Operation Manual For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use. Using These Manuals The three manuals included are for your Camera. Using This Guide Display examples: This manual gives examples of those pictures on LCD monitor with other models that has shooting functions equivalent to those of this camera. 1. Please read this first: Read Me First (a printed documentt) document introduces the package contents and explains easy shooting. Before using your camera, first read this guide. Terms: In this guide, still images, movies, and sounds are all referred to as "images" or "files." Symbols: The following symbols are used in this guide: Important 2. For basic information: Quick Start Guide (printed manual) This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your camera right away by providing basic information to use the camera. This indicates important information and restrictions. Note This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips on camera operations. Reference 3. Please read as needed: Operation Manual (this manual) This explains how to use all the functions of your camera. To get the most out of your camera, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary. This indicates page(s) relevant to a particular function. "p.xx" is used to refer you to pages in this manual. Terms This indicates an explanation of a technical term. 2 Contents Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started Checking that Everything is Packed....................... 8 Optional Accessories................................................... 9 Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)...................... 48 Using the AF target shift function .............................. 48 Recording Voice Memos...................................... 50 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the Flash.................................................... 52 Using the Self-Timer ............................................ 54 Shooting in Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode 55 Shooting with Set Aperture (Aperture Priority Mode) 55 Shooting at Set Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode) 56 Names of Parts ...................................................... 9 How to Use the Mode Dial ................................... 11 Using the up/down dial......................................... 11 How to use the up/down dial ..................................... 11 Inserting the Batteries .......................................... 12 Using the Batteries............................................... 13 Using the Rechargeable Battery .......................... 14 Inserting the Rechargeable Battery ........................... 14 Removing the Rechargeable Battery......................... 14 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND)............................................................... 58 Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button ............................ 59 Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button .......................... 59 Using the AC Adapter .......................................... 15 Setting up the AC Adapter ......................................... 15 Removing the AC Adapter ......................................... 16 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) ... 60 Examples of Exposure Compensation ...................... 60 Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) ............................ 60 Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) ....................... 61 Turning the Power On/Off .................................... 17 Turning the Camera On ............................................. 17 Turning the Camera Off ............................................. 17 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE).................................................................. 62 Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance) .................... 62 Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance) ............... 63 Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores) 18 Inserting the SD Memory Card .................................. 18 Removing the SD Memory Card................................ 19 Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) .................... 65 Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity) .................... 65 Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) ............... 66 How to Use the LCD Monitor ............................... 20 Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures................ 20 The Screen During Playback..................................... 23 Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) 67 Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)........................ 67 Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density)................... 68 Switching the Screen Display....................................24 Synchro Monitor Mode .............................................. 25 Histogram Display ..................................................... 25 Button Functions .................................................. 26 The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu .... 27 The Basics of the Setup Screen ................. 28 Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) ........................... 69 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ................................................... 70 About Picture Quality Mode....................................... 70 About Image Size ...................................................... 70 Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a Still Image ............................................................................ 70 Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode... 71 Changing the Image Size of a Movie ........................ 72 Screens ................................................................ 29 Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) ............................... Shooting Menu (Aperture Priority Mode) ................... Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) ................................... Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode). Shooting Menu (Text Mode) ...................................... Playback Menu .......................................................... Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)..................... Setup Screen (Setup Mode) ...................................... 29 30 31 31 32 32 33 34 Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) ....................... 73 Manual Focus Shooting............................................. 73 Shooting at a Fixed Distance .................................... 74 Section 2 Basic Shooting How to Hold the Camera...................................... 36 How to Focus ....................................................... 36 Shooting Still Images ........................................... 38 Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press) ......... 38 Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press)............. 39 When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Focus Lock).................................................. 40 Shooting with Scenery-Matching.......................... 41 Combination of Scene Mode and Function ............... 42 Shooting with Multi-Shot ...................................... 43 Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE).............. Shooting with Multi-Shot............................................ Shooting with S Multi-Shot ........................................ Shooting with M Multi-Shot ........................................ 44 45 45 45 Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)... 75 Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS).................................................................. 76 Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) .............................................. 77 Setting the Shutter Speed (TIME EXPOSURE)... 78 Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL).............................................................. 79 Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) 81 Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)............................ 82 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review) 84 Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed 84 Shooting Movies................................................... 45 Shooting with Optical Zoom ................................. 46 Shooting with the Digital Zoom .................................. 47 3 Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie .............. 85 Viewing a Still Image or Movie ............................. 86 Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card 86 Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory .. 86 Viewing Movies .................................................... 87 Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume........................... 87 Playing Back Sound ............................................. 88 Playing Back Sound .................................................. 88 Playing Back Sound Recorded with a Still Image...... 88 Adjusting the Volume................................................. 89 SAVE) ................................................................ 118 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) . 119 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) 120 Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE)......................................... 120 Changing the setting of step zooming (STEP ZOOM) 121 Viewing Thumbnail Images on the LCD Monitor.. 90 Enlarged Viewing ......................................................91 Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode .................................... 92 Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)................................................................. 93 Viewing on a Television ....................................... 94 Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds.. 95 Deleting One Still Image............................................ 95 Deleting All Frames at Once...................................... 95 Deleting Multiple Frames at Once ............................. 96 Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Windows) Section 1 Installing Software Using the Software Provided ............................. 124 Software and OS Applicability Table ....................... 124 System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ................................................................... 125 Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer ... 126 Installation.......................................................... 127 For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000.............................. 127 Uninstalling the Software (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/ 2000) ....................................................................... 128 For Windows XP...................................................... 129 Uninstalling the Software (For Windows XP) .......... 130 Section 5 Direct Printing About the Direct Print Function ............................ 98 Sending Images to a Printer for Printing .............. 98 Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................... 99 Printing One Image.................................................... 99 Printing All Images................................................... 100 Printing Several Images .......................................... 101 Installing Other Software ................................... 131 Installing Acrobat Reader ........................................ 131 Installing DirectX ..................................................... 131 Section 6 About Other Functions Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT)........ 104 Protecting the Displayed Still Image ........................ 104 Protecting All Still Images........................................ 104 Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once ........................................................................ 105 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............. 134 For Windows XP...................................................... 134 Downloading Pictures to Your Computer........... 136 For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ........................ 136 How to Use DL-10 ............................................. 137 Starting .................................................................... Quitting .................................................................... Restarting ................................................................ The DL-10 Window.................................................. How to Use the Optional Settings ........................... How to Use the Background Illustration Settings .... 137 137 137 137 139 140 Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD)............................... 106 Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) ........ 107 Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed............. 107 Setting DPOF for a Still Images............................... 108 Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images .................... 108 Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) .................. 110 Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card 140 Images in an SD Memory Card ............................... 140 Section 7 Changing Camera Settings Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (CARD FORMAT)........................................................... 112 Write-protecting Your Images .................................. 112 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Starting and Exiting DU-10x............................................................... 142 DU-10x Window ...................................................... 142 Exiting DU-10x ........................................................ 142 Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT)........ 113 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS)................................................... 113 Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.).......................................................... 114 Changing the Operation Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ............................................................. 115 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ................................................................ 115 Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF)................................................................... 116 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.).. 117 Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER4 Thumbnail Display Description .......................... Switching the Ordering of Images...................... Changing the Display Size................................. Viewing Images in a Slide Show........................ 143 144 145 146 To View a Slide Show ............................................. 146 Using Auto Slide Show ............................................ 147 How to Use the Slide Show Dialog Box .................. 147 Renaming an Image in Thumbnail View ............ 148 How to Rename an Image....................................... 148 Copying a Reduced Image File ......................... 148 How to Copy a Reduced Image File........................ 148 Deleting Images................................................. 149 Using the File Menu................................................. 149 Using the Shortcut Menu ......................................... 149 Using the Keyboard ................................................. 149 Viewing Image Information................................. 150 Using the File Menu................................................. 150 Using the Shortcut Menu ......................................... 150 Displaying the Viewer Screen ............................ 151 Using the Viewer Screen ......................................... 151 Printing an Image ............................................... 152 To Print an Image .................................................... Using the [Print Setup] Dialog Box .......................... Checking the Printing Layout................................... Making printer settings ............................................ Printing Images........................................................ 152 152 153 153 153 Chapter 3 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macintosh) Section 1 Installing Software Using the Software Provided.............................. 156 Software and OS Applicability Table ....................... 156 System Requirements........................................ 157 Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer ... 158 Installation .......................................................... 159 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 .......................................... 159 For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3................................... 160 Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) 161 Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) 161 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............. 164 Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ........... 164 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 .......................................... 165 For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3................................... 166 How to Use DL-10.............................................. 167 Starting .................................................................... Quitting .................................................................... Restarting ................................................................ The DL-10 Window .................................................. How to Use Optional Settings.................................. 167 167 167 167 168 Appendices A. Up/down Dial Functions................................. 170 B. Specifications................................................. 172 C. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off............................................................ 174 D. Optional Accessories..................................... 175 E. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities........ 175 F. Using Your Camera Abroad........................... 176 G. Cautions on Use............................................ 176 H. Care and Storage .......................................... 177 I. Troubleshooting .............................................. 178 J. Error Messages .............................................. 188 Index .................................................................. 189 5 Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot. Checking that Everything is Packed The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed. Digital Camera Quick Start Guide 1 CD-ROM The software and the operation manual are included on this CD-ROM. AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Warranty Card Handstrap Safety Precautions AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit. USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a personal computer or Direct Print supported printer. Attaching the hand strap to the camera Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and loop them as shown. Read Me First 8 Optional Accessories AC Adapter Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Connect this adapter for longtime play or image transfer to a personal computer. Names of Parts It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following. Camera Front View 1 Battery Charger Rechargeable Battery 1. Shutter Release Button (see P.36) 2. Mode Dial (see P.11) 3. Flash 4. AF Window 5. Viewfinder 6. Hot Shoe (see P.10, P.53) · In the unlikely event that something is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. · After checking the contents of the warranty card, please keep it in a safe place. 7. Lens 8. USB Terminal (see P.136, P.164) 9. AV Output Terminal (see P.94) 10.Microphone (see P.50) 11. Up/down Dial (see P.11) 9 Rear View 10.$ Button/F(Flash) Button (see P.52) 11. " /N (Macro) Button (see P.48) 12.DISP. Button 13.D (Delete)/T (Self-timer) Button (see P.95/P.54) 14.M Button 15.ADJ. Button 16.LCD Monitor 1 Left Side, looking from the front 17.Speaker 18.Power (DC in) Cable Cover 19.Battery/Card Cover 20.Strap eyelet (see P.8) 21.Tripod Screw Hole (underside) How to use the hot shoe Bottom Since the camera has a hot shoe, you can connect an external flash (available in stores) for use. 1. Flash Lamp 2. Auto Focus Lamp 3. Viewfinder 4. Power Button (see P.17) 5. Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button (see P.46) 6. z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button (see P.46) 7. # Button/Q (Quick Review) Button (see P.84) 8. ! Button 9. O Button To avoid damaging the connectors, do not put any objects into the camera's microphone or speaker holes. For details, see P.53. 10 How to Use the Mode Dial The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera. The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing). Using the up/down dial With the up/down dial, you can easily use various functions of the !"#$ buttons. How to use the up/down dial Turn the up/down dial as shown in the figure. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use. 1 Examples: For menu display... Mode Dial Symbols and Functions Symbol Mode Name Function Allows you to set and confirm camera settings. Allows you to record movies. Allows you to optimize the camera settings for six different scenes. Allows you to set the f-number and shutter speed manually for taking still pictures. Allows you to shoot still images. Allows you to playback and delete still images and movies. For thumbnail display... 1 Setup Mode 2 3 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds. Movie Mode 4 Scene Mode A/M Aperture Priority/ Manual Exposure Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode 5 6 For operations available with the up/down dial, see P.55. 11 Inserting the Batteries If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries. · Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This is economical because you can recharge and discharge it, and use it over and over again. Use a charger (available in stores) for charging. The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased or left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before use. The battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use. 1 1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off. 2. Make sure the lens barrier (built-in lens protection) is closed. The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which battery to use according to your needs. · AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included) You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time. · Rechargeable Battery (sold separately) This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger (sold separately) and use it over and over again. They last a long time, so they are convenient for travel. · AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores) These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as compared with AA Alkaline Batteries when used with a digital camera. Indication of the number of images you can take Battery Type AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) Number of Number of Shots (Normal Shots (PowerMode) Save Mode) *1 approx. 120 approx. 130 approx. 450 Rechargeable Battery approx. 400 *1 The number of shots in the Synchro-Monitor Mode (see P.24) · The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, shooting at 30-second intervals and one out of every two being shot with the flash. If you set the camera to the Power-Save mode, the number of shots you can take will increase. In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adapter (sold separately). · The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of time for setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease. 12 Using the Batteries · Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. · Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. · The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures. · The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use. Immediately after the purchase or after a long storage, the battery may not be charged fully. Repeat charging and discharging before use. For details, see the documentation that came with the battery or charger. · The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries. 1. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment. 1 2. Insert the two batteries, making sure they are facing the correct way. Battery level indication A battery mark appears at the lower left of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level. Prepare new batteries before the batteries wear out. Battery Mark Description Sufficient battery charge Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries. No remaining charge: Replace the batteries. 3. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. If you are using nickel metal hydride batteries, may not appear or or may appear immediately depending on the battery type and environmental conditions. Check the batteries at hand before use. · Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. · With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the number of shots may differ depending on the batteries. · Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time. 13 Using the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts longer. Removing the Rechargeable Battery If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing batteries. 1 1. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartmen Inserting the Rechargeable Battery If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries. 1. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment. 2. Remove the rechargeable battery. 2. Insert the rechargeable battery. Label 3. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. 3. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. 14 Using the AC Adapter · Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. · Use the battery charger (sold separately) to recharge the battery. · Store the removed battery in a dry cool place. When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended. is recommended. Battery for use with the AC Adapter 1 Rechargeable battery charging time Approx. 220 min. (at room temperature) AC Adapter Setting up the AC Adapter If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the AC Adapter Battery. 1. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment. 2. Insert the AC Adapter Battery. 15 3. Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out. Removing the AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter, the battery level indication may not reach the full area. 1. 1 2. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment. 4. 5. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Plug the power cord into an outlet. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. · Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords. · When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adapter from the camera and the power outlet. · While in use, if you detach the AC Adapter or unplug it from the outlet, data may be lost. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing the AC Adapter Battery. 16 Turning the Power On/ Off The camera is switched On and Off as follows. Auto Power-off · If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use the camera again, simply press the power button. · At time of purchase, the Auto Power-off function is set to one minute. · The Auto Power-off function does not work when connected to your computer. Turning the Camera On 1 1. Press the power button. Power-Save Mode · You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. · If you have activated Power-Save mode, the display on the LCD Monitor will turn off in Shooting Mode. When the LCD Monitor is dark, turn the SETUP Dial to check the Power-Save mode setting. After the start sound, the flash lamp and auto-focus lamp blink alternately for several seconds. When the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, the setting screens for language and date/time are displayed sequentially. Set these items by referring to the Start Guide or the Operation Manual. You can also set the language and date/ time on the SETUP screen. Restoring of Defaults Power-off may reset some function settings to their defaults. · For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see P.116. · For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see P.118. · For how to set the start sound, see P.115. · For how to set the display language, see P.120. · For how to set the date/time, see P.119. · For functions whose defaults are restored by power-off, see P.174 Turning the Camera Off 1. Press the power button. 17 Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores) 1 You can record the still images and movies you have taken in the camera's internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). Where images are recorded When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the memory card. When no memory card is loaded When a memory card is loaded Records to internal memory Records to the SD memory card Protecting your images from being deleted If you move the SD memory card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally erased, and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you return the switch to the former position, it is once again possible to erase images and format the card. It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording important images. Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting. · When an SD memory card is loaded, no data is recorded in the internal memory even after the SD memory card becomes full. · Take care not to get any dirt on the SD Memory Card's metal parts. Inserting the SD Memory Card If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading an SD memory card. The internal memory capacity is 16MB. 1. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment. · For the number of images that can be stored on an SD memory card, see P.175. · For how to format an SD memory card, see .P.112. 18 2. Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks. 2. Press the card gently and release it. The card pops out just a little. 1 3. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. 3. Gently take the card out of the camera. 4. When loading the SD Memory Card, take care not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Removing the SD Memory Card If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing the SD memory card. 1. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment. 19 How to Use the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor. 1 Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures (When the shutter release button is half-pressed) Still Image Mode Symbol 1. Flash Flash Offj Auto Red-eye reduction Forced Flash Slow Synchro 2. WHITE BALANCE (No Display) AUTO Daylight Overcast Tungsten light Fluorescent light One-push 3. FOCUS (No Display) AF (Auto-Focus) MF (Manual Focus) Snapshot (Infinite Telephoto) 4. Recording Destination Recording to internal memory. Recording to an SD Memory Card. P.18 P.18 Focus set value. When is displayed, pressing the O button enlarges the view on the LCD monitor display. P.73 White Balance set value. P.62 Movie Mode Display Contents Current flash mode. A/M Mode Refer to P.52 20