing Other Software on Your Computer
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For Macintosh
Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM
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System Requirements for Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM
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Uninstalling the Software
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Make sure the camera power is off.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer.
Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
Using the Caplio Software to Download Images
You can download images from the camera to a computer without having to use software.
Change [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the SETUP menu.
Make sure that the camera power is off.
Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer.
Downloading Images in Mass Storage Mode
From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location.
Downloading images from an SD m emory card------ ----------------------------
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer
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8 Using the Bluetoot h Function
About the Bluetooth Function
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Expanded Settings Menu
Using the Expanded Settings Menu
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Check that the destination device (printer) is r eady for printing.
Press the 6 (Playback) button.
Press the #$ buttons to select an image to send.
Sending Still Images to a Printer (PRINT)
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Printing Several Still Images
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Repeat Step 8 to select all the files you want to send.
Use the keyboard to enter the passkey set on the destination device.
Entering an Authentication Passkey for a Destination Device
Press the !"#$ buttons to select a character to inpu t.
Press the ADJ./MEMO button.
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Sending Still Images to Your Computer (FILE SEND)
Sending One or All Still Images
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Sending Several Still Images
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Press the " button to select [QUICK SEND MODE] and press the $ button.
Press the !" buttons to select [1TOUCH] or [2TOUCH].
Press the MENU/OK button, or # button and press the MENU/ OK button.
Sending Images in Shooting Mode (QUICK SEND MODE)
Using Quick Review Send
When [QUICK SEND MODE] is set to [1TOUC H]
Check that the destination device is turned on.
When [QUICK SEND MODE] is set to [2TOUC H]
Press the Q (Quick Review) button.
Press the $ button to select [YES] and then press the MENU/OK button.
Press the !" buttons to select the desired destination device.
To disconnect after Quick Review Sen d --------------------------------------------
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Making Advanced Bluetooth
Press the " button to select [PASS KEY] and press the $
Use the keyboard to enter the passkey set on the destination device.
Settings
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Connecting to Several Devices at the Same Time (MASTER/SLAVE)
Selecting the Size of Images to Be Sent (IMAGE FILE SIZE)
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9 Using the GPS Function
About the GPS Function
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Press the " button to select [BT SERIAL] and press the $
Press the #$ buttons to select [YES] and then press the MENU/OK button.
Obtaining GPS Information
Manually Connecting to a Device (BT SERIAL)
Press the !" buttons to select the desired destination device.
Automatically Connecting to a Previously Connected Device (BT AUTO CONN)
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Automatically Establish ing a Connection
Using the GPS Function
Check that the Bluetooth GPS unit is turned on.
Turn the camera power on.
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Displaying GPS Information
LCD Monitor Display
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Shooting with GPS Information
Playing Back a Still Image with GPS Information
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Locking the GPS Information (GPS LOCK)
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10 Using the Wireless LAN Function (Only for Caplio 500SE-W)
About the Wireless LAN Function
Overview of Transfer Process via a Wireless LAN
1Make advanced file transfer settings. (GP.194)
2Create a communication list. (GP.202)
3Transfer the communication list from the camera to the computer. (GP.202)
4Send files.
Selecting the Communication Method (CHANGE COM)
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Making Advanced Wireless LAN Settings for Sending Files
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[Network] tab
[Wireless LAN] tab
Detailed Setups Tab Settings
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[FTP Send] tab
[Mail Config.] tab
[Address Book] tab
Setting Up a Caplio-only FTP Server
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Click [Start].
Send files from the camera.
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Creating a Communication List and Transferring it to the Camera
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Click [Transfer to Camera].
Click [OK] on the message box.
Click [OK] on the [Caplio Setting] screen.
Note -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from the camera and computer.
Importing a Communication List from an SD Memory Card (READ COM SETTING)
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Confirming and Editing the Destination Setting on the Camera
Change the setting.
After completing changes, press the MENU/OK button.
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Sending Still Images, Movies, and Sound Files (FILE SEND)
Sending One or All Files
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Sending Several Files
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Sending Files in Shooting Mode (Quick Review Send)
Setting Up Quick Review Send (QUICK SEND MODE)
Using Quick Review Send
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Check that the destination device (computer) is turned on.
When [QUICK SEND MODE] is set to [2TOUC H]
Press the Q (Quick Review) button.
Press the !" buttons to select the desired destination device and then press the MENU/OK
To disconnect after Quick Review Sen d --------------------------------------------
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Specifying a Destination on the Camera Beforehand
Hiding the [SEND TO] Screen (SEND CONDITION)
Specifying a Destination (SEND TO)
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11 Appendices
If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action.
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Bluetooth related error messages
Communication and send se tting errors
FTP send setting errors
Wireless LAN related error messages (Only for Caplio 500SE-W)
Mail send setting errors
Other errors
Camera Troubleshooting
Power Supply
Shooting
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Playback/Deleting
Other Problems
Software and Computer Troubleshooting
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General
Camera Parts
Specifications
Image Data Record/Playb ack Part
I/O Terminals Memory Cards for Recording and Playback
Bluetooth Communication Po rt
Wireless LAN Communication Po rt (Only for Caplio 500SE-W)
Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card
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Attach the wide conversion lens to the lens of this camera.
Optional Accessories
Using a Wide Conversion Lens
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Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off
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O Available, - Not available For details about options, see P.59 .
About Scene Mode
Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode
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Cautions on Use
Waterproofing
Cautions on Use
Conditions in which condensation m ay easily occur:------------------------ --
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Care and Storage
Care
Use and Storage
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Warranty and Servicing
Notes to users
Note to users in the United States of America
NOTICE
FCC WARNING
Note to users in Canada
Remarque concernant les utillsateurs au Canad a
Notice to Users in EEA Countries
The Product complies with the req uirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
The Product complies with the requirements of th e EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Hinweis fr Benutzer in Lndern des europische n Wirtschaftsraumes
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