User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX 2300

OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2300 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BB12371-200 (1) Warning For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Statement 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. EC Declaration of Conformity We Name : Address : Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : Manufacture's Name : Manufacture's Address : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2300 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment is in conformity with the following Standards Safety : EN60950 EMC : EN55022 : 1998 Class B EN55024 : 1998 EN61000-3-2 : 1995 + A1:1998 + A2:1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Dusseldorf, Germany Place March 1,2001 Date Signature/Managing Director 2 Please read the Safety Notes (P.76) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 3 Contents Warning .......................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ....................... 3 Preface ........................................................... 6 Camera Features and Accessories .............. 7 Nomenclature ................................................. 8 2 Basic Photography E TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) .......... 19 G Number of available frames ....................... 23 D VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ... 24 D PLAYBACK ZOOM ...................................... 25 D MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ........................ 26 D nERASING SINGLE FRAME ................ 27 @ CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ..................... 35 B SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY .............. 36 G SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ............ 38 a SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE .......... 39 i MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ... 40 E USING THE DIGITAL TELEPHOTO .......... 41 5 Settings F SET-UP MODE ............................................ 54 SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY ........ 56 FRAME NO. MEMORY ....................................... 57 ADJUSTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ... 58 System Expansion Options ........................ 59 Downloading Images to a Personal Computer ..................................... 60 Accessories Guide ...................................... 62 Explanation of Terms .................................. 64 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .... 65 Notes on the Power Supply ........................ 66 G Applicable Batteries ............................... 66 G Notes on the Batteries ........................... 66 G Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ... 67 Notes on the SmartMediaTM ......................... 68 Warning Displays ........................................ 70 Troubleshooting ........................................... 72 Specifications ............................................... 74 Safety Notes ................................................ 76 1 Getting Ready PREFACE ............................................................ 11 G Selecting the Language ............................. 11 G Attaching the Strap ........................................ 11 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ................ 12 G Using Batteries .......................................... 12 G Using the AC Power Adapter (sold separately) ... 13 LOADING AND REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM ...... 14 G SmartMediaTM .................................................. 14 G Loading the SmartMediaTM ............................. 14 G Removing the SmartMediaTM ......................... 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ................................ 16 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ...................... 17 3 Advanced Features Photography E ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY ....................... 29 I Photography menu settings .......................... 29 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 4 Advanced Features Playback D ADVANCED PLAYBACK ............................ 42 PLAYBACK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 5 USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ........ 30 SELECTING THE MODE ........................... 31 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ................................ 32 Auto Flash ..................................................... 32 o Red-Eye Reduction ............................... 33 f Forced Flash .......................................... 33 p Suppressed Flash ................................. 34 ? Slow Synchro ......................................... 34 n ERASING SINGLE · ALL FRAMES/ FORMATTING ........................................... 43 g SETTING AND REMOVING 4 SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION ............. 45 g SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES ......... 47 S HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS .... 49 S DPOF DATE SETTING ............................ 50 S DPOF FRAME SET/RESET .................... 51 S DPOF SET ALL /RESET ALL .................. 53 Preface I Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. G Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. G If Camera Features and Accessories 15minutes and then seek medical assistance. liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Features G Superb Accessories G AA-size alkaline batteries (4) I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that it may cause interference with other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations in that area. I Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. I Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded. I Trademark Information G IBM I Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or LCD panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. G If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap. G If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the USA. G iMac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. G MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. G SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. G Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 6 high-quality images from the 2.11-megapixel CCD and high-resolution Fujinon lens G Capable of recording images at resolutions up to 1600 1200 pixels G Lightweight, compact body G 1.6-inch color LCD monitor G Wide-angle field of view (with Macro function) G Automatic built-in flash with high-precision wide-range flash control sensor G Manual photography mode that allows fine tuning of the camera settings G Digital 2.5 telephoto for photography and 1.2 to 4 zoom playback function G Mode dial and 4-direction button for simple operation G Compatible with 3.3V, 2MB to 128MB SmartMedia G Date and time recording/playback function G USB connection allows simple, high-speed image data transfer (using the enclosed interface) G Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File system G Support for DPOF simplifies print ordering DPOF stands for "Digital Print Order Format" G SmartMedia (8MB,3.3V) (1) Supplied with : · Anti-static case (1) · Index labels (1) G Hand Strap (1) G Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM (1) · Special USB cable (1) · Software Quickstart Guide (1) G Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 7 Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. POWER switch (P.16) Shutter button Viewfinder window Viewfinder lamp (P.22) Viewfinder (P.19) Flash (P.32) Self-timer lamp (P.37) MENU/OK button 4-direction button Mode Dial Set-up mode Photography mode Playback mode Strap mount (P.11) Normal / Macro selector switch (P.40) Lens DISP button (P.19, 24, 31) LCD monitor (P.19, 24, 31) Flash control sensor Digital (USB) socket (P.60) DC IN 5V (Power input) socket (P.13) Tripod mount SmartMedia slot cover release button (P.14) SmartMedia slot (P.14) SmartMedia slot cover (P.14) Battery cover (P.12) 8 9 Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Shooting Continuous shooting Self-Timer photography Photography Mode Flash photography Digital telephoto Macro photography Standby (ready to shoot) Standard no. of shots available File size/Image quality AE warning Camera shake warning Date Battery low warning 1Getting Ready PREFACE Attaching the Strap Selecting the Language Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Playback Playback framenumber Playback mode Protection DPOF Date Zoom bar You can use the Setup screen on this camera to select English or French as the language used for screen display (P.54). The screens in this manual are shown in English. 1 Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the strap through the strap mount. Then pass the other end of the strap through the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap tight. DPOF No. of DPOF prints Battery low warning 10 Date Time 11 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Using Batteries Use 4 AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries. Do not use different types of batteries together. I Number of available shots ( with fully charged batteries) The table below provides a guide to the number of shots that can be taken at normal temperature with 50% flash use. Note that these figures may vary depending on the camera's ambient temperature and the level of battery charge. Battery type Alkaline batteries Ni-MH battery HR-3UF Ni-Cd battery KR-3UF With LCD monitor With LCD monitor ON OFF Approx.240 frames Approx.730 frames Approx.240 frames Approx.730 frames Approx.130 frames Approx.400 frames 1 2 Using the AC Power Adapter (sold separately) Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the cover. DC IN 5V socket 1 ! G Soiling such as fingerprints on the battery terminals G Because different brands of alkaline batteries have N Important Battery Information N 12 different capacities, the life of some batteries (the length of time for which they can be used) may be considerably shorter than that of the alkaline batteries supplied with this camera. G It is a characteristic of alkaline batteries in particular that the life of the battery is shorter at low temperatures (+10°C or below). G Do not use lithium or manganese batteries in your FinePix2300 because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera. can markedly reduce the number of available shots (P.67). ! G Do not use new and used batteries together. ! G Always switch the camera off when replacing the batteries. If the camera is left on, the camera settings may revert to the factory default settings. ! G The Quick Battery Charger (sold separately) is needed to recharge AA-size Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries (P.62). ! G Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been loaded for 10 minutes or more, the settings will be retained for roughly 20 minutes even if you remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter. Check settings such as the date and time after you replace the batteries. Install the batteries with the correct polarity as Close shown. the battery cover as indicated by the arrow. To shoot or play back images without depleting the battery charge, use the special AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5V. Check that the camera is switched off and then plug the AC power adapter connector into the "DC IN 5V socket" on the camera. Then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet. ! G You cannot charge the batteries by connecting the ! G The shapes of the plug and socket-outlet depends ! G Do not use excessive force on the battery cover. ! G Take care not to drop the batteries when you open or close the battery cover. AC power adapter. ! G Using AC power adapters other than the AC-5VH/AC-5V ! G See P.67 for more information on the AC power adapter. 13 could damage the camera. on the country of use. LOADING AND REMOVING THE SmartMedia SmartMediaTM I Only use 3.3V SmartMedia. MG-4S (4MB), MG-8S (8MB), MG-16S/SW (16MB), MG-32S/SW (32MB), MG-64S/SW (64MB) MG-128SW (128MB) TM Loading the SmartMediaTM Removing the SmartMediaTM 2 1 Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out. 1 ! G Images cannot be recorded or erased if a writeprotect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia. The write-protect sticker is not included in this package, but included in a package of an optional SmartMedia sold separately. ! G Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. ! G Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as "3V " cards. ! G To Check that the camera is switched off. Then use the lock release button to unlock the slot cover and open the cover. Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go. Close the slot cover. Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green before you switch the camera off (P.16). Unlock the slot cover and then open the cover. Always switch the camera off before opening the slot cover. Opening the slot cover while the camera is on can corrupt the image data on the SmartMedia card or damage the card itself. protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the special anti-static case. ! G See P.68 for more information on SmartMedia. N Printing Images and Downloading Images to a Personal Computer N G ! G If you open the slot cover while the camera is switched 14 To record data on a SmartMedia, you must first format the SmartMedia using the FinePix2300 (P.43). on, the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia. ! G The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue force to the SmartMedia. See P.49, 59 for information on printing your images. G See P.59 to 61 for information on downloading your images to a personal computer. 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 2 Blank On On SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 2 Slide the "POWER" switch in the direction of the arrow to switch the camera on or off. The viewfinder lamp lights [green] when you switch the camera on. If you have not set the date, a confirmation screen appears. Press "d" or "c" to select the desired option and then press the "MENU/OK" button. "SET": The date setting screen appears. ( P.18) "NO" : The camera switches to Photography, Playback or Setup mode. You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD monitor by pressing the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor on. Battery has ample charge. (No indicator displayed.) Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly. The battery is exhausted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. 1 Set the Mode dial to "F". Switch to the SET-UP screen. Use the "ab" button to select "DATE/ TIME". Press the "MENU/OK" button. ! G Once the AC power adapter has been connected or If the date is cleared when you switch the camera on, a confirmation screen appears. If you selected "SET", proceed from step 3 (P.18). the batteries have been loaded for 10 minutes or more, the settings will be retained for roughly 20 minutes even if you remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter. Check settings such as the date and time after you replace the batteries. ! G See P.56 for more information on the "F" menu. ! G If the battery charge is depleted, you may not be able to switch the LCD monitor on. NAuto Power Off FunctionN If the camera is left on for two minutes or more, the Auto Power Off function automatically switches the camera off. Holding down the "MENU/OK" button as you switch the camera on disables the Auto Power Off function. ! G If you have not set the date, the confirmation screen appears 16 every time you switch the camera on. You should set the date immediately. 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Photography 2 Basic TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 2 3 4 1 Use the "dc" button to select the desired item and then use the "a " and "b " buttons to correct the setting. When you have matched the settings, press the "MENU/OK" button. Press "a" or "b " to select the format for the date display shown on the LCD monitor and then press the "MENU/OK" button. Year.Month.Day Day.Month.Year Month/Day/Year the mode dial to "E " (Photography) or "D " (Playback) to exit Setup mode. Set the mode dial to "E". To take pictures using the viewfinder (excluding Macro Photography), or the LCD monitor, press the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor on. In the "{" Photography mode, pressing the "DISP" button changes the display status one step in a 3-step cycle from "LCD monitor ON" to "No text displayed" to "LCD monitor OFF" and so on. G Effective Photography Range Approx. 80 cm(2.3ft.) to infinity Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your elbows against your body and grip the camera firmly in both hands. When you are holding the camera on its side, hold it so that the shutter button is at the top. 2 Set 18 ! G You cannot set seconds. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. ! G In Photography mode, the date display disappears after 3 seconds. ! G For close-up photography, set the mode to MACRO (P.40). 19 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 3 4 5 6 LCD Monitor To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded. Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do not obscure the lens, flash, or flash control sensor. If the green viewfinder lamp stops blinking and stays lit or " " appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter button down halfway, the exposure setting (AE lock) is completed (P.22). ! G The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is Finder Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to position the subject close to the center of the frame. 2 charging. ! G Because the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and varies depending on the subject (level of image detail, etc.), the number of available shots may not decrease after the image is recorded, or may decrease by 2. ! G See P.70 for information on the warning displays. The viewfinder lamp glows orange while the image is being recorded and no pictures can be taken. Do not switch the camera off or open the SmartMedia slot cover during data recording, as this can cause the image data to be corrupted or lost. ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the ! G The camera will not focus at distances of 80cm (2.3 ! G In Photography mode, the date display disappears after 3 seconds. 20 ! G The image will be blurred if the camera moves when you take the picture (camera shake). lens as described on P.65. ! G If you press the shutter button down fully, " does not appear. ft.) or less even when " " is displayed. " 21 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) IAE Lock Press the shutter button down halfway to lock the exposure settings and enable AE Lock. Using AE Lock allows you to change the composition of your shot after you set the exposure, and still get excellent results. IViewfinder Lamp Display Color Status Lit Green Flashing Number of available frames Meaning Ready to shoot AE operating or camera shake warning. Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia. The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor in the location shown in the figure at left. ! G See P.56 for information on changing the File Size (number of pixels) and Quality (compression ratio) settings. ! G At shipment, the default settings are NORMAL (for Quality) and 1600 1200 (for File Size). Lit Orange Flashing Flash charging SmartMedia warning No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted, incorrect format, write-protect sticker used, SmartMedia full, Flashing SmartMedia error. When the LCD monitor is switched on, details of the warning are displayed on the monitor (P.70). G IStandard number of shots per SmartMedia : The number of shots that can be recorded onto a SmartMedia card varies slightly depending on the type of subject. Also, the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for SmartMedia with a higher capacity. 2 Red ! G In dimly lit scenes where the subject is difficult to see 22 using the LCD monitor, use the viewfinder to take the picture. ! G Shooting using the LCD monitor is recommended when you want accurate adjustment of the range to be shot. Pixel Quality Mode Compression Ratio Image Data Size 4MB (MG-4S) 8MB (MG-8S) 16MB (MG-16S/SW) 32MB (MG-32S/SW) 64MB (MG-64S/SW) 128MB (MG-128SW) 1600 1200 FINE Approx.1/5 4 10 20 41 82 166 NORMAL Approx.1/10 9 19 39 79 159 319 BASIC Approx.1/20 19 39 75 152 306 613 1280 960 FINE Approx.1/4 6 12 25 50 101 204 NORMAL Approx.1/8 12 24 49 99 198 398 640 480 NORMAL Approx.1/8 44 89 164 330 663 1330 Approx.760KB Approx.390KB Approx.200KB Approx.610KB Approx.310KB Approx.90KB 23 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 1 2 1 PLAYBACK ZOOM 2 Set the mode dial to "D". Normal playback No text displayed ! G When you set the mode dial to "D", the last image Multi-frame playback shot is displayed. ! G If image on the LCD monitor is difficult to see, adjust the LCD monitor brightness (P.58). 2 Pressing "a" or " b " during playback enlarges the image or reduces the image within the limits of the zoom bar. After you have zoomed in on your image, Press the "DISP" button. Use the "ab" and "dc" buttons to zoom in on different parts of the image. Press the "DISP" button again to revert to zoomed display. NImages That Can Be Viewed on the FinePix2300N You can use this camera to view still image data recorded on a FinePix2300 or still image data (excluding some uncompressed image data) recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix, MX or DX series digital camera. Use the "c" button to view the next frame, and the "d" button to view the previous frame. Each time you press the "DISP" button, the display on the LCD monitor switches to the next step in the cycle shown in the figure. 24 ! G The maximum zoom scale is 4.0 . ! G Pressing "d " or " c " during zooming zooming and moves to the next image. cancels ! G Press the "MENU/OK" button to return to normal unscaled display. 25 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 1 2 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 2 2 Pressing the "DISP" button twice switches to the multi-frame (9-frame) display. Use the "dc", "ab" buttons to move the cursor (the orange outline) to the desired frame. Press "a" or "b" several times to move to the next screens. You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the "DISP" button again. Set the mode dial to " D". Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor. Use "d" or " c" to select "FRAME" in the "nERASE" menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. ! G Multi-frame playback cannot be used in a menu ! G To exit the menu screen, select "[Back" and press ! G See P.43-44 for more information on erasing all of the frames on a SmartMedia and formatting SmartMedia. the "MENU/OK" button. 26 screen. ! G The message shown on the LCD monitor multi-frame display disappears after about 3 seconds. ! G The "MENU/OK" button is disabled in multi-frame playback. 27 ERASING SINGLE FRAME Features 3 AdvancedPhotography ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY 3 4 The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode dial to "E". I Photography menu settings Photography Mode { AUTO Press the "MENU/ OK" button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the" & " message is displayed. Press the "b " button to cancel erasing and return to the menu. Use the "d " and " c " buttons to display the image to be erased. Flash (P.32) @ Continuous Shooting (P.35) B Self-Timer (P.36) Flash (P.32) Settings [AUTO/o/f/p/?] [ON/OFF] [ON/OFF] [AUTO/o/f/p/?] [­ 0.9 - +1.5] / / / /x] Factory default AUTO OFF OFF AUTO C MANUAL G Setting the Brightness (Exposure compensation) (P.38) a Setting the White Balance (P.39) [AUTO/s/ 0 AUTO Flash photography and continuous shooting cannot be used together. 3 ! G If "1" is displayed, the protection settings ! G If "7" is displayed, the DPOF settings must be ! G Press reset (P.51-53). the "b " button to cancel single-frame erase and return to the menu. To exit the menu, use the "d " button to select "[ Back" and then press the "MENU/OK" button. must be reset (P.45-48). 28 To continue erasing images, repeat the procedure from step 3 . 29 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELECTING THE MODE { AUTO This is the simplest mode to use and has a wide range of applications. You can specify the settings for "f" (P.32), "@" (P.35) and "B" (P.36). C MANUAL 1 2 Select "E AUTO" or "E MANUAL" and press the "MENU/OK" button. Manual mode allows you to take pictures using a particular set of desired menu settings. You can specify the settings for "f" (P.32), "G" (P.38) and "a" (P.39). Set the mode dial to "E". Press the "MENU/OK" button menu on the LCD monitor. to display the Use the "d" and "c" buttons to select menu items and the "a" and "b" buttons to change the settings. Press the "MENU/OK" button to return to the Photography screen. In the "C "Photography mode,pressing the "DISP" button changes the display status one step in a 3-step cycle from "Show text and video" to "Show video only" to "Show text only" and so on. 3 30 31 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This option can be set in all photography modes. You can choose from 5 flash modes to suit your shot. G Effective flash range 0.7 to 3.0m (2.3 to 9.8ft.). Auto Flash (no icon) Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the conditions. o Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject's eyes appear natural when photographing people in low-light conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. f Forced Flash Use this flash mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions. ! G You 3 32 cannot perform flash photography and continuous shooting at the same time. ! G When the flash mode is set to Suppressed Flash, the camera becomes ready to shoot more quickly after you switch it on. ! G If you switch from Suppressed Flash mode to another flash mode, you may find that the displayed image disappears and the screen goes dark because the flash is charging. When this happens, the viewfinder lamp flashes orange. NRed-Eye EffectN When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use Red-Eye Reduction flash mode to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect. Take the following measures also to make Red-Eye Reduction mode more effective: G Get the subjects to look at the camera. G Get as close as possible to the subjects. 33 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU CONTINUOUS SHOOTING G Continuous shooting specifications Number of shots per second: Approx. 2 shots Number of consecutive shots: Up to 9 shots Image size: Fixed at 640 480 pixels p Suppressed Flash In this mode, the flash never fires. Use this mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to have any effect, such as theater performances or indoor sporting events. When you use Suppressed Flash, the Auto White Balance function (P.64) operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light. ? Slow Synchro This mode allows you to use the flash with a slow shutter speed. This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures that show your subject and still capture the background. You can set the continuous shooting when the photography mode is set to "{". When you select "ON", the following settings automatically change: File size : Fixed at "640 480" Flash : Fixed in Suppressed Flash mode Continuous shooting continues for as long as you hold down the shutter button. 3 ! G The LCD monitor cannot be switched off during continuous shooting. ! G The exposure and white balance settings are fixed at the values current when the shutter button was pressed. ! G Before pressing the shutter button, check the Normal/Macro mode selector setting. ! G When the self-timer is used to take pictures, 9-frame photography is used. ! G You can also use digital zoom photography. ! G If you want to take a picture in low-light conditions 34 with the flash mode set to Suppressed Flash, you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ! G See P.22 and P.71 for information on the camera shake warning. ! G Because slow shutter speeds are used, you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 35 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU B SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 2 3 4 1 You can set the self-timer photography when the photography mode is set to "{". Select "ON" to switch to self-timer photography. The self-timer lamp lights for 5 seconds, blinks for 5 seconds, then takes the picture. The time remaining until the picture is taken is counted down on the LCD monitor. Compose the shot so that the subject is roughly in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor and then press the shutter button to set the correct exposure for the subject and start the timer running. 3 ! G You can also use AE lock in this mode (P.22). ! G Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when ! G Self-timer 36 you press the shutter button since this can cause focusing or light metering errors. mode is cancelled after you take the picture. ! G To stop the self-timer once it has started running, press the "b" button. 37 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) NSubjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly EffectiveN PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE : Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) Positive (+) Compensation G Copying s : Shooting outdoors in fine weather : Shooting in shade : Shooting under "Daylight" fluorescent lamps You can set the white balance when the photography mode is set to "C". When you want to fix the white balance for the surroundings and lighting of pictures to be taken, change the White Balance setting. In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of people's faces and shots taken under a special light source. In such situations, select the correct white balance for the light source. See P.64 for more information on the white balance. : Shooting under "Warm White" fluorescent lamps : Shooting under "Cool White" fluorescent lamps : Shooting in incandescent light You can set the brightness when the photography mode is set to "C". Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. G There of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5 EV) G Backlit portraits (+0.6 to +1.5 EV) G Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV) G Shots made up predominantly of the sky. (+0.9 EV) Negative (­) Compensation G Spotlit x are 9 compensation levels (­0.9 to +1.5 EV in approx. 0.3 EV increments). See P.64 for a definition of EV. ! G The 38 Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations: · When the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye Reduction mode · When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds (­0.6 EV) G Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper) (­0.6 EV) G Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage (­0.6 EV) Settings given in parentheses are a general guide. The White Balance setting is disabled when you use the flash. If you want to use the White Balance setting to achieve a particular effect, set the flash mode to Suppressed Flash. 3 39