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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product.

The KYOCERA Finecam SL300R is a powerful, high-resolution digital camera featuring an

ultra-slim body and 3✕ optical zoom lens.

Before using the camera, please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you

use the camera correctly and continue to enjoy this Kyocera product for many years to

come.

Test Photos and Warranties

Make it a practice to take test shots before beginning any important photography session, in

order to confirm that images are being recorded properly. Kyocera will not be held

responsible for failure of photographs to be recorded or transmitted to a computer as the

result of any defects in recording media (SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC)).

Notes on Copyright

Photographs taken of professional performances, exhibitions, displays, or copyrighted

materials may be used only for your own personal enjoyment, and only with the consent of

the copyright holders. Other use may constitute violation of applicable copyright laws. Be

aware that some performances, exhibitions, or displays may impose restrictions on

photographic or other recording even when the purpose of such recordings are personal

enjoyment.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• MultiMediaCard™ is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany),

licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime™, and the QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc.

• PRINT Image Matching is trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image

Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• All other corporate and brand names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective owners.

PRINT Image Matching

* This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT

Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers

to produce images more faithful to their intentions.

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Contents

Introduction.............................................................................................................. 3

Test Photos and Warranties........................................................................... 3

Notes on Copyright......................................................................................... 3

How to Use this Instruction Manual................................................................ 7

Caution and Warning Symbols....................................................................... 8

Handling Precautions ..................................................................................... 8

Nomenclature ꢀ Names of camera controls and reference pages.............. 12

A World of Possibilities................................................................................. 13

1 Camera Preparations........................................................................ 1-1

Inserting the Battery Pack ...................................................................................1-2

Removing the Battery Pack .................................................................................1-2

Charging the Battery ............................................................................................1-3

Loading the Memory Card ...................................................................................1-3

Removing the Memory Card................................................................................1-4

Switching the Camera On ....................................................................................1-5

Setting the Date and Time....................................................................................1-6

Using the Accessories .........................................................................................1-7

2 Basic Operations .............................................................................. 2-1

Taking Pictures – Shooting Still Images ............................................................2-2

Shooting Movies...................................................................................................2-4

Viewing Images – Still Image Playback ..............................................................2-6

Viewing Images – Movie Playback......................................................................2-6

Displaying Information for Playback Images – INFORMATION........................2-7

Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images – Manual REC Review ......2-8

Deleting Unwanted Images – Erasing Images ...................................................2-8

When the Memory Card is Full... .......................................................................2-10

Connecting the Camera to a Computer............................................................2-11

Computer hardware and software requirements.......................................2-11

Connecting to a Windows PC............................................................................2-12

Installing the USB drivers (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) ...........2-12

Viewing images on a Windows PC............................................................2-13

Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC...................................2-16

Uninstalling the driver software (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) ..2-18

Connecting to a Macintosh................................................................................2-20

Viewing images on a Macintosh computer................................................2-20

Disconnecting the USB cable from a Macintosh computer .......................2-22

Digital Printing on a Printer ...............................................................................2-23

3 Techniques for Taking Pictures ...................................................... 3-1

Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures....................................................................3-2

Using the Zoom Button – Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom...............................3-3

Setting the Best Camera Mode for the Scene Shot – SCENE Button I.......3-4

Displaying the Scene Mode menu...............................................................3-4

Shooting modes ..........................................................................................3-5

Using Continuous Shooting Mode......................................................................3-7

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Switching the LCD Monitor Icon Display and Backlight On and Off ...............3-8

Specifying the settings ................................................................................3-8

Conserving Battery Power...................................................................................3-9

4 Using CCamera Mode, NContinuous Shooting Mode and

MMovie Mode................................................................................ 4-1

Using the Flash.....................................................................................................4-2

Flash modes................................................................................................4-2

Setting the flash mode.................................................................................4-3

[t] Taking Pictures Using the Self-Timer...........................................................4-4

[

] Selecting the Number of Pixels (Image Size) ..............................................4-5

] Selecting the Quality (Compression Ratio).................................................4-6

] Using Exposure Compensation....................................................................4-8

] Determining the White Balance ...................................................................4-9

] Setting the Frame Rate ..............................................................................4-10

]/[ ] Setting Detailed Functions in the SET DETAILES ...........................4-11

[SOUND] Shooting Movies with Sound (or without Sound) ...........................4-11

[COLOR MODE] Selecting Color, Black & White or Sepia..............................4-13

[CHROMA] Changing the color intensity..........................................................4-14

[SHARPNESS] Enhancing the image outlines.................................................4-15

[WB PRESET] Setting Your Own Value for White............................................4-16

[AE MODE] Selecting the Exposure Setting Method.......................................4-17

[FOCUSING] Selecting the focusing method...................................................4-19

Setting the focusing method......................................................................4-19

Determining the shooting distance with manual focusing (MF).................4-20

[LONG EXP.] Using Slow Shutter Speeds........................................................4-21

[ISO] Changing the Sensitivity to Photograph Fast Moving Subjects...........4-22

[METERING] Selecting the Area Used for Setting the Exposure ...................4-23

[DIGITAL ZOOM] Switching the Digital Zoom ON and OFF............................4-24

5 Using the PPlayback Mode Functions........................................ 5-1

[PLAYBACK ZOOM] Viewing Your Images Enlarged........................................5-2

Playing Back Movies ............................................................................................5-2

[MULTI] Viewing Multiple Images........................................................................5-3

Using MULTI playback ................................................................................5-3

Erasing images in the MULTI playback screen...........................................5-4

Reverting to normal playback (SINGLE playback) ......................................5-5

[POSTRECORDING] Adding Voice Messages to Images..................................5-5

Recording a message .................................................................................5-5

Erasing voice messages .............................................................................5-7

Playing back a recorded message ..............................................................5-7

[PROTECT] Protecting Images from Accidental Erasing..................................5-8

Protecting an image ....................................................................................5-8

Unprotecting images ...................................................................................5-9

[ERASE] Erasing Individual Images....................................................................5-9

[ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images......................................................................5-10

[RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming Images ........................................................5-11

Resizing an image.....................................................................................5-11

Checking and erasing resized images ......................................................5-13

Resizing all the images .............................................................................5-14

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Erasing all resized images ........................................................................5-14

[ROTATE] Rotating an Image ............................................................................5-15

[AUTO PLAY] Displaying Images Automatically as a Slideshow...................5-16

Setting AUTO PLAY..................................................................................5-16

Starting and ending an AUTO PLAY slideshow ........................................5-18

PRINT SETTINGS Specifying DPOF Print Settings ........................................5-19

Specifying DPOF settings .........................................................................5-19

Specifying index print settings...................................................................5-21

Deleting all the DPOF print settings ..........................................................5-22

6 GUsing the SET UP Mode Functions ............................................ 6-1

[AF MODE] Setting AF mode ...............................................................................6-2

[AF METHOD] Setting AF method.......................................................................6-2

[BRIGHT CNTRL] Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness................................6-3

[BACKLIGHT] Changing the Monitor Backlighting Brightness........................6-4

[DATE] Setting the Camera’s Date and Time ....................................................6-4

[INSERT DATE] Writing the Date onto Image Files ...........................................6-4

[FORMAT] Initializing Memory Cards .................................................................6-5

[POWER SAVE] Switching the Camera Off Automatically to Save Power......6-6

[MODE LOCK] Preserving Your Function Settings ...........................................6-7

[BEEP] Adjusting the Volume of the Camera Button Beep ..............................6-8

[SHUTTER VOL] Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound .........................6-9

[COLOR SELECT] Selecting the Menu Color.....................................................6-9

[START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen .............................................6-10

[REC REVIEW] Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them.....................6-11

[

LANGUAGE] Selecting the Menu Language ............................................6-12

[FILE NO.] Starting Image File Numbers from 0001 ........................................6-13

[MODE RESET] Resetting Function Settings...................................................6-14

7 Appendix............................................................................................ 7-1

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................7-2

Problems and Solutions ..............................................................................7-2

Messages and Responses..........................................................................7-3

Mode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings.............................................7-4

LCD Monitor Information and Names of Icons ..................................................7-5

Display when the Camera C, Continuous Shooting Nor

Movie Mmode is selected....................................................................7-5

Display when Playback Pmode is selected.............................................7-6

Image Information Display...........................................................................7-6

LED indicators ......................................................................................................7-7

Self-timer LED (red) ....................................................................................7-7

Card access LED (orange)..........................................................................7-7

Caution LED (red) .......................................................................................7-8

Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms ...........................................................7-9

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How to Use this Instruction Manual

Camera Preparations: This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready

for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery pack,

loading memory cards, and switching the camera on.

Basic Operations: This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including

taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a

computer. If you use a digital camera for the first time, read these sections carefully in order

to learn how to use it properly.

Techniques for Taking Pictures: This chapter describes some more advanced

photography techniques, including photographing subjects that are difficult for the camera to

focus on, using the zoom to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the

subject, and using continuous shooting. This section is intended for those who have

understood the basic operations of the camera and have become used to camera

operations.

Using “C” Camera Mode, “N” Continuous Shooting Mode and “M” Movie Mode:

This chapter describes various aspects of photography using a digital camera, such as

using the flash, setting the number of pixels and image quality, and setting white balance.

Using the “P” Playback Mode Functions: This chapter describes the camera’s

Playback mode, in which you can check images you have shot on the LCD monitor.

In Playback mode, you can also record sound onto your images, and resize, trim and rotate

photographed images in 90°increments.

“G” Using the SET UP Mode Functions: This chapter describes how to set up some of

the camera's more advanced functions, such as specifying the AF (Auto Focus) settings,

adjusting the LCD monitor brightness, and initializing memory cards.

Appendix: This chapter provides a range of technical information, including measures for

dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD monitor, the

operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms.

• The digital camera is referred to in this Instruction Manual as “camera”.

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multimedia cards are referred to generically as

“memory cards”.

• These provide important cautionary information that should be observed when using

this product. Always read these.

• These provide additional explanations or references to assist in the use of this product.

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Caution and Warning Symbols

These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate

items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and

use the features correctly.

This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

death or serious personal injury if not followed properly.

This symbol indicates handling procedures which may result in death or

personal injury if not followed properly.

This symbol indicates procedures which may result in injury to the user, or

physical damage to the product if not followed properly.

Handling Precautions

•

If camera or batteries become hot, emit smoke or a burning smell, or display other

abnormal symptoms, remove them from the camera immediately to prevent fire.

When handling the batteries, take precautions to avoid being burned.

Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera, since you may receive a

severe electric shock.

Do not operate the electronic flash at close proximity to a person’s eyes

(especially those of an infant), since eye damage may result.

Do not attempt to take pictures while driving or walking since you may cause an

accident.

•

WARNING

• When taking pictures, remain aware of your surroundings and what is

happening around you.

• Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other locations subject to

large concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air may promote corrosion of metal

components and damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the

camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Sand inside the camera may result in

internal damage and operating malfunctions.

•

If the camera is brought quickly from a cold place to a warm room, condensation

may form on the lens and internal parts. Such condensation may result in damage

or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch

fire. Whenever possible, avoid subjecting the camera to sudden changes in

temperature, and if condensation occurs, turn off the camera power quickly and

leave it off until all condensation is gone.

CAUTION

•

This camera is a precision electronic instrument, and should be protected from

impacts and falls that might cause damage to internal parts or the shorting of

circuitry.

•

This camera is an electronic device which uses a high-performance IC. The heat

emitted from IC may make the camera hot during use. It is not a failure.

When taking the camera overseas or using it to record important events,

check its operating condition and take test pictures beforehand to confirm

proper operation.

•

• This camera is not designed to be waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or under

water. If the camera should inadvertently be exposed to water, it should be taken quickly

to a Kyocera/Yashica Service Center for inspection.

• Take great care to keep the photography lens and light sensor clean since soiling such as

fingerprints can affect the accuracy of the camera’s metering and focusing functions. If

these areas become soiled and require cleaning, wipe them gently with a third-party lens

cleaning cloth. Any dust should be removed using a blower or lens brush.

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• Clean the camera body by wiping with soft cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, or other

volatile solvents or cleansers, since such substances will damage the body materials.

• Do not remove the SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC) while the card access

LED is flashing.

• Interference may occur in recorded or played back images when the camera is used in

areas subject to strong electromagnetic interference (e.g., near a television set or stereo

speakers).

• Do not direct the camera lens directly toward the sun when shooting, since the CCD

element may be damaged.

• If the camera is dropped, it may be damaged internally or parts may have been dislodged

even when there is no visible external damage. The camera must be taken to a Kyocera/

Yashica Service Center for checking.

• Do not attempt to touch the insides of the memory card slot, since damage or malfunction

may result.

This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect its microcomputer against strong external static

electricity. Though rarely, it may fail to function because this safety circuit has come into action.

In this case, turn off the camera’s power, remove the batteries, reload them and use the camera

again.

For best performance, we recommend the use of genuine Kyocera accessories. Kyocera is not

responsible for any accidents or damage caused by the use of accessories made by other

manufacturers or fashioned by the user.

• Store the camera in a well-ventilated location, avoiding damp or dusty areas,

drawers or boxes containing mothballs, or in laboratories or other locations

where chemicals are handled. Exposure to such chemical fumes can result in

damage to the camera’s circuitry, resulting in short circuits and causing the

camera to emit smoke or catch fire.

CAUTION

• Do not place the camera in places that may be exposed to high temperatures for extended

periods of time (the beach in summer, a closed car under bright sun, etc.). Such high

temperatures may cause adverse affects or damage to the camera, batteries, or memory cards.

• Remove the battery pack before storing the camera for extended periods of time, to prevent

battery leakage and resulting damage.

• Rubbing or pressing strongly on the LCD monitor screen can result in

damage or malfunctions. If there is dust or dirt on the LCD monitor, blow it off

with a blower brush. Heavy soiling should be wiped off using soft cloth.

•

If the LCD monitor should become broken, take precautions to prevent personal

injury from glass fragments.

If the LCD monitor breaks and its liquid contacts your skin, quickly wipe away any

remaining liquid and wash the skin with soap and water. If the liquid should enter

the eyes, wash with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, then seek

medical attention immediately.

CAUTION

•

• Due to the innate characteristics of LCD panels, a few pixels may appear permanently lighted or

may not light at all. This is not a malfunction, and does not affect the recorded image in any way.

• The LCD monitor may appear difficult to see in some outdoor lighting situations.

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• Do not recharge or place batteries near sources of high heat (near flames,

heaters, or in direct sunlight, etc.), or in places exposed to flammable gasses,

since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke, or rupture.

• Do not allow the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of batteries to be

shortcircuited by metallic wires or object, since batteries may generate heat

or emit smoke or flames.

• Do not store batteries together with keys, necklaces, coins or other metallic

objects, since the objects may contact the battery terminals, causing short-

circuits.

• Do not try to heat batteries, or dispose of them in fire, since they may

generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or rupture.

DANGER

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify batteries, since they may generate

heat, emit smoke or flame, or the internal battery liquid may enter your eyes,

causing blindness or other personal injury. If battery liquid should enter the

eyes, wash the eyes with clear running water and seek medical attention

immediately.

• This battery pack has been designed for exclusive use with this camera.

Always use the camera to recharge the battery pack. Do not use the battery

pack in any device other than this camera and do not attempt to recharge it

using a third-party charger as the battery pack may generate heat or smoke,

catch fire or explode.

• Never place batteries in a microwave oven or other container exposed to

high-voltage, since battery liquid may leak, or the battery pack may generate

heat, emit smoke or flame, or rupture.

• Do not use leaking batteries. Battery liquid may contact your skin, causing

personal injury. In the event battery liquid does contact skin, wash

immediately with clean water.

WARNING

• Do not use broken or ruptured batteries, since they may generate heat, emit

smoke or flame, or cause electrical shock.

• Do not place batteries in water of any kind, or allow them to become wet,

since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or cause

electrical shock.

• Do not use or attempt to recharge wet batteries, since they may generate

heat, emit smoke or flame, or cause electrical shock.

• Do not store batteries in locations accessible to small children, since injury

could result.

• Do not throw batteries or subject them to strong impacts, since they may be

CAUTION

damaged and leak battery fluid.

• Whenever possible, use batteries at room temperature (20°C ± 5°C). The

battery capacity and usable time between recharging may be reduced in

situations of extreme heat or cold, such as during mid-summer or deep winter

weather, or when batteries are left in a hot location (e.g., inside a closed car

exposed to sun). Such conditions may also shorten the usable service life of

the battery.

• When not using batteries, store them in a cool, dry location.

Lithium-Ion Battery Pack.

Please recycle after its service life has finished.

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• Be sure that AC adapter plugs are connected securely before use. Loose

plugs and poor contacts can cause generation of heat, fire, and electrical

shock.

• Do not attempt to modify the AC adapter’s cords, or subject them to

unreasonable force. Damage to the cords can cause fires and electrical

shock. If cords become so damaged that their wire cores are exposed,

discontinue use and consult your dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center.

• Do not attempt to remove covers, disassemble, repair or modify AC adapter,

since dangerous electrical shock could result.

• AC adapter plugs that have become laden with dirt or household dust should

not be used or approached with metal objects, since electricity might be

transmitted through the metal, causing fire or personal electrical shock. In the

event of heavy soiling of a plug, remove it from its outlet and clean away the

dirt before reusing.

WARNING

• In the event that AC adapter plug emits smoke or unusual smell or sound, or

if it is damaged by impact or falling, cease use immediately. Continuing to use

a damaged plug could result in fire danger. In the event of damage to a plug,

consult your dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center.

• Do not connect the AC adapter to any sources of power other than a

household AC outlet (AC 100V to 240V; 50/60Hz). Using the adapter with

other voltages or ratings may cause the hazard of fire or electrical shock.

• Use only the dedicated AC adapter supplied with the digital camera. Using

other adapters may result in accidents and fire danger.

• Never attempt to splice the AC adapter cord, or subject it to severe twisting,

bending, or stretching.

• Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands, since personal

electrical shock could result.

• Always grasp the plug body (not cord) when removing the AC adapter plugs

from camera and power outlet. Pulling on the cords could cause breakage or

other damage to the wires, resulting in danger of fire or electrical shock.

• The AC adapter has been designed for exclusive use with this camera. To

prevent the danger of fire and electrical shock, do not use the adapter with

products other than the specific digital camera for which it was designed.

• If you notice any damage to the AC adapter, including broken wires or faulty

plug connections, stop using the AC adapter and consult your dealer or

Kyocera/Yashica Service Center as soon as possible.

CAUTION

• Prolonged use may cause the AC adapter to feel warm; this is a normal phenomenon and not a

malfunction.

• When not using the AC adapter for an extended period of time, first remove the plug from the

camera body, then disconnect the adapter from its AC outlet.

• If you wish to use the AC adapter while batteries are loaded in the camera, first set the camera’s

power switch to OFF, then connect the AC adapter before turning on the camera again.

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Nomenclature ^{ꢀ Names of camera controls and reference pages}

POWER button

ꢀ p.1-5

Shutter release button ꢀ p.2-3

USB socket ꢀ p.2-13

Power input socket ꢀ p.1-3

Connector cover

Strap lug

Microphone

Flash unit

Self-timer LED

Light sensor

Lens/Cover glass

DISPLAY button

SCENE button

p.3-8

p.3-4

Zoom button

(wide-angle) p.3-3

(telephoto) p.3-3

MENU button

Speaker

4-way button

OK button

Card access LED

Card/battery cover p.1-2

LCD monitor

Mode buttons

Mode select LED

Caution LED

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A World of Possibilities

This digital camera, with its slimline body and rotatable lens and LCD monitor units, can be

used in various ways not possible with conventional digital cameras.

● Stylish Slimline Body

The ultra-slim body of the FineCam SL300R is only

15 mm (0.6") thick. You can slip it into your pocket so

it’s ready to use anytime, anywhere.

When the

inspiration hits!

Snap!

● Rotating lens unit and LCD monitor

You can rotate the lens unit and LCD monitor unit to any

position through 120° in either direction.

By pointing the lens unit at yourself, you can take your

own picture (self portrait) while watching the image on

the LCD monitor.

By changing the angle of the lens unit, you can use the

camera like a periscope to take pictures over the heads

of a crowd while you view the image on the LCD

monitor.

● Flat body makes it easy to put down

If you rotate the lens unit and LCD monitor back to their

original positions, the flat camera body offers superb

stability.

This is really useful when you need the camera to be

stable so you can take pictures using the self-timer or

the macro function while you check the image by

looking at the LCD monitor from above.

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● Camera Functions

You can access the wide selection of camera functions by pressing the mode buttons above

the LCD monitor to switch between modes.

There is also a SCENE button that lets you take pictures using camera settings tailored to a

range of different scenes.

Shooting (still images)

The 3.2 megapixel high-

performance CCD enables

you to shoot high-quality still

images. ( p.2-2)

Shooting (continuous shooting)

Allows you to take continuous shots

at a rate of 3.5 frames per second.

This mode captures all the action at

sporting events, etc. ( p.3-7)

Shooting (movies)

Shoot a movie to capture the

true feeling of being there.You

can also record sound along

with the movie. ( p.2-4)

DISPLAY button

SCENE button

Alternately displays or hides

the icons on the LCD monitor

or switches the backlight ON

and OFF. ( p.3-8)

Provides a range of camera

settings optimized for

particular scenes, such as

portraits or nighttime scenery.

(

p.3-4)

SET UP

Playback

Allows you to specify the settings for various

functions including the AF (Auto Focus) and

the LCD monitor brightness. ( p.6-1)

Displays the images you have shot on the

LCD monitor.You can also use this mode

to resize or trim your images. ( p.2-6)

Digital cameras also offer the user a range of other options, including connecting to a

computer, sending images directly to a printer and getting your images printed at a print

processing store.

Connecting to a computer

Digital printing

Connecting your camera to a computer using the dedicated

USB cable gives you access to a wide range of uses for your

images, including using image retouching software to edit

your images on the computer and sending them as

attachments via e-mail. (ꢀ p.2-11)

You can either print out your images

directly on a printer or download them

onto a memory card and take them to

your local print processing store for

printing.

* Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users must install the USB

driver from the CD-ROM provided with the camera.

* Consult your local print processing

store for details of the print services

offered. (ꢀ p.5-19)

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● System Around the Camera

E-mail

Printer

Notebook

USB cable (supplied)

Card reader

Digital camera

Finecam SL300R

Memory card

AC adapter (supplied)

Photo lab

DPOF-compatible

printer (third-party)

Digital print

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Camera Preparations

This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking

pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery, loading

memory cards, and switching the camera on.

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Inserting the Battery Pack

1 Open the card/battery cover.

Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the

arrow (U) to open it.

2 Insert the battery pack (BP-780S)

supplied with the camera.

Check that the

correctly.

and

markings are oriented

3 Close the card/battery cover.

Close the cover and slide it in the opposite

direction to the arrow (U) to lock it.

Removing the Battery Pack

1 Check that the camera is switched off and then open the card/

battery cover.

2 Use your fingertip to slide the catch

retaining the battery pack sideways

and release the catch.

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3 Grip the battery pack and pull it out

of the camera.

• Take care not to drop the battery pack. Strong

impacts caused by being dropped can cause the

battery pack to leak fluid.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long

period, store it in a cool, dark place.

Charging the Battery

• Before charging, check that the battery pack is in the camera.

Connect the AC adapter to the camera

to charge the battery pack.

Caution LED

Full charging takes around 3 hours.

Turn the camera off during charging.

The caution LED (red) lights during charging and goes

off after roughly 2 hours, at which point the battery

pack is 90% charged. Leaving the AC adapter

connected for another hour charges the battery pack

fully.

• When you first purchase the camera, you need to charge the battery fully.

• Leaving or repeatedly charging the battery pack or the camera with the battery pack

installed in a hot location may impair battery pack performance and reduce the number of

shots that can be taken. When this occurs, purchase a new battery pack.

• You can check the battery level by switching the camera on. (ꢀ p.1-6)

Loading the Memory Card

1 Check that the camera is switched

off and then open the card/battery

cover.

Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the

arrow (U) to open it.

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2 Load the memory card.

Make sure the side with the label attached is

facing the LCD monitor.

To load the card, push it into the slot until it makes

a clicking sound and stops.

• If the card does not slide in smoothly, you may be loading the card upside down. Check

that the card is the right way up and do not try to force it into the slot.

• Do not attach stickers of any sort to the memory card as this may jam the card in the slot

so that you cannot remove it.

3 Close the card/battery cover.

Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow (U) to lock it.

■ Write protect switch ^{(SD Memory Cards only)}

Write-protect switch

Slide this switch down to

write-protect the card.

SD Memory Cards are provided with a write

protect switch.

Sliding this switch downward prevents any more

data from being recorded onto the card and

protects the images and data already stored on the

card.

When you load a write-protected card into the

camera in “C”, “M” or “N” mode, the “WRITE

PROTECT” message appears the LCD monitor.

You cannot use a write-protected card to take

pictures. You cannot erase images on a write-

protected card either.

Removing the Memory Card

1 Check that the camera is switched

off and then open the card/battery

cover.

Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the

arrow (U) to open it.

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• When the card access LED is flashing, images are being recorded onto the memory card.

Do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing

as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage.

2 Push the memory card in gently

with your fingertip.

If you push the memory card in slightly, it pops

back out and you can then pull it out completely.

3 Close the card/battery cover.

Close the cover and slide it in the opposite

direction to the arrow (U) to lock it.

Switching the Camera On

• Check that a memory card is loaded in the camera before switching the camera on.

Press the POWER button H.

The startup screen is displayed for a few seconds and

then the normal shooting mode screen appears.

• While the camera is switched on, pressing the POWER button H switches the camera off.

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■ Viewing the battery level and charging guide

Fully charged

At least

half used.

Charge low.

Charge

Camera will not

function.

the battery soon.

Charge the

battery.

When the battery charge is completely depleted, the

“LOW BATTERY” message appears on the LCD monitor.

Depending on the environment in which the digital camera is

being used, the amount of power consumed may increase.

Even if the battery level icon is displayed, the camera may

switch itself off in some camera operating conditions.

When this occurs, charge the battery.

Setting the Date and Time

The first time you use your digital camera, you must set the date and time.

The date and time settings may also be cleared when you remove the battery pack or if you

leave the camera unused for a long period. If this happens, reset the date and time.

1 Press the O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on

the mode select LED.

The setup menu appears.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button

to select [DATE] and then press R.

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3 You can use L and R on the 4way

button to cycle through the options

as follows: Year Q Month Q Day Q

Hour Q Minute Q Date display

format.

Use Uand Dto change the values set and select

the display format.

■ Date display format

This refers to the order in which the year, month

and day are shown. The 3 available formats are

shown on the right.

Choose your preferred display format.

Dates inserted on prints of your images are

inserted in the format selected here. (ꢀ p.6-4)

Order

Y.M.D

M.D.Y

D.M.Y

Sample display

4 When you have completed all the

settings, press the OK button E to

exit the settings.

■ The date and time must be set.

On a digital camera, the date and time of shooting

are stored on the memory card along with the

image data. This information is useful for

organizing your images into albums for viewing on

a computer.

100KCBOX

KIF_0001.jpg 2003.9.2

KIF_0002.jpg 2003.9.2

KIF_0003.jpg 2003.9.7

KIF_0004.jpg 2003.9.15

•

Using the Accessories

● Attaching the Hand Strap

Attach the supplied hand strap as shown.

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● Using the Camera Case

Use the camera case as shown in the illustration.

Memory cards

go in here.

● Using the Cleaning Pad

Attach the cleaning pad to the hand strap as shown in the illustration.

Clean the lens and LCD monitor with the side to which the cleaning cloth is attached.

• Wipe the lens with the cleaning pad if it becomes dirty.

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Basic Operations

This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking

pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a

computer.

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Taking Pictures

—

Shooting Still Images

1 Take the camera out of the case.

2 Hold the camera in both hands.

3 Press the POWER button H to

switch the camera on and then

press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” icon lights on

the mode select LED.

After the startup screen, the date is displayed for

roughly 3 seconds. Check that the date is correct.

4 With the LCD monitor facing

towards you, gently turn the left

side of the camera (lens unit).

Holding the LCD monitor at a good angle for

viewing, twist the lens unit until the lens points at

the subject.

5 Use the LCD monitor to compose

your shot.

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• Take care to avoid camera shake. (ꢀ p.4-4)

• Press the Tside of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the Wside to return the enlarged

image to its original size. (ꢀ p.3-3)

■ Holding the camera

With the LCD monitor facing towards you, hold the lens unit with your left hand and the

section with the LCD monitor in your right hand. Take care that your fingers do not obstruct

the lens, flash or light sensor. The camera is easier to hold if the lens unit and LCD monitor

unit are at an angle of between 30° and 45° to each other.

Relax your shoulders.

30˚ to 45˚

Brace your elbows lightly

Hold the camera

against your body.

in both hands.

6 Press the shutter release button

down half way to set exposure and

focus.

“Beep”

The camera gives a short beep and the green

shooting mark “^B” lights on the LCD monitor to

indicate that the exposure and focus have been

set.

• A flashing shooting mark “^B” indicates that the camera cannot set the exposure and focus. Press

the shutter release button half way again until the shooting mark “^B” stays lit and the focus is set.

■ Pressing the shutter release button half way

When you press the shutter release button, it stops

at a point on the way down to the fully pressed

position. At this point, it is said to be pressed half

way and the camera determines the exposure and

focus in readiness for taking a picture. If you then

continue pressing the shutter release button the

rest of the way down, the camera takes the picture.

Not pressed

Pressed half way

Pressed fully

(starts picture

shooting)

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7 When you press the shutter release

button down fully, the camera emits

the shutter sound and takes a

picture.

“Click”

• Press the shutter release button lightly with the soft pad of your fingertip. Pressing the

button roughly will result in camera shake. (See “Avoiding camera shake” ꢀ p.4-4.)

• When the caution LED flashes rapidly before the picture is taken, this indicates that there

is a risk of camera shake occurring. Place the camera on a steady surface (table, etc.) and

use the self-timer or, depending on the subject, use the flash. (See “Avoiding camera

shake” on p.4-4 and “Using the Flash” on p.4-2.)

• When the caution LED flashes relatively slowly after the shot is taken, this indicates that

the flash is charging. Wait until the LED goes off before taking the next shot. (See “Using

the Flash” ꢀ p.4-2.)

• When the card access LED is flashing, this indicates that the image is being recorded onto

the memory card. Do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while

the LED is flashing as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage.

• You can take pictures while the card access LED is flashing.

Shooting Movies

1 Press the POWER button H to

switch the camera on and then

press O or Q on the mode

button until the “M” icon lights on

the mode select LED.

2 Use the LCD monitor to compose

your shot.

The remaining number of seconds of movie

shooting is shown in the top-right corner of the

LCD monitor.

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3 Press the shutter release button half

way to set the exposure and focus

for the subject.

“Beep”

• During movie shooting, the exposure is adjusted

according to the ambient conditions, but the focus does

not change. The movie is shot using the focus set just

before shooting started.

4 When you press the shutter release

button down further, the camera

makes a clicking sound and

shooting begins.

“Click”

Pressing the shutter release button displays the

seconds counter. The red shooting mark “^B” also

lights during movie shooting.

The table below shows the number of seconds that can be shot for each image size

when a 16MB memory card is used to record a movie with sound.

(Frame rate: 30 fps; new or formatted memory card used)

Image Size

640 ✕ 480

Seconds Counter

0 to 6 (sec.)

320 ✕ 240

0 to 26 (sec.)

160 ✕ 120

0 to 104 (sec.)

• Movie shooting can continue until the memory card is full.

• For more information on the number of seconds of movie shooting that are available for each

image size, see the “Accessories and Specifications” provided separately.

5 Press the shutter release button half way to finish shooting.

• If you do not press the shutter release button half way, shooting continues until the

memory card is full.

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Viewing Images – ^{Still Image Playback}

1 Press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on

the mode select LED.

The photographed image appears on the LCD

monitor.

2 Press Ron the 4-way button to scan

forward through the photographed

images. Press L to scan backward

through the images.

3 Press the T side of the zoom

button to enlarge the image and the

W side to return the enlarged

image to its original size.

After zooming in, you can use the 4-way button to

select the area displayed.

• Revert the image back to its original size before you

scan fowards or backword through your images.

Viewing Images – ^{Movie Playback}

1 Press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on

the mode select LED.

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2 Press Lor Ron the 4-way button to

select the movie to be viewed.

3 Press the OK button E to begin

playback.

• See p.5-2 for more information on playing back movies.

Displaying Information for Playback Images – ^INFORMATION

This feature allows you to check information such as the aperture and shutter speed

settings for the image (still image) being played back.

1 Press Don the 4-way button during

image playback.

The information for the currently displayed image

appears.

• See p.7-6 for detailed information on the screen

displayed.

2 Press Dagain to clear the information display screen and

return to the original display.

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Checking Photography Data and

Erasing Images

–

Manual REC Review

This feature allows you to check data such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for an

image you have just shot and to erase the image.

1 Immediately after taking a picture in

“C” mode, press D on the 4-way

button.

The last image you shot appears on the LCD

monitor.

• If you press D again while a photographed image is displayed, a message screen appears

asking you to confirm whether you want to erase the image. To erase the image, use U to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

2 Press Uon the 4-way button.

The photography data is displayed.

• See p.7-6 for detailed information on the screen

displayed.

3 Press the shutter release button half way to return the camera

to the original shooting mode.

Deleting Unwanted Images – ^{Erasing Images}

1 Press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on

the mode select LED.

The last image you shot appears on the LCD

monitor.

• Press L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to

be erased.

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2 Press the MENU button K.

The menu icons appear.

3 Press R on the 4-way button to

select ERASE [ ].

4 Press the OK button E.

The erase confirmation message screen appears.

5 Press Uon the 4-way button to

select [EXECUTE].

• Use L and R on the 4-way button to select the image

to be erased.

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6 Press the OK button E to erase the

image.

The saved image that follows the erased image

appears on the LCD monitor.

To erase another image, repeat the procedure

from step 5.

If there are no further images, the “NO IMAGE”

message appears.

7 Press the MENU button Kto finish

the erase procedure.

• The image erasing procedure is the same for still images and movies.

When the Memory Card is Full...

When you cannot record any more images on a memory card, the

“MEMORY CARD FULL” message appears on the LCD monitor.

When this happens, insert a new card or save the images on the

card to your computer and then erase the images on the card.

To save images to a computer, use the exclusive USB cable supplied with the camera. See

p.2-11 for details. To erase all the images on a memory card, you can select either ERASE

ALL or FORMAT. For more information, see p.5-10 for ERASE ALL and p.6-5 for FORMAT.

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Connecting the Camera to a Computer

You can view images you have shot with this camera on a computer, copy the images to a

computer and edit them, and then send them from the computer via e-mail.

First check the operating system software on your computer and then read the relevant

sections for your software.

Computer operating system

Windows Me

Windows 98 or 98SE

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.x

Install the USB drivers.

Connect the USB cable.

Mac OS 10.0 to 10.2.x

View the images on the computer.

Computer hardware and software requirements

• Must be equipped with a USB port as standard (required for camera connection)

• Must be equipped with a CD-ROM drive (required for installation)

● Windows computers

Must have Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) pre-installed.

● Macintosh computers

Must have Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.x or Mac OS 10.0 to 10.2.x (excludes OS X server)

pre-installed.

* Successful operation is not guaranteed on systems where the software has been

upgraded to the versions listed above.

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Connecting to a Windows PC

Installing the USB drivers ^{(Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only)}

If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB drivers,

which are included on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera.

• Do not connect the USB cable until USB driver installation is completed. Connecting the

USB cable prior to installation will prevent successful USB driver installation. If you have

mistakenly connected the USB cable, see “Uninstalling the driver software” on p.2-18.

1 Switch the PC on and start up Windows.

2 Load the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

3 Double-click [My Computer] and then the [CD-ROM icon] to

open the CD-ROM window.

4 Double-click the [SETUP.exe] icon to

begin the installation. Proceed with

the installation as directed by the

on-screen instructions.

5 When the “InstallShield Wizard

Complete” message appears, check

that the “Yes, I want to restart my

computer now” option is selected

and then click [Finish].

Installation ends and the PC restarts.

• If installation fails, uninstall the software as described in “Uninstalling the driver

software” on p.2-18 and then re-install the drivers.

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Viewing images on a Windows PC

• If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, install the USB drivers before connecting

the USB cable. (ꢀ p.2-12)

• If you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, no driver installation is

needed. Connect the USB cable without installing the drivers.

• To view images on your PC, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To

play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed.)

1 Load the memory card into the

camera. (ꢀ p.1-3)

• You cannot check images on your PC unless there is a memory card in the camera.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the

camera.

3 Connect the camera to your PC

using the dedicated USB cable and

then start up the PC.

• Check the size of the USB connectors. The small

connector plugs into the camera and the large

connector plugs into the USB port on your PC.

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4 Press the POWER button H to

switch the camera on.

[PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor and

you can check the images stored on the camera’s

memory card on your PC and copy the images to

your PC.

• In Windows XP, the Scanner and Camera Wizard window may appear. If it does, click the

Cancel button to close the window.

• When the camera is connected to a computer and you are viewing or copying images, the

card access LED flashes. Do not disconnect the USB cable or switch the computer off

while viewing or copying images.

• When the camera is connected to the PC and the two are communicating so that data can be

exchanged, the self-timer LED lights.

• The procedure for disconnecting the USB cable once the camera and PC are communicating

differs according to the version of Windows you are using. (ꢀ p.2-16)

5 A [Removable Disk] icon appears in

the [My Computer] window. Double-

click the icon to open the disk

window.

• If [PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor but no [Removable Disk] icon appears in

the [My Computer] window, check that the USB cable is securely connected.

6 Open the [100KCBOX] or [RESIZE] folder in DCIM folder and

then select the image you want to view from the files and

double-click the image.

• A number between 100 and 999 is substituted for "100" in the [100KCBOX] folder name.

(ꢀ p.6-13)

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■ Memory card folder configuration

On Windows PCs, the folders for camera memory cards are configured as shown below.

Removable disk

DCIM*¹

100KCBOX

KIF_0001.jpg

KIF_0002.jpg

Still image/Movie

KIF_0003.avi

KIF_0004.jpg

The same file name cannot be used in the same

folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera,

that file name is skipped.

KIF_0005.jpg

•

MISC*²

This folder is created when DPOF print settings are

specified ( p.5-19).

RESIZE

R00_0001.jpg

R00_0002.jpg

Resized images are recorded

here.

•

R00_9999.jpg

*1 DCIM: Digital Camera IMage

*2 MISC: Miscellaneous

• Do not delete image data on a memory card on your PC. Erace images on the camera.

• The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on

the camera, that file name is skipped.

• If you use the Suspend-Resume function or wake your PC up from sleep mode, it may not

be possible to resume communication.

• When you want to edit an image (resizing, rotating, etc.), do not forget to copy the image

to your PC beforehand. If you directly edit the image on the memory card, the image will

no longer be viewable in the camera.

• Do not format memory cards in your PC as this may result in you being unable to use the

memory card on the camera.

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Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC

Use the procedure below when disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC.

● Windows Me users

1 Double-click the [Unplug or Eject

Hardware] icon in the task bar in the

lower-right corner of the desktop.

2 Select [USB Disk] and then click

[Stop].

3 Select [USB Disk] and then click

[OK].

4 When the “The ‘USB Disk E:’ device

can now be safely removed from the

system” message appears, click

[OK].

5 Disconnect the USB cable from PC and camera.

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● Windows 2000 or Window XP users

1 ^{Double-click the [Unplug or Eject}

Hardware] icon in the task bar in the

lower-right corner of the desktop.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device]

and then click [Stop].

3 Select [Kyocera Finecam SL300R

USB Device] and then click [OK].

4 When the “The ‘USB Mass Storage

Device’ can now be safely removed

from the system” message appears,

click [OK].

5 Disconnect the USB cable from PC and camera.

● Windows 98 or Windows 98SE users

Switch off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable.

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Uninstalling the driver software ^{(Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only)}

If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the

camera. If this occurs, use the procedure below to uninstall the drivers. Then use the

procedure on p.2-12 to re-install the drivers.

* Note that this procedure is only required for Windows 98 and Windows 98SE.

1 Load the memory card into the camera. (ꢀ p.1-3)

2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera.

3 Connect the camera to your PC using the dedicated USB cable

and then start up the PC.

4 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on.

5 Right-click [My Computer] and

select [Properties].

6 When the System Properties

window opens, click the [Device

Manager] tab.

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7 Select “Finecam SL300R” marked

with a question mark in [Other

devices] and then click [Remove].

8 When the device deletion confirmation message appears, click

[OK].

9 Switch the camera off, disconnect the USB cable and then

restart your PC.

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Connecting to a Macintosh

Viewing images on a Macintosh computer

• You do not need to install the USB drivers on a Macintosh computer. Connect the USB

cable without installing any drivers.

• To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already

installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed.)

2 1 Load the memory card into the

camera. (ꢀ p.1-3)

• You cannot check images on your Macintosh unless there is a memory card in the camera.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the

camera.

3 Connect the camera to your

Macintosh using the dedicated USB

cable and then start up the

Macintosh.

• Check the size of the USB connectors. The small

connector plugs into the camera and the large

connector plugs into the USB port on your

Macintosh.

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4 Press the POWER button H to

switch the camera on.

[PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor and

you can check the images stored on the camera’s

memory card on your Macintosh and copy the

images to your Macintosh.

• When the camera is connected to a computer and you are viewing or copying images, the

card access LED flashes. Do not disconnect the USB cable or switch the computer off

while viewing or copying images.

• When the camera is connected to the Macintosh and the two are communicating so that data can

be exchanged, the self-timer LED lights.

5 An [untitled] disk icon appears on the desktop. Double-click

the icon to open the disk window.

* Displayed as [NO_NAME] in Mac OS 10.0 to 10.2.x.

• If [PC MODE] is displayed on the LCD monitor but no [untitled] or [NO_NAME] icon

appears, check that the USB cable is securely connected.

6 Open the [100KCBOX] or [RESIZE] folder in DCIM folder and

then select the image you want to view from the files and

double-click the image.

• A number between 100 and 999 is substituted for "100" in the [100KCBOX] folder name.

(ꢀ p.6-13)

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■ Memory card folder configuration

On Macintosh computers, the folders on camera memory cards are configured as shown

below.

untitled

DCIM*¹

100KCBOX

KIF_0001.jpg

KIF_0002.jpg

Still image/Movie

KIF_0003.avi

KIF_0004.jpg

The same file name cannot be used in the same

folder. If one of the images is erased on the camera,

that file name is skipped.

KIF_0005.jpg

•

MISC*²

This folder is created when DPOF print settings are

specified ( p.5-19).

RESIZE

R00_0001.jpg

R00_0002.jpg

Resized images are recorded

here.

•

R00_9999.jpg

*1 DCIM: Digital Camera IMage

*2 MISC: Miscellaneous

• Do not delete image data on a memory card on your Macintosh. Erase images on the

camera.

• The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of the images is erased on

the camera, that file name is skipped.

• If you use the Energy Saver function and wake your Macintosh up from sleep mode, it may

not be possible to resume communication.

• When you want to edit an image (resizing, rotating, etc.), do not forget to copy the image

to your Macintosh beforehand. If you directly edit the image on the memory card, the

image will no longer be viewable in the camera.

• Do not format memory cards on your Macintosh as this may result in you being unable to

use the memory card on the camera.

Disconnecting the USB cable from a Macintosh computer

Drag the [untitled] (Mac OS 9) or [NO_NAME] (Mac OS X) folder on the desktop to the

Trash. Check that the “It is now safe to disconnect the device” message is displayed or that

the [untitled] (Mac OS 9) or [NO_NAME] (Mac OS X) icon is no longer displayed on the

desktop before disconnecting the USB cable.

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Digital Printing on a Printer

You can print out your images as specified in the DPOF settings (ꢀ p.5-19).

• This feature can only be used with DPOF-compatible printers (third-party).

Refer to the instructions provided with your DPOF-compatible printer for details of the printing

procedure.

• Where date insertion is specified in the DPOF settings, the date may not be printed on some

printer models.

Insert into the printer.

DPOF-compatible printer

(third-party)

Remove the memory card

from the camera.

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Techniques for Taking

Pictures

This chapter describes some more advanced photography techniques, including

photographic subjects that are difficult for the camera to focus on, using the zoom

to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the subject, and using

continuous shooting.

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Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures

Use Focus Lock in situations where the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of

the LCD monitor, or when you want to compose a shot where the focal point is not in the

center of the shot.

Position the focusing frame in the

center of the screen over the subject

you want to focus on and press the

shutter release button half way.

“Beep”

When the camera gives a short beep and the

green shooting mark “^B” lights on the LCD

monitor, exposure and focus setting is completed.

The focus and exposure are then locked (Focus

Lock, AE Lock).

• A flashing shooting mark “^B” indicates that the camera cannot set the exposure and focus and

that Focus Lock cannot be used. Press the shutter release button half way again until the

shooting mark “^B” stays lit and the focus is set, or use a different subject to set the focus.

2 With the shutter release button still

half-pressed, move the camera until

the shot is composed as you want it

and then press the shutter release

button down fully to take the shot.

“Click”

Removing your finger from the shutter release

button releases the Focus Lock and AE Lock.

■ Subjects that are difficult to focus on

The camera has difficulty focusing on the following types of subject. Lock the focus on

another object at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject and then take

the picture.

• Low contrast subjects

• Objects that consist of the same pattern repeated

• Dark subjects

• Subjects made up only of horizontal lines

• Extremely bright or glossy subjects

• Subjects where there is a strong light source in or near the field of view, or when there is

strong light such as sunlight in the LCD monitor image

• Two or more subjects in or near the center of the field of view that are at different distances

from the camera

• Moving subjects

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Using the Zoom Button – ^{Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom}

Use the zoom button to take pictures when you are at events such as sports meets or talks

where you cannot get close to your subject, or when you want to compose a wide-angle

shot of distant scenery.

Pressing the T side of the zoom button enlarges the image (telephoto).

Pressing the W side returns the zoomed image to its original size and lets you include a

larger area in the shot (wide angle).

As well as an optical zoom that changes the image magnification using the lens, this

camera also features a digital zoom that uses electronic control to enlarge the image. While

digital zooming degrades image quality, when combined with the optical zoom it allows

image magnifications up to 6✕.

To use the digital zoom, press the Tside of the zoom button to zoom in fully on the subject,

then briefly release the zoom button and press it again.

• You can also disable the digital zoom so that it is not used. (ꢀ p.4-24)

1 Press the Tside of the zoom button

until the image is fully zoomed.

When you press the zoom button, the zoom bar

appears at the bottom of the screen.

The indicator in the zoom bar moves right as you

zoom in and left as you zoom out.

The zoom bar remains on the screen for roughly 2

seconds after you stop pressing the zoom button.

2 Briefly release the zoom button and

then press the T side of the zoom

button again.

The image is enlarged sequentially by ✕1.3, ✕1.6

and ✕2.0.

While you are using the digital zoom, a dedicated

zoom bar for the digital zoom is displayed to the

right of the optical zoom bar.

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Setting the Best Camera Mode for the Scene Shot ^{— SCENE Button}

This camera features a SCENE button I that allows you to set the optimum shooting

mode for the subject.

Displaying the Scene Mode menu

1 With the camera in shooting mode,

press the SCENE button I.

• With the camera switched on, check that “C”, “N” or “M” is displayed on the mode select LED.

(ꢀ p.2-2)

2 The Scene Mode menu appears on

the LCD monitor.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button

to select the best shooting mode for

the subject.

4 Press the OK button E.

The Scene Mode menu disappears and you can

take the picture using the selected shooting

mode.

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Shooting modes

This camera features 7 shooting modes to suit different subjects. All 7 modes are available

in “^C” mode and “^N” mode. In “^M” mode, only Standard, Macro and Landscape modes

can be selected.

C/M Standard ^{(Applicable mode:}C/N/M)

Use this mode for normal photography.

In “N” Continuous Shooting mode, the flash is set to

Flash Off mode.

Sports Action ^{(Applicable mode:}C/N)

This is the best shooting mode for scenes with a lot of

movement, such as sporting events.

The focus is set to [CAF] (ꢀ p.6-2) mode in which the

camera adjusts the focus continuously so that the

image remains focused while you track moving

subjects.

Portrait ^{(Applicable mode:}C/N)

Use this shooting mode for photographs of people.

In this mode, the white balance is optimized to give

exquisite skin tones, and the ISO sensitivity (ꢀ p.4-22)

is set to 100 to allow you to capture fine details.

Night View ^{(Applicable mode:}C/N)

This is the best shooting mode for shots of scenery at

night.

The camera is set not to use the flash and the focus is

fixed at infinity. Full opened operture is set so that the

fastest possible shutter speed can be used in dark

locations.

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Night Portrait ^{(Applicable mode:}C/N)

This shooting mode is set up particularly for shots of

people taken against nighttime scenery. The flash fires

automatically according to the ambient light levels,

and the [Red-eye Reduction Auto mode] setting

(ꢀ p.4-2) can also be used to prevent the subject’s

eyes from appearing red.

Macro ^{(Applicable mode:}C/N/M)

Macro mode allows you to take close-up pictures at

distances as close as approx. 20 cm (7.9") from the

subject. Because the focal length of the lens is locked

in the wide-angle position (shortest focal length), the

zoom does not function.

As flash mode, you can select either Fill-in Flash

mode, in which the flash fires for every shot, or Flash

Off mode, in which the flash never fires. (See “Using

the Flash” on p.4-2.)

Distance measured from the glass cover plate on the

lens to the subject.

Only the digital zoom can be used.

■ Using macro mode

Compose the shot and press the shutter release

button half way.

When the camera gives a short beep and the

green shooting mark “^B” lights on the LCD

monitor, the exposure and focus are set. Then,

taking care not to move the camera, release the

shutter to take the picture.

Approx. 20cm (7.9")

Landscape ^{(Applicable mode:}C/N/M)

This shooting mode is ideal for shots of scenery where

the main subjects of the picture are in the far distance.

The flash is set not to fire and focus is fixed at infinity.

• Because slow shutter speeds are used in Night View and Night Portrait modes, you should

place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures. (ꢀ p.4-4)

• To prevent camera shake in Macro mode where high magnifications are used, you should

place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures.

• Take care to avoid camera shake in other modes also.

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Using Continuous Shooting Mode

This camera is capable of taking continuous shots at up to approx. 3.5 frames per second.

This feature is useful for photographing moving subjects and for situations where you do not

want to miss a snapshot opportunity.

• For self-portrait shooting, the shooting speed is set to approx. 2 frames per second.

1 ^{Press the POWER button}H to

switch the camera on and then

press O or Q on the mode

button until the “N” icon lights on

the mode select LED.

2 Use the LCD monitor to compose

your shot.

Press the shutter release button half way to set exposure and focus.

Press the shutter release button down further to begin continuous

shooting.

The camera shoots continuously until the shutter release button is released.

• The number of continuous shots that can be taken varies depending on the capacity of the

memory card in the camera.

• Continuous shooting stops when the memory card is full of recorded images.

•

The exposure and focus are not reset during continuous shooting. The continuous shots are

all taken using the exposure and focus set immediately before continuous shooting began.

The speed at which data is written to a memory card varies according to the type of card used.

If you use an SD memory card that is intended for high-speed recording, you can use

continuous shooting to shoot at approx. 3.5 frames per second until the memory card is full.

•

• To ensure that you obtain true approx. 3.5 frame per second performance, format the SD

memory card on the camera (ꢀ p.6-5) beforehand.

• If you repeatedly shoot and erase frames, the continuous shooting speed may drop. If this

occurs, save the images on your PC and then format the memory card on the camera

before continuing.

• If the subject is dark so that slower shutter speeds are used, the continuous shooting

speed may be slower than approx. 3.5 frames per second.

• If you use the flash, you can only shoot one frame.

• If you use the self-timer with continuous shooting, 3 pictures are taken at one-second intervals

after the specified time has elapsed. (See “Taking Pictures Using the Self-Timer” on p.4-4.)

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Switching the LCD Monitor Icon Display and Backlight On and Off

In “C” mode, “N” mode and “M” mode, a large number of icons are displayed on the

LCD monitor. If the icons are an annoyance when you are taking pictures, or if you want to

conserve power, you can use the DISPLAY button J to turn the icon display and the LCD

monitor backlighting on and off as required.

Specifying the settings

With “C”, “N” or “M” selected and the camera ready to shoot, press the DISPLAY button

J to cycle through the LCD monitor display modes, as shown below.

Icons displayed.

LCD monitor

backlighting ON

No icons displayed.

Flash mode, scene mode ( p.3-4)

and the focusing gauge (when MF is selected)

are displayed.

LCD monitor

backlighting ON

Icons displayed.

LCD monitor

backlighting OFF

No icons displayed.

Flash mode, scene mode ( p.3-4)

and the focusing gauge (when MF is selected)

are displayed.

LCD monitor

backlighting OFF

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Conserving Battery Power

There are several ways to limit the amount of power the camera uses when you are

traveling or you are in a location where you cannot readily recharge the camera battery. As

well as switching the camera off promptly after you finish using it, you can turn off the LCD

monitor backlighting, set the Power Save function, and select SAF as the AF mode.

● Switching the camera off promptly

Digital cameras consume battery power simply by

being switched on. Switch the camera off as soon as

you finish taking pictures.

● Switching the LCD monitor backlighting

off

The LCD monitor is normally backlit. You can greatly

reduce the camera’s power consumption simply by

switching this backlighting off. To switch the

backlighting off, press the DISPLAY button J twice

while LCD monitor backlighting is switched on.

(ꢀ p.3-8)

• Even when backlighting is switched off, the image from the camera lens is displayed on the LCD

monitor and can be used to compose shots and take pictures in well-lit locations.

● Setting the Power Save function

This camera has a Power Save function that you can set so that it automatically switches

the camera off if none of the camera’s controls are used for a set period of time. (ꢀ p.6-6)

You can select 1, 3 or 6 minutes as the delay before camera switches to sleep mode after it

was last used. After 2 minutes in sleep mode, the camera is switched off.

● Setting the AF mode to SAF

CAF mode, in which the camera continually resets the focus, is suitable for subjects

involving a lot of movement, such as sporting events, but this mode also consumes more

power. If you are shooting subjects with little or no movement, you should select SAF mode,

which consumes very little power. (ꢀ p.6-2)

• This camera uses a dedicated battery pack (BP-780S). Commercially available batteries

cannot be used in this camera. Ensure that the battery is fully charged before going out.

• Take care to check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor while you are taking

pictures. (ꢀ p.1-6)

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Using

Camera Mode,

Continuous

Shooting Mode and

Movie Mode

This chapter describes various aspects of photography using a digital camera,

such as using the flash, setting the number of pixels and image quality, and setting

white balance.

The icons below each of the function headings in this chapter provide a quick reference

guide to the modes in which that function can be used. The meanings of the icons are

shown below.

• Applicable mode: C Can be used in C camera mode.

• Applicable mode: M Can be used in M movie mode.

• Applicable mode: N Can be used in N continuous shooting mode.

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Using the Flash

Applicable mode: C/N

This camera features an Automatic Flash function that determines whether or not the flash

is needed based on the ambient light level.

There are also ways of using the flash to good effect even in bright conditions. This section

describes how to use the flash in situations such as those where conditions are bright but

you still want to use the flash or where you don’t want to use the flash even though it’s dark.

• When using the flash for close-up shots, you should set the ISO sensitivity to 200 or less.

If you set the sensitivity to a high ISO setting and then take close-up shots, the image will

be overexposed.

Flash modes

Auto Flash mode

* C: default

The camera detects the ambient light level and determines whether flash is required.

Red-eye Reduction Auto mode

When people’s eyes appear red in a photograph, this is referred to as the ‘red-eye effect’

(ꢀ p.4-3). In this mode, the flash reduces the red-eye effect by firing twice: once just before

the picture is taken and again when the picture is taken.

• The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that

neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time.

Flash Off mode

* N: default

In this mode, the flash never fires, regardless of the ambient light levels. This mode is best

for shots of sunsets or shots where you want to retain an indoor ambiance. Because the

shutter speed used may be slow, depending on the light levels, you should place the

camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer (ꢀ p.4-4) to prevent camera shake when

the shot is taken.

• If the photographed image is too dark, use the exposure compensation (ꢀ p.4-8) or ISO

sensitivity (ꢀ p.4-22) settings to adjust the brightness.

FFill-in Flash mode

In this mode, the flash fires regardless of the ambient light conditions. When you take a

picture in strong sunlight or when the subject is backlit, the subject tends to be dark. In such

situations, this mode allows you to take a picture that clearly shows both the subject and the

background.

Fill-Flash with Red-eye Reduction mode * Only when a long exposure is set.

This mode can only be set for long-exposure shots (ꢀ p.4-21) and should only be used

when long-exposure shots are always taken using the flash. To reduce red-eye, the flash

fires once just before shooting and a second time when the shot is taken.

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• For long-exposure shots, always place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot.

• The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that

neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time.

• Exposure compensation (ꢀ p.4-8) when the flash is used is limited to between -1.0 and

+1.0 EV.

• If the flash is used in Continuous Shooting mode, only one photograph can be taken.

■ Red-eye effect

Red-eye is an effect whereby the subject’s pupils appear red in a photograph because the

light entering the eye is reflected off the retina.

Setting the flash mode

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press Uon the 4-way button until the icon

for the desired mode appears on the LCD

monitor.

The flash mode icon changes through the cycle shown below each time U on the 4-

way button is pressed.

• This setting reverts to the default when the camera is switched off. To retain the setting,

set Mode Lock (ꢀ p.6-7) to ON.

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● Flash settings in each mode using the scene button I

Some restrictions apply to the flash modes that are available in the shooting modes selected using

the scene button I (ꢀ p.3-4).

Scene Mode

Standard

Available flash modes

Auto Flash mode,

FFill-in Flash mode

Red-eye Reduction Auto mode,

Flash Off mode,

Sports Action

Portrait

Night View

Night Portrait

Macro

Flash Off mode only

Auto Flash mode,

Red-eye Reduction Auto mode

Flash Off mode, FFill-in Flash mode

Landscape

Flash Off mode only

ISO: AUTO

■ Effective flash range

The effective flash range varies depending on

parameters such as the zoom, ISO sensitivity and

AE mode settings.

When taking pictures, refer to the distances shown

in the figure at right.

Wide-angle: Up to approx. 2.5 m

Telephoto: Up to approx. 1.8 m

* For more details, see the “Accessories and

Specifications” provided separately.

(See p.4-22 for information on the ISO settings.)

■ Avoiding camera shake

Camera shake refers to the effect of images appearing blurred or out of focus because the

camera moved when the picture was taken. This is particularly likely to occur at slow

shutter speeds and in macro shots. This applies particularly to macro shots with high

magnifications, where the subject’s depth of field is extremely shallow and even slight

camera movements when the shutter release button is pressed can have a large impact on

the image.

In situations of this sort, place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot. Using the

self-timer (ꢀ p.4-4) also is effective in preventing camera movement when the shutter

release button is pressed.

[t] ^{Taking Pictures Using the Self-Timer}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

The self-timer is used for shots such as those where the photographer is included in the

shot. In this mode, the shutter releases either 2 seconds or 10 seconds after the shutter

release button is pressed. A self-timer delay of 2 seconds is useful for preventing camera

shake when you are using Macro or Night View mode.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

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3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SELF TIMER [t] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired delay time and then press the OK

button E.

[

Sets a self-timer delay of 10 seconds.

Sets a self-timer delay of 2 seconds.

Normal photography (default)

OFF:

5 The [ ] or [ ] icon appears on the LCD

monitor to show the selected delay.

• Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu icons and make picture

taking easier.

6 Press the shutter release button.

The self-timer runs for the selected delay time and then releases the shutter.

• This mode is cancelled after you take the picture. To continue using the self-timer, select

self-timer mode again.

• Place the camera on a stable surface.

• To interrupt the self-timer once it has started running, press the shutter release button.

[ ] ^{Selecting the Number of Pixels (Image Size)}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

The number of pixels refers to the number of individual dots used to make up the image.

The larger this number, the better the image quality. However, this also increases the size of

the image file so that fewer pictures can be taken. Choose the number of pixels that best

suit the intended use of the shot. (ꢀ p.4-7)

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

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3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

PIXELS [ ] and then press the OK button

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired image size and then press the

OK button E.

2048 ✕ 1536 (default)

1600 ✕ 1200

<Movie>

640 ✕ 480

320 ✕ 240 (default)

1280 ✕ 960

160 ✕ 120

640 ✕ 480

5 The selected number of pixels ([

], etc.)

appears on the LCD monitor.

• Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu icons and make picture

taking easier.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

[ ] ^{Selecting the Quality (Compression Ratio)}

Applicable mode: C/N

You can select Normal (high compression) or Fine (low compression) as the Quality

(compression ratio) setting. While lower compression ratios give better image quality, they

also increase the file size so that fewer images can be recorded. As with the image size,

you should choose the quality that best suits the intended use of the shot. (ꢀ p.4-7)

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

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3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

QUALITY [ ] and then press the OK button

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired image quality and then press the

OK button E.

[F] (Fine):

[N] (Normal):

Shoots images at a low compression ratio.

Shoots images at a high compression ratio.

(default)

5 The selected image compression ratio ([F] or

[N]) appears on the LCD monitor.

• Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu icons and make picture

taking easier.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

● Available shots and capacities for different image size/quality

(compression ratio) combinations

Refer to the separate information sheet “Accessories and Specifications” for the

available shots and capacities.

■ Guide to choosing image size and image quality

For high-quality printing or to give priority to image quality, choose a large image size. For

files you want to send as e-mail attachments, choose a small image size to keep the file

size small.

When image quality is particularly important, select [F] (Fine) as the Quality setting.

Otherwise, choosing the [N] (Normal) setting will give smaller file sizes and increase the

number of pictures you can shoot.

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[ ] ^{Using Exposure Compensation}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

Use exposure compensation to adjust the brightness of your images. This function is

especially useful for shots where you did not get the ideal exposure because subject and

background brightness differed a lot, and for images that you deliberately want to shoot

under- or overexposured.

This camera allows you to adjust the brightness up to plus or minus 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV

increments.

Darker

–2.0

Brighter

+2.0

ꢁ

0.0

ꢀ

(Default)

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

EXP. COMP. [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

Compensation

value

the desired compensation setting and then

press the OK button E.

–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV

(13 levels in 1/3-EV increments)

5 The compensation setting ([+1.0], etc.)

appears on the LCD monitor.

• Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu icons and make picture

taking easier.

• The exposure compensation setting does not change after a shot is taken. (For example, if

compensation of +0.3 is set, all images shot subsequently will have an exposure

compensation of +0.3.)

• This setting reverts to the default value (±0.0) when the camera is switched off. To retain

the setting, set Mode Lock (ꢀ p.6-7) to ON.

• Exposure compensation when the flash is used is limited to between -1.0 and +1.0 EV.

• When the EVALUATION metering mode (ꢀ p.4-23) is used, the exposure compensation

may differ from the specified setting for some subjects.

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[ ] ^{Determining the White Balance}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

The color of a subject varies depending on the light source used. This applies particularly to

white. White balance is the process of ensuring that a white object actually appears white

under a given light source.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

WHITE BALANCE [ ] and then press the

OK button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired function and then press the OK

button E.

Automatic

Automatically sets the white balance to

suit the ambient conditions. (default)

Daylight

Incandescent

Cloudy

Specifies the light source.

Fluorescent

Preset

Uses the white balance specified in

SET DETAILS. This value must be set

beforehand. (ꢀ p.4-16)

5 An icon such as [

] appears on the LCD

monitor.

• Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu icons and make picture

taking easier.

• This setting reverts to the default (AUTO) when the camera is switched off. To retain the

setting, set Mode Lock (ꢀ p.6-7) to ON.

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[ ] ^{Setting the Frame Rate}

Applicable mode: M

The frame rate refers to the number of frames shot per second in a movie. The available

frame rate settings are 30 frames per second (30fps) and 15 frames per second (15fps).

Movement in movies with a frame rate of 30 fps is smooth, but the large image file sizes

mean that they cannot be as long as movies shot at 15 fps.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “M” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

FRAME/SEC [

button E.

] and then press the OK

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired frame rate and then press the OK

button E.

[15fps] Shoots at 15 fps

[30fps] Shoots at 30 fps (default)

5 The selected frame rate ([30fps], etc.)

appears on the LCD monitor.

• Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu icons and make picture

taking easier.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

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[ ]/[ ] ^{Setting Detailed Functions in the SET}

DETAILES

Applicable mode: C/N/M

The detailed settings discussed here can be used to set functions similar to those found on

conventional cameras, such as AE and long exposure settings, as well as settings specific

to digital cameras such as color and chroma.

Detail menu

Details and Usage

Mode

Page

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SOUND

Used to specify whether or not movies are shot with sound.

COLOR MODE Can be set to COLOR, B/W or SEPIA.

C/N/M

CHROMA

Can be set to +, STANDARD or -. + gives more intense colors C/N

while - gives paler colors.

SHARPNESS

WB PRESET

AE MODE

Can be set to +3, +2, +1, STANDARD or -1. Positive values C/N

give sharper outlines around the subject.

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Allows you to set your own reference value for white using a C/N/M

sheet of white paper, etc.

The available settings are aperture values of F2.8 and F7.5 C/N

and PROGRAM. When the aperture is set, the camera auto-

matically selects the shutter speed.

FOCUSING

LONG EXP.

ISO

Can be set to auto focus settings of WIDE AF and SPOT AF C/N/M

and to manual focusing MF.

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Can be set to shutter speeds of 8SEC, 4SEC or 2SEC or to C/N

OFF.

The available settings are AUTO, 100, 200, 400 and 800. For C/N

fast moving subjects, select 400. For better image quality,

select 200 or 100.

METERING

Allows you to select EVALUATION, CENTER or SPOT AREA C/N

as the method used by the camera to set the exposure.

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DIGITAL ZOOM Select ON to use the digital zoom or OFF to disable digital

zooming.

C/N/M

[SOUND] ^{Shooting Movies with Sound (or without Sound)}

Applicable mode: M

You can choose whether to shoot your movies with sound or without sound.

• To prevent the sound of the zoom operating being recorded, the specifications for this

camera are such that zooming is disabled when a movie with sound is being shot.

Compose the shot with the zoom before you start shooting or use the digital zoom

(ꢀ p.3-3). To use the digital zoom, zoom in fully with the optical zoom before taking the

picture. If the movie is shot without sound, the optical zoom can be used during shooting.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “M” icon lights on the mode select LED.

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2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[SOUND] and then press R.

5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

[

] ON:

Shoots movies with sound. (default)

[

] OFF: Shoots movies without sound.

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 An icon such as [ ] appears on the LCD

monitor.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

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[COLOR MODE] ^{Selecting Color, Black & White or Sepia}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

This feature allows you select colors so that your images resemble photos taken using

sepia tone or monochrome film.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

If you selected “M” in step 1, select [

] here.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[COLOR MODE] and then press R.

5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired color mode and then press the

OK button E.

[No icon]

[B/W]

[SEPIA]

COLOR (default)

B/W

SEPIA

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 The selected setting (

, etc.) appears on

the LCD monitor.

• The color mode reverts to the default setting of COLOR when the camera is switched off.

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[CHROMA] ^{Changing the color intensity}

Applicable mode: C/N

The CHROMA setting lets you take pictures in which the intensity of the colors is increased

(brighter colors) or decreased (paler colors).

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[CHROMA] and then press R.

5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired chroma and then press the OK

button E.

[

+1]

[No icon] STANDARD: Default setting.

–1] : Decreases the color intensity.

: Increases the color intensity.

[

–

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 The selected setting ([ +1], etc.) appears on

the LCD monitor.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

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[SHARPNESS] ^{Enhancing the image outlines}

Applicable mode: C/N

This setting enables you to take pictures in which the subject’s outline is sharpened or softened.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[SHARPNESS] and then press R.

5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired sharpness and then press the

OK button E.

[

+3]

+2]

+1]

Sharper outlines

[No icon] STANDARD (default)

–1] –1

[

Softer outlines

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 The selected setting ([ +1], etc.) appears on

the LCD monitor.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

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[WB PRESET] ^{Setting Your Own Value for White}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

Use this mode when there are multiple light sources or when you want to set the white value

very precisely.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

If you selected “M” in step 1, select [

] here.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[WB PRESET] and then press R.

5 Position your prepared white sample so that

it fills the frame on the screen and then press

Uor D on the 4-way button to select [SET].

Then press the OK button E.

Position the subject

so that it fills this frame.

White subject such as

a sheet of paper

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

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7 [ ] appears on the LCD monitor.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

• Specify this setting for “C” camera mode, “N” Continuous Shooting mode and “M”

Movie mode.

[AE MODE] ^{Selecting the Exposure Setting Method}

Applicable mode: C/N

The available AE mode settings are [PROGRAM], in which the camera automatically sets

aperture and shutter speed, and [F2.8] or [F7.5], in which the aperture is fixed and the

camera sets the optimum shutter speed. The higher the aperture, the greater the area

centered on the subject that is sharply focused (depth of field).

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[AE MODE] and then press R.

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5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

[No icon]PROGRAM: The camera sets the optimum shutter

speed and aperture settings for the

subject. (default)

[F2.8]

F2.8

: The area in sharp focus (depth of field)

is shallow so that the subject stands out

clearly from the background.

: The area in sharp focus (depth of field)

is deep so that both the subject and

background (or foreground) are sharp.

[F7.5]

F7.5

• When [F7.5] is selected, take care to avoid camera shake.

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 The selected setting ([F2.8], etc.) appears on

the LCD monitor.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

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[FOCUSING] ^{Selecting the focusing method}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

This mode allows you to specify the camera’s focusing method.

There are 2 automatic focusing modes (WIDE AF* and SPOT AF*), and a manual focus

mode (MF) that allows you to set the shooting distance yourself.

* AF: Auto Focus

WIDE AF: Uses a wide focusing frame.

SPOT AF: Uses a narrow focusing frame. (default)

MF:

The photographer decides the shooting distance and sets the focus.

Setting the focusing method

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

If you selected “M” in step 1, select [

] here.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[FOCUSING] and then press R.

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5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 The focusing frame (for WIDE AF and SPOT

AF) or focusing gauge (for manual focusing)

appears on the LCD monitor.

Determining the shooting distance with manual focusing (MF)

Use L or R on the 4-way button to set

the distance.

If the shooting mark “^B” appears when you press the

shutter release button half way, you can take pictures

at the specified distance.

■ Approximate shooting distances using the focusing gauge

Approx. 5 m (16 ft)

Approx. 0.6 m (2 ft)

Approx. 3 m (10 ft)

Approx. 1 m (3 ft)

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

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[LONG EXP.] ^{Using Slow Shutter Speeds}

Applicable mode: C/N

When you take pictures of subjects such as stars at night or weak lights in a dark situation

(e.g. candles), a slow shutter speed is used. The shutter speed refers to the length of time

the shutter stays open. The longer this time, the longer the subject’s image is exposed.

• For long-exposure shots, always place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot.

• The time that should be set differs depending on the subject. Check this by taking a few trial

shots.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[LONG EXP.] and then press R.

5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired exposure time and then press

the OK button E.

[No icon] OFF: Normal photography (between 1 sec. and

1/2000 sec.) (default)

[LT2S]

[LT4S]

[LT8S]

2SEC: Shutter speed of 2 seconds

4SEC: Shutter speed of 4 seconds

8SEC: Shutter speed of 8 seconds

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

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7 The selected setting ([LT4S], etc.) appears on

the LCD monitor.

• Setting a slow shutter speed may result in ‘noise’ in the image.

• When you switch the camera off, the long exposure setting is cancelled and the camera

reverts to normal shooting (default).

• Take care to avoid camera shake. (ꢀ p.4-4)

[ISO] ^{Changing the ISO Sensitivity to Photograph Fast Moving Subjects}

Applicable mode: C/N

The ISO setting corresponds to the ISO value of conventional film and indicates sensitivity

to light.

The ISO can be set to AUTO, 100, 200, 400 or 800, with the image quality deteriorating as

the number increases. Increasing the camera’s sensitivity to light allows you to take pictures

in dark locations or use fast shutter speeds. It also slightly increases the effective range of

the flash. The default ISO setting is AUTO, in which case the camera sets the ISO

sensitivity to suit the ambient conditions.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[ISO] and then press R.

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5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired ISO setting and then press the

OK button E.

[No icon] AUTO: The camera sets the ISO sensitivity to suit

the ambient conditions. (default)

[ISO100] 100:

[ISO200] 200:

[ISO400] 400:

[ISO800] 800:

Fixed at ISO 100

Fixed at ISO 200

Fixed at ISO 400

Fixed at ISO 800

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 The selected setting ([ISO200], etc.) appears

on the LCD monitor.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

[METERING] ^{Selecting the Area Used for Setting the Exposure}

Applicable mode: C/N

This setting allows you to select the area that the camera uses when setting the exposure.

The available settings are [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT AREA]. Use the setting

that best suits your subject.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C” or “N” icon lights on the mode select

LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

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4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[METERING] and then press R.

5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired metering mode and then press

the OK button E.

[No icon] EVALUATION:The entire screen is partitioned into

64 zones and the light in each zone is

measured to determine the optimum

exposure for the subject. (default)

CENTER:

Light is measured with greater weight

given to the central part of the screen

(an area larger than that used for

spot metering).

SPOT AREA: Light is measured at the center of the

screen.

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

7 The icon for the selected exposure mode

appears on the LCD monitor.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] ^{Switching the Digital Zoom ON and OFF}

Applicable mode: C/N/M

When you are composing a shot, if you press the T side of the zoom button until the

maximum zoom is reached and then press the T side of the zoom button again, digital

zooming begins (ꢀ p.3-3). To disable digital zooming, use the procedure below to set digital

zooming to OFF.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “C”, “N” or “M” icon lights on the mode

select LED.

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2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

SET DETAILS [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

If you selected “M” in step 1, select [

] here.

4 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[DIGITAL ZOOM] and then press R.

5 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

ON:

OFF:

Digital zooming can be used. (default)

Digital zooming is disabled.

6 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu.

• Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore

the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.

• Using the digital zoom to take pictures lowers the quality of the images slightly.

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Using the P Playback Mode

Functions

This chapter describes the camera’s Playback mode, in which you can check

images you have shot on the LCD monitor.

In Playback mode, you can also record sound onto your images, and resize, trim

and rotate photographed images in 90° increments.

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[PLAYBACK ZOOM] ^{Viewing Your Images Enlarged}

You can use the zoom buttons to enlarge an image during playback. (Still images only)

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be

played back.

3 Press the T side of the zoom

button to enlarge the image.

The image is enlarged as follows each time you

press the T button: 2✕ ꢀ 4✕ ꢀ 8✕.

• During zoomed playback, scroll bars appear at the

bottom and on the right side of the screen. The scroll

bars act as a guide to which part of the original image is

currently displayed.

4 With the image enlarged, use U D

LR on the 4-way button to scroll

the screen up, down, left or right in

the image.

5 Press the W side of the zoom

button to retrun the enlarged image

to its original size.

The image reverts to the original size each time

you press the W button, as follows: 4✕ ꢀ 2✕ ꢀ

Original size.

Playing Back Movies

While playing movies, you can pause normal playback, frame advance and adjust the

volume.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Use Lor Ron the 4-way button to select the

movie to be played back and use Uor D to

adjust the volume.

• The volume can be adjusted during movie playback.

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3 Press the OK button E to begin playback.

The table below shows the operations that can be performed

during playback.

Button

Description

Increases the volume.

Decreases the volume.

Press once to stop the movie and begin scanning back-

wards through the movie frame by frame. After that, scan-

ning moves one frame back each time you press the

button.

Press once to stop the movie and begin scanning forwards

through the movie frame by frame. After that, scanning

moves one frame forward each time you press the button.

4 Press the OK button E to stop movie playback.

[MULTI] ^{Viewing Multiple Images}

Supported images: Still images/movies

MULTI playback allows you to view 6 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at once. This is

useful when you want to compare images side by side or locate a particular image.

• The postrecording, protect, erase, erase all, resize, slide show and DPOF settings can all be

specified from the MULTI display screen.

Using MULTI playback

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

MULTI [ ] and then press the OK button E.

The MULTI playback screen appears.

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● Using the MULTI playback screen

DPOF icon:

Indicates that print settings

have been specified for the

image.

Current frame/Total frames:

Shows the position of the

selected image relative to the

total number of photographed

images.

Protection icon:

Displayed for images that

have been protected.

Movie icon

Cursor

To previous image

(backwards)

To next image

(forwards)

Postrecording icon:

Indicates that sound has

been postrecorded onto the

image.

Press on the 4-way button

to move back and to move

forward. Use

to move

up and down a row

respectively.

Erasing images in the MULTI playback screen

1 Press the MENU button Kto display the

menu icons.

2 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

ERASE [ ] and then press the OK button E.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to position

the cursor on the image to be erased.

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4 Use U on the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

The image is erased.

• To continue erasing images, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the MENU button Kto return to the

MULTI playback screen.

Reverting to normal playback (SINGLE playback)

1 Use U D L R on the 4-way button to

position the cursor on the image you want to

view in normal playback mode.

2 Press the OK button E to change to normal

playback.

[POSTRECORDING] ^{Adding Voice Messages to Images}

Supported images: Still images only

This feature allows you to add or remove recorded voice in photographed images (still

images only).

Recording a message

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

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3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

POSTRECORDING [ ] and then press the

OK button E.

4 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to which

you want to add a voice message.

5 Use U on the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E

to begin voice recording.

6 Dictate your message into the camera’s

microphone.

A countdown timer shows

the seconds remaining during

recording.

Messages up to 30 seconds

long can be recorded.

7 To stop a recording mid way through, press the OK button E.

The screen in step 3 reappears.

8 Press the MENU button Kto clear the menu icons and return

to the normal playback screen.

• It may not be possible to record a voice message if there is insufficient space available on

the memory card.

• Postrecording cannot be used for movies.

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Erasing voice messages

Use the procedure below to erase a postrecorded voice message.

Proceed carefully since erased messages cannot be recovered.

From step 3 in “Recording a message” on p.5-5:

4 Use Lor Ron the 4-way button to select the

image from which you want to erase the

voice message.

5 Use U on the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

The voice message is erased and the “RECORD SOUND?”

message appears.

6 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

Playing back a recorded message

Use the following procedure to play back an image with a postrecorded message.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Use Lor Ron the 4-way button to select the

image with the message to be played back.

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3 Press the OK button E to begin message

playback.

The table below shows the operations that can be performed

during message playback.

Button

Description

Increases the volume.

Decreases the volume.

Hold down to play back the message at half speed.

Release the button to return to normal playback.

Hold down to play back the message at double speed.

Release the button to return to normal playback.

4 Press the OK button E to stop voice message playback.

[PROTECT] ^{Protecting Images from Accidental Erasing}

Supported images: Still images/movies

This feature allows you to protect your images to ensure that they are not inadvertently

erased.

Protecting an image

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

PROTECT [

button E.

] and then press the OK

4 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be

protected.

5 Use U on the 4-way button to select [SET]

and then press the OK button E to set the

image protection.

The [ ] icon appears on protected images.

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• To protect another image, repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

• The [ERASE ALL] function (ꢀ p.5-10) does not erase protected images. However,

[FORMAT] (ꢀ p.6-5) erases all the images on the card, including protected images.

Unprotecting images

From step 3 in “Protecting an image” on p.5-8:

4 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image you want

to unprotect.

5 Use U on the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E

to remove the image protection

• To unprotect another image, repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

[ERASE] ^{Erasing Individual Images}

Supported images: Still images/movies

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

ERASE [ ] and then press the OK button E.

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4 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be

erased.

5 Use U on the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E

to complete erasing.

• To erase another image, repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

• When you erase an image with a postrecorded voice message (ꢀ p.5-5), the message is

also erased.

• This function cannot be used to erase protected images (ꢀ p.5-8).

[ERASE ALL] ^{Erasing All Images}

Supported images: Still images/movies

Use this function to erase all the images recorded on a memory card.

• This function cannot be used to erase protected images (ꢀ p.5-8).

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

ERASE ALL [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

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4 Use U on the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

All the images are erased and the “NO IMAGE” message

appears.

• If there are images still shown after you use ERASE ALL, those images may be protected.

To forcibly erase all the images, format the memory card. (ꢀ p.6-5)

• Postrecorded voice messages (ꢀ p.5-5) are also erased with the corresponding images.

[RESIZE] ^{Resizing and Trimming Images}

Supported images: Still images only

You can use the procedure described below to change the number of pixels (resize) in

photographed images and trim off any unwanted portions. Resized or trimmed images are

saved as new image files, so the original images are left untouched.

• Image shot on a CONTAX or third-party digital camera cannot be resized.

• Resized images are stored as shown below.

DCIM

New folder created.

100KCBOX

KIF_0001.jpg

KIF_0002.jpg

RESIZE

R00_0001.jpg

Resized image file

Resizing an image

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

RESIZE [ ] and then press the OK button

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4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE RESIZING] and then press the OK

button E.

5 Use Lor Ron the 4-way button to select the

image to be resized. When you have selected

the image, press U, select [OK] and then

press the OK button E.

6 Set the new image size.

To simply change the number of pixels, press the OK button

To enlarge an area, press the T side of the zoom button to

enlarge the image by 2✕ or 4✕ and then use U D L R on

the 4-way button to select the area. Then press the OK button

7 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

the image size and then press the OK button

8 The name of the resized image is displayed.

Check the image and then press the OK

button E.

9 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

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• Movies cannot be resized.

• Resizing may not be possible if there is too little space available on the memory card.

Checking and erasing resized images

You cannot use normal image playback to check resized images. Use the following

procedure to view resized images.

From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-11:

4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[VIEW RESIZED IMAGE] and then press the

OK button E.

The resized image is displayed.

• If there are multiple resized images, use Land Ron the 4-way button to switch between images.

5 To erase the image, press U on the 4-way

button to select [ ] and then press the OK

button E.

• The images cannot be erased if you select [RETURN] and then press the OK button E.

6 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

• Resized images cannot be protected.

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Resizing all the images

You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card.

From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-11:

4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[RESIZE ALL IMAGES] and then press the

OK button E.

5 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

the image size and then press the OK button

• You can interrupt resizing in progress by pressing the MENU button K,

but some of the images will be saved at the new size.

6 The number of resized images are displayed.

Check the images and then press the OK

button E.

• If the memory card becomes full during resizing of all the images, resizing stops and only

the images resized up to that point are saved.

• Resizing of a specified area (trimmed images) is not possible.

• Movies are not resized.

7 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

Erasing all resized images

This procedure erases all resized images.

From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-11:

4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGES] and then

press the OK button E.

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5 Press Uon the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

All resized images are erased.

6 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

[ROTATE] ^{Rotating an Image}

Supported images: Still images only

Use the procedure below to rotate an image 90° left or right.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

ROTATE [ ] and then press the OK button

4 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be

rotated.

5 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select a

setting and then press the OK button E.

[

90°]:

Rotates the image 90° to the left

(counterclockwise)

Rotates the image 90° to the right (clockwise)

[90° ]:

[RETURN]: Cancels the operation and returns you to the

menu icon screen.

6 The rotated image is displayed.

• To rotate another image, repeat steps 4 and 5.

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7 Press the MENU button Kto return to the normal playback

screen.

[AUTO PLAY] ^{Displaying Images Automatically as a Slideshow}

Supported images: Still images/movies

This function displays your images at set intervals in the order in which they were

photographed. This can be used to play back both still images and movies and you can

even specify the effect used for the transition between images.

Setting AUTO PLAY

For AUTO PLAY slideshows on this camera, use the procedure below to set the delay

before the next image appears (INTERVAL), select the first image in the slideshow (START

FRAME), choose whether to play postrecorded voice messages and movies, and choose

the effect used for the transition between images.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

AUTO PLAY [

button E.

] and then press the OK

4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[INTERVAL] and then press R.

5 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

the interval duration and then press the OK

button E.

You can choose an interval of 2, 10, 15 or 30 seconds.

• The recording times for movies and postrecording take priority over

this setting.

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6 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

the [START FRAME] and then press R.

7 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[THIS FRAME] or [1ST FRAME] and then

press the OK button E.

If you select [THIS FRAME], the slideshow begins from the

currently displayed frame.

If you select [1ST FRAME], the slideshow begins from the

frame with the lowest number in the file name.

8 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[RECORD/MOVIE] and then press R.

9 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select a

setting and then press the OK button E.

[PLAYBACK]:

Postrecorded voice messages and movies

are included in the slideshow.

[NOPLAYBACK]: Postrecorded voice messages and movies

are not included in the slideshow.

10 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

the [EFFECT] and then press R.

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11 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select a

setting and then press the OK button E.

OFF:

FADE:

No effect is set.

The previous image gradually darkens while the

next image gradually brightens until it is fully

displayed.

OVERLAP: The new image slides over the top of the current

image and replace it.

SHUTTER: Black curtains close from the top and bottom of

the screen to erase the current image, after

which the black curtains open again towards the

top and bottom to reveal the next image.

WIPE:

The current image disappears as if wiped away

from the left and is replaced by the new image.

Starting and ending an AUTO PLAY slideshow

From step 3 or step 11 in “Setting AUTO PLAY”: on p.5-16

12 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[START] and then press the OK button E to

begin the slideshow.

The table below shows the operations that can be performed during an AUTO PLAY

slideshow.

Description

Button

Movie

Increases the volume.

Decreases the volume.

Still image with postrecorded message

Increases the volume.

Still image

Not applicable.

Decreases the volume.

Press once to stop the movie and

begin scanning backwards through

Hold down to play back the message Not applicable.

at half speed. Release the button to

the movie frame by frame. After that, return to normal playback.

scanning moves one frame back each

time you press the button.

Press once to stop the movie and

Hold down to play back the message Not applicable.

begin scanning forwards through the at double speed. Release the button

movie frame by frame. After that,

scanning moves one frame forward

each time you press the button.

to return to normal playback.

13 To end the slideshow, press the MENU button K.

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[PRINT SETTINGS] ^{Specifying DPOF Print Settings}

Supported images: Still images only

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a printing standard for images shot on digital cameras

that allows the images to be printed on a consumer printer or at a print processing outlet.

The DPOF settings specify which images are to be printed and how many copies of each

image. They also support other basic settings such as date imprinting, etc. Check that your

printer or your local print processing shop provides a DPOF printing service. For more

information on DPOF settings, refer to the instruction manual provided with your DPOF-

compatible printer.

Photo lab

DPOF-compatible printer

(third-party)

Specifying DPOF settings

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “P” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press the MENU button Kto display the menu icons.

3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select

PRINT [ ] and then press the OK button E.

4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[PRINT] and then press R.

• Select [RETURN] and press the OK button E to return to the normal playback screen.

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5 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image for which

you want to specify the print settings.

6 Press U on the 4-way button, select [OK]

and then press the OK button E.

7 Specify the number of prints. Use Uor Don

the 4-way button to select [PRINT QTY.] and

then press R.

8 Use U or Don the 4-way button to set the

number of prints and then press the OK

button E.

The number of prints is set.

9 Specify the setting for date imprinting. Use

Uor Don the 4-way button to select [DATE]

and then press R.

• If you select [PRINT] for [DATE] here for an image for which [WITH DATE] was selected for

[INSERT DATE] (ꢀ p.6-4) when the shot was taken, the dates will be printed on top of each

other.

10 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[PRINT] or [NOT PRINT] and then press the

OK button E.

Date imprinting is then set.

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11 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[PRINT SETS] and then press R to apply the

DPOF settings.

The screen in step 4 reappears.

• To specify DPOF settings for another image, repeat steps 4-11.

• Selecting [RETURN] cancels the details set up to step 11 and returns you to the step 4 screen.

Specifying index print settings

This function produces a single print showing thumbnail versions

of the images recorded on the memory card.

From step 3 in “Specifying DPOF settings” : on p.5-19

4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[INDEX] and then press R.

5 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[SET UP INDEX PRINT] and then press the

OK button E.

Index printing is then set and the step 4 screen reappears.

• Selecting [ERASE INDEX SETTING] and pressing the OK button E deletes the index print

settings and returns you to the step 4 screen.

• Select [RETURN] to stop the procedure and return to the step 4 screen.

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Deleting all the DPOF print settings

From step 3 in “Specifying DPOF settings” : on p.5-19

4 Use U or Don the 4-way button to select

[ALL RESET] and then press R.

5 Use U on the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

All the print settings are deleted and the step 4 screen

reappears.

● Tips on erasing images using [PROTECT] and [ERASE ALL]

For example, if you have 100 recorded images and you want to keep just 5 or 6 of those, erasing

the images one by one would be very time consuming.

In cases like this where you have a large number of images recorded and only want to keep a few,

[PROTECT] and [ERASE ALL] can be used very effectively to make the process much simpler.

Begin by protecting the images you want to keep.

1 In the MULTI playback screen (ꢀ p.5-3), press the MENU

button Kto display the menu icons and then select PROTECT

[

2 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select an

image you want to keep. Then select [SET]

and press the OK button E to protect the

image. Then repeat this step to protect the

other images you want to keep.

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Next, use ERASE ALL.

3 Press the MENU button Kto display the

menu icons. Select ERASE ALL [ ] from the

menu and press the OK button E. The

“ERASE ALL?” message appears.

4 Select [EXECUTE] and press the OK button E.

5 The protected images are left untouched and

all the other images are erased.

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G Using the SET UP Mode

Functions

This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced

functions, such as specifying the AF (Auto Focus) settings, adjusting the LCD

monitor brightness, and initializing memory cards.

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[AF MODE] ^{Setting AF mode}

The AF MODE setting allows you to set the camera’s AF (Auto Focus) operating mode to

SAF, which is best for shooting still subjects, or CAF, which is ideal for subjects involving lots

of movement, such as sports events.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[AF MODE] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

SAF (single auto focus): AF operates just once when you

press the shutter release button half

way. (default)

CAF (continuous auto focus): In “C” mode and “N” mode, auto

focus operates continuously.

In “M” mode, auto focus only

operates until just before shooting

starts.

4 The selected AF mode is set and the screen in step 2

reappears.

[AF METHOD] ^{Setting AF method}

This option sets the speed of AF operation. The SPEED setting gives faster focusing, but

the image on the LCD monitor freezes during focusing. With the FRAME setting, focusing is

not as fast as the SPEED setting, but you can continue to check the image on the LCD

monitor during focusing. Choose the setting that best suits the subject of your shot.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

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2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[AF METHOD] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

4 The selected AF method is set and the screen in step 2

reappears.

[BRIGHT CNTRL] ^{Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness}

You can adjust the LCD monitor brightness through 5 levels. Set the brightness to your

preferred level.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[BRIGHT CNTRL] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

+2:

+1:

Sets the maximum brightness.

Sets the brightness slightly higher than normal.

STANDARD: Normal level of brightness. (default)

–1:

–2:

Sets the brightness slightly lower than normal.

Sets the minimum brightness.

4 The selected brightness is set and the screen in step 2

reappears.

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[BACKLIGHT] ^{Changing the Monitor Backlighting Brightness}

Use this procedure to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor backlighting.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[BACKLIGHT] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the [BRIGHT] or [LOW POWER] and then

press the OK button E.

BRIGHT:

Gives brighter backlighting

LOW POWER: Restricts the backlight brightness to save

power.

4 The selected brightness setting is applied and the screen in

step 2 reappears.

[DATE] ^{Setting the Camera’s Date and Time}

See “Setting the Date and Time” (ꢀ p.1-6) in Chapter 1.

[INSERT DATE] ^{Writing the Date onto Image Files}

Use this procedure to specify whether the date is inserted on your

images.

• If images that were shot with [INSERT DATE] set to [WITH DATE]

are then printed with [PRINT] selected for [DATE] in [PRINT

SETTINGS] (ꢀ p.5-19), the dates will be printed on top of each

other.

• The date is inserted in the lower-right corner of the image. You cannot

erase an inserted date only.

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1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[INSERT DATE] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[NO DATE] or [WITH DATE] and then press

the OK button E.

4 Date insertion is set and the screen in step 2 reappears.

• The default setting for this function is [NO DATE].

• If you set [WITH DATE], the date is permanently displayed in the lower-right corner of the LCD

monitor during shooting.

• If the background where the date is inserted is a bright color such as white or yellow, the numbers

in the date may be difficult to read.

[FORMAT] ^{Initializing Memory Cards}

This function should be used to initialize new memory cards before you use them or when

you want to erase all the data (including images) on a card.

• To ensure that you get the best possible performance from this camera, cards should be

formatted on the camera.

• Note that initializing a card also erases protected images.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[FORMAT] and then press R.

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3 Press Uon the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

Card initialization begins.

4 When initialization is completed, the screen in step 2

reappears.

[POWER SAVE] ^{Switching the Camera Off}

Automatically to Save Power

Forgetting to switch the camera off can cause the camera’s battery charge to fall to a low

level. For this reason, the camera features a Power Save function that automatically

switches the camera off after several minutes if it is left switched on.

You can specify the delay until the camera is switched off.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[POWER SAVE] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the delay until the camera switches off and

then press the OK button E.

NO PWR OFF: The camera is not automatically switched

off. Take care to remember to switch the

camera off yourself.

1MIN.:

The camera switches to sleep mode after 1

minute and switches off 2 minutes later.

The camera switches to sleep mode after 3

minutes and switches off 2 minutes later.

(default)

The camera switches to sleep mode after 6

minutes and switches off 2 minutes later.

3MIN.:

6MIN.:

4 The delay time is set and the screen in step 2 reappears.

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Notes on using power save in “C” mode, “N” mode and “M” mode

If you set the Power Save function when using the camera in “C” mode, “N” mode or

“M” mode, the camera operates as follows:

When [POWER SAVE] is set to [1MIN.], [3MIN.] or [6MIN.].

If the camera is left switched on for the set delay time or longer, it automatically enters sleep

mode for two minutes.

While the camera is in sleep mode, it can be quickly returned to its original shooting mode

by pressing the shutter release button half way or by pressing any of the other function

buttons. However, after the two minutes have passed, the camera is switched off.

When [POWER SAVE] is set to [NO PWR OFF].

If the camera is left switched on for six minutes or more, it automatically enters sleep mode.

In this case, the camera remains in the sleep mode and is not switched off. To return the

camera to its normal shooting mode, press the shutter release button half way or press any

of the other function buttons.

1MIN.

1 minute

2 minutes

3MIN.

3 minutes

2 minutes

6 minutes

6MIN.

2 minutes

NO PWR OFF

: Shooting mode

: Sleep mode. Pressing the shutter release button half way or pressing any of the other function

buttons returns the camera to shooting mode.

: Camera switched off

* The LCD monitor goes blank while the camera is in sleep mode, but the camera is not switched

off. To reduce power consumption, switch the camera off promptly.

[MODE LOCK] ^{Preserving Your Function Settings}

Mode Lock is a function which ensures that the settings you have specified in “C”, “N”,

“M” and “G” modes are retained when the camera is switched off. (ꢀ p.7-4)

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[MODE LOCK] and then press R.

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3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[OFF] or [ON] and then press the OK button

OFF:

Settings revert to their default values when the

camera is switched off.

Settings remain valid when the camera is switched

off.

ON:

4 The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2

reappears.

[BEEP] ^{Adjusting the Volume of the Camera Button Beep}

Use this procedure to adjust the volume of the operation beep emitted when a camera

button is pressed or activation beep emitted when the camera is switched on.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[BEEP] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired button beep volume and then

press the OK button E.

+3:

Maximum volume

Medium volume (default)

Low volume

+2:

+1:

OFF:

No button beep

4 The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2

reappears.

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[SHUTTER VOL] ^{Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound}

Use this procedure to adjust the volume of shutter sound.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[SHUTTER VOL] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired shutter sound volume and then

press the OK button E.

+3:

Maximum volume

Medium volume (default)

Low volume

+2:

+1:

OFF:

No shutter sound

4 The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2

reappears.

[COLOR SELECT] ^{Selecting the Menu Color}

Use this procedure to change the highlight color of a selected menu item. The available

colors are yellow (default), red, purple and blue.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[COLOR SELECT] and then press R.

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3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired color and then press the OK

button E.

4 The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2

reappears.

[START SCREEN] ^{Selecting the Startup Screen}

This procedure sets the startup screen displayed when you switch the camera on. In

addition to the default Kyocera logo screen, you can also select a startup screen from the

images saved on a memory card in the camera.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[START SCREEN] and then press R.

3 Press L or R on the 4-way button to select

the desired screen.

KYOCERA logo screen:Default

User-defined screen: Allows you to set an image stored on

a memory card.

OFF screen:

Plain blue background

● If either the Kyocera logo screen or OFF screen was selected in step 3

4 Press the OK button E to finish the settings.

● If a user-defined screen was selected in step 3

4 Press Don the 4-way button to switch to the image selection

screen.

The still images recorded on the memory card appear.

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5 Press L or R on the 4-way button to select

the desired image and then press the OK

button E.

Selecting [RESET] restores the settings in step 3.

6 Use U on the 4-way button to select [SET]

and then press the OK button E.

7 Press L or R on the 4-way button to select

the middle image and then press the OK

button E.

8 The screen for step 2 reappears.

• Because the selected image is stored in the camera’s memory, switching memory cards or

erasing the image from the memory card does not affect the image set in the startup screen.

[REC REVIEW] ^{Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them}

Use this procedure to have the camera display images for several seconds immediately

after you shoot them.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[REC REVIEW] and then press R.

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3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired setting and then press the OK

button E.

2SEC:

4SEC:

OFF:

Images are displayed for 2 seconds right

after shooting.

Images are displayed for 4 seconds right

after shooting.

Images are not displayed right after

shooting. (default)

4 The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2

reappears.

[ LANGUAGE] ^{Selecting the Menu Language}

You can choose Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish or Chinese (simplified) as

the displayed language.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[

LANGUAGE] and then press R.

3 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

the desired language and then press the OK

button E.

4 The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2

reappears.

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[FILE NO.] ^{Starting Image File Numbers from 0001}

Images shot on the camera are assigned file names that consist of sequential numbers

before being saved in a folder called 100KCBOX.

Executing FILE NO. creates a second folder called 101KCBOX and the numbering of the

file names for images shot subsequently starts again from 0001.

Resetting the file number in this way is useful when you want to store shots of a particular

scene in a different folder.

New folder

100KCBOX

101KCBOX

KIF_0001.jpg

KIF_0002.jpg

KIF_0003.avi

•

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[FILE NO.] and then press R.

3 Press Uon the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

4 The settings are reset and the screen in step 2 reappears.

• Folders “100KCBOX” to “999KCBOX” can be created.

• To reset the folder numbers and begin again from “100KCBOX”, reset the file numbers

without inserting the memory card and insert a formatted memory card before shooting.

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[MODE RESET] ^{Resetting Function Settings}

Use this function when you want to reset modes and menu settings that you have specified

back to their default settings.

1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode

button until the “G” icon lights on the mode select LED.

2 Press Uor D on the 4-way button to select

[MODE RESET] and then press R.

3 Press Uon the 4-way button to select

[EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

4 The settings are reset and the screen in step 2 reappears.

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Appendix

This chapter provides a range of technical information, including measures for

dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD

monitor, the operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms.

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Troubleshooting

Check the items listed below before deciding that your camera is faulty.

Problems and Solutions

Problem

Cause

Solution

Nothing appears on

the LCD monitor.

The lithium-ion battery pack is flat or is Load a lithium-ion battery pack into

not inserted.

the camera and re-charge it.

The Power Save function has

switched the camera off. (ꢀ p.6-6)

Press the POWER button H again

to switch the camera back on.

There is no image on If you leave the camera for a while

the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button half

without using it, the camera goes into way or press any other camera button

Sleep mode.

to restore the camera to Shooting

mode. The details vary depending on

the Power Save function settings. See

p.6-6 for details.

There is something generating a

magnetic field (such as a magnet or

TV) close to the camera.

Move the camera further away from

the magnetic object.

The number of

available shots did not image size is small.

change when I took a

This is because the photographed

This is dependent on factors such as

the quality mode and the subject and

is not a problem.

picture.

I cannot erase an

The image is protected.

Unprotect the image. (ꢀ p.5-9)

image. The [

appears.

] icon

I cannot erase an

image.

The image file was recorded using a The image cannot be erased using

different device.

this camera. You can use FORMAT to

erase the image, but this will erase all

the images on the card. (ꢀ p.6-5)

The number of

This is because the erased image size This is dependent on factors such as

available shots did not is small.

increase after I erased

an image.

the quality mode and the subject and

is not a problem.

I cannot charge the

battery.

There is no lithium-ion battery pack

loaded in the camera.

Load a lithium-ion battery pack into

the camera.

The lithium-ion battery pack poles

(+ and –) are the wrong way round.

Reload the lithium-ion battery pack

correctly.

The AC adapter is not connected

correctly.

Check that the adapter is securely

connected to the camera and the

power socket.

The battery pack terminals are soiled. Wipe the terminals with a soft clean

cloth.

I cannot charge the

battery. Or charging

stops. The caution

LED flashes slowly.

The charging protection circuit was

activated and halted charging

because the ambient temperature is 30°C. (Charging is possible between

too high or too low.

Charge the battery when the ambient

temperature is between 10°C and

5°C and 40°C but will take slightly

longer.)

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Problem

Cause

Solution

The camera gets hot. A strong current flows through the

While this is not a fault, you should

camera when the LCD monitor is used leave the camera for a time before

so the camera gets hot if the LCD

monitor is used for an extended

period.

using it again.

The caution LED

flashes slowly.

The flash is charging.

Briefly take your finger off the shutter

release button and wait.

The caution LED

flashes quickly.

This is the camera shake warning.

The shutter speed is slow.

Place the camera on a stable surface

to take the picture.

The camera will not

focus. The shooting

mark flashes.

The subject is a type that is not suited Use focus lock to focus on a strongly

to autofocus. (ꢀ p.3-2)

contrasting part of the subject, then

compose the shot and take the

picture. (ꢀ p.3-2)

The picture came out The image is overexposed.

completely white.

Set LONG EXP to OFF or reset the

camera settings.

I can’t rotate or protect The SD memory card is write-

Release the write-protection for the

card. (ꢀ p.1-4)

the image or specify

DPOF settings.

protected.

Messages and Responses

Message

Cause

Response

MEMORY CARD

FULL

There is not enough recording space Insert a new memory card or erase

available on the memory card.

some unwanted images. Alternatively,

changing the image size or quality

may enable you to take the picture.

NO CARD

There is no memory card inserted.

Insert a memory card.

WRITE PROTECT

The SD memory card is write-

protected.

Release the write-protection for the

card (ꢀ p.1-4) or use another memory

card.

CARD ERROR

You are using a card that was

formatted on another device.

Format the memory card in the

camera. (ꢀ p.6-5)

UNSUPPORTED

FORMAT

The format of the memory card is not Insert a new memory card or format

compatible with this camera.

this memory card.

The card is not inserted correctly.

Re-insert the memory card.

NO IMAGE

Nothing is recorded on the memory

card.

Insert a memory card that has been

used to take pictures.

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Mode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings

Mode

Mode lock After OFF

Default

Page

Camera Mode/

Continuous

Shooting Mode/

Flash

Locked

AUTO

4-2

Locked

Flash OFF

STANDARD

OFF

4-2

C/N/M Scene mode

Default

3-4

C/N/M SELF TIMER

Default

4-4

C/N

PIXELS

Locked

2048 ✕ 1536

320 ✕ 240

30 fps

4-5

Movie Mode

PIXELS

4-5

FRAME/SEC

QUALITY

4-10

4-6

C/N

NORMAL

±0.0

C/N/M EXP.COMP.

4-8

C/N/M WHITE BALANCE

Locked

AUTO

4-9

SET DETAILS ꢀ SOUND

Default

4-11

4-13

4-14

4-15

4-16

C/N/M SET DETAILS ꢀ COLOR MODE

COLOR

STANDARD

C/N

SET DETAILS ꢀ CHROMA

C/N

SET DETAILS ꢀ SHARPNESS

C/N/M SET DETAILS ꢀ WB PRESET

White balance

set by you

C/N

SET DETAILS ꢀ AE MODE

Default

PROGRAM

SPOT AF

OFF

4-17

4-19

4-21

4-22

4-23

4-24

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C/N/M SET DETAILS ꢀ FOCUSING

C/N

SET DETAILS ꢀ LONG EXP.

SET DETAILS ꢀ ISO

—

AUTO

SET DETAILS ꢀ METERING

EVALUATION

C/N/M SET DETAILS ꢀ DIGITAL ZOOM

AF MODE

Setup Mode

SAF

AF METHOD

SPEED

STANDARD

BRIGHT

Date set by you

NO DATE

—

6-2

BRIGHT CNTRL

BACKLIGHT

6-3

6-4

DATE

1-6

INSERT DATE

FORMAT

6-4

6-5

POWER SAVE

MODE LOCK

3MIN.

6-6

OFF

6-7

BEEP

6-8

SHUTTER VOL

COLOR SELECT

START SCREEN

6-9

YELLOW

6-9

Kyocera logo

screen

6-10

REC REVIEW

LANGUAGE

FILE NO.

—

OFF

6-11

Language set by you 6-12

—

6-13

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MODE RESET

—

After OFF: Menu setting after the camera is switched off.

Locked : As specified in MODE LOCK.

Default : Reverts to the default setting.

Previous : Saves the setting specified before the camera was switched off.

—

: Not applicable.

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LCD Monitor Information and Names of Icons

Display when the Camera

C, Continuous Shooting

Movie mode is selected

“

” Camera Mode/ “ ” Continuous Shooting Mode

“

” Movie Mode

q Flash mode (page 4-2)

w White balance mode/color mode

(page 4-9 /page 4-13)

e Metering mode (page 4-23)

r Shooting mark

! Focus frame (Spot AF) (page 4-19)

! Scene mode (page 3-4)

! Self-timer (page 4-4)

! Digital zoom (page 4-24)

! Long Exposure/Exposure compensation

t Continuous shooting (page 3-7)

y ISO Sensitivity (page 4-22)

u Pixels (page 4-5)

i Image quality (page 4-6)

o Number of recordable images

! Autoexposure mode (page 4-17)

! AF mode (page 6-2)

(page 4-21/page 4-8)

@ Focus gauge (appears when focus mode is

set to [MF]) (page 4-20)

@ Date

@ Battery indicator

@ Audio mode (page 4-11)

@ Remaining seconds that can be recorded for

movies

! Sharpness (page 4-15)

! Chroma (page 4-14)

@ Frame rate (page 4-10)

! Focus frame (wide AF) (page 4-19)

● Display when the MENU button is pressed

Menu icons are displayed.

“

” Camera Mode/ “ ” Continuous Shooting Mode

“

” Movie Mode

q SELF TIMER (page 4-4)

w PIXELS (page 4-5)

e QUALITY (page 4-6)

r EXP.COMP. (page 4-8)

t WHITE BALANCE (page 4-9)

y SET DETAILS (page 4-11)

q SELF TIMER (page 4-4)

w PIXELS (page 4-5)

e FRAME/SEC (page 4-10)

r EXP.COMP. (page 4-8)

t WHITE BALANCE (page 4-9)

y SET DETAILS (page 4-11)

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Display when Playback Pmode is selected

● Display when the MENU button Kis pressed

Menu icons are displayed.

q MULTI (page 5-3)

y RESIZE (page 5-11)

u ROTATE (page 5-15)

i AUTO PLAY (page 5-16)

o PRINT (page 5-19)

w POSTRECORDING (page 5-5)

e PROTECT (page 5-8)

r ERASE (page 5-9)

t ERASE ALL (page 5-10)

Image Information Display

● INFORMATION display

● Manual REC Review display

(Playback mode)

(Camera mode)

q Folder name and file name (page 2-15)

w File size

e Quality (compression ratio) (page 4-6)

r Number of pixels (page 4-5)

t Protection status

i Aperture (page 7-9)

o Exposure compensation setting (page 4-8)

! ISO sensitivity (page 4-22)

! DPOF settings (page 5-19)

! Photography date and time

y Whether or not voice is used

u Shutter speed (page 7-11)

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LED indicators

There are 3 LEDs on the camera.

Each LED indicates the status of the camera depending on how it lights or flashes.

Self-timer LED (red)

While using the self-timer

Flashes

When a movie is being shot

When the shutter operates and shooting ends

When the camera is connected to a PC

Lights

Card access LED (orange)

Flashes while the camera is accessing the memory card, such as

recording images to memory card or reading data.

While the LED is flashing, do not open the card/battery cover or

remove the memory card.

Flashes

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Caution LED (red)

As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take

care of camera shake.

Camera mode/

Flashes rapidly

Continuous

Shooting mode/

Movie mode

As the flash is being charged, you need to wait to

take the next picture until the LED stops flashing.

Flashes slowly

Now recharging

Lights

Battery

recharging

There is an error on the battery pack, AC adapter

or camera.

Flashes

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Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms

AE (Auto Exposure)

This refers to automatic exposure, which is the mechanism by which the camera

automatically adjusts the exposure.

AF (Auto Focus)

The mechanism by which the camera automatically focuses images.

Aperture

This is a mechanism inside the camera lens that controls the amount of light passing

through the lens by changing the size of an opening.

Aperture setting

A number that indicates the size of the aperture opening. Settings are displayed as numbers

such as F2.8, and the higher the aperture setting, the smaller the opening and the less light

that passes through the lens.

Aperture-priority AE

This is a type of automatic exposure where the photographer selects the aperture setting

and the camera then automatically sets the optimum shutter speed for the shot. By setting

the aperture, the photographer can control the depth of field in the shot.

CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

This is a device used as the imaging element in a digital camera. Strictly speaking, a CCD is

used for transferring electrical signals and is governed by a semiconductor device called a

phototransistor that converts light into electrical signals. The integrated unit made up of the

phototransistor and the CCD that transfers the electrical signals is called a CCD imaging

element and is the heart of any digital camera.

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

This is a standard adopted by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association (JEITA) that stipulates items such as the file formats for digital cameras and

related devices. In principle, digital cameras that conform to the DCF standard can freely

exchange images, even when the images were shot on a different brand of camera. This

camera complies with the DCF standard.

Depth of field

When a subject is in focus, the depth of field refers to the area in front of and behind the

subject that is also in focus. The depth of field increases when the aperture setting is high.

Such shots are said to have a large depth of field. Conversely, lower aperture settings give a

narrow range in which objects are in focus. This is referred to as a small depth of field. The

depth of field becomes smaller when the subject is closer to the camera.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF is a standard used for printing images photographed using a digital camera on a

home printer or at a commercial print processing store. When the number of prints of

photographed images that are required and the format of those prints are specified in the

DPOF settings on a DPOF-compatible camera, those prints can then be produced as

specified in the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or by a commercial print

processing store that provides a DPOF print service. This camera is DPOF compatible.

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EV (Exposure Value)

An EV is a number that denotes exposure. EV=1 when the aperture setting is F1 and the

shutter speed is 1 second. Each time the exposure then halves, the EV number increases

by 1 (EV=2, EV=3...).

Conversely, when the exposure is double the EV=1 level, the EV becomes -1. When the

exposure is doubled again, EV=-2, and so on.

In general parlance, when we “change the exposure by 1 step” we are in fact referring to

this EV.

Exposure

This refers to the light of the image projected through the lens striking the camera’s CCD or

film for the optimum amount of time only. Generally speaking, exposure refers to the

combination of shutter speed and aperture setting that will give the correct image.

Flash

This is a device that produces a bright flash of light by releasing an internally stored high-

voltage current. Flash units use relatively large amounts of power and tend to deplete the

camera battery if used frequently.

Focal length

This is the distance from the center of the lens (secondary focal point) to the plane onto

which the image is projected (focal plane) when the image of a subject at an infinite distance

from the camera is clearly focused. The focal length of a lens relates to its magnification,

with longer focal lengths giving more enlarged images of distant objects.

Focus

This term refers to the focal point of a lens, but is more broadly used to refer to the condition

whereby the subject of a photograph is seen most clearly. When the focusing is correct and

the subject is clearly visible, the shot is said to be “in focus”. When this is not the case, the

shot is “out of focus”.

Format

The initialization of a memory card.

Infinity

Once the subject of a photograph is further than a set distance away from the camera lens,

moving still further away requires no adjustment to the focus. The distance at which the

subject is so far away that no change in the focus occurs is referred to as “infinity”.

Initialization (formatting)

This is a process that organizes the internal structure of a memory card so that data can be

recorded on the card. Initialization erases all the existing files on a memory card.

ISO (sensitivity)

This is a number that indicates the sensitivity of film to light, with higher values indicating

greater sensitivity. This is generally expressed as “ISO 100”, etc. Film with higher ISO

sensitivity is more sensitive to light and can be used to take pictures in low-light conditions.

Even in digital cameras, which do not use film, sensitivity is still expressed in terms of ISO

numbers.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a file format used for compressing and saving color images. The compression ratio is

variable, with higher compression ratios giving smaller image file sizes but poorer image

quality.

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Memory card

A recording medium that uses flash memory on which data can be electrically erased

(rewritten). SD memory cards and Multimedia cards can be used with this camera.

MF (Manual Focus)

Focusing performed manually rather than using AF.

Program AE

This is a type of AE in which the camera automatically selects a combination of shutter

speed and aperture setting according to the brightness of the subject.

Shooting mark

The “^B” mark displayed on the LCD monitor when the camera is ready to take the picture.

Shutter speed

This refers to the time for which the shutter opens and allows the light for the picture to

strike the film or CCD.

Subject

This term refers to the person or object photographed by the camera. In portrait shots, the

subject is the person. In shots of landscapes, the subject is the scenery.

TFT color LCD monitor

Refers to an LCD monitor that uses a thin film transistor (TFT). TFT monitors provide good

resolution and excellent responsiveness.

White balance

To the human eye, the light from a white incandescent light globe or a fluorescent tube does

not appear to differ particularly from sunlight. In fact, however, they are a quite different in

color from the light of the sun. Without some adjustment, shots taken under an

incandescent light globe have an orange cast, while shots taken under fluorescent lights

have a blue or green cast. There is a range of methods for correcting the color casts caused

by different light sources, but on digital cameras a white subject is used as a reference. For

this reason, the function is referred to as “white balance”.

Zoom lens

This is a lens in which the photography scale can be changed gradually. In a zoom lens, the

photography scale is varied by gradually changing the focal length.

Zooming

This refers to the gradual changing of the photography scale. Gradual enlargement of the

subject is called “zooming in”, while gradual reduction of the subject is called “zooming out”.

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