User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE X21

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2730-11 MS-A311/KME-0311 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. Konica Minolta DiMAGE X21 digital camera AA-size alkaline batteries Hand strap HS-DG 120 SD Memory Card USB cable USB-500 DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide International Warranty Certificate DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. PictBridge and the PictBridge logo are trademarks of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. · Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. · Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/­) reversed. · Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. · Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. · Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries. · Do not store batteries near or in metallic products. · Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels. · Do not charge alkaline batteries. · When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger. · Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. · Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. 3 · Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Only use the adapter power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. · Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. · Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. · Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. · Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. · Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. · Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident. 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE · Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. · When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet. · Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. · Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required. · Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the States of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 5 CAUTION · Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. · If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. · The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. · Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool. · Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns. · Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor. · When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet. · Do not use the electronic transformers or travel adapters with the adapter. The use of these devices may cause a fire or damage the products. · Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged. · Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result. · Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies. · Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use. 6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE The following marks may be found on the product: This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE ject 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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 the 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. Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables. Digital Camera: 21 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and 31, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 35. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections. The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided. Please store this manual in a safe place. Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12 Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................14 Inserting the batteries .............................................................................................................14 Battery-condition indicator......................................................................................................15 Auto power off.........................................................................................................................15 AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................16 Attaching the strap..................................................................................................................17 Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................18 About memory cards...............................................................................................................19 Setting the date and time........................................................................................................20 Recording - basic operation ................................................................................................................22 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................22 Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................22 Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................23 LCD monitor display - basic ...................................................................................................24 Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................24 Basic recording operation .......................................................................................................25 Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................26 Focus range.............................................................................................................................26 Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................27 Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................27 Flash signals............................................................................................................................28 Flash range - automatic operation..........................................................................................29 LCD monitor display - recording mode ..................................................................................30 Self-portrait mirror ...................................................................................................................31 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Playback - basic operation ..................................................................................................................32 Single-frame playback display ................................................................................................32 Viewing images .......................................................................................................................33 Deleting single images ............................................................................................................33 LCD monitor display - playback mode ...................................................................................34 Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................35 Recording - advanced operation .........................................................................................................36 LCD monitor display - advanced ............................................................................................36 Navigating the main recording menu ......................................................................................36 Flash modes........................................................................................................................... 38 Drive modes ............................................................................................................................40 Self-timer .........................................................................................................................41 Continuous advance........................................................................................................42 Multi frame.......................................................................................................................43 White balance..........................................................................................................................44 Image quality ...........................................................................................................................45 Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................47 Colour modes..........................................................................................................................48 Portrait.....................................................................................................................................49 Special effects.........................................................................................................................50 Adding a frame or border ................................................................................................50 Creating side-by-side images..........................................................................................51 Navigating the advanced recording menu ..............................................................................52 Controller customization .........................................................................................................54 Auto reset ................................................................................................................................55 Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................56 Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................57 File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................58 Folder name ............................................................................................................................58 Instant playback ......................................................................................................................59 Movie recording ...................................................................................................................................60 Navigating the main movie recording menu ...........................................................................61 Notes on movie recording.......................................................................................................62 Playback - advanced operation ...........................................................................................................63 Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................63 Navigating the main playback menu.......................................................................................64 Navigating the advanced playback menu...............................................................................65 Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................67 Deleting image files .................................................................................................................68 Locking image files .................................................................................................................69 Adding to Favorites .................................................................................................................70 Viewing Favorites ....................................................................................................................71 Rotate ......................................................................................................................................72 Slide show ...............................................................................................................................73 About DPOF ............................................................................................................................74 Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................74 Ordering an index print ...........................................................................................................76 Date printing............................................................................................................................76 E-mail copy .............................................................................................................................77 9 Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................78 Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................78 LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................................................................82 Formatting memory cards .......................................................................................................82 Reset default ...........................................................................................................................83 Language.................................................................................................................................84 Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................84 Focus signal ............................................................................................................................85 Shutter signal ..........................................................................................................................85 Auto power off.........................................................................................................................85 Date and time ..........................................................................................................................86 Date format..............................................................................................................................86 Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................86 Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................87 System requirements ..............................................................................................................87 Connecting the camera to a computer ...................................................................................88 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE ....................................................................................90 Automatic installation ......................................................................................................90 Manual installation ...........................................................................................................91 QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................93 Auto power off - data-transfer mode ......................................................................................93 Memory card folder organization ............................................................................................94 Disconnecting the camera from the computer .......................................................................96 Windows 98 and 98SE ....................................................................................................96 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP .......................................................................96 Macintosh ........................................................................................................................97 Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode..................................................................98 Using PictBridge .....................................................................................................................98 Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................100 Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................100 Batch print .....................................................................................................................102 Index print......................................................................................................................102 Paper size ......................................................................................................................102 Sizes ..............................................................................................................................102 Layout ............................................................................................................................102 Print quality....................................................................................................................102 Data print .......................................................................................................................102 Printing DPOF files ................................................................................................................103 Appendix .......................................................................................................................................104 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................104 Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................106 Care and storage...................................................................................................................107 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................110 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 107). Shutter-release button Main switch Flash (p. 28) Lens* Self-portrait mirror (p. 31) USB port (p. 88) Card slot (p. 18) DC terminal (p. 16) Self-timer lamp (p. 41) Battery-chamber door (p. 14) Tripod socket 12 NAMES OF PARTS Recording-mode switch (p. 22) Strap eyelet (p. 17) Controller Indicator lamp Menu button Playback button (p. 32) LCD monitor* 13 GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING THE BATTERIES This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. Do not use other types of batteries with this camera. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. When replacing the batteries, the camera should be turned off. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch (1). Open the door. Insert the AA batteries as shown; make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly (2). Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back of the camera to engage the safety catch. After installing the batteries, the set-date/time message may appear on the monitor. Set the date and time following the instructions in page 20. The clock and calendar can also be set in section 3 of the setup menu. If the camera is not used for several hours after the batteries are taken out, the clock, calendar, and memory settings are lost. 1 2 14 GETTING UP AND RUNNING BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This is displayed when the camera is on. Low-battery indicator - the battery power is low. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. This is displayed when the camera is turned on. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The batteries must be replaced soon. The LCD monitor will turn off when the flash is charging. This warning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the batteries are replaced. If the power level falls below this level when the camera is on, the battery-exhausted message will appear just before the camera shuts down. If power is insufficient for camera operation, LCD monitor will be blank and the shutter will not release. Change the batteries. AUTO POWER OFF To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within three minutes. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-off period can be changed in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 85). When the camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-off period is set to ten minutes and cannot be changed. 15 AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-12U, 12E, or 12GB allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-12U is for use in North America and Canada, AC-12E is for use in European continent, and AC-12GB is for use in United Kingdom and HongKong. Never connect the AC adapter to the camera while the camera is on. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter unit. Insert the power cord securely into an electrical outlet. Insert the AC adapter's output plug securely into the camera's DC terminal. 16 GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE STRAP Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body. Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten. 17 INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not red and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor; the shutter can still be released and a single image can be captured. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and then release. The card should catch in the slot. Insert the card. Make sure the face of the card is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated correctly. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release. The card can now be pulled out. 18 GETTING UP AND RUNNING ABOUT MEMORY CARDS The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer. The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. However, when Writethe card is protected, images cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or delete an image with the camera, protect switch the card-locked message will appear and the LED lamp near the card slot will turn red and blink quickly. For memory card care and store see page 108. If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be formatted. A card used in another camera may also have to be formatted before being used. A card can be formatted in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 82). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. Lock position 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera's clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. The date and time may also have to be set when changing batteries if the clock and calendar reset. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page. 1 Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutter-release button (1). The set-date-and-time message appears on the LCD monitor. Select "Yes" by pressing the controller. Controller Set date and time. Yes No 20 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Date/Time set The date/time setting screen appears. Set the date and time using the controller on the back of the camera. :move :sel. :enter Move the controller left and right to select the item to be changed. Move the controller up and down to adjust the item. Press the controller to set the clock and calendar. Date and time can also be set in section 3 of the setup menu. See page 78 on how to open the setup menu. Camera notes For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language option in section 1 of the setup menu (p.78). Push the controller right to display the language settings. Move the controller up or down to select the desired language. Press the controller to set the language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language. 21 RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 21. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap. SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES 1 2 Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutterrelease button (1). Slide the recording-mode switch to the recording-mode position (2). It is the default setting. 22 RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 4.8 - 14.4mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera. While zooming, the zoom scale is displayed on the LCD monitor. To zoom in on the subject, move the controller up (T). To zoom out, move the controller down (W). The digital-zoom function can increase the power of the lens. The digital zoom is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 57). Zoom position Shooting tips The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the depth of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus. As the lens zooms in to the telephoto position, the depth of field becomes shallower, separating the subject from the background. Many portraits are taken with telephoto lenses. Zooming the lens out to the wide-angle position makes both the foreground and background appear sharper. Usually landscape photographs take advantage of the large depth of field of wide-angle lenses. Wide-angle lenses also create a strong perspective which gives a sense of depth in the image. Telephoto lenses compress the space between the subject and background and create a weak perspective. 23 LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC Recording mode Flash mode (p. 38) Image quality (p. 45) Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) Focus frame Camera-shake warning (p. 24) Drive mode (p. 40) Frame counter (p. 46) Focus signal (p. 27) LCD monitor CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on the monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle position. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash. 24 RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording position. Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor. · The focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center subjects. 1 2 Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure. · The focus signals (p. 27) on the monitor will confirm that the image is in focus. If the monitor focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the focus signal is white. · If the battery power is very low, the LCD monitor turns off when flash charges. Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture. · After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the card slot will turn red and blink indicating image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred. · The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing to hold down the shutter-release button (p. 59). 25 FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. · The focus signal on the monitor will indicate if the focus is locked. Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. FOCUS RANGE The focus range is 10cm (0.3ft.) to infinity. 26 RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. Focus confirmed Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is white. Focus is locked. the LCD monitor focus signal is red. Focus signal SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture. The subject is too dark. The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. The subject is near a very bright object or area. 27 FLASH SIGNALS The flash mode indicator of the LCD monitor indicates the flash status, when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. While the flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released. Flash charging Flash ready - Flash mode indicator is red. Shutter is locked. Flash mode indicator is white. Flash mode indicator If battery power is very low, the LCD monitor turns off when the flash is charging. The indicator lamp next to the card slot will turn orange and blink quickly when the flash is charging. 28 RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. Wide-angle position 0.2m ~ 3.6m (0.7 ft. ~ 11.8 ft.) Telephoto position 0.2m ~ 2.7m (0.7 ft. ~ 8.9 ft.) When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash cancel, see page 39. 29 LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live image only. Controller Live image only Full display The battery-condition, date-imprinting, and flash-charging indicators can appear on the live image only display. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor is reset to the full display when the camera is turned off. 30 RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION SELF-PORTRAIT MIRROR The self-portrait mirror allows a self-portrait to be taken without the need of the self-timer and a tripod. Hold the camera at arms length. Center yourself in the mirror next to the lens to point the camera. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus (1). When activated (p. 85), the focus signal beeps to confirm focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture (2). The mirror is a general pointing device suitable when using the lens in the wide-angle position. The actual framing of the image depends on the distance between the camera and subject, and the zoom position. A test picture can be taken to confirm the zoom and camera position. 1 2 Mirror 31 PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION This section covers the basic viewing operation in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 64. To view images, press the playback button. To return to the recording mode, press the playback button again. Changing the position of the recording mode switch also cancels the playback mode. SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Magnification display (p. 35) Image quality (p. 45) Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) Time of recording Date of recording Folder number - file number (p. 58) Frame number / total number of images Lock indicator (p. 69) DPOF-set indicator (p. 74) E-mail copy indicator (p. 77) 32 PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION VIEWING IMAGES In the playback mode, move the controller left and right to scroll through the images on the memory card. The images can be scrolled faster by holding the controller to the left or right. Controller DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed image, use the main playback menu. Press the menu button to display the main menu on the LCD monitor. Use the controller to select the delete icon. Delete Press the controller; a confirmation screen will appear. Delete this frame? Yes No Move the controller left and right to highlight "Yes." "No" will cancel the operation. Press the controller to delete the file. 33 LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - PLAYBACK MODE Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live image only. Controller Image only Full display Index display can be shown by moving the controller down. In index playback, pushing the controller left and right moves the yellow border around the index thumbnails. To scroll through the index thumbnails faster, hold the controller to the left or right. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, e-mail copy indicator, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. When the controller is moved up, the highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode. Index playback 34 PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in multiple steps. With the image to be magnified displayed, move the controller up to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. Moving the controller up increases the image magnification. Moving the controller down decreases the image magnification. Pressing and holding the controller switches between showing the full display and image only. : zoom scroll To scroll the image, press the controller. Pressing the controller switches between the enlarged-playback and scroll screens. Move the controller to view the image. To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the menu button. : scroll zoom The locator indicator in the top right corner of the monitor shows the area of the image being displayed. 35 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED Portrait (p. 49) Colour mode (p. 48) Digital zoom (p. 57) Image quality (p. 45) Zoom scale (p. 57) Drive mode (p. 40) Frame counter (p. 46) Date-imprinting indicator (p. 56) Focus signal (p. 27) Exposure compensation (p. 47) White balance (p. 44) Flash modes (p. 38) Focus frame LCD monitor NAVIGATING THE MAIN RECORDING MENU When the menu button is pressed, the main menu appears on the LCD monitor and the basic menu options can be set. The following nine menu options are available in the main menu of the recording mode. 1. Flash mode (p. 38) 2. Drive mode (p. 40) 7 6 8 3. White balance (p. 44) 4. Image quality (p. 45) 5. Exposure compensation (p. 47) 2 9 1 6. Colour mode (p. 48) 7. Portrait (p. 49) 8. Special effects (p. 50) 9. Menu - to access the advanced recording functions (p. 52). 3 5 4 36 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION To activate the main menu of the recording mode, press the menu button. Move the controller in the direction to highlight the appropriate menu option. If the menu icon is struck through, the menu function is disabled. Flash mode Press the controller to select the option. Move the controller up or down to select the new setting or value. Auto Red eye Fill flash Cancel Night port. Press the controller to complete the operation and apply the new setting. Selecting the menu icon in the main menu displays the advanced recording menu where other advanced options are available. To navigate this menu, see page 52. Ctrl func. Auto reset Date imprint Off On Off 37 FLASH MODES Flash mode The flash can be used when taking still images. The flash mode is set with the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36). The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the monitor. Flash modes can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (p. 54). When the camera is turned off and auto reset (p. 55) is active, the flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever of these two modes was last used. While the flash is charging, flash mode indicator turns red and the shutter cannot be released. When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash cancel, see page 39. Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Flash cancel Night portrait Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple bursts before the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in lowlight conditions when taking photographs of people or animals, the pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subject's eyes. 38 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine. Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is outside the flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 24). Night portrait - for flash portraits at night. The camera automatically balances the flash and background exposures. When taking portraits, ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter will still be open for the background exposure. The red-eye reduction function is used with night portrait. The camera-shake warning may appear when night portrait is selected (p. 24). 39 DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36). If auto reset (p. 55) is active, the drive mode is reset to singleframe advance when the camera is turned off. Drive modes can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (p. 54). Drive mode Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed. This is the camera's default setting. Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter (p. 41). Used for self-portraits. Continuous advance - to take multiple images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p. 42). Multi frame - to create a composite image of a nine-frame series when the shutterrelease button is pressed once (p. 43). 40 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25). Focus lock (p. 26) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown (p. 27). A countdown timer is displayed on the monitor. During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera (3) will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, move the controller up and down or press the menu button. The drive mode will be reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 84). 1 2 3 41 Continuous advance The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality setting. The maximum rate of capture is 1.2 fps. Continuous-advance drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36). Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin taking pictures. When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released. The built-in flash can be used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must recharge between frames. Date imprinting (p. 56) also reduces the rate of capture. 1 2 The maximum number of images that can be captured with different image quality is as follows: 1600 X 1200 Fine: 5 1600 X 1200 Standard: 7 1280 X 960 Standard: 12 640 X 480 Standard: 22 42 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION Multi frame The multi-frame drive mode captures a series of nine consecutive images and lays them out in a single frame. Multi frame drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press the shutterrelease button all the way down (2) to begin the nine-frame series. Once the series starts, the shutter button can be released; the camera will continue taking pictures until all nine frames have been captured. Flash cannot be used and is canceled automatically. Because of the limits to the shutter speeds in this mode, images may be underexposed in low-light conditions. The digital zoom is not active. The pixel dimensions set in the image-quality menu option refer to the total area of all nine images, not the size of each individual thumbnail. 43 WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera's ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using colour compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset White balance white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording. White balance is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). When auto reset (p. 55) is active, the white balance will be reset to automatic white balance when the camera is turned off. White balance can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (p. 54). The automatic white balance compensates for the colour temperature of a scene. In most cases, the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-lighting conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the colour temperature of the flash. Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. When one of the preset white-balance settings is selected, an indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor to indicate the active whitebalance setting; the effect is immediately visible on the monitor. To record the ambient light, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 39). The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance, but will create a pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten settings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce good results with the daylight and cloudy settings. Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit subjects. Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes. Tungsten - for incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs. Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights. 44 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION IMAGE QUALITY Image quality must be set before the picture is taken. Four image-quality modes are available; 1600 X 1200 Fine, 1600 X 1200 Standard, 1280 X 960 Standard, Quality and 640 X 480 Standard. Image quality is based on two factors: image size and compression. Changes are displayed on the LCD monitor. Image quality is set in the main recording menu, see page 36. Image quality 1600 X 1200 Fine 1600 X 1200 Standard 1280 X 960 Standard 640 X 480 Standard Image size (Number of pixels) 1600 X 1200 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Compression Low Standard Standard Standard LCD monitor 1600 1600 1280 640 FINE STD. STD. STD. The number in the image-quality option refer to the horizontal and vertical pixel dimensions of the image. The greater the number of pixels, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints. All images are compressed and saved as JPEG files. The compression rate is indicated by FINE and STD (standard). Fine images have a lower compression rate and larger file sizes. Standard is sufficient for normal usage. If image quality is changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain images with differing image-quality. The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. 45 The Frame Counter and Memory Card Capacity The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera's image quality settings. If the setting is changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image-quality setting can be captured. Changing the setting may allow more images to be saved to the card. Image quality 1600 X 1200 Fine 1600 X 1200 Standard 1280 X 960 Standard 640 X 480 Standard Approximate file sizes 1000 KB 540 KB 380 KB 150 KB Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 8MB memory card 5 11 16 42 46 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie recording. When auto reset (P. 55) is active, exposure compensation is reset to ±0 when the camExp. comp. era is turned off. Exposure compensation is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). The exposure-compensation function can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (P. 54). The exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When setting the exposure compensation, the amount of compensation is shown next to the exposure-compensation indicator on the monitor. When set to any value other than 0.0, the exposure-compensation indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor as a warning. Move the controller up and down to adjust the exposure-compensation value. The LCD monitor will display the exposure-compensation indicator and the degree of compensation. The change in exposure is visible in the live image. 47 COLOUR MODES Colour, black and white, sepia, posterization, and soft-focus settings are available. The colour mode is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). Colour mode Soft focus cannot be selected in the movie-recording mode or used with special effects, continuous advance, or multi-frame. If the drive mode is set to continuous-advance or multi frame before selecting the soft-focus mode, drive mode is set temporarily to single-frame advance. Colour B&W Sepia Posterization Soft focus The colour option must be set before an image is captured. When the colour, black and white, sepia, or posterization settings is highlighted, the effect is immediately visible on the monitor. Except for the colour mode, an indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor to indicate the active setting. When auto reset (P. 55) is active, the setting will be reset to colour when the camera is turned off. Black and white - neutral monochrome image Sepia - warm tone monochrome image Posterization - exaggerated high-contrast images. Soft focus - images with a soft glow around highlights. 48 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION PORTRAIT In portrait, the camera is optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Portrait is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) Portrait On Off An indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor to show the portrait mode is active. When auto reset is active (p. 55), the portrait mode is canceled when the camera is turned off. 49 SPECIAL EFFECTS The special-effects option in the main menu adds frames and borders to images or combines two images side by side. Required menu functions should be set before selecting the special effects icon on the menu. Once the special-effects routine Special FX begins, menu functions cannot be changed until the operation is completed. The continuous-advance and multi-frame drive modes are temporarily set to single-frame advance. Adding a frame or border An image can be captured with a frame or border using the special-effects option in the main recording menu (p. 36). Frame 1 Frame 2 Border 1 Border 2 After the special effects icon is selected, a menu is displayed with the special effects options. Move the controller up and down to select the appropriate option (1). As each option is highlighted, the background frame or border changes accordingly. Press the controller to select the highlighted option (2). Pressing the menu button cancels the operation; the live image is displayed. 1 Off Frame Frame 1 2 1 2 2 Border Border Side-by-side Compose the subject within the frame or border. Take the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 25). Processing starts after the shutter releases. The processing time depends on the image-quality mode. When completed, the live image is displayed. 50 RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION