User manual KOBIAN CYPERPIX E550V - Quick Start

Table of contents 1 Getting Started Package Contents ............................. 1 System Requirements ...................... 2 Windows ............................................2 Macintosh ..........................................2 Safety Information ........................... 3 FCC Compliance and Advisory .......... 4 Quick Start........................................ 5 Charge the Battery .............................5 Install the Battery...............................5 Install the SD Card .............................5 Turn on the Camera Power..................5 Turn the Shooting Mode dial to AUTO.................................................6 Focus the Subject and Shoot ...............6 View the Recorded Image ...................6 Camera Components ........................ 7 Front .................................................7 Rear ..................................................7 Top ....................................................7 Side ...................................................8 Using the Included Accessories........ 8 Attaching the Wrist Strap ....................8 Using the Soft Case ............................8 Operating the Multi-controller ......... 9 Auto Power Off Settings ................. 16 TV Out Signal Set-Up ...................... 16 Setting LCD Brightness ................... 17 Folder Format.................................. 18 Quick View ...................................... 18 Selecting Menus and Settings......... 19 3 Basic Functions Previewing a Picture ....................... 21 Setting the LCD Display Mode ........ 21 Shooting Mode................................. 21 Playback Mode................................. 22 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor .................................... 22 Shooting Mode................................. 22 Playback Mode................................. 23 Using the Zoom Feature.................. 23 Digital Zoom.................................... 24 Using the Mode Dial ........................ 24 4 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ......... 25 Replaying an Image after Shooting Quickly ............................. 26 Setting the Image Quality and Resolution ....................................... 26 Using the Flash ............................... 27 Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function .......................................... 27 Setting the Slow Sync....................... 28 Macro Mode..................................... 28 Setting the Self-Timer..................... 29 Continuous Shooting ...................... 30 2 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack.............. 10 Battery Status Symbols .....................10 Installing the Battery Pack............. 11 Using Compact Power Adapter....... 12 Installing an SD Card...................... 12 To remove the SD card .....................13 Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory ........................................... 13 Turning the Power On / Off............ 14 Setting the Date and Time.............. 14 Print Date........................................ 15 Setting the Language ..................... 15 Setting the Beep Sound .................. 15 5 A/S/M (Advanced) Mode A (Aperture Priority) Mode ............. 31 S (Shutter Priority) Mode ............... 32 M (Manual) Mode ............................ 33 Quick Switching in A/S/M (Advanced) Mode............................ 34 Adjusting the Exposure ---EV adjustment ..................................... 34 Adjusting Color Tones ---Setting the White Balance .......................... 35 Changing the ISO Speed................. 35 Movie Mode..................................... 36 Functions Available in Each Camera Mode .................................. 38 Signal Mode .................................... 50 Downloading Images to a Computer ........................................ 50 Downloading Directly from an SD Card ................................................ 51 Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable .............. 51 Understanding Camera Memory and Storage..................................... 52 Internal Memory .............................. 52 Optional SD Memory Card................. 52 DCF Protocol.................................... 52 6 Replaying Photo & Video Clips Replaying Pictures.......................... 39 Magnifying Images ......................... 39 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode ............................................... 40 Erasing Files From Memory ............ 40 Erasing Images Individually...............40 Erasing All Unprotected Images .........41 Protecting Photos and Video Clips ................................................ 42 Playing a Slide Show (Auto Play) ... 42 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings ................................43 Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card ........................... 44 9 Installing Software Install the Software Driver ............. 53 Installing Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE .................................................... 54 Using the Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE .................................................... 57 10 Appendix Indicator Lamp Status .................... 58 Troubleshooting.............................. 59 Specifications.................................. 60 7 File Names & Printing About File and Folder Numbers ...... 45 Folder File Capacity...........................45 File Number Reset .......................... 46 DPOF Print Settings ........................ 47 Selecting Images for Printing.............47 Resetting the Print Settings ...............48 8 Making Connections Viewing Images on a TV ................. 49 Selecting the Video Output 1 Getting Started Package Contents Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged. USB Cable Camera TV out cable Soft Case Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack Strap Software Installation CD-ROM User Manual Compact Power Adapter - 1- Quick Start Guide System Requirements Windows: PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98 Minimum 32 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor Macintosh: Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X Minimum 64 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - 2- Safety Information Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers. Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash. Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera. If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off immediately and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair the camera on your own. Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. The compact power adapter of the camera is designed for exclusive use with this camera. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. - 3- FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FF 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 unsatisfactory operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, 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 communication. 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 to 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere been designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. - 4- Quick Start 1. way. Charge the Battery (p. 10). Put battery inside the camera body and plug the compact power adapter then a green-light indicator is on, that mean charging is on the 2. Install the Battery (p. 11). Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Insert the battery pack with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover. Slide the battery cover closed. 3. Install the SD Card (p. 12). Turn off the camera. Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. The SD card slot is located beneath the battery compartment. Insert the SD card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. Power switch 4. Turn on the Camera Power (p. 14). Slide the power switch to right side and hold it until the LCD indicator begins flashing green. It takes about 2 seconds to power on the camera. - 5- 5. 6. Turn the Shooting Mode dial to AUTO (p. 25). Turn the Mode dial to A mode. Focus the Subject and Shoot (p. 25). Aim the camera at the subject. Press the shutter button down halfway. When the camera has finished adjusting its settings, the auto focus indicator will appear. Press the shutter button all the way. 5.0 7. View the Recorded Image (p. 26). The recorded image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. Press to view the captured photo. . To delete the file, press Press Press and to confirm the choice. to select YES or NO, press OK again, return to shooting mode. - 6- Camera Components Flash Viewfinder Self-timer lamp Lens Front Viewfinder Operation lamp Power switch /Zoom Out button /Zoom In button Flash/ Up button Right button OK / Quick Function button Battery cover Down button Left button Erase Replay LCD screen Macro/ button button Protect Rear 5.0 Mode dial Shutter button Top - 7- DC IN terminal Video out terminal / USB port Battery cover Side Using the Included Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap The illustration shows how to attach the wrist strap to your camera. Don't swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case Store the camera in the included soft case when not in use. Slide the camera in the case with the LCD screen facing down as illustrated. - 8- Operating the Multi-controller The multi-controller is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. Up button Right button Left button Down button Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and down. Press the MENU button. Press the or to select a menu item on the LCD monitor. Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor left and right. Press the MENU button. Press the or to select a menu item on the LCD monitor. Confirming a menu selection. Press the OK button. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. - 9- 2 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Recharge the Battery Pack with the compact power adapter before you use the camera for the first time. 1. 2. 3. Put the battery pack inside the camera body. Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the camera's DC-IN in terminal. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet. A green-light indicator is on, that mean charging is on the way. The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to a steady green when the charge is complete. Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor. These icons will not appear while the camera is powered with a compact power adapter. Sufficient battery charge Low battery Replace or recharge battery - 10- 1. Charge the battery pack before using it the first time. 2. This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any time. 3. To protect and prolong the life of the battery pack, do not charge it for 24 hours or longer at a time. Installing the Battery Pack The camera is powered by a Rechargeable 3.7V 900mA Battery Pack (supplied). Install the Battery Pack into the camera as follows. Use the Compact Power Adapter instead of the Battery Pack to power the camera for extended periods. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2. Insert the battery pack with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover. 3. Slide the battery cover closed. When the indicator on the right side of the viewfinder is blinking green, the SD card is being written to, read, erased or transmitted to. Therefore, never turn off the camera or open the SD card slot/battery cover while this indicator is blinking green. -11- Using Compact Power Adapter Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the camera's DC-IN in terminal. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet. 1. 2. 3. Always turn the camera's power off before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. The camera automatically switches to AC power adapter-powered operation when the adapter is plugged into the camera. Use an AC adapter that meets the camera's power specification (DC 5V). Using an incorrect AC power adapter may result in permanent damage to the camera. Installing an SD Card 1. 2. Turn off the camera. Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. 3. Insert the SD card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. - 12- To remove the SD card 1. 2. 3. Turn off the camera. Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. Gently press on the edge of the SD card and release it. Pull the card out and close the slot/battery cover. Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory You should format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn on the camera. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the Press the No. Press the OK selection. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. button to confirm the or and arrow to select button. arrow to select Yes or Format then press the OK arrow to select the Setup 1. Please note that formatting an SD card erases all the data it contains, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the SD card before formatting it. 2. SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the SD card with this camera. - 13- Turning the Power On / Off Power switch Slide the power switch to the right side and hold it until the LCD indicator begins flashing green. It takes about 2 seconds to power on the camera. The lens barrel will not extend if the camera is turned on while the Mode dial is set to Playback mode. Setting the Date and Time 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Turn on the camera. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the or arrow to select button. Date/Time then press the OK Set the date and Time. Press the to change. Press the values. Press the OK window. - 14- arrow to select the Setup and and arrow to select a field arrow to set the button. Press the MENU button to close the menu Print Date Prints the image's creation date on the image. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the Press the on/off. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. arrow to select the Setup or and arrow to select Print button. to set Print Date Date then press the OK Setting the Language 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the Press the window. arrow to select the Setup or and arrow to select button. to select a Language. Language then press the OK Press the MENU button to close the menu Setting the Beep Sound 1. 2. 3. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the or arrow to select Beep. - 15- arrow to select the Setup 4. 5. Press the on/off. and to set beep sound Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Auto Power Off Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the Press the or and arrow to select to set auto power off POWER SAVE. values. (off, 1 min ~10min) Press the MENU button to close the menu window. arrow to select the Setup TV Out Signal Set-Up 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the OUTPUT. Press the and to set the video output signal standard. (NTSC, PAL) Press the MENU button to close the menu window. arrow to select the Setup or arrow to select TV - 16- Setting LCD Brightness 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the Brightness. Press the and to set the LCD Brightness level. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. arrow to select the Setup or arrow to select LCD Folder Format 6. 7. 8. 9. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the Press the arrow to select the Setup or and arrow to select to set the folder format FOLDER FORMAT. type. ( standard, date) 10. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. - 17- Quick View The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the MENU button. In the camera menu, press the arrow to select Quick View. Press the and to set the Quick View values. ( Off, 2 sec, 10 sec) Press the MENU button to close the menu window. or 1. 2. With the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the image will appear for the time selected even if the shutter button is released. You can continue to display the image as long as the shutter button is held down regardless of the Review setting. - 18- Selecting Menus and Settings This chart shows the options for each menu settings. Menu Items Selectable with the MENU Button Menu Item Resolution Quality Camera Menu (Auto) Drive Mode File No. Reset Quick View Digital Zoom Mode Resolution Quality On / Off 10 sec / 2 sec / Off On / Off A/S/M Available Setting Reference Page p. 26 p. 26 p. 29 p. 46 p.18 p. 24 p. 34 p. 26 p. 26 P. 29 +2/+1.7/+1.3/+1.0/+0.7/+0.3/0.0/0.3/-0.7/-1.0/-1.3/-1.7/-2.0 p. 34 Camera Menu A/S/M (Advanced Mode) Drive Mode EV White Balance p. 35 AUTO On / Off 10 sec / 2 sec / Off On / Off p. 35 p. 46 p. 18 p. 24 ISO File No. Reset Quick View Digital Zoom - 19- Erase All Playback Menu Slide Show Print Copy Card LCD Brightness Power Save Beep TV Output Setup Menu Folder Format Print Date Format Media Language Date/Time OK Loop On / Off, Period 3-30sec Print images Copy internal memory images to SD Card Off, 1-10 min On / Off NTSC / PAL Standard / Date On / Off Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Japanese / Korean / Deutsch / Français / Nederlands / Italiano / Español / Portugues / Russian p. 40 p. 42 p. 47 p. 44 p. 17 p. 16 p. 15 p. 16 p. 18 p. 15 p. 13 p. 15 p. 14 Sets the date and time - 20- 3 Basic Functions Previewing a Picture The LCD Screen can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to review recorded images or to adjust menu setting. 1. 2. Press video clip. The image automatically appears on the LCD screen with information about camera settings. 3. Press again, return to shooting mode. to view the captured photo or Setting the LCD Display Mode Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD screen display mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles the LCD screen to the next mode each time the button is pressed. Shooting Mode On (with Information) On (No Information) Off AUTO S - 21- Playback Mode Simple Display (No Information) Display (Information with exposure settings data) Display (information without exposure settings data) Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Playback mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. Shooting Mode Shooting Shake Mode AF Frame Warning Recordable Images Internal memory Drive Mode Flash Mode Compression Setting Resolution Shutter Setting Speed Aperture Value Battery Status - 22- Playback Mode Play Mode Aperture Value Shutter Speed ISO Speed White Balance Flash Mode Exposure Compression Compensation Setting Shooting Resolution Time / Date Display Image / Total Setting Internal memory File Number Using the Zoom Feature The Zoom can be adjusted from 7.7 ~ 23.1 mm (37~111 mm when converted to 35 mm film format) Telephoto / Wide Angle Press W to zoom out for a wide angle shot. Press T to zoom in for a telephoto shot. - 23- Digital zoom lets you zoom in the image through a software interpolation process. When the zoom exceeds 3.0 X, the digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to 12.0 X. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the Menu. Press the zoom. Press the on/off. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. and to set digital zoom or arrow to select digital arrow to select the Setup Using the Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the camera's available working modes at any time. Movie mode Auto mode A/S/M (Advanced) mode - 24- 4 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to A mode. Aim the camera at the subject. Use the zoom level to achieve the desired composition. Press the shutter button down halfway. When the camera has finished adjusting its settings, the auto focus indicator will appear. 5. Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. 1. 2. The beep does not sound if the beeper setting is turned off in the setup menu. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speed. If the camera "shaking hand" icon appears in the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. 3. When the shutter button is pressed half way down, check the exposure value that appears on the LCD monitor to make sure it is appropriate for the current light conditions. 4. The blue auto focus indicator appears on the LCD monitor when the camera has successfully locked the exposure, white balance, and focus. - 25- Replaying an Image after Shooting Quickly The quick playback function is available in each shooting mode. 1. 2. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. . Press To delete the file, press and to select YES or NO, press OK to confirm the choice. 3. Press mode. again, return to shooting Setting the Image Quality and Resolution You can change the image quality and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU Press the or arrow to select image resolution and quality. Press the and to select a value. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. (Large) (Medium 1) (Medium 2) (Small) Resolution 2560 1920 (fine, normal) 2048 1536 (fine, normal) 1280 960 (fine, normal) 640 480 (fine, normal) - 26- Purpose Print large prints Print on small size paper Send images by e-mail Shoot more images Image Quality Fine (5 compression rate) Normal (10 compression rate) Purpose Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below Auto Force On Force Off Red-eye reduction, Auto Slow sync. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level. The flash always fires. The flash does not fire. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce red-eye phenomenon. The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness. In low light conditions, slow shutter speed provides better lighting of the background that is out of range of the flash. Combine the red-eye reduction function and slow sync. function Slow Red-Eye 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the button to switch between flash modes. The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. You can switch between settings by pressing the button. Shoot the image. Flash icon Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The Red-eye reduction function fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This prevents light from reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects must look right at the flash for this mode to be effective. Try asking them to look directly at the flash. Even - 27- better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, by increasing the lighting indoor settings, or by approaching closer to the subject. Setting the Slow Sync. You can shoot images using the flash with a slow shutter speed. This helps avoid an excessively dark background when shooting night scenes or with indoor lighting conditions. When shooting with SLOW SYNC., we recommend the use of a tripod to prevent camera shake. Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-up of subjects in the range of 10 cm at the wide angle end and 16 cm at the telephoto end. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. Press the MACRO button. The icon appears on the LCD monitor. Shoot the image. Macro icon Advanced Mode(A/S/M) Yes Mode Macro available Auto Yes Video Yes 1. 2. 3. Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the subject. Any flash setting can be used in macro mode. Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. Shooting with the optical viewfinder is possible, however, the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-center. - 28- Setting the Self-Timer You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the Press the or and arrow to select Drive Mode. to select Single shoot, 2 sec self-timer, 10 sec self-timer, Continuous shooting. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Shoot the image. If you select , the self-timer starts sounding and blinking after the shutter button is pressed all the way. The self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter activates. Setting Description Single shoot Two seconds Ten seconds 5 images at one shot - 29- Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed.(5 images at one shoot.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the MENU button. Press the or arrow to select Drive Mode. Press the and to select Continuous shooting. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Shoot the image. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. - 30- 5 A/S/M (Advanced) Mode A (Aperture Priority) Mode When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Select a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the mode dial to A/S/M (advanced) mode. Press the MENU button. In the camera setup mode Press the or arrow to select mode. Press the and to set the camera mode to A (aperture-priority) Mode. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. The aperture will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the and button to select a aperture value. Shoot the image. 7. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in the LCD monitor. Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. F2.8 F3.3 F4.7 F6.7 - 31- S (Shutter Priority) Mode When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the mode dial to A/S/M (advanced) mode. Press the MENU button. In the camera setup mode Press the Press the and or arrow to select mode. to set the camera mode to S (Shutter speed-priority) Mode. and button to Press the MENU button to close the menu window. The shutter speed will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the select a shutter speed. Shoot the image. 1. 2. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in the LCD monitor. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speed. If the camera "shaking hand" icon appears in the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. Shutter Speed Display For slower speeds, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so 2" indicates 2 seconds. - 32- 1/2000 1/40 1/1400 1/20 1/1000 1/15 1/650 1/10 1/500 1/8 1/6 1/320 1/250 1/2 1/160 1" 1/125 2" 3" 1/80 4" 6" 1/60 8" 1/30 1/4 1/3 M (Manual) Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically. Turn the mode dial to A/S/M (advanced) mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the MENU button. In the camera setup mode Press the Press the and and arrow to select mode. to set the camera mode to M (Manual) Mode. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. The shutter speed and aperture will appear on the LCD monitor. If either the shutter speed or aperture displays in red, you can Press the value. When the setting is done, press the aperture value setting. Press the 5. Shoot the image. and button to select a to switch between the shutter speed and and button to select a value. - 33- Quick Switching in A/S/M (Advanced) Mode In A/S/M (Advanced) Mode, you can changing the settings quickly. 1. Pressing the OK pressed. Shooting mode (A/S/M) 2. 3. EV adjustment and Setting the White Balance to set a new value. Off button cycles the next setting menu each time the button is In each setting menu, press the Press the OK button again to close the menu window. Adjusting the Exposure ---EV adjustment Adjust the exposure compensation setting to compensate for certain light conditions including: backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds. 1. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to A/S/M (advanced) mode. Press the MENU button. In the camera menu, press the or arrow to select EV then press the OK button.. 4. Press the and to set the exposure compensation value. Available settings are:-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Shoot the image. - 34- 5. 6. Adjusting Color Tones ---Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto Cloudy Day light Fluorescent Tungsten Settings are automatically set by the camera For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under fluorescent lighting For recording under tungsten lighting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to A/S/M (advanced) mode. Press the MENU button. In the camera menu, press the the OK Press the button. and to set the white balance value then press the OK button. or arrow to select white balance then press Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. You can choose from the following speeds: AUTO, 100, 200, 400 1. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to A/S/M (advanced) mode. Press the MENU button. In the camera menu, press the or arrow to select ISO. - 35- 4. 5. Press the and to set the ISO value. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. Movie Mode The digital camera can shoot movie clips with audio. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to video mode. The LCD monitor displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). Press the shutter button all the way Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie. The camera stops recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached. Movie icon Maximum Recording Time The white movie icon turns red when the camera is recording movie. Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting. - 36- 1. In movie mode, the resolution is set to 320×240 pixels. Video resolution cannot be changed. If the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot, this indicates that the movie is being written to the SD card. You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking. 2. 3. 4. White balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame. There is no shutter sound in movie mode. "MPEG-4 files can only be played with the installation of Quick Time software from the CD. If such software is not installed yet, please download Quick Time from the internet." QuickTime 4.0 or higher is required to replay movie files on a computer. (QuickTime player for Windows is a shareware. You can free download it from www.apple.com. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system). - 37- Functions Available in Each Camera Mode Function EV Mode -2.0~+2.0 Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent AUTO/100/200/400 L (2560 1920) M1 (2048 1536) M2 (1280 960) S (640 480) Fine Normal Auto Force On Force Off Red-Eye Slow Slow Red-Eye On /Off On /Off Auto Advanced (A/S/M) Video White Balance ISO Resolution Quality Flash Macro Self-timer Optical Zoom Digital Zoom - 38- 6 Replaying Photo & Video Clips Replaying Pictures You can view the recorded images and video clips on the LCD monitor. The playback function is available in each shooting mode. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. The last recorded image or video clip appears on the LCD monitor. Use Press to move to the previous image and again, return to shooting mode. to move to the next image. Replay Press the DISPLAY button to show the data for the displayed image (page. 22). Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image (page. 40). Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up from 1 times to 4 times. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Press the to view the captured photo. , , or arrows to move the magnified area around the image. - 39- Press T to magnify the image. Press W to zoom out to the original full-sized image. 100-0013 4.0X 9/9 S 12:34 2003/12/05 The zoom factor is shown Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode The The 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Thumbnail mode allows you to view up to six images at a time on the LCD monitor. playback function is available in each shooting mode. Press to view the captured photo. The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the wide angle W button to view 100-0013 thumbnail images. The selected image is highlighted. Press the , , or to select an image. Press the telephoto T button to display the selected image in full screen size. 1/9 12:34 2003/12/05 Erasing Files From Memory Erase files that you don't want to keep to make more memory space available. You can erase individual files or all files when the camera is in playback mode. Erasing Images Individually 1. 2. 3. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. The last recorded image or video clip appears on the LCD monitor. Use to move to the previous image and to move to the next image. - 40- 4. To delete the file, press . Press and to select YES or NO, press OK to confirm the choice. 5. Press mode. again, return to shooting Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Erasing All Unprotected Images 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. The last recorded image or video clip appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to select ERASE ALL. Press and to select YES or NO, to confirm the choice. press OK 6. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Erase All SET OK MENU - 41- Protecting Photos and Video Clips You can protect important images from accidental erasure. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. The last recorded image or video clip appears on the LCD monitor. Use and to select an image you want to protect. Press PROTECT button to protect the image. (The protect icon appears on the LCD monitor for all protected images.) 100-0013 9/9 S 12:34 2003/12/05 To remove the protection, follow steps 1 to 4 above and Press PROTECT button again to remove protection. The protect icon does not appear when unprotected images are viewed on the LCD monitor. Playing a Slide Show (Auto Play) In slide show mode, all images can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show. 1. 2. 3. 4. to view the captured images. Press The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. Press MENU button. Press the arrow to select SLIDE SHOW then press the OK 5. Press the or button. Slide Show Period Repeat Set Play! 8 sec Off to select SET or .