Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Names of Parts
Front
Zoom lever (p. 45) Shutter release button (p. 24) Power switch, power indicator (green) (p. 20) Flash (p. 56) Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (green) (p. 69, p. 66) Remote control receiver (p. 70) Speaker (p. 125) Lens
Digital Camera
PC/AV terminal (p. 87, p. 132) Microphone (p. 30)
Operating Manual
Q button (p. 25) Strap lug (p. 13)
Back
Touch display (LCD monitor) (p. 34, p. 74, p. 134)
DC input terminal (p. 141) 3 button (p. 34, p. 120) Battery/card compartment cover (p. 15, p. 17) Tripod socket
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Accessing the Camera Settings
Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor to set up and operate the camera.
Monitor Indications
These are the indications on the monitor during Capture or Playback mode.
Capture Mode
A9 A10 A11 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
A6 A7 A8
Playback Mode
C1 C2 C3 C4
Press the Q button.
This switches the camera to Playback mode to play back captured images and sound files (p. 25).
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Press the 3 button.
This displays menus to adjust the recorded pixels, EV compensation, and other advanced shooting settings (p. 34, p. 120).
Touch the LCD monitor.
This displays the [Capture Toolbar] ([Playback Toolbar] in Playback mode) to set the flash, self-timer, and other frequently used functions (p. 34, p. 74).
1/250 F2. 7
ISOAUTO 10/25/2006 +1. 0 14:25
A15 A14
A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 A13
B6
30
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
7M
100-0038
C5 C6 C7 D8
ISOAUTO 1/250 F2. 7
10/25/2006 14:25
C9 C8
C9
Using the touch display
Use the touch display by directly touching the LCD monitor with your finger. It is recommended that you use the stylus when precise operations are required such as editing images after shooting.
Touch
This refers to touching the touch display with your finger or the stylus and then releasing it.
Touch an icon to select it, and release to set that option (a guide display appears describing the function of the selected icon before it is set). Press and hold down an arrow icon (suqr) to change the setting or switch screens in some menus.
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
Double-touch
This refers to touching the touch display twice quickly.
Use this to directly set a function without having to display the guide display.
Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8
Voice memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.
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Taking Pictures
1 2 3 4 5 6
Press the 3 button.
The [Menu] appears.
Touch [Rec. Mode 1 screen appears.
Touch [White Balance].
The White Balance screen appears.
White Balance
Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the white balance. Touch [OK].
The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen.
Auto
OK
Press the 3 button twice.
· The camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode.
Memo
Using the white balance H (Shade) when taking pictures of sunsets and sunrises emphasizes their reddish tones.
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Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone
Adjusting the White Balance Manually (Manual)
Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
1 2
Select [Manual] on the White Balance screen.
[Adj. ] and the adjustment frame appear.
White Balance Adj. OK
Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the middle of the adjustment frame. Touch [Adj. ].
Manual
3 4 5
3
Taking Pictures
The white balance is adjusted, and [Complete] appears when adjusting is finished.
Touch [OK].
The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen.
Press the 3 button twice.
· The camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode.
Memo
When you touch [OK] before pressing [Adj. ], the previously adjusted white balance value is retained even if K (Manual) is adjusted.
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Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone
Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast
Sharpness, saturation, and contrast each have three levels of adjustment available for sharpening or softening image outlines, enhancing vividness, and adjusting image contrast.
1 2
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Taking Pictures
Press the 3 button.
The [Menu] appears.
Touch [Rec. Mode 2 screen appears.
Touch [Sharpness].
The Sharpness screen appears.
Sharpness
4
Touch the level of sharpness.
· Select F (Soft), G (Normal), or H (Hard). · The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen.
5
Press the 3 button twice.
· The camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode.
Setting the Saturation and Contrast In Step 3, touch [Saturation] or [Contrast].
Select C (Low), D (Normal), or E (High) for the saturation, and I (Low), J (Normal), or K (High) for the contrast.
Saturation Contrast
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Focusing
Focusing
The camera automatically focuses on your subject when you press the shutter release button halfway. If, however, you want to quickly focus on a specific point, you will need to select one of the camera's focus modes. Choosing the Focusing Range By default, the camera automatically focuses on subjects within a range of approximately 40 cm to infinity. By setting the [Focus Limiter] (p. 66) to Off, you can focus on subjects within a range of approximately 15 cm to infinity. Set the focus mode when you want to quickly focus on close or distant objects, when you want to keep everything on the screen in focus, or when you want to focus manually (p. 63). Choosing the Focusing Area By default, the camera focuses on the closest object in the middle of the focus frame. Select another focusing option if you want the camera to focus on a different point (p. 65). Subjects Difficult to Focus On The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully. · Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall · Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back · Horizontal lines or intricate patterns · Fast moving objects · When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture · Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)
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Taking Pictures
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Focusing
Focusing in Dimly Lit Locations By default, the camera is set to use the auxiliary AF light for easier focusing in dimly lit locations (p. 66). Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring of the Subject There are several solutions to prevent inadvertent camera movement (camera shake) and blurring of the subject. Increasing the ISO sensitivity (p. 67) or using the flash (p. 56) is one solution as the camera then takes pictures at higher shutter speeds. Higher shutter speeds are effective for preventing both camera shake and blurring of the subject. [. . . ] 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. [. . . ]