Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-725 Ultra Zoom
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-725 Ultra 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. The images and illustrations in this manual may differ from their real versions.
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-725 Ultra Zoom 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. 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. "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
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).
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C o m p o s i t i o n o f t h e m a nu a l Contents ..........................................................................P. 4
Chapter 1
Getting started
Chapter 2
P. 19 P. 33 P. 38 P. 45 P. 66 P. 79 P. 88 P. 105 P. 121 P. 125
Quick-start guide
Chapter 3
Using the menus
Chapter 4
Shooting basics
Chapter 5
Advanced shooting
Chapter 6
Adjusting image quality and exposure
Chapter 7
Playback
Chapter 8
Useful functions
Chapter 9
Print setting
Chapter 10
Miscellaneous
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Contents
Composition of the manual ............................................................3 Names of parts ............................................................................10 Camera 10 Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Shooting information 12 Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Playback information 14 Still picture playback information 14 Movie playback information 15 Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Memory gauge & battery check 16 Memory gauge 16 Battery check 16 How to use this manual ................................................................17
Getting started
1
19
Attaching the strap ................................................................19 Loading the batteries ..............................................................21 Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter 22 Card basics ..........................................................................25 Inserting a card 25 Removing the card 26 Power on/off ........................................................................27 Card check 28 Date/time setting ..................................................................29 Adjusting the diopter ..............................................................31 Holding the camera................................................................32
Chapter
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide
33
Taking still pictures ........................................................33 Recording movies ............................................................34 Viewing still pictures ........................................................35 Playing back movies ........................................................36 Erasing pictures ................................................................37
4
Contents
3
Using the menus
38
Chapter
What are the menus? ............................................................38 How to use the menu ............................................................39 Modes & short cut menus ......................................................41 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) ..............................42 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) ............................44
Shooting basics
45
Shooting mode setting -- Mode dial........................................45 P/A/S/M mode setting 47 Aperture setting -- Aperture priority shooting 48 Shutter speed setting -- Shutter priority shooting 49 Aperture & Shutter speed setting -- Manual shooting 50 Using My Mode 51 How to use the shutter button ................................................51 Focusing ..............................................................................52 Auto focus 52 When Auto focus does not work -- Subjects that are difficult to focus on 53 Focus lock -- Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame 54 Taking still pictures ......................................55 Recording movies ............................................................57 Zoom -- Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ..............................59 Digital zoom 60
Chapter
4
5
Contents
Flash shooting ......................................................................61 Auto-flash 61 Red-eye reduction flash 61 Fill-in flash 61 Flash off 62 Night scene flash & Night scene with red-eye reduction flash 62 Using the flash 63 Flash intensity control 65 Chapter 4
Advanced shooting
5
66
Spot metering -- Selecting the metering area ..........................66 AE lock -- Locking the exposure..............................................67 Macro mode setting -- Taking close-up pictures ......................69 Self-timer shooting ................................................................71 Sequential shooting ................................................................72 Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting 72 Auto bracketing -- Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame 73 Panorama shooting ................................................................76 Taking two-in-one pictures ......................................................78
Chapter
6
Contents
Adjusting image quality and exposure 79
6 Chapter Record mode ........................................................................79 Selecting record modes 79 ISO sensitivity ........................................................................83 Exposure compensation ..........................................................85 White balance ......................................................................86 Sharpness..............................................................................87 Contrast ................................................................................87
Playback
88
Playing back still pictures ........................................................88 Single-frame playback 88 Quick View 88 Slide-show ............................................................................89 Playing back movies -- MOVIE PLAY ......................................90 MOVIE PLAYBACK 91 INDEX 92 Close-up playback ................................................................94 Picture rotation ......................................................................95 Index display ........................................................................96 Selecting the number of pictures 97 Editing still pictures ................................................................98 Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures 98 Resizing pictures 99 Protect ................................................................................100 Erasing pictures ..................................................................101 Single-frame erase 101 All-frame erase 102 Formatting cards ..................................................................103 Playback on a TV ................................................................104
Chapter
7
7
Contents
Useful functions 105
All reset -- Saving the camera's settings ..............................105 Custom button......................................................................106 Setting the custom button 106 Using the custom button 107 Shortcut ..............................................................................108 Setting the shortcut menu 109 Using the shortcut menu 110 MY MODE SETUP ................................................................111 Information display ............................................................114 Monitor brightness adjustment ..............................................115 Turning off the beep sound....................................................115 Rec View ............................................................................116 Sleep timer ..........................................................................117 Battery save mode................................................................117 File name ............................................................................118 Pixel Mapping ....................................................................120
Chapter
8
Chapter 9
Print setting (DPOF)
121
How to print pictures ............................................................121 Applying print reserve to a card............................................123
8
Contents
Miscellaneous
10
125
Troubleshooting....................................................................125 User maintenance ................................................................132 After use 132 Cleaning the camera 132 Storage 132 Error codes..........................................................................133 Menu maps ........................................................................135 Menu functions & factory default settings ............................138 Modes & Shooting functions..................................................139 Specifications ......................................................................141 Glossary of terms ................................................................143 Index ..................................................................................146
Chapter
9
Camera
Zoom lever (W/T, / ) (P. 59, 94, 96)
Names of parts
Shutter button (P. 51) Flash switch ( (P. 63) )
Mode dial (
,
, P/A/S/M,
,
,
,
,
) (P. 4547)
Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 66, 69) Print button ( ) (P. 123) DRIVE button (P. 72) Erase button ( ) (P. 37, 101) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 31) Viewfinder (P. 12, 31, 115) POWER switch (P. 27) Card access lamp (P. 52) AE lock button (P. 67) Custom button ( ) (P. 106) Rotation button ( ) (P. 95) Flash mode button ( / ) (P. 63) Protect button ( ) (P. 100)
Arrow pad (ÑñÉí) (P. 39, 88) Monitor (P. 12, 115) Monitor button ( ) (P. 56)
OK/Menu button (
) (P. 38)
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Camera (Cont.)
Flash (P. 63)
Self-timer lamp (P. 71)
Card cover (P. 25)
Lens
DC-IN jack (P. 23) USB connector VIDEO OUT jack (P. 104)
Strap eyelet (P. 19)
Connector cover (P. 23)
Battery compartment lock (P. 21)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover (P. 21)
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Names of parts
Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Shooting information
The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display. ~ Information display (P. 114) The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.* When INFO is set to OFF: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode. (After closing the menu, the information which appears in the ON mode (illustrated to the right) is displayed for approx. 3 seconds, then disappears.) When INFO is set to ON: The information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode.
Names of parts
1
2
3
4 $ % ^ &
9 0 ! @
ISO 100 #
*The illustrations show examples of indications displayed in the P mode.
5 8 6 7
Items
1 Shooting mode
Indications , P, A, S, M, , , ,
Ref. page P. 45 P. 48, 50 P. 49, 50 P. 85 P. 50 P. 51 P 33, 55, 80 . P. 34, 80
2 Aperture value F2.8 F7.1 3 Shutter speed 8 1/1000 4 Exposure compensation 2.0 +2.0
Exposure differential 3.0 +3.0 [] 24 24"
5 AF target mark 6 Number of storable
still pictures Seconds remaining
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Shooting information (Cont.)
1 2 3 4 $ % ^ & 0 ! @
ISO 100 #
9
5 8 6 7
Items
Indications TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
Ref. page P. 79 P. 16 P. 16
7 Record mode 8 Memory gauge 9 Battery check 0 AE lock ! Drive mode @ White balance # ISO $ Green lamp % Flash stand-by
Camera movement warning Flash charge
AEL , , O Lights. Blinks. Blinks. , , , , , , , , , , BKT
P. 67 P. 72 P. 86 P. 83 P. 33 P. 64
ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
^ Flash mode & Spot metering/
Macro mode
P. 61 P. 66, 69
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Names of parts
Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Playback information
INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display. ~ Information display (P. 114)
Names of parts
Still picture playback information
1 9
100-0056
234
HQ 5 100-0056 HQ SIZE: 1984x1488 F2.8 1/800 +2.0 #
6 7
'04.04.01 12:30 56 8
When INFO is set to OFF
0 ! @
$
ISO100 % '04.04.01 12:30 56 8
When INFO is set to ON
Items
Indications
Ref. page P. 16 P. 123
1 Battery check 2 Print reserve 3 Number of prints 4 Protect 5 Record mode 6 Date 7 Time 8 Frame number 9 File number 0 Number of pixels
(resolution setting)
x2 x10 TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 '04. 04. 01 12:30 56 100 0056 1984x1488, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480 F2.8 F7.1 8 1/1000 2.0 +2.0 , , , ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
P. 124 P. 100 P. 79 P. 29 P. 29 P. 118 P. 80 P. 48, 50 P. 49, 50 P. 85 P. 86 P. 83
! Aperture value @ Shutter speed # Exposure compensation $ White balance % ISO
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Playback information (Cont.)
Movie playback information
Names of parts
100-0020
100-0020 HQ 8 SIZE: 320x240 9
0
'04.04.01 12:30 0"/30"
When INFO is set to OFF
'04.04.01 12:30 0"/30"
When INFO is set to ON
Items
Indications
1 Battery check 2 Movie mark 3 Protect 4 Date 5 Time 6 Movie playback time
Ref. page P. 16 P. 36 P. 100
'04. 04. 01 12:30 During movie playback, the recording time appears as follows:
P. 29 P. 29 P. 90
0" / 30"
Elapsed playback time Overall recording time
7 File number 8 Record mode 9 Number of pixels 0 White balance
100 0020 HQ, SQ 320 x 240, 160 x 120 , , ,
P. 118 P. 79 P. 80 P. 86
Note
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. 88, 90).
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications -- Memory gauge & battery check
Memory gauge
Names of parts
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the xD-Picture Card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots. When taking still pictures
Shoot. Wait. Before shooting (Gauge is off) One picture taken (Lit) Shoot. Wait. Shoot. Wait. No more pictures can be taken (Fully Lit)
When recording movies
If you continue shooting Shoot. Wait. Before shooting (Gauge is off) During shooting (Gauge lit). Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely. Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory gauge is fully lit.
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
BATTERY EMPTY is displayed. Lights. (green) Remaining power level: high Lights. (red) Remaining power level: low. Replace with a new battery. The card access lamp and selftimer lamp blink. Remaining power level: exhausted. Replace with a new battery.
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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
If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step.
Shooting mode setting -- Mode dial (Cont.)
Mode dial setting
T P/A/S/M 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENUthe CAMERA T"How to T S.the Press . Press again to cancel menu. ~ use menu" (P. 39)
2
To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ. To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
If the shutter speed is displayed in red The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions. appears. T Press ñ to set the shutter speed slower. appears. T Press Ñ to set the shutter speed faster.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (For Night Scene [ ] or Night Scene with Red-Eye Reduction [ 2 to 1/1000 sec.)
] flash:
Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to
the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
Chapter 4
Shutter speed setting -- Shutter priority shooting
Ñ É ñ 17 í
How to use this manual (Cont.) Example 2
Shows the modes that the function can be used with. You can set the mode dial to any of the positions shown.
Information display
Chapter 8
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 12 to 15.
Mode dial setting
: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO T ON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. : Press to display the top menu. Pressing É turns INFO on. ~ "How to use the menu" (P. 39) P/A/S/M All shooting information is displayed. To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press menu and press É.
again to bring up the top
100-0056
HQ
100-0056 HQ SIZE: 1984x1488 F2.8 1/800 +2.0 ISO100 '04.04.01 12:30 56
'04.04.01 12:30 56
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.
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Attaching the strap
string to the lens cap; 1 Attach theloop through the hole inPull the string the lens cap. Put the other end of the string through the string loop.
Monitor
monitor side.
A
A through the string 3 Thread the strapthe lens cap in step 1). loop (attached to
Camera strap eyelet
the rest of the strap 4 Thread you will have around (which your neck) through the strap loop that has already gone through the eyelet. Pull on the strap in the camera's strap eyelet to make sure it is securely fastened.
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Getting started
2 Thread the strap through the camera's strap eyelet. It can only enter from the
Chapter 1
Attaching the strap (Cont.)
Chapter 1
out the of the strap 5 Pull attachedendthe strap. from the ring to Pull the end of the strap to remove it from the stopper and adjust the strap length.
Stopper
Ring
have length that you 6 When you end ofathe strap throughlike, thread the the stopper. Thread the end of the strap through the ring while pulling on the strap to keep it from loosening.
Stopper Ring
Note
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap 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 the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
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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 re-charged. Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
1 Make sure theiscamera is turned off; The monitor off.
The viewfinder is off. The lens is not extended. on 2 Slide the battery compartment lock the the battery compartment cover in direction of .
the battery cover in 3 Slidedirection ofcompartmentA ) with the the arrow ( your fingertip and open it (B). Do not use your fingernail, as this could result in injury. the batteries in 4 Insert in the illustration. the direction shown
When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs
A
B
Battery alignment
When using AA (R6) batteries
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Loading the batteries (Cont.)
Chapter 1
the 5 Closepressbattery compartment cover, then it down (C) and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it (D). 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. on 6 Slide the battery compartment lock the the battery compartment cover in direction of .
C D
Note
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 as this may cause the terminals to become dirty.
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter
In addition to the batteries provided, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. Lithium battery pack Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has an exceptionally long service life, it is convenient when traveling. The CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be charged. Rechargeable batteries Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. In addition, the low-temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
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Loading the batteries (Cont.)
AA (R6) alkaline batteries When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power. AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.
AC wall outlet
Power plug
AC adapter DC-IN jack (Black)
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
Chapter 1
Note
The lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, image data will be corrupted. It is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described 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 monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. ·When communicating with a PC. Carefully read the "GENERAL PRECAUTIONS" included in the package and the AC adapter's instructions before use. When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge batteries that may be in the camera, it only provides power to the camera. Do not remove or load batteries and/or do not disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could damage the camera's settings or functions.
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Card basics
Chapter 1
"Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.
1 Index area
You can write down the card's contents.
2 Contact area
Comes into contact with the camera's signal read contacts. Compatible cards · xD-Picture Card (16 512 MB)
1 2
Note
This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. ~ "Formatting Cards" (P. 103)
Inserting a card
1 Make sure theiscamera is turned off. The monitor off.
The viewfinder is off. The lens is not extended.
2 Open the card cover.
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Card basics (Cont.)
Chapter 1
appropriate direction. 3 Insert the card in the keeping it straight. Insert the card while
The card will stop with a click when it is inserted all the way to the end. Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card.
Index area side
4 Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
Removing the card
the card 1 Pushlet it returnall the way in to unlock it, then slowly. The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Note
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.
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Power on/off
the camera on, press 1 Before turninglens cap to remove it. the tabs on the
2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The lens moves out when the mode dial is not set to . The monitor turns on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. If the date/time has been returned to the factory default setting, "Y/M/D" appears on the monitor (P. 29).
Lens cap
Power switch
TIPS
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the Sleep mode after about 1 minute of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. Sleep time interval can be set in the P/A/S/M and modes (P. 117). To minimize power consumption when using the camera, set BATTERY SAVE to ON (P. 117).
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Chapter 1
Power on/off (Cont.)
Chapter 1
Card check
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Indications TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again.
Card error indication
There is a problem with the card. T Use a different 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 YES, then press to start formatting. When formatting is complete, the camera is ready for shooting. Formatting erases all data saved on the card.
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Date/time setting
Chapter 1
It is possible to set the date/time of the camera's built-in clock. Since the date and time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. dial to 1 Set the mode switch the POWER , then press to turn on the
POWER switch Mode dial
P/A /S/M
camera. Be sure to take off the lens cap before you turn the camera on (P. 27).
2 Press top .menu is displayed. The
button Arrow pad
3 Press Ñ on the arrow pad to select
.
CARD SETUP
4 When Ññ is selected on the screen, press to select the date format.
Select any one of the following formats: D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (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
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Date/time setting (Cont.)
Chapter 1
5 Press í to move to the year (Y) setting.
Press Ññ to 6 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
The first two digits of the year cannot be changed.
. 7 Pressa more accurate setting, don't press For until the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button. turn the camera 8 ToThe lens retracts. off, press the POWER switch.
Note
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 approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again. The date/time setting may be canceled if the camera has stopped operating because of a dead battery, etc.
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Adjusting the diopter
Chapter 1
To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. the mode dial 1 Set power switch. to the and press
Power switch Mode dial
the (monitor) button. 2 Press camera and the viewfinder turn on. The
Monitor button
the viewfinder, 3 While looking throughadjustment dial. slowly turn the diopter
Viewfinder Diopter adjsutment dial
the dial until 4 Turnbe seen clearly.the AF target mark can
AF target mark
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Holding the camera
Chapter 1
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Correct
Horizontal grip
Flash
Vertical grip
Lens
Top view
Do not hold this part of the lens.
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Taking still pictures
Remove 1 press thethe lens cap. Set the mode dial to POWER switch. and
P/A /S/M
2
Point the camera towards a subject while viewing the monitor.
Flash switch
Power switch Card access lamp Pressing the (monitor) button turns off the monitor.
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 Number of storable still pictures (P. 80)
4 To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way (fully).
If the flash is up, it will fire automatically when required (P. 61). The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on the card.
Note
Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect 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.
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Quick-start guide
Chapter 2
Recording movies
Chapter 2
lens cap. 1 Remove the switch. Set the mode dial to the POWER and press
2
Point the camera towards a subject while viewing the monitor.
Power switch Card access lamp
halfway. 3 Press the shutter buttonfocus, the green lamp When the subject is in blinks once.
AF target mark
4 Press the shutter button all the way to start recording.
During movie recording, lights in red.
Seconds remaining
the button all stop recording. 5 Press card shutter lamp blinksthe way again tostarts writing the movie to The access and the camera the card. If the displayed seconds remaining reach "0", shooting finishes automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card (P 57). .
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P/A
/S/
M
Viewing still pictures 1 Set the mode dial to and (playback mode)
press the POWER switch.
2
Display the desired pictures using the arrow pad. Pictures indicated by are movie frames. ~ "Playing back movies" on page 36.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind.
Displays the next picture.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. Displays the previous picture.
Zoom lever
Power switch
Turning the zoom lever towards T: Enlarges the picture (P. 94). W: Displays multiple pictures at the same time (P. 96).
Press to avoid accidentally erasing images. To cancel protection, press again (P. 100).
Protect mark
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