User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE E323

2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 1 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. Minolta DiMAGE E323 digital camera AA alkaline batteries (set of two) Hand strap HS-DG120 SD Memory Card Video cable VC-300 USB cable USB-900 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer manual Camera manual Warranty card FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. · Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. · Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/­) reversed. · Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. · Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. · Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries. · Do not store batteries near or in metallic products. · Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels. · Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries. · When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger. · Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. · Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. · Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. · Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock 3 Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Minolta, The essentials of imaging, and DiMAGE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Minolta.co., Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 4 resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. · Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. · Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. · Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. · Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident. · Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness. · Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. · When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet. · Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself, as batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. · Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. · Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please wash hands after handling. CAUTION · Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. · If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. · The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-off function is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury. · The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. · Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool. · Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns. · Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor. · When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet. · Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged. · Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result. · Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies. · Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use. 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 5 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections. The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided. Please store this manual in a safe place. Names of parts...... ...............................................................................................................................10 Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................12 Installing batteries....................................................................................................................12 Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................13 About Ni-MH batteries .............................................................................................................13 AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................14 Installing and removing a memory card ..................................................................................15 About memory cards ...............................................................................................................16 Turning power on.....................................................................................................................17 Battery-condition indicator .......................................................................................................18 Auto power save......................................................................................................................18 Setting the language................................................................................................................19 Reformatting a memory card...................................................................................................20 Setting the clock ......................................................................................................................21 Recording mode ...................................................................................................................................22 Setting the camera to record images ......................................................................................22 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................23 Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................24 Single-frame advance recording mode ...................................................................................26 LCD monitor display ...................................................................................................27 Focus lock...................................................................................................................28 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Special focusing situations .........................................................................................29 Focus modes ..............................................................................................................30 Flash modes ...............................................................................................................31 Flash range.................................................................................................................32 Flash signals ...............................................................................................................32 Camera-shake warning...............................................................................................32 Continuous advance recording mode......................................................................................33 Movie recording mode .............................................................................................................34 Navigating the recording menu ...............................................................................................35 Single-frame advance recording menu.......................................................................36 Continuous advance recording menu.........................................................................38 Movie recording menu ................................................................................................39 Scene selection ..........................................................................................................40 Resolution and compression rate setting ...................................................................42 Self-timer.....................................................................................................................44 White balance .............................................................................................................45 Exposure compensation .............................................................................................46 Continuous advance recording method......................................................................48 Instant playback.......................................................................................................................49 Playback mode.....................................................................................................................................50 Setting the camera to playback mode.....................................................................................50 Basic playback operation.........................................................................................................51 Index playback.........................................................................................................................52 Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................53 Navigating the playback menu ................................................................................................54 Protecting image files .................................................................................................56 Erasing image files .....................................................................................................57 E-mail copy .................................................................................................................58 Rotating an image.......................................................................................................59 About DPOF ...............................................................................................................60 Creating a DPOF print order.......................................................................................60 Slide show ..................................................................................................................62 Copying images ..........................................................................................................63 Setup mode........... ...............................................................................................................................64 Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................64 Setting the clock ......................................................................................................................66 Operation beeps ......................................................................................................................66 Help display .............................................................................................................................66 Language.................................................................................................................................67 TV system................................................................................................................................67 7 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 8 Reformatting a memory card...................................................................................................67 Auto power save......................................................................................................................67 File number reset.....................................................................................................................68 LCD brightness........................................................................................................................68 Reset settings..........................................................................................................................68 Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................69 Data-transfer.........................................................................................................................................70 System requirements...............................................................................................................70 Connecting the camera to a computer ....................................................................................71 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE.....................................................................................73 Automatic installation ..................................................................................................73 Manual installation ......................................................................................................74 QuickTime system requirements .............................................................................................76 Memory card folder organization.............................................................................................77 Disconnecting the camera from a computer ...........................................................................79 Windows 98 and 98SE ...............................................................................................79 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ..................................................................79 Macintosh....................................................................................................................80 Changing the memory card with connecting to a computer....................................................81 Appendix............ ..................................................................................................................................82 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................82 Viewfinder indicator lamps.......................................................................................................85 Removing the driver software - Windows................................................................................86 Care and storage.....................................................................................................................87 Technical specifications ...........................................................................................................90 The following marks may be found on the product: This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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 Tested To Comply interference received, including interference that may cause With FCC Standards undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A. Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables. Digital Camera: 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 10 NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 87). Shutter-release button Main switch Viewfinder* Indicator lamp (p. 85) LCD monitor* Menu button Mode switch Recording mode (p. 22) Viewfinder recording mode (p. 22) Playback / Data transfer mode (p. 50, 69) Zoom lever (p. 24, 52) Strap eyelet (p. 13) Self-timer lamp (p. 44) Viewfinder window* Flash (p. 31) Flash-mode / DPOF button (p. 31, 61) Lens* DC terminal (p. 14) USB-port / Video-out terminal (p. 69, 71) 10 NAMES OF PARTS Tripod socket Controller Battery / Card chamber door (p. 12, 15) 11 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 12 GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSTALLING BATTERIES This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries or one CR-V3 lithium battery. Do not use other types of AA-size batteries. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Before using the batteries, read the safety warnings on page 3 of this manual. When replacing the batteries, the camera should be turned off. ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1). Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten (2). 1 2 1 3 + Open the battery-chamber door on the bottom of the camera by sliding the door toward the side of the camera (1) to release the safety catch; the door can then be opened (2). Insert the batteries as shown (3). Never force the batteries. Close the battery-chamber door (4) and slide it toward the body (5) to engage the safety catch. 2 Camera Notes The camera will reset if the batteries are removed for an extended period. An internal battery protects the clock, calendar, and camera settings for about 7 days if the camera is used for at least two days before the batteries are removed. 4 5 About Ni-MH batteries When using Ni-MH batteries, clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue. Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitor power levels. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false battery-condition warning. If battery performance is unusually low, wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged before they have been fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH batteries using the camera before charging. 12 GETTING UP AND RUNNING 13 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 14 AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-7 or AC-7E allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-7 is for use in North America and Taiwan, and AC-7E is for use in all other areas. The batteries cannot be charged using the AC adapter. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1). Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet. INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm that the orange indicator lamp is not lit before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. Every memory card including the supplied card must be reformatted with this camera model before use (p. 20). An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. 1 Open the battery-chamber door (1). Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and then release (2). The card should catch in the slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated correctly. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release (3). The card can now be pulled out. Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the body to engage the safety catch (4). 1 2 3 4 14 GETTING UP AND RUNNING 15 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 16 ABOUT MEMORY CARDS The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like erasing may take longer. The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being erased. By sliding the Writeswitch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protect protected. However, when the card is protected, images switch cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or erase an image with the camera, the card-protected message will appear and the LED lamps near the viewfinder will turn red and blink. For memory card care and store see page 88. Lock When a card is reformatted, all the data on the card is position permanently erased. TURNING POWER ON Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutterrelease button (1). 1 Setting to the recording mode To capture images, slide the mode switch to the recording position or viewfinder recording position (2). The lens cover opens and at first the red indicator lamp blinks, and then the green indicator lamp glows steadily (3). Set to the recording position when using the LCD monitor; an image appears on the monitor when you set to this position. Set to the viewfinder recording position when using the viewfinder; this position will help conserve battery power. Using the menu button and controller, select the drive mode from the single-frame advance, continuous advance, or movie recording. See recording section on page 22 for Recording mode (p. 22) details. Viewfinder recording mode (p. 22) 3 2 Playback mode (p. 50) Setting to the playback mode Captured images can be viewed in the playback mode. Slide the mode switch to the playback position. Select the playback mode from the single-frame, continuous advance, or movie clips (p. 50). Setting to the setup mode The setup mode is used to control the camera's operation. You can access the setup mode in either the recording or playback mode (p. 64). Turning power off After using the camera, turn the camera off by pressing the main switch. 16 GETTING 17 UP AND RUNNING 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 18 BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. Full-battery icon - the batteries is fully charged. This icon is displayed when the recording or playback menu is displayed. Half-full battery icon - the batteries is partially charged. This icon is displayed when the recording or playback menu is displayed. Low-battery warning glows steadily - battery power is very low. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears. Low-battery warning blinks while you press the shutter-release button - the shutter will not release. If power is insufficient for camera operation, the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder will turn red. The shutter will not release. The batteries must be replaced. SETTING THE LANGUAGE 1 For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Turn the camera on (1) and press the menu button to display the function menu (2). Using the up/down and left/right keys of the controller to highlight the setup mode at the top line of the menu options (3). 100 MODE SETUP 2 3 The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor. The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Press the central button to set the setup mode. Use the up/down keys to highlight the language option. Press the central button to display the language settings. CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT AUTO POWER SAVE To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays if an operation is not made within several minutes. To restore power, press the main switch, shutter-release button, menu button or the central button of the controller. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in the setup mode (p. 64). When the camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-save does not work; the camera will shut down automatically after 12 hours. 18 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language. Press the central button to select; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language. To exit the setup mode, select another mode options at the top line of the menu and press the central button. LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO 19 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 20 REFORMATTING A MEMORY CARD Every memory card including the supplied card must be reformatted with this camera before use. When a memory card is reformatted, all data on the card is erased. The reformatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. When using the memory card which has already been used in the another digital camera or a computer, copy the data to a computer or storage device before reformatting a memory card. Protecting images will not protect them from being erased when the card is reformatted. Always reformat the memory card using this camera; never use a computer to reformat a card. Using the up/down keys, highlight "YES". Press the central button to reformat the memory card. To exit the setup mode, select another mode option on the top line of the menu and press the central button. REFORMAT YES NO SETTING THE CLOCK The camera's clock and calendar must be set in the setup menu. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Turn the camera on (1) and press the menu button to display the function menu (2). Using the up/down and left/right keys of the controller to highlight the setup mode at the top line of the menu options (3). 1 Turn the camera on (1) and press the menu button to display the function menu (2). Using the up/down and left/right keys of the controller to highlight the setup mode at the top line of the menu options (3). 100 MODE SETUP Press the central button to access the setup mode. Use the up/down keys to highlight "CLOCK SET". Press the central button to display the clock set screen. 2 3 CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor. The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. CLOCK SET DATE TIME DISP EXIT 2003/12/14 10:30 Y/M/D CLOCK SET DATE 2003 /12/14 Use the up/down and then left/right keys to highlight the item to be changed. You can select the date format in "DISP" (p. 66). Press the central button to set the setup mode. Use the up/down keys to highlight "Reformat". Press the central button to display the reformat screen. CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT Use the up/down keys to adjust the item. Press the central button to set the item. Select "EXIT" to exit the clock screen. 20 GETTING UP AND RUNNING 21 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 22 RECORDING MODE To prepare the camera for use, read pages 12 through 21. Using the up/down and left/right keys of the controller (4), highlight the desired drive mode. The drive mode menu is on the top line of the menu. SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES 1 Turn the camera on (1). Slide the mode switch to the recording position or viewfinder recording position (2). The lens cover opens and at first the red indicator lamp blinks, and then the green indicator lamp glows steadily. Set to the recording position when using the LCD monitor; an image appears on the monitor when you set to this position. Set to the viewfinder recording position when using the viewfinder; this position will help conserve battery power. 100 MODE CONTINUOUS Drive modes Single-frame advance (p. 26) Continuous advance (p. 33) Movie recording (p. 34) 100 2 3 4 100 Recording mode Viewfinder recording mode Press the central button of the controller to set the drive mode. To return to the normal display, press the menu button. HANDLING THE CAMERA Press the menu button to display the recording menu (3). While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO 22 RECORDING MODE 23 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 24 USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a 5.6 - 16.8mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 36 to 108mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor. The zoom lens is operated by the zoom lever. Pressing the right side (T) will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. Pressing the left side (W) will zoom out to the wideangle position. The optical zoom position is indicated by the scale at the bottom of the LCD monitor. Shooting tips The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the depth of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus. As the lens zooms in to the telephoto position, the depth of field becomes shallower, separating the subject from the background. Many portraits are taken with telephoto lenses. Zooming the lens out to the wide-angle position makes both the foreground and background appear sharper. Usually landscape photographs take advantage of the large depth of field of wide-angle lenses. Wide-angle lenses also create a strong perspective which gives a sense of depth in the image. Telephoto lenses compress the space between the subject and background and create a weak perspective. 100 If the zoom lever is pressed toward the telephoto position at the telephoto position of the optical zoom, the digital zoom will activate; this is indicated by the right yellow range of the zoom scale and the green blinking indicator lamp. The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom by up to 4X. Digital zoom cannot be used in the viewfinder recording mode or at the 2880 X 2160 resolution setting. Digital zoom images are interpolated to the set image size. There can be some loss of quality with images taken with the digital zoom. 100 Digital zoom range (yellow) 25 24 RECORDING MODE 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 26 SINGLE-FRAME ADVANCE RECORDING MODE See page 22 to set the single-frame advance mode. Place the subject within the LCD monitor or viewfinder. The focus range is 50cm (1.6ft) to infinity. Both the LCD monitor and viewfinder can be used to frame the subject. However, because of parallax, only the monitor's live image will be accurate with subjects closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens' wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position. The focus-lock function can be used (p. 28). LCD MONITOR DISPLAY 1 2 Focus frame (p. 26) 100 Frame counter (p. 42) 3 4 5 6 7 Battery-condition indicator (p.18) 1 2 Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure. · The focus signal and focus frame will 100 appear on the monitor to show the image is in focus. If they do not appear, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until they appear on the monitor. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. 1 Single-frame advance (p. 26) Continuous advance (p. 33) Movie recording (p. 34) Focus signal (p. 26) Camera-shake warning (p. 32) 4 Focus modes (p. 30) Autofocus (no indicator) Macro Landscape 5 Self-timer (p. 44) Self-timer cancel (no indicator) Self-timer (2 sec. delay release) Self-timer (10 sec. delay release) 6 White balance (p. 45) Auto white balance (no indicator) Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent 7 Exposure compensation (p. 46) Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture. · After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder will turn orange indicating image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred. 2 Scene selection (p. 40) Full auto (no indicator) Sports Portrait Landscape Night view Cosmetic Slim 3 Flash modes (p. 31) A Autoflash Fill flash Flash cancel Red-eye reduction The image can be previewed after it is captured by pressing the central button of the controller. 26 RECORDING MODE 27 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 28 FOCUS LOCK Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. 100 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focuslock function (p. 28) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture. 100 100 100 100 Place the subject within the monitor. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. · The focus signal and focus frame will appear on the monitor to show the image is in focus. 100 Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. The subject is too dark. The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. The subject is near a very bright object or area. Camera Notes Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and time of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software. 28 RECORDING MODE 29 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 30 FOCUS MODES Focus mode enables you to set a specific focus distance. The focus mode can be used in full auto in the scene selection in all the recording modes, and the slim mode in the single-frame advance mode (p. 40). To set the focus mode, simply press the up key of the controller (1) until the desired mode is displayed. The focus mode setting will remain in the recording mode you set until it is changed. 100 FLASH MODES The flash can be used when taking images in the single-frame advance recording mode. To select the flash mode, press the flash-mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. The active flash mode is displayed near the top right corner of the LCD monitor. The flash mode setting will remain until it is changed. While the flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released. Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the indicator will appear if the flash will fire. Autoflash Fill-flash Flash cancel 100 1 Macro - used for close-up photography between 11cm (4.3in.) and 50cm (19.7in.) from the front of the lens at the wide-angle position, and 50cm (19.7in.) at the telephoto position. Because of parallax, the LCD monitor should be used to compose the picture. Landscape - focus distance is set to infinity to produce sharp landscapes. 1 A No indicator Autofocus Macro Landscape Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine. Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 32). Autoflash with red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple bursts before the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in lowlight conditions when taking photographs of people or animals, the pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subject's eyes. 30 RECORDING MODE 31 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 32 FLASH RANGE The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. Wide-angle position 0.11m ~ 3.0m (0.4ft. ~ 9.8ft.) from the front of the lens Telephoto position 0.5m ~ 1.7m (1.6ft. ~ 5.6ft.) from the front of the lens CONTINUOUS ADVANCE RECORDING MODE 100 See page 22 to set the continuous advance recording mode. The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. There are two continuous advance methods: standard and best select. See page 48 for details of the best select method. Set the standard continuous advance mode (p. 35). The "STD" indicator will display on the right side of the LCD monitor. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the compression and resolution 1 setting, see the chart below. FLASH SIGNALS The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash. When the lamp is red and blinks, the flash is charging and the shutter will not release. When the lamp turns green, the flash is charged and ready to fire. 2 CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on the monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle position. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash. Compose the picture and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). The focus signal (2) appears in the top left corner of the LCD monitor when the focus is confirmed. Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (3) to begin taking pictures. When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released. The built-in flash cannot be used. The frame counter is adjusted after the series has been taken while the images are being saved. The chart lists the maximum number of images that can be captured with different compression and resolution combinations. 3 Compression Resolution 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Fine Normal 32 RECORDING MODE 9 13 14 21 81 99 33 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 34 MOVIE RECORDING MODE See page 22 to set the movie recording mode. This camera can record digital video. Total recording time varies with the resolution and the memory card capacity. Audio recording is not available. NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. The camera will remain in the recording mode you set until it is changed. Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to the recording 100 position (P. 22). Press the menu button to activate the recording menu. SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO 1 3 2 Compose the picture and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1). The focus signal (2) appears in the top left corner of the LCD monitor when the focus is confirmed. Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (3) and release to begin recording. The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter-release button is pressed again. When recording, the recording indicator "REC" will appear and the frame counter will display the elapsed time (4). When the recording time is almost up, the rec counter will display the remaining seconds (5). While recording, the focus is locked. The optical and digital zoom can be used during the movie recording. The writing speed of the memory card in use may prevent an entire movie clip from being recorded. Using the up/down and left/right keys of the controller, highlight the desired drive mode on the top line of the menu options. Press the central button to set the drive mode. 100 MODE CONTINUOUS 4 REC 00:04 100 5 REC 01:31 12 Press the menu button to display the recording menu in the desired drive mode. Use the up/down keys to highlight the desired menu option, and the left/right key to highlight the desired setting. RESOLUTION 2048x1536(3M) Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. Press the menu button to exit the recording menu display. 34 RECORDING MODE 100 RESOLUTION 640x480(0.3M) 35 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 36 SINGLE-FRAME ADVANCE RECORDING MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 100 8 3 Resolution (p. 42) 2880 x 2160 2048 x 1536* 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 4 Compression (p. 42) Fine* Normal 5 Self-timer (p. 44) Self-timer cancel* Self-timer (2 second delay) Self-timer (10 second delay) 6 White balance (p. 45) Auto white balance* Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent 7 Exposure compensation (p. 46) SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO 9 10 1 Mode Single-frame advance (p. 26)* Continuous advance (p. 33) Movie recording (p. 34) Setup (p. 64) 2 Scene selection (p. 40) Full auto* Sports Portrait Landscape Night view Cosmetic Slim 8 Frame counter (p. 42) 9 Help display (p. 66) 10 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18) * Default setting 36 RECORDING MODE 37 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 38 CONTINUOUS ADVANCE RECORDING MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 100 MOVIE RECORDING MENU 1 2 3 4 5 00:45 8 6 SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO 9 SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO 7 8 10 4 Resolution (p. 42) 2048 x 1536* 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 5 Compression (p. 42) Fine* Normal 1 Mode Single-frame advance (p. 26) Continuous advance (p. 33) Movie recording (p. 34) Setup (p. 64) 2 Scene selection (p. 40) Full auto* Sports Portrait Cosmetic 3 Resolution (p. 42) 320 x 240* 160 x 120 1 Mode Single-frame advance (p. 26) Continuous advance (p. 33) Movie recording (p. 34) Setup (p. 64) 2 Scene selection (p. 40) Full auto* Sports Portrait Cosmetic Slim 4 White balance (p. 45) Auto white balance* Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent 5 Exposure compensation (p. 46) 6 White balance (p. 45) Auto white balance* Sunny Cloudy 3 Continuous advance recording method Fluorescent Best select (p. 48)* Incandescent Standard (p. 33) 7 Exposure compensation (p. 46) 8 Frame counter (p. 42) 9 Help display (p. 66) * Default setting 10 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18) 38 RECORDING MODE 6 Recording time (p. 42) 7 Help display (p. 66) 8 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18) * Default setting 39 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 40 SCENE SELECTION The active subject program will be indicated at the right of the recording mode indicator. Full auto indicator will not be displayed. The subject program will remain in effect until it is changed or the recording mode is change to another. 100 COSMETIC - optimized to reproduce soft skin tones. The focus is set to around 2.5m (8.2ft.). SLIM - changes the vertical or horizontal proportions of the subject with the digital zoom. 2880 x 2160 resolution setting cannot be used. Select the slim mode from the scene selection, then press the central button of the controller. Again press the central button and then use the up/down and/or left/right keys to change the vertical or horizontal proportions of the subject. The up/down keys magnify the image vertically. The left/right keys magnify the image horizontally. The maximum magnification is approx 4X. SLIM 100 SPORTS - optimized to stop action. STRETCH-HORIZONTAL STRETCH-VERTICAL RECORDING MODE PORTRAIT - a slight defocusing of the background separates the subject from the background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; longer focal lengths do not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. The focus is set to around 2.5m (8.2ft.). LANDSCAPE - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. NIGHT VIEW - the flash and ambient exposures are balanced to reveal the subject and background in low light. Set the flash mode to fill-flash (p. 31). Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Because the shutter may be slow, the use of a tripod is recommended. The focus is set to around 2.5m (8.2ft.). 40 RECORDING MODE 41 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 42 RESOLUTION AND COMPRESSION RATE SETTINGS The resolution and compression rate must be set before the picture is taken. The resolution and compression must be reset manually. Changing the resolution affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the resolution, the larger the file size. Choose the resolution based on the final use of the image - smaller resolution will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger resolution will produce higher quality prints. The available resolution settings differ from the recording modes. The compression has no effect on the number of pixels in the image. The lower the rate of compression, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. The fine and normal images are both formatted as a JPEG file. The compression settings cannot be selected in the movie recording. If economical use of the memory card is important, use the normal mode. If the resolution and compression are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. At the 2880 X 2160 resolution setting, the camera process the captured image initially to produce a 2880 X 2160-pixel image; it takes approx. 4 seconds to record the data after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. The resolution and compression setting available for the recording modes 2880 X 2048 X 1600 X 640 X 480 320 X 240 160 X 120 2160 (6M) 1536 (3M) 1200 (2M) (0.3M) Fine Single-frame advance Normal Yes Not available Not available Not available Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not available Not available Not available Not available Yes Not available Not available Not available Not available Yes Fine Continuous advance Normal Yes Yes Yes Yes Not available Yes Not available Yes Not available Movie recording Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 Fine Normal Movie recording 6 frames 10 frames 13 frames 20 frames 21 frames 33 frames 640 X 480 111 frames 148 frames Camera Notes The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera's resolution and compression settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter displays zero, it indicates that no more images can be captured at the current resolution and compression settings. Changing the settings may allow more images to be saved to the card. 45 seconds with 320 x 240 resolution settings 2 minutes 38 seconds with 160 x 120 resolution settings 42 RECORDING MODE 43 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 44 SELF-TIMER The self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately two or ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. This function can be used in the single-frame advance redording mode. When the mode is set, the indicator will be displayed at the right side on the LCD monitor (1). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture. Focus lock cannot be used. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a selftimer image. 100 WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera's ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset white-balance settings are available in all recording modes. The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. In most cases, the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-lighting conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the flash. Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. When one of the preset white-balance settings is selected, an indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor to indicate the active white-balance setting. An auto white balance indicator will not be displayed. The effect is immediately visible on the monitor. To record the ambient light, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 31). The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance, but will create a pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten settings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce good 100 results with the daylight and cloudy settings. 1 During the ten second countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera (3) will start to blink slowly. The red indicator lamp (4) next to the viewfinder will glow steadily. A few seconds before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The indicator lamp blinks slowly, and is accompanied by the operation beep. The self-timer lamp will glow steadily just before the shutter fires. 2 Pressing the down key of the controller (5) can also set to the self-timer mode. Press until the desired mode is displayed. To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button before exposure. Press the shutter-release button again to restart. 4 Sunny - for outdoor and sunlit subjects. Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes. Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights. 3 5 44 RECORDING MODE Incandescent - for incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs. 45 2729_E_A_print.qxd 03.7.11 11:11 AM Page 46