User manual KONICA DIGITAL REVIO KD-300Z

GB/D Thank you for purchasing this Konica product. Digital Revio KD-300Z is a digital camera equipped with a 3.34 megapixel CCD for high quality digital photography. Before using the camera, please read this User's Manual carefully and follow its instructions to assure proper use. Wir danken Ihnen für das Vertrauen, das Sie Konica mit dem Kauf dieses Produkts bewiesen haben. Bei der Digital Revio KD-300Z handelt es sich um eine Digitalkamera, deren CCD-Element mit 3,34 Mio. Pixeln arbeitet, so dass Digitalaufnahmen von höchster Qualität erzielt werden. Bitte lesen Sie diese Anleitung vor Inbetriebnahme der Kamera aufmerksam durch, damit Sie alle Funktionen optimal nutzen können, und befolgen Sie alle Anweisungen, um einen fehlerfreien Betrieb zu gewährleisten. Page 1 7/6/01, 6:19 PM Contents Please purchase "Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards" or "Multi-Media Cards*" (MMC) for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in these User's Instructions as "Memory Cards." * MultiMedia Card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association). Names of Parts .......................... 4 Loading and Recharging the Battery Pack .............................. 9 Using the LCD Monitor when Shooting .................................. 13 Selecting Flash Mode ............. Macro and Landscape Photography ............................ Using the Self-timer ................ Setting Image Quality .............. Exposure Compensation ......... Using Color Mode for B&W and Sepia Images ................... 22 24 26 27 29 30 Playing Movies ........................ 43 Multiple Image Display (Index Display) ......................... Erasure Prevention .................. Erasing Individual Images ....... Erasing All Images ................... Rotating Images ...................... 52 Automatic Playback ................ 53 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setting ......................... 54 Loading and Removing Memory Cards ....................................... 10 Recording Moving Images ...... 17 Setting the Date ...................... 12 Basic Preparations Camera Basics Using the Optical Viewfinder ................................ 18 Selecting the Metering Mode ........................................ 39 Other Functions ....................... 41 Camera Functions White Balance ......................... 31 Aperture-Priority Photography ............................ 34 Using Manual Focus ............... 35 Long Exposure Mode .............. 36 Increasing Exposure Sensitivity to 2x, 4x ................................... 38 Image Playback Basics Displaying Images on the LCD Monitor .................................... 42 "Thumbnail" Picture Review in Forward/Reverse Direction ..... 45 Closeup Image Playback ........ 45 Displaying Exposure Information .............................. 46 Formatting Memory Cards ........ 57 Turning the Electronic Tone ON/OFF ................................... 59 Setting Auto Power-Off ........... 60 Selecting the Automatic Transferring Images to a Computer ................................. 73 LCD Monitor Operations ......... 76 Caution and Warning Symbols .. 77 Advanced Image Playback and Delete Functions 47 48 49 50 Camera Setup Options Focus Mode ............................. 62 Mode Lock ON/OFF ................ 63 Digital Zoom ON/OFF ............. 65 Selecting the Display Language ..... 66 Selecting the Video Sending Images to a Printer ..... 74 Handling Precautions .............. 77 Troubleshooting ....................... 83 Output Mode ........................... 67 Creating a New Folder on the Memory Card ........................... 68 Returning Settings to their Default Values .......................... 70 Transferring Images to Other Devices Other Information 2 Page 2-3 Specifications .......................... 87 3 7/6/01, 6:20 PM Names of Parts " " Macro/ Landscape mode button (page 24) Use this button to select Macro or Landscape mode. Mode select lever Use this lever to switch between record, playback, and setup modes. Self-timer LED (red) "@" "#" "%" "fi" buttons Use to select items on each menu, and to select forward/ reverse playback modes. This LED flashes when using selftimer photography, and it lights steadily when recording moving images or playback and when using the setup mode. " " Flash mode button (page 22) Use this button to select flash mode. "W" "T" Zoom buttons Use to control the lens's zoom setting (wide-angle to telephoto) when recording, and to enlarge images during playback. Caution LED (red) This LED is used to signal the charge status of the lithium ion battery, the charging status of the electronic flash, and the camera shake warning. During Flash charging Recording Camera shake warning During battery Other charging Battery charging error Flashes (about 2 times/sec) Flashes (about 4 times/sec) Lights steadily Flashes " " button Use this button to adjust LCD screen brightness and to set items on menus. "DISPLAY" button In the recording mode ( ), use this button to turn the LCD monitor ON/OFF. "MENU" button Use this button to display or turn off the menus in recording or playback mode. Standby LED (green) This LED is used to indicate the infocus status and the completion of battery recharging. "POWER" button Use to turn camera power ON/OFF. Card access LED (orange) LCD monitor Functions as viewfinder during recording, and displays images and menu information during the playback and setup modes. This LED flashes to indicate that the camera is currently writing data to the memory card. ¶ Never open need to standardize to cover or door, or remove the memory card when this LED is flashing. Shutter release button 4 Page 4-5 7/6/01, 6:20 PM 5 Flash Optical viewfinder (page 18) Light sensor Macro/Landscape mode (page 24) Flash mode (page 22) Metering mode (page 39) Focus mark (lights when focus is set) Color mode (page 30) / White balance mode (page 31) Lens and lens cover Connector cover Video output connector (page 16) Power supply input socket (page 9) Image quality (page 27) Number of images recordable Auto-Exposure mode (page 34) Sensitivity (page 38) Long time exposure (page 36) / Exposure compensation value (page 29) Strap lug (page 11) Digital zoom (page 15) Focusing scale (displayed only during manual focus) (page 35) Memory card door release Memory card door (page 10) Menu display during recording Data (page 12): Automatically displayed for 3 seconds after power is turned ON. Battery indicator (page 9): Indicates remaining battery capacity Battery pack compartment and cover (page 9) Tripod socket Self-timer (page 26): Displays the number of seconds remaining until the self-timer releases the shutter. 6 Page 6-7 7/6/01, 6:20 PM 7 Loading and Recharging the Battery Pack 1 Open the battery compartment cover and insert the supplied battery pack. ¶ Be sure to insert the battery pack in the correct direction; the camera will not operate if the battery pack is loaded incorrectly. Basic Preparations 2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera and plug it into a household outlet to begin recharging. Standby LED Caution LED Full recharging requires approximately 5 hours. During recharging, the caution LED will light steadily. When recharging is completed, the caution LED will go out and the standby LED will light. Charge the battery pack in accordance with the battery indicator status shown on the LCD monitor. Low warning Charge required 9 Page 8-9 2001.7.6, 6:03 PM Loading and Removing Memory Cards 1 Slide the memory card door release to open the card door. Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Cards only) LOCK 2 Insert the memory card. ¶ Slide in the card until it stops with a secure click. ¶ Be careful to insert the memory card in the correct direction. SD Memory Cards are provided with a write-protect switch. When this switch is moved downward, further recording on the card is disabled, to protect any images and data already on the card. When in this status, no further images can be recorded on the card, and images already on the card cannot be erased. The LCD monitor will display "WRITE PROTECT". 3 Close the memory card door. Attach the supplied hand strap as shown. Slide the memory card door release to open the card door, and pull out the memory card. ¶ Press the edge of the memory card in slightly before pulling out. 10 Page 10-11 2001.7.6, 6:03 PM 11 Setting the Date Follow these instructions to set the date, time, and calendar display mode: 1 Set the mode select lever to " ". 2 Press the "#" button. The monitor will show the date/time setting display. Press the "@" and "#" buttons to change the setting item, and the "%" and "fi" buttons to change the numerical values. To cancel the setting operation: Press the "MENU" button; the setting contents will revert to those before the setting operation was begun. 3 To confirm the new setting data, press the " " button. This completes the operation, and the LCD monitor will return to the menu screen. 12 Page 12 2001.7.6, 6:03 PM Using the LCD Monitor when Shooting Use the LCD monitor to compose your pictures when particularly accurate composition is needed. The image recorded will be the same as that seen through the monitor. 1. Set the mode select lever to " , then press the power " ON/OFF button to turn on camera's power. Camera Basics An electronic beep will be heard for several seconds, followed by the appearance of the LCD monitor. Automatically displayed for 3 seconds, then turns off. 13 Page 13 2001.7.6, 6:07 PM 2. Hold the camera steadily with both hands as shown to avoid camera shake. 3. Compose your picture while watching through the LCD monitor. Press the zoom buttons to range between telephoto and wideangle lens settings, thus enlarging or reducing the size of your subject. Press the "T" button to enlarge the subject, and the "W" button to reduce the size of the subject. The magnification ratio is displayed on the screen. 4. Press the shutter release button to take the picture 1 Lightly depress the shutter release button halfway (see page 16) to begin focusing; the focus mark will light and the electronic beep will be heard when focus is locked. p, ee "B p" e be W Blurry pictures are most often caused by camera shake. Find the position and stance that is most comfortable for you and allows you to hold the camera steadily. ¶ Rest the right index finger lightly on the shutter release. ¶ Take care that the flash and lens are not covered by your hand or fingers. ¶ Press the shutter release button gently, without grasping the camera too tightly, ¶ Use the left hand to support the camera firmly. ¶ Hold your elbows close to your body and hold the camera steadily. T W T Press the "T" button until the zoom function reaches the maximum telephoto setting; release your finger slightly, then press the button again. The digital zoom will further enlarge the subject in three steps (1.3x, 1.6x and 2x the maximum optical zoom value). ¶ Since electronic circuitry is used to increase the magnification ratio, the results cannot be seen in the optical viewfinder. Always be sure the LCD monitor is turned ON when using the digital zoom function. ¶ Digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is not turned ON. ¶ Digital zoom also cannot be used when image quality is set to [T] or [ ]. If pictures are taken with digital zoom when image quality is set to [S] or [F], actual image quality will be equivalent to [N]. 2 Press down further on the shutter release button to take the picture; recording of the image begins when the electronic beep sound. p" "Bee The LCD monitor will become momentarily dark, then the recorded image will be displayed. 3 The caution LED and card access LED will flash while the camera is writing image data to the memory card. Caution LED 14 Page 14-15 2001.7.6, 6:07 PM Card access LED 15 Recording Moving Images ¶ Wait until the caution LED has stopped flashing before taking your next photograph . ¶ When the camera is in the " " mode, setting the auto PowerSave function allows the camera to automatically enter the auto power-off ("power-save") mode if left inactive for a set period of time. From this "sleep" state, the camera can be restored to its normal shooting condition by depressing the shutter button halfway, or by pressing one of the other function buttons. (For details, see page 60). ¶ Never open the memory card door or remove a memory card while the card access LED is flashing, since the memory card may be damaged and data lost. The camera can be connected to a television monitor to allow use of the screen as a large viewfinder. This function allows you to record up to 15 seconds of simple movie images. The monitor display during movie recording is shown below: 1 Press the "MENU" button. ¶ The optical zoom can be used, but the digital zoom (page 15) does not function during movie recording. ¶ To view movies on a computer, installation of QuickTime 4.1 or later version is required. When the shutter release button is pressed down lightly, it will stops part way in its travel. In this semidepressed position, the camera automatically sets focus and exposure. When the shutter release button is pressed further down, the shutter is released and the image is recorded. Not pressed Half-pressed Fully depressed When connected to a television monitor, the camera's own built-in LCD monitor turns off, and the subject is displayed instead on the television screen. ¶ The camera's built-in LCD monitor turns off whenever a video cable is connected to the camera. ¶ Use a standard video cable to connect the camera to the television. 2 Select [ ], then press the " " button to set for movie recording [ ]. 3 Press the shutter release button to begin recording; fifteen seconds later the recording will end automatically. This number indicates the remaining number of movies that can be recorded (each movie represents a maximum of 15 seconds of recording time). ¶ To stop recording before the 15 seconds has elapsed, press the shutter release button again. 16 Page 16-17 2001.7.6, 6:07 PM 17 Using the Optical Viewfinder Turning the LCD monitor off will help conserve battery power. Turning LCD monitor OFF (page 76) 1. Set the mode select lever to ", then press the " "POWER" button to turn power ON. 2. Press the "DISPLAY" button to turn off the LCD monitor. 3. Hold the camera steadily as shown to prevent camera shake. 4. Look through the optical viewfinder while composing your image. Press the "T" button to enlarge the subject, and the "W" button to reduce the size of the subject. 5. Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 1 Lightly depress the shutter button halfway to begin focusing; the focus mark will light and the electronic beep will be heard when focus is locked. p, ee "B ep" be 3 The caution LED and card access LED will light while the camera is writing image data to the memory card. Caution LED W T W T 2 Press down further on the shutter release button to take the picture; recording of the image begins when the electronic beep sound. Card access LED Using the optical viewfinder to compose your picture. ¶ See on page 14. When using the optical viewfinder, take note of the distance to your subject. As distance to the subject decreases, parallax (the difference between what you see in the viewfinder and the actual image recorded through the lens) increases. When accurate subject composition is required, use the LCD monitor to take your pictures. ¶ Parallax: see page 25. p" "Bee ¶ Your next picture can be taken when the caution LED stops flashing. 18 Page 18-19 2001.7.6, 6:07 PM 19 MEMO Page 20 2001.7.6, 6:07 PM Camera Functions This section introduces various functions available during image recording. Use them to enhance the range of your camera work. When shooting with the LCD monitor turned OFF: Note that the LCD monitor must be turned ON to set functions or to confirm previous settings. 21 Page 21 2001.7.6, 6:08 PM Selecting Flash Mode A variety of flash modes are available for different conditions. 1 Press the " " button to select the desired flash mode. Display appearance when the "red-eye reduction" mode is selected. ¶ If the caution LED flashes when the shutter release button is depressed halfway, it indicates that a slow shutter speed will be selected (low light conditions); in this case, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. About 90 cm Camera Usable flash range When sensitivity is normal About 2.5 meters Zoom set at wide Zoom set at telephoto About 2 meters 2 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. When the " " button is pressed, the display changes as follows: [ ] Auto flash mode (default): [ ] Red-eye reduction auto-flash mode: [ ] Fill-in flash mode: The camera automatically determines lighting conditions and switches between flash and available-light exposure as needed. The flash fires twice to help reduce the "red-eye" phenomenon*. ¶ If the caution LED flashes when the shutter release button is depressed halfway, it indicates that a slow shutter speed will be selected (low light conditions); in this case, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. In this mode, the flash fires regardless of surrounding light conditions. This mode provides fill-flash when shooting in a backlight environment or under strong sunlight when shadows are cast on the main subject. effective when shooting an evening sunset or to preserve indoor mood. [ ] Flash-off mode: In this mode the flash does not fire. This mode is * "Red-eye" Phenomenon: This phenomenon may occur when using flash to photograph persons or pets under dark conditions. In some cases, the flash reflects against the retinas of the subject's eyes, causing the pupils to appear red in the photograph. 22 Page 22-23 2001.7.6, 6:08 PM 23 Macro and Landscape Photography Use the macro and landscape shooting modes when photographing extremely close and distant subjects. 1 Press the " " button and select the desired mode. When shooting with the optical viewfinder (LCD monitor turned OFF), if the macro mode [ ] is selected, the LCD monitor will automatically turn ON when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. Display appearance when the macro mode is selected. About 6 cm (zoom set at wide) About 90 cm Camera 2 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. Macro range Normal photography Landscape range Each time the " " button is pressed, the mode changes alternately as follows: When shooting in the macro mode, pressing the " " button will permit macro flash photography. [No display] Normal mode Since parallax occurs when using the optical viewfinder for macro photography, we recommend that you use the LCD monitor to compose your photographs when shooting extreme closeups. * Parallax refers to the difference between what is seen in the viewfinder and the actual image recorded through the camera's taking lens. View through optical viewfinder Image actually recorded by camera [ ] Macro mode Sharp images are produced when shooting subjects between 6 cm and 90 cm (at wideangle setting) from the camera. Sharp images are produced of landscapes and other distant subjects. [ ] Landscape mode Take care, however, since very close subjects may receive excessive exposure. In this case, use the exposure compensation function to compensate the exposure. 24 Page 24-25 2001.7.6, 6:08 PM 25 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer is a convenient function when you wish to include yourself in your pictures, or to avoid camera shake when shooting closeups. [ ] : The shutter is released ten seconds after pressing the shutter release button. Use this setting when you need time to enter the picture composition yourself. ] : The shutter is released 2 seconds after pressing the shutter release button. Use this setting with a tripod during macro photography and during lengthy exposures to avoid camera shake. Setting Image Quality (File Compression) Use this function to change the amount of file compression and thus image quality, and when shooting movies. Quality Image Dimensions (Pixels) [N] Normal 1024 × 768 [F] Fine 2048 × 1536 [S] Super Fine 2048 × 1536 [T] TIFF-RGB (no compression) 2048 × 1536 320 × 240 [ ] Movie File Size About 280 KB About 1 MB About 2 MB About 9.1 MB (Maximum 15 seconds) [ ¶ When TIFF-RGB [T] is selected, color mode cannot be used to select B/W or Sepia. ¶ Capacities are only given as general references. Actual file size will differ depending on the color and other characteristics of the image photographed. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 3 Press the " "button and select the desired self-timer ] or [ ]. delay time [ Display appearance when 10second delay is selected. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 3 Press the " " button to select the desired image quality or movie mode. Display appearance when [N] (Normal) mode is selected. 2 Press the "@" button to select ]. [ 2 Press the "@" button to select ]. [ 4 Press the "MENU" button to turn off the MENU display. 5 With camera on tripod, compose your picture and when ready, press the shutter release button. ¶ Follow the same procedure to return to normal shooting mode. 4 Press the "MENU" button to turn off the menu display. 5 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 26 Page 26-27 2001.7.6, 6:08 PM 27 Exposure Compensation For high image quality, select [S] or [F] compression; when taking pictures for viewing on a television monitor, select [F] or [N], and when taking pictures which will be used in small size on the Internet or other computer application, use [N]. When images are to be enlarged, or when image quality is particularly important, select [S] or the uncompressed [T] mode. Remember that the uncompressed TIFF-RGB [T] mode results in very large file sizes (approximately 9.1 MB), and requires high memory card capacity. This function provides a range of compensation for exposure. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 4 Press the "MENU" button to turn off the menu display. 5 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 2 Press the "@" or "#" button ], then press and select [ the " " button to confirm the selection. 3 Press "%" or "fi" button to select the desired amount of exposure compensation, then press the " " button to confirm the selection. +2.0 +0.7 %fi +0.3 %fi ±0.0 %fi ­0.3 %fi ­0.7 %fi ­1.0 ­2.0 Press the "%" button to increase the amount of exposure (+), and the "fi" button to decrease exposure (­). Display appearance when +0.7 is selected. ¶ During flash photography, exposure compensation is limited to the range of ± 1.0 step, regardless of the value shown in the display. 28 Page 28-29 2001.7.6, 6:09 PM 29 Using Color Mode for B&W and Sepia Images In addition to the normal color picture mode, you can also take pictures in black and white (B/W) or sepia tone (Sepia). ¶ B/W and sepia picture modes cannot be selected when image quality is set for uncompressed TIFF-RGB [T] format. White Balance An image's color will change depending on the kind of light source present. Select the white balance as follows to compensate for different light sources. [AUTO] (default) In this mode, the white balance is set automatically by the camera. [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] Bright sun Incandescent light bulbs (Tungsten) Cloudy weather Fluorescent light Use this setting when you wish to set the white balance manually. Instructions for setting the white balance can be found on page 33. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 4 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select either [SEPIA] or [B/W] mode. [PRESET] 2 Press the "#" button to select ], then press the " " [ button to confirm the selection. 5 Press the "@" button. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 3 Press "%" or "fi" button to select [WB MODE], then press the "#" button. 3 Select [COLOR MODE], then press the "#" button. 6 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Display appearance when [SEPIA] mode is selected. 2 Press the "#" button and ], then press the select [ " " button to confirm the selection. 4 Press "%" or "fi" button to select the desired white ], [ ], balance mode ([ ], or [ ]). [ 7 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 30 Page 30-31 2001.7.6, 6:09 PM 31 5 Press the "@" button. 6 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Use this function to manually set the white balance value. It allows you to select what part of the subject you wish to serve as the standard for "white" in the final image. For more exacting settings, use of a piece of white paper or cardboard is recommended. ¶ Electronic zoom must be disabled when setting the preset white balance value. Display appearance when [ ] is selected. 7 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 1 Select [PRESET], then press the " " button to confirm selection. 3 Press the " " button to set the white balance. 2 Point the camera at the white part of the subject or other material you wish to serve as the white standard in the image. 4 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Display appearance when [PRESET] is selected. 5 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. Make sure the white material fills up the entire screen as shown. 32 Page 32-33 2001.7.6, 6:09 PM 33 Aperture-Priority Photography By default, the camera uses a programmed automatic exposure mode which automatically sets both aperture and shutter speed in accordance with the available light. In the aperture-priority AE mode, you can manually fix the aperture at either F2.8 or F6.2 (values at the wide-angle setting), and the camera will automatically set the shutter speed for the correct exposure at that aperture. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 4 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [F6.2] or [F2.8]. 2 Press the "#" button to select ], then press the " " [ button to confirm the selection. 5 Press the "@" button. 3 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [AE MODE], then press the "#" button. 6 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Display appearance when [F6.2] is selected. 7 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 34 Page 34 2001.7.6, 6:09 PM Using Manual Focus The camera is set by default to automatic focus (AF), but is can also be used with manual focus (MF) if desired. When MF is selected, a focusing scale is displayed on the screen; the user specifies the desired focusing distance. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 4 Press the "%" or "fi"button to select [MF] or [AF]. 2 Press the "#" button to select ], then press the " " [ button to confirm the selection. 5 Press the "@" button. 3 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [FOCUSING], then press the "#" button. 6 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Display appearance when [MF] is selected. 7 Press the "@" or "#" button to specify the desired shooting distance on the focusing scale, then press the shutter release button to take the picture. ¶ Accurate focusing may not be possible at subject distances of 0.9 m. 35 Page 35 2001.7.6, 6:10 PM Long Exposure Mode (Time Exposure) By extending the shutter speed (the time the shutter remains open during an exposure), you can photograph darker subjects like a night scene or a moody indoor scene. Long shutter speeds of 8, 4, and 2 seconds can be selected. ¶ To avoid camera shake, use of a tripod is recommended when using time exposures. 6 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Display appearance when [4 SEC] is selected. By pressing the " " button, the red-eye reduction fill-in flash mode can also be selected together with long exposures. 1 Press the "MENU" button. 4 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [8 SEC], [4 SEC], or [2 SEC]. 7 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. ¶ The exposure compensation [ ] function is disabled when using long exposures. 2 Press the "#" button to select ], then press the " " [ button to confirm the selection. 5 Press the "@" button. This flash mode is effective when shooting pictures of human subjects against a sunset or night scene. 3 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [LONG EXP], then press the "#" button. 36 Page 36-37 2001.7.6, 6:10 PM 37 Increasing Exposure Sensitivity to 2x, 4x This camera is set by default to a standard sensitivity, but the sensitivity can be increased by a factor of 2x or 4x when desired. This allows you to fine-tune exposure for important scenes, or when lighting is somewhat insufficient. Selecting the Metering Mode This function allows you to select from three types of light-meter operation. Select the mode that best suits your subject and type of photography. [EVALUATION] Evaluative Metering (default): The evaluative metering method divides the entire screen area into areas and evaluates the amount of light striking the screen area, setting the optimum exposure for the available lighting conditions. This mode provides correct exposures for general photography and a wide variety of conditions with normal light and dark. [CENTER] Center-Weighted Metering: The center of the screen ( ) is given emphasis in calculating correct exposure. This mode is optimum when you wish to emphasize the lighting conditions in the center part of the screen. [SPOT AREA] Spot Metering: This mode calculates exposure based only on the light striking the small central spot ( ). Use this mode when you wish to set the exposure based on the light striking a small part of the subject. Guideline for Light-Metering LCD monitor Spot meter Center-weighted meter 1 Press the "MENU" button. 4 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [X4], [X2], or [STANDARD]. 2 Press the "#" button to select ], then press the " " [ button to confirm the selection. 5 Press the "@" button. 3 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [SENSITIVITY], then press the "#" button. 6 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Display appearance when [X4] is selected. 7 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 38 Page 38-39 2001.7.6, 6:10 PM 39 Other Functions 1 Press the "MENU" button. 4 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [SPOT AREA], [CENTER], or [EVALUATION]. Camera focus and exposure are measured and locked when the shutter is depressed halfway. If you find that your focus is occasionally correct, particularly when shooting subjects located at the edge of the screen, use this feature in conjunction with the exposure mode to produce better focus results. Certain exposure symbols on the LCD monitor can be temporarily turned off if desired to avoid cluttering the screen. ¶ The flash mode, macro/landscape mode, and self-timer mode symbols cannot be turned off. 2 Press the "#" button to select ], then press the " " [ button to confirm the selection. For example, when the camera is set to the exposure conditions and functions shown in the accompanying illustration, pressing the "%" or "fi" button will cause the symbols to disappear temporarily as shown. 5 Press the "@" button. 1 Point the center focus frame at the subject you wish to be in clear focus and depress the shutter button halfway. The focus will be locked on the central subject. 3 Press the "%" or "fi" button to select [METERING], then press the "#" button. 6 Press the "MENU" button twice to turn off the menu display. Display appearance when [SPOT AREA] is selected. 7 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. 2 While keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway, move the camera to compose the subject as desired, then press the shutter the rest of the way down to take the picture. Press the "%" or "fi" button again to restore the symbols to the screen. 40 Page 40-41 2001.7.6, 6:10 PM 41 Displaying Images on the LCD Monitor To prevent depletion of the battery, use the AC adapter when displaying images for an extended time. Playing Movies To play movies, press the "%" button and select [3], then begin the movie playback by pressing " ". Pause A television screen can be used to preview your photographs. Image Playback Basics Reverse playback ¶ Confirm that a memory card containing photographic images is loaded in the camera. Frame-by-frame playback can be used during the pause mode. Set the mode select lever to " and turn camera power ON. " Forward frame advance Reverse frame advance ¶ When connected to a television in this way, the LCD monitor turns off automatically. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. To display images in the order they were taken, press the "#" button; to display images in the reverse order, press the "@" button. 42 Page 42-43 2001.7.6, 6:11 PM 43 "Thumbnail" Picture Review in Forward/Reverse Direction Thumbnail images of your pictures can be viewed quickly in succession in either the forward or reverse direction. "Thumbnails" are reduced-size versions of the original images in your camera, and are displayed as follows: 1 Set the mode select lever to ", then hold the "@" or " "#" button depressed. 2 In a few seconds, thumbnail images of your recorded pictures will begin appearing in succession. Advanced Image Playback and Delete Functions Closeup Image Playback (2x) Images can be enlarged to twice their original size during playback to focus on certain features when desired. 1 Display the image you wish to enlarge. 3 Use the "%", "fi", "@", and "#" buttons to move the screen to the part of the image you wish to view. 2 Press the "T" button. The central part of the photograph will be enlarged by 2x. ¶ To change to a different photograph, first press the "W" button to return to the original image size. 45 Page 44-45 2001.7.6, 6:12 PM Displaying Exposure Information Information regarding the exposure conditions and functions set at time of exposure can be displayed. Multiple Image Display (Index Display) This function allows you to display six small images at a time on the LCD monitor, providing a quick way to find and index your pictures. This feature can be used in conjunction with other functions on the playback menu. 1 Select and display the image whose information you wish to see. 1 Press the "MENU" button. During use of multiple image display, pressing the "MENU" button will allow simultaneous use of other playback functions (see page 48-51, 53-55). Use the "#" and "@" buttons to select the desired playback function. 2 Press the " 2 Press the "%" button. " button. Folder name and Image file name Date of exposure Shutter speed Aperture Protect status File size Image quality setting DPOF setting contents: number of prints and date imprint ON/OFF Exposure compensation Multiple image playback. 3 Use the "%", "fi", "@", and "#" buttons to move to the desired picture. 3 Press the "%" button again to turn off the information display. ¶ The "fi" button can also be used to select the information display. 4 Press the " " button to display the selected picture normally. ¶ Individual images cannot be selected when the menu is displayed. To select an image, press the "MENU" button to turn off the menu first. ¶ The image rotation function cannot be used together with multiple image display. 46 Page 46-47 2001.7.6, 6:12 PM 47 Erasure Prevention (Image Protect Function) This function can be used to place a protective lock on individual pictures, preventing the inadvertent erasure of important images on your memory cards. This function is particularly convenient when used when erasing multiple images, or using the all-erase function (page 50). Erasing Individual Images 1 Press the "MENU" button. Press the "#" or "@" button to select [ERASE]. 4 Press the "%" button to select [EXECUTE]. 1 Press the "MENU" button. Press the "#" or "@" button to select [PROTECT]. 4 Press the " " button to confirm the selection and complete the operation. 2 Press the " " button. 5 Press the " " button to confirm the selection and erase the image. 2 Press the " " button. ¶ To unprotect an image, repeat the above procedure. To continue by placing protection on other images, repeat steps 34. 3 Press the "@" or "#" button to select the picture you wish to protect. To cancel or interrupt the function, select [RETURN], followed by the " " button, or else press the "MENU" button. ¶ After setting the protect function, you can confirm your selections by displaying the information screen (page 46), or by using the multiple image display function (page 47) and looking for the lock mark [ ] on the image. 3 Press the "@" or "#" button to select the picture you wish to erase. ¶ When an image is erased, the next image on the card will be displayed automatically. To erase other images, repeat steps 3-5. To cancel or interrupt the function, select [CANCEL], followed by the " " button, or else press the "MENU" button. 48 Page 48-49 2001.7.6, 6:12 PM