Sanyo Camcorder VPC HD1A User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Digital Movie Camera  
VPC-HD1AEX  
VPC-HD1A  
Important note  
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1AEX and VPC-  
HD1A.  
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.  
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.  
FOR CANADIAN USERS  
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
FOR 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!  
Symbols 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 165)  
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 173).  
English  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Preparing the camera  
1
Insert the card.  
Card slot cover  
Card  
Card slot  
2
Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC  
adaptor.  
Supplied cable adaptor  
Supplied AC adaptor  
To power outlet  
Supplied power cord  
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Shooting  
kVideo clip recording  
Video clip recording  
button [  
]
1
Open the monitor unit, and  
press the ON/OFF button  
for at least 1 second to turn  
the camera on.  
Still image shooting  
button [  
]
2
3
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the video clip  
recording button [  
].  
h Recording begins.  
h To stop recording, press  
the video clip recording  
button again.  
kStill image  
photography  
ON/OFF  
button  
1
Open the monitor unit, and  
press the ON/OFF button  
for at least 1 second to turn  
the camera on.  
Main switch  
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2
3
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the still image  
shooting button [  
].  
F3.5  
1/30  
h The image is captured.  
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Playback  
kVideo clip playback  
Main switch  
1
Set the main switch to PLAY.  
h The display switches to the  
Playback Screen.  
h Toggle the SET button to  
the left or right 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.  
SET button  
h When the main switch is  
moved to REC, the display  
changes to the Shooting  
Screen.  
kStill image playback  
1
Set the main switch to PLAY.  
h The display switches to the  
Playback Screen.  
Video clip pattern  
h To view other images,  
toggle the SET button to the  
left or right.  
<Example: After recording a  
video clip>  
h When the main switch is  
moved to REC, the display  
changes to the Shooting  
Screen.  
When you are finished using the camera...  
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.  
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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD  
(Windows XP)  
Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the  
captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed  
information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in  
the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.  
Install application programs  
1
Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
h The installation window opens.  
2
Click on the application program you wish to install.  
h Install the application program with which you can import images to a  
computer (Photo Explorer).  
h Install the application program with which you can create DVDs  
(MovieFactory).  
h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown  
on the monitor to install the program.  
h When the installation is complete, the product registration window will  
appear, but click on the Exit button to close the window.  
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3
In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM  
from the computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
<About the Kodak online service>  
h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the  
website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No  
thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.  
Connect your camera to a computer  
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a  
computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).  
USB CONNECTION  
CARD READER  
PictBridge  
PC CAMERA  
CANCEL  
USB/AV terminal  
To AC adaptor  
To USB connector on the computer  
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable  
i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.  
Copy a video clip to your computer  
Run PhotoExplorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source,  
and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 17 in the SANYO Software  
Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).  
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Burn video clips onto a DVD  
1
Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] icon  
to run MovieFactory.  
h The MovieFactory launcher appears.  
h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later].  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
2
Click on [New Project]  
h The [Create Video Disc] window opens.  
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3
Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button.  
h The [Add/Edit Media] window opens.  
4
Click on the [Add video files] icon.  
[Add video files] icon  
h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens.  
h Open the folder that contains the video files  
(My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder).  
English  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
5
Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD.  
h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them.  
h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down  
the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and  
click on another file in the list, all the files in between are also  
selected.  
6
Click on the [Open] button.  
<When one video clip is selected>  
h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes.  
<When multiple video clips are selected>  
h The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens.  
h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback  
order.  
h Click on the [OK] button, and the [Rearrange clip order] dialog box  
closes.  
h The file selected in step 5 appears in the [Add/Edit Media] window.  
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7
8
9
Click on the [Next] button.  
h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears.  
Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button.  
h The window to confirm the title page appears.  
Click on the [Next] button.  
h The window to export the video files to the DVD appears.  
10 Set the [Recording format] to [DVD-Video].  
11 Set a blank DVD in your computer’s disc  
burner, and click on the [Burn] icon.  
h A confirmation dialog box appears.  
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12 Click on the [OK] button.  
h Disc writing begins.  
h After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is complete.  
13 Click on the [OK] button.  
h The DVD drive tray opens for you to remove the disc.  
<About saving projects>  
h After burning a disc, a save project dialog box appears. If you wish to  
use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you  
should save them. If you will not use the settings in subsequent  
projects, it is not necessary to save them.  
14 Click on the [OK] button.  
h You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher.  
15 Click on the exit MovieFactory button [×].  
h The DVD is completed.  
h MovieFactory is exited.  
How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view  
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your  
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to  
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.  
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CONTENTS  
CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1  
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 4  
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 7  
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 11  
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 14  
SETUP  
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 15  
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 20  
PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION ............................................. 22  
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................................... 23  
PREPARING THE POWER ................................................................. 26  
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 30  
OPERATION BUTTONS ...................................................................... 33  
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 35  
BASIC OPERATION  
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 38  
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..................................... 42  
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES .......................... 46  
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 51  
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ......................................................................... 52  
RECORDING IN THE HD MODE ........................................................ 54  
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK .............................................. 56  
SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL  
UNIT ................................................................................................ 59  
USING THE ZOOM .............................................................................. 60  
SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH ........................................................... 61  
EXPOSURE CORRECTION ................................................................ 63  
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SHOOTING  
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .........................65  
VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING ..............................71  
STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING ................................72  
SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................73  
EXPOSURE SETTING .........................................................................74  
FILTERS ...............................................................................................76  
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) .............................77  
FOCUS RANGE ...................................................................................79  
FOCUS AREA SETTING ......................................................................81  
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ................................................82  
ISO SENSITIVITY .................................................................................83  
WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................84  
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................86  
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING .............................................87  
PLAYBACK  
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS .........................89  
PLAYBACK MODE ...............................................................................93  
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................94  
IMAGE PROTECT ................................................................................95  
ERASING DATA ...................................................................................97  
ROTATE IMAGE ...................................................................................99  
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ..................................................100  
EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP ......................101  
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ......................................................................102  
PRINT SETTINGS ..............................................................................110  
SMOOTH PLAYBACK ........................................................................116  
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) .....117  
English  
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CONTENTS  
OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ............................................... 118  
SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................ 121  
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ................................................... 122  
OPERATION SOUNDS ..................................................................... 123  
POST-VIEW SETTING ...................................................................... 125  
WIND NOISE REDUCTION ............................................................... 126  
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ...................................................... 127  
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY ........................................................ 128  
FLICKER-REDUCTION ..................................................................... 129  
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 130  
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .................................................................. 131  
ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ........... 132  
SCREEN LANGUAGE ....................................................................... 133  
TV OUTPUT SETTING ...................................................................... 134  
POWER SAVE FUNCTION ............................................................... 139  
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................ 141  
FORMATTING A CARD ..................................................................... 144  
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................... 146  
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY .............................. 147  
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE .............. 149  
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING TO A TV .................................................................... 151  
DIRECT PRINTING ........................................................................... 155  
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ............................... 164  
APPENDICES  
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 165  
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 173  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 183  
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 194  
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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  
Log the date and time For more accurate  
Getting started  
shooting/recording  
of your photos  
focus  
“Recording video clips”  
on page 42  
“DATE AND TIME  
• “FOCUS RANGE”  
SETTING” on page 35  
(manual focus) on  
page 79  
“Shooting single shots”  
on page 46  
“SEQUENTIAL SHOTS”  
on page 52  
“Audio recording” on  
page 56  
Zoom in on the  
subject  
Set the focus to a  
narrow range  
“USING THE ZOOM” on  
page 60  
“FOCUS AREA  
SETTING” on page 81  
Close-up  
photography  
“FOCUS RANGE” (super  
macro mode) on page 79  
Optimize the photo  
quality  
Reduce video clip flicker  
“FLICKER-REDUCTION” on page 129  
Set the camera’s color/contrast  
characteristics  
“VIDEO CLIP MODE  
(IMAGE QUALITY)  
SETTING” on page 71  
“STILL IMAGE MODE  
(RESOLUTION)  
“ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY” on page 128  
SETTING” on page 72  
Wide-screen video recording (HD mode)  
“RECORDING IN THE HD MODE” on page 54  
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION  
Shooting/recording  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Capture fast-moving subjects  
“SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 73  
Shoot in dark conditions  
“EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 63  
“SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH” on page 61  
“SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 73  
Increase the camera’s sensitivity  
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 83  
Photographing people  
“SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 73  
“FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 76  
“SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH” (red-eye reduction) on page 61  
Photographing landscapes  
“SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 73  
Take a self-photo  
“SELF-TIMER” on page 86  
Make images lighter  
or darker  
Measure the  
brightness of a  
specific area  
“LIGHT-MEASURING  
MODE SETTING” on  
page 82  
“EXPOSURE  
CORRECTION” on  
page 63  
“SEQUENTIAL SHOTS  
MODE SETTING” (auto  
bracket shots) on  
page 87  
Adjust the camera’s  
sensitivity  
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on  
page 83  
For a more precise  
exposure setting  
“EXPOSURE SETTING”  
(manual exposure  
control) on page 74  
Change the color of  
the images  
“FILTERS” (monochrome  
filter/sepia filter) on  
page 76  
Make white appear  
natural  
“WHITE BALANCE” on  
page 84  
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Playback  
Basic operation  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Getting started  
viewing images  
Adjust the speaker  
volume  
Smooth out video clip  
playback  
“Playing back a video  
clip” on page 43  
“PLAYBACK VOLUME”  
on page 94  
“SMOOTH PLAYBACK”  
on page 116  
“Viewing still images” on  
page 48  
Search for image/  
audio data  
Change the angle of  
view  
“9-image display  
“ROTATE IMAGE” on  
page 99  
playback” on page 49  
Magnify an image  
“Magnifying (zooming in)  
the image” on page 50  
“Audio playback” on  
page 58  
Adjust the speaker volume  
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 94  
Slideshow playback  
“PLAYBACK MODE” on page 93  
Adjust the monitor brightness  
“MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 131  
Playback on a TV  
“CONNECTING TO A TV” on page 151  
Set the TV system  
“TV OUTPUT SETTING”  
on page 134  
Data managing/processing  
Convenient functions Additional functions  
Search for image/audio data  
“9-image display playback” on page 49  
Basic operation  
Delete data  
Protect images from accidental erasure  
“IMAGE PROTECT” on page 95  
Format a card  
“FORMATTING A CARD” on page 144  
“ERASING DATA” on  
page 97  
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips  
“EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 102  
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint  
“PRINT SETTINGS” on page 110  
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was  
recorded  
“DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 117  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
i Handstrap and camera case:  
1 set  
i SANYO Software Pack  
(CD-ROM): 2  
i Li-ion battery pack: 1  
i Docking station: 1  
i
Dedicated S-AV interface cable: 1  
i
Dedicated USB interface  
cable: 1  
i
Dedicated component cable: 1  
i
AC adaptor and power cord: 1  
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i Remote control unit: 1  
i Lithium battery (CR2025) for  
remote control unit: 1  
i Lens cap and strap: 1  
i Cable adaptor: 1  
i Microphone connection  
i Core: 1  
cable: 1  
i “SAFETY MANUAL”  
(safety precautions booklet)  
Please read this booklet  
carefully before using the  
camera.  
i Quick Guide  
English  
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
How to use the accessories  
k Handstrap  
k Lens cap  
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English  
k Camera case  
Media cards that can be used with this camera  
The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:  
i SD Memory Card  
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA  
Your camera is a digital movie camera with the ability to shoot and play back  
video clips with high image quality. Video clips can be recorded at a 60 fps  
frame rate with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and in addition, video clips recorded at  
30 fps can be played back at 60 fps. Of course, your camera captures high-  
quality still images, as you would expect, and you can even capture still  
images while recording a video clip.  
The docking station makes it simple to connect other devices to your camera,  
providing you with the double advantages of both high functionality and ease  
of use.  
Wide-screen recording and playback (HD mode) (page 54)  
In addition to the standard recording mode (normal mode, 4:3 aspect  
ratio), your camera can both record and play back video clips in the  
wide-screen mode with a 16:9 aspect ratio (HD mode).  
00  
0
Press the  
HD/NORM  
button  
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297  
00:07:10  
F3.5  
1/40  
F3.5  
1/40  
<Normal Mode Shooting  
Screen>  
<HD Mode Shooting  
Screen>  
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Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting (page 71)  
Compared to the standard 30 fps TV images, the movement of even fast-  
moving subjects will appear smooth and even in the video clips you  
record at 60 fps.  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 60fps HR  
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 51)  
Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d  
like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the  
still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.  
Still image shooting  
button [  
Video clip recording  
button [  
]
]
0
297  
00:10:39  
F3.5  
1/40  
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA  
Docking station for easy connection  
The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your  
TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can  
view your photos on your TV or computer right away.  
Docking station  
Printer  
Dedicated USB  
interface cable  
To AC  
adaptor  
Computer  
Dedicated component cable  
Dedicated S-AV interface cable  
TV  
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SYSTEM MAP  
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.  
TV  
Remote  
control unit  
Computer  
Cable adaptor  
Printer  
Docking station  
AC adaptor  
(supplied)  
i Card reader  
i DPOF-compatible printer  
i Photo shop  
Battery charger  
(optional)  
Separately sold or commercially  
available SD Memory Card  
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SETUP  
PARTS NAMES  
Camera  
Front  
Flash  
i Extends when the flash  
button [?] is pressed.  
Flash unit  
Lens  
External  
microphone  
jack [MIC]  
Flash button  
[?]  
Speaker  
Remote control  
sensor  
Battery cover  
lock  
Monitor unit  
Battery cover  
Strap holder  
Charge  
indicator  
Stereo  
microphone  
Monitor unit  
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<To open the monitor unit>  
ON/OFF button  
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PARTS NAMES  
Rear  
Still image shooting  
button [  
Multi-indicator  
]
Video clip  
recording button  
Monitor  
[
]
Zoom switch  
Main switch  
Card slot cover  
ON/OFF button  
HD/NORM button  
Sequential/  
single button  
[O/  
]
SET button MENU  
button  
Bottom  
Tripod stand hole  
h Open the  
monitor unit  
Docking station  
terminal  
before mounting  
the camera on a  
tripod.  
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Docking station  
Front  
Docking station  
terminal  
Operation  
mode button  
[
]
Rear  
COMPONENT terminal  
USB/AV terminal  
DC IN terminal  
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PARTS NAMES  
Remote control unit  
<In the shooting mode>  
1 Still image shooting button  
2 Video clip recording button  
3 SET button  
4 Works the same as toggling  
SET button to the left  
5 Works the same as toggling  
SET button up or pushing zoom  
switch toward the [T] ([]]) side  
6 Works the same as toggling  
SET button to the right  
<In the playback mode>  
1 (inoperative)  
2 (inoperative)  
3 SET button  
4 Works the same as toggling  
SET button to the left  
5 Works the same as toggling  
SET button up  
6 Works the same as toggling  
SET button to the right  
7 Works the same as toggling  
SET button down  
7
Works the same as toggling SET  
button down or pushing zoom  
8 CH button  
switch toward the [W] ([  
side  
8 CH button  
P])  
9 MENU button  
9 MENU button  
* Operation shortcuts are not available from the remote control unit.  
Cable adaptor  
Docking station  
terminal  
USB/AV terminal  
* The dedicated component  
cable (supplied) cannot be  
connected to the USB/AV  
terminal.  
DC IN terminal  
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INSTALLING THE CARD  
Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another  
device before using it in your camera (page 144). If an unformatted card is  
used, the card itself may become unusable.  
1
Open the card slot cover, and  
insert the card in the card slot.  
Card slot  
cover  
2
3
Insert the card all the way in.  
h Firmly insert the card until it  
clicks into place.  
Close the card slot cover.  
Card slot  
Card  
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INSTALLING THE CARD  
<To remove the card...>  
h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will  
protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.  
i Doing so may damage the card or the stored data.  
If the multi-indicator is flashing red...  
i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so  
may result in loss of data stored in the card.  
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PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION  
The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer,  
printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera.  
1
Connect the docking station to a power outlet.  
h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.  
Docking station  
DC IN terminal  
Supplied AC adaptor  
Supplied power cord  
To power outlet  
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PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with  
the camera.  
Insert the battery  
Install the supplied battery (CR2025) in the remote control unit.  
1
Pull out the battery case.  
Battery case  
2
Insert the supplied battery.  
h Wipe the battery with a soft, dry  
cloth before inserting it.  
Battery for remote  
control unit  
h Insert the battery with the (+) mark  
facing upward.  
3
Reinsert the battery case.  
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How to use the remote control unit  
The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15  
degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the  
camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters. When operating the remote  
control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it  
and the remote control sensor.  
Remote control sensor  
At a distance of up to 7 meters  
15° horizontally  
To AC  
adaptor  
Infrared emitter  
CAUTION  
i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting,  
the remote control receiving range may become shorter. This is a  
characteristic of the infrared remote control unit and is not a defect. To  
avoid this malfunction when operating the remote control unit, take care to  
shield the remote control sensor from strong light.  
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PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Changing the remote control code  
The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that  
can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one  
camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control  
code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote  
control unit is used. The remote control code is set to “RC CODE 1” at  
the time of purchase.  
<Changing the remote control code from “RC CODE 1” to “RC CODE 2”>  
1
2
3
Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking  
station.  
Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about 3  
seconds.  
Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera  
is receiving correctly.  
h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the  
remote control unit or camera are replaced.  
h If the remote control codes for the remote control unit and the camera  
and do not match, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate  
the camera.  
<Resetting the remote control code to “RC CODE 1”>  
1
2
Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking  
station.  
Hold down the CH button and press the [I] button for about 3  
seconds.  
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PREPARING THE POWER  
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera  
can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the cable  
adaptor is used.  
Charging the battery pack  
1
While pressing the battery  
cover lock, slide it (1), and  
pull out the battery cover  
toward the bottom of the  
camera (2).  
Battery  
cover lock  
Battery cover  
2
Open the battery cover (3).  
h The battery cover comes off.  
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PREPARING THE POWER  
3
Insert the battery pack.  
h Take care that it is positioned  
correctly.  
Battery pack  
4
Close the battery cover.  
<To remove the battery pack...>  
h Raise the edge of the battery pack  
to remove it.  
5
6
Prepare the docking station  
(page 22).  
Close the camera’s monitor unit,  
and set the camera in the docking  
station.  
Charge  
indicator  
h Set the camera securely, making  
sure that the camera is correctly  
oriented in relation to the terminal  
contacts in the docking station.  
h Charging begins when the camera  
is set in the docking station.  
h During charging, the charge  
indicator is lit red. When charging  
is completed, the charge indicator  
turns off.  
h If the charge indicator flashes red,  
it indicates that the battery pack is  
defective or the camera is not  
correctly set in the docking station.  
Reset the camera correctly in the  
docking station.  
Docking station terminal  
h The charging time is approx. 90  
minutes.  
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CAUTION  
Using the camera when it is set in the docking station...  
i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the  
docking station. The battery pack can be charged when the camera is in  
the playback mode, but not in the shooting mode.  
Do not charge the battery pack battery pack immediately after the  
camera has been in continuous use for a long time  
i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a  
long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the charge  
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery  
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to  
charge it.  
HINT  
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 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.  
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PREPARING THE POWER  
When using a power outlet  
Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking  
station or the cable adaptor is used.  
Using the docking station  
Use the supplied power cord to connect the  
docking station to a power outlet, and set  
the camera in the docking station.  
Using the cable adaptor  
Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and use the supplied power cord to  
connect the cable adaptor to a power outlet.  
Supplied cable adaptor  
Supplied AC adaptor  
To power outlet  
Supplied power cord  
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF  
Turning on the camera  
1
Set the main switch.  
To shoot pictures:  
Set to REC  
Main switch  
To play back images:  
Set to PLAY  
Recording  
Monitor unit  
Playback  
2
3
Open the monitor unit.  
Press the ON/OFF button for at  
least 1 second.  
h The camera turns on, and an  
image appears on the monitor.  
ON/OFF button  
Monitor  
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF  
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active  
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function  
will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during  
shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset  
setting).  
i When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any  
of the following methods:  
h Move the main switch.  
h Press the ON/OFF button.  
h Press the still image shooting/video clip recording button.  
h Press the SET or MENU button.  
h Press the zoom switch.  
h Press the flash button [?].  
h Press the HD/NORM button.  
h Press the sequential/single button [O/  
].  
i
After the power save function has been active for about 1 hour, the camera  
will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by  
pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor unit.  
i When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save function will become  
active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset  
setting).  
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is  
activated (page 139).  
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save  
function becomes active after about 12 hours.  
Turning off the camera  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.  
h The camera turns off.  
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HINT  
To immediately activate the power save function  
i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function.  
About the standby mode  
i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the  
camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.  
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately  
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.  
If the date and time setting has been completed (page 35)...  
i The current time is shown on the monitor when the camera is turned on.  
CAUTION  
If the K icon appears...  
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded  
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 35),  
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this  
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “SET DATE AND  
TIME” reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the  
Shooting Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,  
please complete this setting before capturing images.  
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OPERATION BUTTONS  
The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are  
performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This  
operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right  
away.  
1
2
Turn on the camera.  
Press the MENU button.  
h The Menu Screen appears.  
<Select the icon above or below>  
To select the icon above,  
toggle the SET button up.  
SET button  
MENU button  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 30fps SHQ  
PHOTO RESOLUTION  
2592x1944 (5M-S)  
To select the icon below,  
toggle the SET button down.  
SCENE SELECT  
FULL AUTO  
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<Select the icon to the left or right>  
To select the icon to the right,  
toggle the SET button to the right.  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 60fps HR  
To select the icon to the left,  
toggle the SET button to the left.  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 60fps HR  
<Actuate the selected icon>  
Press the SET button. The selected  
icon moves to the left end of the  
lineup.  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 60fps HR  
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DATE AND TIME SETTING  
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is  
taken 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
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the clock set icon C, and  
press the SET button.  
CLOCK SET  
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.  
DATE  
TIME  
DISP  
EXIT  
2006/08/01  
00:00  
Y / M / D  
h To return to the Option Screen,  
press the MENU button, or select  
“EXIT” and press the SET button.  
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3
4
Set the date.  
1 Select “DATE”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Screen appears.  
3 Set the date to “2006/12/24”.  
h The date is set in the following  
order: Set the year Set the  
month Set the day.  
DATE  
2006/12/24  
h Toggle the SET button left or  
right to select year, month or  
day. Toggle the SET button up  
or down to increase or decrease the number.  
4 Press the SET button.  
Set the clock.  
1 Select “TIME”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Time Screen appears.  
3 Set the time to “19:30”.  
h The time is set in the following  
order: Set the hour Set the  
minute.  
TIME  
19:30  
h A 24-hour clock is used for the  
time display.  
4 Press the SET button.  
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DATE AND TIME SETTING  
5
Set the order in which the date is  
displayed during playback.  
1 Select “DISP”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Format Screen  
appears.  
3 Toggle the SET button up or down.  
h Toggle the SET button up to  
change the displayed date order  
as follows:  
DISP  
Y / M / D  
year/month/day month/day/year day/month/year  
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.  
4 Press the SET button.  
6
Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.  
h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the  
Option Screen.  
h To return to the Shooting or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.  
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 and 2).  
To correct the date and time settings  
i After steps 1 and 2, select the line of the setting that you want to change,  
press the SET button, and follow the steps in the respective paragraphs  
above to change the setting.  
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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.  
Correct hold  
Incorrect hold  
A finger is blocking the  
lens or flash.  
<Holding the camera>  
Example 1:  
Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers  
of the right hand, from the little finger to  
the middle finger, around the camera,  
and hook the index finger above the  
lens.  
Example 2:  
Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers  
of the right hand, from the little finger to  
the index finger, around the camera.  
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the strap.  
HINT  
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when  
they are played back (page 99).  
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.  
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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 79).  
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  
Hints for taking pictures  
Muting the operation sounds  
i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image  
shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the  
audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 123).  
Where is the image and audio data saved?  
i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the  
camera.  
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...  
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to  
the characteristics of the lens, 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.  
While the image data is being recorded...  
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image data is being written to  
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.  
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.  
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the  
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next  
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.  
Checking the last image shot (instant review)  
i After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET  
button once.  
i During instant review of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause,  
etc. are available (page 44).  
i If you wish to delete the image (for a video clip, it must be in the pause or  
stop mode), toggle the SET button up to access the delete function.  
i You can view other images while the instant review display is showing by  
toggling the SET button to the left or right.  
i Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down.  
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK  
Recording video clips  
1
Turn on the camera.  
If the monitor unit is closed  
Monitor unit  
Video clip recording  
button [  
]
Open the monitor unit.  
If the camera is in the power  
save mode Press the ON/  
OFF button.  
2
3
Set the main switch to  
REC.  
Press the video clip  
recording button [  
].  
h Recording begins.  
h It is not necessary to  
keep the shutter release  
button pressed while  
shooting.  
Main switch  
h When the remaining  
recording time available  
for the currently recording  
clip becomes little, a  
countdown of the  
remaining recording time  
appears on the display.  
Recording time  
00:00:15  
5
4
End the recording.  
h Press the video clip  
recording button again to  
stop recording.  
Available recording time  
remaining  
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK  
Playing back a video clip  
5
Set the main switch to PLAY.  
h The video clip just recorded is  
shown on the monitor.  
Main switch  
6
Press the SET button.  
h Playback of the video clip begins.  
SET button  
<Example: After recording a  
video clip: Normal mode>  
<Example: After recording a  
video clip: HD mode>  
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To do this...  
Do this  
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.  
Stop playback  
Pause  
During playback, toggle the SET button down.  
During playback, press the SET button or  
toggle the SET button up.  
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET  
button up.  
Duringforward After pausing playback, toggle the SET button  
To play back  
one image at  
a time (single-  
frame step)  
playback  
During reverse After pausing playback, toggle the SET button  
playback to the left.  
Duringforward After pausing playback, press and hold the  
playback SET button to the right.  
During reverse After pausing playback, press and hold the  
to the right.  
Slow  
playback  
playback  
SET button to the left.  
During forward playback, toggle the SET  
button to the right.  
* The playback speed changes each time the  
SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:  
Forward  
playback  
Normal playback  
2x  
5x  
10x  
15x  
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume  
To  
normal playback speed.  
During forward playback, toggle the SET  
button to the left.  
accelerate  
playback  
* The playback speed changes each time the  
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:  
15x 10x 5x  
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume  
normal playback speed.  
Reverse  
playback  
Return to normal playback  
speed  
Press the SET button.  
Louder: During playback, push the zoom  
switch toward the [T] side.  
Softer: During playback, push the zoom  
Adjusting the volume  
switch toward the [W] side.  
When you are finished using the camera...  
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.  
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK  
HINT  
Adjusting the monitor brightness  
i While the Shooting Screen is active, You can quickly access the screen for  
adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at  
least 1 second.  
The focus can be locked.  
i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you  
toggle the SET button up. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon  
appears on the monitor.  
i When the focus range (page 79) setting is changed, the focus lock is  
released.  
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 or a television.)  
i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible  
shooting time indicated.  
Display the video clip playback point  
i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to  
display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.  
i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.  
CAUTION  
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...  
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus  
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.  
If no audio is heard...  
i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the  
frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.  
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES  
Shooting single shots  
1
Press the ON/OFF button to  
turn the camera on.  
Main switch  
2
3
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the still image shooting  
button [  
].  
1 Press the still image  
shooting button halfway.  
h The autofocus operates,  
and the image is focused  
(focus lock).  
2 Continue to gently press  
the still image shooting  
button all the way.  
h The shutter releases and  
the image is captured.  
h You can view the captured  
image on the monitor by  
keeping the still image  
shooting button depressed  
when you capture the  
image (post-view  
Still image shooting  
button [  
]
[page 125]).  
1
2
F3.5  
1/40  
Target mark  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES  
HINT  
Target mark  
What is the camera focusing on?  
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 5  
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.  
F3.5  
1/40  
i The large target mark appears when  
the camera focuses on a wide area in  
the center of the screen.  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
The shutter speed and aperture are  
displayed  
i
When the camera focuses and the target mark appears, at the same time, the  
shutter speed and aperture settings are also displayed. You can use them as a  
reference when shooting.  
If the camera shake 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  
camera shake 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 61).  
i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +  
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.  
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Viewing still images  
1
Set the main switch to PLAY.  
h An image is displayed on the  
monitor.  
Main switch  
2
Select the image you wish to  
view.  
To display the previous image,  
toggle the SET button to the left.  
To display the next image, toggle  
the SET button to the right.  
h Display the desired image.  
SET button  
100-0001  
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES  
9-image display playback  
1
2
Set the main switch to PLAY.  
Main switch  
Zoom switch  
Push the zoom switch toward  
the [W] ([P]) side.  
h The 9-image display appears.  
3
Select the image to play back.  
h Toggle the SET button up,  
down, left or right to move the  
orange frame to the desired  
image, and press the SET  
button.  
Instead of pressing the SET  
button, you can push the zoom  
switch toward the [T] ([]])  
side to show the image full  
screen.  
SET button  
Orange frame  
Video clip  
Still image  
101  
0001  
0002  
0005  
0008  
0003  
0006  
0009  
0004  
0007  
Audio data  
Image number  
Folder number  
HINT  
i The 9-image multi-playback display can also be accessed by selecting P  
on the Playback Setting Screen.  
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image  
1
2
Display the image that you want to magnify.  
h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.  
Push the zoom switch toward the [T]  
Zoom  
113%  
([]]) side.  
h Magnification is enabled.  
h The image is magnified, and the  
central portion of image is  
displayed.  
Move  
100%  
Zoom I/O  
Press shutter to save  
h Toggle the SET button to view  
different parts of the magnified  
image.  
To magnify:  
Magnification increases each time  
the zoom switch is pushed toward  
the [T] ([]]) side.  
To return to normal size:  
Magnification decreases each time  
the zoom switch is pushed toward  
the [W] ([P]) side.  
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 still image shooting button. The magnified portion is saved as a  
new still image.  
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP  
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at  
least 1 second to turn the camera  
on.  
Video clip recording  
button [  
]
Still image shooting button  
[
]
2
3
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the video clip recording  
button [  
].  
4
5
When you see a scene you’d like  
to capture as a still image, press  
the still image shooting button  
[
].  
Main switch  
End the recording.  
h Press the video clip recording  
button to stop recording.  
00:00:09  
CAUTION  
i
i
When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.  
When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the display briefly pauses,  
and then returns to the video clip display after the still image is captured.  
i
i
If the still image resolution is set to  
image is captured.  
v, it automatically changes to  
r
and the  
When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it  
will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip. The  
exact remaining recording time at which this occurs will differ depending on the  
subject and on the video clip mode setting (page 71). If you intend to capture a still  
image while recording a video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the  
remaining video recording time.  
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SEQUENTIAL SHOTS  
Your camera is capable of capturing both standard sequential shots and auto  
bracket shots (sequential images as the exposure changes). The procedure  
below explains how to take standard sequential shots. For information  
concerning auto bracket shots, please see page 87.  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at  
least 1 second to turn the  
camera on.  
Still image shooting button  
[
]
2
3
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the sequential/single  
button [O/  
].  
h The camera switches to the  
sequential shots mode, and  
the sequential shots icon P  
appears on the monitor.  
h Each time the sequential/  
single button is pressed, the  
camera switches between the  
single-shot mode and the  
sequential shots mode.  
Sequential/  
single button  
4
Press the still image shooting  
button.  
h Shooting begins. Shooting  
continues as long as the still  
image shooting button is kept  
pressed.  
Sequential  
shots icon  
[O/  
]
00  
108  
00:03:53  
h The maximum number of  
sequential shots is 10 frames  
when the still image resolution  
is set to A or [, and 6  
frames at other resolution  
settings.  
F3.5  
1/18  
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SEQUENTIAL SHOTS  
5
Release the still image shooting button.  
h Shooting ends.  
h The playback procedure for images in a sequential shots series is the  
same as for single-shot still images (page 48).  
HINT  
About the focus when shooting sequential shots  
i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the still  
image shooting button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.  
i Shooting sequential shots at a resolution of v is not possible. If the  
resolution is set to v, it automatically changes to s.  
Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?  
i The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots.  
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RECORDING IN THE HD MODE  
In addition to the standard video clip recording mode (normal mode, aspect  
ratio 4:3), your camera can also record video clips in the wide-screen mode  
(HD mode) with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
Switching between the normal mode and HD mode  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at  
least 1 second to turn the  
camera on.  
HD/NORM button  
2
3
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the HD/NORM button.  
h The monitor display changes to  
the 16:9 aspect ratio HD mode.  
h Each time the HD/NORM  
button is pressed, the mode  
switches between the HD  
mode and the normal mode.  
4
Press the video clip recording  
button [  
].  
41  
00:01:00  
F3.5  
1/31  
<HD mode>  
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RECORDING IN THE HD MODE  
Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen  
In the HD mode, the lighter area on the screen indicates the recording area.  
Normal mode capture area  
HD mode  
capture area  
00  
41  
0000::0011::0000  
F3.5  
1/8  
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK  
Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back.  
Audio recording  
1
2
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the MENU button.  
h The menu display appears.  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 30fps SHQ  
3
From the video clip mode menu,  
select the audio memo icon <,  
and press the SET button.  
h The audio recording mode is  
enabled.  
Remaining time  
41  
01:10:36  
h The menu display is canceled if  
the MENU button is pressed.  
F3.5  
1/40  
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK  
4
Press the video clip recording  
button.  
h Audio recording begins. During  
recording, < appears in the  
monitor.  
00:09:45  
It is not necessary to continue  
pressing the video clip recording  
button while shooting.  
h The maximum time for recording a  
continuous audio memo is about 13  
hours.  
5
End the recording.  
h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.  
HINT  
You can capture a still image during an audio recording  
i Note, however, that if the resolution in the still image mode is set to k, it  
automatically changes to r and the image is captured.  
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Audio playback  
1
2
Display the desired audio data.  
00:00:00  
Play back the recording.  
Start forward playback:  
Press the SET button.  
Pause: During playback, press the  
SET button, or toggle the SET  
button up. During fast forward  
or fast reverse, toggle the SET  
button up.  
Stop playback:  
During playback, toggle the SET button down.  
Fast forward/fast reverse:  
h Fast forward/fast reverse playback is possible at 2x (forward only),  
5x, 10x and 15x.  
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right during playback to  
activate fast forward/fast reverse.  
h The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled  
to the left or right.  
Fast forward (toggle the SET button to the right)  
2x 5x 10x 15x  
* Toggle the SET button to the left to return to normal speed.  
Fast reverse (toggle the SET button to the left)  
15x 10x 5x  
* Toggle the SET button to the right to return to normal speed.  
CAUTION  
If no audio is heard...  
i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the  
fast playback or fast reverse mode.  
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SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH  
THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture  
images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit.  
1
2
Prepare the remote control unit (page 23).  
Turn the camera on, and set the main switch to REC or PLAY.  
h Set the main switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback.  
3
4
Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor.  
h Open the monitor unit.  
Press the buttons on the remote control unit to operate the camera.  
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USING THE ZOOM  
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.  
You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 130).  
1
2
Point the camera lens at the  
subject.  
Zoom switch  
Press [T] or [W] on 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 moving the optical zoom,  
press the zoom switch lightly to  
zoom slowly, and press more  
strongly to zoom quickly.  
h When the optical zoom factor is at  
maximum, zooming stops  
temporarily. When the zoom  
switch is pressed toward the [T]  
side again, the mode changes to  
the digital zoom mode and  
zooming continues.  
Monitor  
Zoom bar  
Magnification  
When both  
optical and digital  
zoom are enabled  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom (yellow)  
When optical  
zoom only is  
enabled  
Pointer  
3
Take the picture.  
For video clip recording, see page 42.  
For shooting single shots, see page 46.  
For shooting sequential shots, see page 52.  
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SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH  
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 (automatic flash 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
2
Set the main switch to REC.  
Press the flash button to  
extend the flash.  
Flash button  
h The flash setting appears  
on the monitor.  
No flash indication:  
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 flash).  
40  
00:02:47  
F3.5  
1/40  
Flash setting  
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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 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).  
3
4
Press the flash button to set the flash mode.  
h Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode changes.  
h Display the icon for the desired flash mode.  
Press the still image shooting button.  
h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the  
selected mode.  
HINT  
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording or in the sequential  
shots mode.  
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION  
When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.  
1
2
Set the main switch to REC.  
h If the Shooting Setting  
Screen is displayed, press  
the MENU button to exit it.  
Main switch  
While the Shooting Screen is  
displayed, toggle the SET  
button to the right.  
h The exposure correction bar  
appears.  
3
Toggle the SET button to the  
left or right to adjust the  
exposure.  
h The exposure setting  
numerical value is shown at  
the left end of the exposure  
bar.  
h The exposure can be set to a  
value from –1.8EV to  
+1.8EV.  
SET button  
MENU button  
h The exposure correction bar  
is canceled when the MENU  
button or the SET button is  
pressed.  
40  
00:02:47  
Pointer  
Exposure  
correction bar  
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HINT  
The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases:  
i When the pointer is set to the center position.  
i When the Option Screen is accessed.  
i When the main switch is set to PLAY.  
i After the power is turned off.  
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SHOOTING  
PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)  
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS  
The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting  
settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays:  
PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 67) cover the basic  
shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 69) provide you with more  
detailed settings.  
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
Set the main switch to REC.  
Main switch  
Press the MENU button.  
h The Shooting Setting Screen  
appears.  
h Pressing the MENU button again  
will cancel the Shooting Setting  
Screen.  
About the HELP display  
When the Shooting Setting Screen icon is  
selected, the HELP display appears,  
showing the function of the selected icon  
and the shooting mode(s) for which it is  
effective.  
MENU button  
HELP display  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 30fps SHQ  
<Applicable to the video clip  
recording mode>  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 30fps SHQ  
<Applicable to the still image  
shooting mode>  
<Applicable to both shooting  
modes>  
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SWITCHING THE PAGE  
Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to  
use your camera.  
1
2
Display a Shooting Setting Screen.  
Toggle the SET button to the left.  
h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE  
changes.  
PAGE indication  
h Each time the SET button is toggled  
to the left, the PAGE changes.  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 30fps SHQ  
<Example: Shooting Setting  
Screen: PAGE 1>  
IMAGE STABILIZER  
VIDEO VIEW  
<Example: Shooting Setting  
Screen: PAGE 2>  
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS  
Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens  
PAGE 1  
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4  
640x480 30fps SHQ  
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1
Video clip mode menu (page 71)  
<In the normal mode>  
Night view portrait photography  
Fireworks photography  
Lamp photography  
/:  
+:  
Q:  
Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30  
frames per second, very high  
image quality.  
b:  
4 Manual exposure setting  
menu (page 74)  
Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60  
T:  
a:  
l:  
d:  
<:  
frames per second.  
The exposure is set automatically.  
@:  
T:  
Record at 640  
×
480 pixels, 30 frames per  
Set the shutter speed and ND  
filter settings.  
Set the aperture size and ND  
filter settings.  
Set the aperture size, shutter  
speed and ND filter settings.  
second, high image quality.  
Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30  
g:  
frames per second.  
Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15  
,:  
frames per second.  
Make an audio recording.  
5 Filter menu (page 76)  
<In the HD mode>  
No filter  
&:  
Record at 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30  
U:  
Cosmetic filter selected  
%:  
frames per second, very high  
image quality.  
Monochrome filter selected  
W:  
Sepia filter selected  
,:  
Record at 1,280  
×
720 pixels, 30 frames  
V:  
per second, high image quality.  
Make an audio recording.  
6 In the single-shot/video clip  
recording modes: Self-timer  
menu (page 86)  
<:  
2
Still image mode menu (page 72)  
Self-timer off  
N:  
y:  
Shoot image at 2,592  
×
1,944  
r:  
resolution (about 5 million pixels  
[normal compression])  
Shooting begins 2 seconds after the  
still image shooting button or video  
clip recording button is pressed.  
Shooting begins 10 seconds  
after the still image shooting  
button or video clip recording  
button is pressed.  
Shoot image at 3,680  
×
2,760  
k:  
resolution (about 10 million pixels)  
x:  
Shoot image at 2,592  
×
1,944  
s:  
resolution (about 5 million pixels [low  
compression])  
6 In the sequential shots mode:  
Sequential shots mode menu  
(page 87)  
Shoot at 2,592  
×
1,464 resolution  
(approx.3.8 million pixels)  
Shoot image at 1,600 1,200  
resolution (about 2 million pixels)  
Shoot image at 1,280 960  
resolution (about 1.2 million pixels)  
Shoot image at 640 480  
resolution (about 300,000 pixels)  
8:  
t:  
A:  
[:  
×
h
Appears only in the sequential shots mode.  
×
Standard sequential shots  
P:  
AE shift sequential shots (auto  
bracket series)  
:  
×
7 Option icon (page 118)  
h Displays the Option Screen.  
8 PAGE display (page 66)  
9 HELP display (page 89)  
0 Remaining battery power  
(page 149)  
3 Scene select menu (page 73)  
Full auto photography  
Sports photography  
Portrait photography  
Landscape photography  
=:  
a:  
>:  
+:  
* 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.  
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS  
PAGE 2  
IMAGE STABILIZER  
VIDEO VIEW  
0
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1 Image stabilizer menu  
5 ISO sensitivity menu  
(page 77)  
(page 83)  
p: Shoot using the video clip  
t: Auto sensitivity  
field of view display.  
(corresponds to ISO 50 to  
200)  
q: Shoot using the still image  
field of view display.  
*: Corresponds to ISO 50  
u: Corresponds to ISO 100  
v: Corresponds to ISO 200  
w: Corresponds to ISO 400  
]: Image stabilizer function off  
2 Focus menu (page 79)  
-: All ranges mode  
*: Normal mode  
6 White balance menu (page 84)  
-: Manual mode  
>: White balance is  
automatically adjusted  
depending on ambient  
lighting  
+: Super macro (close-up)  
mode  
3
Focus mode menu (page 81)  
r: For photography in fair  
K: 5-point range finder focus  
weather (sunny) conditions  
setting  
o: In overcast conditions  
C: Spot focus setting  
p: Under fluorescent lighting  
4 Light-measuring mode (EXP  
q: Under incandescent  
MEASURE) menu (page 82)  
n: Multi-section light-  
measuring setting  
W: Center-weighted light-  
measuring setting  
Y: Spot light-measuring  
setting  
lighting  
]: For setting the most  
accurate white balance  
7 Option icon (page 118)  
h Display the Option Screen.  
8 PAGE display (page 66)  
9 HELP display (page 89)  
0 Remaining battery power  
(page 149)  
* 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.  
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VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING  
When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame  
rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand,  
the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a  
setting that’s right for your purpose.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the video clip mode menu.  
Resolution  
(units: pixels)  
Frame  
rate  
Setting  
Image quality  
U
V
b
T
a
l
d
Very high image quality  
High image quality  
HD mode  
1,280 × 720 30 fps  
30 fps Very high image quality  
640 × 480  
60 fps  
30 fps  
30 fps  
High image quality  
High image quality  
High image quality  
Normal  
mode  
320 × 240  
15 fps Standard image quality  
HD mode/  
normal  
mode  
<
3
Select the desired icon from the video clip mode menu, and press  
the SET button.  
h This completes the video clip mode setting.  
CAUTION  
When editing video clips...  
i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in  
the same mode.  
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.  
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STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION)  
SETTING  
By setting the still 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
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the still image mode menu.  
Resolution  
Applicable shooting  
Setting  
Compression  
(units: pixels)  
mode(s)  
Standard  
compression  
k
3,680 × 2,760  
Single-shot  
s
r
8
G
A
[
2,592 × 1,944  
2,592 × 1,944  
2,592 × 1,464  
1,600 × 1,200  
1,280 × 960  
640 × 480  
Low compression  
Single-shot/  
sequential shots  
Standard  
compression  
3
Select the desired icon from the still image resolution menu, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the still image resolution setting.  
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SCENE SELECT  
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for  
specific shooting conditions.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the scene select menu.  
=: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for  
the surrounding conditions (full auto).  
a: Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject (sports  
mode).  
>: Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background  
(portrait mode).  
+: For beautiful shots of distant scenery (landscape mode).  
/: Photograph the subject while keeping the background night  
scenery (night view portrait mode: For single-shot shooting, video  
clip recording only).  
+: For capturing fireworks at night (fireworks mode: For single-shot  
shooting, video clip recording only).  
Q: Photograph in low-light conditions (lamp mode: For single-shot  
shooting, video clip recording only).  
3
Select the desired icon from the scene select menu, and press the  
SET button.  
h This completes the scene select function setting.  
h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select  
menu, and press the SET button.  
HINT  
i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view  
portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.  
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select  
icons other than = is on page 182.  
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EXPOSURE SETTING  
Various settings—including shutter speed, aperture size, the ND filter ON/  
OFF status—can be set by the user.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the manual exposure menu.  
@: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to  
the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program  
AE).  
Example: For simple shooting with minimum setup, using the  
camera’s automatic settings.  
T: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and enable/disable  
the ND filter. The camera automatically sets an appropriate aperture  
size based on this setting (shutter speed priority AE).  
Example: To set a fast shutter speed for capturing a clear image  
of a fast-moving object, or to set a slow shutter speed to shoot  
the flow of a background scene.  
By using the flash in combination with a slow shutter speed, you  
can create beautiful photographs of people against a  
background night scene (slow synchro photography).  
g: This allows you to set a specific aperture size and enable/disable  
the ND filter. The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter  
speed based on this setting (aperture priority AE).  
Example: To open the aperture for portraits with a blurred  
background (for a shallow field depth), or to close the aperture  
for a clear foreground and background (for a deep field depth).  
,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed, aperture size and  
enable/disable the ND filter (manual exposure control).  
Example: When shooting in a dark location without using the  
flash, set the shutter to stay open for a longer time (slow shutter).  
When used for shooting nighttime scenes, you can capture lights  
flowing across the image.  
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EXPOSURE SETTING  
3
Select the desired icon from the  
manual exposure menu, and press  
the SET button.  
ND filter  
<If T, g or , was selected>  
1 Toggle the SET button up or down  
to select ND filter, aperture value  
or shutter speed.  
2 Toggle the SET button left or right  
to change the setting for the  
selected parameter.  
F3.5  
1/1500  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
4
Press the SET button.  
h This completes the exposure  
setting.  
HINT  
i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is  
recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.  
i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker  
environment, but noise in the image may be increased.  
i To minimize noise in the image, enable the noise reduction function  
(page 127).  
i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene  
select function is active or if the mode is set to the AE shift sequential shots  
mode.  
i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec.  
i When a video clip is recorded in a video mode other than T with the  
shutter speed set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed during  
recording is 1/30 sec. And when a video clip is recorded in the T video  
mode with the shutter speed set to slower than 1/59 sec., the shutter  
speed during recording is 1/60 sec.  
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FILTERS  
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply  
unique effects to the photographed image.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the filter menu.  
&: No filter is used (none).  
%: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).  
W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).  
,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).  
3
Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET  
button.  
h This completes the filter setting.  
h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and  
press the SET button.  
HINT  
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons  
other than & is on page 182.  
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)  
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional  
hand motion (video clips only).  
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the image stabilizer menu.  
p: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The  
field of view does not change when the video clip recording button  
is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly  
video clips (video clip field of view display).  
q: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The  
field of view does not change when the still image recording button  
is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly still  
images (still image field of view display).  
]: Disengages the motion compensation function (OFF).  
3
Select the desired icon from the image stabilizer menu, and press  
the SET button.  
h This completes the image stabilizer setting.  
HINT  
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...  
i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be  
possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.  
i If the digital zoom (page 130) is being used, the large magnification factor  
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.  
i When using a tripod, the docking station or other means to stabilize the  
camera, please turn the motion compensation function off ]. If the  
motion compensation function is enabled when it is not actually needed, it  
may result in an image that appears unnatural.  
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<Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is  
enabled>  
i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during  
recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below.  
i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording  
range is as shown in the recording standby screen.  
During still image  
shooting  
Display during  
recording standby  
During video clip  
recording  
For p setting  
For q setting  
Video clip  
recording area  
For ] setting  
i When the still image shooting resolution is set to [ or A and the  
scene selection function to =, a, > or + (page 73), a still image  
captured during video clip recording will have the same field of view as the  
video clip.  
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FOCUS RANGE  
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the focus range menu.  
h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the  
focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus.  
-: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity  
Tele end: 1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (total range mode)  
*: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)  
-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm  
(0.39 in.) to 40 m (131.23 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual  
focus).  
+: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end  
only)  
h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding  
indication appears on the monitor.  
3
Select the desired icon from the focus range menu, and press the  
SET button.  
h This completes the focus range setting.  
HINT  
i From the Shooting Screen, you can quickly change the focus range setting  
by toggling the SET button down.  
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily  
set to the wide end.  
i You can lock the focus by toggling the SET button up.  
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How to use the manual focus  
1
2
Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press  
the SET button.  
Press the SET button.  
h The focus distance adjustment bar  
appears.  
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00:00:15  
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or  
right to adjust the focus distance,  
and press the SET button.  
h The focus distance is set, and you  
are returned to the Shooting  
Screen.  
1cm  
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.  
About zoom movement when using the manual focus  
i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 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 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will  
function only within the range at which the image is focused.  
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FOCUS AREA SETTING  
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting  
only):  
5-point range finder focus:  
The correct focus is determined from 5 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.  
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2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the focus mode menu.  
K:5-point range finder focus is  
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00:02:47  
selected.  
C:Spot focus is selected.  
3
Select the desired icon from the  
focus mode menu, and press the  
SET button.  
F3.5  
1/40  
h The focus area is set.  
h When the spot focus setting is  
Focus mark  
selected, the focus mark + appears  
in the center of the monitor.  
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING  
You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.  
Multi-section light-measuring:  
The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire  
shooting screen.  
Center-weighted light-measuring:  
The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the  
center area.  
Spot light-measuring:  
You can compose the picture and capture the image after first modulating the  
light only at the center spot of the monitor.  
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2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the light-measuring mode (EXP MEASURE) menu.  
n: Multi-section light-measuring  
W: Center-weighted light-measuring  
Y: Spot light-measuring  
3
Select the desired light-measuring  
mode from the light-measuring  
mode (EXP MEASURE) menu, and  
40  
00:02:47  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the light-measuring  
mode setting.  
h When spot light-measuring is  
F3.5  
selected, the light-measuring spot  
1/40  
mark  
appears in the center of  
the monitor.  
Light-measuring spot mark  
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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.  
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2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the ISO sensitivity menu.  
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200  
[video clip recording mode: ISO 200 to 800]).  
*: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent  
(video clip recording mode: ISO 200).  
u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent  
(video clip recording mode: ISO 400).  
v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent  
(video clip recording mode: ISO 800).  
w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 equivalent  
(video clip recording mode: ISO 1600).  
3
Select the desired icon from the ISO sensitivity menu, and press the  
SET button.  
h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.  
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 or the images may be irregular.  
i If you capture a still image during video clip recording with the ISO  
sensitivity set to w, the still image will be captured with the ISO  
sensitivity setting automatically changed to v.  
i The exposure correction (page 63) is not available when the ISO  
sensitivity is set to w.  
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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.  
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2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the white balance menu.  
>: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically  
based on the natural and artificial light conditions.  
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.  
]: This setting is used for a more accurate white balance using the  
existing light source (one push). Please use it when the light source  
cannot be identified, for example.  
Setting procedure  
1 Select the ] icon and press the SET button.  
h The ] icon moves to the left end of the line.  
2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of  
paper, etc.), and press the SET button.  
h This completes the white balance setting.  
h It is not necessary to complete step 3.  
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WHITE BALANCE  
3
Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the  
SET button.  
h This completes the white balance setting.  
h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is  
retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or  
q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you  
select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously  
programmed setting is recalled.  
HINT  
To cancel the white balance setting  
i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.  
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SELF-TIMER  
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2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).  
Select the self-timer menu.  
N:Turns off the self-timer function.  
y:Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2  
seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording  
button is pressed.  
x:Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 10  
seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording  
button is pressed.  
3
Select the desired icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the self-timer setting.  
HINT  
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...  
i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed  
again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily  
stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button  
one more time to restart the self-timer.  
i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer  
menu, and press the SET button.  
i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset  
to off N.  
When x is selected...  
i When the still image shooting button or  
video clip recording button is pressed,  
the multi-indicator will blink for about 10  
seconds, and then the image is captured.  
Also, 4 seconds before the shutter  
releases, the indication shown in the  
illustration appears on the monitor.  
i If you swivel the monitor unit towards the  
subject, the self-timer indication will be  
visible to the subject.  
CAUTION  
i The self-timer cannot be used in the sequential shots mode.  
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SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING  
This camera features two types of sequential shots.  
Standard sequential shots P:  
Takes standard sequential shots (page 52).  
Auto bracket shots I:  
A series of images is captured while the exposure (shutter speed and  
aperture size) automatically changes.  
Normal  
exposure  
–0.6EV  
–1.2EV  
+1.2EV  
+0.6EV  
1
2
Press the sequential/single  
Sequential/single button  
button [O/  
] to select the  
sequential shots mode.  
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting  
Setting Screen (page 65).  
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3
4
Select the sequential shots mode menu.  
P: Standard sequential shots  
I: Auto bracket shots  
Select the desired icon from the sequential shots menu, and press  
the SET button.  
h This completes the sequential shots mode setting.  
HINT  
About the maximum number of sequential shots  
i The maximum number of frames in a sequential shots series differs  
depending on the still image shooting mode.  
i Sequential shots photography is not available at resolution v.  
Still image shooting mode  
Maximum frames  
s
r
8
G
A
[
6
10  
How many shots in the auto bracket series?  
i Five images are captured in the auto bracket shots mode.  
i However, when the ISO sensitivity is set to w, three images (normal  
exposure +0.6EV –0.6EV) are captured.  
Can the flash be used?  
i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.  
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PLAYBACK  
PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)  
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS  
The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s playback  
settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays:  
PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 91) cover the basic  
playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 92) provide you with more  
detailed settings.  
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2
3
Turn on the camera (page 30).  
Set the main switch to PLAY.  
Main switch  
Press the MENU button.  
h The Playback Setting Screen  
appears.  
h Pressing the MENU button  
again will cancel the  
Playback Setting Screen.  
About the HELP display  
When the PLAYBACK MENU icon is  
selected, the HELP display appears,  
showing the function of the selected  
icon.  
MENU button  
HELP display  
PLAYBACK MODE  
Set to play all  
or to play 1 clip  
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SWITCHING THE PAGE  
Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa.  
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2
Display a Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Toggle the SET button to the left.  
h The Playback Setting Screen  
PAGE indication  
changes to the other PAGE.  
h Each time the SET button is  
toggled to the left, the PAGE  
changes.  
PLAYBACK MODE  
Set to play all  
or to play 1 clip  
<Example: Playback Setting  
Screen: PAGE 1>  
ROTATE  
Rotate image  
<Example: Playback Setting  
Screen: PAGE 2>  
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DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS  
Overview of the Playback Setting Screens  
PAGE 1  
PLAYBACK MODE  
Set to play all  
or to play 1 clip  
1 Playback method setting  
(page 93)  
h Select continuous playback or  
single-frame playback.  
4 Data protect setting (page 95)  
h Protect data from accidental  
erasure.  
5 Erase (page 97)  
2 Multi-playback (page 49)  
h Display images in the 9-frame  
multi-display format.  
h Delete images from the card  
memory.  
6 Option icon (page 118)  
h Display the Option Screen.  
7 PAGE display (page 90)  
8 HELP display (page 89)  
9 Remaining battery power  
(page 149)  
3 Playback volume control  
(page 94)  
h Adjust the playback volume for  
video clips and audio data.  
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PAGE 2  
ROTATE  
Rotate image  
1 Rotate image (page 99)  
h Rotate still images.  
2 Resize (page 100)  
h Reduce the resolution of a still  
image.  
3 Extract still image (page 101)  
h Extract a still image from a  
video clip.  
6 Smooth playback (page 116)  
h Video clips are played back  
smoothly.  
7 Option icon (page 118)  
h Display the Option Screen.  
8 PAGE display (page 90)  
9 HELP display (page 89)  
0 Remaining battery power  
(page 149)  
4 Video clip edit (page 102)  
h Edit video clips.  
5 Printing instructions  
(page 110)  
h Specify the printing  
instructions (DPOF settings).  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose  
to show single images.  
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2
Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the playback method icon  
4, and press the SET button.  
PLAYBACK MODE  
h The Playback Method Screen  
appears.  
PLAY ALL:Play back images in  
PLAY ALL  
1sec  
slideshow fashion.  
1 CLIP:  
Display only the selected  
image (pages 43 and 48).  
1 CLIP  
3
4
Select the desired playback mode.  
<When PLAY ALL is selected>  
h The screen to set the time that each  
image is displayed appears.  
1 Toggle the SET button to the right  
to select playback time.  
2 Toggle the SET button up or down  
to specify the time that each image  
is shown.  
PLAYBACK MODE  
Time per image  
1sec  
PLAY ALL  
3 Press the SET button.  
Press the SET button.  
h The display time is set, and you are returned to the Playback Setting  
Screen.  
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PLAYBACK VOLUME  
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the playback volume icon  
PLAY VOLUME  
Z, and press the SET button.  
h The volume control bar appears.  
3
Toggle the SET button left or right to  
adjust the volume, and press the  
SET button.  
VOLUME SETTING  
1
h The volume is set, and you are  
returned to the Playback Setting  
Screen.  
HINT  
i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch,  
the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume.  
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IMAGE PROTECT  
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data.  
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2
Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure,  
and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the protect icon A, and  
PROTECT  
press the SET button.  
h “Lock?” appears.  
h If the protect mode has already  
been enabled for the data, then  
“Unlock?” appears.  
Lock?  
YES  
EXIT  
3
Toggle the SET button up or down  
to select “YES”, and press the SET  
button.  
PROTECT  
h The protect mode is set for the  
data.  
Unlock?  
h The protect mark B indicates that  
the data is locked.  
h To return to the Playback Setting  
YES  
EXIT  
Screen, press the MENU button.  
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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 144).  
HINT  
To select a different image in steps 2 and 3...  
i Toggle the SET button to the left or right.  
To cancel the protect mode for an image...  
i Display the desired data and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark B will  
disappear and the protect mode is canceled.  
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ERASING DATA  
Data can be erased one at a time or all at once.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the erase icon c, and press  
DELETE  
the SET button.  
h The Erase Mode Screen appears.  
DELETE SINGLE:Erases one data at  
DELETE SINGLE  
a time.  
DELETE ALL  
EXIT  
DELETE ALL:  
EXIT:  
Erases all the data  
from the card.  
Returns to the  
Playback Setting  
Screen.  
3
Toggle the SET button up or down the select the erase mode, and  
press the SET button.  
h The Erase Confirmation Screen appears.  
<DELETE SINGLE>  
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the data you wish to  
erase.  
<DELETE ALL>  
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right confirm that all data are to be  
erased.  
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4
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.  
<DELETE SINGLE>  
h The currently displayed image is deleted.  
h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button.  
h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button.  
<DELETE ALL>  
h The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data,  
select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data erase is  
completed, “NO IMAGE” is shown.  
CAUTION  
i Data which is protected from accidental erase cannot be erased. To erase  
protected data, set the protect setting for the data to off (page 95), and  
then follow the data erase procedure.  
HINT  
i You can also access the One Erase Confirmation Screen from the  
Playback Screen by toggling the SET button up.  
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ROTATE IMAGE  
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.  
1
2
Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the PAGE 2  
Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the rotate icon L, and  
ROTATE  
press the SET button.  
h The Rotate Image Screen appears.  
RIGHT  
RIGHT:Rotates image clockwise  
90 degrees.  
LEFT  
EXIT  
LEFT: Rotates image counterclockwise  
90 degrees.  
EXIT: Return to the Playback Setting  
Screen.  
3
Select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”, and press the SET button.  
h Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90  
degrees.  
HINT  
i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.  
To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the  
rotate image procedure (page 95).  
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CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)  
A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate  
image.  
1
2
Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display  
the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the resize icon I, and  
RESIZE  
press the SET button.  
h The Resize Screen appears.  
(3680x2760)  
(1600x1200)  
(1280x960)  
(640x480)  
EXIT  
3
4
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the new image size.  
2M (1600 × 1200): The saved image will be 1,600 × 1,200 pixels.  
1.2M (1280 × 960): The saved image will be 1,280 × 960 pixels.  
0.3M (640 × 480): The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels.  
EXIT:  
Return to the Playback Setting Screen.  
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. An image captured at resolution 8 cannot be resized.  
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EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP  
You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a  
still image (the original data remains unchanged).  
1
Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and  
save.  
2
3
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the extract still icon 7, and  
EXTRACT STILL  
press the SET button.  
h The screen to extract an image  
4:3  
appears.  
[4:3]: The currently displayed image  
16:9  
will be saved as a still image  
with an aspect ratio of 4:3.  
EXIT  
[16:9]: The currently displayed image  
will be saved as a still image  
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
(This selection is available only  
for video clips recorded in the  
HD mode.)  
EXIT: You are returned to the  
Playback Setting Screen.  
4
Select “YES” and press the SET button.  
h The image is extracted.  
HINT  
When an image from a video clip recorded in the HD mode is saved with  
an aspect ratio of 4:3…  
i The still image that is generated will be a 4:3 (640 × 480 pixels) VGA image  
with black bars at the top and bottom of a 640 × 360-pixel picture.  
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS  
You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new  
video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join two video clips  
together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).  
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip  
1
2
Specify the frames  
(1, 2) where the  
video clip is to be  
cut.  
(A)  
(B)  
(C)  
J
Extract the specified portion.  
[Two ways to cut the  
video clip]  
i Trim away portions  
(A) and (C), and  
save portion (B).  
i Delete portion (B),  
and join portions (A)  
and (C).  
i The original  
video clip is  
not affected  
(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is  
saved.)  
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS  
Procedure to join video clips  
Specify the video clip that will come first.  
J
Specify the video clip that you wish to  
append (join).  
J
Join the video clips.  
i The two video clips are saved together as a  
separate video clip.  
i
The original video clips are not affected.  
(You can also choose to erase the  
original video clips when the new clip is  
saved.)  
CAUTION  
Caution when editing video clips  
i When editing video clips, do not move the main switch. If you move the  
main switch while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be  
properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.  
i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may  
become full, making it impossible to edit the video clips. In this case, you  
will need to free some of the memory on the card, either by deleting data  
that are no longer necessary (page 97), or by selecting “OVERWRITE”  
when saving edited video clips (pages 106 and 108).  
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Video clip cutting (extracting)  
1
2
3
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.  
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the edit video icon k, and  
EDIT VIDEO  
press the SET button.  
h The Edit Video Screen appears.  
CUT  
JOIN  
EXIT  
4
Select “CUT” and press the SET  
button.  
h The Cutting Screen appears.  
Start point  
CUT  
00:01:30  
Press shutter to save  
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS  
5
Specify the start point of the extract.  
h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video  
clip extract will start.  
h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the  
video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the  
start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract.  
h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract,  
proceed to step 6.  
<Procedure>  
Play:  
After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the right for  
about 2 seconds for forward playback, or to the left for reverse  
playback.  
Pause:  
During playback, press the SET button.  
Accelerated playback:  
During playback, toggle the SET button to the left or right to change  
the playback speed.  
Single frame:  
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right to move  
forward one frame, or to the left to move back one frame.  
6
Toggle the SET button up.  
h The start point of the video clip  
Approximate playback time  
extract is set, and the screen to  
specify the end point appears.  
h Specify the end point of the extract  
by following the same procedure as  
in step 5.  
CUT  
00:01:10  
<When joining the first and latter  
portions>  
1 Toggle the SET button down.  
h The portion to be deleted  
switches to the extracted  
portion.  
Press shutter to save  
End point  
Portion to be deleted  
h Each time the SET button is  
toggled down, the sections to  
delete and the sections to save are reversed.  
2 Specify the end point of the extract. The frame following the end point  
of the extract will be the start point of the latter portion to be joined.  
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7
Press the still image shooting  
button [O].  
h A screen appears for you to select  
either to save the edited video clip  
as a new (separate) file, or to delete  
the original video clip and replace it  
with the edited video clip.  
CUT  
SAVE AS NEW  
OVERWRITE FILE  
REVIEW CLIP  
EXIT  
SAVE AS NEW:  
The edited video clip will be saved  
as a new file. The original video clip  
remains unchanged.  
OVERWRITE FILE:  
The original video clip will be deleted. Only the edited video clip will be  
saved.  
REVIEW CLIP:  
Play back the edited video clip before saving it.  
8
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.  
h Editing starts.  
h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen.  
HINT  
i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE”  
in steps 8 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be  
erased. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the  
protection (page 95).  
i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the  
memory by deleting data that you do not need to keep.  
CAUTION  
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge  
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large  
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the  
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before  
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed  
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.  
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.  
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS  
Joining two video clips  
CAUTION  
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the edit video icon k, and  
EDIT VIDEO  
press the SET button.  
h The Edit Video Screen appears.  
CUT  
JOIN  
EXIT  
3
Select “JOIN” and press the SET  
button.  
h The 6-image playback display for  
video clips appears.  
SET  
Select a clip  
Press shutter to save  
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4
5
Move the orange frame to the  
video clip you wish to join, and  
press the SET button.  
h The specified video clip is labeled  
with a number.  
h Up to 9 video clips can be  
selected.  
h To cancel a selection and remove  
the number label from a video  
clip, select the video clip and  
press the SET button.  
Approximate playback time  
SET  
Select a clip 00:00:36  
Press shutter to save  
Number  
Press the still image shooting  
button [O].  
JOIN  
SAVE AS NEW  
h A screen appears for you to select  
either to save the joined video clip  
as a new (separate) file, or to delete  
the original video clips and replace  
them with the joined video clip.  
SAVE AS NEW:  
OVERWRITE FILE  
REVIEW CLIP  
EXIT  
The joined video clip will be saved  
as a new file. The original video  
clips remain unchanged.  
OVERWRITE FILE:  
The original video clips will be deleted. Only the joined video clip will  
be saved.  
REVIEW CLIP:  
Play back the joined video clip before saving it.  
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS  
6
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.  
h Editing starts.  
h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen.  
HINT  
i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE”  
in steps 7 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be  
erased. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the  
protection (page 95).  
i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the  
memory by deleting data that you do not need to keep.  
CAUTION  
Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge  
i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large  
amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the  
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before  
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed  
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.  
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.  
109 English  
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, whether or not the date is  
displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.  
Display the Printing Instructions Screen  
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the printing instructions icon  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
b, and press the SET button.  
h The Printing Instructions Screen  
appears.  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
ALL IMAGES:  
The specified print settings apply to  
all the still images on the card.  
EACH IMAGE:  
ALL CLEAR  
EXIT  
The print settings are specified for  
each individual image.  
INDEX:  
All the still images are printed as  
miniature images (thumbnail  
images), several images on one  
print.  
ALL CLEAR:  
Clear all the print settings. This  
cannot be selected if no print  
settings have been made for the  
image.  
EXIT:  
Return to the Still Image Playback  
Setting Screen.  
English 110  
PRINT SETTINGS  
HINT  
Printing a single frame from a video clip  
i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still  
image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image  
(page 101).  
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 for the desired images, and then have the  
reserved images printed automatically (page 161).  
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.  
111 English  
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities  
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH  
IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images on the card  
(ALL IMAGES).  
1
2
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 110).  
Select EACH IMAGE or ALL  
IMAGES.  
ALL IMAGES:  
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS  
ALL IMAGES  
EACH IMAGE  
INDEX  
The printing instructions are applied  
to all the still images on the card.  
EACH IMAGE:  
The printing instructions are applied  
only to the image currently  
displayed.  
ALL CLEAR  
EXIT  
3
Press the SET button.  
h The Date/Copies Print Screen  
appears.  
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,  
toggle the SET button to the left or  
right to display the desired image to  
print.  
EACH IMAGE  
----/--/--  
0 copy  
:
:
COPIES  
1
h The printing instructions that are  
currently active for the displayed  
image are shown. You can toggle  
the SET button to the left or right to  
confirm the printing instructions for  
each image.  
OK  
DATE  
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PRINT SETTINGS  
4
Specify whether the date is  
displayed on the print, and the  
number of prints.  
Quantity  
<Specify the number of prints>  
h Toggle the SET button up or down.  
h The quantity indication  
changes.  
EACH IMAGE  
----/--/--  
0 copy  
:
:
h Display the desired number of  
prints.  
COPIES  
OK  
1
DATE  
Dated prints  
<Specify dated prints>  
h Push the zoom switch toward the  
[T] or [W] side.  
EACH IMAGE  
2006/12/24  
0 copy  
:
:
h Each time the zoom switch is  
moved, the date indication is  
switched on or off.  
h For images that were captured  
when the camera’s clock was  
not set (page 35), the date  
display appears as [--/--/--], and  
dated prints are not possible.  
COPIES  
OK  
1
DATE  
Dated prints:  
Turn the date indication on.  
Undated prints:  
Turn the date indication off.  
Printing instructions  
5
6
Press the SET button.  
h The printing instructions for the  
requested print quantities and  
dated prints are stored.  
EACH IMAGE  
2006/12/24  
1 copy  
:
:
Press the MENU button.  
h The display returns to the Printing  
Instructions Screen.  
COPIES  
1
OK  
DATE  
113 English  
Index print  
Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”.  
This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.  
1
2
3
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 110).  
Select “INDEX”.  
Press the SET button.  
INDEX PRINT  
h The Index Print Screen appears.  
YES:  
Specify an index print copy.  
EXIT:  
Set index print?  
Discontinue the setting procedure,  
and return to the Printing  
Instructions Screen.  
YES  
EXIT  
4
Select “YES”, and press the SET  
button.  
h This completes the setting for the  
index print. You are returned to the  
Printing Instructions Screen.  
HINT  
To cancel the index print setting  
i Follow steps 1 and 2, select “YES” in step 3, and press the SET button.  
English 114  
PRINT SETTINGS  
Clearing all the printing instructions  
Delete the printing instructions for all images.  
1
2
3
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 110).  
Select “ALL CLEAR”.  
Press the SET button.  
h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.  
YES:  
Clear the printing instructions for all images.  
EXIT:  
Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions  
Screen.  
4
Select “YES”, and press the SET  
button.  
h All the printing instructions are  
cleared and you are returned to the  
ALL CLEAR  
:2006/12/24  
:2 copies  
Printing Instructions Screen.  
Clear all instructions?  
YES  
EXIT  
115 English  
SMOOTH PLAYBACK  
Suppress the video flicker that occurs, for example, when playing back video  
clips that were recorded with camera moving fast.  
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).  
Select the smooth playback O  
SMOOTH PLAYBACK  
icon, and press the SET button.  
h The Smooth Playback Screen  
appears.  
ON:  
ON  
Activate smooth playback  
OFF:  
OFF  
Deactivate smooth playback  
3
Select “ON”, and press the SET  
button.  
h This completes the smooth playback setting.  
HINT  
i Depending on the recording conditions, the smooth playback effect may be  
insignificant in some cases.  
i This feature does not work for video clips that were recorded in the HD  
mode.  
i This feature does not work when the dedicated component cable is  
connected to the TV for playback.  
English 116  
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)  
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an  
image was captured.  
1
2
Display the desired image.  
INFO  
Press 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.  
2006.12.25 19:30  
1 Video clip mode settings  
2 Image or sound number  
3 Protect setting  
4 File size  
<Video clip data>  
100-0002  
INFO  
5 Shooting or recording  
time  
6 Exposure correction  
setting  
7 Aperture value  
8 Shutter speed  
9 Remaining battery  
charge  
2006.12.25 19:30  
0 Date and time of image  
A Still image resolution  
settings  
<Still image data>  
100-0003  
INFO  
256KB  
00:00:11  
AAC  
2006.12.25 19:30  
<Audio data>  
117 English  
OPTION SETTINGS  
OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN  
The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings.  
1
2
3
Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button.  
h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears.  
Toggle the SET button up or down  
to select the PAGE indication.  
PAGE indication  
Option icon  
Toggle the SET button to the right,  
and select the option icon.  
h The Option Screen appears.  
h The Option Screen is canceled if  
the MENU button is pressed.  
4
Toggle the SET button down.  
h The menu appears.  
1/3  
CLOCK SET  
INFO DISPLAY  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
OPERATION BEEP  
POST VIEW  
WIND NOISE REDUC.  
English 118  
DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN  
Overview of the Option Screen  
CLOCK SET  
INFO DISPLAY  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
OPERATION BEEP  
POST VIEW  
WIND NOISE REDUC.  
NOISE REDUCTION  
IMAGE SETTINGS  
FLICKER REDUCT  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
BRIGHTNESS  
EXT MIC VOLUME  
LANGUAGE  
TV OUTPUT SETTINGS  
POWER SAVE  
FILE NO. RESET  
FORMAT  
RESET SETTINGS  
119 English  
1 Date and time setting  
0
A
B
Digital zoom setting (page 130)  
h Enable or disable the digital  
zoom.  
Monitor brightness (page 131)  
h Adjust the brightness of the  
monitor.  
External microphone  
(page 132)  
h Adjust the input level of a  
microphone connected to the  
camera.  
(page 35)  
h
Set the camera’s internal clock.  
2 Screen display (page 121)  
h Specify what information is  
displayed on the Playback  
Screen.  
3 Startup display (page 122)  
h Select the screen display that  
appears when the camera is  
turned on.  
C Screen language (page 133)  
h Select the language in which  
the monitor messages are  
displayed.  
4 Operation sounds setting  
(page 123)  
h Select the operation sounds  
that are produced when the  
camera’s buttons are pressed,  
and adjust the operation  
sound volume.  
D TV output settings (page 134)  
h
Select the type of video signal  
that is output from the camera’s  
USB/AV terminal.  
5 Post-view (page 125)  
h Specify how long the captured  
image is displayed on the  
monitor after the still image  
shooting button is pressed.  
6 Wind noise reduction setting  
(page 126)  
E
Power save function (page 139)  
F File number reset (page 141)  
h Select the file number reset  
function.  
G Card format (page 144)  
h Use the camera to format the  
memory card.  
H Reset camera settings  
(page 146)  
h Reset the camera to the  
factory-preset settings.  
I Remaining battery power  
(page 149)  
h Set the wind noise reduction  
function on or off.  
Noise-reduction (page 127)  
h Set the noise-reduction  
function on or off.  
Image quality adjustment  
(page 128)  
7
8
h Adjust the image quality during  
shooting.  
9 Flicker-reduction (page 129)  
h Set the flicker-reduction  
function on or off.  
* Icons 7 through H are displayed when you toggle the SET button up or  
down to scroll.  
English 120  
SCREEN DISPLAY  
Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the info display icon j, and  
press the SET button.  
h The Screen Display Screen  
appears.  
DATE & TIME:  
Set the capture-date display to ON  
or OFF.  
INFO DISPLAY  
DATE & TIME  
COUNTER  
SHOW ALL  
OFF  
COUNTER:  
Set the video clip playback time  
display to ON or OFF.  
SHOW ALL:  
Display the capture date and  
playback time (for video clips).  
OFF:  
Do not display the capture date and  
playback time.  
3
Select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the screen display setting.  
HINT  
i During progressive output playback (page 154), the date and time, as well  
as the counter, are not displayed.  
121 English  
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY  
The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the  
camera is turned on.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the startup display icon +,  
and press the SET button.  
h The Startup Display Setting Screen  
appears.  
STARTUP DISPLAY  
DATE & TIME  
OFF  
DATE & TIME:  
The camera’s date and time setting  
is shown.  
OFF:  
No startup display.  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h The selected startup display is set.  
English 122  
OPERATION SOUNDS  
Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned  
on/off or when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button,  
MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to  
enable/disable the audio guide.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the operation beep icon ?,  
and press the SET button.  
h The Operation Beep Setting Screen  
appears.  
h The current settings are shown on  
the screen.  
h If “ALL OFF” is selected and the  
SET button pressed, all the  
operation sounds are muted.  
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET  
button pressed, you are returned to  
the Option Screen.  
OPERATION BEEP  
TURN ON/OFF : ON  
SHUTTER  
KEY SW  
: D  
: A  
AUDIO GUIDE : ON  
CHANGE SETTINGS  
ALL OFF  
EXIT  
TURN ON/OFF:  
Mute or enable the sound that is  
produced when the power is turned  
on or off.  
SHUTTER:  
Select the sound that is produced  
when the still image shooting button  
is pressed, or when a photo is  
taken using the self-timer.  
KEY SW:  
Select the sound that is produced  
when the SET button, MENU  
button, etc. are pressed.  
AUDIO GUIDE:  
Mute or enable the camera’s audio  
help guide.  
123 English  
3
4
Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and  
press the SET button.  
h The screen to change the settings  
appears.  
OPERATION BEEP  
TURN ON/OFF  
SHUTTER  
ON  
D
KEY SW  
A
AUDIO GUIDE  
OPERATION VOL  
EXIT  
ON  
4
Toggle the SET button up or down  
to select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h The screen to select operation  
sounds appears.  
<If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected>  
h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.  
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,  
and press the SET button.  
ON: Activates the sound.  
OFF: Deactivates the sound.  
<If “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected>  
h The screen to select the operation sounds appears.  
h Select from 6 different sounds (A to F).  
h You can press the still image shooting button to preview the  
selected operation sound.  
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.  
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,  
and press the SET button.  
<If “OPERATION VOL” was selected>  
h The screen to select the volume for the operation sounds appears.  
h You can select an operation sound volume from 1 (minimum) to 7  
(maximum).  
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the volume, and press  
the SET button.  
5
Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.  
h The operation sound settings are completed.  
HINT  
i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to  
turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a  
convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not  
want them to be audible.  
English 124  
POST-VIEW SETTING  
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-  
view) after the still image shooting button is pressed.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the post-view icon o, and  
press the SET button.  
h The Post-view Screen appears.  
1 sec:  
POST VIEW  
1 sec  
The post-view image is displayed  
for 1 second.  
2 sec:  
The post-view image is displayed  
for 2 seconds.  
2 sec  
OFF  
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.  
125 English  
WIND NOISE REDUCTION  
This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a  
video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the  
function to on or off.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the wind noise reduction  
icon `, and press the SET button.  
WIND NOISE REDUC.  
h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen  
appears.  
ON:  
ON  
The wind noise reduction function is  
turned on.  
OFF  
OFF:  
The wind noise reduction function is  
turned off.  
3
Select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the wind noise  
reduction setting.  
HINT  
i For normal shooting, set the wind noise reduction to “OFF”. If the function  
is enabled when there is no wind, the audio during shooting and recording  
sounds unnatural.  
English 126  
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION  
Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the noise-reduction icon ^,  
and press the SET button.  
h The Noise Reduction Screen  
appears.  
NOISE REDUCTION  
ON  
ON: The noise-reduction function  
is enabled.  
OFF  
OFF: The noise-reduction function  
is disabled.  
3
Select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the noise-reduction  
setting.  
HINT  
i The noise-reduction function operates when the shutter speed is slower  
than 1/4 second.  
i Compared to normal shooting, the image processing time after shooting is  
slightly longer.  
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ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY  
The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the image quality icon P,  
and press the SET button.  
h The Image Settings Screen  
appears.  
IMAGE SETTINGS  
NORMAL  
VIVID  
NORMAL: Shoot with image  
quality at normal.  
SOFT  
VIVID  
SOFT  
VIVID:  
SOFT:  
Color saturation is  
increased.  
The sharpness is  
subdued for a softer  
image.  
SOFTVIVID:The sharpness is  
softened and color  
saturation is  
increased.  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the image quality setting.  
English 128  
FLICKER-REDUCTION  
The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video  
clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting  
pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is  
set to a frequency of 50 Hz.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the flicker-reduction icon  
o, and press the SET button.  
h The Flicker Reduction Screen  
appears.  
FLICKER REDUCT  
ON  
ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction  
setting.  
OFF  
OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction  
setting.  
3
Select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the flicker-reduction  
setting.  
HINT  
i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a  
halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light  
areas, may occur.  
i The manual exposure control and flicker reduction function cannot both be  
enabled at the same time.  
i When the flicker-reduction function is set to “ON”, the shutter speed during  
video clip recording is fixed at 1/50 sec.  
129 English  
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING  
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled  
during zoom shooting.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the digital zoom icon Q,  
and press the SET button.  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
h The Digital Zoom Screen appears.  
ON: Digital zoom can be used.  
OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used.  
ON  
OFF  
3
Select the desired setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the digital zoom  
setting.  
HINT  
i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation:  
When the resolution is set to k.  
English 130  
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment  
when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the brightness icon ,, and  
press the SET button.  
h The brightness control display  
appears.  
BRIGHTNESS  
ADJUST  
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and  
press the SET button.  
h The monitor brightness is set.  
HINT  
i The display in step 2 can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen.  
Press the MENU button for at least 1 second; the brightness control  
display will appear, and you can then adjust the monitor brightness.  
131 English  
ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN  
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE  
The input level of a microphone connected to the camera can be adjusted.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the external microphone  
volume icon W, and press the SET  
button.  
h The volume adjustment bar  
appears.  
EXT MIC VOLUME  
VOLUME SETTING  
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or  
right to adjust the input level, and  
press the SET button.  
h This completes the input level  
setting for the external microphone.  
English 132  
SCREEN LANGUAGE  
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of  
several languages.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the language icon z, and  
press the SET button.  
LANGUAGE  
h The Language Screen appears.  
DEUTSCH:  
ENGLISH:  
ESPAÑOL:  
FRANCAIS:  
ITALIANO:  
German  
English  
Spanish  
French  
Italian  
NEDERLANDS:Dutch  
:
Russian  
Japanese  
:
:
Korean  
Chinese (traditional)  
:
:
Chinese (simplified)  
3
Select the desired language, and press the SET button.  
h The selected display language is set.  
133 English  
TV OUTPUT SETTING  
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV  
terminal or COMPONENT terminal.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the TV output settings icon  
j, and press the SET button.  
h The TV Output Setting Screen  
appears.  
TV OUTPUT SETTINGS  
TV SYSTEM  
TV TYPE  
EXIT  
NTSC  
TV SYSTEM:  
Set the type of TV signal that is  
output from the USB/AV terminal.  
TV TYPE:  
Set the TV’s aspect ratio.  
EXIT:  
Return to the Option Screen.  
TV OUTPUT SETTINGS  
TV SYSTEM  
NTSC  
<Example: When TV SYSTEM  
was selected>  
English 134  
TV OUTPUT SETTING  
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.  
<If “TV SYSTEM” is selected>  
NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.  
PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.  
<If “TV TYPE” is selected>  
: Images recorded in the HD mode with an aspect ratio of 16:9  
are reproduced with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (letterbox format) with  
black bars at the top and bottom of the picture.  
: Images recorded in the HD mode with an aspect ratio of 16:9  
are vertically compressed (squeeze format) to produce a picture  
having an aspect ratio of 4:3.  
4
5
6
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter.  
Press the SET button.  
Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the TV output setting.  
135 English  
k Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display  
The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE”  
setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect  
function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not  
change at all.  
“TVTYPE” TV type to be  
setting connected  
Image data to be  
displayed  
TV display  
Still image  
Video clip in normal  
mode  
16:9  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
Still image  
Video clip in normal  
mode  
4:3  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
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TV OUTPUT SETTING  
“TVTYPE” TV type to be  
setting connected  
Image data to be  
TV display  
displayed  
Still image  
Video clip in normal  
mode  
16:9  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
Still image  
Video clip in normal  
mode  
4:3  
Video clip in HD  
mode  
The image is stretched  
vertically.  
* The still image examples are for images captured with the still image mode  
set to a setting other than 8.  
137 English  
CAUTION  
If the TV display is not correct…  
i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can  
either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size  
setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please  
refer to the instruction manual for your TV.  
When the aspect ratio of the output still image won’t be 16:9…  
i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured with the still image  
mode set to a setting other than 8.  
English 138  
POWER SAVE FUNCTION  
Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically  
turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save 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 power save  
function is activated.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the power save icon ?, and  
press the SET button.  
h The Power Save Setting Screen  
appears.  
POWER SAVE  
BATT/CAM  
BATT/PB  
1 min  
5 min  
BATT/CAM:  
Set the standby time for the  
shooting modes when the battery  
pack is used.  
EXT.PWR/CAM.PB  
EXIT  
10 min  
BATT/PB:  
Set the standby time for the  
playback modes when the battery  
pack is used.  
EXT.PWR/CAM.PB:  
Set the standby time for the  
shooting and playback modes when  
using an AC power source.  
EXIT:  
Return to the Option Screen.  
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3
4
Select the desired option, and press  
the SET button.  
h The Set Standby Time Screen  
appears.  
POWER SAVE  
BATT/CAM  
1 min  
Toggle the SET button up or down  
to set the standby time.  
Up:  
Increases the standby time.  
Down:  
Decreases the standby time.  
<Example: When “BATT/  
CAM” is selected>  
5
6
Press the SET button.  
h The standby time is set.  
Select “EXIT”, and press the SET  
button.  
h You are returned to the Option  
Screen.  
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION  
If a newly formatted 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 name (image number)  
Card A  
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013  
<File number reset function “OFF”>  
File name (image number)  
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013  
Card A  
Replace card  
Card B  
0014, 0015 .......0025, 0026  
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i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file  
numbers are assigned as follows.  
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower  
than the highest file number on Card A: the file number of the next  
recorded image continues from last file number recorded on Card A.  
Card A  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0001, 0002, 0014, 0015...... 0025, 0026  
Previously recorded files  
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher  
than the highest file number on Card A: the file number of the next  
recorded image continues from last file number recorded on Card B.  
Card A  
0001, 0002......0012, 0013  
Replace card  
Card B  
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023...... 0025, 0026  
Previously recorded files  
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the file number reset icon  
i.  
FILE NO. RESET  
ON  
3
Press the SET button.  
h The File Number Reset Screen  
appears.  
OFF  
ON:  
The file number reset function is “ON”.  
OFF:  
The file number reset function is  
“OFF”.  
4
Select “OFF”, and press the SET button.  
h The file number reset function is deactivated.  
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 ONat the end of each photography session.  
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FORMATTING A CARD  
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 formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.  
Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the  
unlocked position.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the format icon 1, and  
press the SET button.  
FORMAT  
FORMAT  
h The Format Screen appears.  
h In normal use, a full format is not  
necessary. However, in case a card  
error occurs even after normal  
formatting, executing a full format  
may resolve the problem.  
FULL FORMAT  
EXIT  
FORMAT:  
A normal formatting is executed.  
FULL FORMAT:  
The entire card is scanned and  
formatted. (When there is little  
battery power remaining, this  
setting cannot be selected.)  
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FORMATTING A CARD  
3
4
Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.  
h A confirmation screen appears.  
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.  
h Formatting begins.  
h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on  
the monitor.  
CAUTION  
Caution during formatting  
i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.  
Formatting erases the data  
i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.  
Protected data (page 95) is also erased, so before formatting 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 formatting  
i In step 4, select “NO”, and press the SET button.  
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS  
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.  
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 118).  
Select the reset settings icon 2,  
and press the SET button.  
h The Reset Settings Screen  
appears.  
RESET SETTINGS  
Reset?  
YES:  
Reset to the factory-preset settings.  
NO:  
Do not change the settings, and  
return to the Option Screen.  
YES  
NO  
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  
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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY  
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording  
time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of  
images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of  
Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 189.  
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time  
1
Set the main switch to REC, and turn  
on the camera (page 30).  
h The remaining number of images  
appears in the upper left of the  
monitor.  
Remaining number of images  
Remaining video  
recording time  
h The remaining video recording time  
appears in the upper right of the  
monitor.  
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00:20:39  
h The remaining number of images  
and video recording time will differ  
depending on the resolution and  
compression settings.  
F3.5  
1/40  
For audio recordings  
1
Set the camera to the audio  
recording mode (page 56).  
h The remaining audio recording  
time is shown.  
Remaining time  
297  
08:24:01  
F3.5  
1/40  
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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 97) 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 setting a  
lower resolution setting (pages 71 and 72), or selecting a different image  
quality setting.  
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK 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 188.  
1
Display a Shooting or Playback  
Setting Screen (pages 65 and 89).  
h The battery pack remaining charge  
indicator appears in the lower right  
corner of the monitor.  
IMAGE STABILIZER  
VIDEO VIEW  
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 pack  
remaining  
Battery remaining charge  
charge indicator  
No indication, or  
Approx. full.  
Power is low.  
It will soon be impossible to capture or play  
back images.  
If this icon flashes when the still image  
shooting button or video clip recording  
button is pressed, images cannot be  
captured. Recharge the battery pack.  
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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 117).  
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, the use of the monitor, 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 camera to the TV.  
How to connect  
i Connect the USB/AV terminal or COMPONENT terminal to the AUDIO and  
VIDEO input terminals on the TV.  
i When the camera’s monitor unit is closed and the camera is set in the  
docking station, press the operation mode button [  
station.  
] on the docking  
<When connecting to a standard video input terminal>  
Yellow plug:  
To Video Input terminal  
USB/AV terminal  
Supplied dedicated  
S-AV interface cable  
i Insert the plug with the  
[n] mark facing up.  
To AC adaptor  
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal  
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal  
Not connected*  
Set the input to “VIDEO”.  
* When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV  
monitor.  
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<When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal>  
Yellow plug:  
Not connected*  
USB/AV terminal  
Supplied dedicated  
S-AV interface cable  
i Insert the plug with the  
[n] mark facing up.  
To AC adaptor  
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal  
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal  
S-terminal  
Set the input to “VIDEO”.  
* When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV  
monitor.  
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CONNECTING TO A TV  
Playback  
i After connecting the camera to the television, set the TV input switch to  
VIDEO input.  
i When an S-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.  
Audio playback: see page 58  
i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 59).  
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is  
used to play back audio recordings as well.  
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.  
HINT  
About the display when the “PAL” TV system is selected (page 134) and  
the supplied S-AV interface cable is used to connect the camera to the  
TV  
During recording:The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear  
on the TV.  
During playback: The image appears on the TV only; it does not appear on  
the monitor.  
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Enjoy higher image quality (progressive output)  
If your TV has a 720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of  
progressive output from your camera.  
COMPONENT  
terminal  
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal  
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal  
Supplied dedicated  
component cable  
i Insert the plug with the  
[n] mark facing up.  
To AC adaptor  
To 720p input terminal  
During recording:The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear  
on the TV.  
During playback: The image appears on the TV only; it does not appear on  
the monitor.  
* The date and time, as well as the counter, are not  
displayed.  
NOTE  
i Do not connect the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated  
component cable to the docking station at the same time. In some cases  
the images may not appear properly on the TV.  
If your TV does not have 720p video input capability  
i The images will not appear on the TV.  
Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen  
i The Menu Screen appears only on the TV monitor, so please operate the  
camera while looking at the TV monitor.  
i The layout of the Menu Screen as it appears on the TV is different from  
that on the camera.  
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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
2
Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the  
camera, and turn on the printer.  
Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera  
to the printer.  
USB/AV terminal  
To AC adaptor  
To USB connector on the printer  
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable  
i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.  
USB CONNECTION  
CARD READER  
PictBridge  
PC CAMERA  
CANCEL  
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3
4
Select “PictBridge”, and press the  
SET button.  
PRINTING MODE  
PRINT 1 IMAGE  
Print this image  
The PictBridge printing mode is  
activated.  
h The camera switches to the  
PictBridge printing mode, and the  
PictBridge Screen appears.  
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.  
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.  
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DIRECT PRINTING  
To select one image and print it (one image)  
Procedure to select one still image and print it.  
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 155).  
Select the one image icon Y, and  
press the SET button.  
h The screen to select images for  
printing appears.  
PRINT 1 IMAGE  
COPIES  
1
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or  
right to display the image you wish  
to print.  
PRINT  
EXIT  
h Specify the image to print.  
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4
5
Specify the number of prints.  
1 Select “COPIES”, and press the  
SET button.  
2 Toggle the SET button up or down  
to specify the number of prints.  
3 Press the SET button.  
h “PRINT” is selected.  
PRINT 1 IMAGE  
COPIES  
1
PRINT  
EXIT  
Press the SET button.  
h Printing begins.  
HINT  
To cancel printing  
1 During printing, toggle the SET button down.  
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.  
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DIRECT PRINTING  
To print all the images (all images)  
Print all of the images on the card.  
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 155).  
Select the all images icon u, and  
press the SET button.  
h The Print All Images Screen  
appears.  
PRINT ALL IMAGES  
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET  
button.  
h Printing begins.  
PRINT  
EXIT  
CAUTION  
Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the  
card.  
i Delete unwanted images before printing.  
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Thumbnail prints (index)  
Make an index print of all the images on the card.  
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 155).  
Select the index print icon [, and  
press the SET button.  
INDEX  
h The Index Print Screen appears.  
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET  
button.  
PRINT  
EXIT  
h Printing begins.  
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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
2
Make the print settings (page 110), and complete the printing setup  
(page 155).  
Select the DPOF icon w, and  
press the SET button.  
h The Print Scheduled Images  
DPOF  
:
:
copies  
Screen appears.  
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET  
button.  
h Printing begins.  
PRINT  
EXIT  
h Printing begins about 1 minute after  
the SET button is pressed.  
HINT  
i In step 2, if you toggle the SET button to the left or right, you can confirm  
the images that are set to print and their DPOF settings.  
CAUTION  
i Reserved images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does  
not support your camera’s DPOF function.  
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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
2
Complete the printing setup (page 155).  
Select the printer settings icon v,  
and press the SET button.  
h The Printer Settings Screen  
appears.  
PRINTER SETTINGS  
MEDIA TYPE  
PAPER SIZE  
LAYOUT  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
PRINTER VALUES  
MEDIA TYPE:  
Specify the type of paper used for  
printing.  
QUALITY  
DATE STAMP  
PAPER SIZE:  
Specify the size of paper used for  
printing.  
EXIT  
LAYOUT:  
Specify how the images are to be  
arranged on the paper.  
QUALITY:  
Select the print quality for the  
images.  
DATE STAMP:  
Print the date the photo was taken.  
EXIT:  
Return to the PictBridge Screen.  
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DIRECT PRINTING  
3
Adjust the printer settings.  
1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting  
parameter, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to set the selected parameter appears.  
2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer  
Settings Screen.  
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 “PRINTER VALUES” is selected>  
h The images will be printed according to the settings specified on the  
printer side.  
4
Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.  
h You are returned to the Printing Mode Screen.  
HINT  
i The printer setting parameters will differ depending on the printer that is  
connected.  
i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer  
Settings Screen, select “PRINTER VALUE”.  
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s  
printer settings will automatically change to “PRINTER VALUE”.  
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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE  
A commercially sold stereo microphone can be connected to the camera.  
To reduce unwanted  
electromagnetic radiation  
i Affix the core (supplied) to the cable.  
External microphone  
jack [MIC]  
Microphone connection cable  
Stereo  
microphone  
HINT  
i The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 132).  
i When an external microphone is connected, the camera’s stereo  
microphone is disabled.  
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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  
Why doesn’t the  
power turn on?  
Due to cold  
temperatures, the your pocket to warm  
battery pack  
temporarily lost its  
power.  
Place the camera in  
it up before using it.  
Why is the battery The ambient  
Keep the battery  
pack in an  
environment of 10 to  
40°C (50 to 104°F).  
pack consumed  
so quickly even  
after it was fully  
recharged?  
temperature is  
very low.  
Power  
Why doesn’t  
recharging end?  
The battery pack  
life has expired.  
Replace with a new  
battery pack. If this  
is not effective,  
consult your dealer.  
Why does the  
The remaining  
battery pack  
power is low.  
Use the supplied AC  
adaptor, or replace  
the battery pack with  
a fully charged one.  
icon  
appear?  
Why does the  
multi-indicator  
flash red?  
Recorded data is  
being saved on  
the card.  
Not a malfunction.  
Wait until the multi-  
indicator turns off.  
Why doesn’t the  
flash operate?  
The camera has  
determined that  
the image is bright the camera will  
Not a malfunction.  
Capture the image;  
Shooting  
enough and the  
flash is not  
determine when the  
flash is necessary.  
necessary.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
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:  
r, s, v, 8:  
Appropriate for  
printing letter-size or  
larger, and for  
printing a close-up  
of part of a photo  
(trimming).  
G, A: For  
printing standard  
photo (photo  
service) sizes.  
Shooting  
[: For photos  
displayed on a web  
page, or sent as e-  
mail attachments.  
What is the  
difference  
Because shooting  
with the optical  
between the  
digital zoom and  
the optical zoom?  
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.  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
How can I get the  
distant view into  
focus?  
Set the scene select  
function to the  
landscape +  
mode when  
photographing.  
Or, set the focus  
range setting to  
manual focus -,  
and set the distance  
to .  
Set the flicker-  
reduction setting to  
off.  
Shooting  
The video clip I  
shot outdoors is  
completely white.  
When used in  
cold weather, why the monitor  
does the image  
seem to leave  
traces as it  
Condition due to  
Not a malfunction.  
Spots that appear in  
the monitor only  
appear in the  
monitor and will not  
be recorded with the  
images.  
characteristics.  
moves?  
Monitor  
Why does the  
displayed image  
contain some red,  
blue and green  
dots, or why are  
black spots  
visible?  
Why is the image The subject was  
too bright? too bright.  
When capturing an  
image, devise a way  
to compensate for a  
bright subject, for  
example, by  
Viewing  
images  
changing the  
shooting angle.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why is the image The focus is not  
Hold the camera  
correctly and slowly  
press the still image  
shooting button  
halfway to lock the  
focus. Then press  
the still image  
out of focus?  
locked properly.  
shooting button all  
the way to capture  
the image.  
Why is a part of  
the image  
missing?  
The image was  
captured at close  
range.  
When capturing an  
image at close  
range, compose the  
image using the  
monitor.  
Why is there no  
image (z is  
shown)?  
This may happen Play back images  
when trying to that were recorded  
play back images on a card using this  
Viewing  
images  
stored on a card  
from a different  
digital camera.  
camera.  
Why do vertical  
stripes appear?  
If a bright subject Not a malfunction.  
is shot in the  
video clip  
recording mode,  
vertical stripes  
may appear on  
the monitor or in  
the image.  
Why isn’t the  
magnified image  
clear?  
Due to the  
characteristics of  
the camera,  
magnified images  
appear less clear.  
Not a malfunction.  
Not a malfunction.  
Why isn’t the  
captured image  
clear?  
The image was  
captured using  
the digital zoom.  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
Can I play back  
image and sound  
data that I edited  
using my  
We cannot guaran-  
tee the accurate  
playback of data that  
has been edited  
Viewing  
images  
computer?  
using a computer.  
Why is there a  
motor-like sound  
during video clip  
playback?  
The sound of the  
camera’s  
mechanical action  
was recorded.  
Not a malfunction.  
Why is there no  
sound?  
The volume on  
the TV is set to  
the minimum.  
Adjust the volume  
on the TV.  
The playback  
volume of the  
Increase the  
playback volume of  
camera is set to 0. the camera.  
What is the  
Normal video (com-  
difference among  
the normal video  
(composite video)  
output, S-video  
output and  
posite video) output:  
Combines Y (lumi-  
nance) signal and  
chrominance signal  
and outputs the  
progressive  
output?  
combined signal.  
S-video output: Out-  
puts the Y signal and  
chrominance signal  
separately.  
Connecting  
to a TV  
Progressive signal:  
Outputs the Y signal,  
B-Y signal and R-Y  
signal separately.  
The picture quality  
becomes increas-  
ingly higher, in order  
from normal video  
output, to S-video  
output, to progres-  
sive output.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
Can the dedicated  
S-AV interface  
cable and the  
dedicated compo-  
nent cable con-  
nect at the same  
time and output  
the image?  
You cannot output  
the image when both  
cables are con-  
nected at the same  
time. Connect only  
one of the cables.  
Connecting  
to a TV  
What image will  
appear on the TV  
when the dedi-  
cated component  
cable is con-  
nected to a TV  
supporting D1/  
480i, D2/480p or  
D3/1125i signals?  
With this camera,  
the progressive out-  
put is available only  
on TVs supporting  
720p signals. The  
image does not  
appear on TVs sup-  
porting D1/480i, D2/  
480p or D3/1125i  
signals.  
Why does a  
message appear  
during PictBridge printer.  
printing?  
There is a  
problem with the  
Please refer to the  
instruction manual  
for your printer.  
Printing  
The “Cannot edit  
video” message  
appears.  
You have  
attempted to join  
video clips having resolution or frame  
different  
Select video clips  
that have the same  
rates.  
resolutions or  
frame rates.  
Why is a noise  
heard from a  
nearby TV or  
radio during bat-  
tery recharging?  
Electromagnetic  
waves are emitted adaptor further away  
from the AC  
adaptor.  
Move the AC  
Misc.  
from the TV or radio  
when recharging the  
battery pack.  
Why does the  
“Card full”  
message appear? on the card.  
There is no more  
available memory data, or use a card  
Erase unnecessary  
that has more  
memory available.  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why does the  
“Card is  
protected”  
The lock switch on Move the lock switch  
the card is in the  
locked (protect)  
to the unlocked  
position.  
message appear? position.  
Why can’t the  
camera be  
operated?  
A temporary  
Remove the AC  
internal circuitry  
problem may be  
the cause.  
adaptor and the  
battery pack from  
the camera, wait a  
few minutes, then  
reinstall the battery  
pack and try again.  
A problem such  
as inability to  
record or play  
back occurs.  
The card contains After saving your  
files that were  
saved using a  
files to a different  
medium, format the  
Misc.  
device other than card.  
this camera.  
Can I use my  
camera abroad?  
When the camera is  
connected to a TV,  
you can switch the  
camera’s video  
output to NTSC or  
PAL. If you have  
questions about  
using the AC  
adaptor and power  
cord abroad, please  
consult with a dealer  
near you for advice.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why does the  
“System error”  
message appear? the camera or  
card.  
A problem has  
occurred within  
Check the following  
items:  
1 Remove the  
card and then  
install it again.  
2 Remove the bat-  
tery pack and  
then install it  
again.  
Misc  
3 Install a different  
card.  
If “System error” still  
appears after per-  
forming the above  
steps, then take the  
camera to the dealer  
for service.  
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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  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
No power.  
The battery  
pack is dead.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
new battery  
pack. Or  
connect the AC  
adaptor  
(supplied).  
22, 26,  
29  
Power  
The battery  
pack has not  
been inserted  
correctly.  
Reinsert the  
battery pack,  
making sure to  
orient it  
correctly.  
The camera  
turns off by  
itself.  
The power  
save function  
is operating.  
Turn on the  
camera again.  
31  
An image is  
not captured  
when the still  
image  
The power is  
not turned on.  
If the power  
save function  
was activated,  
turn on the  
shooting  
camera before  
Shooting button or video  
clip recording  
button is  
shooting.  
30, 31  
If the camera  
was turned off,  
press the ON/  
OFF button to  
turn it on.  
pressed.  
173 English  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
An image is  
not captured  
when the still  
image  
shooting  
button or video maximum  
The maximum Install a new  
20  
number of  
images that  
can be  
card.  
Erase the  
images that are  
not necessary.  
captured or the  
97  
clip recording  
video clip  
button is  
pressed.  
recording time  
has been  
reached.  
The flash does The flash off  
Set the flash to  
automatic flash  
mode or forced  
flash mode.  
not operate.  
mode is  
selected.  
61  
The battery  
pack is dead.  
Recharge the  
battery pack, or  
replace with a  
new battery  
pack. Or  
22, 26,  
29  
Shooting  
connect the AC  
adaptor  
(supplied).  
The digital  
The still image Set the still  
zoom does not mode is set to image mode to  
work.  
v.  
The digital  
s.  
Set the digital  
72, 130  
zoom setting is zoom setting to  
set to “OFF”.  
A warning tone The battery  
(beep-beep- pack is  
beep) sounds, consumed.  
and it is not  
“ON”.  
Install a  
sufficiently  
recharged  
battery pack.  
Or connect the  
AC adaptor  
(supplied).  
22, 26,  
29  
possible to  
take a picture  
using the self-  
timer.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
Not a  
When zooming The optical  
in or out, the  
zoom  
movement  
stops  
momentarily.  
zoom has  
moved to the  
maximum  
magnification  
position.  
malfunction.  
Release the  
zoom switch,  
and press it  
again.  
60  
83  
There is noise The ISO sensi- Set the ISO  
Shooting in the captured tivity setting is sensitivity to a  
image.  
too high.  
lower setting.  
The \ icon  
The camera’s  
internal  
Discontinue  
shooting, and  
appears, and  
shooting is not temperature is wait for the  
possible.  
high.  
camera to cool  
down before  
using it again.  
No playback  
image  
appears.  
The main  
switch is not  
set to PLAY.  
Set the main  
switch to PLAY.  
Monitor  
43, 48  
38  
The image is  
too dark.  
The flash was  
blocked by a  
finger or other make sure the  
Hold the camera  
correctly, and  
object.  
flash is not  
obstructed.  
The subject  
was too far  
away.  
Capture the  
image in the  
range of opera-  
tion of the flash.  
185  
The subject  
was lit from  
behind.  
Use the forced  
flash mode.  
Viewing  
images  
61  
63  
Use the expo-  
sure correction  
function.  
Use the spot  
light-measuring  
mode.  
82  
83  
There is not  
enough light.  
Adjust the ISO  
sensitivity  
setting.  
175 English  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The video clip  
picture is  
flickering.  
The video clip  
was filmed  
under  
Set the flicker-  
reduction  
setting to on.  
129  
fluorescent  
lighting.  
The image is  
too bright.  
The forced  
flash mode is  
selected.  
Select a  
different flash  
mode.  
61  
63  
The subject  
was too bright. exposure  
correction  
Use the  
function.  
The ISO  
sensitivity  
setting is  
incorrect.  
Set the ISO  
sensitivity to  
t.  
83  
79  
The image is  
not in focus.  
The subject is  
too close to the image with the  
camera.  
Capture the  
Viewing  
images  
subject within the  
photographable  
range.  
The focus  
setting is not  
correct.  
Select the  
correct focus  
setting for your  
needs.  
The camera  
moved when  
the still image  
shooting  
button was  
pressed.  
Hold the camera  
correctly and  
slowly press the  
still image  
shooting button  
halfway to lock  
the focus. Then  
press the still  
image shooting  
button all the way  
to capture the  
image.  
38, 46  
(camera  
shake)  
The focus is  
not locked  
properly.  
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The colors of  
the images  
captured  
indoors are not  
correct.  
This is due to  
ambient  
lighting.  
Capture the  
image using the  
forced flash mode.  
61  
84  
The white  
balancesetting balance setting  
Set the white  
is incorrect.  
correctly.  
A part of the  
image is  
missing.  
The strap or a  
finger was  
blocking the  
lens.  
Hold the camera  
correctly, and make  
sure the lens is not  
obstructed.  
Viewing  
images  
38  
“No image” is  
shown.  
There is no  
data in the  
installed card.  
Play back after  
capturing images  
or making audio  
recordings.  
During audio  
playback,there setting on the camera back volume.  
The playback volume Adjust the play-  
94  
is no sound.  
is too low.  
There is no  
color in the  
image.  
The TV output Select the cor-  
setting is not  
correct.  
rect TV output  
setting.  
134  
The image is  
distorted.  
Both the dedicated Make the correct  
S-AV interface  
cable and the  
dedicated  
connection.  
154  
151  
component cable  
are connected.  
Connecting  
to a TV  
No image or  
sound.  
The camera is  
not correctly  
connected to the make the con-  
TV. nection correctly.  
The TV input is Set the input  
Follow the  
instructions to  
not set  
correctly.  
on the TV to  
“VIDEO”.  
177 English  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
There is no  
sound.  
The playback  
volume setting back volume.  
on the camera  
Adjust the play-  
94  
Connecting  
to a TV  
is too low.  
The edge of  
the image is  
cut off.  
This is a  
characteristic  
of the TV.  
Not a  
malfunction.  
Image  
editing  
You cannot edit or The protect  
rotate an image. mode is set.  
The camera is The AC  
Cancel the  
protect mode.  
95  
Check that the  
power cord of  
the AC adaptor  
is connected  
correctly.  
set in the  
adaptor is not  
docking station connected to  
22  
26  
but the  
the docking  
station.  
installed  
battery is not  
being  
The camera is When inserting  
not correctly  
connected to  
the docking  
station.  
the camera in  
the docking  
recharged.  
station, push  
down on it to  
make sure that  
the connection  
between the  
camera and the  
docking station  
is secure.  
Charging  
The camera is Set the camera  
in the shooting to the playback  
mode.  
mode or turn  
the camera off.  
Alternatively,  
press the  
docking  
43, 48  
station’s  
operation  
mode button  
[
] to light  
the CHARGE  
indicator.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The “No card”  
message  
appears.  
No card is  
inserted.  
Turn off the  
power and  
insert a card.  
20  
The “Image is  
protected”  
message  
You have  
attempted to  
erase data that data to  
Set the protect  
setting for the  
appears and  
is protected UNLOCK.  
95  
the data cannot from  
be erased.  
accidental  
erasure.  
The audio  
The audio  
Set the audio  
guide does not guide setting is guide setting to  
123  
Misc.  
sound.  
set to “OFF”.  
“ON”.  
The recording  
The recording  
Depending on  
capacity is less capacity is less the card, the  
than that than the value capacity may  
indicated in the specified for  
be less than  
the specified  
value. Please  
refer to the  
instructions  
that  
section  
the card.  
“Possible No.  
of Images/  
Possible  
Shooting Time/  
Possible  
Recording  
Time”.  
189  
accompanied  
the card.  
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DOCKING STATION  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The remote  
control unit  
does not seem aimed at the  
The remote  
control unit is  
Aim the remote  
control unit at  
the camera’s  
remote control  
sensor (within  
to work.  
TV (not at the  
camera’s  
remote control a range of  
sensor).  
about 30  
degrees  
horizontally  
from the  
remote control  
sensor).  
Something is  
Remove or  
obstructing the move the  
spacebetween obstructing  
Remote  
control  
unit  
23, 24  
the remote  
control unit  
and the  
object.  
camera’s  
remote control  
sensor.  
The remote  
control unit  
battery is  
Replace with a  
new battery.  
consumed.  
The remote  
control unit  
battery is not  
correctly  
Take care that  
the (+) and (–)  
poles are  
correctly  
oriented.  
inserted.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Reference  
page  
Problem  
Cause  
Action  
The remote  
control unit  
The remote  
control unit is  
Operate the  
remote control  
does not seem too far from the unit from a  
to work. camera’s position up to 7  
remote control meters from  
23, 24  
sensor.  
the docking  
station.  
Remote  
control  
unit  
The remote  
control codes  
for the remote  
control unit  
Change the  
remote control  
code.  
25  
and camera’s  
remote control  
sensor are  
different.  
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Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters  
Scene Select  
Setting  
Remarks  
Sports  
a
Portrait  
>
Focus range: + cannot be selected.  
Landscape  
+
Night view portrait  
/
Fireworks  
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
Still image mode: Can be set to [ or A.  
Flash: Fixed at l.  
Focus range: + cannot be selected.  
Noise-reduction: Fixed at “OFF” or _.  
Lamp*  
Q
* When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed  
automatically decreases to the following values in order to produce a  
sufficiently bright image.  
However, when the flicker-reduction function is set to “ON”, the shutter  
speed during video clip recording is fixed at 1/50 sec.  
Video clip mode setting (page 71) Shutter speed  
30 fps  
60 fps  
1/15 sec  
1/30 sec  
Note that when playing back video clips recorded at these settings, the  
movement will be somewhat jerky.  
Filter  
Setting  
Remarks  
Cosmetic  
Focus range: + cannot be selected.  
%
Monochrome  
W
,
Still image mode: k cannot be selected.  
Focus range: + cannot be selected.  
Sepia  
About the scene select function and focus range settings  
i
The scene select function changes to  
=
when the focus range is set to  
+.  
i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to -  
when the scene select function is set to anything other than =.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Camera  
Type  
Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback)  
Recorded 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:  
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 format  
Audio:  
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)  
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format  
Data storage  
media  
SD Memory Card (equivalent to a 4 GB SDHC  
memory card)  
Camera effective  
number of pixels  
Approx. 5.10 million pixels  
Image sensor  
1/2.5-inch (1 cm) CCD  
Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 5.36 million pixels,  
interlace scan, primary color filter  
Still image shooting  
mode  
(recording resolution) Single-shot mode or sequential shots mode  
s: 2,592 × 1,944 pixels (low compression)  
Single-shot mode only  
v: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (standard compression)  
r: 2,592 × 1,944 pixels (standard compression)  
8: 2,592 × 1,464 pixels (standard compression)  
G: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels (standard compression)  
A: 1,280 × 960 pixels (standard compression)  
[: 640 × 480 pixels (standard compression)  
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Video clip  
recording mode  
(recording  
resolution, frame  
rate, bit rate)  
HD mode  
U: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 9 Mbps  
V: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 6 Mbps  
Normal mode  
T: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps 6 Mbps  
b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps  
a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps  
l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 Kbps  
d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 Kbps  
* The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,  
the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps  
frame rate is 14.985 fps.  
White balance  
Lens  
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible  
Optical 10x  
zoom lens  
f=6.3 mm to 63.0 mm  
(35 mm film camera conversion  
38 mm to 380 mm)  
Autofocus, 9 groups, 12 elements  
(including three with five aspheric  
surfaces)  
Galvanometer iris  
Internal ND filter  
Aperture  
Open F=3.5 (Wide) to 3.5 (Tele)  
Smallest F=8.0 (Wide) to 8.0 (Tele)  
Exposure control  
type  
Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/  
Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control  
Exposure correction available from the Shooting  
Setting Screen (0 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)  
Light-measuring  
mode  
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted  
measuring, spot measuring  
Range  
Total mode:  
10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end)  
1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (Tele end)  
Normal mode:  
80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity  
Super macro mode:  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Wide end only)  
Digital zoom  
For shooting:  
1x to approx. 10x  
For playback:  
1x to 58x (varies with resolution)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Shutter speed  
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.  
(Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select  
function set to lamp Q)  
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.)  
Sequential shots mode:  
1/15 to 1/2,000 second (no flash)  
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.  
(1/15 sec. max.: when scene select function is  
set to lamp mode Q)  
Sensitivity  
Still image shooting mode:  
Auto (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200)/equivalent to  
ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400  
(switchable from Shooting Setting Screen)  
Video clip recording mode:  
Auto (equivalent to ISO 200 to 800)/equivalent to  
ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 and ISO 1,600  
(switchable from Shooting Setting Screen)  
* Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1,600  
equivalent when Scene Select function is set to  
Q
Minimum subject  
illumination  
27 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec in  
AUTO mode)  
14 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec at  
ISO400, or 1/15 sec in lamp mode)  
Image stabilizer  
Monitor  
Electronic (video clip recording mode only)  
Amorphous silicon TFT color liquid crystal  
(transmissive)  
150,000 pixels (frame coverage: approx. 100%)  
Flash working  
range  
GN = 6.4  
Approx. 35 cm (13.78 in.) to 2.5 m (8.20 ft.)  
(Wide)  
Approx. 1 m (3.28 ft.) to 2.5 m (8.20 ft.) (Tele)  
Flash modes  
Focus  
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction  
TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 5-point  
range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:  
Continuous focus), manual focus (22 steps)  
Self-timer  
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay  
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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 Li-ion battery pack (DB-L40) × 1  
(supplied)  
AC adaptor  
(supplied)  
VAR-G8  
Power consumption  
4.1 W (When using the Li-ion  
battery during recording)  
Dimensions (excluding  
protrusions)  
80 (W) × 119 (H) × 36 (D) mm  
3.15 (W) × 4.69 (H) × 1.42 (D) in.  
(Maximum dimensions)  
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 204 cc  
Weight  
Approx. 210 g (7.4 oz.) (camera  
only [without battery pack and  
card])  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Camera connectors  
[USB/AV]  
Regrouped jack  
(communication/  
audio and video  
output) terminal  
Audio  
output  
265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kor less, stereo  
Video  
output  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, sync negative,  
composite video  
NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system  
(switchable from the Option Screen)  
S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync  
output  
negative  
C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system  
(switchable from the Option Screen)  
USB  
USB 2.0 High-speed  
[COMPONENT] 720p video output  
(720p output)  
terminal  
Y signal: 1.0Vp-p/75 unbalanced, tri-level sync  
Pb and Pr signals: 0.7Vp-p/75 unbalanced  
[MIC]  
(microphone  
input) terminal  
Ø2.5 mm stereo mini jack (converts to a Ø3.5 mm stereo mini  
jack by the supplied microphone connection cable), 2 k.  
Sensitivity: less than –42 dB (plug-in power type microphone)  
DC IN (external  
DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor  
DC power input) [VAR-G8])  
terminal  
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Battery life  
Shooting  
Still image  
shooting mode  
170 images:  
CIPA standard (when a Hagiwara  
Sys-Com 512MB SD Memory Card  
is used)  
Video clip  
recording mode  
75 minutes:  
Recorded in HD-SHQ mode  
(1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps)  
Playback  
220 minutes:  
Monitor on, continuous playback  
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.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
Possible Recording Time  
The table shows the possible number of captured images and the  
possible recording times for commercially available SD Memory Cards  
(1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB).  
Shooting/  
recording  
mode  
SD Memory Card  
2 GB  
Resolution  
setting  
1 GB  
4 GB  
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297 images  
399 images  
595 images  
953 images  
1,510 images  
2,380 images  
596 images  
795 images  
1,190 images  
1,590 images  
2,380 images  
3,760 images  
5,900 images  
9,540 images  
1,190 images  
1,870 images  
2,950 images  
4,770 images  
Still image  
mode  
7,740 images 15,500 images 31,000 images  
14 min. 22 sec. 28 min. 46 sec. 57 min. 34 sec.  
21 min. 20 sec. 42 min. 42 sec.  
21 min. 20 sec. 42 min. 42 sec.  
1 hr. 25 min.  
1 hr. 25 min.  
2 hr. 45 min.  
4 hr. 1 min.  
Video clip  
mode  
41 min. 23 sec.  
1 hr.  
1 hr. 22 min.  
2 hr.  
2 hr. 38 min.  
3 hr. 49 min.  
5 hr. 17 min.  
7 hr. 39 min.  
10 hr. 36 min.  
15 hr. 18 min.  
Audio  
recording  
mode  
16 hr. 49 min.  
33 hr. 40 min.  
67 hr. 23 min.  
i The maximum continuous shooting time at the l setting is 5 hours 30  
minutes. The maximum continuous shooting time at the d setting is 7  
hours.  
i Up to 13 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.  
i The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by Sandisk is used.  
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.).  
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Docking station  
Part number  
Power supply  
Rated output  
PDS-HD1A  
DC 5V  
DC 5V  
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  
Weight  
94 (W) × 40.7 (H) × 92 (D) mm  
3.70 (W) × 1.60 (H) × 3.62 (D) in.  
Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz.)  
Remote control unit  
Part number  
Power supply  
Dimensions  
BRC-C2  
Lithium battery (CR2025)  
32.4 (W) × 68 (H) × 15.6 (D) mm  
1.28 (W) × 2.68 (H) × 0.61 (D) in.  
Weight  
Approx. 16 g (0.6 oz.) (including battery)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Concerning the multi-indicator  
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the  
different camera operations.  
Multi-indicator  
Multi-indicator  
Color  
Camera status  
status  
Lit  
Connected to  
computer or  
printer (USB)  
Green  
Power save  
mode active  
Flashing  
Connected to  
the dedicated  
S-AV interface  
cable or the  
dedicated  
Orange  
Lit  
component  
cable  
During self-  
Slow timer  
photography  
Fast  
Accessing card  
Red  
Flashing  
Battery charge  
Very error or rise in  
fast  
internal  
temperature  
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Supplied AC adaptor  
Part number  
Power source  
Rated output  
VAR-G8  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
DC 5 V, 2.0 A  
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation),  
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Ambient  
environment  
20 to 80% (no condensation)  
49.5 (W) × 25.5 (H) × 68.3 (D) mm  
1.95 (W) × 1.00 (H) × 2.69 (D) in.  
Dimensions  
Weight (without power cord) Approx. 169 g (6.0 oz.)  
VPC-HD1A AC 125 V, 7 A  
Power cord  
VPC-  
rated value  
AC 250 V, 2.5 A  
HD1AEX  
i When using the supplied AC adaptor 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  
Model number  
Voltage  
DB-L40  
3.7 V  
Rated output  
1,200 mAh  
Ambient  
environment  
Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (during use, when  
charging)  
–10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F) (storage)  
Humidity  
10 to 90% (no condensation)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
53.4 (W) × 6.0 (H) × 35.5 (D) mm  
2.10 (W) × 0.24 (H) × 1.40 (D) in.  
Approx. 23 g (0.8 oz.)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Others  
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.  
Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation.  
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.  
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 still images shooting button is gently  
pressed halfway. Press the still images shooting 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 still images shooting 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 still images shooting button was pressed all the way in one step.  
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 super 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 press the still images shooting button  
halfway.  
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera  
steady, gently continue to press the still images shooting button all the  
way down.  
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the still images  
shooting button will ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.  
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES  
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 still images shooting button is gently pressed halfway, 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 still  
images shooting 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 80])  
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 still images shooting  
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 still images  
shooting 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 still images shooting  
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 portraits (portrait mode >)  
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 a)  
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 still images shooting 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 still images shooting button quickly yet smoothly the  
instant your photo chance occurs.  
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES  
Night photography (night view portrait 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.  
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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