User manual CANON POWERSHOT A80 - POWERSHOT A80 CAMERA USER GUIDE

ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E107-010 XXXXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN · Please start by reading the "Read This First" section on page 6 of this manual. · Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. Flowchart and Reference Guides On Off Reference Page * ­ ­ ­(3) * ­ ­ ­(3) * ­ ­ ­(3) * ­ ­ ­(3) ­ ­ ­ ­ ­(3) ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­(3) ­ ­ * * * * * * * ­ * (4) 82 99 97 102 107 109 Digital Zoom * * This Guide Exposure Compensation ­ Shooting with the Camera Evaluative Metering Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging ­ ­ System Spot Metering Guide Software Starter ­ ­ White Balance (3) ­(2) Installing the Software ­ Photo Effect ­(3) ­(3) ISO Speed This Guide On ? Connecting the Camera to a Computer Off 118 Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. i 215 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 175). Language Setting Please see page 29 to change the language setting. Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 6) before using your camera. Disclaimer · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. · Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. · No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. · Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlashTM cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards. Trademark Acknowledgments Canon and PowerShot and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon, Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries. · Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2003 Canon Inc. All rights reserved. · · · · ii About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the ,, , example below, the mode dial should be set to ,, ,, , or . , ,, Using the Flash Available in the following modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look here first. 3 What settings are available under each function? 3 Will my settings remain in effect even after I've turned the camera off? Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212) 3 What functions are available through the menus? FUNC. Menu (p. 165) Rec. Menu (p. 167) Play Menu (p. 170) Set up Menu (p. 172) My Camera Menu (p. 176) 3 What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean? Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (p. 37) Menu Settings and Default Settings (p. 52) The above sections are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. iii Quick Start Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Playback, Erasing Print Settings, Transferring Connecting My Camera Settings Menu and Message Lists Appendix 1 Table of Contents : These pages include summaries of the functions or operation of the camera. Read This First Quick Start Components Guide Preparing the Camera 6 14 16 20 Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20 Installing a CF Card ............................................................... 24 Setting the Date/Time ............................................................ 26 Setting the Language ............................................................ 29 Basic Functions 31 Turning the Power On ............................................................ 31 Switching between Shooting and Playback .......................... 33 Using the LCD Monitor .......................................................... 34 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot ............................................... 42 Using the Zoom ..................................................................... 43 Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................. 44 Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................... 47 Shooting-Letting the Camera Select Settings 56 Auto Mode ..................................................................... 56 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting ............................ 58 Changing the Resolution and Compression ......................... 60 Using the Flash ............................................................... 64 Portrait Mode .................................................................. 67 Landscape Mode ............................................................ 68 Night Scene Mode .......................................................... 69 Fast Shutter .................................................................... 70 Slow Shutter ................................................................... 71 2 Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ........................ 72 Movie Mode .................................................................... 76 Macro Mode .................................................................... 78 Self-Timer .............................................................................. 80 Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 82 Continuous Shooting ............................................................. 84 Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects 86 Program AE .................................................................... 86 Setting the Shutter Speed .............................................. 88 Setting the Aperture ....................................................... 91 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ........ 94 Switching Between Autofocus Modes ................................... 96 Switching Between Light Metering Modes ............................ 97 Adjusting the Exposure ......................................................... 99 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................................... 102 Changing the Photo Effect .................................................. 107 Changing the ISO Speed .................................................... 109 Adjusting the Flash Output .................................................. 111 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus .................... 112 Saving Custom Settings ............................................ 116 Setting the Auto Rotate Function ........................................ 118 Resetting the File Numbers ................................................. 120 Playback 122 Displaying Images Individually ............................................ 122 Magnifying Images ....................................................... 123 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ....... 124 Jumping Between Images ................................................... 125 Viewing Movies .................................................................... 126 Editing Movies ..................................................................... 128 Rotating Images in the Display ........................................... 131 Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................................... 132 Auto Play .............................................................................. 134 Protecting Images ................................................................ 135 3 Erasing 136 Erasing Images Individually ................................................. 136 Erasing All Images ............................................................... 137 Formatting a CF Card .......................................................... 138 Print Settings 140 About Printing ...................................................................... 140 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) ................................... 142 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 148 Selecting Images for Transferring ........................................ 148 Downloading Images to a Computer 150 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable ............................................................ 150 Downloading Directly from a CF Card ................................ 154 Viewing Images on a TV Set 155 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 157 Changing My Camera Settings ........................................... 157 Registering My Camera Settings ........................................ 160 List of Menu Options and Messages 165 FUNC. Menu ........................................................................ 165 Rec. Menu ........................................................................... 167 Play Menu ........................................................................... 170 Set up Menu ........................................................................ 172 My Camera Menu ............................................................... 176 Resetting the Settings to Default ......................................... 178 List of Messages .................................................................. 180 Appendix 182 Using the Battery Kits (Sold Separately) ............................ 182 Using the Lenses and Lens Adapter (Sold Separately) ..... 186 4 Camera Care and Maintenance .......................................... 191 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 192 199 208 212 5 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlashTM cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was recorded for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera. 6 Safety Precautions · Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. · The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. · In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, its power supply accessories and the separately sold compact power adapter. 7 WARNINGS · Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. · Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. · Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. · Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 8 · Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera's power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. · Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. · Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. · Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks. ... 9 · Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories. · Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. · Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. · Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. · Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. · Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. · Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. · If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock. 10 · Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. · The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. · Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause an injury. Never aim the lenses at the sun or strong light sources. There is a risk of damage to eyesight. CAUTIONS · Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera. · Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. · Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. · Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. 11 · Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. · If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation. 12 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and batteries or power cord (if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will run down the batteries and may damage the camera. However, the date, time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks. 13 Quick Start 1 Install the batteries (p. 20). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. · For important information about batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21). 2 Install the CF card (p. 24). Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. · Push the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. (p. 3 Open the LCD monitorturn34) and press the ON/OFF button to the camera on (p. 31). Hold the ON/OFF button down until the power indicator next to the ON/OFF button lights green. · If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu, set the date and time (p. 26). · For information about how to change the language, see Setting the Language (p. 29). Power Indicator 54 3 the mode 4 Slide (Shooting)switch to (p. 33). 14 6 Focus (p. 44). Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps twice when the focus is set. 6, 7 (p. 45). 7 Shootthe shutter button all Press the way. You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. 8 View the recorded image. The recorded image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds (p. 58). For information about how to view other images that you have already taken, see Playback (p. 122). To Immediately Erase the Displayed Image 1 Press the button while the image is displayed. 2 Confirm that [Erase] is selected and button. press the 15 Quick Start the mode 5 Turn(p. 56). dial to Components Guide Zoom Lever (p. 43, 82, 123, 124, 125) Shutter Button (p. 44) Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) Power Indicator (p. 31) ON/OFF Button (p. 31) Speaker Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 42) AF-assist Beam (p. 46) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 66) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 80) Flash (p. 64) Terminal Cover Ring Release Button Lens Microphone Ring (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 155) Terminal*2 16 Attaching the wrist strap*1 LCD Monitor (p. 34) CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) Viewfinder (p. 42) Strap Mount DC IN Terminal (p. 185) Tripod Socket Battery Cover Lock (p. 20) Battery Cover (p. 20) *1 Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. *2 To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables. · Computer: USB interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) · Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately) · CP Printers USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer). · BJ Printers - Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) · PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information. 17 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Mode Switch (p. 33) (Flash) / Up Button (p. 47, 64) Right Button (p. 47) (Macro) / MF / Down Button (p. 47, 78, 114) Button (p. 36) / (Single image erase) Button (p. 47, 136) Left Button (p. 47) Button (p. 48) Button (p. 48) Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or the shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Blinking Green: Ready to shoot Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card / Transmitting data (during a computer connection) / Low battery Ready to shoot (flash on) Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) Macro mode / Manual focus mode Focusing difficulty (although you can press the shutter button, try using focus lock (p. 112)) Orange: Blinking Orange: Yellow: Blinking Yellow: Lower Indicator 18 Shooting Mode Dial Zo eative ne Cr Use the shooting mode dial to select a shooting mode. Auto n I m age Z o e · : Auto (p. 56) The camera automatically selects settings. · Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 67) : Landscape (p. 68) : Night Scene (p. 69) : Fast Shutter Speed (p. 70) : Slow Shutter Speed (p. 71) : Stitch Assist (p. 72) : Movie (p. 76) · Creative Zone The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects. : Program AE (p. 86) : Shutter-priority AE (p. 88) : Aperture-priority AE (p. 91) : Manual Exposure (p. 94) : Custom1 (p. 116) : Custom2 (p. 116) 19 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries The camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. cover lock in the 2 Slide the batteryarrow, and push the direction of the battery cover slightly forward. Then open the cover. 3 Insert the batteries as shown. Positive end (+) Negative end ( ) 4 Close the battery cover. 20 When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. · We recommend that you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 184). · The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 182). · For important information, see Battery Performance (p. 202). · For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). Proper Battery Handling · Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries (p. 182). · Never use manganese or lithium batteries, as these battery types may overheat in the camera. · Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera. · Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a fourpiece set). · While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended. · Never mix unused and partially used batteries. Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time. 21 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions · Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. · Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical. · Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduced usage time. · Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries). If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should, you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use. But be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short-circuit. · If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. Please note that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to their default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks. WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with defective seals. Do not use batteries with defective seals. 22 Never use batteries that look like this. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off. The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base. Battery Status Indications The indicators blink as explained below, and the LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted. Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera. If the LCD monitor is off, this icon will appear when you press any of the following buttons: or / MF. Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. You should replace the batteries immediately. Power indicator blinks green. Change the batteries 23 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Installing a CF Card Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. card slot 2 Slide the CFthe arrow,cover in the direction of and open it. the 3 Insert the CF card with in. label facing out and the arrow pointing · Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. Arrow mark Card label CF card eject button · To remove the CF card, press the CF card eject button. 24 4 Close the CF card slot cover securely. Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions · When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for image data may be lost or corrupted: - Do not shake the camera. - Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot cover. · Be aware that use of CF cards whose contents have been edited with another camera or with another company's software may cause the camera to operate incorrectly. · You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera (p. 138). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. For more information on CF cards, see CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 203). About CF Cards... · CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. · Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. · Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally. · Do not use or store CF cards in the following locations. - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures 25 Setting the Date/Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p. 31). 2 Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press the button. The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears. [ (Rec.)] menu in Auto mode shown. 3 Select the [ (Set up)] menu using the left or right button. 26 Press the up or button to 4 (Date/Time), anddown press the select then button. Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 5 Set the date and time. · Use the up or down button to change the value of the highlighted field. · Press the left or right button to highlight another field. · The date can be set up to the year 2030. 6 Press the button. button to After adjusting the settings, press the close the menu window. 27 · The date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks. · Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide and Software Starter Guide. Charging the date/time battery · The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery for saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged by the AA-size batteries while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing the camera, leave fully charged batteries in the camera, or plug in the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately), for about 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned off. · If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to recharge it. 28 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p. 31). 2 Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press button. the The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] Menu will display. [ (Rec.)] menu in Auto mode shown. 3 Select the [ (Set up)] menu using the left or right button. 29 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Select (Language) 4 button and press the using the up or down button. language 5 Select abutton. using the up, down, left or right 6 Press the button. button. After adjusting the settings, press the Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback button and pressing the mode by holding down the button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera. 30 Basic Functions Turning the Power On Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions ON/OFF 1 Press thelights. button until the power indicator Shooting Mode If the LCD monitor is open, the current shooting mode settings appear for about 6 seconds. If you slide the mode switch to after approximately 1 minute. , the lens will retract Playback mode The LCD monitor displays an image. The LCD monitor must be opened (p. 34). Turning the Camera Off Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the power off. 31 · You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see below and pages 157 and 176.) · The start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off or the camera is connected to a TV. Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image Press and hold the button, then turn on the power. Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode The power will automatically turn off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed. The LCD monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute* after the last function is accessed. Press any button other than the ON/ OFF button to turn the LCD monitor back on. * This time can be changed (p. 173). Playback Mode The power will automatically turn off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. While Connected to a Printer The power will automatically turn off after approximately 5 minutes of inactivity for both the camera and the printer. · The power saving function will not activate while the camera is in Auto Play mode or during a computer connection (p. 134, 150). · You can turn off the power saving function in the [ (Set up)] menu (p. 173). 32 Switching between Shooting and Playback Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. Shooting Mode Playback Mode The lens does not retract right away when the camera switches to Playback mode. When shooting (Shooting mode) · Slide the mode switch to . When playing back (Playback mode) · Open the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to . · When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images can be printed (refer to the Direct Print User Guide). · When a camera is connected, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 150). · When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, , , or appears on the LCD monitor. · When a computer is properly connected, the LCD monitor turns off. 33 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. Opened right to left 180 degrees. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees. The LCD monitor will automatically turn off when it clicks shut against the camera body. For protection, always close the LCD monitor after use. 34 The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below. LCD monitor left 180 degrees 1 Open the 180 degrees toward the lens. and tilt it Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions · In this position, icons and messages do not appear on the LCD monitor. · The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens. (This reverse display function can be turned off. (p. 169)) LCD 2 Fold thebody. monitor back against the camera · Fold it until it clicks into place against the camera body. If it is not fully closed, the image will appear reversed and icons and messages will not display. · Icons and messages will appear and images will show properly (not reversed) when the LCD monitor is folded right against the camera until it clicks. 35 The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting. This is not a defect. Shooting Mode Pressing the button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed. Standard (No Information) Off Detailed (Information View) · The on/off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode. However, when the LCD monitor is turned on and the "Change the Batteries" message appears, the LCD monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the camera is started. · Setting the mode dial to or modes turns the LCD monitor on regardless of whether it is set to on or off. 36 Playback Mode · The LCD monitor always comes on when you slide the mode switch to . Single Image Playback Standard No display Detailed Index Playback (9 images) Standard No display Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard or No display. (The Shooting mode settings may not appear depending on the camera setting.) You can set the flash, Macro mode, and the manual focus settings while this information appears on the LCD monitor. 37 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions · Pressing the button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon displays in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. · After you press the shutter button and take a shot, the recorded image appears on the LCD monitor for 2 to 10 seconds (1-second increments). It will continue to display if you press the button while it is shown on the screen. See Changing the Image Display Duration (p. 59). · While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (See About the Histogram (p. 41)). That shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation button if the histogram and and reshoot (Press the other information is not shown.). The following displays in information view. AF Frame Spot AE Point Frame Shutter Speed Aperture Setting Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time (sec.) 38 Shooting Mode -2 ... +2 Exposure Compensation White Balance Drive Mode ISO Speed Photo Effects Light Metering Mode Compression Resolution Flash Red-Eye Reduction Macro Mode Auto Rotate Function Manual Focus Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting* Camera Shake Warning Low Battery p. 19 p. 99 p. 102 p. 80/84 p. 109 p. 107 p. 97 p. 60 p. 60 p. 64 p. 65 p. 78 p. 118 p. 114 p. 76 p. 82 p. 38 p. 23 L M1 M2 S (red) 4.3× 5.3× 6.7× 8.2× 11× · The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the information view is turned off. · In addition to the above, the AF frame, spot light metering frame ( , and mode), shutter speed, aperture setting ( , and mode), shots remaining or remaining movie time are displayed as in the example to the left. * Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated. 39 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Playback Mode In standard display mode, the following information appears. File Number Compression L M1 M2 S Resolution (Still images) Sound memo (WAVE file) Movie Protection status Shooting Date/Time Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) p. 60 p. 60 p. 132 p. 126 p. 135 In detailed display mode, the following information appears. Histogram Movie Length Shutter Speed Aperture Value Shooting Mode -2 ±0 +2 Exposure Compensation White Balance Photo Effects ISO Speed Flash Macro Mode Manual Focus Light Metering Mode Resolution (Movies) p. 19 p. 99 p. 102 p. 107 p. 109 p. 64 p. 78 p. 114 p. 97 p. 60 In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram, and recorded movie time are displayed. 40 The following information may also appear with some image files. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is attached. A JPEG file not supported by "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) standards. RAW format file A file with an unrecognized format. Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera. About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 99). Sample histograms Dark image Balanced image Bright image 41 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to off (p. 36) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. square brackets (autofocus 1 Align the field) inside the viewfinder on the metering primary subject to compose the image. Shows the center of the image Viewfinder About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center. Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded image is wider than the image seen in the viewfinder. Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. The image recorded may differ from the image seen in the viewfinder due to the distance between the viewfinder and lens (especially with close-ups). If you use the viewfinder to take close-up shots, portions of the close-up subject may not appear in the recorded image. For this reason it is better to use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots. 42 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm to 114 mm in 35mm film equivalent terms. Wide/Telephoto Angle : Wide-angle Press the zoom lever left to zoom out for a wideangle shot. : Telephoto Press the zoom lever right to zoom in for a telephoto shot. Wide-angle Telephoto Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on you can digitally zoom in on a subject. The combined optical and digital zoom is approximately 11 times the wide angle setting (p. 82). Digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 212). Images become coarser, the more they are digitally zoomed. 43 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. The indicators light or blink as follows. Upper Indicator · Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) · Orange: Flash will fire · Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning / Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator · Yellow: Macro Mode / Manual Focus · Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty* (single beep sounds) The AF frame * When the indicator blinks yellow, lock the focus before shooting (p. 112). The AF frame appears as follows when the LCD monitor is on. When AiAF is on (p. 96) · Green: Metering complete (Focused AF frame or frames) · No AF frame: Focusing difficulty When AiAF is off (p. 96) (Center focus AF) · Green: Metering complete · Yellow: Focusing difficulty 44 Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter. · You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete. Do not move the camera until you hear this sound. · The upper indicator blinks green while the image is recording onto the CF card. 45 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions · If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. · Images are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory. · The beep and shutter sound can be set on/off in the Set up menu (p. 172). , (On)] · Even when the shutter sound is set to [ , (p. 157) and [Mute] is set to [On], no sound will be heard. · There is no shutter sound in movie mode. · Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-Assist Beam · The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions. · The AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 168). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them. However, please keep in mind the following facts. - Turning the AF-assist beam off may make it more difficult for the camera to focus in a dark place. - The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF-assist beam is turned off. In order to prevent any lamp from emitting before the flash fires, set both the red-eye reduction function and the AF-assist beam to [Off] in the Shooting menu. 46