Read this first! • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera. LCD Panel The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%. This means that some very small number of pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times.
Contents Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... ... ... 1 5 6 7 • Configuring Monitor Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Using Scene Mode 45 What is Scene Mode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 • Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 To shoot an image with Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 • Advanced Settings 47 Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Printing 72 Printing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . . 73 • Using the Camera with a Computer 75 Things you can do using a computer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 • • • • Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.
General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
• Movie Recording 1 2 3 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording mode (page 41) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 41) Movie recording time (page 41) EV value (page 57) Battery level indicator (page 17) Movie recording indicator (page 41) 4 • Snapshot Viewing 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk 1 File type 2 Protect indicator (page 68) 3 Folder name/file name (page 82) 4 Snapshot image quality (page 57) 5 Snapshot image size (page 32) 6 ISO sensitivity (page 59) 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Date/time (page 86) 10 Battery
• Movie Playback 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 File type Folder name/file name (page 82) Movie recording time (page 41) Movie image quality (page 34) Date/time (page 86) Battery level indicator (page 17) 5 6 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Information display on Displays information about image settings, etc. (REC mode only).
Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times.
What you can do with your camera Your camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions. Mode dial There are 5 modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Voice REC, Intelligent Scene, Auto Mode, Scene mode, ART mode. See page 30 for more information.
First, charge the battery prior to use. Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. To load the battery 1. Open the battery cover.
Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB adapter • USB connection to a computer • To charge with the USB adapter 1. Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. 2. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown. [ON/OFF] (Power) 3.
• To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB adapter that comes with the camera is recommended. 1. Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank.
2. With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it. USB port The LED Lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started. The LED Lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 130 minutes to achieve a full charge. Charging may take longer depending on charging conditions. USB cable (included with camera) Large connector [USB/AV] port Small connector Making sure that the mark on the USB cable connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable to the camera.
NOTE • Even if you turn on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, LED Lamp operation will change as described below.
Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Low Battery Indicator indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. IMPORTANT! • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection. 1. 2. 3. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 87 – Date and time: Page 86 NOTE • Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change.
To load a memory card 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover. 1 Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. 2. 2 Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. Front Front 3. Back Close the battery cover.
To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. 1. 2. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 30). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Set Up” tab. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format” and then press [ ]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on To turn on power and enter the REC mode Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC). • The LED Lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 24). To turn on power and enter the PLAY mode Press [ ] (PLAY). • The LED Lamp will light green momentarily and an image currently stored in camera memory will appear on the monitor screen (page 26).
Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases.
To shoot a snapshot 1. Press [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. Make sure is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 45. Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen Shutter button [ ] (REC) Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity 2. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom controller 3. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.
4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Full-press Recording a Movie [ ] (Movie) Press [ ] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [ ] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See page 41 for details. Snap (Image is recorded.) • If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the LED Lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.).
Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 60. 1. Press [ mode. ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. • Information about the displayed snapshot also is included (page 8). • You also can clear the information to [ ] (PLAY) view only the snapshot (page 9). • You can zoom in on the image by sliding the zoom controller towards (page 61).
Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete). IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. [ ] (Delete) • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 70) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. • You cannot delete files while movie or audio recording is in progress.
To delete specific images 1. Press [ 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete Images” and then press [SET]. ] (Delete). • This displays a image selection screen. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the image you want to delete, and then press [SET]. • This will select the check box of the currently selected image. 4. 5. Repeat step 3 to select other images, if you want. After you are finished selecting images, press [ ] (Delete).
Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the LED Lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when shooting an image.
Snapshot Tutorial Using the mode dial There are 5 modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Voice REC, Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Auto Mode, ART mode. Once turning the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording.For detail operation, please see the following sections. The table below shows the available settings for Mode dial. Voice REC This mode is used to record audio clips.
2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want to change. 1 Snapshot image size/quality* (pages 32, 57) 2 Movie image quality (page 34) 3 Flash (page 35) 4 Self-timer (page 37) 5 Soft Skin (page 37) 6 7 8 9 D-Lighting (page 31) Silent (page 38) REC menu display (page 47) Scene Mode * Snapshot image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting. 4. If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5.
Changing the Image Size (Size) • Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc. Pixel • About image sizes The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels x vertical pixels.
Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. Large Number of Pixels More detail, but takes up more memory. Best when you plan to print large-size prints (such as A3 size). Small Number of Pixels Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best when you want to send images by e-mail, etc. • For information about movie image size, see page 34. • For information about resizing existing snapshots, see page 69. • To select the snapshot image size 1. 2.
• The initial factory default image size setting is “16M”. • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
Using Flash (Flash) 1. 2. In the REC mode, press [ ] ( ) once. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [ ] ( ). You can turn display information on or off by pressing [ ] (DISP) (page 9). [ ]( ) Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. Forced Off Flash does not fire.
NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, secure the camera with a tripod, etc. • With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 1. 2. 3. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer). Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Self-timer: Self-timer: 10 seconds 10 sec.
Shooting without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode automatically disables flash, mutes operation tones, and configures other settings to avoid disturbing others around you. It comes in handy when shooting in a museum or other areas where flash photograph is prohibited. 1. 2. 3. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the seventh Control Panel option from the top (Silent Mode). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET].
Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 24X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 24X to 172.8X. The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 40). 1. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom. Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom controller (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point If you hold the zoom controller towards (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards (Telephoto) will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • During zoom, a zoom bar on the monitor screen shows the current zoom setting. Focusing range (Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual Focus.
Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie 1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [ ] (Movie). [ Remaining recording time (page 111) ] (Movie) This will start recording and display on the monitor screen. Movie recording includes monaural audio. 3. Press [ ] (Movie) again to stop recording.
NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.
Recording Audio Only (Voice REC) Voice REC lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. 1. Turn the Mode dial from camera to setup REC mode. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. Remaining recording time • The LED Lamp flashes green while recording is in progress. • Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a marker into the recording. During playback, you will be able to jump to the markers in the recording. 3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.
To play back an audio recording 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the Voice REC file you want to play. is displayed in place of an image for a Voice REC file. 2. Press [ ] (Movie) to start playback. • You can also start playback by selecting the second PLAY Panel item from the top (Start) and pressing [SET] (page 64).
Using Scene Mode What is Scene Mode? Scene Mode provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different Scene Mode scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1. 5. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [ (Movie) (if you are shooting a movie).
Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 64 for information about PLAY menu screen operations. Using On-screen Menus • Example REC Menu Screen Operation 1. 2. [ ][ ][ ][ ] In the REC mode, press [SET].
NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. IMPORTANT! • Some menu items are not available while the camera is in the Silent mode (page 38). • REC Menu Operations in This Manual REC menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one described under “Example REC Menu Screen Operation” on page 47.
REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [ ] (REC) Settings [SET] MENU Type of Shot REC Tab Macro Super Macro Approximate Focus Range*1 Focus Mode Snapshot Auto Focus Focus Movies Snapshot Movies Approximately 10 cm to f (Changing by Zoom Position) General recording Automatic Close ups Approximately 10 cm to 50 Automatic cm!(Changing by Zoom Automatic Position) Close ups When you Manual want to focus Focus manually Approximately 2 cm to 50 cm (Zoom position is
To focus with manual focus 1. 2. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [ ] and [ ] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed, the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
2. 3. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] REC Tab AF Area This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. Spot When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the camera focuses will be displayed in green.
Using Face Tracking When shooting people, the face tracking feature detects the faces of up to eight individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. 1. 2. 3. 4. In the REC mode, press [SET] MENU REC Tab Face Tracking. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Tracking). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ [SET]. Face Tracking: On” and then press Point the camera at the subject(s). The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one. 5.
Using Burst Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Burst While Burst is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE • With burst, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well. • Burst cannot be used in combination with any of the following.
NOTE • Stabilizer is disabled during movie recording. • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “On” is selected. These values will appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after you shoot a snapshot. • Shooting while “On” is selected can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions.
Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab Fine Gives image quality priority. Normal Normal Quality (Snapshot) • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting. Auto Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically.
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Auto Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. ISO 64 Lower sensitivity Slow shutter speed Less noise Fast shutter speed (Set for shooting in dimly lit areas.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 26 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie 1. 2. Press [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ ] and [ ] to display the movie you want to view. Press [ ] (Movie) to start playback. Movie icon: Recording time Movie Size Movie Playback Controls Fast forward/ fast reverse [ ][ ] • Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation. • To return to normal playback speed, press [SET].
Zooming an On-screen Image 1. 2. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. Slide the zoom controller towards to zoom. You can use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller towards to unzoom the image. – When monitor screen contents are turned on, a graphic in the lower right corner of the screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen 1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. Yellow TV AV cable (bundled) White Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) [USB/AV] port VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the mark on the AV cable connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable to the camera. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place.
NOTE • Audio is monaural. • Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. • All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen. You can use [ ] (DISP) to change the display contents. Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device using the camera’s bundled AV cable. – DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.
Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. • Example PLAY Panel Operation 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. [ ][ ] PLAY Panel The PLAY Panel will appear along the right side of the monitor screen. 2. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the PLAY Panel item you want, and then press [SET].
Menu Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Tabs 1 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the tab where the menu item you want to configure is located. 2 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ ]. 3 Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting of the selected menu item. 4 Press [SET] to apply the setting. Selected menu item NOTE • Pressing [ ] (Delete) performs one of the following operations.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) 1. 2. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 64). Start Starts the slideshow. Time Time from the start to the end of the slideshow 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Interval Amount of time each image remains displayed Use [ ] and [ ] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”.
Performing Playback without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode turns off camera operation sounds so you can avoid disturbing others around you when play back images. 1. 2. 3. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. On the PLAY panel (page 64), use [ ] and [ ] to select the second menu option from the bottom (Silent) and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. This enters the Silent mode, which is indicated by m on the monitor screen.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab DPOF See page 73 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Protect On Protects specific files. 1 Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed. 2 Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. An image that is protected is indicated by the icon. 3 To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Resize Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 10M, 6M, VGA. • Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create an image with an aspect ratio of 4:3, with both sides cut off.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Voice Memo) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Voice Memo Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot. 1. Press [SET] to start audio recording. Remaining recording time 2. Press [SET] again to stop audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording.
Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse [ ][ ] Play/pause [SET] Volume adjustment Press [ ] and then press [ ] [ ]. Display content switching [ ] (DISP) Stop playback [ ] (Movie) Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory. Copy to Card Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card.
Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing with a Computer After transferring the images to your computer, use commercially available software to print. • You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 73).
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service. • Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the printer you are using.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings, or they may ignore your date stamp setting. • Date Stamp You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image.
Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a computer and view them there Save images and view them manually (USB connection) (pages 76). Transfer images stored on your computer to camera memory In addition to images, you also can transfer screen shot images from your computer to the camera (Photo Transport*).
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files). NOTE • You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer. • When this camera is connected to your PC, two removable drives will display.
3. Turn on the camera. • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. • Charging continues even if the camera is turned on (page 16). 4. 5. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• To view images you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. 2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. 3. Double-click the image file you want to view. An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
• Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. • Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following. – Try recording movies with a quality setting of “640”. – Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
3. Turn on the camera. The camera’s back lamp will light green at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using. • The first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable.
Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. Playing a Movie You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh and then double-click the movie file.
Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named DSCI0001 through DSCI9999. The extension on the file name depends on the file type. 26th file name: File DSCI0026.
Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information.
Configuring a Startup Image Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Startup Image Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ ] (PLAY). • You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the special startup image provided in the camera’s built-in memory. • If you select an audio snapshot as the startup image, the audio will not play at startup.
Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Destination” and then press [ ]. • To change the geographic area and city for the time where you normally use the camera, select “Home”. 2.
Time Stamping Snapshots (Date Stamp) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date Stamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: July, 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m.
Specifying the Date Format Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date Format You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY 7/10/12 Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Language • Specify the display language you want. 1 Select the tab on the right. 2 Select “Language”. 3 Select the language you want.
Configuring Sleep State Settings (LCD Save) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab LCD Save This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (LCD Save is disabled while “Off” is selected.) • LCD Save is disabled under any of the following conditions.
Configuring [ ] and [ ] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab REC/PLAY Power On Camera turns on whenever [ pressed. ] (REC) or [ Power On/Off Camera turns on or off whenever [ pressed. Disable Camera does not turn on or off whenever [ (PLAY) is pressed. ] (PLAY) is ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is ] (REC) or [ ] • With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode.
Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (TV Out) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab TV Out You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S.
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on the card or in built-in memory before you format it.
Appendix Precautions during Use • Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. • Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. • Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present.
• Water and Foreign Matter • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera.
• Rechargeable Battery • Do not charge the battery by any unauthorized means. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera.
• Battery Life • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (25°C (77°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.
• Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. • Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers.
• Copyrights This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2012 • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. Power Supply Charging • If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red... • Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low. Disconnect the USB cable and wait until temperature is within the allowable charging range before trying again. • Battery contacts may be dirty. Wipe them with a dry cloth.
Battery Precautions • Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than normal or even fail. • Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.
Using a Memory Card See page 19 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card.
• Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you. The following procedures are recommended whenever you discard a memory card or the camera, or if you transfer ownership to another party.
Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 91). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting. IMPORTANT! • Some menu items are not available while the camera is in the Silent mode (page 38).
“Set Up” Tab Eye-Fi On / Off Startup Image Off File Numbering Continue World Time Home Date Stamp Off Adjust – Date Format – Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Sound 4 / Sound 5 / Off Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 /Sound 4 / Sound 5 / Off Shutter: Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Sound 4 / Sound 5 / Off Beep: Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Sound 4 / Sound 5 / Off Beep: 0~7 Playback: 0~7 Language – LCD Save 1 min Power Saving 2 min REC/PLAY Disable Disable Off TV
When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 12). 2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 12). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera suddenly powers down.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1)If (Forced Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 35). 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 12).
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image was not saved. 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 17). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting. Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The time and date settings configured the first time after purchasing the camera are reset to their factory defaults when remove the camera’s battery. Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date settings (page 18). Do not remove the battery from the camera for at least 48 hours after configuring time and date settings. After that, the settings will not be reset if you remove the battery.
Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card (page 91).
There are no printing images. Set up DPOF. There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 73). This card is not formatted. The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 91). This file cannot be played. The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera. This function cannot be used.
Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice REC): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 13.
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Fluorescent_1, Fluorescent_2, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 equivalent Movies: Auto Self-timer Approximate Trigger Times: 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Self-timer: x3 Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Recording Snapshots; Macro; Self-timer; Burst; Scene Mode; Face Tracking; Stabilizer; D-Lighting; Movies (1280) (with monaural audio); Audio (Voice REC
