User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX S602 ZOOM

Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S602 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Connection BL00135-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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 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 the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilmspecified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable and DC supply cord. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. Please read the Safety Notes (P.90) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 2 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 FinePix S602 ZOOM Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety : EN60065 EMC : EN55022 : 1998 Classe 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). Dusseldorf, Germany Place May 1, 2002 Date Signature/Managing Director 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 1 ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND CAMERA STRAP ................................................ 10 LOADING THE BATTERIES ....................................................................................... 12 Compatible Batteries ............................................................................................... 12 LOADING THE MEDIA ................................................................................................ 14 SmartMediaTM (optional) .......................................................................................... 14 Microdrive (optional: supplied by another manufacturers) ....................................... 14 SWITCHING ON AND OFF · SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ................................. 16 Selecting the Language ........................................................................................... 17 Number of Available Shots ...................................................................................... 17 I Standard Number of Shots for the Media ............................................................ 17 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ....................................................................................... 18 ACTUALLY TAKING PICTURES ................................................................................ 22 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ....................................................................... 22 I Indicator Lamp Display .................................................................................. 24 USING AF/AE LOCK ......................................................................................... 25 DIGITAL ZOOM ................................................................................................. 26 BEST FRAMING ............................................................................................... 26 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ................................................................ 27 Fast-forwarding Through Your Images/Multi-frame Playback ........................... 27 Single-frame Playback/Playback Zoom/Panning/Trimming .............................. 28 Erasing Images (Erase Frame) ......................................................................... 29 FOCUSING (DISTANCE) ............................................................................................ 30 EXPOSURE (APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED) .................................................. 31 TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS .............................. 32 I List of Functions Available in Each Mode ............................................................ 33 I List of Menu Options Available in Each Mode ..................................................... 33 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Getting Ready 2 Basic Photography 3 Advanced Features Photography 4 Program Shift .................................................................................................... 35 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO ............................................................................ 36 APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO .......................................................................... 37 MANUAL ........................................................................................................... 38 MOVIE (VIDEO) ................................................................................................ 39 I Standard Available Shooting Times for Different Media ................................ 39 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 41 c Auto Flash ......................................................................................................... 42 n Red-Eye Reduction ........................................................................................... 42 z Forced Flash ..................................................................................................... 42 v Slow Synchro .................................................................................................... 42 ! Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro ................................................................. 42 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ........................................................................................ 43 t Top 5-frame Continuous Shooting .................................................................... 44 [ Auto Bracketing ................................................................................................. 44 ] Final 5-frame Continuous Shooting ................................................................... 44 A Long-period Continuous Shooting with 1280 × 960-pixel mode ........................ 45 L EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ............................................................................ 46 AE-L USING AE LOCK .................................................................................................. 47 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY .............................................................. 47 M N < T RAUTO ................................................................................................................ 34 > SCENE POSITION ............................................................................................ 34 EPortrait/,Landscape/.Sports//Night Scene/+Monochrome B PROGRAMMED AUTO ..................................................................................... 35 3 SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS ............................................................................... 48 One-touch AF Function ........................................................................................... 48 } Focus Check Function ....................................................................................... 48 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ............................................................................................. 49 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ................................................................... 49 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ........................................................................ 50 f SETTING THE ISO SENSITIVITY .................................................................... 51 High-sensitivity Photography (ISO 800/1600) ................................................... 51 a SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE .................................................................... 52 Custom White Balance ...................................................................................... 52 S PHOTOMETRY ................................................................................................. 54 [ AUTO BRACKETING ........................................................................................ 54 K SHARPNESS .................................................................................................... 55 * MULTI-EXPOSURE .......................................................................................... 55 x FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 56 µ USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH ........................................................................ 56 External Flash Settings ..................................................................................... 57 When the White Balance is Incorrect ................................................................ 57 r VOICE MEMO ................................................................................................... 58 PLAYBACK INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 59 PLAYING BACK MOVIES ........................................................................................... 60 I Playing Back Movies ............................................................................................ 60 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ............................................................................... 61 I Playing Back Voice Memos ................................................................................. 61 PLAYBACK MENU ...................................................................................................... 62 p ERASING SINGLE FRAME · ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ............................ 62 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ....................................................... 64 r VOICE MEMO (RECORDING) .......................................................................... 66 SET­UP ....................................................................................................................... 68 I SET­UP Menu Options ........................................................................................ 68 ~ USING THE SET­UP SCREEN ........................................................................ 68 q NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS .................................................................. 69 u NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS .................................................................. 69 DISPLAYING PHOTOGRAPHED IMAGES ............................................................ 70 Preview Zoom/Selecting Images to Record ...................................................... 70 AF MODE ................................................................................................................ 71 AF AREA ........................................................................................................... 71 SET ADAPTER RING .............................................................................................. 72 AUTO POWER OFF SETTING ............................................................................... 73 CONNECTING TO A TV/USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) ............. 74 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ............................................................................. 75 The first time you connect the camera to your computer/ DSC (Mass storage device) Mode/PC-CAM (camera) Mode .................................. 75 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE .................................................................................. 76 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE ..................................................................... 77 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC (Important -- always use this procedure.) .......... 78 System Expansion Options ...................... 79 Accessories Guide ................................... 80 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ... 81 Notes on the Power Supply ..................... 82 Applicable Batteries ............................. 82 Notes on the Batteries ......................... 82 Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ... 82 Advanced Features Photography 4 Advanced Features Playback 1 2 3 5 Settings 6 Connection 4 5 6 Notes on the Media (SmartMediaTM and Microdrives) ............. 83 Warning Displays ..................................... 84 Troubleshooting ....................................... 86 Specifications ........................................... 88 Explanation of Terms ............................... 89 Safety Notes ............................................ 90 5 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. h 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. I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. 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 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 (SmartMedia or Microdrive) containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. I Trademark Information h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. The "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo refers to the camera and the driver only. h SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. h CompactFlash is trademark of Sandisk Corporation of the U.S. h Microdrive is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. I Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or viewfinder (EVF) is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or finder. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water. h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. I Explanation of Color Television System NTSC: National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan. PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China. I Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. 6 Camera Features and Accessories Features h 3.1 million effective pixels h 1/1.7-inch Super CCD provides high quality images with 2832 × 2128 (6.03 million) recorded pixels h Powerful Super EBC Fujinon 6× optical zoom lens (aspherical lens) for superb optical performances h Maximum 4.4× seamless digital zoom h Wide range of light sensitivity settings from ISO 160, 200, 400 up to ultra-high settings with ISO 800 and 1600 In 1280 × 960 pixels mode only h "Motion Photo" VGA-sized movie with monaural sound (640 × 480 pixels at 30 frames/sec.) h Dual media slots for SmartMedia and Microdrive h Fast-acting dual-method focusing system that combines an external AF sensor (passive phasedifference AF sensor) and CCD-AF h Quick, responsive operation with 3 second start-up and only 1 Second between shots h Auto focus with macro function (manual focusing function also available) h Super Macro function for close-up shots as near as 1cm (0.4 inch) to the subject h Three type high-speed continuous shooting mode Top 5-frame continuous shooting (5 frames/sec.) Final 5-frame continuous shooting (5 frames/sec. within 5 seconds/25 shots) Long-period continuous shooting with 1280 × 960 pixels mode (1.8 frames/sec. up to 40 frames) h AF AREA function lets you choose from 49 focusing points in the view finder image h A wide range of exposure modes (including manual exposure) let you adjust your photography settings as you like h A ultra-wide range of shutter speed from 1/10,000 sec to long exposures up to 15 sec in Manual mode h 0.44" 180,000-pixel electric viewfinder with diopter adjustment mechanism h 1.8" 110,000-pixel LCD monitor (low-temperature polysilicon TFT) with 100% coverage h Support to external flash units h Convenient preview function for checking your shots h Immediate exposure checking after shooting using histogram indication function h Playback zoom function (max. 18×) h Multiple exposure and monochrome photography function provides a wider range of photography options h INFO button allows you to view your photography settings at a touch whenever the need arises h Easy high-speed data transfer via the USB connection h Conforms to "Design for Camera File system" standard and Exif ver 2.2 for digital cameras "Design for Camera File system" standard and Exif format are formulated by the Japanese Electronic and Information Association (JEITA) Accessories hSmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) (1) Supplied with: i Anti-static case (1) i Index label (1) hClip attaching tool (1) hLens cap (1) hLens cap holder (1) hAA-size alkaline batteries (4) hShaulder Strap (1) hA/V Cable (approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), mini-plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable × 2) (1) hProtective cover (2) hUSB Interface Set (1) i CD-ROM: Software for FinePix EX (1) i Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) i Software Quick Start Guide (1) hMetal strap clip (2) hOwner's Manual (this manual) (1) 7 Nomenclature Power switch Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Power-OFF Playback mode (P.27) Photography mode (P.22 Shutter button Exposure compensation button (P.46) Flash button (P.41) Continuous shooting button (P.43) Command dial (P.19) Set­up (P.68) Hot shoe (P.56) Focusing ring (P.20,48) Self-timer lamp (P.50) Programmed auto (P.35) Auto (P.34) Scene Position (P.34) Movie (P.39) Mode dial Manual (P.38) Aperture-priority auto (P.37) Shutter-priority auto (P.36) EVF/LCD (viewfinder/ monitor) button (P.18,23) Viewfinder (EVF) Diopter adjustment dial (Focus Check) button (P.48) Zoom button (P.18,26) AE-L (AE lock) button (P.20,47) Strap mount (P.10) Indicator lamp (P.24) BACK button (P.19) Slot cover (P.14) SmartMedia slot (P.15) LCD monitor Tripod mount DISP button (P.26) MENU/OK button (P.19) Battery cover (P.13) Microdrive eject button (P.15) Microdrive slot (P.15) 8 4-direction ( ) button (P.19) Flash control sensor Flash (P.41) AF sensor Flash pop-up button (P.18,41) Microphone INFO (information check) button (P.20,49,59) Strap mount (P.10) (USB) socket (P.76,77) Speaker A/V OUT (Audio/visual output) socket (P.74) Terminal cover (One-touch AF) button (P.20,48) DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.74) Lens Macro (close-up photography) button ( .47) Terminal cover Focus mode selector switch (P.20,48) SHIFT button (P.21) Example of Monitor Text Display : Shooting Flash mode Macro Self-timer Continuous shooting Manual focus Sensitivity Zoom bar AF frame Focusing indicator Photography mode Shutter speed AE lock Aperture setting display Number of recorded pixels Image quality Number of remaining shots Battery low warning AF warning Camera shake warning Priority media Adapter mode Date Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation Example of Monitor Text Display : Playback Playback frame number Battery low warning Voice memo DPOF Date Playback 9 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND CAMERA STRAP When attaching the strap to the camera, attach the metal strap clip to the camera before threading the strap through the clip. This description explains how to attach the strap using the clip attaching tool provided to make attaching the metal strap clip easier. (Numbers 1 to 8 refer to the illustrations.) 1 Metal strap Clip Clip attaching tool Gap Checking that the metal strap clip is facing the right way, slide the clip fully into the clip attaching tool and open up the gap in the strap clip. ! G Keep the clip attaching tool in a safe place as you will also need it for removing the metal strap clip from the camera. 2 Hook the open metal strap clip through the strap mount on the camera. Once the clip is securely hooked through the strap mount, hold the clip in place as you remove the clip attaching tool. 3 Turn the metal strap clip around once until it clicks closed and is fully threaded onto the strap mount. 4 Notch Face the black side of the cover towards the camera and attach the strap by threading the strap through the strap clip, starting from the notched side. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the other end of the strap. 10 1 50 1Attach the lens cap cord by threading it through the metal strap clip near the terminal cover. 2Attach the lens cap by pressing in on each side of the cap. 2 0 ! G The lens cap cord should be attached to the camera to avoid losing the lens cap. 1 Getting Ready 6 Fastener Fastener Remove fasteners A and B from only one side of the shoulder strap. Then pass the shoulder strap through the lens cap holder and then back through fasteners A and B. Lens cap holder 7 Thread the strap through the protective cover and metal strap clip. 8 Thread the strap through the buckle and retainer. Repeat steps 7 to 8 to attach the other end of the strap. N Using the Lens Cap Holder N To ensure that the lens cap does not appear in your shot when you take a picture, attach it to the lens cap holder. 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (4, sold separately) N About the Batteries N h Never use a battery when the outer casing is split or peeling as Outer casing this could result in a short-circuit and cause major problems due to battery fluid leakage or overheating. h Do not use lithium, manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. h Do not use batteries of different types or brands together and do not use new batteries together with used batteries. h The useful life of alkaline batteries varies depending on the brand. The life of some batteries may be considerably shorter than the batteries supplied with the camera. Due to the nature of alkaline batteries, the time for which they can be used is shorter in cold locations (+10°C (+50°F) or below). h Soiling such as fingermarks or grease on the poles of batteries can significantly reduce the number of shots that can be taken. h See P.82 for other precautions concerning the use of batteries. N When Using AA-size Ni-MH Batteries N To charge Ni-MH batteries, the optional charger ( P.80) is required. h Always use the specified FUJIFILM batteries. Attempting to recharge other types of battery (manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) could cause the batteries to burst or leak fluid, causing a fire or injury or damage to surroundings. h Soiling on the poles of Ni-MH batteries may prevent successful charging. It is recommended that you make a practice of wiping the battery poles and charger terminals with a clean dry cloth before charging. (In particular, the first time you charge the batteries, you should clean the poles and terminals and then load the batteries into the charger and remove them again several times before you begin charging.) h Do not use new batteries together with used batteries. h Always charge batteries before using them. Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long period may not contain sufficient charge (so that the battery low warning appears immediately or the available shots/time displayed for the battery is low). This is a characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault. Once the batteries have been charged and used 3 or 4 times, it will be possible to charge them fully and they will supply power for longer. h If you charge Ni-MH batteries before they are fully depleted, this results in the "memory effect", which causes the battery low warning to appear sooner. To restore the batteries to their normal condition, use up all the charge in the batteries before recharging them. Memory effect: A phenomenon whereby the battery capacity appears to be lower than the nominal amount. 12 1 Slide the battery cover out and lift it open. ! G Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. ! G Take care not to drop the batteries when opening closing the battery cover. or Never open the battery cover while the camera is switched on as this could damage the media or the image files. 1 Getting Ready 2 Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 1 30 1Close the battery cover. 2While pressing on the battery cover to push the batteries down, 3 slide the cover closed. 2 0 3 0 N When the Battery Cover Will Not Close N Pull on the battery cover to close it. 13 LOADING THE MEDIA You can use either SmartMedia or Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S602 ZOOM. h If you load a SmartMedia and a Microdrive at the same time, images will be recorded onto the media selected as the "Primary media" ( "Settings" P.68). h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S602 ZOOM. SmartMediaTM (optional) Always use 3.3-volt SmartMedia. h MG-4S (4 MB) h MG-8S (8 MB) h MG-16S (16 MB) h MG-16SW (16 MB, ID) h MG-32S (32 MB) h MG-32SW (32 MB, ID) h MG-64SW (64 MB, ID) h MG-128SW (128 MB, ID) Microdrive (optional: supplied by another manufacturers) h Microdrive 340MB h Microdrive 1GB ! G Microdrives ! G Images cannot be recorded or erased if a writeprotect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia. ! G Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. ! G Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labeled as "3V" or "ID" cards. ! G See P.83 for more information on using SmartMedia. are actually very small and light hard disks. Because they are a spinning storage medium, they are less resistant to vibration and impacts than SmartMedia. If you are using a Microdrive, take great care not to expose the camera to vibration or impacts (particularly during recording or playback). ! G The use of Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries is recommended when using as Microdrive. ! G See P.83 for more information on using Microdrive. Some CompactFlashTM cards may not work properly. Please contact the card manufacture for compatibility. 1 Set the Power switch to "OFF", check that the indicator lamp is off and then open the slot cover. ! G If you open the slot cover while the camera is still switched on, the camera is switched off as a safety measure. 14 2 SmartMedia Microdrive Gold marking 1 Getting Ready Push the SmartMedia firmly all the way into the SmartMedia slot. Push the Microdrive firmly all the way into the Microdrive slot. ! G Insert only the appropriate media types into the Microdrive and SmartMedia slots. Inserting the incorrect media ! G If the media is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply excessive force when ! G If the SmartMedia is not fully inserted into the slot, "" is displayed. inserting a SmartMedia or Microdrive. will damage the camera and/or media. 3 Close the slot cover N Replacing a SmartMedia N If you open the slot cover and push down lightly on the SmartMedia, it will pop out slightly and can then be easily removed. N Replacing a Microdrive N Open the slot cover, press the Microdrive eject button and remove the Microdrive. Microdrive eject button ! G When storing SmartMedia, always use the special static-free case provided. ! G When storing Microdrives, always use the special protective case provided. 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF · SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 To switch the camera on, set the Power switch to "q" or "Q". When you switch the camera on, the indicator lamp lights green. To switch the camera off, set the Power switch to "OFF". When you select "U" mode, the lens moves out. Take care not to obstruct the lens as it is a precision component. Obstructing the lens will cause a malfunction or fault and the "..." or "¬" message will appear. Take care also not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots. 2 When you first switch the camera on, the date is cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. ! G To set the date and time later, press the "BACK" button. ! G If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on. 3 1Use "d" and "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2Use "a" and "b" to correct the setting. 1 0 2 0 ! G If you hold down "a " or "b ", the numbers change continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. 4 Press the "MENU/OK" button to switch to photography or playback mode. ! G To 16 set the time precisely, press the "MENU/OK" button when the time is at zero seconds. ! G Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been installed for an hour or more, the camera will retain the specified date and time for approximately 10 days without power (with the batteries removed and AC power adapter disconnected). Switch the camera on and check that no battery level icon (X or C) is displayed. If no icon is displayed, the battery has sufficient remaining charge. h X Lit red : The batteries are low on charge. Replace the batteries as they will run out shortly. h C Blinking red: The batteries have no remaining charge. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace the batteries. N Checking the Battery Level N ! G If the C icon starts flashing red while a movie is being shot, shooting automatically stops. ! G Do not reuse batteries that have no remaining charge (C blinking red) as this can result in faults such as the camera switching off without retracting the lens. If the camera is not used in any way for approx. 30 seconds when the camera functions are enabled, this function temporarily switches features such as the LCD monitor off to reduce power consumption (P.73). If the camera is then left unused for a further period (2 or 5 minutes), the Auto Power Off function automatically switches the camera off. To switch the camera back on, set the Power switch to "OFF" briefly and then back to "U" or "Q". N Auto Power Off Function N 1 Getting Ready Selecting the Language You can use the "SET­UP" screen on this camera to select "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS" or "DEUTSCH" as the "LANGUAGE" used for screen display (P.68). The screens in this manual are shown in "ENGLISH". Number of Available Shots The number of available shots is displayed on the screen. ! G See I Standard Number of Shots for the Media P.69 for information on changing the number of recorded pixels/Quality (compression ratio) setting. ! G The factory default settings set at shipment are 1 (Number of recorded pixels) and N (Quality: normal). Because the amount of data needed to record an image varies slightly depending on the type of subject, the number of available shots may not decrease after an image is recorded, or may decrease by 2 in some cases. Also, the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for media with a higher capacity. Number of recorded pixels Quality Mode Image File Size MG-4S (4MB) MG-8S (8MB) MG-16S/SW (16MB) MG-32S/SW (32MB) MG-64S/SW (64MB) MG-128SW (128MB) Microdrive 340MB Microdrive 1GB 3 2832 × 2128 HIGH Approx. 18MB 2 2048 × 1536 BASIC Approx. 460KB 1 1280 × 960 FINE Approx. 620KB Approx. 320KB 4 640 × 480 Approx. 130KB FINE Approx. 2.4MB NORMAL Approx. 1.2MB FINE Approx. 1.3MB NORMAL Approx. 590KB NORMAL NORMAL 0 0 0 1 3 7 19 59 1 3 6 13 26 53 147 443 3 6 13 28 56 113 311 938 8 17 33 68 137 275 765 2190 2 6 12 25 50 102 279 842 6 13 26 53 107 215 589 1729 6 12 25 50 101 204 566 1642 12 25 49 99 198 398 1119 3285 30 61 122 247 497 997 2729 8213 Number of available shots for formatted media. 17 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE GPhotography mode selector To use the flash, press the flash popup button to release the flash. This section describes the functions available on this camera. GFlash release To use the flash, press the flash pop-up button to release the flash. Still photography (Auto mode) (Scene Position) (Program Auto) (Shutter-priority Auto) (Aperture-priority Auto) (Manual mode) Movie photography (Movie (video) mode) Set­up (Set­up) GON/OFF and Photography/Playback selector switch You can use the Power switch to select the mode. GSwitching between the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD) Pressing the "EVF/LCD" button toggles between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. Use whichever mode is best suited to your shot. EVF GUsing the Zoom LCD 18 Photography: Press T to zoom in (telephotoangle). Press W to zoom out (wide-angle). Playback: Press T to enlarge the image. Press W to revert to normal display. GCommand dial In photography mode, you can turn the Command dial to select program shift and specify settings such as the shutter speed and aperture. : Exposure compensation Hold down the " " button and turn the command dial to select the setting. : Flash Release the pop-up flash, hold down the " " button and turn the command dial to select the setting. 2 : Continuous shooting Hold down the " " button and turn the command dial to select the setting. Basic Photography GUsing the Menus 1Display the menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2Select a menu option. Press the left or right arrow on the 4-direction button. 3Select a setting. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. 4Confirm the setting. Press the "MENU/OK" button. GBACK button Press this button when you want to cancel a procedure mid-way. Up, down, left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner's Manual. Up or down is shown as " ", and left or right is shown as " ". 19 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE GDiopter adjustment dial Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see. Set the dial to the position where the AF frame appears sharpest. GFocus Check button Pressing this button enlarges the central portion of the screen. Use this to focus the image precisely. GAE-L button The exposure remains locked while this button is pressed. GDISP button Switches the screen display. Text displayed Photography Framing guideline displayed mode No text displayed Text displayed Playback mode No text displayed Multi-frame playback GFocusing ring Adjusts the focus. This can only be used for manual focusing. GINFO button Photography information is displayed while this button is pressed. Photography mode: Displays the current settings (ISO (sensitivity), sharpness, etc.) Playback mode: Displays the information for the image currently displayed. GSHIFT button See following page. GOne-touch AF button Uses the AF function to focus the image once. This can only be used for manual focusing. GFocus mode selcector switch Switches between AF (auto focus) and MF (manual focus). GMacro button Use this for close-up photography. Pressing this button switches the modes as follows: MacroSuper MacroMacro off Shooting range: Macro : 10 cm-80 cm (3.9 in.-2.6 ft.) Super Macro: 1 cm-20 cm Macro off : 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity (wide-angle), 90 (3.0 ft.) cm to infinity (telephoto-angle) 20