BASIC SHOOTING Chapter

Basic Shooting ......................................................

Operation Flow ................................................
Turning on the Camera ...................................
Selecting PIC (Image quality) Mode ..............
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Selecting Recording Mode ............................. 43
Digital Zoom ..................................................... 44
How to View Images on the LCD Monitor ..... 45
Shooting ........................................................... 46
Special Shooting Functions ................................ 50
Recording Motion Picture Mode .................... 50
Changing the Flash Mode .............................. 51
Setting the Exposure Modes .......................... 53
Changing the White Balance ......................... 56
Using the Self-Timer ....................................... 59
Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures .............. 60
Focus Modes ................................................... 61
Using the Grid Templates .............................. 63
Redeye Reduction Mode ................................ 64
Changing the ISO Sensitivity ......................... 64
Recording Monochrome Images ................... 65
Interval (Time Lapse) Shooting ..................... 66
Using Auto Bracket ......................................... 68
Adding Image Quality Modes
(Image Enlargement) ...................................... 69
 Basic Shooting
This section explains the general flow of shooting operation, and provides basic
shooting instructions.

Operation Flow
To record an image, follow the steps below:

Turn on the Camera

Slide the power switch to turn the camera on and set the mode dial to
[ ] (p.41).

Select a PIC (Image quality) Mode

Choose from 9 picture modes (1600F, 1600N, 1600E, 800F, 800N,
800E, 640F, 640N, 640E) (p.42).

Select a Recording Mode

Choose from four recording modes ( , , and ) motion
picture (p.43).
Set the Size of the Subject
Use the or button to Digital zoom of the subject (p.44)

Check the position of the subject

Check the position of the subject on the viewfinder or on the LCD
monitor (p.45).

Shoot Press the shutter release button (p.46).

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 Turning on the Camera
Slide the camera power switch to the right to turn the power on.

Important
Note
• The camera can be turned off when anything emitting magnetic force
comes close to it.
Keep it out of the camera.

q Slide the power switch to on.

• Sliding the power switch again will turn off
the power.
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w Set the mode dial to [ ].
The LCD panel or the LCD monitor will display
recording information.

● LCD Monitor Display

Press the DISPLAY button to switch displays appearing on the LCD monitor. If the
LCD monitor is not used, press the DISPLAY button to save the batteries. Press the
DISPLAY button again to enable the LCD monitor.
You may set the camera to come up with the LCD monitor disabled when it is powered
on. See “Changing the LCD Setting” (p.99).

Tips Auto Power-Off

The camera will turn off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve the
battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for
fixed time. To resume use, turn the power on again.
You can disable the auto power-off mode.
See “Auto Power Off Setting” (p.95).
The auto power-off mode does not function when the camera is
powered by an AC adapter.

Note • If the keep settings function is enabled, the flash, exposure compensation,
white balance, recording mode, language, ISO setting, focus, auto bracket
grid template, Exposure mode and redeye reduction in effect just before the
camera was turned off are saved. See “Keep settings” (p.94).
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 Selecting PIC (Image quality) Mode
The camera offers nine picture (PIC) modes to suit your photographic needs.
• / : 1600 × 1200 (F), 1600 × 1200 (N), 1600 × 1200 (E)
• / : 800 × 600 (F), 800 × 600 (N), 800 × 600 (E)
• / : 640 × 480 (F), 640 × 480 (N), 640 × 480 (E)

* The recordable picture count varies as you switch the PIC mode.
* The factory default setting is 1600 N ( ).

q Press the PIC button and select a PIC

(Image quality) mode.

Pressing the PIC button displays the settings

menu. The PIC (Image quality) mode changes
each time the PIC button is pressed. Press the
PIC button and make your choice. 7
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● Approximate File Sizes by PIC (Image quality) Mode

Approx. File Size

F N E
PIC Mode
1600 × 1200 960 KB 480 KB 240 KB
800 × 600 240 KB 120 KB 60 KB
640 × 480 154 KB 77 KB 39 KB

Note • Image sizes are 1600 × 1200 pixels, 800 × 600 pixels and 640 × 480 pixels.
The number of pixels indication for this manual and this product is ,
, .
• For the number of recordable images by SmartMedia memory card capacity
and by PIC (Image quality) mode, see “Recording Capacities” (p.119).

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 Selecting Recording Mode
The camera offers three recording modes – still, text and Quick Shooting. Select the
mode best suited to your photographic needs.

● Still image mode

One frame is taken each time the release button is pressed. The frames are stored
one at a time.

● Text mode
To record text clearly, blacks are made very black and then the surrounding colors are
sensed. The frames are stored one at a time.

● Quick shooting mode 2

A series of frames can be taken continuously at the rate of approximately 1 frame/sec.

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as long as the release button is pressed. Since the images are stored in the camera
memory, the interval at which frames can be taken is shorter, so the next frame can be
taken faster.

Note • The initial status is still image mode.

• Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting.
See “Keep Settings”. (p.94)
• To use the Motion Picture Mode, set the Mode dial to [ ] and then
press the shutter button. Press the shutter button once to start recording
and then press again to stop. See “Recording Motion Picture Mode”.
(p.50)

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.
The record menu will be displayed.

w Press the or button to select MENU[RECORD] 1/2

[RECORDING MODE]. RECORDING MODE
GRID TEMPLATE
WHITE BALANCE
e Press the MENU Change button to choose EXPOSURE MODE
IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
the recording mode ( • • ). ISO SENSITIVITY
FOCUS
The recording mode changes each time you
press the MENU Change button. EXIT Change

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the record menu. 1600 F

The selected record mode will be displayed on

the LCD monitor.

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Digital Zoom
The size of the subject can be changed without changing the distance from the camera
to the subject by pressing the zoom ( ) buttons.
The subject size can be enlarged 2X, 3X or 4X.

q Press the button.

• The subject size will change in the order of
2X, 3X and 4X.
• When the button is pressed, the subject
will return to the standard size.

Tips • When using the zoom function, it is recommended that you turn on the
LCD monitor, check the zoom effect and then record the image.
• During playback, the image will be displayed at the magnification ratio
(2X, 3X, 4X) used during recording.

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 How to View Images on the LCD Monitor
Check the position of your subject by looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD
monitor.

■ Viewing Through the Viewfinder

Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the viewfinder.
● Shooting Scope
Frame the subject within the viewfinder.

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● Autofocus Field
Located at the center of the viewfinder screen and
roughly corresponding to the area shown on the right,
the autofocus field determines the focal distance.

■ Viewing Through the LCD Monitor

Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the LCD monitor.
● Shooting Scope
Frame the subject within the LCD monitor screen.

● Autofocus Field
Located at the center of the LCD monitor screen
and roughly corresponding to the area shown on
the right, the autofocus field determines the focal
distance.

Note • The shaded area and dotted lines are shown for illustration purposes only
and do not actually appear on the LCD monitor.
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 Shooting
Basic shooting instructions are given below. Hold the camera correctly to keep it
steady.

q Aim the camera at your subject. 7

1600 F
Use macro mode to shoot subjects when the
distance to it is about 13 – 30 cm (5 – 12 inches)

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w Press the or button to set the size

of the subject.

See “Digital Zoom” (p.44)

“How to View Images on the LCD
Monitor” (p.45)

e Press the shutter release button lightly

with your fingertip.
The shutter release button works in a two-step
action. When you press it lightly (halfway), the
autofocus function is triggered to focus on the
subject automatically. Keep the camera as
steady as possible during this step to ensure
correct focusing.

When the subject is in sharp focus, the

autofocus LED will light green and focus,
exposure and white balance will be locked.

● When the flash LED lights

When the flash fires while taking photographs in
dark places, etc., the flash LED will light red
when the release button is pressed lightly.
During charging, the flash LED will blink and the
display on the LCD monitor will disappear.
Photographs cannot be taken at this time.

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 Note • A flashing auto focus LED green indicates that the subject is out of focus. If
this occurs, use the focus lock function. See “Focus Lock to Take Pictures”
(p.60).
• If the “ ” message (slow shutter) appears on the LCD monitor, you are
recommended to shoot with the flash enabled. See “Changing the Flash
Mode” (p.51).

r Press the shutter release button down

fully without removing your finger.

Important
Note
• Do not open the battery cover or card cover, or disconect the AC adapter,
while images are stored to the memory or while images are being
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● Still frame mode ( )/text mode ( )
When the release button is fully pressed, a photograph is taken and recorded.
When set for the image to appear on the LCD monitor, the image will first be
displayed and then recorded. See “Changing LCD Confirmation”.

Note • The flash does not fire in the text mode.

● Quick shooting mode [ ]

As long as the release button is pressed, frames will be photographed at the rate of
approximately one frame per second.
Picture taking stops when the finger is removed from the release button. The finally
photographed image is displayed in the middle of LCD monitor smaller sized frame,
and is recorded automatically to SmartMedia.

Note • The flash does not fire in the Quick Shooting mode.
• Focus, exposure compensation and white balance are locked when the
shutter button is pressed.
• The continuous mode cannot be used when the total number of file names
reaches 9999. Format the SmartMedia before attempting to take more
photographs.
• Set the Keep Settings mode to save the recorded setting mode. See “Keep
Settings” (p.94).

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 ●Depending on the image quality mode, the maximum number of frames that
can be exposed continuously in the Quick shooting mode is as follows.
Recording mode F mode N mode E mode
1600 × 1200 3 frames 5 frames 11 frames
800 × 600 12 frames 26 frames 50 frames
640 × 600 22 frames 44 frames 80 frames

* This is the maximum number of frames that can be exposed continuously at one time.
Photographs can be taken continuously depending on the number of frames remaining in
the SmartMedia.

Tips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time

The camera will switch off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve a
battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for
fixed time. When you require more time to compose a shot, disable the
auto power-off feature. Have spare batteries or an AC adapter handy
before using the camera for an extended period of time. See “Auto Power
Off Setting” (p.95).

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■ When Focusing is Difficult
You may experience difficulty focusing on the following subjects:
• Objects with little or no contrast (such as the sky, white walls, and car hoods)
• Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant protrusions
or indentations
• Fast-moving targets
• Low-brightness objects (in dark places)
• Strongly backlit objects and objects struck by strong reflected light
• Flickering objects (such as fluorescent lights)
When shooting subjects like these, focus on another subject that is located at about
the same distance and then aim at the target with that focus setting.

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Tips LCD Monitor Display Function
Press the ENTER button to display recording information, such as the
recording mode, picture mode, and recordable picture count, on the LCD
monitor. Each time you press the ENTER button, the display will switch in
the following order:

Selected Information
Information Display Display No Display
EV+0.251/500 15 EV+0.251/500 15
AV 2.8 AV 2.8
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 Special Shooting Functions
The various photographic functions are explained below.

Recording Motion Picture Mode

Four different image qualities can be used for recording motion pictures. (320 × 240F,
320 × 240N, 160 × 120F, 160 × 120N)

320 N 160 F 160 N 320 F

1MIN 19SEC 320 N 54SEC 160 F 1MIN 19SEC 160 N 54SEC 320 F

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START:RELEASE START:RELEASE START:RELEASE START:RELEASE

* The factory default setting is 320N.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ].

w Press the PIC button and select the

desired Image Quality mode.
• The Image Quality mode will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.
• The Image Quality mode will change each
time the PIC button is pressed.

e Press the shutter button to start recording.

Press the shutter button again to stop.

Important
Note
• The message “CARD FULL” will be displayed when the smartmedia
memory card capacity is used up.
• The flash will not fire in the Motion Picture mode.
• The focus, exposure and white balance in the state in effect when you
start recording motion picture.
• The Interval mode cannot be used in the Motion Picture mode.
• The selftimer setting cannot be used in the Motion Picture mode.
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 Changing the Flash Mode
This section explains how to change the flash mode. Switch the flash mode to meet
your photographic needs.

● Flash off mode ( )

The flash will not fire, even in dark places. Use this mode in places where flash
photography is prohibited and in bright indoor settings.

● Auto Flash mode ( )

The flash will fire automatically in dark places and where there is backlighting.

● Forced Flash mode ( ) 2

Backlighting and strong light can produce dark shadows in photographs of the faces of

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subjects. Use this mode in such situations. The flash will always fire, regardless of the
brightness.

● Slow synchro mode ( : Blink)

The flash can be fired to illuminate the subject while a slow shutter speed correctly
exposes the background. Use at indoor parties, etc., to clearly photograph the subjects
while avoiding a dark background.

* The factory default setting is OFF.

Effective Range of the Flash

When you shoot with the flash activated, the flash has an effective range of
about 0.3 to 3.0 m (1 ft to 9.9 ft) for the telephoto setting and 0.4 to 3.4 m (1.3 ft
to 11.2 ft) for the wide-angle setting. The subject will appear dark in the picture if
the light from the flash fails to reach it.

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q Set the Mode dial to [ ].

w Press the Flash button to select the flash

mode ( • • • Blink).
The flash mode will change each time the Flash
mode button is pressed.

The flash mode will be displayed on the LCD

panel and LCD monitor. In the Auto Flash mode,
however, the mark will be displayed only on
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the LCD monitor. This mark will not be displayed
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e Press the release button to take the photograph.

When the flash fires, the flash LED (red) will light when the release button is
pressed lightly.
When the flash is being recharged, the flash LED will flash and the display will
disappear from the LCD monitor. Photographs cannot be taken at this time.

Important
Note
• When using the flash for nearby subjects (approx. 0.3m (12 inches) or
less), the light from the flash may appear to be reddish in some cases.
This also causes overexposure so the subject may appear whitish in the
photograph. At such times, select the Flash off mode.
• The shutter speed will automatically become slower in dark places. In
such cases, either grip the camera firmly or mount the camera on a tripod
to prevent camera shake.

Note • The flash does not fire in the Text mode, Quick shooting or Motion Picture
mode.
• The flash does not fire in the White Balance mode.
• Use the keep Setting Mode to hold the Flash mode setting. → Page 94
“Keep Settings”.
• The Redeye Reduction mode can be used to reduce the occurrence of the
redeye phenomenon. → Page 64 “Redeye Reduction Mode”.
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 Setting the Exposure Modes

■ Changing the exposure mode

Two exposure modes are available: PROGRAM and AV Mode.
PROGRAM: In PROGRAM mode, the camera automatically determines the shutter
speed and aperture in accordance with the subject brightness. This
mode is generally suitable for snapshots, commemorative pictures,
landscapes, etc.
AV Mode: AV Mode uses aperture priority; therefore, when the aperture is set, the
camera automatically determines the shutter speed. This mode is used
when it is desired to utilize depth of field for certain specific purposes.
For example, for portraits, etc., the aperture can be opened up to blur the
background. Or the aperture can be closed down for sharp focus over a
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wider range in landscapes, etc. Four aperture settings can be selected
with AV Mode: F2.8, F4, F6.5 and F13.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.

w Press the or button to select MENU[RECORD] 1/2

[EXPOSURE MODE]. RECORDING MODE
GRID TEMPLATE
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
FOCUS
PROGRAM
EXIT Change

e Press the MENU Change button and MENU[RECORD] 1/2

change the setting. RECORDING MODE

GRID TEMPLATE
The exposure mode alternates between WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
PROGRAM and AV Mode each time the MENU IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
Change button is pressed. In the case of AV FOCUS
AV MODE F 2.8
Mode, also press the ENTER F No. button. Any
EXIT Change F No.
one of the four different apertures can be
selected.

r Press the CANCEL EXIT button.

The Record menu will return.

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t Press the shutter button to take the picture.

Note • Keep setting function can be used to store the exposure mode setting.

■ Exposure Compensation Settings

As long as the subject is centered in the shooting range, you can take the picture
normally as the camera will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for
backlighting. If there is a significant difference in brightness between the background
and subject, however, the subject tends to be under- or over-exposed. Exposure
compensation is useful in this situation. You can also use exposure compensation to
produce intentionally under- or over-exposed images.

● Exposure Compensation Range

±2.0 EV (in 0.25 EV steps)

● Shooting Against the Light

The bright background will make the subject appear under-exposed. Set the exposure
compensation level to a positive value to adjust the exposure.

Important
Note
• If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a picture
against the light, the camera will not assume that the subject is in a backlit
state. Exposure compensation is required in this situation.

● Shooting a White Image

If you shoot an image that appears generally white, the shot will be under-exposed as
a whole, with people appearing dark and white objects appearing gray. Set the
exposure compensation level to a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.

● Shooting a Black Image

If you shoot an image that appears generally black, the shot will be over-exposed as a
whole, with people appearing white and black objects appearing gray. Set the
exposure compensation level to a negative (–) value to adjust the exposure. Follow
the same procedure when shooting a person under a spotlight, for example.

Set the exposure compensation level.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

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w Press the or button to select [+/–] MENU[RECORD] 2/2
and press the ENTER Select button. REDEYE REDUCTION
MONOCHROME MODE
The exposure compensation settings menu will INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
be displayed. +/–

EV±0.0
EXIT Select

e Press the or button to change the +2.0

compensation level.
When the button is pressed, the numerals
will become higher; when the button is
pressed, the numerals will become lower. –2.0
EV±0.0
2
Cancel OK
r Press the ENTER

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OK button
The record menu will be displayed.
Press the CANCEL EXIT button.

t Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

Note • To save the exposure compensation setting, set Keep Setting mode. See
“Keep Settings”. (p.94)
• Three frames will be exposed continuously: one at the exposure
compensation value, one at –0.5EV and one at +0.5EV. This function is
convenient for checking the exposure compensation value setting. See
“Using Auto Bracket”. (p.68)

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 Changing the White Balance
The White Balance mode is a function for adjusting the white balance so that color
balance is natural under any type of lighting. Normally, the Auto mode is used. When
in the Auto mode, the white balance of white areas is automatically adjusted to a
standard, so white objects will appear white under any type of lighting. Because of this,
the white balance may not be correct with subjects having white areas or dark areas.
In such cases, change to the White Balance mode before the start of recording.

● Auto : Adjustment is performed automatically by the camera.

● Daylight : Used when recording outdoors where white balance
adjustment is difficult.
● Overcast : Used in cloudy weather and in the shade where white
balance adjustment is difficult.
● Tungsten : Used under Tungsten lighting where white balance
adjustment is difficult.
● Fluorescent : Used under fluorescent lighting where white balance
adjustment is difficult.
● User Define ( U ) : The white balance can be adjusted by adjusting red (R),
green (G) and blue (B).
● W/B Calibration ( W ) : The white balance is corrected using a white subject as the
standard.

Tips Subjects with which auto white balance adjustment is difficult

• Single-color subjects
• Subjects under multiple light sources

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.

w Press the and buttons to select MENU[RECORD] 1/2

[WHITE BALANCE], then press the RECORDING MODE
GRID TEMPLATE
ENTER Select button. WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
The Settings menu will be displayed. IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
FOCUS
AUTO
EXIT Select

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■ When AUTO, DAYLIGHT ( ), OVERCAST ( ), TUNGSTEN ( ) or
FLUORESCENT ( ) is selected:

e Press the and buttons to select MENU

[WHITE BALANCE]
White Balance mode, then press the
AUTO
ENTER OK button. DAY LIGHT
TUNGSTEN
The Record menu will be displayed. OVERCAST
FLUORESCENT
USER DEFINE
W/B CALIBRATION
r Press the CANCEL EXIT button. AUTO
Cancel OK

t Press the shutter release button to take

the picture.

■ When USER DEFINE is selected: MENU

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[WHITE BALANCE]

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AUTO
e Press the and buttons to select DAY LIGHT
TUNGSTEN
[USER DEFINE], then press the MENU OVERCAST
FLUORESCENT
Adjust button. USER DEFINE
W/B CALIBRATION
U
Cancel Adjust OK

r Press the MENU Preset to select White MENU

[USER DEFINE]
Balance mode ( , , , ). Then the R
RGB setting values for each White G
Balance are displayed as 왕. B
SAVE

Preset

t Press the and buttons to select R,

G and B, then press the CENCEL
button and ENTER button to
adjust the colors.

y Press the and buttons to select [SAVE] and then press the
ENTER OK button.
Setting will end and the Setting menu will return.

u Press the CANCEL EXIT button to return to the Record menu.

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i Press the shutter release button to take the picture.

■ When calibrating the white balance (W/B CALIBRATION)

e Press the and buttons to select MENU

[WHITE BALANCE]
[W/B CALIBRATION] and then press AUTO
DAY LIGHT
the MENU Adjust button. TUNGSTEN
OVERCAST
FLUORESCENT
USER DEFINE
W/B CALIBRATION
W
Cancel Adjust OK

r Press the shutter release button. MENU

[W/BCALIBRATION]
Place paper that passes nearly colorless light
PLACE A WHITE
in front of the lens. PAPER IN FRONT
OF LENS!
Setting will end and the SET menu will return
when the shutter release button is pressed.
START:RELEASE
Cancel
t Press the ENTER OK button to
return to the record menu.
Press the CANCEL EXIT button.

y Press the shutter release button to

take the picture.

Important
Note • Even with the same subject, the color balance can differ depending on the
weather and type of light source (Tungsten or fluorescent).

Note • The white balance may not be correct in the Auto mode when a subject
includes few white areas. In such cases, place some white object near the
subject when taking the picture.
• The flash will not fire when Daylight, Tungsten, Cloudy (overcast),
Fluorescent or User Settings is used.
• White balance can only be set while in the record mode. Setting is not
possible in the Play mode.
• Set Save Mode to save the white balance setting. Reference ➞ page 94
“Keep Settings”.

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 Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with the photographer
included. Mount the camera on a tripod or a flat, secure surface to shoot pictures with
the self-timer.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

self timer button.
The self timer is now set.

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The self timer symbol [ ] will be displayed on

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the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel.

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w Decide the composition of the picture,

position the camera securely, and press
the shutter release button.
The self timer LED will start flashing and the
shutter will be released with an approximate delay
of 10 seconds. The self timer LED will stay lit for
about 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
The self-timer mode ends automatically when
the shutter is released.

Note • If the flash is charging, the self-timer will start when charging is completed.
• When the release button is pressed, the focus is locked.
• The selftimer will be canceled if another mode is selected within approx. 10
sec. from the time the selftimer starts.

Tips Remote Control

To operate the camera from a remote position or when the camera is
fixed in one spot, use the optional remote control unit.

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 Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures
Normally, subjects within the autofocus range as seen in the viewfinder and on the
LCD monitor are in focus. Under certain conditions, however, the desired subject may
not be in focus. In such cases, use the Focus Lock to assure that the desired subject is
in sharp focus.

Note • Page 44 “Digital Zoom”.

■ Use Focus Lock at times like these

When the desired subject is not within the
autofocus range, resulting in a sharply focused
background and blurred subject.

When an object other than the subject occupies

most of the autofocus range, resulting in that
object being in sharp focus while the main
subject is blurred.

Macro focus can be used to take close-ups.

■ How to Use the Focus Lock

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e Press the shutter release button lightly
and hold it.
The focus will be locked at this point.
The focus lamp (green) will light.

r Decide the composition of the shot by 17

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release button held, and then press the

shutter release button down fully.
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Note • You can also use the manual focus to focus on the subject. See “Focus
Modes” (p.61).

Focus Modes
This camera is capable of six types of focus (Auto, Macro, Area, 2.5 M, Infinity,
Manual). Focusing can thus be performed for snapshots, landscapes, etc., in
accordance with the photographic conditions.
Auto : The camera focuses automatically.
Macro : Close-up pictures of the subject can be taken. (subject distance: 13 - 30cm).
Area : The distance range within which the subject will be in sharp focus can be
selected freely.
2.5M : Suitable for snapshots, etc.
Infinity : Suitable for scenic shots of distant subjects such as mountains, etc.
Manual : Focusing is performed manually.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.

w Press the and buttons to select MENU[RECORD] 1/2

[FOCUS] and then press the ENTER RECORDING MODE
Select button. GRID TEMPLATE
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
FOCUS
AUTO
EXIT Select

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e Press the and buttons to select a MENU
[FOCUS]
focus mode (AUTO, MACRO, AREA,
AUTO
2.5M, INFINITY, MANUAL) and then press MACRO
AREA
the ENTER OK button. 2.5M
INFINITY
MANUAL

Cancel OK

r Press the CANCEL EXIT button to

return to the Record mode.

t Press the shutter release button to take the picture.

• When the focus mode is set to Area, use the CANCEL and ENTER
buttons to set the area to be in sharp focus and then press the shutter
button.
• When the Manual focus mode is set, press the CANCEL or ENTER
button to adjust the focus and then press the shutter button to take the
picture.

Important
Note • Depth of focus is shallow in macro photography, so focus can be
disturbed if the camera is moved. Mount the camera on a tripod, etc., to
prevent camera movement.
• When the flash is used, the light from the flash may appear red in the
picture. Pictures may also appear wash out in the case of overexposure.
• The view through the viewfinder and the actual picture coverage differ
considerably; therefore, for greater accuracy, connect the camera to LCD
monitor or TV set to check the coverage before taking a picture.

Note • Set Keep Settings to save the focus mode setting. ➞ Page 94 “Keep Settings”.

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 Using the Grid Templates
A grid can be displayed as an aid to composing pictures. There are two grid templates.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.

w Press the and buttons to select MENU[RECORD] 1/2

Grid [GRID TEMPLATE] and then press RECORDING MODE

GRID TEMPLATE
the ENTER Select button. WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY

2
FOCUS
OFF
EXIT Select

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e Set grid display to on or off. Press the MENU
[GRID TEMPLATE]
MENU Change button to display the grid
and then press the ENTER OK button.
• The two grid templates are alternately turned OFF
on and off each time the MENU Change button
is pressed.
Cancel Change OK

MENU
r Press the CANCEL EXIT button to [GRID TEMPLATE]

return to the record mode.

Cancel Change OK

t Press the shutter release button to take

the picture.
The grid template will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.

Tips To cancel the grid template setting

• To turn off the grid template, select [OFF] and press the ENTER
OK button in step e above.

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 Redeye Reduction Mode
If you shoot a subject, with the flash activated, in a dark place, the eyes of the subject
may appear red in the resultant picture. In redeye reduction mode, the flash will fire
several times before the shutter releases to lessen the redeye effect.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

The record menu is displayed.

w Press the or button to select MENU[RECORD] 2/2

[REDEYE REDUCTION] and press the REDEYE REDUCTION
MONOCHROME MODE
MENU Change button to select [ON] or INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
[OFF]. +/–
Press the CANCEL EXIT button to
OFF
return to the Record mode.
EXIT Change
The [ ] will be displayed on the LCD panel and
LCD monitor.

e Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.
When you press the shutter release button, the
flash will fire several times in succession
preliminarily before firing last when the shutter
releases.

Important
Note • The shutter takes about 1 second to release after you press the shutter
release button. Hold the camera steady meanwhile to shoot.

Note • Redeye reduction mode does not work when the flash mode is Flash off
mode.

Changing the ISO Sensitivity

The photographic sensitivity can be changed.

Note • When ISO 200 or 400 is set, the shutter speed will become faster but the
images will become coarser.
• The initial value is 100.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.
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w Press the and buttons to select MENU[RECORD] 1/2
[ISO SENSITIVITY], then press the MENU RECORDING MODE
Change button to select the desired GRID TEMPLATE
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
sensitivity (100, 200, 400). IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
Press the CANCEL EXIT button to FOCUS
return to the Record mode. 100
EXIT Change
There is no display at ISO 100.
MENU[RECORD] 1/2

RECORDING MODE
GRID TEMPLATE
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
FOCUS

EXIT
200
Change
2
e Press the shutter release button to take the

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picture.
Note • Set Keep settings to save the ISO sensitivity setting. ➞ Page 94 “Keep
Settings”.

Recording Monochrome Images

Images can be recorded in black & white or sepia.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.

w Press the and buttons to select MENU[RECORD] 2/2

[MONOCHROME MODE], and press the REDEYE REDUCTION
MONOCHROME MODE
MENU Change button, select Monochrome INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
mode (B&W, sepia) and then press the +/–
CANCEL EXIT button.
The Record menu will be displayed. OFF
EXIT Change
Select B&W for monochrome pictures, and select
Sepia for sepia pictures. MENU[RECORD] 2/2

REDEYE REDUCTION
MONOCHROME MODE
INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
+/–

B&W
e Press the shutter release button to take EXIT Change

the picture.
Note • White balance does not function in the Monochrome mode.

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 Interval (Time Lapse) Shooting
Pictures can be taken automatically at a specified time interval. The time interval can
be set in 30-sec. increments from 30 sec. to 180 min. (3 hrs.).
If the time interval is set to 60 min., for example, the shutter will be released once each
hour until the smart media capacity has all been utilized.

Important
Note
• The initial interval setting is 1 min. 30 sec.
• When using interval photography, check the number of pictures that can
be recorded on the smart media before setting.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.

w Press the and buttons to select MENU[RECORD] 2/2

[INTERVAL MODE]. REDEYE REDUCTION

MONOCHROME MODE
The Interval Settings screen will be displayed. INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
+/–

OFF
EXIT Change

e Press the MENU Change button, select MENU[RECORD] 2/2

[ON] and then press the ENTER Adjust REDEYE REDUCTION

MONOCHROME MODE
button. INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
+/–

ON(1MIN.30SEC.
)
EXIT Change Adjust

r Press the and buttons to set the MENU

[INTERVAL MODE]
interval.
1 30
MIN. SEC.
t Press the MENU button and move
to the item to be set. Repeat this
operation to set the time and interval.
Cancel OK

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y When setting is completed, press the ENTER OK button.
Return to the Record menu.
Press the CANCEL EXIT button

Note • Interval shooting mode can be interrupted by either turning the Mode dial
or by turning the power off while the message Interval is lighted.

u Press the shutter release button. 17

The first picture will be taken. After that, pictures 1600 N

will continue to be taken at the set interval. The

message Interval will light during interval START:RELEASE
INTERVAL MODE
photography. Picture taking will end when the
capacity of the smart media is used up.
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Important
Note
• The interval at which pictures are taken may be extended in some cases,
depending on the Image quality mode and Flash mode settings.
• When battery power is used, the battery may become exhausted during
interval photography. It is recommended that the AC adapter be used.

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 Using Auto Bracket
This function takes three continuous frames: one each at the set exposure and at
–0.5EV and +0.5EV. This feature makes it possible to obtain correct exposure under
difficult conditions.
Mount the camera on a tripod or level surface to prevent the camera from moving.

q Set the MODE dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.

w Press the up or down button to MENU[RECORD] 2/2

select [AUTO BRACKET]. REDEYE REDUCTION

MONOCHROME MODE
INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
+/–

OFF
EXIT Change

e Press the MENU Change button to turn MENU[RECORD] 2/2

[ON] [OFF] and press the CANCEL EXIT REDEYE REDUCTION

MONOCHROME MODE
button INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET
+/–

ON
EXIT Change

r Press the shutter release button to take the picture.

When the shutter release button is pressed, three frames will be taken at the set
exposure of –0.5EV, 0, + 0.5EV.

Note • The flash will not fire when Auto Bracket is used.

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 Adding Image Quality Modes (Image Enlargement)
Used for taking pictures with higher image quality. Pictures can be taken at a size of
2000 x 1480 pixels.

Important
Note
• In some cases, the data volume is large and time is required to take a
picture, so use caution concerning the remaining battery capacity.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and then press the MENU button.
The Record menu will be displayed.
2
w Press the and buttons to select MENU[RECORD] 1/2

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[IMAGE ENLARGEMENT]. RECORDING MODE
GRID TEMPLATE
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
FOCUS
OFF(PIC:1600)
EXIT Change

e Press the MENU Change button, select MENU[RECORD] 1/2

[ON] and then press the CANCEL EXIT RECORDING MODE
GRID TEMPLATE
button. WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE MODE
The Record menu will be displayed. IMAGE ENLARGEMENT
ISO SENSITIVITY
FOCUS
ON(PIC:2000)
EXIT Change

r Press the shutter release button to take

the picture.

Note • The digital zoom function does not work for the Image Enlargement mode.

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