Introduction Getting Ready Contents Taking Pictures Playback Set Up A Important This indicates important information that must always be observed when using the camera. BNote These provide supplementary explanations or references to further information on the same topic. • In this manual, the digital camera is referred to simply as "the camera". Also, SD memory cards and MultiMedia cards are referred to generically as "memory cards". Introduction...................................................
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Taking Pictures ............................................................ EN-39 Taking Still Images...................................................................................... EN-40 Avoiding camera shake ................................................................................ EN-40 Holding the camera ......................................................................................
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Playback ....................................................................... EN-85 Viewing Still Images.................................................................................... EN-86 Viewing Your Images Enlarged......................................................................... EN-87 Viewing Image Information (File No/INFORMATION)....................................... EN-88 [O] Viewing Multiple Images....................
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Connecting to a Windows PC .................................................................. EN-136 Computer hardware and software requirements............................................. EN-136 Install the USB driver (Windows 98, Windows 98SE Only)............................. EN-137 Viewing images on a Windows PC ................................................................. EN-139 Memory card folder structure..........................
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Troubleshooting........................................................................................ EN-187 Problems and Solutions .................................................................................. EN-187 Messages and Responses.............................................................................. EN-190 Basic Digital Camera Glossary ................................................................ EN-192 Index.......
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Introduction FCC Compliance Statement for American Users DIGITAL STILL CAMERA CONTAX U4R Tested To Comply With FCC Standards 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 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Handling Precautions Caution and Warning Symbols This Instruction Manual features the following caution and warning symbols to ensure that you use the camera safely. Read the contents of these warnings carefully and use the corresponding features correctly. FDANGER This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in death or serious personal injury if not followed properly.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up FCAUTION • Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other locations subject to large concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air may promote corrosion of metal components and damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Sand inside the camera may result in internal damage and operating malfunctions.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up • Rain and other forms of moisture are harmful to leather. Do not store the camera in humid locations or where mold is likely to form. • Do not store the camera in locations exposed to high temperature or heat sources. • Do not apply volatile substances such as benzene or thinners to the camera. • Do not wipe the camera with water.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up FCAUTION • Rubbing or pressing strongly on the LCD monitor screen can result in damage or malfunctions. If there is dust or dirt on the LCD monitor, blow it off with a blower brush. Heavy soiling should be wiped off using soft cloth. • If the LCD monitor should become broken, take precautions to prevent personal injury from glass fragments.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up FWARNING • Never place batteries in a microwave oven or other container exposed to highvoltage, 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. In the event battery liquid does contact skin, wash immediately with clean water.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up FWARNING • Be sure that AC adapter plugs are connected securely before use. Loose plugs and poor contacts can cause generation of heat, fire, and electrical shock. • Do not attempt to modify the AC adapter’s cords, or subject them to unreasonable force. Damage to the cords can cause fires and electrical shock.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Test Photos and Warranties Make it a practice to take test shots before beginning any photography session to confirm that images are being recorded properly. Contax will not be held responsible for failure of photographs to be recorded or transmitted to a computer due to defects in the recording media (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card (MMC)).
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up 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. z Stylish Slimline Body The ultra-slim body of the CONTAX U4R is only 19 mm thick. You can conveniently put the camera in your pocket and take it with you to take photos whenever you like.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up z Flat body makes it easy to put down If you rotate the lens unit and LCD monitor back to their original positions, the flat camera body offers superb stability. This is really useful when you need the camera to be stable so you can take pictures using the self-timer or the macro function while you check the image by looking at the LCD monitor from above.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up System Map Output Print processing store DPOF-compatible printer Memory Card D-connector cable (thirdparty product) Digital camera CONTAX U4R Video cable (supplied accessory) Television that supports D3 or higher video input (Japan only) USB Cradle (supplied accessory) USB cable (supplied accessory) TV AC adapter (supplied accessory) USB cable (supplied accessory) Card reader PictBridgecompatible printer Mail PictBridge PC Printe
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Nomenclature POWER buttonH Æ p.33 Speaker Microphone Shutter release button Æ p.41 Lens hood Lens/cover glass Strap lug Æ p.37 Flash unit Self-timer LED Flash button Y Æ p.63 Continuous shooting button N Æ p.44 SCENE buttonI Æ p.53 Caution LED Selector lever udlr / E l: Zoom W (Wide-angle) r: Zoom T (Telephoto) ( Mode select LED ) Macro/Landscape button O Æ p.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up z USB Cradle Use the USB cradle to charge the battery pack and to connect to a computer, printer, television or television that supports D3 or higher video input (Japan only).
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up z Camera Functions You can access a wide variety of camera functions by pressing the mode buttons to change the camera mode. The buttons on the LCD monitor unit offer a range of settings to suit photography in a variety of situations. Shooting (Movies) Shoot a movie to capture the true feeling of being there. You can also record sound along with the movie. (Æ p.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Digital cameras also offer the user a range of other options, including connecting to a computer and getting your images printed at a print processing store. Connecting to a computer Connecting your camera to a computer using the dedicated USB cradle and USB cable gives you access to a wide range of uses for your images, including using image retouching software to edit your images on a computer and sending them as attachments via e-mail.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Names of the Menus and Icons Shown on the Screen "C" Still image, "M" Movie mode display z Display in the normal screen C Still image mode q w M Movie mode e t u r 2272 X2.0 !6 !7 !8 +1.0 i 1234 ISO200 CAF +1 +1 o !1 !4 10 @1 @2 !5 !6 !0 !2 !8 X2.0 00:00 30fps CAF +1.0 2004.09.01 @3 @4 @5 !0 !4 10 !3 2004.09.01 !9 @0 yu r w !9 @0 @2 !3 @3 q Flash mode Æ p.63 !3 Focus frame (MULTI AF) Æ p.73 w White Balance Æ p.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up z Display when the MENU button K is pressed C Still image mode EXP.COMP. FOCUSING q w e r t y u i o M Movie mode PIXELS q w !0 e r u q SELF TIMER Æ p.58 y METERING w PIXELS Æ p.78 u FOCUSING e EXP.COMP. i CHROMA r WHITE BALANCE Æ p.80 o SHARPNESS t ISO !0 FRAME/SEC Æ p.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up "P" Playback mode display z Display when the MENU button K is pressed RESIZE DISPLAY MODE y u i o !0 q w e r t u i e r ROTATE RETURN * When playing back on a television that supports D3 or higher video input. q DISPLAY MODE Æ p.90 y RESIZE Æ p.114 w POSTRECORDING Æ p.110 u ROTATE Æ p.121/p.155 e PROTECT Æ p.107/p.159 i AUTO PLAY Æ p.98/p.156 r ERASE Æ p.103/p.161 o DPOF Æ p.123 t ERASE MULTIPLE Æ p.104 !0 PictBridge Æ p.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up z Display when the selector lever is moved up u File No Display Information Display (Move the selector lever up u once) (Move the selector lever up u twice) q !2 100–KICX0001.JPG INFORMATION q e y o !0 100–KICX0001.JPG 1600KB 2272X1704 1/125 F2.8 ± 0.3 ISO200 DPOF 1 PRTS 2004.09.01 12:34:56 !1 !3 100–KICX_0001 2272X1704 w t r i u 2004.09.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up LED Displays There are 3 LEDs on the camera. The LEDs indicate the status of the camera by either lighting or flashing.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Caution LED (red) Take particular care to avoid camera shake because a slow shutter speed is being used. C Still image mode M Movie mode Flashes rapidly The flash is currently charging. Wait until the light stops flashing before taking your next shot. Flashes slowly Now recharging Lights Battery pack recharging There is an error on the battery pack, AC adapter or camera.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Getting Ready Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow E to open it. 2 Insert the battery pack (BP-1100S) supplied with the camera. Battery Stopper Ensure that the t on the camera matches the È on the battery pack, as shown in the illustration, then insert the battery pack until the battery stopper is securely locked. 3 Close the card/battery cover.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Removing the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Check that the camera is turned off and then open the card/ battery cover. Slide the catch that holds the battery pack in place to the open position with the tip of your finger. Grasp the battery pack and pull it out of the camera. A Important • Take care that you do not drop the battery pack. The strong impact of dropping the battery pack may cause it to leak battery fluid.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Charging the Battery A Important 1 Ensure that the battery pack is inserted in the camera before charging. Place the camera in the USB cradle. BNote Refer to "Using the USB Cradle" (Æ p.36) for details on attaching the USB cradle. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the USB cradle to charge. Charge time is approximately 4 hours. Turn the camera off during charging.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Inserting the Memory Card 1 Check that the camera is turned off and then open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow E to open it. 2 Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card with the labeled side facing the LCD monitor. When inserting the card, push it into the slot until it makes a clicking sound and stops. A Important • If the card does not slide in smoothly, the card may be upside down.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Write-Protect Switch *SD Memory Cards only SD Memory Cards come with a write-protect switch (although some cards may not have this switch). Sliding this switch downward prevents any more files from being recorded onto the card and protects the images and files already stored on it. If a write-protected card is inserted into the camera in "C" Write-Protect Switch Slide this switch down to writeprotect the card.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Removing the Memory Card 1 Check that the camera is turned off and then open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow E to open it. A Important When the card access LED is blinking, 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.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Turning the Camera On A Important 1 Check that a memory card is inserted in the camera before turning the camera on. Press the POWER button H. The startup screen is displayed for a few seconds and then the normal screen for the selected camera mode appears. B Note • While the camera is turned on, press the POWER button H again to turn the camera off.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Setting the Date and Time The first time you use your digital camera, you should set the date and time. Your date and time settings may be cleared when you remove the battery pack or if you leave the camera unused for a long period. If this happens, reset the date and time. 1 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. The SET UP menu screen is displayed.
Introduction 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever up u or down d to change the date or select the display format. DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT 2004 09. 01 00:00 Y.M.D OK CANCEL 5 Press E. SET UP(1/3) This completes the settings and the SET UP menu reappears. B Note AF MODE FORMAT BRIGHT CNTRL DATE INSERT DATE POWER SAVE SAF EXECUTE STANDARD 2004.09.01 NO DATE 1MIN.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using the Accessories Using the USB Cradle Use the USB cradle to charge the battery pack and to connect to a computer, printer, television or television that supports D3 or higher video input (Japan only). A Important Make sure the camera is turned off when attaching it to or removing it from the USB cradle. z Placing the camera in the USB cradle. Place the camera in the cradle in the direction shown in the illustration.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Attaching the Strap Attach the supplied strap as shown in the illustration. Using the Camera Case Use the camera case as shown in the illustration.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using the Cleaning Pad Attach the cleaning pad to the 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.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Taking Pictures This chapter explains how to shoot still images and movies. T Click on the section you want to read.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Taking Still Images «Applicable mode: C» You can use this camera in various ways. You can take still images, shoot a sequence of consecutive shots (continuous shooting), and shoot movies. This chapter begins by explaining how to shoot photos (still images). 1 Press the POWER button H to turn the camera on, then press the mode buttons UD until "C" lights up on the mode select LED.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up 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 or flash. The camera is easier to hold if the lens unit and LCD monitor unit are at an angle of between 30° and 45° to each other. Relax your shoulders. 30° to 45° Brace your elbows lightly against your sides.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Pressing the shutter release button half way Not pressed When you press the shutter release button, it stops at a point on the way down to the fully pressed position. At this point, it is said to be pressed half way and the camera Pressed half way Pressed fully (starts picture shooting) determines the focus in readiness for taking a picture.
Introduction A Important Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up • Press the shutter release button lightly with the soft pad of your fingertip. Pressing the button too hard will result in camera shake. ( "Avoiding camera shake" Æ p.40) • When the shutter speed is low, the warning LED flashes relatively fast and the camera shake warning icon [H] is displayed on the screen. This indicates that there is a risk of camera shake occurring.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using Continuous Shooting Mode «Applicable mode: C» This camera is capable of taking a series of consecutive shots at up to approximately 3.3 frames per second.* This feature is useful for photographing moving subjects and for situations where you do not want to miss a snapshot opportunity. Select AF continuous to refocus the camera for each frame while shooting continuously.
Introduction 3 4 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Compose the shot. Press the shutter release button down half way to set the focus. Pipip Press the shutter release button down fully. The camera shoots pictures continuously for as long as you hold the button down. A Important • This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. • To ensure that you obtain true 3.3 frame per second (approx. 2 frames per second for AF continuous shooting) performance, you should format (Æ p.
Introduction B Note Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up • When used in combination with the self-timer, a series of 3 continuous shots are taken after either 10 seconds or 2 seconds. ( "[k] Using the Self-Timer" Æ p.58) • You cannot switch to AF continuous shooting in Twilight, Night View or Landscape modes. • You cannot switch to continuous shooting or AF continuous shooting in Night Portrait mode.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Shooting Movies «Applicable mode: M» You can use the camera to shoot movies with sound. 1 Turn the camera on and press the mode button U until "M" lights up on the mode select LED. The movie mark and remaining shooting time appear at the top of the screen. 2 Compose the shot. 00:26 3 Press the shutter release button down half way to set the focus.
Introduction 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the shutter release button down fully. The camera starts shooting the movie. During movie shooting, the shooting mark (a red "Z") appears and the self-timer LED lights. The elapsed shooting time is displayed in the upper right of the screen and the focus frame disappears. When the remaining shooting time drops below approx. 10 seconds, the time display turns red.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [N] Setting the Frame Rate for Movies (frames per second) «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]. Although movement in movies with a frame rate of 30 fps is smooth, the available shooting time for 30 fps movies is shorter than for movies shot at 15 fps.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. 30fps The selected frame rate appears on the LCD monitor. A Important This setting is retained when you turn the camera off.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Quickly Checking/Erasing Your Shots (Quick View) «Applicable mode: C/M» This function lets you quickly check the images you have just taken and erase unwanted images when the camera is in "C" or "M" mode. Checking your images 1 If the camera is ready to shoot in either "C" or "M" mode, press E down for more than 1 second. The last image shot appears on the LCD monitor.
Introduction A Important Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Quick View cannot be used in the following situations: • When there is no memory card inserted • When the card/battery cover is open • When there are no images stored on the memory card Erasing images 1 While an image is displayed, move the selector lever down d. ERASE IMAGE? A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to erase the image.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Selecting Scenes to Automatically Set the Focus and Flash The camera can be set to the optimal shooting settings for any subject. Selecting the Scene Mode «Applicable mode: C» 1 2 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "C" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the SCENE button I. The scene mode menu is displayed. 3 Move the selector lever up, down, left or right udlr to select the scene mode that suits the subject.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up The following 8 scene modes are available. j Sports Action mode This is the best scene mode for shots of moving subjects, such as at sporting events. e Portrait mode This scene mode is suitable for taking pictures of people. The white balance is optimized to give exquisite skin tones when using this scene mode. O Sunset mode This is the best scene mode for shots of the sunset.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up d Night View mode This is the best scene mode for shots of nighttime scenes. The flash is turned off and the focus is fixed at infinity. M Black and White mode This mode gives the same colors as photographs taken using monochrome film. N Sepia mode This mode gives the same colors as photographs taken using sepia film.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Switching Between Macro and Landscape Mode «Applicable mode: C/M» Macro and Landscape modes help you select the best possible camera settings for shots of close-up subjects and distant scenery. 1 With the camera ready to shoot in "C" or "M" mode, press the Macro/Landscape button O. The camera changes between Macro and Landscape mode each time the Macro/Landscape button O is pressed.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up . Using Macro Mode Compose the shot and press the shutter release button half way. The camera gives a short double-beep, the green shooting mark "Z" lights on the LCD monitor and the focus frame turns green to indicate that the focus has been set. Then, taking care not to move the camera, release the shutter to take the picture. Y Landscape Mode This shooting mode is ideal for shots of scenery.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [k] Using the Self-Timer «Applicable mode: C/M» The self-timer is useful for shots where you want to include the photographer in the shot, such as commemorative photographs. In this mode, the shutter releases either 2 seconds or 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button. The 2-second delay on the self-timer is also useful for preventing camera shake when you are shooting still photographs using Macro or Night View mode.
Introduction 6 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the shutter release button. The self-timer runs for the selected delay time and then releases the shutter. When you are shooting a movie, movie shooting starts when the specified self-timer delay has elapsed. A Important • This mode is cancelled after you take the picture. To continue using the self-timer, select self-timer mode again.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using Zoom (Wide-angle and Telephoto) «Applicable mode: C/M» Use zoom to take pictures when you are at events such as sports meets or school plays where you want to zoom in on a distant subject, or when you want to compose a wide-angle shot of distant scenery. • Selector lever right rT (Telephoto) : Enlarges the image.
Introduction 2 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up When the image is fully zoomed in, release the selector lever and then move the selector lever right rT again. X1 1.3 This camera can zoom from x1.3 to x6.0 in 15 steps of 1/3 zoom. (Digital Zoom) When shooting still images, the range of magnification available using digital zoom depends on the image size (Æ p.78), as shown below. When shooting movies, the magnification is not related to the number of pixels, and the maximum zoom is x2.0.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired setting, then press E. The selected setting is applied. Set Up SET UP(2/3) BEEP SHUTTER VOL DIGITAL ZOOM START SCREEN REC REVIEW LANGUAGE A Important This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. B Note The digital zoom bar is not displayed when digital zoom is set to [OFF].
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using the Flash «Applicable mode: C» This camera has an Automatic Flash mode in which the camera determines whether or not to fire the flash based on the ambient light level. However, there is also a range of other flash modes that you can use to achieve particular effects in your shots. A Important When using the flash for close-up shots, you should set the ISO sensitivity to 200 or less.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Setting the Flash Mode 1 2 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "C" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the flash button Y to select the icon for the mode you want to set. The flash mode icon changes in the cycle shown below each time you press the flash button Y. (Default) B Note This setting reverts to the default value when you turn the camera off.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Flash settings for each modes There are limitations on flash settings when using Scene modes (Æ p.53) or Macro/Landscape mode (Æ p.56). B Note It is recommended that you use the default flash settings in each of these modes.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Effective flash range The effective flash range varies depending on parameters such as zoom and ISO sensitivity (Æ p.69) settings. When taking pictures, refer to the distances shown in the figure at the right. Wide-Angle : Approx. 0.6m to 2.5m Telephoto : Approx. 0.9m to 1.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Adjusting the Brightness [M] Using Exposure Compensation «Applicable mode: C/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 the brightness of the subject and background were very different. You can also use this feature when you deliberately want to shoot under- or over-exposed images.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. +2.0 The specified value appears on the LCD monitor. A Important • The exposure compensation setting does not change after a shot is taken. • This setting reverts to the default value when you turn the camera off. • When the flash is used, exposure compensation is limited to between -1.0 and +1.0 EV. B Note You cannot set the exposure compensation in Night View mode.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [ISO] Changing the ISO Sensitivity to Shoot Fast Moving Subjects «Applicable mode: C» The [ISO] setting corresponds to the ISO value of conventional film and indicates sensitivity to light. The ISO sensitivity options in this mode are [AUTO], [50], [100], [200] and [400]. The default setting is [AUTO], in which case the camera automatically chooses the ISO sensitivity to suit the ambient conditions.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. ISO200 The icon for the specified value appears on the LCD monitor. A Important This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. B Note [AUTO] is used in Sports Action, Portrait, Sunset, Night Portrait, Twilight and Night View modes.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [METERING] Selecting the Area Used for Setting the Exposure «Applicable mode: C» In this mode, you can select the area that the camera uses to set the exposure. The available settings are [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT AREA]. Use the setting that best suits your subject. [EVALUATION] : The screen is partitioned into zones and the optimum exposure is determined based on measurements of the light in each zone.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select METERING [L] and press E. METERING 4 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired setting and press E. The metering mode is now set. (No icon) [EVALUATION] : The entire screen is partitioned into 256 EVALUATION CENTER SPOT AREA zones and the light in each zone is measured to determine the optimum exposure for the subject.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Setting the Focus [FOCUSING] Selecting the Focusing Method «Applicable mode: C/M» You can select either of 2 automatic focusing modes: [MULTI AF] or [SPOT AF]. [MULTI AF] : The camera automatically chooses the location to focus on from multiple points on the screen. This mode uses a wide focusing frame, and is useful for shots such as photos of 2 people standing side by side.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select FOCUSING [J] and press E. FOCUSING 4 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired mode and press E. The focusing frame is now set. 5 MULTI AF SPOT AF Press the MENU button K. The selected focusing frame appears on the LCD monitor. A Important • This setting is retained when you turn the camera off.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Focusing Off-Center (Focus Lock) «Applicable mode: C/M» Use Focus Lock in situations where the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the image, or when you want to compose a shot where the focal point is not in the center of the shot. 1 2 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "C" or "M" lights up on the mode select LED.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Subjects That Are Difficult to Focus On The camera has difficulty focusing on the following types of subject. Lock the focus on another object at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject and then take the picture.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [AF MODE] Still and Moving Subjects «Applicable mode: C/M» This setting selects the method the camera uses to automatically set the focus. [SAF] : (Single Auto Focus) (Default): Best for normal photography. The camera sets the focus when you press the shutter release button half way. When the shot is focused, the green shooting mark appears to show that focus and exposure are set.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [V] Selecting the Number of Pixels «Applicable mode: C/M» The number of pixels refers to the number of individual dots used to make up the image. The larger this number, the better the image quality. However, this also increases the size of the image file so that fewer pictures can be taken. Choose the image size that best suits the intended use of the shot. (Æ p.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Guide to Selecting the Number of Pixels For high-quality printing or to give priority to image quality, choose a large number of pixels (image size). For files you want to send as e-mail attachments, choose a small image size to keep the file size small. The number of shots that can be taken is smaller if the number of pixels is large, and larger if the number of pixels is small.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Adjusting Image Colors and Other Settings [s] Selecting the Light Source (White Balance) «Applicable mode: C/M» The color of a subject varies depending on the light source used. Setting the white balance is the process by which image colors are calibrated to ensure that photographed objects appear in their true colors regardless of the light source used.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. The icon for the selected white balance setting appears on the LCD monitor. A Important This setting is retained when you turn the camera off. B Note In Sunset mode, Twilight mode, Black and White mode, and Sepia mode, the white balance is automatically configured as suitable for the mode and cannot be changed.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Position your prepared white sample so that it fills the frame on the screen. Set Up PRESET WB? SET CANCEL Adjust the subject to fill the frame on the screen. White subject, such as paper. 6 Move the selector lever up u to select [SET], then press E. The preset value for the white balance is set. To cancel this setting, select [CANCEL] and press E. 7 Press the MENU button K. The white balance is set to [u].
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [CHROMA] Changing the color intensity «Applicable mode: C» 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 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "C" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select CHROMA [H] and press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [SHARPNESS] Enhancing the Image Outlines «Applicable mode: C» This setting enables you to take pictures in which the subject's outline is sharpened or softened. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "C" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select SHARPNESS [n] and press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Playback This chapter explains how to use your camera's playback modes to check your images. T Click on the section you want to read.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Still Images «Applicable images: Still images only» 1 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. The last image shot appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image to view. The table below shows the operations that can be performed during playback.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Your Images Enlarged «Applicable images: Still images only» You can move the selector lever lr to enlarge an image during playback. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image to playback. Press E to display the zoom magnification adjustment screen. ZOOM AREA RETURN 4 Move the selector lever right rT .
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press E to display the zoom area movement screen. CHANGE AREA X4.0 Move the selector lever up, down, left or right udlr to scroll the image in that direction. CHANGE Press E again to accept the selected magnification and area and OK return to the playback screen (zoomed playback). BNote • Scroll bars are displayed at the bottom and on the right side of the zoom area movement screen.
Introduction B Note Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up • Refer to p.24 for details of the screen displayed. • Press the MENU button K when information is displayed to return to the normal playback screen.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [O] Viewing Multiple Images «Applicable images: Still images / movies» In addition to the standard SINGLE playback mode, the camera has MULTI playback and GROUP playback modes that show multiple thumbnail images. • MULTI playback : 6 small (thumbnail) images are shown on the screen at the same time. All of the images from each group of continuous shots are shown separately.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select DISPLAY MODE [O] and press E. DISPLAY MODE 4 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [MULTI] or [GROUP], then press E. DISPLAY MODE SINGLE MULTI GROUP A list of image thumbnails is shown.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Using the MULTI playback / GROUP playback screen MULTI Playback TDPOF icon: Indicates that print settings have been specified for the image. U Protect icon: Displayed for images that have been protected. Current frame number/Total number of frames: Shows the position of the selected image relative to the total number of photographed images. 3/18 To previous image (backwards) M Movie icon Displayed for movies.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up To return to normal playback (SINGLE playback) 1 2 In MULTI playback / GROUP playback mode, move the selector lever up, down, left or right udlr to select the image to be viewed in the normal playback mode. 4/18 A B C D E F Press E. BNote For GROUP playback mode, when you select an image that belongs to a group, the first image from D FRAME that group is displayed in SINGLE playback mode.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Continuous Shooting Images «Applicable images: Continuous shooting images only» Each series of continuous shooting images (image group) is automatically played back continuously. 1 2 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the continuous shooting images to playback.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the continuous shooting button N. BNote Press the continuous shooting button N again or press the MENU button K to stop the playback of continuous shooting images. A Important When you erase a single image from within a group of continuous images, the group splits into 2 groups of continuous images.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing Movies «Applicable images: Movies only» While playing movies, you can pause playback, move forward one frame at a time (frame advance) and adjust the volume. 1 2 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the movie to playback, and up u or down d to adjust the volume.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Operation Playback Set Up Description Selector lever right r Move selector lever once to stop the movie, and then begin scanning forwards through the movie frame by frame each time you move the selector lever. Hold the lever right for 1 second to scan forward through the movie at twice the playback speed. Hold the lever right for another 2 seconds to scan forward through the movie at 4 times the playback speed.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [o] Viewing Images Automatically as a Slideshow (Auto Play) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» The camera's [AUTO PLAY] (slideshow) function displays your images at set intervals in the order in which they were photographed. AUTO PLAY can playback sound for movies and for images with postrecorded messages. You can also specify the effect used for the transition between images.
Introduction 4 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [INTERVAL], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired value, then press E. The available intervals are 2, 10, 15 and 30 seconds.
Introduction 9 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the playback method, then press E. [PLAYBACK] : Postrecorded voice messages and movies are included in the slideshow. Set Up SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK NOPLAYBACK EFFECT RETURN [NOPLAYBACK] : Postrecorded voice messages and movies are not included in the slideshow.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Starting and Ending an [AUTO PLAY] Slideshow See p.98 for more information on the [AUTO PLAY] settings. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select AUTO PLAY [o] and press E. AUTO PLAY 4 Move the selector lever up u to select [START], then press E. The slideshow begins.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up The table below lists the operations you can perform while a movie or a still image with a postrecorded message is being played back. Description Operation Still image with postrecorded message Movies Selector lever up u Increases the volume. Increases the volume. Selector lever down d Decreases the volume. Decreases the volume.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [J]/[I] Erasing Unwanted Images «Applicable images: Still images / movies» There are 3 methods for erasing images recorded on a memory card: • [ERASE] : Erases just one image. • [SELECT AND ERASE] : Erases the images you have selected. • [ERASE ALL] B Note : Erases all the images on the card. You can also erase images from the MULTI playback / GROUP playback screen (Æ p.90) and Quickview screen (Æ p.51).
Introduction 4 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image you want to erase. Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. ERASE IMAGE? The image is erased and the next image appears. If there are no further images, the "NO IMAGE" message appears. BNote • To erase another image, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select ERASE MULTIPLE [I] and press E. The multiple erase screen appears. ERASE MULTIPLE 4 Move the selector lever up u to select [SELECT AND ERASE], then press E. ERASE MULTIPLE SELECT AND ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN A screen appears in which you can select the images to be erased. BNote The selection screen for erasing images is displayed in MULTI playback mode.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Erasing all the images (ERASE ALL) You can use the procedure below to erase all the images recorded on a memory card. A Important • You cannot erase protected images (Æ p.107). • When you erase an image with a postrecorded voice message (Æ p.110), the sound file is also erased. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [U] Protecting Images from Accidental Erasing (PROTECT) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» This feature enables you to protect important images to ensure that they are not inadvertently erased. B Note These settings can also be changed in MULTI playback / GROUP playback (Æ p.90) and QuickView (Æ p.51) modes. Protecting an image 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED.
Introduction 6 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. A Important [ERASE ALL] (Æ p.106) does not erase protected images. However, [FORMAT] (Æ p.163) erases all of the images on the card, including protected images. B Note In SINGLE playback mode, press the SCENE button I to view the protection settings screen. Move the selector lever up u to select [SET] and press E to protect the currently displayed image.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Tips for Erasing Images Using [PROTECT] and [ERASE ALL] For example, if you have 100 recorded images and you only want to keep 5 or 6 of them, using [ERASE] or [SELECT AND ERASE] to erase individual images can be very time-consuming. In a situation like this, where you have a large number of recorded images and you only want to keep a few of them, you can accomplish it in just a few steps using [PROTECT] and [ERASE ALL].
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [p] Adding Sounds to Still Images (POSTRECORDING) «Applicable images: Still images only» This feature allows you to add recorded voice messages to photographed images. B Note • These settings can also be used in MULTI playback / GROUP playback modes (Æ p.90). • Postrecorded audio is saved in the same folder as the image file, but with a different file extension, as shown below. DCIM 100CXBOX KICX0001.jpg KICX0002.jpg KICX0002.wav KICX0003.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. Set Up RECORD SOUND? 00:30 Voice recording begins. When you speak into the microphone on the front of the camera, the camera records your voice. EXECUTE CANCEL RECORDING Microphone 00:05 STOP A countdown timer shows the seconds remaining during recording. Messages up to 30 seconds long can be recorded. 6 Press E. Recording stops and the screen in step 3 reappears.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Playing back a recorded message Use the procedure below to play back a postrecorded voice message. 1 2 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image you want to playback. The [y] icon is displayed for images with a postrecorded message. 3 Press E. Voice message playback begins.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Erasing a recorded message Use the procedure below to erase a postrecorded voice message. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select POSTRECORDING [p] and press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [V] Resizing and Trimming Images (RESIZE) «Applicable images: Still images only» You can use the procedure below to change the number of pixels (resize) in a photographed image and trim off any unwanted portions (trimming). You can select "320 x 240" or "160 x 120" as the number of pixels. Resized or trimmed images are saved as new image files, so the original images are left untouched.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Resizing an image 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select RESIZE [V] and press E. The resize menu appears. RESIZE 4 5 6 Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE RESIZING], then press E.
Introduction 7 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set the area to be resized and then press E. Set Up SELECT AREA To simply change the number of pixels, press E. To enlarge an area, press the SCENE button I to enlarge the image by 2x or 4x. Move the selector lever up, down, left and right udlr to set the area to be resized and then press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Checking and erasing resized images While you can use normal playback to view resized images, the procedure below enables you to view and erase only the resized images. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select RESIZE [V] and press E. The resize menu appears.
Introduction 6 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. Resizing all the images You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select RESIZE [V] and press E. The resize menu appears.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the image size, then press E. SELECT IMAGE SIZE 320X240 E-MAIL(S) 160X120 THUMB NAIL RETURN The number of resized images is displayed. [320x240 E-MAIL(S)] : Resizes the image to a smaller size that is convenient for attaching to an e-mail and sending from a computer.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Erasing all resized images This procedure erases all resized images. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select RESIZE [V] and press E. The resize menu appears. RESIZE 4 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGE], then press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [W] Rotating an Image «Applicable images: Still images only» Use the procedure below to rotate an image 90° left or right. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode buttons UD until "P" lights up on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select ROTATE [W] and press E. ROTATE 4 5 Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image to be rotated.
Introduction 6 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the MENU button K. A Important • You cannot rotate groups of continuous shots, protected images or resized images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with another camera. • Images are displayed in the pre-rotated orientation in MULTI playback / GROUP playback modes.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [T] Using DPOF to specify print settings «Applicable images: Still images only» DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a printing standard for images shot on digital cameras that simplifies the printing of images 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 are printed. They also support other basic settings such as date imprinting.
Introduction 5 6 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image for which you want to specify the print settings. Move the selector lever up u to select [OK], then press E. SELECT PRINT IMAGE OK RETURN 7 8 Move the selector lever up u to select [PRINT QTY.], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the number of prints, then press E. The number of prints is set.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up 11 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [PRINT SETS], then move the lever right r. The DPOF specifications are set and the print settings screen PRINTING DETAILS PRINT QTY. 2 DATE NOT PRINT PRINT SETS EXECUTE RETURN reappears. 12 Press the MENU button K. A Important • You may not be able to specify settings if there is too little space available on the memory card. • You cannot specify settings for resized images.
Introduction 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [INDEX], then move the lever right r. Set Up PRINT SETTINGS PRINT SEL IMAGE INDEX SET ALL RESET EXECUTE RETURN DPOF INDEX SET 5 Move the selector lever up u to select [SET UP INDEX PRINT] and press E. Index printing is then set and the print settings screen reappears. 6 2 PRTS ON INDEX PRINT SETTINGS SET UP INDEX PRINT ERASE INDEX SETTING RETURN Press the MENU button K.
Introduction 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [ALL RESET], then move the lever right r. Set Up PRINT SETTINGS PRINT SEL IMAGE INDEX SET ALL RESET EXECUTE RETURN DPOF INDEX SET 5 Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. All the print settings are reset and the screen from step 4 reappears. 2 PRTS ON CLEAR DPOF SETTINGS? DPOF INDEX SET 2 PRTS ON EXECUTE CANCEL 6 Press the MENU button K.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [G] Printing by Connecting the Camera Directly to a Printer (PictBridge) «Applicable images: Still images only» By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can print your images quickly and simply direct from the camera. You can also use this method to print images with DPOF settings (Æ p.123) on printers that support DPOF. Refer to the Instruction Manual for your printer when using this print method.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select PictBridge [G] and press E. The printer connection screen appears. PictBridge CONNECT TO PRINTER RETURN 6 Use the USB cable supplied with the camera to connect the USB cradle holding the camera to the printer. A Important • Do not connect the camera to the printer until the "CONNECT TO PRINTER" screen shown in step 5 appears on the screen.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback The print menu screen appears. Set Up PRINT MENU SINGLE PRINT PRINT MULTIPLE IMAGES DPOF PRINTING PRINT SETTINGS Specifying the print settings 1 2 3 In the print menu screen, move the selector lever down d to select [PRINT SETTINGS] and then press E. Move the selector lever up u to select [PRINT QTY.], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the number of prints, then press E. The number of prints is set.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the paper size, then press E. The paper size is set. BNote The paper sizes displayed are determined by the printer settings or by the paper sizes supported by Set Up PRINT SETTINGS PRINT QTY. 9 PAPER SIZE 2L PAPER TYPE PRTER SETS BORDERLESS YES NOT PRINT DATE RETURN the printer. 6 7 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [PAPER TYPE], then move the lever right r.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback 10 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [DATE], then move the lever right r. 11 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired printing style, then press E. [PRTER SETS] : Uses the printer settings. [NOT PRINT] : The date is not imprinted on the images. [PRINT] : The date is imprinted on the images. Set Up PRINT SETTINGS PRINT QTY.
Introduction 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. Printing begins, and when printing is successfully completed, the print completion screen appears. A Important If an error occurs during printing, an error Set Up EXECUTE PRINT? PRINT QTY. 9 PAPER SIZE 2L PAPER TYPE PHOTO BORDERLESS YES NOT PRINT DATE EXECUTE CANCEL message is displayed and printing stops. Refer to p.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the SCENE button I. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to print the images. To change print settings, see "Specifying the print settings" (Æ p.130). BNote Press the MENU button K to display the print menu screen. 4 Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. Printing begins, and when printing is successfully completed, the print completion screen appears.
Introduction 2 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to print the images. Refer to "Specifying the print settings" (Æ p.130) to change print settings. BNote 3 Set Up DPOF PRINTING DPOF INDEX SET 3 PRTS OFF EXECUTE CANCEL Press the MENU button K to display the print menu screen. Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Connecting to a Windows PC You can view images you have shot with this camera on a PC, copy the images to the PC and edit them, and then send them from the PC via e-mail. First check the operating system software on your PC and then read the relevant sections for your software. Computer operating system Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Install the USB drivers. Connect the USB cable. View the images on the PC.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Install the USB driver (Windows 98, Windows 98SE Only) If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB drivers. A USB driver is included on the CD-ROM ("Instruction Manual" and USB driver) supplied with the camera. A Important Do not connect the USB cable until the USB driver installation is complete. Connecting the USB cable prior to installation will prevent successful USB driver installation.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up If you no longer need the USB drivers 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the PC on and start up Windows. Double-click [My Computer]. Double-click [Control Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs] and select [Digital Camera USB Device3]. Click [Add/Remove]. When the [Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components?] message appears, click [OK]. This deletes the drivers.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing images on a Windows PC A Important • If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, install the USB drivers before connecting the USB cable. (Æ p.137) • If you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you do not need to install the USB drivers. 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.
Introduction 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the POWER button H to turn the camera on. [PC MODE] appears on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera's memory card from your PC and copy the images to your PC. PC MODE A Important • In Windows XP, the Scanner and Camera Wizard window may appear. If this happens, click the Cancel button to close the window.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Memory card folder structure On Windows PCs, the folders in a camera memory card are configured as shown below. Removable Disk DCIM *1 100CXBOX KICX0001.jpg KICX0002.jpg KICX0003.avi KICX0004.jpg KICX0005.jpg KICX0005.wav • • Still Image / Movie / Audio The same file name cannot be used twice in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera, that file name is skipped.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC Use the procedure below when disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC. z For Windows Me users 1 Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop. 2 Select [USB Disk] and then click [Stop]. 3 Select [USB Disk] and then click [OK].
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up z For Windows 2000, Windows XP users 1 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 Mass Storage Device] and then click [Stop]. Select [CONTAX U4R USB Device] and then click [OK]. When the message saying [The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system] appears, click [OK].
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Deleting the Device (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. If this occurs, use the procedure below to delete the device. Then use the procedure on p.137 to re-install the drivers. * Note that this operation is only required for Windows 98 and Windows 98SE. 1 2 Insert the memory card into the camera. (Æ p.
Introduction 4 5 6 7 8 9 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the POWER button H to turn the camera on. Right-click [My Computer] and select [Properties]. When the [System Properties] window opens, click the [Device Manager] tab. Select [CONTAX U4R] marked with a question mark in [Other devices] and then click [Remove]. When the device deletion confirmation message appears, click [OK]. Turn the camera off, disconnect the USB cable and then restart your PC.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Connecting to a Macintosh You can view images you have shot with this camera on a Macintosh, copy the images to the Macintosh and edit them, and then send them from the Macintosh via e-mail. First check the operating system software on your Macintosh and then read the relevant sections for your software. Computer operating system Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.x Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.3.x Connect the USB cable. View the images on the Macintosh.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Viewing images on a Macintosh A Important • You do not need to install the USB drivers on a Macintosh computer. Connect the USB cable without installing the drivers. • To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later is required.) • Always use the AC adapter when you connect the camera to a computer to view and copy images, etc.
Introduction 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Press the POWER button H to turn the camera on. [PC MODE] appears on the LCD monitor and you can check the images stored on the camera's memory card from your Macintosh and copy the images to your Macintosh. PC MODE A Important When the camera is connected to a Macintosh and you are viewing or copying images, the card access LED flashes. Do not do any of the following: • Remove the camera from the USB cradle. • Unplug the USB cable.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Memory card folder structure On Macintosh computers, the folders in a camera memory card are configured as shown below. untitled DCIM *1 100CXBOX KICX0001.jpg KICX0002.jpg KICX0003.avi KICX0004.jpg KICX0005.jpg KICX0005.wav • • Still Image / Movie / Audio The same file name cannot be used twice in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera, that file name is skipped.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Disconnecting the USB cable from a Macintosh Drag the [untitled] (Mac OS 9) or [NO_NAME] (Mac OS X) folder on the desktop to the Trash. Check that the "It is now safe to disconnect the device" message is displayed or that the [untitled] (Mac OS 9) or [NO_NAME] (Mac OS X) icon is no longer displayed on the desktop before disconnecting the USB cable.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Connecting to a Television «Use the VIDEO OUT port to connect to the television» You can view the images taken with the camera on a television. You can view images you have taken on a television while you are traveling or at your home. 1 Insert the memory card into the camera. (Æ p.30) A Important You cannot view images on the television unless there is a memory card in the camera.
Introduction A Important Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up • Set the television to video input mode. • The LCD monitor turns off while the video cable is connected. • Images may sometimes not be displayed correctly on a television. B Note The video output format of the camera can be selected from NTSC and PAL formats.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up «Playback on a television that supports D3 or higher video input» You can view the pictures taken with the camera on a television that supports D3 or higher video input. You can get clearer images by connecting the television to the D3 video output connector instead of the VIDEO OUT port. About the D connector The D connector is a standardized video connector component that supports digital tuners, DVD players, etc.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Use the D-connector cable to connect the USB cradle holding the camera to the television, then turn the television on. A Important Push the D3 connector cable on until the clips on the right and left sides of the D3 video connector 4 click into place. Turn the camera on. Images are displayed on the television. The table below shows the operations that can be performed during playback.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [W] Rotating an Image «Applicable images: Still images only» Use the procedure below to rotate an image 90° left or right. 1 2 Press the MENU button K during playback to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever up u to select ROTATE [W] and press E. ROTATE RETURN 3 4 Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image to be rotated. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the direction of rotation, then press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [o] Viewing Images Automatically as a Slideshow (Auto Play) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» Images are displayed at fixed intervals in the order that they were shot. You can configure the effect used for the transition between images.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired value, then press E. The available intervals are 2, 10, 15 and 30 seconds. 6 Set Up SETTING AUTO PLAY INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME 10SEC EFFECT 15SEC RETURN 30SEC Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [START FRAME], then move the lever right r.
Introduction 9 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired effect, then press E. [OFF] : No effect is set. [FADE] : The current image gradually darkens (fades out) OFFPLAY SETTING AUTO FADE INTERVAL OVERLAP START FRAME SHUTTER EFFECT RETURNWIPE and the next image gradually fades in. [OVERLAP] : The next image slides over the current image and replaces it.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [U] Protecting Images from Accidental Erasing (PROTECT) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» This feature enables you to protect important images to ensure that they are not inadvertently erased. Protecting an image 1 2 Press the MENU button K during playback to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select PROTECT [U] and press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Unprotecting an image 1 2 Press the MENU button K during playback to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select PROTECT [U] and press E. RETURN PROTECT 3 Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the image to be unprotected. The [U] icon is displayed with protected images. 4 Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. The image protection is removed.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [J] Erasing individual images (ERASE) «Applicable images: Still images / movies» Use the procedure below to erase a single image. A Important • You cannot erase protected images (Æ p.107). • When you erase an image with a postrecorded voice message (Æ p.110), the sound file is also erased. 1 2 Press the MENU button K during playback to display the menu icons. Move the selector lever down d to select ERASE [J] and press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Set Up This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced functions. T Click on the section you want to read.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [FORMAT] Initializing a Memory Card You should use this function to format new memory cards before you use them or when you want to erase all the files (including images) on a card. A Important • To ensure that you get the best possible performance from this camera, cards should be formatted in the camera. • Note that formatting a card also erases protected images.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [BRIGHT CNTRL] Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the LCD monitor brightness through 5 levels. Set the brightness to your preferred level. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [BRIGHT CNTRL], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the brightness, then press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [INSERT DATE] Adding the Date to Images You can choose to imprint the date on images. 2004.09.01 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [INSERT DATE], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [NO DATE] or [WITH DATE], then press E. The selected setting is applied.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [POWER SAVE] Having the Camera Turn Off Automatically to Save Power Forgetting to turn the camera off can cause the camera's battery charge to fall to a low level. For this reason, the camera features a power save function that automatically turns the camera off after several minutes if it is left turned on.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired time, then press E. The selected setting is applied. [NO PWR OFF] : The camera is not automatically turned off. Take care to remember to turn the camera off yourself. [15SEC] Set Up SET UP(1/3) AF MODE FORMAT BRIGHT CNTRL DATE INSERT DATE POWER SAVE SAF NO PWR OFF 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN. 3MIN. : In "C" and "M" mode, the LCD monitor turns off after 15 seconds.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Notes on using the power save function Set Up (in "C" or "M" mode) Depending on the power save setting, the camera operates as follows: • When [POWER SAVE] is set to [15SEC], [30SEC], [1MIN.] or [3MIN.]. If the camera is left turned on for the configured time or longer, the LCD monitor automatically goes blank for two minutes (sleep mode).
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [BEEP] Adjusting the Volume of the Camera Button Beep Use this procedure to adjust the volume of the beep emitted when a camera button is pressed or the camera is turned on. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [BEEP], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired volume, then press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [SHUTTER VOL] Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound Use this procedure to adjust the volume of the shutter sound. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [SHUTTER VOL], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select the desired volume, then press E. The selected volume is applied.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen Use this procedure to select one of the following as the startup screen that is displayed when you turn the camera on: • CONTAX logo (SINGLE) : The CONTAX logo screen is displayed for approximately 1 second. (Default) • CONTAX logo (MULTI) : The CONTAX logo animation is displayed for approximately 1 second.
Introduction 3 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], then press E. Move the selector lever left l to select the CONTAX logo screen, then press E. Set Up SELECT START SCREEN SINGLE MULTI OFF SELECT START SCREEN RESET The CONTAX logo screen is configured, and an example of the startup screen is displayed for 1 second before returning to the SET UP menu SELECT IMAGE screen.
Introduction 3 4 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u to select [SINGLE], then press E. Move the selector lever left l or right r to select the center location, then move the lever down d. The image selection screen appears showing the still images stored on Set Up SELECT START SCREEN SINGLE MULTI OFF SELECT START SCREEN RESET SELECT IMAGE the memory card. BNote OK If you select [RESET], the reset confirmation message appears.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up To set a user-defined screen (MULTI) A Important Check that the memory card containing the images you want to use is inserted into the camera. 1 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. The SET UP menu screen is displayed. 2 3 4 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [START SCREEN], then move the lever right r.
Introduction 5 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Move the selector lever left l or right r to select an image and press E. SELECT IMAGE 0001/0051 A number is displayed in the lower left of the selected image. Repeat this procedure to select more images for the startup screen. BNote 1 You can select a maximum of 10 images. If you SELECT OK have selected 10 images, continue on to step 7. 6 Press the SCENE button I. A message appears asking you to confirm the image setting.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Turning the startup screen off 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [START SCREEN], then move the lever right r. Move the selector lever down d to select [OFF], then press E.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [REC REVIEW] Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them «Applicable mode: C» Use this procedure to have the camera display images for several seconds immediately after you shoot them. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [REC REVIEW], then move the lever right r.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [ZLANGUAGE] Selecting the Menu Language You can choose one of the following as the language displayed on the camera's screens: • Japanese • English • French • German • Spanish • Chinese (Simplified) 1 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. 2 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [ZLANGUAGE], then move the lever right r.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [VIDEO OUT] Setting the Output Format for a TV Connection You can choose between NTSC and PAL video output formats when the camera is connected to a television through the VIDEO OUT port on the USB cradle. Different TV signal formats are used in different countries. When you are on holiday, you should configure the video output to match the format for your destination country.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [STARTUP MODE] Setting the Mode the Camera Starts In The camera can be set to always start in still image mode when turned on, or to start in the same mode as the last time it was turned off. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [STARTUP MODE], then move the lever right r.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [DISPLAY INFO] Choosing the Information Displayed on the Screen In "C" and "M" modes, a large number of icons are displayed on the LCD monitor. If you find the icons annoying when you are shooting, it is possible to change the display to make the screen easier to view. 1 2 3 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [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 "100CXBOX". Executing [FILE NO.] creates a new folder "101CXBOX" and new images are stored in this folder. File names are numbered starting 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.
Introduction 3 Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Move the selector lever up u to select [EXECUTE], then press E. The image file numbers are reset and the SET UP menu screen reappears. B Note Set Up RESET NUMBER? EXECUTE CANCEL • Folders "100CXBOX" to "999CXBOX" can be created. • [FILE NO.] cannot be used if the "999CXBOX" folder has already been created.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up [MODE RESET] Resetting Function Settings Use this function when you want to reset the modes and menu settings that you have changed, back to their default settings. 1 Turn the camera on and press the mode button D until "G" lights up on the mode select LED. The SET UP menu screen is displayed. 2 3 Move the selector lever up u or down d to select [MODE RESET], then move the lever right r.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up List of Menu Items and Default Values Mode C Still image mode M Movie mode After OFF Menu Default Page C Flash mode Default Auto Flash C Continuous Shooting mode Previous Single-shot C Scene mode Previous Normal C/M Macro/Landscape mode Default Normal C/M SELF TIMER Default OFF 58 C PIXELS Previous 2272 x 1704 78 M PIXELS Previous 320 x 240 78 M FRAME/SEC Previous 30fps 49 C/M EXP.COMP. Default ±0.
Introduction Getting Ready Mode G SET UP mode Taking Pictures Playback Set Up After OFF Menu Default Page AF MODE Previous SAF 77 FORMAT - - 163 BRIGHT CNTRL Previous STANDARD 164 DATE Previous - 34 INSERT DATE Previous NO DATE 165 POWER SAVE Previous 1MIN.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before deciding that your camera is faulty. Problems and Solutions Problem Cause Nothing appears on the LCD monitor. The batteries are flat, or the Lithium Ion battery pack is not inserted. Insert the Lithium Ion battery pack into the camera and recharge the camera. 27 29 The Power Save function has turned the camera off. Press the POWER button H again to turn the camera back on.
Introduction Getting Ready Problem Taking Pictures Cause Playback Set Up Solution Page The number of available shots did not increase after I erased an image. This is because the erased image size was small. I cannot charge the battery. There is no lithium-ion battery pack loaded in the camera. Load a lithium-ion battery pack into the camera. 27 The lithium-ion battery pack poles (+ and -) are the wrong way round. Reload the lithium-ion battery pack correctly.
Introduction Getting Ready Problem Taking Pictures Cause Playback Set Up Solution The picture came out completely white. The image is overexposed. There is a lot of 'noise' in the image. Page Set the exposure compensation to a negative value, or execute mode reset. 67 184 Noise is more likely to occur if high ISO settings are used. Use the flash or reduce the ISO sensitivity before shooting. 69 I can't rotate images, protect images, specify DPOF settings or format the memory card.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Messages and Responses Message "MEMORY CARD FULL" Cause Solution Page There is not enough recording space available on the memory card. Insert a new memory card or erase some unwanted images. 42 There are 9999 or more images recorded on the memory card. The memory card contains a "999CXBOX" folder and a "KICX9999.jpg" file.
Introduction Getting Ready Message Taking Pictures Cause Playback Set Up Solution Page "COVER OPENED" The card/battery cover is open. Close the card/battery cover. "LOW BATTERY" There is no charge left in the battery. Charge the battery pack or use the AC adapter. 29 "PRINTER ERROR" The printer is not ready to print. Check that the printer is ready to print. Refer to the instructions provided with the printer for details. - An error was detected in the connection to the printer.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Basic Digital Camera Glossary AE (Auto Exposure) Automatic exposure is the function by which the camera automatically adjusts the exposure (the shutter speed and aperture settings) to suit the brightness of the subject. AF (Auto Focus) The function 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.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF is a standard used for printing images photographed using a digital camera on a home printer or at a commercial print processing store. Provided a DPOF-compatible printer or a commercial print processing store that provides a DPOF print service is used, prints specified on this (DPOF-compatible) camera will be produced in the quantities and formats specified in the DPOF settings.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Infinity Once the subject of a photograph is further than a set distance away from the camera lens, moving still further away requires no adjustment to the focus. The distance at which the subject is so far away that no change in the focus occurs is referred to as "infinity".
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up TFT (Thin Film Transistor) color LCD monitor The type of LCD monitor used in this camera. TFT panels provide good resolution and excellent responsiveness. White Balance The light emitted by fluorescent tubes or incandescent light bulbs differs slightly in color. Without any adjustment, the colors in shots taken under such light sources differ from the actual colors you see.
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up Index A E AC adapter 29 AE 192 AE Lock 75 AF 192 AF continuous 44 AF MODE 77 CAF 77 SAF 77 Aperture 192 Aperture setting 192 Available Shooting Time 21, 48 ERASE 103 ERASE ALL 106 ERASE MULTIPLE 105 SELECT AND ERASE 104 EV 193 Exposure 193 Exposure compensation 67 F FILE NO.
Introduction Getting Ready L Landscape Mode 57 LANGUAGE 178 LCD BRIGHT CNTRL 164 LCD monitor 17, 21 LED 25 Card access LED 17 Caution LED 17 Self-timer LED 17 Lens 17 Lens hood 17 Playback Set Up PROTECT 107 Unprotecting an image 108 Q Quick View 51 R REC REVIEW 177 Red-eye effect 194 RESIZE 114 RESIZE ALL IMAGES 118 Trimming 114 Rotating 121 M S Macintosh 146 Macro Mode 56 Macro/Landscape button 17 Memory Card 194 Menu 21, 185 MENU button 17 Metering mode 71 Mode button 17 MODE RESET 184 Mode s
Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up T Television 151 Television that supports D3 or higher video input 153 TFT 195 Twilight mode 54 U USB USB cable 129, 139, 147 USB driver 137 USB port 18 USB Cradle 18, 36 USB Cradle Connector 17 V Video cable 151 VIDEO OUT 179 VIDEO OUT port 18 W WB (White Balance) Preset 80 White Balance 80, 195 Windows 136 Write-Protect 31 Z Zoom 195 DIGITAL ZOOM 60 Optical Zoom 60 Zoom lens 195 BACK Contents Glossary Index EN-198 Nomenclature Menu