User manual JWIN JD-C6325

E ENGLISH 2-E Digital Camera >> 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. User's Manual >> TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Notice: 1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. 3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera. 4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. 5. For driver updates, refer to our website. E-3 4-E Digital Camera >> Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. WARNING If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. User's Manual >> CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. E-5 6-E Digital Camera >> Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (NP-60, 3.7V). Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state. CONTENTS 9 INTRODUCTION 9 11 Overview Package Contents User's Manual >> 12 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 12 13 15 16 17 Front View Rear View Mode Dial Viewfinder LED Indicator LCD Monitor Icons 20 GETTING STARTED 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) Charging the Battery Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Turning the Power On/Off Formatting the SD Card Choosing the Language Setting the Date and Time Setting Image Resolution and Quality 31 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 31 33 34 35 37 39 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 [ ] Auto Photography Mode Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Setting the Flash Setting the Focus Self-timer/Photographing at Intervals Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction [ P ] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography Mode [ Tv ] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode [ Av ] Aperture Priority Photography Mode [ M ] Manual Photography Mode Setting the Scene Mode ] Movie Mode [ E-7 8-E Digital Camera >> 49 [ 49 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 60 62 ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images Playing Back Video Clips Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV Recording Voice Memos Thumbnail Display Zoom Playback Slideshow Display Protecting Images DPOF Settings ] Erasing Images [ 64 MENU OPTIONS (FULL FUNCTION) 64 66 69 71 72 74 Photography Menu (Picture) Photography Menu (Function) Photography Menu (AE/AWB) Playback Menu Setup Menu (Basic) Setup Menu (Custom) 76 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 77 78 79 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 80 81 82 83 INSTALLING PRESTO! MR. PHOTO INSTALLING PRESTO! IMAGE FOLIO CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.3 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. Other cool features provided by the camera include the following: LCD monitor The 2.5" low temperature poly silicon TFT color LCD monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when taking pictures. It also displays the pictures you have taken. Recording medium External memory supports SD card up to 512MB. Camera mode Variety of camera modes allows you to operate for your preference and take photographs according to photographic condition. Optical zoom 3x optical lens allows you to take telephoto and wideangle pictures. Digital zoom 4.4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 13.2 times; 2x and 4x playback captured images to enlarge a selected portion of an image. Flexible flash settings - Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment and photography mode setting. Focus mode Photographs can be taken with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, macro, infinity, 3 m, or 1 m. Self-timer mode Time selectable between 10 seconds, 2 seconds, 10+2 seconds and interval. Still image capture Take different still images including single, a series of 3 images with different exposures, and 5 images continuously. E-9 User's Manual >> Movie mode Voice memo - Record video clips with voice. A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at photography mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the picture. Camera settings Have more control over picture quality by adjusting the menu options. Thumbnail display Display in sets of nine pictures on the LCD for easier and quicker selection of pictures. TV and PC connection - View pictures on a television monitor or computer while connected to the USB or A/V cable. DPOF settings Allow you to embed printing information on your SD card and to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting it. 10-E Digital Camera >> User's Manual >> Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera A/V cable User's manual USB cable Software CD-ROM Camera strap Camera pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD card AC power adapter Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery charger E-11 12-E Digital Camera >> GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View # 1. Name Shutter button 2. Self-timer LED (AF auxiliary light) Description Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down, and takes the picture when pressed all the way down. Blinks green during Self-timer mode until picture is taken. Effective for still image capture mode when the luminance value of Auto and Macro focus mode is below 6. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Turns the camera power on and off. Allows you to frame the subject of the picture. Records audio clips. Provides flash illumination. 3x optical zoom lens allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle pictures. USB/A/V OUT terminal Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to the camera. DC IN 5V terminal Allows you to connect AC power adapter to the camera to operate the camera without battery, or to charge rechargeable battery. Mode dial Sets the camera mode. Power button Viewfinder window MIC (Microphone) Flash Zoom lens User's Manual >> Rear View # 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Description Allows you to frame the subject of the picture. Displays the camera current state. Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on and off. (Zoom in) button Zooms the lens to telephoto position. (Zoom out) button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position. Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio. Search dial Selects the next or previous picture in playback mode, or changes the exposure compensation, shutter speed or aperture value setting. MENU button Toggles OSD menu on and off. Strap holder Camera strap attachment. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and pictures, and then select choices. Battery/SD card cover Allows access to the battery and insert or remove the memory card. (Erase) button Allows you to erase the picture. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, and previews the picture before taking it and review it afterwards. Diopter adjustment dial Provides a more clear image when using the viewfinder. E-13 Name Viewfinder window Viewfinder LED (Display) button SET /Direction button 14-E Digital Camera >> # 1. Name Description button Scrolls upwards. (Focus) button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. button Scrolls right. (Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash button (Self-timer) button button (Exposure compensation / Backlight correction) button button setting. Scrolls downwards. Allows you to toggle the self-timer on/off, selects the desired self-timer mode or choose the interval photography. Scrolls left. Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation/ backlight correction on and off. 2. 3. 4. 5. SET Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting. User's Manual >> Mode Dial : photography mode Description The camera is automatically sets for exposure, etc. This permits the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically and other factors to be set manually. 3. Tv Shutter speed priority Selects this when you want to photograph with shutter speed priority. 4. Av Aperture priority Selects this when you want to photograph with aperture priority. 5. M Manual photography Selects this when you want to manually set the exposure, aperture and other settings. 6. Portrait Selects this when you want to photograph a person and blur the background. Sports Selects this when photographing fast-moving 7. subjects. Night scene Selects this when photographing evening or 8. night scenes. 9. Movie Selects this when recording video clips. Set-up Chooses your preferences on the camera's 10. settings. 11. PC PC Downloads the image to the personal computer. Playback Performs image playback, deletion and writing 12. of the print information. E-15 # Mode 1. Auto photography 2. P Program (auto exposure) 16-E Digital Camera >> Viewfinder LED Indicator This describes the color and state of the viewfinder LED. Color State During power off Battery charging in progress. During photography Auto focusing successful. (AF is locked) During playback During connection to a PC While the camera is connected to a PC. Accessing of SD card in progress. PC mode stand by Not recognized by the PC, or other status. On Green Flashing - Accessing of SD card in progress. DPOF file is being created. On Red AC adaptor plug in Writing to SD card in progress Flashing - Auto focusing failure Interval photography stand by Processing image. Flash charging in progress. No battery power left. Camera malfunction. Battery cover open SD card wite-protect - On Orange Battery charging error. - Flashing - No battery power left. No battery power left. No SD card. User's Manual >> LCD Monitor Icons Photography modes [ ][ ][ ][ ] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Zoom status Voice memo Remaining battery status Flash icon Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) Capture mode icon Image size Possible number of shots Quality 10. Date and time 11. Self-timer icon 12. Unsteady hold warning icon 13. Backlight correction 14. Metering icon 15. White balance icon 16. Focus icon 17. Mode icon Each press of the button switches one step in the sequence of Normal display (displaying the icons, etc), display OFF, LCD monitor OFF. E-17 Photography modes [ P ] [ Tv ] [ Av ] [ M ] 18-E Digital Camera >> 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Zoom status Voice memo Remaining battery status Flash icon Histogram Capture mode icon Image size Possible number of shots Quality Aperture Self-timer icon 12. Shutter speed 13. Long time exposure mode icon 14. Unsteady hold warning icon 15. Exposure compensation 16. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) 17. Metering icon 18. White balance icon 19. Focus icon 20. Mode icon Each press of the button switches one step in the sequence of Normal display (display the icons, etc), Normal and Histogram display, diaplay OFF, LCD monitor OFF. User's Manual >> Photography mode [ ] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Zoom status Remaining battery status Image size Possible recording time/ elapsed time Quality Recording indicator Self-timer icon Focus icon Mode icon Playback mode [ ]-Still Picture Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. File number Folder number Protect icon Voice memo icon Mode icon Playback mode [ ]-Video Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Movie status bar Elapsed time File number Folder number Protect icon Mode icon Play mode Total time E-19 20-E Digital Camera >> GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. User's Manual >> Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-60, 3.7V) to fully demonstrate this camera's function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. Inserting the Battery 1. Open the battery/SD card cover. 1 2 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera, and then insert the battery. 3. Close the battery/SD card cover. 2 1 Removing the Battery Open the battery/SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way. E-21 Charging the Battery Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 22-E Digital Camera >> 1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera. 2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet. The viewfinder LED lights green when charging is started and goes off when charging is completed. It lights orange when a charging error occurs. It is recommended to fully discharge or exhaust the battery before being charged. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery. This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. When the charging is not started even if following the above procedure, turn the power on at any mode after LCD indication appears, and then turn the power off. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer cloth. If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power will not be terminated. If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery again in a period of 2 hours in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset. User's Manual >> Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Images photographed with this camera will be stored on the SD card. Without inserting the SD card, you cannot take photographs using the camera. Before inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power of the camera is off. Inserting the SD card 1. Open the battery/SD card cover. 2. Insert the SD card in the correct orientation shown. Hold the SD card with its metal contact end surface facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the card as far as it can go. 3. Close the battery /SD card cover. Removing the SD card Open the battery/SD card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD card and it will eject. If the camera is powered on without an SD card inserted into the camera, the "NO CARD" message appears on the LCD monitor. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the writeWrite-protection tab Write-protection state protected tab (on the side of the SD card) to "LOCK". To save, edit or erase data on an SD card, you must unlock the card. This camera does not support MultiMediaCardTM. E-23 24-E Digital Camera >> Turning the Power On/Off Load the battery and insert an SD card before starting. Turning the power on Press the button to turn the power on. The viewfinder LED lights green and the camera is initiated. When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that was set with the mode dial. Turning the power off Press the button to turn the power off. The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled "Auto PoFF" in the Setup Menu (Basic) for further details. After the power is turned on, it may take several seconds to charge the flash. While the flash is being charged, the viewfinder LED lights orange, and then the camera is not yet ready for photography. Start photography after the viewfinder LED is turned off. Formatting the SD Card This erases all of the images and folders that have been recorded on the SD card. Formatting is not possible when the SD card in the locked condition. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. [Basic] of the set-up menu is displayed. User's Manual >> 2. Select [Format] with the / buttons from [Basic] of the set-up menu, then press the SET button. / buttons, 3. Select [Execute] with the and press the SET button. To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. You need to format an SD card before using it in this camera. Formatting the SD card also erases the protected images. All data other than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure that all the images are unnecessary. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD card having any problem cannot be properly formatted. E-25 26-E Digital Camera >> Choosing the Language When you first turn the camera on, choose a language for displayed information on the LCD monitor. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the button [Custom] of the set-up menu is displayed. 2. Select [Language] with the / buttons and press the SET button. The Language setting screen will be displayed. Select the displayed language using the / buttons and press the SET button. The setting will be stored. User's Manual >> Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the button. [Custom] of the set-up menu is displayed. 2. Select [Date/Time] with the / buttons and press the SET button. The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed. 3. Select the item's field with the / buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the / buttons. The date and time is set in the order year-month-day-hour-minute. The time is displayed in 24-hours format. 4. After confirming all settings are correct, press the SET button. The setting will be stored and the screen will return to the set-up menu. E-27 28-E Digital Camera >> Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory space. High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button. [Picture] of the photography menu is displayed. Select [Size] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. Select [Quality] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. To exit from the photography menu, press the MENU button. In the [ ] mode, size setting is not possible. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. User's Manual >> Possible number of shots (Still picture) The table shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on an optional SD card from 32MB to 512MB. SD card Image size Quality 32MB 11 18 34 2 18 30 59 37 59 118 145 210 379 64MB 22 38 70 5 37 61 121 76 121 242 298 430 775 128MB 45 77 142 10 76 124 244 153 244 489 602 870 1566 256MB 91 154 283 21 151 247 487 306 487 975 1200 1734 3121 512MB 183 311 571 43 305 498 981 616 981 1963 2417 3491 6284 (Fine) (6M) 2816 x2112 (Standard) (Economy) TIFF (Fine) (4M) 2272 x1704 (Standard) (Economy) (Fine) (2M) 1600 x1200 (Standard) (Economy) (Fine) (VGA) 640 x 480 (Standard) (Economy) E-29 Possible recording time/sec (Video clip) Image size Quality (Fine) 320 x 240 (Standard) SD card 128MB 30-E Digital Camera >> 32MB 64MB 256MB 512MB 01:45 02:36 03:34 05:20 07:13 10:46 14:23 21:28 28:59 43:13 * The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. The memory card testing results are based on Toshiba, Panasonic and Sandisk SD card. User's Manual >> PHOTOGRAPHY MODE [ ] Auto Photography Mode Auto photography is a typical method of photography. Photographs can be taken simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is controlled automatically to suit the photographic conditions. You can use both a viewfinder and a 2.5" LCD monitor to compose the images. Taking photographs using the viewfinder will conserve the battery power. If the battery power is low, it is recommended that you only compose images using the viewfinder. Using the LCD monitor, you can compose images more accurately, but at the cost of the battery consumption. Using the Viewfinder Make sure that the battery is inserted before taking photographs. 1. Press the button to turn the power on. ]. 2. Set the mode dial to [ 3. Compose your image in the viewfinder. Turn the "diopter adjustment dial" until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder. E-31 4. Press the shutter button. Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the photographs. The focus area frame turns blue and the viewfinder LED lights green when the camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated. When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns yellow and the viewfinder LED flashes red. If the photographic preview is set to "ON", the preview image (captured image) will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the memory. When the voice memo is set to "ON", [VOICE RECORDING] will be displayed on the screen immediately after the photography, and the voice memo recording will start. Press the shutter button one more time during recording, or wait for 30 seconds, [VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. A [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo. 32-E Digital Camera >> User's Manual >> Using the LCD Monitor Make sure that the battery is inserted before taking photographs. 1. Press the button to turn the power on. ]. 2. Set the mode dial to [ By default, the LCD monitor setting is on. 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to take zoom photographs up to 3 times the size or wide-angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. You can also enlarge the center of the screen and take photographs in the digital zoom mode. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. If required, turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the button. 3. Compose the picture with the zoom button. Pressing the button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. Pressing the button provides a wider angle picture. The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. E-33 34-E Digital Camera >> Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 13.2 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the button. 3. To enable the digital zoom: a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the / buttons. / c. Select [Digital Zoom] with the buttons, and press the SET button. d. Select [ON] with the / buttons again, and press the SET button. e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen. f. To activate the digital zoom, press the button completely and hold it until the image on the LCD monitor expands. 4. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. The digital zoom is cancelled when the button is pressed and the LCD monitor is turned off. The zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either turning the camera off or the activation of the Auto Power Off function. User's Manual >> Setting the Flash Set the flash for taking photographs. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. The flash setting is limited depending on the selected photography mode, scene mode, and capture mode. button to select the desired 2. Toggle the flash mode. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen. For the mode of [ [ Blank ] Auto [ ]: [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Forced Flash ] Suppressed Flash For the modes of [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ] and [ M ]: [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ [ ] Forced Flash ] Suppressed Flash E-35 The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode Description [ Blank] Auto The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions. This is only effective when the camera is set to the [ [ ] Red-eye Reduction ] mode. Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the camera or get as close to the camera as possible. The flash always fires twice, and the photograph is taken at the second firing. When the camera mode is [ ] and [ P ], the flash will fire to suit the brightness of the subject. When the camera mode is [ Tv ], [ Av ] and [ M ], the flash will always fire. [ ] In this mode, the flash always fires. Use this mode for photographing under artificial light such as backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc. Use this mode when taking pictures using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. ] scene mode, the flash mode is fixed to [ ] scene mode, the flash mode is fixed to [ ] Red-eye Reduction. ] Suppressed Flash. ] Forced Flash. 36-E Digital Camera >> Forced Flash [ ] Suppressed Flash On the [ On the [ On the [ On the [ ] scene mode, the flash mode is fixed to [ ] focus mode, the flash mode is fixed to [ ] Suppressed Flash. The flash cannot be set in the [ and [Auto Exp.]. ] mode and capture mode [Continuous] User's Manual >> Setting the Focus Photographs can be taken with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ ] macro, [ ] infinity, [ 3M ] fixed at 3 m, or [ 1M ] fixed at 1 m. The settings will be maintained even when the power is turned off or when Auto Power Off is activated. The focus settings will be limited depending on the selected photography. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen. For the modes of [ [Blank] Auto focus [ 1M ] Fixed at 1 m For the modes of [ ] and [ [ ], [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [ [ ] Macro [ ] and [ ] Infinity ]: [ 3M ] Fixed at 3 m ]: ] Infinity [Blank] Auto focus [ 1M ] Fixed at 1 m [ 3M ] Fixed at 3 m E-37 The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode Description [ Blank] Selects this when you want to leave the settings up to Auto Focus the camera so that you can take photographs without paying attention to settings. Approximately 80 cm (both Wide and Tele) [ ] Selects this when you want to takes a close up photography. Wide (zoom off) : Approximately 9 cm to infinity Tele (at optical zoom 3x) : Approximately 30 cm to infinity Selects this when you want to take photographs of subjects at a distance of 5 m or more from the camera. Selects this when you want to take photographs of subjects at a distance of about 3 m from the camera. Selects this when you want to take photographs of subjects at a distance of about 1 m from the camera. Macro 38-E Digital Camera >> [ ] Infinity [ 3M ] Fixed at 3 m [ 1M ] Fixed at 1 m When [ ], [ 3M ] or [ 1M ] is set, the camera takes photographs with the focus fixed at those distances. User's Manual >> Self-timer/Photographing at Intervals This setting allows photographs to be taken with the self-timer and allows interval photography. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Toggle the setting. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen. OFF [ For the [ OFF [ [ 10S ] 10 sec. [ [ 2S ] 2 sec. button to select the Intv ] Interval 10+2 ] 10+2 sec. ] mode and capture mode ([Continuous] and [Auto Exp.]) 10S ] 10 sec. [ 2S ] 2 sec. 3. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. The self-timer LED flashes and the photograph is taken after the preset time has elapsed. The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor. To cancel the self-timer during operation, press the SET button. E-39 The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode: Self-timer mode Description [ [ [ 10S ]10 sec. 2S ] 2 sec. 10+2 ]10+2 sec. The picture is taken about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The picture is taken about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. One picture is taken about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, then the camera prepares for another photograph (charging the flash). The other photograph is taken 2 seconds after this preparation is completed. This is convenient when taking group photographs in succession. This allows photographs to be taken with settings of a fixed interval and number of photograph cycles. The photographic interval can be set to 1, 3, 10, or 60 minutes, and the number of photograph cycles can be set from 2 to 99. During the interval between one photograph and another, the viewfinder LED flashes red and the LCD monitor is automatically turned off. (standby mode) 40-E Digital Camera >> [ Intv ] Interval The self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after a photograph is taken. Use of the [ 2S ] self-timer setting is effective in preventing the blurring that can result when the shutter button is pressed. The number of photographs that can be taken will differ depending on the capacity of the memory, the image settings, and other factors. The interval photography is not available for TIFF setting. User's Manual >> Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Photographs can be taken with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units. 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ P ], [ Tv ] or [ Av ] and press the Each press of the button. button displays Exposure the setting in the order of [Blank], Backlight Correction, and Compensation. 2. Set the exposure value with the search dial. Turn the search dial to the side to decrease the value. Turn the search dial to the side to increase the value. The setting range of the exposure compensation is as follows. -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0 The larger the value, the brighter the image. The smaller the value, the darker the image. The set value is displayed on the screen. E-41 Effective Subjects and Set Values * * * * + (positive) compensation Printed matter comprising black text on whitish paper Backlighting Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen - (negative) compensation People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves Backlight correction (+1.3, fixed) When the background is bright and the subject is dark. When subjects (people) have a light source such as the sun to their backs. 42-E Digital Camera >> * * * * * The backlight correction setting can be set in the [ [ ] and [ ] modes. ], [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av], [ P ] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This allows you to take photographs with ease just like when the [ ] mode is selected. 1. Set the mode dial to [ P ]. 2. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Exposure compensation can be set. User's Manual >> [ Tv ] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to shutter speed. The aperture is automatically set according to the shutter speed. If you set a fast shutter speed, you can take photographs of moving subjects that look as if they are still. If you set a slow shutter speed, you can take photographs that give the impression that the subject is in motion. 1. Set the mode dial to [ Tv ] and press the button. 2. Set the shutter speed with the search dial. Turn the search dial to the side (toward faster shutter speeds) Turn the search dial to the side (toward slower shutter speeds) The setting range is as follows. 1/1500, 1/1250, 1/1000, 1/800, 1/650, 1/500, 1/400, 1/320, 1/250, 1/200, 1/160, 1/125, 1/100, 1/80, 1/64, 1/50, 1/40, 1/32, 1/25, 1/20, 1/16, 1/13, 1/10, 0.13s, 0.16s, 0.20s, 0.25s, 0.3s, 0.4s, 0.5s, 0.6s, 0.8s, 1s, 1.3s, 1.6s, 2s, 2.5s, 3.2s, 4s, 5s, 6.4s, 8s E-43 Digital Camera >> 44-E The shutter speed and corresponding aperture value are displayed on the screen. If an appropriate combination cannot be set, the aperture value is displayed in red, but photographs can be taken. 3. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Setting the shutter speed slower than 0.5 second will result in long exposure photography and the [ ] will be displayed on the screen. In the flash photography mode, when[ ] and [ ] are set, the fastest shutter speed is 1/250 second. In the capture mode [Continuous] and [Auto Exp.], the shutter speed cannot be set slower than 0.5 second. User's Manual >> [ Av ] Aperture Priority Photography Mode In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. If you set a small aperture (higher F value), you can take portrait photographs with an out-of-focus background. Alternatively, if you set a large aperture (lower F value), both close objects and distant objects will be in focus, for example when taking landscape photographs. 1. Set the mode dial to [ Av ] and press the button. 2. Set the aperture value with the search dial. Turn the search dial to the increase the value. Turn the search dial to the decrease the value. The setting range is as follows. F6.7/F5.6/F 4.8/F4.0/F3.5/F2.8 The aperture and corresponding shutter speed are displayed on the screen. If an appropriate combination cannot be set, the shutter speed value is displayed in red, but photographs can be taken. 3. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. side to side to The aperture value is adjusted automatically depending on the position of the zoom lens. E-45 Digital Camera >> 46-E [ M ] Manual Photography Mode In this mode, photographs are taken by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed individually. 1. Set the mode dial to [ M ]. 2. Select the shutter speed or the aperture with the button. 3. Set the shutter speed or the aperture value with the search dial. 4. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. In the flash photography mode, when [ fastest shutter speed is 1/250 second. ] and [ ] are set, the Setting the shutter speed slower than 0.5 second will result in long exposure photography and the [ ] will be displayed on the screen. User's Manual >> Setting the Scene Mode This sets the scene setting such as [ scene and takes the photograph. ] portrait, [ ] sports or [ ] night 1. Set the mode dial to one of the scene modes. When the camera mode is set to the [ ] or [ ], [ ] cannot be selected. 2. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode: Scene Mode Description [ ] Portrait Selects this when you want to take a photograph that makes the person stand out and blurs the background. The flash setting is fixed at [ ] which is effective in reducing the red-eye phenomenon. [ ] Sports Selects this when you want to photograph fast-moving subjects. The flash mode cannot be set. Selects this when you want to photograph people with an evening or night scene background. The flash is fixed at [ ]. [ ] Night scene The description of each scene serves as a general guide. Set the camera to suit your own preferences. E-47 Digital Camera >> 48-E [ ] Movie Mode This mode is for recording video clips. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Compose the picture with the zoom button. Optical zoom and digital zoom can be set while composing. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip, and record the image on the SD card. The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the picture to be recorded. On the [ ] mode, the LCD monitor cannot be turned off. When recording video clips, flash photography is not possible. While the image is being recorded into the SD card, do not open the battery/SD card cover, nor remove the battery or SD card. Doing so might damage the SD card or destroy the data of the SD card. User's Manual >> [ ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. Insert the SD card into the camera and turn on the power before starting. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Turn the search dial to move forward or reverse. Turn to the side: go back to the previous frame. Turn to the side: advance to the next frame. The images can also be fed in reverse or fed forward by pressing the / buttons. E-49 Digital Camera >> 50-E Image Display Information You can switch the state of the information display by pressing the button when playing back images. Each press of the button switches the information display state in the following order: Pressing the / buttons during image playback will result in a 90 degree rotated display. The button rotates the image clockwise and displays it, whereas the button rotates the image counterclockwise and displays it. A press of the button opposite to the direction in which the image was rotated will return the image to the normal display. A[ rotated. A[ ] icon is displayed with images which have an audio memo recorded. ] icon is displayed with the video data. Video clips cannot be Press the SET button to playback the voice memo data. The condition of the information display cannot be switched with video clips.