Getting Started
Please be sure to read this manual before use.
• Test shooting
Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures
(such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is
working properly.
• Results are not guaranteed
In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing
pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand
that no compensation can be made.
• Be aware of Copyright
Any pictures that you take of existing images may be used for personal
use only. Copyright law prohibits the use of pictures without the
permission of the rightful owner. Also, please note that some
occasions of the performing arts, demonstrations and exhibitions
may restrict photography even for the purpose of personal enjoyment.
Caution for Extended Camera Use:
The camera body may become hot when used for a long period of
time, but it doesn’t mean that the camera is broken. However, if the
camera keeps touching the skin for a long time, this may cause a
cryogenic burn. Please be careful with it.
About trademarks
• Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows XP, Windows 2000
Professional and Windows Me are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the
U.S. and other countries.
• Other company names and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Getting Started (Cont’d)
* The illustrations in this guide are for the purpose of explanation
and may differ from the actual design of your camera.
* You can also order a digital print at a photo lab (except for some
labs) such as a traditional photofinishing service. For detailed
information, please contact your photo lab.
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Contents
Getting Started ........................................................................ 2
Important Safety Precautions ................................................ 8
Preparation
Necessary Accessories ......................................................... 13
Names of Parts ...................................................................... 16
Camera Body ....................................................................... 16
Operation Buttons ............................................................... 18
Attaching the Strap ............................................................... 19
Preparing the Power Supply ................................................ 20
Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 20
Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 21
Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) .................... 24
Inserting/Removing Cards ................................................... 26
Turning the Power ON/OFF ................................................. 28
Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time ..................... 29
Basic Operation
Taking Pictures ...................................................................... 31
Holding Your Camera .......................................................... 31
Viewfinder LED .................................................................... 31
Selecting the Shooting Mode .............................................. 32
Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor .............................. 34
Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder .................................. 40
Shooting with Focus Lock ................................................... 41
Shooting Movies .................................................................. 42
Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode ........................................ 44
AUTO (Auto Flash) .............................................................. 45
Fill-In ............................................................................. 45
Off (Flash Override) ...................................................... 46
Macro-photo Mode ....................................................... 46
Playback .................................................................................. 47
Playing Back Pre-recorded Images .................................... 47
Playing Back Movies ........................................................... 50
Erasing the Playback Image ................................................. 51
Erasing Unwanted Images .................................................. 51
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Contents (Cont’d)
Advanced Operations and Shooting
Using the Shooting Menu .................................................... 54
Using the Auto Mode Menu ................................................. 54
Changing the color effects .................................................. 56
Continuous Shooting ........................................................... 57
Selecting the Image Size .................................................... 58
Setting Memory Priority ...................................................... 60
Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... 61
Using the Scene Select Mode Menu ................................... 62
Selecting the right mode for your shot ................................ 64
Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu ................................... 66
Using After Recording ......................................................... 68
Making Voice Memos .......................................................... 70
Adjusting Exposure Compensation ..................................... 71
Adjusting White Balance ..................................................... 72
Using the Manual Mode Menu ............................................ 74
Taking Pictures in Program Mode ....................................... 76
Taking Pictures in Aperture Mode ....................................... 78
Taking photographs in manual exposure mode .................. 79
Using the Auto Bracket Function ........................................ 81
Changing the Sensitivity (ISO) ............................................ 82
Taking photographs by fixing focus ..................................... 82
Setting the Custom Function ............................................... 83
Adjusting the Flash Brightness ........................................... 84
Adjusting the Saturation ...................................................... 85
Adjusting the Contrast ......................................................... 85
Adjusting the Sharpness ..................................................... 86
Adjusting the Color .............................................................. 87
Changing slow shutter speed .............................................. 88
Advanced Playback
Playback .................................................................................. 89
Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback) ............. 89
Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom) ................... 90
Using the Quick-view Function ........................................... 90
Playing back the sound of After Recording image ............. 91
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Contents (Cont’d)
Playing Back Voice Memos ................................................. 91
Using the PLAY Menu ........................................................... 92
Copying and Moving Images ............................................... 94
Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF) .................. 97
Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images ... 101
Reducing Image Size (Resizing) ...................................... 104
Playing a Slide Show ......................................................... 105
Camera Settings
Using the Set-up Menu ...................................................... 106
Formatting a Memory Card ............................................... 108
Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings ................................ 110
Setting QUICK VIEW ..................................................... 111
Hiding the image information ........................................ 111
Changing the LCD monitor operation mode ................. 111
Preventing the blue LED from switching on .................. 111
Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor ... 112
Specifying the Shooting mode settings ............................ 113
Taking pictures using red-eye reduction ....................... 114
Using the Digital Zoom .................................................. 114
Resetting the file number .............................................. 115
Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes .......................... 115
Changing the focus metering (AF) Mode ..................... 116
Changing the sound settings ............................................ 117
Specifying the basic camera set up .................................. 118
Adjusting the Date and Time ......................................... 119
Changing Languages .................................................... 119
Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time ................................ 119
Specifying custom settings ........................................... 120
Restoring the defaults ................................................... 120
Connecting to your PC
Connecting to your PC ........................................................ 121
Operating Environments ................................................... 121
Connecting with a USB cable ........................................... 122
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Contents (Cont’d)
Installing software and downloading images ................. 123
Installing USB Driver Software ......................................... 123
Downloading (transferring) Images ................................... 125
How to Install and Use QuickTime (Windows only) .......... 127
Using Windows .................................................................. 128
Using Macintosh ................................................................ 130
Others
When Carrying the Camera Overseas ............................... 131
Care and Storage ................................................................. 132
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 134
Main Specifications ............................................................. 136
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Important Safety Precautions
This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please
read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct
usage.
The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to
the user, other persons and property.
!
Definitions of the symbols
The following categories explain the degree of danger or
damage that may occur if the displayed content is not
followed or the product is misused.
Warning
This symbol indicates that misuse may result in serious
injury and even death.
Caution
This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury
or physical damage.
The following categories explain the contents to be
followed using symbols.
This symbol indicates that the content requires caution
when performed.
This symbol indicates that the content is prohibited.
This symbol indicates that the content must always be
followed.
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