Konica Minolta Digital Camera KD 420Z User Manual

Digital Still Camera  
User’s Guide  
Thank you for your purchase. For the correct usage of this product,  
please read this User’s Manual and warranty card carefully and  
keep them in a safe place for future reference.  
Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the  
date of purchase and the dealer’s details have been completed.  
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Getting Started (Cont’d)  
* The illustrations in this guide are for the purpose of explanation  
and may differ from the actual design of your camera.  
* You can also order a digital print at a photo lab (except for some  
labs) such as a traditional photofinishing service. For detailed  
information, please contact your photo lab.  
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Contents  
Getting Started ........................................................................ 2  
Important Safety Precautions................................................ 8  
Preparation  
Necessary Accessories ......................................................... 13  
Names of Parts ...................................................................... 16  
Camera Body....................................................................... 16  
Operation Buttons ............................................................... 18  
Attaching the Strap............................................................... 19  
Preparing the Power Supply ................................................ 20  
Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 20  
Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 21  
Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) .................... 24  
Inserting/Removing Cards ................................................... 26  
Turning the Power ON/OFF ................................................. 28  
Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time ..................... 29  
Basic Operation  
Taking Pictures ...................................................................... 31  
Holding Your Camera .......................................................... 31  
Viewfinder LED .................................................................... 31  
Selecting the Shooting Mode .............................................. 32  
Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor .............................. 34  
Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder .................................. 40  
Shooting with Focus Lock ................................................... 41  
Shooting Movies .................................................................. 42  
Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode ........................................ 44  
AUTO (Auto Flash) .............................................................. 45  
Fill-In ............................................................................. 45  
Off (Flash Override) ...................................................... 46  
Macro-photo Mode ....................................................... 46  
Playback.................................................................................. 47  
Playing Back Pre-recorded Images .................................... 47  
Playing Back Movies ........................................................... 50  
Erasing the Playback Image ................................................. 51  
Erasing Unwanted Images .................................................. 51  
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Contents (Cont’d)  
Advanced Operations and Shooting  
Using the Shooting Menu .................................................... 54  
Using the Auto Mode Menu................................................. 54  
Changing the color effects .................................................. 56  
Continuous Shooting ........................................................... 57  
Selecting the Image Size .................................................... 58  
Setting Memory Priority ...................................................... 60  
Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... 61  
Using the Scene Select Mode Menu................................... 62  
Selecting the right mode for your shot ................................ 64  
Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu ................................... 66  
Using After Recording ......................................................... 68  
Making Voice Memos .......................................................... 70  
Adjusting Exposure Compensation..................................... 71  
Adjusting White Balance ..................................................... 72  
Using the Manual Mode Menu ............................................ 74  
Taking Pictures in Program Mode ....................................... 76  
Taking Pictures in Aperture Mode....................................... 78  
Taking photographs in manual exposure mode .................. 79  
Using the Auto Bracket Function ........................................ 81  
Changing the Sensitivity (ISO)............................................ 82  
Taking photographs by fixing focus ..................................... 82  
Setting the Custom Function............................................... 83  
Adjusting the Flash Brightness ........................................... 84  
Adjusting the Saturation ...................................................... 85  
Adjusting the Contrast ......................................................... 85  
Adjusting the Sharpness ..................................................... 86  
Adjusting the Color .............................................................. 87  
Changing slow shutter speed.............................................. 88  
Advanced Playback  
Playback.................................................................................. 89  
Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback) ............. 89  
Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom) ................... 90  
Using the Quick-view Function ........................................... 90  
Playing back the sound of After Recording image ............. 91  
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Contents (Cont’d)  
Playing Back Voice Memos ................................................. 91  
Using the PLAY Menu ........................................................... 92  
Copying and Moving Images............................................... 94  
Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF) .................. 97  
Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images ... 101  
Reducing Image Size (Resizing) ...................................... 104  
Playing a Slide Show......................................................... 105  
Camera Settings  
Using the Set-up Menu ...................................................... 106  
Formatting a Memory Card ............................................... 108  
Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings ................................ 110  
Setting QUICK VIEW..................................................... 111  
Hiding the image information ........................................ 111  
Changing the LCD monitor operation mode ................. 111  
Preventing the blue LED from switching on .................. 111  
Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor ... 112  
Specifying the Shooting mode settings ............................ 113  
Taking pictures using red-eye reduction ....................... 114  
Using the Digital Zoom .................................................. 114  
Resetting the file number .............................................. 115  
Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes.......................... 115  
Changing the focus metering (AF) Mode ..................... 116  
Changing the sound settings ............................................ 117  
Specifying the basic camera set up .................................. 118  
Adjusting the Date and Time......................................... 119  
Changing Languages .................................................... 119  
Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time ................................ 119  
Specifying custom settings ........................................... 120  
Restoring the defaults ................................................... 120  
Connecting to your PC  
Connecting to your PC........................................................ 121  
Operating Environments ................................................... 121  
Connecting with a USB cable ........................................... 122  
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Contents (Cont’d)  
Installing software and downloading images ................. 123  
Installing USB Driver Software ......................................... 123  
Downloading (transferring) Images................................... 125  
Using Windows .................................................................. 127  
Using Macintosh ................................................................ 129  
Others  
When Carrying the Camera Overseas............................... 130  
Care and Storage................................................................. 131  
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 133  
Main Specifications ............................................................. 135  
Warranty and After-sales Service...................................... 138  
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Important Safety Precautions  
This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please  
read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct  
usage.  
The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to  
the user, other persons and property.  
!
Definitions of the symbols  
The following categories explain the degree of danger or  
damage that may occur if the displayed content is not  
followed or the product is misused.  
Warning  
This symbol indicates that misuse may result in serious  
injury and even death.  
Caution  
This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury  
or physical damage.  
The following categories explain the contents to be  
followed using symbols.  
This symbol indicates that the content requires caution  
when performed.  
This symbol indicates that the content is prohibited.  
This symbol indicates that the content must always be  
followed.  
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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)  
Warning  
Should any of the following occur, stop using the product  
immediately. Remove the batteries from the unit and  
disconnect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter,  
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.  
Consult the dealer from whom you bought the product for  
further assistance.  
Continued use of the product may result in fire or electrical  
shock.  
• If you notice any abnormality such as smoke or an  
abnormal smell, or if the camera becomes extremely hot.  
• If liquid gets inside the camera.  
• If any foreign object gets inside the camera.  
Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourself.  
Fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.  
For repair or internal inspection, consult the dealer from  
whom you bought the product.  
Do not allow the camera to get wet.  
Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur  
if internal parts are exposed to water or other liquids.  
Do not drop or insert metal objects or combustible items  
inside the camera.  
Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur  
as a result of metal objects, etc. getting inside the camera.  
Do not use the camera while driving.  
May cause traffic accidents.  
When using the camera while walking, pay attention to the  
road surface, surroundings, etc.  
Do not use the camera on unstable ground.  
Serious injury and even death may occur as a result  
especially when falling from high places.  
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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)  
Warning  
Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder.  
Loss of or impaired eyesight may result.  
Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thunder  
and lighting.  
Death may occur if lighting strikes the camera.  
Do not use AC adapters other than those specified.  
Fire may occur as a result of AC adapters other than those  
specified being used.  
Do not dismantle, short-circuit, coat (solder, etc.), apply  
heat,apply pressure (with nail, etc.) to the battery, or throw  
into a fire. Furthermore, do not allow metals (wires,  
necklaces, etc.) to come into contact with batteries.  
Fluid leakage, heat, fire and damage may occur as a result.  
Caution  
Do not point the lens directly at the sun or at a strong light  
source.  
Malfunction of internal parts may occur from concentrated  
rays of light. Using the camera in such conditions may cause  
short circuits and breakdown of insulation, resulting in  
overheating and/or fire.  
Take care not to get fingers caught in the battery/card cover.  
Personal injury may occur as a result.  
When using the camera inside an airplane, follow the  
directions of the airline company.  
Electric waves emitted from the camera may affect airplane  
cockpit instruments.  
Do not use the flash near eyes.  
Eye injury may occur as a result.  
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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)  
Caution  
When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and be  
careful not to cover the flash.  
If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash  
covered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color to  
change, due to the high temperature of the flash.  
Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries.  
The battery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not  
correct, possibly causing skin burns and/or personal injury  
as a result.  
Do not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or  
sweat.  
If soiled, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth before use.  
When cleaning or carrying out non-photographic  
operations on the camera, disconnect the AC adapter for  
safety.  
Do not leave the camera in locations such as:  
A location exposed to direct sunlight or inside a car, etc.  
where the temperature may become extremely high.  
Fire and/or damage to the unit may occur.  
• Within the reach of children.  
The strap may wrap around the neck causing strangulation,  
or accessories such as batteries, Memory Card, etc. may  
be swallowed.  
• Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an  
angled surface.  
Camera dropping on the head or other body parts may not  
only cause personal injury but malfunction of the unit as  
well.  
• A location exposed to lampblack, steam, high humidity,  
dust or vibration.  
If dust or liquid enters the camera or if the internal parts  
are damaged by strong vibration, overheating, fire or  
electrical shock may occur as a result.  
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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)  
Caution  
Remove the batteries when the camera will not be used  
for an extended period.  
Do not use force when operating the camera.  
The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury  
as a result.  
Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod.  
About battery fluid leakage  
• Should battery fluid leaks ever come into contact with  
hands or clothing, wash immediately with water.  
• Loss of eyesight may occur if battery fluid enters the  
eye. In such case, do not rub the eye. Immediately flush  
the eye with water and seek medical attention.  
About the LCD monitor  
• Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, the brightness of the  
LCD monitor may appear uneven with changes in temperature, etc.  
• The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision  
engineering and is superior in sharpness and picture quality. Due to  
the nature of liquid crystals, however, there may be missing or  
constantly lit pixels on the monitor. This is not a malfunction of the  
unit.  
• If the LCD monitor becomes damaged for some reason, take care to  
prevent personal injury from broken glass, etc. Furthermore, take  
care that liquid crystals do not touch the skin or enter the eyes or  
mouth.  
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Preparation  
Necessary Accessories  
Checking the Packing Contents  
The following accessories should be packed with your new camera;  
please make sure all are enclosed after opening the packaging. In the  
unlikely event that something is missing, please contact the sales outlet.  
1) Lithium-ion battery (Model No. NP-600)  
2) Battery Charger (Model No. BC-600), Power Supply cord  
3) USB cable  
4) CD-ROM  
5) Strap  
6) Quick Guide  
7) Warranty card  
8) SD Memory Card  
This product can be used with the following power supplies:  
1) Lithium-ion battery (the packaged item or purchased separately)  
• Read the user’s guide on the battery and the charger thoroughly,  
and use them accordingly.  
You cannot charge the battery in the camera.  
• When disposing of rechargeable batteries, please support  
recycling by participating in the recovering system of the store  
from which you bought the batteries.  
• The number of pictures you can take varies with the conditions of  
use and the performance of the rechargeable batteries  
* Please refer to page 22 for information on battery life.  
2) Plugging in at home  
• Connect the designated AC adapter (sold separately, model  
number: AC-9).  
Items Sold Separately  
• AC adapter  
(Model No.: AC-9)  
• Lithium-ion Battery (Model No.: NP-600)  
• Soft Camera Case (Model No.: CS-DG700)  
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Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)  
Compatible Recording Media  
In addition to the SD Memory Card bundled with the camera, the  
following commercially available memory cards can also be used.  
• SD Memory Card  
• MultiMedia Card  
• Memory Stick  
About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick  
Caution  
SD Memory Cards, Multi-Media Cards and Memory Stick are  
manufactured using precision electronic components. Do not  
perform the following as malfunction or damage may occur as a  
result.  
• Do not touch the terminals with hands or metal objects. Damage to  
the components may occur as a result of static electricity. Before  
handling an SD Memory Card, Multi-Media Card or Memory Stick,  
discharge any static build-up from your body by touching grounded  
metal, etc.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force.  
• Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage.  
• Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the SD Memory Card/  
Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick while data is being read or written.  
• Do not dismantle or modify.  
* The SD logo is a trademark.-  
* “Memory Stick” and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
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Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)  
Important  
• In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may  
be lost. Konica Minolta can not accept responsibility in any way  
for such data loss.  
• Always back-up important data.  
• When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick on  
a PC, do not change the attributes(read-only, etc.) of the files (image  
data) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working  
properly when deleting images, etc.  
• Do not change the file names or the directory name of image data  
saved on an SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick using  
a PC or save files other than image data taken by this camera.Images  
that have been changed or added will not only play back on the  
camera but may cause the camera to malfunction as well.  
• Always format SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick  
using this camera. A card formatted in a PC may not operate properly.  
• The SD Memory Card and Memory Stick includes a write-protect  
switch.  
Sliding this switch downward prevents data from being written to the  
card and images, etc. saved on the card are protected.  
Please note that pictures cannot be taken or deleted when the write-  
protect switch is on.  
• When using a large-capacity card, card check and deletion may take  
some time.  
• When using Multi-Media Cards, the operation response time may be  
longer during shooting and playback when compared with SD  
Memory Cards. However, this is due to the specification of the Multi-  
Media Card and is not a malfunction.  
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Names of Parts  
Camera Body  
Speaker  
Auto-focus Sensor Windows  
Blue LED  
Shutter Button  
Flash  
Viewfinder  
Lens Cover  
(Main Switch)  
Strap Holder  
USB Terminal  
Cover  
Battery Sub-cap  
Lens  
Microphone  
Self-timer LED  
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Names of Parts (Cont’d)  
Delete Button (P.18)  
4-way Button (P.18)  
Play Button(P.18)  
Green LED  
Zoom Buttons(P.18)  
Viewfinder  
Eyepiece  
MODE Button  
LCD Monitor  
(P.18)  
MENU Button  
(P.19)  
Tripod Socket  
Battery/Card Cover  
SET/DISP. Button  
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Names of Parts (Cont’d)  
Operation Buttons  
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q
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t
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u
LCD Monitor  
q Play Button (  
)
Use this button for playing back images, or setting up the play menu.  
This button can be used whether the camera’s power is ON or OFF  
(p.28).  
w Delete Button (  
)
For deleting unwanted photos.  
e 4-way Button (̇̈̆̄)  
Use the different buttons ̇, ̈, ̆, and ̄, to select menu items, images,  
etc. This button is used for the following:  
• Selecting shooting mode  
• Selecting menus  
• Selecting pictures  
• Scrolling a picture in an enlarged display  
• Shutter speed and aperture settings  
r Zoom Butttons  
Use this button to operate the optical and digital zoom and for index  
playback.  
t MODE button  
Use this button to select the shooting mode or setup mode.  
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Names of Parts (Cont’d)  
y MENU Buttton  
Displays the menu screen.  
You can also use this button to cancel menu settings.  
u SET/DISP. button  
Confirms (sets) the selected menu option.  
You can also use this button to switch the LCD monitor on and off and  
to show/hide image information.  
Attaching the Strap  
1. Push the loop on the small end of the  
strap through the strap holder.  
1
2. Pass the other end of the strap through  
the loop that is sticking out from the  
strap holder.  
2
Warning:When using the camera with the strap attached,take care so that  
it does not wrap around the neck.On no account hang the camera  
round the neck of small children and infants. Strangulation may  
occur as a result if the strap wraps around the neck.  
• When carrying the camera hanging from the strap, take care so that  
it is not accidentally hit nearby objects.  
• Place the camera on a stable surface before installing the strap, to  
avoid the possibility of it being dropped and damaged.  
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Preparing the Power Supply  
Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack  
- Charge the battery pack before you use it for the first time and when the  
LCD monitor indicates, “NO MORE POWER”.  
Charging display LED  
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w
q
to an outlet  
1. Connect the power cord to the charger.  
2. Plug the cord into an outlet.  
3. Put the battery pack in the charger.  
• While the battery pack is being charged, the charging display LED will be red;  
when the battery pack is fully charged, the light will turn green.  
4. After charging, remove the battery pack from the charger and then the  
power cord from the outlet and the charger.  
• Please charge your battery pack in an area with a temperature between 0°C (32°F)  
and 40°C (104°F).  
• Charging time will vary with the surrounding temperature and the condition of the  
battery pack.  
• Before using new battery packs or battery packs that have not been used for some  
time, be absolutely sure to charge them.  
• When a battery pack reaches the end of its useful life, it can be used only for a short  
time, even when fully charged. When that happens, replace with a new battery pack  
(sold separately, model # NP-600).  
• During charging both the charger and the battery pack get hot; this is normal.  
• If dirt gets on the battery contact points, the battery pack will not be fully charged or  
charging time will get longer. Please wipe them off with a soft, dry cloth.  
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Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)  
Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack  
- Before installing or changing battery packs, make sure the power is OFF  
(p.28), check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn OFF all switches.  
1. Open the battery/card cover by sliding  
it in the direction of the arrow.  
1
Do not change the battery with wet  
hands, as there is a danger of electric  
shock.  
2. Install the battery with the terminals  
facing inside the camera. After making  
sure the battery pack is properly  
installed, close the battery/card cover  
securely.  
2
Make sure that the battery pack is facing  
the right way. If the battery pack is installed  
incorrectly, there is a danger of injury or  
contamination, or the camera may be  
damaged due to leakage and/or heat.  
Battery level indicator  
As the battery runs out of power, the battery level indicator displays the  
power remaining as follows:  
(Remaining power is shown on the LCD monitor in two levels)  
1.  
2.  
Fully charged  
Power is running out; change (charge) the battery.  
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Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)  
Battery life guide (reference)  
Number of Pictures  
Continuous  
Playback Time  
With LCD Monitor On  
With LCD Monitor Off  
About 185  
About 330  
About 200 Minutes  
* Our test conditions: Normal humidity and temperature, flash intensity 50%, shot every  
30 sec. Zoomed one direction, once, 2272 × 1704 pixels.  
* The Battery life will vary depending on the environment, shooting mode, and shooting  
conditions.  
* The above values are for reference only and are not guaranteed.  
* Power is consumed by the following operations even when not recording and these  
will reduce the number of images that can be recorded.  
• Repeated focus operations by pressing the shutter button halfway.  
• Repeated zoom operations.  
• Extensive use of the LCD monitor in the Playback mode.  
• Communication with a PC.  
Caution  
• When you continue using the camera for a long time, the batteries become  
hot. Contact with the batteries can lead to burns.  
• Never open the battery/card cover while the camera is accessing the card  
or processing images (p.36).  
• To recharge the battery (NP-600), do not use any charger other than the  
supplied charger (BC-600). Also, do not use the supplied charger (BC-600)  
to recharge batteries other than our special battery (NP-600)  
• Do not leave the battery anywhere where the temperature may reach 60Cº  
(140°F), such as inside a car, in the sun, near a heater, etc.  
• Do not get the battery wet, drop it or subject it to violent shocks.  
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Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)  
Please co-operate in recycling the lithium battery.  
• This product uses a lithium battery.  
• This battery is recyclable and a valuable resource.  
• For recycling exhausted batteries or batteries removed from a used product,  
as a precaution against a short circuit, that could result in smoke or fire,  
please tape the terminals to insulate them or put them in a plastic bag and  
take them to a retailer participating in a recycling program, where you can  
deposit them in a recycling box for rechargeable batteries.  
Warnings about recycling  
Do not short circuit the battery.This may cause a fire or electrical shock.  
Do not peel off the outer cover (insulation cover, tube, etc.) This may  
cause the battery to leak, get hot, catch fire, or explode.  
Do not dismantle the battery.This may cause it to leak, get hot, catch fire,  
or explode.  
FCC Compliance Statement:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
- The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without  
approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)  
Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately)  
- If you do not want to worry about battery consumption, we recommend using  
the specified AC adapter (sold separately, model#AC-9) when shooting pictures,  
during playback, or when transferring data (USB connection).  
- Only use the AC adapter (sold separately) specified for your camera as use of  
any other device may result in a breakdown, fire or electrical shock.  
- Make sure the camera is OFF, check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn OFF  
all power.  
- After reading the “Important Safety Precautions” (pp.8-12) in this manual and  
the warnings supplied with the AC adapter, connect the adapter as instructed.  
1. Connect the AC adapter to the power  
supply cord, and plug in the power  
supply plug.  
1
2. Insert the connecting plug of the  
battery type adapter to the AC adapter  
plug.  
2
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Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)  
3. After opening the battery/card cover,  
3
remove the battery sub-cap. Insert the  
battery adapter in the battery  
compartment, and close the battery/  
card cover.  
• When finished using the camera, turn OFF  
the power supply to the camera, and then  
disconnect the connecting plug of the  
battery-type plug from the AC adapter.  
Never handle the adapter with wet hands.  
It may result in electric shock.  
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Inserting/Removing Cards  
- Use the bundled SD Memory Card or a commercially available memory  
card.  
If you wish to use an aftermarket card, any of the following are appropriate:SD  
Memory Card, Multi-Media Card, Memory Stick. (All three will be called “card”  
hereafter.)  
- First, turn OFF the main switch (lens cover closed), make sure the LCD monitor  
is OFF and turn OFF all power. If power is ON, damage may occur to the card  
or to the camera itself.  
Inserting a Card  
1. Open the battery/card cover.  
1
2
Memory Stick slot  
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia  
Card slot  
2. With the camera and the label of the card facing up, insert the card with  
the knocked out part first into the slot and push in until a click is heard.  
Take care that the card is inserted facing the right way. If the card is forcefully  
inserted facing the wrong way, it will damage the connector.  
• There are two card slots. When a SD Memory card or MultiMedia Card are used,  
insert them in the slot at the back of the camera, and if a Memory Stick is used,  
insert it in the slot toward the front.  
3. Close the battery/card cover.  
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Inserting/Removing Cards (Cont’d)  
Card Removal  
1. Open the battery/card cover.  
2. If you gently push in on the card, the  
lock will release and the card will come  
out a little.Then carefully draw the card  
out.  
3. Again, close the battery/card cover.  
Warning! Insert or remove cards only after making sure that absolutely  
all power is OFF as indicated by the viewfinder LED being  
off.  
While the card is being accessed, or an image is being  
processed, the LCD monitor will showNow COPY…”, etc.,  
and the green LED will come on.  
If you open the battery/card cover while the green LED is  
lit, image processing may be interrupted or hindered.  
While the green LED is still lit, make sure that you DO  
NOT open the battery/card cover.  
• Also, it is possible to insert and use two cards simultaneously, such as an  
SD memory card (or multi-media card) and a Memory Stick.  
When 2 cards are inserted at the same time, recording priority is given to  
the card that was used first. This priority can be changed in the menu  
settings (p.60).  
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Turning the Power ON/OFF  
1. Gently slide the lens cover (main  
1
2
3
switch) in the direction indicated by the  
arrow until it stops.  
2. Once the lens extends to the shooting  
position (wide-angle side), the power  
will come on.  
• With the power ON it is possible to shoot  
pictures. Also, the LCD display will be lit.  
3. When you wish to turn the power OFF,  
slide the lens cover just a little in the  
direction indicated by the arrow. The  
power will turn OFF and the lens will  
retract. After you are sure the lens has  
fully retracted, you can close the lens  
cover to its fully closed position.  
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Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time  
- The first time that you use your camera, a screen will automatically appear  
and prompt you to set the time, date and language.To make those settings,  
please follow the steps below.  
- Check that the camera has a fully charged battery or that the AC adapter  
(sold separately) is connected.  
1. Turn the power on by either opening  
the lens cover or pressing the PLAY  
1
button.The language selection screen  
will automatically appear on the LCD  
monitor. By pressing ̄ or ̆, select the  
desired language and push the SET/  
DISP. button.  
2. You will be prompted to confirm your  
language selection; confirm the  
selected “YES” by pressing the SET/  
DISP. button.  
2
• If you select “NO” with ̈ and press the  
SET/DISP. button, the current setting is  
invalidated and you will return to the first  
screen.  
* Once you have finished language  
selection, the next screen “DATE SET”  
will appear.  
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3. With “YEAR” selected, use ̇ or ̈ to  
adjust to the appropriate year.  
The date may be adjusted up to Dec. 31,  
2050.  
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Setting the Menu Language/Date andTime (Cont’d)  
4. (1) Once the “YEAR” has been  
adjusted, press ̄ to move to the  
“MONTH” setting mode.  
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(2) Use ̇ or ̈ to adjust the month in  
the same way as Step 3 on page  
29.  
• By repeating procedures (1) and (2) above,  
adjust the date-and-time setting, and set the  
date format.  
• The date format can be selected from among  
three patterns: yy/mm/dd, dd/mm/yy, and  
mm/dd/yy.  
• By using ̆, you can return to the previous  
screen and make corrections.  
5. Once you have finished making all of  
the settings, press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
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6. After finishing the settings…  
• If you turned the power ON with the main switch (by opening the lens cover), you can  
take pictures once the lens has reached its extended position.  
• If you made the settings after pressing the  
display playback images.  
PLAY button, the LCD monitor will  
* The internal clock is maintained by a back-up battery.Without a battery in the camera,  
the information will be maintained for about 24 hours. If the battery is removed for  
some time, you may have to reset the information (p.119).  
* Do not remove the battery from the camera for at least three hours after making new  
date-and-time settings. They will be lost if the back-up battery is not fully charged.  
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Basic Operation  
Taking Pictures  
Holding Your Camera  
- Hold the camera securely with both hands  
and your elbows against your body for a stable  
position.  
- To take a vertical picture, hold the camera so  
that the flash is at the top.  
Please be careful that your fingers, hair, or the  
strap do not cover the lens, flash, or the auto-  
focus sensor windows.  
Viewfinder LED  
Viewfinder LED  
Green LED  
Viewfinder LED Indicators  
When the LED Indicators light, they mean the following:  
• Green LED:(On)  
Camera ready to shoot,  
Flash charging, Formatting the card,  
USB cable is being connected, Card being accessed  
(Flashing) Warning that the camera cannot auto-focus (AF),  
hand shake warning (flash OFF mode),  
System error;Card has insufficient memory, is faulty,  
not formatted; Insufficient battery warning,  
• In the macro-photo mode (p.46), we recommend that you use the LCD  
monitor for composing your pictures (p.34). If you use the viewfinder, what  
you can see and what the camera records may be different.  
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Taking Pictures (Cont’d)  
Selecting the Shooting Mode  
- A range of shooting modes are provided and you can select the shooting  
mode that best suits your subject and the shooting conditions.  
1. Open the lens cover and turn the power  
on so that your subject appears on the  
LCD monitor. Then press the MODE  
button.  
1
2
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to bring up the  
shooting mode icons and select the  
mode you want to use.  
3. Once you have selected a mode, press  
the SET/DISP. button to complete the  
setting. The camera then goes back to  
being ready to shoot.  
Available modes  
-
AUTO  
This is the normal mode for most shots. When you take pictures in this mode,  
the camera adjusts automatically itself to the suitable setting for you. (p.34)  
SCENE SELECT  
-
You simply select a mode suited to the shot you are taking. Then the camera  
enables you take pictures in this mode. (p.62)  
MOVIE/VOICE  
-
-
You can shoot movies with sound. (p.42)  
MANUAL  
In Manual mode, you can make fine adjustments to the camera settings to  
achieve just the effect you want. (p.74)  
The default setting is "Program Mode". (p.76)  
SETUP  
-
By selecting different options in the SETUP menu, you can customize the  
camera settings to make it even easier for you to use. (p.106)  
• Select the camera settings that best suit the shooting conditions before taking pictures.  
See p.33 for information on the functions that are available in each mode.  
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Taking Pictures (Cont’d)  
Available Functions by Mode (menu-based)  
1. AUTO (p.54)  
- Color  
- Continuous  
- Image Size  
- Memory Priority  
- Self Timer  
4. MANUAL (p.74)  
- Program  
- Aperture  
(p.56)  
(p.57)  
(p.58)  
(p.60)  
(p.61)  
(p.76)  
(p.78)  
(p.79)  
(p.81)  
(p.58)  
(p.60)  
(p.61)  
(p.56)  
- Manual  
- Continuous & Bracket  
- Image Size  
- Memory Priority  
- Self Timer  
2. SCENE SELECT (p.62)  
- Scene  
- Continuous  
- Image Size  
- Memory Priority  
- Self Timer  
(p.64)  
(p.57)  
(p.58)  
(p.60)  
(p.61)  
- Color  
- Exposure Compensation (p.71)  
- White Balance  
- ISO  
- Fixed Focus  
- Custom  
(p.72)  
(p.82)  
(p.82)  
(p.83)  
3. MOVIE/VOICE (p.66)  
- Postrecording  
- Recorded Message  
(p.68)  
(p.70)  
5. SETUP (p.106)  
- Format  
(p.108)  
(p.110)  
(p.113)  
(p.117)  
(p.118)  
- Exposure Compensation (p.71)  
- Monitor  
- Photography Settings  
- Sound  
- White Balance  
- Memory Priority  
- Self Timer  
(p.72)  
(p.60)  
(p.61)  
- Basic Set Up  
• Refer to the page given in parentheses for information on selecting menu options  
and detailed information on the menu options.  
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Taking Pictures (Cont’d)  
Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor  
- This section explains the basic procedure for shooting still images using  
AUTO mode.  
- We recommend that you prepare a fully charged spare battery (sold  
separately, model NP-600) or use the AC adapter (sold separately, model  
AC-9).  
1
2
3
1. Opening the lens cover turns ON the  
power.  
• If the surface of the lens is dirty, gently  
wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.  
2. The LCD monitor lights up and the live  
image (the image seen through the  
camera lens) is displayed.  
• The date and time display disappears after  
about 5 seconds.  
3. Set the shooting mode to “AUTO”.  
(p.32)  
• Check that the shooting mode icon (í) is  
in the  
position.  
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4. Compose the shot on the LCD monitor  
4
and use the zoom buttons to set the  
size of the subject. Take care also to  
position the auto-focus mark on the  
subject you want to focus on.  
• If you press the TELE (Telephoto) Zoom  
button, the camera zooms in, while if you  
press the WIDE (Wide-angle) button, it  
zooms out.  
• If the subject you wish to focus on is not in  
the screen center, use “Shooting with  
Focus Lock” (p.41).  
5
5. Press the shutter button half way and  
a green LED lights in the viewfinder and  
on the LCD monitor, indicating that the  
focus and exposure are locked.  
• The  
icon also appears.  
• If it is difficult to focus, the green LED will  
flash. See page 37.  
6
6. Take a picture by pressing the shutter  
button further.When it makes a sound,  
the shot has been taken, and the image  
will be recorded on the card.  
• If you set the shutter sound to “OFF” in  
the Sound settings (p.117), the camera  
makes no sound when you press the  
shutter button.  
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7. The green viewfinder LED lights while  
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the data is being written to the card.  
Recording is finished when the green  
LED goes off.  
• Once all the data has been written to the  
card, the live image reappears.  
• While the card is processing image data,  
you cannot operate the camera.  
Do not open the battery/card cover  
while the green LED is lit.  
8. When you are finished taking pictures,  
close the lens cover and turn OFF the  
power supply.  
Daytime (normal) shooting distances  
* Equivalent to 34mm in 35mm camera  
conversion  
**Equivalent to 102mm in 35mm  
camera conversion  
Focal Length  
Wide-angle*  
Telephoto**  
Shooting Distance  
0.5m (1.6ft) to  
0.8m (2.6ft) to ∞  
• If you wish to take a picture of a subject closer than the above ranges, use the macro-  
photo mode (pp.44, 46).  
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When you press the shutter halfway and the green LED flashes…  
This may suggest that the focusing on the subject is difficult, and/or the  
subject is too dark. Should this be the case, please take the following steps.  
• Check that you are not too close to the subject and then position the auto-  
focus mark over the subject. (See p.36 for information on shooting  
distances.)  
• If the subject is too dark (such as a person in the shade), use the flash  
(pp.44-46).  
• Use a similar subject, at the same distance and with the same brightness,  
to adjust the auto focus and exposure. After the focus lock is set, aim at  
your original subject and shoot your picture (p.41).  
About Auto Power Off Function  
If you do not operate for a certain period of time with the camera power on  
and the lens cover open, the auto power off function (pause status) will be  
activated and power will be turned off (the lens retracts).  
• When finished shooting, or if you are not going to take a picture for a long  
time, close the lens cover.  
• The default auto power off time is set at three minutes.This can be changed  
in the set-up menu (p.119).  
• When using an AC adapter, the auto power off function will be activated.  
• Connecting the USB cable (p.122) disables the Auto Power Off function.  
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Taking Pictures (Contd)  
Image Display  
Shooting with the LCD monitor displays the picture and the following other  
information:  
You can set the camera so information is not displayed (p.111).  
q Manual mode  
! Exposure Compensation  
w ISO  
! Aperture setting  
e White Balance  
r Flash mode  
t Macro mode  
! Shutter speed  
y AF display  
! Shooting mode  
selection mark  
u Flash firing icon  
i Digital Zoom  
Magnification  
o Battery Remaining  
Display  
! Self-timer icon  
! Recording Media Display  
! Counter  
! Custom set  
! Picture Size  
! Scene mode  
@ Continuous shooting  
mode icon  
The marks beside the items below indicate either the mode in which that item  
can be set or that the item is displayed when that mode is selected.  
: Auto,  
: Scene Select,  
: Movie,  
: Manual  
q Manual mode  
r Flash mode  
,
,
When the camera is set to Manual mode,  
the selected shooting mode is displayed.  
See pages 74-79 for information on setting  
the shooting mode.  
Shows the selected flash mode. See  
p.44-46 and p.114 for information on  
setting the flash mode.  
t Macro mode  
1) Displayed when Macro mode (p.46) is  
set.  
When Macro mode is not set, the  
icon appears when the shutter button is  
pressed half way and the shot is focused.  
2) Fixed focus  
When Fixed focus mode (p.82) is set,  
the selected shooting distance is  
displayed.  
,
,
,
w ISO  
Displayed when the ISO sensitivity setting  
is locked. See p.82 for information on  
setting the sensitivity.  
e White Balance  
,
White balance icon will be displayed. For  
details of how to select the white balance,  
see page 72.  
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y AF display  
,
,
,
! Aperture setting  
1) Appears when the shutter button is  
pressed half way and the shot is  
focused. This icon flashes when the  
image is not in focus.  
1) When Program mode (p.76) is set, the  
aperture setting is displayed when you  
press the shutter button half way.  
When Aperture (p.78) or Manual  
(p.79) mode is set, the aperture  
setting is displayed all the time.  
2) AF lock  
The icon appears when the AF Lock  
function (p.77) is used.  
2) Date and time display  
,
,
The shooting date and time are  
displayed for roughly 5 seconds when  
the camera is switched on.  
u Flash firing icon  
1) Appears when the flash is used.  
2) AE Lock  
,
,
! Shutter speed  
The icon appears when the AE Lock  
function (p.77) is used.  
When Program mode (p.76) is set, the  
shutter speed is displayed when you  
press the shutter button half way. When  
Manual mode (p.79) is set, the shutter  
speed is displayed all the time.  
i Digital Zoom Magnification  
,
,
This will be displayed when the digital  
zoom function is used (p.114).  
! Shooting mode selection mark  
o Battery Remaining Display  
,
,
,
,
,
,
The selected shooting mode is displayed  
beside the mark on the LCD monitor panel.  
If the battery is being used, the remaining  
battery power will be displayed in two  
levels (p.21).  
! Self-timer icon  
Displayed when Self-timer mode (p.61) is set.  
,
,
,
! Counter  
,
,
! Recording Media Display  
,
1) The remaining number of pictures you  
can take will be displayed.  
,
,
2) Card storage level indicator  
Shows the amount of space left on the  
card during movie shooting.  
This shows the media type.  
• SD Memory Card or  
MultiMedia Card : SD*  
• Memory Stick  
: MS  
! Custom set  
Displayed when Custom function (p.83)  
is set.  
* Even when a MultiMedia Card is  
used, the type will be displayed as SD.  
! Picture Size  
1) The picture size of the photo being  
taken will be displayed.  
,
,
! Scene mode  
/ Color display  
,
1) Displays the shooting mode when  
Scene mode (p.64) is selected.  
2) Displays the selected color icon when  
Color mode (p.56) is set.  
2) When shooting a movie,  
is displayed.  
@ Continuous shooting mode icon  
,
,
Displayed when continuous shooting or  
bracket shooting is set. See p.57 and p.81  
for information on setting continuous or  
bracket shooting.(Bracket shooting is only  
!
Exposure Compensation  
,
The compensation value will be displayed.  
For details of how to adjust the exposure,  
see pages 71 and 77.  
available in  
mode.)  
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Taking Pictures (Cont’d)  
Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder  
- This section describes how to use the camera's viewfinder to take pictures.  
Using the viewfinder uses less battery charge than taking pictures using  
the LCD monitor.  
1. Open the lens cover and turn the power  
on.  
1
2
2. Press the SET/DISP. button to switch  
the LCD monitor off.  
3. Looking through the viewfinder,  
compose the shot so that the subject  
you want to photograph is in the center  
of the image. Then take the picture.  
• No auto-focus mark is displayed when you  
take pictures using the viewfinder.  
Position the subject in the center of the image.  
• The procedure for taking the picture is the  
same as that described in “Taking Pictures  
Using the LCD Monitor”. (p.34-36)  
• The process of recording the data to the card  
is finished when the green viewfinder LED  
goes off.  
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Shooting with Focus Lock  
- If the subject you wish to focus on is not in the center of the screen, use the  
focus lock photography.  
1
1. Align the auto focus mark on the  
subject, and push the shutter button  
half-way.The green LED light will come  
on, locking the focus position.  
• When you take pictures using the  
viewfinder, no auto-focus mark is  
displayed. Position the subject in the  
center of the image.  
• The exposure is fixed at the same time the  
focus is locked.  
• If you release your finger from the half-  
pushed shutter button, the focus lock will  
be released and you can repeat the  
procedure.  
2. With the shutter button pressed half-  
way, re-compose your photo and press  
the shutter button all the way to take  
the picture.  
2
• When re-composing the photo, do not  
change the shooting distance.If the distance  
has changed, repeat the procedure.  
The following subjects may be difficult to bring into focus:  
• Subjects with no contrast (variance in brightness, e.g., the sky, a white wall,  
the hood of a car)  
• Subjects with only horizontal lines and no surface texture  
• Quickly moving subjects  
• Poorly lit subjects (in a dark place)  
• Subjects with a strong light or reflected light behind them  
• Subjects in a flickering light, such as a fluorescent light  
In the above circumstances, take your picture after the focus lock is set to  
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Taking Pictures (Cont’d)  
Shooting Movies  
- You can take a movie with sound. Your camera records an image with a  
320 × 240 pixel count.  
- While you are shooting a movie, the LCD monitor stays on. Even if you  
press the SET/DISP. button, the LCD monitor will not turn off. Please view  
the LCD monitor while shooting your movies.  
1. Open the lens cover and turn the power  
on so that the live image appears, then  
press the MODE button.  
1
2
3
2. Press the ̆ or ̄ button to select  
“MOVIE/VOICE” mode and then press  
the SET/DISP. button.  
3. The movie screen appears and you are  
ready to start shooting.  
• Press the MODE button to disable the setting  
and return to the screen in step 2.  
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4. When you press the shutter button,  
4
your movie will start recording.  
You need not hold the shutter button down.  
• When the remaining time runs out, the  
camera stops recording automatically. If  
you wish to stop while the camera is  
recording, simply press the shutter button  
again.  
• The elapsed time is displayed on the upper  
right of the screen.  
• See p.50 for information on how to play  
back movies.  
NOTE: 1) While recording a movie, the sound is also being recorded, so take care not  
to cover the microphone on the front of the camera with your fingers, etc.  
2) Once you have pushed the shutter button, and started taking a movie, you  
cannot use the optical zoom.  
3) The digital zoom is also inoperable.  
4) While shooting a movie, the sound is always recorded with built-in  
microphone. Therefore, you cannot take the movie without sound.  
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Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode  
- You can set the flash mode and macro that best suits the subject.  
- Once a mode is set, you can shoot continuously. It is recommended that  
the mode should be returned t o AUTO mode (no display) after shooting.  
- Also, when you turn the camera OFF, the macro-mode you set is canceled  
and the camera automatically returns to AUTO-mode shooting operation  
(no display). But the flash-mode setting remains in effect even if you switch  
the power OFF and back ON.  
1. Turn the power on so that the  
LCD monitor is lit.  
2. By pressing ̇ or ̈, bring up  
the desired mode icon on the  
LCD monitor.  
Pressing ̈ enables the selection of the following modes.  
1) AUTO (Automatic Flash)  
(p.45)  
(p.45)  
(p.46)  
2)  
3)  
Fill-In  
Off (Flash Override)  
• Every time ̈ is pressed, the mode symbol will be displayed one by one, through  
the list.  
Pressing ̇ enables the selection of the following modes.  
1) AUTO mode (no display)  
(p.45)  
2) Macro-photo mode  
(p.46)  
• Every time ̇ is pressed, the mode symbol will be displayed one by one, through  
the list.  
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Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode (Cont’d)  
Switching the Flash Mode  
AUTO (Auto Flash)  
- This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set at Auto  
(Auto Flash). No icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor.  
- The flash will operate automatically when it is dark.  
When the flash will be used for a shot, the  
icon appears on the LCD  
monitor and the red lamp lights when you press the shutter button half way.  
• The green viewfinder LED that lights after you use the flash shows that the flash is  
recharging. The shutter will not operate until charging ends.  
• The shutter speed is slower than 1/60 second at wide angle and 1/100 second at  
telephoto. Keep in mind that the picture will be blurry due to camera shake.  
• It is best to use the red-eye reduction when using a flash with people. (p.114)  
Flash Shooting Distances (equivalent to ISO AUTO)  
* Equivalent to 34mm in 35mm  
camera conversion  
**Equivalent to 102mm in  
35mm camera conversion  
Focus Distance  
Wide-Angle *  
Telephoto **  
Shooting Distance  
0.5m (1.6ft) to 2.3m (7.5ft)  
0.8m (2.6ft) to 1.3m (4.3ft)  
• If the shooting range is not in the above range, the picture may appear too bright  
when it is too close, and the picture may appear dark without enough lighting when  
it is too far. It is recommended you check the photo with the LCD monitor after  
shooting.  
• The shooting ranges shown above do not apply to Macro mode.  
Fill-In  
- Use this mode when a shadow falls on the subject’s face due to shade or  
artificial lighting, or when taking a picture against the light.  
- Regardless of the brightness of the surroundings, the flash will always  
comes on.  
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Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode (Contd)  
Off (Flash Override)  
- Use this mode for places (such as museum) where flash is prohibited, or  
when taking a picture of a night view, or taking a picture using indoor lighting.  
- The flash will not come on even when it is dark.  
Use a tripod to prevent shaking as shutter speeds are slower in the dark.  
If the green LED flashes when the shutter button pressed half-way, this is a warning  
that the lighting is not sufficient and the resulting picture will be dark.  
Shooting Close Up Range  
Macro-photo Mode  
- Use this mode when you want to be close to the subject.  
- If the distance between the camera and the subject is close, there will be a  
difference between the image in the viewfinder and the picture that is actually  
taken. It is recommended that the LCD monitor be used.  
- If you use the TELE zoom button to zoom in fully on the image and then  
press the ̇ button, the camera switches to Super Macro mode, allowing  
you to zoom in even further on the subject.  
Use a tripod to prevent shaking as shutter speeds are slower when taking close-ups.  
If you use the TELE flash when shooting very close to the subject, the image may  
come out too bright. For information about the flash shooting distance, see page  
45.  
Macro-photo Mode Shooting Distances  
Focus Distance  
Wide-Angle  
Telephoto  
Shooting Distance  
5cm (2.in.) to  
0.5m (1.6ft) to ∞  
Macro Mode  
(normal)  
Super Macro Mode  
Telephoto  
0.2m (7.9ft) to 0.4m (15.7ft)  
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Playback  
Playing Back Pre-recorded Images  
- You can play back pre-recorded images on the LCD monitor.  
- When you play back images, it doesn’t matter whether the camera’s power  
is OFF or ON.  
- Just in case battery power runs low, have a spare charged battery pack  
(sold separately, NP-600) on hand. Alternatively, using the AC adapter is  
recommended. (sold separately, model # AC-9)  
1. Press the  
PLAY button and the last  
1
recorded photo will be played back on  
the LCD monitor.  
• If there isn’t any image data recorded, the  
message “NO DISPLAY DATA” will be  
displayed.  
2. Every time you press ̇ or ̈, the previous or next photo will be played  
back.  
• If you press the W side on the zoom button, Index Playback will start.  
For operation after play back please refer to page 89, Items 2 and 3.  
• Pressing the T side of the zoom buttons zooms in on (enlarges) the subject. See  
p.90 for details.  
• Half depress shutter button when power is ON and when playing back in normal  
image size. It will turn to through image and photographing will become available  
again.  
• When you have finished playing back photos, turn off the LCD monitor by pressing  
the  
PLAY button again to prevent battery consumption. Also, if you will not be  
taking any photos, close the lens cover, turning OFF the power.  
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Playback (Cont’d)  
The Playback Image Display  
In addition to the images you’ve taken, the following information is displayed.  
You can set the camera so information is not displayed (p.111).  
q
t
y
w
u
e
i
o
r
q File Number  
r Image No. (Playback Frame No./  
Total Frame No.)  
Your camera is capable of playing back  
up to 999 frames. If there are more than  
999 frames on a card, it is not possible  
to use playback.  
1)The file and directory numbers  
recorded in the card are displayed.  
2)Shows the zoom ratio when you are  
playing the image back enlarged  
(digital zoom).  
w Protected Display  
t Date & Time Recorded  
If an image is protected, the Protected  
Shows the date and time of shooting.  
symbol is displayed.  
y Sound recording time  
e Remaining Battery Power  
Display  
When the battery is in use, the  
remaining power is displayed in two  
levels (p.21).  
Shows the recording time when you  
play back a movie or image with sound.  
This also shows the playback time  
during sound playback.  
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u After Recording  
is displayed in still images with  
sound.  
o Recording Media Display  
The type of media in use is displayed.  
• The SD Memory Card or Multi-  
media Card*  
• Memory Stick  
* Even if a Multi-media Card is used,  
“SD” will be displayed.  
:SD  
:MS  
i Image Size  
1)Image size is displayed.  
2)  
is displayed in movie images.  
3)For images with voice memos, the  
icon is displayed.  
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Playback (Cont’d)  
Playing Back Movies  
- Use the procedure below to play back movies you have shot (p.42).  
1. After pressing the  
PLAY button, use  
1
̇ or ̈ to select the movie you wish to  
see.  
is displayed on the movie image.  
2
2. If you press the shutter button, the  
movie images will be played back.  
When playback is finished, the display  
returns to screen 1.  
• Symbols displayed when a movie is played  
back is elapsed playback time only.  
• If you want to stop during playback, press  
the shutter button again.  
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Erasing the Playback Image  
Erasing Unwanted Images  
- You can erase unwanted still pictures, movie images etc. (you can select  
one frame, multiple frames or all frames.)  
- Once images are erased, they cannot be recovered.  
- Protected images (p.101) cannot be erased unless the protection is  
removed.  
1. After pressing the  
PLAY button, use  
1
2
3
̇ or ̈ to select the image you wish to  
erase.  
• When you are erasing all or some of the  
frames, it does not matter which frame is  
displayed.  
2. When you press the  
Delete button,  
the frame selection screen appears.  
Press the ̆ or ̄ button to select “ONE”  
(the selected image), “SELECT” or  
“ALL.  
To cancel image deletion, select CANCEL  
and press the SET/DISP. button. The step  
1screen reappears.  
3. When you press the SET/DISP. button,  
deletion starts and the “DELETE…”  
message appears. When the process  
is finished, the display returns to the  
playback image.  
• If there isn’t any image data, “NO DISPLAY  
DATA” is displayed.  
• If you selected "SELECT", refer to p.52.  
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Erasing the Playback Image (Cont’d)  
If you chose “SELECT”  
1. If you selected “SELECT” on p.51-2  
1
and then pressed the SET/DISP.  
button, an 8-frame image is displayed.  
Using ̇, ̈, ̆, or ̄, move the red  
frame to an image you wish to erase  
and press the SET/DISP. button.  
• Pressing ̇ when the first frame is selected  
or ̈ on the last frame will switch the  
screen to the next eight images.  
2. A yellow frame appears around the  
selected image. To select additional  
images, repeat the selection procedure  
(return to step 1).  
2
When you have finished selecting  
images, use the ̇, ̈, ̆, or ̄ button  
to select END and then press the SET/  
DISP. button.  
3. A confirmation screen appears. To  
carry out erasing, select “YES” with ̇  
or ̈, then press the SET/DISP. button.  
3
• If you select “NO” and press the SET/DISP.  
button, you will return to the playback  
image without erasing anything.  
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4. Once erasing starts, “Now DELETE…”  
4
is displayed. Once erasing is  
completed, the disply returns to the  
playback image.  
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Advanced Operations and Shooting  
Using the Shooting Menu  
Using the Auto Mode Menu  
- This section explains the menu options that are available in Auto mode.  
- Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained  
until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turned off.  
Available menu options  
- Color  
:Allows you to take pictures in color modes other than normal  
color photography, such as black & white and sepia. (p.56)  
:Allows continuous shooting. (p.57)  
- Continuous  
- Image Size  
:You can choose from 3 image sizes. (p.58)  
- Memory Priority :Allows you to select the memory priority. (p.60)  
- Self Timer :You can take pictures using the self-timer. (p.61)  
1. Select “AUTO” and press the SET/  
1
DISP. button.  
2
2. Pressing the MENU button displays the  
available menu option icons.  
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3. Use the ̇ or ̈ buttons to select the  
3
4
5
option you want to set.  
4. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired mode from the menu.  
5. Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode (live image  
displayed).  
The selected mode icon appears on the  
LCD monitor.  
• To set another menu option, without  
pressing the SET/DISP. button, use the ̇  
or ̈ buttons to select the option you want  
to set.  
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Using the Auto mode menu (contd)  
Changing the color effects  
- This feature allows you to change the color effects in your photos.  
- This option is also available in the mode menu for Manual (p.74).  
1. Select the Color menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“Standard color” is displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired color mode.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
Available modes  
-
-
-
-
Standard color (default) :Normal color mode.  
Black & white  
Sepia  
:Allows you to shoot in black and white.  
:Allows you to shoot sepia-tone images.  
W (Warm) color  
:This setting gives quite soft tones and warm color hues  
similar to those of negative film.  
This option is best for shooting subjects such as people  
and sunsets, etc.  
-
C (Cold) color  
:This setting gives harsher tones and cool color hues  
similar to those of reversal film.  
This option is best for shooting subjects such as  
landscapes.  
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Using the Auto mode menu (contd)  
Continuous Shooting  
- In this mode, the camera takes pictures continuously for as long as the  
shutter button is held down.This mode is ideal for taking consecutive pictures  
of moving subjects.  
- This option is also available in the mode menus for Scene Select (p.62)  
and Manual (p.74).  
1. Select the Continuous menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“SINGLE SHUTTER” is displayed as the  
default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired continuous shooting mode.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
Available modes  
-
Single Shutter (default) :Normal single-frame shooting mode.  
-
Continuous shutter  
Super Continuous  
:Allows you to take multiple shots by holding down the  
shutter button.  
-
:Shoots up to 3 consecutive pictures with a shorter  
interval between shots.  
Use the viewfinder to shoot pictures in this mode. The  
images are not displayed on the LCD monitor during  
continuous shooting.  
• The exposure and focus are fixed in the first frame.  
• If you use the flash, the interval between shots becomes longer to allow the flash to  
recharge.  
• The shooting interval also varies depending on the subject and the shooting conditions.  
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Using the Auto mode menu (contd)  
Selecting the Image Size  
- You can choose from 3 image sizes depending on the sort of picture you  
want to take.  
- All on the same card, you can choose a different image size for every  
picture. Every time you change the image size, the number of remaining  
photos also changes, which is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
- This option is also available in the mode menus for Scene Select (p.62)  
and Manual (p.74).  
1. Select the Image Size menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“4M. NORMALis displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired image size.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
G Image size and pixel count (width) × (height)  
1)  
4M: 2272 × 1704 pixels (approximately 3,870,000 pixels)  
This is the highest quality image. Use this mode for important pictures  
you want to keep, for images you want to edit on your computer, etc. As  
it is the largest, it is also ideal for printing out your enlarged photos.  
To take better quality images, select “FINE”.  
2)  
3)  
2M: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approximately 1,920,000 pixels)  
You can shoot pictures in high quality resolution with low memory  
requirements. This mode is suitable if you wish to take more shots and  
the memory does not have enough space.  
VGA: 640 × 480 pixels (approximately 300,000 pixels)  
As this mode produces the smallest file size, it is best for sending via  
email, for use in home pages, etc.  
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Using the Auto mode menu (contd)  
Standard number of pictures you can take in each resolution  
mode (without sound and movie)  
Compression  
Ratio  
64 MB  
SD Memory Card  
Image Size  
FINE  
About 36 Photos  
About 72 Photos  
About 143 Photos  
About 574 Photos  
4M (2272 × 1704)  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
2M (1600 × 1200)  
VGA (640 × 480)  
• The number of photos you can take may vary depending on the subject.  
• When there are files other than images, or when the resolution and/or recording  
mode have been changed, the number of photos you can take is not limited to the  
table above. Please use the table is a guide for the number of photos you can take.  
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Using the Auto mode menu (Cont’d)  
Setting Memory Priority  
- When you have 2 cards in the camera at once, an SD memory card (or  
Multi-Media card) and a Memory Stick, you can decide which to record to  
first.  
- This option is also available in the mode menus for Scene Select (p.62),  
Movie/Voice (p.66) and Manual (p.74).  
1. Select the Memory Priority menu  
option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“PRIORITY SD” is displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
card type to be given priority.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
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Using the Auto mode menu (Cont’d)  
Using the Self-Timer  
- Use a tripod.  
- You can choose either “3 SEC” or “10 SEC” as the self-timer operation  
delay.  
- This option is also available in the mode menus for Scene Select (p.62),  
Movie/Voice (p.66) and Manual (p.74).  
1. Select the Self-timer menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“SELF TIMER OFF” is displayed as the  
default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select “3  
SEC” or “10 SEC”.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
3. When you press the shutter button, the  
self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter  
releases after either 10 seconds or 3  
seconds.  
• If you wish to cancel the self-timer function, close the lens cover.  
• The “10 SEC” setting is cancelled after each shot. If you intend to use the self-timer  
again, you should reset the delay each time.  
The “3 SEC” setting is retained after you take the shot and can be used for subsequent  
self-timer shots.  
To revert to normal shooting mode, select “SELF TIMER OFF”. You can also cancel  
self-timer mode by turning the power off.  
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Using the Scene Select Mode Menu  
Using the Scene Select Mode Menu  
- This section explains the menu options that are available in Scene Select  
mode.  
- Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained  
until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turned off.  
Available menu options  
- Scene mode: Six modes are available from which you can choose the best mode for  
the scene you are photographing. (p.64)  
- Continuous  
- Image Size  
- Memory Priority  
- Self Timer  
(p.57)  
(p.58)  
(p.60)  
(p.61)  
• Because the details for the Continuous, Image Size, Memory Priority and Self Timer  
modes are as described in the menu options for Auto mode, these items are not  
explained in this section.  
1. Select “SCENE SELECT” and press  
the SET/DISP. button.  
1
2. Pressing the MENU button displays the  
available menu option icons.  
2
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3. As described on p.55, use the ̇ or ̈ buttons to select the option you  
want to set.  
4. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the desired mode from the menu.  
5. Press the SET/DISP. button to complete the setting and return the camera  
to shooting mode (live image displayed).  
The selected mode icon appears on the LCD monitor.  
To set another menu option, without pressing the SET/DISP. button, use the ̇ or  
̈ buttons to select the option you want to set.  
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Using the Scene Select Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Selecting the right mode for your shot  
- You can select the best mode for the scene you are shooting.  
- In dark locations, you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake.  
1. Select the Scene Mode setting menu  
option.  
1
The current setting is displayed.  
“PORTRAIT” is displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired scene mode.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
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Using the Scene Select Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Available modes  
-
Portrait :Use this mode when you want to soften the background so that the  
subject stands out clearly.This mode allows you to shoot soft attractive  
portrait shots with extra dimension.  
-
-
Scenery :The suitable mode for taking pictures of scenery or buildings, etc.  
Night  
Snap  
:This is the best mode for shots taken at night or dusk, or for shots of  
people taken with the flash against a nighttime or evening backdrop.  
A tripod should be used to prevent camera shake.  
-
:This mode is suitable for snapshots and you can take a photo between  
the ranges of 0.8m and 2.5m.  
Use this mode when you want someone to take a picture for you without  
having to worry about the auto-focus or for subjects that pose problems  
for the camera's auto-focus function.  
This mode works best with the zoom set to the wide-angle (W) position.  
-
-
Sports :This mode is the best choice for shots of fast-moving subjects, such  
as pictures taken as sporting events.  
Angel :This mode is intended for shots of children or women, since it gives  
particularly beautiful skin tones and also gives priority to the shutter  
response so that you can capture fleeting laughter or smiles.  
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Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu  
Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu  
- This section explains the menu options that are available in Movie/Voice  
mode.  
- Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained  
until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turnned off.  
Available menu options  
- Movie (default)  
- Postrecording  
:Allows you to shoot movies. (p.42)  
:You can add voice comments to still images you have shot.  
(p.68)  
- Recorded Message  
:You can record voice only. (p.70)  
- Exposure Compensation:Allows you to adjust the brightness of your images. (p.71)  
- White Balance  
:You can set the correct white balance for your light source.  
(p.72)  
(p.60)  
(p.61)  
- Memory Priority  
- Self Timer  
• Because the details for the Memory Priority and Self Timer modes are as described  
in the menu options for Auto mode, these items are not explained in this section.  
1. Select “MOVIE/VOICE” and press the  
SET/DISP. button.  
1
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Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
2. Pressing the MENU button displays the  
available menu option icons.  
2
3. As described on p.55, use the ̇ or ̈ buttons to select the option you  
want to set.  
4. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the desired mode from the menu.  
5. Press the SET/DISP. button to complete the setting and return the camera  
to shooting mode (live image displayed).  
The selected mode icon appears on the LCD monitor.  
To set another menu option, without pressing the SET/DISP. button, use the ̇  
and ̈ buttons to select the option you want to set.  
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Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Using After Recording  
- You can add voice comments (After Recording) to photos you have already  
taken. You can also erase previous voice comments, as well as re-write  
them.  
1. Select “ADD REC” and press the SET/  
DISP. button.  
1
2. Previously recorded photos are  
displayed. By pressing ̇ or ̈, select  
the still photo to which you wish to  
attach a voice comment.  
2
• Sound cannot be recorded to a photo  
displayed in the movie ( ) mode.  
• If you press the MENU button, the  
selection is invalidated and you will return  
to screen 1.  
3. Press the shutter button to start  
recording.  
3
Record your comments facing the  
microphone on the front of the camera.  
• When remaining time runs out, the camera  
stops recording automatically.You can stop  
recording at any time by simply pressing  
the shutter button again.  
• While recording, the elapsed time is  
displayed on the side of the screen.  
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Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Erasing recorded voice comments  
1. After playing back the images, select  
the image from which you want to  
delete the sound and press the  
Delete button.  
1
• Photos with voice comments have a  
displayed on them.  
2. If you wish to erase only the voice  
comments, select “VOICE”, and if to  
erase all the voice comments attached  
to the pictures in one go, select “VOICE  
& PICTURE”. Use ̆ or ̄ to select the  
appropriate setting, and then press the  
SET/DISP. button.  
2
• If you decide not to erase, select “CANCEL”  
or press the SET/DISP. button again.  
3. When the “Now DELETE…” sign  
disappears, erasing has finished and  
you will return to the through image.  
To re-record, erase the recorded voice comments once using Step 1 to 2 on page 69,  
and then repeat the procedures again in Step 1 to 3 on page 68.  
• It is not possible to record to a protected photo or when a card doesn’t have enough  
space.  
• Making recording with After Recording reduces the number of pictures you can take.  
• See p.91 for information on playing back sound.  
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Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Making Voice Memos  
- This feature allows you to record just sound.  
- Take care not to cover the microphone on the front of the camera.  
1. Select “VOICE” and press the SET/  
DISP. button..  
1
2. Screen 2 will appear and the camera  
enters in the voice recording mode.  
Press the shutter button and recording  
begins.  
2
• If you do not press the shutter button, you  
can return to screen 1 without making a  
recording by pressing the MENU button.  
• When the available recording time runs  
out, recording will end automatically. If you  
wish to stop recording, simply press the  
shutter button again.  
• While recording, the elapsed time is  
displayed on the upper right of the screen.  
To play back the recording, see page 91.  
• Recording a voice memo reduces the  
number of photos you can take.  
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Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Adjusting Exposure Compensation  
- If you wish to brighten or darken an entire image, use the exposure  
adjustment function.  
- The exposure can be corrected 2.0 EV in adjustment steps of 1/3 EV.  
- The compensation value is displayed on the monitor.  
- This option is also available in the mode menu for Manual (p.74).  
1. Select the Exposure Compensation  
setting menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“EXPOSURE 0.0” is displayed as the  
default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired exposure compensation.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
• Even after a correction, there are times when the change is not apparent, such as  
when the subject is in a semi-dark place.  
• When flash is used, the compensation effect may not be sufficient.  
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Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Adjusting White Balance  
- The color tones in images vary depending on the type of light source used.  
While the AUTO setting can be used for most shots, you should change  
the setting when you want to take shots with the white balance set  
specifically for the ambient conditions and light source.  
- The mode you set is displayed with icon on the LCD monitor (However,  
AUTO is not displayed.).  
- This option is also available in the mode menu for Manual (p.74).  
1. Select the White Balance setting menu  
option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“WHITE BALANCE AUTO” is displayed as  
the default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired mode.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
To return to normal still-image shooting,  
set the mode to “AUTO”.  
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Available Modes  
AUTO (Default) :The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.  
DAY LIGHT  
CLOUDY  
:Ideal for taking photos in strong sunlight.  
:Ideal for taking photos in the shade or when it is cloudy.  
FLUORESCENT :Ideal for taking photos indoors with fluorescent lighting.  
TUNGSTEN  
:Ideal for taking photos indoors with normal incandescent  
lighting.  
About White Balance  
The human eye has the ability to compensate so that it sees white subjects as white,  
whatever the light source. Digital cameras and similar devices can also “see” white  
subjects as white by first adjusting the color balance of the ambient light to match the  
photo subject. This adjustment is called the White Balance.  
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Using the Manual Mode Menu  
Using the Manual Mode Menu  
- This section explains the menu options that are available in Manual mode.  
- Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained  
until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turned off.  
Available menu options  
- Shooting modes  
1) Program:This is the default mode.  
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture size.(p.76)  
2) Aperture:The aperture is set manually and the camera then sets the shutter speed  
automatically. (p.78)  
3) Manual :The shutter speed and aperture are both set manually. (p.79)  
- Continuous & Bracket :Allows you to select the Auto Bracket function (p.81) as well  
as the Continuous Shooting function (p.57).  
- Image Size  
- Memory Priority  
- Self Timer  
- Color  
(p.58)  
(p.60)  
(p.61)  
(p.56)  
- Exposure Compensation(p.71)  
- White Balance  
- ISO  
- Fixed Focus  
- Custom  
(p.72)  
: You can set the sensitivity. (p.82)  
: Allows you to lock the focus setting. (p.82)  
: You can specify a range of image quality settings. (p.83)  
• The details of the Continuous, Image Size, Memory Priority, Self Timer, Color,  
Exposure Compensation and White Balance modes are not explained in this section.  
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1. Select “MANUALand press the SET/  
1
DISP. button.  
2
2. Pressing the MENU button displays the  
available menu option icons.  
3. As described on p.55, use the ̇ or ̈ buttons to select the option you  
want to set.  
4. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the desired mode from the menu.  
5. Press the SET/DISP. button to complete the setting and return the camera  
to shooting mode (live image displayed).  
The selected mode icon appears on the LCD monitor.  
To set another menu option, without pressing the SET/DISP. button, use the ̇ or  
̈ buttons to select the option you want to set.  
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Taking Pictures in Program Mode  
- This is the camera's default photography mode.  
- In this mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture  
setting according to the brightness of the subject.  
1. Select PROGRAM.  
1
The current setting is displayed.  
PROGRAMis displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Press the SET/DISP. button to set the  
camera to shooting mode.  
2
The icon appears on the LCD monitor.  
Differences between the Auto and Program modes  
The shutter speed and aperture size combinations automatically set by  
the camera are the same in both modes.  
The following functions can be used in Program mode but are not available  
in Auto mode:  
- AF (focus) lock can be used to take pictures.  
- AE (exposure) lock can be used to take pictures.  
- The white balance setting can be changed.  
- Exposure compensation can be used.  
- When you press the shutter button half way, the aperture setting and shutter  
speed are displayed on the LCD monitor.  
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Taking pictures with AF (focus) lock  
If you press ̇ while activating focus lock (pressing the shutter button half-  
way on page 41), the focus setting locks and the icon appears on the LCD  
monitor. The setting becomes effective even after you take a shot.  
* To cancel the AF-lock, turn the camera’s power OFF or press the Zoom or ̇ button.  
Taking pictures with AE (exposure) lock  
If you press ̆ while activating focus lock (pressing the shutter button half-  
way on page 41), the exposure setting locks and the icon appears on the  
LCD monitor. The setting becomes effective even after you take a shot.  
* To cancel the AE-lock, turn the camera’s power OFF, press the Zoom button, or  
change the white balance setting.  
Changing the white balance setting  
You can select the white balance mode by pressing ̄. Each time you press  
̄, the mode alters, and the selected mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
For information on displayed icons and white balance modes, see page 73.  
Using exposure compensation  
Pressing the ̆ button when you take a pictures displays the exposure  
compensation setting on the LCD monitor. Exposure can be corrected with  
̇ or ̈ button. The exposure compensation can be adjusted 2.0EV in 1/3  
EV increments either side of the default setting.  
* Each time you press the ̆ button, the function of the ̇ and ̈ buttons changes.  
Pressing the ̆ button again changes the functions of the ̇ and ̈ buttons to Macro  
mode (̇) and Flash mode (̈) respectively.  
* You can restore the normal white balance setting by pressing the ̄ button.  
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Taking Pictures in Aperture Mode  
- In this mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed after you  
select the aperture setting.  
- Focus value differs with zoom magnifications and can be switched to 2  
levels according to magnification.  
1. Select “APERTURE”.  
1
2. When you press the SET/DISP. button,  
the current aperture setting appears on  
the LCD monitor and you can then set  
the aperture to the desired setting.  
2
Use the ̄ button to set the aperture  
and then take the picture.  
You can also use the ̇ or ̈ buttons to  
set the exposure compensation.  
• Each time you press the ̆ button, the functions of the ̄, ̇ and ̈ buttons change.  
When the aperture setting is displayed in white, the aperture and exposure settings  
can be specified. However, by pressing the ̆ button, the functions of the ̄, ̇ and ̈  
buttons can be changed to White Balance (̄), Macro mode (̇) and Flash mode (̈)  
respectively.  
• As with Program mode (p.76), AE lock and AF lock (p.77) can be used to take pictures  
in Aperture mode.  
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Taking photographs in manual exposure mode  
- Shutter speed and focus value can be set according to conditions and  
purpose.  
- Shutter speed can be set between 15 and 1/1000 seconds. Focus value  
differs with zoom magnifications and can be switched to 2 levels according  
to magnification.  
1
1. Select “MANUAL.  
2
2. When you press the SET/DISP. button,  
the current shutter speed and aperture  
setting appear on the LCD monitor and  
you can then set the shutter speed and  
aperture to the desired settings.  
Set up focus value with ̄ button and  
shutter speed with ̇ or ̈ button.  
• Please use a tripod to prevent movement  
during slow shutter speed exposure.  
• When setting up manual exposure mode, the function of ̄, ̇ and ̈ button can be  
changed every time ̆ button is pressed.  
When the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in white, the exposure  
settings can be specified manually. If you press the ̆ button, you can then use the  
̄, ̇ and ̈ buttons to set the White Balance (̄), Macro mode (̇) and Flash mode  
(̈) respectively.  
• As with Program mode (p.76), AE lock and AF lock (p.77) can be used to take pictures  
in Manual mode.  
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Taking photographs in manual exposure mode (Cont’d)  
- Focus value and shutter speed will be displayed on the LCD monitor all the  
time when setting up manual exposure mode.  
Exposure value (exposure difference to brightness) will be displayed by  
half depressing shutter button. (Displays in 1/3EV steps within 2.0.)  
Even if brightness around changes, the exposure value can be confirmed  
whenever the shutter button is half depressed.  
- In manual exposure mode, if shutter mode is set slower than 1/2 second, it  
will take longer for processing due to the noise reduction function.  
- Some of the functions will be restricted on manual exposure mode.  
You cannot set Exposure Compensation modes (p.71, 74) from other menus.  
• ISO sensitivity (p.82) will be fixed to “ISO50” when it is set to “AUTO”.  
• Flash AUTO mode cannot be selected.  
• When flash emits light on red-eye reduction mode (p.114), set up shutter speed  
will be used.  
- When taking a photograph using a flash in manual exposure mode, the  
intensity may not be appropriate according to conditions. In such a case,  
please use flash intensity mode in image quality setting (p.84).  
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Using the Manual Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Using the Auto Bracket Function  
- In this mode, the camera automatically shoots 3 frames with staggered  
exposure or focus settings (3-frame continuous shooting).  
1. Select the Bracket setting menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“SINGLE SHUTTER” is displayed as the  
default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select  
“AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE” or  
“AUTO BRACKET FOCUS”.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
Available modes  
-
Single shutter (default) :This is the normal shooting mode in which the camera  
shoots one frame at a time.  
-
-
-
Continuous shutter  
Super Continuous  
:See p.57.  
:See p.57.  
Auto Bracket Exposure :The camera automatically shoots 3 frames with  
staggered exposure settings.  
-
Auto Bracket Focus  
:The camera automatically shoots 3 frames with  
staggered focus settings.  
• Use Playback mode to check the images shot using the Auto Bracket function and  
select the best image.  
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Using the Manual Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Changing the Sensitivity (ISO)  
- Sensitivity can be switched over.  
1. Select the ISO setting menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“ISO AUTO” is displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired sensitivity setting.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
AUTO  
; Normal sensitivity is equivalent to ISO100. Sensitivity can be changed  
automatically to adjust to the condition of an object.  
50/100/200/400 ;High sensitivity is suitable for an object with quick motion or for dark places.  
However, the higher the sensitivity is, the more noise image will have. Low  
sensitivity is suitable for bright place or slow shutter speed.  
Taking photographs by fixing focus  
- Use this mode if you want to take photographs using fixed focus.  
- Distance can be set to infinity (long distance), 2.5m, 1.2m or 0.8m.  
1. Select the Focus setting menu option.  
• The current setting is displayed.  
“AUTO FOCUS” is displayed as the default  
setting.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired distance.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
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Setting the Custom Function  
- Setting the Custom function allows you to use the menu selections and  
settings on pages 84-88.  
However, because the menu option default setting is “OFF”, you first have  
to cancel the “OFF” setting for CUSTOM in the Setup menu. (p.120)  
- Once you cancel the “OFF” setting, the menu settings screen appears and  
you can set image quality parameters such as the flash brightness and  
image contrast to your preferred settings.  
1. Select the Custom setting menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“CUSTOM OFF” is displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select  
“CUSTOM 1”.  
2
You can also select “2”.  
You can specify 2 different custom image  
quality settings.  
3. After selecting the custom setting, use  
the ̇ or ̈ buttons to choose from the  
menu options on p.84-88 and specified  
your preferred settings.  
To take pictures using the normal (default)  
settings, select CUSTOM OFF and press  
the SET/DISP. button.  
To take pictures using the specified custom  
image quality settings, select CUSTOM 1  
or 2.  
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Adjusting the Flash Brightness  
- Flash intensity can be adjusted.  
1. Select the Flash setting menu option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
"FLASH 0.0" is displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ and ̄ buttons to select the  
desired setting.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
• If you want to reduce the flash intensity, so as to take photograph of a close object,  
adjust the volume to the “–”.  
If you want to increase the flash intensity, such as when the background of an object  
is far away, adjust to the “+”.  
• Flash intensity may be restricted by hardware depending on the conditions (focusing  
distance, focus value, distance to an object, sensitivity etc.)  
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Adjusting the Saturation  
- Color clearness of images can be adjusted.  
1. Select the Saturation setting menu  
1
option.  
• The current setting is displayed.  
“SATURATION 0” is displayed as the  
default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ and ̄ buttons to select the  
desired setting.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
• Adjust to the “+” to increase color clearness and adjust to the “–” to reduce color  
clearness.  
Adjusting the Contrast  
- Contrast of images (gap between bright and dark) can be adjusted.  
1. Select the Contrast setting menu  
option.  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“CONTRAST 0” is displayed as the  
default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ and ̄ buttons to select the  
desired setting.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
• Adjust to the “+” to increase the gap between brightness and darkness for sharp  
images and adjust to the “–” to decrease the gap for soft images.  
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Adjusting the Sharpness  
- Sharpness of images (sharpness of outline) can be adjusted.  
1. Select the Sharpness setting menu  
1
option.  
• The current setting is displayed.  
“SHARPNESS 0” is displayed as the  
default setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
desired setting.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
• Adjust to the “+” to make the image outline sharper and adjust to the “–” to make it  
softer.  
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Using the Manual Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Adjusting the Color  
- Color of images can be adjusted. (Specified color can be emphasized.)  
1. Select the Color setting menu option  
(red, green or blue).  
1
• The current setting is displayed.  
“ 0” is displayed as the default setting for  
all 3 colors.  
2. Use the ̇ or ̈ buttons to set the color  
and then the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select  
the desired setting.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
• Color (red, green, blue) is set up as a relative value.  
0, 0, 0 and -2, -2, -2 are regarded as the same. For example, to emphasize the red  
most, colors need to be set up to +2 (red), -2 (green), -2 (blue) not +2 (red), 0  
(green), 0 (blue).  
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Using the Manual Mode Menu (Cont’d)  
Changing slow shutter speed  
- Slow shutter speed can be changed according to the flash mode.  
- Shutter speed will become slow when taking photographs in dark places,  
so please use a tripod to prevent movement during exposure.  
1. To change the slow shutter speed when  
the flash mode is set to AUTO or  
1
FLASH ON  
SHUTTER ”.  
(
), select “SLOW  
• The current setting is displayed.  
See the explanation below (*) for more  
details of the shutter speeds displayed.  
To change the slow shutter speed when  
the flash mode is set to OFF ( ),  
select “SLOW SHUTTER ”.  
• The current setting is displayed.  
“1/8” seconds is displayed as the default  
setting.  
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
shutter speed.  
Press the SET/DISP. button to  
complete the setting and return the  
camera to shooting mode.  
* Slow shutter speed display  
Shutter speeds for SLOW SHUTTER are only displayed when wide-angle (W) is  
selected in the settings screen. The table below shows the corresponding shutter  
speeds for telephoto (T). The default speed displayed for wide angle (W) is 1/60  
seconds.  
Note also that the shutter speed does not change for each focal distance when  
SLOW SHUTTER  
is selected.  
Wide-angle (W)  
Telephoto (T)  
1/8  
1/15  
1/25  
1/30  
1/50  
1/60  
1/125  
1/200  
1/12.5  
1/100  
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Advanced Playback  
Playback  
Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback)  
- Up to nine frames can be displayed on the LCD monitor simultaneously.  
You can quickly access the images you want displayed. You can also erase  
unwanted images.  
1. Press the  
Play button to play back  
1
the images and then press the WIDE  
zoom button.  
2
2. The 9-frame index are displayed at the  
same time. The image selected when  
you entered the menu will be  
surrounded by a red frame. Use ̇, ̈,  
̆, or ̄ to move the frame and select  
the image you wish to display (or erase).  
• Pressing ̇ when the first frame is selected  
or ̈ on the last frame will switch the  
screen to the next nine images.  
3. Press the TELE zoom button or the  
SET/DISP. button and the selected  
image will be displayed in the normal  
size.  
3
If you wish to delete the selected  
image, press the  
After pressing the  
DELETE button.  
DELETE button,  
the procedures are the same as  
explained at p.51-2 to p.53.  
• If you wish to delete all the images on a  
card, it doesn’t matter which image is  
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Playback (Cont’d)  
Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom)  
- You can play back your images as enlargements.  
1. After pressing the  
PLAY button, use  
1
̇ or ̈ to select the image you wish to  
see.  
Then use the TELE zoom button to  
zoom in;every time you press theTELE  
button, the image is enlarged further.  
• The zoom ratio is displayed on the LCD  
monitor.  
To zoom back out, press the WIDE zoom  
button.  
Also, half depress shutter button to display  
the image in the normal size.  
2. Use ̇, ̈, ̆, or ̄ to scroll around the  
2
photo to the part you want to see.  
Using the Quick-view Function  
- If you pre-set the camera to the Quick-view mode (p. 111), you can review  
pictures on the LCD monitor right after you’ve taken them.  
When using the LCD monitor for shooting images:  
1) After you take a picture, the LCD monitor automatically displays it.  
2) After about three seconds, the LCD monitor returns to the through image.  
When using the viewfinder to shoot images, with the LCD monitor off:  
After the LCD monitor displays the last image that you have taken, it will  
automatically turn back to off.  
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Playback (Cont’d)  
Playing back the sound of After Recording image  
- Playing back the sound of After Recording image (p.68).  
1. Press the  
PLAY button and then  
1
select After Recording image with ̇  
or ̈ button.  
• When playing back After Recording image,  
a screen will be displayed as in 1.  
Recording time will be displayed at the  
upper-right of the screen.  
2. Press the shutter button to play back  
sound. It will revert back to image 1  
when playback finishes.  
• Playback time will be displayed in the  
upper-right of the screen.  
Playing Back Voice Memos  
- Play back the contents of your voice memos (p. 70).  
1. After pressing the  
PLAY button, use  
1
̇ or ̈ to select a voice memo image.  
• The voice memo time is displayed in the  
upper right of the screen.  
2. Press the shutter button and the voice  
memo is played back. When the memo  
finishes, the display returns to screen 1.  
• The playback time (elapsed) is displayed  
in the upper right of the screen.  
- Playing back voice memo and sound for After Recording image.  
Take care not to cover the speaker on the top of the camera (p.16).  
• Press the shutter button again if you want to stop during playback.  
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Using the PLAY Menu  
Using the PLAY Menu  
- You can use the PLAY menu to copy and protect your images and to specify  
DPOF print settings. It does not matter whether the camera’s power is OFF  
or ON.  
Available menu options  
- Copy & Move:Allows you to copy or move images to other media. (p.94)  
- DPOF  
:Specifies the images to be printed and the number of copies  
of each image. (p.97)  
- Protect  
- Resize  
:Used to prevent images from being deleted. (p.101)  
:Allows you to reduce the size of an image. (p.104)  
- Slide Show :Automatically plays back images as a continuous slide show.  
(p.105)  
1. After pressing the  
PLAY button,  
1
press the SET/DISP. button and the  
PLAY menu screen will be displayed.  
2. Using ̇ or ̈, select the desired  
2
settings menu.  
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3. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select a  
3
mode from the menu and then press  
the SET/DISP. button to specify the  
mode settings.  
• The icon for the selected mode is  
highlighted.  
4. When you have completed all the  
settings, use the ̄ button to select  
“OK” and press the SET/DISP. button.  
4
• When the settings are completed the menu  
screen reappears. From the menu screen,  
press the MENU button to return to the  
playback image.  
• For details on making settings for each  
menu, refer to the following pages.  
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Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)  
Copying and Moving Images  
- You can use the procedure described below to copy or move still images or  
movies you have shot to another media.  
- For protected images, you must cancel their protection before you can move  
them.  
1. Select “COPY & MOVE”.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ buttons to select the  
2
mode.  
After selecting the media mode, use  
the SET/DISP. button to select the  
media to which the data will be copied  
or moved.  
• If there are no images on the selected  
media or no card is inserted, the media  
cannot be selected.  
3. Select the unit mode and then use the  
SET/DISP. button to select “SELECT”  
(to select one frame or multiple frames)  
or “ALL ON”.  
3
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4. After selecting the COPY/MOVE mode,  
4
use the SET/DISP. button to select  
“COPY” or “MOVE”.  
5
5. When you have completed all your  
selections, use the ̄ button to select  
“OK” and then press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
• Pressing the MENU button or pressing the  
SET/DISP. button on the icon position just  
above “OK” discards the settings and  
returns to the screen in step 1.  
• If you selected “SELECTas the unit mode,  
proceed to step 6. If you selected “ALL  
ON”, proceed to p.96-8.  
6. An 8-frame image is displayed.  
Pressing the ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ buttons  
moves the red frame around the  
screen. Use the red frame to select the  
image to be copied or moved and then  
press the SET/DISP. button.  
6
• Pressing ̇ when the first frame is selected  
or ̈ on the last frame will switch the  
screen to the next eight images.  
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7. Images selected at Step 6 are  
7
surrounded by a yellow frame.  
To select other images, repeat the  
selection procedure. (Return to Step 6)  
When you have finished selecting  
images, use ̇, ̈, ̆, or ̄ to select  
“END”, and then press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
8. A confirmation screen appears. To  
move the image(s), select “YES” with  
̇ or ̈, then press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
8
• If you select “NO” and press the SET/DISP.  
button, you will return to screen 1 without  
moving anything.  
9. Copying or moving begins and the  
“Now COPY…” or “Now MOVE…”  
message is displayed.  
When copying or moving ends, the step  
1 screen reappears.  
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Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF)  
- You can also order a digital print at a photo lab (except for some labs) such  
as a traditional photofinishing service. For detailed information, please  
contact your photo lab.  
- DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format for recording  
information on memory cards, etc.so they can be used by DPOF compatible  
digital printers and lab print services for printing out images you’ve taken  
with your camera.  
- You can select the frames (one frame, multiple frames or all frames) you  
want to print from all the still images you’ve taken. You can also deselect  
the settings. However, you cannot print movie images.  
- The maximum number of prints that can be specified for one image is 999.  
1. Select “DPOF”.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select the  
mode.  
2
After selecting the media mode, use  
the SET/DISP. button to select the  
media containing the images to be  
printed (or deselected).  
• If there are no images on the selected  
media or no card is inserted, the media  
cannot be selected.  
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3. After selecting the unit mode, use the  
3
4
5
SET/DISP. button to select “SELECT”  
if you want to print (or deselect) one  
frame or multiple frames.To print all the  
frames, select “ALL ON”. To cancel all  
the print settings, select “ALL OFF”.  
4. After selecting the date mode, use the  
SET/DISP. button to select “DATE ON”  
or “DATE OFF”.  
• If you select “DATE ON”, the date and time  
of shooting are also printed.  
5. When you have completed all your  
selections, use the ̄ button to select  
“OK” and then press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
• Pressing the MENU button or pressing the  
SET/DISP. button on the icon position just  
above “OK” discards the settings and  
returns to the screen in step 1.  
• If you selected SELECT as the unit mode,  
proceed to step 6 on p.99. If you selected  
ALL ON, proceed to step 9 on p.100. If you  
selected ALL OFF, proceed to step 10 on  
p.100.  
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6. The “SELECT SET” screen appears.  
6
Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select “LAST  
SET FILE READ” or “INIT. VAL. <0>”  
and then press the SET/DISP. button.  
• If you do not want to specify any DPOF  
settings, select “CANCELand press the  
SET/DISP. button.  
• By selecting “LAST SET FILE READ”, you can re-use the file containing the previous  
print settings. If the previous settings are not stored in a file, this option is grayed out  
and cannot be selected. In this event, select “INIT. VAL. <0>”.  
• By selecting “INIT. VAL. <0>” and pressing the ̇ or ̈ button, you can reset all the  
frames to their default values beforehand.  
7. An 8-frame image is displayed.  
Use the ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ buttons to move  
the red frame around the screen.Using  
the red frame to select an image allows  
you to change or set (or cancel) the  
DPOF settings for the image.  
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- Images for which prints have been specified are surrounded by a yellow frame and  
the number of prints specified is shown in the top-left corner of the image. By using  
the red frame to select an image and pressing the zoom buttons (T and W), you can  
increase or decrease the number of prints.  
- If you use the red frame to select an image with no prints specified and then press  
the SET/DISP button, the number prints for that image is set to 1.You can then use  
the zoom buttons (T and W) to increase or decrease the number of prints.  
• If you press the ̇ button at the first frame or the ̈ button at the last frame, the  
screen changes to show the previous 8 frames or next 8 frames.  
8. To exit the selection screen, use the ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ button to select “END”  
and then press the SET/DISP. button. (Proceed to p.100-10.)  
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9. If you selected “ALL ON”:  
9
Use the ̆ or ̄ button or the zoom  
buttons (T or W) to specify the number  
of prints and then press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
10.The confirmation screen is displayed.  
If you selected “ALL ON” or  
“SELECT”:  
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Use the ̇ or ̈ button to select “YES”  
and then press the SET/DISP. button.  
If you chose “ALL OFF”:  
Select “YES” and press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
• If you select “NO” and press the SET/DISP.  
button, your settings will be invalidated and  
you will return to screen 1.  
11.The “Now DPOF SET…(or “Now DPOF OFF…”) screen is displayed. Once  
settings (or deselection) are completed, the display returns to screen 1.  
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Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images  
- You can protect your important still and moving images from being erased.  
(You can select some or all images to be protected). You can also cancel  
the protection.  
- If you format a card (p.108), even protected images will be erased.  
1. Select “PROTECT”.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select the  
2
mode.  
After selecting the media mode, use  
the SET/DISP. button to select the  
media containing the images to be  
protected (or unprotected).  
• If there are no images on the selected  
media or no card is inserted, the media  
cannot be selected.  
3. After selecting the unit mode, use the  
SET/DISP. button to select “SELECT”  
if you want to protect (or unprotect) one  
frame or multiple frames. To protect all  
the frames, select “ALL ON”.  
3
To cancel all the protection settings,  
select “ALL OFF”.  
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4. When you have completed all your  
4
selections, use the ̄ button to select  
“OK” and then press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
• Pressing the MENU button or pressing the  
SET/DISP. button on the icon position just  
above “OK” discards the settings and  
returns to the screen in step 1.  
• If you selected “SELECTas the unit mode,  
proceed to step 5. If you selected “ALL ON”  
or “ALL OFF”, proceed to p.103-7.  
5. The 8-frame index appears. Using ̇,  
5
̈, ̆, or ̄, move the red frame to an  
image you wish to protect (or cancel  
protect) and press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
• Pressing ̇ when the first frame is selected  
or pressing ̈ on the last frame will switch  
the display to the next eight images.  
6. Images selected at Step 5 are  
surrounded by a yellow frame.  
6
To select other images, repeat the  
selection procedure. (Return to Step 5)  
When you have finished selecting  
images, use ̇, ̈, ̆, or ̄ to select  
“END”, and then press the SET/DISP.  
button.  
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7. A confirmation screen appears.  
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Select “YES” with ̇ or ̈ and press  
the SET/DISP. button.  
• If you select “NO” with ̇ or ̈ and press  
the SET/DISP. button, your settings will be  
invalidated and you return to screen 1.  
8. The “Now PROTECT…” (or “Now  
PROTECT OFF”) screen is displayed.  
Once settings (or cancel protect) are  
completed, the display returns to screen  
1.  
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Reducing Image Size (Resizing)  
- You can reduce the size of images you have taken. When you resize an  
image, a new, smaller file is created.  
- Use this function when you send images as e-mail attachments or when  
you otherwise need a smaller image.  
- The resize function is not available for movie images.  
1. Select the image to be resized in the  
playback screen and then select the  
“RESIZE” menu option.  
1
2
3
2. Use the ̆ button to select the size  
mode and then use the SET/DISP.  
button to select the image size.  
• VGA records at 640 × 480 pixels and  
QVGA at 320 × 240.  
3. When you have completed the selection,  
use the ̄ button to select “OKand then  
press the SET/DISP. button.  
• Pressing the MENU button or pressing the  
SET/DISP. button on the icon position just  
above “OK” discards the settings and  
returns to the screen in step 1.  
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4. Use the ̇ or ̈ button to select “YES”  
4
and press the SET/DISP. button to  
record the resized image as a new  
image file.  
To cancel image resizing, select “NO” and  
press the SET/DISP. button.  
• If there is not enough memory to save the  
image, an error message “MEMORY FULL”  
is displayed.  
Playing a Slide Show  
- The slide show will proceed in order from the first image at a set interval.  
1. Select “SLIDE SHOW”.  
1
2. Use the ̄ button to select “OK” and  
then press the SET/DISP. button.  
3. Slides will be displayed in order,  
starting with the 1st slide at about 2  
second intervals. The slide show will  
finish with the last frame displayed.  
• If you wish to stop during a slide show,  
press the SET/DISP. button. If stopped, the  
current frame will be displayed.  
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Camera Settings  
Using the Set-up Menu  
Using the Set-up Menu  
- By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, you can  
customize your camera to suit you.  
- It does not matter whether the main power is ON or OFF, as the settings  
are saved by the camera until they are changed.  
- You can select the Setup menu from Shooting mode (live image) or from  
the playback screen.  
Available menu options  
- Format  
- Monitor  
:Initializes a card. (p.108)  
:Allows you to specify settings for the LCD monitor. (p.110)  
- REC. SET :Allows you to specify settings for Shooting mode. (p.113)  
- Sound :You can turn the various camera sounds on and off. (p.117)  
- Basic Set Up:Allows you to specify settings such as custom settings and the date  
and time. (p.118)  
1. With the live image on the screen,  
press the MODE button.  
1
Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select “SET  
UP”.  
2
2. Press the SET/DISP. button to display  
the icons for the available menu  
options.  
• Pressing the MODE button from the image  
playback screen displays the SET UP  
menu.  
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3. Using ̇ or ̈, select the menu settings.  
3
4. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select a mode  
from the menu and then press the SET/  
DISP. button to specify the mode  
settings.  
4
5. When you have completed the settings,  
press the MENU button.  
When the settings are completed, the  
SET UP menu screen (screen in step  
1) reappears. If you accessed the SET  
UP menu from the playback screen, the  
playback image reappears.  
• In the SET UP menu screen (screen in  
step 1), pressing the MENU button returns  
the camera to Shooting mode (live image).  
• Refer to the following pages for details on  
making settings for each menu.  
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Formatting a Memory Card  
- Formatting a card returns it to the initial state (when it was purchased).  
- Caution:Formatting erases all data, even images that are protected (p.101).  
- Always format cards inside the camera. If a card is formatted by a computer  
it may not perform normally.  
1. Select “FORMAT”.  
1
Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select the type  
of media to be formatted and then  
press the SET/DISP. button.  
2
2. You will be asked for confirmation. To  
execute formatting, select “YES” with  
̇ or ̈ and press the SET/DISP. button.  
• If you decide not to format, select “NO” and  
press the SET/DISP. button.  
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3. Once formatting starts, the message  
3
“Now FORMAT…” will appear.  
When formatting is complete, the  
camera returns to the Set-up menu  
mode.  
During formatting be sure not to open  
the battery/card cover as damage to  
the card may result.  
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Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings  
- Use the procedure below to specify the settings for the LCD monitor.  
1. Select “MONITOR”.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select the  
mode.  
2
Then use the SET/DISP. button to turn  
each mode ON or OFF.  
3. When you have completed the settings,  
press the MENU button.  
When the settings are completed, the  
SET UP menu screen reappears.  
Available modes  
- QUICK VIEW  
:Allows you to set up the camera so that you can check your  
images right after you shoot them.  
- INFORMATION  
:Allows you to switch between showing and hiding the image  
information.  
- MONITOR  
- BLUE LED  
:Allows you to change the LCD monitor operation mode.  
:You can turn the LED that lights when the camera is started up  
on and off.  
- MONITOR COLOR :Allows you to adjust the LCD monitor brightness and color tones.  
(p.112)  
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Setting QUICK VIEW  
- Set this mode to “QUICK VIEW ON” to display images on the LCD monitor  
immediately after they are photographed so that you can check images as  
and where you shoot them.  
- The default setting is “QUICK VIEW OFF”.  
- See p.90 for more detailed information on this function.  
Hiding the image information  
- By selecting “INFORMATION OFF”, you can stop the camera from displaying  
the image information (p.38, 48) shown during shooting or playback.  
- The default setting is “INFORMATION ON” (show).  
Changing the LCD monitor operation mode  
- When you switch the camera on, the LCD monitor always lights up.However,  
you can stop the LCD monitor from lighting up when the camera is switched  
on by selecting the “MONITOR OFF“ setting.  
- The default setting is “MONITOR ON”.  
- When “MONITOR OFF” is selected, you can switch the LCD monitor on by  
pressing the SET/DISP. button after you switch the camera on.  
Preventing the blue LED from switching on  
- When the camera is running, the blue LED (see p.16) lights. However,  
selecting “BLUE LED OFF” stops the LED from switching on.  
- The default setting is “BLUE LED ON”.  
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Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor  
1. Select “MONITOR COLOR” and press  
the SET/DISP. button to display the  
monitor adjustment screen.  
1
2. Select the mode (brightness or color)  
you want to adjust by moving the cursor  
within the selecting mode using ̄ or  
̆ button.  
Pressing the ̇ or ̈ buttons moves the  
cursor in the adjustment bar at the  
bottom of the screen. Use this to adjust  
the settings to the desired brightness  
and color.  
After making the adjustments, press  
the SET/DISP. button complete the  
settings.  
Selectable modes  
Brightness  
Colour tone (Red)  
Colour tone (Green)  
Colour tone (Blue)  
To make screen brighter (to make color deeper.), move the cursor to the “+” with ̈  
button. To make the screen darker (to make color lighter.), move the cursor to the “–”  
with ̇ button.  
• Color is set up as a relative value.  
For example, to emphasize red most, green and blue need to be set up to the furthest  
left as well as setting up red to the furthest right.  
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Specifying the Shooting mode settings  
- Use the procedure below to specify the settings for Shooting mode.  
1. Select “REC. SET”.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select the  
mode.  
2
Then use the SET/DISP. button to turn  
each mode ON or OFF.  
3. When you have completed the settings,  
press the MENU button.  
When the settings are completed, the  
SET UP menu screen reappears.  
Available modes  
- RED EYE REDUCTION:Allows you to take pictures using red-eye reduction. (p.114)  
- DIGITAL ZOOM  
- NUMBER RESET  
:Allows you to take pictures using the digital zoom. (p.114)  
:You can reset the file number. (p.115)  
- CHANGE EXPOSURE :You can change the exposure metering (AE) mode. (p.115)  
- CHANGE FOCUS :You can change the focus metering (AF) mode. (p.116)  
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Taking pictures using red-eye reduction  
- By selecting “RED EYE REDUCTION ON”, you can minimize the “red-eye  
effect” that causes people's eyes to glow red when flash photography is  
used. (The default setting is OFF.)  
- When you press the shutter button, the pre-flash comes on, followed by  
the real flash which finishes the shot.  
• Until the real flash comes on, do not move the camera or let the subject move.  
• If the subject is not facing the pre-flash or final flash, or the distance to the subject  
is too far, the red-eye reduction effect may not be apparent.  
Using the Digital Zoom  
- If you select “DIGITAL ZOOM ON”, it can become 2 x zoom furthermore from  
the maximum magnification of optical zoom, and pictures can be taken. (The  
default setting is OFF.)  
- When using the digital zoom, view the field through the LCD monitor.  
Because the zoom effect is accomplished electronically, it is not possible  
to use the viewfinder.  
- When shooting movies, the digital zoom function is not available.  
To take a picture, press the TELE zoom  
button until it reaches the end of the optical  
range, then release the button for a  
moment, then press and hold the TELE  
zoom button and the digital zoom is  
engaged.  
• The LCD monitor will display the digital zoom  
ratio (×2).  
To return to normal mode, press the WIDE  
zoom button.  
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Resetting the file number  
- The setting method of file numbers can be changed.  
* NUMBER RESET OFF (default setting)  
Consecutive file numbers are assigned as shown below. (The file numbers are  
continued if a new card is inserted.)  
XXXX1.jpg, XXXX2.jpg, XXXX3.jpg…  
* NUMBER RESET ON  
Each time a new card is inserted, numbers are assigned starting from XXXX1.jpg. If  
a card that already contains images is inserted, the assigned file numbers continue  
on from the existing numbers already on the card.  
Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes  
- Your camera uses center-weighted metering as the default, but it can be  
changed to spot metering.  
- Spot metering is used to ensure matching the exposure to a targeted part  
of your subject.  
* Center-weighted metering (AE CENTER)  
In this mode the camera sets the exposure according to the metering for the central  
part of the whole frame. It is ideal for taking photos where the brightness of the  
subject in the center of the frame is desired.  
* Spot metering (AE SPOT)  
In spot metering the camera measures the light of just the subject in the center of the  
frame, and sets the exposure to it. This mode is ideal when the background of the  
picture is brighter than the subject, or there is a great deal of contrast between the  
two, as the camera allows you to take the photo with the exposure set to the brightness  
of your desired subject.  
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Changing the focus metering (AF) Mode  
- The system of focus metering can be changed.  
* exo-AF sensor ON (default setting)  
This is the normal setting.  
This mode uses both external AF and image-plane AF using a CCD to set the focus.  
This mode uses the optimum AF on the camera for the scene being shot.  
* exo-AF sensor OFF  
This modes sets the focusing using only image-plane AF with a CCD, with no external  
AF used. Select this option when more high-precision focusing is needed.  
• These choices are available for all shots.  
• If OFF is selected, the time required for focusing may be somewhat longer in Scene  
Select mode, etc.  
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Changing the sound settings  
- Use this procedure to switch the camera's warning tones, effects sounds  
and the shutter sound on and off.  
- The default is “ON” (emit sound) for all the sounds.  
1. Select “SOUND”.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select the  
mode.  
2
Then use the SET/DISP. button to turn  
each mode ON or OFF.  
3. When you have completed the settings,  
press the MENU button.  
When the settings are completed, the  
SET UP menu screen reappears.  
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Specifying the basic camera set up  
- You can use this procedure to specify basic camera settings such as the  
date and time and the custom settings.  
1. Select “BASIC SET UP”.  
1
2. Use the ̆ or ̄ button to select the  
mode.  
2
Then use the SET/DISP. button to turn  
each mode ON or OFF.  
3. When you have completed the settings,  
press the MENU button.  
When the settings are completed, the  
SET UP menu screen reappears.  
Available modes  
- DATE SET  
- LANGUAGE  
:Allows you to adjust the date and time settings. (p.119)  
:You can change the language setting. (p.119)  
- AUTO POWER OFF:Allows you to change the time setting for the Auto Power Off  
function. (p.119)  
- CUSTOM  
- DEFAULT  
:You can specify custom settings for shooting modes. (p.120)  
:Allows you to restore the default camera settings. (p.120)  
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Adjusting the Date and Time  
- If the battery is removed for approximately 24 hours or more, the date and  
time settings will be lost. In this case, please reset the date and time.  
Select “DATE SET”, press the SET/DISP.  
button and the date and time settings  
screen appears.  
1
See Steps 3 to 5 on pages 29 and 30 about  
how to make the settings.  
Changing Languages  
- You can use the method below to change the language displayed on the  
LCD monitor.  
Select “LANGUAGE”, press the SET/DISP.  
button and the language settings screen  
appears.  
See step 1 to 2 on page 29 for instructions  
on making the settings.  
Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time  
- You can change the Auto Power-OFF not-in-use interval starting at 3 minutes  
(default).  
- Select “AUTO POWER OFF” and then use the SET/DISP. button to select  
“10 MIN” or “OFF”.  
• If you select OFF, the Auto Power Off function is disabled and care is needed to avoid  
depleting the batteries.When you have finished taking pictures or playing back images,  
switch the power off by closing the lens cover or switching off the LCD monitor to  
prevent battery depletion.  
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Specifying custom settings  
- You can use this feature to disable individual settings for the modes in the  
Manual Mode menu (p.74).  
- You can also use this procedure to enable the Custom settings (p.83).  
- If OFF is selected in this setting, only the default modes are valid and the  
specified mode functions are disabled.  
Select “CUSTOM” and press the SET/  
DISP.button to display the settings screen.  
Modes set to ON are marked with a tick  
(
).  
Use the ̇ or ̈ buttons to select a mode  
and the SET/DISP. button to set the mode  
to ON or OFF.  
To enable the Custom settings (p.83),  
select “CUSTOM” and press the SET/  
DISP. button.  
You can also disable settings in each mode.  
Restoring the defaults  
- This feature allows you to change all the settings you have specified in the shooting  
mode menus and the setup menu back to their defaults settings at once.  
When you select “DEFAULTand press the  
SET/DISP. button, a confirmation screen  
appears.  
Use the ̇ or ̈ button to select “YES” and  
then press the SET/DISP. button.  
• If you select “NO”, the setting is ignored and  
the SET-UP menu screen reappears.  
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Connecting to your PC  
Connecting to your PC  
Operating Environments  
- Images recorded with the camera can be transferred to a PC using the  
USB cable supplied.  
1. Windows  
OS:  
Preinstalled versions of Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE,  
Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me  
Memory: 16MB or more of available RAM (32MB or more recommended)  
Display: 32,000 colors or more, resolution of 640 × 480 pixels or more  
Others: CD-ROM drive, USB port (standard equipped)  
2. Macintosh  
OS:  
CPU:  
Mac OS 9.0/9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (Version 10.0.4-10.1)  
PowerPC or more  
Memory: 16MB or more of available RAM (32MB or more recommended)  
Display: 32,000 colors or more, resolution of 640 × 480 pixels or higher  
Others: CD-ROM drive, USB port (standard equipped)  
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Connecting to your PC (Cont’d)  
Connecting with a USB cable  
- Turn OFF the power supply to the camera.  
- There is no need to turn off your PC power supply when connecting or  
disconnecting the USB cable to the camera.  
1. Turn on the power supply to your PC, and  
To USB  
connector on PC  
start up the Windows or Mac OS.  
2. When the normal Windows or Mac OS  
screen appears, open the cover on the  
camera's USB terminal and connect the  
camera to the computer with the USB cable.  
• Please use only the USB cable supplied with the camera.  
• While the camera is connected to your PC, the camera is inoperable.  
• While connected to your PC, do not detach the USB cable or open the battery/  
card cover.  
• Turn the power supply to the camera OFF when detaching the USB cable.  
After detaching the USB cable, close the USB terminal cover.  
• When communicating with your PC, we recommend using the AC adapter (sold  
separately). Attach/detach the AC adapter when the camera power supply is  
OFF and your PC and the camera are not connected.  
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Installing software and downloading images  
Installing USB Driver Software  
- Installing from attached CD-ROM.  
- Install the software only if you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE. If  
you are using another OS, you do not need to install this.  
- Turn OFF the power supply to the camera.  
- To conserve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separately, model no.:  
AC-9) is recommended.  
1) Turn on the PC power and start Windows.  
2) After connecting your camera and PC with USB cable (p.122), turn ON  
the power supply to the camera.  
3) The “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen will appear.  
4) Insert the CD-ROM supplied into the CD-ROM drive.  
5) Click “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).” and  
then click “Next”.  
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6) Click “Specify a location:” and input “D:\”.  
Click “Next”.  
• Here, the CD-ROM drive is assumed  
to be drive D.  
• The INF file necessary for the install is  
located in “D:\”.  
• When searching a different location,  
click “Browse”.  
7) Click “Next”.  
8) Click “Finish”.  
The USB device driver is now installed.  
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Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)  
Downloading (transferring) Images  
- To conserve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separately, model no.:  
AC-9) is recommended.  
- If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, first install the “USB device  
driver software” (attached CD-ROM) (pp.123-124).  
1. Turn on the power supply to your PC, and start up Windows or Mac OS,  
and connect your camera and PC with USB cable (p.122).  
2. If you are using Windows, open “My Computer” and double-click the newly  
created icon “removable device”. If you are using Mac, an “Undefined  
Name” icon will be displayed on the desktop.  
3. Double-click the “DCIM” folder.  
4. If you double-click “100 KONIC”, the image file icon will be displayed.  
• The first 3-digit number of “100 KONIC” differs depending on the directory in the  
card.  
5. If you double-click the file, the image will be displayed. When saving the  
file, copy it to where you want to save it.  
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Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)  
Notes  
You can only connect the camera to the computer if there is a card containing  
recorded image files inserted in the camera.  
• When 2 memory cards are inserted in the camera, the Memory Priority will  
be displayed (p.27, p.60).  
• Image files can be copied to a hard disk or other media and deleted as  
necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manual operating system in  
use.  
Please note that Konica Minolta will not be responsible for any loss resulting  
from such operations.  
• Always back up important data.  
• The protect setting set with this camera is equivalent to the read-only  
attribute of a file.  
Please note that, if the attribute of a file is changed using a PC the protect  
setting set with the camera will be disabled.  
• Do not change the file name of image data saved on an SD Memory Card/  
Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick using a PC or save files other than image  
data taken by this camera. Images that have been altered or newly saved  
on an SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick using a device  
other than this camera will not only play back on the camera but may cause  
the camera to malfunction when inserted.  
• Do not format the SD Memory Card or Multi-Media Card or Memory Stick  
using a PC. Data may become damaged.  
• Before editing the image files, copy them to your PC hard disk.  
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Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)  
Using Windows  
Installing the included software (CD-ROM) and KD-420Z User’s Guide  
1) Turn on the PC power and start Windows.  
2) Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
3) Check to see that “QuickTime”, “Adobe Acrobat Reader” and “KD-420Z  
User’s Guide” in the “KONICA MINOLTA KD-420Z setup menu” are  
checked and click “OK”.  
• Be sure to install “QuickTime”, “Adobe Acrobat Reader” and “KD-420Z User’s  
Guide”.  
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4) Software checked in 3) will be installed in order. Follow the onscreen  
guidance to continue the installation.  
Note: Clicking “Cancel” during the installation process will cancel  
installation. In this case, perform the installation again.  
However, do not restart the PC until all the installations have been  
completed.  
5) When all of the software checked in 3) have been installed, the “KD-  
420Z setup menu” screen will appear. Click “OK” to finish the installation  
process.  
Viewing the KD-420Z User’s Guide  
1) Double click the “KD-420Z User’s Guide” icon on the desktop.  
2) The KD-420Z User’s Guide will be displayed.  
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Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)  
Using Macintosh  
Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader  
QuickTime installation is not necessary.  
• Be sure to install if Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed in your  
Macintosh. And it is not necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader for  
Mac OS X users.  
1) Turn on the power of your Macintosh, and set the included CD-ROM in  
the CD-ROM drive.  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
Double click the “Konica Minolta” icon.  
Double click the “Adobe” icon.  
Double click the “English” icon.  
Double click the “Acrobat Reader Installer” icon.  
6) Follow the instructions shown on the screen.  
Installing the KD-420Z User’s Guide  
• Be sure to install.  
1) Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2)  
3)  
4)  
Double click the “Konica Minolta” icon.  
Double click the “Manual” folder.  
Copy “GUIDE_EG” to a location of your choice.  
5) Double click the copied “GUIDE_EG” to display the “KD-420Z User’s  
Guide”.  
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Others  
When Carrying the Camera Overseas  
Using the dedicated AC adapter kit (Model No.: AC-9)  
- Please do not use the AC adapter where the voltage is outside the displayed  
power supply voltage (AC 100V to AC240V).  
Using the Attached Charger (Model No.: BC-600)  
- Please do not use the charger where the voltage is outside the displayed  
power supply voltage (AC 100V to AC240V).  
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Care and Storage  
Cleaning the camera  
When cleaning the camera, do not use solvents such as benzene or paint  
thinner.  
• Before cleaning, remove the batteries from the camera, or disconnect the  
power plug of the AC adapter from the wall outlet.  
• The exterior casing surface consists of paint and printing. Wiping the casing  
with benzene or paint thinner may cause discoloration, or the paint or  
printing to be removed.  
• When the camera becomes dirty, wipe off the dust with a soft, dry cloth.  
For stubborn dirt, dampen a cloth in diluted neutral detergent (kitchen  
detergent), wring thoroughly and wipe. When finished, wipe the camera  
with a dry cloth.  
• When using a chemical cloth, follow the safety precautions of the product.  
After using the camera  
If the camera is not to be used for a long period, remove the batteries and  
ensure that the power plug of the AC adapter is disconnected from the  
wall outlet.  
• Leaving the batteries inside the camera for a long time may cause the  
battery fluid to leak, resulting in malfunction of the unit.  
• When storing, keep both camera and batteries in cool place with low  
humidity and under constant temperature as much as possible.  
Recommended temperature: 15˚ – 25˚C (59˚ – 77˚F)  
Recommended humidity: 40% – 60%  
About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick  
Handling  
• Do not bend or apply excessive force.  
• Do not store the card in places with high humidity, dusty places or where  
static electricity or electromagnetic fields are likely to occur.  
• Keep dust, water and foreign objects away from the terminal section.  
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Care and Storage (Cont’d)  
About image data  
• Use a PC to delete images and files recorded with other models.  
• The recorded data may be lost when you or a third part misuses the SD  
Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick, if the card is affected by  
strong static electricity or electrical shock, or during card repair or  
malfunction.  
Konica Minolta will not be responsible in any way for the loss of recorded  
data or the consequences of such loss.  
About the LCD monitor  
• The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision engineering.  
Although the percentage of active pixels is more than 99.98%, there may  
be missing or constantly lit pixels.  
• When using the LCD monitor in a cold location, the screen may appear  
darker than normal immediately after starting use.The screen will return to  
normal brightness as the internal temperature of the camera rises.  
• When the LCD monitor becomes dirty with finger prints or dust, wipe with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
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Troubleshooting  
- If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the point of  
purchase.  
Symptom  
Check this:  
Page  
Power  
Supply  
Power will not turn ON • Battery level too low  
• Battery inserted incorrectly  
21  
21  
24  
• AC Adaptor attached incorrectly  
Power turns OFF right • Battery level too low  
21  
after turning on  
• The battery has reached the end of  
its service life.  
Fit a new battery  
• Low ambient temperature  
13,20  
136  
Shooting Can’t take a picture • Power supply not on.  
the even if pressing the • SD Memory Card or Memory Stick’s  
28  
pictures shutter button  
write protected.  
15  
• Pictures taken have reached the  
maximum number.  
Erase unwanted pictures.  
• Set to the Self-Timer mode.  
• Flash being charged.  
51  
61  
45  
Can’t focus  
• Subject not in the center  
• Subject hard to focus  
• Dirty lens  
41  
41  
34  
36  
• Incorrect distance from the subject  
LCD monitor display • LCD brightness adjusted incorrectly 112  
and images are not • Finger prints or dirt on the monitor  
clear  
132  
46  
Doesn’t Flash  
• Set to “Flash off” mode  
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Troubleshooting (Cont’d)  
Symptom  
Check this:  
Page  
Won’t play back  
• PLAY button not ON  
• No image data  
47  
47  
Play back  
• All image data is erased  
51,108  
Image with no natural  
color  
• White balance incorrect  
72  
Image appears dark  
• Distance too great, the flash didn’t  
reach the subject  
45  
• Not enough light  
45,84  
• Exposure correction is not  
adjusted properly  
71  
Image too bright  
• Flash used with subject too close  
• Exposure correction is not  
adjusted properly  
45  
71  
Can’t transfer to your  
PC  
• Not connected to your PC correctly  
• No image data inserted in the camera 126  
122  
Other  
Incorrect date and time  
• Left without battery over 24 hours  
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Main Specifications  
Model  
:Digital Still Camera with zoom lens  
Effective picture resolution :4.0 mega pixels  
Recording media  
:SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card, Memory Stick  
Image recording capacity :4 mega fine  
(About 36 frames/SD Memory Card at 64MB)  
4 mega normal  
(About 72 frames/SD Memory Card at 64 MB)  
2 mega normal  
(About 143 frames/SD Memory Card at 64 MB)  
VGA normal  
(About 574 frames/SD Memory Card at 64 MB)  
Recording method  
:Still picture; JPEG (DCF compatible1)) /  
DPOF compatible2)  
Still picture sound voice; WAV Compatible  
Movie; AVI style Motion JPEG compatible  
Image pickup  
Sensitivity  
Lens  
:1/2.5 inch CCD  
Total resolution 2408 × 1758 pixels (4,230,000 pixels)  
:equivalent to ISO 100, changeable sensitivity (AUTO, 50,  
100, 200, 400)  
:F 2.8-4.9, f=5.6-16.8mm (7 elements in 6 groups)  
Equivalent to 35mm camera conversion of 34 to102mm  
Focus adjustment/Photometric :TTL center 5-point metering using CCD image plane  
brightness signals plus external passive central metering  
Focal Range  
:Normal; wide angle 0.5m to (1.6" to ),  
telephoto 0.8m to (2.6" to )  
Macro-photo mode; wide angle 5cm to infinity,  
telephoto 0.5m to infinity  
Super macro; 0.2 to 0.4 m (telephoto only)  
Aperture  
:Wide angle; F2.8/F4.7, Telephoto; F4.9/F8.3  
:Program shutter with CCD electronic shutter  
Shutter  
Shutter speed  
:Still picture; about 1 to 1/2000sec. (Manual exposure  
mode : approx. 15 – 1/1000 seconds)  
Movie;  
about 1/30 to 1/5000sec  
Exposure control  
White balance  
:Program AE (ISO100; 3EV-15.5EV)  
:Auto correct, manual setting (daylight, cloudy, tungsten,  
fluorescent)  
Viewfinder  
:True-image zoom viewfinder  
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Flash  
:Built-in auto adjust lighting flash, flash interval about 4 sec.  
Flash working range (ISO: AUTO);  
wide angle about 0.5m to 2.3m (1.6" – 7.5")  
telephoto about 0.8m to 1.3m (2.6" – 4.3")  
Viewfinder green LED on while charging  
Shooting modes  
:Single shooting/ Continuous/ Flash On/ Flash Off/Macro/  
Self-timer (10 sec., 3 sec.)/ Portrait/Scenery/ Night/Snap/  
Sports/ Angel/Movie (320 × 240 with sound)/ B & W/Sepia/  
Red-eye reduction/ Digital Zoom (2 ×)/ Program/ Aperture/  
Manual/ Bracket  
LCD monitor  
Playback  
:1.5 inch low temperature poly-silicon TFT with back light  
LCD color monitor  
:Single frame/ index playback/ slide show playback/ digital  
zoom playback  
Erase function  
LED display  
:Single frame/ designated frames/ all frames/ format  
:Self-timer LED, viewfinder LED  
Auto-date function  
Power supply  
:Year, month, date and time up to 20503)  
:Lithium battery (3.7V), dedicated AC adapter (sold  
separately)  
I/O terminals  
:USB terminal  
Operating temperature :0˚(32˚)-50˚C(122˚F) (humidity 20%-80%)  
Dimensions  
:93.5 × 55.5 × 23 mm (W × H × D)  
(except parts that stick out)  
Weight  
:145 g (5.1oz) excluding battery, card  
Attachments  
:
1) Lithium-ion battery (Model No. NP-600)  
2) Battery Charger (Model No. BC-600), Power Supply cord  
3) USB cable  
4) CD-ROM  
5) Strap  
6) Quick Guide  
7) Warranty card  
8) SD Memory Card  
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Main Specifications (Cont’d)  
• The performance of the items above is according to the conditions used in our test.  
• The specifications and/or appearance of the product may be altered without  
notification.  
1) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a standard by JEITA mainly for the  
purpose of simplifying the use of image files taken by digital cameras with other  
related devices.  
2) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specified by Canon, Inc., Kodak Co., Ltd., Fuji  
Photo Film Co., Ltd., and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a standard for  
recording specified information such as the images or quantity to print from the images  
taken by a digital camera on a recording medium.  
3) Manganese lithium silicon battery is in use as back-up battery for calendar system  
(Refer to p.30). It is recommended to replace with new ones at least once three to  
five years. (Additional charge is required at the time of replacement.)  
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Warranty and After-sales Service  
For repair, handling and care, first consult the dealer from whom you  
purchased the camera.  
Warranty (separately attached)  
Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the date of  
purchase and dealer of purchase and the dealer's details have been  
completed. After reading the warranty, keep it in a safe place.  
Warranty period (main unit): one year from the date of purchase  
When requesting service  
If symptoms persist after having checked the table on pages 133 and 134,  
Troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply and contact the dealer from  
whom you purchased the camera.  
Note: Transportation cost for taking/bringing back the product to/from  
repair, shipping costs or carrying charges are at the customer’s  
expense. When shipping the product, pack the unit appropriately  
and use a shipping method such as registered mail or express mail  
to prevent loss of the product.  
During the warranty period  
Repairs will be made by the dealer from whom you purchased the camera  
according to the contents of the warranty. For repair, take the product and  
the warranty to the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.  
Outside the warranty period  
Repairable products can be repaired for a charge upon request. However,  
the minimum holding period of performance parts for repairing digital still  
cameras is limited years after termination of production.  
Note: Performance parts for repair are parts necessary to maintain the  
functions of the product.  
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FCC Compliance Statement:  
Declaration of Conformity  
Responsible party: KONICA PHOTO IMAGING  
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A.  
Telephone number: (201) 574-4000  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
• Shielded cables must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant  
FCC regulation.  
• Power requirement is DC 4.2V 10% and 1.5 A max.Use only listed certified  
power supply adapter.  
• The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the  
equipment without approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s  
authority to operate this equipment.  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
• However, note that operation of this unit near a radio or television receiver  
could possibly cause radio disturbance.  
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CANADA ONLY  
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003  
du Canada  
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