Digital Still Camera User's Guide Thank you for your purchase. For the correct usage of this product, please read this User's Manual and the warranty card carefully and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the date of purchase and the dealer's details have been completed. About trademarks G Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. G Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and other countries. G The SD logo is a trademark. G Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. About voluntary restriction concerning radio wave interference This equipment is a class B information technology device based on the standards of VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference). Use of this device near radios and television tuners may cause reception interference. Please use this product correctly according to the contents of this User's Manual. Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB(A) according to ISO 7779. Note: This User's Guide uses illustrations to explain button operations. Please note, however, that the button layout may differ slightly from the actual product. Contents G Important Safety Precautions ............................................... 5 G Before Using ...................................................................... 11 Chapter 1 Preparation Checking package contents ................................................... 12 Names of parts ...................................................................... 13 Installing the Battery/AC Adapter (Optional) ............................ 16 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card ... 18 Installing the Strap ................................................................. 19 Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date ............ 20 Recording .............................................................................. 22 Setting the Picture Quality ...................................................... 28 Selecting the Recording Mode ............................................... 29 (Auto) Mode ................................................................... 30 (Red-eye Reduction) Mode ...................................... 30 (Forced Flash) Mode ........................................................... 30 (Night View Portrait) Mode ............................................... 31 (Flash Off) Mode ............................................................... 31 (Long Distance) Mode ....................................................... 31 (Macro Recording) Mode .................................................. 32 (Self-timer) Mode .............................................................. 34 Adjusting the Screen Contrast ................................................ 35 Using the M-REC menu ......................................................... 36 Recording a Movie ................................................................. 38 Using the Digital Zoom ........................................................... 39 Exposure Compensation ........................................................ 40 Changing the White Balance .................................................. 41 Changing the AE mode .......................................................... 42 Changing to Slow Shutter Speed ........................................... 42 Adjusting the Screen Contrast ................................................ 43 Recording in Black and White ................................................ 44 Resetting the Camera to Default Settings ............................... 45 Chapter 2 Basic Recording Chapter 3 Advanced Recording 3 Chapter 4 Basic Playback Playing Back Images .............................................................. 46 Playing Back Movies .............................................................. 48 Using the PLAY Menu ............................................................ 49 Erasing Images ...................................................................... 50 Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback) ............................... 52 Viewing a Slideshow of Images .............................................. 53 Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting) ........................... 54 Displaying the file number ...................................................... 56 Adjusting the Screen Contrast ................................................ 56 Selecting the Image to Print (DPOF) ....................................... 57 Using the SET-UP Menu ......................................................... 62 Customizing the Camera ........................................................ 63 Operating Environments ......................................................... 69 Using Windows ...................................................................... 69 Using Macintosh .................................................................... 73 When Carrying the Camera Overseas .................................... 75 Caring and storage ................................................................ 75 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 77 Main specifications ................................................................. 79 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Playback/Erasing Chapter 6 Advanced Operations Chapter 7 Installing the Software and Transferring Images to a PC Chapter 8 Appendix Important Safety Precautions This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct usage. The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to the user, other persons and property. Definitions of the symbols The following categories explain the degree of danger or damage that may occur if the displayed content is not followed or the product is misused. Warning This symbol indicates that misuse may result in serious injury and even death. Caution This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury or physical damage. The following categories explain the contents to be followed using symbols. This symbol indicates that the content requires caution when performed. This symbol indicates that the content is prohibited. This symbol indicates that the content must always be followed. 5 Important Safety Precautions Warning Should any of the following occur, stop using the product immediately. Remove the batteries from the unit and disconnect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Consult the dealer from whom you bought the product for further assistance. Continued use of the product may result in fire or electrical shock. G If you notice any abnormality such as smoke or an abnormal smell, or if the camera becomes extremely hot. G If liquid gets inside the camera. G If any foreign object gets inside the camera. Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourself. Fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result. For repair or internal inspection, consult the dealer from whom you bought the product. Do not allow the camera to get wet. Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur if internal parts are exposed to water or other liquids. Do not drop or insert metal objects or combustible items inside the camera. Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur as a result when metal objects, etc. getting inside the camera. Do not use the camera while driving. May cause traffic accidents. When using the camera while walking, pay attention to the road surface, surroundings, etc. Do not use the camera on unstable ground. Serious injury and even death may occur as a result especially when falling from high places. Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder. Loss of or impaired eyesight may result. Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thunder and lighting. Death may occur if lighting strikes the camera. 6 Important Safety Precautions Warning Do not use AC adapters other than those specified. Fire may occur as a result of AC adapters other than those specified being used. Do not dismantle, short-circuit, coat (solder, etc.), apply heat, apply pressure (with nail, etc.) to the battery, or throw into a fire. Furthermore, do not allow metals (wires, necklaces, etc.) to come into contact with batteries. Fluid leakage, heat, fire and damage may occur as a result. Caution Do not point the lens directly at the sun or at a strong light source. Malfunction of internal parts may occur from concentrated rays of light. Using the camera in such conditions may cause short circuits and breakdown of insulation, resulting in overheating and/or fire. Take care not to get fingers caught in the battery/card cover. Personal injury may occur as a result. When using the camera inside an airplane, follow the directions of the airline company. Electric waves emitted from the camera may affect airplane cockpit instruments. Do not leave the camera in locations such as: G A location exposed to direct sunlight or inside a car, etc. where the temperature may become extremely high. Fire and/or damage to the unit may occur. G Within the reach of children. The strap may wrap around the neck causing strangulation, or accessories such as batteries, SD Memory Card, etc. may be swallowed. G Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an angled surface. Camera dropping on the head or other body parts may not only cause personal injury but malfunction of the unit as well. G A location exposed to lampblack, steam, high humidity, dust or vibration. If dust or liquid enters the camera or if the internal parts are damaged by strong vibration, overheating, fire or electrical shock may occur as a result. 7 Important Safety Precautions Caution Do not use force when operating the camera. The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury as a result. Do not use the flash near eyes. Eye injury may occur as a result. Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries. The battery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not correct, possibly causing skin burns and/or personal injury as a result. Do not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or sweat. If soiled, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth before use. When cleaning or carrying out non-photographic operations on the camera, disconnect the AC adapter for safety. Remove the batteries when the camera will not be used for an extended period. If the camera is to be used by a child, the correct usage must be taught by a parent or guardian. Personal injury may occur as a result. Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod. About battery fluid leakage G Should battery fluid leaks ever come into contact with hands or clothing, wash immediately with water. G Loss of eyesight may occur if battery fluid enters the eye. In such case, do not rub the eye. Immediately flush the eye with water and seek medical attention. 8 About the LCD monitor G Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, the brightness of the LCD monitor may appear uneven with changes in temperature, etc. G The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision engineering and is superior in sharpness and picture quality. Due to the nature of liquid crystals, however, there may be missing or constantly lit pixels on the monitor. This is not a malfunction of the unit. G If the LCD monitor becomes damaged for some reason, take care to prevent personal injury from broken glass, etc. Furthermore, take care that liquid crystals do not touch the skin or enter the eyes or mouth. About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card As well as the SD Memory Card included with this camera, Multi-Media Cards may also be used. Caution SD Memory Cards and Multi-Media Cards are manufactured using precision electronic components. Do not perform the following as malfunction or damage may occur as a result. G Do not touch the terminal with hands or metal objects. Damage to the components may occur as a result of static electricity. Before handling an SD Memory Card or Multi-Media Card, discharge any static build-up from your body by touching grounded metal, etc. G Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force. G Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage. G Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card while data is being read or written. G Do not dismantle or modify. 9 Important G When using Multi-Media Cards, the operation response time may be longer during shooting and playback when compared with the SD Memory Cards. However, this is due to the specification of the Multi-Media Card and is not a malfunction. G The SD Memory Card includes a write-protect switch. Sliding this switch downward prevents data from being written to the card and images, etc. saved on the card are protected. Please note that pictures cannot be taken or deleted when the write-protect switch is on. If such an operation is attempted, you will be notified by an LED lighting in the viewfinder and a buzzer sounding. (See page 22.) G When using a large-capacity card, card check and deletion may take some time. G Always back-up important data. G When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards on a PC, do not change the attributes (read-only, etc.) of the files (image data) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working properly when deleting images, etc. G Do not change the file names or the directory name of image data saved on an SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card using a PC or save files other than image data taken by this camera. Images that have been changed or added will not only play back on the camera but may cause the camera to malfunction as well. G Always format SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards using this camera. A card formatted in a PC may not operate properly. G Data loss may occur at times due to malfunction or damage. However, Konica will not be responsible in any way in the event of such data loss. write-protect switch 10 Before Using G Perform test shooting Always take some test shots before taking important pictures such as weddings, etc. to make sure that the camera is working properly. G Shot contents are not guaranteed No compensation will be made for pictures that are unsuccessful due to problems with the camera or SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card. G Be aware of copyright Images that you shoot are for personal use only. Using pictures without the permission of the rightful owner is prohibited by copyright law. Furthermore, there may be places where shooting is restricted even for the purpose of personal enjoyment. Camera power supply 1. Batteries (available at camera stores, etc) G AA alkaline battery (2 units/supplied) G Rechargeable AA nickel-hydrogen battery (2 units/optional) G CR-V3 lithium battery (1 unit/optional) Notes: G Do not mix AA lithium batteries and manganese batteries. Use the prescribed battery. G Do not mix new and old batteries. G Life of alkaline batteries may shorten severely when using different brands or even the same brand when there is difference in internal resistance and capacity depending on the recommend usage period and usage environment temperature. Avoid use under low temperature and always use new batteries. G Battery life may decline from bad contact when there is oil or grease on the polarity of the batteries. Always wipe batteries with a soft, dry cloth before use. G Do not touch contact parts since the batteries life may decline from bad contact when there is oil or grease on the battery cover or metal parts within the battery compartment. If a contact part is accidentally touched or there is decline in battery life, always wipe with a soft, dry cloth before use. G When using rechargeable batteries, read the instruction manual of the batteries and charger before use. G It is a characteristic of rechargeable batteries that they may not be sufficiently charged when used for the first time. G Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera. G When discard the used battery, dispose it in accordance with the regulation in the concerned area. G Don't use or leave the battery at a high temperature place such as a strong sunshine, a car inside under hot weather, and a front of a stove. 2. Household power outlet G Use AC adapter (optional/model: DR-AC2). 11 Chapter 1 Preparation Checking package contents Accessories Quick Guide Konica Card Warranty Card SD Memory Card 8MB (1 unit) USB cable Strap CD-ROM AA alkaline battery (2 units) · Driver software (Windows 98/98SE) · QuickTime (Windows) · Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows/Macintosh) · KD-210Z User's Guide (Windows/Macintosh) Optional accessories G AC adapter (model: DR-AC2) G Soft case (model: DR-CC1) 12 Names of parts Shutter button Self-timer LED Flash Main switch 1 Preparation Viewfinder window Flash sensor Lens Tripod hole MODE button Viewfinder LEDs Viewfinder eyepiece Strap holder Status LCD PICTURE button Card access LED AC adapter socket USB terminal LCD monitor MENU button Battery/card cover DISPLAY button 5-way button / / (W) / (T) ( and center SET buttons) 13 Main switch M FF O Manual mode (M-REC) Images can be recorded using manual settings. Auto mode (REC) Images can be recorded using default settings. OFF Power off The camera is turned off. Playback mode (PLAY) Images recorded can be played back on the LCD monitor. Setup mode (SET UP) Various settings can be changed. Note: * For details on default settings, see "Default settings are" of page 45. The camera mode and picture quality mode can also be selected (see page 15). 5-way button SET button W T Used for zoom operation and menu operation. Pressing the center acts as the SET button. MENU/DISPLAY button MENU button Displays menus of various modes. DISPLAY button Images can be displayed and recorded using the LCD monitor by pressing the DISPLAY button ) and Auto mode ( ). during Manual mode ( 14 Status LCD q MODE r w t y 1 Preparation PICTURE e q Camera mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded in the optimal condition. 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons. (Auto) mode (Red-eye Reduction) mode (Forced Flash) mode (Night View Portrait) mode (Flash Off) mode (Long Distance) mode (Macro recording) mode (Self-timer) mode For details on each mode, see Chapter 2 Basic Recording. w Battery level indicator When using batteries, the battery level is indicated using 3 levels (full: ; empty: ). ; half-full: e Picture quality mode The picture quality of image data can be selected from 3 types by pressing the PICTURE button. SUPER FINE FINE ECONOMY r Remaining number of frames Remaining number of frames available for recording is displayed. During movie recording, the number of times a 15 second movie can be recorded is displayed. When the camera is connected to a PC, "PC" is displayed. t This indicator is displayed when the camera is set to movie recording. y This indicator is displayed when the camera is set to black-and-white recording. 15 Installing the Battery/AC Adapter (Optional) Turn the main switch to the OFF position. AA batteries q Open the battery/card cover by sliding if in the direction of the arrow. q q Warning: Do not operate with wet hands. Electrical shock may occur as a result. BATT./CARD w w Insert AA batteries (2 units) with polarity as shown in the diagram inside the battery compartment. Caution: Inserting batteries with the polarity incorrect cause battery fluid leakage and heating, resulting in personal injury, defacement, and/or damage to the camera. OPEN w e After checking that the battery has been correctly installed, close the battery/card cover. At this time, check to make sure that the cover is completely closed. Note: * AA Batteries that can be used are: AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries. * When using AA alkaline batteries, approximately 130 images can be recorded with the LCD monitor on and 260 images with the LCD monitor off. During continuous playback, the camera can be operated for about 65 minutes. (All values obtained under Konica test conditions. See page 17.) * When the battery level indicator on the status LCD is less than half, replace the batteries. When replacing AA batteries, replace both with new batteries. When using the camera outdoors, it is recommended that you carry extra batteries. CR-V3 lithium battery (optional) G Inert the battery in the correct direction as shown in the diagram. 16 Battery life guide (reference) AA alkaline batteries AA nickel-hydrogen batteries CR-V3 lithium battery Recording (LCD monitor on) About 130 images About 200 images About 500 images Recording (LCD monitor off) About 260 images About 400 images About 1250 images Continuous playback About 65 minutes About 75 minutes About 300 minutes * Under Konica test conditions (room temperature, normal humidity; picture quality: Super Fine mode; flash: one full flash in two image recordings; recording operation: continuous recording at 20 sec intervals; zoom operation: single way for every image recorded) Note: * Battery life varies according to the brand and grade. * Use new batteries. * The above values are reference values and are not guaranteed. Especially for alkaline batteries, the above value may decline by half depending on the condition of the used batteries. (See page 11) * Battery life may decline from bad contact when there is oil or grease on the polarity of the batteries. Always wipe batteries with a soft, dry cloth before use. * Do not touch contact parts since the batteries life may decline from bad contact when there is oil or grease on the battery cover or metal parts within the battery compartment. If a contact part is accidentally touched or there is decline in battery life, always wipe with a soft, dry cloth before use. * Power is consumed by the following operations even when not recording and these will reduce the number of images that can be recorded. · Repeated focus operations by pressing the shutter button halfway. · Repeated zoom operations. · Extensive use of the LCD monitor in the Playback mode. · Communication with a PC. * Do not use new batteries with old ones. * Do not use a mix of different types, different manufactures, different classifications of batteries. * Do not use rechargeable batteries with substantially different charge status. Warning: When you continue using the camera for a long time, the batteries become hot. Contact with the batteries can lead to burns. 1 Preparation AC adapter (optional) G Insert the AC adapter into a wall outlet of 100V AC (1). Next, connect the power cable of the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the camera (2). Handling the AC adapter G Be sure to read the "Safety Precautions" in this manual (pages 6, 7 and 8). G Always use the specified AC adapter (DR-AC2). Otherwise fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result. q w 17 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card Application and handling of the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card G Other than saving recorded images, SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card can also be used for data transfer to a PC (see Chapter 7 "Installing the Software and Transferring Images to a PC" (page 69)). For handling instructions, see "About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card" (page 9). Preparation G Check to make sure that the main switch is set to the OFF position. Damage may occur to the camera and/or SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card if the power is on. Inserting the card q Open the battery/card cover. q q BATT./CARD w Face the label of the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card toward the front of the camera and securely insert into the camera with the mark on the label facing up until a click is heard. The card will be locked. e Close the battery/card cover. * SD Memory Card cannot be inserted and locked if the front/back sides or the up/down direction are incorrect. * Mutli-Media Card will lock with the card ejected if the front/back sides or the up/down direction are incorrect and the battery/card cover will not close. * If force is used when inserting SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card, damage may occur to the connector section. w OPEN w Removing the card q Open the battery/card cover. w Press in the inserted SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card. The card will unlock and eject. (Push-Push system) w 18 e Close the battery/card cover. * Always turn the main switch to the OFF position and make sure the LED is off before inserting/removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card. When opening the battery/card cover while the card LED is on, card access is interrupted and the unit may stop operating correctly. 1 Preparation * During image recording, the card LED is lit. While the lamp is on, do not open the battery/ card cover or remove the SD Memory Card/ Multi-Media Card. Interrupting the writing process will not only cause the camera to malfunction but the card may become unusable. Installing the Strap q Pass the thin loop through the strap into the strap holder on the right side of the camera. If the strap is difficult to pass through, use a toothpick, etc., to pull out the strap. w Pass the strap through the thin loop and pull. Warning: When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that it does not wrap around the neck. On no account hang the camera on the neck of small children and infants. Strangulation may occur as a result if the strap wraps around the neck. * When carrying the camera hanging from the strap, take care so that it is not accidentally banged. * When installing the strap, there is a possibility that the camera could be dropped and damaged. Place the camera on a stable surface before installing the strap. q w 19 Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date When using the camera for the first time, set the menu display language and time/date. The setting range is between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2035. (The following shows an example of changing the time and date from 0:00, January 1, 2001 to 10:30, August 14, 2002.) Note: * The menu language, time and date are maintained by the backup condenser. The setting contents are therefore retained even when replacing the AA batteries/lithium battery. * Backup time during battery replacement is about 15 minutes. w q Check to make sure that new batteries, fully M charged battery, or AC adapter have been installed/connected. w Set the main switch to . O FF The LCD monitor will turn on and the Language Setting screen will appear. English Note: * The same screen will also appear when setting the main switch to other modes ( ception of OFF. , , ) with the ex- Français Deutsch e Press the / button to select the de- e sired language and press the SET button. The Confirmation screen for the selected language will appear. r Press the button to select " " and r Date & Time Year 2001 1 1 00:00 English press the SET button. The selected language will be confirmed and the Time/Date Setting screen will appear. Note: * Selecting " Month " and pressing the SET button will re- Day turn you to the screen of w. 20 t The "Year" is selected. Press the / button to adjust the year. t Date & Time Year 2002 1 1 00:00 y Press the Press the / button to select "Month". button to adjust the month. button to select "Day". Month Day 1 Preparation u Press the Press the / button to adjust the date. y Date & Time Year Month Day 2002 8 1 00:00 i Press the Press the (hour). button to select "Time (hour)". / button to adjust the time o Press the Press the (minute). button to select "Time (minute)". / button to adjust the time u Date & Time Year Month 2002 8 14 00:00 Note: * When selecting each item in steps y through o ("Month", "Day", "Time"), the / button can be pressed to return to the earlier setting screens to correct previously set items. Day io Date & Time Year Month Day 2002 8 14 10:30 !0 Press the SET button. The Confirmation screen for the date setting will appear. !1 Press the SET button again. The set values will be save and a through image (image as seen through the lens) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 2002/ 8/14 10:30 Is this correct? YES NO !0 Note: button and pressing * Selecting "NO" by pressing the the SET button will return you to the screen of t. * If off. If is selected in step w, the LCD monitor will turn or is selected, the LCD monitor will re- !1 main on and the initial screen of the corresponding setting will appear. Through image (The image as seen through the lens) 21 Chapter 2 Basic Recording Recording Holding the camera G Hold the camera securely in both hands with the elbows pressed against the body for stable positioning. G When using the flash with the camera held sideways, hold the camera so the shutter button is at the top. * Take caution not to cover the flash or lens with fingers or strap. Viewfinder and LED To focus during viewfinder recording, fit the subject within the entire viewfinder, and align the subject to focus within the section with the diagonal lines of the [ ] located approximately at the center of the viewfinder. For macro recording (0.25m to 0.8m), or if the zoom position is set to TELE and the distance between the camera and subject is near, record with the LCD monitor set to ON since the viewfinder and the recording range will vary. For macro recording, see page 32. Focus area Finder LED Definitions of viewfinder LED display statuses on the right of the viewfinder are shown below. Use them as references during operation of the camera. LED display Red Red Red Green Green Status Definition Warning sound Yes No No No No Yes No No Flashing System error (error code displayed on status LCD) Flashing Image blur warning, Low light warning On On Flash charging Camera ready for recording Flashing Auto-focus (AF) unavailable* Red and green Flashing Camera unstable warning, low-luminance warning or when subject cannot be focused (AF) Red and green Flashing Insufficient card space, or card is not inserted, damaged, unformatted or write-protected Red and green On Formatting card or during process 22 * The LEDs will flash in green even when the distance between the camera and subject is out of the auto-focus range (normal recording: 0.8m ~ , macro recording: 0.25m ~ 0.8m). Recording Normal recording is performed with the subject a distance of more than 0.8m. For distances between 0.25m to 0.8m from the subject, see " q Check to make sure that an SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card is properly inserted. w Set the main switch on the top of the camera to . The lens will extend. M (Macro Recording) mode (page 32)". 2 Basic Recording w * If the main switch is set to while the lens is O being held, "Err" may appear in the status LCD. If this occurs, turn the main switch to OFF and turn it back to FF e Press the PICTURE button to set the picture quality of the image data to record. (Default setting is 28).) . To change the set- e MODE ting, see "Setting the Picture Quality" (page PICTURE r Press the MODE button to set the recording mode. (Default setting is . To change the setting according to the subject, read from "Selecting the Recording Mode" (page 29) to " (Self-timer) Mode" (page 34).) r MODE PICTURE t View the LCD monitor or look through the viewfinder to determine the image composition, and then press the (W) and (T) buttons to set the subject size. t W T 23 Note: (W) button, the subject will be* When pressing the come smaller (wide). When pressing the (T) button, the subject will become larger (telescopic). The zoom function will operate within the range is equivalent to 35 ­ 105mm in a 35mm camera. y Lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the focus and exposure will be locked. If the subject to focus is not in the center, y Press shutter button halfway M perform "Focus Lock Recording" (page 25). FF O See also: "Release Lock" (page 26) u Gently press the shutter button completely. Recording is completed when a buzzer PICTURE sound is heard. The operation of writing the recorded image to the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card will start and at the same time, the card access LED on the side of the camera will light (orange). When the card access LED turns off, the writing process is completed. u Press shutter button fully * Do not open the battery cover when the card access LED is lit. M O FF (Back of the main unit) Note: * The number displayed within the frame of the status LCD indicates the remaining number of images that can be recorded. The remaining number of images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card and the picture quality mode. * When the battery level indicator is half-full ), replace the battery. ( i Set the main switch to OFF. The lens will automatically retract. 24 Recording using the viewfinder Recording can be made using only the viewfinder (without the LCD monitor). q Set the main switch on the top of the camera to and press the DISPLAY button. MENU q The LCD monitor will turn off. w The viewfinder is used for recording. 2 Basic Recording DISPLAY Note: When turning the main switch to the OFF position while the LCD monitor is off, the LCD monitor will remain off when the recording is performed the next time. To record using the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY button. Focus Lock Recording Use the following procedure if the subject to record is not in the center of the viewfinder. q Position the subject so that it falls within the focus frame of the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the focus position will be locked. Note: * Exposure is locked when the viewfinder LED is lit green. * Releasing the finger from the shutter button after locking the focus position will cancel the focus lock. In this case, the focus cannot be re-locked. q w While continuing to hold the shutter button down lightly (halfway), re-position the subject for the desired composition and gently press the shutter button down completely to record. w 25 Notes and hints concerning recording Release lock Although the exposure and focus will be locked when the shutter button is lightly pressed after determining the image composition in step y of page 24, the release lock will operate if any of the following conditions apply. In this event, the sfutter button cannot be pressed further and recording cannot be completed. A warning sound may also be heard. * When the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card is unformatted (Warning sound) (*1) * When there is insufficient SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card space (When the remaining number of frames on the status LCD is "0") (Warning sound) * When the memory card is write-protected (Warning sound) * When the camera buffer memory is full from continuous recording (*2) * Before exposure and focus are locked (Before the viewfinder LED lights or flashes green.) * When an error messages is displayed on the status LCD (See page 22.) *1 Always format the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card using the camera. For details on formatting, see page 63. *2 The time of release lock varies depending on the type of card used and picture mode. Image blur warning If there is a possibility of the image becoming blurred during recording, the viewfinder LED will flash red. Auto shut-off function When using the camera with batteries and no operation is made for a certain time, the camera power will automatically turn off to prevent battery depletion. (When the power turns off, the LCD monitor will also turn off depending on the mode.) To recover from auto shut-off, press the MODE button, PICTURE button, button, shutter button or DISPLAY button. The time for auto shut-off is factory set to "3 min", and the setting can be changed in the SET-UP menu. (See page 64.) Remaining number of frames display Depending on the recorded subject, the remaining number of frames left for recording may not change. Note: * When recording using the LCD monitor with the memory card not inserted (remaining number of frames in the status LCD is flashing with "000"), the shutter can be pressed but recording cannot be made. Note: * The auto shut-off function operates even when using the AC adapter. / / / 26 Checking the recorded image (quick review) By setting quick review to ON in the SET-UP menu (see "Setting the quick review" (page 65)), the recorded image can be checked for about 5 seconds after it is recorded. G When recording using the LCD monitor: When recording is completed, the recorded image is played back for about 5 seconds. To save, press the SET button or the shutter button. To save, press the SET button. To delete, use the button to select "NO", and then press the SET button. (If there is no key operation within the 5 seconds, the image is automatically saved and returns to displaying the through image.) G When using the viewfinder to record and the LCD monitor is off: When recording is completed, the LCD monitor will automatically turn on to play back the recorded image for about 5 seconds. To save, press the SET button. To delete, use the button to select "NO", and then press the SET button. (If there is no key operation within the 5 seconds, the image is automatically saved and the LCD monitor is turned off.) Save? Sa YES NO 2 Basic Recording 27 Setting the Picture Quality By using the PICTURE button, the picture quality of the image data to be recorded can be selected from 3 types. The currently selected picture quality is displayed on the status LCD. Pressing the PICTURE button will cycle through the picture quality modes as shown below. SUPER FINE (Default setting) FINE ECONOMY PICTURE MODE Number of recordable images The values shown below are guides when recording using the same picture mode. When there are files other than images, or when recording is made while switching the picture quality mode/recording mode, the number of recordable images will vary. Furthermore, the number of recordable images may also vary depending on the recorded subject. Picture quality mode Compression rate SUPER FINE FINE ECONOMY Estimated number of recordable images (8MB card)*1 NORMAL LOW About 17 images About 9 images About 26 images About 16 images About 60 images About 32 images File size (estimate) NORMAL About 400KB About 250KB About 100KB LOW About 700KB About 400KB About 200KB *1: When using an SD Memory Card Note: The default setting for the compression rate is "NORMAL". See page 68 for details on the alteration of compression rate. Picture quality modes and number of recorded pixels Picture quality mode SUPER FINE Number of recorded pixels (H) × (V) 1600 × 1200 pixels Picture quality The camera is set to this mode as default. Among the 3 picture quality modes, this mode is superior in quality. Use this mode when saving images or when editing images on a PC. Images consisting of about 2 million pixels can be recorded in this mode. Images consisting of about 1.3 million pixels can be recorded in this mode. Among the 3 modes, this mode allows the most number of images to be recorded. Since the image file size is small, images recorded in this mode are suitable for attaching to email, etc. FINE ECONOMY 1280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Picture quality mode and display When playing back images record in the above picture modes, the 3 mode types will appear on the center bottom of the LCD monitor. [SUPER FINE] , [FINE] , [ECONOMY] 28 Selecting the Recording Mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded in the optimal condition. 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons. The current setting can be checked on the icon display of the status LCD. MODE 2 Basic Recording PICTURE Each time the MODE button is pressed, the recording mode changes in the order shown below. Auto Red-eye Reduction Forced Flash Night View Portrait Flash Off Long Distance Macro Recording Self-timer/auto Self-timer/red-eye reduction Self-timer/forced flash Self-timer/night view portrait Self-timer/flash off Self-timer/long distance Self-timer/macro recording Note: button with holding the MODE button down, the MODE changes in reverse order. · When pressing the · During auto power-off, the setting of each mode is saved. ( Night View Portrait mode and Self-timer mode are canceled.) · Jump function: (default setting). However, the previously set mode can When power is turned off, the mode returns to be selected by pressing the MODE button once. (Self-timer is not included as a previous set mode.) · Single-action AUTO function: Pressing the MODE button for 2 seconds will return the mode to . For details concerning each mode, see the respective pages. (p.30) (p.31) (p.32) (p.30) (p.30) (p.34) (p.31) (p.31) 29 (Auto) Mode Since this mode automatically performs all settings, it allows you to concentrate on the actual image to record. When recording in a dark place or against backlight, the camera will automatically determine whether the flash is necessary. G Press the MODE button and select . Note: * The flash recording range is 0.8 to 3.0m when the camera is set to WIDE and 0.8 to 2.0m when set to TELE (the range varies depending on the zoom position and aperture). When outside this range, the screen will become brighter the more you are too near and the screen will become darker with a less clear image the more you are too far away. * While the flash is being charged, the viewfinder LED will light in red. While the LED is on, flash recording cannot be made. When continuously using the flash for recording, check to make sure that the LED on the viewfinder is off. (Red-eye Reduction) Mode Preliminary flashing is performed before the actual flash to reduce the red-eye effect. Other than the preliminary flash, the mode is the same as G Press the MODE button and select Note: * The red-eye reduction may have little effect if the subject is not directly facing the preliminary or actual flash, or when there is some distance between the camera and subject. . . (Forced Flash) Mode Used to soften dark shadows on the face of the subject due to backlight, artificial lighting, etc. The flash will always be used regardless of the surrounding brightness. G Press the MODE button and select . 30 (Night View Portrait) Mode Used when recording subjects with night view as the background. The flash and red-eye reduction will always be used. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. Since this may result in the image becoming blurred, use of a tripod is recommended. G Press the MODE button and select . 2 Basic Recording (Flash Off) Mode Used when recording in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when utilizing the night view or indoor lighting for recording. The flash will always be off during recording. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. Since this may result in the image becoming blurred, use of a tripod is recommended. G Press the MODE button and select . Note: * If the subject is moving, the image will appear blurred. (Long Distance) Mode Used when recording scenery. The flash will always be off during recording. G Press the MODE button and select . 31 (Macro Recording) Mode Used when recording the subject at close distances. Macro recording is used when the subject is within a distance range of between 0.25m and 0.8m from the front of the lens. For macro recording, the flash will always be off. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. This may result in the image becoming blurred. When using macro recording, the use of a tripod is recommended. Caution: For macro recording, the recording range and the field of view within the viewfinder will differ. Use the LCD monitor for recording. 0.25m ­ 0.8m q Set the main switch on the top of the camera to . e The lens will extend. w Press the PICTURE button and set the required picture quality of the image data to record. e r Press the MODE button and select . The macro-recording icon will appear on the LCD monitor. r MENU Note: * Press the DISPLAY button if the LCD monitor is off. DISPLAY Macro-recording Through image icon 32 t While viewing the LCD monitor, press the (W) and (T) buttons to adjust the subject size and image composition. y Lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the exposure and focus will be locked. u Gently press the shutter button completely. Image recording is completed when the buzzer sound is heard. 2 Basic Recording Note: * Focus adjustment in the macro recording mode may take longer than usual. * Focus adjustment may be difficult for the following: · A location where the subject or background is extremely dark. · Objects with no contrast (sky, white wall, car hood, etc.), flat objects with only horizontal lines, fast moving objects, poorly lit objects (dark places), objects with strong backlight or reflecting light, and objects that flicker such as fluorescent lighting. 33 (Self-timer) Mode This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the recording can be included in the image. When using the self-timer, the camera must be fixed on a stable surface. The use of a tripod is recommended. The shutter is released approximately 10 seconds (default setting) after the shutter button is pressed. q Set the main switch on the top of the camera to . The lens will extend. w Press the PICTURE button and set the required picture quality of the image data to record. e Press the MODE button and select . e Note: * The self-timer can be used with , , and modes. , , , r