Casio EX-P700 manuale d’uso

E Digital Camera EX-P700 User’s Guide K824PCM1DMX Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’ s Guide. • K eep the User’ s Guide in a safe place f or future reference . • For the most up-to-date inf ormation about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website[...]

INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) Card Remote Controller (WR-4C) USB Cable Basic Reference Camera Strap AV Cable Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Rap[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 24 GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 24 General Guide ............................................................ 26 Camera 26 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 29 REC modes 29 PLA Y mode 33 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 34 Indicator [...]

INTRODUCTION 4 58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 58 Specifying the Recording Mode 58 Aiming the Camera 59 Recording an Image 60 Recording Precautions 62 About Auto Focus 63 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 63 Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 64 T o view current[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 Using a Continuous Shutter Mode ........................... 100 Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 101 Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 102 25-shot Stop Action Images (Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode) 103 Continuous Shutter Precautions 104 Using Auto Bracketing .........................................[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu) ....................... 143 Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording ... 144 Loading the Battery 145 Before Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording 146 Using the Card Remote Controller 147 Using an External Flash ........................................... 149 External Flash Unit Require[...]

INTRODUCTION 7 180 FILE MANAGEMENT Folders ..................................................................... 180 Memory Folders and Files 180 Protecting Files ........................................................ 181 T o protect a single file 181 T o protect all files in memory 182 Using the F A VORITE Folder ................................[...]

INTRODUCTION 8 206 PRINTING IMAGES DPOF ........................................................................ 207 T o configure print settings for a single image 208 T o configure print settings for all images 209 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT -PRINT ............... 210 T o print a single image 210 T o print a group of images 213 Printing Preca[...]

INTRODUCTION 9 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ................................................................. 246 Installing Software 246 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 247 249 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 249 Indicator Lamp Reference ..................................[...]

INTRODUCTION 10 • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Other company, product and service names used herein may a[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 Features • 7.2 million effective pixels The CCD provides 7.41 million total pixels of very high- resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images. • 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • Long battery life A low-power design combines with a large-capacity battery to provide more recording and playback between charges. ?[...]

INTRODUCTION 12 • Manual Assist (page 97) Follow the on-screen guidance when configuring manual exposure settings. • AE Lock (page 99) A simple operation locks exposure on a particular subject, helping to ensure that the image is focused the way you want. • BESTSHOT (page 113) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you [...]

INTRODUCTION 13 • Audio Snapshot mode (page 126) Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio. • Movie + Audio mode (page 124) • Voice recording (page 128) Quick and easy recording of voice input. • After Recording (page 173) Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record them. • Selectable Sound Settings (page 186)[...]

INTRODUCTION 14 • Photo Loader and Photohands (page 241) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy. Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following impor[...]

INTRODUCTION 15 • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject ’ s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3 ´ ) from the eyes of the subject. • Keep the camera away [...]

INTRODUCTION 16 • Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory. Test for proper operation before using t[...]

INTRODUCTION 17 Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to t[...]

INTRODUCTION 18 Lens and Phase Differential Sensor • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens and phase differential sensor. Doing so can scratch the lens and phase differential sensor surface and cause malfunction. • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens and phase differential sensor can interfere with pr[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 19 QUICK START GUIDE Plug-in Type [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete. [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete. 1 2 2 1 Power Cord Type 1. Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-40) that comes with the camera (pa[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 20 2. Load the battery into the camera. (page 41). 1 2 3 Stopper[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 21 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ 왖 ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the city you want, and then press [...]

QUICK START GUIDE 22 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode dial with (Snapshot mode). 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. • When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp ligh[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 23 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode dial with (PLAY mode). 3. Press [EX ]. 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 6. Press [SET] to[...]

GETTING READY 24 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. This term as used in this manual:[...]

GETTING READY 25 ■ File Memory The term “ file memory ” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. • The camera ’ s built-in flash memory • An SD memory card loaded in the camera • A MultiMediaCa[...]

GETTING READY 26 0 9 6 A B 2 3 5 4 C 1 7 8 ■ Front General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera 1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Viewfinder 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Remote control signal receiver 7 Speaker 8 External flash sync terminal 9 Lens ring • Be sure t[...]

GETTING READY 27 G Viewfinder H Operation lamp I [ ](Focus) button J [ ] (Flash / Calendar) button K Mode dial : PLAY mode : Snapshot mode : BESTSHOT mode : Aperture Priority AE mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE mode : Manual Exposure mode : Movie mode : Voice Recording mode L [MENU] button M Strap ring N [ ](Self-timer / Remote Controller) button O[...]

GETTING READY 28 X W W Battery cover X Tripod screw hole • Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. ■ Bottom Y Stopper Z Battery compartment [ Memory card slot Z [ Y[...]

GETTING READY 29 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera. REC modes 1 Flash mode indicator (page 71)[...]

GETTING READY 30 6 Recording mode (page 58) Snapshot BESTSHOT Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Movie Voice Recording 7 Metering mode indicator (page 135) Multi Center Weighted Spot 8 Image size (page 77) 3072 × 2304 pixels 3072 × 2048 (3:2) pixels 2304 × 1728 pixels 1600 × 1200 pixels 1280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 [...]

GETTING READY 31 G H F F Digital zoom indicator (page 69) G ISO sensitivity (page 133) H Aperture value (pages 93, 96) I Shutter speed value (pages 94, 96) • An out of range ISO sensitivity, aperture, or shutter speed setting causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. J Zoom indicator (page 69) • Left side indicates optical zo[...]

GETTING READY 32 2 Shutter speed (pages 94, 96) Use this item to adjust the shutter speed. • The shutter speed is displayed in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “ S ” (shutter speed priority AE) or “ M ” (manual exposure). 3 EV shift (exposure compensation value) (page 88) Use this item to adjust the exposure compensation (E[...]

GETTING READY 33 2 Focal distance (page 263) 3 White balance indicator (page 90) 4 Flash mode indicator (page 71) 5 Focus mode indicator (page 80) 6 ISO sensitivity (page 133) 7 Manual focus icon • This icon is displayed only when “ MF (Manual Focus) ” is selected as the focus mode. • If you use [  ] and [  ] to move the cursor to “[...]

GETTING READY 34 Indicators on (page 29) Ex Finder view on (page 32) Histogram on (page 29) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [DISP] cycles the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. ■ REC modes 5 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. (pa[...]

GETTING READY 35 Indicator Lamps You can find out the operational status of the camera at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “ Indicator Lamp Reference ” on page 252. Self-timer lamp Green operation lamp Red operation lamp IMPORTANT! • The Ex Finder view cannot be dis[...]

GETTING READY 36 Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • To avoid dropping the camera while operating it, be sure to wear the strap around your wrist. Use the buckle to ensure that the strap is fastened snugly around your wrist. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera o[...]

GETTING READY 37 Power Requirements Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC power. • Battery One NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. • Household AC Power AC Adaptor: AD-C40 (Option) Using the Rapid[...]

GETTING READY 38 ■ To charge the battery 1. Correctly positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery, load the battery into the rapid charger. Plug-in Type Power Cord Type 2. Plug the rapid charger into a household power outlet. • This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red. • Charging will take about two hours. • Note tha[...]

GETTING READY 39 NOTE • The power cord type rapid charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the rapid charger in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different f[...]

GETTING READY 40 IMPORTANT! • If the battery or rapid charger is very hot or cold when you start charging or if it becomes hot during charging, the rapid charger will enter a standby state, which is indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp is lit amber. Charging will resume when the temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range, which i[...]

GETTING READY 41 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, slide the battery into the camera. • Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place. NP-40 Stopper To load the battery 1. Slide the battery cover on the bottom of the camera in the directio[...]

GETTING READY 42 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. To remove the battery 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indic[...]

GETTING READY 43 ■ If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth. ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amo[...]

GETTING READY 44 • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on. ■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer • If you do not need the flash while recor[...]

GETTING READY 45 ■ Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these in[...]

GETTING READY 46 • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never try to use the battery to power any device other than this camera. — Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, o[...]

GETTING READY 47 ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 5 ° C to 35 ° C (41 ° F to 95 ° F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail. • Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the [...]

GETTING READY 48 ■ Rapid Charger Precautions • Never plug the rapid charger into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from that marked on the rapid charger. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. • Never plug in or unplug the rapid charger while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shoc[...]

GETTING READY 49 ■ Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic Area • The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable AC power cord that matches the configuration of power receptacles in that country. Plug Terminal panel cove[...]

GETTING READY 50 ■ AC Adaptor Precautions • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. If you don ’ t, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the r[...]

GETTING READY 51 Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns o[...]

GETTING READY 52 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the snapshot mode. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode dial with [...]

GETTING READY 53 ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Apply the setting and exit the menu screen Apply the setting and return to tab selection Exit the menu scre[...]

GETTING READY 54 6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. Perform this key operation: Press [SET]. Press [  ]. 1. Press [  ]. 2. Us[...]

GETTING READY 55 IMPORTANT! • Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be stored with image data. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera. • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings for about two days if the camera is not supplied with power. The dat[...]

GETTING READY 56 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you want to do th[...]

GETTING READY 57 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [DISP]. 7. Set the current date and the time.[...]

58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has seven recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to r[...]

59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • The icon of the currently selected recording mode (like for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen. 1200N 1200N 1600 1600 10 10 04/ 04/ 12 12 / 24 24 12 12 : 58 58 IN ISO 80 ISO 80 F2.8 F2.8 1/1000 1/1000 Snapshot mode icon Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an im[...]

60 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone or lens. • When aiming the camera, take particular care to ensure that your finger is not blocking the phase differential sensor. Flash Microphone Lens Phase differential sensor NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camera[...]

61 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 2. Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode). • This enters the Snapshot mode for image recording. 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. • The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 80). • You can compose images using either the[...]

62 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING It means this: The image is in focus. The image is not in focus. When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation 5. After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to r[...]

63 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below. — Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast — Strongly backlit subjects — Polished metal or other brightly reflective subjects — Venetian blinds or other hori[...]

64 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Previewing the Last Image Recorded Whenever you record an image, the camera stores a copy of it in a preview buffer. You can use the procedures described here to view the contents of the preview buffer, without exiting a REC mode. The last recorded image remains in the preview buffer until you record another image, change t[...]

65 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To delete preview buffer contents after recording a single image IMPORTANT! • Note that image deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete an image, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need an image anymore before you delete it. 1. In a REC mode, press [PREVIEW] to display the current contents of the preview buffer. 2. [...]

66 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 20 ° 20 ° IMPORTANT! • To ensure proper operation of the orientation sensor, note the following points. — Keep the camera still during recording. Moving the camera while recording can cause miss- operation of the orientation sensor. — When recording an image using portrait (vertical) orientation, make sure the camer[...]

67 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Optical Viewfinder You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera’s monitor screen (page 34) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images. IMPORTANT! • The visible area framed by the viewfinder shows the image that would be recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3´). When recording a sub[...]

68 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want. Optical Zoom The optical zoom range is 1X[...]

69 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 4X to 16X (in combination with optical zoom). IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 34). • When you perform a digital zoom operation, the came[...]

70 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Release the zoom controller momentarily, and then slide it towards (telephoto) / side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and then slide it to[...]

71 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle : Approximately 0.4 meters to 3.6 meters (1.3´ to 11.8´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto : Approximately 0.4 meters to 2.5 meters (1.3´ to 8.2´) (ISO Sensiti[...]

72 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This happens because the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two pre-flas[...]

73 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ REC ” tab. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Flash Intensity ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the set[...]

74 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Auto ” , and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects. • Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recor[...]

75 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When recording with the flash turned off ( ) while available lighting is dim, mount the camera on a tripod. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse. • When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance [...]

76 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below. 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. 2. The camera prepares to record the next image. The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera’s current “Size”[...]

77 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • The functions below are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. BULB (pages 95, 96), Continuous Shutter (page 100), Auto Bracketing (pag[...]

78 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2048 (3:2) 2304 × 1728 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 Print Size: Larger Smaller Image Size: • Indicated sizes are rough approximates only. • The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print a[...]

79 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING TIFF Fine Normal Economy To get this: Higher Quality Lower Quality Select this setting: Image recording without compression High image quality, large file size Normal image quality and normal file size Low image quality, small file size IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that[...]

80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, Manual, and Pan Focus. IMPORTANT! • Pan Focus can be used in the Movie mode only. You cannot u[...]

81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞ ) 1. Press [ ] to cycle through the focus mode settings until ther[...]

82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “Hybrid” is selected as the Auto Focus mode (page 134), pressing the shutter button all the way without pausing at the half-way point will perform high-speed Auto Focus using the phase differential sensor only. Note, however, that high-speed Auto Focus is somewhat less reliable than the Auto Focus oper[...]

83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center of the screen • This setting works well with focus lock (page 87). Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located • With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains seven focus points, appears on the mon[...]

84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode The Macro mode lets you focus on close up subjects automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following are the approximate focus ranges in the Macro mode. Ranges: 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝) at wide angle 40cm to 50cm (15.6˝ to 19.7?[...]

85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity ( ∞ ). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. Press [ ] to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. 2. Record the image. 1. Press [ ] to cycle through the focus mode settings un[...]

86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to focus. • Pressing [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later. 3. Press the shutter button to record the[...]

87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus You can use pan focus in the Movie mode (page 124) to fix the focus for recording without Auto Focus. 1. Enter the Movie mode (page 124). • This automatically selects Pan Focus as the focus mode, which is indicated by “ ” appearing on the monitor screen. • If another focus mode is selected in the[...]

88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. NOTE • Locking the focus also locks the exposure. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This f[...]

89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [ 왖 ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. [ 왔 ] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for [...]

90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural. 1. In a REC mode, p[...]

91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. When th[...]

92 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Point the camera at a white paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button. • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete.[...]

93 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Exposure Mode You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode, which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings used during image recording. A mode : Aperture Priority AE S mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE M mode : Manual Exposure Using Aperture Priority AE When A mode (aperture priority AE) i[...]

94 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter button half way. • This causes the camera to configure shutter speed automatically in accordance with the aperture value you selected. Then it focuses the image. • The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image [...]

95 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the shutter speed value in the exposure panel, and then use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to change the setting. Shutter speed Movement Slow Fast BULB, 60 seconds 1/2000 second Blurred Stopped • You could also use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “EV Shift” here, and then use [ 왗 ] and [ [...]

96 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Setting Exposure Settings Manually In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter speed and aperture manually. 1. Align the mode dial with “ M ” (Manual). 2. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the aperture value in the exposure panel, and then use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to change the setting. Aperture value Shu[...]

97 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance Pressing [SET] while in the A mode (aperture priority AE), S mode (shutter speed priority AE), or M mode (manual exposure) causes on-screen guidance and exposure indicators (aperture and shutter speed) to appear on the display. Guidance images Aperture indicator Shutter speed indic[...]

98 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Exposure Mode Recording Precautions • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. • You can select the “BULB” setting in the S mode (shutter spe[...]

99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock) The AE Lock feature lets you lock auto exposure at a particular setting. This feature is separate from the AE lock that is achieved by pressing the shutter button half way in any exposure mode besides the M mode (manual exposure). You can use AE Lock in the following instances. — To [...]

100 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • If AE Lock is already in effect, you can re-execute it by pressing [AE-L] once to release AE Lock, and then pressing [AE-L] again to perform a new AE Lock operation. • Continuous shutter recording is always performed with AE Lock. • AE Lock can be used before starting movie recording or while movie r[...]

101 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode The normal speed continuous shutter mode records images as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. • Recording Speed: Depends on image size and image quality settings. • Number of Shots: Maximum number of shots possible (based on remaining memory capacity) 1. In[...]

102 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode The high speed continuous shutter mode provides higher speed recording than the normal speed coutinuous shutter mode. • Recording Speed: Three images per second ( The interval between shots is longer when shooting at slow shutter speeds ) • Maximum Number of Shots: 5 1. [...]

103 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note with the above procedure, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed. • The size of the 25-shot images is 1600 × 1200 pixels. 25-shot Stop Action Images (Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode) Use the following procedure to record 25 consecutive stop- action shots at high speed and co[...]

104 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Continuous Shutter Precautions Continuous shutter cannot be used when any one of the following conditions exists. — When TIFF is selected for the image resolution (page 78) — When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed (pages 95, 96) — When using Coupling Shot, Pre-shot, or Soft Focus (pages 113, 117, 119) [...]

105 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Bracketing Auto bracketing lets you select a single particular setting as a variable, and then record a series of images, each of which uses a different setting for the variable you selected. You can then select the image(s) you want to keep. There are two types of auto bracketing variables: configurable and[...]

106 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected as the Variable (AE Bracketing) With AE bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images each of which is recorded with a different Auto Exposure setting. You can also specify the range of change for the exposure value (shift range). • You can specify t[...]

107 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Bracketing with White Balance as the Variable (WB Bracketing) With WB bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images, each of which is recorded with a different white balance setting. As the white balance setting changes, the image takes on a more reddish or bluish tinge. You can also s[...]

108 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance as the Variable (Focus Bracketing) With focus bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images, each of which is recorded using a different focus distance setting. You can also specify the range of change for the focus distance (shift range). This comes [...]

109 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Bracketing with Non- configurable Variables (Multi Bracketing) There are six non-configurable auto bracketing variables. • Filter 1 (five images) • Filter 2 (five images) • Portrait (three images) • Sharpness (five images) • Saturation (five images) • Contrast (five images) The shift range of a n[...]

110 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • Selecting “ Filter 1 ” records images with the monochrome, sepia, red, and purple filters. • Selecting “ Filter 2 ” records images with the green, blue, yellow, and pink filters. • Selecting “ Portrait ” records a normal image, followed by an image with soft focus and enhanced flesh tones. IMPO[...]

111 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Previewing Images Recorded with High Speed Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing You can preview all of the images recorded by a high speed continuous shutter (page 102) or auto bracketing (page 105) operation. To view current preview buffer contents after recording multiple images 1. In a REC mode after recording with[...]

112 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To delete current preview buffer contents after recording multiple images IMPORTANT! • Note that image deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete an image, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need an image anymore before you delete it. 1. In a REC mode after recording with high speed continuous shutter or auto br[...]

113 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select this option: All Delete Delete Cancel To do this: Delete all of the images of the last high speed continuous shutter or auto bracketing operation Delete only the image you selected using [  ] and [  ] Cancel the delete operation 4. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • The “ [...]

114 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial with , and then press [SET]. • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Record the image. Scene Number Scene Name Monochrome Retro Twilight Business cards and documents (page 121) White bo[...]

115 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The slowest possible shutter speed setting when using the multi continuous shutter mode (page 103) is 1/15 second. Because of this, images probably will be underexposed if you use the multi continuous shutter mode while the fireworks BESTSHOT scene is selected. NOTE • Operation guidance and the currently selected[...]

116 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Save ” , and then press [SET]. • This registers the setup. • Now you can use the procedure on page 114 to select your user setup for recording. IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT use[...]

117 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 1. Align the mode dial with , and then press [SET]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the user setup you want to delete. 3. Press [EX ] to delete the user setup. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ” . 5. Press [SET] to delete the file. 6. Press [MENU]. Combining Sh[...]

118 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Combined Images 1. Align the mode dial with , and then press [SET]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Coupling Shot ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image. • While “ Coupling Shot ” is selected, the “ AF Area [...]

119 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image. IMPORTANT! • Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot recording if there is not enough file memory available to store the required data. If this happens, delete images you no longer [...]

120 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. • Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide. • Only the second image is recorded. 1. Align the mode dial with , and then press [SET]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Pre-shot ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Compose the background[...]

121 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • You can press [MENU] at this point to clear the semi-transparent background from the monitor screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new background. 5. After composing the final image (using the semi-transparent background as a guide), the person with the camera should press the shutter button to record. •[...]

122 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • White board, etc. • Business cards and documents ■ Setup Sample Images IMPORTANT! • Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the subject correctly unless it is enclosed entirely wit[...]

123 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To use Business Shot 1. Align the mode dial with “ ” , and then press [SET]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Record the image. • This displays a screen that shows all of the objects in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction. •[...]

124 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels • Movie File Size: Approximately 300KB/second. • Maximum Movi[...]

125 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The remaining recording time counts down and the elapsed recording time counts up on the monitor screen as you record. • Starting a movie record operation causes optical zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available while a movie record operation is in progress. If you want to use optical zoom to record a m[...]

126 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS — Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the Pan Focus ( ), Manual Focus ( ) and Infinity ( ) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments before beginning the record operatio[...]

127 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • You can play back an audio file recorded in the Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using Windows Media Player. • Recording audio for a snapshot creates two separate files: one for the image data and one for the audio data. Each file is stored in a different folder in camera memory (page 228). 1. In a REC m[...]

128 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button. IMPORTANT! • The Audio Snapshot mode is unavailable during image recording using any of the following: Triple Self-timer, continuous shutter, auto bracketing, Coupling Shot. • You can also perform “ after-recording ” to add audio to[...]

129 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording time Remaining recording time 1. Align the mode dial with “ ” . • This enters the Voice Recording mode and displays a indicator. 2. Press the shutter button to start voice recording. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recordin[...]

130 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Histogram You can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 34). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode. • A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of [...]

131 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histo[...]

132 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using a REC mode. • ISO sensitivity • Auto Focus mode (AF mode) • Metering • Color filtering • Sharpness • Saturation • Contrast • Grid on/off • Image Review on/off • Icon Help • L/R key setting •[...]

133 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select this setting: Auto ISO 80 ISO 160 ISO 320 ISO 640 To get this: Automatic sensitivity selection Conforms to ISO 80 Conforms to ISO 160 Conforms to ISO 320 Conforms to ISO 640 Specifying ISO Sensitivity You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are usi[...]

134 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Auto Focus (AF) Mode Use the following procedure to change the AF mode. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ AF Mode ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Select this AF mode : Hybrid Continuous C[...]

135 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi (multi pattern) metering, spot metering, or center weighted metering as the metering mode. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Metering ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the se[...]

136 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function The camera ’ s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Filter ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. • Available[...]

137 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Saturation ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Specifying [...]

138 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Grid ?[...]

139 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Icon Help Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in a REC mode (page 29). • Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions: current recording mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer/remote controller mode, metering mode. Note, howev[...]

140 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [  ] and [  ] Keys A “ key customization ” feature lets you configure the [  ] and [  ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the [  ] and [  ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going thro[...]

141 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera ’ s “ mode memory ” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, Metering, Self-timer, Cont./BKT, Flash Intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom [...]

142 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the “ Memory ” tab. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the item you want to change, and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Turn on mode memory so settings are restored[...]

143 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera ’ s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “ Menu Reference ” on page 249. 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Reset ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [ ?[...]

144 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • You can also configure a setting by holding down [EX ], selecting the item you want with [  ] and [  ], and then changing the setting with [  ] and [  ]. The setting is applied when you release [EX ]. Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording You can use the card remote controller (WR-4C) that[...]

145 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Loading the Battery You need to load a lithium battery (CR2025) into the card remote controller before you can use it to control the camera. 1. While pressing point A in the direction indicated by the arrow, pull the battery holder from the remote controller. A 2. Wipe the surfaces of the battery with a soft, dry cloth[...]

146 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Slide the battery holder back into the remote controller. IMPORTANT! • Take care to ensure that the battery is not accidentally swallowed when it is removed from the remote controller. Particular care is required where young children are present. • Keep this button battery out of the reach of small children. If [...]

147 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • The “ 2 s ” setting is useful when you want to be part of the image you are recording. The delay gives you time to look at the camera after operating the remote controller. • The remote controller can be used in the PLAY mode and the Voice Recording mode, regardless of the Triple Self-timer setting[...]

148 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Any one of the following conditions can reduce the range for remote controller operations. — When the card remote controller signal emitter is at an angle to the camera ’ s signal receiver — When the camera is exposed to bright light — When the card remote controller battery is low • Unlike the[...]

149 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using an External Flash Use of a commercially available flash unit makes it possible to obtain a higher level of brightness (guide number) than you get when using the built-in flash alone. An external flash also makes it possible to extend the effective range of flash photography. • The guide number of the internal f[...]

150 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Before Using an External Flash Unit Be sure to perform the following steps before using an external flash unit. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ External flash ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ On ” , and then press [SET]. To do this: Enabl[...]

151 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using an External Flash Unit IMPORTANT! • Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off before attaching it to or detaching it from the camera. Leaving the flash unit on can cause it to fire unexpectedly. 1. Attach the flash unit ’ s sync cable to the camera ’ s external flash sync terminal. Externa[...]

152 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Turn on the external flash unit, and set it up for the camera ’ s aperture (F) value (pages 93, 96) and sensitivity (ISO 80 equivalent) value. • Depending on shooting conditions, proper exposure may not be obtained even if you properly set the auto aperture (F) value and ISO sensitivity of the flash unit to matc[...]

153 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ● Wide Angle Focal Distance: 0.7X the focal distance of the camera Canon Wide Converter WC-DC58N ● Macro In the Macro mode, the allowable distance from the close up lens surface to the subject is 6 cm (2.4 ˝ ) to 25.1 cm (9.9 ˝ ) (when zoom is set to maximum wide angle). Canon Close-up Lens 250D (58mm) Using a Co[...]

154 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens A conversion lens provides your camera with telephoto or wide angle capabilities. A close-up lens enables macro photography. 1. Turn off the camera, and then remove the lens ring installed on its lens. • If you experience difficulty when trying to remove the lens ring, tr[...]

155 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When installing a wide angle conversion lens, be sure to turn off the camera so the lens is retracted. This protects against scratching of the lens. • When using a wide angle conversion lens, select Auto Focus or Macro ( ) as the focus mode (page 80). • The wide angle conversion lens may cause distortion of an [...]

156 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Installing a Filter This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm filters. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to install the TELE CONVERTER ADAPTOR before installing a filter. If you attach a filter directly to the lens without the TELE CONVERTER ADAPTOR, the convex surface of the lens will come into contact with the fil[...]

157 PLAYBACK Power button Mode dial PLAYBACK 3. Use [  ] (forward) or [  ] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. NOTE • Holding down [  ] or [  ] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is o[...]

158 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by ) and play its audio. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the following operations while aud[...]

159 PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards to enlarge the image. • This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom [...]

160 PLAYBACK 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Resize to 1600 × 1200 pixels (UXGA) Resize to 1280 × 960 pixels (SXGA) Resize to 640 × 480 pixels (VGA) Cancel the resizing operation Select this: 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 Cancel Resizing an Image You can use the following procedu[...]

161 PLAYBACK Cropping an Image Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” [...]

162 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • The smaller the image, the more limited is the size of the cropping boundary. • You cannot resize the cropping boundary for an image that is 640 × 480 pixels. • An image recorded using t[...]

163 PLAYBACK Checking the Focus of a Recorded Image You can use the following procedure to enlarge a recorded image to check its focus. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to display the image whose focus you want to check. 2. Press [PREVIEW]. • This displays a window that shows an enlargement of the image, with the point that was focuse[...]

164 PLAYBACK Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the Movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [  ] and [  ] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This start playback of the movie. • You can perform the following operations while a movie is [...]

165 PLAYBACK Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, shift the zoom controller towards . • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it. • On the 9-image scr[...]

166 PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. 3. Pressing any button besides [  ], [  ], [  ], or [  ] displays the selected image. • This [...]

167 PLAYBACK • Pressing [  ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. • Pressing [  ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear. • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [DISP[...]

168 PLAYBACK • To exit the slideshow setting screen and cancel the slideshow, use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Cancel ” and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. 5. To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. • The slideshow will also stop automatically after t[...]

169 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images 1. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Images ” , and then press [  ]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. • The audio of audio snapshots, movies[...]

170 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time 1. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Time ” . 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the time setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. To[...]

171 PLAYBACK 5. After you are finished configuring settings, press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate movie images or[...]

172 PLAYBACK Using Image Roulette Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is stopped on the screen. The image t[...]

173 PLAYBACK Adding Audio to a Snapshot The “ after-recording ” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record the auto of an audio snapshot (one with a icon on it). • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM f[...]

174 PLAYBACK To re-record audio 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Dubbing ” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ” , and then press [SET]. • If yo[...]

175 PLAYBACK Playing Back a Voice Recording File Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to display the voice recording file (a file with on it) you want to play. 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the voice recording file through the camera ’ s speaker. • You can pe[...]

176 PLAYBACK Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded images on a TV screen and even use a TV screen to compose images before you record them. To display camera images on a TV, you need a television equipped with a video input terminal, and the AV cable that comes with the camera. 1. Connect one end the AV cable that comes w[...]

177 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen. • Note that the audio output is monaural. • The camera ’ s monitor screen will go blank during video output. • Depending on the size of the TV screen, recorded images and images during recording may not fill the entire screen[...]

DELETING FILES 178 DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you [...]

DELETING FILES 179 Deleting All Files The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [EX ]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ All Files Delete ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Yes ” . • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, s[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 180 FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the camera ’ s built-in memory. Folders Your camera automatically creates folders in its built-in flash memory or on the memory card. Memory Folders and Fil[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 181 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ On ” , and then press [SET]. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. • To unprotect a file, select “ Off ” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 178). You can pro[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 182 To protect all files in memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Protect ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ All Files : On ” , and then press [SET]. • To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the setting shows “ All Files : Off ” . 4.[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 183 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Save ” , and then press [SET]. • This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the file you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Save ” , and then press [SET]. • T[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 184 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Favorites ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Show ” , and then press [SET]. • If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “ No Favorites file! ” appears. 4. Use [ [...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 185 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Favorites ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Show ” , and then press [SET]. 4. Press [EX ]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the file you want to delete from the FAVORI[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 186 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation. To configure sound settings 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Sounds ” , [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 187 To set the volume level 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Sounds ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Volume ” . 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the volume setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can set the volume in the[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 188 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera ’ s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera — An audio snapshot you recorded with the camera (Audio not played back at startup.) — A movie whose file size is less than the amount of unused bu[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 189 3. Change the name of the file to one of the following. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG Movie Image: ENDING.AVI • You do not need to input the file name extension (JPG or AVI) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions. File Name: ENDING • Your camera is now configured to display a power down image. The power down[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 190 ■ To cancel power down image settings 1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 216). 2. Change the name of the current power down image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to something else, or delete the current power down image from flash memory. Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 191 Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. Specifying a movie or an audio snapshot plays back the image and the audio at the assigned time. Specifying a voice recording file plays the audio. • You can configure up to three alarms, nam[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 192 Stopping the Alarm When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. IMPORTANT! • Note that the alarm does not sound if the alarm time is reached when any [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 193 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ City ” , and then press [  ]. 5. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET]. 6. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 7. After se[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 194 Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Date Style ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 20[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 195 To configure World Time settings 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ World Time ” , and then press [  ]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ World ” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select ?[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 196 To configure summer time (DST) settings Summer time is used in some geographical areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. • Use of summer time depends on the local customs and laws. 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ World Time ”[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 197 Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Language ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to change the setting, and the[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 198 • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device. Formatting Built-in[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 199 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Format ” , and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “ Cancel ” .[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 200 USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. • Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 201 2. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing in the same direction as the camera ’ s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Using [...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 202 To format a memory card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD card, formatting on a computer can [...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 203 Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • We recommend that you format a memory card before using it f[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 204 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Copy ” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Built-in Card ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” . • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the [...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 205 To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “ To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card ” . 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Card Built-in ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the file you want to cop[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 206 PRINTING IMAGES A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs. ■ Professional Print Service The camera ’ s DPOF feature lets you specify which images you want to print and how many c[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 207 Macintosh Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and management, but not for printing. Use commercially available software for printing with a Macintosh. For more information, see “ Viewing Images on a Computer ” (page 216) and “ Installing the Software[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 208 To configure print settings for a single image 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ DPOF ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Select images ” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] [...]

PRINTING IMAGES 209 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ DPOF ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ All images ” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 210 To print a single image 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ USB ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRIN[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 211 4. Connect the optionally available AC adaptor to the camera. • If you are using battery to power the camera, check to make sure that the battery is fully charged. • Note that the camera does not draw any power over the USB cable. USB USB/A V 5. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the camera to a printer.[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 212 10 . Use [  ] and [  ] to select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. • The following are the print sizes that are available. 3.5 ˝ × 5 ˝ 5 ˝ × 7 ˝ 4 ˝ × 6 ˝ A4 8.5 ˝ × 11 ˝ By Printer • Selecting “ By Printer ” prints using the paper size selected on the printer. • Avail[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 213 To print a group of images 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 207 to specify the images in file memory that you want to print. 2. Perform steps 1 through 10 of the procedure under “ To print a single image ” on page 210. 3. On the print menu, use [  ] and [  ] to select “ DPOF ” , and then press [SET]. 4. On the cam[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 214 Printing Precautions • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation wh[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 215 Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce better- looking prints[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 216 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver locat[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 217 1. What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. ■ Windows 98/Me/2000 Users • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98. ■ Windows XP Users • Installation of the USB driver is no[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 218 5. On the screen that appears after installation is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” check box and then click [Finish] to restart your computer. • Note that you should leave the bundled CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive when you restart. 6. Connect the optional AC adaptor t[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 219 USB/A V 7. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. 8. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 9 . Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET]. 10 . Turn[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 220 11. Turn on the camera. • This will cause the “New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 221 ■ Windows 98, 2000, Me 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right- click the “Dcim” folder. 2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Double click [My Documents] to open it. 4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste]. • This copies the “Dcim” folder (which contains the i[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 222 USB Connection Precautions • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become cor[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 223 IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use the optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication with a computer. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 224 2. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET]. USB/A V USB port C[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 225 6. Turn on the camera. • Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive. • The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using. • After installing the USB driver, your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive whenever you establish a USB connection betwee[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 226 USB Connection Precautions • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become cor[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 227 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot. Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slo[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 228 Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. DCF Protocol DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) c[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 229 SCENE * (BESTSHOT folder) UP700001. JPE (User setup file) UP700002. JPE (User setup file) * These folders are created in built-in memory only. . . . ■ Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camer[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 230 • FAVORITE folder Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files • TIFF Data Folder Folder that contains All TIFF format image related files • TIFF Image Folder Folder that contains TIFF format image files • TIFF Image File File[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 231 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 232 Creating an album IMPORTANT! • Remember that creating an “ ALBUM ” folder (page 228) causes different size versions of each image to be created in memory. If there is an “ ALBUM ” folder in image memory when you specify printing of all images by a professional print service or on a printer, you may end[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 233 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Create Album ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Create ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts creation of the album, and causes the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” . to appear on the mon[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 234 Selecting an Album Layout You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Create Album ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Layout ” . 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the la[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 235 ■ Background Color You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “ Configuring Detailed Album Settings ” . ■ Album Type There are two album types: “ Normal ” and “ Index/Info ” . “ Normal ” Type : This type of album displays images in acc[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 236 ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera. Select this option: On Off To do this: Turn on auto album creation Turn off auto album creation • When auto album creation is turned on, an album is created automatically in built-in[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 237 Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computer ’ s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- in memory or on the memory card, or access a memory card with your computer (pages 216, 227). 2. Open the built-in memory “ ALBUM ” folder or the memory [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 238 Index Info • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen. This Info Screen item: Shows this: File Size Image file size Resolution Resolution Quality Quality Recording mode Recording mode AE Exposure mode Drive mode Drive mode Light metering Metering mode Shutter speed Shutter speed [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 239 NOTE • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color. • See the user documentation that came with your Web browser [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 240 To delete an album 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Create Album ” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ” , and then press [SET]. • This deletes the album and returns to the PLAY mode screen. Installing the Software from the [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 241 Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application automatically transfers image, audio snapshot, and voice recording WAV files from the camera to your computer. Photo Loader automatically stores transferred files in folders named using the current date (year, month, day) and generates HTML files that make it[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 242 Photohands XP/2000/Me/98 At least 64MB At least 10MB Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Windows * 1 In the case of Windows 2000, you need to install a data file that enables use of the operating system ’ s standard USB driver. You d[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 243 IMPORTANT! • For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the “ Readme ” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera. • For details about Macintosh minimum system requirements, use a Web browser application to read the contents of the “ readme ”[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 244 Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD- ROM and double-c[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 245 Installing an Application 1. Click the “ Install ” button for the application you want to install. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be abl[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 246 User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. 1. Click the “ Register ” button. • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 247 ■ To install Photo Loader 1. Open the folder named “ Photo Loader ” . 2. Open the folder named “ English ” , and then open the file named “ Important ” . 3. Open the folder named “ Installer ” , and then open the file named “ readme ” . 4. Follow the instructions in the “ readme ” file [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 248 ■ To view the Photo Loader user ’ s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “ Manual ” folder. 2. Open the “ Photo Loader ” folder and then open the “ English ” folder. 3. Open “ PhotoLoader_english ” . ■ To register as a camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CAS[...]

APPENDIX 249 APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in REC modes and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. ■ REC modes ● REC tab menu 3072 × 2304 / 3072 × 2048 (3:2) / 2304 × 1728 / 1600 × 1200 / 1280 × 960 / 640 × 480 Fine / Nor[...]

APPENDIX 250 ● Memory tab menu Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Cont. / BKT Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off Sounds Startup File No. World Time Date Style Adjust Language Sleep Auto Power Off U[...]

APPENDIX 251 Start / Images / Time / Interval / Cancel – Show / Save / Cancel Select images / All images / Cancel On / All Files : On / Cancel Rotate / Cancel 1600 × 1200 / 1280 × 960 / 640 × 480 / Cancel – Create / Delete / Layout / Set Up / Cancel – Alarm setups Built-in Card / Card Built-in / Cancel ■ PLAY mode ● PLAY tab menu Slide[...]

APPENDIX 252 Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. * There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice per second, and Patte[...]

APPENDIX 253 Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp Green Red Red Meaning Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Low battery alert Formatting card Powering down IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost. PLAY mode Operation Lamp Se[...]

APPENDIX 254 Rapid Charger The rapid charger has a [CHARGE] lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the rapid charger operation that is being performed. [CHARGE] Lamp Color Red Status Meaning Green Red Amber Lit Lit Flashing Lit Charging Charging complete Rapid charger or battery abnormality Charge standby state (Ambient temperature is too h[...]

APPENDIX 255 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 51). 2) The battery is dead. 1) The camera is in the PLAY mode. 2) Flash unit is being charged. 3) Memory is full. 1) Orient t[...]

APPENDIX 256 1) Clean the lens. 2) Clean the phase differential sensor. 3) Move your finger so it does not block the phase differential sensor. 4) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image. 5) Use manual focus (page 85). 6) Mount the camera on a tripod. 7) Change the Auto Focus mode setting to “ Contrast ” (p[...]

APPENDIX 257 Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. Monitor screen image is out of focus. Recorded images are not saved in memory. The images produced by an auto bracketing operation look the same. The battery is dead. 1) You are using the Manual Focus mode and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( ) when sh[...]

APPENDIX 258 Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Use a different card. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. 1) After confirming that the computer is not accessing camera memory, disco[...]

APPENDIX 259 If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), or if you have another type of driver installed. This will mak[...]

APPENDIX 260 Display Messages Alarm setting complete. Battery is low. Cannot correct image! Can not find the file. Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR This message appears after you change the alarm setting. The battery is dead. Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page [...]

APPENDIX 261 Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink. Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You can[...]

APPENDIX 262 Specifications Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. EX-P700 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); TIFF; DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies ............................. AVI (Motio[...]

APPENDIX 263 • Movies (320 × 240 pixels) * Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. * To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value. Delete .................................. Sin[...]

APPENDIX 264 White Balance .................... Automatic, fixed (7 modes), manual switching Sensitivity ........................... Auto, ISO 80, ISO 160, ISO 320, ISO 640 Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self- timer, Remote controller, Remote controller and 2-second Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes ......[...]

APPENDIX 265 Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card * 1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor Screen: On • Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back[...]

APPENDIX 266 ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V Rated Capacitance ............ 1230 mAh Operating Temperature Range .................................. 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Dimensions ........................ 38.5(W) × 38.0(H) × 9.3(D) mm (1.5 ˝ (W) × 1.5 ˝ (H) × 0.37 ˝ (D)[...]

APPENDIX 267 ■ Card Remote Controller (WR-4C) Power Requirements ........ Lithium battery (CR2025) × 1 Approximate Battery Life ... 20,000 button operations • One button operation is defined as depressing a button for one second, and then releasing it for one second. Operating Temperature .... 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Dimensions[...]