User manual PENTAX OPTIO 50

FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. EN-1 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in US and other countries. SD logo ( ) is a trademark. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary among retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. EN-2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its casing has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. EN-3 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the casing, resulting in fire. Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the casing or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. EN-4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended. Using new rechargeable batteries for the first time, or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge such batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. Nevertheless, batteries whose expiry date has passed could not be restored by this procedure. The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Always keep the terminals in a clean state. Never use manganese batteries. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. EN-5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 Package Contents............................................ 9 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 24 Shooting Images - The Basics..........................24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 25 Using the Zoom Function................................... 26 Using the Flash............................................... 27 Using the Self-Timer......................................... 28 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......... 29 Setting White Balance...................................... 30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10 Front View...................................................... 10 Rear View......................................................... 11 Mode Dial ...................................................... 12 LCD Monitor Information..................................... 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA............................. 15 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) ....... 15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)..........................................16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ........................................17 Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. 18 LED Indicators..................................................18 USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 31 Simple Mode.....................................................31 Program Mode ............................................... 31 Portrait Mode.................................................. 32 Landscape Mode.............................................. 32 Sport Mode.....................................................33 Night Mode..................................................... 33 GETTING STARTED........................................... 19 Turning the Power On/Off ................................. 19 Choosing the Screen Language......................... 20 Setting the Date and Time ................................21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory............................................................ 22 Using the LCD Monitor....................................... 23 ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 34 High Speed Continuous..................................... 34 Auto Bracket ................................................... 35 Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 36 EN-6 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 37 Viewing Images ............................................... 37 Magnifying Images .......................................... 38 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 39 Slideshow Display ........................................... 40 Resizing an Image ........................................... 41 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............57 Installing ACDSee for PENTAX...........................57 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...58 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver..................58 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer.............................................59 Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)....................59 MOVIE MODE.................................................... 42 Recording Movie Clips ...................................... 42 Playing Back Movie Clips ................................. 43 MENU OPTIONS...............................................60 Camera Menu.................................................... 60 Movie Menu ................................................... 64 Playback Menu............................................... 65 Setup Menu.................................................... 67 PLAYBACK MODE ­ ADVANCED FEATURES...44 Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV ........44 Deleting Images/Movie Clips.............................. 45 Protecting Images/Movie Clips ........................... 46 Setting the DPOF............................................. 47 Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer......49 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES............................................. 70 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER.................................53 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Install the USB driver .........................54 Connect the digital camera to your computer...........................................55 Download images or movie clips............56 SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 71 APPENDIX........................................................ 72 WARRANTY POLICY..........................................75 EN-7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this new digital camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for high quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 1.8" LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom: 1x~3x Digital zoom: 1x~4x 12MB internal (built-in) memory Images can be captured without using a memory card. Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using an additional memory card. USB connection (USB 1.1 compliant) Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE). DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card. PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. Provided editing software: ACDSee for PENTAX You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software. EN-8 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common Product Components: Digital Camera Operating Manual USB Cable Software CD-ROM (S-SW33) AV Cable Camera Strap Camera Case ************************************************************************************ Common (Optional) Accessories (not included with the camera): AC power adapter (supplied by PENTAX) SD memory card (available on the market) Batteries (available on the market) Battery Charger (available on the market) Accessories and components may vary by retailer. EN-9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Shutter button 2. Flash 3. Power button 4. Mode dial 5. Self-timer LED EN-10 6. Viewfinder window 7. Microphone 8. PC (USB) / AV terminal 9. DC IN 3V terminal 10.Lens Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. Viewfinder 2. Viewfinder LED 3. / Zoom in (telephoto) button Zoom out (wide-angle) button Thumbnail button 4. 6. MENU 7. 8. Playback button Menu button Delete button Arrow button (Up) 9. 10. 11. 12. Arrow button (Right) Self-timer button Arrow button (Down) Arrow button (Left) Flash button OK button DISPLAY Display button 5. Strap holder 13. Battery / SD card cover 14. Tripod socket 15. LCD monitor EN-11 Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. 1 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. EN-12 Program Portrait Landscape Sports Night Setup Movie Simple Description Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically. Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects. Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. Select this mode to adjust the camera settings. Select this mode to record movie clips. Select this mode for point-and-shoot action. LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1. Flash mode ] Auto Flash [ [ ] Red Eye Reduction [ ] Forced flash [ ] No Flash 2. Mode indication 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5M 52 8 9 10 11 2004.09.17 ] Simple Mode ] Setup Mode ] Movie Mode ] Landscape Mode [ ] Program Mode [ ] Sport Mode [ ] Portrait Mode [ ] Night Mode 3. Image quality [ ] Best [ ] Better [ ] Good 4. Rec. Pixels [ 5 ] 2560 x 1920 [ 3 ] 2048 x 1536 [ 1.2 ] 1280 x 960 [ 0.3 ] 640 x 480 [ [ [ M M [ 12 M M 5. Possible number of shots 6. Memory status : Built-in memory (without card) : SD Memory Card 7. Remaining battery status [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power ] No battery power [ 8. Self-timer mode [ 2 ] 2 sec. delay [ 10 ] 10 sec. delay [ ] 10+2 sec. delay 9. White balance Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy ] Sunset [ [ ] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent 10.Drive mode [ ] Standard ] HS Continuous [ [ ] Auto Bracket 11.Focus area 12.Date EN-13 1 2 00:49 3 4 Movie Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Movie mode Recordable movie time available Memory status Battery power indicator Focus area 5 1 2 3 Image Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. Playback mode Memory status Battery power indicator Playback information 100-0001 Size EV 01.04. '04 1280X960 +1.7 05:22 1 4 Movie Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Playback mode Movie mode Memory status Battery power indicator Playback information Playback indicator 6 1 2 3 4 100-0001 Size EV 01.04. '04 320X240 0.0 05:22 1 5 EN-14 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries,turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover. 1 2 2 3 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. EN-15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet AC power cable Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply. The AC power adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera. EN-16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing an SD card. 2. Open the SD card cover. 3. Insert an SD card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the SD card cover. To remove the SD card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" (page 22) for further details. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. Write-protect switch EN-17 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. 1 2 LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator State Solid red Solid green Blinking red Blinking red Blinking blue Description/Activity The digital camera is powering up. The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies). USB communication/transfer in progress. Charging the flash. The self-timer function is activated. EN-18 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. Power button EN-19 Choosing the Screen Language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the button. and turn your camera on by pressing 2. Press to select the [Set-up2] menu. 3. Use to select [Language], then press the button. Set-up 1 Date Adjust Video Out Language Brightness OK : Set-up 2 y/m/d PAL English 3/5 4. Use or 5. Press the to select the language you want. button to confirm. Language OK : 1/8 EN-20 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press to select the [Set-up2] menu. 3. Use to select [Date Adjust], then press the button. You may press or to switch the date types. Set-up1 Date Adjust Video Out Language Brightness OK : 1/5 Set-up2 d/m/y PAL English 4. Press or to select Year, Month, Day and Time fields. To increase a value, press . To decrease a value, press . The time is displayed in 24-hours format. button after all fields are set. 5. Press the Date Adjust 02 /01 / 2010 04:00 OK : Select : EN-21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term "Formatting" means preparing an "SD Memory Card" to record images; this process is also called "initialization". This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. the The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. 2. Use to select [Format], then press the button. Set-up1 Reset No. Date Imprint Format Quick View OK : Set-up2 On Off 7/8 3. Use or to select [OK], then press the button to confirm. Format OK Cancel OK : When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted. EN-22 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 1.8" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the mode dial to , ,, , , button to turn on the power. Press the Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button. or . The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed. EN-23 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1. Rotate the mode dial to , ,, , or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD after the image has been captured. Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes in the following order: Focus Frame On Indicators Off Composition Line On LCD Off. EN-24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on a memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images' file size to be larger. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: , ,, , or 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the MENU button. The [Mode1] menu is displayed. 3. Use to select [Rec. Pixels], then press the and turn your Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 5M Rec. Pixels Quality button. Sharpness Color OK : Medium Exit : 1/5 4. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm. 5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [Quality]. Rec. Pixels 5 M 2560X1920 3 M 2048X1536 1.2 1280X960 M 0.3 640X480 M OK : Exit : 4/4 The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured. You can resize the images later. Please refer to the section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail. EN-25 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button. Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is enlarged, the more pixelated the image will appear. To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: , ,, , or and turn your 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the button. 2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the / button. To access the optical zoom function, press the button as far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom. To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the button. The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. To enable digital zoom feature, set the [Set-up1- Digital Zoom] to [On] in the As you record movie clips, the zoom function cannot be activated. mode. EN-26 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. , ,, , or . 1. Rotate the mode dial to 2. Press the button to turn on the power. 3. Toggle / until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. 5M 52 The camera has four flash modes: Forced Flash, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction and No Flash. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode Description FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions. RED EYE REDUCTION Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible. Use this mode where the flash use is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect. NO FLASH EN-27 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. 2. 3. 4. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. Rotate the mode dial to , ,, , or . button to turn on the power. Press the Toggle / until your desired self-timer mode appears on the LCD monitor. 2 5M 52 2 10 10 [ No Indication] 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The self-timer function is activated. The photograph is then taken after the preset time. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter or button, switch the mode dial to another mode or press to stop the count down. After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off. If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps. EN-28 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from ­2.0EV to +2.0EV. 1. 2. 3. 4. ,, , or . Rotate the mode dial to Press the button to turn on the power. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [Mode3] menu. Use to select [EV Comp.], then use or to set the range of EV compensation value from ­2.0EV to +2.0EV. 5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 +1.7 EV Comp. White Bal. Sensitivity 200 OK : Exit : 1/3 EN-29 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Rotate the mode dial to ,, , or . button to turn on the power. 2. Press the 3. Press the MENU button, then toggle to select the [Mode3] menu. 4. Use to select [White Bal.], then press the button. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 +2.0 EV Comp. White Bal. Sensitivity 200 OK : Exit : 2/3 5. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm. 6. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. White Bal. Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset OK : Exit : 1/6 White Bal. Tungsten Fluorescent OK : Exit : 5/6 EN-30 USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode [ ] (Simple) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. Program Mode [ ] In the (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. EN-31 Portrait Mode [ ] Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Landscape Mode [ ] This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. the 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. EN-32 Sport Mode [ ] This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. the 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Night Mode [ ] This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. EN-33 ADVANCED SHOOTING High Speed Continuous This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , ,, , or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [Mode2] menu. In the mode, press the MENU button. 3. Use to select [Drive Mode], then press the button. Mode1 Focus Drive Mode AE Metering Mode2 Mode3 Std. OK: Exit : 2/3 4. Use or to select [HS Continuous], then press the 5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 6. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 7. Press the shutter button to capture the image. button. Std. Drive Mode HS Continuous Auto Bracket OK : Exit : 2/3 In High Speed Continuous mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. EN-34 Auto Bracket In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , ,, , or and turn your button. camera on by pressing the 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [Mode2] menu. In the mode, press the MENU button. 3. Use to select [Drive Mode], then press the button. 4. Use or to select [Auto Bracket], then press the button. 5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 6. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Drive Mode Std. HS Continuous Auto Bracket OK : Exit : 3/3 In Auto Bracket mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. EN-35 Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. , , , or and turn your 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [Mode2] menu. button. 3. Use to select [AE Metering], then press the Mode1 Focus Drive Mode AE Metering Mode2 Mode3 Std. OK : Exit : 3/3 4. Use or to select the desired metering mode, then press the button. [ Center-weight]: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. [ Spot]: The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only. 5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. 6. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 7. Press the shutter button to capture the image. AE Metering Center-weight Spot OK : Exit : 1/2 EN-36 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still image you have just captured at a time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to ,,,,, or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . 100-0001 Size EV 01.04. '04 1280X960 +1.7 05:22 1 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [No Image] message will appear on the monitor. EN-37 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . 2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the Zoom / button. To enlarge the selected image, press the button. To return to the normal image, press the button. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. To view different portions of the images, press / / / to adjust the display area. 1.5x The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x and 4.0x). EN-38 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the / button once. Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. For recorded movie clips, the movie mode icon will be displayed. 3. Use / / / to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. button to display the selected image on full screen. 4. Press the 1 2 5 7 EN-39 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select [Slideshow] and press the button. Playback Delete Slideshow Protect Quality Change OK : Exit : 2/7 3. Use or to set the playback interval, then press the button. The slide show starts. The movie clips are displayed the first frame image, and not played back. To stop slide show, press the button. Slideshow 3sec 5sec 10sec OK : Return : You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec.. EN-40 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixel, 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In the mode, use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . 3. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu, then use or to select [Resize] and press the button. OK : Playback Resize DPOF Copy Image Exit : 5/7 4. Use or to confirm. to select the desired setting, then press the button Resize 5 M 2560X1920 3 M 2048X1536 1.2 1280X960 M 0.3 640X480 M OK : Return : EN-41 MOVIE MODE Recording Movie Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. 1 00:49 The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips. Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes in the following order: Focus Frame On Indicators Off Composition Line On LCD Off. EN-42 Playing Back Movie Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor. However, the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on TV or computers. button. 1. Press the 2. Use or to go through the images until the movie clip you want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . 3. Press the button to start playing back the movie clips. To pause or resume movie playback, press the button again. 100-0001 Size EV 01.04. '04 320X240 0.0 05:22 1 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds. The zoom function cannot be activated for movie clips. To playback the movie clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com. EN-43 PLAYBACK MODE ­ ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn off all devices to be connected. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera. 2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set. 3. Turn the TV and digital camera on. 4. Playback the images/movie clips. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and movie clips on the digital camera. PC/AV terminal The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on TV or computers. EN-44 Deleting Images/Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. To delete the latest single image/movie clip 1. Rotate the mode dial to ,,,,, or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the button. When the delete message appears, use or to select [OK], then press the button to delete the last image or movie clip. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [Cancel]. Delete OK Cancel OK : To delete image/movie clip by preference 1. Rotate the mode dial to ,,,,, or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor, which can also be deleted directly by pressing the button. 3. Use or to select the image you want to delete. 4. Press the MENU button, then use or to select [Delete] and press the button. 5. Use or to select [This Image] or [Delete All] by your button. preference, then press the 6. When the delete message appears, use or to select [OK], then press the button to confirm the deletion. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [Cancel]. Playback Delete Slideshow Protect Quality Change OK : Exit : 1/7 Delete This Image Delete All OK : Return : Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function. EN-45 Protecting Images/Movie Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In the mode, use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . 3. Press the MENU button, then use to select [Protect] and press the button. OK : Playback Delete Slideshow Protect Exit : 3/7 4. Use or button. to choose the desired setting, then press the Protect Protect This All [Protect This]: Protect one image/movie. [All]: Protect all images/movies (at once). OK : Return : 5. Use or confirm. to select [Protect], then press the button to Protect This Protect Unprotect Press the MENU button to return to the mode. The indicator appears on the selected image. If you wish to cancel the protect function, select [Unprotect]. OK : Return : EN-46 Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/ card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified. To configure print settings for a single image / all images. Step 1 Figure Procedure Press the to mark . 1 button, then use or to select the desired image you want 100-0001 Size EV 01.04. '04 1280X960 +1.7 05:22 * The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds. Press the MENU button. Use button. or to select [DPOF], then press the Playback Resize 2 OK :