Kyocera Finecam L4 manual

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2 Introduction Introduction Thank you f or purchasing this Ky oce ra product. The KY OCERA Finecam L4 an d Finecam L3 are digital cameras equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens f or high performan ce and high quality digital still photograph y . F or the operation of the camera, please read this User’s Man ual carefully and f ollow its instructions[...]

Introduction 3 Introduction How to Use this Man u al The section “Introduction” contains impor tant informa tion regarding the camera and this User’ s Manual as well as pr ecautions on ha ndling the came ra. The section “Preparation of Camera” contains instr uctions on what to do before using the camera. The section “Basic Operations”[...]

4 Introduction Contents Introduction ......... ........................................................ ............ 2 Check the Contents ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ........... 2 How to Us e this Manu al ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. .... 3 Handling Pr ec[...]

Introduction 5 Introduction Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions ................... ................. ................ .............. ..........45 Using Flash Funct ions...... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............ 45 What is red-eye phenomenon? ......... ................. .........[...]

Introduction 6 Introduction Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Funct ions .............. ...............80 [BRIGHT CNTRL ] Setting Brightn ess of the LC D Monitor ... ................ .. 8 0 [INSERT DATE] Setting to Write the Da te in the Image ...................... .. 8 1 [FORMAT] Fo rmatting the Memory Card ................ ................ .........[...]

Introduction 7 Introduction FCC COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT FOR AMERICA N USERS DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA CONT AX Tvs DIGIT AL FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with P ar t 15 of the F CC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device ma y not cause har mful interfer ence, and (2) this de vice must accept[...]

Introduction 8 Introduction Handling Precautio ns <Precautions for Operating the Camera> ● This camera is not design ed to be waterproof , and cannot be used in the rain or under water . If the camera should inadv er tently be exp osed to water , it should be taken quickly to a K yocera/Y ashica Ser vice Center for inspection. ● Fingerpr [...]

Introduction 9 Introduction ● Interf erence ma y occur in recorded o r play ed back images when the camer a is used in areas subject to strong electromagnetic inter ference (e.g., near a tele vision set or stereo speakers). ● Do not direct the camera lens directl y toward the sun when shooting, since the CCD element may be damaged. ● Dropping[...]

Introduction 10 Introduction <Precautions for Handling Batteries> ● Battery performance wil l be reduced tempor arily in low temper atures. If y ou are shooting i n cold weather , keep the camera warm inside you r jack et and tak e it out only when needed. Battery perf ormance reduced by cold temper ature will return to nor mal under normal[...]

Introduction 11 Introduction Functions of this Camera DISP. MENU Shooting Pl ay ba ck Connecting to a PC Connect the camera to a PC using the supplied USB cable . Depending on the operating system, you need to install the USB driver . In this case, install the USB driver first, then connect the camera to a PC. Otherwise, y ou cannot install the USB[...]

Introduction 12 Introduction System Around the Camera Digital print E-mail Card reader Printer USB cable (supplied) Notebook PC Card adapter Finecam L3 Finecam L4 Memor y card (supplied) PC AC adapter (Not included) Photo lab Printer E-mail Digital camera USB DIRECT -PRINT * This function is suppor ted only by the EPSON PM- 860PT Printer. Note that[...]

Introduction 13 Introduction Names of P ar ts 1 Mode select dial (page 16) 2 Shutter release button (page 19) 3 Speaker 4 POWER b utton (page 16) 5 Self-timer LED (red) (page 99) 6 Light sensor 7 Viewfinder 8 Connector cover 9 USB connector (page 31) 0 P ower supply input sock et A Lens/lens cov e r B Flash (page 45) C F ront illumination (page 99)[...]

14 Preparation of Camera Preparation of Camera 1 Loading the Memory Card and Inser ting the Battery Pa ck 1 Open the memory car d door . Slide the memor y card door and open it. 2 Insert the memory car d. Make sure the label side is tow ard the LCD monitor side. Slide in the card until it stops with a secure click. ● Do not attach a seal, etc. on[...]

Preparation of Camera 15 Preparation of Camera Removing the memory card Push the memor y card once so that the card co mes out. Then pull out the card. Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Ca rds only) SD Memor y Cards are provided with a write protect switch. When this s witch is moved do wnward, fur ther recording on the card is disable and any images[...]

Preparation of Camera 16 Preparation of Camera 2 T urning the P ower ON 3 Setting the Date and Time If the camera has been left f or a long time without a batter y pack, the date and time will be reset. When you replace the battery pack with a new one , make sure that the date and time are correct. Press the PO WER but ton. ● The picture you take[...]

Preparation of Camera 17 Preparation of Camera 3 When the setting is comple ted, press the e but t o n. Date and time m ust be set. When a picture is taken, the digital camera sav es image data to the memor y card with its date and time information. As shooting date and time are saved, it is practical to organize image data in an album, etc. on you[...]

18 Basic Operations Basic Operations (F or First-time Digital Camera Users) Shoot images R View images R Erase unwanted images These are the basic operations of a digital camera. Please lear n how to use thi s digital camera by shooting some trial i mages first. In addition, tr y to enjoy the special functions f or the digital camera. For e xample,[...]

Basic Operations 19 Basic Operation s 3 Check the e xposure and brin g the camera into focus. Lightly depress the shutter release button halfwa y to set exposure and focus . Pressing the shutter release button halfwa y down (page 20.) When exposure and the f ocu s are properly set: The electronic beep is heard and the standby LED and focus mark com[...]

Basic Operations 20 Basic Operations Holding the Camera Stead y LED Displays after Shooting When the caution LED and card access LED fl ash after shooting, the messages to be noted are as follo ws: For the LED displa y , see page 99 If the card access LED flashes after shoot ing, the images are be ing recorded into the memor y card. Do not open the[...]

Basic Operations 21 Basic Operation s Using (+) and (–) b u ttons The (+) and (–) buttons are used as follo ws: ● Using these buttons in camera or mo vie modes, the brightness on the LCD mon itor can be changed (Brightness range: 9 lev els). The br ightness on the LCD monitor can easily be controlled just before shooting. Y ou can also use th[...]

Basic Operations 22 Basic Operations Let’ s Shoo t Movies too 1 Set the Mode to “ m ” movie mode. Set the mode se lect dial to “ m ”, then press the PO WER button to turn on the camera power . 2 Compose y our picture and bring it into fo cus. 1 Compose y our picture whil e watching the LCD monitor . 2 Press the shutter rel ease but ton ha[...]

Basic Operations 23 Basic Operation s Chec king the Pictures (Pla yback of Ima ges) Set the Mode to “ p ” playbac k mode . Set the mode se lect dial to “ p ” and turn on the camera power . The image that you ha ve taken is displa yed on the LCD monitor . Y ou can chec k the recor ded image by pressing Right or Lef t on the directional keypa[...]

Basic Operations 24 Basic Operations Play ing Back a Mo vie Movie Displa y Display during Mo vie Playback Chec king Image Information Y ou can check inf or mation such as aper ture value , picture quality and shutter speed used for shooting. Press the display b utton. ● By pressing Right or Left on the directional keypad, the images can be viewed[...]

Basic Operations 25 Basic Operation s Erasing Unwanted Images 1 Set the Mode to “ p ” playbac k mode and select “ ” erase. 1 Set the mode sele ct dial to “ p ” and turn on the camera power . 2 Press the MENU button. The menu icons for the pla yback mode are display ed. 3 Press Right on the directional keypad to select [ERASE]. 4 Press t[...]

Basic Operations 26 Basic Operations 3 Delete the image . 1 Press Up on the directional ke ypad to select [EXECUTE]. 2 Press the e b utton to erase the image. When an image is erased, the next image recorded on the card will be display ed. T o erase other images, repeat steps 2 and 3. ● A protected image cannot be erased. See page 70. 4 Complete [...]

Basic Operations 27 Basic Operation s When the Memory Card is Full It is necessar y to either replace the memo r y card with a new one or to save images to a PC and erase some of the images currently on the memor y card. Use the supplied PC cable to sav e imag es to a PC. F or details, see page 28. Also , th ere are two wa ys to erase all images on[...]

Basic Operations 28 Basic Operations Connecting to a PC If you connect the camera to a PC, the images shot can be viewed, copied, processed and sent by e -ma il . First check y our PC environment or operating system. If the operating system you are using is Windows 98/98SE or Mac OS 8.6 If the operating system you are using is Windows Me, Windows 2[...]

Basic Operations 29 Basic Operation s Installing the USB Driver The USB driver is included in the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. 1 T ur n on the PC and star t Windows or Mac. 2 Put the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-R O M drive on your PC or Mac. For Windo ws 98 and Windo ws 98 SE users 1 In the [My Computer] window , double-clic k the [Cd_41(D:)] o[...]

Basic Operations 30 Basic Operations 3 When a message “Insta llShield Wizard Comple te d” is display ed, click “Finish” to stop the Wizard. After that, restar t the computer. For Mac OS 8.6 users 1 Double-clic k the CD-ROM icon [CD_41] or [CD_40] display ed on the scree n to open the CD-ROM window . 2 Double-clic k the [UD0105 (E)] folder t[...]

Basic Operations 31 Basic Operation s 3 After the cop y completes, rest ar t the co mputer . When the computer is restar ted , the installatio n is c ompleted. Connecting the USB Cab le to y our PC 1 Use the sup- plied USB cabl e to con- nect the cam- era to th e PC. ● Make sure of the sizes of the USB jacks . The smaller jack is inser ted into t[...]

Basic Operations 32 Basic Operations PC displa y after connecting the came ra Windows: New [Remov able Disk] ic on appears in [My Computer] window . ● The alphabetical letter in the parentheses varies with the PC you are using. ● For Windo ws XP users: The following Windo w will appear. Macintosh: [Untitled Folder ] icon appears on the Desktop [...]

Basic Operations 33 Basic Operation s Viewing th e Images on Y our PC The software f or viewing the images has already been installed on your PC (to replay the movies, y ou need to install QuickTime 4.1 or later). For Windo ws users: 1 New [Remov al Disk] icon appears by clic king the icon of [My Computer] window . ● The alphabetical letter in th[...]

Basic Operations 34 Basic Operations For Macintos h users: 1 [Untitled folder] icon appears on the desktop . Double-click the icon to open it. ● The 100 in the folder [100KCBO X] means the number from 100 to 999. For the sequential number reset, see page 91. The card access LED and the front illumination flash while you access the data in the mem[...]

Basic Operations 35 Basic Operation s How to disconnect the USB cable T o disconnect the USB cable or turning off the power s w itch of the camera, f ollow the instructions below . For Windo ws Me: 1 Double-clic k the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar in the lo wer right cor ner of the desktop. 2 Select [USB Disk], then clic k [St[...]

Basic Operations 36 Basic Operations For Macintosh: Click and drag the [Untitled F o lder] folder on the Desktop to the garbage can. If you confirm that a message ìRemoving saf elyî or the like appears, or that the [Untitled f olderî does not appear , disconnect the USB cable and tur n off the power s witch of the camera. Cautions to be taken wh[...]

Basic Operations 37 Basic Operation s Remo ving the Driver 1 T ur n on the PC and star t Windows. 2 Connect the exclusiv e USB cable to the USB por t on the camera and the USB por t on your PC . 3 Inser t the memor y card into t he camera and turn on th e pow er . 4 Access the [Device Manager]. 1 Right-click the [My Comp uter] icon, then click [Pro[...]

Basic Operations 38 Basic Operations Printing Digital Images wi th a Dedicated Printer Y ou can print images by inser ting the memor y card on which images were recorded into the printer or by connecting camera and printer w ith the USB cable. ● In the abov e case, you can use only supporting printers. Check the specification of your printer befo[...]

Basic Operations 39 Basic Operation s “Single Print” : Y ou can print the image one by one while chec king the images display ed on the LCD monitor . “DPOF Print” : Y ou can pr int a fe w ima ges together . ● This instruction manual descr ibes how to use the camera. For use of the printer , refer to the instruction manual of the pr inter [...]

Basic Operations 40 Basic Operations 3 Select the dir ect prin t menu. Press Up or Down on the directional ke ypad to select the menu, and then press the e xecute button. T o use [Single Print], select the image you want to print. Use the directional keypad to displa y the ima ge you w ant to print. Select [EXECUTE] in the menu and press the e xecu[...]

41 Shootin g T echnique Shooting T echnique When you ha ve learned in the section Ba sic Operation how to tak e a picture lear n how to use this camera more eff ectively with the f o llowing techniques. Shooting Images Using Focus Loc k F ocus lock is a useful function when the subject you wish to br ing into focus is not in the center of the LCD m[...]

Shooting Technique 42 Shooting T echnique Subjects that are Hard to Bring Into Focus The f ollowing types of subjects are hard to br ing into focus. Use the focus loc k function to first focus on another subject at the same distance, then shoot the desired subject. ● Low contrast subjects ● Objects that consist of the same repetitive pattern ?[...]

Shooting Technique 43 Shootin g T echnique Saving P ower b y Shooting Images Using the View finder It is recommended to tur n off the LCD monito r and shoot images using the viewfinder when y ou wish to sav e battery power . Pressing the “DISPLA Y” but ton twice turns off the LCD monitor . Shoot the image while paying attention to camera shake [...]

Shooting Technique 44 Shooting T echnique How to Use the Di spla y Button When settin g functions in s or m mode, icons representing other than default settings are d ispla yed on the LCD monitor. Although this is convenient f or checking current settings, it may be difficult to use during shooting. Press the “DISP . ” button to turn off icon d[...]

45 s / m Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions This camera is equipped with many functions f o r shooting. Use these functions to shoot images in accord ance with surrounding conditions. s Using Flash Functions This camera is equippe d with an automa tic fl ash function that judges the surround ing light conditions and [...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 46 s / m T ypes of Flash Modes Auto Flash Mode (def ault) The camera judges surrounding light conditions to deter min e whether or not a flash is necessar y . Red-Eye Reduction / A uto Flash Mode When people’ s eyes appear red in images, it is called “red-ey e” phenomenon. (Se[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 47 s / m Using Flash Functions (continued) What is red-eye phen omenon? Red-eye is a phenomenon where the pupils appear red due to reflection (retina reflection) of light entering the eye. Operation — setting to [ ] ● This mode will be retur ned to the default setting [ ] when t[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 48 s / m s m [ ] Macr o and Landscape Photography Use the macro mode when taking pictures of small subjects such as flow ers or coins from a close distance. Y ou can take pictures from a di stance as close as about 20 cm (from the surface of the lens). The landscape shooting mode is[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 49 s / m A voiding Camera Sh ake Shaking of the camera while taking a picture may cause the image to break up . This can occur easily when the shutter speed is slow or when taking macro shots. Since subject depth is extremely shallo w w hen taking macro shots, e ven slight shaking o[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 50 s / m s m [ t ] Using the Self-Timer The self-timer is a convenient function wh en you wish to include yourself in y our pictures. The shutter is released 10 seconds or 2 seconds after pressing the shutter release button. * The self-timer [ t 2] is eff ective f or preventing came[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 51 s / m s or m [ ] Selecting Image Dimensions (Pixels) The pixels are measured as the number of dots that mak e up an image. Although picture quality increases with more dots, th e size of the corresponding image files increases, thus reducing the number of images wh ich can be rec[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 52 s / m s [ ] Setting Image Qua lity (File Compression) T wo compression ratios can be selected for the image quality: high compression [NORMAL] and low compression [FINE]. Although a lower compression ratio results in better picture qual ity , it also increases the size of files, [...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 53 s / m Recording Capacity Based on Image Dimensions (Pixels) and Quality * 1 F (fine) or N (nor mal) * 2 File size diff ers depending on t he subject conditi ons. Capacities are only given as general refe rences. * 3 When using 16 MB Memor y Card. Capacities are only given as gene[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 54 s / m s m [ ] Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation i s used when you want to adjust br ightness. Compensation up to 2.0EV is possible in steps of 0.3EV in both the “+” and “–” directions. Operation — setting to [+0.3] 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode sele[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 55 s / m s m [WB] White Balance Setting The color of a subject varies depending on the light source. The color white is par ticularly aff ected by the li ght source . The adjustment used to make white look white is called “white balance. ” T ypes of White Balance Operation — s[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 56 s / m [ s M]/[ m M] [COLOR MODE] — Selecting Color , B/W or Sepia Mode This function sets colors similar to phot ographs shot using sepia or monochrome film. Operation — setting to [SEPIA] 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode select di al to “ s ” or “ m ”. ● This[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 57 s / m [ s M][CHR OMA] — Changing the Contrast The [CHROMA] setting allows to shoot im ages with enhanced or reduced contrast. Operation — setting to [+] 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode select di al to “ s ”. 2 Press the MENU b utton to displa y the menu icons . 3 P[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 58 s / m [ s M][SHARPNESS] — Sharpening the Outline Use this mode to enhance or soften the outline of the subject. Operation — setting to [+2] 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode select di al to “ s ”. 2 Press the MENU b utton to displa y the menu icons . 3 Press Left or [...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 59 s / m [ s M]/[ m M][WB PRESET] — Sett ing White Balance Manu ally Use this mode if there are multiple light sources or you w ant to set white absolutely . Operation Prepare an object such as a piece of whit e paper for setting the standard for “white”. 1 T urn on the pow er[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 60 s / m [ s M][AE MODE] — Selectin g the Exposure Mode This function can be set to [ PROGRAM ] so that the came r a automatically deter mines the aper tu re value and the shutter speed or to [F2.8] or [F7.5] so that the aper ture value is fixed and the shutter speed is left up to[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 61 s / m [ s M]/[ m M][FOCUSING] — Selecting the Focus Mode This function allo ws you to select the focus mode . Y ou can select automatic f ocus modes [WID E AF*] or [SPOT AF*] and manual f ocus mode [MF]. * AF: Auto f ocus Operation — setting to [MF] 1 T urn on the pow er and [...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 62 s / m Deciding the Focus Distance General gu idelines f or the focu s distance ● Since the setting for this mode is sa ved e ven if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot . Press Left or Right on the direction[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 63 s / m [ s M][LONG EXP .] — Slo wing the Shutter Speed Slow the shutter speed when takin g a shot of a starr y night sky or small light (such as a candle) in the middle of dar kness. Th e shutter speed is the length of time the shutter is open. The longer the shutter is open, th[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 64 s / m [ s M][ISO] — Changing ISO Sensitivity to Shoot Subjects [ISO] ref ers to sensitivity to light equ ivalent to the ISO s ensitivity of film. The settings include [A UTO] , [80], [160] and [320]. Sensitivity to light incre ases to allow shots in dark places or using a high-[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 65 s / m [ s M][METERING] — Selecting the Area to be Exposed In this mode, it is possible to select the area to be exposed. Three settings are av ailable: [EV ALU A TION], [CENTER] and [SPO T AREA]. Use these settings depending on the subje ct. Operation — setti ng to [SPO T ARE[...]

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 66 s / m [ s M][DIGIT AL ZOOM] — Using Digital Zoom or Not When composing y our picture, first pre ss the “ ” button until the optical zoom is maximized, release and press it again to begin digi tal zooming. (page 42) Select [OFF] f or not using digital zoom. ● There is no i[...]

67 p Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions Pla yback Mode is used to check images that hav e been shot. Playbac k Mode also includes functions for rotating images by 90°. [MUL TI] Multiple Ima ge Playbac k With multiple image display , it is possible to displa y six thumbnail ima ges on the LCD monitor . Viewing Pictures on the Multiple Image Di[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 68 p Multiple Image Displa y and Operations Lock mark: Appears when the image is protected. DPOF icon: Appears when the print setting is made for an image. T o the pre vious image (in rev erse order) Movie icon Cursor T o the ne xt image (in for ward order) ● Press Left on the directional ke ypad to mov e t[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 69 p Erasing an Image on the Multiple Image Displa y . Returning to the normal playbac k (single image display) 1 Press the MENU b utton to displa y the menu icons . 2 Press Left or Right on the direct ional ke ypad to select [ERASE], then press the e button. 3 Use the directional k eypad to mo ve the cursor [...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 70 p [PR O TECT] Protecting Ima ges from being Erased Impor tant images can be protect ed against a ccidental e rasure. ● Y ou cannot use this operation while the SD memor y card is write-protected. For write protect, see page 15. T o protect ima g es 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode select di al to ?[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 71 p 6 Press the MENU button to finish the op eration. [ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images Y ou can erase all images recorded in the memor y card. ● Use caution when erasing an image. Y ou cannot restore the erased image. ● The protected images cannot be erased. (page 70) ● Y ou cannot use this operation whi[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 72 p [RESIZE] Resizing and T rimming Images Y ou can change (resize) image dimensions an d clip (tr im) images. Since an image that has been resized or trimmed is sav ed as a new image , it is possible to k e ep the original imag e. ● Y ou cannot use this operation while the SD memor y card is write-protect[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 73 p 9 Press the MENU button to finish the op eration. Confirming and Deleting the Resized Image Resized images cannot be display ed in no rmal pl a yback mode. T o displa y the resized images, f ollow the procedure below . Before proceeding, perf or m steps 1 to 3 of “T o Resize an Image”. 6 Press the ME[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 74 p [R O T A TE] Rotating Ima ges Images can be rotated 90° to either right or left. ● Y ou cannot use this operation while the SD memor y card is write-protected. For write protect, see page 15. T o Rotate the Image to [ ] 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode select di al to “ p ”. 6 Press the MENU[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 75 p [A UT O PLA Y] Automatic Pla yback This function plays bac k images automatically at set inter vals . Operation 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode select di al to “ p ”. 7 Press the e button to stop automatic playback. ● Pressing MENU button also stops automatic pla yback. 2 Press the MENU b ut[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 76 p [PRINT] Digital Print Or der Format (DPOF) Setting Digital Pri nt Order F or mat (DPOF) is a standard used when prin ting digital photographs on a home pri nter or by a commer cial printing ser vice. The function is a simple wa y of specifying the number of copies to be pr inted, the need for date imprin[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 77 p 6 Set the nu mber of prints. 1 Press Up or Down on the d irectional keypad to select [PRINT QTY], then press Right on the directional keypad. 2 Press Up or Do wn on the directiona l ke ypad to set the number of prints, then press the e button. 7 Set to print the date or not . 1 Press Up or Down on the d [...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 78 p Setting an Index Print Y ou can print a n index of images recorded in the memor y card. Before proceeding, perf or m steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the DPOF”. Resetting all print settings Before proceeding, perf or m steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the DPOF”. 4 Press Up or Down on the directional ke ypad to s[...]

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 79 p A Useful W ay to Erase Images Using the Protect and All Erase Functions If , for e xample, you hav e recorded 10 0 images and you only want to keep 5 or 6 of them, erasing the unwanted images one at a time is difficult work. If you hav e recorded a lot of images and only wish to keep a f ew , use [PRO TE[...]

80 SET UP Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions Functions such as setting the date and formatti ng the memor y card are only perf or med infrequently , but they are conv eni ent and impor tant functions. Such functions are included in “SET UP ” mode. [BRIGHT CNTRL] Setting Brightness of the LCD Monitor This function adjusts brightness of the [...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 81 SET UP [INSER T D A TE] Setting to Write the Date in the Image Use this functi on if you w ant the date to be written i n the image. Once the function is set to [WITH D A TE], the date is written in images when sho oting. ● Once the date is written on an image, you cannot erase the date. Operation — se[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 82 SET UP [FORMA T] Formatting t he Memory Card Use this functi on before using a new memory card or wh en erasing all data including images. Operation to format a memory car d. [PO WER SA VE] Saving P ower b y T urning P ower Off A utomatically This camera is equipped with a n A uto P owe r-off function that[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 83 SET UP Operation — setting to [1MIN.] 1 T urn on the power and set the mode select di al to “SET UP”. <Note regarding camer a used in the “ s / m ” mode:> When using the camera in the “ s / m ” mode, the auto pow er-off setting will cause the camera to respond as f ollows: 1 Whe n [PO W[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 84 SET UP [MODE LOCK] Preserving the Mode Settings This function preser ves the camera mode func tion s set in the “ s ”, “ m ” or "SET UP" mode when the power is turned OFF . (page 99) Operation — setting to [ON] 1 T urn on the power and set the mode select di al to “SET UP”. [BEEP] T[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 85 SET UP [CUST OM SET .] Setting a functi on to the (+) and (–) button. Y ou can set the functions for handling any of t he [LCD BRIGHT], [EX COMP] or [W BALANCE] to the + and – buttons. By pressing these buttons on [Multipl e Image Display] in camer a modes “ s ” or in movie modes “ m ”, the fun[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 86 SET UP Y ou can use this functi on in camera modes or in movie modes. Operation T ur n on the power first and set the [CUST OM SET .] in Setup modes to [LCD BRIGHT]. 1 Set the mode select dia l to “ s ” or “ m ”. 2 Press the (+) and (–) b uttons to set the brightness on the LCD . T o make the dis[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 87 SET UP 2 Select the exposure compensation value b y pressing the (+) or (–) button. By pressing the (+) button, y ou can increase the exposure to +2.0 in +0.3 (EV) increments. By pressing the (–) button, you can decrease the e xposure to –2.0 in –0.3 (EV) increments. ● The LCD display indicates [[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 88 SET UP Operation T ur n on the power first and set the [CUST OM SET .] in Setup modes to [W BALANCE]. 1 Set the mode select dia l to “ s ” or “ m ”. 2 Select the wh ite balance type by pressing the (+) or (–) button. When pressing the (+) button When pressing the (–) button ● The LCD display [...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 89 SET UP [ST AR T SCREEN] Selecting the Star tup Screen There are three types of star tup scree n. Operation Operation — Setting an image as startup screen 1 Select the center image in step 3 of [Oper ation], then press Down on th e directional keypad. ● As the image set for the startup scre en is sav ed[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 90 SET UP [REC REVIEW] Revie wing the Image Just after Shooting Y ou can display the image f or a fe w seconds immedi ately after shooting. Operation — setting to [OFF] 1 T urn on the power and set the mode select di al to “SET UP”. [LANGU A GE] Selecting the Display Langua ge Operation — setting to [[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 91 SET UP [FILE NO .] Resetting th e File Number to 0001 The images are sto red as files with consecutive numbers in the order ima ges hav e been shot. These files are stored in th e “100KCBO X” folder . If the consecutive file number is reset, a n ew f old er is crea te d on the memor y card and a consec[...]

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 92 SET UP [MODE RESET] Restorin g Default Settings of Functions Use this mode when restorin g modes and menus to default settings . Operation — Restoring the default settings 1 T urn on the pow er and set the mode select di al to “SET UP”. 2 Press Up or Down on the directional ke ypad to select [MODE RE[...]

93 Appendix Appendix T roub leshooting Symptom Cause Remedy LCD doesn’t appear . Battery power is depleted or the battery pack is not inserted. Replace the battery pac k with a new one . The auto-off function has operated to turn power off. (page 82) Press the PO WER button again to tur n power O N. Setting of po wer-sav e function may cause came[...]

Appendix 94 Appendix Symptom Cause Remedy The camera f eels hot. Large power consumpt ion occurs during use of the LCD monitor; the camera ma y feel warm when the LCD monitor is used for a long period of time. This in itself is not a malfunction , but the ca mera should be allo wed to cool down bef ore continuing use. Caution LED flashes slowly . T[...]

Appendix 95 Appendix Messages and Remedies Message Cause Remedy “MEMOR Y CARD FULL ” The memor y card has insufficient free memor y availa ble. Insert a new memor y card, or erase unneeded images on the current card. Or , change the setting of image size or quality . “NO CARD” No memory card is loaded. Insert a memor y card. “WRITE PRO TE[...]

Appendix 96 Appendix List of Menus and Icons Displayed on the LCD Monitor Display when the Camera “ s ” o r Movi e “ m ” mode is selected Display when the MENU button is pressed ● Menu icons are display ed. 2048 Camera mode Movie mode 1 Flash mode (page 45) 2 White balance mode/color mode (page 55/page 56) 3 Metering mode (page 65) 4 F oc[...]

Appendix 97 Appendix Display when [SET DET AILS] in Camera “ s ” or Movie “ m ” mode is selected Menus appear . Display when Pla yback “ p ” mode is selected Display when the MENU b utton is pressed COLOR ST AND ARD ST AND ARD SET PROGRAM COLOR MODE CHROMA SHARPNESS WB PRESET AE MODE SETTINGS (1/2) COLOR SET SPOT AF COLOR MODE WB PRESET[...]

Appendix 98 Appendix Display when “SET UP” mode is selected The setup menu is displa yed. SET UP(1/3) BRIGHT CNTRL ST ANDARD DA T E INSERT D A TE FORMA T POWER SA VE 2003.01.01 NO D A TE EXECUTE 3MIN. SET UP(2/3) MODE LOCK ON BEEP CUST OM SET . COLOR SELECT ST ART SCREEN OFF LCD BRIGHT YELLOW SET REC REVIEW 2SEC LANGU AGE ENGLISH SET UP(3/3) FI[...]

Appendix 99 Appendix LED Indication and Camera Status There are 5 LEDs on the camera. Each LED indicates the status of the came ra depending on how it lights or flashes. Fron t illumination (Blue / Red) Self-timer LED (Red) Each LED lights after the power of the camera is turned on, after a mode is selected or when the camera is connected to the PC[...]

Appendix 100 Appendix Memory card access LED (orange) Standb y LED (green) Caution LED (red) Flashes while the camera is accessing the memory card, such as recording images to memor y card or reading data. ● While the LED is flashing, do not open the memor y card door or remove the memory card. F ailure to do so might break the data. Camer a “ [...]

Appendix 101 Appendix List of Men u modes that can be locked and default settings Lock ed: When MODE LOCK is set to ON, the setting is sa ved e ven if the po wer is turned off when “MODE LOCK” is set to “ON”. Default : The setting returns to its def ault mode whether “MODE LOCK” is set to “ON” or “OFF”. Previous: The setting tha[...]

Appendix 102 Appendix Optional Accessories AC A d a p t e r AC - 7 4 L Y ou don't have to pa y attention to the batter y capacity if you use this adapter to do a long playbac k or connect a PC. Connecting AC Adapter A C -74L <A C Adapter Handling Precaution s> ● Prolonged use ma y cause the AC adapt er to feel w arm; this is a nor mal [...]

Appendix 103 Appendix There are 4-type AC cables . ● If you use the adapter other than the countries specifie d in the table, chec k the voltage and shape of plug sock et for the country . ● In some regions, more than one type of plug sock e ts can be used. (For e xample, you can use C type as well as BF type in a cer tain area of England.) P a[...]

Appendix 104 Appendix Specifications L4: Finecam L4 L3: Finecam L3 T ype: Digital still camera with record, pla yback, and erase modes . Recording media: SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card (MMC ) Recording Capacity (Guideline) and Image Dime nsions in Pixels (when using 16 MB SD Memor y Card, all pictures taken in the same mode): 2304×1728 (L4 only)[...]

Appendix 105 Appendix Flash: Built-in flash, recycling time about 8 seconds(with new batteries, at room temperature, based on our testing standards). Flash range (from CCD) about 64.5 cm* 2 to 2.5 m (zoom set at wide). * 1 : A bout 20 cm awa y from the front side of the lens * 2 : A bout 60 cm awa y from the front side of the lens Camera modes: Fla[...]

Appendix 106 Appendix <Display> LC D m o ni t or d i sp l ay: Remaining batter y capacity; camera and movie mode settings (Self-timer mode, flash mo de, macro landscape mode, white balance mode, AE mode, focus, long exposure, sensitivity , metering mode, chroma, shar pn ess), number of re cordable images; remaining record able seconds of movi[...]