Chapter 2 Basic Operations Turning On/Off the Camera .... 24 How to Use the Mode Dial ...... 25 LCD Monitor and LCD Panel .. 26 Recording Mode ........................... 26 Play Mode .................................... 27 How to Select the Items .......... 28 Character Input ........................ 30 Registering the Camera Information .............................. 31 Setting the Date and Time ........... 31 Checking Owner Information ........ 34 Before You Start Recording ...
Turning On/Off the Camera Use the power button to turn the camera on and off. ■ Turning the Camera ON A Press the power switch. Note • You can turn the camera on when the LCD monitor is opened → P.117 “Turning the Camera On When the LCD Monitor is Opened” ■ Turning the Camera OFF A Press the power switch. Tips Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically (auto power off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons operated) for a fixed time. To resume use, turn the power on again.
How to Use the Mode Dial The camera offers a number of modes for shooting and playback. Use the mode dial to select the mode you need. Mode Dial Mode Setup mode Play mode Still Picture mode Voice Memo mode Text mode Communication mode For connecting the camera to a PC, transmitting images from the camera to the PC and operating the camera from the PC. For transmitting images and using Internet functions. A Turn the mode dial to change the mode used.
LCD Monitor and LCD Panel The LCD monitor or LCD panel displays the camera status, such as the battery level, recordable picture count and mode setting, in symbols and figures. Recording Mode LCD panel LCD monitor Remaining picture count Remaining picture count Folder name Remaining recording time Zoom bar Date and time Message LCD panel Storage Memory Flash mode Red-eye reduction mode White balance File type Size/No.
Play Mode LCD panel LCD monitor Playback file no./ Total no. of files Playback time Folder name/ File name 2 LCD panel Storage memory File type Size/No. of pixels Image quality/ Compression rate Battery symbol Protect symbol Voice annotation Basic Operations Date and time LCD monitor *1 2048, 1024, 640 F, N, E, NC *2 *2 — *1 is displayed in the LCD panel even when the Microdrive has been inserted in the card slot. *2 The battery mark will be displayed when the battery level gets low.
How to Select the Items You can select items, and confirm or cancel camera settings using the buttons on the operation panel. ■ Switching the Displays (1) → ← (2) (1) → ← (2) Display the MENU screen Next screen (1) Press the MENU Press the button. button to move the focus (blue frame enclosing an item) on the lower item. When the focus is on the bottom item, press the button. Previous screen (2) Exit the MENU screen Press the Press the CANCEL button. button to move the focus on the upper item.
■ How to Use the Check Box ( ) Use the · · · buttons to set the focus on the desired item and press the FUNCTION button. To cancel the selection, press the button again. ■ How to Use the Spin Box ( 2 ) Basic Operations Use the · buttons to set the focus on the desired item and specify the number with the button or button. Pressing the button increases the number button decreases the and pressing the number.
Character Input You can input characters when adding folders, setting the mail environment, etc. as follows. A Press the button to display the character input screen. B Move the cursor on the desired character by using the • • • buttons and press the FUNCTION button. C Press the ENTER button exit the character input screen. ■ Deleting Use the • • • buttons to move the cursor to the right of the character and press the button.
Registering the Camera Information This section explains how to register the camera information such as setting the date and time and owner information. Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time on the camera. You can also follow these procedures when you use the camera for the first time or need to change the date and time settings. 2 Note • Use the yyyy format to set the year. Basic Operations • Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. Midnight is expressed as 00:00 and noon as 12:00.
■ Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time. You can set the date in two patterns, HOME and DESTINATION, and switch the pattern when you travel across the time zone. A Select [HOME DATE/TIME] or [DESTINATION DATE/TIME] and press the button. B Set the date and time and then press the ENTER button. Specify which date you will use, HOME DATE/TIME or DESTINATION DATE/TIME, by “Selecting the Date To Be Used” (See below). See • P.29 “How to Use the Spin Box ( )” C Press the ENTER button.
B Select [HOME DATE/TIME] or [DESTINATION DATE/TIME] and then press the ENTER button. C Press the ENTER button. The display will return to the Camera Settings menu. Press the CANCEL button to return to the Setup menu. ■ Selecting the Date Format Select the date format. There are three types to choose from. Example: Setting September 15.
Checking Owner Information You can check owner information, such as your name, telephone number, company name, and the name of the photographer registered on a PC. Note • Register the owner information from a PC. → “User Information Settings” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual A Set the mode dial to [SET]. B Select [CAMERA SETTINGS] and press the button. The Camera Settings menu will be displayed. C Select [OWNER INFO.] and press the button. D Check the owner information.
Before You Start Recording Before you start recording, format the storage media, adjust the viewfinder diopter and check the way to hold the camera. Formatting the Storage Memory This function enables you to format the card and internal memory. Before using a new card or a card that has been used on another device, such as a PC, format the card with the camera first. Important Note A Set the mode dial to [SET]. B Select [FORMAT] and press the button. The format menu will be displayed.
D Press the shutter release button. ●CF Card The “Formatting ...” message will be displayed. When formatting is completed, the screen will return to the Setup menu. ●Internal memory (IN) The confirmation message will be displayed. Press the shutter release button again. The “Formatting ...” message will be displayed, and when formatting is completed, the display will return to the Setup menu.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness If the LCD monitor is hard to see, for example in bright sunlight, adjust the brightness of the monitor. A Press the DISPLAY button approximately 2 seconds. B Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor using the · button. The adjustment bar will disappear 2 seconds later. 2 Basic Operations How to Hold the Camera Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred images. To keep the camera steady, hold the camera in the manner described below.
● When viewing using the LCD monitor Hold the camera firmly in both hands, aim it at your subject and look at the LCD monitor. B Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip. The shutter release buttons are located on top and front sides of the camera. Use either button depending on the situation. Important Note • Apply gentle but firm pressure to the shutter release button. Pressing the button quickly can result in a blurred image. • Do not move the camera until the beep sound is heard.
