User manual OLYMPUS E-100RS

DIGITAL CAMERA/APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE DIGITAL-KAMERA/CAMARA DIGITAL BASIC MANUAL MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG MANUAL BÁSICO ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the software CD's instructions on CD-ROM. Avant d'utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi, de manière à obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles. Avant d'effectuer des prises de vues importantes, nous vous conseillons par ailleurs de faire quelques essais afin de vous familiariser avec le maniement de l'appareil photo. Ces instructions ne sont que pour une référence rapide. Pour plus de détails sur les fonctions décrites ici, se référer aux instructions du CD logiciel sur le CD-ROM. Bitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen. Wir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen. Diese Kurzanleitung dient dem ersten Kennenlernen Ihrer Kamera. Eine ausführliche Beschreibung der hier aufgeführten Funktionen finden Sie in der Bildschirmbedienungsanleitung der CD-ROM. Antes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto. Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara antes de tomar fotografías importantes. Estas instrucciones son sólo de referencia rápida. Para más detalles acerca de las funciones aquí descritas, refiérase a las instrucciones del CD del software en el CD-ROM. 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. ·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 Industry Development Association (JEIDA). CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉ/INHALT/CONTENIDO PRECAUTIONS (in English only) ............................3 ENGLISH....................................................................6 FRANÇAIS ..............................................................46 DEUTSCH ................................................................88 ESPAÑOL ..............................................................130 IMPORTANT NOTICES Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software. 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Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorised photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. 2 CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS GETTING STARTED SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK BASICS SHOOTING PICTURES CONSECUTIVELY ADVANCED SHOOTING TECHNIQUES PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTS PRINT SETTINGS NOTES ABOUT PICTURE DATA PROCESSING TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER ERROR CODES OPTIONAL ITEMS COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA SPECIFICATIONS 3 6 20 26 27 29 30 38 39 39 41 42 42 43 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Caution concerning the flash Be careful when taking pictures at close range. Do not take pictures of people's faces (babies in particular) at close range. If the flash goes off too close to someone's eyes it may cause a loss of vision. In particular, when taking pictures of babies, be sure that the distance is at least 1 m. Be careful when handling the unit When you use the camera for a long time, the bottom of the camera heats up. If your skin is in contact with the bottom of the camera for too long, you may get a minor burn. Do not use in an unstable position. If you lose your balance, you might get hurt. Be careful that no foreign substance (dirt, rain, sand) can enter the unit, particularly when the battery cover or lens barrier is open, as it may cause damage. To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or vibration. This camera is not water-resistant. Do not put it in water, and be careful to protect it from rain, sea water, etc. Do not use the camera outside during a storm or when there is lightning. When replacing the batteries, make sure the power is OFF. If it is left ON, it may damage the internal circuits. 3 PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) CAUTION Storage environment To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, only store it where the temperature is ­20 ~ 60°C and the humidity 10 ~ 90%. Do not store in humid places, as condensation may form and cause damage. To prevent injuries or accidents, keep the camera out of the reach of children. Usage environment Do not use where there may be a large concentration of flammable or explosive gases, as it may cause a fire or explosion. To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, use it only if the temperature is 0 ~ 40°C and the humidity 30 ~ 90%. Do not move the camera suddenly from a hot to cold place, or vice versa. It may cause the formation of condensation inside the unit that may damage it. To prevent the formation of condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag, etc. to protect it and wait until the camera has reached the ambient temperature before taking it out. If used in low temperatures, the batteries will have a shorter life span than normal. Precautions when handling the batteries To prevent leakage, fire, or damage, please read the instructions carefully and observe the following points: When you use the camera for a long time, the bottom of the camera heats up. If your skin is in contact with the bottom of the camera for too long, you may get a minor burn. Do not heat or throw the batteries into a fire. Do not disassemble, modify or solder. Do not install with inverted polarity (+, ­). Do not let metal objects touch the contacts. Do not store or carry loosely with necklaces or hairpins. Do not use old batteries together with new ones, and do not use different types of batteries at the same time. Do not store them in humid places as they may corrode. Do not use if something seems to be wrong. Do not use if there is leaking, swelling, a rise in temperature, or any other abnormal condition. When using them for the first time, if there are signs of corrosion or if they are warm, please take them back to where they were bought. NEVER use any battery whose body is not fully covered by the insulating sheet or the sheet is torn as it may cause leak, fire or injury. Some commercially available batteries are also partially covered, or not covered at all by the insulating sheet. Never use these batteries. If there is a leak If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse with clean water, then seek medical attention immediately. If the liquid gets in contact with your skin or clothing, rinse with clean water. If the liquid has leaked inside the battery compartment, clean it carefully with a wet rag before inserting new batteries. When the batteries are dead, take them out of the camera If old batteries are left inside the camera they may leak. If the camera is going into storage or if you intend not to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries. 4 CAUTION Do not use in an airtight device If may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged. Do not recharge alkaline or lithium batteries If you try to recharge them, it may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged. Keep out of the reach of children Make sure children do not take the batteries out when using the camera. If a child is going to use the camera, be sure to teach the child proper usage according to this manual. When disposing of old batteries, be sure to do so in accordance with all applicable regulations in your area. Precautions on using accessories Be sure to use only the supplied accessories, or accessories recommended by the manufacturer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. For more information, please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. Do not keep the AC adaptor connected when not using the camera, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. To prevent electric shock and damage, do not plug, connect or handle the AC adaptor with wet hands. Do not modify, bend forcibly, pull strongly, scratch, etc., or otherwise alter the AC adaptor power cord. Also, do not put heavy objects on the power cord, or place it close to a heat source as it may result in a fire or electric shock. Points to verify before using the camera If taking particularly important pictures or if you have not used the camera for a long period, first confirm that it functions properly, or consult an Authorized Service Centre. We decline all responsibility concerning the loss of data, down time, loss of revenue or any other direct or indirect damage or claims caused by this camera. Do not use or store in a hot place (e.g. inside a closed car on a hot and sunny day) If may shorten their service life. Store in a dry cool place protected from direct sunlight. Notes on display and backlight The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the LCD monitor have a limited service life. If they begin to darken or flicker, contact your nearest service center. In cold conditions, the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly. To avoid this, keep the camera warm when using in cold temperatures. Backlight performance will return to normal under normal temperature conditions. When the color LCD monitor shows different pictures, some pixels may not change color and remain on or off. This phenomenon may be due to a lag in some circuits, but is considered to be within the normal operating tolerances of the LCD monitor. In addition, the brightness of the color LCD monitor may vary between pictures. 5 These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the software CD's instructions on CD-ROM. GETTING STARTED PACKAGE CONTENTS Camera Lens cap Strap Remote control A/V cable USB cable Warranty card Basic manual/ Quick Start Guide Remote control instructions CD-ROMs with Windows 98 USB driver software, Reference manual, and more. Battery charger AA (R6) NiMH batteries (4 pieces) Power plug Instructions 6 SmartMedia Static-free case Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Instructions ATTACHING THE STRAP Thread the strap through the strap eyelet as shown in the illustration. Pull on it to make sure it is securely fastened to the stopper. Stopper Camera strap eyelet 7 GETTING STARTED (Cont.) NAMES OF PARTS Camera 1 2345 6 7 9 0 8 % ^ & * ( 0 Remote control receiver ! Lens @ Flash (built-in) # Flash switch ( ) $ Connector cover % Remote cable jack ( ) ^ USB connector & DC-IN jack * External microphone jack (MIC) ( A/V OUT jack (MONO) ! # @ 1 Zoom lever (T/W)/ Index-display lever ( / ) 2 Shutter button 3 Mode dial 4 Self-timer lamp/AF assist lamp 5 Control panel 6 Diopter adjustment dial 7 5-pin external flash socket ( ) 8 Microphone 9 Strap eyelet 9$ 8 ) qw e r t y u i o p Q R ) Viewfinder q INFO button The card can be selected by pressing the button while pressing down this button. Image writing to the card can be canceled by pressing (flash mode button) while pressing down this button. w Flash mode button ( )/ Erase button ( ) e DRIVE button Displays sequential shots during playback mode. r Metering mode button ( ) Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° counterclockwise during playback mode. t Macro button ( ) Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° clockwise during playback mode. W E TY U I y AE lock button (AEL)/Multi-metering button/Print button( ) u Arrow pad i Monitor o OK button/Manual focus button (MF)/Protect button ( ) p Monitor button ( ) Q Menu button ( ) W Power switch (POWER OFF/ON/ RESET) E Card cover R Card access lamp T Battery compartment cover Y Battery compartment lock U Tripod socket I Speaker 9 GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Control panel indications : Flash mode : Red-eye reduction flash, : Off (flash override), activation), No indication: Auto flash is set on the menu. is set on the menu. : Fill-in flash (forced : Slow shutter synchronization flash Displayed when Displayed when : Flash intensity control : Card writing Displayed when recorded pictures are being written to a card. : Sound record Displayed when is set on the menu. : Card error When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card. If there is a problem with the card, this indication appears. If the card functions properly, this indication does not appear. : Battery check Displayed when the power is turned on. : Auto bracket To engage the Auto Bracket mode, press the indication appears. button repeatedly until this : Macro mode Displayed when the button is pressed to engage the Macro mode. : Full-time AF Displayed when FULL-TIME AF is set. : White balance Displayed when the White Balance is set to any mode except AUTO. 10 : ISO Displayed when the ISO is set to any mode except AUTO. When the ISO is increased automatically in the AUTO mode, this indication blinks. : Self-timer/Remote control Displayed when the Self-timer/remote control shooting is set. Press the button for this setting. : Sequential shooting Displayed the Sequential shooting is set. Press the button for this setting. : Exposure compensation Displayed during exposure compensation. : Pre-capture Displayed when Pre-capture is set. : AF system Displayed when AF MODE is set. If SPOT is selected, this indication does not appear. : Manual focus Displayed when the focus is adjusted manually. : Stabilization system Displayed when is set. (metering mode button). : Metering mode The mode you have set is displayed when you press : AE memory Displayed when the memorized exposure (AE lock) is maintained after recording. : Record mode Displayed when is set. : Number of storable still pictures Displays the number of still pictures you can record. : Card Displays the card type in use. : Seconds remaining in Movie record mode Displays the longest recording time in the movie record mode. 11 GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information) Press the Monitor button ( ) to select whether images appear on the Monitor or in the viewfinder. Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed. The following 3 types of display are available. Shooting mode Only the AF target mark: Warnings (AF confirmation mark and battery check) appear when required. Settings that are changed are displayed for approx. 2 seconds. INFO 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 Partial information: 8 When using the camera, these indications are displayed for approx. 2 9 seconds. 0 ! @ P F2.8 1/800 +2.0 [SM] INFO INFO P F2.8 1/800 +2.0 * ( ) Full information: These indications are displayed # constantly in the shooting mode. SLOW1 [SM] $ % ISO100 ^ SQ & q 12 1 Flash stand-by/Jitter warning/Flash charge 2 AF confirmation mark 3 Shooting mode 4 Battery check (displayed after the camera is turned on and when warnings appear) 5 Aperture value 6 Shutter speed 7 Exposure compensation/ Exposure differential 8 Drive mode 9 AF target mark 0 Memory gauge ! Card @ Number of storable pictures # Metering mode $ Macro mode % White balance ^ ISO & Record mode * Flash mode ( Slow shutter synchronization flash (not displayed when the flash is in the flash override mode) ) Stabilization system q Pre-capture 13 GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Playback mode No information: Only battery check, and card are displayed. Partial information: These indications disappear after a certain amount of time has elapsed. Full information: All indications are displayed all the time while in the playback mode. Still picture information INFO 1 2 345 x10 No information 9 0 ! [SM] HQ 123 23.12.,00 21:56 3456 6 7 8 INFO Partial information INFO x10 # $ % 1600x1200 HQ 123 F2.8 1/800 2.0 ISO400 23.12.,00 21:56 [SM] FILE:123­34567 @ ^ & * Full information 14 Movie picture information INFO 1 (4 5 ! No information [SM] 3456 8 Partial information INFO INFO # 320x240 HQ 6 0 23.12.,00 21:56 [SM] FILE:123­34567 9 * Full information 1 Battery check 2 Print reserve 3 Number of prints 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Record mode 7 Sequential shots 8 Frame number 9 Time 0 Date ! Card @ White balance # Number of pixels $ Aperture value % Shutter speed ^ Exposure compensation & ISO * File number (In the Movie playback mode, the total recording time is displayed.) ( Movie picture 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. 15 GETTING STARTED (Cont.) LOADING THE BATTERIES Make sure the camera Power switch is set to OFF and load the batteries as shown in the illustration. Before using NiMH batteries, be sure to charge them on the exclusive charger. A CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be charged. 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 When using AA (R6) batteries Service life of NiMH battery Shooting/Displaying Number of photos Display time Battery life Approx. 50 frames* Approx. 100 minutes* * These figures are for reference only and not guaranteed. Tests based on conditions set by Olympus. Using the AC power adapter (optional) Use an AC adapter designed for the area where the camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details. 16 INSERTING AND EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD Be sure to use a 3V (3.3 V) card. Do not use a 5 V card. Non-Olympus 3 V (3.3 V) cards must be formatted with the camera. Inserting the card When using the SmartMedia card Set to OFF. Insert the card fully until you feel it lock into place. 1 2 When using the CompactFlash card 3 Insert the card fully until you feel it lock into place. 3 Tab 3 Place the tab on its side. Ejecting the card When using the SmartMedia card When using the CompactFlash card Raise the tab. 3 Push the card in slightly. The card is ejected. 3 Push in the tab. The card is ejected. 3 17 GETTING STARTED (Cont.) SELECTING THE CARD Select the card you are using on the menu. Card type is detected and set automatically when you load either type of card. OR While pressing down the INFO button, press the button. The card type is changed. SETTING THE MODE DIAL MO M S A Still picture shooting mode (Program mode): In program mode, you can take a properly exposed photograph by simply aiming the camera and pressing the shutter button. Aperture and shutter speed are set automatically by the camera. (Aperture priority mode): Aperture can be set manually in the aperture priority mode. This is useful when you want to have more control over image exposure. Shutter speed is set automatically by the camera. (Shutter priority mode): Shutter speed can be set manually in the shutter priority mode. Set it to a high speed for a still picture of a moving object. Set it to a low speed to show motion. Aperture is set automatically by the camera. (Manual mode): You can set both aperture and shutter speed independently in the manual mode. (Scene program mode): The camera will automatically optimize the combination of aperture and shutter speed according to the type of subject. You can select from Portrait, Sports, Landscape and Night Scene. Selections are displayed in the menu. Movie record mode : You can shoot motion pictures in the movie mode. Aperture and shutter speed are set automatically by the camera. Playback mode : Allows you to view a display of your photographs. 18 P DE D I A L You can change modes by turning the mode dial on the top righthand side of the camera. g Pr S- SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Press (Menu button) to display the menu. Press select SETUP and press the OK button. P F2.8 1/800 SM/CF SM 7.5 PRE-CAPTURE WB [SM] on the Arrow pad to 0.0 Date and time screen OFF AUTO [1/5] Still picture shooting menu P F2.8 1/800 MODE SETUP ISO S-Prg [SM] [5/5] 0.0 SETUP : Changes the setting. : Moves to other settings. The year 2000 is displayed as '00. OK Mode setting screen SHOT CANCEL OFF 23.12.'00 12:34 m [3/3] OK m/ft [SM] SHOT CANCEL SETUP m/ft [SM] [3/3] OK 19 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK BASICS TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF OFF ON : Power off Turn the camera's power switch off. Put on the lens cap. : Power on Remove the lens cap, set the Mode dial to the desired mode and set the Power switch to ON. : Move the switch to reset momentarily and then release, the power switch will automatically move back to ON. All settings except the mode setting menu will be reset to the factory-preset (initial settings). Hold the switch in the reset position for over 3 seconds, and all settings, except for the date and time, will be reset to the initial settings. RESET TAKING PICTURES WHILE USING THE MONITOR Press (Moniter button). The same sign on the finder will be displayed on the monitor. The displayed subject will switch between the viewfinder and monitor each time you press this button. (Monitor button) 20 CONFIRMING THE DISPLAY Checking the batteries When the power is turned on, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. If it is low, please replace the batteries. Control panel Battery check lights and turns off automatically. The batteries are OK. You are ready to take pictures. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally. The battery power is low and the batteries should be replaced. You can shoot with the remaining power, but the batteries may die soon. blinks and then turns off after 12 seconds. Other indicators on the control also go out. The batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately. Checking the number of storable pictures left When the power is turned on in the still picture mode, the number of storable pictures left will appear on the control panel. For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear. The number of storable pictures left will appear. The seconds remaining will appear. Remaining time Number of storable pictures left Control panel When there is no storable space left for pictures in the still picture record mode : Beeps will emit when the card cannot store anymore pictures and the displays below will appear on the control panel and viewfinder. If this happens, replace the card with a new/storable card or erase unwanted images in the existing card to make space. Viewfinder [SM] CARD FULL 21 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK BASICS (Cont.) Number of storable pictures left Number of still pictures that can be taken Record mode Number of pixels 1360x1024 TIFF* 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 SHQ HQ HIGH (quality) NORMAL HIGH (quality) SQ NORMAL HIGH (quality) 640x480 NORMAL 82/61 165/124 332/249 664/498 1024x768 1280x960 JPEG 14/14 38/32 36/31 30/28 76/66 70/62 60/56 153/132 142/124 120/113 306/265 284/249 1360x1024 1360x1024 TIFF File Memory capacity (Image only/Image with sound) 8MB 1/­ 2/­ 3/­ 8/­ 8/8 21/20 9/9 24/22 16MB 3/­ 4/­ 6/­ 17/­ 17/16 43/39 19/18 49/45 32MB 7/­ 8/­ 13/­ 34/­ 34/33 86/79 39/37 99/90 64MB 15/­ 17/­ 27/­ 68/­ 68/66 173/159 78/75 199/181 * If the recording mode is set to TIFF, sound will not be recorded with a picture when the Mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M, but it can be added later during playback. The number of seconds that you can record movie pictures: Longest continuous recording time per movie frame When frame rate is set to 30fps, the remaining time is cut in half. Record mode Number of pixels Frame rate HQ SQ 640x480 320x240 15fps 15fps 4MB 5 12 Memory capacity 8MB 16MB over 10 24 12 24 Remaining recording time for movies does not vary, regardless of sound recording. 22 ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly. Viewfinder P F2.8 1/30 0.0 [SM] AF target mark SHOOTING STILL PICTURES AND PLAYING THEM BACK Taking still pictures 1 Compose the picture by turning the camera towards the subject. shutter button 2 Press theand exposure. halfway to lock the focus The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep once. Press halfway Shutter button AF confirmation mark P F2.8 1/30 0.0 [SM] AF target mark Press fully Shutter button 23 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK BASICS (Cont.) 3 Press the shutter button fully to take a picture. The lower image memory gauge will light up and the camera will begin storing the image onto the card. Continuous shooting is available if the memory gauge shows there is space in the card. When more than two images are recorded, the center block will light up. When the buffer memory is full, the upper block will light up and no more pictures can be taken. P F2.8 1/30 0.0 [SM] Number of storable pictures Memory gauge Before shooting/No picture taken One picture taken More than one taken No recordable space Recorded pictures will be saved in the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced. NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. Quick view Press twice quickly. The monitor will turn on and the last recorded picture will be displayed. Setting the Mode dial to will also display recorded pictures. All stored pictures in the card can be displayed by pressing the Arrow pad. : Displays the next picture. : Displays the previous picture. : Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. : Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind. Press the shutter button halfway to return to the shooting mode. The viewfinder will turn on and the subject will appear on it. 24 RECORDING MOVIES AND PLAYING THEM BACK Recording movies 1 Set the Mode dial to . 2 Compose the picture by turning the camera towards the subject. shutter button 3 Press theand exposure. halfway to lock the focus The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep. F2.8 1/30 0.0 [SM] 4 Press the shutter button fully. Recording will start. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully again. The mark will light up in red while shooting movies. You cannot take movies if the entire image memory gauge is lit up. When recording starts, correct focusing and exposure is maintained continuously. The card access lamp will blink and the camera will begin storing images onto the card. You cannot take the next movie until the camera is finished storing the current one, even if the memory indicates that there is sufficient memory. To record the next movie picture: Wait until the card access lamp goes off and writing of movie pictures into the card is finished. Seconds remaining Memory gauge Displaying movies Select images with the mark using the Arrow pad. Press (Menu button). Select MOVIE PLAY, then press to select START. Press the OK button to read the data from the card. When the card access lamp stops blinking, the movie display starts. To pause, press the OK button while displaying movies. To restart the movie playback, press the OK button again. Use the Arrow pad to display the previous/next frame. To end the movie display, press (Menu button). The menu display is restored. PROTECTION Set the mode dial to . Display the picture you want to protect. Press the OK button. The displayed picture will then be protected. will appear on the monitor. SINGLE FRAME ERASURE Switch the mode dial to .Select the images you want to erase using the Arrow pad. Press (Erase button). A message asking you to confirm the erasure will appear. Make sure that YES is selected, then press the OK button. 25 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK BASICS (Cont.) ALL-FRAME ERASURE Set the mode dial to . Press (Menu button). Select CARD SETUP, then Press the OK button. Make sure that OK is selected and press the OK button. . SHOOTING PICTURES CONSECUTIVELY SELECTING THE SEQUENTIAL MODE Allows you to shoot pictures consecutively. When the shutter button is held down, the camera will take pictures in sequence. Picture-taking will stop when you release your finger from the button. The Sequential mode is not available if the record mode is set to TIFF. Press to change the function of this mode. Pre-capture shooting is set on the menu. The sequential mode includes: Single-frame shooting (normal shooting mode) : Takes only one picture when the Shutter button is pressed all the way (Initial setting). There is no display on the control panel. When Pre-capture is set, the Pre-capture indication appears. Sequential Shooting : Takes pictures in sequence. Focus, brightness (exposure), and white balance are locked at the first frame. The number of still pictures that can be stored depends on the selected speed. AF sequential Shooting : Takes pictures in sequence. Focus, brightness (exposure) and white balance are locked in each frame. Self-timer/remote-control : Takes pictures with the self-timer/remote-control. Single-frame shooting. Auto bracket : Takes pictures in sequence. Shooting is performed with brightness (exposure) and/or white balance automatically adjusted for each frame when the Shutter button is pressed all the way. It is possible to change both the exposure and the white balance or one or the other. Focus is locked at the first frame. Pre-capture shooting : When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, shooting starts at the sequential speed you have set. The camera records the number of pictures you have set just before moment the Shutter button is pressed all the way. Pre-capture can be also used together with the Sequential shooting. SEQUENTIAL SHOT PLAYBACK In Sequential shot display, only one representative frame is displayed. To view other frames recorded consecutively with the representative frame, you have to EXTEND. Sequential shots are pictures recorded in the following modes: ­ Sequential mode ­ Auto bracketing ­ Pre-capture shooting 26 ADVANCED SHOOTING TECHNIQUES Focus lock When your main subject is not within the AF target marks , follow the procedure below. AF confirmation mark Compose your shot. 0.0 1 P F2.8 1/800 2 P F2.8 1/800 0.0 [SM] [SM] AF target mark Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting--Zoom You can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 10x zoom. When the digital zoom in the menu is turned on, 27x zoom is available with the 2.7x digital zoom. The speed of the zoom-in/out can be adjusted by changing the angle of the zoom lever. Using the flash--Auto flash Slide the flash switch located under the flash to raise the flash. Press the shutter button halfway. lights on the viewfinder, the flash is activated. When The flash charges while is blinking. The shutter cannot be released at this time. Wait until turns off before taking pictures. The flash mode depends on the actual shooting mode. Flash mode/Control panel Auto-Flash No display Red-Eye Reduction Flash Fill-In Flash Flash off Use Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions. Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (subject's eyes appearing red). Always fires regardless of the lighting conditions. For situations where flash is prohibited, or when not using the flash. Manual focus Press the OK button. Select MF in the focus mode selection menu and select the focal length with the Arrow pad. Press the OK button. The selected focal length is stored. 27 ADVANCED SHOOTING TECHNIQUES (Cont.) Exposure compensation You can adjust exposure manually by +/­ 2 (in increments of approx. 1/3). If you want a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust + to increase the exposure. If you want a black object to appear as black as possible, adjust ­ to decrease the exposure. AE Lock By pressing the AEL button, you can lock the exposure at the setting you prefer. This is useful when you want to set an exposure that is different from what the camera would normally choose. Metering mode You can select the area of the brightness for metering. When you know the area is properly exposed, press the to choose the metering mode. Setting mode/Control panel display Standard (digital ESP metering) Functions Meters the center of the subject and the area around the subject (digital ESP metering) Meters the center of the subject primarily. Meters within the AF target mark primarily. Use this mode when backlight is making the subject darker. Center-weighted averaging metering Spot metering 28 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Close-up display By moving the zoom lever to the T side, images can be enlarged 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, or 3x. To see a different area of the picture enlarged, press the Arrow pad ( / / / ) to slide the enlarged picture and view in the directions / / / on the screen. Index display Turning the zoom lever to W displays multiple pictures simultaneously. You can select the desired picture with the Arrow pad. To view it separately, turn the zoom lever to T. You can change the number of pictures displayed by accessing the appropriate menu setting. Rotating and Checking Vertically Oriented Pictures When you take a shot with the camera held in the vertical position, the image will be oriented vertically, ie. longer vertically than horizontally. You can turn it horizontally, 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise. Display a vertically oriented picture. [SM] [SM] [SM] A vertically oriented picture Pressing (macro button) turns the picture 90° clockwise. Pressing (metering button) turns the picture 90° counter-clockwise. To restore the original position, press the button to rotate the picture in the reverse direction. . When was pressed [ Press When was pressed [ Press . Displaying on TV Recorded images and sound can be displayed on TV with the AV cable. 1 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT jack (black). AV cable 2 Connect the AV cable to the TV's video input (yellow) and audio input (white) connectors. TV Connect to the A/V OUT jack (black). 29 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTS How to use the menu Press (Menu button) to display the menu, press on the Arrow pad to select the desired menu option. Press to select the additional menu options. When the menu option is set as desired, press the OK button. The setting is stored and the frame reappears on the menu. Press the OK button repeatedly until the menu disappears. Monitor Scroll P F2.8 1/800 SM/CF SM 7.5 PRE-CAPTURE OFF AUTO [1/5] 0.0 Example: When SM/CF is set to CF P F2.8 1/800 SM/CF SM 7.5 PRE-CAPTURE WB [SM] OFF AUTO [1/5] WB [SM] 0.0 1/5 page Current settings Example: When moving to the following pages P F2.8 1/800 SM/CF SM 7.5 PRE-CAPTURE OFF AUTO [1/5] 0.0 P F2.8 1/800 SM/CF SM CF PRE-CAPTURE WB [SM] [1/5] 0.0 WB [SM] To set up OK or P F2.8 1/800 0.0 SLOW The adjustment is saved. BKT MULTI METERING O OFF 1.0 x3 OFF [2/5] · If you finish by pressing (Menu button), any adjustments you have made will not be saved. [SM] · If you press at page 1/5, the monitor displays page 5/5. 30 For more details on the functions described here, refer to the software CD's instructions on CD-ROM. Still picture shooting menu Menu page SM/CF Display Function SM, CF Allows you to select the card you are going to use. 3, 5, 7.5, 15 Sets the sequential shooting speed. OFF, ON x1, x2, x3, x4, x5 Able to record pictures by pressing the Shutter button halfway. AUTO, PRE-SET, ,,, Adjusts the white balance according to the light source. Controls the flash intensity. OFF, 1, 2 Allows you to take pictures of night scenes. AE: OFF, 0.3, 0.6, 1.0, x3, x5 WB: OFF, 1, 2, 3 Sets the conditions for the Auto bracket mode. OFF, ON Obtains the right exposure by metering multiple objects. Initial setting SM 7.5fps 1/5 PRECAPTURE OFF AUTO