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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: · Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna. Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV. Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV. · Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Do not plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment. · Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered. Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment. · If these suggestions do not help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from KYOCERA CORPORATION, your camera may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera. Shielded cables must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulation. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. The KYOCERA Finecam SL300R is a powerful, high-resolution digital camera featuring an ultra-slim body and 3 optical zoom lens. Before using the camera, please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly and continue to enjoy this Kyocera product for many years to come. Introduction Test Photos and Warranties Make it a practice to take test shots before beginning any important photography session, in order to confirm that images are being recorded properly. Kyocera will not be held responsible for failure of photographs to be recorded or transmitted to a computer as the result of any defects in recording media (SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC)). Notes on Copyright Photographs taken of professional performances, exhibitions, displays, or copyrighted materials may be used only for your own personal enjoyment, and only with the consent of the copyright holders. Other use may constitute violation of applicable copyright laws. Be aware that some performances, exhibitions, or displays may impose restrictions on photographic or other recording even when the purpose of such recordings are personal enjoyment. · The SD logo is a registered trademark. · MultiMediaCardTM is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association). · Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTimeTM, and the QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. · PRINT Image Matching is trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. · All other corporate and brand names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. PRINT Image Matching * This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. 3 Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................. 3 Test Photos and Warranties ........................................................................... 3 Notes on Copyright......................................................................................... 3 How to Use this Instruction Manual ................................................................ 7 Caution and Warning Symbols ....................................................................... 8 Handling Precautions ..................................................................................... 8 Nomenclature Names of camera controls and reference pages .............. 12 A World of Possibilities................................................................................. 13 Introduction 1 Camera Preparations........................................................................ 1-1 Inserting the Battery Pack ................................................................................... 1-2 Removing the Battery Pack ................................................................................. 1-2 Charging the Battery ............................................................................................ 1-3 Loading the Memory Card ................................................................................... 1-3 Removing the Memory Card ................................................................................ 1-4 Switching the Camera On .................................................................................... 1-5 Setting the Date and Time.................................................................................... 1-6 Using the Accessories ......................................................................................... 1-7 2 Basic Operations .............................................................................. 2-1 Taking Pictures ­ Shooting Still Images ............................................................ 2-2 Shooting Movies ................................................................................................... 2-4 Viewing Images ­ Still Image Playback .............................................................. 2-6 Viewing Images ­ Movie Playback ...................................................................... 2-6 Displaying Information for Playback Images ­ INFORMATION........................2-7 Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images ­ Manual REC Review ...... 2-8 Deleting Unwanted Images ­ Erasing Images ................................................... 2-8 When the Memory Card is Full... ....................................................................... 2-10 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............................................................ 2-11 Computer hardware and software requirements ....................................... 2-11 Connecting to a Windows PC............................................................................ 2-12 Installing the USB drivers (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) ........... 2-12 Viewing images on a Windows PC............................................................ 2-13 Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC ................................... 2-16 Uninstalling the driver software (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) .. 2-18 Connecting to a Macintosh................................................................................ 2-20 Viewing images on a Macintosh computer ................................................ 2-20 Disconnecting the USB cable from a Macintosh computer ....................... 2-22 Digital Printing on a Printer ............................................................................... 2-23 3 Techniques for Taking Pictures ...................................................... 3-1 Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures .................................................................... 3-2 Using the Zoom Button ­ Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom ............................... 3-3 Setting the Best Camera Mode for the Scene Shot ­ SCENE Button I....... 3-4 Displaying the Scene Mode menu............................................................... 3-4 Shooting modes .......................................................................................... 3-5 Using Continuous Shooting Mode...................................................................... 3-7 4 Switching the LCD Monitor Icon Display and Backlight On and Off ............... 3-8 Specifying the settings ................................................................................ 3-8 Conserving Battery Power................................................................................... 3-9 4 Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode ................................................................................ 4-1 Using the Flash ..................................................................................................... 4-2 Flash modes ................................................................................................ 4-2 Setting the flash mode................................................................................. 4-3 [t] Taking Pictures Using the Self-Timer........................................................... 4-4 [ ] Selecting the Number of Pixels (Image Size) .............................................. 4-5 [ ] Selecting the Quality (Compression Ratio) ................................................. 4-6 [ ] Using Exposure Compensation.................................................................... 4-8 [ ] Determining the White Balance ................................................................... 4-9 [ ] Setting the Frame Rate .............................................................................. 4-10 [ ]/[ ] Setting Detailed Functions in the SET DETAILES ........................... 4-11 [SOUND] Shooting Movies with Sound (or without Sound) ........................... 4-11 [COLOR MODE] Selecting Color, Black & White or Sepia .............................. 4-13 [CHROMA] Changing the color intensity.......................................................... 4-14 [SHARPNESS] Enhancing the image outlines ................................................. 4-15 [WB PRESET] Setting Your Own Value for White............................................ 4-16 [AE MODE] Selecting the Exposure Setting Method ....................................... 4-17 [FOCUSING] Selecting the focusing method ................................................... 4-19 Setting the focusing method ...................................................................... 4-19 Determining the shooting distance with manual focusing (MF) ................. 4-20 [LONG EXP.] Using Slow Shutter Speeds ........................................................ 4-21 [ISO] Changing the Sensitivity to Photograph Fast Moving Subjects........... 4-22 [METERING] Selecting the Area Used for Setting the Exposure ................... 4-23 [DIGITAL ZOOM] Switching the Digital Zoom ON and OFF ............................ 4-24 Introduction 5 Using the P Playback Mode Functions........................................ 5-1 [PLAYBACK ZOOM] Viewing Your Images Enlarged ........................................ 5-2 Playing Back Movies ............................................................................................ 5-2 [MULTI] Viewing Multiple Images........................................................................ 5-3 Using MULTI playback ................................................................................ 5-3 Erasing images in the MULTI playback screen ........................................... 5-4 Reverting to normal playback (SINGLE playback) ......................................5-5 [POSTRECORDING] Adding Voice Messages to Images.................................. 5-5 Recording a message ................................................................................. 5-5 Erasing voice messages ............................................................................. 5-7 Playing back a recorded message .............................................................. 5-7 [PROTECT] Protecting Images from Accidental Erasing.................................. 5-8 Protecting an image .................................................................................... 5-8 Unprotecting images ................................................................................... 5-9 [ERASE] Erasing Individual Images.................................................................... 5-9 [ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images...................................................................... 5-10 [RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming Images ........................................................ 5-11 Resizing an image ..................................................................................... 5-11 Checking and erasing resized images ...................................................... 5-13 Resizing all the images ............................................................................. 5-14 5 Erasing all resized images ........................................................................ 5-14 [ROTATE] Rotating an Image ............................................................................ 5-15 [AUTO PLAY] Displaying Images Automatically as a Slideshow................... 5-16 Setting AUTO PLAY .................................................................................. 5-16 Starting and ending an AUTO PLAY slideshow ........................................ 5-18 PRINT SETTINGS Specifying DPOF Print Settings ........................................ 5-19 Specifying DPOF settings ......................................................................... 5-19 Specifying index print settings ................................................................... 5-21 Deleting all the DPOF print settings .......................................................... 5-22 Introduction 6 G Using the SET UP Mode Functions ............................................ 6-1 [AF MODE] Setting AF mode ............................................................................... 6-2 [AF METHOD] Setting AF method ....................................................................... 6-2 [BRIGHT CNTRL] Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ................................ 6-3 [BACKLIGHT] Changing the Monitor Backlighting Brightness........................6-4 [DATE] Setting the Camera's Date and Time ....................................................6-4 [INSERT DATE] Writing the Date onto Image Files ........................................... 6-4 [FORMAT] Initializing Memory Cards ................................................................. 6-5 [POWER SAVE] Switching the Camera Off Automatically to Save Power ...... 6-6 [MODE LOCK] Preserving Your Function Settings ........................................... 6-7 [BEEP] Adjusting the Volume of the Camera Button Beep .............................. 6-8 [SHUTTER VOL] Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound ......................... 6-9 [COLOR SELECT] Selecting the Menu Color ..................................................... 6-9 [START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen ............................................. 6-10 [REC REVIEW] Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them ..................... 6-11 [ LANGUAGE] Selecting the Menu Language ............................................ 6-12 [FILE NO.] Starting Image File Numbers from 0001 ........................................ 6-13 [MODE RESET] Resetting Function Settings ................................................... 6-14 7 Appendix............................................................................................ 7-1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 7-2 Problems and Solutions .............................................................................. 7-2 Messages and Responses .......................................................................... 7-3 Mode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings ............................................. 7-4 LCD Monitor Information and Names of Icons .................................................. 7-5 Display when the Camera C, Continuous Shooting N or Movie M mode is selected .................................................................... 7-5 Display when Playback P mode is selected............................................. 7-6 Image Information Display........................................................................... 7-6 LED indicators ...................................................................................................... 7-7 Self-timer LED (red) .................................................................................... 7-7 Card access LED (orange) .......................................................................... 7-7 Caution LED (red) ....................................................................................... 7-8 Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms ........................................................... 7-9 6 How to Use this Instruction Manual Camera Preparations: This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery pack, loading memory cards, and switching the camera on. Basic Operations: This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer. If you use a digital camera for the first time, read these sections carefully in order to learn how to use it properly. Techniques for Taking Pictures: This chapter describes some more advanced photography techniques, including photographing subjects that are difficult for the camera to focus on, using the zoom to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the subject, and using continuous shooting. This section is intended for those who have understood the basic operations of the camera and have become used to camera operations. Using "C" Camera Mode, "N" Continuous Shooting Mode and "M" Movie Mode: This chapter describes various aspects of photography using a digital camera, such as using the flash, setting the number of pixels and image quality, and setting white balance. Using the "P" Playback Mode Functions: This chapter describes the camera's Playback mode, in which you can check images you have shot on the LCD monitor. In Playback mode, you can also record sound onto your images, and resize, trim and rotate photographed images in 90°increments. "G" Using the SET UP Mode Functions: This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced functions, such as specifying the AF (Auto Focus) settings, adjusting the LCD monitor brightness, and initializing memory cards. Appendix: This chapter provides a range of technical information, including measures for dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD monitor, the operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms. · The digital camera is referred to in this Instruction Manual as "camera". · In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multimedia cards are referred to generically as "memory cards". Introduction · These provide important cautionary information that should be observed when using this product. Always read these. · These provide additional explanations or references to assist in the use of this product. 7 Caution and Warning Symbols These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and use the features correctly. which have a DANGER This symbol indicates procedures not followed a high likelihood of resulting in death or serious personal injury if properly. Introduction a WARNING This symbol indicates handling procedures which may result in death or personal injury if not followed properly. which may a CAUTION This symbol indicates procedures not followedresult in injury to the user, or physical damage to the product if properly. Handling Precautions · If camera or batteries become hot, emit smoke or a burning smell, or display other abnormal symptoms, remove them from the camera immediately to prevent fire. When handling the batteries, take precautions to avoid being burned. · Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera, since you may receive a severe electric shock. · Do not operate the electronic flash at close proximity to a person's eyes (especially those of an infant), since eye damage may result. · Do not attempt to take pictures while driving or walking since you may cause an accident. · When taking pictures, remain aware of your surroundings and what is happening around you. · Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other locations subject to large concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air may promote corrosion of metal components and damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Sand inside the camera may result in internal damage and operating malfunctions. · If the camera is brought quickly from a cold place to a warm room, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts. Such condensation may result in damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Whenever possible, avoid subjecting the camera to sudden changes in temperature, and if condensation occurs, turn off the camera power quickly and leave it off until all condensation is gone. · This camera is a precision electronic instrument, and should be protected from impacts and falls that might cause damage to internal parts or the shorting of circuitry. · This camera is an electronic device which uses a high-performance IC. The heat emitted from IC may make the camera hot during use. It is not a failure. · When taking the camera overseas or using it to record important events, check its operating condition and take test pictures beforehand to confirm proper operation. a WARNING a CAUTION · This camera is not designed to be waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or under water. If the camera should inadvertently be exposed to water, it should be taken quickly to a Kyocera/Yashica Service Center for inspection. · Take great care to keep the photography lens and light sensor clean since soiling such as fingerprints can affect the accuracy of the camera's metering and focusing functions. If these areas become soiled and require cleaning, wipe them gently with a third-party lens cleaning cloth. Any dust should be removed using a blower or lens brush. 8 · Clean the camera body by wiping with soft cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents or cleansers, since such substances will damage the body materials. · Do not remove the SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC) while the card access LED is flashing. · Interference may occur in recorded or played back images when the camera is used in areas subject to strong electromagnetic interference (e.g., near a television set or stereo speakers). · Do not direct the camera lens directly toward the sun when shooting, since the CCD element may be damaged. · If the camera is dropped, it may be damaged internally or parts may have been dislodged even when there is no visible external damage. The camera must be taken to a Kyocera/ Yashica Service Center for checking. · Do not attempt to touch the insides of the memory card slot, since damage or malfunction may result. This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect its microcomputer against strong external static electricity. Though rarely, it may fail to function because this safety circuit has come into action. In this case, turn off the camera's power, remove the batteries, reload them and use the camera again. For best performance, we recommend the use of genuine Kyocera accessories. Kyocera is not responsible for any accidents or damage caused by the use of accessories made by other manufacturers or fashioned by the user. Introduction · Store the camera in a well-ventilated location, avoiding damp or dusty areas, drawers or boxes containing mothballs, or in laboratories or other locations where chemicals are handled. Exposure to such chemical fumes can result in damage to the camera's circuitry, resulting in short circuits and causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. a CAUTION · Do not place the camera in places that may be exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time (the beach in summer, a closed car under bright sun, etc.). Such high temperatures may cause adverse affects or damage to the camera, batteries, or memory cards. · Remove the battery pack before storing the camera for extended periods of time, to prevent battery leakage and resulting damage. · Rubbing or pressing strongly on the LCD monitor screen can result in damage or malfunctions. If there is dust or dirt on the LCD monitor, blow it off with a blower brush. Heavy soiling should be wiped off using soft cloth. · If the LCD monitor should become broken, take precautions to prevent personal injury from glass fragments. · If the LCD monitor breaks and its liquid contacts your skin, quickly wipe away any remaining liquid and wash the skin with soap and water. If the liquid should enter the eyes, wash with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, then seek medical attention immediately. a CAUTION · Due to the innate characteristics of LCD panels, a few pixels may appear permanently lighted or may not light at all. This is not a malfunction, and does not affect the recorded image in any way. · The LCD monitor may appear difficult to see in some outdoor lighting situations. 9 · Do not recharge or place batteries near sources of high heat (near flames, heaters, or in direct sunlight, etc.), or in places exposed to flammable gasses, since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke, or rupture. · Do not allow the positive (+) and negative (­) terminals of batteries to be shortcircuited by metallic wires or object, since batteries may generate heat or emit smoke or flames. · Do not store batteries together with keys, necklaces, coins or other metallic objects, since the objects may contact the battery terminals, causing shortcircuits. · Do not try to heat batteries, or dispose of them in fire, since they may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or rupture. · Do not attempt to disassemble or modify batteries, since they may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or the internal battery liquid may enter your eyes, causing blindness or other personal injury. If battery liquid should enter the eyes, wash the eyes with clear running water and seek medical attention immediately. · This battery pack has been designed for exclusive use with this camera. Always use the camera to recharge the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack in any device other than this camera and do not attempt to recharge it using a third-party charger as the battery pack may generate heat or smoke, catch fire or explode. · Never place batteries in a microwave oven or other container exposed to high-voltage, since battery liquid may leak, or the battery pack may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or rupture. · Do not use leaking batteries. Battery liquid may contact your skin, causing personal injury. In the event battery liquid does contact skin, wash immediately with clean water. · Do not use broken or ruptured batteries, since they may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or cause electrical shock. · Do not place batteries in water of any kind, or allow them to become wet, since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or cause electrical shock. · Do not use or attempt to recharge wet batteries, since they may generate heat, emit smoke or flame, or cause electrical shock. · Do not store batteries in locations accessible to small children, since injury could result. · Do not throw batteries or subject them to strong impacts, since they may be damaged and leak battery fluid. · Whenever possible, use batteries at room temperature (20°C ± 5°C). The battery capacity and usable time between recharging may be reduced in situations of extreme heat or cold, such as during mid-summer or deep winter weather, or when batteries are left in a hot location (e.g., inside a closed car exposed to sun). Such conditions may also shorten the usable service life of the battery. · When not using batteries, store them in a cool, dry location. Introduction a DANGER a WARNING a CAUTION Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. Please recycle after its service life has finished. 10 · Be sure that AC adapter plugs are connected securely before use. Loose plugs and poor contacts can cause generation of heat, fire, and electrical shock. · Do not attempt to modify the AC adapter's cords, or subject them to unreasonable force. Damage to the cords can cause fires and electrical shock. If cords become so damaged that their wire cores are exposed, discontinue use and consult your dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center. · Do not attempt to remove covers, disassemble, repair or modify AC adapter, since dangerous electrical shock could result. · AC adapter plugs that have become laden with dirt or household dust should not be used or approached with metal objects, since electricity might be transmitted through the metal, causing fire or personal electrical shock. In the event of heavy soiling of a plug, remove it from its outlet and clean away the dirt before reusing. · In the event that AC adapter plug emits smoke or unusual smell or sound, or if it is damaged by impact or falling, cease use immediately. Continuing to use a damaged plug could result in fire danger. In the event of damage to a plug, consult your dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center. · Do not connect the AC adapter to any sources of power other than a household AC outlet (AC 100V to 240V; 50/60Hz). Using the adapter with other voltages or ratings may cause the hazard of fire or electrical shock. · Use only the dedicated AC adapter supplied with the digital camera. Using other adapters may result in accidents and fire danger. · Never attempt to splice the AC adapter cord, or subject it to severe twisting, bending, or stretching. · Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands, since personal electrical shock could result. · Always grasp the plug body (not cord) when removing the AC adapter plugs from camera and power outlet. Pulling on the cords could cause breakage or other damage to the wires, resulting in danger of fire or electrical shock. · The AC adapter has been designed for exclusive use with this camera. To prevent the danger of fire and electrical shock, do not use the adapter with products other than the specific digital camera for which it was designed. · If you notice any damage to the AC adapter, including broken wires or faulty plug connections, stop using the AC adapter and consult your dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center as soon as possible. Introduction a WARNING a CAUTION · Prolonged use may cause the AC adapter to feel warm; this is a normal phenomenon and not a malfunction. · When not using the AC adapter for an extended period of time, first remove the plug from the camera body, then disconnect the adapter from its AC outlet. · If you wish to use the AC adapter while batteries are loaded in the camera, first set the camera's power switch to OFF, then connect the AC adapter before turning on the camera again. 11 Nomenclature POWER button Introduction 0 Names of camera controls and reference pages p.1-5 p.2-3 Shutter release button USB socket Power input socket p.2-13 p.1-3 Connector cover Strap lug Microphone Flash unit Self-timer LED Light sensor Lens/Cover glass DISPLAY button SCENE button Zoom button Zoom button W T J I p.3-8 p.3-4 (wide-angle) (telephoto) MENU button Speaker 4-way button OK button E UDLR p.1-2 K p.3-3 p.3-3 Card access LED Card/battery cover LCD monitor Mode buttons OQ Mode select LED Caution LED 12 A World of Possibilities This digital camera, with its slimline body and rotatable lens and LCD monitor units, can be used in various ways not possible with conventional digital cameras. Stylish Slimline Body The ultra-slim body of the FineCam SL300R is only 15 mm (0.6") thick. You can slip it into your pocket so it's ready to use anytime, anywhere. Introduction When the inspiration hits! Snap! Rotating lens unit and LCD monitor You can rotate the lens unit and LCD monitor unit to any position through 120° in either direction. By pointing the lens unit at yourself, you can take your own picture (self portrait) while watching the image on the LCD monitor. By changing the angle of the lens unit, you can use the camera like a periscope to take pictures over the heads of a crowd while you view the image on the LCD monitor. Flat body makes it easy to put down If you rotate the lens unit and LCD monitor back to their original positions, the flat camera body offers superb stability. This is really useful when you need the camera to be stable so you can take pictures using the self-timer or the macro function while you check the image by looking at the LCD monitor from above. 13 Camera Functions You can access the wide selection of camera functions by pressing the mode buttons above the LCD monitor to switch between modes. There is also a SCENE button that lets you take pictures using camera settings tailored to a range of different scenes. Introduction Shooting (still images) The 3.2 megapixel highperformance CCD enables you to shoot high-quality still images. ( p.2-2) Shooting (continuous shooting) Allows you to take continuous shots at a rate of 3.5 frames per second. This mode captures all the action at sporting events, etc. ( p.3-7) Shooting (movies) Shoot a movie to capture the true feeling of being there. You can also record sound along with the movie. ( p.2-4) DISPLAY button Alternately displays or hides the icons on the LCD monitor or switches the backlight ON and OFF. ( p.3-8) SCENE button Provides a range of camera settings optimized for particular scenes, such as portraits or nighttime scenery. ( p.3-4) SET UP Allows you to specify the settings for various functions including the AF (Auto Focus) and the LCD monitor brightness. ( p.6-1) Playback Displays the images you have shot on the LCD monitor. You can also use this mode to resize or trim your images. ( p.2-6) Digital cameras also offer the user a range of other options, including connecting to a computer, sending images directly to a printer and getting your images printed at a print processing store. Connecting to a computer Connecting your camera to a computer using the dedicated USB cable gives you access to a wide range of uses for your images, including using image retouching software to edit your images on the computer and sending them as attachments via e-mail. ( p.2-11) * Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users must install the USB driver from the CD-ROM provided with the camera. Digital printing You can either print out your images directly on a printer or download them onto a memory card and take them to your local print processing store for printing. * Consult your local print processing store for details of the print services offered. ( p.5-19) 14 System Around the Camera E-mail E-mail Introduction PC Printer Notebook USB cable (supplied) Card reader Card reader Digital camera Finecam SL300R AC adapter (supplied) Memory card DPOF-compatible printer (third-party) Photo lab Digital print 15 Camera Preparations This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery, loading memory cards, and switching the camera on. Inserting the Battery Pack 1 1 Camera Preparations Open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow ( ) to open it. M G 2 Insert the battery pack (BP-780S) supplied with the camera. Check that the correctly. and markings are oriented 3 Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow ( ) to lock it. G M Removing the Battery Pack 1 2 Check that the camera is switched off and then open the card/ battery cover. Use your fingertip to slide the catch retaining the battery pack sideways and release the catch. 1-2 3 Grip the battery pack and pull it out of the camera. · Take care not to drop the battery pack. Strong impacts caused by being dropped can cause the battery pack to leak fluid. · If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long period, store it in a cool, dark place. 1 Camera Preparations Charging the Battery · Before charging, check that the battery pack is in the camera. Connect the AC adapter to the camera to charge the battery pack. Full charging takes around 3 hours. Turn the camera off during charging. The caution LED (red) lights during charging and goes off after roughly 2 hours, at which point the battery pack is 90% charged. Leaving the AC adapter connected for another hour charges the battery pack fully. Caution LED · When you first purchase the camera, you need to charge the battery fully. · Leaving or repeatedly charging the battery pack or the camera with the battery pack installed in a hot location may impair battery pack performance and reduce the number of shots that can be taken. When this occurs, purchase a new battery pack. · You can check the battery level by switching the camera on. ( p.1-6) Loading the Memory Card 1 Check that the camera is switched off and then open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow ( ) to open it. M G 1-3 2 Load the memory card. Make sure the side with the label attached is facing the LCD monitor. To load the card, push it into the slot until it makes a clicking sound and stops. 1 Camera Preparations · If the card does not slide in smoothly, you may be loading the card upside down. Check that the card is the right way up and do not try to force it into the slot. · Do not attach stickers of any sort to the memory card as this may jam the card in the slot so that you cannot remove it. 3 Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow ( ) to lock it. Write protect switch (SD Memory Cards only) Write-protect switch Slide this switch down to SD Memory Cards are provided with a write write-protect the card. protect switch. Sliding this switch downward prevents any more data from being recorded onto the card and protects the images and data already stored on the card. F When you load a write-protected card into the camera in "C", "M" or "N" mode, the "WRITE WRITE PROTECT PROTECT" message appears the LCD monitor. You cannot use a write-protected card to take pictures. You cannot erase images on a writeprotected card either. 0 Removing the Memory Card 1 Check that the camera is switched off and then open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow ( ) to open it. M G 1-4 · When the card access LED is flashing, images are being recorded onto the memory card. Do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage. 2 Push the memory card in gently with your fingertip. If you push the memory card in slightly, it pops back out and you can then pull it out completely. 1 Camera Preparations 3 Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow ( ) to lock it. G M Switching the Camera On · Check that a memory card is loaded in the camera before switching the camera on. Press the POWER button H. The startup screen is displayed for a few seconds and then the normal shooting mode screen appears. · While the camera is switched on, pressing the POWER button H switches the camera off. 1-5 Viewing the battery level and charging guide Fully charged At least half used. Charge low. Charge the battery soon. Camera will not function. Charge the battery. 1 Camera Preparations When the battery charge is completely depleted, the "LOW BATTERY" message appears on the LCD monitor. Depending on the environment in which the digital camera is being used, the amount of power consumed may increase. Even if the battery level icon is displayed, the camera may switch itself off in some camera operating conditions. When this occurs, charge the battery. LOW BATTERY Setting the Date and Time The first time you use your digital camera, you must set the date and time. The date and time settings may also be cleared when you remove the battery pack or if you leave the camera unused for a long period. If this happens, reset the date and time. 1 Press the O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on the mode select LED. The setup menu appears. SET UP(1/3) AF MODE SAF AF METHOD SPEED BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT 2003.01.01 DATE INSERT DATE NO DATE 2 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select [DATE] and then press R. SET UP(1/3) AF MODE SAF AF METHOD SPEED BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT 2003.01.01 DATE INSERT DATE NO DATE 1-6 3 You can use L and R on the 4way button to cycle through the options as follows: Year Month Day Hour Minute Date display format. Use U and D to change the values set and select the display format. DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT 2003. 07. 15 Y.M.D OK CANCEL 01 01 1 Camera Preparations Date display format This refers to the order in which the year, month and day are shown. The 3 available formats are shown on the right. Choose your preferred display format. Dates inserted on prints of your images are inserted in the format selected here. ( p.6-4) Order Y.M.D M.D.Y D.M.Y 2003.08.21 08.21.2003 21.08.2003 Sample display 4 When you have completed all the settings, press the OK button E to exit the settings. SET UP(1/3) SAF AF MODE AF METHOD SPEED BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT 2003.07.15 DATE INSERT DATE NO DATE The date and time must be set. On a digital camera, the date and time of shooting are stored on the memory card along with the image data. This information is useful for organizing your images into albums for viewing on a computer. 100KCBOX KIF_0001.jpg 2003.9.2 KIF_0002.jpg 2003.9.2 KIF_0003.jpg 2003.9.7 KIF_0004.jpg 2003.9.15 · · Using the Accessories Attaching the Hand Strap Attach the supplied hand strap as shown. 1-7 Using the Camera Case Use the camera case as shown in the illustration. 1 Camera Preparations Memory cards go in here. Using the Cleaning Pad Attach the cleaning pad to the hand strap as shown in the illustration. Clean the lens and LCD monitor with the side to which the cleaning cloth is attached. · Wipe the lens with the cleaning pad if it becomes dirty. 1-8 Basic Operations This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer. Taking Pictures -- Shooting Still Images 1 2 Take the camera out of the case. Hold the camera in both hands. 2 Basic Operations 3 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on and then press O or Q on the mode button until the "C" icon lights on the mode select LED. After the startup screen, the date is displayed for roughly 3 seconds. Check that the date is correct. 4 With the LCD monitor facing towards you, gently turn the left side of the camera (lens unit). Holding the LCD monitor at a good angle for viewing, twist the lens unit until the lens points at the subject. 5 Use the LCD monitor to compose your shot. 2-2 · Take care to avoid camera shake. ( p.4-4) · Press the T side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the W side to return the enlarged image to its original size. ( p.3-3) Holding the camera With the LCD monitor facing towards you, hold the lens unit with your left hand and the section with the LCD monitor in your right hand. Take care that your fingers do not obstruct the lens, flash or light sensor. The camera is easier to hold if the lens unit and LCD monitor unit are at an angle of between 30° and 45° to each other. 2 Basic Operations Relax your shoulders. 30° to 45° Brace your elbows lightly against your body. Hold the camera in both hands. 6 Press the shutter release button down half way to set exposure and focus. The camera gives a short beep and the green shooting mark "B" lights on the LCD monitor to indicate that the exposure and focus have been set. "Beep" · A flashing shooting mark "B" indicates that the camera cannot set the exposure and focus. Press the shutter release button half way again until the shooting mark "B" stays lit and the focus is set. Pressing the shutter release button half way When you press the shutter release button, it stops at a point on the way down to the fully pressed position. At this point, it is said to be pressed half way and the camera determines the exposure and focus in readiness for taking a picture. If you then continue pressing the shutter release button the rest of the way down, the camera takes the picture. Not pressed Pressed half way Pressed fully (starts picture shooting) 2-3 7 When you press the shutter release button down fully, the camera emits the shutter sound and takes a picture. "Click" 2 · Press the shutter release button lightly with the soft pad of your fingertip. Pressing the button roughly will result in camera shake. (See "Avoiding camera shake" p.4-4.) · When the caution LED flashes rapidly before the picture is taken, this indicates that there is a risk of camera shake occurring. Place the camera on a steady surface (table, etc.) and use the self-timer or, depending on the subject, use the flash. (See "Avoiding camera shake" on p.4-4 and "Using the Flash" on p.4-2.) · When the caution LED flashes relatively slowly after the shot is taken, this indicates that the flash is charging. Wait until the LED goes off before taking the next shot. (See "Using the Flash" p.4-2.) · When the card access LED is flashing, this indicates that the image is being recorded onto the memory card. Do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage. · You can take pictures while the card access LED is flashing. Basic Operations Shooting Movies 1 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on and then press O or Q on the mode button until the "M" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Use the LCD monitor to compose your shot. The remaining number of seconds of movie shooting is shown in the top-right corner of the LCD monitor. 00:26 2-4 3 Press the shutter release button half way to set the exposure and focus for the subject. "Beep" 00:26 · During movie shooting, the exposure is adjusted according to the ambient conditions, but the focus does not change. The movie is shot using the focus set just before shooting started. 4 2 Basic Operations "Click" When you press the shutter release button down further, the camera makes a clicking sound and shooting begins. Pressing the shutter release button displays the seconds counter. The red shooting mark " B" also lights during movie shooting. 00:04 The table below shows the number of seconds that can be shot for each image size when a 16MB memory card is used to record a movie with sound. (Frame rate: 30 fps; new or formatted memory card used) Image Size 640 480 320 240 160 120 Seconds Counter 0 to 6 (sec.) 0 to 26 (sec.) 0 to 104 (sec.) · Movie shooting can continue until the memory card is full. · For more information on the number of seconds of movie shooting that are available for each image size, see the "Accessories and Specifications" provided separately. 5 Press the shutter release button half way to finish shooting. · If you do not press the shutter release button half way, shooting continues until the memory card is full. 2-5 Viewing Images ­ Still Image Playback 1 Press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights on the mode select LED. The photographed image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 2 Basic Operations Press R on the 4-way button to scan forward through the photographed images. Press L to scan backward through the images. 3 Press the T side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the W side to return the enlarged image to its original size. After zooming in, you can use the 4-way button to select the area displayed. · Revert the image back to its original size before you scan fowards or backword through your images. Viewing Images ­ Movie Playback 1 Press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2-6 2 Press L or R on the 4-way button to select the movie to be viewed. 00:00 3 Press the OK button E to begin playback. 2 Basic Operations 00:16 · See p.5-2 for more information on playing back movies. Displaying Information for Playback Images ­ INFORMATION This feature allows you to check information such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for the image (still image) being played back. 1 Press D on the 4-way button during image playback. The information for the currently displayed image appears. · See p.7-6 for detailed information on the screen displayed. INFORMATION 100KIF_0001.JPG 1600KB F 2048X1536 1/2000 F16.0 ±0.3 ISO200 DPOF 1 PRTS DATE 2003.09.01 12:34:56 2 Press D again to clear the information display screen and return to the original display. 2-7 Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images ­ Manual REC Review This feature allows you to check data such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for an image you have just shot and to erase the image. 1 2 Basic Operations Immediately after taking a picture in "C" mode, press D on the 4-way button. The last image you shot appears on the LCD monitor. · If you press D again while a photographed image is displayed, a message screen appears asking you to confirm whether you want to erase the image. To erase the image, use U to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E. 2 Press U on the 4-way button. The photography data is displayed. · See p.7-6 for detailed information on the screen displayed. INFORMATION 100KIF_0001.JPG 1600KB F 2048X1536 1/2000 F16.0 ±0.3 ISO200 DPOF 0 PRTS 2003.09.01 12:34:56 3 Press the shutter release button half way to return the camera to the original shooting mode. Deleting Unwanted Images ­ Erasing Images 1 Press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights on the mode select LED. The last image you shot appears on the LCD monitor. · Press L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased. 2-8 2 Press the MENU button K. The menu icons appear. MULTI 3 Press R on the 4-way button to select ERASE [ ]. -4)5- 2 Basic Operations 4 Press the OK button E. The erase confirmation message screen appears. ERASE IMAGE? EXECUTE CANCEL 5 Press U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE]. · Use L and R on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased. ERASE_IMAGE? EXECUTE CANCEL 2-9 6 Press the OK button E to erase the image. The saved image that follows the erased image appears on the LCD monitor. To erase another image, repeat the procedure from step 5. If there are no further images, the "NO IMAGE" message appears. ERASE IMAGE? EXECUTE CANCEL 2 7 Press the MENU button K to finish the erase procedure. Basic Operations · The image erasing procedure is the same for still images and movies. When the Memory Card is Full... When you cannot record any more images on a memory card, the "MEMORY CARD FULL" message appears on the LCD monitor. When this happens, insert a new card or save the images on the card to your computer and then erase the images on the card. F MEMORY CARD FULL 0 To save images to a computer, use the exclusive USB cable supplied with the camera. See p.2-11 for details. To erase all the images on a memory card, you can select either ERASE ALL or FORMAT. For more information, see p.5-10 for ERASE ALL and p.6-5 for FORMAT. 2-10 Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can view images you have shot with this camera on a computer, copy the images to a computer and edit them, and then send them from the computer via e-mail. First check the operating system software on your computer and then read the relevant sections for your software. Computer operating system Windows 98 or 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.x Install the USB drivers. Mac OS 10.0 to 10.2.x 2 Basic Operations Connect the USB cable. View the images on the computer. Computer hardware and software requirements · Must be equipped with a USB port as standard (required for camera connection) · Must be equipped with a CD-ROM drive (required for installation) Windows computers Must have Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) pre-installed. Macintosh computers Must have Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.x or Mac OS 10.0 to 10.2.x (excludes OS X server) pre-installed. * Successful operation is not guaranteed on systems where the software has been upgraded to the versions listed above. 2-11 Connecting to a Windows PC Installing the USB drivers (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB drivers, which are included on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera. 2 · Do not connect the USB cable until USB driver installation is completed. Connecting the USB cable prior to installation will prevent successful USB driver installation. If you have mistakenly connected the USB cable, see "Uninstalling the driver software" on p.2-18. 1 2 3 4 Switch the PC on and start up Windows. Load the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click [My Computer] and then the [CD-ROM icon] to open the CD-ROM window. Double-click the [SETUP.exe] icon to begin the installation. Proceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions. Basic Operations 5 When the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" message appears, check that the "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" option is selected and then click [Finish]. Installation ends and the PC restarts. · If installation fails, uninstall the software as described in "Uninstalling the driver software" on p.2-18 and then re-install the drivers. 2-12 Viewing images on a Windows PC · If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, install the USB drivers before connecting the USB cable. ( p.2-12) · If you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, no driver installation is needed. Connect the USB cable without installing the drivers. · To view images on your PC, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed.) 1 Load the memory card into the camera. ( p.1-3) 2 Basic Operations · You cannot check images on your PC unless there is a memory card in the camera. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 3 Connect the camera to your PC using the dedicated USB cable and then start up the PC. · Check the size of the USB connectors. The small connector plugs into the camera and the large connector plugs into the USB port on your PC. 2-13 4 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on.