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VPC-E7EX
VPC-E7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “
SAFETY MANUAL”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-E7EX and VPC-E7.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
i English
Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
kFOR AMERICAN USERS
The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of
California (USA):
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-E7
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322
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.
English ii
kFOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
kFOR EU USERS
Note:
iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of
the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic
equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
kSymbols used in this manual
HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 124)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 130).
iii English
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Install the battery pack
1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack.
h The CHARGE indicator lights red during charging.
h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged.
h Charging takes approximately 90 minutes.
2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack.
h The battery/card compartment cover is located on the side of the
camera.
h Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.
CHARGE indicator
Battery pack
To power outlet
[o] mark
Socket
Power cord
[o] mark
ON/OFF button
English iv
Shooting
1 Press the [m] button.
h The shooting mode menu
appears.
2 Press the [l] or [m] button to
select the shooting mode.
3 Press the SET button.
h The shooting mode is
indicated by an icon in the
upper left area of the
monitor.
4 Press the shutter button.
Single-shot mode:
A still image is captured.
Sequential shots mode:
Shooting begins. Release the
shutter button to discontinue
shooting.
Video clip recording mode:
Recording begins. To stop
recording, press the shutter
button again.
Shutter button
[l] or [m] button
6
c:
Single-shot mode
P:
Sequential shots mode
X:
Video clip recording mode
<Shooting mode>
PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE
Single-shot
Video clip recording
Sequential shots
v English
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Playback
kStill image playback
1 Press the playback button [=].
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h To view other images, press the
[l] or [m] button.
h If the playback button [=] is
pressed, the display returns to
the Shooting Screen.
kVideo clip playback
1 Press the playback button [=].
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h Press the [l] or [m] button to
display the video clip you wish to
play back.
h Video clips are indicated by a
video clip pattern along the top
and bottom of the screen.
2 Press the SET button.
h Playback of the selected video
clip begins.
h If the playback button [=] is
pressed again, the display
changes to the Shooting Screen.
When you are finished taking pictures...
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
ON/OFF button
Video clip pattern
[l] or [m] button
<Video Clip Playback
Screen>
Playback button
[=]
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 3
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 7
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 10
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 12
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 13
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 15
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...................................... 18
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 20
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 22
BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 25
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES .......................... 34
SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ..................................................... 44
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..................................... 45
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION ......................................................... 49
USING THE ZOOM .............................................................................. 54
FLASH SETTING ................................................................................. 55
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................ 57
FOCUS RANGE ................................................................................... 59
SHOOTING
ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU ............................................. 62
TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTING .................................. 65
RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING ................................................ 66
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING ....................................................... 69
FOCUS AREA SETTING ..................................................................... 70
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ............................................... 72
ISO SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 73
WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................ 74
EXPOSURE CORRECTION ................................................................ 75
DATE IMPRINT .................................................................................... 76
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PLAYBACK
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ................................................77
IMAGE PROTECT ................................................................................79
ROTATE IMAGE ...................................................................................81
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ....................................................82
CONTRAST CORRECTION .................................................................83
RED-EYE CORRECTION .....................................................................85
COPY DATA .........................................................................................87
PRINT SETTINGS ................................................................................89
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................94
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) .......95
OPTION
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU ......................................................96
SOUNDS ..............................................................................................99
POST-VIEW SETTING .......................................................................101
SCREEN LANGUAGE ........................................................................102
TV SYSTEM SETTING .......................................................................103
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION .......................................................104
FILE No. RESET FUNCTION .............................................................105
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .....108
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................110
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND
CARD MEMORY ............................................................................111
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE .........................113
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................115
DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................116
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................124
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................130
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................136
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES .......................................................144
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.
Shooting/recording
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started
shooting
• “Recording a video clip”
on page 45
• “Shooting single shots”
on page 34
•“SHOOTING
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS”
on page 44
Change the setting to
sequential shots
• “How to use the best shot
feature” on page 52
Log the date and time
of your photos
• “DATE AND TIME
SETTING” on page 22
Zoom in on the
subject
• “USING THE ZOOM” on
page 54
Close-up
photography
• “FOCUS RANGE”
(macro mode) on
page 59
For more accurate
focus
• “FOCUS RANGE”
(manual focus) on
page 59
Set the focus to a
narrow range
• “FOCUS AREA
SETTING” on page 70
Check the focus
status
• “Zoom jump playback” on
page 41
Optimize the photo quality
• “RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING” on page 66
Capture fast-moving subjects
• “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (sports mode) on page 49
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Shooting/recording
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Shoot in dark conditions
• “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 75
• “FLASH SETTING” on page 55
• “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on
page 49
Increase the camera’s sensitivity
• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 73
Photographing people
• “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (portrait mode/night view mode/face chaser mode)
on page 49
• “FLASH SETTING” (red-eye reduction) on page 55
Photographing landscapes
• “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (landscape mode) on page 49
Take a self-photo
• “SELF-TIMER” on page 57
Make images lighter
or darker
• “EXPOSURE
CORRECTION” on
page 75
Measure the
brightness of a
specific area
• “LIGHT-MEASURING
MODE SETTING” on
page 72
Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity
• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on
page 73
Change the color of
the images
• “USING THE SCENE
FUNCTION”
(monochrome/sepia) on
page 49
Make white appear
natural
• “WHITE BALANCE” on
page 74
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Playback
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started
viewing images
• “Playing back the video
clip” on page 46
Adjust the playback volume
• “SOUNDS” on page 99
• “Viewing still images” on
page 36
Search for image data
• “9-image display
playback” on page 37
• “Folder playback” on
page 39
• “Quick scroll playback”
on page 38
Magnify an image
• “Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 40
Check the focus
status
• “Zoom jump playback” on
page 41
Change the angle of
view
•“ROTATE IMAGE” on
page 81
Slideshow playback
• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 94
Adjust the monitor brightness
• “Adjust the monitor brightness” on page 32
Playback on a TV
• “CONNECTING TO A TV” (for playback) on page 115
Set the TV system
• “TV SYSTEM SETTING”
on page 103
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Data managing/processing
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Edit photos
• “CONTRAST CORRECTION” on page 83
• “RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 85
Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa
• “COPY DATA” on page 87
Delete files
• “Erasing files” on
page 42
Protect images from accidental erasure
• “IMAGE PROTECT” on page 79
Format a card
• “INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL
MEMORY” on page 108
Specify the number of prints and date imprint
• “PRINT SETTINGS” on page 89
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was
recorded
• “DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 95
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack
(CD-ROM): 1
i Lithium-ion battery pack
(battery pack): 1
i Lithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord
i
Dedicated USB interface cable: 1
i Dedicated AV interface
cable: 1
i “SAFETY MANUAL”
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
digital camera.
i Quick Guide
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Attaching the handstrap
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Media cards that can be used with this camera
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:
i SD Memory Card
i Multi Media Card
What “card” means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used
in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all
installation and removal procedures are the same for both SD Memory
Cards and Multi Media Cards.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
It’s loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera,
including a super-quick focus, an easy-to-understand guidance display on a
large screen, a more extensive scene function, and more.
You’ll never miss a photo opportunity, thanks to
the quick focus: Touch focus (see page 65)
Just touch the shutter button lightly, and the touch sensor automatically
focuses the image (touch focus).
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
k Abundant scene functions
You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.)
for specific shooting conditions.
k Speedy mode-switching
Switch the shooting mode from still images to video clips to sequential shots
with a single button operation.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Use auto settings
Use auto settings
Use auto settings
VIDEO CLIP
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SYSTEM MAP
The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer,
printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for
example, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to
a printer for direct printing of your photos. Or take the card to a photo shop to
have your photos printed there.
Dedicated
USB interface
cable
Dedicated AV
interface cable
Computer
Printer
TV
Commercially available
SD Memory Card/Multi
Media Card
Internet
i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible
printer
i Photo shop
AC adaptor
(optional)
Battery charger
(supplied)
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SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
Lens
USB/AV terminal
Self-timer indicator
Microphone
DC IN terminal
Flash
ON/OFF button
Shutter button
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Rear
SpeakerTripod stand hole
Bottom
Zoom switch
Monitor
SET button
Playback button [=]
Battery/card compartment cover
[n] button
[o] button
[l] button
[m] button
Strap holder
Illumination sensor
• Detects the ambient brightness
and automatically adjusts the
brightness of the monitor
accordingly.
SCENE button
MENU button
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
1 Insert the battery pack in the
battery charger.
h Insert it in the direction
indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.
2 Connect the supplied power
cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.
h Insert the connector straight
and securely.
3 Plug the power plug into a
power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).
h Recharging begins.
h During recharge, the
CHARGE indicator is lit red.
4 When the CHARGE indicator
turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.
HINT
i The recharge time is approx. 90 minutes.
Battery pack
[o] mark
To power outlet
CHARGE indicator
Socket
Power cord
CHARGE indicator
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RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before
using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied
charger.
Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it
whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING
BATTERY CHARGE” on page 113).
i During recharging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...
i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
Ambient temperature during recharging
i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during recharging be
between about 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). Due to the characteristics
of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), it may not be
possible to sufficiently recharge it.
i When the battery pack temperature is high, it may take longer to recharge
it.
Recharge a battery pack in the following cases
i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time
i Newly purchased battery pack
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
About the CHARGE indicator
The CHARGE indicator shows the status of
the battery pack and the charger.
Please refer to the following table if the
indicator flashes abnormally.
About the internal backup battery
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.
When not using the camera for a long time,
remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off,
and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.
CHARGE indicator
Not lit Not connected properly
i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the
charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the
plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power
socket (page 15).
i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed
correctly (page 15).
Recharging finished
Lit red Recharging
Red
flashing
Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger
i Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger.
i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of
the battery pack has probably expired.)
CHARGE indicator
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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
1 Insert the battery pack and card.
h The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera
(page 108).
h Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct.
1
2
4
3
Open battery/card compartment cover on the side of the camera.
Insert the battery pack. Insert all the way until it clicks.
3Pull out 2 Push down, then pull out
1 Open
[o]mark
Contact end
2 Slide
<Battery pack>
Close the battery/card compartment cover.
* To remove the card...
<Card>
1 Open
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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
CAUTION
Be careful when removing the card.
i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.
i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or
printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you
risk losing the data stored in the card.
Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or released.
i If you remove your finger too soon, the card may spring out and become
lost or hit someone in the eye.
HINT
Shooting without a card installed
i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the
card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back
from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no
card installed, the internal memory icon is shown on the monitor to let
you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s
internal memory.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera
In the shooting mode
1 Press the ON/OFF button.
h The camera turns on.
h The camera turns on in the
shooting mode that was active
before it was last turned off.
In the playback mode
1 Press the playback button [=] for
at least one second.
h The Playback Screen appears on
the monitor (pages 36 and 46).
Turning off the camera
1 Press the ON/OFF button.
h The camera turns off.
<If the camera was turned on by pressing the playback button [
=
]>
h When the playback button [=] or ON/OFF button is pressed, the
camera turns off.
Monitor
ON/OFF button
Playback button [=]
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
About the auto power off function
In order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has
accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off”
function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of
inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback
[factory default settings]).
i If the auto power save function has operated to turn the camera off, press
the ON/OFF button to turn it back on.
i You can change the setting for the time elapsed before the camera
automatically turns off (page 104).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the
dedicated USB interface cable, the auto power save function is disabled,
and the camera turns off after about 12 hours.
HINT
If the K icon appears...
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured is recorded with
it. When the date and time cannot be recorded with the image because the
date and time have not yet been set (page 22), the K icon appears. To
have the date and time recorded with images, please make this setting
before capturing images.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you
can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make
sure the correct date and time are set.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006
1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the camera on, and press the
MENU button.
h The Recording Menu appears
(page 62).
2 Press the [o] button to select the
3 tab, and press the [m] button.
h The Option Menu appears.
3 Press the [n] or [o] button to
select “CLOCK SET”, and press
the SET button or the [m] button.
h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h The current date and time
settings are shown.
h Follow the procedures below to
enable or disable the date display
during playback, to set the display
format for the date, and to set the
date and time.
h To return to the Option Menu,
press the MENU button.
(1/2)
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
FOCUS MODE
EXP MEASURE
ISO
RECORDING MENU
(1/2)
NTSC
SOUND
CLOCK SET
OPTION MENU
POST VIEW 1sec
BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
12:00
2006/09/01
OK
OK
OK
Y / M / D
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
3 tab
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
4 Set the date and time.
1 Press the [n] or [o] button to
change the year indication.
h Repeat these steps to select the
month indication and day
indication, and set the date to
December 24, 2006.
2 Press the [m] button to select the
time indication.
3 Press the [n] or [o] button to
change the time setting.
4 Press the [m] button to select the
Y/M/D indication.
5 Press the [n] or [o] button to
change the displayed date order.
h Press the [o] button to change the displayed date order as follows:
h Press the [n] button to change it in the reverse order.
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
OK
OK
OK
19:30
2006/12/24
Y / M / D
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
OK
OK
OK
19:30
2006/12/24
Y / M / D
12:00
2006/12/24
OK
OK
OK
Y / M / D
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
Y / M / D → M / D / Y → D / M / Y → DISP OFF
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5 Press the SET button.
h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the
Option Menu.
h The Option Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed.
HINT
i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an
internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a
small chance the settings may be lost. (The backup will last for about
7 days.) It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow steps 1 to 3).
To correct the date and time settings
i In step 4, select the indication that you want to change, and follow the
procedure to change the indication.
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BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
How to hold the camera
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and
making sure the camera is stable.
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the
handstrap.
HINT
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when
they are played back (page 81).
i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the
image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.
A finger is blocking the lens or flash.
Correct hold Incorrect hold
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About the touch sensor (touch focus)
With the touch sensor, the image is focused simply by a light finger-touch on
the shutter button (focus lock). With the subject in focus, just gently press the
shutter button to take the picture for a perfectly focused image.
At the same time, the touch sensor is temporarily deactivated whenever the
Recording Menu (page 62) is displayed, thereby facilitating operation of these
screens.
Furthermore, you can also deactivate the touch sensor so that the autofocus
operates only when you press the shutter button halfway (page 65).
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Using the autofocus
The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain
conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the
autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture
images (page 59).
k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may not work.
i Subjects with low contrast, very bright
subjects at the center of the image or
dark subjects or locations
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object with contrast at the
same distance as the desired subject.
i Subjects without vertical lines
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus while framing the subject vertically,
then re-orient the camera to compose a
horizontally framed image.
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The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may work, but not as desired.
i When both near and far objects are
present
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance as
the desired subject, then reposition the
camera to compose the picture.
i Fast-moving subjects
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance as
the desired subject, then reposition the
camera to compose the picture.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Switching between the shooting mode and
playback mode
1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the camera on.
2 Press the playback button [=].
h Each time the playback button is
pressed, the camera switches
between the shooting mode and
the playback mode.
HINT
To turn the camera on in the playback mode
i Press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second, and the camera will
turn on in the playback mode.
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Playback button
[=]
<Shooting mode>
<Playback mode>
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How to switch the shooting mode
Your camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video
clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos
(sequential shots mode).
1 Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the camera on.
2 Press the [m] button.
h The screen to set the
shooting mode and the self-
timer appears.
3 Press the [m] button to select
the shooting mode.
4 Press the SET button.
h The selected shooting mode
is set.
h An icon in the upper left area
of the monitor indicates the
active shooting mode setting.
6
ON/OFF button
[m] button
SET button
<Shooting mode>
c:Single-shot mode
P:Sequential shots mode
X:Video clip recording mode
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Switching the display mode
In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode”
which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you
shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned
off, providing a full view of the subject.
1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the camera on.
2 Press the SET button.
h Each time the SET button is
pressed, the camera switches
between the settings display
mode and the normal display
mode.
ON/OFF button
SET button
6
<Settings display mode>
<Normal display mode>
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Adjust the monitor brightness
The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the
optimum readability in the ambient light.
1 Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the camera on.
2 Press the MENU button for at
least 1 second.
h The monitor brightness menu
appears.
3 Press the [n] and [o] buttons
to adjust the brightness.
h When set to AUTO, the
illumination sensor (page 14)
detects the ambient
brightness and automatically
adjusts the brightness of the
monitor accordingly.
4 Press the MENU button.
h The monitor brightness is
set, and the monitor
brightness menu is canceled.
HINT
i You can also adjust the monitor brightness by selecting “BRIGHTNESS”
from the Option Menu (page 98).
2
1
0
1
2
BRIGHTNESS
ON/OFF button
MENU button
[n] and [o] buttons
Monitor brightness menu
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Hints for taking pictures
Muting the camera sounds
i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter
button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted (page 99).
Where is the image data saved?
i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory
or on the card installed in the camera.
i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If
no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory.
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the CCD, light lines or ghost patterns (flare
phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is
recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from
behind.
Switching the guidance display ON/OFF
i Press the [l] button. Each time the [l] button is pressed, the guidance
display switches between ON and OFF.
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[l]
Touch shutter button
to focus
<Guidance display ON> <Guidance display OFF>
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image
mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the
sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several
successive images are captured. For more information about taking
sequential shots, please see page 44.
Shooting single shots
1 Set the camera to the single-
shot mode (page 30).
2 Rest your finger on the
shutter button.
h If the touch sensor
(page 65) has been set to
ON, when the shutter button
is touched, the autofocus
operates and the image is
focused (focus lock).
<If the touch sensor is set
to OFF>
h Engage the autofocus by
pressing the shutter button
halfway.
F4.0
F4.0
F4.0
1/40
1/40
1/40
<Single-Shot Screen>
Shutter button
Single-shot icon
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3 Gently press the shutter button.
h Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to
move the camera.
h The image that was captured appears on the
monitor as long as the shutter button is kept
pressed (post view).
4 Release your finger from the shutter button.
h The captured image is recorded.
HINT
When the focus mode (page 70) is set
to the 9-point focus mode B...
i
A target mark
&
on the monitor shows
the area the camera is focusing on.
i
The camera automatically determines the
correct focus by measuring from 9
different focus points within the shooting
area. If the target mark is at a position
that is different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for example,
by changing the shooting angle.
i The large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area in
the center of the screen.
About the focus indicator
i
A green focus indicator appears when
the subject is successfully focused, or a
red focus indicator when the camera
was not able to focus the subject.
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed
i
The shutter speed and aperture settings
are also displayed on the monitor. You
can use them as a reference when
shooting.
If the motion alert icon appears...
i During still image shooting, if the
shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due
to camera shake becomes high, the motion alert icon may appear on the
monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or
set the flash operation mode to automatic (page 55).
i When shooting with the fireworks ^ scene function, the motion alert icon
always appears, but this is normal.
F3.1
1/40
1/4
F3.1
Shutter speed
Aperture
Target mark
Motion alert icon
Focus indicator
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Viewing still images
The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same.
5
Press the playback button [
=
].
h If the playback button [=]
was pressed to turn the
camera on, however, press
the playback button [=] for
at least 1 second.
h The image most recently
captured appears on the
monitor.
6 View other images.
h Press the [l] or [m] button to
display the previous or next
image.
To display the previous
image:
Press [l].
To display the next image:
Press [m].
h To return to Shooting Screen,
press the playback button
[=].
<If the camera was turned on
by pressing the playback
button [
=
]>
h When the playback button
[=] or ON/OFF button is
pressed, the camera turns off.
When you are finished viewing images...
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
HINT
For still images with voice memo (page 51)...
i When the shutter button is pressed, the voice memo is played back.
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9-image display playback
1 Press the playback button
[=].
2 Press [W] ([P]) on the
zoom switch.
h The 9-image display
appears.
3 Select the image to play
back.
h Press the arrow buttons to
move the orange frame to
the desired image, and
press the SET button.
Instead of pressing the
SET button, you can press
[T] ([]]) on the zoom
switch to show the image
full screen.
100
100
100
0001
0001
0001 0002
0002
0002 0003
0003
0003
0007
0007
0007 0008
0008
0008 0009
0009
0009
0005
0005
0005 0006
0006
00060004
0004
0004
SET button
Zoom switch [W]/[T]
Orange frame
Still image
Image number
Video clip
Arrow buttons
Audio recording
Folder number
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Quick scroll playback
A convenient way to quick-search when there are many images.
1 Access the 9-image display screen (page 37).
2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom
switch.
h The Quick Scroll Playback Screen
appears.
h Press the [G] or [H] button to
display the previous or following
image.
h You can press the [I] or [J] button
to move back or forward 32 files at
a time.
3 Display the desired image, and
press the SET button.
h The selected image is shown full-
screen.
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Folder playback
A convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image
that was recorded using Screen Capture (page 23 in the SANYO Software
Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
1 Access the Quick Scroll Playback Screen (page 38).
2 Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom
switch.
h The Folder Display Screen
appears.
3 Select the desired folder, and press
the SET button.
h The first image in the selected
folder is displayed.
h At this time, if you press [W] ([P])
on the zoom switch, the images in
the selected folder are shown in the
9-image display. If [W] ([P]) on
the zoom switch is then pressed
again, you are returned to the Quick
Scroll Playback Screen.
HINT
About images that were recorded using Screen Capture (SANYO
Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL page 23)
i Images that were recorded using Screen Capture are saved in folder
[***_INFO]. (“***” indicates a 3-digit folder number.)
100SANPH
101SANPH
102SANPH
103
-
INF0
104
-
INF0
1
2
3
4
5
OK
OK
OK
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
FOLDER DISPLAY
FOLDER DISPLAY
FOLDER DISPLAY
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image
1 Display the image that you want to magnify.
2 Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom
switch.
h Magnification is enabled.
h The image is magnified, and the
central portion of image is
displayed.
h Press the arrow buttons to view
different parts of the magnified
image.
To magnify:
Magnification increases with
each press of [T] ([]]) on the
zoom switch.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases with
each press of [W] ([P ]) on the
zoom switch.
h Press the SET button to return to
the normal (100%) view.
HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image.
i Press the shutter button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still
image.
109%
109%
109%
100%
100%
Move
Move
Press shutter to save
Press shutter to save
Zoom I/OZoom I/O
Zoom I/O
Move
Press shutter to save
Zoom I/O
100%
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Zoom jump playback
You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus.
1 Display a still image to view
using zoom jump playback.
2 Press the SET button.
h The image is magnified.
h If the magnified view appears
to be in focus, then the
overall image will be in focus.
3 Press the arrow buttons to
move to the part you wish to
magnify, and press [T] ([]])
on the zoom switch.
h The displayed area is further
magnified.
To magnify further:
Magnification increases with
each press of [T] ([]]) on
the zoom switch.
To go back:
Magnification decreases with
each press of [W] ([P]) on
the zoom switch.
h Press the SET button again
to return to the normal size
(100%) screen.
100%
960%
Move
Zoom I/O
Press shutter to save
SET button
Zoom switch [W]/[T]
Arrow buttons
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Erasing files
You can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them.
You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once.
1 To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the
card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera’s
internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete
procedure.
2 Set the camera to the playback
mode, and press the [n] button.
h The Delete Screen appears.
ALL FILES:
Erases all the data.
1 FILE:
Erases one file at a time.
3 Delete the files.
<To delete all the files>
1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to view the images and check if it is OK
to delete all the files.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “ALL FILES”.
3 Press the SET button.
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. To erase the files, select
“YES”, and press the SET button. When the file delete is
completed, “No image” is shown.
Zoom I/O
Zoom I/O
Zoom I/O
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
ALL FILES
1 FILE
DELETE
DELETE
DELETE
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<To delete one file>
1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “1 FILE”.
h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Before
pressing the SET button in step 3, please make sure that the
displayed image is one you wish to delete.
3 Press the SET button.
h The currently displayed file is deleted.
h To delete other files, repeat steps 1 to 3.
CAUTION
About protected images
i Files that are protected from accidental erase cannot be erased. To erase
protected files, set the protect setting for the file to off (page 79), and then
follow the file delete procedure.
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SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS
When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession.
1 Set the camera to the sequential
shots mode (page 30).
h If the resolution is set to k, the
setting changes automatically to
n.
2 Press the shutter button to start
shooting.
h Shooting sequential shots begins.
<Estimated maximum number of
sequential shots>
* The quantities indicate the number of shots when the compression
rate is set to j.
* The maximum number of sequential shots will differ depending on the
subject.
h Note that if the shutter button is released during shooting, shooting
stops immediately.
HINT
About the focus when shooting sequential shots
i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the
focus lock is activated, fixing the focus.
i Shooting sequential shots at a resolution of k is not possible. If the
resolution is set to k, it automatically changes to n.
Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?
i The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots.
i The following scene functions cannot be set.
\]^_a5.
Resolution Max. no. of shots
n Approx. 6 shots
z Approx. 3 shots
t Approx. 7 shots
[ Approx. 37 shots
6
Sequential shots icon
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Recording a video clip
1 Set the camera to the video
clip recording mode
(page 30).
2 Press the shutter button.
h Video clip recording
begins. During recording,
the length of the video clip
and the remaining
recording time available
are shown on the monitor.
h It is not necessary to
continue pressing the
shutter button while
shooting.
3 End the recording.
h Press the shutter button
again to stop recording and
save the video clip.
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00:45:00
00:45:00
00:45:00
00:45:00
00:00:30
Shutter button
Video clip recording icon
Recorded length (time) of
video clip
Remaining recording time
available
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Playing back the video clip
4 Press the playback button
[=].
h If the playback button [=]
was pressed to turn the
camera on, however, press
the playback button [=] for
at least 1 second.
h The video clip just recorded
appears on the monitor.
h Video clips are indicated by
a video clip pattern along
the top and bottom of the
screen.
5 Press the SET button.
h Video clip playback begins.
h To stop playback, press the
[o] button.
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101-0008
101-0008
Playback button [=]
Video clip pattern
[o] button
SET button
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Outline of playback operation
To do this... Do this
Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button
Pause
During playback, press the SET button.
During accelerated or slow playback, press
the [n] button.
To extract a still image
While playback is paused, press the shutter button.
To play back
one image
at a time
(single-
frame step)
During forward
playback
While playback is paused, press the [m]
button.
During reverse
playback
While playback is paused, press the [l]
button.
Slow
playback
During forward
playback
While playback is paused, press and hold the
[m] button.
During reverse
playback
While playback is paused, press and hold the
[l] button.
To
accelerate
playback
Forward
playback
During forward playback, press the [m] button.
* The playback speed changes each time the
[m] button is pressed, as follows:
Normal playback
→
2x
→
5x
→
10x
→
15x
Press the [l] button to resume normal
playback speed.
Reverse
playback
During forward playback, press the [l] button.
* The playback speed changes each time the
[l] button is pressed, as follows:
15x ← 10x ← 5x
Press the [m] button to resume normal
playback speed.
Return to normal playback
speed
Press the SET button.
Adjusting the volume
Louder: During playback, press [T] on the
zoom switch.
Softer: During playback, press [W] on the
zoom switch.
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When you are finished viewing video clips...
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame-
by-frame, slow playback, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
CAUTION
The data for a video clip is very large.
i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be
played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the monitor.)
If video clip recording stops even when there is card memory
remaining…
i Depending on the card you are using, recording may stop even if there is
remaining memory in the card.
i For video clip recording, it is recommended that a high-speed memory
card be used.
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION
You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.)
for specific shooting conditions.
1 Set the camera to the shooting
mode (page 29), and press the
SCENE button.
h The screen to select the settings
suitable for the scene (shooting
conditions) appears.
2 Use the arrow buttons to select the
desired setting.
<Features of each setting>
Scene setting Features
Shooting mode setting
cPX
X
Auto
The camera makes the
optimum settings.
mmm
Y
Sports
Capture a split-second image
of a fast-moving subject.
mmm
Z
Portrait
Enhance the three-
dimensional feel of the
subject by blurring the
background.
mmm
\
Landscape
For beautiful shots of distant
scenery.
mnm
]
Night view
Photograph the subject while
keeping the background
night scenery.
mnm
^
Fireworks
For capturing fireworks at
night.
mnm
_
Lamp
Photograph in low-light
conditions
mnm
Use auto settings
Use auto settings
Use auto settings
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
<Example: In the single-
shot mode>
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m: Available n: Not available
*
: Disabled during recording
3 Press the SET button.
h This completes the scene select
setting.
h The display returns to the Shooting
Screen.
h The scene function setting is shown
on the monitor.
Scene setting Features
Shooting mode setting
cPX
a
Still image with
audio
Shoot a still image and add a
voice memo.
mnn
q
Blur reduction
Minimize the effects of
camera shake.
mmn
5
Best shot
Four successive still images
are captured as the exposure
changes.
mnn
r
Face chaser
The subject’s face is kept in
focus and the exposure
adjusted as the image is
captured.
mm
*
m
*
8
Monochrome
Create black-and-white
photos.
mmm
9
Sepia
Create sepia-tone photos. mmm
>
Contrast
Accentuates the light and
dark areas in the image.
mmm
@
Vivid
Accentuates the colors in the
image.
mmm
6
Scene function setting
(X is not displayed)
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION
Capture a still image with a voice memo
With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio
track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track
is called a “voice memo”.
1 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 49), select
a, and press the SET button.
2 Press the shutter button to take the
picture, then speak into the
microphone.
h During recording, be careful not to
obstruct the microphone with your
fingers, for example.
h Audio recording begins. During
recording, the length of the audio
track and the remaining recording
time available are shown on the
monitor.
h The maximum recording time for a
voice memo is about 10 seconds.
h To end the recording before
10 seconds has elapsed, press the
shutter button.
00:00:01
00:00:09
Recorded length of
audio track
Remaining recording time
available
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How to use the best shot feature
1 Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select the
scene function settings, select the best shot icon 5 (page 49); and
press the SET button.
h If the resolution is set to k, the setting changes automatically to
n and the images are captured.
2 Press the shutter button.
h While the settings change, four still
images are shot in sequence.
h After the images are captured, the
four still images are displayed on
the monitor.
3 Use the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the image you
wish to save.
h For a full-size view of the selected image, press the SET button.
h With the full-size view active, you can use the [l] and [m] buttons to
view the previous or next image.
<To save all four images>
h
With all four images showing on the monitor, press the MENU button.
4 With the full-size view of the image
you wish to save, select “YES”, and
press the SET button.
h The image currently displayed is
saved, and the other images are
deleted.
SAVE ALL
SAVE ALL
SAVE ALL
OK
OK
OK
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
EXIT
YES
OK
OK
OK
Delete other images?
Delete other images?
Delete other images?
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION
How to use the face chaser feature
To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on
the face and adjusts the exposure.
1 On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 49), select
the face chaser icon r, and press the SET button.
2 Aim the camera lens at the subject.
h The camera searches for the
subject’s face. When it detects the
face, an orange frame appears.
h Do not touch the shutter button while
the camera is searching. The
camera cannot search when the
autofocus is activated.
3 The focus locks on the subject (page 34).
h The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure is adjusted.
h When the face is in focus, the orange frame changes to green.
4 Press the shutter button.
h The image is captured.
HINT
i When the focus mode is set to AF seeker p, the scene function setting
automatically changes to auto =.
2
2
2
Orange frame
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USING THE ZOOM
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1 Set the camera to the shooting
mode (page 29), and point the
camera lens at the subject.
2 Press the zoom switch to
compose the desired image.
[T]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is
pressed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.
h When the optical zoom factor is
at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When [T] on the
zoom switch is pressed again,
the mode changes to the digital
zoom mode and zooming
continues.
3 Take the picture.
HINT
Can’t access the digital zoom?
i The digital zoom cannot be used when the resolution is set to k, the
face chaser r scene function is active, or the focus mode is set to AF
seeker p.
Can’t access the optical zoom?
i When the focus range is set to pan o or during video clip recording, the
optical zoom cannot be used.
Zoom switch [W]/[T]
Zoom bar
Monitor
Pointer
When both optical
and digital zoom
are enabled
Digital zoom (yellow)
Optical zoom
When optical zoom
only is enabled
When digital zoom
only is enabled
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FLASH SETTING
The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,
but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s
flash has four modes of operation (auto mode, forced flash mode, flash off
mode and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate
for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking
single-shot still images.
1 Set the camera to the single-shot
mode (page 30), and press the [n]
(?) button.
h The flash menu appears.
k: The camera will detect the
subject brightness and use the
flash only when required. In a
backlight situation, if only the
center of the image is very dark,
the flash will operate to
compensate (auto).
m: The flash will operate with every
image captured regardless of the
conditions. Use this setting
under backlight conditions, when
the subject is in shade, under
fluorescent lighting conditions,
etc. (forced flash).
l: The flash will not operate even in
dark situations. Use this setting
when capturing an image in a
location where flash
photography is prohibited, or
when shooting a night landscape
scene (flash off).
J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the
flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a
manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s
eyes (red-eye reduction).
[n] (?) button
FLASH
AUTO
Flash menu
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2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and
press the SET button.
3 Press the shutter button.
h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the
selected mode.
HINT
When auto is selected...
i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting
Screen.
When auto or red-eye reduction is selected...
i When the subject is in focus, if the camera determines that the flash is
necessary, a k or J icon appearing on the monitor indicates that the
flash will operate.
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SELF-TIMER
Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode.
1 Set the camera to the single-shot
mode (page 30), and press the
[m] ( ) button.
h The self-timer menu appears.
2 Use the [n] and [o] buttons to
select the desired self-timer
setting, and press the SET
button.
h The self-timer is set, and you are
returned to the Shooting Screen.
y: The image is captured about
2 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
x: The image is captured about
10 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
Self-timer menu
[m] () button
1
PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE
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HINT
i The countdown time until shutter
release is shown graphically on the
monitor.
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...
i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the
self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more
time to restart the self-timer.
i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off c.
i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset
to off.
When x is selected...
i When the shutter button is pressed,
the self-timer indicator flashes for
approximately 10 seconds, after
which shooting begins.
i About 3 seconds before shooting,
the self-timer indicator flashes
faster.
1/37
F3.1
Self-timer indicator
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FOCUS RANGE
1 Set the camera to the shooting
mode (page 29), and press the [o]
(R) button.
h The focus range menu appears.
o: The focus operates within the
ranges shown below (pan).
<Still image shooting>
i At maximum aperture setting:
2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to ∞
i At minimum aperture setting:
1.3 m (4.27 ft.) to ∞
<Video clip recording>
i Wide end:
At maximum aperture setting:
40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞
At minimum aperture setting:
30 cm (11.81 in.) to ∞
i Tele end:
At maximum aperture setting:
1.7 m (5.58 ft.) to ∞
At minimum aperture setting:
1.2 m (3.94 ft.) to ∞
*: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject within a
range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) (Wide
end) or 60 cm (23.62 in.) (Tele
end) to infinity (auto).
+: You can focus on a subject within
a range of 5 cm (1.97 in.) (Wide
end) or 60 cm (23.62 in.) (Tele
end) to 80 cm (31.50 in.)
(macro).
-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 5 cm (1.97 in.)
to 8 m (26.25 ft), as well as to infinity (manual).
FOCUS
AUTO
[o] (R) button
Focus range menu
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2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired focus range, and
press the SET button.
h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the
Shooting Screen.
HINT
i In the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, when the focus range
is set to macro +, the zoom is automatically set to one step from the
wide end. When the focus range is set to pan o, the zoom is
automatically set to the Wide end.
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FOCUS RANGE
How to use the manual focus
1 Select manual - from the focus
range menu, and press the SET
button.
h The focus distance adjustment bar
appears.
2 Press the [l] or [m] button to adjust
the focus distance, and press the
SET button.
h The focus distance is set, and you
are returned to the Shooting
Screen.
HINT
About the focus range
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface
and the subject.
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual
distance. Use the monitor to confirm the focus and compose the photo.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
i If the focus distance is set to 50 cm (19.69 in.) or less, the zoom changes
to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.
i When the focus distance is set to 50 cm (19.69 in.) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
70cm
FOCUS
MANUAL
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SHOOTING
ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU
Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu.
1 Set the camera to a shooting
mode (page 29).
2 Press the MENU button.
h The Recording Menu
corresponding to the shooting
mode set in step 1 appears.
h The Recording Menu can be
canceled by pressing the MENU
button.
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
FOCUS MODE
EXP MEASURE
ISO
RECORDING MENU (1/2)
MENU button
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ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU
Overview of the Recording Menu
i 7 through 9 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TOUCH SENSOR
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
FOCUS MODE
EXP MEASURE
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
INSERT DATE ON IMAGE
ISO
RECORDING MENU (1/2)
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1 Touch sensor menu (page 65)
2 Resolution menu/video size
menu (page 66)
3 Compression rate menu
(single-shot/sequential shots
mode only) (page 69)
4 Focus mode menu (page 70)
5 Light-measuring mode menu
(page 72)
6 ISO sensitivity menu
(page 73)
7 White balance menu (page 74)
8 Exposure correction menu
(page 75)
h Change the brightness of the
image.
9 Date imprint menu (page 76)
h Imprint the capture date on still
images.
i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously
enabled, the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and
the other settings accordingly change automatically.
#: Set the shutter button
touch sensor to ON.
$: Set the shutter button
touch sensor to OFF.
<Single-shot/sequential shots
mode>
k: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760
pixels (single-shot mode
only)
n:
Shoot at 3,072
×
2,304 pixels
z:
Shoot at 2,288
×
1,712 pixels
t:
Shoot at 1,600
×
1,200 pixels
[: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels
<Video clip recording mode>
d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels
5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels
<: Make an audio recording
(page 67)
j: For shooting at low
compression
0: For shooting at normal
(moderate) compression
B: 9-point focus mode
C: Spot focus mode
p: The focus follows the
focus-locked subject.
X:
Multi-section light-measuring
W:
Center-weighted light-measuring
Y: Spot light-measuring
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically (corresponds
to ISO50 to 200).
*: Corresponds to ISO50
u: Corresponds to ISO100
v: Corresponds to ISO200
w: Corresponds to ISO400
6: Corresponds to ISO800
>: The camera will determine
the setting automatically.
r : For photography in fair
weather (sunny) conditions
o: In overcast conditions
p: Under fluorescent lighting
q: Under incandescent
lighting
^: For setting the most
accurate white balance
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TOUCH SENSOR (TOUCH FOCUS) SETTING
The touch sensor function, by which the autofocus is activated by a finger-
touch on the shutter button, can be set to ON or OFF. When the touch sensor
function is set to OFF, the autofocus is activated when you press the shutter
button halfway; then gently press the shutter button to snap the picture.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 Select “TOUCH SENSOR” and press the SET button.
h The sensor menu appears.
3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h The selected touch sensor function is set.
CAUTION
i When the camera is attached to a tripod, the touch sensor sensibility may
be diminished. This happens because the touch sensor works by detecting
changes in the capacitance when the camera is touched with bare hands.
The touch sensor sensibility will also be diminished, for example, if you
hold the camera with gloved hands.
i When the camera is used near inverter-type fluorescent lights, the touch
sensor sensitivity may be diminished.
#: The touch sensor function is set to ON.
$: The touch sensor function is set to OFF.
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RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING
By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is
enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large
and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 In the single-shot or sequential shots mode select “RESOLUTION”,
or in the video clip recording mode select “CLIP SIZE”, and press
the SET button.
h The resolution menu or video size menu appears.
<Single-shot/sequential shots mode>
<Video clip recording mode>
3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h The selected resolution setting or video size setting is set.
k: Shoot image at 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (Single-shot mode only)
n: Shoot image at 3,072 × 2,304 pixels
z: Shoot image at 2,288 × 1,712 pixels
t: Shoot image at 1,600 × 1,200 pixels
[: Shoot image at 640 × 480 pixels
d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels.
5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels.
<: Make an audio recording (page 67)
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RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING
Record and play back an audio file
In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings.
The audio recordings are monaural.
k Record an audio file
1 Display the Recording Menu for
the video clip recording mode
(page 62).
2 Select the audio recording icon
< from the video size menu, and
press the SET button.
3 Press the MENU button.
h The recording mode is enabled.
4 Press the shutter button.
h Audio recording begins. During
recording, the length of the audio
track and the remaining recording
time available are shown on the
monitor.
h It is not necessary to continue
pressing the shutter button while
recording.
h Take care not to cover the
microphone with your fingers.
5 End the recording.
h Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
02:03:19
00:00:14
Recorded length of
audio track
Remaining recording time
available
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k Playing back audio recordings
1 Display the desired audio data.
h A musical note graphic appears on
the screen.
2 Play back the recording.
HINT
i During 5x or faster accelerated playback, the audio is not played back.
To do this... Do this
Forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback During playback, press the [o] button
Pause
During playback, press the SET button.
During fast forward or fast reverse, press the
[n] button.
Fast forward
During forward playback, press the [m] button.
* The speed changes each time the [m] button
is pressed, as follows:
Normal playback
→
2x
→
5x
→
10x
→
15x
Press the [l] button to resume normal speed.
Fast reverse
During forward playback, press the [l] button.
* The speed changes each time the [l] button
is pressed, as follows:
15x ← 10x ← 5x
Press the [m] button to resume normal speed.
Return to normal playback speed
Press the SET button.
Adjusting the volume
Louder: During playback, press [T] on the
zoom switch.
Softer: During playback, press [W] on the
zoom switch.
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2006.12.24
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COMPRESSION RATE SETTING
Set the data compression rate when shooting images. Even if the same
resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the
image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image
data size for no loss in image quality.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 Select the compression rate menu, and press the SET button.
h The menu to select the desired compression rate is shown.
j: Stores the data at a low compression rate. The file size is large,
but the image quality is optimum.
0: Stores the data at a normal compression rate. The file size is
smaller, but the image quality is reduced.
3 Select the desired compression rate from the compression menu,
and press the SET button.
h This completes the compression rate setting.
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FOCUS AREA SETTING
You can choose from different types of autofocus:
9-point range finder focus:
The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the
shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target
mark & appears.
Spot focus:
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.
AF seeker:
Once the focus is locked on a subject (page 34), it follows the subject. The
focus point automatically changes to remain continuously focused on a
moving subject.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 Select “FOCUS MODE” and press the SET button.
h The focus mode menu appears.
B: 9-point range finder focus is selected (page 35).
C: Spot focus is selected.
p: AF seeker is selected.
h When the C or p setting is
selected, the focus mark appears in
the center of the monitor.
3 Select the desired icon, and press
the SET button.
h The focus area is set.
12
Focus mark
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FOCUS AREA SETTING
HINT
When spot focus is selected...
i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.
When AF seeker is selected...
i The focus mark + appears in the
center of the monitor.
i When the focus-lock is activated, the
seeker mark appears on the focused
subject.
i During focus-lock, even if the focused
subject moves, the seeker mark
automatically follows the subject.
i If the camera loses the focus-lock on
the subject, the seeker mark
disappears.
i In dark environments, the seeker mark
may follow the subject more slowly.
i When the p setting is selected, the
digital zoom is not available.
i When the focus mode is set to AF
seeker p, the scene function setting
automatically changes to auto =.
1/60
1/60
1/60
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1
Seeker mark
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING
You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.
Multi-section light-measuring:
The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire
shooting screen.
Center-weighted light-measuring:
The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but
with emphasis on the center area.
Spot light-measuring:
You can compose the picture and capture the image after first measuring the
light only at the center spot of the monitor.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 Select “EXP MEASURE”, and press the SET button.
h The light-measuring mode menu appears.
n: Multi-section light-measuring
W: Center-weighted light-measuring
Y: Spot light-measuring
3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h This completes the light-measuring mode setting.
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ISO SENSITIVITY
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to
the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a
fixed setting.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 Select “ISO” and press the SET button.
h The ISO sensitivity menu appears.
3 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
h The ISO sensitivity is set.
HINT
i
By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and capture
images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase.
CAUTION
Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?
i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set
to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 400
[video clip recording mode: ISO200 to 800]).
*: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent (video clip recording mode:
ISO200).
u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO100 equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO400).
v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO200 equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO800).
w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO400 equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO1,600).
6: Sets the sensitivity to ISO800 equivalent (video clip recording
mode: ISO3,200).
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WHITE BALANCE
This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting
conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change
the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press the SET button.
h The white balance menu appears.
Select the ^ icon from the white balance menu, fill the entire screen with
a plain white paper, and press the SET button to set the white balance. To
use any of the other white balance settings, proceed to step 3.
3 Select the desired icon, and press the MENU button.
h This completes the white balance setting.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
i Perform steps 1 and 2, select >, and then press the MENU button.
>: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically
based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting
used in the auto mode.
r : For shooting outside on a sunny day.
o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day.
p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.
q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.
^: For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be
specified (one-push).
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.
1 Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording
Menu (page 62).
2 Select “EXPOSURE” and press the SET button.
h The screen to adjust the exposure appears.
3 Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the desired exposure
numerical value, and press the SET button.
h The specified exposure is set, and you are returned to the Recording
Menu.
HINT
i The exposure correction setting returns to ±0 after the camera is turned
off.
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DATE IMPRINT
You can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the
image.
1 Display the Recording Menu (page 62).
2 Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the SET button.
h The date imprint menu appears.
ON: The date of the capture is imprinted on the image.
OFF: The date of the capture is not imprinted on the image.
3 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired setting, and press
the SET button.
h The date imprint mode is set, and you are returned to the Recording
Menu.
HINT
About the capture date and date imprinting
i When an image is edited, the date of the image file changes to the date
and time the image was edited. However, the imprinted capture date
remains unchanged.
Is the sequential shots speed slow?
i When the date imprint mode is set to “ON”, the sequential shots speed
may become slower.
If the imprinted date is shown as [- - - - .- - .- -] …
i The date and time settings have not yet been completed. Set the camera
to the correct date and time (page 22).
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PLAYBACK
PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU
The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings.
1 Press the playback button [=].
h The display changes to the
Playback Screen.
2 Press the MENU button.
h The Playback Menu appears.
h The Playback Menu is canceled
when the MENU button is
pressed.
PROTECT
ROTATE
RESIZE
CONTRAST CORRECT
RED-EYE CORRECT.
FILE COPY
PLAYBACK MENU (1/2)
Playback button [=]
MENU button
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Overview of the Playback Menu
1 [Protect] (page 79)
h Protect data from accidental
erasure (write protect).
2 [Rotate image] (page 81)
h Rotate still images.
3 [Resize] (page 82)
h Reduce the resolution of a still
image.
4 [Contrast correction]
(page 83)
h Add contrast (light and dark) to
the image to make it clearer.
5 [Red-eye correction] (page 85)
h Repair the red-eye effect to
make eyes look more natural.
6 [File copy] (page 87)
h Copy files from the card to the
internal memory, or vice versa.
7 [Print instructions] (page 89)
h Specify the print settings.
8 [Slideshow] (page 94)
h Play back the images in a
slideshow format.
i 7 and 8 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
SLIDESHOW
PROTECT
ROTATE
RESIZE
FILE COPY
RED-EYE CORRECT.
CONTRAST CORRECT
PLAYBACK MENU (1/2)
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IMAGE PROTECT
Prevent accidental erasure of data.
1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure,
and display the Playback Menu (page 77).
2 Select “PROTECT” and press the
SET button.
h The screen to set the protect
setting appears.
3 Select “YES” and press the SET
button.
h The protect mode is set for the
data.
h The protect mark B indicates that
the data is locked.
Lock the file?
Lock the file?
Lock the file?
YES
OK
OK
OK
EXIT
YES
EXIT
Unlock the file?
Unlock the file?
Unlock the file?
OK
OK
OK
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CAUTION
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if
the card is reformatted (page 108).
HINT
To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...
i Press the [l] or [m] button.
To cancel the protect mode for an image...
i Display the desired data and repeat steps 1 to 3.
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ROTATE IMAGE
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
1 Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu
(page 77).
2 Select “ROTATE” and press the
SET button.
h The screen to rotate the image
appears.
3 Select “YES” and press the SET
button.
h Each time the SET button is
pressed, the image is rotated
another 90 degrees.
HINT
i On the 9-image display playback, rotated images are shown in their
original orientation.
i An image for which the protect (locked) mode has been set cannot be
rotated.
Rotate image?
Rotate image?
Rotate image?
YES
OK
OK
OK
EXIT
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CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)
The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher
than t can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The
resized image is saved as a separate image.
1 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display
the Playback Menu (page 77).
2 Select “RESIZE” and press the SET
button.
h The screen to change the still
image resolution appears.
3 Select the new image size.
4 Press the SET button.
h Resizing begins.
HINT
Why can’t the image be resized?
i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a
larger size.
2
M (1600 × 1200): The saved image will be 1,600 × 1,200 pixels.
0.3
M (640 × 480): The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels.
EXIT: Return to the Playback Menu.
(1600x1200)
(640x480)
EXIT
OK
OK
OK
Change image resolution?
Change image resolution?
Change image resolution?
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CONTRAST CORRECTION
Add contrast (light and dark) to an image to make it clearer.
1 Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu
(page 77).
2 Select “CONTRAST CORRECT”,
and press the SET button.
h The Contrast Correction Screen
appears.
YES:
Proceed with the contrast
correction.
EXIT:
Return to the Playback Menu.
3 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h Image processing begins.
h During image processing, “Processing” is shown on the screen.
h When processing is completed, the modified image is shown. Check
the image to see if the post-processing result is satisfactory.
EXIT
YES
OK
OK
OK
Autocorrect the contrast?
Autocorrect the contrast?
Autocorrect the contrast?
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4 If the modified image is satisfactory,
press the SET button.
h The screen to save the corrected
image appears.
h To discontinue the procedure, press
the MENU button. The modified
image is discarded, and you are
returned to the Contrast Correction
Screen.
SAVE AS NEW:
The modified image is saved as a
separate image, and the original
image is preserved.
OVERWRITE FILE:
The original file is deleted, and only
the modified image is saved.
5 Select the desired method to save the modified image, and press the
SET button.
h The modified image is saved, and you are returned to the Contrast
Correction Screen.
HINT
Concerning the date and time information for the modified image
i The date display that is shown when an edited image is played back is the
date that the image was saved after it was modified.
OK
OK
OK
OVERWRITE FILE
SAVE AS NEW
Select the type of save
Select the type of save
Select the type of save
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RED-EYE CORRECTION
If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in
the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend
the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction).
1 Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu
(page 77).
2 Select “RED-EYE CORRECT.”, and
press the SET button.
h The Red-eye Correction Screen
appears.
YES:
Proceed with the red-eye
correction.
EXIT:
Return to the Playback Menu.
3 Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
h Image processing begins.
h During image processing,
“Processing” is shown on the
screen.
h When processing is completed, the
modified image is shown. Check
the image to see if the post-
processing result is satisfactory.
OK
OK
OK
EXIT
YES
Correct red-eye effect?
Correct red-eye effect?
Correct red-eye effect?
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4 If the modified image is satisfactory,
press the SET button.
h The screen to save the corrected
image appears.
h To discontinue the procedure, press
the MENU button. The modified
image is discarded, and you are
returned to the Red-eye Correction
Screen.
SAVE AS NEW:
The modified image is saved as a
separate image, and the original
image is preserved.
OVERWRITE FILE:
The original file is deleted, and only
the modified image is saved.
5 Select the desired method to save the modified image, and press the
SET button.
h The modified image is saved, and you are returned to the Red-eye
Correction Screen.
HINT
If the “Red-eye correction not successful” message appears...
i The camera was not able to successfully correct the red-eye phenomenon.
i The red-eye correction function works to automatically edit the red-eye
phenomenon that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases,
the camera may fail to correctly detect the red-eye phenomenon, or it may
incorrectly identify the red-eye phenomenon where it does not exist.
Concerning the date and time information for the modified image
i The date display that is shown when an edited image is played back is the
date that the image was saved after it was modified.
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
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COPY DATA
Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card,
and likewise from the card to the internal memory.
1 Insert the card in the camera (page 18).
2 Display the Playback Menu (page 77).
3 Select “FILE COPY” and press the
SET button.
h The screen to copy files appears.
4 Select the copy direction.
INT MEM CARD:
Copy image data from the internal
memory to the card.
CARD INT MEM:
Copy image data from the card to the
internal memory.
* If no card is set in the camera, you
cannot copy data.
OK
OK
OK
INT MEM CARD
CARD INT MEM
Copy file?
Copy file?
Copy file?
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5 Press the SET button.
h The screen to select the type of
copy appears.
h The copy source image is shown in
the background on the screen.
COPY SINGLE:
Copy the data for one image.
COPY ALL:
Copy all the data from the copy
source to the copy destination.
EXIT:
You are returned to the screen to
copy files (step 3).
6 Select the desired type of copy.
<When selecting COPY SINGLE>
1 Press the [l] or [m] button to display the image you wish to copy.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY SINGLE”.
<When selecting COPY ALL>
1 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY ALL”.
7 Press the SET button.
h The files are copied.
COPY ALL
COPY SINGLE
CARD
CARD
CARD
INT MEM
INT MEM
INT MEM
OK
OK
OK
EXIT
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PRINT SETTINGS
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can
use the camera to specify the number of prints, or whether or not the date is
displayed on the print.
Display the screen to set the print settings
1 Display the Playback Menu (page 77).
2 Select “PRINT INSTRUCTIONS” and
press the SET button.
h The screen to set the print settings
appears.
EACH IMAGE:
The print settings are specified for
each individual image.
ALL IMAGES:
The specified print settings apply to
all the still images.
ALL CLEAR:
Clear all the print settings.
Specify the printing
Specify the printing
instructions?
instructions?
Specify the printing
instructions?
EACH IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL CLEAR
OK
OK
OK
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HINT
About the DPOF format
i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect
your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can
also set the print settings (page 121) for the desired images, and then have
the reserved images printed automatically.
About the finished prints
i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation.
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and
printer used.
CAUTION
i It is not possible to set the print settings when there are 10,000 or more
files saved on the card.
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PRINT SETTINGS
Specifying date imprinting and number of prints
You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or
apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES).
1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 89).
2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
EACH IMAGE:
The set print settings are applied
only to the image currently
displayed.
ALL IMAGES:
The set print settings are applied to
all the still images on the card.
3 Press the SET button.
h The Date/Copies Print Screen
appears.
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,
press the [l] or [m] button to
display the desired image to print.
h The print settings for the currently
displayed image are shown in the
upper left area of the monitor. You
can press the [l] or [m] button to
confirm the print settings for each
image.
Specify the printing
Specify the printing
instructions?
instructions?
Specify the printing
instructions?
EACH IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL CLEAR
OK
OK
OK
0
DATE
DATE
DATE
OK
OK
OK
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
:
: 0
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4 Specify the number of prints and
whether the date is imprinted.
h Please specify the number of prints
before setting the date imprint
setting. The date imprint setting
cannot be set until the number of
prints has been entered.
<Specifying the number of prints>
h Press the [n] or [o] button to
specify the number of prints.
h Press the [n] or [o] button until
the desired number of prints is
displayed.
<Specifying dated prints>
h Press [W] on the zoom switch to
add a check mark ( ) next to
.
5 Press the SET button.
h This completes the settings for the
number of prints and date
imprinting.
h If you press the MENU button, you
are returned to the screen to set the
print settings (step 1).
CAUTION
i Do not specify dated prints for images that were captured with the date
imprint function (page 76) set to ON, or else the date will appear on the
photo print twice.
1
OK
OK
OK
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
:
: 0
DATE
DATE
DATE
1
OK
OK
OK
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
:
: 0
DATE
DATE
DATE
1
OK
OK
OK
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
EACH IMAGE
:
: 1
DATE
DATE
DATE
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PRINT SETTINGS
Clearing all the print settings
Delete the print settings for all images.
1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 89).
2 Select “ALL CLEAR”.
3 Press the SET button.
h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.
YES: Clear the print settings for all images.
EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the
print settings.
4 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h All the print settings are cleared and you are returned to the Playback
Menu.
Specify the printing
Specify the printing
instructions?
instructions?
Specify the printing
instructions?
EACH IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL CLEAR
OK
OK
OK
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
1 Display the Playback Menu (page 77).
2 Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the
SET button.
h The screen to set the slideshow
appears.
<Changing the slideshow controls>
1 Select one of the slideshow controls, and press the SET button.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting.
3 Press the SET button.
3 Select “START”, and press the SET button.
h Slideshow playback starts.
h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
HINT
i Audio data is not played during slideshow playback.
TIME: Adjust the transition speed
(the period that an image
is displayed before it
changes to the next
image).
EFFECT: Select a transition effect
as an image changes to
the next image.
BGM: Specify the settings for
playing background music
during slideshow
playback.
START: Begin slideshow playback.
TIME 3sec
BGM
START
A
EFFECT
OK
OK
OK
Auto playback of
Auto playback of
files
files
Auto playback of
files
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DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an
image was captured.
1 Display the desired image.
2 Press and hold the MENU
button for at least
1 second.
h The Information Screen
appears.
h If the MENU button is
pressed again, the
Information Screen is
canceled.
1 Resolution setting
2 Resolution
3 Scene function setting
4 Image number
5 Protect setting
6 Voice memo setting
7 File size
8 Aperture value
9 Shutter speed
0 Exposure correction
setting
A Video size setting/
audio file indicator
B Resolution and frame
rate
C File format
D Playback time
E Remaining battery power
100-0006
158KB
00:00:20
INFO
100-0004
3072x2304
SIZE
IRIS
SHUTTER
EXPOSE
2MB
F3.1
1/30
0
INFO
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
@
E
3
100-0005
100-0005
100-0005
320x240 15fps
SIZE
EXPOSE
QTM
5MB
0
00:00:15
INFO
INFO
INFO
A
B
C
4
5
7
D
3
@
E
<Still image playback>
<Video clip playback>
<Audio file playback>
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OPTION
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU
The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings.
1 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu.
h Recording Menu, see page 62
h Playback Menu, see page 77
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to
select the option tab 3.
h The Option Menu appears.
To exit the Option Menu
To return to the Shooting Screen or Playback Screen
→ Press the MENU button.
To return to the Recording Menu or the Playback Menu
→ With the option tab 3 selected, press the [n] or [o] button.
1sec
NTSC
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
OPTION MENU (1/2)
Option tab
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DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU
Overview of the Option Menu
@
8
7
9
NTSC
1
2
3
4
5
6
AUTO POWER OFF
FILE NO. RESET
FORMAT
RESET SETTINGS
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
1sec
BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
OPTION MENU (1/2)
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1 [Date and time setting]
(page 22)
h Set the camera’s internal
clock.
2 [Sounds] (page 99)
h Adjust the sounds produced
by the camera.
3 [Post-view] (page 101)
h Specify how long a still image
is displayed on the monitor
after it is captured.
4
[LCD brightness] (page 32)
h Adjust the brightness of the
monitor.
5 [ language] (page 102)
h Select the language in which
the monitor messages are
displayed.
6 [TV system setting] (page 103)
h Select the type of TV signal
that is output from the
camera’s USB/AV terminal.
7 [Auto power off] (page 104)
h Specify the time elapsed
before the auto power off
function operates to turn the
camera off.
8 [File number reset] (page 105)
h Set the file number reset
function to ON or OFF.
9
[
Format
]
(page 108)
h Reformat the camera’s internal
memory or the card installed in
the camera.
0 [Reset camera settings]
(page 110)
h Reset the camera to the
factory-preset settings.
i 7 through 0 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll.
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SOUNDS
Set the sounds that are produced by the camera.
1 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
2 Select “SOUND” and press the SET
button.
h The screen to set the sounds
appears.
OPERATION VOL:
Volume setting for all camera buttons.
TURN ON/OFF:
Mute or enable the sound that is
produced when the camera is turned
on or off.
SHUTTER:
Select the sound that is produced
when the shutter button is pressed.
KEY SW:
Select the sound that is produced
when a camera button (SET button,
MENU button, etc.) is pressed.
AUDIO GUIDE:
Mute or enable the camera’s audio
help guide.
PLAY VOLUME:
Adjust the volume for playing back
video clips and audio files.
OK
OK
OK
OPERATION VOL
TURN ON/OFF
SHUTTER
KEY SW
AUDIO GUIDE
PLAY VOLUME
3
ON
D
A
ON
3
SOUND
SOUND
SOUND
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3 Select the desired item, and press the SET button.
4 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting.
<If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected>
h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
ON: Activates the sound.
OFF: Deactivates the sound.
<If “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected>
h The respective screen to select the sound appears.
h Select from 5 different sounds (A to E) and “OFF”.
h After selecting a sound, press the [m] button to preview it.
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.
<If “OPERATION VOL” or “PLAY VOLUME” is selected>
h The screen to select the volume setting appears.
h You can select a volume setting from 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum).
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.
5 Press the SET button.
h The sound settings are completed.
h To return to the Option Menu, press the MENU button.
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POST-VIEW SETTING
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-
view) after the shutter button is pressed.
1 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
2 Select “POST VIEW” and press the
SET button.
h The Post View Menu appears.
1sec:
The post-view image is displayed
for 1 second.
2sec:
The post-view image is displayed
for 2 seconds.
OFF:
The post-view image is not
displayed.
3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h This completes the post-view setting.
1sec
2sec
OFF
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
OPTION MENU (1/2)
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SCREEN LANGUAGE
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of
several languages.
1 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
2 Select “ LANGUAGE” and press
the SET button.
h The screen to select the display
language appears.
3 Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
h The selected display language is set.
LANGUAGE
OK
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TV SYSTEM SETTING
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV
terminal.
1 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
2 Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the
SET button.
h The TV System Menu appears.
NTSC:
Outputs NTSC video signals.
PAL:
Outputs PAL video signals.
3 Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h The selected TV system is set.
HINT
If no image appears on the TV...
i If the TV system setting is not correct for the connected equipment, no
image will appear on the TV.
NTSC
PAL
CLOCK SET
SOUND
POST VIEW
BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
OPTION MENU (1/2)
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AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION
Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power
automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off
function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not
being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has
accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time)
before the auto power off function operates to turn the camera off.
1 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
2 Select “AUTO POWER OFF” and
press the SET button.
h The screen to set the standby time
appears.
RECORDING:
Set the standby time for the
shooting mode.
PLAYBACK:
Set the standby time for the
playback mode.
3 Select the desired option, and press
the SET button.
h The Standby Time Menu appears.
4 Press the [n] or [o] button to select
the standby time.
5 Press the SET button.
h The auto power off function is set.
h To return to the Option Menu, press
the MENU button.
1 min
3 min
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTO POWER OFF
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
OK
OK
OK
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
1 min
3 min
5 min
10 min
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTO POWER OFF
AUTO POWER OFF
OK
OK
OK
<Example: When
“RECORDING” is selected>
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FILE No. RESET FUNCTION
If a newly formatted (page 108) card is used, the file name (image number)
of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is
subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file
names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function
is set to “ON”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing
images with the same numbers. By setting the file number reset function to
“OFF”, even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another
card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number
recorded by the camera.
<File number reset function “ON”>
<File number reset function “OFF”>
File name (image number)
Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Card B 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
File name (image number)
Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Card B 0014, 0015........0025, 0026
Replace card
Replace card
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i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names
are assigned as follows.
When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is
lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the
next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is
higher than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the
next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.
HINT
What about the internal memory?
i The file number reset function works the same for the internal memory.
Card A 0001, 0002......0012, 0013
Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded images
Replace card
Card A 0001, 0002......0012, 0013
Card B 0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded images
Replace card
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FILE No. RESET FUNCTION
1 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
2 Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press
the SET button.
h The File Number Reset Menu
appears.
ON:
The file number reset function is “ON”.
OFF:
The file number reset function is
“OFF”.
3 Select “OFF”, and press the SET button.
h The file number reset function was set to OFF.
HINT
i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names
are assigned. It is recommended that the file number reset function be
returned to “ON” at the end of each photography session.
AUTO POWER OFF
FILE NO. RESET
FORMAT
RESET SETTINGS
OPTION MENU(2/2)
ON
OFF
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INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY
AND INTERNAL MEMORY
A card must be formatted with this camera:
i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or
i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera.
The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK”
position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to
the unlocked position.
1 To reformat a card, install it in the camera. To reformat the camera’s
internal memory, remove the card from the camera.
2 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
3 Select “FORMAT” and press the
SET button.
<Card format>
h The screen to select the type of
format appears.
h Follow steps 4 to 6.
FORMAT:
A normal formatting is executed.
FULL FORMAT:
The entire card is scanned and
reformatted. It is not possible to
select this when there is no card
installed, when a MultiMedia card is
installed, or when the remaining
battery charge is low.
<Internal memory format>
h The screen to confirm formatting
appears.
h Follow steps 5 and 6.
OK
OK
OK
FORMAT
FULL FORMAT
( CARD)
( CARD)
( CARD)FORMAT
FORMAT
FORMAT
OK
OK
OK
EXIT
YES
Format the internal memory?
Format the internal memory?
Format the internal memory?
<With card installed>
<No card installed>
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INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND
INTERNAL MEMORY
4 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.
h The screen to confirm formatting appears.
5 Select “YES”.
6 Press the SET button.
h Formatting begins.
h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on
the monitor.
CAUTION
Caution during reformatting
i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card
is being formatted.
Reformatting erases the data
i When the card or internal memory is initialized, all the recorded data is
erased. Protected data is also erased, so before reformatting a card, any
data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard
disk or other storage medium.
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from
a reformatted card)
i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the
camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and
the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.
i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted
card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is
used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even
by the use of data recovery software.
i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically
destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is
recommended that you use the camera’s full format function to reformat
the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data.
Managing data is the responsibility of the user.
HINT
To cancel reformatting
i In step 5, select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.
1 Display the Option Menu (page 96).
2 Select “RESET SETTINGS” and
press the SET button.
h The Reset Settings Menu appears.
YES:
Reset to the factory-preset settings.
NO:
Do not change the settings, and
return to the Option Menu.
3 Select “YES”, and press the SET
button.
h The camera settings are reset to
the factory-preset settings.
HINT
i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:
Date and time setting
Language setting
TV system setting
File No. reset setting
AUTO POWER OFF
FILE NO. RESET
FORMAT
RESET SETTINGS
OPTION MENU(2/2)
YES
NO
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CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL
MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY
You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and
video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the
maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and
for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording
Time/Audio Recording Time” on page 141.
1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
camera on.
<To check the remaining number of
still images>
Set the shooting mode to the single-
shot or sequential shots mode
(page 30).
<To check the remaining video clip
recording time>
Set the shooting mode to the video
clip recording mode (page 30).
h The remaining recording time is
shown on the monitor.
h The remaining number of images
and video recording time will differ
depending on the resolution and
video size settings.
12
00:00:25
Remaining number of images
Remaining recording time
<Still Image Shooting Screen>
<Video Clip Recording Screen>
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For audio data
1 Set the camera to the audio
recording mode (page 67).
h The remaining audio recording time
is shown.
HINT
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then erase
them (page 42) from the card.
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by changing
the resolution setting or video clip mode setting (page 66).
i The maximum number of images is 9,999, and the maximum video/audio
recording time is 99:59:59. Note that if a large-capacity card is used, the
remaining number of images or recording time may not be correctly
displayed.
00:10:15
Remaining recording time
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE
When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be
checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an
image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack
operation, see page 140.
1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
camera on.
h The battery pack remaining charge
indicator appears in the lower right
corner of the monitor.
h Due to the battery pack
characteristics, when the ambient
temperature is low, may
appear early for an incorrect
indication of the remaining charge.
Also, depending on the conditions
of use of the camera or the ambient
conditions (temperature, etc.), the
indicated remaining charge may
change. Therefore, this indication
can only be used as a general
approximation of the remaining
charge.
Battery pack
remaining
charge indicator
Battery remaining charge
No indication, or
Approx. full.
( appears only in certain operation
modes.)
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
back images.
If this icon flashes when the shutter button
is pressed, images cannot be captured.
Recharge the battery pack.
6
Battery pack remaining
charge indicator
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HINT
i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack
charge on the Information Screen (page 95).
i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.
i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the
flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C
[50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery
pack will vary greatly.
i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the
digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
Playback
i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch
to VIDEO input.
i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the
camera’s monitor.
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the
camera’s monitor.
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back voice memos and audio recordings as well.
Voice memo playback: see page 36
Audio playback: see page 68
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Yellow plug
To the VIDEO input
terminal
White plug
To the AUDIO input
terminal
To the USB/AV
terminal
Switch input
to VIDEO
Supplied dedicated
AV interface cable
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DIRECT PRINTING
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).
Print preparations
1 Turn the printer on, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect
the camera to the printer.
h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the printer’s USB
connector.
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
OK
OK
OK
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
CARD READER
PictBridge
PC CAMERA
SCREEN CAPTURE
CANCEL
USB CONNECTION
USB CONNECTION
USB CONNECTION
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To USB connector
on the printer
To the USB/AV terminal
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DIRECT PRINTING
2 Select “PictBridge”, and press the
SET button.
h The screen to select the images to
print appears.
CAUTION
Caution when connecting a printer
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then
reconnect the cable.
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is
slower.
i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that
the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
:
1
: 1
DATE
DATE
DATEPRINT
PRINT
PRINT
Print this image?
Print this image?
Print this image?
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To select one image and print it (print selected image)
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
1 Complete the printing setup (page 116).
2 Press the [l] or [m] button.
h Display the image you wish to print.
:
1
: 1
DATE
DATE
DATEPRINT
PRINT
PRINT
Print this image?
Print this image?
Print this image?
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DIRECT PRINTING
3 Specify the number of prints or
date-imprinted prints.
<Specifying the number of prints>
h Press the [n] or [o] button to
specify the number of prints.
h Press the [n] or [o] button until
the desired number of prints is
displayed.
<Specifying dated prints>
h Press [W] on the zoom switch to
add a check mark ( ) next to
.
4 Press the SET button.
h Printing begins.
HINT
To cancel printing
1 During printing, press the [o] button.
h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears.
2 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
CAUTION
i Do not specify dated prints for images that were captured with the date
imprint function (page 76) set to ON, or else the date will appear on the
photo print twice.
1
:
: 1
DATE
DATE
DATEPRINT
PRINT
PRINT
Print this image?
Print this image?
Print this image?
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To print all the images (all images)
Print all of the images.
1 Complete the printing setup (page 116).
2 Press the MENU button.
h The PictBridge Menu appears.
3 Select PRINT ALL IMAGES, and
press the SET button.
h The Print All Images Screen
appears.
4 Specify the number of prints or
date-imprinted prints.
<Specifying the number of prints>
h Press the [n] or [o] button to
specify the number of prints.
h Press the [n] or [o] button until
the desired number of prints is
displayed.
<Specifying dated prints>
h Press [W] on the zoom switch to
add a check mark ( ) next to
.
5 Press the SET button.
h Printing begins.
CAUTION
Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the
card or internal memory.
i Delete unwanted images before printing.
PictBridge MENU
PRINT 1 IMAGE
PRINT ALL IMAGES
DPOF
1
DATE
DATE
DATEPRINT
PRINT
PRINT
:
: 1
Print all images?
Print all images?
Print all images?
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DIRECT PRINTING
To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images)
Procedure to print all the images that are set to print.
1 Make the print settings (page 89), and complete the printing setup
(page 116).
2 Press the MENU button.
h The PictBridge Menu appears.
3 Select DPOF, and press the SET
button.
h The Print Scheduled Images
Screen appears.
h An image that is set to print
(page 89) is displayed.
4 Press the SET button.
h Printing begins.
h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed.
HINT
i In step 3, if you press the [l] or [m] button, you can confirm the images
that are set to print and their DPOF settings.
CAUTION
i Reserved images printing is not possible if a printer is used that does not
support your camera’s DPOF function.
i Multi-prints are not possible.
PictBridge MENU
PRINT 1 IMAGE
PRINT ALL IMAGES
DPOF
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
Print the DPOF images?
Print the DPOF images?
Print the DPOF images?
:
: 1
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To change the printer settings and print images
(change printer settings)
Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as
paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.
1 Complete the printing setup (page 116).
2 Press the MENU button.
h The PictBridge Menu appears.
3 Select the printer settings tab v,
and press the SET button.
h The Printer Settings Menu appears.
DATE STAMP:
Print the date the photo was taken.
MEDIA TYPE:
Specify the type of paper used for
printing.
PAPER SIZ E :
Specify the size of paper used for
printing.
LAYOUT:
Specify how the images are to be
arranged on the paper.
QUALITY:
Select the print quality for the
images.
VALUES
VALUES
VALUES
VALUES
VALUES
DATE STAMP
MEDIA TYPE
PAPER SIZE
LAYOUT
QUALITY
PRINTER SETTINGS MENU
Printer Settings tab
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DIRECT PRINTING
4 Adjust the printer settings.
1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and
press the SET button.
h The screen to set the selected parameter appears.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the
SET button.
h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer
Settings Menu.
h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as
desired.
h The contents of the settings that can be made for each parameter
will differ depending on the printer.
<When “V VALUES” is selected>
h The images will be printed according to the settings specified on the
printer side.
HINT
i The parameters that are displayed on the Printer Settings Menu will differ
depending on the printer that is connected.
i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer
Settings Menu, select “V VALUES”.
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s
printer settings will automatically change to “V VALUES”.
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APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer
in this compilation of commonly asked questions.
Question Answer Action
Power
Why doesn’t the
power turn on?
Due to cold
temperatures, the
battery pack
temporarily lost
their power.
Place the camera in
your pocket to warm
it up before using it.
Why is the battery
pack consumed
so quickly?
The ambient
temperature is
very low.
Keep the battery
pack in an
environment of 10 to
40°C (50 to 104°F).
The battery pack
life has expired.
Replace with a new
battery pack.
Why does the
icon
appear?
The remaining
battery pack
power is low.
Use the separately
sold AC adaptor, or
recharge the battery
pack.
Shooting
Why doesn’t the
touch sensor
work?
You are wearing
gloves.
Remove the glove
from the hand
pressing the shutter
button.
Why doesn’t the
flash operate?
The camera has
determined that
the image is bright
enough and the
flash is not
necessary.
Not a malfunction.
Capture the image;
the camera will
determine when the
flash is necessary.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Shooting
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
— All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
correction are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
— Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use:
knz:
Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
t: For printing
standard photo
(photo service)
sizes.
[: For photos
displayed on a web
page, or sent as
e-mail attachments.
What is the
difference
between the
digital zoom and
the optical zoom?
— Because shooting
with the optical
zoom uses the
optics of a physical
lens, you can shoot
without losing
minute details in the
image. The digital
zoom, on the other
hand, works by
magnifying a portion
of the image that
hits the CCD sensor
and may produce a
coarser image.
Question Answer Action
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Shooting
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
— Set the scene
function to the
landscape \
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus -,
and set the distance
to
∞.
Monitor
When used in
cold weather, why
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
moves?
Condition due to
the liquid crystals.
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
Question Answer Action
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Viewing
images
Why is the image
too bright?
The subject was
too bright.
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
changing the
shooting angle.
Why is the image
out of focus?
The focus is not
locked properly.
Hold the camera
correctly, and when
the image is locked
in focus, gently
press the shutter
button all the way to
capture the image.
Why doesn’t the
zoom jump
playback work?
Zoom jump
playback does not
work for an image
that was created
from a magnified
portion of a zoom
jump image, or for
video clips.
Not a malfunction.
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
This may happen
when trying to
play back images
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
Play back images
that were recorded
on a card using this
camera.
Why do vertical
stripes appear?
If a bright subject
is shot in the
video clip
recording mode,
vertical stripes
may appear on
the monitor or in
the image.
Not a malfunction.
Question Answer Action
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Viewing
images
Why isn’t the
magnified image
clear?
Due to the
characteristics of
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
Not a malfunction.
Why isn’t the
captured image
clear?
The image was
captured using
the digital zoom.
Not a malfunction.
Zoom in only within
the optical zoom
range when
shooting.
Can I play back
image data that I
edited using my
computer?
— We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
data that has been
edited using a
computer.
Printing
Why does a
message appear
during PictBridge
printing?
There is a
problem with the
printer.
Please refer to the
instruction manual
for your printer.
Misc.
Why does the
“Card full” or
“Internal memory
full” message
appear?
There is no more
available memory
on the card or in
the camera’s
internal memory.
Erase unnecessary
data, or use a card
that has more
memory available.
Why does the
“Card is protected”
message appear?
The lock switch on
the card is in the
locked (protect)
position.
Move the lock switch
to the unlocked
position.
Question Answer Action
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Misc.
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
A temporary
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
Remove the AC
adaptor and battery
pack from the
camera, wait a few
minutes, then
reinstall the battery
pack and try again.
Can I use my
camera abroad?
— If you have
questions about
using the AC
adaptor and power
cord abroad, please
consult with a dealer
near you for advice.
Why does the
“Systen error”
message appear?
A problem has
occurred within
the camera or
card.
Check the following
items:
1 Remove the
card and then
install it again.
2 Remove the
battery pack and
then install them
again.
3 Install a different
card.
If “System error” still
appears after
performing the
above steps, then
take the camera to
the dealer for
service.
Question Answer Action
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a
possible solution to the problem.
CAMERA
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
Power
No power. The battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack.
15
The battery
pack has not
been inserted
correctly.
Reinsert the
battery pack,
making sure to
orient them
correctly.
18
The battery/
card
compartment
cover is not
completely
closed.
Close the
battery/card
compartment
cover
completely.
The camera
turns off by
itself.
The power
save function
is operating.
Not a
malfunction. 21
Shooting
An image is
not captured
when the
shutter button
is pressed.
The power is
not turned on.
If the auto auto
power off
function was
activated, turn
the camera on
before
shooting.
If the camera
was turned off,
press the ON/
OFF button to
turn it on.
21
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Shooting
An image is
not captured
when the
shutter button
is pressed.
The maximum
number of
images that
can be
captured or the
maximum
video clip
recording time
has been
reached.
Install a new
card.
18
Erase the
images that are
not necessary.
Save the
images to
separate media,
then erase all
the images from
the card.
42, 108
The operation
buttons (arrow
buttons,
MENU button,
etc.) do not
work.
A finger is
touching the
shutter button,
and the focus
lock is active.
Remove your
finger from the
shutter button,
and then use
the operation
buttons.
—
The flash does
not operate.
The flash off
mode is
selected.
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
55
The battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack.
15
The digital
zoom does not
work.
The resolution
is set to k.
Set the
resolution to
n or lower.
66
The “Battery
depleted”
message
appears.
The battery
pack is
consumed.
Recharge the
battery pack.
15
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
English 132
Shooting
When zooming
in or out, the
zoom
movement
stops
momentarily.
The optical
zoom has
moved to the
maximum
magnification
position.
Not a
malfunction.
Release the
zoom switch,
and press it
again.
54
There is noise
in the captured
image.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is too
high.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
73
When
recording a
video clip
under
fluorescent
lights, a
noticeable
flicker appears
in the image.
This occurs
when the
shutter speed
is too fast.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
6 or less.
73
Monitor
No playback
image
appears.
The playback
mode is not
active.
Press the
playback button
[=].
29
Viewing
images
The image is
too dark.
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other
object.
Hold the
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
25
The subject
was too far
away.
Capture the
image in the
range of
operation of the
flash.
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Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
133 English
TROUBLESHOOTING
Viewing
images
The image is
too dark.
The subject
was lit from
behind.
Use the forced
flash mode.
55
Use the
exposure
correction
function.
75
There is not
enough light.
Adjust the ISO
sensitivity
setting.
73
The image is
too bright.
The forced
flash mode is
selected.
Select a
different flash
mode.
55
The subject
was too bright.
Use the
exposure
correction
function.
75
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is
incorrect.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
t.
73
The image is
not in focus.
The subject is
too close to the
camera.
Select the
correct focus
setting for your
needs.
34, 59
The focus
setting is not
correct.
The camera
moved when
the shutter
button was
pressed.
Hold the
camera
correctly and
press the
shutter button
correctly.
25, 34
The focus is
not locked
properly.
The lens is
dirty.
Clean the lens.
—
Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
English 134
Viewing
images
The colors of
the images
captured
indoors are not
correct.
This is due to
ambient
lighting.
Capture the
image using
the forced flash
mode.
55
The white
balance setting
is incorrect.
Set the white
balance setting
correctly.
74
A part of the
image is
missing.
The handstrap
or a finger was
blocking the
lens.
Hold the camera
correctly, and
make sure the
lens is not
obstructed.
25
“No image” is
shown.
There is no
image stored in
the installed
card or the
internal memory.
Play back after
capturing
images. 34, 36
Image
editing
You cannot
edit or rotate
an image.
The protect
mode is set.
Cancel the
protect mode. 79
Misc.
The “Image is
protected”
message
appears and
the data cannot
be erased.
You have
attempted to
erase data that
is protected
from
accidental
erasure.
Set the protect
setting for the
data to
UNLOCK. 79
The recording
capacity is less
than that
indicated in the
section
“Possible
Number of
Images/Video
Recording
Time/Audio
Recording
Time”.
The recording
capacity is less
than the value
specified for
the card.
Depending on
the card, the
capacity may
be less than
the specified
value. Please
refer to the
instructions
that
accompanied
the card.
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Problem Cause Action
Reference
page
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Notes regarding the scene function
Y
The macro + focus range setting is not available.
Z
_
The resolution cannot be set to F or more.
The flash is disabled even when shooting single
shots.
\
The macro + focus range setting is not available.
]
^
The macro + and manual focus - focus range
settings are not available.
The flash is disabled even when shooting single
shots.
The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not
available.
r
The pan o, macro + and manual focus -
focus range settings are not available.
The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not
available.
5
The E resolution setting is not available.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback)
Image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif
2.2 compliant)
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA), DCF
(Design rule for camera file system) is
standard for digital still camera image
files to provide interoperability between
digital photography devices for the
images stored on removable memory
cards. However, it is not guaranteed that
all devices will support the DCF standard.
Video clips: QuickTime Movie (Photo-JPEG)
Audio recordings: WAVE format (monaural)
Data storage media Internal memory: Approx. 23 MB
External memory: SD Memory Card
(equivalent to a 4 GB SDHC memory card),
Multi Media Card
Camera effective number
of pixels
Approx. 7.1 million pixels
Image sensor 1/2.5-inch (1 cm) CCD
Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 7.41 million
pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter
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SPECIFICATIONS
Recording resolution k: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot still
images only)
n: 3,072 × 2,304 pixels (single-shot still
images and sequential shots only)
z: 2,288 × 1,712 pixels (single-shot still
images and sequential shots only)
t: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels (single-shot still
images and sequential shots only)
[: 640 × 480 pixels (single-shot still images
and sequential shots only)
d: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/second
(video clip recording only)
5: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames/second
(video clip recording only)
White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Lens 3.0× optical
zoom lens
f=6.3 mm to 18.9 mm
(35 mm film camera
conversion: 38 mm to
114 mm)
Autofocus, 5 groups,
6 elements (6 with aspheric
surfaces)
Aperture Open F=3.1 (Wide) to 5.9 (Tele)
Exposure control type Programmable AE
Exposure correction available from the
Recording Menu (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)
Light-measuring modes Multi-section measuring, center-weighted
measuring, spot measuring
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Range Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to ∞
(Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to
∞ (Tele)
Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 80 cm
(31.50 in.) (Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 80 cm
(31.50 in.) (Tele)
Digital zoom For shooting: 1x to 4x (except resolution k)
For playback: 1x to 57.5x (varies with
resolution)
Shutter speed Single-shot mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
(Maximum approx. 2 seconds when the
scene function is set to fireworks ^ etc.)
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.)
Sequential shots mode:
1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
Video clip recording mode:
1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
Sensitivity Single-shot mode/sequential shots mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 400)/equivalent
to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, and
ISO800 (switchable from Recording Menu)
Video clip recording mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 800)/
equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, ISO800,
ISO1,600 and ISO3,200 (switchable from
Recording Menu)
Monitor 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) TFT color LCD
Approx. 115,000 pixels
(Frame coverage: Approx. 100%)
Brightness adjustment: 5-step, auto
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SPECIFICATIONS
Flash working range GN = 6
Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 3.8 m (12.47 ft.)
(Wide)
Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 2.0 m (6.56 ft.)
(Tele)
Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye
reduction
Focus TTL-type AF (9-point range finder/spot focus/
AF seeker), manual focus (14 steps)
Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Ambient
environment
Temperature
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation),
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
Power
supply
Battery
pack
Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L20) × 1
AC adaptor
(sold
separately)
model VAR-G8EX for Europe, U.K. and others,
and model VAR-G8U for North America and
others
Dimensions (at narrowest
part, not including grip or
lens protrusion)
91.1 (W) × 55.5 (H) × 21.6 (D) mm
3.59" (W) × 2.19" (H) × 0.85" (D)
Weight Approx. 116 g (4.09 oz.) (without battery pack
and card)
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Camera connectors
Battery life
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a
25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.
i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10°C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced.
USB/AV
(communication/audio
and video output)
terminal
Dedicated regrouped jack
Audio
output
880 mVrms (–1.1 dBs), 2.2 kΩ or less,
monaural
Video
output
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync
negative, composite video, NTSC
color TV system/PAL TV system
(switchable from the Option Menu)
USB USB 2.0 Full Speed
PC camera: USB video class
DC IN (external DC
power input) terminal
DC 5 V (for exclusive use with separately sold AC
adaptor (model VAR-G8EX for Europe, U.K. and
others, and model VAR-G8U for North America
and others))
Maximum recording time 310 images:
CIPA standard (when a Toshiba 128 MB
SD Memory Card is used)
Maximum playback time 500 minutes:
LCD monitor on, continuous playback
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SPECIFICATIONS
Possible Number of Images/Video Recording
Time/Audio Recording Time
The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible
recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially
available 512 MB and 4 GB SD Memory Cards.
*
Available only for single-shot still image shooting.
i Up to 9 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.
i The values were determined using an SD Memory Card by Sandisk.
i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
Shooting
mode
setting
Resolution
setting
Compression
rate setting
Internal
memory
SD Memory Card
512 MB 4 GB
Single-shot
mode/
Sequential
shots mode
k
*
j
7 images 148 images 1,190 images
0
10 images 222 images 1,770 images
n
j
10 images 213 images 1,700 images
0
15 images 319 images 2,530 images
z
j
18 images 382 images 3,020 images
0
29 images 562 images 4,430 images
t
j
36 images 754 images 5,900 images
0
55 images 1,140 images 8,860 images
[
j
187 images 3,860 images 9,990 images
0
249 images 5,150 images 9,990 images
Video clip
recording
mode
d —
16 sec. 5 min. 40 sec.
44 min. 57 sec.
5 —
1min. 14sec.
25 min. 47 sec.
3 hr. 26 min.
Audio file
mode
——
49 min. 49 sec.
17 hr. 11 min. 99 hr. 59 min.
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Supplied battery pack charger
i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may
need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact
your local dealer for details.
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Part No.
VAR-L20NI
Power source
AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA
Rated output DC 4.2 V, 650 mA
Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion
battery pack (DB-L20)
Ambient
environment
Temperature
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge),
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions
46 (W) × 21.2 (H) × 91 (D) mm
1.81" (W) × 0.83" (H) × 3.58" (D)
Weight (without power cord) Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)
Power cord
rated value
VPC-E7 AC 125 V, 7 A
VPC-E7EX AC 250 V, 2.5 A
Part No.
DB-L20
Voltage 3.7 V
Rated output 720 mAh
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (during use,
recharged)
–10to30°C (14to86°F) (storage)
Humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions 39.4 (W) × 6.0 (H) × 35.5 (D) mm
1.55 (W) × 0.24 (H) × 1.40 (D) in.
Weight Approx. 19 g (0.7 oz.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Others
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer Inc.
Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Software Red Eye by FotoNation
TM
2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation
®
Inc.
Red Eye software
©
2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by
U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.
SDHC is a trademark.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
CAUTION
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.
By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can
create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share.
Basic photography
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using
the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the
image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.
k How the autofocus works
The autofocus is activated when the shutter button is lightly touched. Press
the shutter button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the monitor to
indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently press
the shutter button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is the
way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused.
k Reasons for unfocused images
1 The shutter button was pressed before the image was focused.
2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.
h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of
focus.
3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.
h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set
to the macro (close-up) mode, the image will not be in focus.
k Preventing blurred images
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.
2 Hold the camera correctly, and lightly touch the shutter button.
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera
steady, gently continue to press the shutter button all the way down.
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the shutter button will
ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
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Photographing a moving subject
Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The
autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be
blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject
is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints
for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
k Reasons for unfocused images
When the shutter button is touched lightly, the camera’s autofocus works by
determining the distance between the camera and the subject. Once the
subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped, the image
may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the focus on a
subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture. And,
conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the shutter button all the
way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus failing
to activate the autofocus in time.
k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 61])
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the
subject is automatically determined when you press the shutter button
halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the
focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject
before taking the picture.
k How to photograph a moving subject
1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.
2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the shutter
button all the way down.
<Advantage of using the manual focus>
i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to
activate.
i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more
accurate.
<Using the manual focus effectively>
i When photographing a moving subject, press the shutter button just before
the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be released
when the subject is at the correct distance.
i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.
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Shooting with the scene function
Shooting portraits (portrait mode Z)
Points:
i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.
i Move in close to your subject.
i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject.
NOTE
i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best
advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the
background does not compete with the subject.
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or
changing the exposure setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode Y)
Points:
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.
i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the shutter button, or you’ll miss the action.
NOTE
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than
the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.
i Learn to press the shutter button quickly yet smoothly the instant your
photo chance occurs.
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Night photography (night view mode ])
Points:
i Avoid camera shake.
i Increase the ISO sensitivity.
NOTE
i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so
there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be
blurry. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you
can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera.
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or
your subject’s face will appear too bright.
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for
about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode \)
Points:
i Shoot using a high resolution.
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.
i Pay attention to picture composition.
NOTE
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.
Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the
likelihood of getting a clear photo.
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.
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