Olympus CAMEDIA E-100RS Instrucciones de operaciones

INSTRUCTIONSn Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correctuse.n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to y

10Contents (Cont.)11TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER ...199Transferring your pictures to a personal co

5100Selecting the record mode/picture sizeSelect the desired record mode.● With the mode dial set to P, A, S, M or S-Prg (for still pictures)You can s

1015..Default resolution and compression rate settingsRefer to the table below for image quality factory presets.● For TIFF mode, you can select the r

5102Setting picture size for TIFF recording—TIFF● The setting remains in effect until it is changed again.● Note that the higher the quality of image,

10351Display the Mode setting screen. [ See “How to use the ModeSetting Menu Screen 1 – 3”(P.145).2Press to select “SQ” , thenpress . “SETUP” will

51044Press and select “HIGH” or“NORMAL”, then press the OKbutton to confirm the setting.5Press the OK button and the modesetting screen disappears. ●

6SHOOTING WITH FLASH6

6106Selecting the flash patternSelect a flash mode to match the lighting conditions and the effect you wantto achieve. You can also correct the amount

1076The flash fires regardless ofavailable light. This mode is usefulfor eliminating shadows on thesubject’s face or for correcting thecolor shift pro

61081Slide (flash switch) to pop upthe flash.● The flash may not fire even whenthe flash is up.2Press (flash mode button) untilthe desired flash mod

1096Correcting the amount of light produced by the flash—Flash intensity controlYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash to correspond

11CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMP

6110Selecting the flash light emission timing—Slow synchronization flash modeThis mode allows you to synchronize the light emitted by the flash with a

11163Press to select SLOW 1 orSLOW 2, then press the OKbutton.● appears on the controlpanel.● Press the OK button again to storethe setting. The Men

If the FL-40 is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detectedautomatically by the camera, allowing the main flash and external flash tof

11362Set the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, orS-Prg.3Turn on the external flash.● The mode for the external flash isTTL-AUTO.4Slide (flash switch) on theca

6114Shooting with an external flash (Cont.)See steps 1 and 2 in Taking pictures using both the main flash and the FL-40external flash (P.112)3Make sur

1156Taking pictures with commercially available externalflashesExternal flashes (commercially available) can also be used with the exclusiveFL-BK01 (o

6116When selecting an extension flash, use products which meet thefollowing basic conditions.(1) Exposures when using an extension flash require that

7ADVANCED SHOOTINGTECHNIQUESIn this section, you will find out how to takepictures using more advanced functions, suchas manual focus, brightness adju

118Subjects that are difficult to focus onUnder certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you runinto problems, try the procedu

1197When your main subject is not within the AF target marks, follow theprocedure below.1Position your subject within theAF target mark, and press the

12Important safety instructions (cont.)1 Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read alloperating instructions.2 Save These Instructions

1207Focusing (Cont.)Creative focusing—Manual focusIf Auto Focus is unable to focus, focus manually.1Press the OK button.● The focus mode selection men

1217A reliable time-saving way to focus—FULL-TIME AFWith FULL-TIME AF, focusing time may be shorter. FULL-TIME AF keeps theimage on the LCD monitor/vi

122Focusing (Cont.)7Changing the focus range—AF MODEYou can select the focus range of your subject.NORMAL : Focus selection is based on the entire ima

1237Compensating for image blur—Stabilization system When you take pictures with at wide-angle or telephoto, camera shake is morelikely to affect the

124Focusing (Cont.)7Using the 27X zoom—SUPER TELEYou can take a 2.7X zoom photograph with the maximum optical zoom. If youuse a 10X optical zoom, you

7You can adjust exposure manually by ±2 (in increments of approx. 1/3). If youwant a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust + to increase

126Brightness/exposure (Cont.)7Changing the metering area—Metering modeYou can select the area of the brightness for metering. When you know thearea i

1277Locking the ISO—ISO settingIncrease the ISO when you want to take pictures in low-light situations with afairly high shutter speed. You can select

7128Brightness/exposure (Cont.)Locking the exposure—AE lockBy pressing the AEL button, you can lock the exposure at the setting youprefer. This is us

71293Position the AF target mark whereyou like to focus, then press theshutter button halfway down.● AF confirmation mark lights.4Press the shutter bu

1312 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional ACadapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outletimmediately. To avo

7130Metering the exposure of more than one point in the frame—MULTI METERINGMeters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set th

13176Aim the camera at the subject andpress (Multi-Metering button).● At the bottom of the screen, aprogress bar appears.● Brightness readings are ign

7132Changing the tintSelecting the tint—PRE-SETColor reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. You canadjust the white balance to ma

4Press and select a settingitem (see below), then press theOK button.● Setting Items:(Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten Light) or (Fluorescent).● If

7134Changing the tint (Cont.)Customizing the tintLets you adjust the tint to your requirements instead of using PRESET.(P. 00)1Do steps 1 and 2 in &qu

3Hold a sheet of plain white paperin front of the lens. Position thewhite paper so that it fills thescreen (to ensure there is noshadow). Focus on the

136Other recording7Recording with special effects—FUNCTIONLets you record in black and white.1Press . ● The Menu screen appears.2Press on the Arrow

1377Recording sound when taking a picture—Sound recordSelect to take pictures with or without sound.Still Picture Recording: 4-second sound recording

138Other recording (Cont.)75Press the OK button, then take thepicture.● Settings will be stored and themenu screen will disappear.● 0.5 seconds after

1397Recording pictures sequentially with differentexposures/white balance—Auto bracketBrightness (exposure) and/or white balance is metered in each fr

14Important safety instructions (cont.)WARNING!• Keep batteries away from children.• If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately

140Other recording (Cont.)75Press to select brightness(exposure) range, then press .● If you do not want to change theexposure, select OFF.6Press t

8Press to select the whitebalance range. Press the OKbutton.9Press the OK button repeatedlyuntil the menu disappears.10Press (drive mode button)repea

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8DISPLAY FUNCTIONS8

8144Displaying a single image—Single Image DisplaySingle-picture display or index display (showing multiple pictures at one time)are available. You c

8145Enlarging pictures—Close-up displayBy moving the zoom lever to the T side, images can be enlarged 1.5x, 2x,2.5x, or 3x.1Select the images you want

8146Rotating and Checking Vertically Oriented PicturesWhen you take a shot with the camera held in the vertical position, the imagewill be oriented ve

1478If you turn the zoom lever to W, you can display multiple pictures at once (4,9, or 16-grid). This is convenient for picking one picture in compar

8148Setting the number of pictures displayed on the screen—4/9/16 framesWhen displaying pictures, you can increase the number of pictures displayedon

1498This mode allows you to automatically run through multiple pictures stored onthe card.1Press (Menu button).● The menu screen will be displayed. 2

15WARNING1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come intocontact with fresh water or salt water.2 To prevent batteries from leaking, o

1508Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed (P. 26).The following 3 types of display are available.No information: Only batt

1518Partial information1 Battery check (P. 60)2 Print reserve (P. 169/170)3 Number of prints (P. 173)4 Sound record (P. 139)5 Protect (P. 79)6 Record

8152Displaying on TVRecorded images and sound can bedisplayed on TV with the AV cable.[Connection]* Make sure that the TV and camerapower are off befo

1538It is possible to adjust the sound volume in the display mode. You can alsoadjust the sound emitted during Slide Show (P. 00) to the same setting

1Press (Menu button). ● The Menu screen appears.2Press on the Arrow pad andselect , then press .3Point the microphone in thedirection of the sound y

Formatting a card prepares it to accept data. Olympus Brand-formatted cardsare highly recommended. When using non-Olympus cards or cards formattedby a

4Press to select YES.● If you want to cancel formatting,select NO.5Press the OK button to start theformatting process.● Card formatting starts when t

Images can be copied between SmartMedia and CompactFlash. It is possibleto copy all images or selected images.1Press (Menu button) to displaythe menu

6Select the frame using the Arrowpad, then press the OK button.● COPY is displayed on theselected frames.● To cancel, press the OK buttonagain.7When

9PRINT SETTINGS● Recorded images can be printed out with aprinter.● Selected images can be reserved in aSmartMedia card for printing on a printeror at

16Important safety instructions (cont.)CAUTION1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympusdigital cameras. Never use these batterie

160You can make prints of images stored in a SmartMedia, using one of thefollowing methods:m Images in the SmartMedia can be selected for printing, as

1619● Images taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or at aphoto lab that supports the Design rule for Camera File system/DCF.● DP

162Printing all frames stored in a card—All-frame print reserve9Print reserveThis allows you to store the data needed to make prints of your photos on

5Press to select , thenpress to select DATE orTIME.6Press the OK button. ● The Menu screen disappears andthe picture reappears. The printreserve in

9164Single-frame print reserveThis allows you to store print data for specified pictures. 1Set the Mode dial to to displaya still picture.● Print rese

16594Press the Arrow pad to select thepicture you wish to print.: Displays the picture in theprevious frame.: Displays the picture in the next frame.:

166Printing selected frames—Single-frame print reserve (Cont.)9● The setting will remain until it is readjusted.● If you are printing using the P-330N

1679Resetting print reserveThis resets all the print reserve settings for images saved in a card.1Set the Mode dial to anddisplay a still picture.2Pr

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10FUNCTION SETTINGSFOR EASIEROPERATIONThis chapter discusses various advancedrecording/displaying techniques that giveyou greater creative flexibility

17Handling the CameraWARNING1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When youfire the flash, you must be at least 3ft. away from the f

● When resetting with the power switch, everything except date is set back tothe initial setting.Note:17010Mode setting menuInitial SettingONNORMAL136

17110How to use the mode setting menu screen1Press . ● The Menu screen appears.2Press on the Arrow pad andselect "MODE SETUP", then presst

10172How to use the mode setting menu screen (Cont.)5When the selected item has moreone setting availablePress to select the settingitem, then press t

6When "SETUP" is displayed1 Press the OK button.2 Press and select the set-ting item.3 When the selected setting hasonly one optionPress the

10174Resetting the camera’s settings when turning it off—ALL RESETBefore turning off the power, set “OFF” to save the current settings. This willallo

Initial settingSetting17510When you select “ON”, following items will be reset to their default settingswhen the camera is turned on again after the p

10176Resetting the camera’s settings when turning it on—ALL RESET—CUSTOMSettings such as Zoom and Aperture can be preset so that they will be auto-mat

17710● These settings will remain in effect until they are changed.Note:4Press to select “RESETON” or “RESET OFF”, then pressthe OK button. ● Repeat s

17810Setting image sharpnessSelecting “NORMAL” will sharpen the outlines of images, making it ideal forprinting. Selecting “SOFT” will make outlines

10179Changing the shutter sound effect● The setting remains in effect until it is changed again.Note:Adjusts the type of shutter sound effect and the

18Important safety instructions (cont.)CAUTION1 During operation of the camera, if you notice any unusual odors,noise, or smoke around the camera, imm

10180Changing the camera warning sound volume1Display the mode setting screen.[ See "How to use the ModeSetting Menu Screen 1 – 3"(P.145).2P

10181Setting the assist lamp for focusing—AF ILLUMINATORThe AF assist lamp provides additional illumination when the subject is dark.It always operate

10182Displaying the image during recording—REC VIEWSelects whether or not the picture will be displayed on the monitor duringrecording.1Display the mo

10183Setting the times for power saving mode—SLEEP● Time settings cannot be set for Record mode and Display mode simultane-ously. Set the time for ea

10184Selecting the file numbering system—FILE NAMEYou can select the file numbering system for images transferred to a personalcomputer. Files can be

18510When images are transferred to a computer...● Even when pictures are stored in multiple cards, a different file number willbe used for each. Thi

10186Selecting the file numbering system—FILE NAME (Cont.)1Display the mode setting screen.[ See "How to use the ModeSetting Menu Screen 1 – 3&qu

18710Canceling image writing to the card—SHOT CANCEL1Display the mode setting screen.[ See "How to use the ModeSetting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P

10188Adjusting the brightness of the monitor1Press to display the Monitor orViewfinder, depending on whichone you want to adjust.2Display the mode se

18910Selecting meters or feet as a measurement unit—m/ftIn the Manual focus mode (P.94), you can select either meters or feet. (In theMacro mode, thes

19CAUTIONSelecting Batteries for Your Camera• This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkalinebatteries, four AA lithium batteries, four A

10190Changing the number of movie frames per second— RATEYou can select how many movie frames are shot per second. 15 fps records15 frames per second,

11TRANSFERRINGPICTURES TO ACOMPUTERYour computer can save pictures stored on acard. Once the image data is in your comput-er, you can take advantage o

11192Transferring your pictures to a personal computerThere are several ways you can transfer pictures that you’ve shot with thiscamera and stored on

19311Card adapters enable you to save images on your personal computer withoutusing any special software.For the latest information on available adapt

194Transferring your pictures to a personal computer(Cont.)11Card typeCompactFlashComputer operatingenvironmentPersonal computerequipped with a PC car

n If your computer is IBM PC/AT compatible running Windows 98/98 SecondEdition, install the USB driver on your computer beforehand. Forinstallation, r

4Set the camera’s Mode dial to .● The personal computer recognizes the card selected on the camera asa removable disk. On a Macintosh desktop, the ca

19711● If the camera is connected to the personal computer via a USB hub,operation may not be stable if there any compatibility problems the personalc

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12MISCELLANEOUS12

2Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to useyour new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum

20NOTESLCD Display and Backlight● Do not point the viewfinder towards strong light like the sun, as this maydamage interior of the viewfinder.● The ba

200Troubleshooting12Operating ProblemsSYMPTOMThe camera does not work.POSSIBLE CAUSES1 The power is OFF.2 The batteries are loadedincorrectly.3 The ba

20112SYMPTOMNo picture is taken when the Shutter button is pressed.POSSIBLE CAUSES4 The card is full.5 The batteries ran out.6 Indications disappear o

202Troubleshooting (Cont.)12SYMPTOMThe flash does not fire.POSSIBLE CAUSES1 The flash is pusheddown.2 The subject is lighted.3 The drive mode is set t

20312SYMPTOMThe monitor is not clear.POSSIBLE CAUSES1 The brightness is notadjusted properly.2 The monitor is exposedto direct sunlight.CORRECTIVE ACT

204Troubleshooting (Cont.)12Problems with ImagesSYMPTOMThe subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash.POSSIBLE CAUSES1 The flash is

20512SYMPTOMThe picture is out of focus.POSSIBLE CAUSES6 The Manual focus wasused with the wrongfocal range.7 The subject was darkand the AF assist la

206Troubleshooting (Cont.)12SYMPTOMThe colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.POSSIBLE CAUSES1 The lighting fixture(s)affected the picture.2

207User maintenance121Set the Power switch to OFF.2Remove the batteries (P. 33/34). When using the AC adapter, unplugthe AC adapter from the camera an

208Connectable devices—System chart12A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment.Printer (P-400/P-330N)TVPersonal com

209Error codes12Error codes appear when there is a problem with the camera.Error codes displayed on the control panel will flash.(No display)CARDCOVER

21Main featuresnSequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 15frames/second) in all modes except TIFF. Shutter speedcan be selected from 10, 7.5

210Error codes (Cont.)12Control panel(Formatconfirmationscreen)NOPICTURECARDFULLError contentThe card is notformatted.There are nopictures in thecard,

211Optional items12v Photo Printers For OlympusDigital Camerasv AC Adapterv Camera Casev Standard SmartMedia Card(8/16/32/64MB)v LEXAR Media CompactFl

212Specifications12Product type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording SystemStill Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance withDesign ru

21312Exposure control Program auto exposure, Aperture priority autoexposure, Shutter priority auto exposure, Manual exposure, Night Scene program expo

214Specifications (Cont.)12Outer connector DC-IN jack, A/V OUT jack, USB connector (USB1.0 compatible), 5-pin external flash socket,External microphon

215Index12AAC adapter ...37AC outlet...37Adjusting the monit

216Index (Cont.)12Mode dial, M...44Mode dial, S-Prg...44Mode dial, ...

21712WWhite balance, Auto ...134White balance, PRESET ...00White balance, (overcast) ...13

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22Camera Strap A/V cableUSB cable Remote control Lens capWarranty card/ Instructions/ Remote controlRegistration card Quick Start Guide instructionsSo

Serial number/Numéro de série/Número de serieDigital cameraCD-ROMVT1514OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuk

23SmartMedia Static-free case Index labels (SSFDC-8MB) (2 pieces)Write-protect adhesive Instructionsseals (4 pieces)Battery charger AA NiMH batterie

24Names of partsCamera1980!#@9%^&*($2 3 4 56 71 Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 71)/Index-display lever ( / ) (P. 125)2 Shutter button (P. 67)3 Mod

25) Viewfinder (P. 28/29/65)q INFO button (P. 28)w Flash mode button ( ) (P. 106/108)/Erase button ( ) (P. 77/78)e DRIVE button (P. 102/117/118/

26Names of parts (cont.)Control panel indications: Flash mode (P. 106)● : Red-eye reduction flash, : Off (flash override), : Fill-in flash(forced ac

27: ISO (P. 101)● Displayed when the ISO is set to any mode except AUTO. When the ISO isincreased automatically in the AUTO mode, this indication blin

28Names of parts (cont.)Press the Monitor button ( ) to select whether images appear on theMonitor or in the viewfinder. (P. 00) Press the INFO button

291 Flash stand-by/Jitter warning/Flash charge (P. 72/108)2 AF confirmation mark (P. 68)3 Shooting mode (P. 44)4 Battery check (displayed after the ca

3Declaration of ConformityModel Number: E-100RSTrade Name: OLYMPUSResponsible Party: Olympus America Inc.Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville,

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1GETTING STARTEDThis chapter outlines all of the things youneed to do before you start using yourcamera such as loading batteries andinserting cards.

32Attaching the strap11Thread the strap through the strapeyelet.2Thread the strap through thestopper as the arrows in theillustration show, then pull

331This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries,NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.Important:Do not peel

34Loading the batteries (Cont.)15Insert the batteries.● When using AA batteries Insert the batteries with their polesoriented in the direction shown i

351● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged.● Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorateparticularly at lo

36Loading the batteries (Cont.)1Service life of NiMH batteryThe table below shows the approximate number of photographs that can betaken and the displ

371An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camerafrom a common AC wall outlet.Use an AC adapter designed for the area camera i

38Loading the batteries (Cont.)1Warning:Incorrect use of the batteries may cause fire or electricshock.● Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Using

1Using the card391 Contact areaThe area where the card comes into contact with thecamera2 Write-protect areaAttach the provided write-protect seal whe

4ContentsLegal and other notices 2Radio and television interference 2Trademarks 3Contents 4Important safety instructions 11Handling batteries 14Handli

40Using the card (Cont.)1What is CompactFlash?CompactFlash is a recording medium similar to SmartMedia, but with a higherstorage capacity. Using a LEX

411Inserting the card1Make sure that the camera powerswitch is in the off position.2Open the Card cover.3When using the SmartMedia card:Insert the car

42Using the card (Cont.)1Ejecting the card1Make sure that the camera powerswitch is in the off position.2Open the Card cover.3When using the SmartMedi

4314The card pops out so that it can bewithdrawn easily. Remove thecard.The card is ejectedThe card is ejectedWhen using the SmartMedia cardWhen using

441Selecting the cardSelect the card you are using on the menu.1Set the Power switch to ON.2Press (Menu button).● The menu is displayed in theviewfin

451Setting the date and timeYou can adjust and include the date and time, and put them on recordedpictures.1Press (Menu button). (P.45)● Menu will be

461Setting the date and time (Cont.)5Press to move to the year (Y)setting.6Press to select the year.When the year is selected, pressto set the month.

471Setting the mode dialYou can change modes by turning the mode dial on the top righthand side ofthe camera.P (Program mode):In program mode, you can

[1 / 5] F2.8 1/800 0.0 PSM/CFWB[SM]7.5SMOFFAUTOPRE-CAPTURE481How to use the menuMost functions can be easily displayed and set with the menu on the

4914Press to select the menuoptions.● Selected items are displayed ingreen.● To view additional menu options,go to step 5. If no additionalselections

5Display mode menu list 53Still picture display menu—Shown when a still picture is displayed 53Movie picture display menu—Shown when a movie is displ

50How to use the menu (Cont.)15Press to view additional menuoptions (for each selection), thenpress to select the desiredoption.6When finished, pres

511Record mode menu listThe following items can be adjusted. This can be done any time. Please referto How to use the menu (P.45), and/or the pages f

52Record mode menu list (Cont.)1Menupage3/54/55/5DisplayAF MODEFULL-TIME AFSUPER TELEFUNCTIONCARD SETUPMODE SETUPS-PrgFunctionActivates the Stabilizat

531Movie picture record menuMenupage1/32/3DisplaySM/CFSUPER TELEMULTI METERINGAF MODEFULL-TIME AFFunctionAllows you to select thecard you are going to

54Record mode menu list (Cont.)1Menupage3/3DisplayFUNCTIONCARD SETUPMODE SETUPFunctionChanges the picturecolor to monochrome.(P. 00)Formats the card.

551Display mode menu listStill picture display menu—Shown when a still picture is displayedOptions available when a still picture is displayed.Menupag

561Display mode menu list (Cont.)Options available when a movie picture is displayed.Menupage1/22/2DisplaySM/CFMOVIE PLAY COPYCARD SETUPMODE SETUPFunc

571How to use this instruction manualThis manual uses various signs and symbols to indicate different types ofinformation. Please read the following e

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2RECORD AND DISPLAYBASICSThis chapter demonstrates how to use yourcamera’s basic functions, such as takingpictures, displaying stored pictures, andera

6Contents (Cont.)3SHOOTING PICTURES CONSECUTIVELY ...79Shooting pictures consecutively at high speed—Sequential mode 80Selecting the sequential

60Turn the power on25 Setting the power switchOFF : Power offON : Power onRESET :● Move the switch to reset momentarilyand then release, the power swi

612● NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pullthe plug when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroyst

62Pre-recording check2Checking the batteriesWhen the power is turned on, theremaining battery power will bedisplayed on the control panel. If it islo

2Control panel Corrective actions and indications monitor indicationsWhen there is no card in the camera: The carderror indicator on the monitor blink

64Pre-recording check (Cont.)2Checking the remaining number of storable picturesand remaining timeWhen the power is turned on in the still picture mod

652Number of storable picturesThe number of storable pictures and recording time remaining will varydepending on the selected recording mode or remain

Holding the cameraHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at yoursides to prevent the camera from moving.ImproperKeep your fi

672Using the shutter release correctly—Pressing fully/halfwayHow to press the shutter button and focusThere are 2 steps when releasing the Shutter.Pra

682Recording and displayTaking still pictures and displaying them1Compose the picture by turningthe camera towards the subject.● The picture is slight

6923Press the shutter button fully totake a picture.● A shutter sound means that thepicture was taken successfully.● The lower image memory gaugewill

76SHOOTING WITH FLASH ...105Selecting the flash pattern 106Red-eye reduction flash 107Fill-in flash (forced activation) 10

70Recording and display (Cont.)2You can quickly shift from the record mode to the display mode by pressing. This allows you to check the movie you hav

7121Compose the picture by turningthe camera towards the subject.2Press the shutter button halfwayto lock the focus and exposure.● The AF confirmation

722Recording and display (Cont.)1Use the Quick view to display arecorded movie (P.73).2Select images with the markusing the Arrow pad. 3Press (Menu

7325Press the OK button.● The movie display will start afterthe card access lamp stopsblinking.When you want to pause...Press the OK button while disp

742ProtectionYou can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep.1Set the mode dial to . ● The card access lamp will blink anda list of s

752Erasing imagesUnwanted images can be erased using the same process for both still imagesand movies. Before erasing, make sure that the protection

76Erasing images (Cont.)2All-frame erasure1Set the mode dial to . ● The card access lamp will blink anda list of stored images will be readout. Aft

772Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting—ZoomYou can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 10x zoom. When SUPERTELE in the menu is turned ON (P.98), 27x zoo

782Using the flash—Auto flashThe flash will work automatically in low-light conditions. For other conditions,refer to P.107.1Slide (flash switch) lo

792When you are finished using the camera, turn the power off. Although thecamera will automatically enter sleep mode if not used for an extended per

8Contents (Cont.)Changing the tint 132Selecting the tint—PRE-SET 132Customizing the tint 134 Other recording 136Recording with special effects—FUNCTI

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3SHOOTING PICTURESCONSECUTIVELY3

82Shooting pictures consecutively at high speed—Sequential mode3Selecting the Sequential modeUse this mode to take pictures in sequence. When the shu

833Sequential shooting/AF sequential shooting1Set the record mode to any modeother than TIFF. If the record modeis set to TIFF, the Sequential modeis

843Shooting pictures in sequence at high speed—Sequential mode (Cont.)Sequential shooting speed is the number of frames per second. 4 speeds areavail

853Normally, when you press the Shutter button all the way down, a picture willbe taken. However, the picture cannot be recorded at the same time as t

With sequential shot display (P. 00), an indication appears to show that theframe currently displayed represents the sequence. You can move from thisf

4DIFFERENT SHOOTINGOPTIONS TO SUITEVERY APPLICATION4

88Taking pictures under different conditions4Taking portrait picturesA portrait-style photograph features an in-focus subject against a blurredbackgro

894Taking pictures focusing on both subject and the background For example, if you want to take a picture with a beautiful background whenyou are on t

910FUNCTION SETTINGS FOR EASIER OPERATION...177Mode setting menu 178How to use the mode setting menu scre

490To capture a twilight scene or sunset naturally, you need to set your shutterspeed to a lower value. If the Mode dial is set to “P”, the lack of br

914Using the scene program (S-Prg) mode1Press to display the Menu.● You can display the menuregardless of the mode selected bythe mode dial (P, A, S,

924Setting the aperture—Aperture priority mode1Set the Mode dial to “A”.● Aperture setting is displayed ingreen.2Select on the Arrow pad toselect the

934Setting the shutter speed—Shutter priority mode1Set the Mode dial to “S”.● Shutter speed appears on thedisplay.2Press on the Arrow pad toselect th

944Setting the aperture and shutter speed—Manual recording1Set the mode dial to “M”.● The aperture and the shutter speedappear on the display.2Press

9541Press to display “ ” on thecontrol panel.● To cancel the Macro mode, pressthe Macro button repeatedly untilthe “ ” goes off on the controlpanel.2

964Use a tripod to fix the camera securely.1Press until (self-timer/remote control) is displayedon the control panel. 2Press the shutter button.● The

974You can shoot and display pictures using the remote control. (P. 76) Beforeuse, attach the camera to a tripod securely.1Press until (self-timer/r

98Taking pictures using the remote control (Cont.)42Compose the picture, aim theremote control at the remotecontrol receiver on the camera,then press

5RECORD MODESELECTION5