User manual CONCORD EYE-Q 5330Z - Instruction Manual

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WINDOWS · Windows®98/98 SE/Windows®2000 Prof./ Windows® Me / Windows®XP · 32 MB RAM · 110MB free memory capacity · VGA colour monitor · CD ROM drive · USB SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IMac,iBook,G3 blue&white series,G4 series · MacOS 9.0~10.1.3 · 64 MB RAM or higher · 110MB free memory capacity · VGA colour monitor · CD ROM drive · USB Thank you for purchasing the Concord Eye-Q-5330z. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all its features. This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). Digital Camera Concord Eye-Q 5330z Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recieved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Do not remove the ferrite cores form the cables. 3 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. This is a descriptive statement warning of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood. WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. · Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. · Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed. · Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. · Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages or charge levels. · Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young chil-dren.Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children.Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if... · The camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed. · The product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke. Do not walk while looking at the monitor. Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched. · Do not use the batteries which show wear or damaged. · Do not expose batteries to fire,high temperature environment,water or moist places. · Do not store the batteries nearby the metalic products. 4 · Never charge alkaline betteries. · Do not use leaking batteries.If fluid from the batteries in your eyes,immediately rinse eyes with lots of fresh water and contact the doctor.If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing,please wash the area smoothly. · Only use the specified AC adapter within the voltage range described on the adapter unit.An specification unknown adapter may cause damage. · Immidiately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera was dropped or shocked by an impact in which the interior,especially the flash part is exposed. · Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes or at vehicle operators.It may cause eyesight injury or blind or an accident in series. · Do not use the camera in a humid environment,or operate with wet hands,If any liquid flow into the camera,immediately remove the power supply(Include batteries and adapter)and discontinue use. Or it may cause electric shock. · Do not use the camera near inflammable gases or liquids and use them to clean the camera like gasoline,benzine,or paint thiner.Or it may cause an explosion or fire. · Do not just pull on the power cord while unplugging from the outlet on the wall.Hold the adapter plug unit is recommend. · Do not damage,twist,modify,heat or place heavy objects on the power cord of the AC adapter.A damaged power cord may cause damage. · Do not continue to use if the camera has a odor ,smoke or something strange.Immediately remove the power supply taking care not to burn yourself. 5 CAUTION The heat of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use cautionsly when handling the camera or removing the batteries and compact flash card. · Do not leave the camera in places subject to extermely high temperatures,like a sealed vehicle,direct sunlight or other places of high temperature. · Exposure to high temperature may adversely affect the internal components of the camera. · Do not cover the AC adapter plug unit with anything when in use.It may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case or cause fire. · Always unplug the camera from power supply for safety purposes whwn the camera is not in use for long periods. · Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme circumstances may cause a fire.It is best to clean the camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity. · Consult your dealer for information on the cost of cleaning your camera. 6 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your camera dealer or call our customer service hotline listed on the warranty card. · Concord Eye-Q-5330z zoom camera (x 1) · AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4) · Video Cable (x 1) · Hand Strap (x 1) · Camera Case (x 1) · Mini-USB Cable (x 1) · 32 MB CompactFlash Card (x 1) · Software and Documentation on CD-ROM: USB Driver Software for Windows ® 98/Windows ® 98 SE / Windows ® 2000 / XP and Mac OS 9.0~10.1.3 Instruction Manual (PDF) Windows ® /Macintosh Photo Impression, Video Impression · Documentation (Printed) Warranty Card (x 1) 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE . . . . . . . . . . .4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 NAMES OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 CAMERA BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER . . . . . .14 BOTTOM OF BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 DATA PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 VIEWFINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 QUICK REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES . .20 DELETING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP . . . . . . . . . .24 INSERTING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . .25 CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER . . .27 8 AUTO POWER OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 USING THE DC ADAPTER (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . .28 INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 INSERTING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .29 REMOVING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .30 TAKING PICTURES BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . .33 THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS .36 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 FOCUS LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE (Minimum Focus Distance)....................37 THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO FOCUS IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME (Focus Lock Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE . . . .40 CLOSE UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA . . . . . . . .43 FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 FLASH RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE . . . . . . .45 FLASH LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..46 ADVANCED OPERATIONS P/A/S/M EXPOSURE EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 DIGITAL ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 BURST IMAGE CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 SELF-TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ISO SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . ..57 MOVIE CLIP SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 MOVIE CLIP PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 MOVIE CLIP SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 VOICE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 VOICE PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE . . . .64 THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY (LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS . . . .64 SPECIFYING IMAGE QUALITY MODE . . . . .68 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE . . . .71 SPECIFYING WHITE BALANCE MODE . . . .73 SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE . . .75 RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 9 PLAYBACK MODE SINGLE-FRAME PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE PLAYBACKMODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 INDEX PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ZOOM PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 SLIDE SHOW TO START THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . .87 TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . . .88 THE SETTING IN THE SLIDE SHOW MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 DELETING IMAGES DELETING SELECTED IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . .92 DELETING ALL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 DELETING FOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 10 SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . .101 THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU (LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED . . . . . . . . . .104 SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 FOLDER NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 SELECTED AN FOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . .110 GIVE FOLDER A NEW NAME . . . . . . . . .111 On DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 SETUP THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY . . . . . .115 THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 THE SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 FORMATTING THE CFCARD . . . . . . . . . . .119 SETTING THE DATE / TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .121 SETTING THE BEEP SOUND . . . . . . . . . . .123 SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL . . . . . . . .125 SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS. 128 CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER . . . . . . .146 INSTALLING PhotoImpression & VideoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135&141 APPENDIX WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 NOTES ON THE HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . .155 CARE AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 TECHNICAL DETAILS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 11 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY_FRONT VIEW * Do not touch. 12 CAMERA BODY_REAR VIEW 13 INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER USB connector Video-out terminal DC terminal BOTTOM OF BODY Battery-chamber door Tripod socket 14 DATA PANEL The following diagram shows all items displayed to aid the explanation. Image-size indicators Flash-mode indicators Battery-condition indicator Self-timer indicator Number display of recordable remaining frame/ No-card indicator * Refer to the number of recordable remaining frame as a guide. The number changes depending on the scene or subject you record. 15 VIEWFINDER Focus Iamp (green) Close-framing guide Flash Iamp (red) Close-framing guide When you shoot a subject which is closer than 1m through the viewfinder, only the part under the close-framing guide is recorded. So, use the LCD monitor to check the image composition when you shoot a subject which is closer than 1m. 16 Focus Lamp (Green) Lights. Blinks quickly (about 8 times in a second). Blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second). The focus is determined and locked. The focus is not determined. (The subject contrast is too low, the subject is too dark or too close. Or the subject is too far in the close up mode.) The image is being recorded in the CF (Compact Flash) card. The camera reads out the image from the CF card. Focus Area (as a Guide) In the autofocus mode, the focus is adjusted at the gray part as shown in the figure. Flash Lamp (Red) Lights. Blinks quickly when the shutter-release button is pressed full-way down (about 8 times in a second). (When the flash function is cancelled) Blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second). The flash ready for fires. The flash is being charged. The shutter-release button is not released. The shutter speed becomes slow. Taking a picture in this mode may cause an image blurred. 17 QUICK REFERENCES GETTING STARTED 1 Insert the batteries (see page 25). 2 Insert the CF card (see page 29). Caution: We advised to use Sandisk or Hitachi CF card. TAKING PICTURES ­ See page 33 for details. 1 Rotate the function dial to . 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera. 18 3 Determine the image composition while looking into the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 4 Adjust the image range and size with the four-way keys ( / ). · When the · When the key is pressed, the image size becomes large. key is pressed, the image range becomes wide. 5 Press the shutter-release button half-way down. · When the image is focused, the focus lamp (green) lights up. 6 Press the shutter-release button full-way down to take the picture. · The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. · While the captured image is recorded in the CF card, the focus lamp (green) blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second). 19 MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ­ See page 82 for details. 1 Rotate the function dial to . 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera. · The latest image (which was recorded last) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 When the or key is pressed, the image changes to the next or previous one respectively. 20 DELETING IMAGES ­ See page 92 for details. 1 Display the image to be deleted on the LCD monitor by performing from steps 1 to 3 of "MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES" described on the previous page. 2 Press the MENU button. · The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 After confirming that [SELECTED IMAGE] is highlighted, press the key. 4 When the selected image is highlighted, press the LCD to select, then press the ENTER button. 21 · The image to be deleted is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display to conform whether you delete the image or not appears as shown in the figure. 5 Press the the key. key so that [YES] is highlighted and press · The image displayed on the LCD monitor in step 1 is deleted. 6 To complete the operation of deleting an image, after confirming that [NO] is highlighted in the display to confirm, press the ENTER button. · The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu. 7 Press the MENU button. · The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode. 22 PREPARATION 23 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 Insert the smaller loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Insert the other end of the hand strap through the small loop. 24 INSERTING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. * When using AA-size Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a vendor-endorsed battery charger. 1 When replacing the batteries, slide the power switch to turn off the camera. · You may skip this step when inserting the batteries for the first time after a purchase. 2 Slide the battery-chamber door slightly in the 1 direction and open it in the 2 direction. 3 Insert the batteries by following the +/- diagram indicated in front of the battery-chamber door. 25 4 Close the battery-chamber door in the direction of the arrow 1 and slide it until it clicks 2 . · After replacing the batteries, check that the built-in clock (date and time) works correctly (See page 121). If neither AC adapter nor batteries are used more than 5 minutes, the built-in clock may delay or be reset to the default setting. In this case, set the date and time again by following the procedure described on page 121. · Do not place the camera with the battery-chamber door facing down when the battery-chamber door is open. Doing so may damage the battery-chamber door. · As the batteries become hot right after the camera is operated, be careful when replacing the batteries. 26 CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER When the batteries are installed in the camera, the camera checks the battery power automatically and shows the result on the data panel. lights - The battery power is sufficient. Lights - Prepare the new batteries. Even in this status, the recording or playback can be performed. All indicators go out and after that, blinks for 5 seconds and then, all indicators go out again. - Perform the following either operation. · Replace all batteries with new ones. · Remove all batteries and use the AC adapter (sold separately ) (see page 28). Taking a picture or playing back cannot be excuted. * When nothing is displayed on the data panel, check that the batteries are installed with a correct polarity (+/-). When nothing is displayed even though the batteries are installed correctly, replace the batteries with new ones. 27 AUTO POWER OFF To save the battery power, This camera will turned off automatically if it is not operated more than 5 minutes. (Auto Power Off function) To operate the camera, slide the power switch to turn on the camera again. · When using the batteries, the time for the auto power off function can be changed to 1 minute, 3 minutes, 10 minutes or 30 minutes. See page 117 for details. · When using the AC adapter (sold separately), this camera will turn off automatically if it is not operated more than 30 minutes. The time for the auto power off function is fixed in 30 minutes. USING THE AC adapter (Sold Separately) We recommend you to use the AC adapter (sold separately) when using the camera indoor where the AC outlet supplies the power to the camera or when connecting the camera to the personal computer for editing the images. Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when changing the power supply from the batteries to the AC adapter or vice versa. Do not change it when the power of the camera is turned on. 1 Connect the mini plug of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the camera. · The Shape of the mini plug may vary depending on the AC adapter. 2 Connect the power plug of the AC adapter to an AC outlet. 28 INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when inserting or removing the CF card into or from the camera. Otherwise, the data in the card may be lost or the card may be damaged. If you insert or remove the CF card when the camera is turned on, re-format the CF card after transferring the data from the card to your computer if the data is safe. INSERTING THE CF CARD 1 Open the card-slot door as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the CF card into the card slot. · Position the front of the card towards the camera lens and insert the card with the signal part facing down until the card stops. · Insert the card straight. Do not insert it on the angle. · If the card is stopped halfway, check the direction of the card. Forcing the card into the slot may damage the card or the camera. 29 INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD 3 Fold the card-release lever down as shown in the figure. · Be sure to fold the lever. Otherwise, the card-slot door cannot be closed. 4 Close the card-slot door until it clicks. REMOVING THE CF CARD 1 Confirm that the power of the camera is turned off. 2 Open the card-slot door as shown in the figure. 30 INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD 3 Lift the card-release lever up as shown in the figure. 4 Push in the card-release lever straight. · As the CF card ejects slightly from the camera, pull out the card. · Be careful with the card because it may be hot. · Keep the CF card in the protection bag supplied with the card. 5 Close the card-slot door until it clicks. 31 TAKING PICTURES 32 BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE 1 Rotate the function dial to . 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera. · The power switch returns to the initial position. When the power switch on in the recording mode, the initial setup for LCD monitor is off, if you need turn on the LCD, please press once. 3 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder. · When holding the camera, be sure not to cover the lens with your fingers and so on. · When the focus is not adjusted on the subject, use the focus lock function (see page 39). 4 Adjust the image range and size with the / keys. · When the key is pressed, the image size becomes large (Telephoto mode). When the key is pressed, the image range becomes wide (Wideangle mode). 33 * When pressing the shutter-release button, there is a point where the button stops halfway. To 6 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. press the shutterrelease button to this · If the flash lamp (red) blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed fullway down, the flash is being charged. When the shutter-release button is point is described kept pressed in this status, the shutter is released at the same time when "Press half-way down" in this manuthe flash is charged. al. · The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor and is recorded in the 5 Press the shutter-release button half-way down. · The camera adjusts the focus automatically. When the subject is focused, the focus lamp (green) lights up. · When the focus lamp (green) blinks, follow the operation from step 3 again. · When the flash will fire, the flash lamp (red) lights up. · When the flash lamp (red) blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second), the shutter speed becomes slow. Taking a picture in this mode may cause an image blurred. We recommend you to take pictures after fixing the camera on the tripod. CF card. While the image is recorded, the focus lamp (green) blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second) and "RECORDING" blinks on the LCD monitor slowly. Be sure not to open the battery-chamber door, disconnect the plug of the AC adapter or remove the CF card until the recording in the CF card is completed (until the focus lamp (green) and "RECORDING" stops blinking). otherwise,The data in the CF card may be damaged or lost.. 34 THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR Each time the display button is pressed, the display on the LCD monitor changes in the following order. The LCD monitor is turned off Live view (The camera settings are not displayed) Live view (The camera settings are displayed) 35 THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS (For details, see the pages in parentheses) 36 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS FOCUS LAMP When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, this camera adjusts the focus automatically and the focus lamp (green) shows the focus status (when the focus mode is set to the autofocus mode.) Lights Blinks quickly (abort 8 times in a second) The focus is determined and locked. The focus is not determined. The shutter can be released. When the focus lamp (green) blinks, check the following points: · Do you attempt to adjust the focus on the subject which is difficult to focus in the autofocus mode? (See page 38). · Is the subject closer than the minimum focus distance (or farther than 40 cm in the close up mode)? (Refer to the followings.) FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE (Minimum Focus Distance) The focus distance in the autofocus mode is described on the list below. When the subject is closer than the minimum focus distance (0.4m) or farther than 40 cm in the close up mode, the focus lamp (green) blinks. Standard mode Close up mode (Refer to the page 53) 0.4m to (infinity) 8 cm to 40 cm 37 THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO FOCUS IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE The autofocus mode uses the image contrast (the difference of light and dark parts) on the CCD (Charge Coupled Device) to focus on. Therefore, with the autofocus mode, the focus may not be adjusted correctly on the following subjects. In this case, use the focus lock function (see page 39), that you once focus on the other subject which is at the same distance as the subject you want to take the picture and change the image composition. The subject is too dark. Some subjects at different distances overlap in the focus range. The subject has no contrast such as a blue sky or a white wall. The subject is too bright such as a shining car body or a surface of water. 38 WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME (Focus Lock Function) When the subject is not in the center of the frame, the camera adjusts the focus on the background. In this case, take a picture with the focus lock function. 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button half-way down. · The camera adjusts the focus automatically. When the focus is adjusted, the focus lamp (green) lights. 2 While you hold pressing the shutter-release button half-way down, change the camera position to obtain the desired image composition and press the button full-way down to take a picture.. 39 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE Keep pressing key allows you to adjust the Focus Distance to the best situations. Auto focus The camera will automatically adjust the focus according to distance to subject. (No icon) The camera will adjust the focus to infinity.Flash was default to be disabled. Landscape The camera will focus closely to subject from 8 cm to 40cm. Close up The camera will focus to specified distance, there are 0.5m,1.0m and 2.5m. Specified 1 Rotate the function dial to . · Be sure that camera is turned on. 2 Press continuously to change the focus distance. · The icons on upper-right side of the LCD monitor will be changeable. 3 Press the shutter release half-way down to adjust the focus. 40 CLOSE UP The close up function allows you to take a picture close to the subject up to 8 cm filling the frame with the subject in about 6 cm x 4 cm. 1 Rotate the function dial to . · The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press button to change the Focus distance to . · is displayed on the upper right side of the LCD monitor and it shows that the close up mode is selected. · The flash mode is set to "FLASH CANCEL" automatically. When the close up mode is selected, the flash does not fire. 3 Determine the image composition while looking into the LCD monitor. · There is a difference between the image range through the viewfinder and the actual one in the close up mode. We recommend you to use the LCD monitor when you determine the image composition. · We recommend you to fix the camera on the stable or on the tripod. · The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in the close up mode. 41 4 Press the shutter-release button half-way down. · If the focus lamp (green) blinks, check that the subject is within the distance from 8 cm to 40 cm (is not apart more than 40 cm from the camera). 5 Press the shutter-release button full­way down to take the picture. · Even after taking a picture, the close up mode is not cancelled. When the camera is turned off and on again, the camera enters autofocus mode. · When the camera enters the autofocus mode, the flash mode is returned to "AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION". 42 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA Adjust the focus area while looking into the LCD monitor. 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button. · The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the press the or key so that [FOCUSING] is highlighted and key. Central Spot 3 Press the or key to select desired focus area and press key to finish the setting. 43 FLASH With this camera, the following 5 flash modes are available. You can select them according to your purpose or condition. AUTOFLASH The flash fires automatically when the light level is low or the subject is backlit. The flash fires every time a picture is taken regardless of the brightness. Select this mode to reduce the harsh shadows when you take the picture outdoor and the subject's face is shaded with a hat and so on. The flash does not fire. Select this mode when taking a picture in the place where the flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum, etc. The flash fires the short burst 2 times before the main flash burst for reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when taking the picture of people or animals in the dark *The flash fires even in long shutter night mode,to get satisfied exposure on subject and background. FILL-FLASH FLASH CANCEL AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION NIGHT MODE Flash Range The flash range has the limit. Take pictures by referring to the flash range indicated below The flash range:Tele 0.5m~2.5m The flash range:wide 0.5m~3m 44 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE 1 Rotate the function dial to . · The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press key to change the Flash mode as follows : AUTOFLASH FILL-FLASH FLASH-CANCEL AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION NIGHT MODE 45 *The camera usually shows the icon shot with FLASH-CANCEL mode on the upper-left side of the LCD monitor when taking a to a darker subject. It hints you to hold your camera in stable. · The selected flash mode is displayed with the icon shown on the previous page on the upper right side of the LCD monitor (see page 36). · The flash mode returns to "AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION" when the camera is turned off and on again. Flash Lamp The flash lamp (red) shows the flash status. Lights The flash rdady for fires. Blinks quickly when the shutterThe flash is being charged. The shutter-release release button is pressed all the way button is not released. down (abort 8 times in a second). The shutter speed becomes slow. Taking a picture Blinks slowly (when the flash funcin this mode may cause an image blurred. tion is cancelled). (about 2 times in a The flash function is cancelled when the flash second). mode is set to "FLASH CANCEL", when the drive mode is set to the burst image capture or, when the focus mode is set to the close-up mode. 46 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 47 P/A/S/M EXPOSURE EXPOSURE MODES These 4 exposure modes allow extensive control over general photo taking.Programmed Auto P gives carefree operation;Aperture Priority A and Shutter Priority S allow users to maximize exposures in different case;Manual Exposure M provides complete freedom in controlling. Options Purpose Programmed auto The camera will automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value for best state. Aperture priority the user selects the aperture and the (F3.37-F15) camera sets the fit shutter speed. Shutter priority (1/2600s-8s) Manual exposure When to use it Recommened in most situations. Recommened in controlling the depth of field (makes the main subject standing out from surrounding). Recommened in freeze the action of fastthe user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the fit aperture. moving subject or creat a sense of motion of slower-moving subject. You can complete control anything of the user selects both the shutter exposure. speed and aperture. 48 In P/A/S/M menu: (Rotate the function dial to and press MENU button.) 1 Press the / key so that [P/A/S/M Exposures] is highlighted and press key. 2 Select the desired mode by pressing / ,and Press key to confirm the settings. In A/S/M mode: Programmed Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure 1. Press speed. / key to change the desired value of aperture or shutter Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure You can adjust both aperture and shutter speed in M mode. 2. Press shutter release button half-way down to adjust. 3 Press MENU button to quit the setting. 49 DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom function can increase the maximum magnification (about 24 mm) of the optical zoom lens (102 mm in the 34 mm film format equivalent) up to 2 times. 1 In the recording mode, press the key in the recording mode so that the image is zoomed to the maximum. 2 Press and hold the key for more than 2 seconds. · The digital zoom function is set. · The indicator that shows the image range appears on the LCD monitor as shown in the figure left below. When the indicator appears, remove your finger from the key. · The digital zoom function cannot be set when the LCD monitor is turned off. 50