Introduction Camera Preparations 1 Basic Operations 2 Techniques for Taking Pictures 3 Mode C / Mode N / Mode M 4 Playback Mode P 5 SET UP Mode G 6 Appendix 7 ENGLISH
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS KYOCERA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Introduction FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Introduction Test Photos and Warranties Make it a practice to take test shots before starting any important photography session, in order to confirm that images are being recorded properly. Kyocera will not be held responsible for failure of photographs to be recorded or transmitted to a computer as the result of any defects in recording media (SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC)).
Contents Introduction Introduction.............................................................................................................. 3 Test Photos and Warranties ........................................................................... 3 Notes on Copyright......................................................................................... 3 How to Use this Instruction Manual................................................................
4 Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode................................................................................. 4-1 5 Using the P Playback Mode Functions........................................ 5-1 [PLAYBACK ZOOM] Viewing Your Images Enlarged ........................................ 5-2 Playing Back Movies ............................................................................................ 5-2 [MULTI] Viewing Multiple Images......................................
[PRINT SETTINGS] Specifying DPOF Print Settings ....................................... 5-20 Specifying DPOF settings ......................................................................... 5-20 Specifying index print settings................................................................... 5-22 Deleting all the DPOF print settings .......................................................... 5-23 6 G Using the SET UP Mode Functions ............................................
How to Use this Instruction Manual Camera Preparations: This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery pack, loading memory cards, and switching the camera on.
Caution and Warning Symbols These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and use the features correctly. Introduction a DANGER This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in death or serious personal injury if not followed properly.
For best performance, we recommend the use of genuine Kyocera accessories. Kyocera is not responsible for any accidents or damage caused by the use of accessories made by other manufacturers or fashioned by the user. This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect its microcomputer against strong external static electricity. Though rare, it may fail to function because this safety circuit has come into action.
• The LCD monitor may appear difficult to see in some outdoor lighting situations. a WARNING • Never place batteries in a microwave oven or other container exposed to high-voltage, since battery liquid may leak, or the battery pack may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or rupture. • Do not use leaking batteries. Battery liquid may contact your skin, causing personal injury.
a CAUTION • Use only the dedicated AC adapter supplied with the digital camera. Using other adapters may result in accidents and fire danger. • Never attempt to splice the AC adapter cord, or subject it to severe twisting, bending, or stretching. • Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands, since personal electrical shock could result. • Always grasp the plug body (not cord) when removing the AC adapter plugs from camera and power outlet.
Nomenclature Names of camera controls and reference pages POWER button 0 p.1-5 Introduction Shutter release button p.2-3 USB socket p.2-13, 2-20 Power input socket p.1-3 Connector cover Strap lug p.1-7 Microphone Flash unit p.4-2 Self-timer LED p.7-7 Light sensor Lens hood Lens/Cover glass J I DISPLAY button W T SCENE button Zoom button Zoom button p.3-4 (wide-angle) p.3-3 K (telephoto) p.3-3 MENU button Speaker FUUD L R E 4-way button Flash button ( OK button p.
A World of Possibilities This digital camera, with its slimline body and rotatable lens and LCD monitor units, can be used in various ways not possible with conventional digital cameras. Introduction ● Stylish Slimline Body The ultra-slim body of the FineCam SL400R is only 15 mm (0.6") thick. You can slip it into your pocket so it’s ready to use anytime, anywhere.
● Camera Functions You can access the wide selection of camera functions by pressing the mode buttons above the LCD monitor to switch between modes. There is also a SCENE button that lets you take pictures using camera settings tailored to a range of different scenes. Introduction Shooting (still images) The 4.0 megapixel highperformance CCD enables you to shoot high-quality still images. ( p.2-2) Shooting (continuous shooting) Allows you to take continuous shots at a rate of 3.3 frames per second.
● System Around the Camera E-mail Introduction Printer PC USB cable (supplied) Card reader Digital camera Finecam SL400R Memory card AC adapter (supplied) Photo lab DPOF-compatible printer (third-party) Digital print 15
Camera Preparations This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery, loading memory cards, and switching the camera on.
Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow (U) to open it. 1 M Camera Preparations G 2 Insert the battery pack (BP-780S) supplied with the camera. Check that the correctly. 3 and markings are oriented Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow (U) to lock it.
3 Grip the battery pack and pull it out of the camera. • Take care not to drop the battery pack. Strong impacts caused by being dropped can cause the battery pack to leak fluid. 1 Camera Preparations • If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long period, store it in a cool, dark place. Charging the Battery • Before charging, check that the battery pack is in the camera. Connect the AC adapter to the camera to charge the battery pack. Caution LED Full charging takes around 3 hours.
2 Load the memory card. Make sure the side with the label attached is facing the LCD monitor. To load the card, push it into the slot until it makes a clicking sound and stops. 1 Camera Preparations • If the card does not slide in smoothly, you may be loading the card upside down. Check that the card is the right way up and do not try to force it into the slot. • Do not attach stickers of any sort to the memory card as this may jam the card in the slot so that you cannot remove it.
• When the card access LED is flashing, images are being recorded onto the memory card. Do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage. 2 Push the memory card in gently with your fingertip. 1 If you push the memory card in slightly, it pops back out and you can then pull it out completely. Camera Preparations 3 Close the card/battery cover.
■ Viewing the battery level and charging guide Fully charged At least half used. Charge low. Charge the battery soon. When the battery charge is completely depleted, the “LOW BATTERY” message appears on the LCD monitor. Depending on the environment in which the digital camera is being used, the amount of power consumed may increase. Even if the battery level icon is displayed, the camera may switch itself off in some camera operating conditions. When this occurs, charge the battery.
3 You can use L and R on the 4way button to cycle through the options as follows: Year Q Month Q Day Q Hour Q Minute Q Date display format. Use U and D to change the values set and select the display format. 1 Camera Preparations ■ Date display format This refers to the order in which the year, month and day are shown. The 3 available formats are shown on the right. Choose your preferred display format.
● Using the Camera Case Use the camera case as shown in the illustration. Memory cards go in here. 1 Camera Preparations ● Using the Cleaning Pad Attach the cleaning pad to the hand strap as shown in the illustration. Clean the lens and LCD monitor with the side to which the cleaning cloth is attached. When cleaning the lens, remove the lens hood before wiping the lens with the cleaning pad. To remove the lens hood, grip the hood with your fingertips and turn it counterclockwise.
Basic Operations This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer.
Taking Pictures — Shooting Still Images 1 Take the camera out of the case. 2 Hold the camera in both hands. 2 Basic Operations 3 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on and then press O or Q on the mode button until the “C” icon lights on the mode select LED. After the startup screen, the date is displayed for roughly 3 seconds. Check that the date is correct. 4 With the LCD monitor facing towards you, gently turn the left side of the camera (lens unit).
• Take care to avoid camera shake. ( p.4-4) • Press the T side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the W side to return the enlarged image to its original size. ( p.3-3) ■ Holding the camera With the LCD monitor facing towards you, hold the lens unit with your left hand and the section with the LCD monitor in your right hand. Take care that your fingers do not obstruct the lens, flash or light sensor.
7 When you press the shutter release button down fully, the camera emits the shutter sound and takes a picture. “Click” 2 Basic Operations • Press the shutter release button lightly with the soft pad of your fingertip. Pressing the button roughly will result in camera shake. (See “Avoiding camera shake” p.4-4.) • When the caution LED flashes rapidly before the picture is taken, this indicates that there is a risk of camera shake occurring. Place the camera on a steady surface (table, etc.
1 2 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on and then press O or Q on the mode button until the “M” icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Basic Operations Use the LCD monitor to compose your shot. The remaining number of seconds of movie shooting is shown in the top-right corner of the LCD monitor. 3 00:26 Press the shutter release button half way to set the exposure and focus for the subject.
Viewing Images – Still Image Playback 1 Press O or Q on the mode button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED. The photographed image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Basic Operations 2 3 Press R on the 4-way button to scan forward through the photographed images. Press L to scan backward through the images. Press the T side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the W side to return the enlarged image to its original size.
2 Press L or R on the 4-way button to select the movie to be viewed. 00:00 3 2 Press the OK button E to begin playback. Basic Operations 00:16 • See p.5-2 for more information on playing back movies. Displaying Information for Playback Images – INFORMATION This feature allows you to check information such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for the image (still image) being played back. 1 Press U or D on the 4-way button during image playback.
Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images – Manual REC Review This feature allows you to check data such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for an image you have just shot and to erase the image. 1 2 Immediately after taking a picture in “C” mode, press D on the 4-way button. Basic Operations The last image you shot appears on the LCD monitor. • If you press D again while a photographed image is displayed, a message screen appears asking you to confirm whether you want to erase the image.
2 Press the MENU button K. The menu icons appear. MULTI 3 2 Press R on the 4-way button to select ERASE [ ]. Basic Operations -4)5- 4 Press the OK button E. The erase confirmation message screen appears. 5 Press U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE]. • Use L and R on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased.
6 Press the OK button E to erase the image. The saved image that follows the erased image appears on the LCD monitor. To erase another image, repeat the procedure from step 5. If there are no further images, the “NO IMAGE” message appears. ERASE IMAGE? EXECUTE CANCEL 2 7 Press the MENU button K to finish the erase procedure. Basic Operations • The image erasing procedure is the same for still images and movies. When the Memory Card is Full...
Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can view images you have shot with this camera on a computer, copy the images to a computer and edit them, and then send them from the computer via e-mail. First check the operating system software on your computer and then read the relevant sections for your software. • Features such as taskbars and pop-up menus displayed on your PC may not appear or may include different information depending on the PC hardware and software you are using.
Connecting to a Windows PC Installing the USB drivers (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB drivers, which are included on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera. 2 • Do not connect the USB cable until USB driver installation is completed. Connecting the USB cable prior to installation will prevent successful USB driver installation. If you have mistakenly connected the USB cable, see “Deleting or Uninstalling Devices” on p.2-18.
Viewing images on a Windows PC • If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, install the USB drivers before connecting the USB cable. ( p.2-12) • If you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, no driver installation is needed. Connect the USB cable without installing the drivers. • To view images on your PC, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed.
4 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on. [PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera’s memory card on your PC and copy the images to your PC. PC MODE 2 Basic Operations • In Windows XP, the Scanner and Camera Wizard window may appear. If it does, click the Cancel button to close the window. • When the camera is connected to a computer and you are viewing or copying images, the card access LED flashes.
■ Memory card folder configuration On Windows PCs, the folders for camera memory cards are configured as shown below. Removable disk DCIM*1 100KCBOX MISC*2 Still image/Movie The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera, that file name is skipped. This folder is created when DPOF print settings are specified ( p.5-20). RESIZE R00_0001.jpg R00_0002.jpg • • • R00_9999.jpg Resized images are recorded here.
Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC Use the procedure below when disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC. ● Windows Me users 1 2 Basic Operations 2 3 4 5 Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop. Select [USB Disk] and then click [Stop]. Select [USB Disk] and then click [OK]. When the “The ‘USB Disk E:’ device can now be safely removed from the system” message appears, click [OK].
● Windows 2000 or Window XP users 1 2 Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and then click [Stop]. 2 Basic Operations 3 4 5 Select [Kyocera Finecam SL400R USB Device] and then click [OK]. When the “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ can now be safely removed from the system” message appears, click [OK]. Disconnect the USB cable from PC and camera.
Deleting or uninstalling devices (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. In this situation, delete the drivers as described below. Then use the procedure on p.2-12 to re-install the drivers. * Note that this procedure is only required for Windows 98 and Windows 98SE. 2 1 Load the memory card into the camera. ( p.1-3) 2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera.
7 Select “Finecam SL400R” marked with a question mark in [Other devices] and then click [Remove]. 2 9 When the device deletion confirmation message appears, click [OK]. Switch the camera off, disconnect the USB cable and then restart your PC.
Connecting to a Macintosh Viewing images on a Macintosh computer • You do not need to install the USB drivers on a Macintosh computer. Connect the USB cable without installing any drivers. • To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed.) • To view movies that have a large number of pixels or a high frame rate, first copy the movie to your PC and then play the copy of the movie.
4 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on. [PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera’s memory card on your Macintosh and copy the images to your Macintosh. PC MODE 2 • When the camera is connected to the Macintosh and the two are communicating so that data can be exchanged, the self-timer LED lights. 5 An [untitled] disk icon appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the disk window. * Displayed as [NO_NAME] in Mac OS 10.0 to 10.3.
■ Memory card folder configuration On Macintosh computers, the folders on camera memory cards are configured as shown below. untitled DCIM*1 100KCBOX KIF_0001.jpg KIF_0002.jpg KIF_0003.avi KIF_0004.jpg KIF_0005.jpg • • 2 Basic Operations MISC*2 Still image/Movie The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera, that file name is skipped. This folder is created when DPOF print settings are specified ( p.5-20). RESIZE R00_0001.jpg R00_0002.
Digital Printing on a Printer You can print out your images as specified in the DPOF settings ( p.5-20). • This feature can only be used with DPOF-compatible printers (third-party). Refer to the instructions provided with your DPOF-compatible printer for details of the printing procedure. • Where date insertion is specified in the DPOF settings, the date may not be printed on some printer models. 2 Basic Operations Insert into the printer.
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Techniques for Taking Pictures This chapter describes some more advanced photography techniques, including photographic subjects that are difficult for the camera to focus on, using the zoom to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the subject, and using continuous shooting.
Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures Use Focus Lock in situations where the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the LCD monitor, or when you want to compose a shot where the focal point is not in the center of the shot. 1 Position the focusing frame in the center of the screen over the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter release button half way.
Using the Zoom Button – Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Use the zoom button to take pictures when you are at events such as sports meets or talks where you cannot get close to your subject, or when you want to compose a wide-angle shot of distant scenery. Pressing the T side of the zoom button enlarges the image (telephoto). Pressing the W side returns the zoomed image to its original size and lets you include a larger area in the shot (wide angle).
Setting the Best Camera Mode for the Scene Shot — SCENE Button I This camera features a SCENE button I that allows you to set the optimum shooting mode for the subject. Displaying the Scene Mode menu 1 With the camera in shooting mode, press the SCENE button I. 3 Techniques for Taking Pictures • With the camera switched on, check that “C”, “N” or “M” is displayed on the mode select LED. ( p.2-2) 2 3 The Scene Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor.
Shooting modes This camera features 7 shooting modes to suit different subjects. All 7 modes are available in “C” mode and “N” mode. In “M” mode, only Standard, Macro and Landscape modes can be selected. C/M Standard (Applicable mode: C/N/M) Use this mode for normal photography. In “N” Continuous Shooting mode, the flash is set to Flash Off mode.
Night Portrait (Applicable mode: C/N) This shooting mode is set up particularly for shots of people taken against nighttime scenery. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light levels, and the [Red-eye Reduction Auto mode] setting ( p.4-2) can also be used to prevent the subject’s eyes from appearing red. Macro (Applicable mode: C/N/M) 3 Techniques for Taking Pictures Macro mode allows you to take close-up pictures at distances as close as approx. 20 cm (7.9")*1 from the subject.
• Because slow shutter speeds are used in Night View and Night Portrait modes, you should place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures. ( p.4-4) • To prevent camera shake in Macro mode where high magnifications are used, you should place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures. • Take care to avoid camera shake in other modes also. Using Continuous Shooting Mode Thhis camera is capable of taking continuous shots at up to approx. 3.
• To ensure that you obtain true approx. 3.3 frames per second performance, format the SD memory card in the camera ( p.6-2) beforehand. • If you repeatedly shoot and erase frames, the continuous shooting speed may drop. If this occurs, save the images on your PC and then format the memory card in the camera before continuing. • In some shooting conditions, the continuous shooting speed may be slower than 3.3 frames per second. • If you use the flash, you can only shoot one frame.
Switching the LCD Monitor Icon Display and Backlight On and Off In “C” mode, “N” mode and “M” mode, a large number of icons are displayed on the LCD monitor. If the icons are an annoyance when you are taking pictures, or if you want to conserve power, you can use the DISPLAY button J to turn the icon display and the LCD monitor backlighting on and off as required.
Conserving Battery Power There are several ways to limit the amount of power the camera uses when you are traveling or you are in a location where you cannot readily recharge the camera battery. As well as switching the camera off promptly after you finish using it, you can turn off the LCD monitor backlighting, set the Power Save function, and select SAF as the AF mode. ● Switching the camera off promptly Digital cameras consume battery power simply by being switched on.
Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode This chapter describes various aspects of photography using a digital camera, such as using the flash, setting the number of pixels and image quality, and setting white balance. The icons below each of the function headings in this chapter provide a quick reference guide to the modes in which that function can be used. The meanings of the icons are shown below. • Applicable mode: C Can be used in C camera mode.
Using the Flash Applicable mode: C/N This camera features an Automatic Flash function that determines whether or not the flash is needed based on the ambient light level. There are also ways of using the flash to good effect even in bright conditions. This section describes how to use the flash in situations such as those where conditions are bright but you still want to use the flash or where you don’t want to use the flash even though it’s dark.
• For long-exposure shots, always place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot. • The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time. • Exposure compensation ( p.4-8) when the flash is used is limited to between -1.0 and +1.0 EV. • If the flash is used in Continuous Shooting mode, only one photograph can be taken.
● Flash settings in each mode using the scene button I Some restrictions apply to the flash modes that are available in the shooting modes selected using the scene button I ( p.3-4).
3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SELF TIMER [t] and then press the OK button E. SELF TIMER 4 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired delay time and then press the OK button E. [ ]: [ ]: OFF: 5 Sets a self-timer delay of 10 seconds. Sets a self-timer delay of 2 seconds. Normal photography (default) 10 2 OFF The [ ] or [ ] icon appears on the LCD monitor to show the selected delay. 4 6 Press the shutter release button.
2 3 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select PIXELS [ ] and then press the OK button E. PIXELS 4 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired image size and then press the OK button E.
3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select QUALITY [ ] and then press the OK button E. QUALITY 4 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired image quality and then press the OK button E. [F] (Fine): [N] (Normal): 5 Shoots images at a low compression ratio. Shoots images at a high compression ratio. (default) FINE NORMAL The selected image compression ratio ([F] or [N]) appears on the LCD monitor. .
[ ] Using Exposure Compensation Applicable mode: C/N/M Use exposure compensation to adjust the brightness of your images. This function is especially useful for shots where you did not get the ideal exposure because subject and background brightness differed a lot, and for images that you deliberately want to shoot under- or overexposured. This camera allows you to adjust the brightness up to plus or minus 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV increments. Darker –2.0 1 ±0.0 (Default) Brighter +2.
[ ] Determining the White Balance Applicable mode: C/N/M The color of a subject varies depending on the light source used. This applies particularly to white. White balance is the process of ensuring that a white object actually appears white under a given light source. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.
[ ] Setting the Frame Rate Applicable mode: M The frame rate refers to the number of frames shot per second in a movie. The available frame rate settings are 30 frames per second (30fps) and 15 frames per second (15fps). Movement in movies with a frame rate of 30 fps is smooth, but the large image file sizes mean that they cannot be as long as movies shot at 15 fps. 1 2 3 4 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “M” icon lights on the mode select LED.
[ ]/[ ] Setting Detailed Functions in the SETTINGS Applicable mode: C/N/M The detailed settings discussed here can be used to set functions similar to those found on conventional cameras, such as AE and long exposure settings, as well as settings specific to digital cameras such as color and chroma. Detail menu Details and Usage Mode Page Used to specify whether or not movies are shot with sound. M 4-11 COLOR MODE Can be set to COLOR, B/W or SEPIA.
2 3 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK button E. SETTINGS 4 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [SOUND] and then press R. SOUND ON COLOR MODE COLOR WB PRESET SET SPOT AF FOCUSING DIGITAL ZOOM ON SETTINGS 4 5 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode the desired setting and then press the OK button E.
[COLOR MODE] Selecting Color, Black & White or Sepia Applicable mode: C/N/M This feature allows you select colors so that your images resemble photos taken using sepia tone or monochrome film. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK button E. If you selected “M” in step 1, select [ ] here.
[CHROMA] Changing the color intensity Applicable mode: C/N The CHROMA setting lets you take pictures in which the intensity of the colors is increased (brighter colors) or decreased (paler colors). 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK button E.
[SHARPNESS] Enhancing the image outlines Applicable mode: C/N This setting enables you to take pictures in which the subject’s outline is sharpened or softened. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK button E. SETTINGS 5 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [SHARPNESS] and then press R.
[WB PRESET] Setting Your Own Value for White Applicable mode: C/N/M Use this mode when there are multiple light sources or when you want to set the white value very precisely. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK button E. If you selected “M” in step 1, select [ 4 ] here.
7 [ ] appears on the LCD monitor. • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot. • Specify this setting for “C” camera mode, “N” Continuous Shooting mode and “M” Movie mode. This setting is used for both “C” mode and “N” mode. [AE MODE] Selecting the Exposure Setting Method Applicable mode: C/N • If the subject is too bright and is overexposed when F2.
5 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired setting and then press the OK button E. [No icon] PROGRAM: The camera sets the optimum shutter speed and aperture settings for the subject. (default) [F2.8] F2.8 : The area in sharp focus (depth of field) is shallow so that the subject stands out clearly from the background. [F7.5] F7.5 : The area in sharp focus (depth of field) is deep so that both the subject and background (or foreground) are sharp.
[FOCUSING] Selecting the focusing method Applicable mode: C/N/M This mode allows you to specify the camera’s focusing method. There are 2 automatic focusing modes (WIDE AF* and SPOT AF*), and a manual focus mode (MF) that allows you to set the shooting distance yourself. * AF: Auto Focus WIDE AF: Uses a wide focusing frame. SPOT AF: Uses a narrow focusing frame. (default) MF: 4 The photographer decides the shooting distance and sets the focus. ”, “ ” or “ ” scene mode.
5 6 7 4 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired setting and then press the OK button E. Press the MENU button K to clear the menu. The focusing frame (for WIDE AF and SPOT AF) or focusing gauge (for manual focusing) appears on the LCD monitor.
[LONG EXP.] Using Slow Shutter Speeds Applicable mode: C/N When you take pictures of subjects such as stars at night or weak lights in a dark situation (e.g. candles), a slow shutter speed is used. The shutter speed refers to the length of time the shutter stays open. The longer this time, the longer the subject’s image is exposed. • For long-exposure shots, always place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot. • Long exposures cannot be set in the “ ”, “ ” or “ ” scene mode.
7 The selected setting ([LT4S], etc.) appears on the LCD monitor. • If you select a long exposure, you can set the flash mode to Flash Off or to Fill-Flash with Red-eye Reduction mode. • When a long exposure is set in Macro/Landscape mode, the flash mode is fixed at Flash Off. • Setting a slow shutter speed may result in ‘noise’ in the image. • When you switch the camera off, the long exposure setting is cancelled and the camera reverts to normal shooting (default). • Take care to avoid camera shake.
4 5 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [ISO] and then press R. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired ISO setting and then press the OK button E. [No icon] AUTO: The camera sets the ISO sensitivity to suit the ambient conditions. (default) [ISO100] 100: Fixed at ISO 100 [ISO200] 200: Fixed at ISO 200 [ISO400] 400: Fixed at ISO 400 [ISO800] 800: Fixed at ISO 800 6 4 Press the MENU button K to clear the menu.
3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SETTINGS [ ] and then press the OK button E. SETTINGS 4 5 4 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [METERING] and then press R. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired metering mode and then press the OK button E. Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode [No icon] EVALUATION: The entire screen is partitioned into 256 zones and the light in each zone is measured to determine the optimum exposure for the subject.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] Switching the Digital Zoom ON and OFF Applicable mode: C/N/M When you are composing a shot, if you press the T side of the zoom button until the maximum zoom is reached and then press the T side of the zoom button again, digital zooming begins ( p.3-3). To disable digital zooming, use the procedure below to set digital zooming to OFF. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode select LED.
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Using the P Playback Mode Functions This chapter describes the camera’s Playback mode, in which you can check images you have shot on the LCD monitor. In Playback mode, you can also record sound onto your images, and resize, trim and rotate photographed images in 90° increments.
[PLAYBACK ZOOM] Viewing Your Images Enlarged You can use the zoom buttons to enlarge an image during playback. (Still images only) 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be played back. Press the T side of the zoom button to enlarge the image. X4.0 The image is enlarged as follows each time you press the T button: 2✕ 4✕ 8✕.
3 Press the OK button E to begin playback. The table below shows the operations that can be performed during playback. Button 4 Description 00:16 U Increases the volume. D Decreases the volume. L Press once to stop the movie and begin scanning backwards through the movie frame by frame. After that, scanning moves one frame back each time you press the button. Hold the button down to scan backwards through the images.
3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select MULTI [ ] and then press the OK button E. The MULTI playback screen appears. MULTI 1/18 ● Using the MULTI playback screen Protection icon: Displayed for images that have been protected. 5 DPOF icon: Indicates that print settings have been specified for the image. Using the P Playback Mode Functions 3/18 To previous image (backwards) Postrecording icon: Indicates that sound has been postrecorded onto the image.
Erasing images in the MULTI playback screen 1 2 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select ERASE [ ] and then press the OK button E. 1 2 1/18 3 4 SINGLE 5 6 1 2 1/18 3 4 5 6 ERASE 3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to position the cursor on the image to be erased. Use U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.
Reverting to normal playback (SINGLE playback) 1 2 Use U D L R on the 4-way button to position the cursor on the image you want to view in normal playback mode. A B 4/18 C D E F Press the OK button E to change to normal playback. D FRAME [POSTRECORDING] Adding Voice Messages to Images 5 Supported images: Still images only Using the P Playback Mode Functions This feature allows you to add or remove recorded voice in photographed images (still images only).
5 Use U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E to begin voice recording. 6 Dictate your message into the camera’s microphone. RECORDING 00:05 STOP A countdown timer shows the seconds remaining during recording. Messages up to 30 seconds long can be recorded. 7 To stop a recording mid way through, press the OK button E. The screen in step 3 reappears.
Erasing voice messages Use the procedure below to erase a postrecorded voice message. Proceed carefully since erased messages cannot be recovered. Continued from step 3 in “Recording a message” on p.5-6: 4 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image from which you want to erase the voice message. 5 Use U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E. The voice message is erased and the “RECORD SOUND?” message appears.
3 Press the OK button E to begin message playback. The table below shows the operations that can be performed during message playback. Button 4 00:12 Description U Increases the volume. D Decreases the volume. L Hold down to play back the message at half speed. Release the button to return to normal playback. R Hold down to play back the message at double speed. Release the button to return to normal playback. Press the OK button E to stop voice message playback.
• To protect another image, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen. • The [ERASE ALL] function ( p.5-11) does not erase protected images. However, [FORMAT] ( p.6-2) erases all the images on the card, including protected images. Unprotecting images Continued from step 3 in “Protecting an image” on p.5-9: 4 5 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image you want to unprotect.
4 5 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased. Use U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E to complete erasing. • To erase another image, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen. • When you erase an image with a postrecorded voice message ( p.5-6), the message is also erased. • This function cannot be used to erase protected images ( p.5-9).
4 Use U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E. All the images are erased and the “NO IMAGE” message appears. • If there are images still shown after you use ERASE ALL, those images may be protected. To forcibly erase all the images, format the memory card. ( p.6-2) • Postrecorded voice messages ( p.5-6) are also erased with the corresponding images.
4 5 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE RESIZING] and then press the OK button E. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be resized. When you have selected the image, press U, select [OK] and then press the OK button E. 6 Set the new image size. To simply change the number of pixels, press the OK button E.
• Movies cannot be resized. • Resizing may not be possible if there is too little space available on the memory card. Checking and erasing resized images You cannot use normal image playback to check resized images. Use the following procedure to view resized images. From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-12: 4 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [VIEW RESIZED IMAGE] and then press the OK button E. The resized image is displayed.
Resizing all the images You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card. From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-12: 4 5 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [RESIZE ALL IMAGES] and then press the OK button E. Use U or D on the 4-way button to select the image size and then press the OK button E.
Erasing all resized images This procedure erases all resized images. From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-12: 4 5 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGES] and then press the OK button E. Press U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E. ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGE? All resized images are erased.
5 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select a setting and then press the OK button E. Rotates the image 90° to the left (counterclockwise) [90° ]: Rotates the image 90° to the right (clockwise) [RETURN]: Cancels the operation and returns you to the menu icon screen. [ 90°]: 6 The rotated image is displayed. • To rotate another image, repeat steps 4 and 5. 7 Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen.
4 5 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [INTERVAL] and then press R. SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK OFF EFFECT RETURN Use U or D on the 4-way button to select the interval duration and then press the OK button E. SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME 10SEC RECORD/MOVIE 15SEC 30SEC EFFECT RETURN You can choose an interval of 2, 10, 15 or 30 seconds.
10 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select the [EFFECT] and then press R. 11 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select a setting and then press the OK button E. OFF: FADE: No effect is set. The previous image gradually darkens while the next image gradually brightens until it is fully displayed. OVERLAP: The new image slides over the top of the current image and replace it.
13 To end the slideshow, press the MENU button K. [PRINT SETTINGS] Specifying DPOF Print Settings Supported images: Still images only DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a printing standard for images shot on digital cameras that allows the images to be printed on a consumer printer or at a print processing outlet. The DPOF settings specify which images are to be printed and how many copies of each image. They also support other basic settings such as date imprinting, etc.
• Select [RETURN] and press the OK button E to return to the normal playback screen. 5 6 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image for which you want to specify the print settings. Press U on the 4-way button, select [OK] and then press the OK button E. 7 8 Use U or D on the 4-way button to set the number of prints and then press the OK button E.
11 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [PRINT SETS] and then press R to apply the DPOF settings. The screen in step 4 reappears. • To specify DPOF settings for another image, repeat steps 4-11. • Selecting [RETURN] cancels the details set up to step 11 and returns you to the step 4 screen. Specifying index print settings This function produces a single print showing thumbnail versions of the images recorded on the memory card.
Deleting all the DPOF print settings From step 3 in “Specifying DPOF settings” : on p.5-20 4 5 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [ALL RESET] and then press R. Use U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E. All the print settings are deleted and the step 4 screen reappears.
Next, use ERASE ALL. 3 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Select ERASE ALL [ ] from the menu and press the OK button E. The “ERASE ALL?” message appears. 4 5 Select [EXECUTE] and press the OK button E. The protected images are left untouched and all the other images are erased.
G Using the SET UP Mode Functions This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced functions, such as specifying the AF (Auto Focus) settings, adjusting the LCD monitor brightness, and initializing memory cards.
[AF MODE] Setting AF mode The AF MODE setting allows you to set the camera’s AF (Auto Focus) operating mode to SAF, which is best for shooting still subjects, or CAF, which is ideal for subjects involving lots of movement, such as sports events. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [AF MODE] and then press R.
1 2 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select SET UP(1/3) [FORMAT] and then press R. SAF AF MODE FORMAT BRIGHT CNTRL BACKLIGHT DATE INSERT DATE 3 4 EXECUTE STANDARD BRIGHT 2004.01.01 NO DATE Press U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E. FORMAT? Card initialization begins. EXECUTE CANCEL When initialization is completed, the screen in step 2 reappears.
[BACKLIGHT] Changing the Monitor Backlighting Brightness Use this procedure to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor backlighting. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [BACKLIGHT] and then press R. SET UP(1/3) SAF AF MODE FORMAT EXECUTE BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT 2004.01.
1 2 3 4 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [INSERT DATE] and then press R. SET UP(1/3) SAF AF MODE FORMAT EXECUTE BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT 2004.01.01 DATE INSERT DATE NO DATE Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [NO DATE] or [WITH DATE] and then press the OK button E.
3 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the delay until the camera switches off and then press the OK button E. NO PWR OFF: 1MIN.: 3MIN.: 6MIN.: 4 The camera is not automatically switched off. Take care to remember to switch the camera off yourself. The camera switches off after 1 minute. The camera switches off after 3 minutes. (Default) The camera switches off after 6 minutes.
[MODE LOCK] Preserving Your Function Settings Mode Lock is a function which ensures that the settings you have specified in “C”, “N”, “M” and “G” modes are retained when the camera is switched off. ( p.7-4) 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [MODE LOCK] and then press R.
3 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired button beep volume and then press the OK button E. +3: +2: +1: OFF: 4 Maximum volume Medium volume (default) Low volume No button beep The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears. [SHUTTER VOL] Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound Use this procedure to adjust the volume of shutter sound.
2 3 4 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [COLOR SELECT] and then press R. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired color and then press the OK button E. The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears.
● If a user-defined screen was selected in step 3 4 Press D on the 4-way button to switch to the image selection screen. The still images recorded on the memory card appear. 5 Press L or R on the 4-way button to select the desired image and then press the OK button E. 6 Use U on the 4-way button to select [SET] and then press the OK button E. APPLY SETTINGS? SET CANCEL 7 The screen for step 2 reappears.
3 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired setting and then press the OK button E. 2SEC: 4SEC: OFF: 4 [ Images are displayed for 2 seconds right after shooting. Images are displayed for 4 seconds right after shooting. Images are not displayed right after shooting. (default) SET UP(3/3) REC REVIEW 2SEC LANGUAGE 4SEC FILE NO. OFF MODE RESET EXECUTE The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears.
[FILE NO.] Starting Image File Numbers from 0001 Images shot on the camera are assigned file names that consist of sequential numbers before being saved in a folder called 100KCBOX. Executing FILE NO. creates a second folder called 101KCBOX and the numbering of the file names for images shot subsequently starts again from 0001. Resetting the file number in this way is useful when you want to store shots of a particular scene in a different folder. New folder 1 100KCBOX 101KCBOX KIF_0001.jpg KIF_0002.
[MODE RESET] Resetting Function Settings Use this function when you want to reset modes and menu settings that you have specified back to their default settings. 1 2 3 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED. Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [MODE RESET] and then press R. Press U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E. SET UP(3/3) REC REVIEW 2SEC LANGUAGE ENGLISH FILE NO.
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Appendix This chapter provides a range of technical information, including measures for dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD monitor, the operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms.
Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before deciding that your camera is faulty. Problems and Solutions Problem Nothing appears on the LCD monitor. Cause The Power Save function has switched the camera off. ( p.6-5) There is no image on the LCD monitor. Press the POWER button H again to switch the camera back on. If you leave the camera for a while Press the shutter release button half without using it, the camera goes into way or press any other camera button Sleep mode.
Problem Cause Solution The caution LED flashes quickly. This is the camera shake warning. The shutter speed is slow. The camera will not focus. The shooting mark flashes. The subject is a type that is not suited Use focus lock to focus on a strongly to autofocus. ( p.3-2) contrasting part of the subject, then compose the shot and take the picture. ( p.3-2) The picture came out completely white. The image is overexposed.
Mode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings Mode C Camera Mode/ N Continuous Shooting Mode/ M Movie Mode Menu Locked AUTO N Flash ✕ Default Flash OFF 4-2 C/N/M Scene mode ✕ Default STANDARD 3-4 C/N/M SELF TIMER 4-2 4-4 ✕ Default OFF C/N PIXELS ✕ Previous 2272 ✕ 1704 4-5 M PIXELS ✕ Previous 320 ✕ 240 4-5 M FRAME/SEC ✕ Previous 30 fps 4-10 C/N QUALITY ✕ Previous NORMAL 4-6 C/N/M EXP.COMP. K Locked ±0.
LCD Monitor Information and Names of Icons Display when the Camera C, Continuous Shooting N or Movie M mode is selected “ C N ” Camera Mode/ “ w q !6 !7 ” Continuous Shooting Mode “ tu o er y i X2.0 +1.0 10 !8 !9 @0 2272 F 1234 ISO200.2.8 SAF +1 +1 (! !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 $ % ” Movie Mode X2.0 +1.0 @1 @2 & ' ( !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 H K 00:00 30fps SAF 10 2004.09.
Display when Playback P mode is selected ● Display when the MENU button K is pressed Menu icons are displayed.
LED indicators There are 3 LEDs on the camera. Each LED indicates the status of the camera depending on how it lights or flashes. Self-timer LED (red) While using the self-timer Flashes When a movie is being shot When the camera is set to Playback mode When the camera is set to SET UP mode Lights When the camera is connected to a PC 7 Card access LED (orange) Appendix Flashes while the camera is accessing the memory card, such as recording images to memory card or reading data.
Caution LED (red) As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take care of camera shake. C Camera mode/ N Continuous Shooting mode/ M Movie mode Flashes rapidly As the flash is being charged, you need to wait to take the next picture until the LED stops flashing. Flashes slowly Now recharging 7 Battery recharging Lights Appendix There is an error on the battery pack, AC adapter or camera.
Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms AE (Auto Exposure) This refers to automatic exposure, which is the mechanism by which the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. AF (Auto Focus) The mechanism by which the camera automatically focuses images. Aperture This is a mechanism inside the camera lens that controls the amount of light passing through the lens by changing the size of an opening. Aperture setting A number that indicates the size of the aperture opening.
EV (Exposure Value) An EV is a number that denotes exposure. EV=1 when the aperture setting is F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. Each time the exposure then halves, the EV number increases by 1 (EV=2, EV=3...). Conversely, when the exposure is double the EV=1 level, the EV becomes -1. When the exposure is doubled again, EV=-2, and so on. In general parlance, when we “change the exposure by 1 step” we are in fact referring to this EV.
Memory card A recording medium that uses flash memory on which data can be electrically erased (rewritten). SD memory cards and Multimedia cards can be used with this camera. MF (Manual Focus) Focusing performed manually rather than using AF. Program AE This is a type of AE in which the camera automatically selects a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the brightness of the subject.
