User manual LEICA D-LUX 2

Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this LEICA D-LUX2. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. · Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. · SD Logo is a trademark. · Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call the Leica agency/distributer in your country for information on how to recycle this battery. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. 2 Before Use FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: Model No.: LEICA D-LUX 2 Responsible party / Support Contact: Leica Camera Inc. 1 Pearl Court, Unit A Allendale, New Jersey 07401 Tel.: +1 201 995 0051 232 Fax: +1 201 995 1684 e-mail: repair@leicacamerausa.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 LEICA D-LUX 2 3 Before Use Only for Great Britain Digital Camera The rating plate is on the underside of the Digital Camera. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol. Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Leica Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. Before Use Remove the Connector Cover. How to replace the Fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) 4 Before Use Care for the camera · Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures may be disabled, or the lens may be damaged. · Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera. When you use the camera on a beach etc., take care so that sand or dust does not get into the camera. · When you use the camera on a rainy day or on a beach, take care so that water does not get into the camera. · If seawater splashes onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again with a dry cloth. About the LCD monitor · Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. It may cause uneven colours on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the LCD monitor. · In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. · If the camera is extremely cold when you turn the camera on, the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this will not be recorded on the pictures in the card. About the Lens · Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but irreversible damage to your eye. · Do not press the lens strongly. · Leaving the camera with the lens facing the sun may cause a malfunction. Be careful when you put the camera outside or near a window. About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows: Be careful of condensation since it causes stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction. · When the camera is brought inside from the cold to a warm room. · When the camera is moved from outside to an air-conditioned car. · When cool wind from an air conditioner or other is directly blown onto the camera. · In humid places Put the camera into plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient temperature to avoid condensation. In case of condensation, turn the camera off and then leave it for about 2 hours. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. 5 Before Use If you will not be using the camera for a long time · Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15°C to 25°C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] · Be sure to remove the battery and the card from the camera. · When the battery is left inserted in the camera for a long time, discharge takes place even if the camera is turned off. If you leave the battery inserted for an extended period of time, it will be excessively discharged and it may become unusable even after it is charged. · To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once every year and storing it again after you completely use up the charged capacity. · When you keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend storing it with the desiccant (silica gel). -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 6 Before Use About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 4 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. · The picture may have some distortion (typical example: vertical straight line bent outwards). Convenient or helpful information for use of this camera is described. About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. About illustrations of the cursor button and the joystick In those operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated below. For example: Pressing the r cursor button MENU REV For example: Moving the joystick to the right For example: Pressing the joystick 7 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . .2 About These Operating Instructions . . . . .7 Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Aperture-priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . · Shutter-priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Manual exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Motion picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . · Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Portrait mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Sports mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Food mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Scenery mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Night portrait mode . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Night scenery mode . . . . . . . . . . ­ Baby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Candle light mode . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Party mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Fireworks mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Snow mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Starry sky mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­ Self portrait mode . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the [REC] mode menu . . . . . . . . · White Balance [W.BALANCE] . . . . · ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] . . . . · Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] . . . . . . . . · Quality [QUALITY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] . . . · Metering Mode [METERING MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . · AF Mode [AF MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . · Continuous AF [CONT.AF] . . . . . . . · AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] . . . . . . . . . · Colour Effect [COL.EFFECT] . . . . . · Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.] . . . · Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] . . . . . . Using the Quick setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taking Pictures with Manual Focus . . . AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AF Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 54 55 56 59 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 70 71 73 73 74 75 75 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 82 83 85 86 87 Preparation Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Names of the Components . . . . . . . . . .10 Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Charging the Battery with the Charger . .13 About the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Inserting/Removing the Battery . . . . . . .15 Inserting/Removing the Card . . . . . . . . .16 About the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap . . . . . . . .21 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) . . . . . . . .22 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 About the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode . . . . . . . .35 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer . . . . .44 Compensating the Exposure . . . . . . . . .45 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket . . . .46 Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode . . . . .48 Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 9/16/25 Pictures Multi Playback . . . . . . .50 Using the Playback Zoom . . . . . . . . . . .51 Deleting Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 8 Shooting with the extra optical zoom . . . 88 Scope of delivery Standard Accessories · SD Memory Card (64 MB) 423-056.020-045 (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") · Battery Pack BP-DC4-U/J/E 18645/18646/18644 (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") · Battery Charger BC-DC4-U/J/E 423-068.801-007/-008/-006 (In the text, it is indicated as "Charger") · AC Mains Lead 423-068.801-019/EU 423-068.801-020/GB 423-068.801-021/USA 423-068.801-022/Jap 423-068.801-023/AUS · AV Cable 423-068.801-016 · USB Connection Cable 423-068.801-017 · CD-ROM 423-068.801-014 · Strap 423-068.801-015 · Battery Carrying Case 423-068.801-012 · Lens Cap 423-068.801-013 · Lens Cap String 423-068.801-018 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Using the [PLAY] mode menu . . . . . . . . 90 · Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 · Favorites setting [FAVORITE] . . . . . 92 · Displaying pictures in a direction Bef at the time of recording [ROTATE DISP.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 · Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] . . . . 94 · Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 · Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 · Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 · Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] . . . . 99 · Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 · Changing the Aspect Ratio [ASPECT CONV.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 · Clean up the Card [CLEAN UP] . . 103 · Initializing the Card [FORMAT] . . . 103 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Before using your camera, check the cont Accessories Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable [4 : USB MODE] . . . . . . . . 105 Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Others Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 9 Preparation Names of the Components 11 22 33 1 Lens part 2 Self-timer Indicator (P44) AF Assist Lamp (P77) 3 Flash (P32, 40) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 Joystick (P34, 49, 83) 5 AF/AE Lock Button (P85) 6 Cursor buttons w/Self-timer Button (P44) r/[REV] Button (P37) q/Flash Mode Button (P40) e/Backlight Compensation in Auto Mode (P36)/Exposure Compensation (P45)/Auto Bracket (P46)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P72) Button 7 LCD Monitor (P27, 112) 8 Status Indicator 9 [MENU] Button (P23, 61, 90) 10 [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] Button (P27) 11 Single/Burst Mode (P48)/Delete Button (P37, 52, 92) 12 13 12 Lens barrel 13 Focus switch (P31, 83, 86) 10 Preparation 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Aspect ratio switch (P87) Zoom Lever (P37, 38, 50, 51) Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P47) Flash Open Switch (P40) Speaker (P89) Microphone (P59, 75) Mode Dial (P30) Shutter Button (P31) Camera Switch (P23) 23 24 25 26 23 Lens Cap/Strap Eyelet (P21) 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P104, 106, 108) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P106, 108) · Please be sure to use genuine Leica AC adaptor (ACA-DC4-U/J/E; optional). · This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (ACA-DC4-U/J/E; optional) is connected to it. 26 Terminal Cover 27 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 28 Tripod thread · When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 27 28 11 Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. · Set the clock. (P22) 1 Charge the battery. (P13) · When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 3 2 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) 1 Set the mode dial to [L]. 2 Open the flash. (When using the flash) (P40) 3 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P31) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to [Q]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P49) 12 Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 3 Detach the battery. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the AC mains lead. · After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet. · The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, this is not a malfunction with the camera. · The battery will discharge if left for a long time after charging. Recharge it. · Use the dedicated charger and battery. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. · Do not disassemble or modify the charger. · The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. · When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights in green, charging starts. · When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 130 minutes), charging is completed. 13 Preparation About the Battery Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (ACA-DC4-U/J/E; optional).] Playback time Playback time Approx. 300 min. The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min. The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. The lifetime of the battery The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standards (In Programme AE mode) · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Number of recordable pictures Approx. 480 pictures (Approx. 240 min.) (Recording conditions by CIPA standards) · Temperature: 23°C/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. · Using SD Memory Card (supplied: 64 MB). · Using the supplied battery. · Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. · Record once every 30 seconds, with full flash every other recording. · Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording. · Turn the camera off every 10 recordings./ Leaving the camera until the battery is cooled down. Note:When the Power LCD function (P28) is used, the number of recordable pictures decreases. The actual number of pictures you can take depends on the interval you leave between shooting. The number of shots reduces proportionately to the interval you leave. · So for example if you leave 2 minutes between each shot instead of the 30seconds given in the conditions above, then the number of shots reduce to a quarter (Approx. 60 pictures). · When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. Charging error · If the [CHARGE] indicator blinks at approximately 1-second intervals during charging, a charging error has occurred. In this case, disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet, detach the battery and then make sure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high. If the room temperature is between 10°C to 35°C, recharge the battery. If the [CHARGE] indicator still blinks even if you charge the battery for a while, consult your Leica dealer. · When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. Charging conditions · Charge the battery under temperature of 10°C to 35°C. · The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding). 14 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Close the flash. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. 2 1 · Please be sure to use genuine LEICA batteries (BP-DC4-U/J/E). · If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). (P115) · When fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P22) · Do not remove the card and the battery while the card is being accessed (P17). The data on the card may be damaged. · The supplied battery is designed only for use with this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. · Ensure the camera is off before removing the battery. Camera settings may be lost if you remove the battery while it is on. 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. 15 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Close the flash. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. 2 · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. 1 2 Insert: Insert the card with the label side facing the back of the camera until it clicks. Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. · Check the direction of the card. · The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. · Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo. · Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 16 Preparation About the Card Access to the card When pictures are being recorded onto the card, the card access indication lights red. 19 1 When the card access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted, or the card is cleaned up (P103) or formatted, do not: · turn the camera off. · remove the battery or the card. · shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. About handling a card Store precious data to your PC (P106). The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity, breakdown of this camera or a defective card. · If you have formatted the card on a computer or other equipment, reformat it with this camera. (P103) SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a WriteProtect switch that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.) SD Memory Card 2 You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB). 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum) · This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. · This camera cannot take motion pictures if you are using a MultiMediaCard. · The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 17 Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB TIFF j 8M (3840×2160 pixels) TIFF G H 5.5M EZ (3072×1728 pixels) TIFF G H RAW 0 1 2 4 9 18 36 74 3 7 15 30 59 115 230 470 6 14 29 60 115 230 460 930 0 1 3 6 13 26 52 105 0 1 3 7 14 28 57 115 5 11 23 47 92 180 360 740 10 22 46 93 180 350 710 1420 j 2M EZ (1920×1080 pixels) G H 7M (3248×2160 pixels) TIFF G H RAW 2 4 9 18 36 72 145 290 13 28 58 115 230 450 910 1800 25 54 110 220 430 860 1720 3410 0 1 2 5 10 21 43 87 4 8 17 36 70 135 270 560 8 17 35 71 135 270 540 1090 0 1 3 6 13 26 53 105 18 Preparation Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 6M (2880×2160 pixels) TIFF G H 4.5M EZ (2560×1712 pixels) TIFF G H 2.5M EZ (2048×1360 pixels) TIFF G H 1 2 4 8 17 34 69 140 6 13 28 57 110 220 440 890 12 27 55 110 210 430 860 1700 h 1 3 6 14 27 54 105 210 10 21 44 89 170 340 680 1360 19 41 84 170 330 650 1310 2560 4M EZ (2304×1728 pixels) TIFF G H RAW 0 1 3 6 12 24 48 98 4 9 20 40 79 155 310 630 9 19 39 79 155 300 610 1220 0 1 3 6 13 26 53 105 1 2 4 9 19 38 76 150 7 15 31 62 120 240 480 970 14 29 60 120 230 470 940 1860 19 Preparation Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB TIFF h 3M EZ (2048×1536 pixels) TIFF G H 2M EZ (1600×1200 pixels) TIFF G H 1 3 6 12 24 48 96 195 9 19 39 79 150 300 610 1220 h 17 37 75 150 290 590 1180 2360 2 4 10 20 39 78 155 310 14 30 62 125 240 480 970 1920 28 59 120 240 470 940 1880 3610 1M EZ (1280×960 pixels) G H 3 7 15 31 61 120 240 490 22 46 94 190 370 730 1470 2920 41 86 175 350 690 1370 2740 5120 · Aspect ratio is the ratio of the width and the height of the picture. For aspect ratio settings, see page 87. · If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures clearly. When you select a smaller picture size, you can store more pictures on a card though the picture quality is deteriorated. (P73) · EZ is an abbreviation for Extra Optical Zoom. (P88) · For details about quality, see page 74. · The numbers are approximations. (The numbers vary depending on the recording condition and the type of the card.) · The number of recordable pictures may vary depending on subjects. · The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an approximation. 20 Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap Strap 1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet. 2 Pass the string through the hole on the camera. · Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. 3 Attach the lens cap. · When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. · Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode. · When the mode dial is set to one of the recording modes and the camera is turned on with the lens cap attached, the message [REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS q BUTTON] appears. After removing the lens cap, press the q cursor button. · Be careful not to lose the lens cap. 21 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. 2 Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D]. CLOCK SET 10 : 00 20. DEC. 2005 DM Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU · Take the lens cap off before setting the date and time. · Press the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. · The setting screen disappears in about 5 seconds. Switch the unit back on to show the above screen again. Alternatively, press the [MENU] button to show the menu screen (P23), select [CLOCK SET] on page 2/4 of the setup menu, and do steps 1 and 2. · Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. · Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. 1 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 0 : 00 1 . JAN . 2005 DMY SELECT SET EXIT MENU · When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. · You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. · If you do not set the date, the date cannot be printed when you go to a photo studio for digital printing. · For the date print setting, refer to P96. · w/q : Select the desired item. · e/r : Set date and time. 22 Preparation Setup Menu Change the settings if necessary. (See pages 24 to 26 for details about the settings.) 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. REC SETUP 14 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. A MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE MF ASSIST BEEP SELECT EXIT MENU · When rotating the zoom lever A toward T, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded. (vice versa) 4 Select the desired item. SETUP 14 · The menu items depend on the mode selected with the mode dial (P30). In this page, the items in Programme AE mode [L] are indicated. MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE MF ASSIST BEEP SELECT SET EXIT MENU 5 Set the desired value. SETUP 14 2 Press the [MENU] button. REC MENU SETUP W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC. SELECT EXIT MENU MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE MF ASSIST BEEP SELECT SET EXIT MENU Be sure to press q at the end to determine the setting. · Press [MENU] to exit the menu. If you are in recording mode, you can exit the setup menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. 23 Preparation For setting, see page 23. Menu x MONITOR Functions Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. P AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1 SEC.]:The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. [3 SEC.]:The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds. [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful for confirming focus. Pictures in burst mode, auto bracket, pictures with audio are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. · In motion picture mode [i], auto review function is not activated. · Auto review activates if you shoot with auto bracket [B] (P46) or burst modes [D], [E], and [F] (P48), irrespective of the auto review setting. (But the picture is not enlarged.) · When the quality is set to [TIFF] or [RAW], the auto review function works until the end of recording onto the card. (The picture is not enlarged.) · When using pictures with audio, the auto review function works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) · You cannot change the auto review setting when using auto bracket, burst modes, shooting motion pictures, [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode, and recording sound. 5 POWER SAVE [1 MIN.]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]: If you perform no operations, the camera turns off automatically after the interval you set to save the battery. [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off. · Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to recover from the power save mode. · When using the AC adaptor (ACA-DC4-U/J/E; opt.)/connecting to a PC or a printer/recording motion pictures/playing back motion pictures/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated. (Note that when you are using the Slide Show manually, the power saving feature will switch the unit off after 10 minutes.) X MF ASSIST In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P84) [OFF]: No MF ASSIST [MF1]: MF ASSIST appears in the centre of the screen [MF2]: MF ASSIST takes up the whole screen 24 Preparation For setting, see page 23. Menu 6 BEEP Functions Set to select the volume of operational sound. [7 ]: No operational sound [8 ]: Soft operational sound [9]: Loud operational sound Set to select the volume of shutter sound. [C]: No shutter sound [E]: Soft shutter sound [D]: Loud shutter sound The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps. (LEVEL6 to 0) · When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers of the TV is not changed. Change date and time. (P22) Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from 0001.) · The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999. When the folder number reaches 999, it cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. · To reset the folder number to 100, you must first reformat the card (P103). After this perform [NO.RESET] to reset the file number, after which a screen appears asking whether you want to reset the folder number. Select [YES]. · For details about file and folder numbers, see page 107. The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. · The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. · Your baby's birthday (set in [BABY] scene mode (P65)) is cleared. [ROTATE DISP.] (P93) is reset to [ON]. Set the USB communication system. Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P105) When the auto review or review function is activated, a white saturated area appears blinking in black and white. (P28) B SHUTTER 9 VOLUME 3 CLOCK SET 2 NO.RESET 1 RESET 4 USB MODE Y HIGHLIGHT 25 Preparation For setting, see page 23. Menu X VIDEO OUT (Playback mode only) TV ASPECT (Playback mode only) Functions [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P104) [j]: Select if your television has a 16:9 aspect ratio. · This mode is best for showing [j] aspect ratio images on a 16:9 aspect ratio television. Pictures shot in the [h] aspect ratio have black bands added to either side. [h]: Select if your television has a 4:3 aspect ratio. · This mode is best for showing [h] aspect ratio images on a 4:3 aspect ratio television. Images with a [j] aspect ratio are shown with black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox). · Note that when you select [j] and output to a television (P104), the picture on the camera's LCD will be stretched vertically. [m]: [ft]: g SCENE MENU [OFF]: The focal distance is indicated in meters in manual focusing. The focal distance is indicated by feet in manual focusing. MF m/ft [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [R] or [S] and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, press the [MENU] button to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and then select the desired scene mode. [AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears automatically when setting the mode dial to [R] or [S]. Select the desired scene mode. { LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 6 languages. Set to the desired language with e/r and determine it with q. [ENGLISH]: English [DEUTSCH]: German [FRANÇAIS]: French [ESPAÑOL]: Spanish [ITALIANO]: Italian [ ]: Japanese · When you set to other language by mistake, select [{] from the menu icons to set the desired language. 26 Preparation About the LCD Monitor Selecting the screen to be used In recording mode (P30) B C * E A DISPLAY/PWR LCD D A LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button to switch to the screen to be used. · When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During multi playback (P50) or playback zoom (P51), the indications on the screen can be turned on and off. B Display C Display with histogram D Non-display (Recording guide line) E Non-display *Histogram In playback mode (P49) G 100 _ 0001 1/19 P F2.8 1/25 10:00 20.DEC.2005 F 100 _ 0001 1/19 1 month 10days H 10:00 20.DEC.2005 * F Display G Display with recording information and histogram H Non-display * Displayed when you set birthday setting for [BABY] in scene mode (P65), and [WITH AGE] is selected at taking pictures. 27 Preparation To view the LCD monitor outdoors on a bright sunny day (Power LCD function) When you press and hold the [DISPLAY/ PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power LCD function is activated, the LCD monitor becomes brighter than usual and easier to see outdoors. Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. ON:PRESS FOR 1 SEC. A A: Power LCD indication · When you take pictures, the LCD monitor automatically reverts back to the normal brightness 30 seconds after the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button is pressed. If you press any button, the LCD monitor turns on brightly again. · If you press and hold [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button for 1 second again, the power LCD function is cancelled and the LCD monitor reverts back to its usual brightness. · In the power LCD function, the brightness and colour tone are emphatically displayed on the LCD monitor. Therefore, the brightness and the colour tone may look different from those in real life depending on the subject. However, this function does not affect recorded pictures. Highlight display When setting [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P25) while the auto review or review function is activated, any white saturated area (extremely bright or glistening part) on the picture appears blinking in black and white. · If you adjust the exposure to minus, referring to the histogram and then take a picture again, it may result in a good picture. No highlight display REVIEW1X EXIT 4X DELETE With highlight display REVIEW1X EXIT 4X DELETE 28 Preparation Histogram · A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. · It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. · When the values are concentrated to the left A, the picture is under exposed. Pictures that are mostly black, such as night scenery, forms this type of histogram. · When the values in the histogram are distributed evenly B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is wellbalanced. · When the values are concentrated to the right C, the picture is over exposed. Pictures that are mostly white, forms this type of histogram. Example of histogram · When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. ­When the flash is activated ­When the flash is closed 1 When the brightness of the screen is not correct in dark places 2 When the exposure is not adequately adjusted · The histogram does not appear when in motion picture mode [i], during multi playback and playback zoom. · The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation. · The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other. · The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc. · Check white saturated areas with the highlight display in the auto review function or the review function. (P28) A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed *Histogram 29 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely. L : Programme AE mode (P31) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. M : Aperture-priority AE (P54) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. N : Shutter-priority AE (P55) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. O : Manual exposure (P56) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. i : Motion picture mode (P59) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio. R : Scene mode 1 (P61) S : Scene mode 2 (P61) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes. This mode also allows you to set [SCENE MENU] (P26) on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set the scene modes which are frequently used to [R] and [S] on the mode dial. It is convenient because you can select the scene mode quickly and minimize the operation. 0 : Auto mode (P35) This is the recommended mode for beginners. Q : Playback mode (P49) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. 30 Recording pictures (basic) Programme AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus and then press the shutter button halfway. 12 1 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Set the mode dial to programme AE mode [L]. 4 Slide the focus switch to [AF]. 2 F2.8 1/25 A 3 · A : Press the shutter button halfway to focus. · The focus indication 2 is lit and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed. · You can change the shutter speed and aperture value with programme shift (P34). 34 3 Take a picture. 4 F2.8 1/25 · B : Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. When the subject is not focused Blink (green) When the subject is focused On (green) Focus indication AF area Sound Turns from Turns from white to red white to green Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times 31 Recording pictures (basic) Correct posture for taking good pictures To take pictures without blurring: · Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. · Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. · Do not cover the microphone or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. · Do not touch the lens part. · Do not cover the photo flash with your finger or other objects. 1 A 2 A B B 1 : When holding the camera sideways 2 : When holding the camera vertically A : Photo flash B : AF assist lamp · For the following modes and methods, keep the camera steady. Use a tripod for best results. By combining the use of a tripod with the self-timer (P44), you can avoid blurring caused when you press the shutter button. ­Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [u] (P41) ­[NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P64), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P64), [CANDLE LIGHT] (P66), [FIREWORKS] (P67), [PARTY] (P67), [STARRY SKY] (P68) in scene mode (P61) ­When you have reduced shutter speed (P55, 56) Focusing · The focus range is 50 cm to Z (Wide), 1.2 m to Z (Tele). · If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. · When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again. · If the camera will not focus after a few tries, turn it off and on and try again. · In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly. ­When including both near and distant subjects in a scene. ­When there is dirt or dust on the glass between the lens and the subject. ­When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject. ­When taking a picture in a dark place. ­When the subject is moving fast. ­When the scene has low contrast. ­When jitter occurs. ­When recording a very bright subject. We recommend taking pictures using manual focus (P83), prefocus (P84) or AF/AE lock (P85). In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P77) may turn on to focus on the subject. · Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is cancelled when you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again. 32 Recording pictures (basic) Jitter (camera shake) · Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. · The jitter alert 1 appears when the shutter speed is slow and the chances of blurring are greater. 1 F2.8 1/8 · When the jitter alert appears, take special care with the shooting methods described on P32, or use a tripod for best results. By combining the use of a tripod with the self-timer (P44), you can avoid blurring caused when you press the shutter button. Format detection function · If you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, the information of the rotation on the pictures are automatically added and recorded to the pictures. When [ROTATE DISP.] (P93) is set to [ON], you can rotate and display pictures on the screen or the TV according to the information of the rotation on the pictures. · When you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, read "Correct posture for taking good pictures" on P32 carefully. · This function may not work properly on pictures recorded by aiming the camera up or down. · In motion picture mode [i] or [FLIP ANIM.], you cannot use the Format detection function. Exposure · If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.) · The brightness of the screen may differ from that of recorded pictures. Even though the subject appears dark on the screen, the actual picture will be bright. · When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure value on the camera. (P45) · When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. · We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P22) · When the time for power save is set (P24), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate it within the set time. When operating the camera again, press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on. · In some cases, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication is lit.