User manual OLYMPUS C-4040 ZOOM

REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. For customers in Europe "CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-4040ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trademarks · IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. · Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. · All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. · The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 2 Major features Stores your pictures on SmartMedia (card). ENLARGE SIZE setting Lets you make clear, goodquality prints in larger sizes such as A3 (11" x 14"), etc. TV Playback* Picture transfer to a computer Exposure modes to suit various applications. P: Program auto A: Aperture priority S: Shutter priority M: Manual mode DRIVE Take sequential shots! MODE MENU WB Easy menu operation Menus are grouped according to function. Assign a function you use frequently to a button. Record movies! In addition to still pictures, you can also record video with sound. *Video signal is either NTSC or PAL compatible depending on the video standard in the intended area of distribution. 3 Contents Name of parts ............................................................................10 Camera 10 Viewfinder indications 12 Control panel indications 13 Monitor indications -- Shooting information 15 Monitor indications -- Playback information 19 Still picture playback information 19 Movie playback information 20 How to use this manual ................................................................21 Getting started 1 23 Attaching the strap ................................................................24 Loading the batteries ..............................................................25 Battery check 26 Card basics ..........................................................................28 Inserting/ejecting the card 29 Power on/off ........................................................................30 Card check 31 Date/time setting ..................................................................32 Adjusting the diopter ..............................................................35 Holding the camera................................................................35 Chapter Chapter 2 Quick-start guide 36 Taking still pictures ..........................................................37 Recording movies ..........................................................38 Viewing still pictures -- Using Quick View ........................39 Playing back movies -- Using Quick View ........................40 Erasing pictures ................................................................41 4 Contents Using the menus 3 42 What are the menus? ............................................................43 Menu basics ..........................................................................43 Top menu ..............................................................................44 MODE MENU........................................................................45 Using tabs ............................................................................46 Selecting, setting, and saving functions ....................................47 Example of how to set a function ............................................48 MODE MENU functions (shooting) ..........................................49 MODE MENU functions (playback)..........................................53 Shortcut menu........................................................................54 Mode dial & shortcut menus....................................................55 Mode dial & factory default settings ........................................56 Chapter Shooting basics 58 Shooting mode setting -- Mode dial........................................59 Aperture setting -- Aperture priority shooting 61 Shutter speed setting -- Shutter priority shooting 62 Aperture & Shutter speed setting -- Manual shooting 63 How to use the shutter button ................................................64 Focusing ..............................................................................65 Auto focus 65 When Auto focus does not work -- Subjects that are difficult to focus on 66 Focus lock -- Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame 67 AF MODE -- Changing the focus range 68 FULLTIME AF -- A reliable time-saving way to focus 69 Manual focus 70 Taking still pictures ..................................................72 Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder 72 Taking still pictures while using the monitor 74 Chapter 4 5 Contents Recording movies ..........................................................77 Zoom -- Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ..............................79 Digital zoom 79 Flash shooting ......................................................................81 Auto-flash 81 Red-eye reduction flash 81 Fill-in flash 81 Flash off 82 Slow Synchronization SLOW1 SLOW2 SLOW 82 Using the Slow Synchronization flash 83 Using the flash 84 Flash intensity control 86 Chapter 4 Advanced shooting 87 Sequential shooting ................................................................88 Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting 88 Auto bracketing -- Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame 89 Metering modes -- Metering the subject brightness ..................91 Spot metering -- Selecting the metering area 91 Multi-metering -- Metering the exposure of more than one point in the frame 92 AE lock -- Locking the exposure 94 Macro mode setting -- Taking close-up pictures ......................96 FUNCTION -- Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures......97 Panorama shooting ................................................................98 Recording sound with still pictures ........................................100 Recording sound with movies ................................................101 Chapter 5 6 Contents Adjusting image quality and exposure 6 102 Record mode ......................................................................103 Selecting record modes 103 ENLARGE SIZE 106 ISO sensitivity ......................................................................107 Exposure compensation ........................................................108 White balance ....................................................................109 AUTO (auto white balance) 109 PRESET (preset white balance) 109 (One-Touch white balance) 109 White balance adjustment 111 Sharpness............................................................................112 Contrast ..............................................................................113 Noise reduction ..................................................................114 Chapter Playback 115 Playing back still pictures ......................................................116 Single-frame playback 116 Quick View 116 Slide-show ..........................................................................117 Playing back movies -- MOVIE PLAY ....................................118 MOVIE PLAYBACK 119 INDEX 120 EDIT 122 Displaying shooting information ............................................124 Close-up playback ..............................................................125 Index display ......................................................................126 Selecting the number of pictures 127 Adding sound......................................................................128 Protect ................................................................................129 Chapter 7 7 Contents Erasing pictures ..................................................................130 Single-frame erase 130 All-frame erase 131 Formatting cards ..................................................................132 Playback on a TV ................................................................133 Picture rotation 134 Chapter 7 Useful functions 135 Custom button......................................................................136 Setting the custom button 137 Using the custom button 137 Shortcut ..............................................................................139 Setting the shortcut menu 140 Using the shortcut menu 141 Self-timer shooting ..............................................................142 All Reset ..............................................................................143 Beep ..................................................................................146 Rec View ............................................................................146 File name ............................................................................147 Pixel Mapping ....................................................................148 Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet) ..................................149 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Print setting 150 How to print pictures ............................................................151 All-frame Print Reserve ........................................................153 Single-frame Print Reserve ....................................................154 Trimming setting ..................................................................156 Resetting Print Reserve ..........................................................159 8 Contents 10 Transferring pictures to a computer 160 Connecting directly to a computer by cable ............................161 How to connect 162 Installing a USB driver when using Windows 98/98SE 164 Transferring images to a computer -- Downloading................166 Removing the card 170 Removing the USB cable 172 Saving directly from a card ..................................................173 Chapter Chapter 11 Using optional accessories 174 AC adapter ........................................................................175 External flash ......................................................................176 Using the FL-40 external flash 176 Using commercially available external flashes 178 Compatible commercially available external flashes 179 Remote control shooting........................................................180 12 Miscellaneous 182 Troubleshooting....................................................................183 User maintenance ................................................................189 After use 189 Cleaning the camera 189 Error codes..........................................................................190 Specifications ......................................................................192 Glossary of terms ................................................................194 Index ..................................................................................197 Chapter 9 Camera Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 79) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( /) (P. 125, 126) Name of parts Control panel (P. 13, 14) Self-timer/Remote control lamp (P. 142, 180) Remote control receiver (P. 180) Microphone (P. 128) Shutter button (P. 64) Flash (P. 84) Strap eyelet (P. 24) Lens 5-pin external flash socket ( ) (P. 176) Unscrew to remove the cover before connecting the bracket cable. Diopter adjustment dial (P. 35) DC-IN jack (P. 175) A/V OUT jack (MONO) (P. 133) Connector cover (P. 133) Card cover (P. 29) USB connector (P. 162) 10 Camera (Cont.) Macro/Spot button ( Print button ( ) (P. 153) Mode dial ( , A/S/M, P, OFF, (P. 30, 59, 60, 116) ) (P. 91, 96) Erase button ( ) (P. 130) Flash mode button ( ) (P. 84) Viewfinder (P. 12) Arrow pad (ÑñÉí) ) Monitor (P. 15­20, 74) OK/Menu button (P. 43) Manual focus button ( ) (P. 70) AE lock button (P. 94) Custom button ( Protect button ( Rotation button (P. 134) Battery compartment lock (P. 25) ) (P. 136) ) (P. 129) Monitor button ( ) (P. 74) Card access lamp (P. 64) Battery compartment cover (P. 25) Tripod socket (P. 142) 11 Name of parts Viewfinder indications 1 Name of parts 2 3 1 Orange lamp (P. 72, 84) In some situations, this lamp lights up when you press the shutter button halfway. This indicates that the flash will then fire when the picture is taken. Blinks if the flash is required and the flash is turned off. When this lamp blinks just after you change from the flash override mode to another mode or after you shoot with the flash, it means that the flash is recharging. Wait until the lamp stops blinking, then press the shutter button. Green lamp (P. 72) When you press the shutter button down halfway to lock focus and exposure, this lamp lights. If the subject is out of focus, the lamp blinks. Blinks when there is a problem with the card. AF target mark (P. 72) Place this on the subject. 2 3 12 Control panel indications 1 0 ! @ # $% ^& 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1 Flash mode (P. 81­ 83) Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the (flash mode) button. No indication: Auto-flash, : Red-eye reduction flash, : Fill-in flash, SLOW: Slow synchronization flash, : Off (flash override) Manual Focus (P. 70, 71) Displayed when locking focus using the Manual focus function. Flash intensity control (P. 86) Displayed when the amount of the light emitted by the flash is adjusted. Battery check (P. 26) When remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows: 2 3 4 Fully charged Low power Blinks, then turns off. No power Be aware that the time when the battery check indication appears varies depending on the type of batteries used. 5 Card error (P. 31, 190, 191) 6 7 When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card. If there is a problem with the card, this indication appears. White balance (P. 110) Displayed when the White balance is set to any mode except AUTO. ISO (P. 107) Displayed when the ISO is set to any mode except AUTO. When the ISO is increased automatically in the AUTO mode, this indication blinks. 13 Name of parts Control panel indications (Cont.) 1 Name of parts 0 ! @ # $% ^& 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 8 Exposure compensation (P. 108) Displayed when exposure compensation is set to any value except 0. 9 Auto-bracket (P. 90) Displayed when the drive mode is set to the Auto-bracket mode. 0 Macro mode (P. 96) Displayed when the macro mode is engaged. ! Spot metering mode (P. 91) Displayed when the Spot metering mode is set. @ Sequential shooting (P. 88) # $ % ^ & Displayed when the drive mode is set to Sequential shooting or AF Sequential shooting. Self-timer/remote control mode (P. 142, 180) Displayed when self-timer shooting or remote control shooting is set. Record mode (P. 103) (TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2) Displays the record mode. If SHQ or HQ is set higher than 2272 x 1704, the corresponding indication blinks. Card writing Displayed when recorded pictures are being written to a card. Sound record (P. 100, 101) Displayed when the sound record mode is set to "ON". Number of storable still pictures (P. 75) Displays the number of still pictures you can shoot. Seconds remaining ( mode only) (P. 77) Displays available movie recording time. Card error (P. 31) Displayed if there is a problem with the card. T See "Error codes" on page 190, 191. 14 Monitor indications -- Shooting information The indications vary depending on the shooting mode. The information below is always displayed in the shooting mode. The information below is displayed for about 3 seconds after operating the buttons/mode dial or closing the menus. AEL AEL SLOW1 2272x1704 * The illustrations show examples of indications displayed when the mode dial is set to P. 1 Shooting mode (P. 59, 60) Displays the shooting mode. P: Program mode, A: Aperture priority mode, S: Shutter priority mode, M: Manual mode, : Movie mode Aperture value (P. 61) Displays the current aperture value. Shutter speed (P. 62) Displays the current shutter speed. Exposure compensation (P. 108) Displays the current exposure (brightness) compensation value. Exposure differential (M mode only) (P. 63) Displays the difference between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera. AF target mark (P. 74) Place this on the subject. 2 3 4 5 15 Name of parts Monitor indications -- Shooting information (Cont.) Name of parts AEL 6 Number of storable still pictures (P. 75) Displays the number of still pictures you can shoot. Seconds remaining ( mode only) (P. 77) Displays available movie recording time. Manual Focus (P. 70) Displayed when locking focus using the Manual focus function. Memory gauge (P. 76, 78) Displays the amount of space used by the pictures stored in the built-in memory. If you take pictures continuously, the indication changes as shown below. 7 8 The memory gauge changes depending on the number of storable pictures or seconds remaining. 9 Exposure lock (P. 92 ­ 95) AEL : AE lock The exposure is locked until single-frame shooting is performed. After you shoot, the indication disappears. MEMO : AE memory The exposure is locked and retained in memory even after shooting. This indicator is displayed until the AE memory is turned off. 16 Monitor indications -- Shooting information (Cont.) AEL SLOW1 2272x1704 0 Drive mode (P. 88) Displayed when the drive mode is set on the menus. : Single-frame shooting, : Sequential shooting, : AF Sequential shooting, : Self-timer/remote control shooting, BKT : Auto-bracket White balance (P. 110) Displayed when WB is set on the menus. No indication: AUTO, : Daylight, : Overcast, : Tungsten light, : Fluorescent, : One touch white balance ISO (P. 107) Displays the ISO (AUTO, 100, 200 or 400) selected on the menus. When set to AUTO, the ISO changes to 100 when the Mode dial is set to A/S/M. When AUTO is selected, the ISO is automatically increased in low-light situations when the flash is not used. This is to prevent blurring from camera movement. Record mode (P. 103) TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2 Displays the record mode selected on the menus. Number of pixels (P. 104) Displays the number of pixels. ! @ # $ 17 Name of parts Monitor indications -- Shooting information (Cont.) AEL Name of parts SLOW1 2272x1704 % Flash mode (P. 84) Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the (flash mode) button. No indication: Auto-flash, : Red-eye reduction flash, : Fill-in flash, SLOW1/ SLOW2/ SLOW1: Slow synchronization flash, : Off (flash override) Spot metering/Macro mode (P. 91, 96) Displayed when the Spot metering/Macro mode is selected by pressing the (Macro/Spot) button. No indication: Digital ESP (factory default setting), : Spot metering, : Macro, : Spot metering+Macro Sound record (P. 100, 101) Displayed when is set on the menus. ^ & 18 Monitor indications -- Playback information INFO setting on the Menu allows you to select how much information to display (P. 124). Still picture playback information x10 x10 HQ HQ SIZE: 2272x1704 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO400 '01.12.23 21:56 FILE: 123­3456 When INFO is set to ON '01.12.23. 21:56 6453 When INFO is set to OFF 1 Battery check The battery check indication changes as follows: No indication No power 6 Record mode 7 Frame number 8 Time 9 Date 0 ! @ # $ % ^ The year 2001 is displayed as 01. Number of pixels Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure compensation White balance ISO File number Fully charged Low power 2 3 4 5 Be aware that the time when the battery check indication appears varies depending on the type of batteries used. Print reserve (P. 154) Displayed when the Print reserve is set. Number of prints (P. 154) Displays the number of prints. Sound record Displayed when sound is recorded. Protect (P. 129) Displayed when the picture is protected. 19 Name of parts Monitor indications -- Playback information (Cont.) Movie playback information Name of parts HQ SIZE: 320x240 6453 When INFO is set to OFF '01.12.23 FILE: 123­3456 When INFO is set to ON 1 Battery check (P. 19) 2 Movie mark (P. 116) 3 Sound record 4 5 6 7 Record mode 8 Number of pixels 9 File number Displayed when sound is During movie playback, the recorded. recording time appears as follows: Protect (P. 129) Displayed when the picture is 0" / 15" protected. Playing time Total recording time Frame number Date The year 2001 is displayed as 01. The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function (P. 116, 119). 20 How to use this manual The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when operating the camera. Example 1 Set the mode dial to the position shown in the illustration. In this example, you would set P. Date/time setting Chapter 1 It is possible to set the date/time of the built-in clock. Since the date/time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. mode dial 1 Set theexcept OFF. position to any 2 Press (P. 43). to display Menu turns on Be sure to remove the lens cap beforehand since the lens automatically extrudes when the mode dial is set to any position except . The monitor automatically. Means "Press this button". í on 3 Press MENU. the arrow pad to select MODE In this step and the following steps, the screens show examples of the menus displayed in the P mode. DRIVE If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step. MODE MENU WB SETUP CARD PIC CAM 4 Press ñ to select SETUP, then press í. The items in the SETUP menu appear. ALL RESET ON LOW ON REC VIEW FILE NAME RESET PIXEL MAPPING 5 Press Ññ to select The , then press í. SETUP CARD PIC CAM screen appears. '01.01.01 01.01.01 00:00 Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to the buttons on the arrow pad as shown. m m/ft SHORT SHORT CUT BATTERY SAVE BATTERY SAVE Ñ í ñ 21 É How to use this manual (Cont.) Example 2 Before using this function, set the mode dial to the position shown. Focusing (Cont.) FULLTIME AF -- A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the image on the monitor in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. This function reduces focusing time. When OFF is selected, images cannot be focused unless the shutter button is pressed halfway. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T FULLTIME AF T ON. 74). 2 Turn on the monitor (P.Fulltime AF does not function. If the monitor is not on, Mode dial & Fulltime AF Mode dial P A/S/M Fulltime AF Factory default setting OFF OFF ­ ­ If (for movies) is set to OFF, the camera will adjust the focus and exposure as needed during movie recording, regardless of the Fulltime AF setting. Battery life is shorter when Fulltime AF is used. How to use the menu is shown here. Set the functions in the menus in the order of these arrows. Before using the menus, read "Using the Menus", Chapter 3 for details. 22 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Getting started Before using the camera, you should follow the steps outlined in this chapter. Attaching the strap Chapter 1 1 Pull the string loop through the hole in the lens cap. 4 5 Loosen the strap in the stopper beforehand to adjust the strap length. Thread the strap through the stopper as indicated by the arrows. When the strap length is satisfactory, pull on the strap to make sure it is securely fastened. 2 3 Put the strap through the string loop. Thread the strap through the strap eyelet. 4 3 5 Stopper 6 2 Strap eyelet Attach the strap to the other strap eyelet following steps 3 ­ 5. Always put the camera in its case when carrying it. Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage. Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. 24 Loading the batteries Chapter 1 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important: CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off ONLY from the terminals. 1 2 Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the mode dial is set to OFF). Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of . 4 3 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow printed on it, using your fingertip. Using a fingernail could result in injury. 5 Insert the batteries in the direction shown in the illustration. When using lithium battery packs When using AA (R6) batteries ~ Continued on next page 25 Loading the batteries (Cont.) Chapter 1 Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it. When pressing the battery compartment cover shut, be sure to press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge. Make sure the cover is completely closed. 6 7 8 Battery check Slide the battery compartment lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of . When remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the control panel changes as follows: Lights. Remaining power level: high Blinks. Remaining power level: low. Replace with a new battery. Turns off after blinking for approx. 12 sec. Remaining power level: exhausted. Replace with a new battery. After taking a picture or when turning on the power with batteries that are running low, the camera may emit several short beeps and the number of storable pictures will blink. If this happens, the picture just taken will not turn out properly. Replace the batteries and take the picture again. If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment. If the camera is left for 1 hour with the batteries removed, all the internal settings will revert to the default settings. 26 Loading the batteries (Cont.) Service life of CR-V3 lithium battery packs 1 Number of pictures 2 Display time Approx. 400 frames* Approx. 360 minutes* * These figures are for reference only and are not guaranteed. Shooting conditions · Repeat the same function in sequential 2fps shooting conditions for no more than 10 minutes then take a break · Flash use no more than 50% · One zoom adjustment for every 2 shots · Fulltime AF turned off · Digital zoom off · No displaying on or connecting to a PC · Temperature 25°C (77°F) 2 Repeated sequential display in the slide show mode with periodic breaks 1 The lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. When connecting the camera to a PC, it is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter. (P. 175) Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken. · When the monitor is turned on. · Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. · Repeated power zoom adjustments. · When the Fulltime AF mode is turned on. · When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. · When communicating with a PC 27 Chapter 1 Card basics Chapter 1 This camera uses SmartMedia to record pictures. This reference manual uses the term "card" when referring to SmartMedia. What is SmartMedia? Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. Compatible SmartMedia cards Provided 16 MB standard card Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB ­ 128 MB; all cards except 2MB) Market-available 3 V (3.3 V) cards (4 MB ­ 128 MB; all cards except 2MB) 2 MB cards cannot be used. This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as 3 V (3.3 V)) or a card that was formatted on another device (such as PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera (P. 31, 132). Market-available 5 V cards cannot be used. 1 12 2 33 Contact area The area where the card comes into contact with the camera Write-protect area Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect your data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Index area Use the provided index label to indicate the card's contents. Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storing temperature: ­20°C to 65°C (­4°F to 149°F); Humidity: up to 95 % Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation. Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card. Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully. Do not touch the contact area of the card. 28 Card basics (Cont.) Inserting/ejecting the card Chapter 1 1 Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the mode dial is set to OFF). 2 Open the Card cover. 3 Inserting the card Insert the card fully with the contact area facing towards the monitor side. Insert until you feel it locked into place. Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed. 3 Ejecting the card Push in the card lightly to unlock it, then pull it out. 4 Close the cover tightly. NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use or the camera is communicating with a computer. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored. 29 Power on/off Chapter 1 1 Press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. dial to 2 Set the modeturns on.P, A/S/M, or . The camera dial to 3 Set the modeturns off.OFF. The camera Mode dial The lens moves out when the mode dial is not set to . Lens cap Card cover TIPS If the camera stops working T To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the Sleep mode after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. When there is insufficient space remaining, the camera beeps and CARD FULL appears on the monitor. If this happens, replace the card with a new/storable card or erase unwanted pictures in the existing card to make space. The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken, or increased when a picture is erased. The amount of data varies depending on the subject. 30 Power on/off (Cont.) Card check When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Control panel Monitor TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert the card until it locks in place. Card error mark There is a problem with the card. T Use a new card. FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL YES NO The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. T Format the card. 1 Press ñ to select FORMAT, then press . The FORMAT screen appears. 2 Press Ñ to select FORMAT, then press to start formatting. When formatting is complete, the monitor will display the subject you are shooting. 31 Chapter 1 Date/time setting Chapter 1 It is possible to set the date/time of the built-in clock. Since the date/time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. mode dial 1 Set theexcept OFF. position to any 2 Press (P. 43). to display Menu turns on Be sure to remove the lens cap beforehand since the lens automatically extrudes when the mode dial is set to any position except . The monitor automatically. í on 3 Press MENU. the arrow pad to select MODE In this step and the following steps, the screens show examples of the menus displayed in the P mode. DRIVE MODE MENU WB SETUP CARD PIC CAM 4 Press ñ to select SETUP, then press í. The items in the SETUP menu appear. ALL RESET ON LOW ON REC VIEW FILE NAME RESET PIXEL MAPPING 5 Press Ññ to select The , then press í. SETUP CARD PIC CAM screen appears. '01.01.01 00:00 m m/ft SHORT CUT BATTERY SAVE BATTERY SAVE 32 Date/time setting (Cont.) is selected in green on 6 When the screen, press Ññ to select the date format. Select any one of the following formats: DMY (Day/Month/Year) MDY (Month/Day/Year) YMD (Year/Month/Day) This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. SELECT SET GO screen 7 Press í to move to the year (Y) setting. Press Ññ to 8 the month (M) set the year. When the year is set, press í to move to setting. Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set. To move back to the previous setting, press É. SELECT SET GO SELECT SET GO 33 Chapter 1 Date/time setting (Cont.) Chapter 1 . 9 Press camera returns to the menu 10 To turn offtothe camera, set the The mode dial OFF. screen. If is pressed again, the menu will disappear and the screen will enter the shooting mode. For a more accurate setting, don't press until the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button. When the shooting mode is set to OFF, the lens is retracted. The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted. The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for approx. 1 hour. If this happens, set the date again. 34 Adjusting the diopter Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial AF target mark Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Be aware that using the zoom causes the camera to shake easily. Correct Horizontal grip Flash Vertical grip Lens Top view Do not hold this part of the lens. 35 Chapter 1 Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly. Chapter 2 Quick-start guide Explains the simplest shooting and playback methods. This Quick-start guide has been designed for those who want to become familiar with the camera in a very short time. Before using the camera, be sure to follow the steps explained in chapter 1. Taking still pictures cap 1 Remove the lensto P. and set the mode dial 2 Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Card access lamp press 3 To focus on the subject, gently. the shutter button halfway, slowly and When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights up. Green lamp 4 To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way (fully). The green lamp and card access lamp blink and the camera begins storing pictures on the card. NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug of an optional AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. If you shoot with strong backlighting, etc., shadows may be colored in pictures. 37 Chapter 2 Recording movies Chapter 2 Viewfinder Green lamp